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Outbound. New logos. Great commission. We’re hiring a hunter to sell merchant acquiring / card payments into UK SMBs (hospitality, retail, services). This is a full-cycle role. You’ll own your pipeline end to end: sourcing leads, pitching merchants, closing deals, and building your own book of business. You can work fully remote, with encouragement to get out meeting clients when it makes sense. What you’ll be doing • Winning new SMB merchants through outbound, referrals and face-to-face activity, • Selling card payments / merchant services (and related products), • Managing the full sales lifecycle from first contact to live account, • Building your own pipeline and consistently delivering new logos + revenue What we’re looking for • Experience selling merchant acquiring / card payments into SMBs, • Strong hunter mentality (comfortable with cold outreach and self-generated leads), • Confident running deals end to end, • Self-starter who doesn’t need hand-holding Perks • Working with one of the largest payments firms in the world, offering highly competitive merchant rates, • Car allowance, • Great commission structure, • Market-rate base salary

Vacancy: Account Manager-UK-Manchester Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Zoomlion is ranked 4th globally in the machinery manufacturing industry. Responsibilities • Visit end customers and companies, establish, maintain and update customer files in database system, • Responsible for public relationship development, build and keep reliable relationship with clients, • Spot business opportunities and follow up with the orders, • Collect project information and promote sales, analyze competitor information, • Develop sales plan and implementation plan together, complete sales targets, • Participate in commercial negotiations for key projects to ensure that regional business objectives are met, • Support financing and collection work Qualifications • Familiar with local market, construction machinery knowledge on priority or Heavy machinery such as Excavator, Mobile Crane, Concrete, Tower Crane, Forklift, Foundation, Aerial Work Machinery, Mining etc., • Diploma and Bachelor Degree or above in marketing, Engineer major mechanical, electrical, international business, English or other relate filed., • Have skills for coordinate with leasing is preference, • Have the sense of responsibility and good communication skills, • Driving License: Driving license required Kindly email your CV to • Subject: Application for Account Manager-UK-Manchester vacancy.

About the Company Our client are looking for an experienced technical sales professional with a background in either mechatronics or vision systems to look after the UK North territory. You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products. About the Role The Mechatronics & Vision Business Development Consultant will be responsible for proactively identifying new business opportunities as well as supporting the UK sales teams. Responsibilities • Identifying and developing opportunities for Mechatronics and Vision solutions., • Working closely with business development and regional sales teams., • Engaging franchise partners., • Delivering technical support and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders., • Target client sectors will be Systems Integrator partners, OEM’s and End Users., • Supporting regional sales teams in developing the commercial acumen and skills required to deliver against the Mechatronics & Vision solution offering. Qualifications Apply now if you have the industry experience in mechatronics or vision systems. Required Skills Technical sales experience in mechatronics or vision systems. Preferred Skills Experience working with Systems Integrator partners, OEM’s, and End Users. Pay range and compensation package Up to £58k + £12k OTE Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Job title: Inside Sales Specialist Reports to: VP Sales EMEA Location: Hybrid / 4 days onsite at our Manchester HQ Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package About Novacyt Group: Novacyt is an international molecular diagnostics company providing a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, primarily focused on the delivery of genomic medicine. The Company develops, manufactures, and commercialises a range of molecular assays and instrumentation to deliver workflows and services that enable seamless end-to-end solutions from sample to result across multiple sectors including human health, animal health and environmental. Description of role: Reporting into the VP of Sales EMEA, you will be responsible for managing and growing all small to medium Life Science accounts and distribution partners across EMEA region with a focus on the UK/I and Nordic markets. You will be working in collaboration with the field-based Sales Managers and Regional VP’s, to maximize sales and growth for our full Novacyt Group RUO product portfolio into all market. As Inside Sales/Account Management, Life Science Sales you will be expected to identify, develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships, identify the most profitable markets, create opportunities and agreements to ensure that you are gaining the highest amount of revenue for the business as well as promote the adoption of Primerdesign’ s e-commerce portal for ordering and distribution management. Measured by the achievement of growth and financial targets for the identified accounts and countries. You will be expected to issue and maintain pricing for both direct customers and regional distributors, produce quotations and manage an active account pipeline through the SalesForce CRM system. Key areas of responsibility: • Responsible for the implementation of the sales strategy & tactics to successfully retain, grow and acquire accounts to deliver budgeted sales, drive the pipeline, and ensure revenue growth, including the transition of accounts to new e-commerce platform., • Supplying pricing and quotations to customers to drive sales, • Proactively seek new business to drive growth and aid delivery of budgeted sales, • Work with Marketing to develop materials to competitively position the products in chosen markets., • Work with after-sales to ensuring maximum support for customers., • Collaborate with Customer Services/Sales order management to ensure timely and accurate delivery., • Ensure visibility around terms, pricing, and discounts, ensuring prices & payment terms are agreed and the internal organisation is aware of these agreements., • Provide accurate, timely reports and forecasts to the General Manager and other Commercial leaders within the organisation., • Initial follow up on MQL (marketing qualified leads) identify opportunities for wider sales organisation across Novacyt Group., • Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets. Experience & Skills • Desirable: Degree level qualification or equivalent in Life Sciences or Diagnostics, • Dynamic, self-motivated, results driven., • Experience in an inside sales role with a proven history in achieving profitable sales growth and closing opportunities., • Passionate and action orientated, driven to follow up and exceed expectations., • Good understanding of the Human or Animal health markets, • Experience of selling to and managing distribution and channel sales partners, • Strong negotiation and communication skills, • Capable of influencing people internally and externally, • Strong collaborator, • Good understanding of managing sales opportunities through a CRM System (SalesForce), • Cultural Awareness Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026 Equal opportunities: Novacyt Group of companies provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Novacyt Group of companies is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Novacyt Group of companies’ employees by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position because of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

We are partnering with a globally renowned, luxury skincare brand famous for its science backed, high performance formulations. They have a huge, loyal following and are now looking for passionate, sales-driven retail specialists to be the face of the brand within some of the UK's most prestigious, high end luxury retailers and stores. Salary: Circa £28,000 (depending on experience) + Paid Travel + Monthly & Quarterly Bonuses The Role This is a highly interactive, in-store role. Working closely with the regional Account Executive, your main goal will be to drive retail sales, deliver incredible customer experiences, and build strong relationships with the management teams of your host stores. What you will actually be doing: • Driving Sales: Consistently hitting and exceeding your personal and store sales targets, looking for ways to boost average transaction value and unit sales., • Customer Experience: Offering expert, tailored skincare advice. You will listen to customers' needs and recommend the exact products and layering techniques suited to them., • Store Standards: Keeping the brand's retail space looking flawless. You will manage visual merchandising, make sure testers and samples are fully stocked, and ensure everything sits perfectly in line with brand guidelines., • Product Expertise: Getting fully stuck into training so you become an absolute encyclopedia on the brand's ingredients, collections, and benefits., • Events & Promotions: Helping to run brilliant in-store events to build hype, drive footfall, and capture new customer data. What we are looking for: • Around 3+ years of retail sales experience, ideally within the premium beauty, personal care, or skincare industry., • You are a natural seller who thrives in an open sell environment and loves the buzz of hitting targets., • A genuine passion for skincare. A professional Beauty Therapy qualification is a fantastic bonus, but definitely not a deal breaker., • You are proactive, energetic, and great at building relationships with retail peers and customers alike., • Flexibility: Because this is a retail role, the schedule requires you to work at least 3 weekends a month (with two days off during the week)., • Travel & Driving: Because you will be covering multiple high-end retail locations across your territory, you must have a full UK driving license and your own vehicle (all your business travel and mileage expenses are fully paid). If you are a skincare enthusiast with a proven track record in retail sales, we would love to hear from you.

The Sr Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for expanding the Cofense market share in the DACH region. • Location - Remote UK (must reside in the UK Region), • Required Languages- English & German, • Perks- Private Health Care, Uncapped Variable Comp, Paid PTO, Employee Appreciation Days, • Ideal Candidate Profile: 8 plus years of enterprise sales in cybersecurity with experience selling enterprise security solutions into organizations with 2,500+ employees. Cofense is the only cybersecurity platform focused exclusively on stopping phishing—the most persistent and evolving cyber threat. Our expert-supervised AI, combined with real-time intelligence from 35M+ trained users, detects advanced phishing attacks other solutions miss and remediates them in minutes. Cofense delivers high-confidence alerts that reduce false positives and identify false negatives, improving security team efficiency. Real-world simulations continuously train employees to recognize and report what technology can’t catch. Cofense augments your existing email defenses, covering phishing detection and response gaps. Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals, • Build relationships with key decision-makers in information security departments and IT across a variety of industries., • Sales at CIO / CISO / and Head of Infrastructure level, • Present technical and business messaging, presentation, and demonstration, • Self-starter with ability to clearly engage a message, generate interest, create meetings, and manage associated pipeline., • Demonstrable track record of closing Enterprise opportunities from $200k to $1m., • The position will require regular travel, as well as the ability to represent our company at events., • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Fluent in German and English, • Experience as a presenter on information security topics at conferences and events preferred., • Knowledge of the sales training and methodologies needed to manage a complex sales cycle to conclusion (TAS / MH / MEDDPIC / KARRASS), • Cofense are an established Gartner top right MQ vendor with a large customer base and strong brand. The role requires a start-up mentality to drive activity to open up new accounts., • Expertise in managing sales opportunities from prospect to closure., • Ability to provide live and web-based demonstrations of the Cofense solution without sales engineer support (though SE support is available as needed), • Excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills, • Capability to present technical information to a variety of audiences, • Demonstrated ability to forecast and manage information using SalesForce.com, • Ability to manage and cultivate an extensive list of contacts in the information security field, • Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks to successful completion, • Ability to work in a fast paced, geographically dispersed organisation, • Experience of closing business in Europe, • Ability to travel regularly across Europe., • French and / or German at business level ideal., • Ability to run efficient technical sales process including POC and Close Plans and run cycles in a controlled fashion., • Ability to work a direct touch sales campaign with end user, partner, or system integrator whilst maintaining control and access to end user., • Motivated and tenacious individual ready to take a proven technical solution and managed service to market. Education and/or Experience: • University degree preferred, • 5 years + successful experience in external sales of information security services or products, • Hands-on experience in providing information security services • Disclaimer- The above statements are neither intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be a listing of all of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. This job description is not a contract of employment, either express or implied. Employment with Cofense will be voluntarily entered into and your employment is considered at will. Cofense reserves the right to alter the job description at any time without notice. Cofense is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.

Founding Account Executive - UK Remote | £55-80K base + uncapped commission + equity The cold email infrastructure space is having a moment - and our client has the platform that's quietly powering deliverability for everyone from solo operators to NASDAQ-listed SaaS companies. They're profitable. Founder-led. Global from day one (US, India, France, Middle East). Sub-20 team in Paris. Now they're hiring their first full-cycle salesperson. What you'll actually do: You're not inheriting a pipeline. You're building it. Two motions, both yours end-to-end: → End-user deals - demos and close with sales teams and lead gen agencies, from solo operators to enterprise. → Platform partnerships - longer, higher-value cycles with the SalesLofts, Lemlists, and Apollos of the world. You'll report directly to the CEO. No SDRs to lean on, no RevOps to build your sequences - just you, the product, and a market that's already buying. What they need: Hunter. You write the cold email, make the call, and generate your own pipeline. Startup-proven. You've worked sub-20, or built something yourself. You don't need a playbook. Full-cycle SaaS sales experience - comfortable across SMB velocity and enterprise patience. Global mindset. Comfortable selling into the US and Europe, not just the UK. Native or near-native English (non-negotiable). Bonus: sales tech/outbound/MarTech background (Apollo, Lemlist, Gong, Clay, SalesLoft). The package: £55-80K base + uncapped commission, meaningful equity, full autonomy to shape the GTM motion, and occasional trips to Paris HQ. This is a founding sales seat at a company that's already winning. You're accelerating the engine, not starting it. DM me or apply via the link for a confidential chat.

Digital Performance Marketing Manager Role Purpose Own and drive the acquisition engine of the business, generating high-quality inbound leads and pipeline through paid media, website performance, and data-led decision making. This role is accountable for turning marketing investment into measurable pipeline and revenue, owning performance strategy end-to-end and holding agencies and sales team accountable to commercial outcomes. Core Skills Needed • Strong experience in performance or acquisition marketing, • Proven ability to manage and scale paid media through agencies, • Strong analytical and reporting skills (HubSpot or similar CRM), • Experience with website optimisation and CRO, • Commercial mindset with clear focus on pipeline and ROI, • Strong stakeholder and agency management skills, • Experience with copy writing for both paid and website channels, • Experience reviewing leads with CRM to understand how these progress through the funnel, and working with sales team to drive and improve our follow-up and conversions Core Responsibilities Acquisition Strategy & Funnel Ownership • Own the end-to-end acquisition strategy across all paid and digital channels, • Manage performance from Click → Lead → Opportunity → Reservation not just top-of-funnel metrics, • Forecast lead volume, conversion, and pipeline contribution from marketing activity, • Continuously optimise funnel performance to improve lead quality and conversion Performance Marketing & Agency Leadership • Own strategy and performance across:, • Paid social, • Paid search, • Other paid acquisition channels, • Lead and manage agency partners:, • Set clear strategy, targets, and direction, • Challenge performance and drive continuous improvement, • Hold agencies accountable to pipeline and revenue outcomes (not just CPL) Website & Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) • Own website performance as a core acquisition channel, • Project manage new website build and ongoing improvements, • Define and deliver CRO roadmap:, • Landing page optimisation, • Conversion improvements, • User journey enhancements, • Ensure the website effectively converts traffic into qualified leads Data, Reporting & Commercial Insights (HubSpot) • Use HubSpot to analyse:, • Funnel performance, • Lead quality and conversion rates, • Pipeline generated from new leads, • Build clear reporting on:, • Channel performance, • Campaign effectiveness, • ROI and pipeline impact, • Use insights to inform strategy, budget allocation, and optimisation Attribution & Performance Optimisation • Own understanding of channel attribution and performance, • Identify where value is created across the funnel, • Ensure accurate tracking and data flow across all platforms, • Continuously optimise based on performance data Sales Alignment • Define and refine what a qualified lead looks like (MQL/SQL), • Use feedback from the sales team alongside data to improve lead quality and conversion, • Ensure marketing activity generates sales-ready opportunities Salary: 40,000 - £50,000

Some of the best sales seats right now are at small, fast-moving software companies where the pipeline is already live and the only thing missing is people to close it. This is one of them. Our client is an early-stage US software company with a sales-intelligence product and strong, growing inbound demand. The team is small, the pace is high, and they are ready to scale the sales side. They are hiring two Account Executives to run the sales cycle end to end. This is an inbound-led role: a dedicated SDR team books the meetings, and you take it from first demo to closed deal. The job, day to day: 🔹 Run product demos solo and make the platform land with prospects 🔹 Convert a steady flow of inbound leads into closed deals 🔹 Qualify hard and manage multi-call sales cycles 🔹 Own your pipeline, your forecast and your number 🔹 Feed what you learn on calls back to a small, fast-moving team What we need from you: ✅ Some closing experience as an AE, or a strong track record as a senior SDR ✅ Genuinely strong at running demos on your own, with confidence and clarity ✅ Comfortable converting warm inbound rather than only cold outbound ✅ Experienced and self-disciplined working fully remote ✅ Able to work East Coast US hours sustainably, long term Base salary £60k to £80k with strong commission upside. If running a great demo is your edge, this is your seat.

The Mission: 0-to-1 Are you a retail entrepreneur trapped in a corporate box? This is your chance to break out. As the Founding Retail Leader for RELX in the UK, you won’t just manage a store—you will spearhead the launch of our high-end Flagship "Trend Hub" in the heart of Manchester. From the first brick in the fit-out to the Grand Opening gala, you are the owner of this flagship’s destiny in the UK’s most dynamic Northern city. What You’ll Do (The Core Responsibilities) • Flagship Launch & Project Management Lead the full lifecycle of our Manchester launch, coordinating with architects, contractors, and Global HQ. Turn a "shell and core" site into a premium brand landmark—whether in the Arndale, Exchange Square, or the Northern Quarter—on time and on budget., • Commercial Strategy & P&L Ownership Treat the store like your own business. You have full accountability for the P&L, labor optimization, and inventory strategy. Drive high-performance results through data-backed decision-making., • Hyper-local Marketing & Community Position the store as a cultural landmark. You will independently design in-store activations, lifestyle collaborations, and VIP community events to generate organic "brand heat" within Manchester’s unique creative and professional circles., • Regulatory & Risk Management Ensure 100% compliance with TRPR/TPD regulations and UK Employment Law. The "Grit" Factor (What it takes) • The Launcher Mindset: You thrive in the chaos of a 0-to-1 environment. You don't wait for instructions; you find solutions., • Northern Soul & Network: Ability to build relationships with Manchester’s discerning KOLs, local entrepreneurs, and cultural tastemakers to drive traffic without massive ad spend. Who You Are • Experience: 3–5 years leading premium retail, lifestyle boutiques, or high-end hospitality (e.g., luxury tech, members' clubs, or high-street flagship stores)., • Communication: Fluency in English is a must., • Operational Resilience: You are as comfortable reviewing a P&L as you are managing a shop-fit contractor or a security crisis.

Account Manager - IT Solutions Salary: £50K + Double OTE Location: Remote Personal Profile You will be responsible for developing strategic relationships within existing clients. You will need to build and maintain these relationships, and those with end users, in order to gain an understanding of the client’s business and to maximise the development of new business and retention of existing revenues. You will be fully accountable for activity and results within your base. Desirable Criteria • WLR/SIP/NGN and associated tariffing, • Data connectivity (DSL, FTTC, EoFTTC, EFM, leased line, P2P, MPLS, SDWAN), • UCaaS/PBX, • CCaaS/Contact Centre, • Hosted Managed Services, Private Cloud, Public Cloud, • IT Services –MS365, security, backup, DR/DRaaS, • Mobile devices, voice and data composites

Our diverse and multinational teams are working closely together with project management, engineering as well as with end customers to provide customized solutions based on the latest innovations in HVDC technology. You independently trace bugs and support our Software Engineering in debugging. Comp

Completed studies in electrical engineering, energy technology or comparable training/qualification. Commissioning Engineer - HVDC Systems. Our diverse and multinational teams are working closely together with project management, system and equipment engineering as well as with end custome

Controller Financial Reporting Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Financial Reporting and Analysis The Rate - £55 per hour IR35 Status - Inside IR35 The Location - Manchester The Working Pattern - Hybrid, circa 2 days per week in the office Duration - Fixed-term contract, maternity cover until March 2027 About the Client Digital Skills are partnering with a large, multinational consumer technology organisation operating at scale across multiple markets. The finance function supports complex, high-volume operations and works closely with international stakeholders. About the Role This role sits within a central reporting team and focuses on post month end analysis, financial commentary and senior stakeholder reporting. It is well suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys explaining financial performance and influencing outcomes rather than processing transactions. Responsibilities • Analyse monthly financial results following close, focusing on key movements across P&L and balance sheet, • Prepare clear, concise financial commentary for senior stakeholders, • Present monthly financials to leadership in a calm, structured manner, • Support US GAAP group reporting submissions and respond to group-level queries, • Assist with UK GAAP statutory reporting activities, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including month-end retrospectives, • Investigate variances and accounting queries independently, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Proven experience in a reporting or analytical finance role, • Strong understanding of balance sheet and P&L movements, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Comfortable working autonomously in a deadline-driven environment, • Exposure to US GAAP and UK GAAP The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least three to four years' post-qualification experience, strong reporting credentials and the confidence to explain financial performance to senior stakeholders. You will be analytical, articulate and able to influence without authority.

Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus) Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry office in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration. This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Key Responsibilities Database Administration: • Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB., • Design and execute database maintenance plans and housekeeping to ensure optimal performance and reliability., • Implement backup, recovery, security, and access control strategies., • Deliver production-grade database solutions in cloud based environments., • Automate database provisioning, scaling, and management using Terraform (non-negotiable)., • Compose Terraform configurations from infrastructure to Git pipelines., • Work within CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or GitHub) to deploy and manage database changes., • Proven production DBA experience in cloud-based environments., • Hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB., • Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills., • Terraform proficiency is mandatory; ability to design, deploy, and manage database infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)., • Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices., • Experience with JSON/XML data formats., • Exposure and some experience to Oracle databases., • Familiarity with Kafka or event-driven architectures. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Broad role for a Newly Qualified Accountant Your new company A growing and entrepreneurial property investment and development business is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their expanding finance team. With a strong UK commercial property portfolio, the business offers excellent exposure across property finance, reporting, and commercial analysis within a collaborative environment. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across a diverse property portfolio. You will be involved in preparing management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You will support the preparation of monthly and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the property portfolio. The role will also involve balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, supporting audit and tax processes, and assisting with acquisitions, refinancing, and development projects, while contributing to ongoing process and reporting improvements. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified/recently qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent analytical skills. Previous experience within property, real estate, or a multi-entity environment would be advantageous, although not essential. You will also have strong Excel and financial modelling skills, excellent attention to detail and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You must have a proactive and hands-on approach as well as the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join a growing property business offering broad exposure, career development, and the chance to work closely with senior leadership. The role also offers a competitive benefits package including bonus, private medical insurance, pension, gym access, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4796423

Credit Controller, Fixed term Contract, Finance, Accounts. Credit Controller - 12-Month FTCLocation: Manchester Working Pattern: 2 days office / 3 days remote Department: Working Capital - FinanceContract Type: Full Time, 12-Month Fixed Term The Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Collections Specialist to join a fast-paced Working Capital team. This role involves managing a high-volume caseload, supporting senior stakeholders, and overseeing the end-to-end debt collection process. You will be responsible for driving cash collection performance, improving aged debt positions, and providing clear reporting and analysis. This position requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams. Essential Skills & ExperienceTechnical & Professional • Proven Credit Control / Collections experience (professional services experience desirable), • Strong communication and negotiation skills, including engaging with senior stakeholders, • Ability to manage and prioritise a large, varied caseload, • Proficient user of Excel, • Working knowledge of 3E, Elite Collections, or similar finance systems (advantageous)Key Responsibilities, • Collect outstanding invoice debt in line with the company’s collections strategy and monthly targets, • Hold regular meetings with internal stakeholders and clients, supported by clear reporting, • Follow up on overdue invoices via telephone, email and letter within agreed timeframes, • Promptly escalate non-payment to the appropriate internal teams, • Maintain accurate notes and status updates within internal systems, • Resolve queries from fee earners, clients and Finance teams, • Use systems such as 3E, Axxia, iManage and Visual Files to investigate and resolve queries, • Build strong knowledge of your ledger and accurately forecast month-end positions, • Maintain up-to-date process documentation to ensure consistency, • Support ad-hoc projects aimed at improving cashflow and reducing aged debtCompetencies, • Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail, • Ability to establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships, • Confident influencing and negotiation skills that drive positive payment outcomes, • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, • Modern, flexible working: 2 days office / 3 days remote, • Career progression and professional development opportunities, • Inclusive, supportive team culture with a focus on wellbeing What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. # 4783293

Senior Credit Controller required for a South Stockport/Macclesfield/Poynton. up to £34,000pa Your new company A successful, long-standing company based in South Stockport (Macclesfield/Poynton) is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join the company. Your new role This role is responsible for overseeing credit control operations, managing financial processes within the sales ledger, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The position includes debt management, supervisory duties, month-end duties, and general financial administration. • Manage and support the credit control function, supporting staff, ensuring efficient daily operations., • Oversee workload distribution and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance., • Ensure all accounts are paid within agreed timescales., • Process all sales ledger transactions, including credit notes and adjustments., • Manage administrative processes for held or queried transactions., • Complete month-end duties, including statements, reconciliations, and reporting., • Produce aged debt analysis and other debtor-related reports., • Follow up on overdue balances, taking appropriate action to secure settlement., • Escalate serious outstanding debt to senior leadership.What you'll need to succeed, • Proven background in credit control, • Strong numerical ability with a confident approach to data interpretation., • Determined, resilient, and able to develop positive working relationships., • Competent user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems., • Clear and professional communication skills, both internally and externally., • Self-driven with the ability to work independently, • High level of accuracy and a methodical approach to workload., • Strong organisational abilities with effective communication skills. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4785557

Real Estate - Interim Senior Accountant - Up to £400 Per Day - 3-6Months - Manchester Your new company Listed global real estate investment, capital and property management group. Your new role As an experienced Interim Senior Accountant, you will be working in an autonomous role that encompasses statutory and management accounting with duties including, but not limited to, taking ownership of statutory accounts, year-end, audit and consolidation, and supporting with management accounts and month-end. Please note, this role is full-time and will be based Monday-Thursday in city centre office where you will be working alongside the wider team. What you'll need to succeed • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with a background in large complex organisations., • You will possess a technical skillset with extensive experience in statutory accounts and audit., • You will have a proven history of leading all financial and statutory reporting and providing financial support to the wider business., • Real estate or property background would be desirable but not essential., • You will be self-motivated and adaptable as you will be reporting to a Line Manager based outside the UK.What you'll get in return, • Fantastic opportunity to join an established and impressive organisation, working within a busy office environment., • Friday’s working from home and a competitive rate of up to £400 per day. 4791699

Project Coordinator Your new company Hays are recruiting for a permanent Projects Coordinator. This role is hybrid in Manchester City Centre. You will provide day-to-day administrative and property management support to the surveying team. The role supports a portfolio of properties under the guidance of a Surveyor, taking responsibility for occupier matters, service charge budgeting/reporting, compliance monitoring, and coordination with internal teams, occupiers, clients, and suppliers. Your new role • Support ownership and management of allocated properties within a wider portfolio, • Carry out regular site inspections and record condition, standards, and occupier compliance, • Maintain control of void properties and non-recoverable costs, • Ensure property management systems and lease data are kept accurate and up to date, • Support preparation of service charge budgets and explanatory guides, • Monitor monthly and year-end expenditure against budgets, • Investigate variances, outstanding positions, and backlogs, • Authorise and review supplier payments and prepare client funding requests, • Monitor statutory and internal compliance requirements, • Instruct audits, assessments, and specialist advice as required., • Read and interpret leases to ensure occupier compliance with obligations., • Manage occupier applications (alterations, assignments, changes of use, etc.), • Engage with occupiers through forums, meetings, and customer experience initiatives, • Support place making and V2 initiatives to drive satisfaction and retention, • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc client and management reports, • Support onboarding and offboarding of instructions, including TUPE processes, • Work with client leads on arrears strategies, litigation support, and portfolio objectives., • Contribute to pitches and opportunities for expanded or new workWhat you'll need to succeed, • Administrative support to surveying teams, • Lease interpretation and document management, • Financial awareness (service charge budgets and cost control), • Compliance and governance monitoring 4793571

Accounts Senior job for a leading PE-backed Accountancy firm with a national network. Your new company A large Accountancy firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, which is part of a nation-wide PE-backed network of 130+ accountancy firms, are looking to appoint either a newly qualified Accounts senior, or an experienced Senior to support their growing client base. This firm provides a wide range of accounting, audit, payroll, tax and corporate finance services. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a role in a thriving accountancy firm, who are passionate about solidifying themselves as market leaders, whilst offering continuous learning and development to its employees. Your new role As Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for predominately year-end accounts work and liaising directly with clients. You will work as part of an experienced and professional team and will be required to use a variety of software. You will deal with a range of local clients in various industries.You will ensure compliance with accounting standards at all times, as well as make sure deadlines are kept within the agreed timeframe. You will get involved in the support and training of junior staff, as well as review work. In time, you will take on your own dedicated portfolio of clients. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of accounts preparation within a practice environment. Ideally, you will be newly ACA/ACCA qualified or have 1-2 years post-qualification experience. Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role. This position will require you to be able to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to lead and manage people. You must have the ability to manage your own work load as well as have a proactive approach to problem-solving. What you'll get in return In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £38,000 and £42,000 dependent on experience. As well as a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, study support and staff parking, this firm also offers flexible working hours.You will also have access to ongoing career development and training programmes throughout your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4564830

Accounts Payable (standalone) for a Manchester City Centre based company. Up ro £33,000pa. Hybrid. Your new company An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take responsibility for delivering a reliable, accurate and efficient payables service within the Manchester office. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, promoting effective use of the Purchase Order process, supporting high-quality supplier relationships, and assisting the wider finance function.Your new roleIn this standalone role, you will fully manage the AP function. Working in a small finance team you will take autonomy and full respnsibility of the AP function and related duties, Duties include:- • Process supplier invoices with accuracy, ensuring correct matching to authorised Purchase Orders where required, • Ensure all invoices are approved in line with company procedures and Purchase Order governance, • Apply correct VAT treatment across all transactions, • Create, update and maintain supplier account information, • Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations, • Administer intercompany invoices and carry out related reconciliations, • Respond to supplier queries professionally and resolve issues in a timely manner, • Run scheduled payment runs and send out remittance advice documents, • Process employee expense claims in accordance with internal policy, • Process and reconcile company credit card statements within set timescales, • Provide occasional support to Sales Ledger operations when needed, • Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting tasks What you'll need to succeed • Demonstrated experience within an accounts payable role - standalone ideally, • Previous exposure to Purchase Order-based processes is highly desirable., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, • Proactive self-starter who can work independently and use initiative, • Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask effectively, • Clear, professional communication skills-both written and verbal, • Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with particular confidence using Excel, • Experience working within an accounts payable function that uses a Purchase Order system is beneficial, • Familiarity with NetSuite is an advantage but not essentialWhat you'll get in return, • Monday to Friday 37.5 hours 9-5.30 ( 1 hour for lunch), • Hybrid, • 25 days, rising to 28 with long service - Ability to buy an additional 5 days holiday a year., • Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 home, • Central location - close to major public transport routes, • Additional benefits & discount packages, • Christmas & Summer Parties If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4774372

Construction Project Manager opportunity for national leisure club Your new companyYou will be working for one of the fastest growing national leisure clubs.Their estate spans both large-scale external canopy schemes and internal warehouse conversions, they are scaling rapidly across the UK.To support this growth, they are bringing their project management function fully in-house. This is a pivotal hire that will sit at the heart of their development programme and play a defining role in how the leisure club scales.Your new roleYou will take full ownership of delivering the leisure club's venues end-to-end - from initial site identification through to opening day. Acting as the central point of accountability, you will work closely with the Director of Property, external design and build partners, consultants, and the operations team to ensure each scheme is delivered on time, on budget, and to the required standard.This role requires strong commercial acumen. You must be confident analysing cost plans, challenging contractor pricing, identifying inflated variations, and protecting the clubs financial interests throughout the lifecycle of each project. While not a Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to operate with commercial awareness and discipline at every stage. Key ResponsibilitiesSite Inception & Feasibility • Partner with the Director of Property from day one to define briefs and establish scheme requirements before costs are committed, • Produce initial feasibility layouts, including court configurations, clubhouse placement, and key spatial planning, to support early site viability assessments, • Review and challenge feasibility cost plans alongside the independent QS, identifying inconsistencies or risks, • Carry out early-stage risk assessments to minimise abortive spend, • Maintain a live pipeline tracker across all active and prospective sitesPlanning & Design Coordination, • Manage planning activity across all schemes, ensuring submissions, approvals, and condition discharges remain on programme, • Act as the primary liaison between the club and external consultants, driving responsiveness and eliminating bottlenecks, • Track planning milestones and proactively escalate risks to programme delivery, • Review design outputs to ensure alignment with brief, budget, and operational requirements, challenging unnecessary complexity or cost, • Coordinate landlord approvals, including licences to alter, ensuring timelines are metProcurement & Contract Management, • Lead all contractor and consultant appointments from a client-side perspective, • Oversee contract management across schemes, scrutinising payment applications prior to approval, • Procure and manage specialist suppliers, including courts, security systems, AV, FF&E, surfaces, signage, and operational equipment, • Evaluate and benchmark supplier pricing, negotiating commercially advantageous terms, • Work with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate coverage is in place, • Enforce robust change control, ensuring all variations are costed and agreed before instructionProgramme & Delivery, • Own and manage the master programme for each scheme, with clear milestones and accountability, • Chair regular progress meetings and provide clear, accurate reporting to HQ, • Identify and mitigate programme risks early to avoid delays, • Manage the transition from practical completion through to operational readiness, • Ensure utilities are procured and delivered in line with programme requirementsCommercial Oversight, • Work closely with finance to manage payment schedules in line with programme delivery, • Flag disputes or cash flow risks proactively, • Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and regularly report on financial performance, • Review valuations and payment applications against progress and scope, • Track budget performance, providing clear variance reporting with recommended actions, • Support final account negotiations alongside the QS, • Challenge scope creep and cost escalation at sourceHandover & Closeout, • Lead practical completion across all schemes, • Manage snagging through to full resolution, • Ensure a seamless handover to operations, with venues fully ready to trade, • Compile and maintain all project documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and compliance recordsWhat you'll need to succeed, • Proven track record delivering leisure, hospitality, or retail construction or fit-out projects - including both ground-up builds and warehouse/industrial conversions, • Demonstrable commercial awareness: able to read a cost plan, challenge a contractor's numbers, and manage a budget with confidence - without being a qualified QS, • Strong experience managing D&B contractors and fit-out contractors as the client-side PM, • Confident coordinating multidisciplinary teams of external consultants - architects, planning consultants, building control - keeping them aligned and on programme without doing their job for them, • Ability to produce basic site feasibility schematics to support early-stage site assessment, • Ability to manage construction programmes confidently, • Excellent supplier and contractor management skills including direct procurement of FF&E and specialist packages, • Strong communicator - able to give clear, concise programme and cost updates to senior stakeholders, • Highly organised, self-sufficient, and comfortable managing multiple schemes concurrently If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4795254

6-month temporary contract for a Project Manager to deliver capital projects Your new company A North West local authority is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early feasibility through to completion, acting as the client-side lead and ensuring high-quality, sustainable and compliant outcomes. Your new role As Projects Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of capital projects typically refurbishment, ranging from £100k to £15m. You will provide expert guidance through feasibility, design, planning, procurement, construction, and handover phases, ensuring that all schemes meet statutory, regulatory and quality requirements. You will manage external consultants and contractors, champion architectural and design standards, and ensure that all project briefs and specifications align with corporate and service priorities. A key part of the role involves preparing planning submissions, monitoring budgets, identifying value-engineering opportunities and reporting progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience in delivering multiple construction-related capital projects within the public sector. You’ll have solid knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015, and experience working with JCT and NEC3/4 contracts. You’ll also demonstrate: • Strong financial and budget management capabilities, • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and contractors, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage Members, Directors and stakeholders, • Effective risk management, reporting and problem-solving skills, • A degree in Construction, Project Management or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, ICE) is desirableA driving licence and flexibility to work outside normal hours when required are also essential. What you'll get in return You’ll join a forward-thinking public sector organisation delivering major place-shaping projects aligned to long-term strategic priorities. You’ll play a key role in driving design quality, sustainability and modern construction methods across an exciting programme of works. This assignment offers: • Competitive day rate (£350-£380 umbrella), • 6-month contract with potential extension, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Opportunity to deliver impactful, high-profile projects What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4777906

6-month temporary contract for a Project Manager to deliver capital projects Your new company A North West local authority is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early feasibility through to completion, acting as the client-side lead and ensuring high-quality, sustainable and compliant outcomes. Your new role As Projects Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of capital projects typically refurbishment, ranging from £100k to £15m. You will provide expert guidance through feasibility, design, planning, procurement, construction, and handover phases, ensuring that all schemes meet statutory, regulatory and quality requirements. You will manage external consultants and contractors, champion architectural and design standards, and ensure that all project briefs and specifications align with corporate and service priorities. A key part of the role involves preparing planning submissions, monitoring budgets, identifying value-engineering opportunities and reporting progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong experience in delivering multiple construction-related capital projects within the public sector. You’ll have solid knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015, and experience working with JCT and NEC3/4 contracts. You’ll also demonstrate: • Strong financial and budget management capabilities, • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and contractors, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage Members, Directors and stakeholders, • Effective risk management, reporting and problem-solving skills, • A degree in Construction, Project Management or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Competitive day rate (£350-£380 umbrella), • 6-month contract with potential extension, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Opportunity to deliver impactful, high-profile projects What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4776128

Accounts Payable Clerk, Up to £30,000, Immediate start date, Manchester City Centre Accounts Payable Clerk - Immediate Start Location: Manchester City Centre Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary Salary: £30,000 per annum The Opportunity:An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-paced finance team based in Manchester City Centre, with an immediate start available. This is a temporary role suited to someone with strong purchase ledger experience and exposure to stock/inventory processes, looking to hit the ground running in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities: • Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently, • Matching, batching, and coding invoices, including stock-related invoices, • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies, • Liaising with purchasing and warehouse teams regarding stock receipts and invoice queries, • Monitoring GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and resolving differences, • Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/CHAPS), • Managing supplier relationships and handling queries, • Supporting month-end close, including accruals and stock adjustments, • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial proceduresRequirements, • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role, • Exposure to stock/inventory accounting or working within a stock-driven environment (e.g. retail, manufacturing, logistics), • Experience reconciling stock invoices and working with GRNI, • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines, • Confident communication skills across finance and operational teams, • Good Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), • Immediately availableDesirable, • AAT qualified or studying towards, • Experience within a high-volume or multi-site organisation

Head of Sales Your new company Hays are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Sales to lead, manage, and motivate our clients' Manchester city centre-based sales function within a professional services environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing high-performing sales teams, and owning the full client and customer journey from initial engagement through to long-term relationship management.The successful candidate will be hands-on, process-driven, highly client-facing, and passionate about building both people and scalable sales operations.This is a fully office based role in Manchester city Manchester. Your new role Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to consistently achieve and exceed targets, • Set clear sales strategy, objectives, and performance metrics aligned to business goals, • Take ownership of the end-to-end client and customer journey, with previous experience from lead qualification through onboarding, delivery handover, and ongoing account growth., • Act as a senior client-facing leader, strengthening relationships with key clients and stakeholders, • Design, implement, and continuously improve structured sales processes and pipelines, • Ensure sales activity is well-documented, data-driven, and CRM-led, • Collaborate closely with marketing, delivery, and leadership teams to ensure a seamless customer experience., • Identify new business opportunities, upselling and cross-selling potential within existing accounts, • Significant experience in sales within a professional services environment, • Demonstrated success in leading, managing, and motivating sales teams, • A background as a hands-on sales professional, not solely a people manager, • Extensive client and customer-facing experience at a senior level, • Proven ownership of the full end-to-end client journey, • Strongly process-driven, with experience building and embedding sales frameworks, • Comfortable using CRM systems, sales reporting, and data to drive decisions, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsWhat you'll get in return, • A senior leadership role with real influence over commercial strategy, • Competitive salary of £50,000 and performance-related bonus, • Excellent culture and Manchester city centre offices. 4788148

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job - Manchester Region - New Build & Fit Out of Commercial, Retail & Leisure Schemes Your new company A well established construction contractor with over 40 years’ experience delivering commercial, retail, industrial and refurbishment projects across the Northwest. They are recognised as a frontrunner in commercial construction, providing innovative construction, refurbishment and fit out solutions for commercial, industrial and retail properties. The organisation has successfully delivered schemes such as high-end retail, leisure/hotel refurbishments, and commercial developments - including retail projects in Handforth, hotel & spa refurbishments in Bolton, and commercial hotel schemes in Stockport. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial ownership of multiple live projects, leading financial control from tender stage through to final account. Operating within a diverse project portfolio, you will support new-build and refurbishment schemes across commercial, retail, hotel & leisure and industrial sectors. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing cost planning, tendering and procurement activities, • Preparing BOQs, valuations, CVRs and cost forecasts, • Overseeing subcontract procurement, negotiation and performance, • Maintaining robust cost control and ensuring contract compliance (JCT), • Working closely with operational teams and clients to ensure successful delivery, • Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor with progression to Senior level, • Background in commercial buildings, retail, hotel/leisure or refurbishment sectors, • Excellent contractual and commercial acumen (JCT expertise essential), • Confident communicator, negotiator and client facing professional., • Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain accurate financial reportingWhat you'll get in return, • Salary up to £65,000, • Car / car allowance + comprehensive benefits package, • Opportunity to work on high profile commercial and retail projects, • Long term progression within a reputable, well funded contractor, • Supportive leadership team and stable project pipelineWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4783264

Month End Controller Qualified accountant with strong month end accounting experience Month-End Close, SAP, Team Leadership The Rate - £55 per hour IR35 Status - Inside IR35 The Location - Manchester The Working Pattern - Hybrid, circa 2 days per week in the office Duration - Fixed-term contract, 12 months About the Client Digital Skills are working with a global, multinational technology organisation with a complex, multi-entity operating model. The finance team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting across regions. About the Role This is a hands-on month-end controller position with ownership of the close process across multiple legal entities. The role combines detailed accounting responsibility with stakeholder engagement and light people management. Responsibilities • Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities and currencies, • Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, • Ensure accuracy and integrity of P&L and balance sheet reporting, • Operate within a robust SOX control environment, • Present monthly and quarterly financials to senior stakeholders, • Drive continuous improvement across close processes and balance sheet quality, • Provide audit support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, • Qualified accountant with strong month-end accounting experience, • Background in a multinational corporate or shared services environment, • Solid knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls, • Hands-on SAP experience, ECC and or S/4HANA preferred, • Experience managing or coaching junior team members, • Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills This role suits a qualified accountant with five or more years of relevant experience who enjoys owning the detail of the month-end close. You will be technically strong, comfortable working to tight deadlines and capable of leading both processes and people in a fast-paced environment.

Skillsets required: "Expertise: F5 Big-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM, AWAF), Jenkins, GitHub Proficiencent: DO, AS3, Python and enterprise integrations Familiarity: AppViewX ADC+ Strong understanding: Network technologies, IP Routing protocols, and Firewalls. Experience: Cloud based architectures, CaaS, IaaS. Knowledge: Traditional datacentre hosted architectures Understanding: Operational Resilience and Security Agile methodologies and tooling such as Jira and CI/CD pipelines." Scope of services: "Seeking an Infrastructure engineer with exposure to F5 Networking services. The Study Engineer sits at the Front End of delivery. Their job is to take a customer or programme requirement and turn it into a clear, build-ready technical solution for the Delivery and Service teams. The Study Engineer is responsible for the technical discovery and design that happens before build and implementation. Understand application, traffic, security, and resilience requirements. Determine whether an existing F5 pattern can be used or whether a bespoke design is required. Produce design and handover artefacts: A key output of the Study Engineer is documentation that enables delivery without ambiguity. • Approved F5 pattern selection or design alignment., • Completed Study - Delivery handover details (VIPs, SSL, persistence, policies, routing, etc.)., • Identification of risks, assumptions, and dependencies before build. This ensures Delivery engineers can execute without rework or clarification loops: • Bridges architecture, security, and delivery., • Study Engineers act as a technical translator across teams., • Align solutions with security and governance expectations., • Ensure designs are compatible with the current F5 estate and tooling., • Validate that what's being requested is achievable within platform standards.

6-Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) | Full-time | Manchester An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Building Surveyor to join a large and complex estate environment on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the strong potential for extension.This role is ideally suited to a candidate who can hit the ground running and is confident delivering refurbishment, alteration and minor works projects within a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich setting. Your new role Working as part of a well-established projects team, you will provide a building surveying design and project management service across a diverse portfolio of live schemes. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing multiple refurbishment, alteration and planned maintenance projects simultaneously, • Leading projects from brief development through to completion, • Producing cost-effective design solutions and technical documentation, • Acting as Contract Administrator under JCT forms of contract, • Managing internal resources and external consultants, • Controlling project budgets in line with organisational and financial governance, • Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations and the Building Safety Act, where required, • Ensuring excellent health & safety compliance across all works, • Maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders What you'll need to succeed • Degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, • Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS or equivalent), • Proven experience delivering complex refurbishment and alteration projects end to end, • Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction regulations, • Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS Create and MS Office 365 (including MS Project), • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills What you'll get in return This is an excellent short-term opportunity to work within a highly regarded organisation with a varied and technically interesting project portfolio. In return, you will receive: • A competitive hourly rate of up to £42.10 (umbrella), • Exposure to a large-scale, well-funded estate programme, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • A strong possibility of contract extension, subject to performance and project demand What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me on 0161 236 4949. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career. 4788540

Workday Prism Implementation Specialist/Lead • Inside of IR35, • Up to £600/day 6-12 months Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Prism Analytics within a global HR environment, acting as the primary SME for Prism architecture, deployment and best practice. Design, build and maintain Prism data pipelines, including ingestion, transformation, cleansing and publishing of HR data from both Workday and disparate third-party systems. Develop scalable data models using joins, unions, calculated fields and curated datasets to support enterprise-wide reporting and analytics requirements. Deliver advanced Workday reporting solutions including Prism dashboards, Discovery Boards, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports and Report Writer outputs. Partner closely with HR, Reporting & Analytics, IT Architecture and Integration teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Support integration design activities required to connect Workday Prism with core HR systems and external data sources. Ensure strong data governance, reporting accuracy, security and compliance across all reporting and analytics deliverables. Act as the escalation point and SME for Prism-related troubleshooting, including data transformation, ingestion and reporting issues. Train and upskill members of the HRIS and Reporting & Analytics teams to ensure long-term internal capability and effective adoption of Workday Prism. Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise across Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Reporting, Calculated Fields, Dashboards and broader HR data architecture principles. Bring experience working in complex stakeholder environments, with the ability to communicate technical reporting and data concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Advanced Excel capability and experience with SQL and/or broader data manipulation concepts would be beneficial. Previous consulting or client-facing project delivery experience is highly desirable. Workday Prism Analytics Certification and/or exposure to broader BI tooling such as Power BI or Tableau would be advantageous. Please apply to discuss the role in more detail.

Work for a global leader on a transformation project Your new company You will work for a global leader in their industry, in a time of exciting high growth and expansion. Your new role You will have the opportunity to work for a highly acquisitive business, on an exciting project, using your technical expertise and getting involved in process improvements, proactively solving issues and working with international stakeholders. You will be responsible for the month-end close, working closely with senior stakeholders and demonstrating your analytic mindset and strong ability to identify problems. This role offers incredible exposure, and you will work in a team of ambitious, forward-thinking people who will support your professional development. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACCA/CIMA qualified and have experience working for a large company, ideally with international teams and collaboration. You will be a capable accountant and have a good ability to work with large data sets and in complex, fast-paced environments. US GAAP experience would be ideal. You will be analytical, proactive, and have excellent project management skills. You will be a confident communicator and have the drive and mindset to continuously improve business processes and solve problems. What you'll get in return In return, you will get a salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience. You will work in a hybrid work environment and have access to a host of company benefits. You will be actively encouraged to continue your professional development and work in a role that offers excellent exposure. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4791515

Work in a commercial role for a growing property business Your new company A growing and dynamic property business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to support business growth within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Your new role You will support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide insight into business performance, analyse trends and variances, and assist with strategic decision-making. You will also support cashflow reporting, month-end processes, and ongoing process improvements. What you'll need to succeed You will have previous experience within a finance analyst or management accounts role, with strong analytical and Excel skills. Experience within property, real estate, or a multi-site business would be advantageous. You will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident communicating with stakeholders across the business. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a growing organisation offering excellent career development opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to play a key role in supporting business performance and growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4796420

Project Systems Accountant | 6-12 Months | Hybrid Working | Up to £60,000 | Higher Education Sector Your new company A well-established organisation within the Higher Education sector is embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme. With legacy, paper-based processes and highly detailed financial regulations, they are now preparing to transition from Sage to a modern cloud-based finance system. They are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Accountant to lead this change and ensure the successful adoption of new processes across the organisation. Your new role Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end project to deliver a new cloud-based finance system. Your key responsibilities will include: • Project-managing the transition from Sage to a cloud-based accounting platform., • Engaging with non-finance teams to embed new processes into operational workflows and delivering staff training to ensure adoption., • Reviewing existing financial regulations and recommending updates to internal controls aligned to the new system environment., • Working with finance assistants to identify and implement a new approach to student group expense claims., • Ensuring successful integration between the organisation’s existing system and the new finance system., • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA / CIPFA / ACCA) or an exceptional QBE with demonstrable experience in similar roles., • A strong background in large, complex environments - exposure to shared services would be highly advantageous., • A proven track record of leading finance system change, including managing integration challenges., • Experience reviewing and automating key finance processes., • A pivotal role leading a major transformation project in the Higher Education sector., • The opportunity to shape future processes and controls within a supportive and collaborative finance function. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4775871

Interim Financial Accountant | Global Hospitality Org | City Centre Manchester | £400 Daily Rate | Hybrid Your new company A high-growth, private capital-backed business operating within a fast-paced and acquisitive environment. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. Your new role As an Interim Financial Accountant (3-6 months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines. • Lead preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP, • Manage the year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness, • Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables, • Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and technical accounting papers, • Review and improve balance sheet integrity and controls, • Support complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and provisions, • Assist with audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues, • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), • Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and leading year-end audits, • Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment, • Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Competitive day rate up to £400 per day, • Immediate start with a 3-6 month assignment, • Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4659783

Head of Accounting job for an International Logistics Group in Manchester, paying up to £130k + bonus Your new company A highly acquisitive, market-leading listed group is embarking on a major finance transformation programme and strengthening its regional finance leadership model. As part of this strategic investment, the organisation is enhancing its EMEA accounting capability to improve technical consistency, reporting quality and financial governance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a pivotal moment and play a defining role in shaping a best-in-class EMEA accounting function that can support continued growth and integration activity. Your new role As Head of Accounting, you will take end-to-end ownership of the group’s accounting and reporting activities across the EMEA region. The role blends strategic regional leadership with deep technical expertise, covering financial accounting, statutory and group reporting, technical accounting, financial controls and accounting governance across multiple countries and business units. You will be responsible for setting a consistent accounting framework across EMEA, while accommodating local regulatory and statutory requirements. You will lead and develop a high-performing regional accounting team, embedding robust processes, strengthening controls and ensuring high-quality, timely reporting aligned to the expectations of a listed organisation. Working closely with Group Finance, Tax, Risk and local finance leaders, you will own key accounting policies, drive IFRS compliance and play a central role in the integration of newly acquired entities into the EMEA reporting model. This role is also integral to the wider finance transformation agenda, contributing to systems improvements, process standardisation and the continued evolution of the finance operating model across the region. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will be a technically strong, qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting within a complex, multi-country or listed group environment. You will have a strong track record of leading teams across geographies and influencing stakeholders in matrix structures. You will be comfortable operating in a transforming organisation where structures and processes continue to evolve and will bring strong judgement, pragmatism and resilience. Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and the ability to operate credibly with senior finance leadership are essential. Experience within an acquisitive, fast-growing or transformation-led business, particularly with EMEA exposure, will be highly advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a highly competitive package, including a salary of up to £130k plus bonus. Joining the organisation at the outset of its finance transformation offers a rare leadership opportunity to define, build and lead the EMEA accounting function within a growing listed group. You will take ownership of regional accounting strategy, lead and develop senior finance leaders, and work in close partnership with Group Finance to set standards for accounting, controls and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me directly at . 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. 4785428

Rent/Service Charge process improvement within Housing | Immediate | Hybrid | £20.50phr + Holiday About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Rent Setting & Systems Improvement Manager to lead and deliver improvements to our rent and service charge setting processes within a housing management environment. This role will play a key part in streamlining existing processes, managing staff, and supporting the implementation and integration of a new housing management system.You will work closely with Finance, Housing, and IT teams to ensure accurate rent and service charge calculations, robust governance, and efficient end-to-end processes that support both customers and staff.Key responsibilities • Lead and manage the rent and service charge setting process across the organisation, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements., • Manage, support, and develop a small team responsible for rent and service charges., • Review, redesign, and streamline rent-setting processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency., • Play a key role in the implementation and integration of a new housing management system, ensuring rent and service charge functionality meets business needs., • Translate business requirements into clear system and process specifications, • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to embed improved ways of working, • Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and strong audit trails, • Support change management and staff training during system and process changesAbout youYou will have:, • Proven experience in rent setting and/or service charges within a housing environment (social housing, housing association, or local authority), • Experience of process improvement or service redesign, with the ability to simplify complex processes, • Hands-on involvement in a housing management system implementation or major system change (e.g. Northgate, Capita, Aareon, Civica or similar), • Strong staff management experience, including coaching and performance management, • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, • Confidence working in a hybrid role, balancing home working with on-site collaborationWhy join?, • Opportunity to shape and improve a critical housing service, • Play a key role in a major system and process transformation, • Flexible hybrid working (home-based with 1-2 days per week on site in Manchester), • Supportive, values-driven organisation with a focus on continuous improvement 4786399

Accounts Semi Senior is required for a leading independent practice firm in Manchester City Centre. Your new company Our client, a well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, is seeking an ambitious Accounts Semi-Senior to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within a supportive, modern, and client-focused firm. Your new role As an Accounts Semi-Senior, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and limited companies, supporting senior team members and delivering high-quality accounting services. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing year-end accounts for SMEs, OMBs, and limited companies, • Preparing management accounts where required, • Assisting with corporation tax computations, • Completing VAT returns and general bookkeeping tasks, • Liaising directly with clients to request information, resolve queries, and support their ongoing accounting needs, • Experienced in accounts preparation within a practice environment, • Confident communicating directly with clients, • Familiar with owner-managed businesses and limited company accounting, • Studying AAT or ACCA (or looking to start/continue studies) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. # 4775645

Charity - Temp Finance Manager - £250-300 PDay - 3M+ Hybrid - Manchester Your new company One of the UK’s leading publicly funded cultural organisations. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager / Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process-driven role suited to a seasoned contractor who can step in quickly and add immediate value.You will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cashflow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and support with year-end. You will act as a steady hand during a period of transition. Please note this role is full time and offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office required in central Manchester. This is initially a 3-month contract, with the potential to be extended dependent on performance and business needs. What you'll need to succeed • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE, • A proven track record as a seasoned interim contractor and extensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls., • Strong transactional oversight and self-improvements capability., • Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable., • Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges, • Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged., • Foreign exchange dealings would be useful in this role as you will be liaising with colleagues from across the world., • Immediate or short-notice availabilityWhat you'll get in return, • Competitive day rate £250-300 per day (Inside IR35), • Flexible hybrid working - 3 days onsite required, • A role where you can make a tangible impact quickly

Commercial Valuations Surveyor - Manchester Your new company A fantastic client-side opportunity has become available based in the centre of Manchester working in the commercial sector for a Valuations Surveyor. You don't need to be chartered but need to demonstrate experience in commercial valuations. Role profile ● Production of quarterly valuations to monitor and track business progress, detailing the reasons for the movement against prior forecasts and the budget. ● Production of the detailed forecast for each budget. Presenting this to the regional leads. ● Assist with the audit and the production of the Director’s valuations at year-end in order to achieve the net worth target. ● Work with external valuers in order for them to produce the year-end valuations. ● Coach and empower colleagues on key valuation concepts and scenario tools to ensure the accurate delivery of forecasts. ● Lead the quarterly meetings with each regional team. ● Run valuation scenarios when needed for colleagues and provide sound valuation advice, recommendations and solutions on how to best maximise value. ● Assist with the refinance and the necessary information requests our lenders require. ● Model disposal valuations using relevant comparables. ● Analyse investments using market data and comparables to form a view on yields and pricing. ● Support with development appraisals ensuring assumptions and valuation approach are in keeping with the market. ● Analyse all deals working out the net effective rent. Systems & Process: ● Argus Enterprise software ● Production of the monthly datatape ● Build reports in Salesforce to streamline monthly reporting, bank reporting and other areas of analysis Person profile ● Ideally 3+ years experience within valuations● An analytical approach, strong excel skills & data management ● Experience within Argus would be advantageous but not essential. ● Stakeholder management and the ability to build relationships with internal departments and external partners Benefits ● 25 days holiday - plus your birthday ● Buy & sell more holidays if needed ● Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years ● Up to 8% matched pension scheme ● Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - plus baby bonus ● Free colleague share scheme starting at 5% of your annual salary each year (subject to hitting profit targets set the previous year) ● Discounts & cashback at leading retailers ● Life assurance / death in service ● Rewards for long service ● Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to mental health, legal & financial support, including counselling ● Free healthcare cash plan for all colleagues so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. ● Free private healthcare cover on an opt-in basis ● Cycle to work scheme● Car park discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. # 4753753

Property Surveyor - Acquisition & Project Delivery Are you an experienced Building Surveyor with strong project delivery expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile programme focused on improving outcomes for children and young people. You’ll help drive a significant investment initiative, overseeing the full lifecycle of property acquisition, due diligence, and refurbishment to create high-quality environments that support better wellbeing and educational outcomes. Your new role As a Property Surveyor, you will lead the end-to-end process of identifying, assessing, acquiring and delivering properties that meet required standards. Working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring each acquisition is thoroughly assessed, legally compliant, and ready for onward delivery. You will: • Pre-Acquisition, • Due Diligence & Acquisition, • Post-Acquisition & Project Delivery, • Chartered Building Surveyor status (MRICS) or equivalent experience., • Strong technical background in building surveying, project management, and contract administration., • Experience managing acquisition, due diligence, and refurbishment processes., • Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, producing high-quality reports and clear recommendations., • Strong understanding of RICS standards, JCT contracts, and construction delivery. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. 4784550

Permanent RTR Accountant job for a global company in North Manchester Your new company We’re working with a global, services-led organisation based in North Manchester that is continuing to invest in its finance function and is now looking to appoint an RTR Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, international business where finance plays a visible and valued role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Your new role The RTR Accountant will take ownership of core financial accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger integrity, and the accurate management of accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end close. You’ll also be heavily involved in inter-company accounting, working closely with stakeholders across the wider group to resolve differences, improve visibility and keep processes running smoothly.Beyond the numbers, this role offers real exposure to the wider business. You’ll be liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, responding to queries, and providing clear, reliable information that supports confident decision-making. There’s also a strong focus on monitoring and strengthening financial controls, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting audit and statutory reporting activity. What you'll need to succeed This role would suit a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who is actively studying and has ideally gained experience within a larger or global organisation. You’ll be comfortable working with an ERP system and keen to get involved in system improvements or process enhancements. A curious mindset, strong problem-solving ability and high level of analytical skill are key, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, international environment. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build strong technical foundations while gaining exposure to a global business. This is an excellent next step with scope to grow and develop. In return, flexible working options are available with hybrid working, along with study support, 25 holidays, free parking and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. # 4794055

Role: Protection Engineer & Lead Protection Engineer (HV Transmission Substations – Scotland) Are you looking to deliver end to end protection systems on major national infrastructure programs? Are you wanting a fast paced, high pressure, high reward environment? The this might be the role for you.... We are seeking experienced Protection Engineers and Protection Lead Engineers to support major HV Transmission Substation projects across Scotland. This is an opportunity to be involved in the design, specification, and delivery of high-voltage protection and control systems for critical transmission infrastructure. The company: A specialist engineering organisation operating in the power transmission and energy infrastructure space, focused on advanced control, protection, and automation systems for high-voltage electrical grids. They work across major utility networks globally, delivering technologies, particularly in substations and transmission systems. Role Overview: • Design and development of protection & control schemes for HV substations, • Relay protection engineering (transmission level systems), • Coordination with equipment and system integration teams, • Technical support across project lifecycle (design through to commissioning support), • Leading or contributing to protection philosophy and settings (for lead roles), • Interface with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders Ideal Background: • Strong experience in HV transmission protection systems (132kV and above preferred), • Experience with modern numerical relays and substation automation, • Knowledge of protection schemes (distance, differential, busbar, etc.), • Familiarity with substation equipment, • For lead roles: proven ability to manage technical delivery and mentor engineers If you are interested in shaping the future of UK transmission networks and working on technically challenging protection systems, we would be keen to speak with you. To express interest, please get in touch with your CV and availability.

Level: Senior Manager Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: £120k–£140k (London, up to £150k exceptional) | £110k–£120k (Regional, flexibility for top candidates) + £6,500 car allowance About the Role Our client is a Microsoft-focused consultancy operating at enterprise scale, formed through a strategic partnership between one of the world’s leading technology providers and a global consulting firm. They specialise in delivering complex, high-impact transformation programmes across the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly within security, cloud, and data. They’re hiring a Lead Security Architect to take ownership of Microsoft Security across a major go-to-market channel. This is a senior, high-visibility role sitting across sales, solutioning, and delivery, working on some of the largest enterprise security programmes in the UK and globally. You will define the direction of Microsoft Security offerings, lead large-scale transformations, and act as the senior authority across both clients and internal teams. This is not just architecture. It is market leadership, revenue influence, and capability building at scale. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading end-to-end solutioning and delivery for Microsoft Security across enterprise clients, • Owning and evolving security offerings, go-to-market assets, and capabilities, • Driving pre-sales and deal conversion on large, complex engagements (multi-million programmes), • Acting as the senior technical authority across Microsoft Security technologies, • Building and maintaining C-level client relationships and stakeholder trust, • Supporting and guiding architects and delivery teams through complex challenges, • Defining and scaling capability, skills, and certification strategy across the business, • Leading large-scale Microsoft security transformation and managed service opportunities, • Acting as a market-facing leader and brand ambassador Ideal Background • Extensive experience in Microsoft Security architecture, consulting, and delivery, • Strong track record in enterprise pre-sales, including large deal shaping (£3m–£6m+), • Deep expertise across Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and Cloud Security, • Ability to articulate end-to-end security value propositions to senior stakeholders, • Experience building and scaling security offerings and capabilities, • Strong leadership background with experience mentoring and developing teams, • Advanced Microsoft certifications (SC-100, SC-200, SC-401 etc.), • Desirable: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or similar, • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2 What You’ll Receive • Senior leadership role with direct impact on market growth and strategy, • Opportunity to shape and lead large-scale Microsoft Security programmes globally, • Access to cutting-edge security technologies and enterprise clients, • Strong investment in training, certifications, and career progression, • High-earning potential with flexibility for top performers Clearance / Requirements • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capability is essential, • Must be comfortable operating in a highly matrixed, enterprise consulting environment, • Proven ability to lead across sales, delivery, and technical domains Who This Role Suits • Senior Security Architects ready to step into a market-leading leadership role, • Individuals with strong pre-sales and commercial ownership experience, • Microsoft Security specialists who want to operate at enterprise and strategic level, • Leaders who want to build capability, influence direction, and drive growth This is a role for someone who wants more than delivery. You will shape offerings, win work, and lead how Microsoft Security is delivered at scale.

Meet Eloquent AI (YC X25) At Eloquent AI, we’re building the next generation of AI Operators—multimodal, autonomous systems that execute complex workflows across fragmented tools with human-level precision. Our technology goes far beyond chat: it sees, reads, clicks, types, and makes decisions—transforming how work gets done in regulated, high-stakes environments. We’re already powering some of the world’s leading financial institutions and insurers, fundamentally changing how millions of people manage their finances every day. From automating compliance reviews to handling customer operations, our Operators are quietly replacing repetitive, manual tasks with intelligent, end-to-end execution. Headquartered in San Francisco with a global footprint, Eloquent AI is a fast-growing company backed by top-tier investors. Join us to work alongside world-class talent in AI, engineering, and product as we redefine the future of financial services. About the role: As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Eloquent AI you will be at the forefront of building and scaling AI-powered applications, transforming how enterprises interact with intelligent agents. You’ll work across the entire stack, developing high-performance front-end experiences and scalable back-end systems that power real-time AI-driven workflows. This role requires strong software engineering skills, a deep understanding of full-stack development, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, AI-first environment. You’ll collaborate with engineers, AI researchers, and product teams to build enterprise-grade solutions that enable seamless AI-human interactions. You will: • Design and build full-stack applications that power AI-driven workflows for enterprise users., • Develop high-performance front-end interfaces for AI agent control, monitoring, and visualisation., • Build scalable backend services that support real-time AI interactions, knowledge retrieval, and automation., • Optimize AI-powered UIs to ensure seamless and intuitive user experiences., • Work closely with AI researchers and ML engineers to integrate LLMs, RAG, and automation into production-ready systems., • Ship robust, minimal-dependency code that performs efficiently in enterprise environments., • Continuously iterate and refine AI-driven products, balancing user needs with technical feasibility. Requirements: • 7+ years of hands-on experience building full-stack production applications., • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Node.js., • Backend experience using Python., • Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and scalable architectures., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment - early-stage startup experience would be awesome., • Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and AI teams. Bonus Points If… • You have experience building AI-powered applications with LLM integrations., • You’ve worked in high-performance startups or enterprise AI environments., • You have a sharp eye for UI/UX design and have built intuitive, AI-driven interfaces., • You have experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time data streaming., • You’ve contributed to open-source projects or have built developer tools for AI. Whats on offer: • Salary up to £120k., • Meaningful early equity., • Remote-first setup anywhere in the UK, with occasional trips to meet up with the global team., • A chance to work with some of the smartest and most dedicated engineers and leaders you'll find anywhere.

Web Developer (Shopify Plus) London Remote We are partnering with a fast-growing consumer beauty brand group to hire a commercially-minded Web Developer who will take full ownership of their Shopify Plus ecommerce estate across a portfolio of three high-growth DTC brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling business at a critical inflection point - moving ecommerce development in-house for the first time, giving you genuine ownership of the technical roadmap and direct influence over digital performance across the portfolio. The Role You will become the internal technical authority for three Shopify Plus storefronts, managing the transition away from an external agency model and driving continuous improvement across conversion, performance and customer experience. Responsibilities include: • Owning Shopify Plus development across all three brands end-to-end, • Building and optimising conversion-focused, high-performance storefronts, • Developing custom functionality using Liquid, JavaScript, HTML and CSS/SCSS, • Improving site speed, Core Web Vitals and technical SEO, • Delivering new features, landing pages and campaign builds at pace, • Managing third-party apps, integrations and platform architecture, • Collaborating with Ecommerce, Performance Marketing, CRM and Brand teams, • Supporting international expansion and multi-store growth, • Leveraging AI tools and automation to improve workflows and efficiency What We're Looking For We need someone who understands that great ecommerce development goes beyond writing clean code - it's about commercial outcomes, customer experience and enabling growth. You will likely bring: • Strong hands-on Shopify Plus experience - this is non-negotiable and candidates without it will not be considered, • Solid front-end skills across Liquid, JavaScript, HTML and CSS/SCSS, • Experience with Shopify APIs, custom functionality and third-party integrations, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of how development decisions affect conversion and revenue, • Confidence using AI tools in your day-to-day development workflow, • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, • A self-starter mindset with a track record of ownership in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments Familiarity with headless or custom Shopify front-end approaches is advantageous. Experience managing an in-house transition from an agency model is a bonus. The Opportunity You will be building and owning a brand-new internal capability in a business that is investing seriously in digital growth. With three established brands already performing well across major UK retailers and online platforms, the foundation is strong - your job is to accelerate what's possible. The role offers real creative and technical freedom, a direct line to senior leadership, and the chance to make a visible impact across the full ecommerce portfolio. Package • Competitive salary, • Discretionary bonus, • Company pension, • Remote-first working with occasional in-person touchpoints (London N10), • 31 days annual leave, rising with tenure, • Birthday day off, • Complimentary products and brand discounts If you thrive in ownership-led roles and want to build something meaningful in a fast-moving beauty business, we'd love to hear from you..

Our client continues to support nationwide housing clients through the delivery of large-scale stock condition survey and HHSRS assessment programmes across the UK. Following the successful completion of approximately 4,000 surveys, we are now commencing a further programme of circa 3,800 surveys to be completed before the end of the year. We are seeking experienced Stock Condition Surveyors to support survey delivery across the Southern regions of the UK as part of this ongoing national programme on a contract basis starting very soon. This position will be on an hourly rate on a PAYE or Umbrella basis. Please note that a DBS check will be required and possibly given the nature of some of the surveys, an enhanced DBS may need to be carried out. Some working away may also be required however there will be an overnight allowance to cover accomodation. The Role Successful candidates will undertake stock condition surveys and HHSRS assessments within occupied social housing properties, using iPads to record and upload survey data in accordance with programme procedures and client requirements. Key Responsibilities • Undertake all surveys allocated within your individual programme., • Complete survey completion forms to accurately report whether surveys were completed in full, external only, or aborted., • Comply with all programme standard operating procedures, including:, • access attempts, • survey completion standards, • data uploads, • liaison with the programme team, • Report any high-risk Health & Safety concerns and damp & mould issues to the client in accordance with Awaab’s Law requirements., • Maintain high standards of professionalism while working within occupied residential properties. Requirements • Proficient in the use of iPads and digital data collection systems., • Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent technical experience., • Experience undertaking stock condition surveys within social housing., • Experience carrying out HHSRS assessments., • Understanding of the implications and reporting requirements associated with Awaab’s Law., • Full UK driving licence., • Willingness to travel and undertake overnight stays where required (preferred). Desirable Attributes • Strong communication and organisational skills., • Ability to work independently and manage survey workloads effectively., • Opportunity to work on a major national housing programme., • Ongoing pipeline of survey work., • Flexible contract opportunities., • Support from an experienced programme management team.