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Work Life Balance An Assistant Chef Manager to provide staff food to upto 300 employees of a local business near Loughborough. You will be working under a Chef Manager and lead a team of 2 Chefs and 3 Kitchen Porters. This is a great role which includes hours where you finish around 5pm you and the team will be providing breakfast and lunch via buffet. Snapshot Loughborough Assistant Chef Manager: £28,000 - £29,000 Daytime hours 39 hours per week Every other weekend off Super supportive management team Free parking Free gym Uniform provided Staff meals Huge work life balance If you are interested in this Assistant Chef Manager role near Loughborough then pls apply. IND2

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, who are recruiting a Trainee Accounts Assistant. This is a brilliant and rare opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into a career in finance, within a supportive and friendly environment. You will be working closely with an experienced manager, who is keen to support and train the successful candidate, making this an ideal role for someone who is eager to learn and develop their skills within a hands-on position. This role would particularly suit someone who is studying AAT (or looking to start) and is looking to gain practical experience across a variety of finance tasks. They are looking for someone to start as soon as possible so the successful candidate will need to be immediately available or have a short notice period with their current employer. What will you be doing? Supporting with purchase ledger duties, including processing invoices and assisting with payments. Assisting with payroll administration and related processes. Supporting with general finance administration and maintaining accurate records. Assisting with banking and reconciliations where required. Handling queries from suppliers and internal teams. Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance duties as you develop in the role. What skills are we looking for? A strong interest in pursuing a career in finance or accounting. Good numerical skills and attention to detail. Ideally studying towards AAT or keen to begin studying. A proactive attitude with the ability to use your own initiative. Strong communication and people skills. A willingness to learn and develop within a supportive environment. Immediately available or on a short notice period. What's on offer? Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across transactional finance. Full training and support from an experienced manager. Friendly and supportive working environment. Immediate start If you are looking to start your career in finance and would like to join a supportive Leeds based business, please apply now or contact Eleanor for more information. 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.

The Body Shop When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up. Your role in a nutshell With your high levels of enthusiasm for our brand and belief in the way we do business you will share responsibility with the Store Manager to drive the store and team to deliver retail excellence and strong sales results. More about the role Customer Experience - As an Assistant Store Manager, you will coach the team to achieve exceptional customer service standards in partnership with the store manager. You will oversee the operations and commercial practices of the store, both front and back of house, whilst maintaining harmony and efficiency on the shop floor. Our Assistant Store Managers are encouraged to lead and drive a customer focussed store experience on a day to day basis. You should help to ensure the development of consumer loyalty and awareness to help build The Body Shop brand. Delivery - Retail related beauty expertise is highly desirable. It is desirable for our Assistant Store Managers to be able to learn and use the internal systems and to be able to analyse performance to help manage the commercial side of the store. In the ever changing world of retail, we need people who are able to monitor and manage change. Our Assistant Store Managers must be able to help control and meet sales/performance targets. We're looking for individuals with strong relationship skills who are confident with coordinating between customers, the team and the manager. Our Assistant Store Managers have to have full knowledge of the beauty market, our competitors and have passion and love for our products! Teamwork and People Management - Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Assistant Store Managers should be team players, able to assist the Store Manager and be quick to resolve issues. We're are looking for flexible and responsible role models who are capable of attracting, retaining and growing people who reflect the brand. What we look for Experience working within a customer service and/ or beauty environment with both sales and service targets Working knowledge of shop operation processes Demonstrated success in driving sales by leading and motivating a team The ability to solve problems in a timely manner Work flexible hours, including holidays, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the business Good IT Skills Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication and operational skills Flexibility to work across Sunday to Saturday is required. Talent Drivers Collaborative Skills Commerciality Leadership Personal Conduct Purpose

An exciting position has arisen to join this ambitious council as the Head of Finance - Technical. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Finance, your role will be to lead the Council's technical finance function, ensuring robust, strategic, and compliant financial operations, as well as to ensure the vision of the corporate strategy is realised. Key responsibilities of the role include: Providing strategic leadership on statutory accounting, treasury management, taxation, and financial compliance. Acting as a principal financial advisor to the Council, Executive, Committees, and senior managers. Leading the closure of accounts, production of the Statement of Accounts, and liaison with External Audit. Line managing the Finance Manager and providing strategic direction to the Technical, Treasury, Insurance, Income and Payments team. Identifying and leading opportunities for innovation, compliance improvements, and risk mitigation. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. In order to be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified finance professionals (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with the following experience: Previous experience in a local government finance role. Strong leadership and people management skills. A track record of delivering high-quality financial services in a complex organisation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and innovation. Highly organised and agile, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment. The role is being offered on a permanent basis with a salary range of 63,092 to 67,853 with 1 day in the office.

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Service Advisor Car Dealership Maidstone £32,000 - £34,000 basic + bonus Full-time Permanent Mon Fri (8am 6pm) + 1 in 3 Saturdays The Role We re looking for a Service Advisor to join a busy car dealership in Maidstone. You ll be the key link between customers and the workshop, delivering excellent service and ensuring a smooth customer journey from booking to handover. Duties Meet and greet service customers in the dealership Manage bookings, job cards, and workshop scheduling Upsell service plans, products, and accessories Keep customers updated on progress, costs, and approvals Ensure a professional handover on completion of work Deliver outstanding customer service to increase retention Requirements Previous experience as a Service Advisor in a car dealership or motor trade environment Strong communication and customer-facing skills Ability to upsell products and meet targets Good organisational and IT skills (DMS experience an advantage) Full UK Driving Licence preferred Benefits Up to £32,000 - £34,000 basic + bonus scheme Training and career progression with a franchised dealership Pension scheme and company benefits Friendly, supportive dealership team Apply today to join a leading car dealership in Maidstone as a Service Advisor . Here at ACS Automotive Recruitment we are recruiting across the UK for roles including Senior Service Advisors, Warranty Administrators, Service Administrators, Aftersales Advisors, Customer Service Advisors, Assistant Service Managers, and Aftersales Executives. For further details on this Service Advisor job and other automotive jobs, please submit your CV to Stacey Hunt of ACS Recruitment Consultancy.

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Officer Location: Harlow, Essex Hybrid 3 days a week Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months) Rate: £350.88 PAYE / £450 Umbrella per day We are seeking a proactive and technically capable Assistant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Compliance Manager to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant mechanical and electrical services across its housing portfolio. Working closely with the M&E Manager, you will help ensure that key building services and safety systems remain compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational. This includes heating systems, electrical installations (domestic and communal), EICRs, fire alarm systems, AOV systems, lifts, and other fire safety assets. You will also be responsible for producing and managing weekly compliance data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining technical surveying, contractor management, compliance monitoring, and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Deputise for the M&E Manager when required Attend management meetings as necessary Review, edit, and finalise weekly and monthly compliance reports Assess contractor reports, certificates, and remedial works for accuracy and completeness Provide technical guidance on electrical safety, installations, and improvements Support procurement, contract management, and quality assurance processes Conduct audits of compliance data Assist in developing policies, procedures, and continuous improvement plans Work collaboratively across teams to ensure effective delivery of repairs and upgrades The ideal candidate will: Have a solid understanding of electrical services, building systems, or compliance processes Hold a relevant technical qualification (Electrical, HNC/D, or Level 3 equivalent) Be confident conducting surveys, inspections, and interpreting technical standards Demonstrate strong communication, reporting, and organisational skills Build effective relationships with residents, contractors, and colleagues Show a strong commitment to safety, quality, and public service To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE SF Recruitment is currently working with a client in Burton who are looking to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant. This role is being recruited on a full time temporary ongoing basis, and would suit candidates who have previous purchase ledger experience. As the Purchase Ledger Assistant, some of your main responsibilities will be: Match invoices to order Process matching invoices through automated system Query discrepancies with companies and or cost centre managers Process invoices through sage gaining relevant approvals to pay Statement reconciliation Request copies of missing invoices Make payments within required timescales Deal with any email or phone queries Required Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a purchase ledger role Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Good numerical and analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills If you are currently immediately available or due to come to the end of an assignment, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Join a Market-Leading Retailer - Assistant Manager Bridgewater Up to £36,000 Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something bi click apply for full job details

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you're responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store. This includes managing your colleagues in store, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting. You'll also manage the recruitment for your store with the support of your peers, including your Regional Manager and our Store Support Centre colleagues. You're responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment for your team, ensuring that all employees are trained and supported in their roles as we all play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored and effective eyecare and eyewear solutions, to help customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle. Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further. Who are we? We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Who is the perfect candidate? Monitor and analyse sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive business growth Support your colleagues in store with your strong leadership and management skills Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understanding to patients Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide them with the best service and product recommendations Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team, including our Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants and Management The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm Support with the instore recruitment process Training and coaching sessions with your colleagues in store, to ensure everybody is working to the best of their ability and towards our mission to help customers 'See More and Be More'. Anything else you should know? Sales and performance-based bonus Targeted incentives Competitive pension scheme Private medical cover for you and your family Life Assurance - 4 x your basic annual salary Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Discounts throughout the year for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as Health Cash Plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme And so much more!

Fantastic permanent opportunity that would suit an AAT Studier who is looking to develop their experience on a hands on Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger role. THE ROLE: Assist in the three-way matching of purchase invoices, perform the full range of purchase ledger activities for all companies in the Group. Assist in preparation of the 13 weekly cash flow forecast, support finance manager on cash allocations and assist in preparation of both monthly management and annual statutory accounts, prepare management information, including monthly payment runs and various ad hoc duties to support the Finance Manager. Assist in ensuring that financial procedures and controls are maintained and auditable within the Department and Company. Detailed weekly focus on cash flow reporting, reconciliation of the cash at bank opening position and detailed analysis of previous weeks cash flow movements. Establish new suppliers and ensure they are credit worthy as part of the application process. Managing the purchase ledger for all operating companies. Assist the FD in preparing the monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Provide support where required to the finance manager. Submission of daily, weekly & monthly reports. Provide cover for the Accounts department where necessary, including but not limited to Sales ledger & Purchase Ledger posting, and Banking. Provide reception duties to greet guests and man the telephone systems as required. Tracking and controlling all outstanding invoices to ensure those responsible are accountable and return expeditiously. THE CANDIDATE: Educated to AAT level, or part-qualified. Solid background in Accounts Administration. Approximately 1-3 years experience needed to perform the job at a competent level. Ability to display sound judgement and business acumen. Attention to detail and accuracy of input are both prerequisites. Proven experience of working within a challenging engineering/construction environment. Highly experienced in working under own initiative, demonstrating an ability to set & meet personal targets, combined with the flexibility to adjust to workload priorities to take account of new deadlines. Interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to customer service; build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and sub-contractors. Ability to organise and prioritise workload, maintain confidentiality, and produce/process documents accurately. Excellent written and numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills IT knowledge, including Microsoft 365 Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Sage 200: order processing. A flexible, forward-thinking approach to work, along with the ability to work as part of a team THE BENEFITS: Salary: £28 000 Parking Pension Study support THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

1. Providing efficient finance assistance to the finance manager, including: Maintenance of departmental capitation expenditure records, and distribution to departments on a regular basis Processing purchase orders, receiving delivered goods and processing invoices Control of petty cash, ensuring receipts obtained for all purchases Receipt, recording, safekeeping and banking of all departmental cash income Maintenance of accounts filing system, suitable for auditing purposes Assisting the finance manager with the production of financial reports. Maintaining the asset register Processing agency timesheets Support with all finance systems including payroll and agency staff pay, invoices, processing orders Any other duties directed by the finance manager 2. Providing assistance to members of staff with regard to purchasing, including: Advising on best-value suppliers Suggesting alternative goods or suppliers Ensuring sufficient departmental funds prior to processing orders. 3. Responsibility for Trust fund, including: Recording of receipt and expenditure on the Trust's accounting system Safekeeping and banking of monies received. General Statements Required to carry out all reasonable duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures and standing orders. Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as appropriate All employees are required to declare any conflict of interest that may arise before or during their employment. Any outside activities, either paid or unpaid, must not in the view of the Trust conflict with or react detrimentally to the Authority's interest, or in any way weaken public confidence in the conduct of the Trust's business. Undergo and meet Trust conditions for a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.