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Can you spot a cost variance before anyone else? Do you enjoy turning numbers into insight that drives real operations? Are you ready to grow your finance career in a fast-paced fashion environment? Here at GXO, we're looking for a proactive and commercially curious Finance Assistant to join our Primark Thrapston site. Reporting to the Finance Manager , you'll play a key role in supporting site finance operations, delivering accurate reporting, and partnering with operational teams to help them understand cost drivers and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying towards (or already holding) an AAT qualification who thrives in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment and enjoys working closely with stakeholders across the operation. This is a full-time, permanent position, based on-site. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:00. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £25,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts What you'll do on a typical day: Manage purchase orders, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate and timely financial data Produce weekly and monthly cost reporting, explaining variances and highlighting risks and opportunities Support month-end processes, meeting GXO and customer reporting deadlines Reconcile and control payroll costs, KPIs, and operational cost drivers Provide analytical and reporting support to operational teams, Finance Manager, and wider finance function What you need to succeed at GXO: Previous experience in a finance or accounting role Studying towards or have completed AAT (or open to further study) Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team Highly organised and able to work accurately under pressure We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

Support Services Officer Location: Based at our London office near Paddington, hybrid style work 2/3 days in office a week Salary : £34,000 - £38,000 per annum Work hours: 9-6 Monday to Friday To start early June 2026 Bluewater Bio is an award-winning global leader in sustainable water & wastewater treatment. The Role The Support Services Officer will be responsible for efficient HR and IT administration support this is a wide-ranging and responsible role, requiring strong administrative, HR, IT, organisational and communication skills, and a can-do attitude. The ability to work with a variety of people in different disciplines with diplomacy and tenacity is essential, as is the ability to prioritise and work independently. Dealing and communicating with internal and external stakeholders must be always undertaken at a highly professional and efficient level. The overall role purpose is to provide administrative support to the Head of Support Services and Company Directors. The successful applicant will provide support to the Leadership Team. Responsibilities HR: This role will include responsibility of all general HR duties, such as resourcing, onboarding, updated policies and procedures, IT and cybersecurity. Resourcing: Attracting candidates Shortlisting candidates Managing the HR inbox Interview coordination Sending and filing offers and contracts of employment Issuing status determinations to contractors Liaising with contractor agencies and filing all relevant documentation Collabating the references Checking and filing right to work documentation Checking and filing employee qualifications Updating ONS surveys on a monthly basis Onboarding: Managing and facilitating onboarding and probationary periods Setting up new employees and contractors on office systems and liaising with the IT department and other internal departments as required for set up Liaising with IT support for equipment purchase Liaising with office management for phones and other equipment Liaising with project coordination for PPE and H&S induction Liaising with line manager and other departments for specialist induction Organising induction and communicating to all parties Sending welcome email and pack to new staff with all relevant information regarding their set up and their engagement with us Liaising with finance for payroll or invoicing purposes Keeping track of contractor engagements and assisting line managers with assessment completion Adding contractors to professional indemnity insurance Liaising with PRIME to ensure legal labour laws compliance and visa requirements in Bahrain Policies and procedures: Ensure all documentation is up to date, functional, compliant and fit for purpose Keeping organisational chart updated Maintaining policies and procedures Issuing Bahrain payslips Managing Tamkeen submissions on a monthly basis Keeping the HR matrix updated at all times Keeping the Skills & Training matrix as well as qualifications record up to date Track policy acknowledgement Issuing and filing contract variation letters and other staff correspondence Keeping track of and assisting with visas, CPRs, health insurance, SIO salary submissions, and salary certificates for Bahraini employees Keeping job descriptions up to date IT: Ensuring all systems are fit for purpose and functional Liaising with support providers to ensure systems are operational Keeping user and licenses list up to date Keeping internal distribution lists up to date Keeping IT equipment inventory Supporting cybersecurity improvements and team training Qualifications CIPD Level 3 or 5 preferred. 3+ years of experience in human resources roles, with a focus on talent acquisition and employee relations. Strong understanding of HR laws, regulations, and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deliver high quality solutions in time. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bluewater Bio, please do not hesitate to apply.