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We are now recruiting an Asset Servicing Team Leader to lead the Corporate Actions Processing team. The team is well established and continues to develop as a high performing function, delivering strong customer outcomes through robust control, increasing automation and a focus on developing its people. We are seeking a Team Leader to continue that progression and support the next phase of the department’s growth. The Team Leader is responsible for leading, coaching and developing the team to deliver accurate, timely and regulatory compliant processing of all corporate action events. The role is to ensure that service levels are consistently achieved, operational risk is effectively managed, and a robust control environment is maintained and evidenced. Your key responsibilities: Take ownership of the accurate and timely processing of all mandatory, voluntary and mandatory-with-options events, ensuring entitlements are calculated correctly, elections are instructed within market deadline, and customers are notified and paid correctly. Act as the final technical referral point for the team, providing oversight and sign off on complex events, high value elections, and events where market practice or terms are unclear. Lead, coach and develop a high performing team in a regulated, high risk, deadline driven environment, clearly communicating company, departmental and operational goals and leading by example on standards and values. Continuously assess, maintain and improve the capability, competence and technical proficiency of the team through one-to-ones, performance reviews, the skill matrix, KPIs and structured development plans. Own and develop training for new and existing team members, and assist with recruitment and onboarding into the team. Plan and allocate resource to meet daily custodian and international market cut-offs, using cross-training and succession planning to remove single points of failure. Manage intraday queues and workload allocation, prioritising time critical events and moving capacity as deadlines demand. Ensure timely handling of internal and external queries, including secure messages, telephone calls, emails, escalations and complaint investigations, with a focus on customer-centred resolution. Maintain the first line of risk defence, ensuring risk events, near misses and process weaknesses are identified and logged promptly, root causes established, and corrective actions completed to deadline. Maintain the first line of compliance defence, ensuring adherence to processes designed to meet FCA and internal standards, with specific focus on CASS, Consumer Duty, and tax reporting obligations on corporate action events. Ensure the team's controls are performed as designed and evidenced appropriately, applying effective independent challenge when reviewing and authorising the team's work, and maintaining accurate and current procedure documentation. Produce, interpret and present MI on volumes, complexity, SLA/OPI performance, errors and ageing items, using data to inform decisions and drive improvement rather than to restate activity. Competence, knowledge and skills: Demonstrable experience in financial services within an asset servicing, corporate actions or custody operations role, in a regulated, high risk, deadline driven environment – typically four or more years. Proven leadership capability, with experience of developing high performing teams and individuals in a high risk operational environment, and of improving performance through coaching, feedback, KPIs, quality frameworks and structured development. Detailed understanding of corporate action event types, market infrastructure, settlement processes and taxation, including entitlement calculation, election management, key event dates and the consequences of missed or inaccurate processing. Working knowledge of UK and international market practice, including CREST, and the impact of custody chains Strong understanding of FCA regulatory requirements as they apply to asset servicing, including CASS, Consumer Duty and tax reporting obligations. Experience of operating and evidencing controls, with a proven ability to identify root causes, implement corrective action and embed improvement in processes, systems and controls. Strong ability to manage operational risk, departmental processes and resources effectively. Ability to work across multiple systems to perform complex corporate action processing; experience of non-Microsoft and employer bespoke systems desirable. Confident analysing and interpreting operational and MI data, with strong Excel skills; experience of Power BI or equivalent reporting tools desirable. Relevant professional qualification (for example CISI Investment Operations Certificate), or willingness to work towards one, is desirable. For internal applications, the closing date for this role will be 18 August 2026. About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme, Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page. Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. 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Senior Consultant Transport Planner Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE Type: Full-Time | Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 Working: Hybrid & flexible working available Senior Consultant Transport Planner - Manchester We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Consultant Transport Planner to join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies in its Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for a development planning specialist looking to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the development of junior team members. The Role You'll work across a range of development planning and transport consultancy projects, providing technical advice from initial planning and site promotion through to project delivery. Lead the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Access Appraisals and Environmental Statement chapters. Support the promotion of development sites through the Local Plan process. Oversee data analysis, multi-modal trip generation forecasting, scenario testing and accessibility assessments. Undertake and review junction capacity modelling using tools such as Junctions and LinSig. Develop sustainable transport strategies and provide transport input into masterplanning and highway design. Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and commercially focused technical advice. Lead engagement with local authorities and stakeholders, including meetings, negotiations and consultation responses. Manage project programmes, resources, budgets and deadlines. Review technical work and provide quality assurance across projects. Mentor and support junior transport planners. What We're Looking For Significant experience in development-related transport planning. Strong understanding of planning policy and guidance, including NPPF, PPG, Local Transport Plans, Manual for Streets and LTN 1/20. Proven project management experience, including budgets, programmes and client relationships. Strong technical and analytical skills, including Excel, Junctions, LinSig and the DfT Connectivity Tool. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience reviewing technical work and supporting less-experienced colleagues. A proactive and commercially aware approach. Chartered status (CTPP) or working towards chartership with CIHT, TPS, ICE, CILT or similar is desirable.Experience with GIS, VISSIM, Paramics, SATURN or expert witness work would also be advantageous. Why Apply? Join one of the UK's largest independent transport planning consultancies. Work within an established and growing Manchester team. Take ownership of interesting development planning projects. Strong exposure to clients, local authorities and project teams. Opportunity to mentor junior staff and develop your project leadership skills. Hybrid and flexible working. £40,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with long service. 5% employer pension contribution, increasing to 15% with long service. Discretionary biannual bonus based on individual and company performance. Payment of two professional subscriptions. Private Medical Insurance. Critical Illness cover. Life Assurance at 3x salary. Ongoing professional development and training.If you're an experienced Development Planning Transport Planner looking for a Senior Consultant position in Manchester with strong project ownership and progression opportunities, apply directly or contact Michael Finch at Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed) Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Your new company \n Your new company are a well established and highly regarded professional services organisation with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering expert advice to a diverse client base. \n Your new role \n In your new role as Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, alongside delivering analysis on revenue, profitability, utilisation and working capital. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to influence commercial decisions, support investment and pricing initiatives, improve reporting and forecasting processes, and identify opportunities to enhance financial performance across the business. This is a genuine business partnering position for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building relationships and adding value beyond the numbers. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA with proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A role. Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential, enabling you to quickly understand the commercial drivers, stakeholder landscape and performance metrics of the business. You will possess strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight. The successful candidate will be confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a track record of driving business performance through effective financial planning, forecasting and decision support. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis are also required. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll receive a salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing professional services organisation in a highly visible business partnering role, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic decision making. You'll benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development opportunities and a clear platform to further develop your commercial finance career within a forward-thinking business. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Financial Controller - Manchester \n Location: Manchester \n We are partnering with a successful international business to appoint a Financial Controller to join its Manchester-based finance team. \n Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, audit and tax compliance across a number of UK and international entities. You will also lead and develop the financial accounts team and support the wider business with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • \n Prepare UK statutory and consolidated group accounts. \n • \n Manage UK and international audit processes and statutory deadlines. \n • \n Oversee corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance. \n • \n Manage group consolidation, intercompany balances and FX accounting. \n • \n Support budgeting and forecasting with the CFO. \n • \n Develop and improve finance processes, systems and controls. \n • \n Lead, mentor and develop the financial accounts team. \n • \n Provide financial analysis and support ad hoc projects. \n\n About you: \n\n • \n ACA or ACCA qualified. \n • \n Strong statutory accounts and financial control experience. \n • \n Experience with group consolidation and intercompany accounting. \n • \n Good understanding of taxation and regulatory requirements. \n • \n Experience working with UK and international auditors/advisers. \n • \n Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables. \n • \n Commercial, detail-oriented and confident communicating with senior stakeholders. \n • \n A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working. \n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller role with significant exposure to international finance, senior leadership and process improvement. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

New long term interim Management Accountant role in Manchester. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation's accounting and finance processes. \n Client Details \n Reputable organisation based in the Manchester area. \n Description \n\n • Producing and posting monthly accrual and prepayments.\n, • Support with annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.\n, • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.\n, • Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.\n, • Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.\n, • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.\n, • Assist with internal and external audit.\n\n Profile \n A successful Interim Management Accountant should have: \n\n • Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.\n, • Strong excel skills (including the use of Pivot tables and V-LOOK UPS).\n, • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.\n, • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n, • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.\n, • Immediately available or able to start their next assignment on a short notice period.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • A competitive hourly rate of £20 - £25 per hour (PAYE), dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.\n, • Long term temporary role offering valuable experience.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n

Senior Underwriter \n We are seeking a Senior Underwriter who will support the Product Head in developing and maintaining a range of products to ensure the agreed business plan targets and objectives are met. Exploiting new product opportunities and providing Product and Technical support both internally and externally. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Act as an ambassador for the V10 Values and Customer Charter in all activities.\n, • Manage and review product ranges to ensure they remain competitive, compliant, and aligned to business targets.\n, • Support business performance through data analysis, broker insight, pricing, and MI, including post-implementation reviews.\n, • Manage new product developments and product amendments.\n, • Prepare and present key product information and updates to the Head of Product.\n, • Monitor market trends, broker intelligence, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.\n, • Manage and develop key broker and business relationships to drive profitable growth.\n, • Build strong broker partnerships and gather customer feedback to support business objectives.\n, • Escalate performance risks and support action plans to address issues.\n, • Support performance monitoring, management information, and stakeholder review meetings.\n, • Raise operational and performance issues with management as required.\n, • Manage and mentor team members where applicable.\n, • Respond to operational queries relating to product and policy issues.\n, • Foster effective relationships with internal departments.\n, • Promote group brands and represent the division internally and externally when required.\n\n About You: \n\n • Experience within the motor insurance industry.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with a good understanding of market trends and business processes.\n, • Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance management.\n, • Knowledge of insurance regulatory and compliance requirements.\n, • Proven ability to analyse data, identify insights, and recommend actions.\n, • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience using data analysis and reporting tools.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n

Associate Finance Business Partner \n 12month FTC Up to £60,000 \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for finance business partner to join a fast-paced, commercially focused organisation within its growing global ecommerce and marketplace division. \n Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will act as a key finance partner to stakeholders across Ecommerce, Technology, Marketing, Product and Growth, providing financial insight, challenge and recommendations to support business performance. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple commercial functions.\n, • Deliver accurate and insightful management reporting and analysis.\n, • Support month-end, year-end, budgeting and reforecasting.\n, • Lead financial planning and challenge assumptions, risks and opportunities.\n, • Manage and analyse operating costs and CAPEX.\n, • Produce financial models and ad-hoc commercial analysis.\n, • Support business cases, investment appraisals and contract decisions.\n, • Drive strong cost control and financial governance.\n, • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable commercial insight.\n, • Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting and finance processes.\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA \n, • Minimum three years' accounting experience.\n, • Strong management accounting, financial reporting and analytical background.\n, • Commercial finance/business partnering exposure highly desirable.\n, • Excellent Excel skills.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Financial modelling experience advantageous.\n, • SAP and/or Power BI exposure would be beneficial.\n, • Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable challenging stakeholders.\n\n This would particularly suit someone with a strong management accounting foundation who wants to build their career within commercial finance and business partnering, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders in a growing, internationally focused business. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

We're proud to be partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing organisation based in Manchester's City Centre. They're looking for an ambitious Management Accountant to become part of their dynamic finance team - someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves, challenge the status quo, and use financial insight to drive real impact across the business. \n If you're a PQ Accountant with at least two years' management accounting experience and you love turning numbers into meaningful stories then this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking, supportive environment. \n \n Why You'll Want to Join \n\n • Be part of a close-knit, motivated finance team where your ideas are valued and your work genuinely matters.\n, • Receive ongoing professional development, tailored training, and the freedom to grow your skills your way.\n, • Thrive in a culture built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect - where success is shared, and people support each other every step of the way.\n\n \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Preparing insightful monthly management accounts and commentary that drive business decisions.\n, • Partnering with department heads to shape budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis.\n, • Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy across financial data.\n, • Providing reports that turn numbers into clarity - helping teams understand the story behind the figures.\n, • Supporting external audits and assisting with ad hoc projects alongside the Finance Manager.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, streamline reporting, and strengthen financial controls.\n\n \n What You'll Bring \n\n • A minimum of two years' experience in management accounting or a related role.\n, • CIMA/ACCA part-qualified and eager to keep developing professionally.\n, • Strong communication skills - able to explain finance in plain English to colleagues from all backgrounds.\n, • A team-first mindset, great attention to detail, and solid Excel skills.\n, • Any familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a bonus.\n\n \n What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out \n This organisation truly invests in its people, from mentoring and career development to flexible working and a genuine focus on wellbeing. The leadership team is approachable and inclusive, encouraging everyone to bring fresh ideas and think differently. You will also receive study support for ACCA/CIMA to complete your exams and become qualified. \n You'll be based in Manchester Centre, surrounded by creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community. Here, you'll find a finance team that works hard, supports one another, and celebrates shared success. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

We are looking for a Credit Analyst to join our Client in their expanding and well-regarded Finance Team. \n What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Assessing new and existing customer credit applications and reviewing financial information to determine creditworthiness\n, • Conducting credit checks and analysing customer financial data, payment history and other relevant information\n, • Making informed recommendations on credit limits and terms in line with company policies\n, • Monitoring existing customer accounts and identifying potential credit risks or changes in financial circumstances\n, • Providing clear feedback and recommendations to internal stakeholders regarding credit decisions\n, • Producing regular credit risk reports and analysis for management\n, • Maintaining accurate records of credit assessments, decisions and supporting information\n, • Identifying trends and potential areas of risk within the customer portfolio\n, • Supporting the wider Finance Team with ad-hoc analysis and credit-related projects\n, • Ensuring all credit decisions are made in accordance with internal procedures and relevant regulations\n\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Previous experience within a Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, Finance or similar analytical role\n, • Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • Experience assessing financial information and making evidence-based decisions\n, • Good working knowledge of Excel and the ability to analyse and present data effectively\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities\n, • A commercially aware approach with the confidence to challenge and make recommendations\n, • Ideally, experience using credit reference agencies, credit scoring systems or financial risk assessment tools\n\n Benefits on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Excellent benefits package\n, • Opportunities for career development and progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment\n, • Full training and ongoing professional development\n\n Get in touch to discuss more! \n \n Reference No. \n CRACL \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Management Accountant \n Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 \n Robert Half Finance & Accounting is delighted to be partnering with an established and fast-growing technology business to recruit a Management Accountant. \n Having built a strong reputation within its market over a number of years, the business is now entering an exciting phase of growth and expansion. As a result, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with the addition of a Management Accountant who will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or finalist (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountant looking to join a collaborative SME environment where they can take ownership of the month-end process, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing development of the finance function. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Financial Director, key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ownership of the end-to-end monthly management accounts process\n, • Preparing monthly management accounts with detailed analysis and commentary\n, • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger\n, • Producing variance analysis against budgets and forecasts\n, • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes\n, • Supporting cash flow reporting and financial planning\n, • Business partnering with departmental managers to provide financial insight and support decision-making\n, • Assisting with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting as the business continues to grow\n\n The Candidate \n The successful candidate will: \n\n • Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or in the final stages of qualification\n, • Have recent experience producing end-to-end management accounts\n, • Be confident preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Have strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Be proactive and enjoy working within a growing SME environment\n, • Have excellent Excel skills and experience working with finance systems\n, • Be able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced business\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • £50,000 - £60,000 salary\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Modern office environment\n, • Excellent opportunities for progression as the business continues its growth journey\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing technology business\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established technology business at an exciting stage of its growth. Offering genuine career progression, broad responsibility and a supportive culture, this role is ideal for an ambitious Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a thriving SME. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Are you studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification and looking to develop your finance career within a fast-paced logistics environment? Do you enjoy turning financial data into meaningful insights that help operational teams make better business decisions? Are you highly organised, detail focused and able to deliver accurate reporting to tight deadlines? \n \n Join GXO as an Assistant Finance Manager and become a key part of the finance team supporting the Costa contract. Working closely with operational leaders, you'll help provide clear financial reporting, meaningful performance insights and accurate management accounts that support day-to-day decision making. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial understanding of a large logistics operation while building strong relationships across both finance and operational teams. If you're looking for a role where you can broaden your experience and make a genuine contribution to business performance, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n This is a full time, permanent position working at our Centre Point,Trafford Park site, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 or 08:00 to 16:00. \n \n Pay, benefits and more: \n \n We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £41,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! \n \n What you’ll do on a typical day: \n \n\n • Prepare weekly cost reports, monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to support business performance\n, • Complete month-end activities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal financial controls and audit requirements\n, • Analyse financial results and provide commentary to help operational teams understand performance\n, • Build strong relationships with operational managers and support them with financial insight and reporting\n, • Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to the Senior Finance Manager and wider finance team\n\n \n \n What you need to succeed at GXO: \n \n\n • Actively studying towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification\n, • Strong excel skills, with the ability to analyse data and produce financial reports\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines\n, • A positive, can-do approach with strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the operation\n\n \n \n We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. \n GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. \n \n The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

JOB TITLE: LEGAL SECRETARY - HYBRID \n HOURS OF WORK: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday \n LOCATION: Manchester City Centre \n BENEFITS: 25+stat holidays - Death in Service, Pension + More! \n A leading commercial law firm based in Manchester City Centre is seeking to hire a Legal Secretary to join a well-established, friendly team. The position will be full-time and is Hybrid, offering the opportunity to WFH 2 days per week once trained. The firm covers a wide range of disciplines and is keen to find someone with prior legal secretarial experience. The ideal person will be very strong with document production and be comfortable tracking changes in Word. \n Main Purpose of the role: \n Report directly to a fee earner or fee earner and provide secretarial support to him/her and the team as directed. \n JOB DESCRIPTION: \n\n • Provide support for all fee earners in effectively managing all essential tasks.\n, • Work closely with the Manager in identifying and resolving issues in their initial stages.\n, • Work closely with the Department Support to liaise and ensure that work is supplied and processed in the most efficient manner.\n, • Extensive client liaison with clients, other contacts and internal staff on the telephone and by email.\n, • Type lengthy documents using the in-house style and format/amend as appropriate using track changes, cross-referencing, and include a table of contents.\n, • Document comparison – running comparisons between two different documents.\n, • Transcribing handwritten or audio notes, always ensuring that they are accurate and saved to the correct file.\n, • Preparation of engrossment documents, either hard copy or electronic format, in original and counterpart, including annexures where relevant.\n, • Type work as dictated or requested by the fee earner(s) using the BigHand digital dictation system, the in-house case manager system and Microsoft Word or other applications, as applicable.\n, • Create new clients, matters and contacts in the in-house database with full and accurate data in line with the company’s file opening and entity creation procedures.\n, • Work in line with the company’s procedures and the Data Protection Act, ensuring that all data is accurate and up to date at all times.\n, • Filing, both paper and electronic, and keeping the same up-to-date.\n, • Printing letters, documents and large bundles to meet deadlines and always ensuring that the quality is of a high standard.\n, • Scan and log acceptance of signed documents in a timely fashion\n, • Add and maintain the client’s ‘prospect register’, where necessary, ensuring that the fee earner is chased for up-to-date information.\n, • Maintain the ‘Referrals In’ and ‘Referrals Out’ register.\n, • Run various marketing reports as and when required.\n\n PERSON SPECIFICATION: \n\n • Minimum experience of 12 months as a Legal Secretary\n, • Experience with track changes, cross-referencing, table of contents, automatic numbering, and page numbering and can perform to house style.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and able to meet deadlines\n, • Works well under pressure\n, • Attention to detail\n, • Keen to learn\n, • Team player\n, • Professional and helpful manner\n, • Experience with a case management system\n, • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word\n, • Experience with Microsoft Excel\n, • Audio typing experience\n, • Able to carry out tasks independently and show initiative\n, • Confidence in the ability to deal with clients and other parties either by phone, email or in person.\n\n Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.

Billing Specialist \n Eccles (Hybrid Working) | Up to £33,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent \n Love keeping things accurate, organised and running smoothly? \n We're working with a leading national business to recruit an experienced Billing Administrator to join their finance team in Eccles. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with large volumes of data and takes pride in getting the detail right. You'll play a key role in ensuring billing processes are completed accurately and on time, supporting both customers and internal stakeholders. \n If you're looking for a stable business, a collaborative team and a hybrid working environment, this could be the perfect next step. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Processing customer billing and invoicing accurately and within agreed deadlines\n, • Reviewing billing information and investigating any discrepancies\n, • Maintaining accurate customer and account records\n, • Resolving invoice and account queries from both customers and internal teams\n, • Supporting month-end billing activities\n, • Ensuring data accuracy across finance systems\n, • Producing reports and assisting with billing analysis where required\n, • Working closely with Finance, Customer Services, Sales and Operational teams\n, • Identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy\n\n What We're Looking For \n Previous experience in a Billing, Finance Administration, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger role \n Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy \n Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities \n Confident communicator who can build positive relationships across the business \n Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach \n Comfortable working with financial data and large volumes of information \n Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems \n SAP experience would be advantageous \n Why Apply? \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that offers stability, support and genuine long-term career prospects. \n You'll be joining a friendly team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged and no two days are the same. \n

You will deliver an effective and efficient People Services administration function to the People team and all Great Places colleagues, ensuring the accurate delivery of People processes across the employee lifecycle. You will act as the senior point of contact within the People Service Centre, providing quality assurance, supporting continuous improvement activities and supervising and developing a team of three People Services Administrators through day-to-day leadership, coaching and regular one-to-one (Great Conversation) meetings. \n \n What you’ll be doing \n\n • Lead, supervise and develop a team of three People Services Administrators, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service standards are achieved.\n, • Be the senior point of contact for People queries from colleagues and managers, resolving complex enquiries in a timely manner.\n, • Manage colleague lifecycle administration, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, benefits administration and leavers.\n, • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings (Great Conversations), providing coaching, feedback and development support.\n, • Support performance management activities, helping colleagues achieve individual and team objectives.\n, • Provide a high level of customer service, contributing to a positive experience for all colleagues who interact with the People Service Centre.\n, • Process complex or sensitive administration activities and act as an escalation point for the team.\n, • Collate and review monthly payroll information including new starters, leavers and contractual amendments. .\n, • Review HR documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to policy.\n, • Review work completed by People Services Administrators, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards.\n, • Coordinate onboarding administration, including new starter documentation, reference requests, right to work checks and DBS applications.\n, • Maintain People systems and records, ensuring data integrity, GDPR compliance and accurate payroll reporting.\n, • Monitor team workloads, priorities and service levels to ensure deadlines and service standards are achieved.\n, • Manage administration relating to colleague benefits, including WPA, The Marketplace, the Great Places Lottery and annual leave schemes.\n, • Support the delivery of People projects, audits and service improvement activities.\n, • Monitor and administer HR systems including Cascade, The Marketplace and Expenses+.\n, • Work closely with the Recruitment Team to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new colleagues.\n, • Process People Team invoices, including raising purchase orders through the Finance system.\n, • Produce management information, service reports and data to support decision making and service improvements.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working within the People Service Centre.\n, • Assist with induction, training and mentoring of new team members.\n\n \n What we need from you \n\n • Experience of working within a HR or People Services administration environment.\n, • Experience of supervising or coordinating the work of others.\n, • Experience of using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.\n, • Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy\n, • A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing\n, • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities\n, • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places\n, • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement\n, • Ability to work flexibly and when needed\n\n \n What you’ll need \n\n • Qualified to minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths.\n, • CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards (desirable).\n, • Ability to organise and prioritise workloads for both yourself and others.\n, • A passion for customer service and continuous improvement.\n, • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.\n, • Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity.\n, • Ability to coach and support colleagues to achieve high performance.\n, • Understanding of employment legislation, data protection and HR best practice.\n\n \n What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment \n\n • Pension¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)\n, • WPA¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members)\n, • Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working\n, • Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays\n, • Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’\n, • Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague\n, • The Market Place¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more\n, • Wage Stream¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages\n, • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing\n\n \n At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

We're looking for a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join our Planning & Support team at Whistl North. Working closely with the Planning Supervisor, Network Planning Manager, and Transport Planning team, you'll support the day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across our network while helping to ensure operational efficiency and excellent service levels. \n This is a varied role that combines transport planning support, reporting, administration, system management, and stakeholder communication, making it ideal for someone with experience in a transport or logistics environment who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational setting. \n If you have experience within transport or logistics and enjoy working with data, planning activities, and operational teams, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today and take the next step in your logistics career with Whistl. \n About the Role \n What you will be doing \n\n • Support the planning of collections and deliveries across the network's van fleet.\n, • Monitor volumes against available capacity and highlight any issues to the Planning team.\n, • Communicate effectively with drivers, depots, transport teams, and operational colleagues.\n, • Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil customer collection requests.\n, • Maintain and update transport systems, ensuring data accuracy and overall system housekeeping.\n, • Produce performance reports and distribute information across the wider business.\n, • Identify opportunities for route improvements and support efficiency initiatives.\n, • Assist with shared mailbox management, administration, and wider planning activities.\n\n Benefits \n\n • 23 days' annual leave\n, • Company Pension\n, • Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.\n, • Health cash plan.\n, • Life assurance scheme.\n, • Critical Illness cover\n, • Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.\n, • Career development opportunities.\n, • Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.\n, • And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.\n\n Requirements \n What We're Looking For \n\n • Experience within a transport, logistics, planning, or distribution environment.\n, • Good knowledge of UK geography and road networks.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.\n, • Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and see tasks through to completion.\n, • Experience using transport management or logistics planning systems\n\n \n ?Additional Information \n\n • Flexible approach to working hours to support operational requirements.\n, • Occasional business travel, including overnight stays, may be required.\n

Are you an ambitious forensic accountant looking for your next step? \n This prestigious firm is eager to find a driven, highly-regarded forensic accountant to join their rapidly growing business as an Assistant Manager in their Forensic and Risk Advisory Team. \n As an Assistant Manager, you will work with clients across a variety of sectors, building your commercial and financial awareness, with excellent support from senior professionals in the space. The ideal candidate will be able to work from either their Manchester or Leeds office. \n \n The role \n Specifically, this role is within the Forensic and Risk Advisory team with a particular focus on litigation / disputes. \n As part of your role, you will be involved in the delivery of a range of Forensic assignments. You will be working and collaborating with other members in the Forensic and Risk Advisory team, as well as internal teams across other service lines, in order to build strong working relationships and to deliver high quality forensic reports. This will involve applying your technical knowledge to real life scenarios, problem solving, analysing data and presenting your findings. \n This role will involve a combination of working in the local office and at client premises or law firms as required. On a day-to-day basis, your work may involve: \n\n • Conducting forensic analysis of financial data;\n, • Quantification of losses in commercial and family disputes;\n, • Investigation of fraud and accounting irregularity;\n, • Asset tracing and bank statement analysis;\n, • Share and other asset valuations;\n, • Conduct background research on the economy, businesses and individuals;\n, • Drafting, in whole or in part, of expert reports or other written reports for use in legal proceedings or for advice to solicitors or clients;\n, • Liaising with clients, solicitors and barristers;\n, • Performing business development activities; and\n, • Project administration\n, • Assisting with staff management and development of junior staff.\n\n Much of your time will be spent working directly with the Forensic and Risk Advisory partners, providing greater exposure to all aspects of Forensic work and the opportunity for continued career progression both in the short and longer term. \n \n Skills experience \n What we are looking for: \n\n • Hold a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA\n, • Have between 1 to 4 years PQE within Forensic Accounting\n, • IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word\n, • Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail\n, • The ability to analyse and interpret complex data\n, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial or technical concepts in a clear and simple way\n, • Integrity, impartiality, and strong sense of ethics and professional responsibility\n, • Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to support multiple projects simultaneously and producing clear, structured reports within project deadlines\n, • Ability to work collaboratively within a team\n\n An exciting opportunity for any high-flying forensic accountant, make an application today to find out more!

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their supportive Finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your skills within a nurturing environment, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be highly valued. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training that supports your professional growth. \n As an Accounts Payable Specialist based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of financial operations. Your day-to-day activities will involve processing supplier invoices with precision, managing the Purchase Ledger inbox responsively, and keeping supplier accounts meticulously updated. You will regularly reconcile statements, prepare payment runs, issue remittances, and address queries-all while fostering positive relationships across teams. \n\n • Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, appropriate approval, and compliance with established company procedures.\n, • Monitor and manage the Purchase Ledger inbox by responding promptly to supplier and internal queries, following through outstanding actions until resolution.\n, • Maintain up-to-date supplier accounts and records, including details such as payment terms and bank information, in line with internal controls.\n, • Reconcile supplier statements regularly by investigating missing invoices, credits, duplicate invoices, and other discrepancies to ensure accuracy.\n, • Prepare weekly supplier payment runs according to agreed payment terms and schedules, making sure payments are reviewed and approved appropriately.\n, • Issue supplier remittances while responding to payment-related queries in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships.\n, • Build and nurture positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams through considerate communication and collaboration.\n, • Assist with company credit card and employee expense reconciliations by ensuring transactions are supported, coded, and approved correctly.\n, • Complete bank reconciliations accurately while investigating unreconciled or unusual transactions for resolution.\n\n The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist brings proven experience in finance administration roles such as Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable. Your background may include exposure to high-volume environments like retail or e-commerce where accuracy is paramount. You possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trustful relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike. Your proficiency in Excel and financial systems allows you to handle complex data sets efficiently. You demonstrate empathy when resolving queries or discrepancies-always striving for solutions that benefit all parties involved. Your organisational abilities ensure that deadlines are met without compromising quality. Whether working independently or collaboratively within the Finance team. \n \n You will have experience in the following areas: \n\n • Currently studying towards a finance or accounting qualification or willing to begin AAT demonstrates your commitment to professional development or have equivalent experience.\n, • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance administration roles shows your dependability in handling transactional data.\n, • Experience within retail, fashion, e-commerce or another high-volume environment would be advantageous for understanding sector-specific challenges.\n, • Strong attention to detail ensures consistently high levels of accuracy in all financial processes.\n, • Good understanding of basic accounting principles and purchase-to-pay processes enables you to contribute effectively from day one.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills allow you to connect positively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\n, • Strong systems aptitude combined with good Excel skills means you are comfortable working with large volumes of transactional data.\n\n This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued. Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities that accommodate diverse needs alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company invests heavily in training programmes so you can pursue professional qualifications at your own pace. Supportive leadership fosters an environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged; team members collaborate closely on projects while celebrating each other's achievements. \n \n If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive team environment-apply now! \n \n Apply today by clicking on the link provided. \n \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Asset Supervisor - Helpdesk - Temporary to Permanent \n Our client is a large and complex organisation responsible for managing a substantial estate portfolio, delivering facilities maintenance and compliance services across a diverse property portfolio. Due to continued investment within the Facilities Maintenance & Compliance function, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Asset Supervisor to lead the Helpdesk and Stores teams, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service. \n Your new role \n As Asset Supervisor - Helpdesk & Stores, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Facilities Helpdesk and Stores functions, supporting service delivery across a large and varied estate. You will lead and support operational teams, monitor service performance, manage stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement through effective use of CAFM systems, reporting and service management processes. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FM Helpdesk, CAFM or Facilities Coordinator professional looking to progress into a supervisory role within a large and professional facilities' management environment. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Facilities Helpdesk and Stores functions.\n, • Support, mentor and develop Helpdesk and Stores Operatives.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and service users.\n, • Ensure service delivery is maintained in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).\n, • Develop and improve processes to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.\n, • Produce KPI reports and analyse CAFM system data to monitor service performance.\n, • Track work order status and provide accurate management information.\n, • Build strong relationships with Facilities Managers, Supervisors, Contract Managers and key stakeholders.\n, • Coordinate stock control, procurement activities and inventory management processes.\n, • Support budget controls and procurement procedures in line with organisational policies.\n, • Assist with staff welfare matters, sickness absence management and return-to-work processes.\n, • Ensure policies, procedures and service standards are consistently followed.\n, • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Helpdesk and Stores teams.\n, • Support the wider Facilities Maintenance and Compliance function as required.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Previous experience within a Facilities Helpdesk, CAFM, Maintenance Coordination or Facilities Administration environment.\n, • Experience supervising, managing or leading teams.\n, • Strong knowledge of CAFM systems such as Concerto, EAM or similar platforms.\n, • Experience producing and analysing KPI and performance reports.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.\n, • Experience using Power BI.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.\n, • Experience implementing process improvements and service enhancements.\n, • Facilities Management qualification or relevant industry experience would be advantageous.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Opportunity to join a large and highly regarded facilities management operation.\n, • Permanent position offering long-term career development.\n, • Exposure to a large and diverse property portfolio.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.\n, • Competitive pension scheme and employee benefits package.\n\n Pay rate: £20.13 per hour (Umbrella rate £26.35) \n Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm (some hybrid possible) \n Contract: Temporary to Permanent \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Junior Demand Planner \n Would suit a Graduate with a placement year in a similar role! \n Home Textiles Supplier \n Location: Middleton - HYBRID WORKING \n \n Excellent career progression opportunities \n \n Our client is a leading homewares company, supplying UK retailers. They now have an excellent opportunity for a Junior Demand Planner to join the hugely successful team based in Middleton. \n \n In this role, you’ll support the Demand Management team across larger and more complex customer accounts, while taking ownership of the day-to-day forecasting and stock planning for a small portfolio of assigned accounts. Working closely with Sales and Operations, you’ll help maintain accurate forecasts, monitor stock availability and track performance to support commercial opportunities, maximise sell-through, meet stock targets and deliver a high standard of customer service. \n \n Key Duties include: \n \n\n • Support the Demand Management team to build and maintain demand forecasts for a defined portfolio (customers/SKUs/categories) in a fast-paced FMCG environment.\n, • Own day-to-day forecasting for a small group of accounts, keeping plans up to date and tracking performance with support from senior team members.\n, • Gather and maintain key forecast inputs (historical sales, promotions, seasonality and customer insight) and ensure data accuracy across planning tools and spreadsheets.\n, • Analyse sales and forecast data to identify trends, risks and opportunities; escalate issues with clear supporting data.\n, • Support forecast review cycles by preparing files, updating assumptions and maintaining clear audit trails.\n, • Plan and monitor stock requirements, availability and stock cover for assigned accounts, aligning with supplier lead times, inbound deliveries and promotional activity.\n, • Maintain regular reporting on forecast accuracy, sales performance and stock position.\n, • Work closely with Sales/Account teams to ensure forecasts reflect promotions, launches and range changes.\n, • Communicate stock updates, delivery timings and any risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.\n\n \n \n What will you need? \n \n\n • Previous experience in a similar role.\n, • Strong Excel skills, ideally at intermediate to advanced level, including formulae, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.\n, • Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and use it to support action.\n, • Highly organised, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.\n, • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work cross-functionally and deal professionally with internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Numerate, detail-focused and accurate under pressure.\n\n \n \n Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16859

Job Title: HR Systems and Reporting Coordinator (IRIS Cascade experience essential) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months) \n Our client is seeking a dedicated and proactive HR Systems and Reporting Coordinator to join their dynamic team for a fixed-term contract of 6 months. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective use of the HRIT system and enhancing reporting capabilities within the organisation. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to drive productivity and improve data quality, this opportunity is for you! \n Role Purpose: \n The successful candidate will lead the effective use of the HRIT system, collaborating closely with IT, IIP, and People and Culture colleagues to enhance workflows, reporting, and system adoption. This role will support the organisation's goals by developing innovative reporting solutions, such as interactive dashboards and automated reports, while ensuring compliance with operational and statutory requirements. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Act as the lead coordinator for the HRIT system, ensuring effective maintenance and administration.\n, • Manage data and reporting within the People and Culture directorate, producing KPI data and bespoke reports to meet regular organisational needs.\n, • Develop dashboards and continuously improve system workflows and automation.\n, • Conduct audits of the HRIT system, researching and implementing best practises.\n, • Create process documentation to train colleagues on effective reporting delivery.\n, • Coach HR colleagues on KPI and reporting processes, ensuring adherence to UK legal requirements.\n, • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HR systems and reporting, addressing queries in a timely manner.\n, • Provide data for statutory reporting, including ONS surveys.\n, • Support the development and enhancement of HR operational processes and controls.\n, • Engage in ad hoc project work and support the wider team.\n\n \n Essential Skills and Experience: \n\n • Proven experience in developing Power BI reporting.\n, • In-depth understanding of HR systems.\n, • CIPP Level 5 qualified or nearing completion.\n, • Experience in producing tailored reports from HRIT systems and working with dashboards.\n, • Strong verbal communication skills and active listening abilities.\n, • Mathematical proficiency for calculating KPIs.\n, • High level of computer literacy, especially in Excel (including VLOOKUP) and payroll software such as IRIS Cascade.\n, • A self-motivated individual with excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines.\n, • Initiative and ambition to pursue professional development, including training in HRIT systems and reporting.\n\n Why Join This Organisation? \n This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation committed to improving its HR processes and systems. The role promises a vibrant work environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through your expertise in HR systems and reporting, this position is an excellent fit! \n Application Process: \n Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of HR systems in this vital role! \n Note: Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion. \n Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Reed Screening & Compliance \n\n • Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)\n, • Full Time | Permanent\n\n \n Help shape the insights behind safer hiring \n At Reed Screening & Compliance, we're trusted by organisations across the UK to deliver fast, accurate and compliant pre-employment screening solutions. We're looking for an analytical and detail-oriented MI Specialist to join our team and play a key role in delivering management information, reporting, forecasting and commercial insights that drive business performance. \n \n If you enjoy turning data into meaningful insights, building impactful reports and working closely with operational and leadership teams, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n What you'll be doing \n As our MI Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing accurate and insightful management information that supports operational excellence and strategic decision-making. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Designing and delivering management information reports for teams, managers and senior leaders.\n, • Producing regular performance reporting across Reed Screening & Compliance.\n, • Creating innovative reporting solutions to support business growth and efficiency.\n, • Developing monthly and quarterly business reports for both internal stakeholders and external clients.\n, • Producing ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.\n, • Managing monthly invoicing for external clients and internal cross-charges.\n, • Reconciling expenditure against budgets and identifying anomalies.\n, • Supporting new business proposals through the production of pricing and quote models.\n, • Assisting with forecasting demand and resource planning.\n, • Building strong relationships with colleagues across Finance, MI and operational teams.\n\n \n What we're looking for \n We're seeking someone who combines strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail. \n You'll bring: \n\n • Previous experience working within a Management Information, Data Analyst or Reporting role.\n, • Experience producing dashboards, reports and business insight packs for leadership teams.\n, • Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, reporting and analysis.\n, • Strong numerical and commercial awareness.\n, • The ability to analyse complex data and present findings clearly.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • Confidence in managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.\n, • A collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management skills.\n\n \n Why join Reed Screening & Compliance? \n Reed Screening & Compliance is one of the UK's leading pre-employment screening providers, helping organisations recruit safely, compliantly and with confidence. \n \n When you join us, you'll benefit from: \n\n • Being part of a market-leading screening and compliance business\n, • Opportunities to work with some of the UK's largest employers and public sector organisations\n, • Exposure to a wide range of data, operational and commercial projects\n, • Ongoing learning and development opportunities\n, • A collaborative and supportive team environment\n, • Hybrid and flexible working options\n, • Clear career progression pathways within Reed\n\n \n Reed Benefits \n As part of Reed, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hybrid working\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Holiday purchase scheme\n, • Enhanced family-friendly policies\n, • Life assurance\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Reward and recognition programmes\n, • Industry-leading learning and development opportunities\n, • Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Access to Reed discount and benefits platform\n\n \n About Reed Screening & Compliance \n Reed Screening & Compliance supports employers with a comprehensive range of pre-employment screening services, helping organisations recruit safely, efficiently and compliantly. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating solutions that support successful hiring outcomes. \n \n Interested? \n Apply today and help us deliver the insight, reporting and analysis that supports one of the UK's leading screening and compliance businesses. \n

Payroll Manager Up to £65,000 per annum + 10% annual performance bonus Manchester - hybrid working (up to 1-2 days per week from home) Permanent \n Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a well-established, commercially successful business based in Manchester with operations spanning multiple European countries. This is a senior payroll leadership role with full responsibility for a large, geographically dispersed workforce across numerous legal entities and employment models. Offering up to £65,000 plus a 10% annual performance bonus and an excellent benefits package, this is a standout opportunity for a payroll professional who is ready to lead at scale. \n Overview of the Payroll Manager role: \n Sitting within the regional finance leadership structure, the Payroll Manager will take end-to-end responsibility for payroll delivery across a large, geographically dispersed workforce spanning multiple countries and legal entities. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and third-party payroll providers to ensure payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time - while also driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and ways of working. This is not a transactional payroll position. It requires someone who can lead, influence and shape a payroll function at scale. \n Key responsibilities of the Payroll Manager will include: \n\n • Taking full ownership of end-to-end monthly payroll across multiple European countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery\n, • Managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers, overseeing service delivery and holding them accountable for performance\n, • Collaborating with HR, Finance and in-country partners to ensure payroll activity aligns with local legislation and business requirements\n, • Validating payroll outputs, overseeing payslip verification and supporting payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Managing payroll queries end-to-end, identifying trends and driving improvements to the employee experience\n, • Processing off-cycle payrolls, salary adjustments and corrections as required\n, • Managing equity-based compensation elements within payroll, including share-related awards and the associated payroll and tax implications\n, • Monitoring payroll controls, identifying risks and implementing improvements to strengthen governance and efficiency\n, • Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures across all supported countries\n, • Coaching and developing team members to build a high-performing, collaborative payroll function\n, • Contributing to broader finance and business initiatives as a senior member of the regional finance leadership team\n\n What we are looking for in the Payroll Manager: \n\n • Substantial experience managing payroll across multiple European countries within a complex, multi-entity organisation - essential\n, • Proven track record overseeing outsourced payroll providers and managing service delivery at a regional level\n, • Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll governance\n, • Experience managing equity or share-based compensation within payroll and understanding the associated tax treatment\n, • Solid understanding of UK pension administration and reporting obligations\n, • Advanced Excel skills including reconciliations, data analysis and payroll reporting\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level\n, • Experience driving process improvement and operational change across complex payroll environments\n, • CIPP qualified or working towards - advantageous\n\n What is on offer alongside the Payroll Manager position: \n\n • Salary of up to £65,000 depending on experience\n, • Performance bonus paid annually\n, • Generous employer pension - up to 8% employer contribution\n, • Full private medical cover\n, • 28 days paid leave including bank holidays, with additional days for personal milestones\n, • A paid day each year to support a cause that matters to you\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangement\n, • 24/7 digital GP and mental health support\n, • Access to a staff benefits and discounts platform covering everyday spending\n, • Confidential employee support line available around the clock\n\n How to apply for the Payroll Manager position: \n If you have the experience and ambition for this Payroll Manager opportunity and are ready to lead payroll at an international scale, apply today. Alternatively, contact Martin Richardson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation about the role. \n 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.

Your new company \n Your new company are a well established and highly regarded professional services organisation with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering expert advice to a diverse client base. \n Your new role \n In your new role as Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, providing financial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, alongside delivering analysis on revenue, profitability, utilisation and working capital. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, with opportunities to influence commercial decisions, support investment and pricing initiatives, improve reporting and forecasting processes, and identify opportunities to enhance financial performance across the business. This is a genuine business partnering position for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building relationships and adding value beyond the numbers. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA with proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A role. Previous experience within a professional services environment is essential, enabling you to quickly understand the commercial drivers, stakeholder landscape and performance metrics of the business. You will possess strong commercial acumen, advanced analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight. The successful candidate will be confident influencing and challenging senior stakeholders, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a track record of driving business performance through effective financial planning, forecasting and decision support. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling and scenario analysis are also required. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll receive a salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing professional services organisation in a highly visible business partnering role, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic decision making. You'll benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing professional development opportunities and a clear platform to further develop your commercial finance career within a forward-thinking business. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Credit Control Team Leader \n £40,000 | Hybrid | Manchester | 3 days office \n Robert Half is partnering with a growing and established business to recruit a Credit Control Team Leader to join its finance function. \n This is a great opportunity for an experienced credit professional who enjoys leading people, working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of a high-volume ledger. \n You'll manage a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers, with responsibility for performance, development, cash collection and the overall effectiveness of the credit control function. You'll also work closely with the Head of Credit and act as an escalation point for more complex customer and credit matters. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • \n Lead, motivate and develop a team of 6-10 Credit Controllers. \n • \n Set and monitor individual and team collection targets and KPIs. \n • \n Carry out regular ledger reviews and drive improvements in cash collection. \n • \n Manage performance, including coaching, development and addressing underperformance. \n • \n Identify training and development opportunities across the team. \n • \n Manage escalated customer accounts and complex credit issues. \n • \n Assess and manage credit risk, taking action to minimise bad debt exposure. \n • \n Deal with invoice queries and ensure timely resolution. \n • \n Work with customers on payment plans and complex debt situations. \n • \n Ensure credit policies and processes are consistently followed. \n • \n Work with senior stakeholders and support the Head of Credit with wider process improvements. \n • \n Use Excel and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. \n\n What we're looking for \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • \n 5+ years' Credit Control experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. \n • \n Experience managing a team of 6-10 people. \n • \n Strong experience of performance management and developing team members. \n • \n Experience working with high-volume ledgers. \n • \n Strong understanding of credit risk. \n • \n Experience with insurance and legal exposure within a credit environment. \n • \n Excellent Excel skills and strong numerical ability. \n • \n Experience managing complex customer relationships and working with senior stakeholders. \n • \n A commercial, proactive and results-focused approach. \n • \n Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead from the front. \n\n What's on offer? \n\n • \n £40,000 salary \n • \n Hybrid working - 3 days in the office \n • \n Leadership responsibility for a team of 6-10 \n • \n Opportunity to make a genuine impact on credit performance \n • \n A role with clear responsibility and visibility within the wider finance function \n\n If you're an experienced Credit Control Team Leader looking for your next opportunity, apply now or get in touch with Robert Half for more information. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Noble Recruiting are seeking a HR Systems & Reporting Coordinator to lead the effective use of OM’s HRIT system, working closely with IT /IIP and People and Culture colleagues to improve workflows, reporting, data quality and system adoption. The role supports productivity gains through technology, develops reporting solutions such as interactive dashboards and automated reports, and ensures the system provides reliable people data for operational and statutory requirements. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Act as the lead coordinator for the HRIT system and associated systems, ensuring effective system housekeeping, maintenance and day-to-day administration.\n, • Responsible for data and reporting within the people and culture directorate, leading on production of KPI data and information. Creating and saving bespoke data reports to meet regular organisations need such as monthly reports for People Business Partners covering HR indicators and activities in their areas.\n, • Development of DASHBOARD and ongoing improvements in the system workflow and automation\n, • To be responsible for HRIT system audit and for researching and developing best practice to ensure best practice in our use of HRIT\n, • Write and develop process documentation to ensure other colleagues are trained to deliver reporting\n, • Delivery Audit recommendations within agreed time scales\n, • Ensure HR systems / processes following UK legal requirements\n, • Coach HR colleagues to support KPI / reporting process\n, • Create Process flows that deliver legal requirements\n, • Be the SME for HR Systems and reporting for all Managers and Colleagues, including responding to queries and information requests in a timely manner\n, • Provide data for statutory reporting - ONS surveys\n, • Development, management and enhancement of HR Operational processes and controls.\n, • Ad Hoc project work and support of Transactional HR Services and the wider team's work.\n\n Critical knowledge, skills and experience required \n\n • Experience of developing Power BI reporting\n, • A clear understanding of HR Systems\n, • CIPP level 5 qualified or close to completion\n, • Experience of developing Systems and training\n, • Experience of producing bespoke reports of varying complexity from HRIT systems\n, • Experience of working with dashboards and business objects and willingness to develop in this area to create dashboards and business objects reports.\n, • Demonstrate the ability to be accurate, methodological and organised\n, • Strong verbal communication, including active listening, for accurate answering of employee questions\n, • Mathematical skills for calculating KPIs\n, • Computer literacy, especially confidence using office and payroll software such as Excel with VLOOKUP and IRIS Cascade\n, • Initiative and ambition to develop professionally\n, • Self-motivation with organisational skills to meet deadlines\n, • Willingness to undertake appropriate training and development in HRIT systems and reporting, i.e. business objects.\n\n IMPORTANT INFORMATION \n Noble Recruiting Limited is an independent, family-run recruitment agency, based in Wickford, Essex. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers for over 15 years. \n By applying for this role, your details will be submitted to Noble Recruiting Limited. Our Privacy Policy, explaining how we will use your information, is available on our website. \n Due to the high volume of applications for our roles, if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Imports Analyst \n Irlam - Hybrid \n £28,000 - £33,000 + Benefits \n FMCG \n \n Our clients will consider candidates from Shipping, Logistics, Customs, etc – candidates must have SAP experience \n \n Our client, a supplier of fast-moving consumer goods to the retail and trade sector now has an exciting opportunity for an Imports / Shipping Analyst to join their team in Irlam. \n \n Main Job Purpose: \n To support the business in analysing bonded inventory data, generating reports to ensure compliance with HMRC and Customs regulations and deadlines. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, investigating discrepancies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and influencing operational performance through insightful analysis and strong inventory governance. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Customs and Regulatory Compliance\n, • Ensure bonded warehouse activities comply with HMRC regulations, customs procedures, and internal controls\n, • Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation for all bonded transactions\n, • Support internal and external compliance audits\n\n Reporting and Data Analysis \n\n • Generate ad hoc analysis to support business and operational priorities.\n, • Analyse Stock Reconciliation and Variance Investigation\n\n \n Experience Required: \n\n • Advanced Excel skills\n, • Ideal candidate will have experience within SAP or equivalent ERP system\n, • Analytical thinking\n, • Attention to detail\n, • Planning and organisation\n\n \n Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16947 \n

We are looking for a Settlements Analyst to join our Client, a growing and innovative manufacturing business based in Manchester. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly analytical individual to join a busy team, taking responsibility for validating financial data, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate reporting across the business. \n What You’ll Be Doing: \n • Reviewing and validating invoices, costs, and financial data to ensure accuracy \n • Carrying out detailed reconciliations and investigating discrepancies \n • Working with internal departments to identify and resolve data inaccuracies \n • Taking ownership of data quality and ensuring information is accurate and up to date \n • Completing data cleansing, processing, and analysis across a range of business information \n • Producing regular reports and management information to support business decisions \n • Supporting the development of internal systems and processes to improve efficiency \n • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve data performance \n • Providing monthly reporting packs and analysis to senior management \n What We’re Looking For: \n • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail \n • Advanced Excel skills, including IF statements, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, and Pivot Tables \n • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with teams across the business \n • Naturally inquisitive with the ability to investigate problems and get to the bottom of discrepancies \n • Highly organised with excellent time management skills \n • Confident working independently and managing your own workload \n • Strong IT skills and comfortable working with large volumes of data \n • VBA experience would be advantageous \n • Previous experience within manufacturing, finance, data analysis, or a similar environment would be beneficial \n Benefits on Offer: \n • 25 days’ holiday \n • Annual bonus \n • Flexible working hours \n • On-site gym \n • Free parking \n • Regular company social events \n • Supportive and friendly working environment \n If you’re a numbers-focused and analytical individual who enjoys investigating data, solving problems, and improving processes, we’d love to hear from you! \n \n Reference No. \n VR/05787 \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

\n Senior Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day financial transactions, support month-end closing, and assist Group Financial Controller and FD with reporting. \n Key Responsibilities \n · Transactional Processing: Handle purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, manage expense claims, and run payment runs. \n · Payroll – Support payroll and HR staff and provide cover \n · Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, credit card, and control account reconciliations. \n · Month-End Support: Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and trial balance preparations. \n · Reporting & Compliance: Help prepare quarterly VAT returns and compile data for annual statutory audits. \n · Query Resolution: Act as a main point of contact for internal and external supplier or customer account queries. \n · Intercompany recharges – calculate and raise recharge invoices \n · Managing and Mentoring – Manage a small finance and admin team \n \n Required Skills & Qualifications \n · Experience: 2 to 5 years of practical experience in an accounts or finance environment plus experience of setting, supporting and reviewing objectives. \n · Qualifications: Part-qualified AAT Level 4. \n · Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50 payroll). \n · Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Assistant Engineer \n\n • Hourly rate: £30-£35 per hour Umbrella\n, • Location: Manchester\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Length of role: Initial 6 months\n\n We are seeking a Junior Assistant Engineer to join our Traffic & Road Safety team. This role is ideal for candidates at the early stages of their engineering career, looking to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will support the engineering team by managing enquiries, coordinating responses, and providing general administrative support, while also applying basic technical knowledge to assist with traffic and road safety matters. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Support the team through effective administration and record-keeping of incoming and outgoing enquiries using Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word.\n, • Communicate with residents, businesses, other stakeholders, and elected members in relation to acknowledging receipt of general traffic enquiries and requests for services.\n, • Assist with producing technical drawings and output reports for items such as parking/speed surveys and performance for enquiry response deadlines.\n, • Carry out site visits/surveys to obtain data/information, for example, parking surveys.\n, • Comply with CDM requirements and Health and Safety legislation.\n, • Work with other Council sections and developers to ensure a joined-up approach to traffic management across the city.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Relevant engineering experience, particularly in Traffic Engineering and Road Safety.\n, • Comfortable undertaking administrative duties as part of a varied support role.\n, • Experience in drafting letters, emails, and reports.\n, • Proficiency in using CAD-based computer programmes to draft drawings and plans.\n, • Strong understanding of Traffic Engineering and Road Safety principles, including the design and delivery of traffic and road safety measures.\n, • Ability to design, implement, and manage a structured system for recording, tracking, and reporting incoming and outgoing enquiries.\n\n

Supply Chain Analyst \n Location: South Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits \n We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturer in South Manchester who is looking to add a Supply Chain Analyst to their growing team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical supply chain professional who enjoys working with data to improve performance, support planning activities and drive operational efficiencies across the supply chain. \n The Role \n Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for analysing supply chain performance, identifying trends and providing insight to support business decisions. You'll work closely with planning, procurement, logistics and operations to improve service levels, optimise inventory and enhance overall supply chain performance. A large part of this role is stakeholder management and relationship building so previous experience with this is necessary. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Analyse supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities\n, • Produce reports, KPIs and dashboards to support business performance\n, • Monitor inventory levels and support forecasting and planning activities\n, • Work with procurement, logistics and operations to improve supply chain efficiency\n, • Support supplier performance analysis and reporting\n, • Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives\n, • Maintain accurate data within ERP systems and ensure reporting integrity\n\n About You \n\n • Previous experience in a Supply Chain Analyst or similar analytical role\n, • Experience within an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment\n, • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability\n, • Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP or similar\n, • Confident producing reports and presenting data-driven insights\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset\n\n If you're looking to join a successful manufacturing business where you can make a real impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to take ownership of financial control, compliance, governance, and financial accounting across the business. \n This role offers you the opportunity to strengthen financial controls and processes, provide technical accounting expertise, and ensure a robust, well-governed, and resilient finance environment. \n\n • Take full responsibility for financial control, compliance, governance, and accounting across the organisation while being part of a collaborative team that values co-ownership.\n, • Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training and development programmes designed to support your professional growth within a supportive leadership structure.\n, • Work in an inclusive environment where your interpersonal skills, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to nurture relationships are highly valued by colleagues and clients alike.\n\n \n What you'll do: \n As Financial Reporting Manager based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's finance function. Your day-to-day activities will involve overseeing a range of critical responsibilities from line management of financial administrators to supporting senior finance leaders with delivery of business-wide financial information. You will monitor compliance deadlines meticulously while managing banking operations with attention to detail. By continuously assessing controls and implementing improvements you will help build a resilient finance environment. \n\n • Line manage financial administrators by providing guidance, training opportunities, and supporting their career progression within the finance team.\n, • Support senior finance leaders in delivering accurate financial information to the wider business through dependable reporting processes.\n, • Monitor key financial and regulatory deadlines related to tax, compliance, and governance to ensure all obligations are met efficiently.\n, • Oversee banking operations including credit card administration, reviewing reconciliations and payment runs, as well as monitoring relevant banking covenants for risk management.\n, • Continuously assess the effectiveness of financial controls by identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements that strengthen resilience.\n, • Supervise month-end control processes including intercompany transactions, payroll accounting, fixed asset register maintenance, and annual audit preparation.\n, • Act as the central point of accountability for property finance matters by managing all financial aspects of the organisation's property portfolio with care.\n, • Take responsibility for submitting data required to support company insurance policies ensuring accuracy and timeliness.\n, • Identify opportunities for process improvement that enhance efficiency, quality, and resilience of financial procedures throughout the business.\n, • Develop strong relationships with co-owners across departments by offering support on finance queries and facilitating cooperation.\n, • \n\n \n What you bring: \n The ideal candidate for Financial Reporting Manager brings proven experience as a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), underpinned by strong technical accounting skills. Your proficiency with Excel enables you to analyse complex data sets efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy. \n\n • Qualified accountant status (ACA or ACCA) is essential for demonstrating technical competence in accounting standards and practices.\n, • Intermediate or advanced Excel skills are required for effective analysis and reporting within complex financial environments.\n, • Excellent communication abilities enable you to interact confidently yet professionally at all levels within the organisation.\n, • Proven experience acting responsibly with initiative while showing adaptability in dynamic situations is highly valued.\n, • Well-developed interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments fostering trust and understanding.\n, • A continuous improvement mindset helps you identify areas where processes can be strengthened for greater efficiency or resilience.\n, • Ability to manage your own workload by prioritising tasks appropriately while seeking guidance when necessary demonstrates dependability.\n, • Experience supporting colleagues through training or mentoring contributes positively to team development within a nurturing environment.\n, • Commitment to company values such as co-ownership ensures you embrace communal goals over individual achievement.\n, • Sound knowledge of property finance or insurance data submission processes would be advantageous but not mandatory.\n\n \n What sets this company apart: \n This organisation stands out due to its unique co-ownership model where every employee holds a stake in the future success of the business. The company purpose centres around flourishing together - people, places, and performance are nurtured collectively rather than individually. Values such as judgement, effectiveness, engagement, responsibility, accountability, collaboration, and inclusivity are woven into daily practice. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal needs alongside professional ambitions. Training opportunities abound so everyone can progress at their own pace supported by knowledgeable leaders who value communal achievement over hierarchy. The workplace culture is warm; it encourages empathy between colleagues while celebrating diversity in thought and background. Supportive leadership ensures every voice is heard making this an ideal environment for those who appreciate teamwork over competition. The company's commitment to continuous improvement means your ideas matter; together you'll help shape resilient systems that underpin long-term success. \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

HR Assistant Manchester City Centre Hybrid and flexible working – 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH Permanent and Full Time Immediate Start Salary up to £30,000 plus competitive benefits package including 36 days annual leave (including statutory holidays) and access to Private Medical Insurance and Group Income Protection. We are looking for a HR Assistant to join a friendly and collaborative People team, providing high-quality administrative support across a broad range of People processes and projects. My client is an established, award-winning professional services firm with a strong reputation for quality, commercial thinking and delivering positive outcomes for clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR and People Operations experience within a professional, fast-paced organisation. You will play an important role in supporting the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and development through to offboarding, while helping to ensure a positive and efficient employee experience. Key Responsibilities for the HR Assistant: Act as a first point of contact for routine queries received through the People inbox, escalating sensitive or complex matters appropriately. Prepare accurate offer letters, contracts and standard changes to employee terms and conditions. Support onboarding activities, including HR system administration and the coordination of day-one inductions. Assist with the administration and coordination of employee and partner benefit schemes, including awards and gifts. Support offboarding administration, including leave and holiday calculations. Provide wider administrative support across People Operations and provide cover for the People Coordinator when required. Maintain accurate employee data across HR and learning systems and internal trackers, including joiner, leaver and employee change processes. Assist with reporting and ensure employee information is handled confidentially and in accordance with internal processes and data protection requirements. Support monthly payroll preparation. Identify opportunities to improve templates, trackers and administrative processes to create a smoother and more effective employee experience. Provide administrative and logistical support for training courses and learning and development activities, including diary and meeting management. Support the administration of annual appraisal, promotion and salary review processes. Key requirements for the HR Assistant: It is essential that you have proven experience in an HR administration or HR operations role. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to accurately input, manage and maintain data and electronic records. The ability to manage your own workload effectively and work at pace while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. A proactive approach and the confidence to support colleagues and raise issues when necessary. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with internal stakeholders and new starters. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, together with confidence working across HR systems, trackers and process-driven administration. An awareness of employment law would be advantageous. Experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial but is not essential. * CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualified or working towards (desirable). If you are interested in this HR Assistant opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Graduate Carbon and Energy Consultant \n Location: Manchester Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (Office-based) - Competitive salary + Benefits Reports to: Divisional Manager / Senior Consultant \n Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact on the journey to Net Zero? Join a leading energy and carbon consultancy based in Manchester, where they specialise in helping energy-intensive businesses reduce costs, meet regulatory obligations, and achieve their sustainability goals. Their expertise spans energy procurement, carbon strategy, compliance, and compensation schemes, working with clients across manufacturing, food production, and industrial processing sectors. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to kickstart their career in energy and carbon consultancy, contributing to meaningful projects that drive performance and sustainability. \n Role Overview \n As a Graduate Carbon and Energy Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering carbon and energy management projects. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will help clients reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and meet compliance requirements. \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary and pension scheme.\n, • Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills.\n, • Exposure to diverse and impactful projects in energy and carbon consultancy.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • The opportunity to contribute to the global transition towards a sustainable future.\n\n Day-to-Day Activities \n\n • Analyse energy and carbon data to identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Collaborate with senior consultants to deliver client projects.\n, • Prepare compliance documentation and reports.\n, • Conduct research on energy and carbon regulations and best practices.\n, • Attend client meetings and workshops to present findings and recommendations.\n, • Support the development of tailored carbon reduction strategies.\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Collect, validate, and analyse energy and carbon data for client projects.\n, • Prepare compliance reports and evidence packs for schemes such as CCA, Min Met, EII, SECR, ESOS, and UK ETS.\n, • Assist in conducting energy audits and carbon footprint assessments.\n, • Support the development of carbon reduction strategies and Net Zero plans.\n, • Contribute to client presentations, proposals, and workshops.\n, • Maintain strong working relationships with clients through clear communication and timely delivery.\n, • Stay up to date with UK energy and carbon legislation.\n, • Help clients understand and meet their regulatory obligations.\n, • Contribute ideas for improving internal processes and tools.\n\n Required Qualifications \n\n • A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline.\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.\n\n Desirable Skills \n\n • Knowledge of UK carbon compliance schemes (e.g., SECR, ESOS, UK ETS).\n, • Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting and carbon footprinting.\n, • Experience with data analysis tools or energy management software.\n, • A strong interest in sustainability and Net Zero strategies.\n\n Personal Attributes \n\n • Detail-oriented and methodical approach to work.\n, • Proactive and eager to learn.\n, • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.\n, • Flexible and willing to travel for site visits.\n\n If you are a motivated graduate with a passion for sustainability and a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our clients dynamic team and start your journey in energy and carbon consultancy.

Job Title \n Accounting Services Senior Manager \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £70,000 - £90,000 \n \n One of the Big 4 firms in Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Manager to join its expanding Accounting Services division. This team partners with large UK and international organisations, delivering outsourced accounting, statutory compliance and high-level advisory solutions. \n \n This is a senior leadership opportunity suited to a technically strong and commercially minded accountant who thrives on managing complex projects, developing teams and building long-term client relationships. \n \n What you will be doing as an Accounting Services Senior Manager: \n \n\n • Oversight and review of statutory financial statements\n, • Management accounts and bookkeeping services\n, • Coordination and control of local statutory reporting for cross-border groups\n\n\n, • Providing guidance on statutory accounting compliance requirements\n, • Advising on improvements to financial reporting cycles, including production, audit and filing processes\n, • Deploying qualified finance professionals on client secondments to meet short-term resource needs\n\n\n, • Leading investigations, financial analysis and data validation exercises to support statutory reporting\n, • Preparing year-end compliance documentation for audit purposes\n, • Managing full statutory compliance cycles for multi-entity and international organisations\n\n \n What you will need to succeed as an Accounting Services Senior Manager: \n \n\n • Hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA, or international equivalent; ATT/CTA also considered where relevant)\n, • Demonstrate deep technical expertise in financial reporting, with the ability to approach complex issues from first principles\n, • Possess strong working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with awareness of US GAAP\n, • Be confident with accounting systems and highly proficient in Excel\n, • Have proven experience managing large, multi-entity or cross-border finance projects\n, • Show strong leadership capability, including coaching and developing high-performing teams\n, • Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally\n, • Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and adapt confidently to changing client needs\n\n \n Why join this firm? \n \n\n • Hybrid working model (office, home and client site)\n, • Private medical insurance and 24/7 virtual GP access\n, • Generous annual leave plus dedicated volunteering days\n, • Structured career progression within a nationally recognised team\n, • Ongoing technical and leadership development\n, • Competitive remuneration and flexible benefits package\n\n \n What next? \n \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap! \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The Finance Analyst sits at the intersection of finance, data, and commercial operations. You will be reporting into and learning from the CFO - giving you brilliant exposure. Also working closely with an impressive Data Lead and collaborating across merchandising, e-commerce, operations and senior leadership. \n Client Details \n Michael Page are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a growing retail firm based in central Manchester in their search for a Finance Analyst. This organisation has an extremely exciting growth trajectory and brilliant reputation within their field. Based in a great City Centre location - you'll be joining an organisation who are going on a global journey. \n Description \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Produce regular financial and commercial performance reports.\n, • Analyse sales, margins, profitability and operational KPIs across multiple sales channels.\n, • Support monthly management reporting with detailed variance analysis and commentary.\n, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial modelling.\n, • Develop and maintain dashboards.\n, • Identifying trends in the data - issues with rents etc.\n, • Analyse customer, product and sales data to identify trends and commercial opportunities.\n, • Work with large datasets to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.\n, • Analyse inventory performance, stock ageing and product profitability.\n, • Support purchasing and merchandising teams with stock planning and demand forecasting.\n, • Monitor pricing performance and promotional effectiveness.\n, • Identify slow-moving stock and recommend actions to optimise inventory investment.\n, • Collaborate with departments across the business to understand reporting requirements.\n, • Present clear financial and operational insights to non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Support commercial decision-making with robust data analysis.\n, • Improve data quality and reporting consistency across systems.\n, • Support the development of finance and reporting systems.\n, • Help implement automation and process improvements using modern reporting tools.\n\n \n Profile \n About You: \n \n\n • Either qualified or close to qualifying accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Experience using AI software is essential.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query and complex formulas.\n, • Experience using Power BI, Tableau or similar visualisation software.\n, • Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Ability to communicate complex analysis in a simple and engaging way.\n\n Job Offer \n Apply now for immediate consideration! \n \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Job Description \n \n We are seeking an experienced and organised Finance assistant to join our Finance team. This is a varied role combining accounting responsibilities with day-to-day operational and office support. \n \n Finance Assistant Responsibilities: \n \n Working closely with the Group Accountant, your responsibilities will include: \n · Preparing and posting month-end journals, accruals and prepayments. \n · Supporting financial reporting and Excel data analysis. \n · Processing petty cash and assisting with audit requirements. \n · Checking daily and monthly sales data and preparing tenant recharges. \n · Supporting payroll administration, including timesheets, absences and missed clockings. \n · Reviewing import invoices, Bills of Lading and customs documentation. \n · Managing office supplies, consumables and shared inboxes. \n · Supporting office facilities and coordinating fire safety procedures. \n \n About You: \n \n You will have previous experience within an accounts or finance environment, with a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills. \n You should have: \n · Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar accounting system. \n · Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. \n · A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual accounting. \n · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. \n · The ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion. \n · Confident communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues, tenants and external partners. \n This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a varied finance and operations role with responsibility across a broad range of areas. \n \n Benefits are available on request. \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Supply Chain Administrator \n Initially 6-month FTC – possibility of permanent \n Location: Swinton – Hybrid Working (after initial training period) \n Commutable from Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Trafford Park \n Highly competitive salary plus excellent benefits \n \n Would suit candidates with the following backgrounds: Supply Chain Administrator, Sales Administrator, Imports / Shipping Administrator or similar \n \n Due to continued growth, my client, a supplier of consumables to the retail industry has an excellent opportunity for Supply Chain Administrator to join their team in Swinton, Greater Manchester. This role is initially offered on a 6-month fixed term contract with the possibility of permanent employment. \n \n \n Job Purpose: \n To provide a support function to the Inbound supply chain department and effectively manage the day-to-day administration activity as required around the planning team and holiday cover for Imports. To work in line with the business values. \n \n Key Accountabilities: \n\n • To provide day to day support for the supply chain planning team in line with defined schedule of work\n, • Smaller customer/supplier account management\n, • Responsibility for O & Q line management (ordering/receipting)\n, • Report generation\n, • General order book management for wider team/support with chasing\n, • Supporting on moving and booking deliveries on Imports\n, • Assisting the planning team and providing holiday and sickness cover as required.\n, • Ad hoc reporting and projects\n, • Data analysis as required\n, • Imports (Holiday Cover) - To effectively manage the day-to-day administration activity surrounding sea and air freight.\n\n \n \n Requirements: \n\n • Would suit candidates with the following backgrounds: Supply Chain Administrator, Sales Administrator, Imports / Shipping Administrator or similar\n, • To be numerical, methodical & flexible\n, • To develop & practice logistical skills\n, • To have excellent communication & administration skills\n, • To have experience in import/export operational procedures\n, • To have a good understanding of the inbound supply chain\n, • A good working knowledge of Excel, Word & Powerpoint\n, • Record keeping, archiving and updating skills\n\n \n In return our client offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. \n \n Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16972

FP&A Manager | £80,000 + Bonus | South Manchester \n A high-growth, private equity-backed business is seeking an ambitious FP&A Manager to join its finance leadership team during an exciting period of expansion. \n Operating within a project-based environment, this role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and will play a critical part in driving business performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping deliver an ambitious growth agenda. The successful candidate will work closely with operational, commercial, and finance leaders, providing meaningful insight across a rapidly evolving organisation. \n This is a highly visible position with genuine opportunities for career progression and development within a business benefiting from strong market demand, continued investment, and an active acquisition strategy. \n About You \n We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes across a large business unit\n, • Develop robust financial models, scenario plans, and performance dashboards to support decision-making\n, • Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities\n, • Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve profitability, resource allocation, and business performance\n, • Conduct detailed variance analysis, forecasting reviews, and strategic evaluations to support growth initiatives\n, • Build strong relationships across multiple functions, acting as a trusted finance business partner\n, • Manage, coach, and develop FP&A analysts within the team\n, • Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems, processes, and financial planning capabilities\n\n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience\n, • Proven FP&A and business partnering experience within a complex organisation\n, • Strong financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills\n, • Experience within a project-led environment, with an understanding of revenue recognition, work in progress, order books, and pipeline analysis\n, • Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Power BI and Dynamics 365 viewed positively\n, • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable commercial insight\n, • Previous experience managing or mentoring analysts and developing high-performing teams\n, • A proactive, ambitious mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment\n\n On offer: \n\n • Salary of £80,000 plus bonus\n, • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing PE-backed organisation\n, • Direct exposure to executive leadership and investors\n, • Highly visible role with genuine influence on business strategy\n, • Strong career development prospects as the business continues to scale\n\n If you'd like to discuss the opportunity in confidence, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please get in touch. \n INDFIN

Student Mental Health Adviser \n Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months \n Location: Remote Working with monthly agreed days in the office (in one of either Milton Keynes, Nottingham or Manchester campus). \n Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) \n Flexible working between 8:30am-5:00pm \n Pay Rate: £20.10 per hour \n Start Date: September 2026 \n The Open University is the UK's largest university, supporting thousands of students studying flexibly across the UK. As part of their Student Wellbeing Team, we are looking for two experienced Student Mental Health Adviser to provide specialist, one-to-one support to students experiencing enduring or complex mental health conditions. \n This team sits within the wider Student Wellbeing Team, alongside mental health training, safeguarding, welfare advice and the University's suicide-safer initiatives. The team provides specialist intervention and coordinated support to help students overcome barriers to learning, manage risk and remain engaged with their studies. The service supports students on a referral basis and works closely with Student Support Teams, Disability Support and external agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes. \n About the Role \n You will provide specialist case management, assessment and intervention for students whose mental health is significantly affecting their ability to study. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, NHS services and third-sector organisations to coordinate appropriate support while promoting student wellbeing and academic success. \n You will manage a caseload of approximately 25 students, adjusted where higher-risk cases require additional support, ensuring every student receives appropriate, timely intervention. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Delivering specialist one-to-one interventionist support to students with enduring or complex mental health conditions.\n, • Completing comprehensive mental health assessments, identifying risk and protective factors and developing practical support plans.\n, • Undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and responding appropriately to students experiencing mental health crises or at risk of self-harm.\n, • Managing an independent caseload, ensuring accurate records, timely escalation and compliance with University policies.\n, • Providing practical, solution-focused interventions and psychoeducation to help students manage their wellbeing alongside their studies.\n, • Coordinating support with Student Support Teams, Disability Support, academic colleagues, NHS services and external agencies.\n, • Supporting the development of effective referral pathways across the University.\n, • Advising colleagues on complex mental health matters and contributing to a suicide-safer culture.\n, • Delivering mental health awareness training and providing guidance to colleagues supporting students with mental health needs.\n, • Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel.\n\n About You \n We are looking for a confident and compassionate mental health professional who combines strong clinical judgement with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. \n Essential \n\n • Degree or professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field, or equivalent substantial experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs.\n, • Evidence of continuing professional development, including training in a recognised intervention such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, coaching or mindfulness-based approaches.\n, • Experience supporting adults with complex or enduring mental health conditions.\n, • Experience carrying out mental health assessments and implementing solution-focused interventions.\n, • Strong experience managing risk, safeguarding concerns and supporting individuals in crisis.\n, • Experience managing an independent caseload and prioritising competing demands.\n, • Experience working within multi-agency environments, including NHS, local authorities or third-sector organisations.\n, • Knowledge of mental health, equality, safeguarding and data protection legislation.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and sensitively.\n, • Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm when supporting distressed or vulnerable individuals.\n, • Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, alongside case management systems.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience working within Higher Education.\n, • Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.\n, • Membership of a relevant professional body, such as BACP, BPS, UKCP or UMHAN.\n, • Applicants with significant relevant experience from the NHS, adult social care, mental health charities or community mental health services are also encouraged to apply.\n\n Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (Adults and Children). \n If you are passionate about supporting Students with mental health needs and want to help students overcome barriers to achieve their academic goals, we would love to hear from you! \n How to Apply? Please click 'Apply' and submit your most up-to-date CV. \n Equality, Diversity & Inclusion \n The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks. \n Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency on behalf of The Open University.

This Finance Graduate role in Manchester is perfect for someone looking to kick-start their career in accounting and finance . You'll be involved in the day-to-day financial operations, helping the business maintain accurate records and make sound financial decisions. \n Client Details \n \n Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence across multiple markets, offering graduates excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Known for investing in talent, the business provides broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to work collaboratively with teams across different locations. \n \n Description \n \n\n • Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to aid business decision-making.\n, • Analyse financial and operational data, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.\n, • Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.\n, • Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support commercial objectives.\n, • Contribute to financial planning and performance analysis, helping to drive efficiency and profitability.\n, • Assist in the preparation of management information and key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Support cash flow monitoring, financial controls, and other core finance activities as required.\n, • Participate in process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness.\n, • Build strong relationships with colleagues across multiple functions, gaining exposure to a broad range of business activities.\n\n \n \n Profile \n A successful Finance Graduate should have: \n\n \n • \n, • A degree in Accountancy & Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or another numerically focused discipline.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.\n, • Excellent numerical ability and confidence working with large datasets.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong aptitude for learning new systems and tools.\n, • Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how financial performance drives business success.\n, • A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.\n, • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn and develop within a finance career.\n, • Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to travel when required.\n \n\n \n Job Offer \n \n\n • £30,000 - £32,000 salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working, providing flexibility between home and office-based work\n, • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation\n, • Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and business operations\n, • The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior stakeholders\n, • International travel opportunities, with the chance to visit and collaborate with teams across multiple locations\n, • Ongoing learning and development to support your professional growth\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment where you'll be encouraged to take ownership and make an impact from day one\n, • The opportunity to build a long-term career within a business that values ambition, innovation, and continuous improvement\n\n This position offers an excellent platform for a graduate seeking to accelerate their career in finance while gaining valuable international exposure and genuine progression opportunitie \n

Finance Manager | Central Manchester (On-site) | £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits | High Growth SME \n Axon Moore are currently recruiting for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity with a highly successful, fast-growing business based just outside Manchester City Centre. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a broad and commercially focused finance role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. \n Working closely with the senior finance leadership team and key stakeholders across the wider group, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, management information, FP&A and commercial insight to support continued growth. \n The Role \n This is a genuinely varied position, offering exposure across both the technical and commercial sides of finance. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how the business understands and manages its performance, while taking ownership of projects designed to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting.\n, • Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit requirements.\n, • Maintaining the integrity of accounting records and completing key balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Preparing financial analysis, forecasts and budgets to support business growth and investment decisions.\n, • Producing clear and insightful management information for senior stakeholders.\n, • Business partnering with senior leadership and operational teams across the business and wider group.\n, • Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve processes.\n, • Providing commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Taking ownership of finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Supporting the wider finance team in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\n\n About You \n We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a commercial and analytical mindset. \n You’ll ideally be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with 2-3 years PQE \n, • Experienced in management accounting, financial reporting and/or FP&A.\n, • Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Highly organised, analytical and attentive to detail.\n, • Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A strong communicator with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insight.\n, • Advanced in Excel and confident working with financial systems and data.\n, • Proactive, ambitious and keen to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Power BI\n, • SQL / SAS\n, • Data analysis and visualisation\n, • AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude\n, • Process improvement and automation\n\n What’s on Offer? \n\n • £55,000 – £65,000 salary\n, • Pension contribution of up to 5%\n, • Onsite parking\n, • Onsite gym\n, • Additional annual leave for your birthday\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave\n, • Healthcare cash plan\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Staff discounts\n, • Excellent opportunity to progress within a growing group\n\n The Opportunity \n This is more than a traditional Finance Manager position. You’ll be joining a high-performing finance function within a growing, entrepreneurial group, with genuine scope to influence processes, improve reporting and provide insight that directly impacts business decisions. \n If you’re a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical finance, FP&A, commercial analysis and business partnering, we’d love to hear from you.

Assistant Accountant (Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA) \n Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working \n £33,000 - £36,000 + Study Support + Bonus + Healthcare \n Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for a role that will accelerate your development and give you exposure beyond the traditional Assistant Accountant position? \n We're partnering with a growing international business that is investing heavily in its finance function and looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join its collaborative Manchester-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2-5 years of accounting experience who is actively studying ACCA or CIMA and wants to gain broader experience, take on more responsibility, and progress towards qualification. \n You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals, gain exposure to international entities, and play a key role in month-end, statutory reporting, and financial control activities. \n What You'll Be Involved In \n Financial Reporting & Month-End \n\n • Support the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journals.\n, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.\n, • Assist with intercompany reconciliations and transactions across multiple entities.\n, • Contribute to accurate and timely management reporting.\n\n Statutory Accounts, VAT & Compliance \n\n • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts information.\n, • Support external audit processes and respond to audit requests.\n, • Prepare and provide data for VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.\n, • Work alongside international advisors to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.\n\n Business Support & Process Improvement \n\n • Partner with Accounts Payable and Billing teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.\n, • Assist with financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting requests.\n, • Support finance improvement projects and strengthen internal controls.\n, • Help drive efficiencies across finance processes and reporting.\n\n About You \n We're keen to speak with motivated individuals who are serious about building a long-term career in finance. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • 2-5 years' accounting experience within a UK-based finance environment.\n, • Actively studying ACCA or CIMA with a commitment to becoming qualified.\n, • Multi-entity or multi-currency accounting exposure.\n, • Experience within a corporate, professional services, or larger business environment.\n, • Experience with balance sheet and bank reconciliations.\n, • Exposure to VAT preparation and submissions.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems/ERP platforms.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.\n, • The right to work permanently in the UK (sponsorship is not available).\n\n \n

Halecroft Recruitment is delighted to support our client, a well-established business based in Trafford Park, in recruiting an R&D Chemist to join their specialist technical team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory-based Chemist to work across product development, innovation, performance testing, and technical support within a Lubricant Performance Additives environment. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and test development samples.\n, • Conduct product performance evaluations and testing.\n, • Support R&D and innovation projects.\n, • Respond to technical service requests and customer queries.\n, • Prepare and dispatch samples to customers and other facilities.\n, • Support the day-to-day running of the laboratory.\n, • Manage laboratory consumables, reagents, and safety equipment.\n, • Maintain accurate records and test data.\n\n About You \n\n • Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline preferred.\n, • A Levels in Chemistry and Maths as a minimum.\n, • Substantial laboratory experience.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.\n, • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.\n, • Knowledge of the lubricants industry would be advantageous.\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within R&D, product development, and technical services with an established organisation. \n Only applicant with the Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role.

\n Senior Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day financial transactions, support month-end closing, and assist Group Financial Controller and FD with reporting. \n Key Responsibilities \n · Transactional Processing: Handle purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, manage expense claims, and run payment runs. \n · Payroll – Support payroll and HR staff and provide cover \n · Reconciliations: Perform regular bank, credit card, and control account reconciliations. \n · Month-End Support: Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and trial balance preparations. \n · Reporting & Compliance: Help prepare quarterly VAT returns and compile data for annual statutory audits. \n · Query Resolution: Act as a main point of contact for internal and external supplier or customer account queries. \n · Intercompany recharges – calculate and raise recharge invoices \n · Managing and Mentoring – Manage a small finance and admin team \n \n Required Skills & Qualifications \n · Experience: 2 to 5 years of practical experience in an accounts or finance environment plus experience of setting, supporting and reviewing objectives. \n · Qualifications: Part-qualified AAT Level 4. \n · Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage 200, Sage 50 payroll). \n · Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Your New Role \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and detail-focused Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Denton (Tameside). You will support the smooth running of financial operations by managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring efficient credit control processes. This is a varied position suited to someone proactive, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced environment. \n Job duties \n\n • Monitor customer credit limits and approve daily sales orders in line with credit control procedures.\n, • Prepare and issue daily customer invoices, including uploading to relevant customer portals.\n, • Process credit note requests and generate revised invoices where required.\n, • Download daily bank statements, post and allocate customer payments, and complete accurate bank reconciliations.\n, • Maintain the receivables ledger and pursue overdue debt through phone, email, and written communication; update trackers and prepare monthly aged debt reports.\n, • Support continuous improvement by refining Accounts Receivable processes and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.\n, • Provide a high standard of customer service and maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Offer support and cover for colleagues across the Accounts team as needed.\n, • Work in accordance with company management systems, including quality, environmental, health & safety, and security standards.\n, • Reduce cash collection delays and build strong working relationships with customers and internal departments.\n, • Carry out credit checks, update credit limits, and assess credit risk in line with policy.\n, • Resolve customer disputes promptly and collaborate with internal teams to prevent delays in payment.\n, • Ensure customer accounts remain accurate and up to date through correct cash and credit allocations.\n, • Issue statements and reminder notices; produce management and group reporting such as aged debtor reports and DSO analysis.\n, • Review and enhance credit control procedures as the organisation develops.\n, • Perform additional duties and tasks to support the credit control and wider finance function as required.\n\n What You'll Need to SucceedQualifications & Experience \n\n • AR/Credit Experienced\n, • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).\n, • Working knowledge of SAP ideally however not essential\n, • Previous Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience required.\n, • High attention to detail and strong IT skills.\n\n Preferred Skills \n\n • Strong data entry abilities with excellent accuracy.\n, • Professional and confident phone manner.\n, • Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work independently.\n, • Highly organised and able to work calmly under pressure.\n, • Effective time-management and ability to meet deadlines.\n, • Collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills.\n, • Creative problem-solving capability and openness to feedback.\n, • Clear written and verbal communication skills with a consistent professional tone.\n, • Commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\n\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role purpose \n At Premier Foods, we're proud of the food brands that millions of people love. Behind every successful product, site and team is a payroll function that ensures our colleagues are supported and rewarded correctly. \n We're looking for a Payroll Associate to join our Payroll team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with detail, solving problems and collaborating with stakeholders across the business. \n You'll play a key role in processing payroll for approximately 4,000 colleagues, helping us deliver an accurate, efficient and trusted payroll service. \n What you'll be doing \n As a Payroll Associate, you'll support the delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately and on time. Working closely with HR, Finance and other stakeholders, you'll help maintain high standards of payroll compliance, data quality and customer service. \n\n • Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines\n, • Investigate and resolve payroll queries from colleagues and stakeholders\n, • Support compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and internal controls\n, • Reconcile third-party vendor payments and payroll-related data\n, • Support payroll audits, testing and system enhancements where required\n, • Maintain payroll process documentation and controls\n, • Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and wider business stakeholders\n, • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and ways of working\n, • Escalate complex payroll issues when appropriate and support their resolution\n, • Contribute to team objectives, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives\n\n What we need from you \n You'll be someone who enjoys working with numbers and information, takes pride in accuracy and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. \n\n • Experience working with weekly and monthly payrolls\n, • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail\n, • The ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure\n, • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach\n, • Good Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functionality\n, • A proactive mindset and a desire to continually improve processes\n\n It would be great if you also have: \n\n • CIPP qualification (or are studying towards this)\n, • SAP Payroll experience\n\n What we offer in return: \n\n • You'll be part of a supportive environment where ideas are welcomed, voices are heard, and teamwork drives success.\n, • This role offers a pathway towards opportunities such as Payroll Specialist or Reporting & Compliance Specialist\n, • Access to a range of colleague benefits and wellbeing support \n, • Hybrid working, with two days per week based in our Manchester office. \n\n If you're looking for a role where your accuracy, expertise and commitment to great service can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. \n Ready to apply? \n Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. \n \n

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Assistant Accountant \n Based: Manchester Centre (4 days office, 1 home) \n Salary: up to £35k + benefits including bonus, private medical insurance, paid sabbatical after 5 years service, EV car scheme and much more \n \n Whitaker Smith are exclusively working with an interesting and progressive services business based in the heart of Manchester. Their values underpin everything they do and with exciting plans to continue growing through 2026/2027 we are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager providing wider support to finance and stakeholders across the business \n Role: \n\n • Preparing, analysing and presenting financial information to the CFO and Finance Manager.\n, • Quarterly and monthly reporting, data analysis and reconciliations\n, • Supporting preparation of statutory accounts and audit for all business entities\n, • Assisting with producing monthly management accounts alongside the Finance Manager and the month end pack for Directors\n, • Reconciling company cashbooks, processing expenses & reports, reconciling credit card statements\n, • Overseeing both accounts receivable and payable functions and duties, obtaining internal approval when required\n, • Monitoring accounts inbox, dealing with queries in a timely manner\n, • Preparing payment runs and ad-hoc payment processing on request\n, • Preparing quarterly VAT returns\n, • Supporting Finance Manager and CFO with ad-hoc requests\n\n Experience: \n\n • AAT qualified essential\n, • Strong communication skills, able to communicate with senior directors well\n, • VAT experience essential\n, • Audit/statutory accounts support highly desirable\n, • Strong Excel skills (Lookups, pivots)\n, • Strong organisation skills and thriving in a fast paced environment\n, • Experience from a professional/corporate environment essential\n\n \n In return you will get the opportunity to work in a high performing finance team in an exciting industry where no 2 days are the same. Please send your CV for immediate consideration! \n