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Chief Accountant Salary: up to £74,652 Location: Kettering Permanent About the Chief Accountant opportunity: Sellick Partnership is proud to have partnered with North Northamptonshire Council with their permanent recruitment for an exciting Chief Accountant opportunity. North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Having gone through the LGR process they now successfully form one of the largest unitary councils in the country. North Northamptonshire Council have an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level that are working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations needed to drive future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Chief Accountant. Key responsibilities of the Chief Accountant will include: • Lead in supporting the Assistant Director of Finance & Accountancy in relation to the Accountancy function, • Close down of the Council's accounts, • Production of the Statement of Accounts, • Overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained., • Take a leading role across the organisation in supporting Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers in the overall stewardship of the Council's finances. Ideal characteristics of the Chief Accountant should include: You will have the drive, initiative, confidence and creativity needed to shape services, focus on emerging priorities and deliver excellent services for residents and local communities. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of the Council's One Council journey of transformation across North Northamptonshire. Benefits available to the Chief Accountant will include: • Highly competitive salary, • Flexible working hours, • Competitive local government pension scheme, • Remote working with occasion on-site presence in Kettering How to apply for the Chief Accountant position: If you would like more information on the Chief Accountant opportunity or an informal discussion about working at North Northamptonshire Council, please contact Daniella Pye in our Sellick Partnership Derby office. Closing date: Wednesday 21th May 2025. Interview date: W/c Monday 26th May 2025 Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

From empowering entrepreneurs to build successful businesses, to supporting their clients arrange 'me time' moments, we’re in the business of elevating people - helping them to thrive and feel fantastic. Lifting others up can be hard, heavy work, and we passionately believe that the sense of purpose and personal satisfaction this brings are worth it. What started in Poland is now an international, cloud-based marketplace that’s scaling rapidly, connecting creative communities and opening up worlds of opportunities. Working in a rapidly growing, ever-changing scale-up comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges. If you prefer a stable environment, with clear processes and structures then, we've got to be honest, you won't always find that here. However, if you enjoy inventively solving problems with others, helping create clarity when things get confusing, and prioritising your own path within ambiguity, then the chances are that you'll love the opportunities available to grow your career at Booksy. As a Staff AI Product Manager reporting to the Director of Product in our Disruption Squad, your purpose will be to lead an internal incubator tasked with challenging the status quo of the beauty industry. In this role, you will lead the strategic development of next-generation, AI-native solutions to explore untapped market opportunities and redefine the user experience. You will be responsible for spearheading high-impact experimentation and investigating emerging technologies to ensure our product ecosystem remains at the forefront of the industry. Essentially, to ensure you succeed in this role you’re going to need… • Founding Mindset: Proven experience in startup environments or leading "zero-to-one" product initiatives as a founder or founding team member., • AI Fluency: A deep, practitioner-level understanding of how AI fundamentally shifts product development and user interaction cycles., • Radical Adaptability: The ability to operate effectively in a "destination unknown" environment where the technology landscape shifts every few weeks., • Strategic Disruption: A track record of identifying and executing experiments that challenge established business models. It will also help you to have… • Experience entering and scaling products within the US market., • A background in lead/senior roles such as Product Director or Head of Product within early-stage ventures., • Experience working in hybrid squads where engineers, designers, and PMs operate as a single, high-velocity unit. At a minimum we require conversational level English language skills. Why? English is our company language and is used for any business-wide communications, so we need you to be able to speak English to feel like an integrated part of Booksy. What we offer: • The opportunity to be part of something big - the world’s fastest growing beauty marketplace., • Flexible working hours and opportunity to work remotely within your country., • Work in a welcoming team which is always ready to help., • Opportunity to develop in an international environment - we have teams in 6 countries., • Additional benefits that might differ depending on the location. Sounds interesting? Apply by completing the recruitment form :) We're waiting for you! How AI helps us find great people Think of our AI tool as a really smart assistant for our recruitment team. Its job? To help us move faster, stay consistent, and make sure no great candidates are overlooked. Every application goes through the same AI review to help us spot skills that match the role - but don’t worry, AI never makes the decisions. Real people do. Our recruiters and hiring managers handle every final call. And we regularly review how the tool is used to keep things fair, ethical, and compliant with data protection laws. Curious about how it works? You can always ask how AI was used in your application - it won’t affect your chances in any way. If you have questions, just drop us a note - we’re happy to explain more. Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We work in a highly creative and diverse industry so it goes without saying that we strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fair consideration in our hiring process. If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please contact us at _, so we can best support you . Kindly submit your application and CV in English to ensure it is successfully reviewed

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc. Responsibilities: • Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;, • Providing advice on legal matters;, • Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;, • Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;, • Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;, • Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;, • Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;, • Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc. Core competencies • Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;, • Effective interpersonal and communication skills;, • Ability to work well within a team and individually;, • Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others). Skills & Abilities • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role General & Specialist Knowledge • Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and, • Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. Education & Training • (Legal Assistant) Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree / Postgraduate Degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL);, • (Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (ideally, some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Senior Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Principal Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable) Relevant Experience • Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;, • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);, • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;, • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;, • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and, • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,, • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;, • You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and, • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. What will you be doing? We're seeking a talented individual to join our Restructuring & Recovery Services (RRS) team in London as Assistant Manager. To assist with the supervision of the restructuring and recovery process through from planning to review and completion. As RRS Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others • Maintain a portfolio of insolvency cases and ensure cases are efficiently and proactively progressed., • Participate in independent business review, and other advisory, work from time to time., • Liaison with appointee and other staff where appropriate to ensure all are kept up to date with relevant issues., • Ensure staff are briefed and motivated in order to complete cases efficiently., • Review staff work and comment constructively on their performance., • Provide training to staff through on-the-job experience., • Ensure all work is reviewed. Ensure files are completed to a state suitable for review., • Attend final meetings with clients and relevant manager or appointee., • Identify opportunities where we may be able to provide further services., • To assist the manager and partner/director in ensuring that client needs are met and that the range of our services is extended., • Where possible, the service level expectations of our clients should be exceeded., • Attend marketing events where appropriate., • Review statutory documents for compliance with Insolvency regulations and relevant standards., • Prepare case reviews and brief partners on work carried out and business issues., • Assist managers and partners/directors to manage WIP and debtors on a client by client basis To be successful in this role, you should • Experience of corporate (administration/liquidation) and property (LPA) insolvencies is necessary. Required, • Knowledge of insolvency rules and statutory requirements. Required, • Quick to learn/adapt to new procedures/situations. Required, • Ability to organise to be able to work on several different assignments at one time. Required Professional Qualifications and Education • Ideally C.P.I. qualified. As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include • Competitive salary, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Pension contribution, • Hybrid working model (role dependent), • Generous holiday package, • Option to purchase additional holiday, • Shared parental leave, • Fully funded training towards professional qualifications, • Cycle to work scheme, • Season ticket loan, • Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

You will bring extensive experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant, particularly in supporting senior staff and working within a large organisation. We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant supporting the CFO and Marketing Director on a fully remote basis with some o

Executive Assistant to Executive Director - 13 month FTC. Flexible - Hybrid - 1 day per week in office (either Edinburgh or Glasgow). Confident using Microsoft Office tools, especially SharePoint, Word, and Excel.

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Company Description Location: Darwen - BB3 1 Pay: £12.71 per hour Shifts: full-time, part-time, days, evenings, nights, weekends We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants. We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care. What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves: 5,243 care professionals referred a friend to join our company in (Apply online only) internal promotions were earned in just 12 months Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional At Guardian Homes, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Blackburn. Job Description What you’ll do Every day as a Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing. You’ll: Support residents to remain independent within their Extra Care apartments Offer companionship and reassurance Provide a reassuring presence and build meaningful, day-to-day connections Assist with medication, mobility, and mealtime support Work closely with an on-site, dedicated care team, ensuring continuity and quality of care Deliver personal care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Respond promptly to care calls or emergency alarms within the scheme Encourage social engagement and participation in on-site activities and community life Qualifications What we’re looking for: No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart. We’re looking for people who are: Naturally caring and compassionate Reliable and committed Eager to learn (with our full training and support) Additional Information Here’s what makes us different: Full training & paid induction - no experience needed Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, RAF scheme, and more Ready to apply? Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you. Join Guardian Homecare in Blackburn today and be part of something meaningful

A successful property development business is looking to appoint a highly capable Executive Assistant to support its Managing Director. You will work closely with the Managing Director, providing high-level executive support across diary and inbox management, meetings, communication, prioritisation,

Indirect Tax Assistant Director. Lead VAT advisory engagements, working directly with Directors/Managing Directors on M&A, due diligence and deal structuring projects. Build and maintain key client relationships, whilst working closely with the Managing Directors to originate work and support the gr

Demonstrable experience as a PA or EA, or as an administrator with transferable skills, ideally supporting a Director or senior leader in a fast‑paced environment. This is a varied and meaningful role in which you will provide high‑quality support to the Fundraising Director, helping to manage t

As Assistant Director you'll ensure our technology estate remains secure, resilient and high performing, enabling residents and staff to access reliable digital services every day.

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities.We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers

Executive Assistant, 20% Personal Assistant to the principal/director, loyal, kind and generous, super busy. The role is to support a Board Director of a multi‑billion‑pound private business, which is a privately owned family business. In addition, the Director has a complex combination of addit

Your role as Assistant Director – Education Improvement (Interim):. Your previous experience as an Assistant Director – Education Improvement (Interim):. Assistant Director‑level experience.

Assistant Director of Education Improvement & Outcomes.

As Assistant Director of Event Operations, you will stand at the heart of some of the most extraordinary events our property has to offer, supporting the Director of Event Operations in leading a team and a function that sets the standard for luxury event delivery at The Chancery Rosewood. Key Respo

East of England / Midlands (Remote Working).Our client is a social housing group focused on delivering outstanding care in the community and helping people live independently at home for longer.They operate a model that spans a range of community needs, balancing a social purpose with commercial and

Let's begin! Assistant Director - Customer Success Management (13721).

Sales team at Copthorne Tara Kensington is growing and they are looking for an experienced and driven Assistant Director of Sales with business acumen to join our fantastic team! As Assistant Director of Sales the role will also focus on revenue growth of the M&E and group business segments from a c

ABPM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a qualified accountant for a leadership role in a social housing group.The position involves leading a team of accountants, overseeing financial reporting, and managing Treasury policies.It offers remote working, with attendance at the HQ twice a month.The ideal candi

Assistant Director (Senior Manager), Operational Due Diligence, Strategy & Execution, EY-Parthenon. As an Assistant Director within our ODD team, you’d assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations to potential clients to help sell work, and leading project deliver

Blue Zoo Animation Studio in Greater London is looking for an Assistant Director to supervise production aspects from design through animation to Picture Lock stage.

We are seeking an Assistant Director / Director to join our dynamic Transaction Advisory teams in London, Birmingham & Manchester with a specialism in financial due diligence. Work closely with our Managing Directors to articulate deal issues.

A global professional services firm in London seeks an Assistant Director to lead project delivery in operational strategy, particularly in supply chain innovations.

Actively lead execution deal teams, managing communication across internal stakeholders (senior and junior bankers, M&A and GMS advisory teams) and external parties (clients (CEO/CFO/Board members/PE partners, etc.Provide structuring and tactical advice, evaluating a range of private and public debt

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Property Administrator to support the Property Director and manage licensing and leases across a prestigious portfolio of London pubs and hotels.

A global consulting firm is seeking an Assistant Director in Cost Transformation/Operational Restructuring.

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities.We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers

Millennium Hotels - Lakefront Anchorage is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Sales to lead revenue growth efforts within the M&E and group business segments.

Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to break down ambiguous business problems, form and test hypotheses, reason from first principles, and determine when AI is the right solution versus simpler alternatives.Confident stakeholder communication and presentation skills, with the ability

The Boutique Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in supporting the day-to-day management of the London boutique. This position partners closely with the Boutique Director to drive commercial performance, deliver an exceptional client experience, uphold brand standards, and lead the team w

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Transfer Pricing Tax Assistant Director in London.

Executive Assistant to Global Director - Campaigns & Advocacy. Executive Assistant to the Global Director. You’ll provide high‑quality administrative, organisational, and coordination support to ensure the Global Director can operate efficiently and focus on driving strategic impact.

A professional qualification as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant. We’re currently looking for a Personal Assistant to the Group Chief Financial Officer and Director of Membership & Inclusion, offered on a fixed‑term basis until the end of January 2027 as maternity cover, to help us de

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Director for Regulatory Services to lead a range of vital services in Derbyshire.

As Assistant Director – Regulatory Services, you will play a critical role in protecting what makes Derbyshire special while enabling sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Full time, fixed-term contract until March 2027.Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.We have an opportunity for a highly experienced professional to contribute to our corporate goals and

Assistant Director (Senior Manager) (Operational Strategy) – Cost Transformation & Operational Restructuring, Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon. As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers (e. We expect Assistant Directors to play a

Assistant Director – Risk & Governance. We are searching for an experienced Assistant Director – Risk & Governance. With a new advisory service offering for our corporate sector (excluding financial services) in relation to risk, compliance and regulation, we are looking for an Assistant Directo

The Assistant Director of People and Culture is the senior leader responsible for the shaping workforce strategy, organisational culture and people capability across the GLA. Operating in a complex, politically accountable environment, our new Assistant Director will act as a trusted adviser to the

The UK Dementia Research Institute is looking for a Personal Assistant to support the Scientific and Clinical Director at the UCL Institute for Liver & Digestive Health.

Job Title: IT Senior Manager – Deal Technology, Strategy and Execution – Financial Services, London.We offer genuine opportunities to work on some of the world’s highest profile transactions in a market-leading team combined with significant development opportunities to step up and take early

The Assistant Cruise Director will assist the Cruise Director in managing the Entertainment Department onboard a Marella Cruise Ship. The department includes Entertainment Hosts, Production Cast Members, a Technical Manager and technicians, a Children’s Host Team, a Musical Director and resident m

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.IT Senior Manager – Deal Technology, Strategy and Execution - Financial Services, London.As part of EY-Parthenon, a leading global strategy consultancy and M&A practice, we provide technology-related advice throughout the deal lifecycle fr

Transfer Pricing Tax Assistant Director. With A&M’s strong market momentum, we are growing our tax practice rapidly and are now seeking an Assistant Director to help lead and shape the continued expansion of our Transfer Pricing team. As an Assistant Director in the Transfer Pricing team, you will

Brook is seeking an Assistant Director of Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across its clinical services.

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an Assistant Director for Highways and Transport Operations.