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  • Senior Accountant | UK
    Senior Accountant | UK
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Start Something Extraordinary... We're looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to help scale Blank Street's accounting function with rigor, structure, and strong ownership. If you thrive in detail-heavy, execution-focused environments and take pride in keeping financial records accurate, timely, and compliant, this role is for you. You'll own core accounting workflows including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes that support a fast-moving, growing business. You'll also partner closely with Finance, Operations, People, and external parties as a go-to resource for accounting execution, audit support, supplier queries, and process improvement. This in-person role is based in our London office and reports to the UK Finance Director. What You'll Own Manage UK statutory and group reporting (UK GAAP \& IFRS) and intercompany accounting across international entities • Prepare timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, • Research, calculate, and document areas of significant judgement and estimates, including emerging or complex accounting treatments, • Own intercompany journals and reconciliations between entities Collaborate on period-end close and balance sheet integrity • Perform period-end close of the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals, • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules Support day-to-day accounting operations and vendor payments • Provide operational support, including reviewing invoices and resolving vendor issues, • Oversee timely and accurate vendor and expense payment processing in line with contractual terms and internal policies and procedures Build and improve accounting policies, controls, and processes • Develop and maintain documentation for key accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls, • Proactively evaluate and implement improvements to processes and procedures Partner on tax and audit deliverables • Liaise with internal and external partners to support timely preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings (for example sales, use, property, corporate, payroll) across multiple jurisdictions, • Support annual audit and quarterly review processes with external auditors Deliver ad-hoc analysis and research • Perform ad-hoc research and analysis using information from various systems Who We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a mix of public accounting and retail or hospitality environment in UK/Europe., • Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred., • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system., • Experience with Coupa or similar billing and invoicing accounting software., • Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables at a minimum)., • Ability to identify and solve problems and clearly communicate solutions., • Ability to work independently own deliverable timelines and communicate workstream issues., • Approaches work with a team mindset and understands the importance of cross-functional communication Benefits \& Perks • Equity package, • Private health and dental insurance, • 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' ✨ and pursue a passion, • A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical, • Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!, • Great culture with regular team events

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  • Quality Control and Planning Engineer
    Quality Control and Planning Engineer
    12 days ago
    £31000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    Greenford

    Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems and procedures in line with manufacturing standards for plastic packaging products, • Conduct inspections and testing of raw plastic materials (including polymers, recycled plastics, and additives), in-process production, and finished goods, • Monitor extrusion, conversion, sealing, and printing processes to ensure consistent quality and adherence to specifications, • Identify product defects such as thickness variation, sealing faults, contamination, or print inconsistencies, and carry out root cause analysis, • Implement and resolve quality issues and minimise production waste, • Ensure compliance with UK and international standards, including ISO quality and environmental standards relevant to plastic packaging, • Maintain detailed quality documentation, audit records, and compliance reports for internal and external review, • Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to address material or production-related quality concerns, • Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines, • Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure efficient workflow and material availability, • Monitor production capacity, machine efficiency, and downtime, adjusting plans to optimise output, • Track and analyse KPIs such as product quality, waste reduction, and operational efficiency, • Ensure effective utilisation of resources, with a focus on reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainability initiatives, • Manage inventory, and support production planning, • Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across production processes, • Participate in internal and external audits and ensure ongoing compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations Skills, Qualifications, and Experience: • Relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, • Relevant experience in relevant field, • Strong knowledge of plastic materials, packaging production processes, and quality standards, • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO standards), • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams, • Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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  • Project Area Manager  |  bread&truffle.
    Project Area Manager | bread&truffle.
    1 month ago
    £45000–£50000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    bread&truffle. is a premium Italian fast-casual brand with nine London locations. We have a strong operations manager and solid foundations - but a backlog of operational work across compliance, store audits, quality control and customer service standards that needs clearing fast. This is a hands-on, field-based role with a strategic dimension - you will be in stores clearing backlogs and fixing what's broken, and you will also help shape the processes and frameworks that prevent the same problems recurring. WHAT THE JOB ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE – Visit each of our nine London sites and work through outstanding compliance items with store managers on the ground – Drive the backlog to zero across compliance, QC and audits - then hand back to our Operations Manager to maintain – Spot gaps in how we do things and help shape cleaner processes and frameworks so the fixes stick – Work closely with our Operations Manager throughout - this is a support and acceleration role, not a solo mission The job is split roughly 70/30. Seventy percent is execution in the field - in stores, with managers, clearing backlogs. Thirty percent is stepping back and helping us build the structures that make the fixes stick. THE AREAS IN SCOPE – Compliance - we have a master file and an external consultant; we need someone to drive it to completion across all sites – Store audits - visiting stores, scoring against standards, working with managers on what needs fixing – Quality control - product consistency and line standards, checked in person – Customer service - observing service in store and helping managers understand what good looks like WHO YOU ARE – Background as an area manager or multisite ops manager in hospitality - you have personally done store visits, not just managed people who did – Comfortable working through compliance and audit checklists in the field, not just in a spreadsheet – You can shift between doing and thinking - hands dirty in a store one day, helping design a cleaner audit process the next – You get things done without needing to own everything - you can work alongside an existing ops manager without friction – Available for a focused project engagement of 3-6 months, flexible schedule WHAT THIS IS NOT – A permanent role – A remote or desk-based consultancy – A position above our existing Operations Manager - you are working with her, not over her To apply Two or three paragraphs only. Tell us about a time you had to clear a significant operational backlog across multiple sites - what it was, how you approached it, and what you left behind. No CV required at this stage. Applications without this will not be reviewed.

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  • Business Development Manager
    Business Development Manager
    2 months ago
    £55000–£60000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Role Overview J & S Business Consultant Limited is a UK-based business consultancy specialising in supporting overseas enterprises, particularly Chinese-owned companies, to establish and operate compliant businesses in the United Kingdom. The company provides integrated services including UK market entry support, company incorporation, business advisory, bookkeeping and management accounting support, VAT compliance coordination, and liaison with professional advisers such as accountants, audit firms and solicitors. As the company continues to expand its client portfolio and strengthen its position within the UK market-entry and cross-border consultancy sector, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Business Development Manager to support the company’s business growth and client acquisition strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, expanding referral networks, and promoting the company’s consulting and compliance support services to overseas enterprises. The role will involve working closely with the Director and internal team to develop market expansion strategies, strengthen relationships with Chinese and international business clients, and support the continued growth of the company’s bilingual consultancy services. As the company primarily serves Chinese SMEs entering the UK market, the role requires strong cross-border communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in both English and Mandarin business environments. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement business development strategies to promote the company’s consultancy and market-entry services to overseas enterprises. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships and referral channels within the UK and Chinese business communities. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, professional partners and other stakeholders. Promote the company’s services, including business strategy support, UK company formation assistance, financial and operational consulting, and compliance coordination. Conduct market research to identify industry trends, client needs and new commercial opportunities. Support the preparation of business proposals, service presentations, marketing materials and client communications in both English and Chinese. Work closely with the Director to expand the company’s client base and strengthen long-term commercial partnerships. Liaise with external professional partners, including law firms, accountants and other service providers, to support integrated client solutions. Attend networking events, business meetings and promotional activities to enhance the company’s market visibility and generate leads. Maintain accurate records of business development activities, client engagement progress and pipeline opportunities. Contribute to the company’s broader growth strategy by identifying ways to improve service positioning, market reach and client retention. Recruitment Requirements At least five years of experience in business development, sales, client relationship management or commercial partnerships. Experience in the professional services, consultancy, international business, cross-border trade or related sectors would be advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. Experience in client communication, partnership development and lead generation. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and contribute to strategic business growth. Good English communication skills are required. Mandarin Chinese language skills are required, as the role involves communicating with Chinese-speaking business clients and supporting cross-border commercial relationships. Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and external partners. A proactive, results-driven and professional approach to business development.

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