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Client Manager - Accounts \n Location: Sidcup, London Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Industry: Accountancy Type: Permanent, Full-time \n Are you an experienced Client Manager or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your career? This is an opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm where client relationships, team development and progression are genuinely valued. \n Based in Sidcup, London, this Client Manager - Accounts position offers the chance to take ownership of a varied portfolio, work closely with senior leadership and play an important role in developing both clients and colleagues. The role would suit someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with relationship management and commercial advice. \n The Role \n As Client Manager - Accounts, you will manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and other clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring they receive a high-quality, commercially focused service. \n You'll work closely with directors and colleagues across the wider business, while also taking responsibility for supporting and developing members of the accounts team. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing your own portfolio of clients and overseeing their accounting requirements.\n, • Building strong, long-term relationships with business owners and key client contacts.\n, • Reviewing accounts work and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.\n, • Working alongside directors to provide practical accounting and business advice.\n, • Supervising, coaching and developing junior and qualified team members.\n, • Managing workflow across your portfolio and ensuring work is delivered efficiently.\n, • Identifying opportunities to broaden existing client relationships and support business development.\n, • Getting under the skin of your clients' businesses and understanding their wider commercial needs.\n, • Contributing ideas that improve processes, service delivery and the overall client experience.\n\n About You \n You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified and have gained solid practice experience at Assistant Manager or Manager level. \n You're likely to be someone who: \n\n • Has experience managing a portfolio of clients within practice.\n, • Is comfortable working with owner-managed businesses and SMEs.\n, • Has strong accounts and general practice knowledge.\n, • Can confidently communicate with clients at different levels.\n, • Enjoys leading, mentoring and developing others.\n, • Is organised and able to manage competing deadlines effectively.\n, • Takes a commercially minded approach to client service.\n, • Is confident with accounting technology; experience with CCH would be advantageous.\n, • Enjoys working collaboratively and wants to play an active role in the continued growth of a firm.\n\n What's On Offer \n Alongside a salary of £50,000-£60,000, the successful candidate will receive a benefits package designed to support both professional development and wellbeing. \n You can expect: \n\n • Generous annual leave\n, • Company pension\n, • Structured learning and development\n, • Health and wellbeing support\n, • Mental health initiatives\n, • Volunteer and community opportunities\n, • Regular social and wellbeing activities\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression\n\n For an experienced practice professional, this Client Manager - Accounts opportunity provides a chance to take ownership of a portfolio, develop a team and build strong client relationships within a progressive accountancy environment. \n If you're looking for your next move in Sidcup, London and would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please get in touch or apply today.

Assistant Dealership Accountant – Full Time \n Location: Dartford, Kent \n Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience \n Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm \n Contract: Full Time \n About the Role \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Dealership Accountant to join a busy automotive dealership environment. \n Working closely with the Group Management Accountant and dealership management team, you will provide accurate and timely accounting support across the dealership. This is a varied role covering management accounts, reconciliations, vehicle accounting, ledgers, reporting and general financial analysis. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assist with the preparation and review of monthly management accounts.\n, • Analyse departmental performance across New Cars, Used Cars, Aftersales and Parts.\n, • Process and reconcile bonus payments and finance commissions.\n, • Prepare vehicle profit reports.\n, • Reconcile vehicle stock, vehicle debtors and creditors and other key motor-trade control accounts.\n, • Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.\n, • Prepare manufacturer and franchise-related financial reporting.\n, • Assist with sales and purchase ledger activities.\n, • Prepare regular bank and cash reconciliations.\n, • Process journals, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Assist with departmental profit and loss analysis.\n, • Liaise with dealership and departmental managers regarding financial queries.\n, • Provide support and advice around cost control, profitability and financial performance.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.\n, • Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and the maintenance and improvement of effective financial controls.\n\n About You \n The successful candidate will ideally have: \n\n • Previous car dealership or motor trade accounting experience.\n, • Experience producing management accounts to monthly deadlines.\n, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.\n, • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with dealership management and central accounts teams.\n, • Experience using automotive Dealer Management Systems would be advantageous, particularly CDK/Kerridge or similar systems.\n, • The ability to analyse financial information and identify discrepancies.\n, • A proactive and reliable approach to your work.\n\n Training & Development \n Full induction and comprehensive training will be provided, including training on the dealership's automotive accounting and management systems. \n How to Apply \n If you have dealership accounting experience and are looking for your next opportunity within the motor trade, please send your CV to us for consideration. \n Apply in confidence today! \n Prima Hatfield Associates are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within the Code of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. \n Simply contact us in complete confidence — all interviews are conducted locally.

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Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Full-time (35 hours per week) | Term Time Only | Long-term contract (12 months+ / ongoing) Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 pro rata (term time only) + Training & Development + First Aid Training Location: Bromley and surrounding areas Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day, while working for a supportive and inclusive education provider that invests in your professional development? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Further Education college, where you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve their educational goals, develop independence, and access every aspect of college life. Working closely with curriculum staff and the Learning Support team, you will provide one-to-one and small group support, remove barriers to learning, and help create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. This role would suit someone with experience supporting learners with SEN or additional needs, excellent communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar sectors. The Role: Provide learning and accessibility support for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support students to access learning programmes, college services and enrichment activities Assist with personal care, mobility and wellbeing where required Help learners develop independence, study skills and self-advocacy Support the implementation and review of individual support plans and EHCP outcomes Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies Ensure assistive technology and specialist equipment are available and operational Act as a College First Aider (training provided if required) The Person: Experience supporting learners with SEN, additional needs or vulnerable individuals Good standard of general education with Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders Team player with a proactive and flexible approach Comfortable supporting learners with personal care and mobility where required Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain oneReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Learning Support Assistant (SEN) - (3 Days per Week) 3 days per week | Term Time Only | Long-term contract (12 months+ / ongoing) Salary: £26,803 - £27,597 pro rata (term time only) + Training & Development + First Aid Training Location: Bromley (South London) Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a genuine difference every day, while working for a supportive and inclusive education provider that invests in your professional development? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Further Education college, where you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve their educational goals, develop independence, and access every aspect of college life. Working closely with curriculum staff and the Learning Support team, you will provide 1:1 and small group support, remove barriers to learning, and help create an inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. This role would suit someone with experience supporting learners with SEN or additional needs, excellent communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, or similar sectors. The Role: Provide learning and accessibility support for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support students to access learning programmes, college services and enrichment activities Assist with personal care, mobility and wellbeing where required Help learners develop independence, study skills and self-advocacy Support the implementation and review of individual support plans and EHCP outcomes Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers and external agencies Ensure assistive technology and specialist equipment are available and operational Act as a College First Aider (training provided if required)The Person: Experience supporting learners with SEN, additional needs or vulnerable individuals Good standard of general education with Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders Team player with a proactive and flexible approach Comfortable supporting learners with personal care and mobility where required Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain oneReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer-White at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Catering Assistant - Hayes Primary School - Bromley. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we're on the lookout for a General Assistant to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smooth

Are you an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager, Practice Manager or Client Manager from a general practice background who lives within commuting distance of Bromley in Kent, looking for a role where you can help run a small but rapidly growing and profitable sole practitioner accountancy firm? Are you looking to work in a newly created role (due to growth) which is vitally important for the continued growth of this practice which specialises in local SME / OMB clients? Are you keen to work in a hands on role, with a high element of client contact where you will report directly to the owner of the business? Your role will be varied and include managing a portfolio of clients (£600k), assisting with building and developing the client portfolio, managing workflow, preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, Vat returns and some very simple payrolls. You will be based in a small office in Bromley, Kent, and after 3 months your role can become hybrid. There is parking outside the office. The firm works with a wide array of Limited Companies and Sole Traders from various different sectors, with turnovers to £3m although most clients are between £50k and £1m turnover. The firm is very entrepreneurial and forward thinking and uses online software such as Xero and Quickbooks and Iris. There will also be the opportunity to carry out many ad hoc and advisory based projects for clients. To be considered for this new role (July 2026) you must be a small firm Accounts & Tax Manager with experience of working in a hands on SME environment and have experience of all areas of general practice (statutory accounts, corporation and personal tax returns, VAT returns etc). The firm would also consider a strong supervisor or assistant manager looking to step up. You must have good communication skills and have experience liaising with clients regularly. You can be either ACA qualified or qualified by experience. You must have at least 5 years experience working in a general practice role in a small to medium sized practice, with strong experience working with Limited Companies. You must have experience of a wide range of software packages. A strong interest in working in a small team (for a sole practitioner), be based in Bromley, Kent and working with mainly SME and OMB clients is essential. You must be well presented, be a team player, and have strong communication skills and be able to build relationships with your clients. This growing accountancy firm which is growing very rapidly has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of high growth, entrepreneurial SME / OMB based clients from a wide range of sectors. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an Accounts and Tax Manager to join an entrepreneurial and forward thinking sole practitioner based in Bromley, Kent that specialises in interesting SME /OMB clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr

MyNewTerm is seeking a proactive school administrative assistant to perform routine correspondence, handle reception duties, and support academic staff with filing, event coordination, and general admin tasks in a busy school environment.You will assist with exams, reprographics during peak periods,

Are you an organised and detail-driven individual with strong PC skills and a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as Administrator Assistant on our SGN contract based in Orpington. ( BR5 3DA) This is a full-time, permanent position. You will be working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 – 16:00. • Annual salary of £27,000, • 25 days holiday, • Workplace pension, • A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme, • Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!, • Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!, • To provide admin support, data input and preparation of reports, • Log and process queries in relation to purchase orders and invoices!, • Accurately process purchase orders using WMS, • Liaising with other departments and customers, • Maintaining inventory paperwork for checking and verification, • Ensure accurate and timely completion of all administrative tasksMaintain high standards of organisation and record-keeping, • Previous administrative experience in planning/ logistics environment, • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office, • WMS knowledge (desirable but not essential), • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Catering Assistant - Wickham Common Primary School - Bromley. We're a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. General Assistant to follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.

Early Years Teaching Assistant We are currently looking to expand our candidate pool for Bromley/Oprington area. If you are keen to start a new role within education and have previous experience or qualifcations we would love to hear from you and discuss further. The Role As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils in their early stages of development and help create a positive, engaging and nurturing learning environment. The role includes: Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities Providing individual and small-group support Helping children develop their learning and social skills Supporting classroom routines and activities Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment Assisting with general classroom duties where required What We're Looking For Previous Early Years experience is essential Relevant qualifications or training required Available to start ASAP or after a short notice period DBS required , or willingness to apply for a new DBS Driver preferred due to the locations of the schools Reliable, enthusiastic and committed Able to work standard school hours/days Locations: Orpington & Bromley Start: ASAP / Short Notice Hours: Standard school days Driver: Preferred DBS: Required / willing to apply Experience/Qualifications: Essential PLEASE SEND UPDATED CVS TO YASMINE PITMAN AT ACADEMICS ROCHESTER Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Assistant - Permanent | Bexley Primary School Location: Bexley, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Academics Ltd is currently recruiting for a reliable, proactive, and hardworking Site Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bexley . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Assistant , Caretaker, or facilities professional looking to secure a permanent, full-time position within a thriving school community. As the Site Assistant , you will play a key role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities Opening and locking the school premises each day. Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks. Completing routine health and safety inspections across the school site. Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Setting up classrooms, halls, and outdoor areas for school events and activities. Monitoring site security and reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns. Assisting with deliveries, contractor access, and site logistics. Supporting the day-to-day upkeep of school facilities and equipment. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Previous experience as a Site Assistant , School Caretaker, Site Manager, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar role. Good practical maintenance, repair, and DIY skills. A sound understanding of health and safety procedures. The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. A flexible, hands-on, and reliable approach to work. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. What's on Offer? Permanent, full-time position within a friendly and supportive primary school. Competitive salary, depending on experience. The opportunity to become a valued Site Assistant within a welcoming school community. Ongoing support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process. A rewarding role where your work as a Site Assistant will make a real difference to the daily running of the school. This role is ideal for a dedicated Site Assistant who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. If you're an experienced Site Assistant looking for your next permanent opportunity in Bexley, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Academics Ltd for more information. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. TPBN1_UKTJ

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.You

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Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experien

It started in Chiswick with one oven and a big dream.We bring people together in modern rustic restaurants to make every occasion standout.As an Assistant Manager, you are a key driver of our restaurant's success.Partnering closely with the General Manager, you will step up to lead the floor, manage

We're now looking for an Assistant Village Manager to join us and lead our village operations team at Inspired Villages. We're driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you're seeking a career that means more and gives you more, both personally and professionally, there's a place for you at Inspired Villages. As Assistant Village Manager, you'll work closely with the General Manager, regional teams, and wider business to uphold our brand, values, and village ethos. You'll be a visible role model for your team, ensuring exceptional service delivery, resident satisfaction, team engagement, and commercial performance. Creating and nurturing outstanding customer relationships will come naturally to you. If you're ready to build a career with purpose, one that offers genuine development and the chance to make a real difference, we'd love to welcome you to Inspired Villages. The RoleManaging Colleagues • Building and leading multiple village teams including housekeeping, kitchen, food & beverage, and overnight porters., • Demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal and professional development, creating opportunities for career growth for yourself and your team., • Empowering direct reports to deliver exceptional experiences for residents, guests, and customers., • Identifying and developing outstanding talent within your functional area., • Collaborating across teams to deliver against objectives and targets.Managing Performance, Compliance & Risk, • Ensuring all Inspired Villages policies, processes, and standards are consistently followed., • Managing risk within your functional areas and maintaining appropriate controls., • Safeguarding residents, visitors, and team members at all times., • Driving high performance and engagement through objective setting, performance reviews, and commercial focus., • Identifying and addressing improvement areas impacting resident experience and team effectiveness.Managing the Internal Community, • Overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure smooth, high-quality service delivery., • Driving vibrancy within the village through promotion, activities, and full use of facilities—engaging with residents to build a strong community., • Improving resident feedback outcomes (NPS and OSAT) by creating and delivering action plans for continuous improvement.Managing Finance, • Managing your area of the service charge budget in partnership with the General Manager., • Driving food & beverage profitability through increased footfall, cost control, and service excellence., • Delivering ancillary revenue streams (e.g., chargeable laundry, maintenance) while maintaining costs within budget to support village P&L targets., • Supporting the sales team by promoting the village and contributing to overall sales success.Key Requirements, • Proven experience in mid-level management, ideally within hospitality or retirement communities, • Experience managing chargeable F&B services, including budget management, labour planning, and creating commercially viable offerings that provide choice, value, and meet resident needs, • Sound knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practices, • Experience overseeing additional hospitality services beyond F&B, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong overall computer skillsThe Benefits, • Bupa Medical Insurance, • Medicash Health Cash Plan, • Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary, • 33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours), • Holiday Buying Scheme – Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days, • Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0, • 5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech, • Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career, • Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions, • Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme At Inspired Villages, we welcome everyone, regardless of background, to be part of our thriving community. Here, you will be included, involved, and inspired to bring your unique talents to life. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where individuality is celebrated and you are encouraged to be your best every day. More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you are looking for a career that truly means more and gives you more, hit that apply button and join us! JBRP1_UKTJ