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Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working with every department at BDO, our Finance team helps us meet relevant legal requirements that ensure our firm operates effectively in a tightly-regulated field. They implement strategies that help us innovate - like combining new technology with traditional financial processes to make us even more digital. As part of this friendly team, you'll enjoy flexible hours and have opportunities to take responsibility for the delivery of quality work. With your colleagues behind you, you'll embrace change, new ideas and have an impact on the future of our firm. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. In this role you will assist and support the Commercial Finance Director and North/Scotland Heads of Audit (LHoA) in managing the financial performance of the North and Scotland offices on strategic issues and on a day-to-day basis as well as providing relevant support, advice and guidance to the overall team within the business unit on financial matters. (Role is based in Manchester office but monthly travel to other offices expected - Leeds & Edinburgh) You'll be someone with: A commercial mind Analytical skills ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified The ability to handle/process confidential information in sensitive manner. Project Management, team leadership and delegation skills with a collaborative, participative approach and the ability to engage, inspire and influence people at all levels in the organisation. Strong leadership and influencing skills to enable proactive relationships with business leaders. Capable of contributing to the strategic agenda with strong operational skills Partnership experience desirable At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview: As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and for the timely delivery of services. You will also support Partners/Directors with complex HM Revenue & Customs enquiries and voluntary disclosures to ensure a satisfactory settlement is negotiated between the client and H M Revenue & Customs. You will be expected to contribute toward marketing and business development initiatives and build sustainable internal and external client relationships. Responsibilities: Be a stakeholder in the delivery of the Tax strategic framework by involvement with team's strategy in conjunction with Partners/Directors. Manage the every day running of the HM Revenue & Customs enquiries or disclosure for a portfolio of clients. Prepare investigation and disclosure reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC Specialist Investigations, working directly to a Partner and delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff. Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is completed and produced according to the desired timescales. Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or H M Revenue & Customs and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting. Prepare work plans and liaise with the partner/director to ensure that the report covers all areas included in the work plan. Take part in the negotiation of the settlement either directly or by providing the partner with an aide memoir in relation to the details of the case and the specific technical arguments that are likely to arise. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate the team's junior employees. This includes participating in recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines, and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Manage the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner/Director and client as appropriate. Maintain a network of professional and business contacts. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Requirements: CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience within HM Revenue & Customs Demonstrable post qualified experience across all aspects of tax dispute resolution Strong experience of HMRC enquiries and voluntary disclosures Report writing and tax computational experience Excellent client relationship, project management and business management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Previous people management experience with the ability to develop team members Highly collaborative and a team player You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Operations & Supply Chain Director Location: Bognor Regis - Site based Salary: £80,000-£100,000 + Profit Share Lead the engine room of a fast growing, forward thinking organisation. If you're the kind of leader who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, inefficiency into opportunity, and teams into high performing powerhouses, this role will feel like home. We're on an ambitious growth journey, supporting organisations across the globe to achieve more with less. Sitting uniquely between consultancy and consolidation, we help major retail and commercial brands streamline their operational consumables, and we're scaling fast. Now, we're looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded Operations & Supply Chain Director to take full ownership of our end to end operations. This is your chance to shape the future of a business that's evolving, innovating, and hungry for impact. What You'll Lead Procurement & Supplier Management - Oversee a £6m spend, negotiate smartly, and build strong commercial partnerships. Logistics & Distribution - Ensure seamless, efficient movement of goods from supplier to customer. Inventory & Demand Management - Keep stock lean, accurate, and aligned with customer needs. Process Improvement & Strategy - Drive operational excellence and build scalable systems for growth. Team & Stakeholder Leadership - Lead a team of 3 direct reports and influence a wider group of 15+ across operations Qualifications A proven senior leader in operations, supply chain, or logistics. A confident negotiator who can manage complex supplier relationships. A people first leader who develops, empowers, and inspires teams. Technically strong across ERP/WMS, forecasting tools, and logistics systems. Adaptable, decisive, and energised by fast paced, evolving environments. An understanding of the Retail Sector ideally. Benefits Competitive salary + profit share scheme Company car and full technology package 24 days holiday A pivotal role in a business with huge growth potential The chance to shape strategy, build capability, and leave a lasting legacy If you're ready to step into a role where your decisions shape the future, your expertise drives transformation, and your leadership inspires real change - we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Business Development Executive - EPI & Disputes Location: London Contract: Fixed-term Working pattern: Full time The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Business Development team supporting partners and associates across the EPI and Disputes practices. The role works closely with senior BD managers and London-based partners, with regular interaction across EMEA, the US, Asia and Australia, and strong collaboration with the clients and markets team. This is a broad, hands-on BD role covering pitches, client pursuits, campaigns, profile-raising and events. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day pitches, proposals and tenders , including drafting responses and maintaining precedents Prepare and maintain marketing collateral , credentials, CVs and practice content Drive directory and awards submissions (e.g. Chambers, Legal 500) Support client engagement initiatives , cross-selling and campaigns Organise and support events , including hosted events and industry conferences Deliver client, market and competitor research Maintain website, intranet and credentials databases Build trusted relationships with partners, associates, PSLs and global BD colleagues Skills & Experience Around 3-4 years' experience in business development or marketing (flexible for strong candidates) Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred Background or exposure to EPI or Disputes desirable Strong drafting, project management and stakeholder skills Confident systems user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM experience advantageous) Commercial, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced partnership environment Diversity & Inclusion The organisation is committed to building an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Finance Manager Location: Hull Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience You will join a growing, internationally backed manufacturing business as the number two in finance, working closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to developing their successor. From day one, you'll be involved in more than reporting. You'll contribute to strategic decisions, challenge performance, and take ownership of the day-to-day leadership of the finance function. This is a role for someone who wants to step beyond the numbers, influence how the business operates, and build towards a future Finance Director position, without the usual guesswork around when or how that happens. The Opportunity You will act as the number two in finance, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver insight, improve processes and support ambitious growth plans. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, group reporting and financial submissions to strict deadlines Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning Provide meaningful commercial insight to support operational and strategic decisions Take ownership of working capital, cashflow forecasting and financial controls Oversee VAT and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions Build, mentor and develop a small finance team Partner with departments across operations, supply chain and commercial teams Support investment decisions, cost control initiatives and strategic projects Strengthen systems, processes and governance to enable scalable growth About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment Strong track record of managing full financials (P&L, balance sheet and cashflow) Confident in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Commercially astute with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Experience leading or developing teams Comfortable operating in a hands-on, site-based role Ambitious, driven and keen to progress into a senior leadership position Why Apply? Clear pathway to Finance Director High level of exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing business Supportive environment focused on development and progression International exposure within a wider group structure Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit consortiumrecruitment.co.uk

Finance Controller / FD Designate Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (Office based - 5 days per week) £70,000 - £75,000 per annum StormX Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing international business to recruit a Finance Controller / FD Designate. This is a key hire for the organisation and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function while supporting the business through its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Business Unit Directors and Group CFO, the Finance Controller will play a pivotal role within the organisation, taking responsibility for several group subsidiaries and helping to drive improvements across finance processes, reporting and controls. This is a hands-on and varied role, suited to someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has the ability to combine strong technical accounting skills with process improvement and commercial insight. Key Responsibilities Oversee finance and administration functions across a number of international group subsidiaries. Manage purchase orders through the company ERP system Record and post supplier invoices into Sage Line 50 and Xero, reconciling to ERP systems Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries Manage supplier payment runs and multicurrency transactions Process expenses, petty cash and company credit card reconciliations Raise and manage sales invoices and credit control activities Prepare and submit VAT returns Monitor and manage cash flow, including cash forecasting across the group Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and stock adjustments Develop financial KPIs and reporting frameworks across the group Support budget preparation and financial planning Produce ad hoc financial reporting to support decision making Maintain financial controls and ensure audit readiness in line with regulatory and client requirements Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems Initially, the role will include some hands-on transactional work, with plans to recruit additional finance support as the function grows. Skills & Experience Strong experience using Sage Line 50, Xero and ERP systems Experience taking ownership of a finance function or operating in a senior finance role Experience working with multicurrency transactions Proven ability to improve finance processes and systems Strong Excel and financial reporting skills Experience supporting multi-entity or international businesses is advantageous Personal Attributes Highly organised with strong attention to detail Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with senior stakeholders A hands-on approach with the drive to improve systems and processes Comfortable operating in a growing and evolving business environment

The Business: Our client is entering an exciting new chapter we're implementing a fresh strategy for growth, investment, and team development. As part of this journey, we're now hiring a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our established Oldham branch. This is a key opportunity to build on the success of the branch and be part of one of their flagship branches My client recognise that their people are their most valuable asset and that's why they always prioritise their people over profits. Our client encourage a healthy work life balance, that doesn't compromise the ability to take career steps within their business. The Opportunity: They are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join their business to work closely with the team. The Core objectives of the role are to; Undertake a hands-on 360 recruitment role within the temps Industrial/ Manufacturing sector's Become recognised as the go recruiter within your region and sector Rapidly grow your career to Divisional Manager and onwards to Associate Director Recruit and build your own team around you in the future and become recognised as a top leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven and experienced Senior 360 Recruiter to join a large independent, established and ambitious business where you will benefit from one-on-one support, tailored development and training plans and a market leading commission package up to 40K The Person: My client would love to speak with experienced 360 Senior Recruitment Consultants or Recruitment Consultants who have at least two years plus experience in a 360 Recruitment role within an agency environment Experience within the fast moving industrial/manufacturing temps sector Strong new business development experience and skills Confident in embracing leading edge technologies. Highly motivated and career driven individual who'd like to quickly progress within their recruitment career To Apply: Please send your CV for the Senior Recruitment Consultant role via the advertisement for immediate consideration. All applications are strictly confidential. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored, if we wish to take your application to the next stage one of our consultants will contact you within 24 hours

Property Litigation Solicitor - TOP 50 UK LAW FIRM Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive market rate salary (negotiable based on experience) The Team A Top 50 UK law firm with a market-leading, top-ranked Property Litigation practice is continuing to grow due to strong client demand by adding a new Solicitor to their ranks. The team advises a broad client base including commercial businesses, institutional investors, public bodies, developers, landed estates and corporate occupiers on the full range of real estate and property disputes. The wider national practice comprises a substantial cohort of specialist property litigators across multiple UK offices, with particular strength in complex, high-value and strategically important matters. The team is recognised in the leading legal directories and is particularly well known for its expertise in commercial landlord and tenant disputes, development and infrastructure-related litigation, and matters involving regulated land use, including telecoms and utilities. Work is often cross-disciplinary and undertaken in collaboration with market-leading real estate, development and public sector teams. The Role This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded Property Litigation team undertaking a wide spectrum of commercial property litigation work, which may include: Commercial landlord and tenant disputes Development and regeneration disputes Break notices and termination claims Rights of light, easements and restrictive covenants Telecoms and infrastructure-related property disputes Breach of covenant, misrepresentation and contractual disputes You will work closely with senior lawyers on complex matters while also developing responsibility for your own caseload, with the level of autonomy tailored to experience. Candidate Profile The firm welcomes applications from qualified solicitor candidates at all levels, provided they have experience in commercial property litigation. Strong technical ability and commercial awareness Willingness to work collaboratively within a large, specialist disputes team Confidence in client communication and managing matters appropriately to experience level This is an excellent opportunity for property litigators seeking to build or progress their career within a leading real estate disputes practice at a firm with an outstanding national reputation. For further information, please contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge on (phone number removed) or email .

Director of Maintenance Operations - (26782) Circa £130,000 per annum, plus car allowance of £5484 per annum and great benefits including Health Cash Plan National role with regular travel and hybrid working Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw) We can't offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong We're looking for an incredible leader who can supercharge performance across our national repairs and maintenance operations. You'll lead and inspire our in-house teams and partner contractors to deliver a reliable, right-first-time service that is commercially robust, compliant and focused on a great service for our customers. This is a role where you can truly make your mark, shaping our repairs and maintenance service, transforming the way we use technology, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering on our business plans and customer promise. What you'll do: Provide strong, expert leadership across our Repairs and Maintenance operations, leading a culture of performance, transparency and excellence. Leading and motivating our national teams, supercharging strong operational performance. You'll exceed customer expectations, enable lean ways of working, and effectively control costs and risks. Drive continuous improvement and excellence, including establishing a new Technical 'Surveying House' team. You'll hold our in-house teams and contractors to account to reduce repeat jobs and deliver our operational and commercial targets. Deliver a right-first-time repairs culture that reduces customer complaints and ensures positive performance in Tenant Satisfaction Measures. Evolve our services to be exemplary and industry-leading. You'll gain external perspectives within and outside of the sector and engage with customers and colleagues. Why join us You'll be part of our senior leadership team who are a great bunch of supportive peers. You'll meet with them regularly to drive strategy and also ensure we have a collaborative approach in leading our teams. Be part of one of the UK's Great Places to Work! You have: Significant experience in leading customer-focused, multi-site, property Repairs and Maintenance services, with extensive senior management experience. Excellent understanding of regulations, compliance and legislation for maintenance operations and related services for registered providers. Experience of achieving challenging business plan targets and KPI's, delivering value for money. Outstanding leadership skills, able to engage, influence and transform to drive service excellence and lead business transformation. Excellent people manager, able to inspire, influence and embed a motivating performance culture. You'll bring creative spark, be a great influencer and be able to unleash the potential of others. Stronger together We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! We welcome applications from everyone and are especially keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people who identify as female, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled people or those with a long-term health condition. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. The practical bits: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.30 pm with flexibility built in This is a hybrid role based in one of our national offices (Newcastle, Durham, Leeds, Maryport, Welwyn Garden City, Reading or London), working from home and across our national portfolio. Travel to the North-East (where our Head Office is based) will also be required A full current driving licence, as you'll work and travel on a national basis and will be provided with a car allowance as part of your remuneration package. You'll need an Enhanced DBS check (which we pay for) What's in it for you? 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"). The option to buy 5 more each year Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support Find out more Click APPLY NOW to see our Director of Maintenance Operations job description, help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don't wait. For reasonable adjustments email . First stage coffee chats are planned for 18th May and interviews w/c 1st June.

We are exclusively recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Finance Manager to lead our client's Accounts team and ensure robust financial management and control across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day financial operations while contributing strategically to the company's long-term objectives. We've recruited for this company for 16+ years and really enjoy recruiting for the Finance Director. The company has over a 100m turnover, they're very successful and expanding. As part of your role, you will manage a team of four (1 Supervisor and 3 Accounts staff) and work closely with Directors and Managers to ensure financial commitments are met, risks are controlled, and reporting is accurate and timely. Please find all the details below: Job title: Finance Manager Location: Ashford, Kent. This role is office based, but flexibility is available to attend appointments etc Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Salary: 55,000- 65,000 DOE Reasons to work at our client: 22 days annual leave + Bank holidays Free parking A pivotal role within a growing and well-established business Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment Your duties and responsibilities would be: Strategic & Department Management Develop and deliver the annual strategic plan for the Accounts department Oversee the efficient running of the accounts function, ensuring high professional standards Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation plans Analyse supplier and business relationships to reduce costs and improve profitability Review ad-hoc contracts, renewals, insurance and associated financial data Stay up to date with industry practices and financial legislation Financial Management Prepare budgets and review with Managers and Directors Produce and maintain management accounts and supporting spreadsheets Compile and submit VAT returns, Company Annual Returns and National Statistics returns Ensure all statutory and non-statutory payments are accurate and submitted on time Maintain and control the Asset Register Submit monthly and quarterly financial returns to manufacturers Sales & Purchase Ledger Oversight Oversee Credit Control processes, review aged debt monthly and generate stop lists Step in to cover Credit Controller duties where required Oversee Purchase Ledger, ensuring reconciliations, allocations and payment runs are completed correctly and on time Authorise and code purchase invoices Management Accounts & Nominal Ledger Generate and review trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and post journals including accruals, depreciation, and adjustments Produce, review, and distribute management accounts to strict deadlines Attend monthly management meetings and support managers with financial queries Payroll Prepare and oversee monthly payroll for approximately 270 employees using Moorepay Manage PAYE, NI, student loans, pensions, and benefits in kind Post payroll journals to the nominal ledger and ensure all payments are accurate Audit & Compliance Prepare statutory audit information and liaise with external auditors Attend audit review meetings and present findings to Directors and Shareholders Ensure full compliance with company policies and statutory requirements People Management Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts team Conduct performance reviews and support training and succession planning Manage recruitment, annual leave, and sickness to ensure adequate cover Ensure Health & Safety compliance across the department You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following: Proven experience in a senior finance or finance management role Strong knowledge of management accounts, payroll, VAT, and statutory reporting Confidence to manage people with excellent organisational and leadership skills Hands-on, proactive, and able to meet strict deadlines Strong attention to detail with the ability to work strategically Next steps: If you're excited about the opportunity and you have the relevant skills and experience above, please apply today. 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Private Client Tax Director High Wycombe, Hybrid working £80,000 - £95,000 pa If you're an experienced private client specialist looking to step into a more senior, strategic role without the daily grind into the city, this is a genuinely compelling opportunity based in High Wycombe . This position offers the scope to operate at Director level while retaining the balance and accessibility of a local office, all within a highly regarded accountancy environment. You'll be joining a well-established and growing firm known for its strength in private client work and long-standing relationships. This Private Client Tax Director role has been designed for someone ready to take ownership, lead a team, and shape the direction of a high-quality portfolio, with a clear and supported progression path beyond Senior Manager level. In this accountancy setting, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, influence client strategy, and mentor a capable team, all while building towards future leadership opportunities. What you'll be doing Taking full responsibility for a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals, families, and trusts Acting as a trusted adviser on complex tax planning and advisory matters Leading and developing a team, providing guidance and technical support Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a key point of contact Identifying opportunities to expand services and add value across the portfolio Contributing to the wider growth and strategic direction of the office What we're looking for Strong background in private client tax within a practice environment Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships at a senior level Confidence in handling complex advisory work independently Experience leading or mentoring junior team members Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth CTA or equivalent qualification would be expected What's on offer Salary in the region of £80,000 to £95,000, positioned at a strong Senior Manager level Clear progression route towards equity or Partner-level responsibilities A genuinely local role in High Wycombe , avoiding the need for a London commute Flexible and hybrid working arrangements High-quality client portfolio with advisory exposure Supportive leadership team and long-term career development within accountancy This Private Client Tax Director opportunity would suit someone ready to step up, take ownership, and build something long term.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (AQS) Location: North West (Site & Office-Based) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + £400 p/m Car Allowance The Company Our client is a well-established, reputable housebuilder with multiple live developments across the North West. With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities within a structured and supportive commercial team. The Role An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to initially support the delivery of a large-scale residential scheme (circa 500 units) in East Manchester, alongside involvement in further developments in the region. You will report into a Quantity Surveyor and be supported by a strong commercial structure, including a Head of Commercial, Commercial Director, and Commercial Manager. Key Responsibilities Assist in the commercial management of large residential developments (multi-tenure schemes including Private Rent, Affordable, and Open Market housing) Support the management of subcontractor accounts across multiple sites (circa 20-25 subcontractors per project) Review and process subcontractor applications, including measured works and variations Assist with issuing variation orders and maintaining accurate records using commercial systems (e.g. COINS, DocuSign) Contribute to monthly valuations, including plot progress tracking and cost reporting Support client valuation submissions and attend site meetings to agree valuations Assist in the preparation of monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) reports, including analysis of subcontractor variations and cost movements Work alongside senior team members in commercial meetings and support follow-up actions with subcontractors Working Arrangement Office hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (4:30pm finish on Fridays) Split: 3 days office / 2 days site Earlier finishes when working on site Requirements Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role at Assistant level or similar Experience within housebuilding or main contracting environments is preferred Exposure to JCT contracts and residential developments is advantageous Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a stable career background What's on Offer Salary up to £40,000 £400 per month car allowance Clear progression within a strong commercial team structure Exposure to large-scale, multi-phase residential developments Supportive environment focused on development and long-term growth Additional Information The business places high value on attitude, commitment, and long-term potential over purely technical background Candidates from housebuilding or main contractor backgrounds are preferred

Your new company Join a rapidly growing firm that offers a variety of projects, fast-track progression, and a great team spirit without the politics often found in larger firms. This dynamic and forward-thinking organisation values innovation and excellence and is looking to expand its already successful executive management incentives team. Your new role We have opportunities for all grades from Associate Director down to Assistant Manager, based anywhere in the UK. In these roles, you will assist with or lead the management and development of share schemes, design and implement share incentive plans, and provide expert advice to stakeholders. Your strategic planning and execution will enhance employee engagement and retention. Ideally, you will have working knowledge of SEIS/EIS, Employee Ownership Trusts, executing management buyouts, share valuations, and M&A experience would be advantageous. You will provide share scheme services to a variety of clients, from small, fast-growing companies to large corporate entities and international groups. You will be providing tax advice on a range of share-related tax matters including: ERS issues EMI CSOP Hurdle Shares Unapproved options What you'll need to succeed To succeed, you'll need proven experience in managing share schemes, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. What you'll get in return The role offers a competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and health and wellness programs. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Join us at this exciting time as we build on our rapid improvements made over the last few years and set our sights on becoming an outstanding council. In this role you will play a key part in leading our communications team and delivering effective campaigns and guidance to support the achievement of council priorities, aims and objectives. Deliver innovation and improvement that maximises the impact of communications. Our organisation has been on a successful journey of change over the last four years. We have made huge progress in service delivery for the residents of Sandwell, a vibrant Black Country community with a young, diverse and rapidly growing population. We're now telling a new story about Sandwell and a strategic communications service is critical to the next phase of our development, driving forward further internal improvements and increasing trust and confidence with our residents and partners. You will work with our Head of Communications to maximise the effectiveness and impact of our communications service provision, ensuring it is aligned with our organisational-wide commitment to modernisation and innovation. Your role Bringing fresh thinking and new ideas, you will play a proactive and influential role in managing our communications team and resources across the council. Key responsibilities include: Leading on all communications activity within Place directorate - to support the delivery of council objectives and priorities. Embedding a campaign-led approach to communications, working with the Head of Communications to deliver a strategic communications service that measures impact and learns lessons. Taking a forward-thinking approach to planning communications to create, update and maintain an organisational narrative that can be deployed tactically to optimum effect. Developing and maintaining a clear forward plan for communications and resident engagement. Adopting a collaborative, supportive, challenging and hands on approach to providing advice, support and guidance to senior leaders. Bringing an impactful approach to wide-raging aspects of communications such as stakeholder management, media relations, audience research/mapping and behavioural change. Acting as a role model within the team for effective communications, and for the council's values and behaviours. Your profile: Educated to degree level and qualified to Chartered Institute of Marketing Level 4 or Chartered Institute of Public Relations Level 4 (or demonstrable relevant experience). A proven record of working in a complex environment, including experience of advising senior leaders, negotiating with stakeholders and planning services within a political and partnership context. Experience of leading employees, allocating workloads and developing clear content briefs. Experience of negotiating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of campaign planning frameworks and a passion for creating meaningful narratives and delivering communications activities that make a tangible difference. A well-developed understanding of the workings of a local authority and how it operates at a corporate and community level. The ability to motivate, influence and inspire others through positive relationship-building, your commitment to excellence and your desire to gain the best possible outcomes for residents. An understanding / previous experience of marketing communications is desirable. Our hybrid working involves a minimum three days a week in the office. There will be a requirement to travel to attend meetings, including public meetings and occasional working outside normal hours. For more information, and to apply, please contact Osborne Thomas at or call . Closing date: 10th May.

One of our long standing civil engineering contractor clients are seeking a full time Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team in the South West of England. The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple marine infrastructure projects, ensuring financial efficiency, risk management, and value optimisation. This role involves high-level cost control, strategic procurement, contract management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful and high-quality project delivery. As a senior member of the Commercial Team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor provides guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company objectives. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the financial management of multiple marine infrastructure projects, ensuring profitability and efficiency. Develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for projects. Conduct cost-value reconciliation's (CVRs) and financial performance reviews. Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and commercial improvements. Manage project profit and loss (P&L) reporting and ensure alignment with financial targets. Manage the preparation, negotiation, and administration of high-value contracts. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and industry standards. Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and financial risks on projects. Lead the preparation and resolution of claims, variations, and disputes. Develop strategies for contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Oversee the procurement strategy, ensuring competitive pricing and value-driven selection. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids, negotiating optimal terms and conditions. Ensure robust supply chain management for marine infrastructure projects. Manage cost benchmarking and market analysis to support commercial decision-making. Provide mentorship, training, and leadership to junior and project quantity surveyors. Support the development of commercial strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive collaboration between project teams, finance, and operational departments. Contribute to the development of commercial policies and best practices within the company. Lead cost monitoring, reporting, and financial forecasting for projects. Ensure all financial records, reports, and documentation are accurate and audit-ready. Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental (HSE), and regulatory requirements. Regularly present financial performance updates to senior management and stakeholders. Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies. Act as a key commercial representative during client meetings, negotiations, and progress reviews. Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial Directors to align financial and operational objectives. Key Skills & Competencies: Expertise in quantity surveying, cost control, and contract management. Strong knowledge of marine infrastructure, civil engineering, and offshore construction. Proficiency in contract administration and negotiation. Excellent financial forecasting, reporting, and analytical skills. Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities. High level of proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word). Exceptional problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Professional accreditation is highly desirable. Minimum 7+ years of experience in a senior quantity surveying role, preferably within marine infrastructure, port development, dredging, coastal defence, or offshore construction. Proven track record in managing high-value contracts and complex commercial negotiations. Experience leading and mentoring teams within a commercial environment. Additional Information: Flexibility to travel to various project sites. The role may require overnight stays and extended periods on-site when necessary. Strong understanding of HSE regulations and marine construction best practices. On offer is a competitive salary package including a generous bonus scheme, car allowance, death in service and healthcare

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a globally renowned carbon conscious manufacturer based in the Highlands of Scotland in the recruitment of a financial controller on a permanent basis. Benefits include Generous holiday entitlement Bonus scheme (15%) Pension which is up to 9% contributory Health and dental cover Life assurance x6 of salary Education support grant for each child in university Employee retail discount rewards This vacancy, the result of a departmental restructure will report into the commercial manager who in turn reports into the finance director. The role will be office based 5 days per week and the organisation are happy to pay a generous re-location package to individuals who are looking to re-locate. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to manage and maintain strict cash management for a number of trading entities as well as providing robust financial management and reporting. You will be a champion of process improvements and manage the budget, forecast and variances around budgets. You will also be the main point of contact for external stakeholders such as auditors as well as overseeing the transactional finance function. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Day to day management of the transactional finance team Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial systems Prepare monthly management accounts for in line with Group requirements. Prepare statutory accounts and supporting information in conjunction with external auditors Prepare monthly management accounts and appropriate quarterly reporting for the business and stakeholders. Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts various manufacturing sites Manage and forecast daily cash requirements of various sites Preparation of budgets and forecasts Develop management reporting to facilitate improved decision making at a site level Development of business systems to enable value adding management reporting and information Continuous improvement of existing processes and procedures to maximise the efficiency of the team and systems Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams. Other ad hoc tasks as required The Requirements We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS), who has a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role or someone who is looking to take a move from practice into industry. We are looking for an individual who also has solid technical regulatory experience within GAAP and Tax compliance. The role will incorporate a high level of stakeholder management so excellent communication skills are essential. Our client is based in the Highlands of Scotland so we are looking for candidates who are looking for a lifestyle change or someone who is locally based. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is looking for a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling position within finance. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.