Cloud Team Lead (Azure) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Sector: Healthcare / Diagnostics Technology Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time About My Client My client is a premier provider of pathology and diagnostic services, delivering vital clinical insights that support healthcare networks across the UK. To support a major digital transformation, they are building out a dedicated cloud delivery team to build and scale a brand-new, greenfield platform from the ground up. They are looking for a Cloud Team Lead who bridges the gap between high-level Azure delivery and people leadership. This is an explicit leadership role with direct line management responsibilities - not a position for a senior engineer who primarily wants to review PRs. You will have full ownership of driving end-to-end delivery within a modern cloud ecosystem and shaping the team culture. What You'll Do Line Management & Mentorship: Take direct responsibility for line managing, coaching, and developing a talented team of cloud and platform engineers, fostering a high-performance culture. End-to-End Cloud Delivery: Own the entire product lifecycle of a brand-new, greenfield cloud product, steering it from initial architectural concepts through to live production. Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the technical and delivery bridge for your team, actively negotiating endpoint contracts and integration boundaries with Tech Leads from other business domains. Cloud Operations & Governance: Oversee and optimise delivery within a modern, enterprise Microsoft cloud estate, ensuring robust security, identity management, and container orchestration. What My Client Is Looking For Essential Experience Explicit Leadership: Proven experience in a dedicated Team Lead or Engineering Manager role, with direct line management responsibilities and a track record of driving delivery teams end-to-end. Greenfield Shipping: A proven history of successfully shipping a brand-new (greenfield) cloud product all the way into a live production environment. Microsoft Cloud Estate: Robust experience leading teams and running workloads within a Microsoft ecosystem, specifically utilising Azure, Entra, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and Azure DevOps . Contract Negotiation: Strong technical communication skills with specific experience negotiating endpoint and API contracts with external or adjacent technical teams. Highly Desirable Regulated Domains: Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Medical, Pharma, or Finance is strongly preferred. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to leave your thumbprint on a major greenfield cloud build that will directly impact the healthcare sector, offering a competitive salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience. You will get the autonomy to run your team your way, backed by the stability and resources of an established industry leader.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Cloud Team Lead (Azure) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Sector: Healthcare / Diagnostics Technology Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time About My Client My client is a premier provider of pathology and diagnostic services, delivering vital clinical insights that support healthcare networks across the UK. To support a major digital transformation, they are building out a dedicated cloud delivery team to build and scale a brand-new, greenfield platform from the ground up. They are looking for a Cloud Team Lead who bridges the gap between high-level Azure delivery and people leadership. This is an explicit leadership role with direct line management responsibilities - not a position for a senior engineer who primarily wants to review PRs. You will have full ownership of driving end-to-end delivery within a modern cloud ecosystem and shaping the team culture. What You'll Do Line Management & Mentorship: Take direct responsibility for line managing, coaching, and developing a talented team of cloud and platform engineers, fostering a high-performance culture. End-to-End Cloud Delivery: Own the entire product lifecycle of a brand-new, greenfield cloud product, steering it from initial architectural concepts through to live production. Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the technical and delivery bridge for your team, actively negotiating endpoint contracts and integration boundaries with Tech Leads from other business domains. Cloud Operations & Governance: Oversee and optimise delivery within a modern, enterprise Microsoft cloud estate, ensuring robust security, identity management, and container orchestration. What My Client Is Looking For Essential Experience Explicit Leadership: Proven experience in a dedicated Team Lead or Engineering Manager role, with direct line management responsibilities and a track record of driving delivery teams end-to-end. Greenfield Shipping: A proven history of successfully shipping a brand-new (greenfield) cloud product all the way into a live production environment. Microsoft Cloud Estate: Robust experience leading teams and running workloads within a Microsoft ecosystem, specifically utilising Azure, Entra, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and Azure DevOps . Contract Negotiation: Strong technical communication skills with specific experience negotiating endpoint and API contracts with external or adjacent technical teams. Highly Desirable Regulated Domains: Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Medical, Pharma, or Finance is strongly preferred. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to leave your thumbprint on a major greenfield cloud build that will directly impact the healthcare sector, offering a competitive salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience. You will get the autonomy to run your team your way, backed by the stability and resources of an established industry leader.
Office Manager / PA Repair Centre Swindon SN5 45 hrs per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Inc) Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity. Why join the Motofix family? Trusted by Premium Brands: Approved by some of the world s most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover. Customer Experience: Our repair centre teams consistently achieve an Excellent Trustpilot rating for the service they deliver. Training & Development: We invest in both technical and professional career pathways, supporting our people to develop their skills, progress their careers, and grow with the business. What We Offer Excellent salary Incentive pay subject to role progression Saturday morning 1:4 Rota shifts (paid overtime) 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Workplace pension scheme Free training and development Employee long service rewards Employee well-being services Free uniform (and PPE) Life insurance About the Role As Office Manager / PA, you ll be at the heart of branch operations ensuring the smooth running of the office while providing proactive PA support to the Repair Centre Manager. You will take responsibility for supervising the front of house reception team, ensuring all visitors and customers are greeted professionally and looked after throughout their journey. In addition, you'll support the finance function by handling invoice processing and assisting with credit control queries, playing a vital role in the financial accuracy of site operations. This role requires initiative, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills to enhance productivity and efficiency within the branch as you will also take ownership of HR-related administrative duties, time and attendance records, and training coordination. Key Responsibilities Supervision of customer reception team. Ensure customer receive a professional front-of-house experience with all enquiries handled promptly. Oversee the duties of the logistics team and Team leader. Manage day-to-day office administration to support seamless branch operations. Process and raise invoices accurately and on time; liaise with accounts and resolve invoice queries. Track and report on customer invoicing progress and assist with month-end reporting. Act as PA to the Repair Centre Manager in aspects of administration, including Managing diaries, meetings, and correspondence. Collate and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll. Coordinate and minute staff and operational meetings, ensuring actions are followed up. Support recruitment activities including interview arrangements and onboarding paperwork. Act as staff review / training coordinator and maintaining accurate related records. Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring operational readiness. Support site BSi, Manufacture, Health & Safety compliance records. About You An office professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused environment. With a strong sense of ownership, you will enjoy wearing multiple hats and being the go-to person for both internal teams and visiting customers. You re equally comfortable handling a variety of administration duties, whilst also providing senior-level support. What We Look For Experience in Office Management, within a customer-facing environment (automotive preferred). Previous PA experience combined with excellent communication and organisational skills. A personable, proactive professional with a strong customer service ethic. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Confident handling invoices, finance admin, and dealing with queries., in line with company processes. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Team player who can also work independently and prioritise workload effectively. Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel locally if needed. Interested? Apply today and a member of our Recruitment Team who will be in touch within 3 working days. Please check out our website for our privacy and wellbeing policies.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Office Manager / PA Repair Centre Swindon SN5 45 hrs per week Up to £38,000 per annum (Inc) Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity. Why join the Motofix family? Trusted by Premium Brands: Approved by some of the world s most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover. Customer Experience: Our repair centre teams consistently achieve an Excellent Trustpilot rating for the service they deliver. Training & Development: We invest in both technical and professional career pathways, supporting our people to develop their skills, progress their careers, and grow with the business. What We Offer Excellent salary Incentive pay subject to role progression Saturday morning 1:4 Rota shifts (paid overtime) 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Workplace pension scheme Free training and development Employee long service rewards Employee well-being services Free uniform (and PPE) Life insurance About the Role As Office Manager / PA, you ll be at the heart of branch operations ensuring the smooth running of the office while providing proactive PA support to the Repair Centre Manager. You will take responsibility for supervising the front of house reception team, ensuring all visitors and customers are greeted professionally and looked after throughout their journey. In addition, you'll support the finance function by handling invoice processing and assisting with credit control queries, playing a vital role in the financial accuracy of site operations. This role requires initiative, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills to enhance productivity and efficiency within the branch as you will also take ownership of HR-related administrative duties, time and attendance records, and training coordination. Key Responsibilities Supervision of customer reception team. Ensure customer receive a professional front-of-house experience with all enquiries handled promptly. Oversee the duties of the logistics team and Team leader. Manage day-to-day office administration to support seamless branch operations. Process and raise invoices accurately and on time; liaise with accounts and resolve invoice queries. Track and report on customer invoicing progress and assist with month-end reporting. Act as PA to the Repair Centre Manager in aspects of administration, including Managing diaries, meetings, and correspondence. Collate and submit accurate time and attendance records for payroll. Coordinate and minute staff and operational meetings, ensuring actions are followed up. Support recruitment activities including interview arrangements and onboarding paperwork. Act as staff review / training coordinator and maintaining accurate related records. Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring operational readiness. Support site BSi, Manufacture, Health & Safety compliance records. About You An office professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused environment. With a strong sense of ownership, you will enjoy wearing multiple hats and being the go-to person for both internal teams and visiting customers. You re equally comfortable handling a variety of administration duties, whilst also providing senior-level support. What We Look For Experience in Office Management, within a customer-facing environment (automotive preferred). Previous PA experience combined with excellent communication and organisational skills. A personable, proactive professional with a strong customer service ethic. Excellent administrative and organisational abilities with strong attention to detail. Confident handling invoices, finance admin, and dealing with queries., in line with company processes. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Team player who can also work independently and prioritise workload effectively. Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel locally if needed. Interested? Apply today and a member of our Recruitment Team who will be in touch within 3 working days. Please check out our website for our privacy and wellbeing policies.
Management Accountant - 6-Month FTC With Perm Potential Location: Walsall (Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office) Salary: 50,000 to 55,000 depending on qualifications and experience The Opportunity A well-established and growing business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, delivering insightful management information, and supporting business performance through accurate reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities Maintain and strengthen financial controls and processes across the business. Partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing financial insight and support. Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and journals. Carry out monthly project reviews and support cost management activities. Produce accurate and timely month-end reporting packs. Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. Assist with statutory reporting requirements and external audit processes. Support wider finance activities and day-to-day transactional processing as required within a small, collaborative team. About You Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant. Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role. Strong understanding of month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations and financial controls. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly. Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency. Commercially aware, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of working to tight deadlines. Positive, proactive team player with a hands-on approach. Experience within project-based environments would be advantageous but is not essential. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Management Accountant - 6-Month FTC With Perm Potential Location: Walsall (Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office) Salary: 50,000 to 55,000 depending on qualifications and experience The Opportunity A well-established and growing business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, delivering insightful management information, and supporting business performance through accurate reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities Maintain and strengthen financial controls and processes across the business. Partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing financial insight and support. Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and journals. Carry out monthly project reviews and support cost management activities. Produce accurate and timely month-end reporting packs. Deliver financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. Assist with statutory reporting requirements and external audit processes. Support wider finance activities and day-to-day transactional processing as required within a small, collaborative team. About You Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant. Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role. Strong understanding of month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations and financial controls. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly. Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency. Commercially aware, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of working to tight deadlines. Positive, proactive team player with a hands-on approach. Experience within project-based environments would be advantageous but is not essential. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Would you like a truly rewarding role in an organisation committed to making a difference? Are you happy with a role which HR, compliance and recruitment but becoming more of a strategic HR post over time as the organisation grows? Are you as passionate about wellbeing as you are HR? Reporting to Head of Finance and Operations, this full-time role will work closely with the senior leadership team delivering robust and effective HR, compliance, payroll and recruitment. You will also have peer support from a wider group HR function. In this role there is significant compliance around safer recruitment, so some experience in this, or a strong interest is required. You will be maintaining and updating processes and procedures in line with government policy and compliance. This is a multifaceted role will have fluctuations in workloads and responsibilities due to the nature of the organisation, so you can expect no two days to be the same! To be considered for this rewarding and exciting position you will be an ambitious and driven individual with high empathy and intuition. You will be an HR professional who is committed to delivering an outstanding quality of work. You will be able to flex between responsibilities and duties easily whilst retaining focus and a sense of calm. It is essential that you have a desire to grow and develop the role and want to play your part in making the organisation as efficient and positive as possible. This is a full time, mostly office-based role with some flexible hours and excellent benefits including study support to enhance your CIPD, free breakfast and lunch, a generous holiday allowance and a wider network of support. Full job descriptions are available to candidates after an initial screening. Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment agency, and we will consider candidates from all background and demographics.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Would you like a truly rewarding role in an organisation committed to making a difference? Are you happy with a role which HR, compliance and recruitment but becoming more of a strategic HR post over time as the organisation grows? Are you as passionate about wellbeing as you are HR? Reporting to Head of Finance and Operations, this full-time role will work closely with the senior leadership team delivering robust and effective HR, compliance, payroll and recruitment. You will also have peer support from a wider group HR function. In this role there is significant compliance around safer recruitment, so some experience in this, or a strong interest is required. You will be maintaining and updating processes and procedures in line with government policy and compliance. This is a multifaceted role will have fluctuations in workloads and responsibilities due to the nature of the organisation, so you can expect no two days to be the same! To be considered for this rewarding and exciting position you will be an ambitious and driven individual with high empathy and intuition. You will be an HR professional who is committed to delivering an outstanding quality of work. You will be able to flex between responsibilities and duties easily whilst retaining focus and a sense of calm. It is essential that you have a desire to grow and develop the role and want to play your part in making the organisation as efficient and positive as possible. This is a full time, mostly office-based role with some flexible hours and excellent benefits including study support to enhance your CIPD, free breakfast and lunch, a generous holiday allowance and a wider network of support. Full job descriptions are available to candidates after an initial screening. Amida is an equal opportunities recruitment agency, and we will consider candidates from all background and demographics.
We are looking for someone who is angry at injustice, who really believes in the ability of ordinary people to make change, and who is motivated to learn the craft of Broad-Based Organising. If that is you, we'd love you to join our growing team of 11 organisers in South London! We hope to work with you to build on already existing work in Greenwich and support the building of new work in Bexley and Bromley. Citizens UK Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems. Community Organising We train thousands of people each year to lead change in their communities, through the craft of Broad-based Community Organising, equipping them and their institutions with the skills to hold powerholders to account. We organise with 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK, and in South London Citizens we organise in ten boroughs with almost 100 member organisations. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents' groups, health practices, charities, migrant hubs and other civil society organisations. Purpose At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training. Main Responsibilities The principal responsibility of an Associate Organiser is their own development: learning the craft of Community Organising under the guidance of an experienced Community Organiser. You will work intensively with a small number of member organisations under close supervision, growing your experience, skill and responsibility incrementally. An Associate Organiser is working towards becoming a competent practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change. This role is particularly to organise with Be Well Organisations in Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley. Be Well Organisations may be faith, education, or community institutions, tackling isolation and poor mental health by: 1. Building relationships, 2. Signposting and offering practical support, and 3. Taking action on structural and systemic inequalities and injustices. But you may also work on other campaign priorities and responsibilities as needed across the team. We are looking for people who are angry about injustice, who believe ordinary people have the power to make change, and who are motivated to learn the craft of Broad-based Organising. The role is hugely varied, and involves working across the two boroughs, in different institutions and context, and with a lot of independence. Working as an Associate Organiser in South London Citizens, your main responsibilities will include: Build relational power to further the goals of CUK: Actively participate in the development of a comprehensive power analysis appropriate to the desired sphere of influence for each project/assignment Establish working relationships with identified leaders and demonstrate ability to move them into action, including as part of the wider alliance; taking the initiative to establish new relationships Conduct 15-20 weekly one-to-ones to develop relationships with leaders and understand their concerns. Tell a wide range of Community Organising stories effectively to influence others and achieve CUK's goals Identify and develop relational leaders prepared to act with others for the common good: Identify and discern actual and potential leaders with the passion and ability to drive change Proactively create opportunities for leaders to develop, especially tertiary or new leaders; nominate for training on the core taster curriculum Successfully deliver training workshops in local institutions and on the core taster curriculum at a local level Strengthen institutions and develop Broad Based Organisations (networks of community organisations): Ensure good understanding of the basic interests and traditions of typical member institutions Organise several Be Well Organisations to participate more fully in the alliance Support pre-existing core teams and create/develop new core teams to provide leadership Support leaders through the Cycle of Action in order to create change: Support leaders in running listening campaigns Organise actions; demonstrating increasing independence in working without the need for close supervision Take the lead in supporting Be Well Organisations through the cycle of action Evaluate the effectiveness of actions; demonstrating ability to incorporate lessons learned into future actions Contribute to CUK's financial viability through effective fundraising & financial management: Recruit new dues paying institutions; work together with a more senior Organiser to negotiate annual membership fees and letters of understanding Contribute substantively to fundraising to ensure the sustainability of the work Liaise with the Finance & Operations team to update the membership database and ensure timely invoicing and fee collection Contribute to effective teamwork: Be proactive concerning personal professional development and wellbeing; i.e. by reading widely, developing a healthy work-life balance and demonstrating ability to reflect on own organising craft & improve on self-identified weaknesses Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues and participate in a team Produce all required reports and follow CUK's procedures on time and to the required standards Participate in the development of the craft of Community Organising and play a role in the Guild of COs: Schedule an average of at least three 1-2-1 relational meetings into your daily schedule as a core part of your professional practice Commit 10 working days pa (pro rata for part-time staff) to the preparation, delivery and evaluation of Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training or other local or regional trainings Participate in fortnightly learning sessions with the wider SLC team Personal Specification (D) Desirable, (E) Essential Experience: Previous campaign experience (D) Evidence of having acted in a leadership role with peers or in local community activities (e.g. organising a club or project, playing a role in a faith institution) (E) Experience of project management; evidence of having delivered work on time and to standard (D) Able to demonstrate previous experience of 'learning by doing' in a work or project environment; evidence of being open to feedback and comfortably coachable (E) Key skills and knowledge: Excellent interpersonal awareness - ability to listen well and appreciate a viewpoint or opinion that is different from one's own (E) Excellent concern for impact - ability to adapt own behaviour to address the needs or concerns of someone else (E) Good communication skills - able to speak with conviction and passion; and to make a logical argument (E) Personal qualities & values: A self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently (E) A belief in the capacity of ordinary people to make change, and the ability to build relationships with people across divides (e.g. religious, racial, language, class, etc) (E) An anger at justice (E) A positive enthusiasm for working with faith congregations, trade unions, schools, and other community organisations (E) An interest in and experience of politics and public life (E) Able to work in a team (E) Willingness to work within accountable relationships (E) Self-motivated and adaptable (E) Our Organisers work closely with member institutions and will be expected to attend and lead events that take place in the evenings and weekends. We operate a Time Off in Lieu approach and have very flexible working arrangements to ensure a good work-life balance. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle. About the application process . click apply for full job details
Jun 20, 2026
Seasonal
We are looking for someone who is angry at injustice, who really believes in the ability of ordinary people to make change, and who is motivated to learn the craft of Broad-Based Organising. If that is you, we'd love you to join our growing team of 11 organisers in South London! We hope to work with you to build on already existing work in Greenwich and support the building of new work in Bexley and Bromley. Citizens UK Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems. Community Organising We train thousands of people each year to lead change in their communities, through the craft of Broad-based Community Organising, equipping them and their institutions with the skills to hold powerholders to account. We organise with 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK, and in South London Citizens we organise in ten boroughs with almost 100 member organisations. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents' groups, health practices, charities, migrant hubs and other civil society organisations. Purpose At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training. Main Responsibilities The principal responsibility of an Associate Organiser is their own development: learning the craft of Community Organising under the guidance of an experienced Community Organiser. You will work intensively with a small number of member organisations under close supervision, growing your experience, skill and responsibility incrementally. An Associate Organiser is working towards becoming a competent practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change. This role is particularly to organise with Be Well Organisations in Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley. Be Well Organisations may be faith, education, or community institutions, tackling isolation and poor mental health by: 1. Building relationships, 2. Signposting and offering practical support, and 3. Taking action on structural and systemic inequalities and injustices. But you may also work on other campaign priorities and responsibilities as needed across the team. We are looking for people who are angry about injustice, who believe ordinary people have the power to make change, and who are motivated to learn the craft of Broad-based Organising. The role is hugely varied, and involves working across the two boroughs, in different institutions and context, and with a lot of independence. Working as an Associate Organiser in South London Citizens, your main responsibilities will include: Build relational power to further the goals of CUK: Actively participate in the development of a comprehensive power analysis appropriate to the desired sphere of influence for each project/assignment Establish working relationships with identified leaders and demonstrate ability to move them into action, including as part of the wider alliance; taking the initiative to establish new relationships Conduct 15-20 weekly one-to-ones to develop relationships with leaders and understand their concerns. Tell a wide range of Community Organising stories effectively to influence others and achieve CUK's goals Identify and develop relational leaders prepared to act with others for the common good: Identify and discern actual and potential leaders with the passion and ability to drive change Proactively create opportunities for leaders to develop, especially tertiary or new leaders; nominate for training on the core taster curriculum Successfully deliver training workshops in local institutions and on the core taster curriculum at a local level Strengthen institutions and develop Broad Based Organisations (networks of community organisations): Ensure good understanding of the basic interests and traditions of typical member institutions Organise several Be Well Organisations to participate more fully in the alliance Support pre-existing core teams and create/develop new core teams to provide leadership Support leaders through the Cycle of Action in order to create change: Support leaders in running listening campaigns Organise actions; demonstrating increasing independence in working without the need for close supervision Take the lead in supporting Be Well Organisations through the cycle of action Evaluate the effectiveness of actions; demonstrating ability to incorporate lessons learned into future actions Contribute to CUK's financial viability through effective fundraising & financial management: Recruit new dues paying institutions; work together with a more senior Organiser to negotiate annual membership fees and letters of understanding Contribute substantively to fundraising to ensure the sustainability of the work Liaise with the Finance & Operations team to update the membership database and ensure timely invoicing and fee collection Contribute to effective teamwork: Be proactive concerning personal professional development and wellbeing; i.e. by reading widely, developing a healthy work-life balance and demonstrating ability to reflect on own organising craft & improve on self-identified weaknesses Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues and participate in a team Produce all required reports and follow CUK's procedures on time and to the required standards Participate in the development of the craft of Community Organising and play a role in the Guild of COs: Schedule an average of at least three 1-2-1 relational meetings into your daily schedule as a core part of your professional practice Commit 10 working days pa (pro rata for part-time staff) to the preparation, delivery and evaluation of Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training or other local or regional trainings Participate in fortnightly learning sessions with the wider SLC team Personal Specification (D) Desirable, (E) Essential Experience: Previous campaign experience (D) Evidence of having acted in a leadership role with peers or in local community activities (e.g. organising a club or project, playing a role in a faith institution) (E) Experience of project management; evidence of having delivered work on time and to standard (D) Able to demonstrate previous experience of 'learning by doing' in a work or project environment; evidence of being open to feedback and comfortably coachable (E) Key skills and knowledge: Excellent interpersonal awareness - ability to listen well and appreciate a viewpoint or opinion that is different from one's own (E) Excellent concern for impact - ability to adapt own behaviour to address the needs or concerns of someone else (E) Good communication skills - able to speak with conviction and passion; and to make a logical argument (E) Personal qualities & values: A self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently (E) A belief in the capacity of ordinary people to make change, and the ability to build relationships with people across divides (e.g. religious, racial, language, class, etc) (E) An anger at justice (E) A positive enthusiasm for working with faith congregations, trade unions, schools, and other community organisations (E) An interest in and experience of politics and public life (E) Able to work in a team (E) Willingness to work within accountable relationships (E) Self-motivated and adaptable (E) Our Organisers work closely with member institutions and will be expected to attend and lead events that take place in the evenings and weekends. We operate a Time Off in Lieu approach and have very flexible working arrangements to ensure a good work-life balance. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle. About the application process . click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role? We have partnered with a global organisation, who are looking to hire an experienced FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple business areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape processes, deliver actionable insights, and collaborate with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. Role overview: As the Senior FP&A Manager, you'll lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning cycles while developing sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Analysing business performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Leading financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic appraisals. Partnering with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to refine business cases and conduct post-investment reviews. Driving process improvements, championing automation, and enhancing reporting efficiency. Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to recruitment and training efforts. What we're looking for: Qualified accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience gained with a large and complex organisation. Advanced modelling skills are essential, and knowledge of SAP, Anaplan and/or Power BI would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and forecasting/reporting capabilities. Excellent analytical skills paired with stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. What's in it for you? This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact by shaping financial processes, delivering insights that influence decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams at all levels. If you're proactive, solution-oriented, and passionate about driving results, this could be your next big career move! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role? We have partnered with a global organisation, who are looking to hire an experienced FP&A Manager to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple business areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape processes, deliver actionable insights, and collaborate with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment. Role overview: As the Senior FP&A Manager, you'll lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning cycles while developing sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Analysing business performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Leading financial modelling and scenario planning for strategic appraisals. Partnering with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) to refine business cases and conduct post-investment reviews. Driving process improvements, championing automation, and enhancing reporting efficiency. Mentoring junior analysts and contributing to recruitment and training efforts. What we're looking for: Qualified accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong FP&A experience gained with a large and complex organisation. Advanced modelling skills are essential, and knowledge of SAP, Anaplan and/or Power BI would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and forecasting/reporting capabilities. Excellent analytical skills paired with stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. What's in it for you? This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact by shaping financial processes, delivering insights that influence decision-making, and collaborating with cross-functional teams at all levels. If you're proactive, solution-oriented, and passionate about driving results, this could be your next big career move! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
FP&A Manager Permanent Leeds Permanent Opportunity Leeds Hybrid Working Manufacturing Industry This is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiatives This is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeed This is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working (3 days in the office) A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes 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 about your career.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
FP&A Manager Permanent Leeds Permanent Opportunity Leeds Hybrid Working Manufacturing Industry This is a hands-on FP&A role with no direct reports, offering full ownership and close business partnering. It is ideally suited to an FP&A professional who enjoys working closely with the detail and driving value through insight and analysis. Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business that is currently undergoing a significant phase of investment, transformation, and expansion. This growth has created a newly defined opportunity within the finance team for a high calibre FP&A professional to play a key role in shaping the function and supporting the wider business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position will sit at the heart of the finance function, providing high-quality insight and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business. You will take ownership of core FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, while delivering clear and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Producing robust financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance tracking Supporting and enhancing the monthly reporting cycle and board-level outputs Delivering meaningful KPIs and commercial insights across key areas of the business Working closely with operational teams to provide effective business partnering Supporting pricing, margin and cost improvement initiatives, particularly across production Gaining a strong understanding of stock, WIP, and end-to-end production processes Driving improvements in ERP reporting, data quality, and automation Contributing to the development of best-in-class reporting and analytics capability Supporting ongoing systems development and continuous improvement initiatives Assisting with strategic activity, including integration projects and business growth initiatives This is a highly visible role offering strong stakeholder interaction and the opportunity to influence key business decisions. What you'll need to succeed This is a fast-paced, hands-on FP&A role suited to someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being fully immersed in the detail. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of products, production processes, and operational cost drivers Experience analysing margins, costing, and manufacturing performance Strong FP&A capability across planning, forecasting, and financial modelling Confidence in stakeholder engagement and business partnering across the business Experience working with ERP systems and enhancing reporting capabilities A proactive, commercially focused mindset with the ability to drive value and continuous improvements Experience using Power BI (or similar tools) to develop dashboards and deliver clear, actionable business insights What you'll get in return Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working (3 days in the office) A genuine opportunity to shape and make the role your own The chance to be highly influential in business decision-making Exposure to a growing organisation during a period of investment and change The opportunity to support the development of systems, reporting, and processes 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 about your career.
Language Matters Recruitment Consultants Ltd
City, London
We are on the lookout for a German speaking Accounts Receivable Manager to join a growing Financial Advisory firm in Central London. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding business across the DACH and EMEA regions. As part of the finance team, you will work closely with client-facing teams to oversee billing, receivables, and overall engagement financials, while ensuring strong cash flow management. You will also lead and support a team, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across processes. This is a permanent position based in London, UK. Key responsibilities: Overseeing engagement accounting activities, including billing and receivables Managing and developing a team to deliver high-quality output Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing in line with client agreements Monitoring project financials to support effective cash collection Collaborating with internal stakeholders on contracts, billing queries, and financial processes Supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate financial records Identifying opportunities to improve workflows and systems About you: You are a qualified German Speaking Accounts Receivable Manager with a strong background in accounting and stakeholder management skills. Coming with an experience in working for Global organisations, you will bring your leaderships skills together with your passion for improving processes and tools. Profile: Fluent German and fluent English Bachelors or Masters in Finance or related, or ACA/ACCA qualified Strong background in accounts receivable or engagement accounting Previous leadership or team management experience Experience in working for a Global Business, ideally within the professional services industry Experience in improving and implementing new processes and tolls Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are on the lookout for a German speaking Accounts Receivable Manager to join a growing Financial Advisory firm in Central London. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding business across the DACH and EMEA regions. As part of the finance team, you will work closely with client-facing teams to oversee billing, receivables, and overall engagement financials, while ensuring strong cash flow management. You will also lead and support a team, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across processes. This is a permanent position based in London, UK. Key responsibilities: Overseeing engagement accounting activities, including billing and receivables Managing and developing a team to deliver high-quality output Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing in line with client agreements Monitoring project financials to support effective cash collection Collaborating with internal stakeholders on contracts, billing queries, and financial processes Supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate financial records Identifying opportunities to improve workflows and systems About you: You are a qualified German Speaking Accounts Receivable Manager with a strong background in accounting and stakeholder management skills. Coming with an experience in working for Global organisations, you will bring your leaderships skills together with your passion for improving processes and tools. Profile: Fluent German and fluent English Bachelors or Masters in Finance or related, or ACA/ACCA qualified Strong background in accounts receivable or engagement accounting Previous leadership or team management experience Experience in working for a Global Business, ideally within the professional services industry Experience in improving and implementing new processes and tolls Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Alexia. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
The role of Payroll Manager in Lincoln offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage payroll operations within the professional services industry. This permanent position involves ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processes while working in a hybrid environment. Our client can offer a hybrid model for this Payroll Manager opportunity from their offices in Lincoln. Client Details This professional services firm is a well-established, medium-sized organisation known for its commitment to providing high-quality services in accounting and finance. With a strong reputation in its field, the company supports its employees with a flexible and collaborative work environment. Our client is looking for someone who has experience in within payroll from a Bureau or Practice background. Description Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to maintain accurate records and reporting. Address and resolve payroll queries in a professional and efficient manner. Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management as required. Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders. Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a productive work environment. Profile A successful Payroll Manager should have: Proven experience in payroll management within the professional services industry. Experience from Payroll Bureau or Practice is essential. A strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Proficiency in payroll software and relevant accounting systems. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 47,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. A permanent position in a well-regarded professional services firm in Lincoln. Opportunities to contribute to a supportive and collaborative company culture. If you are an experienced Payroll Manager from Practice or Bureau and looking to join a reputable organisation in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
The role of Payroll Manager in Lincoln offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage payroll operations within the professional services industry. This permanent position involves ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processes while working in a hybrid environment. Our client can offer a hybrid model for this Payroll Manager opportunity from their offices in Lincoln. Client Details This professional services firm is a well-established, medium-sized organisation known for its commitment to providing high-quality services in accounting and finance. With a strong reputation in its field, the company supports its employees with a flexible and collaborative work environment. Our client is looking for someone who has experience in within payroll from a Bureau or Practice background. Description Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to maintain accurate records and reporting. Address and resolve payroll queries in a professional and efficient manner. Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to management as required. Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders. Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a productive work environment. Profile A successful Payroll Manager should have: Proven experience in payroll management within the professional services industry. Experience from Payroll Bureau or Practice is essential. A strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Proficiency in payroll software and relevant accounting systems. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 47,000 per annum. Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. A permanent position in a well-regarded professional services firm in Lincoln. Opportunities to contribute to a supportive and collaborative company culture. If you are an experienced Payroll Manager from Practice or Bureau and looking to join a reputable organisation in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations and Business Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations and Business Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations and Business Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations and Business Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations and Business Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. You may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Operations and Business Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of a specialist professional services business seeking an Operations and Business Manager to join their office-based team on a full-time, permanent basis in Mid Suffolk. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Additional: Team performance related bonus and enhanced pension About the role: This is a newly created role with a clear focus on supporting the future growth and development of the business. Working closely with the Founder and wider leadership team, you will become a trusted right-hand person to a creative and entrepreneurial founder, helping to turn ideas into action and ensuring the business continues to thrive. As Operations and Business Manager , you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, providing leadership across operations, client services, finance, HR, systems, compliance and team development. This is a varied and rewarding role within a fast-paced but supportive and informal environment, where you will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of the organisation while helping people and processes perform at their very best. Key Duties include: Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of service operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality service across all client groups. Oversee business systems, IT infrastructure, CRM platforms, and operational processes, ensuring they remain effective, scalable, and fit for purpose. Support the Founder by managing operational activities, contributing to strategic planning, business growth, pricing strategies, and profitability objectives. Lead recruitment, HR processes, performance management, staff development, training, and the implementation of KPIs and operational performance measures. Drive operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, service enhancements, and expansion into new markets and service areas. Maintain exceptional service standards for high-profile clients, while building and managing relationships with key industry stakeholders and representing the business at industry events. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk management processes across the organisation. Support the Founder in looking for opportunities for business development. About you As Operations and Business Manager , you will bring significant leadership experience gained within a professional services, advisory, travel, creative or similarly client-focused environment. You will have a strong understanding of business operations, finance, HR and customer service, with a proven ability to support and develop teams, improve processes and successfully manage multiple priorities. Commercially aware and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable balancing operational performance with people-focused leadership. You will enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, contributing ideas, challenging constructively when appropriate, and helping to create positive change across the organisation. Highly organised and approachable, you will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, clients and external partners alike. You will be collaborative, proactive and resilient, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping a growing business succeed. An interest in the creative arts and wider cultural sector would be highly advantageous. Due to the location of the office, a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be required. About them: This is a unique opportunity to join a growing specialist professional services business at an exciting stage of its development. As a newly created role with future succession planning in mind, the position offers significant scope to shape operations, influence growth and become a key member of the leadership team. You will work closely with a creative and entrepreneurial Founder, supporting the delivery of their vision while helping to build a sustainable and scalable business for the future. The organisation offers a collaborative, supportive and informal working environment where initiative, fresh thinking, strong relationships and a genuine passion for delivering excellent service are highly valued. 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Project Administrator Contract Length: 12 Month temporary contract Working Pattern: Full Time (part time considered), 15.12 per hour, PAYE Location: Hybrid working (up to one day per week on site in Birmingham) Job Summary: Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Administrator to join their dynamic Programme Team. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of projects, ensuring smooth project operations, effective communication among partners, and maintaining meticulous documentation for governance and audits. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support across project governance, reporting, procurement, finance, and communications. Exercise initiative and judgment in daily tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Develop and maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring easy access to correspondence, reports, and documentation. Create and manage databases to collect and analyse project data, making it easily understandable for stakeholders. Organise meetings, workshops, and events, coordinating logistics and hospitality as needed. Maintain project registers, track progress, and communicate updates to the Portfolio Manager. Act as the first point of contact for programme-related queries, providing effective communication and problem-solving support. Key Skills and Experience: Good general education, with GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent. Experience in an administrative role, particularly in customer service or healthcare settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce correspondence and reports. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity while dealing with diverse stakeholders. Ability to handle non-routine issues and problem-solve effectively. Personal Qualities: Motivated, flexible, and willing to learn new skills. Demonstrates care and compassion in all interactions. Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage with individuals at all levels. Committed to upholding confidentiality and understanding of information governance. Join our client in building healthier lives through innovation and collaboration. We look forward to hearing from you! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Project Administrator Contract Length: 12 Month temporary contract Working Pattern: Full Time (part time considered), 15.12 per hour, PAYE Location: Hybrid working (up to one day per week on site in Birmingham) Job Summary: Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Administrator to join their dynamic Programme Team. This role is pivotal in supporting the delivery of projects, ensuring smooth project operations, effective communication among partners, and maintaining meticulous documentation for governance and audits. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support across project governance, reporting, procurement, finance, and communications. Exercise initiative and judgment in daily tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Develop and maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring easy access to correspondence, reports, and documentation. Create and manage databases to collect and analyse project data, making it easily understandable for stakeholders. Organise meetings, workshops, and events, coordinating logistics and hospitality as needed. Maintain project registers, track progress, and communicate updates to the Portfolio Manager. Act as the first point of contact for programme-related queries, providing effective communication and problem-solving support. Key Skills and Experience: Good general education, with GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent. Experience in an administrative role, particularly in customer service or healthcare settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to produce correspondence and reports. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity while dealing with diverse stakeholders. Ability to handle non-routine issues and problem-solve effectively. Personal Qualities: Motivated, flexible, and willing to learn new skills. Demonstrates care and compassion in all interactions. Strong interpersonal skills, able to engage with individuals at all levels. Committed to upholding confidentiality and understanding of information governance. Join our client in building healthier lives through innovation and collaboration. We look forward to hearing from you! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant Costing, Reporting and Compliance Francesca s Recruitment Ltd Recruiting on behalf of our client Location: Rotherham Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (Office Based) Francesca s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant on behalf of our client based in Goldthorpe. This is a full time, office based position supporting the Finance Manager across costing, reporting, compliance, audit coordination and financial planning. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and contribute to the continued development of the finance function. Role Overview The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager with management reporting, statutory and non statutory compliance, month end and year end processes, and audit preparation. The role plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial statements, strong internal controls and effective collaboration with auditors and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Assist with statutory, tax, internal and control audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation Support month end close within three working days and assist with monthly and quarterly financial statements Review accounts for variance and comparative analysis Support costing activities including trend and variance analysis, cost review cycles and improvement actions Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies and lead quarterly stock counts Analyse slow moving and ageing stock Perform profit and loss and balance sheet variance analysis and provide insights to management Maintain the fixed asset register including capitalisation, disposals, transfers and depreciation Skills and Competencies Strong analytical and financial skills High attention to detail Ability to work to tight deadlines Process driven with a continuous improvement approach Experience and Qualifications Professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or AAT Level 4 Minimum five years post qualification experience in industry Experience in costing, financial reporting, audit and compliance Knowledge of UK financial legislation Experience using Sage 200
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant Costing, Reporting and Compliance Francesca s Recruitment Ltd Recruiting on behalf of our client Location: Rotherham Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (Office Based) Francesca s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant on behalf of our client based in Goldthorpe. This is a full time, office based position supporting the Finance Manager across costing, reporting, compliance, audit coordination and financial planning. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and contribute to the continued development of the finance function. Role Overview The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager with management reporting, statutory and non statutory compliance, month end and year end processes, and audit preparation. The role plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial statements, strong internal controls and effective collaboration with auditors and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Assist with statutory, tax, internal and control audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation Support month end close within three working days and assist with monthly and quarterly financial statements Review accounts for variance and comparative analysis Support costing activities including trend and variance analysis, cost review cycles and improvement actions Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies and lead quarterly stock counts Analyse slow moving and ageing stock Perform profit and loss and balance sheet variance analysis and provide insights to management Maintain the fixed asset register including capitalisation, disposals, transfers and depreciation Skills and Competencies Strong analytical and financial skills High attention to detail Ability to work to tight deadlines Process driven with a continuous improvement approach Experience and Qualifications Professional finance qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or AAT Level 4 Minimum five years post qualification experience in industry Experience in costing, financial reporting, audit and compliance Knowledge of UK financial legislation Experience using Sage 200
Finance Manager Fife Permanent Full Time Hybrid £-£ + Benefits Finance Manager Fife Permanent Full Time Hybrid £-£ + Benefits Your new company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established, international organisation operating across multiple countries and currencies. The business is known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of financial control. With a strong international footprint, the organisation places significant emphasis on collaboration, service delivery, and building scalable, future-proof financial operations. Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will lead the international transactional finance function, taking full ownership of end-to-end operational delivery across accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, employee expenses, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations. Managing a team of approximately six direct reports, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant month-end close across multiple entities, jurisdictions, and currencies.You will work closely with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and local finance teams to maintain robust controls, support audit requirements, and deliver consistent service standards. A key focus of the role will be driving process improvement and automation, standardising ways of working, reducing manual effort, and introducing KPI-led performance management to support continuous improvement across transactional finance operations. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrable experience from a similar position within a large, international organisation, with a strong understanding of transactional accounting, VAT across multiple jurisdictions, and month-end processes. You will ideally hold an accountancy degree, diploma, or professional qualification, supported by a solid technical grounding in accounting principles. You will be a confident people leader with proven experience managing, developing, and motivating teams, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience working with ERP systems at key-user or project-lead level is essential, with prior exposure to systems improvement, process redesign, and automation initiatives. Familiarity with MS Dynamics and MS Power tools would be advantageous, as would a mindset focused on operational excellence, control, and continuous improvement.What you'll get in return In return, you will secure a senior operational finance role with genuine international exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how transactional finance is delivered across the group. You will work in a collaborative environment that values high standards, innovation, and professional development, with the chance to lead meaningful change, influence stakeholders, and develop a high-performing finance team. This role offers both stability and challenge, making it ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a visible, value-adding leadership position.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Fife Permanent Full Time Hybrid £-£ + Benefits Finance Manager Fife Permanent Full Time Hybrid £-£ + Benefits Your new company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established, international organisation operating across multiple countries and currencies. The business is known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of financial control. With a strong international footprint, the organisation places significant emphasis on collaboration, service delivery, and building scalable, future-proof financial operations. Your new roleAs Finance Manager, you will lead the international transactional finance function, taking full ownership of end-to-end operational delivery across accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, employee expenses, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations. Managing a team of approximately six direct reports, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant month-end close across multiple entities, jurisdictions, and currencies.You will work closely with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and local finance teams to maintain robust controls, support audit requirements, and deliver consistent service standards. A key focus of the role will be driving process improvement and automation, standardising ways of working, reducing manual effort, and introducing KPI-led performance management to support continuous improvement across transactional finance operations. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrable experience from a similar position within a large, international organisation, with a strong understanding of transactional accounting, VAT across multiple jurisdictions, and month-end processes. You will ideally hold an accountancy degree, diploma, or professional qualification, supported by a solid technical grounding in accounting principles. You will be a confident people leader with proven experience managing, developing, and motivating teams, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience working with ERP systems at key-user or project-lead level is essential, with prior exposure to systems improvement, process redesign, and automation initiatives. Familiarity with MS Dynamics and MS Power tools would be advantageous, as would a mindset focused on operational excellence, control, and continuous improvement.What you'll get in return In return, you will secure a senior operational finance role with genuine international exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how transactional finance is delivered across the group. You will work in a collaborative environment that values high standards, innovation, and professional development, with the chance to lead meaningful change, influence stakeholders, and develop a high-performing finance team. This role offers both stability and challenge, making it ideal for an ambitious finance professional looking to step into a visible, value-adding leadership position.
Senior Accounts Manager £45,000 DOE Exeter Multi-Company Group Competitive Salary + Career Growth Are you an experienced accounts professional who genuinely understands the numbers-not just the process? We're looking for a highly capable Senior Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function across a growing group of businesses based in the South West click apply for full job details
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Senior Accounts Manager £45,000 DOE Exeter Multi-Company Group Competitive Salary + Career Growth Are you an experienced accounts professional who genuinely understands the numbers-not just the process? We're looking for a highly capable Senior Accounts Manager to take ownership of the finance function across a growing group of businesses based in the South West click apply for full job details
Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. Salary: Circa £ 60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts. Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners. Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables. Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk. Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business. What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base. You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style. Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships. Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures! Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority; Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering; Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Kerry Robert Associates is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Hotel Finance Manager in the Swansea area. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career with a respected hotel company. As Hotel Finance Manager , you will play a key role in overseeing the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business support to the management team. The successful candidate must have a solid background in finance and be confident in managing month-end processes, preparing journals, and analysing financial performance through monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reviews. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals Produce and review monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis Maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Work closely with operational departments to drive financial performance Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards Utilise hotel finance systems and technology to improve efficiency and reporting Requirements The successful candidate must have: Previous experience as a Finance Supervisor, Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller A minimum of two years' experience on any of the above roles Strong knowledge of accounting and finance operations Experience working within a self-accounting business Excellent analytical and organisational skills IT savvy and experienced handling different finance systems Capable of working independently while building effective relationships across all different departments Hospitality finance experience would be a plus Location: Swansea area (on-site role) Salary: 40,000 plus bonus (approx. 20%) and fantastic company benefits ( ) Only candidates eligible to work in the U.K will be considered for this position.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Kerry Robert Associates is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Hotel Finance Manager in the Swansea area. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take the next step in their career with a respected hotel company. As Hotel Finance Manager , you will play a key role in overseeing the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business support to the management team. The successful candidate must have a solid background in finance and be confident in managing month-end processes, preparing journals, and analysing financial performance through monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reviews. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals Produce and review monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis Maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Work closely with operational departments to drive financial performance Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards Utilise hotel finance systems and technology to improve efficiency and reporting Requirements The successful candidate must have: Previous experience as a Finance Supervisor, Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller A minimum of two years' experience on any of the above roles Strong knowledge of accounting and finance operations Experience working within a self-accounting business Excellent analytical and organisational skills IT savvy and experienced handling different finance systems Capable of working independently while building effective relationships across all different departments Hospitality finance experience would be a plus Location: Swansea area (on-site role) Salary: 40,000 plus bonus (approx. 20%) and fantastic company benefits ( ) Only candidates eligible to work in the U.K will be considered for this position.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established primary school in Walsall for an experienced School Office Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and organised professional looking to secure a long-term position within a busy school environment.The successful candidate will initially join the school on a temporary basis with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful period.The school is seeking an individual with previous school administration experience who can confidently oversee the smooth operation of the office, provide support to senior leaders, and act as a key point of contact for staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies.Main DutiesManage the day-to-day running of the school office.Supervise and support administrative and reception staff where required.Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external professionals.Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using school management systems.Coordinate admissions, attendance monitoring, and pupil data processes.Prepare reports and documentation for the Senior Leadership Team.Support school finance administration, including purchase orders and invoicing.Manage office systems, procedures, and filing processes.Handle correspondence, telephone enquiries, and school communications.Assist with HR administration and recruitment documentation.Ensure GDPR, safeguarding, and confidentiality procedures are adhered to at all times.Organise meetings, schedules, and administrative support for school events.Essential RequirementsPrevious experience working within a school office environment.Experience in a School Office Manager, Senior Administrator, School Administrator, or similar role.Strong working knowledge of ARBOR, SIMS, and BROMCOM.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.Understanding of school safeguarding procedures and data protection requirements.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.DesirableExperience supporting school finance functions.Experience managing attendance and admissions processes.Business Administration or relevant administration qualifications.Previous experience supporting school leadership teams.The Ideal CandidateThe school is looking for a professional, reliable, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident dealing with a variety of administrative responsibilities and capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation throughout the school office.Additional InformationThis is a temporary to permanent opportunity.No training will be provided. Applicants must have previous school-based experience and be able to undertake the role immediately.An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable.Candidates who do not currently hold an Enhanced DBS certificate will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check.All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and compliance checks.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be expected to share this commitment.If you have the relevant school office management experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a primary school in Walsall, we would welcome your application.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established primary school in Walsall for an experienced School Office Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and organised professional looking to secure a long-term position within a busy school environment.The successful candidate will initially join the school on a temporary basis with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful period.The school is seeking an individual with previous school administration experience who can confidently oversee the smooth operation of the office, provide support to senior leaders, and act as a key point of contact for staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies.Main DutiesManage the day-to-day running of the school office.Supervise and support administrative and reception staff where required.Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external professionals.Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using school management systems.Coordinate admissions, attendance monitoring, and pupil data processes.Prepare reports and documentation for the Senior Leadership Team.Support school finance administration, including purchase orders and invoicing.Manage office systems, procedures, and filing processes.Handle correspondence, telephone enquiries, and school communications.Assist with HR administration and recruitment documentation.Ensure GDPR, safeguarding, and confidentiality procedures are adhered to at all times.Organise meetings, schedules, and administrative support for school events.Essential RequirementsPrevious experience working within a school office environment.Experience in a School Office Manager, Senior Administrator, School Administrator, or similar role.Strong working knowledge of ARBOR, SIMS, and BROMCOM.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.Understanding of school safeguarding procedures and data protection requirements.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.DesirableExperience supporting school finance functions.Experience managing attendance and admissions processes.Business Administration or relevant administration qualifications.Previous experience supporting school leadership teams.The Ideal CandidateThe school is looking for a professional, reliable, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident dealing with a variety of administrative responsibilities and capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation throughout the school office.Additional InformationThis is a temporary to permanent opportunity.No training will be provided. Applicants must have previous school-based experience and be able to undertake the role immediately.An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable.Candidates who do not currently hold an Enhanced DBS certificate will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check.All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and compliance checks.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be expected to share this commitment.If you have the relevant school office management experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a primary school in Walsall, we would welcome your application.Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Group Financial Reporting Manager SF Partners are working exclusively with a growing and highly regarded and profitable PE backed business in the recruitment of a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of external reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls within a dynamic business environment. This role will offer the exposure to roadmap your career towards a Group FC role. We are ideally seeking an individual looking to make their second move within industry having qualified ACA within a leading accountancy practice. Salary £70,000-£75,000 + bonus + hybrid working (3 days on average office based) The Role Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting wider business performance. Key responsibilities will include: Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group in accordance with IFRS & UK GAAP. Prepare UK statutory accounts Take responsibility for the monthly and annual group consolidation process and work with the Group FC to improve monthly consolidated reporting. Managing month-end and year-end reporting processes ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory requirements Liaising with external auditors and key stakeholders Improving financial controls and reporting processes Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities Prepare cashflow forecasts Support strategic decision making Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be: ACA qualified from a top 10 firm of accountants ideally Experienced within financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Confident managing stakeholders across finance and the wider business Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems preferred What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative and high-performing finance team Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Group Financial Reporting Manager SF Partners are working exclusively with a growing and highly regarded and profitable PE backed business in the recruitment of a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of external reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls within a dynamic business environment. This role will offer the exposure to roadmap your career towards a Group FC role. We are ideally seeking an individual looking to make their second move within industry having qualified ACA within a leading accountancy practice. Salary £70,000-£75,000 + bonus + hybrid working (3 days on average office based) The Role Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting wider business performance. Key responsibilities will include: Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group in accordance with IFRS & UK GAAP. Prepare UK statutory accounts Take responsibility for the monthly and annual group consolidation process and work with the Group FC to improve monthly consolidated reporting. Managing month-end and year-end reporting processes ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory requirements Liaising with external auditors and key stakeholders Improving financial controls and reporting processes Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities Prepare cashflow forecasts Support strategic decision making Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be: ACA qualified from a top 10 firm of accountants ideally Experienced within financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Confident managing stakeholders across finance and the wider business Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems preferred What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative and high-performing finance team Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects