HR & Payroll Administrator Location: Midsomer Norton Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday Join our clients dynamic team as an HR & Payroll Administrator We re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and HR team, based at our clients Midsomer Norton site. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining day-to-day HR administration with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of two payrolls using Moorepay . You ll play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting the Group HR Manager with a range of HR activities and projects. The role offers plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work closely with managers, employees and stakeholders across the wider business. No two days are necessarily the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role and being part of a collaborative team. What you ll be doing HR responsibilities include: Preparing employment contracts and starter and leaver documentation Carrying out DBS checks Preparing salary amendment letters Supporting managers with HR-related paperwork and administration Supporting the Group HR Manager with HR projects and ad hoc activities Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the business on a range of HR matters Payroll responsibilities include: Preparing and processing two payrolls, ensuring gross pay, including overtime and holiday pay, is accurate Inputting and loading variable payroll data Ensuring PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time Ensuring pension contributions are paid to the relevant providers within required timescales Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers Providing payroll information to the Finance team for month-end reporting Producing regular payroll reports for managers and directors Supporting tax year-end activities and P11D preparation Liaising with auditors when required Producing ad hoc payroll reports and analysis as needed About you We re looking for someone who is experienced, organised and trustworthy , with a strong understanding of payroll and the importance of accuracy and confidentiality. You ll ideally have: At least 5 years experience of running payrolls Good working knowledge of Excel Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines The ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across different departments A professional and helpful approach to dealing with employee and manager queries High levels of integrity and confidentiality Loyalty and commitment to the organisation Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities Why join? This is a great opportunity to take on a broad HR and payroll role where your work will have a direct impact across the organisation. You ll be part of the Finance team while working closely with HR, managers and colleagues throughout the wider business. If you re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and would like the opportunity to develop your HR experience alongside your payroll expertise, we d love to hear from you. Contact sophie Blower on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Allocation number: INDTB
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
HR & Payroll Administrator Location: Midsomer Norton Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday Join our clients dynamic team as an HR & Payroll Administrator We re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and HR team, based at our clients Midsomer Norton site. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining day-to-day HR administration with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of two payrolls using Moorepay . You ll play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting the Group HR Manager with a range of HR activities and projects. The role offers plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work closely with managers, employees and stakeholders across the wider business. No two days are necessarily the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role and being part of a collaborative team. What you ll be doing HR responsibilities include: Preparing employment contracts and starter and leaver documentation Carrying out DBS checks Preparing salary amendment letters Supporting managers with HR-related paperwork and administration Supporting the Group HR Manager with HR projects and ad hoc activities Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the business on a range of HR matters Payroll responsibilities include: Preparing and processing two payrolls, ensuring gross pay, including overtime and holiday pay, is accurate Inputting and loading variable payroll data Ensuring PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time Ensuring pension contributions are paid to the relevant providers within required timescales Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers Providing payroll information to the Finance team for month-end reporting Producing regular payroll reports for managers and directors Supporting tax year-end activities and P11D preparation Liaising with auditors when required Producing ad hoc payroll reports and analysis as needed About you We re looking for someone who is experienced, organised and trustworthy , with a strong understanding of payroll and the importance of accuracy and confidentiality. You ll ideally have: At least 5 years experience of running payrolls Good working knowledge of Excel Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines The ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across different departments A professional and helpful approach to dealing with employee and manager queries High levels of integrity and confidentiality Loyalty and commitment to the organisation Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities Why join? This is a great opportunity to take on a broad HR and payroll role where your work will have a direct impact across the organisation. You ll be part of the Finance team while working closely with HR, managers and colleagues throughout the wider business. If you re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and would like the opportunity to develop your HR experience alongside your payroll expertise, we d love to hear from you. Contact sophie Blower on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Allocation number: INDTB
Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a strategic role within a dynamic and evolving retail environment? An industry-leading retail organisation based in Portsmouth is currently recruiting for a Treasury Manager. With a focus on growth and operational resilience, this organisation offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for impactful contribution. The role provides a competitive salary range and benefits, including flexible working arrangements, within a forward-thinking team. What will the Treasury Manager role involve? • Leading cash and liquidity management to ensure optimal cash flow and forecasting accuracy, aligning with the company s strategic objectives • Managing banking relationships and credit facilities, including negotiations and compliance with loan agreements, to support ongoing operational needs • Analysing cash flow variances and preparing detailed reports to inform senior management decisions • Collaborating on short-term investments of surplus cash to maximise returns while maintaining risk controls • Driving improvements in treasury processes and systems, fostering automation, and enhancing financial controls to support business growth Suitable Candidate for the Treasury Manager vacancy: • Proven experience in treasury management, ideally within retail or during significant corporate changes such as mergers or refinancing • Professional qualifications such as ACT, AMCT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA • Strong analytical skills with a focus on cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and covenant reporting • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and experience working with financial institutions or parent companies • Technically proficient with treasury systems, with a passion for automation and process improvement Additional benefits and information for the role of Treasury Manager: • Flexible working options including hybrid arrangements • Opportunities for professional development and career progression • Supportive and collaborative company culture • A comprehensive benefits package • Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced finance professional seeking a strategic role within a dynamic and evolving retail environment? An industry-leading retail organisation based in Portsmouth is currently recruiting for a Treasury Manager. With a focus on growth and operational resilience, this organisation offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for impactful contribution. The role provides a competitive salary range and benefits, including flexible working arrangements, within a forward-thinking team. What will the Treasury Manager role involve? • Leading cash and liquidity management to ensure optimal cash flow and forecasting accuracy, aligning with the company s strategic objectives • Managing banking relationships and credit facilities, including negotiations and compliance with loan agreements, to support ongoing operational needs • Analysing cash flow variances and preparing detailed reports to inform senior management decisions • Collaborating on short-term investments of surplus cash to maximise returns while maintaining risk controls • Driving improvements in treasury processes and systems, fostering automation, and enhancing financial controls to support business growth Suitable Candidate for the Treasury Manager vacancy: • Proven experience in treasury management, ideally within retail or during significant corporate changes such as mergers or refinancing • Professional qualifications such as ACT, AMCT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA • Strong analytical skills with a focus on cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and covenant reporting • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and experience working with financial institutions or parent companies • Technically proficient with treasury systems, with a passion for automation and process improvement Additional benefits and information for the role of Treasury Manager: • Flexible working options including hybrid arrangements • Opportunities for professional development and career progression • Supportive and collaborative company culture • A comprehensive benefits package • Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. CDIO Borders and Trade supports the HMRC Borders and Trade group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's wider customs strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain a wide range of other IT services and systems that support customs and international trade activities and beyond. Our teams are made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We collaborate closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs Job description As a Supplier Manager within CDIO Borders and Trade, you will manage a portfolio of supplier contracts, ensuring strong performance, value for money and delivery against agreed outcomes. You will oversee key aspects of supplier management including relationships, risks and issues, budgets, and continuous improvement, aligned to HMRC standards and ways of working. Working with a wide range of stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Security and Programme teams, you will support the effective delivery of critical services across Borders and Trade. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with security and onboarding/offboarding requirements, maintaining a clear understanding of contractual obligations and supporting improvements to processes and ways of working. This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment where you will be expected to build strong relationships, resolve challenges and contribute to a high-performing Supplier Management community. Do you have a strong background in Supplier Management, with experience in managing strategic suppliers within a large and complex organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Manager to join HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO), supporting some of the most ambitious change programmes in government. We offer a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence large-scale digital programmes, and make a meaningful, lasting impact on millions of people and businesses across the UK. For further information please sign up for our Webinar on the 11th August starting at 2:30pm. Please register here Supplier Manager - Information Session - Fill in form Person specification We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Supplier Manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong, effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. You will be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels and able to influence, challenge and support others to achieve the right outcomes. You'll bring a curious and improvement-focused mindset, with the confidence to question existing ways of working and help drive positive change. You will have experience managing supplier or commercial relationships, with a good understanding of performance, risk and contract management. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities are essential. Above all, you will be a team player who is adaptable, open to change and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes as part of a professional and supportive Supplier Management community. Responsibilities: Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure delivery against contractual obligations, including day-to-day service delivery management. Lead supplier performance reviews, including monitoring and managing operational performance service improvement plans, and issue resolution. Understand and interpret KPIs, SLAs and critical metrics to effectively measure supplier performance and drive operational improvements. Support contract governance, including reporting, business continuity planning, risk management, and compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across commercial, finance, and delivery teams to support effective service delivery and contract outcomes. Contribute to contract renewals, variations, and re-procurements in line with internal governance requirements and public procurement regulations. Drive innovation and continuous improvement through supplier engagement and identify opportunities to enhance operational performance. Support budget management activities, including purchase orders and invoice approvals, working closely with Finance. Support mobilisation and transition of new or changing supplier arrangements. Essential Criteria Recent experience in managing multiple suppliers in a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of contract management principles and supplier performance frameworks. Ability to analyse performance data and drive service improvements. Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship building and communication skills. Knowledge and experience of engaging suppliers via Statements of Work (SoWs), including defining deliverables, milestones, and performance measures. A solution-focused mindset, with the ability to identify issues, challenge existing ways of working and implement improvements. Understanding of contract management principles and supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs and risk/issue management. Desirable Criteria Practitioner level in Contract Management & Capability Programme (CMCP). Experience working in Agile or IT environments. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to a maximum of your last 3 roles. The word limit for each role is 100 words. You should outline the key responsibilities and any significant achievements. A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience from your career reflect the Essential Criteria of the role. Please use specific instances of achievement from your career to detail suitability and alignment. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (up to 250 words max) . click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. CDIO Borders and Trade supports the HMRC Borders and Trade group delivering IT projects that enable HMRC's wider customs strategy and policies. We design, manage and maintain a wide range of other IT services and systems that support customs and international trade activities and beyond. Our teams are made up of specialists in delivery, business analysis, engineering, and live service support. We collaborate closely with stakeholders across HMRC to ensure our IT systems meet their needs Job description As a Supplier Manager within CDIO Borders and Trade, you will manage a portfolio of supplier contracts, ensuring strong performance, value for money and delivery against agreed outcomes. You will oversee key aspects of supplier management including relationships, risks and issues, budgets, and continuous improvement, aligned to HMRC standards and ways of working. Working with a wide range of stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Security and Programme teams, you will support the effective delivery of critical services across Borders and Trade. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with security and onboarding/offboarding requirements, maintaining a clear understanding of contractual obligations and supporting improvements to processes and ways of working. This is a fast-paced and collaborative environment where you will be expected to build strong relationships, resolve challenges and contribute to a high-performing Supplier Management community. Do you have a strong background in Supplier Management, with experience in managing strategic suppliers within a large and complex organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Manager to join HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO), supporting some of the most ambitious change programmes in government. We offer a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, influence large-scale digital programmes, and make a meaningful, lasting impact on millions of people and businesses across the UK. For further information please sign up for our Webinar on the 11th August starting at 2:30pm. Please register here Supplier Manager - Information Session - Fill in form Person specification We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Supplier Manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong, effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. You will be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels and able to influence, challenge and support others to achieve the right outcomes. You'll bring a curious and improvement-focused mindset, with the confidence to question existing ways of working and help drive positive change. You will have experience managing supplier or commercial relationships, with a good understanding of performance, risk and contract management. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities are essential. Above all, you will be a team player who is adaptable, open to change and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes as part of a professional and supportive Supplier Management community. Responsibilities: Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure delivery against contractual obligations, including day-to-day service delivery management. Lead supplier performance reviews, including monitoring and managing operational performance service improvement plans, and issue resolution. Understand and interpret KPIs, SLAs and critical metrics to effectively measure supplier performance and drive operational improvements. Support contract governance, including reporting, business continuity planning, risk management, and compliance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across commercial, finance, and delivery teams to support effective service delivery and contract outcomes. Contribute to contract renewals, variations, and re-procurements in line with internal governance requirements and public procurement regulations. Drive innovation and continuous improvement through supplier engagement and identify opportunities to enhance operational performance. Support budget management activities, including purchase orders and invoice approvals, working closely with Finance. Support mobilisation and transition of new or changing supplier arrangements. Essential Criteria Recent experience in managing multiple suppliers in a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of contract management principles and supplier performance frameworks. Ability to analyse performance data and drive service improvements. Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship building and communication skills. Knowledge and experience of engaging suppliers via Statements of Work (SoWs), including defining deliverables, milestones, and performance measures. A solution-focused mindset, with the ability to identify issues, challenge existing ways of working and implement improvements. Understanding of contract management principles and supplier performance frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs and risk/issue management. Desirable Criteria Practitioner level in Contract Management & Capability Programme (CMCP). Experience working in Agile or IT environments. Office Closures If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) This site is: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to a maximum of your last 3 roles. The word limit for each role is 100 words. You should outline the key responsibilities and any significant achievements. A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience from your career reflect the Essential Criteria of the role. Please use specific instances of achievement from your career to detail suitability and alignment. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (up to 250 words max) . click apply for full job details
As a Group Tax Manager you'll oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice to ensure the organisation's tax affairs are managed effectively. This is a key role that supports an NFP organisation in navigating complex tax matters while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations Client Details A large, purpose-driven NFP business that plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. Description Manage the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS, Gift Aid and Employment Tax returns, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. Provide tax advice and assess the impact of business decisions from a tax perspective. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers and HMRC. Keep up to date with changes in tax and accounting legislation and advise on any business impact. Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce risk. Support the wider business with tax and technical accounting queries, projects and new initiatives. Act as the main point of contact for HMRC and manage all related correspondence. Assist with tax reporting and year-end accounting requirements. Strengthen financial controls and drive process improvements across the finance function. Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues where required. Help develop and implement finance policies and procedures in line with changing regulations and accounting standards. Enhance the use of finance systems and reporting capabilities. Lead on tax consultations and provide technical guidance across the organisation. Profile A successful Group Tax Manager should have: Professional tax or accountancy qualification essential (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of UK tax laws, particularly VAT and corporate tax regulations. Proven track record in managing tax compliance and providing strategic tax advice. Experience working within the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Job Offer Salary of 75,000 - 80,000, dependent on the level of experience. 25 days annual leave. Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility. Healthcare cover and life assurance benefits. If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
As a Group Tax Manager you'll oversee tax compliance and provide strategic advice to ensure the organisation's tax affairs are managed effectively. This is a key role that supports an NFP organisation in navigating complex tax matters while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations Client Details A large, purpose-driven NFP business that plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. Description Manage the preparation and submission of VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS, Gift Aid and Employment Tax returns, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. Provide tax advice and assess the impact of business decisions from a tax perspective. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers and HMRC. Keep up to date with changes in tax and accounting legislation and advise on any business impact. Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce risk. Support the wider business with tax and technical accounting queries, projects and new initiatives. Act as the main point of contact for HMRC and manage all related correspondence. Assist with tax reporting and year-end accounting requirements. Strengthen financial controls and drive process improvements across the finance function. Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues where required. Help develop and implement finance policies and procedures in line with changing regulations and accounting standards. Enhance the use of finance systems and reporting capabilities. Lead on tax consultations and provide technical guidance across the organisation. Profile A successful Group Tax Manager should have: Professional tax or accountancy qualification essential (e.g., CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Strong knowledge of UK tax laws, particularly VAT and corporate tax regulations. Proven track record in managing tax compliance and providing strategic tax advice. Experience working within the not-for-profit sector would be advantageous. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Job Offer Salary of 75,000 - 80,000, dependent on the level of experience. 25 days annual leave. Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility. Healthcare cover and life assurance benefits. If you're interested in this role, apply now.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship! Are you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you'll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees? Choosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career. As an apprentice, you will: Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals Gain hands on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice Receive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach. Build essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen Train in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK's leading nursery group, offering long term career potential You'll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career - while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we're proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We've also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we're committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You'll also experience: Our award winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Ongoing training and career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial guidance through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Workplace pension with Cushon Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Role Responsibilities: Your responsibilities and expectations As a Catering Apprentice, you'll: Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards. Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff. Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment. Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas. Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing. Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice. Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen. Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria To apply, you must: Be passionate about developing a career in catering To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable (but not essential) Any previous experience in catering or food preparation A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene Start your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Role: Bid Procurement Manager Location: Cheltenham - 3 days/week on-site Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + benefits Bid Procurement Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Cheltenham. We're looking for a Bid Procurement Manager to play a critical role in securing the future of our Defence and C&I programmes. Working at the heart of our bid and capture activity, you'll partner with Business Development, Programme, Finance and Bid teams to shape compelling, competitive and deliverable supply chain strategies. You'll be instrumental in identifying and engaging suppliers, building strong relationships, and ensuring our supply base is aligned to both current delivery and future growth. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where your commercial insight and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to winning new business. Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements. What the role of the Bid Procurement Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Bid Procurement Manager will include: Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers aligned to current and future business needs Partner with Business Development to shape the supply chain strategy across bids and opportunities Identify, engage and down-select suppliers, ensuring the right capability, value and innovation is brought into each bid Act as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent and effective communication Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose contracts in line with company policy Contribute to bid planning, reporting and governance, ensuring timelines and objectives are met Promote social value and responsible sourcing within the supply chain What experience you need to be the successful Bid Procurement Manager: Proven experience supporting bids or proposal/tendering activity, ideally within defence, engineering or regulated environments Strong track record of building and managing supplier relationships Demonstrable negotiation experience with a focus on delivering commercial value Good understanding of contract law and procurement principles Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across teams This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Procurement Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Bid Procurement Manager Location: Cheltenham - 3 days/week on-site Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 + benefits Bid Procurement Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Cheltenham. We're looking for a Bid Procurement Manager to play a critical role in securing the future of our Defence and C&I programmes. Working at the heart of our bid and capture activity, you'll partner with Business Development, Programme, Finance and Bid teams to shape compelling, competitive and deliverable supply chain strategies. You'll be instrumental in identifying and engaging suppliers, building strong relationships, and ensuring our supply base is aligned to both current delivery and future growth. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where your commercial insight and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to winning new business. Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements. What the role of the Bid Procurement Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Bid Procurement Manager will include: Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers aligned to current and future business needs Partner with Business Development to shape the supply chain strategy across bids and opportunities Identify, engage and down-select suppliers, ensuring the right capability, value and innovation is brought into each bid Act as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent and effective communication Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose contracts in line with company policy Contribute to bid planning, reporting and governance, ensuring timelines and objectives are met Promote social value and responsible sourcing within the supply chain What experience you need to be the successful Bid Procurement Manager: Proven experience supporting bids or proposal/tendering activity, ideally within defence, engineering or regulated environments Strong track record of building and managing supplier relationships Demonstrable negotiation experience with a focus on delivering commercial value Good understanding of contract law and procurement principles Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across teams This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Procurement Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly and supportive team at Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community to enhance our educational offerings. Conveniently located on Shire Park, we are close to Welwyn Garden City town center and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in-house training programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our friendly and supportive team at Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community to enhance our educational offerings. Conveniently located on Shire Park, we are close to Welwyn Garden City town center and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in-house training programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing environment. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Fully qualified Finance Manager - Central London Full-Time Office-Based Hospitality and multi-sector experience essential "The art of communication is the language of leadership." James Humes. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for an exciting Group Finance Manager opportunity with a growing organisation in the hospitality sector. This is a fantastic role for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and partner closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting key business decisions. Key responsibilities of the GroupFinance Manager include: Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis Overseeing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Managing cash flow forecasting and supplier payments Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Consolidating financial information across multiple entities Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring statutory compliance Preparing information for year-end audit and statutory reporting Monitoring and improving financial processes and internal controls Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team Providing financial analysis and supporting business improvement projects The successful Group Finance Manager will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business Experience within hospitality, leisure or another fast-paced multi-site environment What's on Offer: Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business Broad, hands-on Finance Manager role with real commercial exposure Supportive and collaborative working environment If you're an ambitious Finance Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Fully qualified Finance Manager - Central London Full-Time Office-Based Hospitality and multi-sector experience essential "The art of communication is the language of leadership." James Humes. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting for an exciting Group Finance Manager opportunity with a growing organisation in the hospitality sector. This is a fantastic role for a qualified finance professional looking to take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and partner closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. The Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting key business decisions. Key responsibilities of the GroupFinance Manager include: Preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis Overseeing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Managing cash flow forecasting and supplier payments Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Consolidating financial information across multiple entities Overseeing payroll processes and ensuring statutory compliance Preparing information for year-end audit and statutory reporting Monitoring and improving financial processes and internal controls Managing, mentoring and developing a small finance team Providing financial analysis and supporting business improvement projects The successful Group Finance Manager will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business Experience within hospitality, leisure or another fast-paced multi-site environment What's on Offer: Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business Broad, hands-on Finance Manager role with real commercial exposure Supportive and collaborative working environment If you're an ambitious Finance Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 68 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. Our nursery boasts a large outdoor area, providing ample opportunities for children to explore and expand their learning through outdoor play. We maintain a regular presence on social media to keep families informed and engaged. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment where children can thrive. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 68 children and features a longstanding staff team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. Our nursery boasts a large outdoor area, providing ample opportunities for children to explore and expand their learning through outdoor play. We maintain a regular presence on social media to keep families informed and engaged. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment where children can thrive. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
FD Recruit are working closely with a highly respected, design-led, creative, luxury B2C/B2B global retailer who provides high quality products in the gift sector to source an experienced Finance Director who can hit the ground running and provide strong, steady financial leadership during this next phase of the company's growth. Working hand-in-hand with the COO on the day-to-day running of the business and bring immediate clarity on cash, margin, planning and commercial decisions. You will manage, lead and develop a Financial Controller and a small finance team as well as support close partnership across operations, commercial and creative functions, and ownership of legal and commercial contracts across the business, supporting ongoing projects where required This is a role for someone who is a 'doer, not a delegator' and has done it before, knows what "good" looks like in a multi-channel, multi-market consumer business, and is energised by getting into the detail quickly while holding a clear strategic line Key Responsibilities • Provide steady, credible financial leadership from day one, partnering closely with the COO on operational and commercial decisions • Actively contribute to commercial decision-making across the business - pricing, channel investment, market choices, and trade-offs between growth, margin and cash • Monitor and manage the control environment to ensure an appropriate balance between allowing managers to operate dynamically and protecting the business' finances • Liaise with external financial advisers in relation to tax, accounting, insurance and related matters • Lead the production of timely, accurate and insightful monthly financial reports for the senior management team • Provide deeper financial and commercial analysis where required, presenting the results and implications to non-financial managers • Continue to develop reporting to reflect the dynamic nature of the business' operating environment • Oversee treasury and foreign exchange management • Own cash forecasting and working capital management across an inventory-led, seasonal business • Manage and lead the budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts, partnering with department heads to set realistic, ambitious plans that they will own and deliver • Provide robust scenario planning to support decisions on inventory, sourcing, pricing and market expansion • Provide deeper insight into margin by channel - D2C, B2B/wholesale and by market - to drive commercial action • Partner with operations on inventory planning, ensuring stock supports service across markets without tying up unnecessary cash • Own the financial implications of an outsourced production model with internal distribution and logistics, including landed cost, freight, FX and the financial impact of tariff changes. • Lead UK and US tax and VAT/Sales Tax compliance, and other markets • Own transfer pricing across the group, ensuring a structure that is compliant, efficient and fit for international growth • Stay ahead of tariff changes affecting imports and cross-border movement, advising the business on commercial and operational responses • Take ownership of all legal contracts across the business, working with external counsel where appropriate • Bring commercial rigour to negotiations and key decisions, ensuring terms protect the business and support its growth ambitions • Help the leadership team navigate the legal and commercial implications of operating across multiple jurisdictions • Provide support for IT and operations where needed, to ensure the technology stack supports a multi-channel, multi-market business reliably and securely • Review existing financial systems and operations to ensure it is fit for purpose, identifying improvements and streamlining • Work effectively with NetSuite, Excvel and Shopify, ensuring finance, commercial and operational data flow through to a single, trusted view • Lead the finance team through the Financial Controller, supporting their development and setting clear standards for accuracy, accountability and commercial curiosity • Build further stability and confidence to the team while raising the bar on how finance partners with the wider business • Identify any critical gaps and make recommendations for the function as the business continues to grow Skills & Experience • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with at least 10 years post-qualification experience • Senior finance leadership experience (CFO, Finance Director or equivalent) ideally within a consumer, retail or design-led business operating internationally • Demonstrable experience across both the US and UK, European experience welcomed • Strong commercial understanding of D2C and B2B/wholesale channels • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Shopify • Proven experience managing the finance implications of outsourced production and internal distribution, including tariffs, landed cost, FX and inventory planning • Experience of transfer pricing and operating a multi-entity international group structure. • Comfortable owning legal contracts and commercial negotiations • Experience of working with owner-led or founder-led businesses, or PE-backed environments Personal Attributes • A self-starter who can land quickly, read a business and start adding value quickly; doer not a delegator. Strategic yet hands-on • Calm, steady and credible under pressure, particularly during periods of change or ambiguity • Commercially curious - genuinely interested in the product, the customer and the operation, not only the numbers • A clear and accessible communicator, collaborative and adaptable • Comfortable operating within an owner-led business Role Details Based in Cheltenham, this role will work closely day-to-day with a passionate and driven COO (based in the US) and report to is President / Creative Director, who is based in the UK, on strategic matters and is offered on a hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days per week in the office and is an excellent opportunity for both professional growth and personal pride and development. The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
FD Recruit are working closely with a highly respected, design-led, creative, luxury B2C/B2B global retailer who provides high quality products in the gift sector to source an experienced Finance Director who can hit the ground running and provide strong, steady financial leadership during this next phase of the company's growth. Working hand-in-hand with the COO on the day-to-day running of the business and bring immediate clarity on cash, margin, planning and commercial decisions. You will manage, lead and develop a Financial Controller and a small finance team as well as support close partnership across operations, commercial and creative functions, and ownership of legal and commercial contracts across the business, supporting ongoing projects where required This is a role for someone who is a 'doer, not a delegator' and has done it before, knows what "good" looks like in a multi-channel, multi-market consumer business, and is energised by getting into the detail quickly while holding a clear strategic line Key Responsibilities • Provide steady, credible financial leadership from day one, partnering closely with the COO on operational and commercial decisions • Actively contribute to commercial decision-making across the business - pricing, channel investment, market choices, and trade-offs between growth, margin and cash • Monitor and manage the control environment to ensure an appropriate balance between allowing managers to operate dynamically and protecting the business' finances • Liaise with external financial advisers in relation to tax, accounting, insurance and related matters • Lead the production of timely, accurate and insightful monthly financial reports for the senior management team • Provide deeper financial and commercial analysis where required, presenting the results and implications to non-financial managers • Continue to develop reporting to reflect the dynamic nature of the business' operating environment • Oversee treasury and foreign exchange management • Own cash forecasting and working capital management across an inventory-led, seasonal business • Manage and lead the budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts, partnering with department heads to set realistic, ambitious plans that they will own and deliver • Provide robust scenario planning to support decisions on inventory, sourcing, pricing and market expansion • Provide deeper insight into margin by channel - D2C, B2B/wholesale and by market - to drive commercial action • Partner with operations on inventory planning, ensuring stock supports service across markets without tying up unnecessary cash • Own the financial implications of an outsourced production model with internal distribution and logistics, including landed cost, freight, FX and the financial impact of tariff changes. • Lead UK and US tax and VAT/Sales Tax compliance, and other markets • Own transfer pricing across the group, ensuring a structure that is compliant, efficient and fit for international growth • Stay ahead of tariff changes affecting imports and cross-border movement, advising the business on commercial and operational responses • Take ownership of all legal contracts across the business, working with external counsel where appropriate • Bring commercial rigour to negotiations and key decisions, ensuring terms protect the business and support its growth ambitions • Help the leadership team navigate the legal and commercial implications of operating across multiple jurisdictions • Provide support for IT and operations where needed, to ensure the technology stack supports a multi-channel, multi-market business reliably and securely • Review existing financial systems and operations to ensure it is fit for purpose, identifying improvements and streamlining • Work effectively with NetSuite, Excvel and Shopify, ensuring finance, commercial and operational data flow through to a single, trusted view • Lead the finance team through the Financial Controller, supporting their development and setting clear standards for accuracy, accountability and commercial curiosity • Build further stability and confidence to the team while raising the bar on how finance partners with the wider business • Identify any critical gaps and make recommendations for the function as the business continues to grow Skills & Experience • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with at least 10 years post-qualification experience • Senior finance leadership experience (CFO, Finance Director or equivalent) ideally within a consumer, retail or design-led business operating internationally • Demonstrable experience across both the US and UK, European experience welcomed • Strong commercial understanding of D2C and B2B/wholesale channels • Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Shopify • Proven experience managing the finance implications of outsourced production and internal distribution, including tariffs, landed cost, FX and inventory planning • Experience of transfer pricing and operating a multi-entity international group structure. • Comfortable owning legal contracts and commercial negotiations • Experience of working with owner-led or founder-led businesses, or PE-backed environments Personal Attributes • A self-starter who can land quickly, read a business and start adding value quickly; doer not a delegator. Strategic yet hands-on • Calm, steady and credible under pressure, particularly during periods of change or ambiguity • Commercially curious - genuinely interested in the product, the customer and the operation, not only the numbers • A clear and accessible communicator, collaborative and adaptable • Comfortable operating within an owner-led business Role Details Based in Cheltenham, this role will work closely day-to-day with a passionate and driven COO (based in the US) and report to is President / Creative Director, who is based in the UK, on strategic matters and is offered on a hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days per week in the office and is an excellent opportunity for both professional growth and personal pride and development. The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience
London Borough of Haringey Principal Accountant - Interims Duration: 36 weeks (9 Months) Hours per week: 36 PAYE: 317.86 per day Limited/Umbrella: 436.83 per day Location: Station Road, London, Greater London, N22 7TY, United Kingdom Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Job description To assist the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with on the annual production of the Statement of Accounts. To support the Deputy Chief Accountant with day-to-day activities within the Chief Accountant's team, including design and implementation of processes and procedures for other staff to follow. To maintain the integrity of the underpinning chart of accounts, balances and transactions to facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting. To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is adhered to. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant as may be reasonably required from time to time. To lead on Collection Fund, Revenue Accounting, Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet Management, VAT and ensure the efficient and timely completion of all completion of related Returns (statutory or otherwise). To ensure robust, accurate and compliant collection fund accounting and record keeping including being responsible for compiling working papers that satisfy audit requirements. To liaise with LG Futures on all collection Fund matters and review information supporting the estimation of the collection fund surplus/deficit during the year. To advise senior management on all collection fund matters and act as the collection fund contact with external bodies such as preceptors, experts, collection fund network. To have an oversight of information provided by the Revenue Service Teams to ensure that all collection fund returns are accurate and completed on a timely basis. To support on tasks such as the setting of council tax. To lead on annual closure of all revenue activities including the preparation of reconciling related general ledger accounts including reserves. Maintain oversight of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported, and represent real assets or liabilities. To complete statutory and non-government returns such as the NNDR1-3, CTR1, Revenue Outturn Returns and Whole Government Accounts Consolidate accounts for group companies and related bodies. Oversight of accounting for schools and related party organisations An oversight of the accounting processes around Debtors (including capital loans Bad Debts provision and Creditors. To lead on Grant accounting To lead on the completion of statutory and non-government returns eg. WGA, RO, To lead on strategic VAT issues & ensure that the council's financial processes are robust in line with changes in VAT legislation. Support council-wide service initiatives with complex VAT implications through obtaining specialist advice and building a library of advice from tax experts for the purpose providing timely advice across the council. Review monthly VAT Returns & provide VAT advice to senior leadership. Undertake Partial Exemption calculations annually. To ensure that finance colleagues and services are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments are actioned. Prepare Collection Fund Statement at year-end. Prepare some aspects of the Core Financial Statement e.g. Cash Flow Statement and group accounts including notes to the accounts. To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Council's financial management and reporting. To ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Council financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements and CIPFA guidance. To action all relevant virements on SAP as and when required ensuring appropriate authorisation has been obtained for each item processed. To prepare accounting guidance, briefing papers, electronic templates, audit working papers and committee reports as and when required. Document and review procedures and processes on a regular basis keeping Line Manager informed of situation.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
London Borough of Haringey Principal Accountant - Interims Duration: 36 weeks (9 Months) Hours per week: 36 PAYE: 317.86 per day Limited/Umbrella: 436.83 per day Location: Station Road, London, Greater London, N22 7TY, United Kingdom Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Job description To assist the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with on the annual production of the Statement of Accounts. To support the Deputy Chief Accountant with day-to-day activities within the Chief Accountant's team, including design and implementation of processes and procedures for other staff to follow. To maintain the integrity of the underpinning chart of accounts, balances and transactions to facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting. To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is adhered to. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant as may be reasonably required from time to time. To lead on Collection Fund, Revenue Accounting, Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet Management, VAT and ensure the efficient and timely completion of all completion of related Returns (statutory or otherwise). To ensure robust, accurate and compliant collection fund accounting and record keeping including being responsible for compiling working papers that satisfy audit requirements. To liaise with LG Futures on all collection Fund matters and review information supporting the estimation of the collection fund surplus/deficit during the year. To advise senior management on all collection fund matters and act as the collection fund contact with external bodies such as preceptors, experts, collection fund network. To have an oversight of information provided by the Revenue Service Teams to ensure that all collection fund returns are accurate and completed on a timely basis. To support on tasks such as the setting of council tax. To lead on annual closure of all revenue activities including the preparation of reconciling related general ledger accounts including reserves. Maintain oversight of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure that all balances are understood, can be supported, and represent real assets or liabilities. To complete statutory and non-government returns such as the NNDR1-3, CTR1, Revenue Outturn Returns and Whole Government Accounts Consolidate accounts for group companies and related bodies. Oversight of accounting for schools and related party organisations An oversight of the accounting processes around Debtors (including capital loans Bad Debts provision and Creditors. To lead on Grant accounting To lead on the completion of statutory and non-government returns eg. WGA, RO, To lead on strategic VAT issues & ensure that the council's financial processes are robust in line with changes in VAT legislation. Support council-wide service initiatives with complex VAT implications through obtaining specialist advice and building a library of advice from tax experts for the purpose providing timely advice across the council. Review monthly VAT Returns & provide VAT advice to senior leadership. Undertake Partial Exemption calculations annually. To ensure that finance colleagues and services are aware of the closure timetable and protocols to follow to ensure that the appropriate year-end adjustments are actioned. Prepare Collection Fund Statement at year-end. Prepare some aspects of the Core Financial Statement e.g. Cash Flow Statement and group accounts including notes to the accounts. To satisfactorily respond to complex internal and external audit queries and recommendations in line with the Council's current audit protocol with the aim of continually improving the Council's financial management and reporting. To ensure all work undertaken is compliant with Council financial regulations, standing orders, policies and practice, statutory requirements and CIPFA guidance. To action all relevant virements on SAP as and when required ensuring appropriate authorisation has been obtained for each item processed. To prepare accounting guidance, briefing papers, electronic templates, audit working papers and committee reports as and when required. Document and review procedures and processes on a regular basis keeping Line Manager informed of situation.
A leading, highly successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Sittingbourne is searching for an Audit and Accounts Manager to join their team as a key hire. The firm and role provides clear career development prospects you will have a genuine chance to carve a successful career, within an influential role and market leading accountancy firm. Based in the firms Sittingbourne offices, you will be joining a highly regarded team and firm with an excellent reputation across the South East and wider UK. The firm has a wide ranging client base with corporate clients ranging from sub audit threshold turnover clients, through to significant sized groups etc. The firm also acts for a substantial number of not for profit, charity and other specialist sector clients. With clear career development paths and appraisal systems in place to help people achieve their career goals, the firm provides an excellent environment for career focused professionals looking to progress. Joining as an Audit and Accounts Manager based from the firm's Sittingbourne offices you will join at a key time in this firm's development, with real scope to play a genuinely pivotal and influential role in the development, direction and growth of this firm's audit and assurance service offering. You will manage, deliver and provide audit services to clients across varied industries and sectors encompassing a wide range of corporates, OMBs and SMEs through to not-for-profit, charity and other niche, specialist sector clients. You will develop client relationships and work with the wider tax and advisory/business services teams on delivering wider project work and manage develop and grow the audit team. A clear progression path is on offer and you will progress in your career within this leading firm of accountants. Manage audits from planning to completion Mentor Audit Seniors and Audit Semi Seniors and support them with their learning and development Monitor client deadlines and ensure these are met Able to work alongside and part of the senior management team and support company growth Ability to identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients Provide professional client-facing communication skills Requirements You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background and strength within audit, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to Audit Senior / Assistant Manager or Manager levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Benefits £55,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Parking Private Medical Insurance Pension Hybrid working + more Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch on LinkedIn or via our website for a confidential conversation about your career
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
A leading, highly successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Sittingbourne is searching for an Audit and Accounts Manager to join their team as a key hire. The firm and role provides clear career development prospects you will have a genuine chance to carve a successful career, within an influential role and market leading accountancy firm. Based in the firms Sittingbourne offices, you will be joining a highly regarded team and firm with an excellent reputation across the South East and wider UK. The firm has a wide ranging client base with corporate clients ranging from sub audit threshold turnover clients, through to significant sized groups etc. The firm also acts for a substantial number of not for profit, charity and other specialist sector clients. With clear career development paths and appraisal systems in place to help people achieve their career goals, the firm provides an excellent environment for career focused professionals looking to progress. Joining as an Audit and Accounts Manager based from the firm's Sittingbourne offices you will join at a key time in this firm's development, with real scope to play a genuinely pivotal and influential role in the development, direction and growth of this firm's audit and assurance service offering. You will manage, deliver and provide audit services to clients across varied industries and sectors encompassing a wide range of corporates, OMBs and SMEs through to not-for-profit, charity and other niche, specialist sector clients. You will develop client relationships and work with the wider tax and advisory/business services teams on delivering wider project work and manage develop and grow the audit team. A clear progression path is on offer and you will progress in your career within this leading firm of accountants. Manage audits from planning to completion Mentor Audit Seniors and Audit Semi Seniors and support them with their learning and development Monitor client deadlines and ensure these are met Able to work alongside and part of the senior management team and support company growth Ability to identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients Provide professional client-facing communication skills Requirements You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background and strength within audit, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to Audit Senior / Assistant Manager or Manager levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Benefits £55,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Parking Private Medical Insurance Pension Hybrid working + more Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch on LinkedIn or via our website for a confidential conversation about your career
Role: Project Manager Location: Glasgow - Hybrid Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + 12.5% bonus + benefits Project Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Glasgow. The Project Manager supports the Project Delivery team, delivering assigned scopes such as discrete projects, work packages, or multiple Control Accounts. Reporting to the Head of Project, they act as a Control Account Manager, accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. Working within an integrated team, they provide experienced project management support to senior leadership on a multi-layered programme, ensuring robust planning, consistent processes, accurate reporting, and effective risk management while coordinating with specialists to drive performance and achieve successful outcomes. Please note this role would require candidates to obtain BPSS Clearance (5+years' residency in the UK required). What the role of the Project Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Project Manager will include: Deliver multiple Control Accounts ensuring full definition, planning and control of project scope Ensure accurate progress reporting against budget, schedule and quality targets Ensure financial performance, cost control, forecasting and risk management for assigned scope Guide and support customer and stakeholder groups through reviews and progress meetings Support planning and preparation activities for Phase Reviews What experience you need to be the successful Project Manager: You will demonstrate extensive professional knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and practices, with understanding of Commercial and Finance You will develop innovative solutions to multi-layered project and business inquires You will be recognised as an experienced and credible project guidance practitioner within the wider business You will hold a recognised professional project management qualification (e.g., APM, PMI) or equivalent experience Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role: Project Manager Location: Glasgow - Hybrid Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + 12.5% bonus + benefits Project Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Glasgow. The Project Manager supports the Project Delivery team, delivering assigned scopes such as discrete projects, work packages, or multiple Control Accounts. Reporting to the Head of Project, they act as a Control Account Manager, accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. Working within an integrated team, they provide experienced project management support to senior leadership on a multi-layered programme, ensuring robust planning, consistent processes, accurate reporting, and effective risk management while coordinating with specialists to drive performance and achieve successful outcomes. Please note this role would require candidates to obtain BPSS Clearance (5+years' residency in the UK required). What the role of the Project Manager entails: Some of the main duties of the Project Manager will include: Deliver multiple Control Accounts ensuring full definition, planning and control of project scope Ensure accurate progress reporting against budget, schedule and quality targets Ensure financial performance, cost control, forecasting and risk management for assigned scope Guide and support customer and stakeholder groups through reviews and progress meetings Support planning and preparation activities for Phase Reviews What experience you need to be the successful Project Manager: You will demonstrate extensive professional knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and practices, with understanding of Commercial and Finance You will develop innovative solutions to multi-layered project and business inquires You will be recognised as an experienced and credible project guidance practitioner within the wider business You will hold a recognised professional project management qualification (e.g., APM, PMI) or equivalent experience Benefits: Overtime, Private Healthcare,14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
With around 550,000 employees in 55,000 client locations in 30+ countries Compass Group has a broad and diverse footprint. The decentralised operating model is considered a competitive advantage enabling a client-oriented culture with innovation at the front line. This stimulates creativity and to support this the group builds and aligns appropriate operating frameworks, solutions and leads on best practice sharing. Our Group leadership team is motivated to create significant advantage using digital & data solutions in both front and back of house, which leads to our desire to strengthen group-wide technology and data capabilities across key strategic pillars to drive significant Growth & Performance commercial outcomes. Role Purpose: The Procurement & Corporate Solutions Manager is responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of the Procurement & Corporate Digital, AI and Analytical Solutions and Products. You will work closely with various business stakeholders, 3rd party vendors, and technical teams, to assist in defining and delivering to Procurement & Corporate Solutions vision, strategy, and roadmaps. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, accessible, and aligned with meet business needs, maximising solution value. Strong management and analytics skills and clear communication are essential for this role, along with the ability to build sustainable and productive working relationships with Group business, market and solutions colleagues. Key Accountabilities: • Solution Strategy and Vision: Developing and communicating a clear vision and strategy that aligns with the Compass goals, business and market needs for the Procurement & Corporate Solutions Portfolio • Solution Development and Roadmap: Collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, key Markets, Group stakeholders, delivery engineering, partners) to define requirements, prioritize features, and manage the solution development lifecycle. • Data & AI Solution Architecture & Governance: Follow the strategic direction for Group and International Region data and AI tech architecture, providing technology thought leadership and establishing best practices. Follow data governance, quality, security, and privacy standards for all data and AI initiatives. Ensure solutions are designed to scale and share among markets and define the required resources to support each solution through its lifecycle. Collaborate with the Solutions Data Platform team to ensure standards are deployed and adhered to. • Solutions DevOps: Oversee the solution development process, from ideation to launch to operations, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. • Stakeholder Management: Engaging with Procurement & Corporate stakeholders across business, key Markets, Group stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, executives, and partners, to gather feedback and ensure alignment on solution goals and progress. • Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and track solutions performance to make data-driven decisions to optimize the solutions and improve value delivered. • Market Research and Analysis: Conducting market research to understand customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends to inform solution decisions. Role Scope: • Procurement & Corporate Solution Strategy: Responsible for defining the solution strategy, roadmap, and features to achieve company's goals, business priorities and market opportunities • Solution & Product Development: Drive the development of Procurement & Corporate solutions by working closely with product owners, engineering and architecture teams to ensure that the solutions meets business needs goals. • Feature prioritisation: Prioritise solution and product features and enhancements based on user feedback and business objectives in line with strategy. • Customer and Market Insights: Gather and analyse customer and market insights to make informed decisions about solution features and development improvements. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with various teams across the organization to ensure that solutions are developed and launched successfully • Stakeholder Management: Engage with Group, Market, and Business stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment on Procurement & Corporate solutions strategic goals. • Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve Procurement & Corporate solutions features and performance. Expected Role KPIs • Procurement & Corporate Solutions portfolio delivery in line with commitments - time, quality and value • Stakeholder satisfaction levels and solutions adoption • Solutions capabilities uplift Skills, Knowledge & Experience Core Skills & Knowledge: • Good understanding of digital, data & AI value opportunities in large corporations • Good understanding of Procurement and Corporate Finance & Performance processes • Ability to inspire cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Deep understanding of business needs and a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences. • Clear communications capability to hold an audience and influence change • Practical and pragmatic individual who can help demystify the complex world of data, digital & AI • Confident self-starter with both short term delivery and strategic focus • Adapts leadership style to stakeholder group, whilst remaining authentic • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once Functional Skills & Experience: • FTSE 100 / Fortune 500 or similar experience with graduate level education • Good working knowledge of digital, data & analytics & AI technologies and cloud platforms • Very strong product and project management experience • Strong experience in agile and devops delivery - experience of using Azure, Fabric, Data Platform& DevOps preferred • Experience in d
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
With around 550,000 employees in 55,000 client locations in 30+ countries Compass Group has a broad and diverse footprint. The decentralised operating model is considered a competitive advantage enabling a client-oriented culture with innovation at the front line. This stimulates creativity and to support this the group builds and aligns appropriate operating frameworks, solutions and leads on best practice sharing. Our Group leadership team is motivated to create significant advantage using digital & data solutions in both front and back of house, which leads to our desire to strengthen group-wide technology and data capabilities across key strategic pillars to drive significant Growth & Performance commercial outcomes. Role Purpose: The Procurement & Corporate Solutions Manager is responsible for supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of the Procurement & Corporate Digital, AI and Analytical Solutions and Products. You will work closely with various business stakeholders, 3rd party vendors, and technical teams, to assist in defining and delivering to Procurement & Corporate Solutions vision, strategy, and roadmaps. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, accessible, and aligned with meet business needs, maximising solution value. Strong management and analytics skills and clear communication are essential for this role, along with the ability to build sustainable and productive working relationships with Group business, market and solutions colleagues. Key Accountabilities: • Solution Strategy and Vision: Developing and communicating a clear vision and strategy that aligns with the Compass goals, business and market needs for the Procurement & Corporate Solutions Portfolio • Solution Development and Roadmap: Collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, key Markets, Group stakeholders, delivery engineering, partners) to define requirements, prioritize features, and manage the solution development lifecycle. • Data & AI Solution Architecture & Governance: Follow the strategic direction for Group and International Region data and AI tech architecture, providing technology thought leadership and establishing best practices. Follow data governance, quality, security, and privacy standards for all data and AI initiatives. Ensure solutions are designed to scale and share among markets and define the required resources to support each solution through its lifecycle. Collaborate with the Solutions Data Platform team to ensure standards are deployed and adhered to. • Solutions DevOps: Oversee the solution development process, from ideation to launch to operations, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. • Stakeholder Management: Engaging with Procurement & Corporate stakeholders across business, key Markets, Group stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, executives, and partners, to gather feedback and ensure alignment on solution goals and progress. • Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and track solutions performance to make data-driven decisions to optimize the solutions and improve value delivered. • Market Research and Analysis: Conducting market research to understand customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends to inform solution decisions. Role Scope: • Procurement & Corporate Solution Strategy: Responsible for defining the solution strategy, roadmap, and features to achieve company's goals, business priorities and market opportunities • Solution & Product Development: Drive the development of Procurement & Corporate solutions by working closely with product owners, engineering and architecture teams to ensure that the solutions meets business needs goals. • Feature prioritisation: Prioritise solution and product features and enhancements based on user feedback and business objectives in line with strategy. • Customer and Market Insights: Gather and analyse customer and market insights to make informed decisions about solution features and development improvements. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with various teams across the organization to ensure that solutions are developed and launched successfully • Stakeholder Management: Engage with Group, Market, and Business stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment on Procurement & Corporate solutions strategic goals. • Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve Procurement & Corporate solutions features and performance. Expected Role KPIs • Procurement & Corporate Solutions portfolio delivery in line with commitments - time, quality and value • Stakeholder satisfaction levels and solutions adoption • Solutions capabilities uplift Skills, Knowledge & Experience Core Skills & Knowledge: • Good understanding of digital, data & AI value opportunities in large corporations • Good understanding of Procurement and Corporate Finance & Performance processes • Ability to inspire cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Deep understanding of business needs and a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences. • Clear communications capability to hold an audience and influence change • Practical and pragmatic individual who can help demystify the complex world of data, digital & AI • Confident self-starter with both short term delivery and strategic focus • Adapts leadership style to stakeholder group, whilst remaining authentic • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once Functional Skills & Experience: • FTSE 100 / Fortune 500 or similar experience with graduate level education • Good working knowledge of digital, data & analytics & AI technologies and cloud platforms • Very strong product and project management experience • Strong experience in agile and devops delivery - experience of using Azure, Fabric, Data Platform& DevOps preferred • Experience in d
About the role Leeds Audi is currently recruiting for a Business Manager to join their growing team. As a Sytner Business Manager, you will be responsible for helping manage and grow all aspects of the Finance & Insurance department; you will do this by being at the core of all sales enquiries and by developing the sales team. You will ensure that every customer has a clear understanding of obligations that they have entered into, doing so with integrity and above all, treating customers fairly. Sytner Business Managers work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the role Leeds Audi is currently recruiting for a Business Manager to join their growing team. As a Sytner Business Manager, you will be responsible for helping manage and grow all aspects of the Finance & Insurance department; you will do this by being at the core of all sales enquiries and by developing the sales team. You will ensure that every customer has a clear understanding of obligations that they have entered into, doing so with integrity and above all, treating customers fairly. Sytner Business Managers work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Role Overview: Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Westminster (Central London) Up to £50,000 Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our highly rated Westminster nursery. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) and have 2+ years' leadership experience , this is an excellent opportunity to grow your early years management career. Why Join Busy Bees? We offer one of the strongest benefits packages in early years: 50% childcare discount Up to 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) Birthday off every year Enhanced family leave + return to work bonus Ongoing training & career progression Hive benefits & wellbeing hub Menopause support via Peppy Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance tools Cycle to Work scheme Cushon pension Discounted Private Medical Insurance Opportunities to travel internationally and learn global best practice About Busy Bees Westminster An Ofsted Good nursery caring for up to 64 children aged 3 months to 5 years , offering: Four purpose built rooms for each age group Highly qualified, passionate staff Engaging indoor & outdoor spaces (mud kitchen, sand pit, planting area) Excellent Central London transport links (St James's Park & Victoria stations) Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional childcare Drive quality improvement and strong EYFS practice Ensure full compliance and a safe, well managed environment Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community Support team development and professional growth Required Qualifications: What You'll Bring Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ) Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Commercial awareness and attention to detail A genuine passion for high quality early years education Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're exploring Nursery Manager jobs in London , Early Years Manager roles , or Childcare Manager opportunities , this is a standout career move. Apply now to join Busy Bees Westminster.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Westminster (Central London) Up to £50,000 Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our highly rated Westminster nursery. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) and have 2+ years' leadership experience , this is an excellent opportunity to grow your early years management career. Why Join Busy Bees? We offer one of the strongest benefits packages in early years: 50% childcare discount Up to 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) Birthday off every year Enhanced family leave + return to work bonus Ongoing training & career progression Hive benefits & wellbeing hub Menopause support via Peppy Employee Assistance Programme Salary Finance tools Cycle to Work scheme Cushon pension Discounted Private Medical Insurance Opportunities to travel internationally and learn global best practice About Busy Bees Westminster An Ofsted Good nursery caring for up to 64 children aged 3 months to 5 years , offering: Four purpose built rooms for each age group Highly qualified, passionate staff Engaging indoor & outdoor spaces (mud kitchen, sand pit, planting area) Excellent Central London transport links (St James's Park & Victoria stations) Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional childcare Drive quality improvement and strong EYFS practice Ensure full compliance and a safe, well managed environment Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community Support team development and professional growth Required Qualifications: What You'll Bring Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ) Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Commercial awareness and attention to detail A genuine passion for high quality early years education Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're exploring Nursery Manager jobs in London , Early Years Manager roles , or Childcare Manager opportunities , this is a standout career move. Apply now to join Busy Bees Westminster.
About the role Want to work for one of the world's best automotive brands, in a great location, with an awesome team? Then look no further. Opportunities like this don't come around often - and on this occasion, we are seeking a new car focused Retail Manager at our BMW Chigwell dealership. As a Sytner Retail Manager be right at the heart of the business. We will expect you to lead and grow all aspects of the Finance department, sit at the core of every sales enquiry, drive add-on penetration, and work closely with the sales team to maximise performance while delivering the very highest retail standards. Doing the right thing comes as standard. You'll ensure every customer clearly understands the commitments they are entering into, always acting with integrity, transparency, and a genuine focus on treating customers fairly. Working alongside the wider Management Team, you'll also take ownership of our Sales-into-Service and BMW renewal programmes, actively identifying incremental sales opportunities and supporting stock acquisition to keep the business moving forward. Our Retail Managers work a range of flexible shift patterns, typically including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, ensuring our customers receive outstanding service whenever they visit us. If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to make your mark in a premium environment - then we want to hear from you. About you If you are already a high achieving automotive Business Manager, Sales Controller or Sales Manager - with a strong financial and commercial understanding - then we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front, inspiring your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the role Want to work for one of the world's best automotive brands, in a great location, with an awesome team? Then look no further. Opportunities like this don't come around often - and on this occasion, we are seeking a new car focused Retail Manager at our BMW Chigwell dealership. As a Sytner Retail Manager be right at the heart of the business. We will expect you to lead and grow all aspects of the Finance department, sit at the core of every sales enquiry, drive add-on penetration, and work closely with the sales team to maximise performance while delivering the very highest retail standards. Doing the right thing comes as standard. You'll ensure every customer clearly understands the commitments they are entering into, always acting with integrity, transparency, and a genuine focus on treating customers fairly. Working alongside the wider Management Team, you'll also take ownership of our Sales-into-Service and BMW renewal programmes, actively identifying incremental sales opportunities and supporting stock acquisition to keep the business moving forward. Our Retail Managers work a range of flexible shift patterns, typically including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, ensuring our customers receive outstanding service whenever they visit us. If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to make your mark in a premium environment - then we want to hear from you. About you If you are already a high achieving automotive Business Manager, Sales Controller or Sales Manager - with a strong financial and commercial understanding - then we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front, inspiring your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
CMA Recruitment Group are partnering with an established and growing organisation who are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join their team in a broad, hands-on role. This position offers full ownership of a portfolio of entities, covering the complete finance lifecycle from transactional processing through to statutory reporting and audit. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, delivering accurate and timely reporting and supporting business performance through insightful analysis and effective business partnering. This is a highly visible role, requiring regular interaction with senior stakeholders, including involvement in weekly operational and cashflow meetings. What will the Finance Manager role involve? Full ownership of finance operations across allocated entities, managing the end-to-end process from transactional activity through to statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, control and compliance Lead all reporting requirements, including month-end close, management accounts, balance sheet integrity and audit/statutory processes, including addressing any backlog in filings Deliver cashflow and commercial insight, producing forecasts, supporting budgeting cycles and providing clear analysis to senior stakeholders, including Board and investor presentations Partner with the business and drive improvement, working closely with operational leaders, reviewing outputs from wider teams/providers and implementing process and control enhancements Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Proven experience in a hands-on role covering the full finance spectrum Experience within a multi-entity or complex business environment, ideally with exposure to FX Strong Excel and systems skills Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager: Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits Free parking Salary dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
CMA Recruitment Group are partnering with an established and growing organisation who are seeking a qualified Finance Manager to join their team in a broad, hands-on role. This position offers full ownership of a portfolio of entities, covering the complete finance lifecycle from transactional processing through to statutory reporting and audit. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, delivering accurate and timely reporting and supporting business performance through insightful analysis and effective business partnering. This is a highly visible role, requiring regular interaction with senior stakeholders, including involvement in weekly operational and cashflow meetings. What will the Finance Manager role involve? Full ownership of finance operations across allocated entities, managing the end-to-end process from transactional activity through to statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, control and compliance Lead all reporting requirements, including month-end close, management accounts, balance sheet integrity and audit/statutory processes, including addressing any backlog in filings Deliver cashflow and commercial insight, producing forecasts, supporting budgeting cycles and providing clear analysis to senior stakeholders, including Board and investor presentations Partner with the business and drive improvement, working closely with operational leaders, reviewing outputs from wider teams/providers and implementing process and control enhancements Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Proven experience in a hands-on role covering the full finance spectrum Experience within a multi-entity or complex business environment, ideally with exposure to FX Strong Excel and systems skills Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager: Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits Free parking Salary dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
CMA Financial Recruitment is supporting a Portsmouth based education organisation with the recruitment of a Management Accountant for an initial six-month period. This opportunity has arisen due to internal changes and an increase in workload. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to use their management accounting expertise within a meaningful and purpose-led sector. You will join a friendly and supportive finance team, contributing to an organisation committed to delivering educational excellence. The role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple campuses Analysing financial data to provide actionable insights, assisting with forecasting and budget updates that align with strategic objectives Collaborating with department heads and senior managers to streamline financial processes and foster proactive financial management Contributing to statutory financial reporting, internal and external audits, and maintaining robust financial controls Assisting in the delivery of financial planning activities, including cash flow management, capital expenditure reviews, and financial modelling Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy: Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or QBE Proven experience in management accounting, ideally within the education or public sector Strong numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with colleagues at all levels to explain financial information clearly Organised, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a fast paced environment while taking ownership of responsibilities Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant: 25 days plus bank holidays Staff discounts at onsite facilities and local partners Flexibility in working patterns to support work-life balance Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
CMA Financial Recruitment is supporting a Portsmouth based education organisation with the recruitment of a Management Accountant for an initial six-month period. This opportunity has arisen due to internal changes and an increase in workload. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to use their management accounting expertise within a meaningful and purpose-led sector. You will join a friendly and supportive finance team, contributing to an organisation committed to delivering educational excellence. The role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple campuses Analysing financial data to provide actionable insights, assisting with forecasting and budget updates that align with strategic objectives Collaborating with department heads and senior managers to streamline financial processes and foster proactive financial management Contributing to statutory financial reporting, internal and external audits, and maintaining robust financial controls Assisting in the delivery of financial planning activities, including cash flow management, capital expenditure reviews, and financial modelling Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy: Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or QBE Proven experience in management accounting, ideally within the education or public sector Strong numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with colleagues at all levels to explain financial information clearly Organised, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a fast paced environment while taking ownership of responsibilities Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant: 25 days plus bank holidays Staff discounts at onsite facilities and local partners Flexibility in working patterns to support work-life balance Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. At HMRC, we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we encourage applications from people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. About Unity Business Services Unity Business Services sits within HMRC's People and Places Group and provides critical human resources, recruitment, finance, payroll and procurement services to colleagues in HMRC and partner departments. The Product Manager role sits within Unity Business Services and will support the implementation and continuous improvement of shared services products and platforms across HR, Finance and Procurement. Our current focus is supporting the Unity Programme, which will introduce shared services technologies and processes to support HMRC and partner departments. As a Product Manager, you will help shape how enterprise products are owned, improved and delivered, ensuring decisions are grounded in user needs, business value and operational readiness. You will work across SAP and related enterprise platforms, strengthening product practice, building capability across product owners and multidisciplinary teams, and using evidence, insight and performance data to drive continuous improvement. Job description The Product Manager will translate organisational priorities, user needs, technical constraints and operational requirements into clear product outcomes, roadmaps and delivery priorities. Working with functional leads, product teams, delivery partners and operational stakeholders, you will manage dependencies, resolve trade-offs and support delivery across the product lifecycle. If this sounds like the sort of work which excites you, this is the job for you. Person specification As a Product Manager, your responsibilities include: Lead products through discovery, delivery, live running and continuous improvement, ensuring decisions remain focused on user needs, business value and operational readiness. Define, own and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmaps across HR, Finance and Procurement products. Own product prioritisation and backlog direction, using data, user insight, service performance and stakeholder input to guide sequencing and delivery focus. Work with multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners to manage dependencies, resolve blockers and deliver outcomes. Influence senior stakeholders and governance forums, ensuring product decisions, risks, dependencies and trade-offs are clearly understood and agreed. Coach and develop product owners and product colleagues, setting standards and building capability across teams. Essential Criteria Experience leading digital products or services through multiple lifecycle phases in a complex environment. Ability to define product strategy and translate organisational objectives, user needs and technical constraints into clear roadmaps and delivery priorities. Understanding of ServiceNow/SAP-enabled products and services, including how platform capabilities, processes and integrations support organisational outcomes. Experience making prioritisation, roadmap and backlog decisions using evidence-based trade-offs. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust, manage senior stakeholder relationships and support effective decision-making. Desirable Criteria Experience working in a government, public sector, regulated or large enterprise environment. Experience working with Qualtrics, Signavio or comparable enterprise platforms supporting user insight, business process improvement and service optimisation. Experience working with Concur or similar expense, travel or finance-related products. Knowledge of Government Digital and Data standards, service assessments or related delivery frameworks. Experience contributing to business cases, benefits realisation or value-for-money decisions. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to your last 3 roles (100 words per role), giving summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role and any Qualifications you hold. A 1000-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, referring to the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria in the Person Specification as outlined in the advert. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (up to 250 words max). This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of many applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your Personal Statement. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be asked Behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of. Interviews will take place virtually via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form . click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. At HMRC, we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we encourage applications from people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. About Unity Business Services Unity Business Services sits within HMRC's People and Places Group and provides critical human resources, recruitment, finance, payroll and procurement services to colleagues in HMRC and partner departments. The Product Manager role sits within Unity Business Services and will support the implementation and continuous improvement of shared services products and platforms across HR, Finance and Procurement. Our current focus is supporting the Unity Programme, which will introduce shared services technologies and processes to support HMRC and partner departments. As a Product Manager, you will help shape how enterprise products are owned, improved and delivered, ensuring decisions are grounded in user needs, business value and operational readiness. You will work across SAP and related enterprise platforms, strengthening product practice, building capability across product owners and multidisciplinary teams, and using evidence, insight and performance data to drive continuous improvement. Job description The Product Manager will translate organisational priorities, user needs, technical constraints and operational requirements into clear product outcomes, roadmaps and delivery priorities. Working with functional leads, product teams, delivery partners and operational stakeholders, you will manage dependencies, resolve trade-offs and support delivery across the product lifecycle. If this sounds like the sort of work which excites you, this is the job for you. Person specification As a Product Manager, your responsibilities include: Lead products through discovery, delivery, live running and continuous improvement, ensuring decisions remain focused on user needs, business value and operational readiness. Define, own and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmaps across HR, Finance and Procurement products. Own product prioritisation and backlog direction, using data, user insight, service performance and stakeholder input to guide sequencing and delivery focus. Work with multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners to manage dependencies, resolve blockers and deliver outcomes. Influence senior stakeholders and governance forums, ensuring product decisions, risks, dependencies and trade-offs are clearly understood and agreed. Coach and develop product owners and product colleagues, setting standards and building capability across teams. Essential Criteria Experience leading digital products or services through multiple lifecycle phases in a complex environment. Ability to define product strategy and translate organisational objectives, user needs and technical constraints into clear roadmaps and delivery priorities. Understanding of ServiceNow/SAP-enabled products and services, including how platform capabilities, processes and integrations support organisational outcomes. Experience making prioritisation, roadmap and backlog decisions using evidence-based trade-offs. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust, manage senior stakeholder relationships and support effective decision-making. Desirable Criteria Experience working in a government, public sector, regulated or large enterprise environment. Experience working with Qualtrics, Signavio or comparable enterprise platforms supporting user insight, business process improvement and service optimisation. Experience working with Concur or similar expense, travel or finance-related products. Knowledge of Government Digital and Data standards, service assessments or related delivery frameworks. Experience contributing to business cases, benefits realisation or value-for-money decisions. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office Closures If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations (opens in a new window) These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences. Your CV should cover up to your last 3 roles (100 words per role), giving summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role and any Qualifications you hold. A 1000-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, referring to the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria in the Person Specification as outlined in the advert. Please evidence any Desirable Criteria where applicable (up to 250 words max). This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy holder where candidates have the same score at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of many applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your Personal Statement. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be asked Behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of. Interviews will take place virtually via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form . click apply for full job details
