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Accountant York 45,000 to 55,000 plus benefits A growing SME is looking to appoint a qualified accountant to take ownership of its finance function. The business is well-funded and entering a sustained growth phase, with clear plans to scale significantly over the next five years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a high level of exposure to both the financial and operational aspects of the business. This is a broad, hands-on position with responsibility for both day-to-day finance and supporting the wider business. You will be responsible for: Managing core finance activities Producing timely and accurate management information Supporting cashflow planning and financial control Providing insight into costs, projects and performance Improving processes and supporting the development of systems Working closely with the Managing Director on financial operations and growth pans Systems and process improvements Key skills and experience: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Comfortable taking ownership in a standalone role Practical, with a willingness to be involved at all levels Commercially aware and able to support decision-making Interested in being part of a growing business over the medium term Opportunity: Direct reporting line to the Managing Director Backed by investment and positioned for growth Small team, with a focus on efficiency and accountability Opportunity to develop the role as the business expands

The Merchandise Planning Manager is a newly created strategic role responsible for establishing and embedding a best-in-class merchandise planning function. The role is to create a structured, data-led approach to demand forecasting, stock management, ranging, margin optimisation and promotional planning. Working closely with the Purchasing Director, Buying Team and Operations function, the role will introduce commercial discipline, improve visibility of forward demand, reduce stock risk and enhance availability across all key product categories. Duties will be include : Design and implement a merchandise planning framework and governance. Create an independent, data-led demand signal to support buying decisions. Align commercial plans with supply chain capability and inventory strategy. Improve forecast accuracy, stock turn, availability and working capital performance. Support strategic category reviews, promotional events and seasonal planning. Key responsibilities: Merchandise Planning Strategy. Define the structure, processes and outputs of the merchandise planning function. Establish planning cycles (e.g. annual, quarterly, promotional and seasonal). Introduce category planning templates and standardised reporting. Develop stock and intake frameworks aligned to financial and margin (commission) targets. Key skills required: Significant experience (5+ years) in merchandise planning, demand planning or commercial planning within multi-site and multi-channel retail, wholesale or buying group environments. Strong commercial acumen with understanding of margin, stock turn, availability and working capital drivers. Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel capability and experience using planning systems Experience building or reshaping planning processes within a growing organisation. Experience in building, leading and developing teams. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate cross-functionally and at all levels across a business. Experience working with buying and supply chain teams in a multi-category environment. Interested? Apply today with your CV and one of our experienced consultants will be in touch.

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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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Leicestershire - Hybrid £130,000 + Bonus + Car SF Partners are seeking a commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership within a growing, internationally focused organisation operating in a highly regulated sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive Finance Director looking for their next step within a growing SME Business. This is a key executive role responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust governance, and supporting long-term, sustainable growth across UK and global operations. You will work closely with senior leadership, major customers, and external stakeholders to enable informed decision-making and successful programme delivery & bids. Key Responsibilities - Lead the organisation's financial strategy, aligning long-term planning with business growth objectives - Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive performance, profitability, and value creation - Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes - Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and full regulatory compliance - Establish and maintain strong governance, risk management, and control frameworks - Provide clear financial insight, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities - Support major bids, programmes, and investment decisions with robust commercial analysis - Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and regulators - Lead and develop a high-performing finance function - Optimise capital allocation and improve cost efficiency across the organisation About You You are a credible and influential finance leader with the ability to operate at board level and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. Key skills and experience: - Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capability - Proven experience in financial leadership within a complex or regulated environment - Expertise in financial planning, modelling, and investment appraisal - Strong commercial acumen and understanding of value drivers Additional Requirements - Eligibility for security clearance is essential - Willingness to travel within the UK and international

International Organisation Birchwood Head Office New Role OTTO JAMES CONSULTING is has been retained in a Financial Controller Search & Selection process for a £68million turnover Manufacturing business with a North West HQ, and international production sites in Europe & Asia. My client is looking to engage a dynamic accounting professional to enter the business at Financial Controller level, with the view to grow their role, and the organisation over the next 3 to 5 years. This is a role which will give you an all-encompassing view of the business and it will have an active base in the real-time business delivery information. The Role As Financial Controller, you will be positioned in the business as an integral part of the day to day running, and the strategic growth of the organisation. The position has come about following the organisations growth in 2025 and their future for 2026. This role has dovetailed into the retirement of the previous Financial Controller. This has been fortuitous as they had grown the organisation, however as the business now targets future growth, the new FC will be able to make this role their-own, implement new process and procedures, and will be able to do this as a true greenfield role. The nature of my clients business is such that they have a real growth opportunity, which requires the input of an accounting professional, who understands that this growth will require a foundation of solid accounting practices and procedures which will enable a robust framework to support the commercial and technical upskilling of the teams. Key Responsibilities you will oversee, develop and perfect: Processes & Procedures improvements Systems improvement Management of Month End processes and the team producing (team of 4) Cash-flow Management Organisational integration and harmonisation Commercial Management Reporting Pack Identifying future acquisitions Due Diligence Budgeting and Forecasting KPI creation for Sales & Operations Competitor Analysis and Pricing Structure Management Accounts - taking variances and action point to stakeholders Marketing Rationalisation - Cost to Return ratio's Project Management Ad-hoc Reporting You will be able to mould this role into what you want it to be, as you will be reporting to the Managing Director directly, while sitting at a senior level, supporting the Operations and Sales Directors as peers. Your Profile My client is a true manufacturing business who value a hands-on Financial Controller, who looks to add value throughout their day-to-day duties. The Commerciality of this role pivot around a high level of Analytical Skills within Excel and highly effective communicative skills. You will be responsible for the creation and delivery of a reporting suite which will be to a senior stakeholder group, who are not all from a finance background. Therefore, your communicative skills will be utilised here. The Company Growth is a key aspect to the organisation, however they have stressed that this growth can only be supported through a solid finance foundation. This is why my client wants to recruit a qualified accounting professional, who sees the opportunity that this role brings. Salary & Benefits The salary banding for Financial Controller UK has been set at £78,500 to £85,000 plus car. 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 10% matched) Private Health Personal and company performance bonus Training & development budget 5 Day annual release for Charity in the Community Monthly wellness budget

Management Accountant Guildford - 2-4 days on site per month £40,000 - £45,000 + study support & benefits We Do Group is supporting a growing facilities services business with the hire of a newly created Management Accountant role to support their organic growth. You will be joining an established organisation and close knit finance team to add extra bandwidth as a result of their continued growth. You'll work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager (both qualified) as well as operational colleagues across the organisation. We are looking for a progressive and enthusiastic part-qualified accounting professional who has had experience delivering both finance operations and elements of month end reporting. This is a great opportunity to gain broad exposure across finance to support ongoing study and professional experience requirements. Wish List Part-qualified accountant (active studier) Prior experience of delivering month end accounting cycles to deadline Strong Excel and system skills (Xero experience an advantage) A positive and can-do character who can work in a close knit team environment An interest in, or experience with, finance automation/AI adoption The Role The successful Management Accountant will be responsible for the following: Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments, month-end adjustments and necessary reconciliations Supporting preparation of management accounts and client level P&L's, including variance and commentary Maintaining general ledger accuracy across entities Supporting preparation and submission of VAT returns Maintaining audit-ready supporting documentation Daily bank transaction processing Monthly bank reconciliations Balance sheet reconciliations Sales invoicing and billing Customer account maintenance Processing supplier invoices Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution (where required) Preparing and processing payment runs Processing employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with the company expense policy Reconciliation of expense postings to the general ledger Posting payroll journals Reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger control accounts (e.g. PAYE, NIC, net pay) Supporting automation and efficiency improvements within finance, including within Xero, Excel and the use of AI tools. Your Profile We are looking for a career driven, part-qualified accounting professional who has worked with in small/medium sized organisations and appreciates the need to muck in when required. The business culture is fast paced so you'll need to have the ability to work at pace, challenge internal and external stakeholders when appropriate and pro-actively seek improvements wherever possible. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 per annum plus study support, pension, 25 days annual leave and discretionary bonus. This role is offered on a heavily remote basis with only 2-4 days per month on site near Guildford. The office is easily accessible by car or bus routes.

Operations Director - Infrastructure & Recruitment Services Location: Mobile (UK-wide with regular travel) Seniority: Executive / Senior Leadership Package: up to 100,000+ OTE + car allowance/company vehicle MSS Infrastructure is entering its next phase of growth and is now seeking an experienced Operations Director to help lead and scale delivery across our infrastructure recruitment business. This newly created senior leadership role reflects continued expansion across multiple sectors including rail, civil engineering, highways and utilities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in shaping operational strategy, driving performance, and supporting sustainable growth across geographically dispersed teams and client accounts. This is a mobile, hands-on leadership position suited to someone with strong operational credentials in recruitment or workforce-led infrastructure environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple business units Translating business strategy into practical operational delivery plans Driving revenue growth, profitability and operational efficiency Leading and developing senior operational teams Setting and monitoring performance targets and KPIs Supporting business development across existing and new markets Ensuring high standards of client service, compliance and workforce mobilisation Championing continuous improvement, people development and culture Working closely with senior stakeholders to optimise workforce planning and utilisation The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Senior operational leadership experience within recruitment or infrastructure-related sectors Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering growth and performance Experience managing large, multi-site teams and complex service delivery Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate strategy into operational results A collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing high-performing teams Full UK driving licence This is a rare opportunity to join a growing infrastructure recruitment business in a pivotal leadership role, with real influence over operational direction and future success. We have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. We regret that if you have not been contacted within five working days that your application for this position has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter. We receive many CVs and are unable to enter into telephone conversations until we have completed our initial selection procedure. As an equal opportunities employer, MSSI is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join MSSI. MSSISupport Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Job Title: IT Helpdesk Manager Location: Bridgend, South Wales Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (flexible hours between 8am - 6pm) Who are we: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!" About the Role: As an IT Helpdesk Manager within Flotek, you will lead a team of IT Specialist Team Leaders and IT Specialist Engineers. You will be responsible for ensuring the team are delivering the high-quality service and support to our partners of their IT environments. This role demands strong technical expertise, client-facing professionalism, the ability to lead and motivate a team and the ability to manage priorities. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to our Head Of Service Lead and inspire a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where team morale and culture are paramount Develop and implement training programs and initiatives to support the ongoing professional development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles Champion a partner-centric approach to service delivery, ensuring that customer satisfaction is prioritised in all interactions and that the team is empowered to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations Collaborate closely with partners to understand their business needs and goals, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to improve the overall service experience provided by Flotek Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for service enhancements and innovations that will benefit both our partners and our team Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively and professionally with our partners Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development Lead the team from a technical perspective ensuring the correct team resources are available to provide world class service Mentor the Team Leaders to effectively manage day to day operations, deliver feedback & coaching Coach Team Leaders to take ownership of partner queries to deliver world class service Setting KPI and metrics to monitor team performance and be able to present these to Flotek Directors and Management Team What we're looking for: A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything! A team player with Strong leadership skills Have an ICT background within an MSP with experience of leading a team Strong knowledge of using and supporting Microsoft Windows client operating systems in conjunction with M365 cloud products Solid experience in customer service (excellent verbal and written communication skills required) Technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems administration, with proficiency in networking, security, and cloud technologies Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, Premise based servers, virtualisation technologies, SharePoint, Azure. Backup Solutions and security firewalls Be commercially aware, including cost analysis and budget preparation Comfortable with using CRM's and documentation solutions Naturally supportive leader Ability to prioritise personal and team workload Holds a Full UK valid driving license Benefits: Senior EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie." Day off for your birthday Day off for other life's milestones - such as weddings, moving house, child's first day at school, or religious holidays Give back day to support your chosen charity Savings on gym memberships, shopping and other discounts available through Perkbox Variety of social events & team building opportunities are available Opportunities for professional development and career progression Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support Manager, 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Manager, IT Systems Support, IT Customer Support Manager, may also be considered for this role.

Financial Controller - Barrow-Upon-Humber - £65,000 - £75,000 + 10% Bonus Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business operating as part of a larger, well-established group. They are now seeking an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to take on the No.1 finance role within the business. This is a highly visible and autonomous position offering genuine influence across operational and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Managing Director, you will play a key role in driving performance, supporting growth, and making a real difference across the business. This opportunity will suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys operating close to the business, partnering with operational teams, and contributing beyond the traditional finance function. The Role As the senior finance lead on site, you will take full responsibility for the finance function while supporting the wider management team with insightful commercial analysis and operational reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the finance team Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet and P&L reporting Delivering accurate and timely reporting to Group Present the numbers in the monthly board meeting Supporting operational management with meaningful KPIs and commercial insight Managing budgeting, forecasting, FX position and cash flow Overseeing stock management and stock take processes Managing VAT, CIS and other statutory returns Leading the year-end audit process Managing debtor and creditor performance to optimise working capital Supporting costing analysis and profitability reporting across products and projects Par Playing an active role in the Leadership Team and partnering the Managing Director to drive the business success About You We are looking for an ambitious and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ideally have: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Significant experience leading a finance function within manufacturing, distribution or operational environments Strong management accounting and commercial finance capability Experience partnering with operational and senior leadership teams A hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and operationally Strong communication and stakeholder management skills High levels of integrity, initiative and accountability This would suit a Finance Manager seeking a next step into a Financial Controller role, or a driven Financial Controller seeking a new challenge and autonomous role The Package Salary of £65,000 - £75,000 10% bonus A genuinely autonomous leadership role The opportunity to make a real difference within the business Exposure to both local leadership and wider Group operations Long-term career development within a growing group structure If you are looking for a broad and influential finance leadership opportunity within a dynamic operational business, we would be pleased to hear from you. If you are interested in finding out or discussing this Financial Controller opportunity, click 'Apply' now. Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.

Do you have experience in freight forwarding sales, logistics solutions, or eCommerce fulfilment Are you commercially driven, highly organised, and motivated by building customer relationships and generating new business opportunities Our client is looking for a proactive and customer-focused Freight Forwarding Sales Manager to join their Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. This role will play a key part in driving business growth across freight forwarding, customs, fulfilment, and warehousing services by developing new sales opportunities, managing customer relationships, and supporting long-term commercial success. Working closely with Operations, Client Services, and the wider commercial team, you will help deliver tailored logistics solutions across air, sea, road freight, customs brokerage, and fulfilment services. Your key responsibilities will be to: Source and develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and collaboration with Operations teams. Build and manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM systems. Arrange meetings and calls with prospective customers to understand their logistics requirements and provide tailored solutions. Support the preparation and presentation of competitive multimodal pricing solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Support customer retention and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts. Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and quotations across Air, Ocean, EU Road, Brokerage, Fulfilment and Warehousing services. Contribute to commercial growth strategies focused on profitability and customer service. Support marketing and networking activity including LinkedIn engagement and trade events. Prepare sales reports and pipeline updates for the Commercial Director. Build relationships with third-party suppliers and service providers to support competitive solutions. Support achievement of agreed sales targets and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or internal sales roles. Strong understanding of multimodal freight services including air, sea, and road freight. Experience managing sales pipelines, quotations, and CRM systems. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused approach. Ability to work collaboratively across sales, operations, and customer service teams. Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience within eCommerce, FBA fulfilment, customs, or warehousing environments would be beneficial. If you are interested and believe you have the appropriate skills and experience, our client would love to hear from you. Please apply today. Please note that this vacancy may close early if they receive a high volume of applications. They encourage interested applicants to submit their application promptly to avoid disappointment. Benefits: 25 holiday days per year plus 8 statutory days, increasing to 26 days after two years' service and 27 days after four years' service. Membership of the Company Group Life Assurance Scheme which is currently three times annual salary. The Company operates a Group Personal Pension Plan which complies with current Workplace Pension legislation. Enrolment into the Health Shield Cash Plan after successful completion of probation period. Free on-site car parking. Length of service awards. Enhanced maternity / paternity pay with qualifying service. Click apply and you will be taken to our client's career page to complete your application.

Head of Strategic Asset Management (Water) Location: Warrington, Lingley Mere (Hybrid 3 days onsite) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits United Utilities is on a mission to create a greener, healthier and more resilient North West. As we look ahead to the future of water services, we're strengthening our leadership team with a pivotal new role: Head of Strategic Asset Management (Water) . This is a rare opportunity to shape long-term water strategy for one of the UK's largest regulated utilities influencing decisions at the highest levels, guiding major regulatory submissions, and ensuring our plans deliver for customers, communities and the environment. If you're motivated by purpose, complexity and impact, this is a role where your leadership will genuinely help secure the region's water future. What you'll be doing You'll lead a team of subject matter experts and work closely with senior leaders across operations, engineering, regulation and compliance. Your remit spans long-term planning, regulatory strategy, risk assessment and external engagement. You will: Develop and communicate long-term county plans that shape the future of water services across the North West. Lead the creation of enhancement cases and materials for Price Review submissions and other regulatory processes. Set long-term strategic targets and ambitions for water services. Work across the business to identify and assess strategic water and wastewater risks at a county level. Align short- and long-term plans with operational directors and cross-functional teams. Translate regional strategies into county-level priorities and ensure consistency across all long-term planning. Contribute to the development of key regulatory submissions including Water Resource Management Plans, Long Term Delivery Strategy, and lead the development of Price Review documentation. Manage and mentor a team of strategic asset managers, ensuring delivery of critical outputs. Support programme sponsors in appraising intervention options aligned to long-term strategy. Collaborate with risk managers to ensure integrated, co-developed plans. Work with the Integrated Water Management team to embed partnership ambitions into long-term plans. Build strong external relationships with regulators (Ofwat, DWI, Environment Agency), councils, flood action groups, farmers and regional stakeholders. Benchmark against other water companies and regulated industries to drive continuous improvement. Represent United Utilities with gravitas, clarity and confidence even in challenging conversations. This is an autonomous, high-profile role with direct interface to the Executive team and significant influence across the organisation. What you'll bring We're looking for a strategic leader who can operate at pace, manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences. You'll ideally have: Strong strategic thinking and the ability to shape long-term direction. Knowledge of water/wastewater systems, modelling, catchment approaches, Price Review processes and environmental assessments. Understanding of business finance and regulatory frameworks. Excellent analytical, project management, influencing and financial skills. Experience leading teams and delivering effective communication strategies. The ability to build trust, navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead difficult conversations with confidence. Experience in utilities or regulated industries (beneficial but not essential). Above all, you'll bring a calm, credible presence and the ability to guide the organisation through complex strategic decisions. Why join United Utilities You'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to environmental stewardship, innovation and community impact. We offer a fantastic benefits package, including: 26 days' holiday rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays Up to 20% bonus £5,000 car allowance Up to 14% employer pension contribution (21% combined) Company-funded healthcare plan & private medical Gym discounts, EV car scheme, ShareBuy and flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave Mental health first aiders and employee assistance support We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. If you're ready to lead the long-term strategy that will shape the North West's water future, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance Business Partner Kidderminster based/hybrid working Purpose of Role Drive commercial performance by acting as a strategic link between finance and operations. Reports to Director of Finance. Main duties and responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements by working day 3, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strategic Contribution: Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management, supporting strategic decision making to reduce waste and improve profitability on a monthly basis. Lead Credit Control team to achieve KPIs (Cash/Debt/Debtor) against the budget and work with Director of Finance to implement or change processes. Ad-Hoc Projects: Support senior management with financial projects, system improvements, and business initiatives by implementing and improving existing processes. Audit Management: Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth year-end audits. Planning & Organising: Organises and reviews workload of others on a regular basis. Thinks through activities, allowing time for completion. Plans well in advance, sets realistic targets, builds in review, monitors progress. Identifies critical milestones, potential risks and considers options within operational plan. Able to organise a number of major projects or activities running concurrently. Ensures others are clear about their roles and objectives. Partner with the business: Maintain strong relationships including active communication and visibility with the business. Ensure you are approachable to support them to consider financial consequences to their key decisions. Budgets & Forecasting: Assist in the annual budgeting and rolling monthly forecasting, aligning financial plans with business objectives. Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance. Juggles different demands and switches between them as appropriate. Estimates resources required accurately, identifies availability and uses time, money and people effectively. Develops business plans that take into account other activities across the business and the risks of non-delivery. Constantly monitors, analyses and reports progress - identifies measurable outputs. Sets clear agenda and objectives for meetings and sticks to time. Continuous Improvement: Actively promotes a learning culture which supports organisational objectives and service plans. Ensures organisational development and adapts policy/procedures and plans in the light of learning. Balances technical considerations with business requirements. Demonstrates full understanding of own field or specialism, and is aware of competitive products. Maintains relationships and networks with innovative suppliers/market leaders, seeks out new opportunities for use of technology. Active member of relevant professional institute; subscribes to trade papers. Prepares technical specifications. Customer Focus: Accurately reports to customers/management groups and sets agreed service standards and measures of delivery. Anticipates and pre-empts requests from customers. Leads and manages others in a customer first approach, acting as a role model in demonstrating customer care principles. Fully accepts legitimacy of customer needs and expectations. Focuses on delighting the customer with the service provided within the confines of profitability and capability. Looks to develop long-term relationships by developing or recommending novel solutions. In partnership with their customers, becomes closely involved in the decision-making process. Communication: Communication often involves difficult or sensitive matters with a range of people in order to pursue objectives, and progress plans and projects to satisfactory and timely outcomes. Conveys complex or technical information in a straightforward manner. Undertakes structured interviews/questioning to gain consistent, detailed information. Switches communication style and content according to audience. Uses influencing skills to explain complex issues to persuade a more senior manager or customer to accept a proposal. Displays tact and sensitivity. Negotiates working compromises to the benefit of all parties. Able to persuade others through logical argument. Able to present detailed proposals to clients or give training to a mixed audience. Financial and Commercial Awareness: Acts in the best interests of the organisation rather than the department and successfully uses cross- departmental working. Develops and maintains a broad network of contacts. Sets out marketing or business plans; takes tactical action to maintain commercial or competitive presence. Manages budgets effectively, and makes decisions based on good quality cost/benefit analysis. Aware of income and profit implications, and can use financial implications to assist in prioritisation/resource allocation decisions. Improves budget processes by extending input information and ongoing dialogue with financial controller. Accurately forecasts costs and builds in contingencies. Understands implications of plan on other areas of the business. Qualifications & Experience • ACCA, CIMA Qualified • Industry experience in construction preferred • 3 years + proven in a similar senior finance position. • Strong leadership and first line management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others. • Proven communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. Role Profile • Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. • Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Finance Lead - Malton - Up to £90,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be working exclusively with a successful FMCG organisation that boasts impressive market share, who are looking for a dynamic, continuous improvement focused Site Finance Lead, to join their passionate leadership team.You will report directly to the Group Finance Director, the Finance Site Lead will play a central role in driving performance at site, partnering closely with operations to turn financial insight into meaningful action. This is a highly visible role where finance isn't just reporting the numbers; it's shaping decisions, influencing outcomes, and improving how the site performs day to day. Working at the heart of the operation, you'll lead the site finance team while collaborating with the Head of Operations and wider leadership to challenge thinking, unlock efficiencies, and deliver sustainable improvements. Package & Benefits: Car Allowance and 10% Bonus Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Sick Pay and Life Assurance Our client will offer a great chance to work in a fast-growing sector of their business and a real opportunity to make a difference Exceptional career development opportunities Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance Finance Lead responsibilities will include: Lead the site finance function Partner with the Head of Operations and Operations team To identify and deliver key continuous improvement initiatives To work with the senior management team to develop strategies for profit and any ad hoc project work Preparation and delivery of monthly business reviews Maintaining true and accurate financial records and audit trails for all statutory, internal and external auditing purposes. Required Skills & Experience: A hands-on, proactive approach with a passion for improvement and detail Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with qualified experience in Manufacturing or FMCG Demonstrable skills of managing and developing a team Strong IT and systems knowledge Strong influencing and communication skills Focus and push both self and others to achieve targets and results If you are interested in this great Finance Lead role, please apply now. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.

Office & Operations Manager Location: North Weald, CM16 Salary £37,000 to £42,000 per annum Full time Office based with site visits and home working available by arrangement Growing Business Varied & Influential Role A growing and ambitious business is looking for an organised, proactive and commercially aware individual to become the right-hand support to the Managing Director. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys making things happen, creating structure and helping a business grow. You will play a key role in keeping the Managing Director focused, supporting the team, improving operations and helping turn ideas into action. The Responsibilities of the Office & Operations Manager will be: Manage the Managing Director's diary, priorities and workload Track actions, deadlines and ensure follow-through Support and coordinate a small team to keep projects on track Oversee suppliers, office operations and general business admin Arrange client meetings and support networking activity Attend meetings, take notes and manage actions afterwards The Successful Office & Operations Manager: Previous PA, Office Manager, EA or Operations experience Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Proactive and confident taking ownership Strong communication skills and professional manner Commercially aware and business-minded Positive, driven and enjoys a varied role Why Apply? Key role within a growing business Opportunity to make real impact Varied position with autonomy Hybrid working available Supportive and entrepreneurial environment Location: North Weald, CM16 Salary £37,000 to £42,000 per annum Full time Office based with site visits and home working available by arrangement RecruitAbility are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client.

Role: Internal Sales Executive Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Progression Are you a driven sales professional looking to break into one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team where internal sales is seen as a revenue engine-not a back-office support function? We're hiring for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join a rapidly expanding UK technology solutions provider delivering services across Cloud, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Managed Services, and Modern Workplace . This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior sales leaders, strategic account managers, and leading technology vendors while building a genuine long-term career in IT sales. The Opportunity This is far more than processing quotes and chasing orders. You'll play a key commercial role in helping generate pipeline, progressing live opportunities, engaging customers, and helping close deals across private and public sector clients. You'll be at the centre of the action-working with cutting-edge technologies, recognised vendors, and enterprise-level customers. What You'll Be Doing Sales & Business Growth Identify, qualify, and progress new business opportunities Follow up inbound leads and proactive outbound campaigns Drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts Support growth across Cloud, Cyber, Infrastructure & Managed Services Strategic Account Support Work alongside senior Account Directors on key customer accounts Assist with quotes, proposals, pricing, and commercial discussions Keep customers engaged throughout the sales cycle Vendor & Partner Collaboration Work with top-tier technology vendors and partner programmes Utilise funding, incentives, and sales enablement tools Attend vendor training and development sessions Sales Operations Manage quotes, CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and deal registration Ensure pricing accuracy and strong commercial governance What We're Looking For 1-3+ years experience in internal sales, SDR, sales support, or telesales Experience in IT, telecoms, MSP, reseller, or tech environments is highly desirable Confident communicator by phone, email, and face-to-face Organised, commercially aware, and target driven Able to manage multiple opportunities at once Motivated to learn technology and build a sales career Nice to Have Exposure to any of the below would be a bonus: Microsoft 365 / Azure VMware / Nutanix Backup & Cyber Security Networking / Infrastructure / Managed Services Why Apply? Join a growing, high-energy technology business Uncapped earning potential Clear route into Account Management / Senior Sales Full vendor training & certifications Work with enterprise customers and exciting technologies Be part of a genuine high-performance culture Ready to Accelerate Your Career? If you're hungry to succeed, commercially minded, and want to build a future in one of the UK's most exciting tech markets - we'd love to hear from you.

Team Assistant / Admin Assistant (Part-Time - 3 Days per Week) Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive (DOE) Job Type: Part-Time 3 Days per Week Permanent Join a Growing International Events & Media Business An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Assistant / Administrative Coordinator / Office Support Assistant to join a successful and growing international events and media business based in Rickmansworth. This is a varied and rewarding part-time role, supporting the Managing Director, wider team, and a range of marketing and event activities. Ideal for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and likes being at the heart of a busy business. This role could also suit someone looking to return to work after a career break, seeking flexibility and a supportive working environment. The Role As Team Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting day-to-day business operations, helping projects stay on track and ensuring smooth coordination across multiple functions. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director Coordinate diaries, meetings and travel arrangements Support marketing activity including campaign coordination, email support and asset management Assist with exhibition and conference planning, logistics and event administration Support internal project coordination and progress tracking Prepare presentations, reports and business documents Maintain CRM systems, spreadsheets and databases Assist with invoicing, tracking and general administrative support Ensure office systems, files and processes remain organised and efficient Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in an Administration Assistant, Team Assistant, PA, Office Coordinator, Sales Support or Project Support role Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment Confident written and verbal communication skills Proactive, dependable and solutions-focused approach We'd Love to Hear From You If You Are: Looking for a flexible part-time admin role (3 days per week) Returning to work and seeking a supportive employer Interested in events, marketing or media environments Someone who enjoys a varied role where no two days are the same What's on Offer Flexible part-time working (3 days per week) Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to work across international events and marketing projects Exposure to senior leadership and wider business operations Varied role with real responsibility and scope to contribute Apply Now If you're a highly organised Team Assistant, Administrator, Office Coordinator or PA looking for a flexible new opportunity in Rickmansworth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Sewell Wallis is looking to secure a Finance Business Partner (with a costings, commercial, and operations focus) for a fast-growing Manufacturing business in Sheffield. This South Yorkshire role involves working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand product margins, while analysing and forecasting raw material costs, including foreign exchange impacts and potential hedging needs. It also requires integrating standard costing into product pricing and cost structures, alongside regularly monitoring operational costs against budgets to identify variances and drive performance improvements. This role isn't just pulling the data together, but requires someone who can digest and communicate the meaning and implications to the SLT, be heavily involved with decision making, managing large budgets, and, in return, will get real insight & experience in the business's commercial and operations functions. You'll need to have an extensive background in Manufacturing, strong experience with modelling & Excel, and good commercial acumen. What will you be doing? Regular analysis and reporting of raw material costs, including forecasting of elementals, foreign exchange and potential hedging requirements Understanding of the full operational process of the company's product portfolio, incorporating standard costing into product cost and pricing mechanisms Daily review, analysis and informative reporting of operational costs in line with budget/forecast, including assessment of manufacturing variances such as mix/yield/price/quantity, promoting cost awareness with insight to drive action and improve future performance Daily review, analysis and reporting of production vs forecast, including assessment of volume/revenue/GCM Identify operational process inefficiencies and suggest necessary improvements to enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Strengthen both proactive and reactive operational decision making by providing appropriate challenge to assumptions and proposals, including scenario modelling where necessary Actively review and drive improvements in KPI metrics Present cost models and pricing for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (will consider QBE) Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong financial modelling experience Desire to continually improve processes Manufacturing experience Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance managers What's on offer? A competitive salary of 65,000 Generous quarterly bonus Flexible working hours within core hours 7:30am-6pm Recognition of additional work put in during tight deadlines Matched pension up to 8% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas Shutdown Private healthcare Free secure parking Annual salary reviews Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil 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.