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I'm working with a well-established and growing service sector business based in Harrogate that is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing strategic financial support to senior management to drive business performance and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take on a broad and influential role within a dynamic business, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a real impact. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day finance function and overseeing a small finance team Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and board packs Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making Monitoring business performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency Ensuring robust financial controls, processes, and compliance procedures are maintained Managing the year-end audit process and liaising with external accountants and auditors Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements Supporting senior leadership with business planning, investment appraisals, and financial modelling Driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, reporting, and processes The client is looking for: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Finance Business Partner role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking to join a successful service sector organisation where you can combine operational finance leadership with commercial business partnering, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Your new company The Property Manager is accountable for the management of each of the properties under your responsibility. This briefly comprises the maintenance, operation, financial, and health and safety of the property by maintaining and efficiently managing the portfolio. This is a commercial portfolio delivering a mix of property and asset management. To control the tenant activities and maintenance contracts within the site to ensure that the asset is managed to its maximum efficiency and that the site presents to its best ability.To work alongside clients and landlords to ensure the clients' specific requirements are adhered to, working to the business plan, service charge budgets and management contract boundaries.Ensuring that the company's policies, procedures, and guidelines are adhered to and promoting this within the business to other colleagues. A Property Manager will need to give support to other Asset or Property Managers within the organisation. You will report directly to the Property Director, but will receive support, guidance, and instructions from the senior members of staff within the company. You must be able to communicate at all levels, both internally and externally, working with Clients, Accountants, Asset Managers and Solicitors. Your new role Monitor and manage the tenant's satisfaction through retention and additional business. Ensuring the timely and appropriate management and resolution of all tenants, customers, or supplier's issues and/or complaints with regard to Property Management activity. Efficiently and effectively manage each site to ensure that expenditure budgets are achieved and comply with agreed budget objectives. Meeting with external contractors to discuss/prepare schedules of works and to obtain prices and client approvals where necessary and comply with RICS rules and regulations. Management of on-account service charges ensuring all deadline responsibilities are met, accounts reconciled in a timely manner and tenants billed correctly. Internally and externally inspect occupied units to ensure that the tenant is abiding by the terms of the lease and issue any notices of repair if required. Health and Safety site inspections of all common areas under the landlord's direct control, keeping detailed records to ensure statutory compliance and mitigation of landlord liabilities. Any actions followed up and completed in a timely manner. Maintain up-to-date tenancy schedules including details of key dates. Ensure all lease agreements are entered into the company's or client's databases in a timely manner to ensure the transactions are completed in line with the company's KPI's. Liaising with the accounts department to ensure all invoicing and rent collection is completed in a timely manner, including any ad hoc charges. Work with the company's litigation solicitor and the company's accounts department in relation to debtors and action appropriate responses and reporting to the client any issues that may affect AM strategies. Upon instruction from the Client to attend premises to handover keys to a new occupier or accept keys from a tenant vacating the premises in line with the required client process. Preparation and management of Service Charge budgets, expenditure, and reconciliations, ensuring all necessary client approvals are obtained. Providing regular comparison updates between the actual service charge expenditure and approved budgets. Complete regular site inspections in line with the management contract, ensuring all actions and work are undertaken, including any tenant breach remedies. All site inspection forms must be completed in a timely manner. Ensure that any costs to the Client are reduced and that any charges that are relevant to the tenant are recharged and recovered to reduce the company's liabilities. Asbestos management, including maintaining a register of all asbestos and ensuring all vacant units have up-to-date asbestos surveys and occupied units have up-to-date management reports whether landlord or tenant's responsibility. Preparation and implementation of a planned maintenance and refurbishment programme and budget for both common areas and individual units. Managing tenant applications under the terms of the lease, such as licence for alterations, notices of repair etc, or working with the nominated solicitor or external surveyor to prepare such documents, ensuring all actions required are followed up and completed, and the client is kept up to date with all applications at all times. Property and public liability insurance as may be required, ensuring premiums are recovered from the tenants where possible and also dealing with any claims that may arise. Management and procurement of landlord utility contracts for tenants on sub-metered supplies. Ensure invoices are signed off in a timely manner. Assist where required with the acquisition and sale of assets on behalf of the company and clients. Responsible for the effective Business Rates mitigation to ensure that the liable vacant properties are occupied in accordance with the company's/client's procedure. Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Property Director by producing documents and reports on an 'as needed' basis including analysis on the site's occupancy, financial performance, debtor positions, service charge expenditure, reports for meetings and management initiatives. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. £5k car allowance and bonus. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Financial Controller (permanent hybrid role) Salary: £95,000 pa + 12.5% annual non contractual bonus Location: Dartford, Kent Excellent benefits package including 25 days leave, health care and lots more Our manufacturing client is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join their successful international business, working closely with the Finance Director to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with business partnering and continuous improvement. Financial Controller - The Role As Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and insightful commercial support across the business. Financial Controller Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the Finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Produce accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports. Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes. Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business decisions. Partner with operational, commercial and supply chain teams to improve profitability and drive cost efficiencies. Support capital investment decisions through financial modelling and ROI analysis. Ensure statutory reporting, tax compliance and successful external audits. Maintain strong financial controls, governance and risk management. Oversee treasury activities, cash flow, working capital and banking relationships. Lead finance transformation projects, improving systems, processes and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate Will have previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Business Partner. Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts. Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience improving finance systems and processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Lead Engineer £53,000 + Benefits Monday-Friday Days Gloucestershire An established food manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Lead Engineer to take ownership of the engineering function at one of its production sites. Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll lead a team of engineers, drive engineering performance, manage budgets and projects, and play a key role in improving site reliability and compliance. The Role Lead, motivate and develop a team of five engineers. Develop and implement the site's engineering strategy. Drive improvements across engineering KPIs including breakdown reduction, PPM completion and maintenance expenditure. Manage the engineering budget and control departmental spend. Ensure a robust planned preventative maintenance programme is in place and continuously improved. Take ownership of the site's CMMS, ensuring all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and managed. Ensure engineering legal compliance across all statutory inspections, plant systems and duty holder responsibilities. Manage engineering stores and contractor performance. Deliver reactive maintenance standards whilst driving a proactive maintenance culture. Develop and manage CAPEX projects, equipment upgrades and future engineering investment. Work closely with production and senior management to improve operational performance and minimise downtime. Provide technical support and remain hands-on when required. The Person Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled). Previous experience leading an engineering team within food, beverage or FMCG manufacturing. Strong understanding of engineering compliance and maintenance best practice. Experience managing engineering budgets and CAPEX projects. Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning. Familiar with BRC and food manufacturing standards. Confident communicator with a proactive leadership style. Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving reliability and operational performance. If this role sounds of interest to you, apply to (url removed) today. George Jackson (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) IMT acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Finance Manager Crewe 60,000 - 65,000 + Bonus 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working Looking for a broad and impactful Finance Manager role where you can lead a team, own month-end reporting processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders? We're partnering with a highly respected organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth. As Finance Manager, you'll lead a small finance team while taking ownership of monthly reporting, statutory accounts, audit management and financial controls. Key responsibilities: Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team Oversee monthly management reporting and MI packs Manage statutory, regulatory reporting Coordinate year-end processes and external audits Produce government and stakeholder reporting Drive financial control and process improvement initiatives Manage key external relationships, including auditors and outsourced providers About you: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE with the right experience Strong statutory reporting and IFRS knowledge Previous team management experience Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder skills At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your Company: NET Recruit are partnering with a long-established and highly respected independent builders' merchant to assist them on their search for a Management Accountant to join their Head Office finance team.Despite its continued growth, the business has remained true to its values, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to develop long-term careers. Due to continued success, they are now seeking a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to play a key role within the finance function, supporting the Financial Controller and helping drive business performance across the organisation. Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to : Producing accurate monthly management accounts for the group, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved Consolidating financial information across multiple group companies Providing detailed financial analysis and performance reporting to senior management Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies Maintaining and monitoring cash flow forecasts Building strong working relationships with branch and departmental managers to provide commercial financial support Delivering financial analysis to assist with cost management and operational decision-making Identifying opportunities for cost savings and supporting effective budget management across the business Producing investment appraisals and analysing the financial impact of business initiatives Maintaining rolling forecasts for business expenditure Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems and internal controls to increase efficiency Supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of the company's ERP and finance systems Assisting with statutory financial requirements, including VAT returns and audit preparation Providing payroll support when required Working alongside operational teams to ensure stock controls and stock counts are accurate and effectively managed Supporting the Financial Controller and wider leadership team with additional finance projects and ad hoc responsibilities What you will need to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should have previous experience within a Management Accountant or similar finance position, with a strong understanding of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. Applicants should be confident managing month-end processes and working to strict reporting deadlines. Candidates should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Previous experience partnering with operational teams and supporting commercial decision-making would be highly advantageous. Applicants should also demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills, experience using finance and ERP systems, and a strong understanding of financial processes, cost analysis and business forecasting. Those currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification or looking to continue their studies are encouraged to apply. What you will get in Return: The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary , alongside regular performance reviews and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes an annual profit share scheme, pension, enhanced family leave, 24/7 wellbeing support, staff discounts, unlimited training and development opportunities, a Christmas hamper and monthly team lunches. You will also have the opportunity to join a stable, family-owned business where your contribution will have a genuine impact. Working closely with senior leadership, this role offers excellent career development opportunities within a collaborative finance team that values continuous improvement and professional growth.To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: Alexander Booth - Talent Acquisition Specialist M: E:

Building Safety Manager Location: London Salary: £60,000 - £68,000 per annum We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association based in London for a Building Safety Manager to take a leading role in ensuring resident safety and full compliance with current and emerging building safety legislation. This is a key appointment within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and lead building safety strategy across a varied residential portfolio, including higher-risk buildings, and to act as a central point of accountability under the Building Safety Act. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, the Building Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, embedding, and maintaining robust building safety management systems. You will ensure that statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and residents are engaged and informed. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the organisation's lead professional for building safety and compliance Implementing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports Managing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations Leading on fire and structural safety risk management across the housing stock Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, and other external bodies Providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and operational teams Supporting resident engagement and transparent communication on building safety matters About You The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and the ability to operate confidently in a highly scrutinised environment. You will likely have: Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a regulated property environment Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related legislation Experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case documentation The ability to influence and challenge at senior level Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. fire safety, building safety, construction, surveying or risk management) are highly desirable. What's on Offer Salary of £60,000 - £68,000 per annum Hybrid working arrangements A role with genuine influence on resident safety and organisational strategy The opportunity to work with a values-driv

Head of Estates Northumberland College (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Location: Ashington, Kirkley Hall & Berwick-upon-Tweed Salary: £44,699 - £47,421 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Are you an experienced Estates or Facilities Manager ready to lead the day-to-day operation of a diverse estate where your decisions make a real difference? The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of Northumberland College for a Head of Estates to oversee operations across three unique campuses: the new Wansbeck campus in Ashington, the impressive Kirkley Hall campus with its working zoo, and the Berwick satellite campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Estates leadership team, creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments that support thousands of students, staff and visitors. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Projects and Estates, you'll lead the operational management of the estate across your campuses, managing in-house teams and specialist contractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery. This is a predominantly soft facilities management leadership role, covering cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste management and contractor performance, while supporting statutory compliance across the estate. Around 70% of the role is reactive, so you'll enjoy problem-solving, making decisions quickly and responding to operational challenges. You'll also help drive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives and value for money across estate services. Key Responsibilities You'll be responsible for: • Leading and developing a team of two Team Leaders and six Estates Technicians. • Managing day-to-day estates operations across Ashington, Kirkley Hall and Berwick. • Ensuring campuses remain safe, compliant and operational. • Managing service contracts including cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste and specialist services. • Monitoring contractor performance, compliance and KPIs. • Managing budgets and delivering value for money. • Working with campus leaders and senior stakeholders to meet operational priorities. • Supporting statutory compliance, planned maintenance and legislative requirements. • Promoting health, safety and safeguarding across estates activities. • Driving sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvements. • Leading estates projects and operational improvements. • Responding to emergencies and providing occasional out-of-hours support. About You We're looking for an experienced estates or facilities management professional with strong operational leadership and excellent people skills. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, building relationships and making effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in: • Facilities Management • Commercial Property • Property Management • Student Accommodation • Social Housing • Estate Agencies and Lettings • Hospitality • Holiday Parks • Healthcare • Local Government • Multi-site operations Essential Criteria • Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent). • Relevant management qualification or significant management experience. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Northumberland. • Experience managing soft facilities services, contractors and operational teams. • Experience coordinating statutory compliance activities. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. • Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems. • Flexibility to respond to operational issues, including occasional emergencies. Desirable • Estates or Facilities Management experience within a complex estate. • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. • Asbestos awareness or management qualification. • Experience managing estates projects. • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS). • Understanding of sustainability and environmental management. • Experience developing estates policies and procedures. Why Join Northumberland College? Join an ambitious organisation investing in its estate, including the opening of the new Wansbeck campus, while becoming part of a supportive Estates leadership team. You'll benefit from: • 35 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Flexible working, including some home working after induction • MyLifestyle employee benefits platform with retail discounts • Optional dental, eye care and healthcare cash plans • NHS Fleet vehicle scheme • Free parking across all campuses • Ongoing professional development opportunities About The Supply Register The Supply Register partners with leading education organisations across the UK, connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are proud to be supporting Northumberland College in recruiting for this important leadership position. If you're ready to lead estates operations across a growing and diverse college estate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through The Supply Register. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Permanent Opportunity Local Government Senior Finance Leadership 63,280 to 75,805 plus service manager special allowance of 5,769 Are you an accomplished finance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the financial future of a forward-thinking local authority? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering to lead the organisation's financial planning, budgeting and business partnering functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), leading the annual budget-setting process, and providing high-quality financial advice to senior leaders and elected Members. The Role As Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering, you will: Lead the annual revenue budget process from planning through to Council approval. Develop medium-term financial forecasts and support the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy. Drive robust financial planning, budget monitoring and forecasting across all service areas. Lead and develop a high-performing team of Finance Business Partners, providing strategic financial support to directors and budget holders. Identify financial pressures, savings opportunities and service improvements to support organisational priorities. Oversee revenue budget monitoring, financial reporting and statutory returns. Lead the revenue closedown process and work closely with Corporate Finance colleagues to support the production of the Statement of Accounts and external audit. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, elected Members and external partners, providing clear financial insight to support informed decision-making. About You We're looking for a strategic and collaborative finance professional who can demonstrate: A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ideally CIPFA , although other CCAB qualifications will be considered). Significant senior finance leadership experience within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment. Extensive knowledge of local authority budgeting, financial planning and financial management. Experience of leading Finance Business Partnering teams and influencing strategic decision-making. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire high-performing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience of presenting to senior leadership teams and elected Members. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice. Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive finance leadership team where you'll have genuine influence over strategic financial planning and organisational performance. You'll play a key role in helping the authority navigate financial challenges while supporting the delivery of high-quality public services. If you're a commercially minded finance leader with a passion for public service and strategic financial management, we'd love to hear from you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a growing and commercially focused organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the company's tax function, ensuring compliance while providing strategic tax advice to support business growth. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence key commercial decisions, and drive improvements across tax processes and governance. Key Responsibilities Manage all corporate tax, VAT and employment tax compliance across the business. Prepare and review corporation tax computations and tax provisions. Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements. Manage tax reporting for statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS where applicable. Provide technical tax advice to the wider finance team and senior stakeholders. Support business acquisitions, restructures and strategic projects from a tax perspective. Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with current legislation. Manage relationships with external tax advisers, auditors and HMRC. Review transfer pricing documentation where applicable. Monitor changes in UK tax legislation and assess the impact on the business. Develop and maintain robust tax controls, policies and procedures. Support the year-end audit process relating to all tax matters. Drive continuous improvements in tax reporting, systems and processes. We're looking for a commercially minded tax professional who enjoys partnering with the wider business and influencing strategic decisions. Essential Requirements ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification. Experience in corporate tax, VAT and tax compliance. Strong technical knowledge of UK tax legislation. Desirable Experience within a multinational or group environment. Knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax. Experience with tax technology and process automation. Exposure to acquisitions, business restructuring or due diligence. Experience working within a Top 10 practice or large commercial organisation. What's on Offer? Annual bonus scheme. Hybrid working. Private healthcare. Enhanced pension contribution. Life assurance. Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell leave. Ongoing professional development and career progression. Exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Tax Manager looking to take ownership of a tax function within a progressive organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting commercial growth, and influencing strategic financial decisions while enjoying excellent career development opportunities.

Lead Facilities. Drive Compliance. Shape Operational Excellence. Gloucester Up to 60,000 p.a. + Benefits Leading site wide facilities management across a busy large-scale manufacturing and engineering facility. A well-established UK manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of its site infrastructure and facilities function at a large, complex manufacturing operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and continually investing business where facilities management is viewed as a critical operational function. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, efficient and ready to support future growth. This is far more than a maintenance role. You'll be responsible for delivering a robust facilities strategy, managing statutory compliance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the site's infrastructure performs to the highest possible standards. The Opportunity Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll lead all aspects of facilities management across the site, taking responsibility for both planned and reactive activities while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practice. You'll manage specialist contractors, oversee facilities projects, maintain critical infrastructure and act as the site's key point of contact for statutory compliance. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, influencing operational performance and making a genuine impact within a successful manufacturing business. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of all hard and soft facilities services. Take ownership of statutory compliance across the site, ensuring all legal obligations are achieved and maintained. Manage planned preventative maintenance programmes and reactive works across all building services and infrastructure. Oversee electrical systems, HVAC, water systems, building fabric, utilities and associated facilities assets. Act as the site's lead for key compliance areas including fire safety, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, pressure systems, lifting equipment and LEV. Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring safe working practices, performance and value for money. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, certification and audit records. Deliver facilities-related improvement projects, capital investments and infrastructure upgrades. Support the installation of new plant and equipment, working closely with engineering and operational stakeholders. Produce regular performance reporting and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance and service delivery. About You We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who has operated within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly regulated industrial environment. You'll have a strong understanding of statutory compliance, contractor management and facilities engineering, alongside the confidence to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business. You'll ideally bring: Experience managing facilities within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Excellent knowledge of UK facilities legislation and statutory compliance. Experience managing both hard and soft FM services. Strong contractor, supplier and project management experience. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Professional qualifications such as IWFM , IOSH or similar would be advantageous but are by no means essential. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturing business that continues to invest in its people, facilities and future. You'll enjoy genuine autonomy, the opportunity to influence operational performance and the chance to lead facilities across a technically demanding manufacturing environment where your expertise will be highly valued. If you're an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge within a progressive manufacturing organisation, we'd be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence quoting reference number 10458.

Financial Services Manager £70,400 per annum Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid Full Time Fixed Term Contract - 18 months Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the housing community? We re on the hunt for a dedicated and enthusiastic Financial Services Manager to join our amazing Finance and Resources team at Fairhive on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in supporting a major Housing Management Project. If you enjoy helping others, working in a supportive environment, and contributing to meaningful projects, this could be the perfect role for you. About the role This is a unique opportunity to provide leadership across two management functions within the Financial Services team. Whilst the role is graded at R8 to reflect the more senior responsibilities, the successful candidate will also provide cover across a lower-grade management position. As a result, we're looking for a flexible, adaptable leader who is equally comfortable with strategic oversight and hands-on operational management. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you'll oversee critical financial operations, ensuring the integrity and effective management of key income, payment and accounting systems. You'll play a vital role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting cash flow management, payroll governance, tax compliance, rent accounting, creditor payments and statutory reporting. Working closely with finance colleagues across the business, you'll help lead and develop the Financial Services team, co-managing staff and ensuring excellent customer service, operational efficiency and continuous improvement. You'll also support the delivery of project objectives linked to the Housing Management Project budget. About you We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, manage competing priorities and confidently operate across both strategic and operational areas. You'll ideally have: A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience in financial services, accounting or finance operations. Proven people management and leadership experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control expertise. Experience managing complex financial processes, reconciliations and compliance activities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to adapt to varying management responsibilities. A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement. About Us At Fairhive Homes, we re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: Homes for Living, Communities for Life. This isn t just what we do; it s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we re dedicated to providing affordable housing for over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Whether we re maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, This is my home. We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we re here to make that vision a reality. Benefits In this role, you ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash Plan, which enables you to claim money back for a wide range of services and treatments. We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role s requirements, we offer flexible working conditions to help you balance work and life. You ll also be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day. Our Commitment to You We re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that our differences make us stronger and are committed to ensuring our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we re looking for. We are incredibly proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it's: Attending one of our Menopause Cafés Becoming a Neurodiversity Champion Joining our Inclusion Lunches and Learn Sessions Additionally, our supportive team culture and active social committee ensure that you ll always have a strong network of colleagues around you! Ready to Apply? We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience differs slightly from what we re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you! If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply today we can t wait to meet you! The closing date for applications will be 04-Aug-2026 but we may close it early if we find the right person before this date.

Financial Controller North Derby - Hybrid (3 Days in & 2 days out) Full Time, Permanent £75,000 SF Partners are working on an exclusive basis with a growing business in Derby. Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance operations within a growing multi-site business. This role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership while providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Financial Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. - Establish clear objectives, performance standards, and best practices. - Maintain finance policies, procedures, and controls. - Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Financial Control & Accounting - Oversee day-to-day financial accounting and reporting activities. - Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes. - Review balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting. - Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards. Reporting & Commercial Analysis - Produce management accounts and financial reporting packs. - Deliver cash flow forecasting, CAPEX reporting, KPI reporting, and profitability analysis. - Provide commercial insights, financial modelling, and decision support to business leaders. - Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives. Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes. - Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models. - Monitor performance against budgets and support strategic planning. - Analyse variances and recommend actions to improve business performance. Audit & Compliance - Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements. - Oversee tax and regulatory submissions. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. Skills & Experience: - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). - Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or similar leadership role. - Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge. - Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, audits, and statutory reporting. - Experience leading and developing finance teams. - Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. - Experience within a multi-site or operationally complex business.

In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening the financial integrity of the organisation by leading and managing the monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation process and providing assurance on the internal control environment, which includes: Working as a manager within the Compliance and Accounting Control team with responsibility for managing monthly reconciliations Provide additional leadership capacity to the team to oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring timely and robust financial control Responsible for addressing reconciliation issues, specifically to be able to undertake root cause diagnostics, implement permanent fixes in the underlying process that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reconciliation process but which also increases the level of internal control assurance on an ongoing basis Identify and resolve aged items and ensure errors or misstatements are cleared promptly Review, recommend and implement bespoke reconciliation software solutions to improve the automation and timeliness of reconciliations Collaborating with colleagues at all levels and across all areas, offering guidance on financial accounting and control matters, and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; Promoting the consistent application of financial policies and procedures to ensure alignment with external standards and internal institutional policies Main responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliations : in the preparation and review of monthly reconciliations, ensuring all reconciliations have supporting documentation, investigate and resolve reconciling items and aged balances, clear historic unreconciled differences, maintain audit schedules and audit trails. Financial Control : Ensure integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, support month-end and year-end close processes, monitor suspense, accrual, prepayment, and control accounts, identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements, ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Analysis and Investigation : Analyse unusual movements or variances in accounts, review trends and identify risks or errors, perform root-cause analysis on discrepancies, work with operational teams to resolve underlying issues. Audit and Compliance: Provide supporting evidence for internal and external auditors, ensure reconciliations meet audit standards, support statutory accounts preparation, assist with compliance around VAT, payroll, treasury, or tax reconciliations where relevant. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with AP, AR, payroll, treasury, tax, and operational teams, communicate outstanding issues and actions clearly, Escalate material risks or unresolved items. Planning & Organising Organise and manage your own workload and that of direct reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure that period-end and year-end deadlines are consistently met. Balance competing demands from various areas, including Compliance and Accounting, finance business partners, and other finance teams, while also addressing external demands such as audits and investment custodians. Lead or actively participate in cross-team projects and initiatives, representing Compliance and Accounting and advocating for robust financial accounting processes and controls. Decision Making Contribute to setting financial priorities in alignment with the team's overall objectives, considering the impact on both the team and the broader organisation. Apply a thorough understanding of relevant financial policies and processes, and effectively communicate these to both technical and non-technical colleagues across the organisation. Evaluate potential risks associated with financial decisions and implement strategies to mitigate them. Education, Qualifications & Training Essential - CCAB (or equivalent) professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of five years post qualified experience Desirable - High proficiency in Excel, including ability to create functions and formulas Knowledge and Experience Essential:- Significant senior level experience of Balance Sheet reconciliations in a high value, high volume organisation Experience and understanding of financial controls and audit requirements in large and complex organisations Financial and statutory accounting experience, in particular reporting under FRS 102 and Charities SORP Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively partner with stakeholders and promote collaboration Desirable:- Background in external audit or experience managing external auditor relationships. Experience with large accounting systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. 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We are working with an established national contractor supporting their London Office/Team. They have a strong pipeline of projects across London with a focus on Complex Refurb/Cut & Carve and New Build.We are looking for a Project Manager to take the Lead on a Central London 8 storey, 400 unit project, taking it from site set up to Handover. You will: Lead the delivery of construction projects from pre-construction and design coordination through to practical completion and client handover. Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Identify and mitigate programme risks, proactively addressing issues that could impact project delivery. Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, producing short-term and phase-specific plans to support successful execution. Work closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team to ensure appropriate labour, plant, and subcontractor resources are available throughout the project lifecycle. Deliver site briefings and ensure all personnel understand project requirements, safety expectations, and operational procedures. Plan and coordinate site logistics, welfare facilities, access arrangements, and construction operations to maximise efficiency and productivity. Manage temporary works processes and ensure all associated activities are planned, coordinated, and implemented in accordance with project requirements. Oversee procurement activities, ensuring materials, plant, and equipment are ordered and delivered in line with programme requirements. Coordinate with consultants and design teams to secure the timely issue of design information and resolve technical queries. Lead, develop, and motivate site management teams while ensuring subcontractors perform in line with programme, quality, and safety expectations. Maintain high standards of workmanship, ensuring compliance with project specifications, statutory regulations, and quality management procedures. Drive consistency in site operations through adherence to company procedures, best practice standards, and project controls. Collaborate with commercial and project teams to manage costs, variations, change control, and waste reduction initiatives. Chair regular coordination meetings with project stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams to review progress, risks, and forthcoming activities. Maintain accurate project records, reporting information, and documentation to ensure transparency and audit compliance. Undertake regular health, safety, and environmental inspections, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards. You will have:A Construction Degree or equivalent5+ years' experience as a Lead Project Manager with a construction contractor on Projects of £30M or more, including Cut and Carve. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Director of Estates Salary: £65-80,000 base salary Benefits: Flexible working hours, 35 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays + 2 weeks Christmas leave, Local Government Pension plus more Location: Birmingham/Black Country (Based on site) Are you an estates leader who can shape strategy, drive capital projects, and deliver a safe, sustainable, high-performing estate? This team requires a leader to bring stability, direction and lead on a handful on key projects. A leading higher education organisation has retained me to hire their new Director of Estates following on from a contractor I had had in place. This opportunity is to take ownership of its estate strategy, capital projects, operational delivery, compliance, and long-term development. This is a pivotal, high-impact role at the heart of the organisation's future. The Role You will lead the entire estates function - overseeing maintenance, cleaning, caretaking, security, catering, capital development, health & safety, and sustainability. You will have 5 direct reports. Working closely with the board, you'll set the strategic direction for the estate, manage multi-million-pound budgets, oversee tenders and contracts, and embed a culture of safety, digital innovation, and value for money across all operations. Key projects: Look at structure of the team and evaluate strengths Review current systems and processes and make recommendations for improvement Getting SLA's in place Improve MI reporting Disposal of £1m property Manage capital projects with value of approx. £4.5m Lead on Net Zero commitment by 2041 Key Responsibilities Lead the estates department and support the CFO with strategic planning Develop and deliver the college's estates strategy and ensure policy compliance Manage and motivate the estates team, shaping structure, performance and development Oversee all health & safety, ensuring full statutory compliance Manage revenue and capital budgets, producing accurate financial and operational reporting Lead tendering, procurement and contract management for estates and capital projects Commission property audits, condition surveys, and space utilisation reviews Provide timely insights and advice to senior leaders and governors Support risk management, resource planning and sustainability initiatives Represent the college with external agencies and sit on the Wider Management Team Act as Duty Manager and deputise for senior leaders when required What You Bring Experience of leading an estates team and strategy Strong senior leadership in estates, facilities, or capital projects Deep understanding of H&S, statutory compliance, and property management Excellent strategic planning, contract management, and budget control Ability to drive cultural, operational and sustainability improvements Confident communicator who can influence at all levels Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a large, diverse estate and lead meaningful transformation - with immediate impact. If you can start quickly and thrive in strategic, hands-on environments Apply now - interviews happening immediately.

Role title : Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account) Location : Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Contract : 6 months Rate : 400 per day (Umbrella) About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support across the Housing Revenue Account. Lead and support the annual rent and service charge setting process, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. Deliver accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring for housing services. Support strategic financial planning and contribute to long-term housing delivery and investment programmes. Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders. Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements. Analyse complex financial data and provide insightful recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making. Work collaboratively with service managers to improve financial performance and income sustainability. Requirements: Proven experience working within a local authority finance environment, ideally supporting a Housing Revenue Account (HRA). Strong knowledge of HRA accounting, rent setting, service charges, and housing finance regulations. Experience providing business partnering support to senior stakeholders. Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills. Strong understanding of local government finance and statutory reporting requirements. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences. Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA desirable). About Us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big, scary, faceless company; quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be an accredited 'Investor in People,' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25, and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed).

Job Title: Operations Manager (Financial Planning) Location: Central London Package: Up to 55,000, quarterly bonus scheme, private medical insurance, hybrid, and more Working hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:45am-5:30pm A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join a highly established and reputable Chartered Financial Planner in Central London. This is a crucial role to this firm, as you will be bridging the gap between high level strategy and daily execution, optimising workflows, and ensuring the firm remains compliant and profitable In this role, you will be overseeing day to day functions of the business ensuring operational excellence. If you are an operations manager with finance experience, then this is the perfect role for you. With great benefits, salary, bonuses, and flexibility, look no further Operations Manager Job Responsibilities Prepare management accounts and assist with the production of statutory company accounts, including bank reconciliations, income reconciliation, payroll, P11D compliance, introducer payments, and financial reporting. Oversee regulatory and financial compliance by managing FCA requirements, including GABRIEL submissions, Appointed Representative compliance, CPD records, professional renewals, PII, and liaising with the FCA, compliance consultants, and external accountants. Lead governance activities by chairing Investment and Proposition Committee meetings, organising board meetings, maintaining the business plan, overseeing the Training & Competence (T&C) scheme, monitoring file reviews, and producing Management Information (MI). Manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, third-party technology platforms, and IT security, ensuring systems remain secure and efficient. Conduct regular adviser 1:1 meetings, supporting performance management, professional development, and ongoing regulatory compliance across the advisory team. Oversee all HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employment contracts, staff handbook updates, annual performance reviews, and employee incentive programmes. Coordinate company administration by managing business premises, maintaining relationships with suppliers and third-party providers, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business. Plan and deliver marketing campaigns while building strong relationships with external stakeholders, including accountants and other professional partners. Operations Manager Job Requirements 5+ years in an operations or Senior Admin role within a regulated business Demonstrable track record of managing a small-to-medium-sized teams A degree-level education Level 4 Diploma, Prince 2, recognisable accounting qualification preferrable Tech-Savvy with advanced Excel skills and experience with back-office financial software Should be detail oriented, organised, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Operations Manager Salary & Benefits Salary ranging from 45,000- 55,000 (can be higher depending on experience) Quarterly bonus scheme. Up to 11,000 p.a. Projected Bonus in 2026 - 10,000 Private Medical Insurance and Travel Insurance with Vitality Health Gym membership with Virgin Active or Pure Gym Excellent Pension scheme Annual holidays. Hybrid working. Option to work from home 2 days a week Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Role: Interim Group Reporting Manager Length: 6 months with potential to go perm Start date: Asap Location: Central London Global Natural Resources business based in Central London is looking for an interim Group Reporting Manager To be considered for this role you must be immediately available or on short notice. The Role: Support the production of group-level financial reporting, including consolidated profit and loss statements, statements of financial position, cash flow reporting, and related financial disclosures in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Coordinate the periodic consolidation of financial information from multiple domestic and international entities, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved and consolidation adjustments are accurately reflected. Manage the reconciliation and elimination of transactions and balances between related entities, maintaining consistency and integrity across consolidated reporting outputs. Prepare management reporting packs and performance analyses for senior stakeholders, providing insight into key financial trends, variances, risks, and business performance indicators. Act as a technical accounting resource, researching and interpreting complex accounting matters, maintaining accounting policies, and supporting the application of evolving financial reporting requirements. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts for selected entities and oversee external audit activities, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure an efficient and timely year-end process. Maintain and enhance financial governance frameworks, supporting compliance with regulatory, statutory, tax, and internal reporting obligations while identifying opportunities to strengthen controls. Drive improvements in financial reporting processes, systems, and automation initiatives, while providing guidance and support to junior finance colleagues to encourage continuous development and high-quality delivery. Skills and experience: Must be ACA qualified, Audit background preferred 2-3 years minimum PQE experience in industry Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Experience with preparing or managing preparation of consolidated finance statements and stat accounts Available immediately or on short notice

Financial Controller Location: Preston (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + progression Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role that combines hands-on financial control with genuine influence across a growing organisation? Our client is a leading services business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK & now seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join their finance team in a brand new role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or a high-performing Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust controls, operational excellence, and commercial insight across a rapidly expanding business. Role: Leading a small finance team delivering day to day financial operations Lead the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reports across multiple business entities Oversee financial controls, balance sheet integrity and working capital management Produce insightful financial analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities Deliver meaningful P&L commentary and identify opportunities for performance improvement Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team Drive finance process improvements and operational efficiencies Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements Assist with strategic projects, board reporting and commercial initiatives Partner with operational leaders across a multi-site environment to support decision making Experience: CIMA or ACCA qualified - essential Multi-site experience highly beneficial Experience working in a growing business (£80m +) Strong technical accounting ability with commercial awareness, leadership skills and a proactive mindset. Experience producing management accounts within a fast-paced organisation Strong financial control and month-end reporting expertise Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Please send your CV for immediate consideration!