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We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning Administrator for a long-established, Chartered Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) practice in Derby — £35,000 FTE plus benefits, with genuine progression to a senior or management role as the team grows. Whether you're currently working as an IFA Administrator, Financial Services Administrator or Wealth Management Administrator, if you have experince and looking for a role with progression. Our client is listed in the Citywire New Model Adviser Top 100 and holds Chartered Financial Planner status, — reflecting a genuine commitment to high-quality, client-focused financial planning. This is a hands-on role taking ownership of complex cases from instruction through to completion, working closely with the firm's IFAs, Paraplanner and wider administration team. You'll quickly become a point of reference for complex administration matters, with real scope to influence process and service quality, and a clear path towards a future senior or management position. • Manage complex financial planning administration from instruction to completion, • Process new business applications across pensions, investments and life assurance, • Liaise confidently with providers, platforms, clients and advisers to resolve queries, • Maintain accurate records and workflows on Intelliflo, • Coordinate annual client reviews from preparation through to completion, • Provide paraplanning and commission reconciliation cover when required, • Experience within an IFA, wealth management or financial planning environment, • Confident handling complex financial planning and new business cases, • Good working knowledge of pensions, investments, life assurance and Intelliflo (or similar), • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills, • Proactive, with the judgement and confidence to take ownership of complex work, • £35,000 FTE, pension scheme, Death in Service (3x salary), • 33 days' holiday FTE (inc. bank holidays), • Flexible hours between 7.30am–5.00pm (start at 7:30 and finiunsh at 3:30) and hybrid working after probation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom (On-site) £Competitive + Benefits W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance. We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services group with a strong regional presence across Yorkshire and Derbyshire and a growing Corporate Finance offering. With over 220 employees across 11 offices, the organisation provides a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, financial services, wills and probate, commercial finance, residential mortgages and corporate finance. The business has a strong people-focused culture built around collaboration, client service and doing the right thing for its people, clients and communities. With continued growth across its service lines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where individual contribution is visible and there is genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business. As a Corporate Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery and execution of corporate finance transactions and advisory engagements across the SME and lower mid-market. Working with businesses typically ranging from £1m to £50m in enterprise value, you will take day-to-day responsibility for transactions including business sales and disposals, MBOs and MBIs, acquisitions, fundraising and shareholder exits. You will work closely with business owners and management teams, often supporting clients through significant and sometimes once-in-a-lifetime transactions. Alongside transaction execution, you will contribute to business development, relationship management and the continued growth of the Corporate Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate finance professional who wants to combine hands-on deal execution with client relationship management, business development and team leadership within a growing professional services environment. • Lead the day-to-day delivery of a portfolio of SME and lower mid-market corporate finance transactions, • Manage transactions including business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, fundraising and shareholder exits, • Project manage deal teams, transaction timetables and key workstreams, • Build strong relationships with business owners, management teams and senior stakeholders, • Prepare and review financial models, valuations and transaction analysis, • Draft and review Information Memoranda, management presentations, Heads of Terms and other transaction documentation, • Coordinate financial, commercial, tax and legal due diligence processes, • Liaise with external advisers and internal colleagues across tax, wealth management, restructuring and other service lines, • Support clients through negotiations and act as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction lifecycle, • Identify opportunities to introduce complementary services across the wider organisation, • Develop relationships with accountants, lawyers, wealth managers and other professional intermediaries, • Support Partners and Directors with business development, pitches, proposals and new client opportunities, • Develop and maintain a personal network within the regional SME business community, • Manage, coach and develop Executives and Analysts within the Corporate Finance team, • Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Corporate Finance offering, • ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification, • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience within corporate finance, transaction services or a related advisory environment, • Proven experience of executing and completing SME or lower mid-market transactions, • Experience across transactions such as business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs or fundraising, • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, • Good understanding of accounting principles and their application within transactions, • Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses, • Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines, • Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team members, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Commercially minded with the confidence to develop relationships and identify new business opportunities, • Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously, • Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple service lines, • Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required, • Competitive salary, depending on experience, • Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Corporate Finance function, • Exposure to a broad range of SME and lower mid-market transactions, • Opportunity to work directly with business owners and senior stakeholders, • Clear progression and leadership opportunities within a growing professional services group, • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days, • Pension scheme, • Health Cash PlanLife assurance at 4x salary, • Professional study and qualification support, • Eye tests, • Regular social events and team activities, • Volunteering opportunities, • Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location Chesterfield (can be some flexibility with also working at our other offices for example in Sheffield, Leeds etc) Reports to Corporate Finance Director Department Corporate Finance Contract type Permanent, Full time The SMH Group offers a comprehensive suite of financial services to our clients including Accountancy, Financial Services, Wills & Probate, Commercial Finance, Residential Mortgages and Corporate Finance. We have over 220 employees across our 11 offices throughout the Yorkshire/Derbyshire region. At SMH Group we truly believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we want to give them the confidence to grow and shape their future. As we continue to grow as a business we strive to be guided by our core behaviours – Client Centric, acting as One Firm, and Caring by doing the right thing for our people, clients and communities. As clients and our people at the fore front of everything we do, we leave no stone unturned to deliver consistent and impactful results. We foster a culture of respect, support, and inclusion within our teams. If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven team we’d love to hear from you. To manage the delivery of corporate finance transactions and advisory engagements for SME and lower mid-market clients (typically enterprise values c.£1m–£50m), taking day-to-day responsibility for deal execution, client relationships, and the development of junior team members, while actively supporting the firm’s growth strategy through business development and cross-referral with other service lines (audit, tax, wealth management). The successful candidate will need to be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where processes and infrastructure are still evolving, and where individual contribution has a direct and visible impact on the firm’s trajectory. • Lead the day-to-day management of a portfolio of SME and lower mid-market corporate finance transactions, including business sales and disposals, MBOs/MBIs, acquisitions, fundraising (debt and equity), and shareholder exits, • Project manage deal teams, timetables, and workstreams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery, often working directly with owner-managers and founders for whom this may be a first and only transaction, • Prepare and review financial models, valuations, and financial analysis appropriate to owner-managed and privately-held businesses, • Draft and review key transaction documents including Information Memoranda, management presentations, and Heads of Terms, • Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with legal, tax, and other advisers, including in-house tax, wealth planning, and restructuring colleagues, • Manage client negotiations and act as a key, trusted point of contact throughout the transaction., • Identify opportunities to introduce complementary services from across the group (tax planning, wealth management, audit etc.) as part of a joined-up client offering Client & Relationship Management • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, intermediaries (accountants, lawyers, wealth managers), and referral sources across the local/regional SME market, • Act as a trusted adviser to business owners, understanding their personal and commercial objectives (often including succession, retirement, or lifestyle considerations) and providing commercially sound, empathetic advice Business Development • Develop and maintain a personal network of intermediaries, referral sources, and prospective clients within the local SME community, • Support Partners/Directors in identifying and originating new business opportunities, including from the group’s existing audit and tax client base, • Prepare pitch materials, proposals, and credentials documents, • Represent the firm at networking events, industry functions, and client meetings People Management & Development • Manage, coach, and develop Executives and Analysts within the team, • Review junior team members’ work, providing constructive feedback, • Support recruitment, appraisals, and performance management processes, • Ensure engagements are conducted in line with the firm’s risk management, quality control, and regulatory procedures, • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and professional standards, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML, KYC, and other compliance requirements relevant to transactions Experience • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate finance, transaction services, or a related advisory field, • Demonstrable track record of executing and closing SME/lower mid-market transactions (e.g., business sales, MBOs, acquisitions, fundraising), • Comfortable advising owner-managed and family-owned businesses, not just PE-backed or corporate clients, • Prior experience managing or supervising junior staff Technical Skills • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, • Sound understanding of accounting principles (UK GAAP/IFRS) and their application to transactions, • Working knowledge of transaction structuring, tax implications, and legal documentation Behavioural / Soft Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients at all levels, • Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability, • High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture, • Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines under pressure, • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously, • Leadership and people management capability, • Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive team culture and works effectively across service lines, • Enthusiasm for business development and building a personal network, rather than viewing this as a purely execution-focused role, • ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification (essential), • Degree educated (2:1 or above), or equivalent professional experience, • Willingness to travel to clients/other offices as and when required, • Flexibility will occasionally be required to work extended hours during live transaction periods, • Study support for professional qualifications, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more), • Life Assurance 4x salary, • Eye tests, • Social events, • Volunteering opportunities, • Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgage #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job reference 341573 Royal Mail Financial Controller Chesterfield Office S49 1PF or 185 Farringdon EC1A 1AA Permanent, Full time Highly competitive salary and bonus package, commensurate with a senior role - Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. In addition - car allowance or cash equivalent, healthcare, 35% annual bonus potential, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates Location: Chesterfield or London Working Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day home-based Reports to: Director of Group Finance Contract: Permanent, Full Time London-based candidates will be expected to travel to Chesterfield as required. Royal Mail is undergoing significant transformation as we modernise our operations, strengthen governance and build the future capability of our Finance function. As we continue this journey, we are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Finance Leadership Team as RM Financial Controller. Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, this is a highly visible and influential leadership role with accountability for financial reporting integrity, financial control and balance sheet stewardship across Royal Mail and the Corporate Centre. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of governance, reporting and control across a large, complex and strategically important UK business. This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation, lead a substantial and diverse finance function and help shape the future of reporting, governance and financial control within one of the UK's most recognised organisations. As RM Financial Controller, you will lead financial control, external reporting, technical accounting, governance and key finance operations across the UK business. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior finance leaders, Executive stakeholders, Audit Committees and Boards, ensuring robust financial stewardship while supporting major finance transformation programmes, including SAP S/4HANA implementation and wider finance modernisation initiatives. Providing senior financial leadership across large, complex finance teams spanning multiple locations and disciplines. You will strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting and governance standards, and cultivate a high-performing culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and technical excellence. • Lead all aspects of financial control, balance sheet governance and external reporting across Royal Mail and the Corporate Centre, • Own UK inputs into Group consolidation and play a senior leadership role in the delivery of robust Group external reporting, • Lead statutory reporting, annual reporting and external audit activity, • Provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and IFRS interpretationli>Strengthen the controls environment and drive continuous improvement across governance, reporting and financial control processes, • Prepare Board and Audit Committee papers and provide insight on significant financial risks, accounting judgements and control matters, • Play a key leadership role in finance transformation programmes, ensuring governance, reporting and controls remain robust throughout change, • Lead, develop and inspire large-scale finance teams whilst building future capability across the function You will be an accomplished finance leader with a proven track record of operating within large, complex and highly regulated organisations. You will combine outstanding technical accounting expertise with the leadership capability, judgement and influence required to operate effectively with Executive Committees, Audit Committees and Boards. You will be equally comfortable leading large teams, driving transformation and managing complex stakeholder relationships while maintaining a relentless focus on control, integrity and quality. • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Extensive leadership experience across financial accounting, external reporting and financial control, • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and significant experience managing complex accounting judgements, • Experience supporting Group consolidation, statutory reporting and external audit activities, • Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks, • Experience leading large, geographically dispersed finance teams, • Proven experience delivering finance transformation, process improvement and organisational change initiatives, • Experience operating within a listed, regulated or equivalently large and complex corporate environment You will bring: • Executive presence and credibility with senior stakeholders, • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, • Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability, • A collaborative leadership style that develops talent and drives high performance, • Resilience and adaptability within a fast-paced and evolving environment, • A continuous improvement mindset focused on strengthening controls, improving efficiency and delivering sustainable change This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most iconic organisations at a pivotal point in its transformation journey. You will work alongside an experienced leadership team, influence decisions that shape the future of the business and lead critical reporting, governance and control activities during a period of significant change and investment in Finance capability. If you are an accomplished finance leader who combines technical depth with the ability to influence at the highest level, lead through complexity and deliver lasting transformation, we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition to the salary and benefits outlined above, you'll also enjoy: Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave Supportive and generous company sick pay Funded Dental - As a manager you are eligible to a level of employer funded dental insurance** Health Assessment - As a manager you are eligible to an employer funded health assessment every 2 years** Benefits Account - With more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to a range of free services and tools, offering support for physical and mental wellbeing, financial guidance, and social support whenever you need it. *Eligible for enrolment in NEST pension plan after 3 months service and CDC pension scheme after 12 months service **Available only to permanent employees The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face/virtual interview. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted. Closing Date: 15th October 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead Adviser Risk Management role at TieTalent (via PIB Risk Management) — generating new business opportunities over the phone, supporting our Business Development Managers, and promoting our Risk Management services (primarily health and safety consultancy) across a wide range of industries. Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire. PIB Risk Management is offering an exciting new opportunity for a driven individual to join our team and help shape the future of our business. • Proactively initiate appointments with potential customers via telephone, • Engage customers with thoughtful questions to build rapport and maintain conversations, • Gather and document valuable customer information and feedback to help drive our business focus, • Stay up to date with all products and keep customers informed about new offerings, • Confidently answer customer queries about our services, • Consistently meet call targets (minimum 50 per day) and appointment goals (4 per week), • Support training and marketing campaigns led by the Business Development Team, • You have a proactive, go-getting attitude and a strong desire to succeed, • You understand B2B sales and know what it takes to excel, • You remain positive and resilient, even when faced with setbacks, • You are always looking ahead and seeking new opportunities, • Experience in Insurance Sales or Financial Services Sales is highly valued, • Knowledge of Health & Safety is especially welcome, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Flexible working and holiday options, • Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance, • Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure, • Learning and development opportunities, • Volunteering and charity support days We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need this job advert in any other format or require any adjustments for your application or during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. • Seniority level: Entry level, • Employment type: Full-time, • Job function: Finance and Sales, • Industries: Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr

A consultancy firm is seeking a Lead Adviser in Risk Management to generate new business opportunities and support Business Development Managers. This role involves engaging with customers and promoting Risk Management services. Ideal candidates are proactive and have experience in B2B sales, especially in Insurance or Financial Services. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working options. #J-18808-Ljbffr