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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. Situated in a rural location, our nursery boasts large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We also benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education! Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n Key Responsibilities • Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children., • Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment., • Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning., • Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained. Our hourly rates of pay differ for people under 21 but they are above national minimum wage levels. For employees aged 21 and above, our hourly rate of pay is £12.75. Ideal Candidate \n\n • No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.\n, • A passion for working with children and supporting their development.\n

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. \n About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. \n Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. \n Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. Situated in a rural location, our nursery boasts large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We also benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education! Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.\n, • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education\n

Role: Assistant Commercial Manager Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Location:Watford Salary: 41k - 44k + car / car allowance We are working with a leading facilities management company who are seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager on their blue light contract. This is a key role within the commercial team, working closely with operational and finance colleagues to ensure robust cost control, compliance, and commercial performance across both Hard and Soft services. You will support the commercial management of a long-term PFI contract. Responsibilities: • Support the Commercial Manager in the day-to-day commercial management of the NEC PFI contract, • Assist with cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting, • Manage and administer variations, change control, and compensation events in line with PFI contractual mechanisms, • Monitor performance against KPIs, payment mechanisms, and lifecycle obligations, • Assist with subcontractor management, including valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts, • Ensure commercial compliance with contract terms, governance requirements, and company procedures, • Support audits, benchmarking exercises, and client reporting, • Proven experience working on NEC contracts xrnqpay, • A good understanding of Facilities Management, • Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within FM, • Knowledge of payment mechanisms, change control, and lifecycle cost management, • Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills, • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, • Degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Accounts or finance assistant Level 2 (GCSE) qualification. We are seeking an Account Apprentice who would be completing an apprenticeship in AAT Level 2. Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is hard‑working and eager to join Goldhouse Accounting’s administration team. Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).

Job Title: Accounting and Finance Assistant Location: Luton (Onsite) Package: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm for an Accounting and Finance Assistant, within their Luton office. This is a crucial role responsible for managing the accounts payable/receivable process, performing reconciliations, and handling supplier-related finance functions. Paying up to £30k, with a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position offers extensive exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, with a solid understanding of accounting principles. Accounting and Finance Assistant Job Overview * Manage the accounts payable and receivable process, including chasing outstanding invoices and following up with customers. * Review, verify, and process incoming invoices promptly while maintaining accurate records. * Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of bank receipts, accounts receivable, and supplier statements. * Manage the accounts payable ledger and process staff expenses. * Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring compliance with company policies. * Assist with project management tasks, such as reconciling contractor payment certificates and maintaining retentions. * Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, managing queries effectively. * Support the finance team with cashflow monitoring, job profitability reporting, and financial reports. Accounting and Finance Assistant Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, AAT, or part ACCA qualification. * At least 3+ years of experience in accounts payable/receivable, invoice management, and reconciliations. * Strong proficiency in QuickBooks software is essential. * Detailed understanding of accounting principles and practices. * Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. * Willingness and ability to travel to Guernsey 3-4 times a year. Accounting and Finance Assistant Job Remuneration * £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience. * Onsite working (Luton). * Clear progression pathway within a growing firm. * Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work. * Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Assistant Payroll Manager Are you a payroll expert who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments? Do you enjoy leading teams, navigating complex legislation, and driving meaningful change? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to take ownership of a large-scale payroll operation, managing high employee volumes while leading and developing a sizeable payroll team. This is a pivotal role focused not only on operational excellence, but also on continuous improvement and payroll transformation. The Role As Senior Payroll Specialist, you will: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large, complex workforce Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation and best practice Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control Lead payroll transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process redesign Partner with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll delivery Manage audits, reporting, reconciliations, and risk mitigation What We're Looking For Extensive experience managing high-volume payroll operations Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance Proven experience leading and developing large teams Demonstrated success in payroll improvement and transformation projects Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills Experience with payroll systems implementation or optimisation is highly desirable Workday is desirable Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of payroll within the organisation, driving innovation, improving controls, and delivering an exceptional service to employees. If you are a driven payroll professional with a passion for excellence, compliance, and transformation, we'd love to hear from you. 51144FOR1 INDPAYS Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy