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We are seeking a Tax Manager to join a marketing leading employer in Cardiff. This role requires a candidate who is brings a plethora of Corporate Tax experience to be able to work with our client and support them with the UK and International Tax obligations. Client Details Our client are a leading employer in Cardiff and across the UK. They provide excellent products and services to their customers globally. Description · Help manage the Group's entire tax function globally. · This involves providing commercial tax support and advice to various business units. · You'll also offer insights into the overall tax position, applying an in-depth knowledge of international tax issues and risks. · Part of your job is to manage tax risks sensibly across all jurisdictions and transactions, including those related to WHT, VAT, corporate tax and employee mobility. · Ensuring compliance with all types of taxes. · You'll be essential in supporting the implementation of effective policies that help mitigate tax risk and exposure. · Your role will include assisting in the oversight of the group's transfer pricing policy, making sure it's applied consistently throughout. · We'll rely on you to maintain strong tax governance across the group, ensuring local finance teams follow the group tax policy and meet deadlines. · You will support every aspect of tax delivery, especially for group and UK subsidiary audits. · It's important to build and manage positive relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors. Profile A successful Tax Assistant Manager should have: • A professional qualification in tax or accounting (e.g. CTA, ACA, ACCA)., • Proven expertise in handling Corporate tax compliance and advisory work., • Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations and legislation., • Multinational experience would be very advantageous, • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work., • Competitive salary of up to £85,000, • Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed)., • Opportunity to work for a high growth multinational in Cardiff

About the role Sytner MINI Cardiff is currently recruiting for a Business Manager to join their growing team. As a Sytner MINI 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

Job Description: Site Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Cardiff Sector: Student Accommodation Contract: 12 Month FTC We're recruiting for a hands-on Site Manager to take full operational responsibility for a purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Cardiff. This role is about ownership. You'll lead the on-site team, protect occupancy and revenue, ensure compliance is watertight, and create a safe, well-run environment where students feel supported. You'll be accountable for performance, people and profit - reporting into senior asset leadership while running the building day to day. What You'll Be Responsible For: Operational Leadership Full day-to-day management of the residence Leading and motivating the on-site team Ensuring smooth front-of-house, maintenance and back-office operations Overseeing student move-in and move-out periods Maintaining high visual and service standards throughout the buildingCommercial & Occupancy Performance Driving occupancy, renewals and summer lets Managing enquiries, viewings and conversion activity Supporting retention initiatives to maximise revenue Monitoring performance against targets and identifying improvement opportunitiesFinancial Control Managing budgets and cost control for the site Monitoring P&L performance Overseeing billing, credit control and debt management Ensuring accurate use of booking and finance systems Supporting budget preparation and forecastingCompliance & Health & Safety Full responsibility for H&S compliance across the building Ensuring fire safety testing, emergency lighting checks and statutory inspections are completed Maintaining up-to-date compliance records Supporting building safety and legislative requirements Acting as emergency contact and attending site when requiredStudent Experience & Welfare Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction Managing complaints and conduct matters professionally Understanding mental health protocols and directing students to appropriate support services Building positive relationships with local universities and stakeholdersTeam Management Recruitment, onboarding and performance management Conducting 1-2-1s and performance reviews Managing rotas, holidays and absence Coaching and developing a multi-skilled team Handling employee relations matters in line with policyWhat We're Looking For Experience managing a residential, hospitality or service-led site Strong team leadership experience Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and financial performance Confident handling compliance and health & safety responsibilities Able to balance operational detail with commercial objectives Calm under pressure, particularly during peak periods Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and leadThe Role Requires Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required Participation in an on-call rota and attendance for emergencies Occasional travel for meetings or training

Senior Project Manager South Wales Permanent salary + benefits package We're looking for a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a passion for civil engineering. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initial planning and possibly design to construction and closeout. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to lead high-profile projects and contribute to our company's continued success. Key Responsibilities: • Health, Safety and the environment: Prioritise health and safety on all sites and all projects. Lead the team in every aspect of this fundamental. Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations and procedures. Promote a safe working environment for all team members, stakeholders and the general public, and lead from the front., • Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, in consideration of scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within a managed budget, and to the required quality standards. Adopt a cradle to grave mentality around project delivery., • Team Leadership and Management: Lead and motivate project team members and colleagues, including engineers, surveyors, contractors, and subcontractors. Assign tasks, provide guidance and support, and monitor performance. Foster a collaborative and productive working environment., • Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, community groups, internal teams and the internal senior leadership team. Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure and measure project success., • Budget Control and Cost Management: In collaboration with your quantity surveying colleague(s), develop and lead where necessary on project budgets and control costs. Identify and implement cost-saving and sustainability measures where possible., • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential project risks. Develop contingency plans and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies, across the broad spectrum of project risks., • Quality Assurance: Ensure that all work is carried out to the required quality standards and in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation. Implement quality control measures and conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance and guidance., • Contract Management: In collaboration with your colleagues and Contracts Manager, manage contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and all stakeholders. Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and lead on the management of the project. Ensure all works and all aspects are managed in line with the contract whilst maintaining stakeholder relationships., • Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit regular project reports, including progress updates and programme, financial reports, and risk appraisals. Maintain accurate project documentation with timely and regular updates. Qualifications: • A minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering, • CSCS ‘Black’ Managers card or ‘Professionally Qualified’ card. NVQ Level 6 or above preferred, • SMSTS as a minimum, preferably with a record of continuing professional development in health and safety standards and awareness., • Track record of delivery as a Project Manager / Site Agent within the civil engineering industry, • Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including use of MS Project, • A working knowledge of different standard forms of contracts, particularly NEC 3 and 4, • Commercial Awareness: Understanding of project finance, cost and change management., • Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and practices., • Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate project teams, build consensus, and resolve conflicts. Able to collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions., • Client Focus: A strong focus on client satisfaction and building long-term relationships., • Chartered Engineer (CEng) Status: While not essential, holding Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council UK could be advantageous., • Must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK. Benefits Package: • A competitive salary, • Company car or car allowance, • Company contributing pension scheme., • Life Insurance, • 27 days annual leave, • Annual company bonus scheme If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

The Company… My client is an esteemed quality Hotel Group, looking for a experienced Hotel Finance Manager for their property in Cardiff. 100+ bedrooms, multiple bars & function rooms. The Job… We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join the organisation. This is a key role responsible for managing the company’s financial operations while providing financial planning, commercial advice, and administrative leadership across multiple business activities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to management, supporting day-to-day accounting, long-term planning, compliance, and business decision-making across all areas. Key Responsibilities… Financial Management, Planning & Advisory • Prepare and maintain management accounts, financial statements, and financial reports., • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, • Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting and working capital planning, • Perform variance analysis and provide clear recommendations to management, • Advise on cost control, investment opportunities, and profitability, • Support strategic business planning and financial decision-making Accounts, Trading & Payments • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely processing, • Raise and manage sales invoices,, • Handle import payments, supplier settlements, and foreign transactions, • Perform regular bank and general ledger reconciliations, • Manage multiple income streams across different business activities Payroll, Tax & Compliance • Run payroll from start to finish, including HMRC submissions and payslip production, • Assist in preparation of VAT returns and tax filings, • Ensure compliance with UK accounting, payroll, and tax regulations, • Support risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance Systems & Process Improvement • Use Sage 50 Professional for accounting and reporting, • Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting quality, • Provide accurate financial information to support operational efficiency The Person Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred), • Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance, and administration roles, • Experience in a Hotel finance department – would be preferable, • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Professional, • Solid understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, payroll, and compliance, • Strong analytical, planning, and advisory skills, • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with management Benefits… • Company pension scheme, • On-site parking, • Work-from-home flexibility where required, • Working days: Monday to Friday This position is all about the right person and strong management skills. If this sounds like an opportunity for you to excel, then please send your Cv for immediate consideration. Face to face in person interview will be required by the Recruiter for this position. Fawkes & Reece is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy Proof of Right to work documents in the UK will be required

Why choose us? Choosing to work for SMS means choosing to make a difference. We are changing how businesses and consumers use energy for the better, helping achieve a greener, sustainable, and more affordable energy system for everyone. Through our range of innovative energy solutions, we are delivering the future of smart energy working closely with private and public sector partners we are playing a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK economy by 2050. What's in it for you? 25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell) Hybrid working options (for some positions). Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave. 24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service. Simply Health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP. Life Insurance (4 x annual salary) Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary) Visit Our People page What's the role? Step into a role where strategy meets engineering excellence. As our Lead Enterprise AI Engineer, youll be the driving force turning bold business opportunities into production-ready AI solutions. Youll shape intelligent agents, craft next-generation conversational experiences using Microsoft Copilot and Databricks Mosaic AI, and architect the Semantic Layer that ensures our models deliver accurate, trusted insights every time. If youre ready to take ownership of an organisations AI futureand build the systems that make it realthis is your stage. You will report to the Data, Analytics and AI Director and work remotely on a full-time, 40-hour contract. Please note: That travel is required, to have face to face meeting with your line manager. Key responsibilities: AI Solution Development & Agent Building Design, build, and deploy low-code and pro-code AI agents using Microsoft Copilot tools to automate business workflows (e.g., HR queries, IT support, operational data retrieval). Develop custom RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions within Databricks to allow LLMs to reason over proprietary SMS documents and data. Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems (Dynamics 365, SharePoint, etc.) via APIs and Power Automate connectors. Semantic Modelling & Databricks Genie Curation Own the creation and maintenance of Databricks Genie Spaces. This involves translating complex database schemas into business-friendly semantic models. Define and govern standard metrics, dimensions, and synonyms within Unity Catalog to ensure the AI "speaks the language of the business." Continuously monitor Genie performance, reviewing "human feedback" on answers to refine the semantic model and improve accuracy over time. Business Engagement & Prototyping Partner with business stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Commercial) to decompose high-level use cases into technical requirements. Rapidly prototype AI solutions to demonstrate value and gain quick traction within business units. Act as a technical evangelist, demonstrating to non-technical teams how to interact with Genie spaces and Copilots effectively. AI Operations (LLMOps) & Governance Implement monitoring frameworks to track the cost, latency, and quality of AI model outputs. Ensure all AI solutions adhere to the organisation's data governance and security standards (e.g., preventing data leakage via LLMs). Manage the lifecycle of AI models and agents from development through to production and retirement. To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related field, or equivalent industry experience. Deep hands-on experience with Azure/Microsoft Fabric ecosystem (specifically Copilot Studio & Power Platform) and Databricks (SQL, Unity Catalog, Mosaic AI). Strong ability to design data models for analytics. Experience with defining metrics layers (e.g., DBX semantic layer or Databricks Genie) is essential. Practical experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and RAG architectures. Proficient in Python (for data manipulation and API interaction) and SQL (for data modelling). Experience working with REST APIs and connecting disparate business systems. Ability to explain technical AI concepts to non-technical business users and translate their feedback into code. #LI-Remote TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading catering company in the UK is looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager in Macclesfield. This role requires significant experience in commercial finance and the ability to influence strategic decisions.

Better Placed are delighted to be supporting a long-established, food & beverage business with a strong sustainability focus, as they look to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager to join their South Wales site. Associate Director at Better Placed | Head of Finance Practice | Hiring Exceptional Finan

A leading finance firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to manage financial aspects of their operations. This predominantly remote role requires significant experience in commercial finance, financial modelling, and working with complex bids. Offering a contract employment ty

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to drive the performance of business operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong collaboration skills, an analytical mindset, and a relevant finance qualification.

The Commercial Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting profitable growth, margin optimisation, and effective commercial decision-making across designated client accounts. Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, this position operates at the intersection of finance, client services, and operat

In the Finance team at Asda the focus of a Commercial Finance Manager is to drive the performance of the business area that you partner, using available tools and data to develop actionable insight, and using that insight to drive change. Working with senior finance and non‑finance stakeholders, y

A leading financial services company in the United Kingdom seeks a Commercial Finance Manager to enhance decision-making and support profitable growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial finance background, be fully qualified accountants, and possess excellent analytical skills.

Senior Commercial Finance Manager. As a Senior Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the business. Significant experience in a senior commercial finance or FP&A role.

The Commercial Finance Manager will report directly to the Finance and Commercial Director and would suit a highly commercial individual. Get notified about new Commercial Finance Manager jobs in. Commercial Finance Manager - Overview.

A highly respected and fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a commercially astute Finance Manager to join its leadership team.

Support the Head of Finance – UK and GSA Finance Director with financial activities across the region (planning, controls, risk, and cash management). A recognised professional finance qualification (such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), or equivalent practical experience. At least 5 years of solid finance

Job Description Elior - A Workplace That Works for You We're looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to join our team in Macclesfield. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll drive financial performance, influence strategic decision-making, and partner closely with commercial and op