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£15.45 - £15.95 per hour | 35 hour contract | 30-35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re reliable, organised and ready to go far. Just like you. As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. From motivating your team to taking responsibility for the shop floor, you’ll keep our store running like clockwork, thriving in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You’ll also reap the rewards of your hard work, enjoying the responsibility to prove yourself as a leader and find your footing for future success. In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2.00 per hour for work during bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for night shifts, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here. • Motivate and support your team, learning from our Leadership and Company Principles, • Swiftly solve problems and delegate tasks, • Create an environment where your colleagues can succeed alongside you, • Manage operations within your Store and colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager, • Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shifts run smoothly, • Give our customers the very best experience every time they visit your store, • Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a bustling, fast-paced environment, • The ability to effectively delegate tasks and motivate your team, • Patience and a friendly manner with the ability to keep calm in any situation, • Passion to thrive as a key part of the Store Team, • A proactive and encouraging approach to help your colleagues develop themselves and store operations, • 30-35 days holiday (pro rata), • 10% in-store discount, • Enhanced family leave, • Pension scheme, • Long service awards, • Plus, more of the perks you deserve Thinking of using AI to help with your application? AI tools (e.g. Chat GTP, Gemini) can help you get started and prepared for your interview but remember that our team can easily spot AI-generated responses. The applications that stand out most are the ones that feel genuine and reflect your unique self. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment. If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Service Advisor Franchised Motor Dealership - Manchester We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Advisor to join a well-established VAG main dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer focused automotive professional who enjoys working in a fast paced dealership environment and wants to develop their career with a respected brand group. As a Service Advisor, you will act as the key point of contact between customers and the workshop. You will ensure customers receive a professional and efficient service experience from booking through to vehicle collection. Key Responsibilities Booking vehicles in for servicing, maintenance, and repair work Providing customers with clear updates on vehicle progress and required work Liaising closely with technicians and the workshop team Upselling additional work where required while maintaining excellent customer service Producing accurate job cards, invoices, and service documentation Ensuring customers receive a first-class aftersales experience Requirements Minimum 12 months experience as a Service Advisor (or similar aftersales role) Experience within a main dealer environment is highly desirable Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work in a busy, target-driven environment Good organisational skills and attention to detail Working Hours 45 hours per week Saturday rota: 8:00am - 1:00pm (1 in 3) Salary & Benefits Basic Salary: £30,000+ depending on experience OTE of up to £40,800 Opportunity to work with a recognised VAG brand Career progression within a reputable dealership group If you are an experienced Service Advisor looking for your next opportunity within a professional and supportive dealership environment, we would love to hear from you. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and highly regarded business with a strong presence across the UK. Operating within a dynamic and fast-paced industry, the organisation is committed to high standards of governance, risk management and internal control. With continued growth and transformation across the group, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values innovation, collaboration and career development.Your new roleAs Group Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the internal audit strategy across the organisation. Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead and manage a portfolio of audits across multiple business units, ensuring robust risk management and compliance frameworks are in place.Key responsibilities will include: • Leading end-to-end internal audit assignments, from planning through to reporting and follow-up, • Identifying and assessing key business risks and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, • Delivering insightful, value-adding recommendations to senior stakeholders, • Supporting the development and execution of the group-wide audit plan, • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, and senior management, • Contributing to continuous improvement of internal audit methodology and processes What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will: • Be ACA / ACCA / CIA qualified (or equivalent), • Have significant experience within internal audit, either in practice or industry, • Possess strong knowledge of risk management, governance and control frameworks, • Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive: • A competitive salary and benefits package, • The opportunity to join a high-performing and collaborative team, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making, • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • A supportive environment focused on professional development What you need to do nowIf 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist commercial insurance team based in the heart of Manchester. This role offers exposure to a varied portfolio, handling premiums typically at £50,000+, with a strong focus on commercial insurance.\n\nAs a Commercial Account Handler, you will manage your own portfolio whist supporting Account Executives, working closely with internal teams and clients to deliver exceptional service. The role combines technical insurance knowledge with excellent relationship management, ensuring all accounts are handled efficiently and accurately.\n\nResponsibilities of the Commercial Account Handler:\n\n Manage a portfolio of commercial insurance accounts, ensuring all client needs are met efficiently.\n\n Use in-depth knowledge of commercial insurance policies to assess risk and provide accurate, tailored advice to clients.\n\n Collaborate closely with internal teams and external clients to maintain clear communication and resolve any issues promptly.\n\n Organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and support overall team objectives.\n\nWhat we are looking for:\n\n Demonstrated experience working within commercial insurance, handling a range of client accounts confidently.\n\n Strong understanding of commercial insurance policies, with particular experience or knowledge in vicarious liability considered a significant advantage.\n\n Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues.\n\n Proven ability to manage time efficiently and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.\n\n Acturis and CII qualifications are highly desirable!\n\nBenefits of the Commercial Account Handler :\n\n Competitive salary of up to £48,000, dependent on experience.\n\n Employer pension contributions.\n\n 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.\n\n Hybrid working (2 days from home).\n\n Life Assurance at 4x salary.\n\n Private Health Cover with options for single cover or cash plan.\n\n Sick pay and income protection.\n\nReady to take the leap?\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity if you want to be part of a respected business that values your expertise, gives you room to grow, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way!\n\nFor a confidential chat, contact one of our specialist consultants on (phone number removed) and quote job reference NJR16649

Senior Project Manager This is a flexible, hybrid opportunity. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, Southport and Peterborough. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, who has experience with Technical Project Delivery within a regulated environment and has excellent problem solving skills, to join our team! We’re looking for talented individual to join a fast-paced, innovative environment who are leaders in the insurance industry. About the role A management position, responsible for the successful delivery of approved Projects from initiation through to completion. Projects led by Senior Project Managers tend to be large, complex and involve Stakeholder Management up to an including Executive and ‘C-suite’ and level. Senior Project Managers may also manage multiple related projects concurrently. Previous experience with large technical projects/transformations is required. How will you do this? Joining our growing Change Directorate, you will use your experience in project management to deliver change at pace, whilst demonstrating innovative and efficient ways of working. You will ensure the safe delivery of change through engagement and collaboration with impacted business areas. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, and a natural relationship builder who knows how to engage and influence effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to support effective project delivery. Putting your project management experience to use, you will manage and execute a number of project processes and controls to ensure the effective governance and control of projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes finance and resourcing, planning, risk management, scope control, as well as benefits management and reporting. With a detail-oriented approach, you are able to report on complex project data in a simplified way for different audiences. Essential Skills/Experience Required: • Ability to work at pace, be resilient and cope with ambiguity., • Experience leading change in a virtual environment, • Experienced in leading medium to large projects., • Experience managing third parties., • Experience in a range of Delivery Methods (e.g. Waterfall / Agile at scale) to safely and efficiently deliver change., • Experience in industry standard project management processes and controls – financial control, resource management, risk & issue management, planning, change control, benefits management, reporting., • Formal project management qualification., • Experience working within a regulated environment., • Experience working within the insurance or financial services industry (advantageous), • Technical Delivery experience (advantageous) Benefits • Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), • Private Medical Insurance, • Opportunity for a yearly bonus, • Collaborative, fast paced working environment, • Hybrid Working, • Modern, vibrant offices If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email for more information.

Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager Location: Manchester Salary: £80,000 + bens Contract: Interim Fixed Term Contract - 18 month assignment Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager to join our client's finance leadership team at short notice. This is a critical role responsible for overseeing group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting key business and statutory reporting requirements during a period of change and growth. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong reporting credentials, and the ability to quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead the preparation and review of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Group financial reporting., • Manage the Group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information., • Prepare and review statutory accounts for UK and international entities where applicable., • Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards., • Act as the technical accounting lead, providing guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions., • Support the year-end audit process and manage relationships with external auditors., • Review and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements., • Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls., • Support acquisitions, disposals and corporate restructuring activities from a financial reporting perspective., • Partner with senior finance and business stakeholders to provide high-quality financial insights and reporting., • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen reporting efficiency and control About You • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant., • Significant experience in Group Financial Reporting within a large corporate or complex multi-entity environment., • Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP., • Previous experience preparing consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts., • Background in practice (Big 4 or Top 10) combined with industry experience is highly desirable., • Strong understanding of audit processes and stakeholder management., • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines., • Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment., • Available to start at short notice or immediately What's on Offer • Competitive salary of £80,000 + bens, • Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high profile finance role., • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives

Robert Half is partnering with a growing business to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A, this role will play a key part in strengthening financial planning, reporting and business performance processes during a busy and transformative period for the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience and exposure to business partnering. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to develop their FP&A capabilities under the guidance of an experienced finance leader. South Manchester - 4 days in office. 9 month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head of FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities., • Build and develop robust financial models to support business decision making., • Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and performance reporting., • Analyse financial results, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities., • Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge., • Assist with business improvement initiatives and process enhancements., • Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and analysis to improve visibility of business performance., • Support month-end and forecasting cycles as required., • Contribute to the development of financial controls, reporting frameworks and planning processes.About You, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred, although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered., • Proven experience within a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or FP&A environment., • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills., • Advanced Excel skills are essential., • Previous experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes., • Exposure to business partnering and stakeholder engagement., • Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.What's on Offer, • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of FP&A and gain further exposure to commercial finance and business partnering., • A varied role with significant involvement in business improvement and process development., • Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000., • Immediate impact within a growing and evolving finance function. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Head of Finance | Salford (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus | Retail/E-commerce | Number 1 reporting to CEO Axon Moore are partnering with a high-growth consumer brand to recruit their first senior finance leader. This is a newly created Head of Finance position, reporting directly to the founders and leadership team, offering the opportunity to build and shape the finance function during a critical phase of growth. The business has achieved exceptional year-on-year growth and is now entering the next stage of its journey, with ambitious plans to significantly increase revenue over the coming years. As a result, they are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who can provide strategic insight whilst also establishing the controls, processes and infrastructure required to support scale. This role would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Head of Finance from an e-commerce, retail or consumer products environment who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.The Role As Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the finance function, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance, improve visibility and support strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing the finance function, creating a scalable structure for future growth, • Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting, • Delivering insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making, • Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes, • Implementing robust financial controls, policies and procedures, • Driving process improvements and increasing efficiency across finance operations, • Supporting inventory, stock and margin reporting within a product-led environment, • Partnering with operational, commercial and supply chain teams to improve business performance, • Managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks and advisors, • Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements, • Providing strategic financial input on future growth initiatives and investment decisions, • Supporting systems development and finance technology improvements as the business scalesAbout You We are looking for an ambitious and hands-on finance leader who thrives in high-growth environments. You will ideally have:, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, • Experience within e-commerce, retail, consumer goods or a related sector, • A proven track record of building, improving or scaling finance functions, • Strong financial planning, forecasting and commercial analysis capabilities, • Experience implementing controls, processes and reporting improvements, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate strategically and tactically, • Previous experience in a growing SME or entrepreneurial business would be highly advantageousWhat's on Offer?, • Opportunity to become the number one finance leader within a rapidly growing business, • Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership, • Genuine opportunity to shape strategy and influence growth, • A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where ideas and improvements are encouraged, • Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, • Clear opportunity for progression as the business continues to scaleIf you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, build a best-in-class finance function and play a key role in a high-growth success story, we'd love to hear from you.INDFIN

Supply Chain Manager Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location Requirement: Head Office Based Join a Business Transforming Modern Workspaces We are partnering with an innovative, state-of-the-art organisation that designs and delivers transformational workspaces for clients across the UK. Due to continued growth and exciting project demand, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the team at their headquarters in Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and relationship-focused supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. The Role As Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, ensuring materials, products, and services are sourced effectively to support project delivery. You will play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving performance, managing costs, and ensuring the business maintains a reliable and agile supply network. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives., • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors., • Negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance., • Ensure materials and services are procured efficiently to meet project timelines., • Monitor stock levels, lead times, and supply chain risks., • Collaborate closely with project, operations, and commercial teams., • Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies., • Drive supplier compliance, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives., • Produce regular reporting and performance metrics for senior leadership. About You • Proven experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain Professional., • A dynamic, proactive, and relationship-led approach to supplier and stakeholder management., • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills., • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities., • Experience managing supplier performance and procurement processes., • Confident working in a fast-moving, project-led environment., • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. We are particularly interested in attracting candidates from construction, fit-out, interiors, building products, manufacturing, engineering, or similar project-driven industries, where managing complex supply chains and supplier relationships is critical to operational success. What's on Offer? • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum., • Company pension scheme., • Hours - 9am - 5pm - hybrid working is offered, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Career development and progression opportunities., • Company-sponsored training and professional development., • Free on-site parking., • Modern headquarters-based working environment., • Supportive and collaborative team culture., • Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile workplace transformation projects. ? Apply Now If you are an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking to join an ambitious organisation that is reshaping the future of workplace environments, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity. INDAB

Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000 Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director. This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. The Opportunity As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting., • Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team., • Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting., • Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering., • Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships., • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes., • Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects., • Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls., • Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements., • Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers., • Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.About You We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach. You will ideally have: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification., • Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level., • Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders., • Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives., • Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey. For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Innovation Manager Procurement & Account Management Location: Greater Manchester - Hybrid Working Excellent salary plus market leading benefits Due to continued growth our client, a FTSE100 market leading supplier to the retail industry now has several excellent opportunities within their Procurement team. Based in Greater Manchester, this business offers: • Hybrid working, • Excellent benefits package, • Collaborative and supportive culture, • Outstanding career progression opportunities Job Purpose The role of Innovation Manager will support and narrate innovation projects, working with cross functional teams from concept to implementation. Close collaboration with Customer Experience, Sustainability, Digital Experience and Technology and Operational Teams are all central to this customer facing role, responsible for showcasing innovation across multiple facets of our business. The Innovation Manager must demonstrate understanding of evolving sustainability legislation and the application of this to the sourcing and supply chain strategy, introducing innovative and sustainable product solutions or processes to meet customers’ requirements. Sustainability data should be reviewed and applied in collaboration with our wider Sustainability Team to evidence progress made in line with the company and customer targets. Strong collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts is fundamental to ensure that colleagues and customers receive regular updates, building and utilising the Think Innovation brand. Factual accuracy is key to maintain our position as subject matter experts. The Innovation manager will be responsible for the development and execution of a robust, commercially beneficial Brand strategy. Working closely with the Head of Strategic Sourcing to ensure viable utilisation of existing EBs across the group. Candidates should understand processes and costs involved with manufacturing, raw materials, logistics, currency fluctuations, warehousing and distribution to aid technical discussion with stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: • Collaborate with Digital Experience and Technology, Operational, Sustainability and Customer Experience teams to maintain pipeline for customers., • Own the Innovation Roadmap from concept ideation through to assessing the viability of opportunities and implementation of projects both for customers and internal initiatives., • Research and score concepts to determine their viability in the short, medium and long term for the business., • Develop supplier relationships in collaboration with the Procurement Team to foster NPD both with incumbent and new suppliers., • Help to drive improvements in commercial value through creative thinking and ambitious initiatives., • Help to drive customer cost savings via alternative materials, product innovation or process improvement projects., • Complete market reviews to provide an overview of immediate and future innovation opportunities that deliver benefits for customers or internal processes., • Collaborate with Category Managers and Buyers to develop and deploy innovation strategies based on category portfolios, taking into consideration legislative impact., • Maintain Innovation brand identity internally and externally., • Support the delivery of NPD / innovations in customer meetings., • Support the delivery of customer workshops where innovation can present opportunities for their product ranges or processes., • Review large sustainability data sets to ensure products sourced meet legislation and identify opportunities for material re-engineering, product development, sustainable alternatives or innovation. Experience & Qualifications required: • Self-Starter, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment., • Adaptable and able to manage a portfolio of projects., • Excellent interpersonal skills., • Diligent and accurate with a strong attention to detail., • Strong Written and Verbal Communication., • IT literate, with data analysis skills., • Highly analytical and able to present projects in an effective manner., • A resilient and motivated individual us required for this role in order to effectively manage relationships., • Min 5+ years’ experience in a commercial role (preferably procurement or sales), • Strong interest in sustainability and a desire to learn about the subject as requirements evolve., • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills., • Proven track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment. Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16787

Job Title: Senior Proposition Manager Location: Manchester or Southport (hybrid working) About the Role: As a Proposition Manager, you’ll be at the heart of driving the business on to even greater things as the business continues its proposition led approach to strategic forward-thinking insurance solutions. For you, that includes designing and implementing new products, systems and methods of customer engagement, all of which have the aim of driving efficiencies, improving business performance and delivering exceptional customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Support development of the proposition strategy, • Be the lead subject matter expert and collaborate with the wider business to support delivery of excellent customer outcomes, • Lead on projects, ensuring we deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and the wider business., • Proactively identify and address issues and implement improvements in collaboration with the wider business by;, • Root cause analysis, • Product performance analysis, • Utilising insurer and internal MI, • Ensure all processes and procedures are carried out in line with internal and regulatory guidelines., • Carry out regular market and competitor research to identify the strengths and weaknesses of our products and proposition and identify potential opportunities for improvements and threats for our customers and distributors About you: • Proven track record of product and project delivery, • Commercially focussed, • Have ability to create strategic, forward thinking and innovative plans and business cases, • Be interested, curious and driven, • Have the ability to identify issues and pro-actively find solutions and act upon them, • Be capable of adapting your communication and presentation style to your audience, • Have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, • Be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage and prioritise yours and your team's workload effectively, • Make data driven and logic-based decisions, • Not be afraid to speak up and challenge the status quo, always looking for new ways of working better and smarter, • Be able to build and maintain strong relationships, • Have strong IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, • Have strong numeracy and literacy skills Desirable • You will have comparable proposition/product management experience

Axon Moore are working with an exciting business based in Salford to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. The business is well established and going through a huge growth phase. This role will support with the production of the management accounts, reporting into the Finance Manager. You will look at KPI reporting and weekly forecasts, helping business leaders to make sound decisions and help improve overall performance.Salary and Benefits:Salary £32,000 -£35,000 DOE, study support, flexibility with start/finish time, 25 days holiday plus banks, on-site parking, pension, staff discounts.Your Role: • Prepare and produce management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, with variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts., • Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data., • Post journals, including accruals and prepayments, and review purchase invoice postings to confirm correct nominal coding., • Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with financial regulations., • Support year-end statutory accounts, audit requirements, and tax queries in collaboration with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager., • Contribute to the annual budgeting and financial planning process., • Analyse financial information to support business profitability, performance, and growth., • Produce reports and deliver data analysis as required by the business., • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager., • Review accounting processes and practices, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function., • Support finance-related projects and contribute to wider process improvement initiatives.What We Need From You:, • AAT qualified and/or studying ACCA/CIMA., • Previous experience in a similar month-end focused role., • Experience with accounting systems and intermediate Excel sills. Sage 200 would be beneficial., • Multi-currency and stock experience would be beneficial., • Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment., • Ambitious and looking to progress in the role., • Proactive, organised individual comfortable working to set deadlines., • Open and honest with good communication skills., • Ability to show initiative, add value and contribute to the team goals.For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.What's on Offer: • £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary, • Two pay rises in your first year, • Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses, • 25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions, • Fast progression into B2B sales and management, • Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship, • Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport About the Company This market-leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long-running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially-focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high-earning sales and management roles.The Role As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months • Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - sales, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing., • Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry., • Start building relationships, winning deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople., • Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees., • Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress. 6-12 Months • Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels., • Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts. 12 Months and Beyond • Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential., • Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships., • Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure. You must have: • A full UK driving licence, • The ability to start a full-time role immediately Apply Today to Find Out MoreIf you're driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.

• Talented ACCA or ACA Accountant, • Franco-German expansion, • Fast paced and energised groupOtto James Consulting is supporting a growing PE backed organisation who has recently progressed through the second tranche of significant investment. Our client is currently expanding rapidly into key European cities and therefore there is an immediate need to support the UK and Ireland business as they focus on Franco-German expansion. This heralds an exciting time for a talented Financial Accountant to enter the business and support these plans, while also receiving the growth, development and mentorship from the senior management team. With the development of processes, systems and reporting that accompany rapid expansion, the role and group offer significant personal development opportunities for the successful candidate. This is a fast paced and energised group, so they are looking for Group Reporting Accountant / Financial Accountant who will bring a balance of great technical and interpersonal skills, while having the drive to realise the potential of both themselves and the group. The role is based in client’s new offices on New York Street, Manchester City Center.Job Description This role sits within the growing group finance functioning, enabling exposure to all aspects of the business and maximising the ability to influence change. As the group grows, this role is expected to increase in responsibility. You will be analytical in thinking, able to present information, issues identified with potential solutions. As the Group Reporting Accountant you will be focused and organised in implementing solutions. On top of that you should be a passionate and positive finance professional who wants to make a difference and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business. The role will require experience in stakeholder management, as it involves regular communication with key stakeholders and preparing deliverables that clearly articulate complex and business critical principles around the group's:, • financial performance and position,, • valuations, • cash flow management. This is a varied role with exposure to a number of different areas of finance and the group. The role is critical to the successful preparation of a number of reporting deliverables including quarterly consolidated reporting to the shareholders and business valuations as well as preparing information for ad hoc requests from the management committee and shareholders. You will also oversee the monthly close process for the group's corporate entities and weekly group cash flow management. As we look to optimise its performance this role will be require to support the automation of reporting. The role will also support the on-going step change within the Finance team and wider business to implement a controls framework as well as identifying control gaps and opportunities for improvement. You will also be required to provide technical accounting input as required. The Successful Applicant Experience & Qualifications:, • A Newley / Part Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA) with post qualification experience, • Strong technical background and skillset, • Experience of consolidation/ working in a multi entity environment, • Excellent communication skills, • Proven track record of delivering and implementing step change (passion and curiosity for improvement)Salary & Benefits In return, you can expect an annual salary between £41,000-£48,000

Your new companyThis is an opportunity to shape tax advisory in a forward-thinking, fast-growing accountancy group with offices across the UK. The group is proud to be building a culture where individuality is celebrated, collaboration is key, careers are built to last, and where people and clients are at the heart of everything they do.You'll be joining a team that's passionate about making a positive impact on clients, communities, and each other.Your new roleAs a Tax Manager, you'll be a key member of our experienced Tax Advisory team, delivering high-quality advice to a diverse portfolio of clients. You'll work closely with our Tax Directors and Senior Managers, supporting business owners with a wide range of tax planning and advisory services. Your responsibilities will include: • Advising on acquisitions, disposals, share schemes, employee ownership trusts, reorganisations, incorporations, and remuneration planning, • Managing HMRC enquiries and investigations, including reviewing junior team members' work, • Providing technical support to our network of smaller accountancy firms, • Supporting the development, training, and mentoring of junior team members, • Contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-focused environment This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive firm.What you'll need to succeed • ACCA/ACA/CTA qualification with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in tax, • Strong experience advising owner-managed businesses on a range of tax issues, • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-first mindset, • Confidence in managing complex projects and working collaboratively across teams, • A passion for mentoring and developing others, • Exposure to VAT is a bonus, but not essential, • A desire to challenge yourself and contribute to a growing, innovative firm What you'll get in return • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday allowance, including your birthday off and a volunteer day, • Flexible hybrid working to suit your lifestyle, • Tailored learning and development opportunities, • Company pension, • Health MOTs and mental health support, • A vibrant wellbeing, social, and community calendar What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Senior Tax Manager role in Manchester, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Yasmin Vart on to discuss it in more detail.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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Corporate Actions Associate Duration: 5 months Location: Manchester/Hybrid (four days per week in the office) Salary: £20.81 per hour PAYE Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of banking? Our client is on the lookout for enthusiastic and detail-oriented Corporate Actions Associates to join their growing team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for corporate finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! About the Role: As a Corporate Actions Associate, you will play a vital role in supporting the execution of mandatory and voluntary corporate action custody processing. Your responsibilities will include: • Announcing corporate action events, • Handling dividend and interest payments, • Managing class action suits, • Maintaining accurate event records, • Addressing basic client inquiries and escalating complex issues as necessary You'll have the chance to showcase your analytical skills and attention to detail as you ensure the quality and timely completion of your work. This role does not involve direct reports, allowing you to take ownership of your responsibilities and drive your own success! Who You Are: We're looking for someone who meets the following qualifications: • High School/Secondary School diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred), • An experience in financial services processing and corporate actions (preferred), • Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite Join Us Today! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career as a Corporate Actions Associate. Bring your enthusiasm and expertise to our client and be part of an innovative team that's shaping the future of banking. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Head of Compliance – Commercial Lines This role can be hybrid to Manchester, Southampton or Birmingham We are looking for a Head of Compliance who will be responsible for shaping and executing the compliance strategy for our Commercial Lines Business. We encourage applications from small or family-run brokerages. The role holder will lead a team in the provision of expert advice, guidance, oversight, and robust challenge, ensuring the organisation adheres to all regulatory requirements and best practice standards. As a trusted advisor to senior management, the Head of Compliance champions a culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the business. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: • Lead the development and implementation of the overall compliance strategy for the commercial lines business, aligned with relevant regulations and industry standards., • Provide proactive compliance advice, support, and challenge to senior leadership and operational teams, enabling informed decision-making and risk management., • Working with Group R&C colleagues to oversee the design, maintenance, and continual improvement of compliance policies, frameworks, and controls across all business activities., • Support the business to identify, assess and implement changes arising from regulatory developments, ensuring continual compliance with all regulatory requirements., • Act as the principal point of contact for external stakeholders as required on compliance matters, representing the business effectively and transparently., • Ensure the design and delivery of compliance training and awareness programmes, embedding a strong compliance culture across the organisation., • Prepare and present compliance reports, metrics, and insights to senior management including executive governance committees as required., • Support the investigation and resolution of compliance breaches and other business incidents, ensuring lessons are learned and corrective actions implemented., • Manage and mentor a team of two compliance professionals, fostering their professional development and supporting high performance., • Champion the delivery of good customer outcomes, ethical business conduct and risk management across the business, engaging with colleagues at all levels to promote best practice and continuous improvement. Skills, Experience & Knowledge: • Extensive experience in compliance management within the insurance or financial services sector, with a proven track record of delivering strategic compliance initiatives., • Experience working with Commercial lines products and/or London markets, • In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks, including FCA requirements, and a strong grasp of industry best practices., • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and provide authoritative advice and challenge., • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to foster a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to manage complex compliance matters. What we offer in return? • A collaborative and fast paced work environment, • Private Medical Insurance, • 25 days annual leave increasing to 29 days with length of service, plus bank holidays and the ability to buy additional leave, • Life Assurance 4x annual salary, • Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Our client is a successful and growing multi-channel retailer operating across e-commerce, marketplace, wholesale and retail channels. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA who is looking to develop their management accounting skills within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decision-making through insightful financial reporting and analysis. Part Qualified Accountant – Responsibilities: Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial analysis and business partnering across multiple areas of the business. • Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts., • Producing balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments., • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes., • Analysing sales, margins and profitability across multiple trading channels., • Producing KPI reporting and variance analysis., • Supporting stock accounting and inventory reporting activities., • Working closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight., • Assisting with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiencies. Part Qualified Accountant – Candidate Spec We are keen to speak with candidates who are actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA and have gained experience within a management accounting, assistant management accountant or finance analyst position. • Part qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)., • Experience supporting month-end accounting processes., • Strong analytical and Excel skills., • Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities., • A proactive and commercially minded approach., • Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business. Part Qualified Accountant – The Package: • Salary – £40-45k, • Study Support Package, • Progression Opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative finance team environment. If you are on the market for a new role, please contact me directly or apply here!

Audit Senior - Top 100 Accountancy PracticeManchester (Hybrid 4:1) Up to £35,000+ Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Audit Senior to join their growing Audit team. As the firm is growing, this is an exciting time to join and contribute towards the company's growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA finalist or qualified professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion. Working closely with the Audit Manager, you will lead audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and act as a key point of contact for clients across a varied portfolio. Key Responsibilities • Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion in line with ISA requirements, • Support audit planning, including risk assessment, scoping and testing strategies, • Prepare and review high-quality audit working papers ready for Manager and Partner review, • Draft financial statements, management letters and other audit deliverables, • Act as the main point of contact for clients during audit assignments, resolving queries and maintaining strong relationships, • Monitor assignment budgets and timelines, escalating issues where required, • Supervise, coach and review the work of trainees and semi-seniors, • Identify audit risks and technical issues, providing practical solutions, • Support the Audit Manager with file completion and clearing review points, • Keep up to date with auditing standards and financial reporting developments Key Requirements • ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified, • Minimum 3 years audit experience within a UK accountancy practice, • Experience leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion, • Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK auditing standards, • Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing mentoring, • Confident using audit software and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks, • Excellent communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach What's on Offer • 23 days holiday + Birthday off + CSR days, • Hybrid working model (mostly onsite: 4-1 and occasionally 3-2), • Modern offices in Spinningfields, • Annual bonus scheme, • Health cash plan (after probation), • Company sick pay, • Enhanced parental pay, • One paid professional membership/subscription, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Company pension scheme Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Business Partner | Tameside (4 days in office) | £60,000 - £65,000 + 10% BonusAxon Moore are working with a market leading manufacturing & distribution business based in Tameside who are looking for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full time permanent basis.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and driving commercial performance across a fast-paced organisation.Responsibilities include: • Develop strong working relationships with the Executive and Commercial teams and become a trusted advisor., • Be the key day to day contact and provider of information to the Executive and Commercial teams., • Provide guidance to the Executive and Commercial teams and have the confidence to provide constructive challenge around assumptions and forecasts., • Be the key day to day contact and provider of information to Group Finance., • Ensure the management accounts reflect accurately the current trading position; this is achieved by working closely with Group Finance at month end., • Continuously improve the way data is processed and information presented using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint presentations., • Produce budgets and forecasts in-line with Group timetables., • Ensure CFO is made aware immediately of any material or significant issues., • Ensure all month end and reporting deadlines are met without compromise., • Contribute and help to manage project initiatives directed by the CFO.Ideal candidate:, • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), • Proven experience in a commercial finance capacity, value-add, stakeholder-management, • Ability to work in a fast moving environment This role offers genuine visibility across the business, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a tangible impact on performance and growth.Please apply to this advert or contact Danny Kay @ Axon Moore for more information.

Our client is a well-established Company and due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a proactive Procurement Specialist to support the Procurement function across multiple divisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement or facilities management experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will act as a key point of contact for supplier and procurement-related queries, helping to ensure purchasing activity is completed accurately, on time and in line with company standards and regulatory requirements. What's on offer: • Annual salary of circa £32 000 - £35 000 (DOE), • Hybrid working after probation, • Annual bonus structure, • Access to employee welfare and wellbeing portals, • Career progression and development opportunities within a growing organisation What you will be doing as the Procurement Specialist: • Support the management of supplier relationships and assist with implementing category strategies across multiple business divisions, • Assist with tender processes, ensuring all documentation, specifications and supporting information are complete and accurate, • Support supplier negotiations by preparing commercial and analytical data to help drive value and cost efficiencies, • Help monitor supplier performance, service levels and KPIs to ensure operational requirements are met, • Assist with the drafting and administration of supplier and site-specific contracts, • Work closely with third-party procurement partners to monitor tender activity and procurement timelines, • Produce and maintain procurement and category performance reports, • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and procurement function Skills and Requirements: • Minimum 2 years’ recent experience within a procurement, purchasing, category assistant or supply chain environment, • Exposure to working across multiple product or service categories, • Understanding or experience within Facilities Management is desirable, • Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with confidence working with data and reporting, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Disclaimer Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Your new company We are partnering with a fast-growing and innovative SaaS business that has consistently delivered strong year-on-year growth over the past six years. As the company continues to scale, they are seeking a Financial Controller to work closely with the senior leadership team, driving financial efficiency, supporting strategic decisions, and underpinning continued growth.This is a unique opportunity to take on a broad and commercially focused role, partnering directly with the C-suite and playing a key part in shaping the future of the business. Your new role You will take overall responsibility for the finance function across a group of entities, ensuring everything runs smoothly, consistently, and with strong financial control. This includes managing the full reporting cycle, overseeing month-end and year-end processes, and making sure all statutory reporting and regulatory requirements are met accurately and on time. Partnering with senior leadership, you'll support strategy through budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, providing clear insights to guide growth and investment decisions. You'll also strengthen financial controls, improve processes and systems, and oversee cash flow and working capital. More broadly, you will act as a senior finance lead within the business, offering clarity and stability in a fast-moving environment. You will support and develop the finance team, while also ensuring financial information is clearly communicated and easily understood by non-finance stakeholders to support better decision-making across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have experience managing finance across multiple entities, with strong knowledge of statutory reporting, year-end processes, and compliance. They will bring a commercial mindset, supporting high-growth businesses and producing forecasts, budgets, and financial models to guide performance. They will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills to work closely with senior leadership and finance teams. A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and exposure in senior finance roles within growing businesses are required. What you'll get in return Offering a £80,000 salary plus bonus and hybrid working, this is a great opportunity to join a high-growth SaaS business at a key stage of its journey.You'll work closely with an ambitious leadership team, helping shape financial strategy and support ongoing expansion. This is a broad, high-impact role with real ownership, giving you strong visibility and the chance to make a meaningful contribution as the business continues to scale. What you need to do now The ideal candidate will have experience managing finance, with strong knowledge of statutory reporting and year-end processes. They will bring a commercial mindset, supporting high-growth businesses and producing forecasts, budgets, and financial models to guide performance. They will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills to work closely with senior leadership and finance teams. A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and skills in senior finance roles within growing businesses are required.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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou'll be joining a leading consultancy delivering one of the largest SAP Tax & Revenue Management (TRM) programmes globally. The team is a well-established SAP delivery unit with ambitious growth plans, supporting complex, high-profile public sector transformations. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly influence large-scale SAP solutions.Your new roleAs a SAP PSCD Finance Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering enhancements and project work across a major SAP TRM solution. You'll be responsible for: • Leading and contributing to end-to-end SAP FI-CA / PSCD solution delivery, • Engaging with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, • Producing functional specifications, blueprints, and design documentation, • Configuring SAP solutions to meet business needs, • Supporting build, testing, and deployment into live environments, • Working closely with finance, developers, testers, and wider delivery teams This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape complex SAP solutions in a large-scale programme environment.What you'll need to succeed • Understanding of UK financial/accounting processes, • Strong experience in SAP PSCD or FI-CA, • Exposure to SAP TRM (highly desirable), • Proven end-to-end project lifecycle experience, • Background in public sector or regulated industries (utilities, telecoms, insurance, etc.), • Strong client-facing consulting skills, • Experience with configuration, testing, and documentation What you'll get in return • £470 daily rate (PAYE/UMB), • Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension, • Hybrid working (2 days onsite), • Opportunity to work on a high-profile, large-scale SAP programme, • Exposure to cutting-edge SAP TRM solutions, • A strong, collaborative delivery environment with long-term prospects What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Accountant - Top 100 Practice Manchester (Hybrid 4-1)£35,000+ DOE Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Accounts Senior to join their friendly audit team to assist with the accounts. This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant with experience in a fast-paced practice environemnt and who is looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Accounts Director, you will prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, manage client relationships, and review the work of junior team members. Key Responsibilities • Prepare statutory year-end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105, • Prepare corporation tax returns and directors personal tax returns, • Manage your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines, • Meet with clients to discuss accounts, financial records and resolve queries, • Review work prepared by junior staff, providing feedback and ensuring review points are cleared, • Prepare files and supporting reports for Accounts Director review, • Mentor and support junior team members with their day-to-day development, • Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services where appropriate Key Requirements • ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified, • Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice, • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, • Good working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105, • Experience preparing consolidations, • Confident managing client relationships and communicating technical matters clearly, • Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff What's on Offer • 23 days annual leave + Birthday off, • Hybrid after probation (Mostly on-site: 4-1 model), • Annual bonus scheme, • Health Cash Plan after probation, • Company sick pay, • Enhanced parental pay policies, • One paid professional membership/subscription, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Company pension scheme Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Manchester office with homeworking flexibility, • Private Equity Backed, • circa £60k with bens and bonusOtto James Consulting is supporting a Manchester City Center client, in their search for a newly created Group Management Accountant position.2026 has seen our client go through seismic change, revolutionising their reporting lines, highlighting an immediate need for talent in their forward looking finance reporting. Private Equity backing from Maven Capital Partners, has facilitated the next tranche of growth, leading to a focus on talent within the current team and the addition of forward thinking, ambitious, communicative, business partners, looking for their next career step. This is a game changing role within the organisation. Responsibilities will consist of, but not restricted to:, • Working closely with the Group Finance Director, • Delivering to Sales and Operation on KPI’s, • Producing the monthly management accountants including variance analysis and commentary for local and Group management., • Providing accurate analysis of costs, margins and profitability., • Tracking costs monthly against budgets, flagging up trends and investigating variances., • Managing regular stock, • Preparing and submitting monthly payroll and pension., • Ownership of the year end accounts processes to prepare information for Group., • Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts., • Support the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors., • Maintaining financial controls and processes and actively contribute to development of company processes., • Monitoring accuracy of financial systems across the business and working with others on continuous improvement and best practice. The Person:, • This role will suit a proactive, commercially astute qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience gained in manufacturing or similar., • You’ll be a first-rate communicator with experience of staff management and finance business partnering of operational colleagues., • Required experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and financial analysis such as cost, margin, WIP analysis., • You will enjoy using your data analysis skills to provide clarity to the business., • A natural problem-solver you’ll be able to prioritise and meet deadlines in fast-paced businesses., • You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the group.Job Offer, • Competitive salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum., • Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance., • 10% Contributary Pension, • Bonus: 50/50 Company and Personal Performance, • Opportunity to work in the vibrant technology industry., • Permanent role with growth and development prospects., • Supportive and innovative company culture.

Job Title: IT Service Desk Manager Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers'liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. About the Role: Express Solicitors are seeking to appoint an experienced IT Service Desk Manager to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and ongoing development of the firm's IT Service Desk. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical support responsibilities with team management, service delivery oversight, and operational coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the IT support function, ensuring high standards of service are maintained and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience as a Service desk Manager or equivalent role. Previous experience within the legal sector would be advantageous. The role will involve supporting users across multiple offices and technologies, ensuring high levels of system reliability, user satisfaction, and continuous improvement across IT services. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the IT helpdesk., • Allocate, prioritise, and monitor IT support workloads to ensure service levels are achieved., • Mentor, support, and develop junior IT team members., • Conduct regular reviews of support performance and identify areas for improvement., • Assist the Head of IT with operational planning, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure IT procedures, documentation, and knowledge base materials are maintained and kept up to date., • Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and support providers to ensure service standards are maintained., • Promote a customer-focused support culture across the department., • Oversee onboarding processes for new starters, including equipment setup and user access provisioning., • Provide desktop support and troubleshooting across Windows Server 2016/2022/2025 and Windows 11 environments., • Support and maintain printers, scanners, and other network peripherals., • Support and administration of company mobile phones and mobile device management solutions., • Provide support for the company telecoms and IP telephony systems., • Assist in maintaining network security systems and IT-related security infrastructure., • Maintain accurate IT asset registers, • Some travel to the branch office in Liverpool may be required on an ad hoc basis. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience • Minimum of three years' experience as a Service desk manager or equivalent role, • Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating an IT support team., • Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and troubleshooting common technical issues., • Good understanding of network infrastructure, connectivity, and core technologies., • Solid understanding of computer hardware, peripherals, and endpoint support., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills across a broad range of IT disciplines., • Experience managing and prioritising workloads within a fast-paced environment., • Experience using helpdesk/ticketing systems and working to SLAs., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Excellent organisational and time management skills., • Customer-focused approach with a strong understanding of internal service delivery. Desirable Skills & Experience • Knowledge of Proclaim case management software and experience working with Eclipse Legal Systems., • Experience supporting digital dictation systems and Dragon naturally speaking speech recognition solutions., • Experience with IP telephony systems such as RingCentral or Avaya IP Office., • Previous experience working within the legal sector., • Exposure to Microsoft 365 administration and cloud-based technologies. Salary & Hours: • Salary of up to £45,000, dependent on experience, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays., • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement., • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme., • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more., • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; IT Services Manager, Senior Service Desk Engineer, Senior IT Technician, Senior IT Desk Support, IT Manager, ITIL Service Desk Manager, Senior Support Technician may also be considered for this role.

I am currently recruiting a Financial Controller for a professional services organisation based in the Manchester area. My client has completed two acquisitions in the past 8 months, with a further planned for this year. The business is undergoing integration into a standardised finance environment, with a clear focus on building a scalable, data-driven operating model under a single entity brand. With strong backing from a supportive private equity partner and a clear national growth strategy, this is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial infrastructure of a high-growth business. The Role: As Financial Controller, you will report directly to the CFO and have full ownership of the day-to-day finance function, while acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and wider executive team. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment, requiring a combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness and operational delivery. Supporting the CFO’s focus on strategy, M&A and investor relations, the Financial Controller will ensure the finance function is robust, scalable and operating effectively at pace. Key Responsibilities: • Own and continuously improve the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate and audit-ready financial reporting, • Maintain full balance sheet integrity, with clear ownership, reconciliations and supporting documentation, • Lead the year-end audit process, acting as primary contact for auditors and ensuring a smooth, low-adjustment audit, • Oversee group consolidation and statutory reporting requirements, • Own cash flow forecasting, daily cash management and medium-term liquidity planning, • Drive improvements in working capital, including WIP, billing and debtor management, • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including development of annual operating and capital budgets, • Provide high-quality financial analysis and insight to support decision-making across the business, • Prepare and deliver the finance section of the monthly Board pack, including KPI reporting and performance analysis, • Own finance systems and data integrity, including development of scalable processes and reporting structures, • Support financial due diligence on acquisitions and assess financial implications of potential transactions, • Lead financial integration of acquired businesses, including systems migration, control alignment and reporting standardisation, • Deliver timely and accurate reporting to the Board, private equity investors and lenders, • Take ownership of lender covenant calculations and reporting, • Support the CFO in managing relationships with key stakeholders including investors, lenders, auditors and advisers Key Requirements • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience, • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, timely financial reporting and maintaining robust financial controls in a scaling environment, • Experience within a professional services or business services environment (legal and regulatory sector experience strongly preferred), • Strong understanding of WIP accounting, revenue recognition and working capital management, • Private equity experience preferred, ideally within a buy-and-build environment, • Demonstrated experience in financial due diligence and post-acquisition integration, • Strong finance systems capability, with experience improving or implementing finance or practice management systems, • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

Corporate Sales Executive Franchised Motor Dealership - Manchester We are looking for a Corporate Sales Executive on behalf of a highly successful automotive group. This is a genuine opportunity for a driven and focused sales professional to step into a role where the leads are warm, the support is exceptional, and the earning potential is uncapped. Basic Salary: £25,000 OTE: £52,000 based on target performance (uncapped earnings!) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6pm (no weekends) This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast paced, target driven environment and is motivated by performance based earnings and providing top-class service. The Role: Conducting consultative, high volume telephone based sales Developing expert level product and fleet knowledge (full training provided) Managing the full sales process from enquiry to close Working closely with an exceptionally experienced Corporate Sales Manager and high-performing team The ideal candidate will have: Outstanding telephone sales skills A huge level of hunger, tenacity and resilience The ability to learn, retain and apply complex product information A proven track record in automotive sales (corporate, B2B or high value phone sales ideal) A genuine desire to be a top earner, not just hit minimum target Apply now for a confidential discussion and full details on this exceptional opportunity. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

We are seeking an experienced climate and energy professional to join the Climate Practice at WTW in a consulting and advisory capacity. This role combines business development, client advisory, and project delivery, with a strong focus on climate transition risk, scenario analysis, and financial quantification. The successful candidate will lead client engagements, develop revenue pipelines, manage multidisciplinary teams, and act as a trusted technical expert supporting corporate clients and asset owners in navigating climate-related risks, regulatory requirements, and strategic responses. The Role: As a senior member of the global Climate Practice, you will be responsible for both originating and delivering advisory projects across climate risk, energy transition, and resilience. You will work closely with corporate clients and internal stakeholders to provide high-quality, analytically robust insights that inform strategic decision-making. • Leading business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, and pipeline growth across corporate and asset owner clients., • Managing and delivering complex climate risk and transition advisory projects, taking full ownership of project narrative, outputs, and client presentations., • Acting as a technical subject matter expert on climate transition risk, scenario analysis, and the evolving quantitative aspects of climate-related financial, • disclosures (IFRS, CSRD, TCFD)., • Managing and mentoring teams of analysts, ensuring high-quality quantitative and qualitative outputs in a deadline-driven environment., • Guiding analysts in synthesizing and analyzing large datasets to produce clear, decision-ready insights for both technical and non-technical audiences., • Supporting clients in developing strategic responses to climate risk, including business strategy, MCA, adaptation planning, and risk transfer solutions., • Working closely with sales colleagues and regional teams to bring the Willis climate offering to our clients and identified prospects, • Collaborating closely with the wider Climate Practice and contributing to the growth and development of the combined climate offering, particularly around evolving climate physical risk analysis that can be integrated with climate transition risk., • Travelling as required to support client delivery and business development efforts. What you’ll bring We are looking for a self-driven, analytical, and commercially minded professional with deep expertise in climate and energy topics and the ability to operate at senior client levels. Strong expertise in climate transition risk, climate scenario analysis, and related financial and economic impacts. • Solid understanding of ISSB IFRS (particularly S2), CSRD (particularly E1), and TCFD disclosure requirements, particularly climate scenarios and transition risk analysis., • Experience in financial quantification, financial modelling, and working closely with finance teams; background in economics, finance, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline., • Knowledge of climate scenario modelling, micro- and macro-economic analysis, and market modelling (long-term supply/demand/price forecasting)., • Proven experience managing multiple analysts and complex projects in a fast- paced consulting or advisory environment., • Strong proficiency in Excel; familiarity with analytical tools such as Python, R, or Stata is highly advantageous. Familiarity with PowerBI or similar data visualisation tools is also helpful., • Strongly advantageous to have familiarity with approaches to identify and quantify climate physical risk, and how to translate these into financial impacts for a business, • Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to senior, non- technical stakeholders., • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams., • Self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.

Packaging Buyer Greater Manchester – Hybrid after initial training period £35,000 - £45,000 plus excellent benefits 1 year FTC Our client is an awarding winning textiles manufacturer, supplying UK High Street retailers, Major Supermarkets and Online retailers. They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Packaging Buyer to join the business. This role is offered on a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Responsibilities include: • Manage all packaging across all departments and products categories. This would include:, • Printed poly bags, • Non-woven bags, • Card inserts and wrap bands, • Commodity shippers and cartons, • Printed shippers, • Work with multiple stakeholders such as purchasing, buying, demand management, design and marketing, • Gatekeeper for the project management of packaging and design in line with the critical path, • Overall lead and responsibility for packaging innovation, value engineering and cost saving., • Responsible for attending print runs and final gold seal approval to ensure Brand consistency across ranges, • Purchasing of all packaging based off forecast and works orders, • Managing the digital and hard copy approvals of all packaging, from initial design to final sign off, ensuring consistency through all suppliers, • Control and report on all packaging projects from budgets to barriers for project progression., • Ensuring artwork changes are managed and prioritised correctly in line with forecast and stock, • Track artwork code changes, • Brief in artwork updates into Dalim, • Have an understanding of commodities pricing, packaging tax, etc What will you need? • Experience in a similar Packaging Buyer / Manager role, • Desire to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, you will want to leave your mark and make a difference., • Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills. Able to prioritise workload across multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met, with an ability to multitask., • First class communication skills, able to work cross functionally and build key relationships across departments., • Laser-like attention to detail. You will have a relentless focus on ‘right first time’ delivery., • Driving licence. Benefits include: • Highly competitive salary dependent on experience., • 3pm finish on a Friday, • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, • Employee discounts, • Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team, • Life Assurance, 3x basic salary, • EAP and Mental Health First Aiders Interested? Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16764

Strategy Manager Location: Flexible working (travel to Manchester, Peterborough & London required) This rare and unique role reports directly into the CEO of Retail and provides unparalleled access to the Exec and a broad array of business activity including trading/commercial activity, pricing, proposition and operations. As dedicated support to the CEO and the Executive team you will become a ‘go to’ colleague - supporting the progression and delivery of high value commercial activity – and ultimately, the businesses ‘top line’ targets. What You’ll Do • Coordinating and driving the delivery of monthly commercial reporting/presentations including liaising with the wider Exec leadership team, • Preparation of high-quality presentations and insightful analysis to ‘tell the story of the business to a variety of stakeholders including the CEO and investors’, • Lead on commercial deep dive activity to understand performance in certain parts of the business including data collation, analysis and presentation, • Ability to respond to significant and varied information requests and co-ordinate appropriate responses from across the business, • Respond to a resolve complex commercials problems where precedent may not exist with appropriate authorisation What You’ll Bring • You will have strong attention to detail and analytical capability combined with a proven track record of delivery in fast paced environments., • Ideally Big 4 / Consultancy background or experience of a similar role within UK General Insurance, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders., • A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate independently at a senior level. Why Join Us This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside the Executive team on high-impact initiatives that shape the direction of our business. You’ll gain exposure to strategy, trading, operations, and pricing all within a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your insight and expertise will truly make a difference.

I’m partnered with a fast-growing, digital-first platform transforming their market, redefining their industry — making it faster, more transparent, and more convenient. They’re entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and are seeking a Pricing Analyst to join them on the journey. They currently operate with a lean, high-performance team, empowering individuals to make real impact and drive business growth. Pricing is at the heart of their business. As a Pricing Analyst, you’ll take ownership of a critical function that directly influences customer conversion, partner utilisation, and profitability. You’ll analyse data, identify pricing opportunities, and implement strategies that optimise both volume and margin in a highly competitive and dynamic market. Key Responsibilities.. • Own and optimise front-end and cost pricing strategies, • Analyse key metrics including pricing, • Develop and implement pricing tools to maximise revenue and conversion, • Use historical data to refine pricing logic, • Identify growth opportunities, • Monitor market trends, demand fluctuations, and cost changes to adjust pricing dynamically, • Present insights and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders About You.. • 2-4 years experience within a similar role, • Strong degree (2:1 or above) in a STEM subject, • Advanced analytical skills with experience working on large datasets, • Strong technical skills (Excel required; SQL/Python desirable), • Ability to make logical decisions in the absence of complete data, • Confident communicator, able to explain complex insights clearly, • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ambition, • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, • Team player with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Why Join.. • Be part of a disruptive, high-growth digital business, • Work directly with senior leadership and influence key decisions, • High ownership and autonomy from day one, • Fast-paced environment with real opportunity for progression, • Make a measurable impact on business performance If you’re excited by data, commercial impact, and the opportunity to shape pricing strategy in a scaling tech-enabled business in Manchester, please apply directly with an updated CV for consideration.

Project Manager Manchester | Hybrid Working A growing organisation is looking to appoint a Project Manager to support the delivery of a broad and varied portfolio of technology and business change initiatives across the wider business. This role requires a genuinely well rounded Project Manager (Tech & Business Change) with experience operating across multiple areas of technology and transformation, rather than someone focused purely on a single technical discipline or isolated delivery environment. The successful individual will work across a wide range of initiatives including CRM and business application projects, infrastructure and end user technology upgrades, operational systems improvements, integrations, software related change, data initiatives, process optimisation and wider transformation programmes. The environment is fast moving and highly collaborative, with projects often spanning both technical and operational teams. The role requires someone comfortable bridging the gap between technology and the wider business, ensuring projects are delivered successfully whilst also driving user engagement, operational adoption and long term value realisation. There is also a strong stakeholder management element to the role. The successful candidate will need the confidence, credibility and gravitas to operate effectively with senior leadership teams, challenge where appropriate, manage expectations and provide clear communication around project delivery, risks, priorities and outcomes. Executive presence and the ability to build trust across both technology and operational stakeholders will be critical. Key responsibilities: • End to end ownership of projects across the full delivery lifecycle from initiation and planning through to rollout, adoption and transition into BAU, • Delivering a varied portfolio of technology and business change projects across CRM, applications, infrastructure, systems, operational technology and process improvement, • Managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities across different business functions, • Coordinating internal IT teams, operational stakeholders, external suppliers and third party delivery partners, • Building and maintaining detailed project plans, governance packs, status reporting, budgets, RAID logs and delivery timelines, • Supporting requirements gathering, solution design discussions, testing, rollout planning and user engagement activities, • Ensuring business readiness, stakeholder alignment and successful operational adoption of new systems and processes, • Managing supplier relationships and ensuring third party deliverables remain aligned to agreed timelines and outcomes, • Driving clear communication across both technical and non technical audiences, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout delivery, • Providing regular updates to senior leadership teams, with the ability to communicate delivery progress, risks and priorities in a clear and commercially aware manner, • Identifying delivery risks, dependencies and challenges early, whilst driving appropriate mitigation plans and escalation where required, • Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery standards, governance and operational execution The successful candidate will likely bring: • Proven experience delivering a range of IT and business change projects within a complex in house environment, • Experience working across multiple technology areas including CRM platforms, business systems, infrastructure, end user technology, software delivery and operational change, • Strong understanding of how technology initiatives impact operational processes, users and wider business performance, • Confidence operating across both technical and business facing stakeholder groups, • Strong stakeholder management capability with the executive presence to engage effectively with senior leadership teams, • The ability to influence, challenge and build credibility across all levels of the organisation, • Strong project governance, planning and delivery management capability, • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within fast paced and evolving environments, • A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to bring structure, momentum and accountability to project delivery, • Comfortable operating in hands on delivery environments where priorities can evolve quickly and collaboration is key Desirable background experience: • Experience within professional services, legal, financial services, consulting or other fast paced multi stakeholder environments would be highly advantageous, • Experience working within organisations where technology is closely aligned to operational service delivery and client experience, • Exposure to complex business environments with multiple workstreams, competing priorities and senior stakeholder interaction This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across the organisation, with the opportunity to play a key part in shaping and delivering a significant portfolio of technology and business transformation initiatives. For further information or a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only suitable candidates will be contacted

eCommerce Trading Executive Salford About Us VonHaus is a fast-growing, international eCommerce business with operations across the UK, Europe and the Far East. We design and sell high-quality home, kitchen and outdoor products, combining great value with outstanding customer experience. As a partially employee-owned business, our people are central to our success. We are building an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone has a voice and a stake in our future. The Opportunity We’re looking for an eCommerce Trading Executive to join our Commercial team and take ownership of product performance across multiple online channels. This is a practical, commercially focused role where you’ll use data to influence decisions, optimise trading performance, and directly impact revenue growth. If you enjoy turning insights into action and want to develop quickly in a high-growth environment, this role offers a clear path forward. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll manage and optimise a portfolio of products across our website and key marketplaces, with a focus on driving sales and profitability. Your responsibilities will include: • Analysing sales performance, trends, and customer behaviour to identify growth opportunities, • Forecasting demand and supporting stock and trading decisions, • Developing pricing and promotional strategies based on competitor analysis and market trends, • Collaborating with marketing and creative teams to improve product visibility and conversion, • Identifying opportunities to enhance product ranges, including features, positioning and pricing, • Supporting wider commercial initiatives to improve trading performance across categories What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone commercially curious, analytical, and eager to develop in an eCommerce environment. You’ll bring: • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with data, • High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving, • Clear communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally, • A good understanding of digital marketing and online trading principles Experience in eCommerce, marketing, or a commercial role is advantageous but not essential. A degree is helpful, but we value mindset and capability just as highly. What You’ll Get • Salary: £25,101 – £29,300 (depending on experience), • Tax-free bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust, • Clear progression pathway to Senior eCommerce Trading Executive, • Hybrid working (Manchester M3 office + home working), • Enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity / paternity leave and company sick pay, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff discount on VonHaus products, • Optional subsidised Health Cash Plan (Medicash), • Regular team and company social events, • Recognition and reward schemes Why Join VonHaus? You’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your development is actively invested in. We combine a strong commercial focus with a collaborative culture, giving you both responsibility and support from day one. Other companies may refer to this role as: eCommerce Executive, Trading Executive, Marketplace Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Product Executive, Merchandiser, or Data Analyst.

Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations: This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview We are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you’ll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You’ll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You’ll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: • Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects, • Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions, • Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts, • Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department, • Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability, • Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose, • Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified, • Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: • Previous experience within general insurance pricing, • Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering, • Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL), • A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science), • Experience of WTW’s Radar software, • Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written

Financial Controller | High-growth, PE group | £80k | Hybrid | Manchester I’m delighted to be bringing a new, fantastic opportunity to the market. I’m working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed group operating at the forefront of their industry. With £30m+ revenues, and a highly active growth agenda through acquisition, this is a business entering the next phase of its journey, scaling quickly and seeking a PE Exit within the next couple of years.They are now seeking a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the group's finance function as it evolves. Reporting into an experienced FD with regular exposure to the CFO, this role offers genuine ownership and leadership. It’s particularly well-suited to a 2nd or 3rd time mover from a top-tier accountancy firm, or a Senior Manager from a leading audit practice, who wants to step into industry and be close to the commercial decision-making, growth strategy, and senior leadership.This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ambitious, technically strong, and ready to make their mark in a high-impact, PE-backed environment. The Role The Financial Controller will take ownership of group financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnering, while leading and developing a small finance team. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the month-end close process, including group consolidation, • Ownership of monthly management reporting and board packs, including commentary and analysis, • Partnering closely with senior operational leaders, explaining performance and supporting decision-making, • Acting as the technical accounting lead across the group, supporting complex accounting matters, • Managing and developing subsidiary or divisional accountants, • Supporting the integration of new acquisitions into group reporting and controls, • Ensuring robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and governance processes, • Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and leading the annual audit process, • Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and automationAbout You This role will suit an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment:, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Background in a top-tier or Top-20 audit firm, with strong technical foundations, • Experience managing and developing finance professionals, • Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance, • Confident communicator, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders, • Proactive, resilient, and comfortable taking full ownership of numbers and outcomes, • Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, or integration is advantageous, • Interest in systems, data, and process efficiency improvements is a plusWhy Apply?, • High-visibility role in a PE-backed group preparing for a value-creation event, • Genuine ownership and leadership responsibility, • Close exposure to FD, CFO, and senior stakeholders, • Hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80,000Full details will be shared at the shortlist stage to maintain confidentiality.INDFIN

We’re DF Capital – a specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses. Based in Manchester, we serve thousands of customers across the UK and into Europe, supporting their ambitions with tailored financial solutions. We help our customers realise their ambitions by doing things differently – combining the agility and innovation of a specialist lender with the security and service standards of a regulated bank. Whether it’s flexible lending structures or straightforward savings options, we focus on what matters most to our customers. In 2025, we launched DF Capital Retail Finance – a subsidiary of DF Capital Bank Limited – to offer specialist hire purchase solutions to retail customers. Our goal is simple: to do the absolute best for our customers, our communities, and each other. Your New Role: Our Credit & Portfolio team sits at the heart of the business, overseeing all aspects of the customer journey from onboarding to recovery. You’ll join the DF Capital Credit & Portfolio team with responsibility for scanning the Portfolio of existing Dealers to spot adverse trends, working with other Credit & Portfolio as well as Commercial colleagues to address and resolve any issues identified. You will also be responsible for supporting the onboarding and monitoring of facilities which are non-standard or in trial, such as Wholesale Finance and Invoice Finance. You will be detail driven, diligent, meticulous, and considered in your approach, spotting, and escalating issues early to drive the best possible outcomes for the Bank and our customers. Responsibilities: • Completing comprehensive reviews to identify potential issues at the earliest opportunity. Prioritising counterparties highlighted via the Early Warning Indication (EWI) suite and those showing a deteriorating financial profile, whilst completing scheduled reviews for performing counterparties, • Working with other Portfolio & Credit and Commercial colleagues to agree and execute strategies which further advise and address the issues requiring escalation., • Using your agreed mandate to provide support to our customers as when required., • Making recommendations regarding Dealers’ Watch List status, based on the issues identified, and oversee the progress of strategies required to resolve the issues, with a view to returning as many as possible back into the ‘performing’ portfolio in a timely manner., • Working closely with the Collections & Recoveries Manager to ensure that any Watchlist Dealers that can’t be rehabilitated are placed into Recoveries in the best possible position., • Assisting with the management of risk around the business via adherence to operational systems and processes at all times., • Maintain a positive and professional working environment that engages customers to ensure customer retention and thus maximise opportunities at all times. Requirements: At the very heart of every DF Capital employee is a shared identity and belief in what we are and what we do. It’s about how we see ourselves and what is important to us. You will live our brand values. As such you will be an approachable, empathetic problem solver, with exemplary communications skills. You will avoid the use of unnecessary jargon and display an adaptable, “can-do” attitude. Must possess the required proficiency to perform essential tasks. You will have experience in and examples of: • Minimum of two years’ experience lending to Commercial customers across a variety of product types., • Effective decision making through diligent analysis of available information including evaluation of possible alternatives to get the best outcome for the bank and its customers., • Ability to balance immediate customer needs with the bank’s risk appetite, making decisions under pressure while maintaining a focus on bad debt tolerances., • Building, improving, and interpreting data sets., • Detailed statistical analysis, being able to spot, interpret, and articulate to others meaningful information from trends and statistics., • Writing comprehensive reports including the basis for your recommendations/decisions in accordance with your delegated Mandate., • You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to work well on your own and as part of a team., • Ability to engage and build effective working relationships with colleagues across all areas of the business., • Confidence to articulate findings and recommendations to a broad cross-section of colleagues and influence others to take appropriate actions to address issues found., • You will have strong verbal and written communication skills., • You will be flexible and dynamic in your approach to resolving issues., • You’re independent and well organised with a ‘can do’ attitude., • You are hardworking and passionate about achieving great results., • You pitch in and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty., • Desire to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment. Our Benefits: • Private medical insurance for you and your partner/spouse, • 10% Employer pension contribution, • 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays, • Free Gym Membership, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Discretionary share awards, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme, • Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles, • 4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities, • Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester.

Interim Management Accountant | 3-Month Contract | Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working £300-350 per Day Robert Walters are pleased to be partnering with an exciting and growing organisation based in Manchester City Centre who are looking to appoint an Interim Management Accountant on an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a dynamic business and play a key role in supporting financial performance and decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded in line with reporting standards., • Support business partnering activities by providing financial insights to key stakeholders across operational and commercial teams., • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with senior finance leaders to maintain robust financial plans., • Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities, helping drive proactive decision-making., • Produce ad-hoc analysis and management reporting to enhance visibility of business performance., • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls across key accounts., • Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures., • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes and reporting capabilities. About You • ACCA, ACA or CIMA, • Previous experience producing monthly management accounts in a fast-paced environment., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to add value beyond the numbers., • Comfortable operating in a hands-on role and working closely with stakeholders across the business., • Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous but is not essential., • SME experience would be highly beneficial. What's on Offer • Initial 3-month contract., • Hybrid working pattern - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home., • Manchester City Centre location., • Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing business. If you're immediately available or becoming available at short notice and would like to hear more, please get in touch. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Product and Propositions Manager Location: This is largely a remote role with travel to Manchester or Peterborough when required. We are looking for a Senior Product & Propositions Manager who will provide strategic oversight and leadership for product and proposition activity across one or more product areas, supporting the commercial strategy and long term performance of the business. The role owns customer understanding, propositions and governance outcomes, ensuring products are competitive, compliant, customer centric and commercially effective across their lifecycle. Acting as a senior subject matter expert, the role partners closely with Product Owners, commercial leaders, risk, compliance and delivery teams, while providing guidance and oversight to managers and executives within the Product & Proposition function. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Own product strategy and insight: Understand customer needs, market dynamics and competitors, using insights to shape product, proposition and portfolio strategy., • Drive product and proposition development: Oversee customer journey design, acquisition, distribution and performance analysis, prioritising strategic initiatives and improvements., • Lead governance and compliance: Maintain accountability for product governance, regulatory adherence, customer outcomes and all product documentation (e.g. policy wording, IPIDs)., • Ensure quality and customer experience: Oversee communications, journeys and marketing content to ensure clarity, consistency and accuracy; manage incidents and remediation activity., • Provide leadership and stakeholder management: Lead key projects, mentor team members and act as a senior interface with stakeholders, insurers and governance forums., • Support operations and issue resolution: Oversee product enquiries and resolve complex or escalated issues while ensuring effective oversight of tools, channels and schemes. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Essential • Experience in product or proposition management within insurance or financial services., • Strong understanding of product governance, regulatory frameworks and customer outcomes., • Proven capability to lead complex initiatives and influence senior stakeholders., • Demonstrated experience owning product or proposition performance and strategy. Desirable • Experience managing or mentoring product managers or executives., • Deep familiarity with comparison sites, pricing or distribution models., • Experience working closely with Product Owners, digital teams or commercial leadership. What we offer in return? • A collaborative and fast paced work environment, • Private Medical Insurance, • Health care cash plan, • Yearly bonus scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy additional leave (annual leave also increases with service), • Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Your new companyYour new company is a rapidly growing manufacturing business based in Manchester.Your new roleThis is an ideal job for a commercially minded finance professional, where you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across reporting, analysis, and operational accounting activities. This position will involve delivering accurate financial information to support business decision-making, collaborating with operational teams to monitor project performance and profitability, and ensuring financial records are maintained to a high standard. You will prepare the monthly management accounts along with analysis and commentary, and work closely with senior leadership.What you'll need to succeedYou will be ACCA or CIMA qualified with previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within the manufacturing sector. You will possess strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are essential, along with confidence in communicating professionally with stakeholders both verbally and in writing.What you'll get in returnYou will get the opportunity to work in a role that offers exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, providing excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will work in a dynamic environment that encourages continuous improvement, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do nowIf 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

VAT Tax Assistant Manager / Manchester - Hybrid / £45,000 DOE + Benefits We're hiring a Tax Assistant Manager to join a leading Top 10 advisory firm that supports a diverse range of firms, across the UK and around the world.The Role: You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and Partners to enable us to serve clients. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Key Responsibilities • Providing VAT services to a wide range of clients including household names, global multinationals and fast paced privately owned businesses., • Dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and the development of targets in order to ensure continued growth of the business, including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria, • Experience of end to end project delivery, ensuring assignments are completed on time and within agreed budgets., • Participate in new bids / proposals., • Keeping updated with key areas of focus in the area of VAT Skills: • VAT Tax experience., • Experience leading complex projects, • ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualified or working towards Benefits: • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, • Work life balance, • Private Health insurance, • Social incentives Apply by submitting a copy of your CV or by contacting Aleksandra Taranovskaja | We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Operations Manager – Insurance BrokerageWe are supporting a well-established and growing independent insurance brokerage is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in its next phase of development. This is a key hire, working closely with senior leadership to drive operational efficiency, support the broking team, and act as the central point for technical expertise and systems oversight. The role also offers genuine scope to evolve into a broader senior leadership position over time.Key responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day operations across the broking function, • Provide technical support and guidance to Account Handlers and Executives, • Act as a “super user” for Acturis, driving best practice and efficiencies, • Identify and implement process improvements across the business, • Support leadership with strategic and operational initiativesThis role would suit an experienced Senior Account Handler, Team Leader, or Operations/Office Manager within a commercial insurance brokerage looking to take the next step. Someone who is a technically strong broking professional who enjoys improving processes and supporting others, rather than focusing purely on personal billing. Someone seeking a broader, more influential position with visibility across the whole business.About you:, • Strong operational and technical experience within an insurance brokerage, • Advanced Acturis knowledge (essential), • A natural problem-solver with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, • Confident, approachable, and collaborative with strong relationship-building skills, • Resilient and dependable – someone the team can rely on as a go-to person, • Organised, pragmatic, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentThe offer:, • Salary circa £55,000–£70,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working (with regular office presence required), • Long-term progression into a broader leadership capacityThis is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre insurance professional looking to step into a highly influential role within a supportive, fast growing brokerage.

Our client is a well established, fast growing, civil engineering contractor based near Manchester. To support their continued development and deliver further growth they are now looking to recruit a Finance Director to deliver effective financial control, on time and accurate reporting and detailed management information to support the strategic direction of the business. The role will be hands on, providing strategic support as part of the board, accurate and effective financial control across the business with key responsibilities including but not being limited to: • Ensuring smooth running of finances for the business, • Production of monthly management accounts and MI as required, • Development of finance systems and processes, • Management and development of a small finance team, • Support the owners to achieve their goals and objectives by accurate financial insight and analysis, • Support the board in preparing and achieving overall company growth strategy (including forecast company cash flows, budgets and forecasting) The successful candidate will need to be: • A fully qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • Experience within a “contractor” business sector such as civil engineering., • Be able to demonstrate a broad range of skills across all areas of finance along with strong commercial acumen., • A proven board level operator., • A proven leader who can manage and develop a finance team ensuring continuous professional development, driving improvements and standards., • Experience working in a fast growth business supporting commercial decision making, • Any experience in a fast paced, rapidly expanding business, setting up processes and systems is highly advantageous. This role is ideally based full time, on site near Manchester. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Area Manager An excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Manager with multi-site operations, people management, commercial acumen and customer experience skills, ideally gained within QSR, restaurants, hospitality or a similar fast-paced sector. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Area Coach, Restaurant Area Manager, Regional Manager, Multi-Site Manager, QSR Area Manager, Multi-Site Operations Manager, Regional Operations Manager SALARY: up to £52,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Covering the M62 Corridor, including Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and surrounding areas JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW Join an established, successful and growing franchise operation in a key multi-site leadership role across the M62 Corridor, covering locations including Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Area Manager who will lead restaurant teams, drive operational excellence and support strong performance across people, customer, sales and profit. As an Area Manager you will provide coaching, guidance and commercial leadership, helping restaurant managers deliver brand standards, excellent customer experience and consistent results. The Area Manager will suit someone already working in a multi-site operational role who enjoys developing teams, solving problems and creating positive change. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Area Manager include: • Operational Leadership: Lead and support multiple restaurant teams to deliver consistent brand standards, service quality and operational excellence, • People Development: Coach, develop and inspire restaurant leaders to build capability, confidence and high-performing teams, • Performance Management: Drive results across people, customer experience, sales and profit metrics, • Commercial Focus: Use strong commercial judgement to identify opportunities, improve performance and support business growth, • Customer Experience: Ensure teams deliver excellent customer service and consistent products across all locations, • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with colleagues, restaurant teams and wider business stakeholders, • Problem Solving: Respond quickly to operational challenges, think on your feet and provide practical, solution-focused support, • Standards and Compliance: Support restaurants to maintain high operational standards and follow required policies, procedures and brand expectations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • Multi-Site Experience: Previous experience in a multi-site operational role, preferably within QSR, restaurants, hospitality or a similar fast-paced sector, • Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and supporting teams across multiple sites, • People Management: Excellent people management skills with the ability to engage, influence and motivate others, • Commercial Acumen: Strong results focus with the ability to understand sales, profit, operational performance and growth objectives, • Relationship Building: Ability to establish, build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at different levels, • Adaptability: Confidence embracing new challenges, managing ambiguity and responding positively to change, • Customer Focus: Passion for delivering excellent customer experience, consistent standards and strong operational outcomes, • Right to Work: Proof of right to work in the UK on a full-time, permanent basis, • Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence BENEFITS • Growing Franchise: Joining an established, successful and growing franchise, • Life Assurance: Life Assurance, • Private Medical: Private Medical HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14850 Full-Time, Permanent Executive and Management Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Manchester, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ

Your new companyA high-growth, specialist business within the energy and renewables sector, working with leading organisations to deliver expert technical solutions that support the transition to net zero. The business has built a strong reputation for innovation, helping clients solve complex challenges across the evolving energy landscape, underpinned by a genuine investment in developing top talent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you will gain broad exposure, work on impactful projects, and benefit from clear career progression. A great fit for anyone looking to build a long-term career while contributing to the future of sustainable energy.Your new roleThis is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of financial performance across a diverse portfolio of projects in a highly visible role. You will drive accurate financial tracking and reporting, delivering clear insight into cost allocation, revenue recognition, and project profitability, while producing high-quality monthly reporting that genuinely informs decision-making. Beyond the day-to-day, this role offers the chance to make a real impact by driving system and process improvements, enhancing reporting capabilities, and championing best practice across the finance function. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical excellence with commercial influence in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA with proven experience in project or management accounting, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting, alongside advanced Excel and financial systems skills. With excellent communication abilities, you will be confident influencing and partnering with non-finance stakeholders across the business. A proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused mindset is essential, with the drive to continually improve processes and add commercial value.What you'll get in returnOffering a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus a competitive bonus scheme, this hybrid role provides the perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration. You'll also benefit from a strong private pension package and a comprehensive benefits offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to high-profile projects and work closely with senior stakeholders, giving you real visibility and impact across the business.What you need to do nowIf 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Assistant Service Manager Franchised Motor Dealership - Manchester We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Service Manager on behalf of a successful and growing automotive business in the local area. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Service Advisor, Senior Service Advisor, or existing Assistant Service Manager looking to join a busy aftersales operation with a strong earning potential and clear career progression. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Service Manager with daily department operations Overseeing and motivating the team Ensuring high levels of customer service are maintained Managing workshop loading and workflow Assisting with KPI performance and departmental targets Handling customer queries and escalations professionally Maintaining strong communication between workshop and front-of-house teams Requirements: Previous experience within an automotive aftersales environment Strong leadership or supervisory experience Excellent customer service and organisational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment Kerridge / DMS experience advantageous but not essential Package: £35,000 basic salary £53,000 OTE 45-hour working week 1 in 4 Saturdays Genuine long-term career prospects If you're looking for your next step within automotive aftersales and want to join a well-established business offering stability and progression, apply now for a confidential discussion. Who are you applying to? The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant! Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

Claims Handler Manchester City Centre (Office-based) £28,750 + monthly bonus - OTE circa £45k Flexible Monday-Sunday (rota basis)Contract: Permanent MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading motor claims management company based in Manchester City Centre. The business delivers end-to-end claims handling services for insurers, brokers and private motorists, with a strong focus on efficiency and customer experience. The Role As an FNOL Claims Handler, you will be the first point of contact for customers reporting motor claims. You'll manage claims efficiently while identifying opportunities to promote repair and related services, supporting both customer outcomes and business performance. Key Responsibilities • Handle First Notification of Loss (FNOL) calls from customers and partners, • Convert inbound claims into repair and additional service opportunities, • Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused claims journey, • Provide clear updates and build trust with customers during stressful situations, • Meet individual and team KPIs, including conversion and revenue targets, • Ensure accuracy, compliance and adherence to FCA and GDPR standards Skills & Experience • Previous experience in motor claims or a sales-driven environment, • Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, • Commercial awareness with a results-focused mindset, • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced setting, • High attention to detail and a customer-centric approach Desirable • Experience within accident management, • Knowledge of credit hire, engineering or third-party capture, • Proven success in a target-driven or conversion-focused role What's on Offer • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off, • Discounts on gyms, shopping, holidays and more, • Dress-down Fridays, • Regular social events and team activities We'd love to hear from you if you have experience as a Sales Advisor, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Sales Development Representative, Claims Handler, FNOL Advisor, Motor Claims Handler, Insurance Claims Advisor or similar. Apply now to take the next step in your claims career with a forward-thinking and growing organisation.