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Oversee and coordinate daily sales operations to ensure smooth and effective store functioning. Assist management in achieving sales targets, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining stock accuracy. Train, mentor, and motivate team members to deliver excellent service and meet performance standards. Monitor inventory levels, support stock ordering, and ensure products are accurately displayed and maintained. Address customer concerns and inquiries professionally to uphold a positive shopping experience. Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and legal requirements. Provide regular reports and updates on sales performance, stock issues, and operational matters to senior management.
Key Responsibilities: Administration: Manage office correspondence including emails, phone calls, and letters. Maintain filing systems (electronic and paper-based). Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Assist in preparing reports, documents, and presentations. Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary. Support HR tasks such as maintaining employee records and processing leave requests. Accounts/Finance: Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims. Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable. Assist in preparing monthly bank reconciliations. Support payroll preparation and related record keeping. Prepare financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Assist with VAT returns and other statutory requirements. Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and vendors when required. Skills & Requirements: Proven experience in administration and/or accounts support roles. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) is desirable. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Team player with a proactive and flexible approach. Qualifications: A minimum of GCSEs/A-Levels (or equivalent); a diploma/degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred. AAT qualification (or working towards) will be an advantage.
Position: Graphic Designer Category: Design & Marketing About the Company: We are a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company specializing in innovative designs and high-quality apparel production. Our business focuses on creating stylish, functional, and fashionable clothing for a diverse customer base. We take pride in our creative approach, from concept to production, and are committed to delivering products that reflect the latest trends in fashion and design. Job Description: As a Graphic Designer at our company, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our brand and products. You will collaborate with the design team to create engaging, on-brand visuals that reflect our values and appeal to our target audience. Your work will be instrumental in producing creative designs for various marketing materials, including clothing graphics, packaging, promotional materials, and digital content. Key Responsibilities: Create eye-catching and trend-forward graphics for clothing designs, packaging, promotional materials, and digital platforms. Work closely with the design team to conceptualize and develop new design concepts for upcoming collections. Design and layout marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, banners, and social media content that align with the brand’s visual style. Prepare artwork and design files for production, ensuring that designs are optimized for different mediums, including print, web, and social media. Collaborate with the marketing team to create visuals that enhance brand recognition and drive customer engagement. Stay updated on the latest design trends, fashion developments, and industry innovations to continuously improve the company’s design output. Ensure consistency and quality of design work across all touchpoints and channels. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably within the fashion or apparel industry. Strong portfolio showcasing your graphic design skills and creativity, particularly in fashion or clothing design. Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles. Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and trends in fashion design. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work in a creative and fast-paced environment with a talented team. Be a part of an exciting and growing wholesale clothing company with room for growth and career development. Competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to a variety of design challenges, from conceptualization to production.
Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Account Executive to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and have a background in office administration. This role requires excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written, as well as proficiency in various software applications. The Account Executive will be responsible for managing client accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting the sales team in achieving their targets. Responsibilities Manage and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure their needs are met Assist in the preparation of sales proposals and presentations Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records of client interactions in our systems Provide administrative support to the sales team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars Utilise Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to create reports, documents, and presentations Handle incoming calls with professionalism, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette Collaborate with other departments to resolve client issues promptly Perform clerical tasks such as filing, typing, and maintaining office supplies Requirements Previous office experience is essential; administrative experience is highly desirable Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace Experience with QuickBooks is a plus but not mandatory Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent typing skills with attention to detail for data entry tasks Demonstrated clerical experience in a professional setting Ability to communicate effectively both over the phone and in writing If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career as an Account Executive within a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Experienced Paraplanner Required, Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. About the Company: We think about financial planning in a way that goes beyond financial advice. We're a group of like-minded, values-driven people with a passion for independent financial planning. We all work together with one, single-minded purpose: To enrich the lives of the people we meet. Through conversations and knowledge sharing, financial planning and advice, whatever life stage our clients are at, our team is here to help them plan for a life well-lived. The Role: Experienced Paraplanner required. Brilliant opportunity to join a growing business that has strong values and a clear vision for its future. We are a company with a clear identity, strong values, an amazing culture, and a defined purpose. We are looking for an experienced paraplanner with a sound understanding of the financial planning process and the desire to be the best in their role. This is a great opportunity to join a company that has imagined what a next generation financial planning business should look like. Our purpose is to enrich the lives not just of the clients we work for, but also the people that work for us, and we have created an environment where our team members feel they belong and can thrive and grow. If this is what you are looking for in a company and our values resonate with you, please apply, we would love to hear from you! Location and Working Arrangements: Ideally we are looking for candidates for our main office in a 100% office based role. However, we will consider applicants looking to work from our satellite offices where we can offer hybrid working (3 days in the office). Key Responsibilities: The role of the Paraplanner is to work with the Financial Planners and provide a high level of client service in a professional and timely manner. Duties will include: • Identifying areas for financial planning and sourcing solutions to meet their objectives, • Preparing suitability reports and recommendations for approval by the financial planner, • Conducting fund research and analysis using industry standard analytics tools, • Collating and maintaining due diligence research on funds, platforms, and providers, • Preparing cumulative return tables and sharing these with the team, • Ensuring documentation is compliant, present, and correct, • Ensuring your own personal development and the development of the administration team Essential Skills and Experience: We are looking for someone who has gained experience in a similar role and company and has a good understanding of the whole financial process. • 2 years' Paraplanning experience within an IFA firm, • Experienced working with a breadth of products, • Ideally DipPFS qualified or equivalent Level 4 qualification, • Able to demonstrate excellent customer communication skills, • Experience working together as part of a team, • A background in using IFA systems and processes, • Excellent quality service delivery skills, • Strong personal skills in the areas of adaptability, enthusiasm, dependability, honesty, and integrity Benefits and Salary: • Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience, • 31 days holiday including bank holidays, • Income protection, • 4x salary life assurance*, • Company sick pay*, • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice, • Recruitment referral scheme, • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), • Wellness support, • Financial wellbeing *Benefits marked with an asterisk apply after successful completion of the probationary period. Position Details: Full-time - 35 hours per week Primary location: Main office (100% office based) Alternative locations: Satellite offices (hybrid working available - 3 days in office) Further Information: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In order to give your application the best chance of success, please: • Check that you meet the criteria for the role, • Apply with a CV that is clear, concise, and correct, • Tailor your CV to highlight your experience and relevant achievements to the position