We are working with a global property company with offices in Leeds City Centre who are looking to add to their expanding team with an experienced credit controller. Joining a high performing team, the successful candidate will support cash flow, reduce risk, and ensure all operations run smoothly. As an experienced credit controller, you will be joining a successful and ever-expanding team where you will collect debt, resolve queries and support with the reduction of aged debt. This is a varied opportunity, but key areas of responsibility will include; Drive timely debt recovery through professional phone and email contact Develop excellent client relationships. Investigate, track, and resolve billing issues efficiently Process and allocate cash receipts Manage mailboxes and support wider credit control administration. Identify potential bad debt exposure early and contribute to informed decision-making through accurate reporting. Work confidently with internal and external stakeholders This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ever-expanding finance team, this role will be hybrid after an initial induction period, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home. The successful candidate will have; Minimum of 4 years Credit Control experience Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Strong attention to detail Excellent working knowledge of Excel Studying towards / completed CICM would be desirable and funding can be provided This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join this respected and dynamic team. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
We are working with a global property company with offices in Leeds City Centre who are looking to add to their expanding team with an experienced credit controller. Joining a high performing team, the successful candidate will support cash flow, reduce risk, and ensure all operations run smoothly. As an experienced credit controller, you will be joining a successful and ever-expanding team where you will collect debt, resolve queries and support with the reduction of aged debt. This is a varied opportunity, but key areas of responsibility will include; Drive timely debt recovery through professional phone and email contact Develop excellent client relationships. Investigate, track, and resolve billing issues efficiently Process and allocate cash receipts Manage mailboxes and support wider credit control administration. Identify potential bad debt exposure early and contribute to informed decision-making through accurate reporting. Work confidently with internal and external stakeholders This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ever-expanding finance team, this role will be hybrid after an initial induction period, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home. The successful candidate will have; Minimum of 4 years Credit Control experience Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Strong attention to detail Excellent working knowledge of Excel Studying towards / completed CICM would be desirable and funding can be provided This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join this respected and dynamic team. Please note if you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
Are you an experienced Billing Officer with a background in residential income? Do you have a strong understanding of complex billing cycles within a care home environment? Are you available to start at short notice and make an immediate impact? A well-established organisation operating within the care home sector is seeking a Temporary Billing Officer to join its finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced billing professional to take ownership of residential income, supporting a busy finance function during a period of increased workload. The key responsibilities of the Temporary Billing Officer are: Managing the end-to-end residential billing process, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and in a timely manner. Processing complex billing cycles, including four-weekly, monthly and backdated charges where required. Taking ownership of the aged debt ledger, proactively chasing outstanding balances and resolving payment queries. Liaising with internal operational teams and external stakeholders to ensure billing information is accurate and up to date. Supporting income reconciliation activities and investigating any billing discrepancies. Assisting with additional billing activities across the wider finance function as required. Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring income is processed in line with organisational procedures. The successful candidate will have: Essential experience managing residential income within a care home environment. Previous experience in a Billing Officer, Credit Controller or Sales Ledger role with responsibility for residential billing. Strong knowledge of complex billing cycles, including four-weekly and monthly billing arrangements. Excellent credit control experience and the ability to manage outstanding debt effectively. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a fast-paced finance team. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where your specialist residential income experience will be highly valued from day one.
Aug 05, 2026
Seasonal
Are you an experienced Billing Officer with a background in residential income? Do you have a strong understanding of complex billing cycles within a care home environment? Are you available to start at short notice and make an immediate impact? A well-established organisation operating within the care home sector is seeking a Temporary Billing Officer to join its finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced billing professional to take ownership of residential income, supporting a busy finance function during a period of increased workload. The key responsibilities of the Temporary Billing Officer are: Managing the end-to-end residential billing process, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and in a timely manner. Processing complex billing cycles, including four-weekly, monthly and backdated charges where required. Taking ownership of the aged debt ledger, proactively chasing outstanding balances and resolving payment queries. Liaising with internal operational teams and external stakeholders to ensure billing information is accurate and up to date. Supporting income reconciliation activities and investigating any billing discrepancies. Assisting with additional billing activities across the wider finance function as required. Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring income is processed in line with organisational procedures. The successful candidate will have: Essential experience managing residential income within a care home environment. Previous experience in a Billing Officer, Credit Controller or Sales Ledger role with responsibility for residential billing. Strong knowledge of complex billing cycles, including four-weekly and monthly billing arrangements. Excellent credit control experience and the ability to manage outstanding debt effectively. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within a fast-paced finance team. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where your specialist residential income experience will be highly valued from day one.
Finance Manager Location: Edinburgh (Office Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Opportunity Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation in Edinburgh to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad finance function within a dynamic business environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and supporting the organisation's continued growth. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Business Partnering Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports and supporting commentary. Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support strategic planning. Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Support year-end reporting, statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements. Provide financial insights and ad hoc reporting to senior stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to support effective decision-making. Operational Finance & Cash Management Manage daily cashflow monitoring and forecasting. Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger and financial journals. Review customer accounts and support decisions relating to outstanding debt. Ensure high-volume invoicing and customer billing processes operate efficiently. Manage supplier payments, expenses and weekly payment runs. Support effective credit control processes and cash collection activities. Process Improvement & Systems Review and enhance finance processes, procedures and controls. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and automation. Support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems. Drive initiatives to support increasing transaction volumes and business growth. Tax & Compliance Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Provide guidance on VAT treatment and compliance matters. Work alongside external advisors on Corporation Tax requirements. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies as required. Team Leadership Manage, mentor and develop a small finance team. Ensure work is completed accurately and within required deadlines. Support ongoing training and professional development. Foster a collaborative and high-performing finance function. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess: Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA or equivalent). Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position. Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. Knowledge of VAT, payroll and financial compliance requirements. Strong Excel and financial systems experience. What's on Offer? Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. Broad and varied Finance Manager position with genuine ownership. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. Long-term career development opportunities.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Location: Edinburgh (Office Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Opportunity Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation in Edinburgh to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad finance function within a dynamic business environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and supporting the organisation's continued growth. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Business Partnering Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Prepare monthly management accounts, board reports and supporting commentary. Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support strategic planning. Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Support year-end reporting, statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements. Provide financial insights and ad hoc reporting to senior stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to support effective decision-making. Operational Finance & Cash Management Manage daily cashflow monitoring and forecasting. Oversee sales ledger, purchase ledger and financial journals. Review customer accounts and support decisions relating to outstanding debt. Ensure high-volume invoicing and customer billing processes operate efficiently. Manage supplier payments, expenses and weekly payment runs. Support effective credit control processes and cash collection activities. Process Improvement & Systems Review and enhance finance processes, procedures and controls. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and automation. Support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems. Drive initiatives to support increasing transaction volumes and business growth. Tax & Compliance Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Provide guidance on VAT treatment and compliance matters. Work alongside external advisors on Corporation Tax requirements. Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies as required. Team Leadership Manage, mentor and develop a small finance team. Ensure work is completed accurately and within required deadlines. Support ongoing training and professional development. Foster a collaborative and high-performing finance function. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess: Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA or equivalent). Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant position. Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. Knowledge of VAT, payroll and financial compliance requirements. Strong Excel and financial systems experience. What's on Offer? Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. Broad and varied Finance Manager position with genuine ownership. Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. Long-term career development opportunities.
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Job Title: Senior Business Controller Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 Type: Full-time Overview An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment. We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management . This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation. Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end). Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes. Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets. Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies. Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis. Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management. Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures. Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards. Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Required Qualifications & Skills Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles. Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices. Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Experience Required Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Business Controller Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 Type: Full-time Overview An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment. We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management . This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation. Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end). Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes. Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews. Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets. Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies. Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis. Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records. Prepare and present financial reports to senior management. Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures. Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards. Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Required Qualifications & Skills Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent). Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles. Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices. Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Experience Required Minimum of 7 years' experience in financial management or a similar role. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Credit Controller Edinburgh Full Time Permanent STEM Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of our Edinburgh-based client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team where you'll play a key role in managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt and supporting healthy cash flow. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive approach and previous credit control experience. Key Responsibilities Manage customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time. Chase outstanding invoices and resolve payment queries. Assess customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits. Negotiate payment plans and resolve billing disputes. Maintain accurate customer records and credit files. Monitor aged debt and minimise credit risk. Work closely with finance, sales and customer service teams to resolve account issues. About You Previous experience in a Credit Control role. Strong understanding of UK credit control processes and best practice. Experience using ERP or finance systems. Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary Discretionary annual bonus 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Staff discount On-site parking Location: Edinburgh (fully office-based) Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours per week If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through STEM Recruitment Solutions. STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Credit Controller Edinburgh Full Time Permanent STEM Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of our Edinburgh-based client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team where you'll play a key role in managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt and supporting healthy cash flow. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive approach and previous credit control experience. Key Responsibilities Manage customer accounts, ensuring payments are collected on time. Chase outstanding invoices and resolve payment queries. Assess customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits. Negotiate payment plans and resolve billing disputes. Maintain accurate customer records and credit files. Monitor aged debt and minimise credit risk. Work closely with finance, sales and customer service teams to resolve account issues. About You Previous experience in a Credit Control role. Strong understanding of UK credit control processes and best practice. Experience using ERP or finance systems. Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential. What's on Offer Competitive salary Discretionary annual bonus 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave Health Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Staff discount On-site parking Location: Edinburgh (fully office-based) Hours: Monday to Friday, 36.5 hours per week If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through STEM Recruitment Solutions. STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.
About the Role Sewell Wallis are delighted to be recruiting for a Billing specialist to join a highly regarded international organisation, based in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, on a 10-month fixed-term contract basis, you'll play a key role in supporting the billing function across multiple European and Middle East offices, ensuring a seamless and efficient service for internal stakeholders and clients alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment where accuracy, organisation and strong stakeholder relationships are at the heart of success. What will you be doing? As a Billing Specialist, you'll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end billing process, working closely with partners, fee earners and finance colleagues to ensure invoices are produced accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include: Preparing bills, credit notes and proforma invoices. Managing billing queries from partners and clients. Processing time and disbursement write-offs, along with intra-matter transfers. Working closely with stakeholders to manage unbilled time and maximise billing efficiency. Supporting electronic billing processes, including invoice uploads and resolving rejected submissions. Maintaining billing schedules and ensuring key deadlines are met. Carrying out daily matter maintenance and general billing housekeeping. Escalating issues where appropriate to ensure a consistent, high-quality service. Assisting with additional finance and revenue tasks as required. What skills are we looking for? You'll have previous experience within a billing or revenue role and be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You'll also bring: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proactive and collaborative approach to work. Strong organisational and time management skills. A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high level of service. The ability to build effective working relationships across the business. Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word to an advanced standard. A flexible, adaptable and professional approach. What's on Offer? In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team with the opportunity to develop your experience within a respected international professional services environment. The role offers: Hybrid working. Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package. Employee wellbeing support. Medical cover. Pension scheme. Generous annual leave. The opportunity to gain experience within a global finance function. If you're an organised Billing Specialist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking for your next fixed-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Aug 04, 2026
Contractor
About the Role Sewell Wallis are delighted to be recruiting for a Billing specialist to join a highly regarded international organisation, based in central Leeds, West Yorkshire, on a 10-month fixed-term contract basis, you'll play a key role in supporting the billing function across multiple European and Middle East offices, ensuring a seamless and efficient service for internal stakeholders and clients alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment where accuracy, organisation and strong stakeholder relationships are at the heart of success. What will you be doing? As a Billing Specialist, you'll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end billing process, working closely with partners, fee earners and finance colleagues to ensure invoices are produced accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include: Preparing bills, credit notes and proforma invoices. Managing billing queries from partners and clients. Processing time and disbursement write-offs, along with intra-matter transfers. Working closely with stakeholders to manage unbilled time and maximise billing efficiency. Supporting electronic billing processes, including invoice uploads and resolving rejected submissions. Maintaining billing schedules and ensuring key deadlines are met. Carrying out daily matter maintenance and general billing housekeeping. Escalating issues where appropriate to ensure a consistent, high-quality service. Assisting with additional finance and revenue tasks as required. What skills are we looking for? You'll have previous experience within a billing or revenue role and be confident managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You'll also bring: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proactive and collaborative approach to work. Strong organisational and time management skills. A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering a high level of service. The ability to build effective working relationships across the business. Confidence using Microsoft Excel and Word to an advanced standard. A flexible, adaptable and professional approach. What's on Offer? In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team with the opportunity to develop your experience within a respected international professional services environment. The role offers: Hybrid working. Competitive salary. Comprehensive benefits package. Employee wellbeing support. Medical cover. Pension scheme. Generous annual leave. The opportunity to gain experience within a global finance function. If you're an organised Billing Specialist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking for your next fixed-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Purpose Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Credit Controller is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring invoices are collected within agreed payment terms, producing accurate account reconciliations, and resolving billing and payment queries. The role supports the efficient operation of the finance function through effective debt management, accurate cash allocation, stakeholder communication, and compliance with company policies and procedures. A strong focus on customer service, relationship building, and continuous improvement is essential. Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile customer sales ledger accounts to ensure account balances are accurate and up to date. Process, record, and reconcile incoming payments, including resolving unallocated cash balances promptly. Monitor outstanding debt and produce regular aged debt analyses and reports. Proactively chase overdue invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence to reduce debtor balances and improve cash flow. Investigate and resolve invoice, billing, and payment queries in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of outstanding issues and provide regular updates on query resolution. Support the setup and maintenance of recurring payment arrangements and encourage customers to utilise electronic payment methods. Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments to ensure timely payment and issue resolution. Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Provide regular updates to management regarding debt levels, payment trends, and outstanding queries. Assist with month-end processes and support internal and external audit requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company policies when managing customer information. Contribute to departmental objectives and key performance indicators relating to cash collection and overdue debt reduction. Undertake additional finance administration and ad hoc duties as required. Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Sales Ledger experience. Strong understanding of cash allocation and account reconciliation processes. Experience investigating and resolving complex ledger discrepancies. Ability to produce accurate and timely reconciliations. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and conditional formatting. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines effectively. Desirable Experience working with public sector or healthcare-related customers. Experience managing high-volume or complex customer ledgers. Five or more year's experience within Credit Control or Accounts Receivable functions. Knowledge of finance systems and reporting tools. Personal Attributes Customer-focused with a professional and positive approach. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player with a willingness to support colleagues. Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Purpose Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Credit Controller is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring invoices are collected within agreed payment terms, producing accurate account reconciliations, and resolving billing and payment queries. The role supports the efficient operation of the finance function through effective debt management, accurate cash allocation, stakeholder communication, and compliance with company policies and procedures. A strong focus on customer service, relationship building, and continuous improvement is essential. Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile customer sales ledger accounts to ensure account balances are accurate and up to date. Process, record, and reconcile incoming payments, including resolving unallocated cash balances promptly. Monitor outstanding debt and produce regular aged debt analyses and reports. Proactively chase overdue invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence to reduce debtor balances and improve cash flow. Investigate and resolve invoice, billing, and payment queries in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of outstanding issues and provide regular updates on query resolution. Support the setup and maintenance of recurring payment arrangements and encourage customers to utilise electronic payment methods. Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments to ensure timely payment and issue resolution. Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Provide regular updates to management regarding debt levels, payment trends, and outstanding queries. Assist with month-end processes and support internal and external audit requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company policies when managing customer information. Contribute to departmental objectives and key performance indicators relating to cash collection and overdue debt reduction. Undertake additional finance administration and ad hoc duties as required. Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Sales Ledger experience. Strong understanding of cash allocation and account reconciliation processes. Experience investigating and resolving complex ledger discrepancies. Ability to produce accurate and timely reconciliations. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and conditional formatting. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines effectively. Desirable Experience working with public sector or healthcare-related customers. Experience managing high-volume or complex customer ledgers. Five or more year's experience within Credit Control or Accounts Receivable functions. Knowledge of finance systems and reporting tools. Personal Attributes Customer-focused with a professional and positive approach. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player with a willingness to support colleagues. Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Graduate Recruitment Consultant Edinburgh City Centre 26,500- 27,500 + Uncapped Commission Are you a natural relationship builder with a track record in receiving exceptional feedback for the work you do, especially when dealing with other people? Do you naturally go over and above to do a good job, really pushing to carve out a sales career for yourself? Search is hiring Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join both our Finance and Business Support teams in Edinburgh. This is a great opportunity to learn from a supportive and experienced group of recruiters who will help you build your skills and confidence in the industry. You'll be working on roles such as Credit Controllers, Accountants, Administrators, PAs/EAs and Secretaries, to name a few, and playing a key part in connecting people with great opportunities. Why Join Us? Build your own desk from day one, focusing on either the permanent or temporary recruitment market while working closely with key clients. Earn commission immediately with a 0% threshold for your first six months - no waiting to see the rewards of your hard work. Take control of your career with clear, flexible progression paths - whether you're aiming to be a top miller or grow into a leadership role. Develop your skills with confidence, thanks to our award-winning training and personalised 1:1 coaching tailored to your growth. Be part of a culture that celebrates success - think fine dining, axe throwing, cocktail masterclasses, and annual European trips for our top performers. The Role: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, while actively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through B2B sales. Source top-tier candidates using LinkedIn, networking, and leading job boards. Conduct interview to assess candidates' suitability, ensuring a strong match for each role. Manage the full recruitment process, from interview scheduling to offer, creating a seamless experience for both clients and candidates. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, fully understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions. Grow your personal brand by consistently exceeding targets and establishing yourself as a specialist in your market. What We're Looking For: Proven experience within a business development or sales role, with a strong track of consistently meeting KPIs and hitting financial targets. Confidence in building and managing client relationships, with the ability to handle objections and negotiate effectively when needed. Exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to influence, build rapport, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. A "no fear" approach to picking up the phone and speaking to both candidates and clients How Will You Benefit? Earn up to 40% commission on your billings, with monthly, quarterly, and annual payments - rewarding your success at every step! Structured career progression from day one, supported by our dedicated Talent Development team and ongoing training. FlexHoliday Scheme, allowing you to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave through salary sacrifice. Celebrate in style at our exclusive Quarterly and Annual Highflyer events - with Marbella booked for 2026! Car benefit scheme available through our partner, Tusker. Lifestyle perks and well being discounts via Perkbox - Keeping you motivated both in and out of work. Monthly company-wide business updates with early 3pm finishes to kick-start your weekend. Dedicated marketing and back-office support, so you can focus on what you do best - recruiting. This is your chance to join a high-performing, supportive team within one of the UK's most respected recruitment businesses - and to build a career where hard work, personality, and ambition truly pay off. if you're motivated by success and enjoy working in a high-energy, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Graduate Recruitment Consultant Edinburgh City Centre 26,500- 27,500 + Uncapped Commission Are you a natural relationship builder with a track record in receiving exceptional feedback for the work you do, especially when dealing with other people? Do you naturally go over and above to do a good job, really pushing to carve out a sales career for yourself? Search is hiring Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join both our Finance and Business Support teams in Edinburgh. This is a great opportunity to learn from a supportive and experienced group of recruiters who will help you build your skills and confidence in the industry. You'll be working on roles such as Credit Controllers, Accountants, Administrators, PAs/EAs and Secretaries, to name a few, and playing a key part in connecting people with great opportunities. Why Join Us? Build your own desk from day one, focusing on either the permanent or temporary recruitment market while working closely with key clients. Earn commission immediately with a 0% threshold for your first six months - no waiting to see the rewards of your hard work. Take control of your career with clear, flexible progression paths - whether you're aiming to be a top miller or grow into a leadership role. Develop your skills with confidence, thanks to our award-winning training and personalised 1:1 coaching tailored to your growth. Be part of a culture that celebrates success - think fine dining, axe throwing, cocktail masterclasses, and annual European trips for our top performers. The Role: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, while actively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through B2B sales. Source top-tier candidates using LinkedIn, networking, and leading job boards. Conduct interview to assess candidates' suitability, ensuring a strong match for each role. Manage the full recruitment process, from interview scheduling to offer, creating a seamless experience for both clients and candidates. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, fully understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions. Grow your personal brand by consistently exceeding targets and establishing yourself as a specialist in your market. What We're Looking For: Proven experience within a business development or sales role, with a strong track of consistently meeting KPIs and hitting financial targets. Confidence in building and managing client relationships, with the ability to handle objections and negotiate effectively when needed. Exceptional communication skills, with a natural ability to influence, build rapport, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. A "no fear" approach to picking up the phone and speaking to both candidates and clients How Will You Benefit? Earn up to 40% commission on your billings, with monthly, quarterly, and annual payments - rewarding your success at every step! Structured career progression from day one, supported by our dedicated Talent Development team and ongoing training. FlexHoliday Scheme, allowing you to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave through salary sacrifice. Celebrate in style at our exclusive Quarterly and Annual Highflyer events - with Marbella booked for 2026! Car benefit scheme available through our partner, Tusker. Lifestyle perks and well being discounts via Perkbox - Keeping you motivated both in and out of work. Monthly company-wide business updates with early 3pm finishes to kick-start your weekend. Dedicated marketing and back-office support, so you can focus on what you do best - recruiting. This is your chance to join a high-performing, supportive team within one of the UK's most respected recruitment businesses - and to build a career where hard work, personality, and ambition truly pay off. if you're motivated by success and enjoy working in a high-energy, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Stores Supervisor Location: Billingham Reporting to: Operations Manager Salary: Competitive About the Opportunity Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious distributor in the search for a Stores Supervisor to join their team based in Billingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive inventory professional to take ownership of a standalone stores function, playing a key role in supporting operational performance and customer delivery. With the full backing of the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape processes, drive continuous improvement and establish best-in-class stock control procedures across the business. This is far more than a traditional stores role; it's an opportunity to become a trusted operational partner, ensuring materials flow efficiently through the business while delivering exceptional inventory accuracy and service. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, implementing improvements and making a visible impact in a growing organisation, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. The Role As Stores Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective management of all inventory and materials across the business. You'll oversee stock movements, maintain inventory accuracy, support production and operational activities, and drive continuous improvements within the stores function. Acting as the central point of contact for all stock-related activities, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products and materials are available when needed, supporting customer delivery and operational efficiency. This is a standalone position offering significant ownership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Stores & Inventory Management Take full ownership of the stores and inventory function. Manage all stock movements into and out of operational and build areas. Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and stock management systems. Carry out regular cycle counts, stock audits and inventory reconciliations. Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, implementing preventative measures where required. Monitor stock levels and proactively coordinate replenishment requirements. Ensure all inventory transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Organise and maintain efficient storage locations and material flow processes. Develop and maintain strong stock control disciplines across the operation. Material Control & Order Fulfilment Pick, prepare and issue materials for customer orders. Ensure kits and build orders are complete, accurate and available to schedule. Verify part numbers, quantities and specifications before stock release. Manage the accurate return of unused stock to inventory. Work closely with operational teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow and product availability. Quality & Compliance Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages or specification issues. Carry out quality checks on components before release. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Develop and enhance stores procedures and stock control processes. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Stores Supervisor, Materials Controller, Inventory Controller or Stock Controller Strong experience managing inventory accuracy and stock control processes. Background within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain environments. Excellent organisational and time management skills. High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and take ownership of key responsibilities. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be: Proactive and self-motivated. Highly organised and process-driven. Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the wider team. A strong communicator with a positive, can-do attitude. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible role within a growing business where you'll be trusted to take ownership, influence change and make a genuine impact. With direct support from an experienced Operations Manager and the autonomy to shape the stores function, you'll have the chance to build efficient processes, improve performance and become an integral part of the company's continued success.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Stores Supervisor Location: Billingham Reporting to: Operations Manager Salary: Competitive About the Opportunity Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious distributor in the search for a Stores Supervisor to join their team based in Billingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive inventory professional to take ownership of a standalone stores function, playing a key role in supporting operational performance and customer delivery. With the full backing of the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape processes, drive continuous improvement and establish best-in-class stock control procedures across the business. This is far more than a traditional stores role; it's an opportunity to become a trusted operational partner, ensuring materials flow efficiently through the business while delivering exceptional inventory accuracy and service. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, implementing improvements and making a visible impact in a growing organisation, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. The Role As Stores Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective management of all inventory and materials across the business. You'll oversee stock movements, maintain inventory accuracy, support production and operational activities, and drive continuous improvements within the stores function. Acting as the central point of contact for all stock-related activities, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products and materials are available when needed, supporting customer delivery and operational efficiency. This is a standalone position offering significant ownership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Stores & Inventory Management Take full ownership of the stores and inventory function. Manage all stock movements into and out of operational and build areas. Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and stock management systems. Carry out regular cycle counts, stock audits and inventory reconciliations. Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, implementing preventative measures where required. Monitor stock levels and proactively coordinate replenishment requirements. Ensure all inventory transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Organise and maintain efficient storage locations and material flow processes. Develop and maintain strong stock control disciplines across the operation. Material Control & Order Fulfilment Pick, prepare and issue materials for customer orders. Ensure kits and build orders are complete, accurate and available to schedule. Verify part numbers, quantities and specifications before stock release. Manage the accurate return of unused stock to inventory. Work closely with operational teams to ensure uninterrupted workflow and product availability. Quality & Compliance Inspect incoming materials for damage, shortages or specification issues. Carry out quality checks on components before release. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. Develop and enhance stores procedures and stock control processes. What We're Looking For Essential Experience & Skills Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a Stores Supervisor, Materials Controller, Inventory Controller or Stock Controller Strong experience managing inventory accuracy and stock control processes. Background within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, distribution or supply chain environments. Excellent organisational and time management skills. High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and take ownership of key responsibilities. Personal Attributes The successful candidate will be: Proactive and self-motivated. Highly organised and process-driven. Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the wider team. A strong communicator with a positive, can-do attitude. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible role within a growing business where you'll be trusted to take ownership, influence change and make a genuine impact. With direct support from an experienced Operations Manager and the autonomy to shape the stores function, you'll have the chance to build efficient processes, improve performance and become an integral part of the company's continued success.
Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a growing organisation through a period of transformation and change. Due to increased workload and a focus on improving cash flow and financial controls, they are seeking an experienced Income Receivables Manager to join their finance team on a 3-5 month temporary basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional to provide support to the receivables function, drive cash collections and support key finance initiatives within a complex organisation. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the income and receivables function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt, accurate revenue reporting and continuous improvement across processes and controls. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable, billing and credit control function Driving cash collections and reducing aged debt balances Managing sales ledger reconciliations and ensuring accurate revenue reporting Preparing cash collection forecasts and debtor analysis Monitoring and reporting on key credit control KPIs, including Debtor Days and DSO Managing disputed invoices and resolving complex customer queries Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve collection performance Producing management information and reporting packs for senior finance stakeholders Supporting month-end and year-end reporting requirements Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities Developing and maintaining receivables procedures, controls and process documentation Managing credit risk and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures Supporting wider finance projects and transformation initiatives as required What you'll need to succeed Significant experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Income Management Previous experience managing or leading a receivables function Strong track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance Experience working within a Shared Service Centre or large finance function would be advantageous Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data Advanced Excel and finance systems experience ACCA, CIMA, CICM qualification or active studies desirable Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment What you'll get in return 3-5 month temporary assignment Competitive hourly rate Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-profile finance role Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical finance projects Weekly pay through Hays 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 (url removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Seasonal
Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a growing organisation through a period of transformation and change. Due to increased workload and a focus on improving cash flow and financial controls, they are seeking an experienced Income Receivables Manager to join their finance team on a 3-5 month temporary basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional to provide support to the receivables function, drive cash collections and support key finance initiatives within a complex organisation. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the income and receivables function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt, accurate revenue reporting and continuous improvement across processes and controls. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable, billing and credit control function Driving cash collections and reducing aged debt balances Managing sales ledger reconciliations and ensuring accurate revenue reporting Preparing cash collection forecasts and debtor analysis Monitoring and reporting on key credit control KPIs, including Debtor Days and DSO Managing disputed invoices and resolving complex customer queries Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve collection performance Producing management information and reporting packs for senior finance stakeholders Supporting month-end and year-end reporting requirements Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities Developing and maintaining receivables procedures, controls and process documentation Managing credit risk and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures Supporting wider finance projects and transformation initiatives as required What you'll need to succeed Significant experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Income Management Previous experience managing or leading a receivables function Strong track record of reducing aged debt and improving cash collection performance Experience working within a Shared Service Centre or large finance function would be advantageous Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data Advanced Excel and finance systems experience ACCA, CIMA, CICM qualification or active studies desirable Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment What you'll get in return 3-5 month temporary assignment Competitive hourly rate Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-profile finance role Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical finance projects Weekly pay through Hays 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 (url removed)
Credit Controller; Wolverhampton; 6 Months; £18 00ph paye; inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced credit controller to work with an Aerospace and defence sector client based in Wolverhampton. The role will operate on a hybrid working pattern with 3 days on sire required. This role will have a dual purpose, and be focussed on 2 elements, Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, of which the main aims are. Credit Control: the main responsibility of the role is to help manage customer credit accounts, minimise bad debt exposure, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices by working with key internal stakeholders to resolve queries, and maintain healthy cash flow. The role involves assessing credit risk, managing customer relationships, and implementing effective debt collection strategies while maintaining positive customer relationships. Accounts Receivable: the second element of the role is to assist for maintaining accurate customer accounts, reconciling customer balances, and supporting the efficient collection of outstanding debts. The role ensures that company cash flow is supported through timely and accurate accounts receivable administration. In addition, the reporting of weekly overdue debt status to management Key Responsibilities of the role CREDIT CONTROL: Credit Control and Collections Monitor aged debtor balances and overdue accounts. Proactively partner with internal Project Managers and other key stakeholders to secure payment of outstanding invoices. Issue payment reminders, collection letters, and statements. Proactively chase customers before and after overdue. Escalate unresolved debts to the business in accordance with company procedures. Credit Risk Management Assess new customer credit applications. Conduct credit checks and analyse financial information. Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms. Monitor customer creditworthiness and adjust limits where necessary. Account Management Creation of and suppression of customer accounts in ERP and workflows. With liaison with the business processes and changes in customer data in the ERP and workflows. Investigate and work with the Project Managers to resolve payment disputes and account queries. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers. Negotiate payment plans where appropriate, in agreement with the business. Reporting Produce aged debt reports and collection performance reports. Responsible for statistical provision of Aged/doubtful debt. Provide regular updates to management on debt recovery activities. Monitor and report on key credit control metrics. Compliance and Process Improvement Ensure compliance with company credit policies. Support the development of credit control procedures. Assist with bad debt provisioning and audit requirements. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Accounts Receivable Processing Provide an effective AR service Maintain customer account records and master data. Monitor customer account activity and outstanding balances. Cash Allocation Support the shared service centre to record and allocate customer payments accurately to retrieving remittance advices from customers. Manage the release of Cash in Advance customers. Investigate and resolve unallocated cash receipts. Reconcile customer accounts and statements. Account Reconciliation Perform regular customer account reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and work with the Project Managers to resolve billing queries. Prepare customer statements and account reports. Customer Service Respond to customer enquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances. Liaise with the Business to resolve invoice disputes. Ensure the Business has the required support and maintain robust communications. Reporting and Compliance Assist with month-end accounts receivable reconciliation and reporting. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. Comply with all legal and audit requirements. Additional Role information Attend meetings as required. Adhere to all Group policies and procedures. Take care of your own safety and the safety of others at all times by complying with the HSE policy and procedures. Travel Specificity Some travel across UK sites may be required on an ad hoc basis, or as business needs require. Skills and Competencies Technical Skills Strong understanding of accounts receivable, credit control and debt collection processes and practices. Knowledge of credit risk assessment. Financial analysis and reconciliation skills. Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Behavioural Competencies Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness. Resilience and persistence. Ability to work to deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Sense of responsibility. Qualifications and Experience Essential Previous experience in credit control, collections, or accounts receivable. Strong understanding of credit management principles. Experience managing customer accounts and debt recovery activities. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Accounts assistant; accounts payable, accounts receivable; purchase ledger; sales ledger; SAP; SAGE; AAT; payroll; VAT returns; reconciliation; credit control
Jul 30, 2026
Contractor
Credit Controller; Wolverhampton; 6 Months; £18 00ph paye; inside IR35 We are currently recruiting for an experienced credit controller to work with an Aerospace and defence sector client based in Wolverhampton. The role will operate on a hybrid working pattern with 3 days on sire required. This role will have a dual purpose, and be focussed on 2 elements, Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, of which the main aims are. Credit Control: the main responsibility of the role is to help manage customer credit accounts, minimise bad debt exposure, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices by working with key internal stakeholders to resolve queries, and maintain healthy cash flow. The role involves assessing credit risk, managing customer relationships, and implementing effective debt collection strategies while maintaining positive customer relationships. Accounts Receivable: the second element of the role is to assist for maintaining accurate customer accounts, reconciling customer balances, and supporting the efficient collection of outstanding debts. The role ensures that company cash flow is supported through timely and accurate accounts receivable administration. In addition, the reporting of weekly overdue debt status to management Key Responsibilities of the role CREDIT CONTROL: Credit Control and Collections Monitor aged debtor balances and overdue accounts. Proactively partner with internal Project Managers and other key stakeholders to secure payment of outstanding invoices. Issue payment reminders, collection letters, and statements. Proactively chase customers before and after overdue. Escalate unresolved debts to the business in accordance with company procedures. Credit Risk Management Assess new customer credit applications. Conduct credit checks and analyse financial information. Recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms. Monitor customer creditworthiness and adjust limits where necessary. Account Management Creation of and suppression of customer accounts in ERP and workflows. With liaison with the business processes and changes in customer data in the ERP and workflows. Investigate and work with the Project Managers to resolve payment disputes and account queries. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers. Negotiate payment plans where appropriate, in agreement with the business. Reporting Produce aged debt reports and collection performance reports. Responsible for statistical provision of Aged/doubtful debt. Provide regular updates to management on debt recovery activities. Monitor and report on key credit control metrics. Compliance and Process Improvement Ensure compliance with company credit policies. Support the development of credit control procedures. Assist with bad debt provisioning and audit requirements. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Accounts Receivable Processing Provide an effective AR service Maintain customer account records and master data. Monitor customer account activity and outstanding balances. Cash Allocation Support the shared service centre to record and allocate customer payments accurately to retrieving remittance advices from customers. Manage the release of Cash in Advance customers. Investigate and resolve unallocated cash receipts. Reconcile customer accounts and statements. Account Reconciliation Perform regular customer account reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and work with the Project Managers to resolve billing queries. Prepare customer statements and account reports. Customer Service Respond to customer enquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances. Liaise with the Business to resolve invoice disputes. Ensure the Business has the required support and maintain robust communications. Reporting and Compliance Assist with month-end accounts receivable reconciliation and reporting. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures. Comply with all legal and audit requirements. Additional Role information Attend meetings as required. Adhere to all Group policies and procedures. Take care of your own safety and the safety of others at all times by complying with the HSE policy and procedures. Travel Specificity Some travel across UK sites may be required on an ad hoc basis, or as business needs require. Skills and Competencies Technical Skills Strong understanding of accounts receivable, credit control and debt collection processes and practices. Knowledge of credit risk assessment. Financial analysis and reconciliation skills. Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Behavioural Competencies Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness. Resilience and persistence. Ability to work to deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Sense of responsibility. Qualifications and Experience Essential Previous experience in credit control, collections, or accounts receivable. Strong understanding of credit management principles. Experience managing customer accounts and debt recovery activities. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Accounts assistant; accounts payable, accounts receivable; purchase ledger; sales ledger; SAP; SAGE; AAT; payroll; VAT returns; reconciliation; credit control
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Abbot Fire Group is looking for a seasoned, proactive Operations Controller/Planner-Scheduler to join our team. This is a varied and pivotal operational role responsible for coordinating the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring engineers are scheduled efficiently, systems and processes are maintained, and customers receive an exceptional level of service. You'll oversee planning, compliance, administration and operational support, working closely with engineers and colleagues across operations, finance and sales to ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and safely. Your ability to keep the plates spinning will be your greatest strength, along with your natural talent for organisation, problem-solving and delivering first-class customer service. You'll be the central point of coordination between engineers, customers and internal departments, ensuring work flows seamlessly from booking through to invoicing. What you receive for joining us: We're offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a company pension and your birthday off. This is a 100% office-based role at our Gawcott office, working 40 hours per week. We offer flexibility on working hours, with the choice of 8am 4pm, 8.30am 4.30pm or 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday. Here's a look at some of the things you'll be doing: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the business by managing systems, inducting and training staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety requirements, supporting fleet, warehouse and office management, stock control, audits, and maintaining efficient administrative systems. Plan, schedule and monitor engineer workloads using CRM systems, Gabriel, Excel and customer portals, producing permits, RAMS and supporting documentation, allocating jobs based on priority, skills and location, updating customer portals, tracking progress through to completion and ensuring full engineer utilisation. Provide outstanding customer and engineer support by managing incoming enquiries, confirming appointments, supplying site information, resolving operational issues, processing orders, obtaining missing information, managing recommendations and quotations, and ensuring accurate documentation is returned and ready for invoicing. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement by checking job sheets, timesheets and invoicing information, supporting finance with accurate billing data, improving planning processes and CRM usage, assisting with marketing and company events, covering colleagues during absences, maintaining confidentiality and undertaking any additional duties required to support the business. Can you show experience in some of these areas? Experience within an Operations Controller, Planner, Scheduler or Coordination role, managing engineers or field-based teams and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of business operations. Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, CRM systems, customer portals and administration, with experience tracking jobs from booking through to completion and invoicing. Good understanding of Health & Safety, including PPE, RAMS, permits, compliance documentation and supporting audits, together with excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, engineers and colleagues, whilst remaining adaptable, proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Introducing our organisation: Abbot Fire Group is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth and success of our business while helping deliver operational excellence across the organisation.
Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking organisation within the environmental services to appoint a Finance Manager. As the business enters an exciting phase of expansion, this newly enhanced role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting growth, improving financial processes and helping shape the future of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team, you will help ensure the business continues to deliver accurate financial information, strong financial controls and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Your New RoleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core finance operations and lead the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. You will be responsible for the month-end close process, preparation of management accounts, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will provide meaningful commentary on performance and support senior stakeholders with financial information that drives effective decision-making. The role will oversee day-to-day financial management, including cash flow monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, sales and purchase ledger activities, customer billing and payment runs. You will also support year-end activities, statutory accounts preparation, audit coordination and tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax processes. A key element of the role will involve identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, strengthen controls and develop processes that can support increased transaction volumes as the business continues to scale. You will also have responsibility for mentoring and developing a small finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement across the function. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with previous experience operating within a Finance Manager position or a senior accounting role ready for the next step in your career. You will possess strong technical accounting skills with proven experience of month-end reporting, management accounts preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and year-end processes. Exposure to payroll administration, statutory accounts and audit preparation will also be important. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel skills, strong systems knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous. You will be a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. A collaborative approach, high professional standards and a passion for improving processes will be key to success. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making and play an integral role in developing a finance function that supports future growth. This position offers significant autonomy, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to develop both your leadership skills and commercial finance expertise within a collaborative and values-driven environment. 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 (url removed)
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking organisation within the environmental services to appoint a Finance Manager. As the business enters an exciting phase of expansion, this newly enhanced role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting growth, improving financial processes and helping shape the future of the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment and wants the autonomy to make a real impact. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team, you will help ensure the business continues to deliver accurate financial information, strong financial controls and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Your New RoleAs Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core finance operations and lead the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. You will be responsible for the month-end close process, preparation of management accounts, board reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You will provide meaningful commentary on performance and support senior stakeholders with financial information that drives effective decision-making. The role will oversee day-to-day financial management, including cash flow monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, sales and purchase ledger activities, customer billing and payment runs. You will also support year-end activities, statutory accounts preparation, audit coordination and tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax processes. A key element of the role will involve identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, strengthen controls and develop processes that can support increased transaction volumes as the business continues to scale. You will also have responsibility for mentoring and developing a small finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement across the function. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, with previous experience operating within a Finance Manager position or a senior accounting role ready for the next step in your career. You will possess strong technical accounting skills with proven experience of month-end reporting, management accounts preparation, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and year-end processes. Exposure to payroll administration, statutory accounts and audit preparation will also be important. Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel skills, strong systems knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight. Experience within a high-volume transactional environment and previous supervisory or team leadership experience would be advantageous. You will be a proactive and organised individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. A collaborative approach, high professional standards and a passion for improving processes will be key to success. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic decision-making and play an integral role in developing a finance function that supports future growth. This position offers significant autonomy, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to develop both your leadership skills and commercial finance expertise within a collaborative and values-driven environment. 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 (url removed)
We re recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a growing organisation in the health and social care sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their finance career in a stable, supportive, and dynamic environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you ll be responsible for managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely payment from clients, and supporting credit risk management. Key Responsibilities - Raise and issue invoices, maintain client accounts, and manage AR inboxes and portals. - Chase outstanding payments, allocate receipts, manage direct debits, and resolve queries to minimise aged debt. - Produce weekly aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts for internal stakeholders. - Keep billing and credit control trackers up to date - Raise, record and monitor accurate sales invoices - Daily bank reconciliation and receipt allocation - Continuous credit control process improvements What We re Looking For - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Highly organised with good attention to detail - Proactive and solution-focused mindset - Previous experience in credit control or finance admin (desirable) Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
We re recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a growing organisation in the health and social care sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their finance career in a stable, supportive, and dynamic environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you ll be responsible for managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely payment from clients, and supporting credit risk management. Key Responsibilities - Raise and issue invoices, maintain client accounts, and manage AR inboxes and portals. - Chase outstanding payments, allocate receipts, manage direct debits, and resolve queries to minimise aged debt. - Produce weekly aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts for internal stakeholders. - Keep billing and credit control trackers up to date - Raise, record and monitor accurate sales invoices - Daily bank reconciliation and receipt allocation - Continuous credit control process improvements What We re Looking For - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Highly organised with good attention to detail - Proactive and solution-focused mindset - Previous experience in credit control or finance admin (desirable) Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)
Assistant Accountant with study support . Our client is one of London's largest private Property / Real Estate Investment businesses with a £1-2bn portfolio, seeking an Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Group Financial Controller and Assistant Group Financial Controller. Candidates should have at least 2 years' excellent experience in a finance / accounts team with a good understanding of month end routines. Experience in property would be useful but not essential. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills as you will be regularly liaising with Department Heads and Building Managers. This Assistant Accountant role, based in Central London, will include: Responsibility for bank reconciliations, liaising with colleagues in the finance team to clear outstanding items and account for bank charges and other ad hoc income and expenditure Calculation of commissions due to operations staff, monthly payroll charges and pension contributions, posting relevant journals and liaising with payroll bureau Analysing credit card expenditure, preparing recharges, checking supporting documentation and allocating to relevant properties Overall responsibility for management accounts of property management company,pPreparing selected balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis Processing of monthly prepayments, checking accruals, posting relevant journals, managing selected recharges and calculating bad debt provisions Reviewing letting fees and agent commissions and preparing monthly revenue and billing reports Provide cover for sales ledger and purchase ledger teams when needed Assisting external accountants with preparation of VAT returns and posting related journals Assisting with annual budgeting process and ad hoc property acquisitions and disposals Dealing with enquiries from company auditors This Assistant Accountant role requires at least 2 years' accounts experience and some relevant studies to date (AAT or ACCA / CIMA part qualified). Prospects are excellent to grow and progress in the Finance / Accounts team. The role comes with study support for ACCA / CIMA.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Assistant Accountant with study support . Our client is one of London's largest private Property / Real Estate Investment businesses with a £1-2bn portfolio, seeking an Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Group Financial Controller and Assistant Group Financial Controller. Candidates should have at least 2 years' excellent experience in a finance / accounts team with a good understanding of month end routines. Experience in property would be useful but not essential. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills as you will be regularly liaising with Department Heads and Building Managers. This Assistant Accountant role, based in Central London, will include: Responsibility for bank reconciliations, liaising with colleagues in the finance team to clear outstanding items and account for bank charges and other ad hoc income and expenditure Calculation of commissions due to operations staff, monthly payroll charges and pension contributions, posting relevant journals and liaising with payroll bureau Analysing credit card expenditure, preparing recharges, checking supporting documentation and allocating to relevant properties Overall responsibility for management accounts of property management company,pPreparing selected balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis Processing of monthly prepayments, checking accruals, posting relevant journals, managing selected recharges and calculating bad debt provisions Reviewing letting fees and agent commissions and preparing monthly revenue and billing reports Provide cover for sales ledger and purchase ledger teams when needed Assisting external accountants with preparation of VAT returns and posting related journals Assisting with annual budgeting process and ad hoc property acquisitions and disposals Dealing with enquiries from company auditors This Assistant Accountant role requires at least 2 years' accounts experience and some relevant studies to date (AAT or ACCA / CIMA part qualified). Prospects are excellent to grow and progress in the Finance / Accounts team. The role comes with study support for ACCA / CIMA.
Sewell Wallis are working with a thriving well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Assistant due to ongoing growth. This is a part time role and will be 4 day per week (Fridays are essential) for a full time equivalent salary of approximately 25,000. The role would be suitable for someone experience in transactional finance and an understanding of VAT. Prior experience with Xero is also highly desirable. This Accounts Assistant role is a rare opportunity within an expanding organisation, that will allow the successful candidate to learn and develop their skills and take ownership of key functions within the business. What will you be doing? Processing a high volume of supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently. Managing self-billing for VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Recording and reconciling numerous credit/debit card transactions across multiple accounts. Posting daily bank transactions and preparing timely bank reconciliations. Raising and issuing sales invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution (Accounts Receivable). Processing supplier invoices, matching to POs where applicable, and preparing payment runs (Accounts Payable). Monitoring supplier accounts, chasing missing invoices, and requesting supporting documentation where required. Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice/payment queries promptly. Supporting the finance team in meeting tight reporting deadlines by keeping records fully up to date. Maintaining accurate and organised financial records in the accounting system. Attending periodic meetings with directors. What skills are we looking for? Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or withing a similar transactional role. Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software. An understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, and bank reconciliations. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy. Confident in communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to chase information and resolve queries. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep financial records up to date. What's on offer? Flexible hours 4 days to be chosen by you (must include Fridays) Apply now to avoid disappointment, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Sewell Wallis are working with a thriving well-established business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Assistant due to ongoing growth. This is a part time role and will be 4 day per week (Fridays are essential) for a full time equivalent salary of approximately 25,000. The role would be suitable for someone experience in transactional finance and an understanding of VAT. Prior experience with Xero is also highly desirable. This Accounts Assistant role is a rare opportunity within an expanding organisation, that will allow the successful candidate to learn and develop their skills and take ownership of key functions within the business. What will you be doing? Processing a high volume of supplier invoices and employee expenses accurately and efficiently. Managing self-billing for VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Recording and reconciling numerous credit/debit card transactions across multiple accounts. Posting daily bank transactions and preparing timely bank reconciliations. Raising and issuing sales invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution (Accounts Receivable). Processing supplier invoices, matching to POs where applicable, and preparing payment runs (Accounts Payable). Monitoring supplier accounts, chasing missing invoices, and requesting supporting documentation where required. Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice/payment queries promptly. Supporting the finance team in meeting tight reporting deadlines by keeping records fully up to date. Maintaining accurate and organised financial records in the accounting system. Attending periodic meetings with directors. What skills are we looking for? Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or withing a similar transactional role. Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software. An understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, VAT, and bank reconciliations. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy. Confident in communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to chase information and resolve queries. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and keep financial records up to date. What's on offer? Flexible hours 4 days to be chosen by you (must include Fridays) Apply now to avoid disappointment, or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Credit Control, Team Leader, Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Basingstoke Your new company You will be joining a global business in a permanent position. Your new role : Working as part of the wider credit control department, you will utilise your previous leadership experience to manage your own team on a day-to-day basis. Duties will include: Day-to-day management and leadership of a team of credit controllers Coaching and developing your team to improve efficiency and have a positive impact on aged debt Dealing with escalated queries and disputes Hands on credit control work as required Building solid relationships with key customers and internal colleagues throughout the business Reporting and analysis as required Opportunity to get involved in project work (process improvement, best practice etc) What you'll need to succeed : You will be a highly skilled credit professional who has a proven track record of successfully collecting payments and reducing aged debt, in a business-to-business collection environment. You will also have experience of leading a team and achieving results through directing and motivating others. You will have a passion for supporting and developing your team, and creating a positive and successful team culture. What you'll get in return : Competitive salary and benefits Hybrid working Ongoing training and career development 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. #
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Credit Control, Team Leader, Supervisor, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Basingstoke Your new company You will be joining a global business in a permanent position. Your new role : Working as part of the wider credit control department, you will utilise your previous leadership experience to manage your own team on a day-to-day basis. Duties will include: Day-to-day management and leadership of a team of credit controllers Coaching and developing your team to improve efficiency and have a positive impact on aged debt Dealing with escalated queries and disputes Hands on credit control work as required Building solid relationships with key customers and internal colleagues throughout the business Reporting and analysis as required Opportunity to get involved in project work (process improvement, best practice etc) What you'll need to succeed : You will be a highly skilled credit professional who has a proven track record of successfully collecting payments and reducing aged debt, in a business-to-business collection environment. You will also have experience of leading a team and achieving results through directing and motivating others. You will have a passion for supporting and developing your team, and creating a positive and successful team culture. What you'll get in return : Competitive salary and benefits Hybrid working Ongoing training and career development 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. #