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Job Summary As Finance Manager within the Distribution & Logistics Finance team, you will lead financial oversight and strategic analysis of freight and logistics operations. You will act as a key business partner to both internal stakeholders and third-party providers, driving financial performance, cost efficiency, and operational alignment across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities • Act as a strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the Logistics and Distribution Services teams, providing financial insight and challenge to support business objectives., • Lead the development and delivery of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with corporate goals., • Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure financial transparency, compliance, and performance tracking., • Oversee invoice validation and cost control processes in collaboration with freight auditors and external partners., • Evaluate the financial impact of operational initiatives, including infrastructure investments and process improvements., • Enhance reporting and visibility of supply chain metrics to support cross-functional teams including Buying, Merchandising, and Logistics., • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting to support decision-making and operational efficiency., • Business partner across finance to ensure correct accounting for freight costs in the P&L., • Contribute to broader Commercial Finance initiatives, supporting both Distribution & Logistics and enterprise-wide financial strategies. Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience • Strong commercial and strategic insight, with a focus on operational efficiency and financial performance., • Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or commercial finance roles, supported by expertise in financial modelling and data analysis., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning systems., • Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Skilled in evaluating business processes and leading the implementation of improvement initiatives., • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with strong prioritisation and time management., • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), with a solid foundation in financial governance and reporting. You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

Client Accountant, Romanian Speaking, COR7315. Are you an experienced Accountant fluent in Romanian looking for your next big step? Then this could be the opportunity for you!. You will be working purely with UK based Romanian c.

Buyer/Procurement About the Role We are looking for an experienced Buyer to lead tendering activities, drive value through supplier negotiations, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to manage end-to-end procurement processes, deliver commercial impact, and work closely with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities Tender Management • Lead the development and execution of RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs across a range of goods and services., • Collaborate with internal teams to define tender specifications, scope, and evaluation criteria., • Manage tender timelines, documentation, and all supplier communications., • Analyse bids and support structured evaluation processes to ensure fairness and transparency. Supplier Negotiation & Contracting • Conduct commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and service levels., • Ensure alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term partnership success. Strategic Sourcing • Carry out market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks., • Contribute to the development of category strategies and cost-saving initiatives., • Monitor supplier performance and escalate corrective actions when required. Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner with internal teams to provide guidance on procurement best practices and compliance., • Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to procurement spend. Reporting & Insights • Prepare clear, data-driven presentations on tender outcomes and supplier performance., • Share procurement insights and recommendations with senior stakeholders., • Translate procurement data into actionable intelligence to support informed decision-making. Apply for more details!

Our client, an international bank based in London (Harrow) seek a Buy to Let Mortgage Business Development Executive/Manager to help grow the retail business of the bank by sourcing and marketing Buy to Let (BTL) Mortgages Candidate Profile • Business Development Manager or Executive with a very strong broker intermediary network, • Previous experience at a Mortgage Lender, building society or high street bank who specialise in BTL mortgage lending Role Responsibilities • Pursue new business opportunities through appropriate networking channels and by promoting customer/community awareness of the Bank’s products and services., • To be responsible for achieving established individual and Bank targets through active involvement/participation in sales management in conjunction with Head Intermediary Relations., • To establish and maintain relationship with the broker while keeping them apprised of our products and lending criteria., • To Arrange and attend business meetings and other business/social events to promote brand awareness and identify and target new sales opportunities., • To Undertake networking activities (during and outside of normal working hours/days) to promote the brand by building excellent working relationships with Brokers, Networks and other stakeholders Essential Experience • Business Development Manager or Executive with a very strong broker intermediary network, • Previous experience at a Mortgage Lender, building society or high street bank who specialise in BTL mortgage lending, • In depth experience of Buy to Let Mortgages & commercial lending products, • Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

We are looking for a high-calibre planning support administrator to join our team for a fixed term period of 9 months. The ideal candidate must have top notch communication skills and be able to troubleshoot and process work in a timely and efficient manner. Why Saltus? Our mission is to improve everyone’s relationship with their wealth: to make it a positive force for their future and at the same time to prevent it being a source of anxiety. We want everyone who works at Saltus to be proud to work here, and to find fulfilment and meaning in the work that they do We are incredibly proud of our culture and work really hard to ensure that Saltus is a great place to work for our people, where they can have fun and grow in their career, with a passion for excellence and customer service. We’re proud that we’ve been recognized as a winner by the Sunday Times in the Best Places to Work 2024 awards, as well as a winner in the Professional Adviser awards 2024 for the Best Financial Advisers to Work For. These accolades reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment and our dedication to excellence in the financial industry. Join our award-winning team and be a part of our continued success! Saltus is a privately owned financial planning and discretionary investment management house. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality service for private clients, trusts, and smaller institutions. Saltus Partners was founded in 2004 and has grown organically and through a small number of carefully integrated acquisitions. Originally the business started out as an investment manager and has now developed the financial planning side of the offering, putting this at the forefront of the client relationship. Today Saltus manages and advises on over £9 billion of client assets, acquired through a combination of organic business growth and corporate acquisitions. What does this role look like? The key areas of the role are as follows: • To always have the customer at the heart of everything you do. Providing an excellent level of service is your primary responsibility, • Learning about Saltus Core Values and products/services, • Effectively and efficiently onboarding new clients and service the existing clients, • Building effective relationships with customers, advisers and paraplanners in your immediate POD, • Positively contribute to the team morale and energy, be a great team player, • Communicating to clients effectively through various mediums (e.g. telephone, email etc), • Willing to get involved in projects within the business, which may occur from time to time What sort of person are you looking for? The successful candidate will be delivery orientated and a well organised individual, with 3 years experience within a financial planning environment. We are looking for someone who is CII or RO part qualified, with a salary which reflects this experience. • Knowledge of investment products ISAs, Pensions, Bonds, • Experience of using CRM systems, • Be a good team player, • Experience of challenging the status quo in respect of processes, • A strong passion for delivering excellent customer service, • A self-starter, who owns own development journey Where will I be working? We are looking for someone to be based out of our Borehamwood office. What benefits do I get when working for Saltus? The salary is between £28,000-£32,000pa depending on experience, alongside 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), life assurance, income protection and a pension, alongside access to our flexible benefits platform and plenty of parking! The role is 35 hours per week between the hours of 9-5pm. Just as importantly, you’ll get to experience our culture, which we really do live and breathe ensuring that Saltus is a fantastic place to work for every single one of our 400+ people. We work hard, but we have an awful lot of fun along the way. If you think you’d like to come and join us, then please do get in touch… we’d love to hear from you!

Mortgage Underwriter Watford (Office-Based, 5 Days a Week) Salary: Up to £50,000 basic + bonus All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (on-site only) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Eligibility: Must be based in the UK with full right to work (no sponsorship available) Are you an experienced Mortgage Underwriter xrnqpay looking to join a supportive, growing team with fantastic benefits and real opportunities for ... JBLK1_UKTJ

What does the role entail? Working as a Corporate and CRE Underwriter your main job role will be processing and underwriting of Corporate, Commercial Retail Estate proposals & personal loans What skills will you have? The ideal candidate for the position will have strong knowledge of the UK lending

This is a great opportunity for an experienced financial controller. Lead preparation of management accounts, consolidated reports, and financial statements. Manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and provide strategic financial insight.

Key Responsibilities: * Underwrite bridging loan applications within company lending criteria by making quality lending decisions * Manage a pipeline of bridging cases and prioritise accordingly * Always maintain a high level of communication with interested parties including brokers, appli

We're partnering with a market leading international electronics company to help them find a Management Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis.

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our UK Finance team - a key role at the heart of commercial decision-making. Behind our success is a world-class team that combines creativity, commercial thinking, and financial insight to drive growth and shape our future. This is an exciting

Are you an experienced Service Charge Accountant?. Service Charge Accountant to join our Finance Team. Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accountant for preparation of service charge accounts.

Underwriting Team Leader – Property Finance (Bridging & Development Lending) Location: Borehamwood Salary: Up to £80,000 Are you an experienced underwriting professional with a strong background in bridging and short term property finance? Do you have the leadership skills to guide an

Our client is a successful Finance company looking for a Development Underwriter to join their team. The Underwriter must use their skill and experience to approve those loans which are deemed acceptable and reject any which are unacceptable and represent a risk to the company. The Underwriter must

GBRS are currently looking for an experienced.If you are looking for a new position in a clean, supportive office, this is the role for you!.Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Your main responsibilities wi

You will report to a Managing Partner, manage our Finance Manager and play a key role on the senior leadership team.

Client Accountant, Romanian Speaking, COR7315.

Are you an experienced Service Charge Accountant?. Service Charge Accountant to join our Finance Team. Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accountant for preparation of service charge accounts.

Our London client in the Banking sector is seeking a Corporate and CRE Underwriter to join the team as soon as possible on a permanent basis with a salary of £45,000 on offer.This role comes with a great perks package including generous holiday.Working as a Corporate and CRE Underwriter your main j

You’ll work closely with payroll vendors, HR teams, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. Provide timely and effective support to employees on payroll-related queries. This is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in international payroll while contributing

Experience providing financial guidance and advice to non‑finance managers.

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Salary: £40,000-£55,000 – depending on experience Service Charge Accountant Manager Benefits 28 days annual leave Onsite parking Pension Service Charge Accountant Key Responsibilities Prepare income and expenditure reports and associated documents to be sent to external accounta

Produce and review the management accounts for several entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness, with variance analysis vs plan and prior year, including commentary on performance. Review overheads with Senior Operations management periodically. As they grow, they are looking for a Management Ac

My client is seeking a Romanian-speaking Client Accountant to join their highly successful and growing team based in Harrow.

Position: Senior Accountant Location: Pinner, Harrow Package: £45,000 - £50,000, 1 day a week WFH, excellent working culture Working hours: Monday - Friday, 37.A fantastic opportunity has opened up within a long-standing Accountancy Practice in Harrow, who are experiencing continued grow

Job Title: Collection and Litigation Specialist Location:Watford Salary: Competitive and based on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.Benefits: Contributory Pension scheme Private Medical Healthcare Life Assurance Dental Plan Free eye tests Annual leave purchase scheme Social events Ref

Mortgage Underwriter Watford (Office-Based, 5 Days a Week). Our client, a successful and expanding mortgage lender, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented underwriter to join their Watford office.

We are an established Firm of Accountants in Harrow Town Centre looking for an applicant with experience in Audit, Accounts preparation, VAT and taxation. Suitable Accountant will require both written and oral communication, good computer literacy using Professional Software such as SAGE, Audit soft

Mortgage Underwriter Location: Watford | Office Based We are looking for a detail-oriented Underwriter to join a busy lending team. Underwriters typically do not communicate directly with the borrower.

Our client, a successful Finance company is looking for a Development Underwriter to join their team. The Development Underwriter is responsible for processing refurbishment and development finance applications where initial terms have been issued. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a pipeline of deve

Qualifications & Skills Required - Minimum 6 years in banking operations with strong regulatory knowledge. Proficient in banking systems, AML requirements, Finacle system, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

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Job Description Mortgage Underwriter Watford (Office-Based, 5 Days a Week) Salary: Up to £50,000 basic + bonus Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (on-site only) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Eligibility: Must be based in the UK with full right to work (no sponsorship available) Are you an exp

Job Description Client Accountant, Romanian Speaking, COR7315 Are you an experienced Accountant fluent in Romanian looking for your next big step? Then this could be the opportunity for you! The Role The Client Accountant will join a growing accountancy firm.

Head of Existing Customer Analytics - Financial Services Hybrid working - 2/3 days in SW London offices preferred Salary negotiable dep on experience c£100/110K plus benefits Reference J13014 Brand new opportunity offering for impact and great scope to 'make the role your own' As Head of Existing

Job Description Position: Senior Finance Officer Pay Rate: £350 per day – Umbrella PAYE (Negotiable) Duration: 6 months Location: Harrow Hub (Hybrid working) Pertemps Recruitment, in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Senior Finance Of

Job Description Corporate and CRE Underwriter Our London client in the Banking sector is seeking a Corporate and CRE Underwriter to join the team as soon as possible on a permanent basis with a salary of £45,000 on offer.This role comes with a great perks package including generous holiday.What do

Job Description Hybrid – London office and home-based Anderson Quigley is an executive search, interim management and advisory firm working with organisations that contribute to society and social development.UK and a subsidiary in the UAE, we are values-led and highly collaborative, with integr

Michael Page are seeking a meticulous and organised Assistant Accountant to join our clients Accounting & Finance team within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry.The role is based in Holywell, Flintshire and requires expertise in financial operations and fixed asset reporting to support the comp

Excellent opportunity for a part time Accounts Assistant.

A positive and supportive business partner who will grow into the role and become a rounded accounts assistant.

Youll gain exposure to year-end accounting, audits, VAT submissions, month-end analysis, and support with reporting to senior stakeholders. Maintain the fixed asset register, accounting for additions/disposals and calculating depreciation. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting softwa

Senior Regional Finance Director UK, Ireland & Israel (EUR015QA).Hilton - Regional Office - Europe.Maple Court Central Park Central Park.The Senior Director Operations Finance UKII is responsible for Operations Finance of all leased and managed hotels in the UK, Ireland and Israel.The role aims to b

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will lead the company’s financial strategy, governance, compliance, and commercial decision-making across the UK and EU entities. Excellent Salary plus Bonus and Executive perks.

Proven understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. To support the group finance function by taking ownership of Account Receivables and assist in all areas of management accounts.

My client is a well established Property Management company based in Borehamwood who, as part of their expansion are seeking an experienced Accounts Clerk ideally with experience in the Block Management or Property Management industry. Accounts Assistant - Property Management.

The successful candidate will handle invoicing, process customer payments, and assist in various financial tasks.