Network Architecture/Network Engineering/Design and Build/SD-WAN/WAN/CISCO/Vertas/Fortinet Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in Reading As the Head of Network Engineering & Architecture, you have not only technical network and architect skills but also strong people and managerial skills, giving you the ability to lead your team with a shared vision, to provide it with a clear work organisation and to keep control on your projects progress and risks. What You'll Do: Prepare the future of networks, ensuring the use of efficient and modern technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope and timeline, providing regular updates and gathering feedback for continuous improvement. Lead the engineering budgeting, planning, execution, and delivery of the portfolio, managing projects and ensuring they align with strategic goals. Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing issues or risks to keep the project on track. Foster a collaborative environment by coordinating cross-functional team engineers (WAN, SD-WAN, SSE ) Implement and promote best practices in Agile methodologies and a DevOps mindset (eg CI/CD, automation). Ensure thorough quality assurance processes are in place to meet product standards and customer expectations. Ensure proper life cycle of current solutions and address technical debt. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all project phases, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity. Manage performance, develop talent and keep skilled staff motivated. Lead, mentor and coach your team members to foster knowledge sharing, growth, learning, accountability and team spirit. Report on the progress of the network portfolio initiatives and projects Act as product owner for your area, manage a backlog and prioritise initiatives to improve key metrics. Lead and manage selection and maintenance of infrastructure vendors and partners to support the organisation's goals. What we are looking for: Deep SD-WAN expertise (mandatory) - Proven hands-on experience with technologies such as Versa, Cisco/Viptela, Fortinet, including architecture design and trade-offs. Engineering leadership (not operations) - Experience leading architecture and build teams, not service delivery or support. Structured execution mindset -Ability to define roadmaps, standards, and engineering governance. Program/portfolio management: Proven track record managing complex multi-stream programs with clear prioritisation and tracking. Strong communication discipline - Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a structured way (executive-level) Transformation experience - Led network modernization (SD-WAN, SASE, cloud connectivity) in complex environments. If this opportunity sounds of interest and you have the required technical and managerial experience within Network and Architecture, please submit your CV for consideration.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Network Architecture/Network Engineering/Design and Build/SD-WAN/WAN/CISCO/Vertas/Fortinet Hybrid, up to 3 days per week in Reading As the Head of Network Engineering & Architecture, you have not only technical network and architect skills but also strong people and managerial skills, giving you the ability to lead your team with a shared vision, to provide it with a clear work organisation and to keep control on your projects progress and risks. What You'll Do: Prepare the future of networks, ensuring the use of efficient and modern technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope and timeline, providing regular updates and gathering feedback for continuous improvement. Lead the engineering budgeting, planning, execution, and delivery of the portfolio, managing projects and ensuring they align with strategic goals. Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing issues or risks to keep the project on track. Foster a collaborative environment by coordinating cross-functional team engineers (WAN, SD-WAN, SSE ) Implement and promote best practices in Agile methodologies and a DevOps mindset (eg CI/CD, automation). Ensure thorough quality assurance processes are in place to meet product standards and customer expectations. Ensure proper life cycle of current solutions and address technical debt. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all project phases, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity. Manage performance, develop talent and keep skilled staff motivated. Lead, mentor and coach your team members to foster knowledge sharing, growth, learning, accountability and team spirit. Report on the progress of the network portfolio initiatives and projects Act as product owner for your area, manage a backlog and prioritise initiatives to improve key metrics. Lead and manage selection and maintenance of infrastructure vendors and partners to support the organisation's goals. What we are looking for: Deep SD-WAN expertise (mandatory) - Proven hands-on experience with technologies such as Versa, Cisco/Viptela, Fortinet, including architecture design and trade-offs. Engineering leadership (not operations) - Experience leading architecture and build teams, not service delivery or support. Structured execution mindset -Ability to define roadmaps, standards, and engineering governance. Program/portfolio management: Proven track record managing complex multi-stream programs with clear prioritisation and tracking. Strong communication discipline - Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a structured way (executive-level) Transformation experience - Led network modernization (SD-WAN, SASE, cloud connectivity) in complex environments. If this opportunity sounds of interest and you have the required technical and managerial experience within Network and Architecture, please submit your CV for consideration.
Abbey Green Therapeutic Children's Services Ltd
New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Company description Abbey Green Therapeutic Childrens Services is a small family owned Residential Care company based in the Nottinghamshire area. We have 8 small Residential Children's Homes and have recently been judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted'. We are looking for RCW / Senior support workers and Activity Workers to join our team. 'Therapeutic Parents' who are nurturing and supportive, that can give our children, high levels of care, allowing them to achieve outstanding outcomes. Our Mission: Abbey Green are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing a specialist service that tailors' therapeutic packages of care to support young people in their development. We specialise in attachment and early life trauma using therapeutic parenting, DDP and PACE. We offer extensive training packages, QCF level 4 residential, and QCF level 5 management for the right candidate, as well as an extensive in-house training program. All employees have access to our employee assist program with peninsula; benefits include legal advice, counselling and therapy sessions for you or your family. We offer competitive salaries and fantastic training and development opportunities to the right applicant. Job description Abbey Green Therapeutic Children's Services is a Therapeutic Children's Home for children aged between 5-17 with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. To provide outstanding therapeutic care for young people between 5 - 17. Work as a team of aspirational therapeutic support workers Make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people Ambitious, enthusiastic, interesting and aspirational Skills & Experience (Essential) A commitment to delivering high-quality care. Knowledge of EBD and other complex needs/challenging behaviours. Hold a current UK Driving Licence. Senior - A minimum of 1 years experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children. NVQ Level 3 / Level 4 in Children and Young People or equivalent / or willing to work towards. MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE A completed company application form will be required post interview. This will be part of the offer process. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application, you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory reference request. Age 21 or over. Location of employment: NG22 Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Senior Residential Support Worker Must have experience of working with young people with complex needs. Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Must hold level 3/4 QCF for residential childcare or working towards. (Training Provided) Experience of working with young people EBD Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Experience of working therapeutically /PACE would be an advantage. Residential Support Worker / Activity Worker Experience of working with young people would be an advantage. Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Experience of working therapeutically /PACE would be an advantage. Willing to work towards NVQ level 4 Benefits: Full Training will be provided for successful candidate. All carers receive 1:1 supervisions and support from a manager and group supervision with the home's therapist. Whilst on duty all meals are supplied and activities to support the young people are paid for. 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. QCF level 4 training provided QCF level 5 provided for candidates that would like to progress in the company. Career Development Opportunity to train and develop into a Deputy Manager/Manager NEST Pension Employee Assist Program SAGE Employment Benefits - discount at stores Online GP Food Supplied Free Parking Referral Fee Job Types: Full-time, Part Time, Permanent Salary: £28,121 -£30,825 per year £75 Per Sleep in We are unable to provide Sponsorship Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £28,121.60-£30,825.60 per year Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Company description Abbey Green Therapeutic Childrens Services is a small family owned Residential Care company based in the Nottinghamshire area. We have 8 small Residential Children's Homes and have recently been judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted'. We are looking for RCW / Senior support workers and Activity Workers to join our team. 'Therapeutic Parents' who are nurturing and supportive, that can give our children, high levels of care, allowing them to achieve outstanding outcomes. Our Mission: Abbey Green are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing a specialist service that tailors' therapeutic packages of care to support young people in their development. We specialise in attachment and early life trauma using therapeutic parenting, DDP and PACE. We offer extensive training packages, QCF level 4 residential, and QCF level 5 management for the right candidate, as well as an extensive in-house training program. All employees have access to our employee assist program with peninsula; benefits include legal advice, counselling and therapy sessions for you or your family. We offer competitive salaries and fantastic training and development opportunities to the right applicant. Job description Abbey Green Therapeutic Children's Services is a Therapeutic Children's Home for children aged between 5-17 with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. To provide outstanding therapeutic care for young people between 5 - 17. Work as a team of aspirational therapeutic support workers Make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people Ambitious, enthusiastic, interesting and aspirational Skills & Experience (Essential) A commitment to delivering high-quality care. Knowledge of EBD and other complex needs/challenging behaviours. Hold a current UK Driving Licence. Senior - A minimum of 1 years experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children. NVQ Level 3 / Level 4 in Children and Young People or equivalent / or willing to work towards. MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE A completed company application form will be required post interview. This will be part of the offer process. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application, you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory reference request. Age 21 or over. Location of employment: NG22 Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Senior Residential Support Worker Must have experience of working with young people with complex needs. Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Must hold level 3/4 QCF for residential childcare or working towards. (Training Provided) Experience of working with young people EBD Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Experience of working therapeutically /PACE would be an advantage. Residential Support Worker / Activity Worker Experience of working with young people would be an advantage. Must have good communication skills and good literacy. Experience of working therapeutically /PACE would be an advantage. Willing to work towards NVQ level 4 Benefits: Full Training will be provided for successful candidate. All carers receive 1:1 supervisions and support from a manager and group supervision with the home's therapist. Whilst on duty all meals are supplied and activities to support the young people are paid for. 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. QCF level 4 training provided QCF level 5 provided for candidates that would like to progress in the company. Career Development Opportunity to train and develop into a Deputy Manager/Manager NEST Pension Employee Assist Program SAGE Employment Benefits - discount at stores Online GP Food Supplied Free Parking Referral Fee Job Types: Full-time, Part Time, Permanent Salary: £28,121 -£30,825 per year £75 Per Sleep in We are unable to provide Sponsorship Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £28,121.60-£30,825.60 per year Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career; with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive click apply for full job details
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career; with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive click apply for full job details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant: Air Traffic Control & Airport Administration. The main purpose of this role is to work within the general direction of the Airport Management Team acting as a focal point for the provision of administrative support to the Airport. The key areas relating to this post are to assist the Airport Manager and Air Traffic Control Officers by providing a range of day to day administrative and clerical duties including the completion and preparation of flight and meteorological information, answering phones, and processing invoices. Part of the role will also to provide out of hours on call air ground radio cover for emergency flights on a monthly rota basis. Specific training will be provided for this part of the role. This role is for a minimum of 20 hours per week, more hours may be available. Benefits include: A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit pension scheme Training and development opportunities For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Tamar Smethurst on
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant: Air Traffic Control & Airport Administration. The main purpose of this role is to work within the general direction of the Airport Management Team acting as a focal point for the provision of administrative support to the Airport. The key areas relating to this post are to assist the Airport Manager and Air Traffic Control Officers by providing a range of day to day administrative and clerical duties including the completion and preparation of flight and meteorological information, answering phones, and processing invoices. Part of the role will also to provide out of hours on call air ground radio cover for emergency flights on a monthly rota basis. Specific training will be provided for this part of the role. This role is for a minimum of 20 hours per week, more hours may be available. Benefits include: A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit pension scheme Training and development opportunities For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Tamar Smethurst on
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant: Air Traffic Control & Airport Administration. The main purpose of this role is to work within the general direction of the Airport Management Team acting as a focal point for the provision of administrative support to the Airport. The key areas relating to this post are to assist the Airport Manager and Air Traffic Control Officers by providing a range of day to day administrative and clerical duties including the completion and preparation of flight and meteorological information, answering phones, and processing invoices. Part of the role will also to provide out of hours on call air ground radio cover for emergency flights on a monthly rota basis. Specific training will be provided for this part of the role. This role is for a minimum of 20 hours per week, more hours may be available. Benefits include: A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit pension scheme Training and development opportunities For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Tamar Smethurst on
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant: Air Traffic Control & Airport Administration. The main purpose of this role is to work within the general direction of the Airport Management Team acting as a focal point for the provision of administrative support to the Airport. The key areas relating to this post are to assist the Airport Manager and Air Traffic Control Officers by providing a range of day to day administrative and clerical duties including the completion and preparation of flight and meteorological information, answering phones, and processing invoices. Part of the role will also to provide out of hours on call air ground radio cover for emergency flights on a monthly rota basis. Specific training will be provided for this part of the role. This role is for a minimum of 20 hours per week, more hours may be available. Benefits include: A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit pension scheme Training and development opportunities For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Tamar Smethurst on
Project Manager - Drylining & Partitions Job Title: Project/Contracts Manager - Finishing Trade Products Job reference Number: -26142 Industry Sector: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Contracts Manager, CM, Dry-lining, Drylining, Partitions, Ceilings, Trade, Fit-Out, Interior Design, D&B, Design & Build, Plastering, Flooring, Floor Screed, Steel Framing, SFS, Drywall, Interiors, Interior Products, Plasterboard, Fixings, Contractors, Manufacturing, Construction Area to be covered: West Midlands (Typically 3-4 days per week) Office Based: Stafford Remuneration: £40,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Travel Expenses, Company Pension and Comprehensive Benefits PackageThe role of Project Manager - Dry lining & Partitions will involve: Project/Contracts Manager position dealing with high quality range of drylining, interior systems and commercial interiors projects. Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Managing projects from pre-start through to completion. Liaising with design, production, site and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Attending pre-contract and client meetings where required. Managing client queries, resolving issues and providing regular project updates. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers. The ideal applicant will be a Project Manager - Dry lining & Partitions with: Must have Project or Contracts Management experience within the Construction industry Highly advantageous to have experience with one or more of the following: building products, dry lining, ceilings, partitions, steel framing systems, flooring, painting, plasterboard or a related interiors/finishing trade products Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Resilient individual who has strong leadership skills Highly organised with good attention to detail Ability to work in a fast paced environment Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction vacancies and Specification positions within: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Contracts Manager, CM, Dry-lining, Drylining, Partitions, Ceilings, Trade, Fit-Out, Interior Design, D&B, Design & Build, Plastering, Flooring, Floor Screed, Steel Framing, SFS, Drywall, Interiors, Interior Products, Plasterboard, Fixings, Contractors, Manufacturing, Construction
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Drylining & Partitions Job Title: Project/Contracts Manager - Finishing Trade Products Job reference Number: -26142 Industry Sector: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Contracts Manager, CM, Dry-lining, Drylining, Partitions, Ceilings, Trade, Fit-Out, Interior Design, D&B, Design & Build, Plastering, Flooring, Floor Screed, Steel Framing, SFS, Drywall, Interiors, Interior Products, Plasterboard, Fixings, Contractors, Manufacturing, Construction Area to be covered: West Midlands (Typically 3-4 days per week) Office Based: Stafford Remuneration: £40,000 - £60,000 Benefits: Travel Expenses, Company Pension and Comprehensive Benefits PackageThe role of Project Manager - Dry lining & Partitions will involve: Project/Contracts Manager position dealing with high quality range of drylining, interior systems and commercial interiors projects. Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Managing projects from pre-start through to completion. Liaising with design, production, site and installation teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Attending pre-contract and client meetings where required. Managing client queries, resolving issues and providing regular project updates. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers. The ideal applicant will be a Project Manager - Dry lining & Partitions with: Must have Project or Contracts Management experience within the Construction industry Highly advantageous to have experience with one or more of the following: building products, dry lining, ceilings, partitions, steel framing systems, flooring, painting, plasterboard or a related interiors/finishing trade products Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Resilient individual who has strong leadership skills Highly organised with good attention to detail Ability to work in a fast paced environment Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction vacancies and Specification positions within: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Contracts Manager, CM, Dry-lining, Drylining, Partitions, Ceilings, Trade, Fit-Out, Interior Design, D&B, Design & Build, Plastering, Flooring, Floor Screed, Steel Framing, SFS, Drywall, Interiors, Interior Products, Plasterboard, Fixings, Contractors, Manufacturing, Construction
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
What you will do The successful candidate should have strong technical hands-on skills in Cloud, infrastructure and applications deployments, along with the ability to translate business continuity and availability requirements into technical enterprise architecture along with operational disaster recovery requirements. It will be their responsibility to own the program of resilience and recovery testing across applications, SaaS and third party providers and internal teams. Ownership and leadership execution in the following areas: Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, middleware, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design Lead DR implementation and testing program: design automated DR processes when feasible, schedule regular tests Own operational runbooks, monitoring and incident playbooks aligned to graceful degradation modes; ensure monitoring and SRE/operations practices are aligned to expected degradation behaviors. Coordinate crisis response governance and periodic scenario exercises with crisis response teams, define activation criteria, maintain war room procedures and ensure lessons learned feed back into architecture and DR plans. Run supplier resilience assessments for critical SaaS/third parties using a posture assessment approach; escalate remediation, negotiate contractual improvements or recommend contingencies/alternative sourcing. Develop and maintain dependency maps that capture application, cloud services, data flows and third party dependencies to identify single points of failure and inform resilience design. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security/CISO, application owners, BC/operational leads and procurement to embed resilience standards across lifecycle Manage and test application/service tiers to business agreed RTO/RPO and reliability design targets Define and ensure adherence to DR/Resilience programme metrics: frequency of tests, % successful automated DR runs, closure rate for remediation actions identified through testing Manage vendor performance and contractual compliance of vendors agreed operational SLAs and vendor contingency plans validated via tests. Identify and assess IT resilience risks related to system outages, cyber threats and 3rd party dependencies What you will have Experience 10+ years in technology resilience, disaster recovery, or IT operations, with 5+ years in leadership positions managing cross-functional teams. Deep hands-on knowledge of a range of IT environments, SaaS, cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure), and security tools. Required expertise in ISO 22301, NIST and ITIL Certifications (Preferred): Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), CISSP, CISM, or DRI International certifications Experience of communicating to senior stakeholders and interpreting complex technical solutions to simple language. Exposure of working in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Personal Ability to anticipate risks and shift from reactive disaster recovery to proactive service resilience, focusing on "prevention by design" Skilled at navigating changing technology environments (e.g. cloud, DevOps) and leading transformation Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills to work with EA, Platform Owners, I&O, InfoSec, Business Continuity, Procurement Proven ability to manage crisis situations, make quick, informed decisions during incidents, and maintain confidence (strategic optimism) within teams Excellent customer-facing skills with a good grasp of key drivers and requirements within the business. Understanding of how technology resilience directly impacts business operations, continuity, and profitability. What we can offer you We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
LEAD INFORMATION Job Title Warehouse Administrator Site location Trafford Park, Manchester Responsible to Administration Manager Purpose of the role - to support in the management of the daily routines of warehouse administration and the day-to-day functions of the warehouse Client brief Our client is a world renowned Warehousing organisation supporting blue chip companies with warehousing and distribution functions. KEY INFORMATION Reason for vacancy Increased Demand Contract Ongoing Hourly Rate - £13.00ph Shifts Monday to Friday 10am-8pm (30 mins unpaid for lunch per day) Holidays Accrual Facilities Brand new flagship operation very well kept offering excellent facilities including free on-site parking, canteen areas (inclusive of all kitchen facilities and vending machines) RESPONSIBILITIES The role - Our client is looking for an Warehouse Administrator to support their existing team in their flagship Warehousing Operation on Trafford Park. As a Warehouse Administrator, the requirements are varied but not limited to Answering the phone and responding to client requests and inquiries Liaising with suppliers Track inventory Maintain incumbent warehouse stock Printing inbound labels and assigning them to supplier wallets Keeping track of the booking schedule and following process Reconciliation of stock off site Performing other duties as assigned Welcoming drivers and positioning them on the bays Key Skills Required - Experience of working in a warehouse environment, managing stock control is preferable. The post holder will have previous experience of using WMS system and understands how this works (experience is SAP or JDA if possible) The post holder must be able to maintain high standards of quality in record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date, Experience of carrying out administrative duties to complete a piece of work in a methodical, efficient, and timely manner to meet a set deadline. The post holder will have the ability to use word processing (and at least one other Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Access) The post holder must have effective and coherent oral and written communication skills. The post holder must be able to represent the organisation professionally when liaising with customers and multiple departments. The post holder must have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate experience working in a high-pressured fasted paced office environment. The post holder must be able to maintain paper and electronic records in line with procedures and respond to internal & external service information requirements in consultation with the Line Manager The post holder must have demonstratable and effective time management skills The post holder must have the ability to use one s own initiative and work autonomously, seeking support and advice where necessary. The post holder will have a pragmatic and solution focused approach to everyday tasks. The post holder will be reliable, punctual, and committed to the role and their own development.
Jul 13, 2026
Contractor
LEAD INFORMATION Job Title Warehouse Administrator Site location Trafford Park, Manchester Responsible to Administration Manager Purpose of the role - to support in the management of the daily routines of warehouse administration and the day-to-day functions of the warehouse Client brief Our client is a world renowned Warehousing organisation supporting blue chip companies with warehousing and distribution functions. KEY INFORMATION Reason for vacancy Increased Demand Contract Ongoing Hourly Rate - £13.00ph Shifts Monday to Friday 10am-8pm (30 mins unpaid for lunch per day) Holidays Accrual Facilities Brand new flagship operation very well kept offering excellent facilities including free on-site parking, canteen areas (inclusive of all kitchen facilities and vending machines) RESPONSIBILITIES The role - Our client is looking for an Warehouse Administrator to support their existing team in their flagship Warehousing Operation on Trafford Park. As a Warehouse Administrator, the requirements are varied but not limited to Answering the phone and responding to client requests and inquiries Liaising with suppliers Track inventory Maintain incumbent warehouse stock Printing inbound labels and assigning them to supplier wallets Keeping track of the booking schedule and following process Reconciliation of stock off site Performing other duties as assigned Welcoming drivers and positioning them on the bays Key Skills Required - Experience of working in a warehouse environment, managing stock control is preferable. The post holder will have previous experience of using WMS system and understands how this works (experience is SAP or JDA if possible) The post holder must be able to maintain high standards of quality in record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date, Experience of carrying out administrative duties to complete a piece of work in a methodical, efficient, and timely manner to meet a set deadline. The post holder will have the ability to use word processing (and at least one other Microsoft Office Software Package e.g. Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Access) The post holder must have effective and coherent oral and written communication skills. The post holder must be able to represent the organisation professionally when liaising with customers and multiple departments. The post holder must have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate experience working in a high-pressured fasted paced office environment. The post holder must be able to maintain paper and electronic records in line with procedures and respond to internal & external service information requirements in consultation with the Line Manager The post holder must have demonstratable and effective time management skills The post holder must have the ability to use one s own initiative and work autonomously, seeking support and advice where necessary. The post holder will have a pragmatic and solution focused approach to everyday tasks. The post holder will be reliable, punctual, and committed to the role and their own development.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator Location: Locomotive House, Derby (with occasional depot visits) £18.06 per hour 37 hours per week Monday Friday Flexible working hours Initial 6-month contract with potential to become permanent Play a key role in the train presentation team's operation behind clean, safe, and high-quality passenger service! The role and about you We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator to support the smooth running of the Train Presentation (TP) team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and an interest in operational support and continuous improvement. As a Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator, you will work closely with the Area Manager Train Presentation and the Train Presentation Service Delivery Manager, providing key administrative and operational support to the wider Train Presentation team. You will play an important role in supporting Service Quality Regime (SQR) standards, monitoring performance data, maintaining reports, supporting training and competency records, and ensuring processes and resources are effectively managed. The role will also involve liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, supporting effective communication across teams, coordinating administrative processes, and contributing to improvements within the Train Presentation operation. We are looking for someone with strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience in developing reports, improving administrative processes, or supporting operational teams being highly desirable. Previous experience in administration, service delivery, operations support, coordination, or a similar environment would be advantageous. The company You will be joining a leading UK rail organisation that plays a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality passenger services. The Train Presentation team is essential in ensuring trains are clean, safe, and presented to the highest standards, directly contributing to the overall passenger experience. Through this opportunity, you will be employed by Ganymede Solutions, a trusted recruitment partner specialising in rail, infrastructure, engineering, and transportation sectors. You will receive ongoing support throughout your assignment and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the rail industry. Next steps If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be part of a team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality rail services, apply today by sending your CV to (url removed). Suitable candidates will be invited to complete a video interview, with successful applicants then presented to the client for review. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Railway Standard Medical and Drug & Alcohol test before starting. Take the next step in your career and play an important role in supporting safe, clean, and reliable train services for passengers every day. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Jul 13, 2026
Contractor
Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator Location: Locomotive House, Derby (with occasional depot visits) £18.06 per hour 37 hours per week Monday Friday Flexible working hours Initial 6-month contract with potential to become permanent Play a key role in the train presentation team's operation behind clean, safe, and high-quality passenger service! The role and about you We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator to support the smooth running of the Train Presentation (TP) team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and an interest in operational support and continuous improvement. As a Train Presentation Service Delivery Coordinator, you will work closely with the Area Manager Train Presentation and the Train Presentation Service Delivery Manager, providing key administrative and operational support to the wider Train Presentation team. You will play an important role in supporting Service Quality Regime (SQR) standards, monitoring performance data, maintaining reports, supporting training and competency records, and ensuring processes and resources are effectively managed. The role will also involve liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, supporting effective communication across teams, coordinating administrative processes, and contributing to improvements within the Train Presentation operation. We are looking for someone with strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience in developing reports, improving administrative processes, or supporting operational teams being highly desirable. Previous experience in administration, service delivery, operations support, coordination, or a similar environment would be advantageous. The company You will be joining a leading UK rail organisation that plays a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality passenger services. The Train Presentation team is essential in ensuring trains are clean, safe, and presented to the highest standards, directly contributing to the overall passenger experience. Through this opportunity, you will be employed by Ganymede Solutions, a trusted recruitment partner specialising in rail, infrastructure, engineering, and transportation sectors. You will receive ongoing support throughout your assignment and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within the rail industry. Next steps If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be part of a team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality rail services, apply today by sending your CV to (url removed). Suitable candidates will be invited to complete a video interview, with successful applicants then presented to the client for review. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Railway Standard Medical and Drug & Alcohol test before starting. Take the next step in your career and play an important role in supporting safe, clean, and reliable train services for passengers every day. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Warehouse Operative FLT Schedule: 12 -hour shifts (7-7) Day and Night shifts Monday to Friday Occasional weekend support Location: Chesterfield, S44 area Salary: £13.50 per hour Reporting to: Stock Manager Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Gym Scheme Drinks Card Clean working environment Long term work with genuine permanent opportunities On-site canteen Friendly working environment About the role: Generations People are currently looking for a few Warehouse Operative with FLT experience to join a team based in the Chesterfield S44 area, who would be responsible for supporting with the daily warehouse operation within the business. All applicants must have or had a FLT forklift certification (Reach OR Counterbalance ideally). This is a great opportunity to grow and develop, gain experience and with on-the-job training and progress within the company. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Warehouse FLT Operative: Using a forklift to load product onto a variety vehicles and locations around the warehouse. Some manual handling is also required; so physical fitness is a must. This work is on a rotating shift pattern basis. Working n-in goods in and despatch Picking and packing duties General housekeeping duties Any other associated duties required Operating a Forklift to transport materials and goods throughout the warehouse. Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A forklift license is required Client will complete refresher and conversion if required You will need a good standard of written and spoken English and the ability to use a computer for these positions. You must be punctual and have a responsible, can-do attitude. You will be expected to use your initiative, undergo training and to work hard in support of a very busy team. Have good attention to detail
Jul 13, 2026
Seasonal
Warehouse Operative FLT Schedule: 12 -hour shifts (7-7) Day and Night shifts Monday to Friday Occasional weekend support Location: Chesterfield, S44 area Salary: £13.50 per hour Reporting to: Stock Manager Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Gym Scheme Drinks Card Clean working environment Long term work with genuine permanent opportunities On-site canteen Friendly working environment About the role: Generations People are currently looking for a few Warehouse Operative with FLT experience to join a team based in the Chesterfield S44 area, who would be responsible for supporting with the daily warehouse operation within the business. All applicants must have or had a FLT forklift certification (Reach OR Counterbalance ideally). This is a great opportunity to grow and develop, gain experience and with on-the-job training and progress within the company. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Warehouse FLT Operative: Using a forklift to load product onto a variety vehicles and locations around the warehouse. Some manual handling is also required; so physical fitness is a must. This work is on a rotating shift pattern basis. Working n-in goods in and despatch Picking and packing duties General housekeeping duties Any other associated duties required Operating a Forklift to transport materials and goods throughout the warehouse. Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: A forklift license is required Client will complete refresher and conversion if required You will need a good standard of written and spoken English and the ability to use a computer for these positions. You must be punctual and have a responsible, can-do attitude. You will be expected to use your initiative, undergo training and to work hard in support of a very busy team. Have good attention to detail
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Finance Manager (Manager) to join our Finance team , based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office. Finance team - Belfast Achieving the firm's strategy requires a world class Finance department to work with the decision makers. Our teams add value through the services provided, managing compliance and providing information and insight. This is achieved by having a collaborative and high performing team that builds relationships with the Partners and other decision-makers in the firm so that they trust us to advise them on commercial, financial, and technical matters. What you will do To lead the delivery of high-quality financial control and reporting across the Group, supporting decision-making through robust analysis and insight. The role is responsible for maintaining best practice and standards across the finance function, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted adviser to the global finance community. Lead the preparation and delivery of financial information to management and the partnership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness against tight deadlines, and providing high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making, including commentary on key trends and variances. Oversee key areas of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, review of reconciliations, and Group reporting outputs, ensuring the integrity of the balances through oversight of critical judgements and complex accounting areas. Manage delivery of elements of the Group year-end process, including financial statements for UK entities and supporting disclosures. Prepare and review technical accounting papers, assessing the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on the Group, and supporting implementation through training to the global finance network. Oversee the management of cross-border intra-group balances and funding on a multi-currency basis, ensuring compliance with UK and international requirements, and ensuring timely reconciliation and settlement of balances across the global network. Review and enhance financial processes, documentation, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, supporting the development and maintenance of Group accounting policies and identifying control gaps to drive continuous improvement. Partner with Finance Systems and Business Analysts to support the development and optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools, driving improvements in reporting capability and automation. Build and maintain relationships with Finance staff across all A&O Shearman offices, acting as a trusted adviser on accounting, intercompany, and policy matters, and supporting the global finance network on process and technical queries. Lead and deliver ad hoc projects, including implementation of new reporting or analytical capabilities. Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance, and fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. What you will have Member of recognised accounting body as a qualified accountant. Significant post-qualified experience in a finance function. Experience in a Big 4 accountancy practice or in an international environment is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial and technical issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to influence at a senior level as a credible subject-matter expert, adapting style to different audiences and demonstrating strong emotional intelligence. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage individuals, and contribute effectively within a high-performing global team environment. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop meaningful, well-reasoned insights and apply a proactive, solution-driven approach. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, with the ability to discuss complex issues with senior group management, alongside a thorough understanding of financial accounting principles, currency accounting, financial systems, and group structures. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deliverables, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to produce high-quality documentation, reports, and training materials, and to support, mentor, and develop finance colleagues across a global network. What we can offer you We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here .
Working for a well-established global manufacturing business who operate in a niche industry. As the Customer Experience Specialist, you will support customers with enquiries and process sales orders. Job Description: Deliver an excellent customer experience and support to internal and external customers for orders and general enquiries Ensuring all requests are prioritised, organised and processed accurately and on time; taking ownership for resolution Mailbox Management: Ensure active management of CS Sales & Orders mailbox throughout the day. Passing queries to relevant colleagues with as much information as possible. Order Processing: Process all sales orders within 1 working day to a high degree of accuracy. Proactively informing any issues and any date changes to the customer. Communication: Internal and External communication to ensure fast and accurate processing of orders Customer Enquiries: Delivery Date Chasers, Document Requests. Be proactive, take ownership, and be comprehensive in replies to anticipate the next questions. Ensure responses are within the KPI Credits / Returns: Ensure all complaints, credits and returns are actioned within KPI expectations and logged accurately, enabling root cause analysis. Ensure consistent follow-up and proactive customer updates. Work with customers, Sales and Service to ensure customer satisfaction and first-time resolution. Warranty Replacements : Support Service enquiries with warranty replacements and ensure technical calls have all the relevant information to facilitate quick and easy resolution. Complaints: Communicate any significant complaints to the Customer Experience Manager so that the relevant action is taken to address the complaint and to minimise any adverse effect on the customer and company. Collections: Liaise with the warehouse and customers to arrange EX Works shipment. Export Compliance: Ensure all enquiries and orders are dealt with whilst adhering to company export compliance policies, and escalate to leadership when necessary. Calls: Ensure all phone calls are answered within the SLA of 20 seconds. Actively support the customer experience evolution to best in class. Ensure compliance with GDP, ISO 9001 and any other applicable quality standards Candidate Requirements: Essential: Experience in providing quality Customer Service, Customer Experience, Sales Administration, Sales Order Processing or similar experience is essential Experience in a B2B environment is essential Attention to detail English fluency Excellent communication skills Strong organisational skills IT skills on MS Office Suite Good standard in education, including Maths and English, with GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above Proven ability to work flexibly and accurately, and as part of a team Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences Desirable: Microsoft Dynamics 360 Business Central (full training will be provided) This role is commutable from: Stone, Stafford, Newcastle under Lyme, Cheadle, Yarnfield, Eccleshall, Woore, Rugeley, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Abbots Bromley, Keele, Penkridge and surrounding areas This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Customer Service, Customer Experience, Sales Administration, Sales Support, Order Processing or similar role Hours: Monday Thursday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm Salary: £26,000 Per Annum Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Working for a well-established global manufacturing business who operate in a niche industry. As the Customer Experience Specialist, you will support customers with enquiries and process sales orders. Job Description: Deliver an excellent customer experience and support to internal and external customers for orders and general enquiries Ensuring all requests are prioritised, organised and processed accurately and on time; taking ownership for resolution Mailbox Management: Ensure active management of CS Sales & Orders mailbox throughout the day. Passing queries to relevant colleagues with as much information as possible. Order Processing: Process all sales orders within 1 working day to a high degree of accuracy. Proactively informing any issues and any date changes to the customer. Communication: Internal and External communication to ensure fast and accurate processing of orders Customer Enquiries: Delivery Date Chasers, Document Requests. Be proactive, take ownership, and be comprehensive in replies to anticipate the next questions. Ensure responses are within the KPI Credits / Returns: Ensure all complaints, credits and returns are actioned within KPI expectations and logged accurately, enabling root cause analysis. Ensure consistent follow-up and proactive customer updates. Work with customers, Sales and Service to ensure customer satisfaction and first-time resolution. Warranty Replacements : Support Service enquiries with warranty replacements and ensure technical calls have all the relevant information to facilitate quick and easy resolution. Complaints: Communicate any significant complaints to the Customer Experience Manager so that the relevant action is taken to address the complaint and to minimise any adverse effect on the customer and company. Collections: Liaise with the warehouse and customers to arrange EX Works shipment. Export Compliance: Ensure all enquiries and orders are dealt with whilst adhering to company export compliance policies, and escalate to leadership when necessary. Calls: Ensure all phone calls are answered within the SLA of 20 seconds. Actively support the customer experience evolution to best in class. Ensure compliance with GDP, ISO 9001 and any other applicable quality standards Candidate Requirements: Essential: Experience in providing quality Customer Service, Customer Experience, Sales Administration, Sales Order Processing or similar experience is essential Experience in a B2B environment is essential Attention to detail English fluency Excellent communication skills Strong organisational skills IT skills on MS Office Suite Good standard in education, including Maths and English, with GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above Proven ability to work flexibly and accurately, and as part of a team Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences Desirable: Microsoft Dynamics 360 Business Central (full training will be provided) This role is commutable from: Stone, Stafford, Newcastle under Lyme, Cheadle, Yarnfield, Eccleshall, Woore, Rugeley, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Abbots Bromley, Keele, Penkridge and surrounding areas This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Customer Service, Customer Experience, Sales Administration, Sales Support, Order Processing or similar role Hours: Monday Thursday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm Salary: £26,000 Per Annum Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region
As a leading manufacturer of industrial consumables, we serve OEMs and distributors nationally and internationally. As our Business Development Manager, based in the North, you'll drive growth through a technical sales approach. You'll be a proactive, relationship-focused professional who thrives on visibility and building strong connections across sectors such as automotive and aerospace. BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home based role which will cover a region spanning the M62 corridor. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: You could live in Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Wakefield, Hull, Cheshire Why choose us? You'll be able to make a visible impact in an unsaturated, growth-ready territory. You'll have the backing of a supportive team, quality products and proven year on year success as a business. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components You will sell into a wide range of stakeholders including buyers, procurement teams, engineers, and general managers, who will all have a technical mindset. Visibility and presence with our customers are paramount, you need to be able to fix problems and offer solutions, building and maintaining relationships. There is a lot of untouched potential in this territory, and predominantly you will focus on new business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will: Split your focus 50/50 between selling to direct OEM end users and distribution partners. Manage a mix of new business and existing accounts (70/30), including re-engaging lapsed customers and reintroducing them to our product offering. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close. Drive £1million in annual revenue, with a mixture of your own new business efforts, and some business that is waiting to be developed. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst we appreciate that we have to invest in you and it may take time to get you up to scratch on industry specifics / our products, you will need to have: A technical sales background in industrial consumables or components. Proven experience managing a territory remotely, ideally from home. Success selling directly to OEMs, ideally in sectors like automotive, aerospace, or metal fabrication. Experience working with or managing distributors or resellers - understanding the different sales cycles and relationship dynamics. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client. REF: SM18538, Wallace Hind Selection
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
As a leading manufacturer of industrial consumables, we serve OEMs and distributors nationally and internationally. As our Business Development Manager, based in the North, you'll drive growth through a technical sales approach. You'll be a proactive, relationship-focused professional who thrives on visibility and building strong connections across sectors such as automotive and aerospace. BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000 BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave Company car Annual bonus circa 20% of salary Life cover (3x salary) LOCATION: This is a home based role which will cover a region spanning the M62 corridor. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: You could live in Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford, Wakefield, Hull, Cheshire Why choose us? You'll be able to make a visible impact in an unsaturated, growth-ready territory. You'll have the backing of a supportive team, quality products and proven year on year success as a business. JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components You will sell into a wide range of stakeholders including buyers, procurement teams, engineers, and general managers, who will all have a technical mindset. Visibility and presence with our customers are paramount, you need to be able to fix problems and offer solutions, building and maintaining relationships. There is a lot of untouched potential in this territory, and predominantly you will focus on new business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components As our Business Development Manager, you will: Split your focus 50/50 between selling to direct OEM end users and distribution partners. Manage a mix of new business and existing accounts (70/30), including re-engaging lapsed customers and reintroducing them to our product offering. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close. Drive £1million in annual revenue, with a mixture of your own new business efforts, and some business that is waiting to be developed. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager - Industrial Consumables, Components Whilst we appreciate that we have to invest in you and it may take time to get you up to scratch on industry specifics / our products, you will need to have: A technical sales background in industrial consumables or components. Proven experience managing a territory remotely, ideally from home. Success selling directly to OEMs, ideally in sectors like automotive, aerospace, or metal fabrication. Experience working with or managing distributors or resellers - understanding the different sales cycles and relationship dynamics. THE COMPANY: We are a globally recognised leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions. Founded in 1887, we are head quartered in Germany and operate in over 120 countries with a product range of over 10,000 items. We specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality brushes, abrasives, and polishing tools used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metalworking, and construction. Our commitment to innovation, precision, and performance has made us a trusted partner for industrial surface treatment worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales, Territory Sales Manager - Tools, Resins, Chemicals, Bearings, Seals, Adhesives, Lubricants, PPE, Tape, Automotive Refinish, Industrial Distributors, Manufacturers, Industrial Components, Distributors, Distribution Partners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Consumables. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client. REF: SM18538, Wallace Hind Selection