Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
City, Birmingham
Finance Manager (Manufacturing) 50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Office based Birmingham, West Midlands Are you a Finance Manager or similar looking to join a growing business in a technically focused role, where you'll enjoy a varied workload, clear opportunities for progression, and ongoing leadership training to help you develop your career? For over 40 years, this company has been manufacturing specialist industrial solutions for a broad range of commercial and industrial clients. Their commitment to quality and customer service has enabled them to grow to a team of over 20 employees while achieving a multi-million-pound annual turnover. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their friendly finance team. In this varied role, you will take responsibility for a broad range of finance duties, including preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheets, variance analysis, budget forecasting, and financial planning. Alongside this, you will also oversee credit control activities such as managing receivables and chasing outstanding payments, while receiving ongoing leadership training and mentorship from the Finance Director. This role would suit a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied and hands-on role within a growing business, offering long-term progression and the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership position. The Role Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial planning Oversee credit control and cash flow management Support strategic financial decision-making across the business The Person Finance Manger or similar Experience with Sage 50 Able to commute to Birmingham Reference number: BBH26144A Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Budgeting, Forecasting, Credit Control, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, Birmingham, West Midlands, Training, Duddeston If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager (Manufacturing) 50,000 - 60,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Office based Birmingham, West Midlands Are you a Finance Manager or similar looking to join a growing business in a technically focused role, where you'll enjoy a varied workload, clear opportunities for progression, and ongoing leadership training to help you develop your career? For over 40 years, this company has been manufacturing specialist industrial solutions for a broad range of commercial and industrial clients. Their commitment to quality and customer service has enabled them to grow to a team of over 20 employees while achieving a multi-million-pound annual turnover. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their friendly finance team. In this varied role, you will take responsibility for a broad range of finance duties, including preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheets, variance analysis, budget forecasting, and financial planning. Alongside this, you will also oversee credit control activities such as managing receivables and chasing outstanding payments, while receiving ongoing leadership training and mentorship from the Finance Director. This role would suit a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied and hands-on role within a growing business, offering long-term progression and the opportunity to develop into a senior leadership position. The Role Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial planning Oversee credit control and cash flow management Support strategic financial decision-making across the business The Person Finance Manger or similar Experience with Sage 50 Able to commute to Birmingham Reference number: BBH26144A Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Budgeting, Forecasting, Credit Control, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, Birmingham, West Midlands, Training, Duddeston If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Credit Controller Peterborough PE1 (Onsite role) 6 - 9 months contract may extend, in line with business need 37 hours a week Mon - Fri: Latest start time is 08:30, most of the team start at 7am (finish time dependent on start time), earlier finish on a Friday! Up to £15.37 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £20.86 Are you a Credit Controller who can build strong customer relationships and collaborate to resolve issues? Would you like to work for a world-renowned brand? We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our client s Financial Services Team in Peterborough. This is a 6 - 9 month contract which may extend, in line with business need. You ll manage a portfolio of key global customers, driving cash collection, reducing overdue debt, and minimising payment risk. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to global matrix operations within a globally renowned Fortune 100 organisation What the Credit Controller will do: Adhere to dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms Negotiate payment plans, recovering interest and ensuring collection deadlines are met Provide weekly Customer account updates to the Credit Manager & debt recovery progress Lead customer and sales team aged debt reviews Evaluate customers regularly for risk of bad debt Support month-end closing activities Effectively execute internal practices in accordance with policy and corporate guidelines Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to deliver new initiatives What we re looking for from you: Experience in credit control is preferred, along with confidence and professionalism, and the ability to arrange meetings and follow up/chase where necessary Someone who is flexible and adaptable who understands the necessity and value of accuracy; and can complete tasks with a high level of precision Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools/techniques to collect data from a variety of sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion (ie. Power BI) Fluent in Microsoft Excel Good knowledge of accounting, experience with credit insurance would be an advantage Power BI experience or AAT qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted. The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Credit Controller Peterborough PE1 (Onsite role) 6 - 9 months contract may extend, in line with business need 37 hours a week Mon - Fri: Latest start time is 08:30, most of the team start at 7am (finish time dependent on start time), earlier finish on a Friday! Up to £15.37 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £20.86 Are you a Credit Controller who can build strong customer relationships and collaborate to resolve issues? Would you like to work for a world-renowned brand? We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our client s Financial Services Team in Peterborough. This is a 6 - 9 month contract which may extend, in line with business need. You ll manage a portfolio of key global customers, driving cash collection, reducing overdue debt, and minimising payment risk. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to global matrix operations within a globally renowned Fortune 100 organisation What the Credit Controller will do: Adhere to dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms Negotiate payment plans, recovering interest and ensuring collection deadlines are met Provide weekly Customer account updates to the Credit Manager & debt recovery progress Lead customer and sales team aged debt reviews Evaluate customers regularly for risk of bad debt Support month-end closing activities Effectively execute internal practices in accordance with policy and corporate guidelines Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to deliver new initiatives What we re looking for from you: Experience in credit control is preferred, along with confidence and professionalism, and the ability to arrange meetings and follow up/chase where necessary Someone who is flexible and adaptable who understands the necessity and value of accuracy; and can complete tasks with a high level of precision Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools/techniques to collect data from a variety of sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion (ie. Power BI) Fluent in Microsoft Excel Good knowledge of accounting, experience with credit insurance would be an advantage Power BI experience or AAT qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted. The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
Accounts Receivable Clerk - East London Temporary Competitive Hourly Rate Immediate Start Available "A good process produces good results." Nick Saban. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation in East London to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team and make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience within a reputable business. Whether you're between assignments or available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the accounts receivable function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are collected in a timely manner. Your key responsibilities as the Accounts Receivable Clerk: Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and on time Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts Chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email while maintaining positive customer relationships Investigating and resolving invoice queries promptly Preparing aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting Performing regular sales ledger reconciliations Assisting with month-end reporting and finance administration Maintaining accurate customer records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures Working closely with internal departments to resolve billing issues To be successful in applying for this Accounts Receivable Clerk position, you will have: Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control role Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes Excellent communication and customer service skills High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement What's on Offer: Competitive hourly pay Weekly pay Opportunity to work with a respected organisation Friendly and supportive finance team Valuable experience to enhance your CV Convenient East London location with excellent transport links This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that values its employees and offers genuine opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, apply today. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Accounts Receivable Clerk - East London Temporary Competitive Hourly Rate Immediate Start Available "A good process produces good results." Nick Saban. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation in East London to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team and make an immediate impact while gaining valuable experience within a reputable business. Whether you're between assignments or available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the accounts receivable function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and payments are collected in a timely manner. Your key responsibilities as the Accounts Receivable Clerk: Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and on time Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts Chasing outstanding debts by telephone and email while maintaining positive customer relationships Investigating and resolving invoice queries promptly Preparing aged debtor reports and supporting cash flow forecasting Performing regular sales ledger reconciliations Assisting with month-end reporting and finance administration Maintaining accurate customer records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures Working closely with internal departments to resolve billing issues To be successful in applying for this Accounts Receivable Clerk position, you will have: Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control role Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes Excellent communication and customer service skills High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement What's on Offer: Competitive hourly pay Weekly pay Opportunity to work with a respected organisation Friendly and supportive finance team Valuable experience to enhance your CV Convenient East London location with excellent transport links This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that values its employees and offers genuine opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, apply today. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Finance Accountant Salary: £42,000 per annum Location: Reading Contract: Temp to Permanent Opportunity Full time Monday - Friday We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Reading on a temp-to-permanent basis. Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and improving financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will have strong SME finance experience, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of the finance function, and provide commercial insight to support business growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial analysis. Manage month-end processes, journals, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control activities. Produce financial reports, KPIs, and variance analysis for senior stakeholders. Support audits, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. Act as a key point of contact for finance queries across the business. Experience & Skills Required Previous experience working as a Finance Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role within an SME environment. Strong end-to-end accounting experience with the ability to manage a broad finance remit. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4 with relevant experience). Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling. Experience using finance systems such as Business Central or similar. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of the role, candidates must either hold current Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo the SC clearance process. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of 5 years' UK residency as part of the vetting process. If you feel you have the relevant qualifications, please apply directly or contact
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Finance Accountant Salary: £42,000 per annum Location: Reading Contract: Temp to Permanent Opportunity Full time Monday - Friday We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Reading on a temp-to-permanent basis. Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and improving financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will have strong SME finance experience, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of the finance function, and provide commercial insight to support business growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and financial analysis. Manage month-end processes, journals, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control activities. Produce financial reports, KPIs, and variance analysis for senior stakeholders. Support audits, VAT returns, and statutory reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. Act as a key point of contact for finance queries across the business. Experience & Skills Required Previous experience working as a Finance Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role within an SME environment. Strong end-to-end accounting experience with the ability to manage a broad finance remit. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Level 4 with relevant experience). Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts. Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling. Experience using finance systems such as Business Central or similar. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of the role, candidates must either hold current Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to undergo the SC clearance process. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence of 5 years' UK residency as part of the vetting process. If you feel you have the relevant qualifications, please apply directly or contact
Accounts Assistant This business offers benefits such as 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible working hours and study support for AAT. If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with a proven background in working across both transactional finance and supporting the Management Accounts process, then read on This opportunity offers an individual the opportunity to come in and be a part of a high performing, successful team, within a growing global company, and to work alongside a finance team who pride themselves on supporting each other. As the Accounts Assistant , you will take responsibility for: Daily Sales invoicing - checking and matching system generated invoices against the Customer Orders prior to submission to ensure any errors are identified and resolved i.e., checking Purchase Order Numbers, pricing etc. Responsible for sending Customer Statements monthly and actioning any queries such as copy invoices, logging and resolving invoices in dispute, sending POD's. Cash allocation daily against remittances received. Invoice processing - checking and matching against system generated Purchase Orders, entering the Invoices onto the system, logging any issues against the PO that are preventing processing. Processing Expense and Credit Card claims - checking for VAT compliance and GL coding. Updating various spreadsheets including; Pre-Payments, Fixed Assets, Invoices log, where applicable identified during the processing of the Invoices and Expenses. Assisting with the payment runs, checking that the Invoices have been authorised and highlighting them for payment. Processing manual payments for monies due to suppliers based overseas. Sending remittances to the supplier. Assisting with incoming calls from suppliers chasing payments. Supplier Statement reconciliations. Ad hoc Credit Control - communicating with Customers via email and via telephone to chase overdue accounts assigned by the Accounts Manager. Logging and resolving any issues that are identified, working with other departments. Escalating problem accounts to the Office Manager. Supporting the finance team with ad hoc duties What you will need to succeed: Part-qualified AAT or qualified, or qualified by experience Knowledge of transactional finance and the month end process Experience of using Excel for reporting is a must Experience of using a large ERP system Excellent communication skills and investigative by nature. Essential Details Position - Accounts Assistant Location - Newcastle under Lyme Salary - £28k + benefits If you are ready to take the next step in your career and think you've got what we need Introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA on or apply below and we would be happy to share further information. Privacy notice: At Consult KA we take your privacy seriously. We process personal data relating to people who apply for job vacancies with us or who send speculative job applications (this could include name, address, email, phone no., qualifications, and employment history). The information provided by you will only be processed and used to contact you as part of the recruitment process - note, we may contact you about the specific job you have applied for or about other vacancies which we feel you may be suitable for.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant This business offers benefits such as 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible working hours and study support for AAT. If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant with a proven background in working across both transactional finance and supporting the Management Accounts process, then read on This opportunity offers an individual the opportunity to come in and be a part of a high performing, successful team, within a growing global company, and to work alongside a finance team who pride themselves on supporting each other. As the Accounts Assistant , you will take responsibility for: Daily Sales invoicing - checking and matching system generated invoices against the Customer Orders prior to submission to ensure any errors are identified and resolved i.e., checking Purchase Order Numbers, pricing etc. Responsible for sending Customer Statements monthly and actioning any queries such as copy invoices, logging and resolving invoices in dispute, sending POD's. Cash allocation daily against remittances received. Invoice processing - checking and matching against system generated Purchase Orders, entering the Invoices onto the system, logging any issues against the PO that are preventing processing. Processing Expense and Credit Card claims - checking for VAT compliance and GL coding. Updating various spreadsheets including; Pre-Payments, Fixed Assets, Invoices log, where applicable identified during the processing of the Invoices and Expenses. Assisting with the payment runs, checking that the Invoices have been authorised and highlighting them for payment. Processing manual payments for monies due to suppliers based overseas. Sending remittances to the supplier. Assisting with incoming calls from suppliers chasing payments. Supplier Statement reconciliations. Ad hoc Credit Control - communicating with Customers via email and via telephone to chase overdue accounts assigned by the Accounts Manager. Logging and resolving any issues that are identified, working with other departments. Escalating problem accounts to the Office Manager. Supporting the finance team with ad hoc duties What you will need to succeed: Part-qualified AAT or qualified, or qualified by experience Knowledge of transactional finance and the month end process Experience of using Excel for reporting is a must Experience of using a large ERP system Excellent communication skills and investigative by nature. Essential Details Position - Accounts Assistant Location - Newcastle under Lyme Salary - £28k + benefits If you are ready to take the next step in your career and think you've got what we need Introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA on or apply below and we would be happy to share further information. Privacy notice: At Consult KA we take your privacy seriously. We process personal data relating to people who apply for job vacancies with us or who send speculative job applications (this could include name, address, email, phone no., qualifications, and employment history). The information provided by you will only be processed and used to contact you as part of the recruitment process - note, we may contact you about the specific job you have applied for or about other vacancies which we feel you may be suitable for.
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £29,400 per annum- (£15.28 per hour) 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. About the Role We are looking for a number of Housing Repairs Coordinators to join our Onward Repairs team on a permanent and 12 month fixed term basis . The responsibility of the role is to provide technical and general administration support to the Housing Repairs Team. This is a hybrid role with a requirement for the post holder to work in the office 3 days per week in our Watson Office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), Renshaw Street Liverpool. Key Responsibilities Data entry and Administration Enter data into Onwards Asset Management systems ensuring good standards of data quality. Complete, issue and administer electronic contract set up and standard contract documentation for various projects. Raise works orders and update project details on the Asset Management systems. Pursue and monitor progress on individual projects and repair jobs and voids to ensure the Asset Management systems are updated and that contractor payments are made efficiently. Extract standard reports and produce ad-hoc reports as required. Provide support and advice to others in the team as an advanced user of the Asset Management systems. Administer the repairs pre/post inspection process for the region from receipt of Inspections due through to entering results into Onwards repairs system. Be the primary source of administration support to the repairs team, including contractor meeting minute taking, organising meetings, photocopying etc. Contracts and Budgets Check that all contractors being awarded work orders are accredited, including assistance in relation to the new supply contractor process, and waiver form process. Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction. Liaise with Accounts Payable/Contractors/ Project Managers and Repairs Specialists in relation to invoice queries and payments. Follow and Implement action plans to address budget variances. Ensure that delegated authorities are adhered to. Skills and Experience Essential Experience of Delivering Customer Service Experience of Partnership Working Experience of working as part of a Team IT Skills - Microsoft Office to Intermediate Level Experience of following set policies and processes. Desirable Knowledge and Awareness of related housing regulations/Law Understanding of budgetary controls Knowledge of Sub Contractor and Repairs Service. About The Organisation About Onward Onward Repairs is the in house repairs and maintenance service for Onward Homes, keeping customers' homes safe, secure and well maintained. Our skilled teams deliver responsive repairs, planned works and voids services, combining high standards, strong teamwork and a customer first approach. We invest in our people and take pride in making a real difference to our communities. Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £29,400 per annum- (£15.28 per hour) 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. About the Role We are looking for a number of Housing Repairs Coordinators to join our Onward Repairs team on a permanent and 12 month fixed term basis . The responsibility of the role is to provide technical and general administration support to the Housing Repairs Team. This is a hybrid role with a requirement for the post holder to work in the office 3 days per week in our Watson Office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), Renshaw Street Liverpool. Key Responsibilities Data entry and Administration Enter data into Onwards Asset Management systems ensuring good standards of data quality. Complete, issue and administer electronic contract set up and standard contract documentation for various projects. Raise works orders and update project details on the Asset Management systems. Pursue and monitor progress on individual projects and repair jobs and voids to ensure the Asset Management systems are updated and that contractor payments are made efficiently. Extract standard reports and produce ad-hoc reports as required. Provide support and advice to others in the team as an advanced user of the Asset Management systems. Administer the repairs pre/post inspection process for the region from receipt of Inspections due through to entering results into Onwards repairs system. Be the primary source of administration support to the repairs team, including contractor meeting minute taking, organising meetings, photocopying etc. Contracts and Budgets Check that all contractors being awarded work orders are accredited, including assistance in relation to the new supply contractor process, and waiver form process. Monitor contractor performance and customer satisfaction. Liaise with Accounts Payable/Contractors/ Project Managers and Repairs Specialists in relation to invoice queries and payments. Follow and Implement action plans to address budget variances. Ensure that delegated authorities are adhered to. Skills and Experience Essential Experience of Delivering Customer Service Experience of Partnership Working Experience of working as part of a Team IT Skills - Microsoft Office to Intermediate Level Experience of following set policies and processes. Desirable Knowledge and Awareness of related housing regulations/Law Understanding of budgetary controls Knowledge of Sub Contractor and Repairs Service. About The Organisation About Onward Onward Repairs is the in house repairs and maintenance service for Onward Homes, keeping customers' homes safe, secure and well maintained. Our skilled teams deliver responsive repairs, planned works and voids services, combining high standards, strong teamwork and a customer first approach. We invest in our people and take pride in making a real difference to our communities. Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
HSQE Manager Wokingham Head Office based with working from home and travel to customer sites Salary £43k to 45k, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week, flexible working times depending on candidate preferences and the needs of the business Overview My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite their fast growth, they still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on their attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the HSQE Manager will be responsible for championing, supporting and leading continuous quality improvement initiatives in compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Responsibilities Create and implement toolbox training Development and delivery of health and safety, environmental and quality training Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation Take responsibility for maintaining current CHAS & ISO14001:2015 accreditations Assist the Quality Manager in achieving and maintaining current ISO9001:2015 accreditation Accident investigation and reduction of risk, by implementing continuous improvement Reviewing of risk assessments and safe systems of work Develop documents, policies, processes, and procedures to adhere to statutory regulations and certification requirements Implement opportunities to use energy more efficiently, and promote energy saving initiatives Attending and coordinating Health and Safety and Environmental meetings Attending regular meetings with the teams at head office in Wokingham Other tasks relating to Training, Health & Safety and Compliance, as required by the business Skills and Experience Pro-active, logical and forward thinking Flexible on working times and able to travel across regions Customer focused with the ability to build positive working relationships Self-motivated An excellent communicator Able to take full responsibility for tasks Confident and have interpersonal skills to engage at all levels Experience in the cleaning sector Health & Safety experience and qualifications (IOSHH etc.) A very good understanding of Microsoft programs and document writing / control A valid UK driver s license, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK Good proven Health, Safety and Environmental experience Experience of developing and/or maintaining ISO Quality Assurance Systems, CHAS and other accreditations Experience and/or knowledge of COSHH Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
HSQE Manager Wokingham Head Office based with working from home and travel to customer sites Salary £43k to 45k, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week, flexible working times depending on candidate preferences and the needs of the business Overview My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite their fast growth, they still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on their attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the HSQE Manager will be responsible for championing, supporting and leading continuous quality improvement initiatives in compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Responsibilities Create and implement toolbox training Development and delivery of health and safety, environmental and quality training Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation Take responsibility for maintaining current CHAS & ISO14001:2015 accreditations Assist the Quality Manager in achieving and maintaining current ISO9001:2015 accreditation Accident investigation and reduction of risk, by implementing continuous improvement Reviewing of risk assessments and safe systems of work Develop documents, policies, processes, and procedures to adhere to statutory regulations and certification requirements Implement opportunities to use energy more efficiently, and promote energy saving initiatives Attending and coordinating Health and Safety and Environmental meetings Attending regular meetings with the teams at head office in Wokingham Other tasks relating to Training, Health & Safety and Compliance, as required by the business Skills and Experience Pro-active, logical and forward thinking Flexible on working times and able to travel across regions Customer focused with the ability to build positive working relationships Self-motivated An excellent communicator Able to take full responsibility for tasks Confident and have interpersonal skills to engage at all levels Experience in the cleaning sector Health & Safety experience and qualifications (IOSHH etc.) A very good understanding of Microsoft programs and document writing / control A valid UK driver s license, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK Good proven Health, Safety and Environmental experience Experience of developing and/or maintaining ISO Quality Assurance Systems, CHAS and other accreditations Experience and/or knowledge of COSHH Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Exciting opportunity for a Market Risk Operations Analyst to join this global Energy company. This is an exciting time to join this world-leading Energy company as it evolves from a traditional Oil & Gas enterprise into a future-focused Energy leader. This transformation includes the establishment of a highly successful new Power Trading desk within the Energy Trading team and ventures into cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving demands of the Energy sector. These initiatives include advanced Gas infrastructure, LNG technology, effective Energy Storage systems and Green Energy solutions. These innovations create opportunities for exceptionally talented individuals to contribute to the success of this evolution, working alongside some of the industry's top professionals and leveraging the very latest technology. Location Hybrid 3 days in London office per week Contract Duration: 12 months with a strong potential for permanent role after Typically: Ensures the smooth running of daily risk reporting activities on the appropiate applications and the various tools dependent on them. Maintains observable valuation inputs eg, exchange prices, broker quotes, derivable volatilities and correlations to risk calculations. Analyses mark-to-market curves price movements to ensure trading systems are correct. Works on liquidity reserve calculations and ensure that is correctly communicated to the desk. Delivers regular and ad hoc risk metrics and portfolio analytics for the commercial teams, risk management teams and various other stakeholders. Works under close supervision of Manager/Team Lead for all activities. Delivers the works as assigned, applying the work procedures, frameworks. Work is reviewed by more senior colleagues. Identifies shortcomings in current processes, systems and procedures within the assigned unit and suggests improvements. Analyses, proposes and (where possible) implements alternatives. Impacts the quality of parts of reports by delivering high quality analysis. Provides indirect advice which is further synthesized by senior colleagues. Technical Skills/Business Domain Expertise: Candidate must have knowledge of financial, commodity and energy markets, derivative instruments, and hedging which could have been gained in a Market Risk, Product Control or Trade Control roles. Nice-to-have skills): SQL, Python coding. Experience with ETRMs, specifically Aligne/Zainet or Endur. Minimum years of experience: 3 in financial, commodity and energy markets Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Science, Engineering or IT This needs combining with a positive attitude and an ability to work within a large, globally dispersed project team in a multi-cultural environment. You also need to be a self-starter, a logical thinker and a quick learner, with strong initiative and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, able to write clearly and concisely. We believe in equality of opportunity for all job applicants regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed or religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Exciting opportunity for a Market Risk Operations Analyst to join this global Energy company. This is an exciting time to join this world-leading Energy company as it evolves from a traditional Oil & Gas enterprise into a future-focused Energy leader. This transformation includes the establishment of a highly successful new Power Trading desk within the Energy Trading team and ventures into cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving demands of the Energy sector. These initiatives include advanced Gas infrastructure, LNG technology, effective Energy Storage systems and Green Energy solutions. These innovations create opportunities for exceptionally talented individuals to contribute to the success of this evolution, working alongside some of the industry's top professionals and leveraging the very latest technology. Location Hybrid 3 days in London office per week Contract Duration: 12 months with a strong potential for permanent role after Typically: Ensures the smooth running of daily risk reporting activities on the appropiate applications and the various tools dependent on them. Maintains observable valuation inputs eg, exchange prices, broker quotes, derivable volatilities and correlations to risk calculations. Analyses mark-to-market curves price movements to ensure trading systems are correct. Works on liquidity reserve calculations and ensure that is correctly communicated to the desk. Delivers regular and ad hoc risk metrics and portfolio analytics for the commercial teams, risk management teams and various other stakeholders. Works under close supervision of Manager/Team Lead for all activities. Delivers the works as assigned, applying the work procedures, frameworks. Work is reviewed by more senior colleagues. Identifies shortcomings in current processes, systems and procedures within the assigned unit and suggests improvements. Analyses, proposes and (where possible) implements alternatives. Impacts the quality of parts of reports by delivering high quality analysis. Provides indirect advice which is further synthesized by senior colleagues. Technical Skills/Business Domain Expertise: Candidate must have knowledge of financial, commodity and energy markets, derivative instruments, and hedging which could have been gained in a Market Risk, Product Control or Trade Control roles. Nice-to-have skills): SQL, Python coding. Experience with ETRMs, specifically Aligne/Zainet or Endur. Minimum years of experience: 3 in financial, commodity and energy markets Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Science, Engineering or IT This needs combining with a positive attitude and an ability to work within a large, globally dispersed project team in a multi-cultural environment. You also need to be a self-starter, a logical thinker and a quick learner, with strong initiative and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, able to write clearly and concisely. We believe in equality of opportunity for all job applicants regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed or religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years. We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd
Accrington, Lancashire
We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and hands-on knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel . The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records and providing administrative support to the finance department. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Managing supplier statements and reconciling accounts Processing supplier payments Assisting with bank reconciliations Posting journals where required Credit control and chasing outstanding payments Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage Assisting with month-end procedures Producing reports and analysing financial data using Excel Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance duties Essential Requirements Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Experience using Sage (Sage 50 or Sage Business Cloud preferred) Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills , including: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP / Pivot Tables / SUMIF/SUMIFS Data sorting and filtering Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team If you have experience using Sage , strong Excel skills, and are looking for your next opportunity in finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Disclaimer Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
We are looking for a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience, strong attention to detail, and hands-on knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel . The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records and providing administrative support to the finance department. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Managing supplier statements and reconciling accounts Processing supplier payments Assisting with bank reconciliations Posting journals where required Credit control and chasing outstanding payments Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage Assisting with month-end procedures Producing reports and analysing financial data using Excel Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance duties Essential Requirements Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Experience using Sage (Sage 50 or Sage Business Cloud preferred) Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills , including: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP / Pivot Tables / SUMIF/SUMIFS Data sorting and filtering Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team If you have experience using Sage , strong Excel skills, and are looking for your next opportunity in finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV. Disclaimer Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.
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.
Jul 28, 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.
FINANCE MANAGER (PART-TIME) 3 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday On-Site) £50,000 Pro Rata Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact within a successful and growing business? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Worcestershire-based organisation celebrating 40 years of success. Over four decades, the business has built an outstanding reputation through exceptional customer service, long-standing client relationships and a commitment to doing things the right way. Known for its supportive culture and collaborative approach, it offers an environment where employees are trusted, valued and given the autonomy to make a real difference. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on finance professional seeking a part-time position that offers variety, ownership and the chance to become a key member of a close-knit leadership team. THE ROLE As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and effective financial management across the business. Working closely with the senior leadership team and external advisers, you will provide financial insight to support ongoing business performance and future growth. Key responsibilities include: - Managing daily financial operations - Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports - Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management - Managing accounts payable and receivable - Credit control and customer payment collection - Bank reconciliations and maintaining financial records - VAT returns and HMRC compliance - Payroll and pension administration - Fixed asset management and depreciation schedules - Liaison with accountants, auditors and banking partners - Identifying and improving financial processes and reporting systems HR ADMINISTRATION Alongside responsibility for finance, you will oversee key HR administration activities, including: - New starter and leaver documentation - Employee records and personnel files - Holiday and absence tracking - Supporting payroll administration - Maintaining training records - Employment documentation and policy updates - Acting as a first point of contact for routine HR queries ABOUT YOU We're looking for an organised, proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of their function. You'll ideally have: - AAT Level 4 qualification - A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Finance Manager role - Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience - Excellent working knowledge of Xero - Strong Excel skills - Outstanding attention to detail - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - The ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Experience of Shopify and Xero integration would be advantageous but is not essential. WHY JOIN? - Part-time role offering excellent work-life balance - Join a successful business celebrating 40 years of trading, with an enviable reputation, loyal customer base and long-term stability - Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment - Genuine autonomy and responsibility - Broad and varied role covering both finance and HR - Opportunity to work closely with decision-makers and influence business performance - A company that values loyalty, trust and long-term relationships, both with its employees and customers If you're looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where your expertise will be recognised and your contribution will genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
FINANCE MANAGER (PART-TIME) 3 Days per Week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday On-Site) £50,000 Pro Rata Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact within a successful and growing business? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Worcestershire-based organisation celebrating 40 years of success. Over four decades, the business has built an outstanding reputation through exceptional customer service, long-standing client relationships and a commitment to doing things the right way. Known for its supportive culture and collaborative approach, it offers an environment where employees are trusted, valued and given the autonomy to make a real difference. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on finance professional seeking a part-time position that offers variety, ownership and the chance to become a key member of a close-knit leadership team. THE ROLE As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and effective financial management across the business. Working closely with the senior leadership team and external advisers, you will provide financial insight to support ongoing business performance and future growth. Key responsibilities include: - Managing daily financial operations - Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports - Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management - Managing accounts payable and receivable - Credit control and customer payment collection - Bank reconciliations and maintaining financial records - VAT returns and HMRC compliance - Payroll and pension administration - Fixed asset management and depreciation schedules - Liaison with accountants, auditors and banking partners - Identifying and improving financial processes and reporting systems HR ADMINISTRATION Alongside responsibility for finance, you will oversee key HR administration activities, including: - New starter and leaver documentation - Employee records and personnel files - Holiday and absence tracking - Supporting payroll administration - Maintaining training records - Employment documentation and policy updates - Acting as a first point of contact for routine HR queries ABOUT YOU We're looking for an organised, proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of their function. You'll ideally have: - AAT Level 4 qualification - A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Finance Manager role - Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience - Excellent working knowledge of Xero - Strong Excel skills - Outstanding attention to detail - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - The ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Experience of Shopify and Xero integration would be advantageous but is not essential. WHY JOIN? - Part-time role offering excellent work-life balance - Join a successful business celebrating 40 years of trading, with an enviable reputation, loyal customer base and long-term stability - Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment - Genuine autonomy and responsibility - Broad and varied role covering both finance and HR - Opportunity to work closely with decision-makers and influence business performance - A company that values loyalty, trust and long-term relationships, both with its employees and customers If you're looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where your expertise will be recognised and your contribution will genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Accounts Payable Manager WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support) • 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service • Great pension scheme (Penfold) • Fun company socials and events • Flexible hybrid working model • Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development • Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements) ABOUT US Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients within the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we ve assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines and Dubai. ABOUT YOU Our Accountancy firm seeks a reliable Accounts Payable Manager. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of Accounts Payable as well as a strong proven managerial record. You will be someone who has experience working with a vast range of clients, building great rapports along with managing a team of up to 10. If you enjoy data entry, team management and can work efficiently in a fast-paced hybrid office/remote setting, please get in touch. You are: • An analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills • Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and reports • Proactive in identifying and resolving issues and improving efficiency and processes • A natural leader that can manage and train our AP team • Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Highly organised able to manage and prioritise your own and your team s workload efficiently • Adaptable and flexible to handle changing priorities and deadlines • Technically proficient with advanced Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or other SAP systems • Proficient in Accounts Payable processes for optimisation, financial forecasting, and budgeting • A strong communicator, able to collaborate and build relationships effectively • Customer service-oriented to address and resolve supplier inquiries promptly • Capable of conflict resolution to handle escalations and disputes effectively What You ll Be Doing: • Responsible for the AP Function, process implementation and development, team development and client controls • Liaise with all departments to ensure improved processes and automation across the business. • Ensuring that the work completed by the members of the team is correct by double checking the work where necessary. • Processing invoices • Responsible for maintaining the supplier ledgers for all entities including regular supplier statements and reconciliations • Employee responsibility • Defining and improving the systems and controls for the business as well as ensuring that processes are efficient and effective • Communicating with suppliers and clients and maintaining good rapports • Maintaining email and other system inboxes and workflows • Be an active team member and support colleagues in their work • Reviewing and approving prepared documents on our accounting systems, ensuring high level of accuracy Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years experience managing AP teams. • Xero/QuickBooks/Sage systems experience • People management / Team management • Strong communication, both strong oral and written • Common sense and Self driven can-do attitude • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure with good time management skills • Excellent attention to detail • Strong problem solver who applies novel techniques to solve issues, challenges long hold beliefs when necessary • Experience of high-volume invoice processing and automated approval workflow • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office proficient user • Reliable Team player, who can work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders • Motivated to excel and perform the role to the best of their ability • Confident to suggest new ideas and listen to client s needs • Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment Desirable: • XERO / Debt experience • NetSuite experience would be advantageous • Supplier statement reconciliations • Creditor list management • Payment Runs proposing and processing • Bank Reconciliations • Xero Advisor Certification / QuickBooks Online Core Certification
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Accounts Payable Manager WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support) • 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service • Great pension scheme (Penfold) • Fun company socials and events • Flexible hybrid working model • Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development • Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements) ABOUT US Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients within the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we ve assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines and Dubai. ABOUT YOU Our Accountancy firm seeks a reliable Accounts Payable Manager. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of Accounts Payable as well as a strong proven managerial record. You will be someone who has experience working with a vast range of clients, building great rapports along with managing a team of up to 10. If you enjoy data entry, team management and can work efficiently in a fast-paced hybrid office/remote setting, please get in touch. You are: • An analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills • Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and reports • Proactive in identifying and resolving issues and improving efficiency and processes • A natural leader that can manage and train our AP team • Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Highly organised able to manage and prioritise your own and your team s workload efficiently • Adaptable and flexible to handle changing priorities and deadlines • Technically proficient with advanced Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or other SAP systems • Proficient in Accounts Payable processes for optimisation, financial forecasting, and budgeting • A strong communicator, able to collaborate and build relationships effectively • Customer service-oriented to address and resolve supplier inquiries promptly • Capable of conflict resolution to handle escalations and disputes effectively What You ll Be Doing: • Responsible for the AP Function, process implementation and development, team development and client controls • Liaise with all departments to ensure improved processes and automation across the business. • Ensuring that the work completed by the members of the team is correct by double checking the work where necessary. • Processing invoices • Responsible for maintaining the supplier ledgers for all entities including regular supplier statements and reconciliations • Employee responsibility • Defining and improving the systems and controls for the business as well as ensuring that processes are efficient and effective • Communicating with suppliers and clients and maintaining good rapports • Maintaining email and other system inboxes and workflows • Be an active team member and support colleagues in their work • Reviewing and approving prepared documents on our accounting systems, ensuring high level of accuracy Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years experience managing AP teams. • Xero/QuickBooks/Sage systems experience • People management / Team management • Strong communication, both strong oral and written • Common sense and Self driven can-do attitude • Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure with good time management skills • Excellent attention to detail • Strong problem solver who applies novel techniques to solve issues, challenges long hold beliefs when necessary • Experience of high-volume invoice processing and automated approval workflow • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office proficient user • Reliable Team player, who can work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders • Motivated to excel and perform the role to the best of their ability • Confident to suggest new ideas and listen to client s needs • Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment Desirable: • XERO / Debt experience • NetSuite experience would be advantageous • Supplier statement reconciliations • Creditor list management • Payment Runs proposing and processing • Bank Reconciliations • Xero Advisor Certification / QuickBooks Online Core Certification
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Blackpool, Lancashire
Junior Accounts Assistant 26,500 - 28,500 + Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Blackpool Are you a Junior Accounts Assistant or similar, looking for a varied role within a growing business that offers long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding retail business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day accounting function across multiple income streams while contributing to the continued growth of the business. This varied role combines sales ledger, purchase ledger and stock accounting responsibilities. You'll reconcile customer payments, process supplier invoices, support import administration and assist with wider finance tasks including reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a fast-paced commercial environment. This role would suit a Junior Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role within a growing company who offer long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills within a career. The Role: Processing and reconciling customer payments and investigating discrepancies Purchase ledger processing, supplier invoice matching and payment runs Recording customer refunds and associated stock movements Supporting imported stock administration, including freight and customs documentation Assisting with financial reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control Monday to Friday (9am-5.30pm) The Person: Background a Junior Accounts Assistant or similar Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and customer payment processing Background in Sage 50 Accounts or similar Commutable to Blackpool Reference: BBBH26523A If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Junior Accounts Assistant 26,500 - 28,500 + Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits Blackpool Are you a Junior Accounts Assistant or similar, looking for a varied role within a growing business that offers long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding retail business. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll support the day-to-day accounting function across multiple income streams while contributing to the continued growth of the business. This varied role combines sales ledger, purchase ledger and stock accounting responsibilities. You'll reconcile customer payments, process supplier invoices, support import administration and assist with wider finance tasks including reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a fast-paced commercial environment. This role would suit a Junior Accounts Assistant looking for a varied role within a growing company who offer long-term stability, career progression and the opportunity to develop your finance skills within a career. The Role: Processing and reconciling customer payments and investigating discrepancies Purchase ledger processing, supplier invoice matching and payment runs Recording customer refunds and associated stock movements Supporting imported stock administration, including freight and customs documentation Assisting with financial reporting, foreign currency transactions and credit control Monday to Friday (9am-5.30pm) The Person: Background a Junior Accounts Assistant or similar Knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger and customer payment processing Background in Sage 50 Accounts or similar Commutable to Blackpool Reference: BBBH26523A If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set. Ernest Gordon 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 our website.
Transactional Finance Manager Cheltenham (Hybrid) Fixed-Term Contract of 8 months Up to £40,000 We are looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our client's transactional finance function and manage a team of two Finance Assistants. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of all day-to-day financial transactions, while maintaining strong controls and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support the Finance Assistants, ensuring high performance and service delivery. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashbooks, bank postings and reconciliations. Manage supplier payments, staff expenses, corporate credit cards and BACS payments in line with financial controls. Take ownership of debt collection, cash allocation and customer account reconciliations. Lead month-end close activities and support year-end audits. Ensure VAT compliance and help strengthen financial processes and controls across the finance function. About You You'll have good experience in a transactional finance environment and previous team leadership responsibility. You'll have strong month-end expertise, excellent Excel skills, sound knowledge of UK VAT, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
Jul 28, 2026
Contractor
Transactional Finance Manager Cheltenham (Hybrid) Fixed-Term Contract of 8 months Up to £40,000 We are looking for an experienced Transactional Finance Manager to lead our client's transactional finance function and manage a team of two Finance Assistants. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of all day-to-day financial transactions, while maintaining strong controls and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support the Finance Assistants, ensuring high performance and service delivery. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashbooks, bank postings and reconciliations. Manage supplier payments, staff expenses, corporate credit cards and BACS payments in line with financial controls. Take ownership of debt collection, cash allocation and customer account reconciliations. Lead month-end close activities and support year-end audits. Ensure VAT compliance and help strengthen financial processes and controls across the finance function. About You You'll have good experience in a transactional finance environment and previous team leadership responsibility. You'll have strong month-end expertise, excellent Excel skills, sound knowledge of UK VAT, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.
A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a new Office Manager. Reporting into senior operations leadership, the Office Manager will take overall responsibility for the office, staff and the day-to-day running of office operations. You'll lead and develop an administration team, act as the key escalation point for complex customer/order queries, and ensure smooth coordination between Customer Service, Production, Warehouse/Dispatch and Accounts. The role is hands-on and requires strong organisational control, excellent stakeholder communication, and confidence managing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environment. Key Responsibilities Office & Team Leadership Overall management of the administration office and daily office operations. Supervision, training, coaching, support and performance oversight of the administration team. Allocate and prioritise workloads, plan holidays, and ensure adequate administrative cover. Maintain continuity of office operations during staff absence and peak workload periods. Customer Service & Order Administration Oversee customer service standards, including shared inbox management and query resolution. Supervise and support: Sales order processing, amendments and order administration Routine data entry and maintenance of customer records New customer account set-up Complaint logging and associated administration Act as the primary point of escalation for customer service and administrative queries, including investigation of complex customer/order issues. Manage dispatch, logistics & POD Administration (UK & Export) Supervise and oversee the dispatch administration for domestic and export orders (documentation support as required). Transport bookings, delivery tracking, and coordination with transport providers. Manage customer collections and associated administration. Proof of Delivery (POD) retrieval, checking and filing. Invoicing, Payments & Credit Control Support Invoicing and payment administration (including system processing and reporting). Credit control follow-up and administrative support to Accounts (in line with agreed processes). Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Control Liaise daily with Production, Warehouse/Dispatch, Samples team, Accounts, customers, suppliers and transport partners to ensure smooth information flow and fast issue resolution. Monitor outstanding customer orders, production progress, dispatch schedules and unresolved admin issues; proactively drive actions to maintain service levels. Ensure office procedures are followed consistently and administrative standards are maintained. Required Skills & Experience Computer literacy: Microsoft (excel, word, excel) - Intermediate skills Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills Proven experience in an administration/office management role, ideally within manufacturing, food production, FMCG, distribution or logistics. Demonstrable people-management experience (supervision, training, performance support, workload planning). Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise in a high-volume environment. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and confident handling of sensitive issues (complaints, delayed deliveries, invoice queries). Google Workspace: Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive - Intermediate Adobe: Acrobat (PDF editing), Illustrator, Bridge Sage 50 Accounts (invoicing, exporting reports/data) Benefits 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays Access to small electric vehicle after 6-month successful review Company pension auto enrolment 'Perks at work' discount membership Day off for your Birthday Free parking onsite
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
A well-established food manufacturing business is looking for a new Office Manager. Reporting into senior operations leadership, the Office Manager will take overall responsibility for the office, staff and the day-to-day running of office operations. You'll lead and develop an administration team, act as the key escalation point for complex customer/order queries, and ensure smooth coordination between Customer Service, Production, Warehouse/Dispatch and Accounts. The role is hands-on and requires strong organisational control, excellent stakeholder communication, and confidence managing processes in a fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environment. Key Responsibilities Office & Team Leadership Overall management of the administration office and daily office operations. Supervision, training, coaching, support and performance oversight of the administration team. Allocate and prioritise workloads, plan holidays, and ensure adequate administrative cover. Maintain continuity of office operations during staff absence and peak workload periods. Customer Service & Order Administration Oversee customer service standards, including shared inbox management and query resolution. Supervise and support: Sales order processing, amendments and order administration Routine data entry and maintenance of customer records New customer account set-up Complaint logging and associated administration Act as the primary point of escalation for customer service and administrative queries, including investigation of complex customer/order issues. Manage dispatch, logistics & POD Administration (UK & Export) Supervise and oversee the dispatch administration for domestic and export orders (documentation support as required). Transport bookings, delivery tracking, and coordination with transport providers. Manage customer collections and associated administration. Proof of Delivery (POD) retrieval, checking and filing. Invoicing, Payments & Credit Control Support Invoicing and payment administration (including system processing and reporting). Credit control follow-up and administrative support to Accounts (in line with agreed processes). Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Control Liaise daily with Production, Warehouse/Dispatch, Samples team, Accounts, customers, suppliers and transport partners to ensure smooth information flow and fast issue resolution. Monitor outstanding customer orders, production progress, dispatch schedules and unresolved admin issues; proactively drive actions to maintain service levels. Ensure office procedures are followed consistently and administrative standards are maintained. Required Skills & Experience Computer literacy: Microsoft (excel, word, excel) - Intermediate skills Intermediate - Advanced Excel skills Proven experience in an administration/office management role, ideally within manufacturing, food production, FMCG, distribution or logistics. Demonstrable people-management experience (supervision, training, performance support, workload planning). Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise in a high-volume environment. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and confident handling of sensitive issues (complaints, delayed deliveries, invoice queries). Google Workspace: Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive - Intermediate Adobe: Acrobat (PDF editing), Illustrator, Bridge Sage 50 Accounts (invoicing, exporting reports/data) Benefits 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays Access to small electric vehicle after 6-month successful review Company pension auto enrolment 'Perks at work' discount membership Day off for your Birthday Free parking onsite
Office Administration Manager Due to location it is essential that you are a car owner/driverHours 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Are you an experienced Office Administration Manager with a passion for organisation, leadership and delivering exceptional customer service? We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to lead a busy administration function, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of office operations while driving continuous improvement across administrative processes. This is a varied and hands-on management role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving systems and working collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment. The Role As Office Administration Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the administration office, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of customer service and administration across the business. You will manage and develop the administration team while acting as the key point of contact for customer service and operational queries. Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Accounts, Sales, Customers, Suppliers and Transport Providers, you will ensure information flows effectively and customer requirements are met efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management of the administration office and office operations. Manage, motivate, train and develop the administration team, providing ongoing coaching and performance support. Allocate workloads, manage holiday planning and ensure appropriate administrative cover at all times. Oversee all administrative activities, including: Customer service and shared inbox management. Sales order processing and amendments. Customer data maintenance. Label entry and printing. Domestic and export dispatch administration. Transport bookings and delivery tracking. Customer collections. Proof of Delivery (POD) retrieval and filing. Invoicing and payment administration. Credit control administration. Complaint logging and resolution administration. New customer account creation. Document control and filing. Office purchasing and stationery management. Reception and general office administration. Act as the primary escalation point for customer service and administration queries. Liaise daily with internal departments and external customers, suppliers and transport providers to ensure smooth operational delivery. Monitor outstanding customer orders, production schedules, dispatch activity and administrative issues. Maintain high standards of office procedures, accuracy and compliance. Ensure continuity of office operations during periods of absence or increased workload. Produce and maintain management reports, operational spreadsheets and performance data. Maintain and improve administrative systems, templates and workflow documentation. Support export administration and associated documentation. Coordinate customer artwork and label approvals, ensuring compliance with food labelling regulations while producing professional, visually appealing labels. Investigate and resolve complex customer, transport and order-related queries. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and implement new systems to increase efficiency. About You We are looking for an organised, confident and commercially aware professional who enjoys leading people and improving processes. You will have: Previous experience managing a busy administration or office support team. Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. Outstanding communication and customer service skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high administrative standards. Experience working within manufacturing, logistics, distribution or a similar operational environment would be advantageous. Systems & Software Experience Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word. Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Drive). Adobe Acrobat (PDF editing). Sage 50 Accounts, including invoicing and report/data exports. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity where you'll play a key role in supporting business operations and leading an experienced administration team. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by improving processes, developing people and contributing to the continued success of the business.
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Office Administration Manager Due to location it is essential that you are a car owner/driverHours 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Are you an experienced Office Administration Manager with a passion for organisation, leadership and delivering exceptional customer service? We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to lead a busy administration function, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of office operations while driving continuous improvement across administrative processes. This is a varied and hands-on management role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving systems and working collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment. The Role As Office Administration Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the administration office, ensuring efficient operations and high standards of customer service and administration across the business. You will manage and develop the administration team while acting as the key point of contact for customer service and operational queries. Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Accounts, Sales, Customers, Suppliers and Transport Providers, you will ensure information flows effectively and customer requirements are met efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management of the administration office and office operations. Manage, motivate, train and develop the administration team, providing ongoing coaching and performance support. Allocate workloads, manage holiday planning and ensure appropriate administrative cover at all times. Oversee all administrative activities, including: Customer service and shared inbox management. Sales order processing and amendments. Customer data maintenance. Label entry and printing. Domestic and export dispatch administration. Transport bookings and delivery tracking. Customer collections. Proof of Delivery (POD) retrieval and filing. Invoicing and payment administration. Credit control administration. Complaint logging and resolution administration. New customer account creation. Document control and filing. Office purchasing and stationery management. Reception and general office administration. Act as the primary escalation point for customer service and administration queries. Liaise daily with internal departments and external customers, suppliers and transport providers to ensure smooth operational delivery. Monitor outstanding customer orders, production schedules, dispatch activity and administrative issues. Maintain high standards of office procedures, accuracy and compliance. Ensure continuity of office operations during periods of absence or increased workload. Produce and maintain management reports, operational spreadsheets and performance data. Maintain and improve administrative systems, templates and workflow documentation. Support export administration and associated documentation. Coordinate customer artwork and label approvals, ensuring compliance with food labelling regulations while producing professional, visually appealing labels. Investigate and resolve complex customer, transport and order-related queries. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and implement new systems to increase efficiency. About You We are looking for an organised, confident and commercially aware professional who enjoys leading people and improving processes. You will have: Previous experience managing a busy administration or office support team. Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. Outstanding communication and customer service skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high administrative standards. Experience working within manufacturing, logistics, distribution or a similar operational environment would be advantageous. Systems & Software Experience Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word. Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs and Google Drive). Adobe Acrobat (PDF editing). Sage 50 Accounts, including invoicing and report/data exports. Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity where you'll play a key role in supporting business operations and leading an experienced administration team. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by improving processes, developing people and contributing to the continued success of the business.
NLB Solutions have the privilege of working with a well-established business, based in the Harpenden area. There is access via public transport, however owning a vehicle would be preferential, as that access is limited. This vacancy has opened due to the business having acquired a number of new sites and are looking to resource the team accordingly. This Credit Control role sits within a small team reporting into the Credit Control Manager. The suitable candidate will join a business with an excellent internal business culture in place. The company promotes their friendly, family like working environment and the line manager actively implements this in their team. Job Specification The role has varied Credit Control responsibilities: Processing new account applications Ensuring that all required information is collated, and trade references gathered where possible Obtaining credit agencies reports Process bank receipts, allocate payment and reconcile accounts Credit check orders Negotiate payment plans Chase any overdue invoices KPI and Credit Reporting Person Profile The hiring team is looking for someone: Who takes an active approach to building their own skills and abilities Who has excellent Excel skills With previous experience creating reports for senior management regarding aged debt Ideally available on short notice, but happy to wait for the right candidate
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
NLB Solutions have the privilege of working with a well-established business, based in the Harpenden area. There is access via public transport, however owning a vehicle would be preferential, as that access is limited. This vacancy has opened due to the business having acquired a number of new sites and are looking to resource the team accordingly. This Credit Control role sits within a small team reporting into the Credit Control Manager. The suitable candidate will join a business with an excellent internal business culture in place. The company promotes their friendly, family like working environment and the line manager actively implements this in their team. Job Specification The role has varied Credit Control responsibilities: Processing new account applications Ensuring that all required information is collated, and trade references gathered where possible Obtaining credit agencies reports Process bank receipts, allocate payment and reconcile accounts Credit check orders Negotiate payment plans Chase any overdue invoices KPI and Credit Reporting Person Profile The hiring team is looking for someone: Who takes an active approach to building their own skills and abilities Who has excellent Excel skills With previous experience creating reports for senior management regarding aged debt Ideally available on short notice, but happy to wait for the right candidate
hackajob is collaborating with AXA to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for an Operational Resilience and Readiness Manager M/F to join the Operations Departement of AXA Partners (3 days of work per week at the Redhill office). This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and testing our operational resilience framework, ensuring business continuity and readiness across all functions, and managing physical security measures to safeguard our personnel, assets, and information. This role is critical to ensuring our firm remains operationally resilient, compliant with FCA expectations and appropriately prepared for any operational disruptions. What you'll be doing: Operational Resilience Develop, implement, and continually improve the firm's Operational Resilience framework in line with FCA regulations and industry best practices. Oversee the design, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid recovery from disruptions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements related to operational resilience and security Prepare and present reports to senior management and regulators on resilience, security incidents, and improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of resilience and security awareness across the organization through training and ongoing communication. Chair Operational resilience working group meetings Complete the annual Operational Resilience Assessment Keep updated with system changes to understand any impact to Operational resilience planning Arrange and coordinate technical recovery exercise at least annually Business Continuity/ Readiness Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to identify critical functions, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities. Coordinate and lead regular business continuity exercises, ensuring staff are trained and prepared. Physical Security Manage physical security protocols, including access controls, CCTV, security personnel, and emergency response procedures. Liaise with external security providers, emergency services, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and effective incident response. Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, recommending enhancements to security and resilience measures. Governance Ensure all resilience and security practices comply with relevant legislation, FCA rules, and internal policies. Provide and regularly review all documentation relating to business continuity, Crisis management and Physical security management Maintain full governance and documentation for relevant processes Represent the business at internal and external audits for operational resilience and physical security topics Respond to tender RFI regarding our operational resilience, physical security and third party outsourcing arrangements. Knowledge Ensure knowledge is kept up to date including attending group led training sessions Run annual awareness programme & lead on staff training on BCP Operational Resilience and Physical security External Providers Ensure all outsourcing activity is in full adherence to AXA standards. Ensure appropriate audit and control activity is applied working with appropriate stakeholders in the business according to the outsourcing activity. What you'll bring: Subject matter expertise and experience in resilience disciplines including business continuity, and operational resilience specifically within in an FCA regulated environment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of operational resilience and business continuity principles with aptitude and experience of communicating this to educate and engage staff across the business. Able to translate complex regulatory language to build firm wide understanding to enable the delivery of practical, actionable controls and processes across the business. Exceptional communication skills with demonstrable experience of formal report writing and the creation of process documentation. Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Business acumen: Familiar with P&C Insurance desirable As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. What we offer At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: Competitive Salary 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week) Retail Discounts Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan Cycle2Work Scheme Discounted Home Insurance Employee Assistance Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars To apply, click on the 'apply' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - Who we are: We're AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we're always at people's side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we're always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters. Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with AXA to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for an Operational Resilience and Readiness Manager M/F to join the Operations Departement of AXA Partners (3 days of work per week at the Redhill office). This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and testing our operational resilience framework, ensuring business continuity and readiness across all functions, and managing physical security measures to safeguard our personnel, assets, and information. This role is critical to ensuring our firm remains operationally resilient, compliant with FCA expectations and appropriately prepared for any operational disruptions. What you'll be doing: Operational Resilience Develop, implement, and continually improve the firm's Operational Resilience framework in line with FCA regulations and industry best practices. Oversee the design, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure rapid recovery from disruptions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements related to operational resilience and security Prepare and present reports to senior management and regulators on resilience, security incidents, and improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of resilience and security awareness across the organization through training and ongoing communication. Chair Operational resilience working group meetings Complete the annual Operational Resilience Assessment Keep updated with system changes to understand any impact to Operational resilience planning Arrange and coordinate technical recovery exercise at least annually Business Continuity/ Readiness Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to identify critical functions, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities. Coordinate and lead regular business continuity exercises, ensuring staff are trained and prepared. Physical Security Manage physical security protocols, including access controls, CCTV, security personnel, and emergency response procedures. Liaise with external security providers, emergency services, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and effective incident response. Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, recommending enhancements to security and resilience measures. Governance Ensure all resilience and security practices comply with relevant legislation, FCA rules, and internal policies. Provide and regularly review all documentation relating to business continuity, Crisis management and Physical security management Maintain full governance and documentation for relevant processes Represent the business at internal and external audits for operational resilience and physical security topics Respond to tender RFI regarding our operational resilience, physical security and third party outsourcing arrangements. Knowledge Ensure knowledge is kept up to date including attending group led training sessions Run annual awareness programme & lead on staff training on BCP Operational Resilience and Physical security External Providers Ensure all outsourcing activity is in full adherence to AXA standards. Ensure appropriate audit and control activity is applied working with appropriate stakeholders in the business according to the outsourcing activity. What you'll bring: Subject matter expertise and experience in resilience disciplines including business continuity, and operational resilience specifically within in an FCA regulated environment. Demonstrates a solid understanding of operational resilience and business continuity principles with aptitude and experience of communicating this to educate and engage staff across the business. Able to translate complex regulatory language to build firm wide understanding to enable the delivery of practical, actionable controls and processes across the business. Exceptional communication skills with demonstrable experience of formal report writing and the creation of process documentation. Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Business acumen: Familiar with P&C Insurance desirable As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. What we offer At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: Competitive Salary 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week) Retail Discounts Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan Cycle2Work Scheme Discounted Home Insurance Employee Assistance Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars To apply, click on the 'apply' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - Who we are: We're AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we're always at people's side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we're always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters. Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)
RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based. A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function. Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical approach, plus excellent attention to detail will be advantageous to the position. Plus, have an ability to be flexible and adaptable working within a growing fast paced business. Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant General ledger duties including assigning entries to correct accounts Dealing with incoming queries and managing a shared inbox Processing all incoming invoices and updating the internal system with information Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting Bank / balance sheet reconciliations Looking after the nominal ledger Resolving customer queries and issues Credit Control Cash flow and costing reporting Plus any ad hoc finance duties. Skills and experience : Xero Willingness to learn Good attention to detail Self disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong IT skills, including Excel, MS Office Suite or similar systems In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment. On offer is the following: Competitive Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 - depending on experience Free Parking on site 28 Days Holiday Bank holidays Company Pension Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you. Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship. INDTB
Jul 28, 2026
Seasonal
RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based. A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function. Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical approach, plus excellent attention to detail will be advantageous to the position. Plus, have an ability to be flexible and adaptable working within a growing fast paced business. Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant General ledger duties including assigning entries to correct accounts Dealing with incoming queries and managing a shared inbox Processing all incoming invoices and updating the internal system with information Updating weekly cash book and assisting in cash forecasting Bank / balance sheet reconciliations Looking after the nominal ledger Resolving customer queries and issues Credit Control Cash flow and costing reporting Plus any ad hoc finance duties. Skills and experience : Xero Willingness to learn Good attention to detail Self disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong IT skills, including Excel, MS Office Suite or similar systems In return our clients offer a long-term career opportunity in a reputable, established organisation, in a fantastic environment. On offer is the following: Competitive Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 - depending on experience Free Parking on site 28 Days Holiday Bank holidays Company Pension Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you. Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship. INDTB
Temporary Accounts Payable Manager - Day rate = 177 Hybrid working on offer! Hours: 37 hours per week Location: BD5- free onsite parking Pay Rate: 23.70 - 25.30 per hour Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) with potential to go permanent Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading education establishment for an experienced Purchase to Pay Manager to join their finance team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Accounts Payable/Purchase to Pay leader to drive operational excellence, manage a high-performing team, and support ongoing finance transformation. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end purchase to pay function, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and manage the Purchase to Pay team to ensure smooth and effective service delivery Ensure adherence to all statutory, regulatory, and internal financial controls Manage key stakeholder relationships, including internal service leads, suppliers, auditors, and banking partners Oversee finance purchasing systems, ensuring effective use, strong processes, and user adoption Utilise data, automation, and systems to improve workflow management and team performance Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely monthly reviews and reporting Oversee invoicing and ensure robust credit control procedures are in place Champion procurement compliance and value for money across the organisation Deliver training and on-boarding for Purchase to Pay processes across the team and wider business Support audit processes and provide required documentation and insight Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements Support wider finance activities, including monthly reporting and management accounts Lead or contribute to finance projects, including service improvements and organisational growth initiatives About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience at Accounts Payable Manager / Purchase to Pay Manager level (essential) Strong team management and leadership experience (essential) A track record of improving financial processes and implementing best practices Excellent knowledge of purchase to pay processes, controls, and systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive change Experience working in a complex or multi-site environment (desirable) What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate ( 23.70 - 25.30) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to make a real impact in a purpose-driven education environment Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate If this role sound like it would suit you and your experience. Please apply today! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jul 28, 2026
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Temporary Accounts Payable Manager - Day rate = 177 Hybrid working on offer! Hours: 37 hours per week Location: BD5- free onsite parking Pay Rate: 23.70 - 25.30 per hour Contract: Temporary (3-6 months) with potential to go permanent Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading education establishment for an experienced Purchase to Pay Manager to join their finance team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Accounts Payable/Purchase to Pay leader to drive operational excellence, manage a high-performing team, and support ongoing finance transformation. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end purchase to pay function, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and manage the Purchase to Pay team to ensure smooth and effective service delivery Ensure adherence to all statutory, regulatory, and internal financial controls Manage key stakeholder relationships, including internal service leads, suppliers, auditors, and banking partners Oversee finance purchasing systems, ensuring effective use, strong processes, and user adoption Utilise data, automation, and systems to improve workflow management and team performance Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely monthly reviews and reporting Oversee invoicing and ensure robust credit control procedures are in place Champion procurement compliance and value for money across the organisation Deliver training and on-boarding for Purchase to Pay processes across the team and wider business Support audit processes and provide required documentation and insight Identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements Support wider finance activities, including monthly reporting and management accounts Lead or contribute to finance projects, including service improvements and organisational growth initiatives About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience at Accounts Payable Manager / Purchase to Pay Manager level (essential) Strong team management and leadership experience (essential) A track record of improving financial processes and implementing best practices Excellent knowledge of purchase to pay processes, controls, and systems Strong stakeholder management and communication skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive change Experience working in a complex or multi-site environment (desirable) What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate ( 23.70 - 25.30) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to make a real impact in a purpose-driven education environment Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate If this role sound like it would suit you and your experience. Please apply today! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
