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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees St Matthews nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a beautifully converted church that provides a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With a capacity of 111, our nursery is designed to give children everything they need to grow, develop, and prepare for school.The stunning architecture of St Matthews Nursery is integrated into various activities and areas for exploration, including cozy reading corners tucked behind exposed brick archways and main play areas flooded with natural light from vast windows. The space has been thoughtfully adapted to modern standards, featuring interactive smart boards that bring learning to life for the children at Busy Bees Burntwood.Conveniently located just outside the historical city of Lichfield, our nursery is only a 10-minute drive from the nearest train station, Lichfield City. Free parking is available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!

Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new, three-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £31,928.00 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together. We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional. Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team in Wycombe . Location: Wycombe, HP10 9HE Rate of pay: £30,000 per annum Working pattern: 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri) - Term Time Only Key responsibilities Preparing delicious food to the highest standards Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams. Our Ideal Candidate: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill What's in it for you? Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion Family friendly support A holiday purchase scheme Regular social events and communication with our leaders Volunteering days Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new, three-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £31,928.00 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!

Location: Portsmouth (hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office) Salary : Competitive, depending on experience Role type : Full-time, permanent About the Role We are looking for an experienced Central Finance Manager to play a key leadership role within our growing finance function. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning financial reporting end-to-end, setting high standards, developing people, and ensuring that management information is accurate, consistent, and genuinely useful for decision-making. You will lead and support a team of Management Accountants, take ownership of monthly reporting across multiple entities, and act as a senior point of judgement within the finance function. The role also includes the opportunity to support targeted performance improvement activity where additional focus is required. What You'll Be Responsible For Financial Reporting & Control Own the monthly management reporting cycle across a multi-entity structure. Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, consistent, and well-presented. Review and quality-check outputs before senior review. Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, and documentation. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop Management Accountants and Assistant Management Accountants. Act as a senior escalation point for technical or judgement-based questions. Support the team in moving beyond reporting numbers to explaining performance drivers and trends. Process & Continuous Improvement Own reporting timetables and delivery discipline. Improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency of finance processes. Work with internal teams and external providers to ensure high-quality outputs. Audit & Stakeholder Support Coordinate information requests related to statutory reporting and audits. Act as a key finance contact for stakeholders, providing clear, reliable information. Ensure finance outputs remain audit-ready throughout the year. Performance Improvement Support Where required, support short, well-defined improvement initiatives for specific business areas. Use financial insight to help identify root causes and improvement actions. Track progress and embed improvements before returning focus fully to BAU delivery. (This element of the role is selective and time-bound - not continuous change management.) What We're Looking For Essential Strong experience in management accounting within a multi-entity or professional services environment. Confident ownership of month-end reporting and financial control. Proven people leadership and coaching experience. Solid technical accounting knowledge and sound judgement. Ability to prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure. Desirable Practice or audit background. Experience supporting business improvement or stabilisation initiatives. Exposure to outsourced finance or shared-service environments. Confident with Xero ecosystem. Why Join Us A senior, visible role with real ownership and influence. Opportunity to shape how financial reporting operates at scale. Exposure to a broad, diverse group structure. Clear progression opportunities for the right individual. A culture that values high standards, pragmatism, and continuous improvement. We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing - we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

MP&L Manager Global Automotive Manufacturing Location: Birmingham Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Package: Bonus Car Allowance Private Health care Pension Life Insurance Working Pattern: Full Time Flexibility on start/finish, On-site The Opportunity This is a high-visibility leadership role at a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub in Birmingham. Our client is a global leader Tier 1 automotive manufacture undergoing an unprecedented growth phase. The site is set to become the global benchmarking center for the group. With a flagship Electric Vehicle program launching, the facility is investing heavily, in new lines, with turnover projected to skyrocket. We are looking for an MP&L Manager who can balance technical logistics expertise with a people-first leadership style to guide the department. The Role As MP&L Manager, you will hold full end-to-end accountability for the plant's materials and supply chain, reporting directly to the Senior Plant Manager. You will lead a department of approximately 80 employees, including planners, schedulers, and engineers, with a direct management team of Senior Leads. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Supply Chain: Oversee inbound global material scheduling, internal warehousing/line-feeding, production planning, and outbound dispatch. Inventory & Finance: Manage a 20m+ inventory scalingup and a multi million pound standard freight spend. Operational Excellence: Maintain 10,000+ active lines while minimising customer downtime and optimising free cash flow. Global Logistics: Manage complex global flows involving Sea (30-40%), Road, and Air freight. Strategic Growth: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) for all logistics aspects and ensure zero obsolescence on engineering changes. Systems: Maintain and update SAP master data, ensuring high standards of data cleanliness. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a leader who wins hearts and minds. While technical proficiency is essential, the ability to build trust and engage a loyal, long standing workforce is a critical priority for this role. Requirements Experience: Proven track record in a Tier 1 Automotive environment (Aerospace or high-volume Manufacturing also considered). Leadership: Approachable and visible leadership style; you must be willing to be hands on initially to understand processes and earn credibility. Systems: Strong proficiency in SAP and a detailed understanding of MRP/inventory control systems. Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience executing the full breadth of the MP&L function at both an operational and strategic level. Stability: A history of longevity in previous roles.

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only Job Description Start your day your way-this role offers flexibility where it counts. Enjoy a flexible start time between 8-9am, plus hybrid working with a balanced 3/2 split between home and office days. Join a well-established care group in Swinderby as a Payroll Officer, taking ownership of accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing. You'll manage end-to-end payroll, including salaries, deductions, statutory payments, and employee records, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and company policies. Working closely with HR and Finance, you'll handle RTI submissions, year-end processes, pensions, and reporting, while maintaining payroll data within the Frontier CHRIS system and reconciling with SAGE 200. You'll also be the go-to for employee payroll queries, resolving issues professionally and maintaining strict confidentiality, alongside supporting external requests. This role includes occasional travel to sites to train managers on attendance and overtime systems, with opportunities to develop your skills and stay up to date with payroll best practices. Duration: This role is temporary to permanent. Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: The salary for this Payroll Officer role is £28,500 per annum, you will accrue up to 28 days holiday per year. Please note we do not offer sponsorship. Working Hours: You'll work five days a week on a hybrid basis, with a 3/2 split between home and office. Hours are 9am-5pm, with flexibility to start between 8am and 9am. Closing Date: Experience & Qualifications You will need to be an honest, reliable and motivated individual with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in a fast paced environment and bring at least 1 year of payroll experience. A solid understanding of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and payroll regulations Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams Excellent accuracy and numeracy skills The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines A good understanding of GDPR, data protection, and payroll compliance An enhanced DBS certificate (desirable, but not essential)

We're supporting a well-established and growing law firm who are looking to recruit a Junior Practice manager to support across their offices in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the legal who is keen to take on a varied and engaging role while playing an active part in the continued growth of the company. The Role Working closely with the practice manager, you'll support on a broad range of matters and help strengthen the firm's presence and ensuring the smooth running of the business day to day. To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials: Previous experience working in a law firm Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail A proactive approach to business development and client relationship building Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused manner A positive attitude and a strong team ethic The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small team Within this position, you'll be supporting the practice manager with the below: Overseeing the administrative and operational functions of the branches Implementing office policies, procedures, and risk management protocols Ensuring the smooth running of the offices on a daily basis Supervising and supporting administrative staff, including recruitment and performance management Managing staff cover, including annual and sickness leave scheduling Supporting business development and marketing initiatives Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed) (phone number removed)

Pricing Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits UK (Remote/Hybrid) Are you the "Excel Legend" in your current office? Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a dataset to find out what's actually happening with the margins? We are representing a well-established national group looking for a Pricing Manager to lead their day-to-day commercial data function. This is a hands-on role perfect for a technical specialist who loves building tools and ensuring pricing accuracy across a large business. The Core Mission As the Pricing Manager, you will be the lead specialist for the group's pricing integrity. You'll be responsible for maintaining and updating the models that keep the business competitive. This isn't just about high-level theory; it's about the "nitty-gritty" of data-ensuring cost changes are reflected accurately and margins are protected. The Excel Standard We'll be honest: if you don't love spreadsheets, you won't love this role. We need a Super-User who can navigate complex workbooks with ease. You should be comfortable with: Model Maintenance: Taking existing pricing models and making them faster, better, and more accurate. Advanced Logic: High proficiency in SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and data arrays. Data Cleaning: Using Power Query to pull together data from different parts of the business without breaking a sweat. Reporting: Creating clear, functional dashboards that the sales teams can actually use. What You'll Be Doing Price Implementation: Managing the end-to-end process of price changes and updates across the system. Margin Support: Providing the commercial teams with the data they need to make informed decisions. Trend Analysis: Spotting patterns in product performance and flagging risks or opportunities to senior management. Process Improvement: Finding ways to automate the boring stuff so you can focus on the interesting data. The Ideal Profile Highly Analytical: You likely come from a Pricing, Commercial Analysis, or Finance background. The "Fixer": You enjoy troubleshooting data errors and building robust templates. Detail Oriented: You're the person who catches the decimal point error before it goes live. Communication: You can explain a data trend to a non-technical colleague without using too much jargon. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Analyst or an established Pricing Manager to own the pricing function for a respected group. It offers a stable environment, a supportive team, and the chance to be the definitive technical expert in your field. Think you have the Excel skills we need? Apply with your CV today.

Sewell Wallis is partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This Assistant Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller, who will be a brilliant mentor for a candidate who has ambitions to progress within a business. This role would suit a candidate who has a desire to learn and expand their base of knowledge and gain exposure to wider finance functions. If you're working in a similar Assistant Management Accountant level role and wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Management accounts production and support for allocated contracts, being the key finance contact across these contracts. Liaising with site teams and operational managers to gather information relevant to the reporting function. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders to provide them with figures and details of how their work areas are performing against budgeted expectations. Support with the delivery of high-quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises Raising of Sales Invoices in a timely manner. Support the team in providing data analysis required through the annual statutory audit Key commercial impact. Accurate and timely reporting along with financial analysis and commercial awareness to contribute to effective operational decision making. Other ad-hoc duties specified by Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that group accounting dates are met. What skills will you need? Previous experience within a similar role. Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or chartered). Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems. Attention to detail Financial awareness The ability to build relationships through effective communication. A quick learner with the ability to retain and implement information and deliver the required outputs. What's on offer? Study Support Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Westfield Health Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson Group are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation If you re available at short notice and ready to make an immediate impact, we d like to hear from you apply now or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Are you an experienced insurance operations professional? We have a super opportunity here for you, to join a specialist Lloyd s Broker. They place UK And International Risks into Lloyd s of London and focus on planning and presenting solutions to start-up organisations. They are a fast growing company who can offer you some superb career options. They are now seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Operations, to support the group and offer guidance and support on the group s operations, systems, processes and corporate governance from an operational and strategic level in both UK and Europe where you will offer guidance and support on the group s UK, European, North American and International growth by focusing on systems, processes and corporate governance items such as compliance and group-wide risk management. This is a brand new role, giving you a fantastic opportunity to own, create and design a role not previously held in the Group before. You will report into the Group CEO and Group MD, and be responsible for day-to-day operational oversight across the group, overseeing the end-to-end workflow here: new business marketing placement onboarding mid-term adjustments renewals invoicing claims liaison complaints. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining company service standards & client outcomes, look after capacity, resourcing, and productivity, knowing where time is spent and where bottlenecks are (placement, admin, credit control, renewals, bordereaux, etc.) allocating work fairly and sensibly and building holiday/absence cover as well as MI & management reporting, looking at process improvement & automation and working with the broker admin & finance operations teams too. To be considered you will need to have an insurance ops management background, ideally in the London Market. Office hours are 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch with flexible working options, and hybrid working available. Salary on offer is £65-£75,000 + bonus , plus company benefits such as Pension, Private Medical, EV Salary Sacrifice scheme. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment

About the role Sytner Oldbury is currently recruiting for a Retail Manager to join their growing team. As a Sytner Retail Manager, you will be responsible for helping manage and grow all aspects of the Finance & Insurance department; you will do this by being at the core of all sales enquiries and by developing the sales team. You will ensure that every customer has a clear understanding of obligations that they have entered into, doing so with integrity and above all, treating customers fairly. Sytner Retail Managers work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time role where you can have real influence within a growing SME? This is a number one, hands-on position within a £6m turnover product-based business, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape pricing, profitability and financial strategy as the company scales. The role is three days per week and fully office-based, ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business. What will the Commercial Finance Manager role involve? Leading the finance function, ensuring strong controls and financial governance Acting as a key partner to the SLT, providing insight to support growth and decision-making Developing and refining pricing strategies and margin control processes Analysing profitability across customers, products and commercial schemes Building and maintaining clear financial dashboards and performance reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Identifying risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations Providing cover for day-to-day finance operations when required Suitable Candidate for the Commercial Finance Manager role: Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment Strong commercial awareness with experience in pricing, margin and profitability analysis Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on, with strong stakeholder communication skills Additional benefits and information for the role of Commercial Finance Manager: Fully office-based role with flexibility on how the three days are structured Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business with plans to double in size Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Our client is a medium-sized firm of Chartered Accountants and Business advisors based in Fitzrovia, a vibrant and exciting spot in Central London. We work across a variety of exciting industries including Music, Entertainment, Media and Sport providing services to high profile individuals, owner managed businesses, listed companies, and international entities. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual wanting to develop their career in Payroll. Working within our hugely personable, supportive, and experienced Payroll team, we will offer you the chance to gain that all-important experience by managing your own client portfolio from start to finish and assisting senior team members when required. Key Responsibilities Process payroll reports for assigned portfolio and ensure reports are distributed on a timely and efficient manner to internal or external clients Process net salary and PAYE/NIC BACS payments, prepare electronic BACS pack for Partner's signatures and ensure payments are made on a timely manner Update and maintain client workflow status through payroll software Deal with HMRC PAYE queries Deal with payroll queries raised by both internal and external clients Liaise with Line Manager in assisting setting up of PAYE schemes for clients Set up of new PAYE scheme payroll database and update control sheets Ensure filing of emails and payroll instructions are up to date Send PAYE cheques to HMRC for and on behalf of clients Assist Payroll Manager in improving policies and procedures, to improve efficiency in the day to day running of the department Take telephone messages Assist the Payroll Managers with ad hoc tasks as required Required experience Minimum of 2 years proven experience within a similar role, preferably within practice Working knowledge of auto-enrolment legislations (essential) Ability to calculate PAYE and NIC manually (essential) Experience using Sage Payroll 50 and Paycircle (desirable) Previous experience with end of year updates submission via HMRC PAYE tools (desirable) Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably a finance, accounting and/or business related degree (desirable) Working towards CIPP qualification or relevant experience (desirable) Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably a finance, accounting and/or business related degree (desirable) Excellent Excel skills About You Confident, professional, and articulate in dealings both internally with partners and staff and directly with clients A natural team player with the ability to work in a team environment as well as being a self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative Ability to cope in a fast paced environment, manage high volume workloads and deliver work to agreed timescales Flexible with the need to meet tight deadlines Why Join Us? A supportive, friendly, and experienced payroll team that values teamwork and professional growth. Opportunities for ongoing training and development. A workplace culture built on respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. 51480JD INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Credit Controller Flexible / Hybrid Working Available Paying between 30k - 34k DOE Are you an experienced Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable professional looking to join a high-performing finance team within a leading professional services environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, highly respected organisation operating in a fast-paced, regulated industry. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions, this business is investing in its finance function and looking for a confident, proactive individual to take ownership of a debt portfolio and play a key role in maintaining cash flow and reducing aged debt. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team where your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contribution recognised. The Role In this varied and rewarding role, you will be responsible for managing and controlling outstanding debt across a designated portfolio, ensuring effective credit control processes are followed and stakeholder relationships are maintained. Key responsibilities will include: Managing a portfolio of outstanding debt and proactively chasing overdue payments Conducting regular face-to-face and virtual meetings with internal stakeholders regarding debt positions Monitoring queries and disputes, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate escalation where needed Reviewing and analysing aged debt against agreed KPIs and metrics Ensuring consistent application of credit control and debt provisioning policies Minimising ledger adjustments and ensuring overpayments or payments on account are correctly allocated, refunded, or cleared Reducing unallocated cash receipts and maintaining ledger accuracy Updating senior stakeholders, managers, and directors on debt status and risks Maintaining accurate and up-to-date notes and account statuses using internal systems such as Workday Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management Identifying high-risk or problem debts and escalating appropriately Supporting and managing the legal process for debts requiring formal recovery action About You To be successful in this role, you'll be an experienced and confident Credit Controller with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business. You will have: Previous experience in Credit Control / Accounts Receivable, ideally within professional services Experience using Workday or similar finance/ERP systems (preferred) Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reports Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to present confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge professionally when required A proactive, organised approach with excellent attention to detail A commitment to delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders What's on Offer This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, people-focused workplace where employees can thrive. You can expect: Flexible and agile working options A collaborative and supportive team culture Career development programmes, mentoring, and structured progression opportunities Exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to make a real impact Modern offices and excellent collaboration spaces Competitive salary and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build relationships, and contribute to the success of a leading business, we'd love to hear from you. 51503CH INDFIR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

A well-established SME operating in the construction sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join their team based in Brighouse. This is a key appointment and represents the No.1 finance role on site, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial control and reporting across the business. The role will also contribute to strategic planning and business decision-making, providing valuable financial insight to support growth and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, including transactional processing, month-end and year-end close. Preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis. Cash flow forecasting and management. Budget preparation, monitoring and reforecasting. VAT returns, CIS returns and statutory compliance. Liaison with external auditors and other stakeholders. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider management team to support strategic business initiatives. Requirements: A qualified or QBE finance professional, ideally with experience within an SME environment. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) or similar ERP/accounting systems would be an advantage but not essential. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on approach. Confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and supportive business. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.