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Quantitative Analyst Permanent Ipswich/London CLOSING DATE – 16 September Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role: As part of the Forecasting & Hedging Team, you will; • Develop, maintain and enhance forecasting models across import (consumption) and export (renewable generation) portfolios., • Research, evaluate and implement statistical, machine learning and optimisation techniques to improve forecast accuracy and commercial value., • Lead peer reviews of code, model changes and analytical methodologies, ensuring high standards of quality and best practice., • Design and deliver automated reporting, dashboards and visualisations using Python, SQL and Power BI to support portfolio monitoring and informed decision-making., • Provide ad-hoc and time-critical quantitative analysis to support Commercial, Renewables, Strategic Sales, Finance and other business areas., • Contribute to the development of new forecasting capabilities across power demand, renewable generation, weather, pricing and portfolio optimisation., • Build and maintain scalable data processing and automation pipelines to support forecasting and analytical workflows., • Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging analytical techniques relevant to the UK energy market. Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have… • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, supported by a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Economics or another relevant numerate discipline., • A good understanding of wholesale electricity markets and industry fundamentals, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly. Ideally, you’ll have at least two years’ experience in a relevant analytical or energy industry role and experience of using Python & SQL., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and modelling techniques to develop structured, practical solutions that deliver commercial value., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively across teams and projects. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get: • A discretionary bonus depending on company performance, • Private Healthcare, • SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time, • Personal accident cover, • Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%, • Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays, • Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

Our client is looking for a talented Paraplanner to join their team. As a paraplanner you will support the firm's Financial Planners, creating and compiling quality financial planning reports and conducting research on financial strategies, plans and products \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Support the Financial Planners in research and analysis to meet client needs and objectives.\n, • Prepare client financial plans and suitability reports/letters for Financial Planners – including annual review, new business or ad hoc advice reports.\n, • Prepare documentation to be held on file or included within reports, as applicable, to support the recommendation and justify the provider and product recommended.\n, • Manage the presentation of technical data to the Financial Planners.\n, • Compile cashflow models when required as part of the advice process.\n, • Attend client meetings with Financial Planners as required, present cashflow to clients as required.\n, • Provide the client with a positive professional experience, offering qualified knowledge and ongoing assistance.\n, • Maintain up to date product and technical knowledge.\n, • Maintain all standards of performance as required by the firm.\n, • Develop and maintain internal relationships within all parts of the business.\n, • Promote the profile of the business within the profession and wider communities.\n, • Complete Continuous Professional Development to meet regulatory requirements and personal development needs.\n, • \n\n Essential Qualities: \n\n • Fully Diploma qualified\n, • Good understanding of the Financial Planning process.\n, • Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal communication.\n, • Customer service skills – providing an excellent service to the adviser and client.\n, • Excellent planning and organisational skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively to deadlines.\n, • Accuracy and attention to detail to balance demands of role.\n, • An understanding of cashflow modelling.\n, • Broad knowledge of the Financial Services Industry and high level of technical knowledge.\n, • In depth knowledge and experience with cashflow modelling.\n, • Ability to manage and complete projects.\n, • \n, • \n\n If this position is something that you would be interested in, then please forward your CV to Sam at Artemis Recruitment.

MacKenzie King are recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant on a 6 month fixed term contract, to join an established and growing business in the Colchester area. This role supports the wider finance team and is ideal for someone with previous experience in a varied accounting position who is confident working to month end deadlines. \n Key tasks and responsibilities \n\n • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts\n, • Support month end processes including postings, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments\n, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances\n, • Review general ledger entries and flag discrepancies\n, • Process and review corporate expenses, petty cash and credit card spend\n, • Assist in maintaining fixed asset records and capital expenditure reporting\n, • Provide cost analysis and supporting schedules as needed\n, • Support internal and external reporting requirements\n, • Provide cover for bank posting and transaction allocation tasks\n, • Contribute to revenue reporting\n, • Support with routine financial administration and ad hoc tasks\n\n Qualifications and experience \n\n • Experience in a similar finance or accounting role, ideally with month end exposure\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately\n, • Studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent)\n\n To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ted at MacKenzie King. \n Reference: 887639

Job Title: Furniture Assembly Operative Location: Colchester Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits Working Hours Monday to Friday 7:30-4:30pm - 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 42.5hrs per week Job Type: Temporary Adhoc Ongoing Start Date: Immediately start Immediate Start Available | Ongoing Ad Hoc Work We are currently recruiting for an Assembly Assistant to join a busy warehouse team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for immediate employment. The Role As an Assembly Assistant, you will be responsible for assembling a variety of wooden furniture products, including cupboards, doors, and other furniture components. You may also be required to support warehouse operations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Assembling small and large wooden furniture parts Fitting components to cupboards, doors, and furniture units. I.e hinges and door handles Using basic hand tools safely and effectively Checking finished products for quality and accuracy Maintaining a clean and organised work area Following health and safety procedures at all timesCandidate Requirements Previous assembly, manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is beneficial but not essential Good attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Physically fit and comfortable handling furniture componentsWhy Work for Adecco? Weekly pay Candidate of the Month incentives Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts Access to support programmes Eye care vouchers Competitive pension schemeAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

\n Senior Accountant - Accounts and Audit \n Competitive salary + benefits | Hybrid & Flexi-time | Full-time \n Are you an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of a client portfolio, broaden your technical experience and play a meaningful part in a growing practice? \n We're working with a well-established accountancy firm that is entering an exciting period of significant growth. The business has strong plans for the future and is looking for a driven Senior Accountant who wants to develop alongside the firm, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to its continued success. \n The culture is friendly, collaborative and genuinely supportive, with teamwork at the heart of how the practice operates. It's a progressive environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills, build strong client relationships and have a voice in how the business moves forward. \n The Role \n This is a varied position combining approximately 50% accounts and 50% audit, making it well suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to maintain a broad technical skill set. \n As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, lead assignments and work directly with clients to understand their needs and provide practical advice. Alongside year-end accounts and tax work, you'll gain valuable audit exposure, including leading assignments and overseeing junior team members. \n With the firm going through a period of expansion, there is genuine scope to take on more responsibility as your experience develops. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, including limited companies, groups, LLPs and partnerships\n, • Taking ownership of client assignments from planning through to completion\n, • Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact for queries\n, • Preparing year-end statutory accounts for Partner review\n, • Managing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT assignments\n, • Preparing corporation tax computations\n, • Planning and conducting audit assignments\n, • Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members during audits\n, • Supporting Partners with ad hoc advisory and project work\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide clients with additional advice and support\n, • Contributing to the continued development of the wider team and practice\n\n What we're looking for \n You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least three years' audit experience and a solid grounding across accounts and wider practice work. \n The ideal candidate will have experience of managing audits and be comfortable taking responsibility for assignments and client relationships. Exposure to charities or academies would be advantageous, although not essential. \n You'll also have: \n\n • Strong knowledge of statutory and management accounts\n, • Good understanding of VAT and corporation tax\n, • Confident client communication skills\n, • The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines\n, • A collaborative approach to working with colleagues\n, • Good attention to detail and commercial awareness\n, • A genuine interest in progressing your career within practice\n, • A full driving licence\n\n What's on offer \n This is a particularly good time to join, with the accountancy firm investing in its future and operating with clear growth ambitions. The role offers the chance to develop with the business rather than simply step into an established position. \n The package includes: \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Flexi-time to support a healthy work-life balance\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Increasing responsibility and progression opportunities as the firm grows\n\n The accountancy practice is looking for someone ambitious, commercially minded and keen to be part of its next stage of development. If you want a role that combines accounts, audit, client contact and progression within a firm with strong growth plans, this could be an excellent next step. \n If you're considering your next move and would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, get in touch to find out more about the Senior Accountant position.

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst (Technology) Location: Frimley; Surrey or Preston; Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £60,000 + bonus scheme Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Tax Analyst with a keen interest in technology to play a key role within Group Tax. You will support a range of tax operational activities, using automation and innovative tools to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance across taxes, primarily focussing on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to be involved in other areas such as VAT and employment taxes. Working closely with internal Finance and Shared Services teams, as well as external providers, you will help deliver high-quality, fully analysed tax data, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and broader tax projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Core duties: Drive continuous improvement across tax operations, with a focus on automation and technology adoption Support day-to-day tax operational activities across a range of taxes, primarily focussing on corporate taxes, but with opportunities to be involved in other areas such as , VAT and employment taxes Use technology, including robotic process automation, machine learning and dashboard tools, to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency and improve processes Partner with our shared services and finance teams, and outsourced filing provider to ensure compliance filing deadlines are monitored and met. Support wider tax compliance and advisory activities, including UK and international Corporate Tax, RDEC, capital allowances, Pillar Two, transfer pricing, employment tax and VAT Operate within and ensure compliance with tax governance requirements Actively manage CPD, ensuring a good breadth of technical and power skills Ad hoc advisory and Group Tax projects Essential Skills: ATT qualified (or equivalent) as a minimum; CTA qualification desirable Experience working within an in-house tax team or a professional tax services firm, with Big 4experience advantageous Proven experience using tax technology and data tools to improve processes and efficiency, tools such as Alteryx, Power BI or Tableau are preferred The Tax Team: Youll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking Group Tax team that plays a key role within the wider Finance function. The team works closely with Finance Operations, Shared Services and external providers to deliver high-quality tax compliance and reporting, while also driving continuous improvement across processes and technology. With a focus on innovation and development, the team offers exposure to a broad range of tax areas and opportunities to get involved in projects that support both operational excellence and strategic tax initiatives. Why BAE Systems? Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 18th September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid JBRP1_UKTJ

Road Safety Assistant Temporary, Part Time 13.77 per hour Location: Countywide Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 16th September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Opportunity The Road Safety Assistant will be working within Safer Essex Roads Partnership working to deliver Vision Zero, zero road deaths or serious injuries in Essex by 2040. This role will be working with partner organisations of SERP and with public to communicate road safety messages. This role will deliver the road safety programme for education in primary schools. The post holder will be required to work across the whole county, however, to keep travel to a minimum, the group of schools that you will be assigned will be as close to your home location as possible. You will report to the Road Safety Team Leader who will allocate work, provide training and development as required. You will be able to communicate comfortably with both adults and children to support the road safety programme, and your enthusiasm and self-motivation will equip you to work independently, liaising directly with schools. What you will responsible for: Work as part of a team delivering road safety interventions, raising awareness, educating and behavioural change sessions to children and adults in primary school settings. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner organisations, institutions and schools. Record data from visits and evaluation of the sessions delivered. Management of Health and safety for the activities undertaken. Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role This role will be a good fit for you if: Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Organised and able to meet deadlines. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Confidence to seek clarification of instructions and work scope. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key people both internally and externally. Seeks solutions through the expertise of both self and others, researching the facts with care and resolving problems in a timely and thorough manner. Flexibility to travel to meet our widely distributed clients and to work with internal and external teams in other offices and sites. Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and efficient time keeping. The ability to work flexibility to fulfil the needs of the role. Ability to effectively manage own diary and workload to achieve agreed targets. Understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to follow safeguarding policies, procedures, and reporting protocols. Essential Full UK driving license and is willing to travel. Experience of education / training. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and online meeting platforms eg Zoom or MS Teams). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Experience or knowledge of Road Safety or Highways. Experience of Health and Safety practice. Understanding of behaviour change techniques. Confidence in delivering educational interventions to children. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, were committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyones Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site . Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Were committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. Were also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once youve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. Please note that Essex County Council has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and where a worker elects to provide their services through an intermediary (such as a personal services company) then income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. 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Job Spec Be the driving force behind day-to-day F&B delivery across the whole site This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of one of Surrey's busiest visitor attractions. At my client, you'll take day-to-day ownership of F&B delivery across every outlet on site – café, restaurant, grab-and-go kiosks, and seasonal or event catering – serving over 250,000 visitors a year. You'll be the person on the floor making sure every outlet runs smoothly, every day, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy, growth, and commercial development. This role is ideal for an experienced team leader or supervisor ready for their next step up – moving beyond a single outlet or shift to help lead operations across the whole F&B offering. What you'll be doing: Run the day-to-day across every outlet Take operational responsibility for F&B delivery across the site, not just one outlet: • Restaurant and café, • Grab-and-go kiosks, • Seasonal and event catering You'll move between outlets as needed, spotting and resolving issues before they escalate, and making sure standards stay consistent everywhere. Be the go-to person on the floor Lead from the front during peak trading, acting as the first point of contact for staff and guests across all outlets: • Step in wherever the operation needs support, • Make fast, sensible calls on staffing, service, and stock, • Escalate to the F&B Manager when it genuinely needs their input Support commercial performance Play an active role in the commercial side of the operation: • Help drive spend per head and revenue across outlets, • Control waste and manage stock ordering and transfers, • Monitor labour and cost of sale, flagging concerns early, • Support monthly stock takes and back-office record keeping Build and lead the team across the site Take ownership of people management across all F&B outlets: • Recruit, induct, train and coach team members, • Manage the day-to-day rota to meet demand across outlets, • Address performance issues promptly and fairly, • Act as duty supervisor for F&B, and support other areas of the business when needed Uphold standards everywhere Ensure consistent standards across the whole F&B operation: • Food safety, hygiene and cleanliness compliance in every outlet, • Health & safety policies, risk assessments and audits, • Equipment checks, maintenance reporting, and timely fixes Support the F&B Manager to work strategically This role exists to take on the day-to-day operational load, allowing the F&B Manager to focus on strategy: • Deputise for the F&B Manager across the site when they're not on shift, • Handle routine decisions and escalations independently, • Feed back insight and ideas that help shape the wider F&B strategy What we're looking for You'll have some experience leading a shift or a team in a fast-paced hospitality or catering environment, and be ready to grow into a role with wider scope. We're particularly looking for someone who: • Has supervisory or team-leading experience in hospitality, catering or a similar customer-facing environment, • Is a hands-on leader who's comfortable moving between areas during busy periods, • Is happy picking up commercial basics on the job – spend per head, cost control, wastage, • Can train, motivate and manage a small team, • Stays calm, organised and decisive under pressure, • Is keen to grow into a bigger, more varied role than a single-outlet position The reality of the role (and why it's rewarding) Our business is highly seasonal and weather-dependent, with peak periods driven by school holidays, weekends and events. This creates a fast-paced, high-energy environment where strong day-to-day leadership has a direct and visible impact. In return, you'll benefit from: • A varied role with responsibility across the whole F&B operation, not just one outlet, • A predominantly daytime-focused operation, offering a strong alternative to late-night hospitality, • The opportunity to work in a unique outdoor, family-focused environment, • Genuine scope to grow into broader operational or management responsibility Experience & qualifications, • Experience as a supervisor or team leader in F&B or hospitality, • Experience across multiple outlets or a multi-site operation would be helpful, but not a requirement, • Good organisational and communication skills, • Some exposure to stock control, forecasting or rota management is useful but not essential, • Ability to lead, motivate and support a team, • Level 3 Food Safety (or willingness to work towards it) desirable Working Hours & Flexibility This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends. Bank holidays are considered normal working days, with this reflected in the 28-day annual leave allowance. For most of the year, the standard working hours are 9:00am–5:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break. During the school summer holidays, these hours extend to 9:00am–6:00pm to support increased visitor numbers and operational demand. There will also be an expectation to cover approximately one 6:00pm finish per week to support after-school play sessions. Throughout the year, there are a small number of evening events, including: • Two fireworks evenings in October, • Four camping weekends during July and August, • A small number of adult-only evening events You would not be expected to work every event, but F&B management cover will need to be provided across all events. These events are not generally late-running, with most finishing around 8:00pm–9:00pm, and the latest finishes expected to be around 11:00pm for adult evenings. As senior members of the team, both positions will also require a degree of flexibility to support occasional ad hoc events, training sessions, stock takes and other operational requirements when necessary. Contract type Permanent Hours Full time including weekends, primarily daytime with occasional evenings Salary £31,162.50 p.a. JBRP1_UKTJ

Staff Partners are seeking MALE Mental Health Support Workers to deliver outstanding care for private clients in Colchester.The role offers ad hoc and block bookings with a fast, free compliance process and a specialist consultant for support.Applicants must hold a MAPA/PMVA certificate and have kno

Seeking enthusiastic and reliable Event Bar Staff for ad-hoc temporary cover at various venues in Colchester, working shifts throughout the year, mainly on weekends and occasional evenings.

Tax Senior / Semi Senior | Colchester | Competitive salary, dependent on experience Personal tax roles that come with genuine advisory exposure are not that easy to find, and this is one of them. A well-regarded firm of chartered certified accountants with offices across Essex is growing and wants a Tax Senior or Semi Senior for the tax team in their Colchester office. You would sit alongside the Tax Director, which means the advisory work is not something you get to look at once a year, it is part of the job. What you'll be doing: Running a mixed portfolio of high net worth individuals, directors, self-employed clients, subcontractors and partnerships Preparing tax returns, along with self-employed and partnership accounts Capital Gains Tax work, including 60 day property filings Supporting the Tax Director with ad hoc advisory work Preparing P11Ds Dealing directly with HMRC and speaking to clients yourself What they're looking for: At least three years in a busy tax department within practice Solid practical knowledge of personal tax CGT experience, including 60 day property reporting Someone confident with clients and comfortable dealing with people at all levels A proactive approach rather than waiting to be handed work What's on offer: Competitive salary depending on experience Study support where it is needed 37.5 hour week 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Direct working relationship with the Tax Director and real advisory exposure If you are in personal tax and want more than compliance, this one is worth a conversation

Full-Time & Ad Hoc Opportunities Available | Colchester We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support a range of welcoming primary schools across Colchester and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for the consistency of a full-time role or the flexibility of ad hoc supply work, we have a variety of opportunities available to suit your availability and career goals. The Role As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning and development, working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and interventions. You may be required to cover classes in the teacher's absence, lead small group sessions, and provide targeted support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and adaptable education professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned lessons and learning activities across the primary age range. Provide whole-class supervision when required. Lead intervention groups to support pupil progress. Support children with varying learning needs, including SEND. Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff. Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Requirements HLTA qualification or substantial experience in a similar role. Previous experience working within a UK primary school. Strong behaviour management skills. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Desirable Skills Experience supporting children with SEND. Ability to adapt to different year groups and school settings. Confidence delivering phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions. Experience leading whole-class lessons. Why Work with Protocol Education? Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle. Competitive daily rates of pay. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. Access to professional development and training opportunities. Opportunities to build experience across a range of schools. Potential for long-term and permanent positions. Apply Today! If you're a passionate HLTA looking for your next opportunity in Colchester, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're seeking full-time work or flexible ad hoc assignments, join Protocol Education and help make a difference in local primary schools. Apply now or contact our team for more information. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

Job Title: Furniture Assembly Operative Location: Colchester Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits Working Hours Monday to Friday 7:30-4:30pm - 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 42.5hrs per week Job Type: Temporary Adhoc Ongoing Start Date: Immediately start Immediate Start Available | Ongoing Ad Hoc Work We are currently recruiting for an Assembly Assistant to join a busy warehouse team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking for immediate employment. The Role As an Assembly Assistant, you will be responsible for assembling a variety of wooden furniture products, including cupboards, doors, and other furniture components. You may also be required to support warehouse operations when needed. Key Responsibilities: Assembling small and large wooden furniture parts Fitting components to cupboards, doors, and furniture units. I.e hinges and door handles Using basic hand tools safely and effectively Checking finished products for quality and accuracy Maintaining a clean and organised work area Following health and safety procedures at all timesCandidate Requirements Previous assembly, manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is beneficial but not essential Good attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Physically fit and comfortable handling furniture componentsWhy Work for Adecco? Weekly pay Candidate of the Month incentives Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts Access to support programmes Eye care vouchers Competitive pension schemeAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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