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Finance/Office Administrator | Permanent | £26203-27000 | Based in Wigan | Opportunity to Travel Your new company A medical industry company operating from its headquarters based in Wigan is now recruiting for a Finance/Office Administrator. This is due to internal development, as the business is expanding and therefore, it is now recruiting on a permanent full-time basis. Working hours are flexible, offering flexi-time arrangements in place. Standard working days are 7.5 hours Monday – Friday. You may also have the opportunity to travel with the organisation up to two times per year to events across the US and Europe, all expenses paid. Your new role This is a busy role which will offer you excellent exposure and progression. Duties and responsibilities will include: • Serve as the primary point of contact for general office enquiries and day‑to‑day operational needs., • Assist the CFO with day‑to‑day financial administration and reporting tasks., • Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and facilities maintenance, ensuring a smooth working environment., • Provide administrative support to senior leadership, including scheduling meetings and preparing documents., • Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and courier arrangements., • Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems for both finance and office documentation., • Oversee office onboarding for new staff (desk setup, access cards, systems orientation)., • Monitor accounts inboxes, respond to queries, and escalate issues where necessary., • Maintain and update finance spreadsheets, dashboards, and internal reporting tools., • Support cash flow monitoring by updating daily/weekly trackers as directed by the CFO., • Assist with procurement processes such as raising POs and tracking spend., • Support company events, meetings, and travel arrangements when required., • Assist with internal communications, circulating updates and maintaining information boards or shared drives. 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. 4777368

Senior Management Accountant – Up to 6Months Fixed Term – Large Multinat Retailer – Bolton with Hybrid Your new company Your new company is one of the world’s leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Department of a global organisation specialising in retail. As a Senior Management Accountant, you’ll join a dynamic Country Finance Team, providing dedicated accounting support through the production of monthly management accounts and execution of key financial close and day-to-day activities. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager, contributing to strategic projects, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments. This role involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders and offers a platform to influence financial decision-making within a corporate environment. Key responsibilities include: • Collaborating across departments, attending meetings, presenting insights, and sharing knowledge, • Preparing and consolidating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, • Leading or supporting finance-related projects, • Producing accurate management accounts including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, • Posting key journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations, • Identifying and implementing process improvements, • Supporting internal and external audits, • Assisting with year-end statutory accounts, • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong analytical and technical skills with high attention to detail, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, • Proactive and productive work ethic, • Proficiency in accounting software and report generation, • The chance to work in a global, fast-paced organisation with a collaborative culture, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Management Accountant Skelmersdale £45,000 - £50,000 Interested in a role where things move quickly and you can really get involved? This is a great opportunity to join a growing business that's constantly evolving - offering plenty of scope to make an impact, build your experience, and grow along the way. As Management Accountant, you'll be right at the heart of the business - delivering insightful reporting, influencing commercial decisions, and helping drive continued success. The Role You'll deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support both operational and strategic objectives, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities * Produce and analyse weekly P&L reports * Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis * Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning * Perform cost analysis, margin tracking, and performance reviews * Provide commercial insight to guide strategic decisions * Improve reporting tools, controls, and processes * Collaborate with teams across operations and finance What were looking for * ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified or solid QBE * Experience in a...

Location:Greater Manchester area/hybrid Reports to:Chief Financial Officer Benefits package: competitive base salary plus car/allowance and annual bonus Business Type:Private EquityBacked, Multi-Site Buy & Build Platform Capital Structure:Leveraged (Senior Debt + Potential Mezzanine/Unitranche) The Vella Group is seeking a highly capable FP&A Manager to play a pivotal role at a transformative point in the companys journey. Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created position sits at the heart of a PE-backed organisationthat has recently secured significant investment and is entering an accelerated phase of growth through strategic acquisition and continued organic expansion. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the FP&A Manager will help shape the groups financial futurebringing rigour to planning and reporting, providing insightful analysis to drive decision-making, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders as the business scales at pace. • Lead the annual budget cycle, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range plan modelling., • Build and maintain integrated financial models incorporating multi-site P&Ls, acquisitions, pipeline scenarios, and leverage/covenant metrics., • Model acquisition cases, synergy opportunities, and post-integration performance trajectories. Performance Reporting & Insight, • Deliver monthly FP&A packs, including variance analysis, operational KPIs, trend insights, and actionable commentary., • Consolidate multi-site performance to provide group level visibility and benchmarking., • Develop dashboards/support cadence for real time performance monitoring (e.g., labour productivity, unit economics, site maturity curves). Private Equity & Lender Reporting, • Prepare board and investor materials including trading performance, covenant headroom, cash flow trends, and value creation metrics., • Support monthly and quarterly lender reporting requirements., • Monitor liquidity, headroom, and leverage ratios; highlight risks early and support mitigation strategies. Acquisition Support & Integration, • Build financial models for new acquisitions, including quality of earnings adjustments, normalised EBITDA, working capital needs, and integration impact., • Provide finance workstreams support during due diligence (commercial, financial, and operational)., • Track integration KPIs and synergy realisation across acquired businesses. Commercial Finance & Decision Support, • Partner with operations leaders across the multi-site network to improve profitability and performance., • Evaluate ROI for capex, new site openings, and strategic initiatives., • Conduct pricing, margin, and cost-to-serve analysis to support commercial decisions. Systems, Controls & Process Improvement, • Strengthen FP&A processes, data governance, and reporting infrastructure as the business scales., • Work closely with BI/IT teams to enhance data accuracy and automate reporting., • Implement discipline and structure typical of PE-backed environments, aiming for best-in-class reporting. 3. Skills & Experience Required, • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, with 25+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction services, or PE-backed business finance., • Experience in multi-site, operationally intensive businesses strongly preferred., • Strong financial modelling capability able to build and maintain robust, flexible Excel models from scratch., • Exposure to leveraged environments, lender reporting, or covenant monitoring desirable., • Experience supporting M&A or integration activities highly beneficial., • Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial data into clear insight for senior leaders and investors., • Strong commercial awareness and ability to challenge assumptions constructively., • Comfortable operating in fast paced, high growth, ambiguous environments. 4. Personal Characteristics, • Highly analytical, detail oriented, and intellectually curious., • Pragmatic, proactive, and solutions oriented., • High level of ownership and accountability., • Comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders., • Thrives in PE-backed cultures: fast pace, high expectations, data driven decision making. 5. Package, • Competitive base salary + performance-related bonus., • Potential participation in LTIP/management incentive plan (subject to level)., • Standard benefits + opportunities for growth as the group scales. #AH1 #LI-AH1 REF-227 237 JBRP1_UKTJ

Data Center Asset Lead | £580 p/d | Contract | Inside IR35 | Remote About the Role We are looking for a Lab Environment & Asset Lead to take ownership of the governance and operational control of our clients lab environments. This role is critical to ensuring lab assets, access, and usage are tightly managed, fully auditable, and aligned to approved funding and enterprise control standards. You'll be working closely with delivery teams, PMO, finance, and external suppliers, to enable stable environments that support programme delivery while maintaining strong operational discipline. This is an operations-focused role. Control, compliance, and enablement are vital in this role. You must have data center experience! What you will be doing: • Maintain complete and accurate records of all hardware and software assets across test lab environments, • Oversee the full asset lifecycle, including allocation, reuse, and secure decommissioning, • Ensure all lab usage is linked to approved funding, projects, or Clarity demands, • Manage governance of environment and console access, ensuring permissions are approved, monitored, and removed when no longer required, • Act as the primary point of coordination between lab teams, delivery programmes, PMO, finance, and vendors, • Provide operational oversight and reporting to support audit, risk, and compliance requirements, • Apply and operate within established enterprise governance and control frameworks Data Center Asset Lead | £580 p/d | Leeds | Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Sherwin-Williams is the worlds largest paint and coatings company, with annual revenues of approximately $24 billion. Across the EMEAI region, the business operates in both industrial and consumer markets, with a presence in numerous countries and a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. We are now seeking a Senior Counsel to join our established regional legal team, supporting our EMEAI Industrial businesses. This is a senior, highly visible role, offering the opportunity to work closely with leadership teams across an international, fast-paced environment. The role will be based in the Manchester area, with hybrid working available (not fully remote). Alternative locations, including Birmingham, may also be considered. Some national and international travel will be required. As Senior Counsel, you will provide senior-level legal support across Sherwin-Williams EMEAI operations, with a primary focus on the Global Industrial / Performance Coatings Group. You will act as a trusted advisor to management teams, delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice while supporting business objectives and effective risk management. You will support the following areas: • Act as the primary legal advisor to management teams within the Global Industrial / Performance Coatings Group in EMEAI., • Provide senior-level, solution-oriented legal advice across a wide range of matters, including:, • Commercial contracts and negotiations, • Disputes and claims management, • Employment and HR matters, • Real estate transactions and site-related issues, • Marketing and advertising compliance, • M&A and strategic transactions, • Export controls and wider compliance matters, • Proactively support legal and business projects, helping to identify, manage, and reduce legal risk., • Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders to enhance legal awareness and the effectiveness of in-house legal services. The skills and experience you will ideally have... • Qualified Solicitor (810+ years experience desirable, though candidates with strong relevant experience and competencies will be considered), • Experience gained in-house legal department., • Strong background in corporate, commercial, and contract law., • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts., • Experience in an international environment, • Work life balance hybrid and flexible working schedule, • Competitive compensation program, • Company bonus plan, • Private medical insurance, • Car allowance, • Company contributed pension, • Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment, • Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry, • Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programs for all seniority levels Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create YourPossible Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for. Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. JBRP1_UKTJ

Tax Manager Location:Edinburgh, UK-Hybrid The Finance & Tax Operations team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisations financial integrity and ensuring we meet all statutory, regulatory, and shareholder expectations. This function ensures high quality financial reporting, effective risk management, and compliance across complex finance and tax environments. Where purpose meets career: • Strategic Impact: Sitting at the intersection of finance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and tax governance means youre not just crunching numbersyoure shaping the stability and direction of the organisation., • Leadership with Autonomy: Many leadership roles come with constraints, but here youd have the freedom to design processes, set standards, and embed best practices. Its a chance to leave a real legacy. Financial & Risk Management • Act as a key control point for Finance risks, including those linked to market trading within pension funds., • Ensure the organisations asset and liability positions are accurately reported and effectively monitored., • Oversee policyholder tax reporting and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements., • Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing clear direction and fostering a positive, adaptable culture., • Drive delivery of project-related work, contributing to continuous improvement across Finance and Tax operations., • This role is suited to a seasoned professional with strong policyholder (operational) tax expertise within financial services, life & pensions, or investment products, who can provide technical leadership, assurance, and guidance across the business. Studying towards, or holding, a professional tax qualification (ATT, CTA, or equivalent)., • Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, or internal assurance activities., • Strong technical experience in policyholder (operational) tax within life insurance, pensions, or investment products., • Proven ability to interpret and apply tax legislation and HMRC guidance in a practical, operational environment., • Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills, with the ability to review complex data and identify issues and trends., • High attention to detail with a strong focus on control, risk management, and regulatory compliance., • Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and working with minimal supervision., • Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to both specialist and non specialist audiences., • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working cross functionally within large organisations., • Advanced experience analysing and reviewing large volumes of data., • Solid understanding of pension products, bond investments, and their associated tax treatments. Desirable:ACCA or CIMA qualification (or progression toward qualification). We Care About Our Employees' Happiness By providing: • Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%, • Private medical Cover, • Income Protection, • Life Assurance, • 25 days paid leave + National Holidays Candidates must be based inEdinburgh. They must be willing to travelwith a maximum of 2 day per week in the Edinburgh office. The successful candidate should hold or be capable of obtainingBPSS clearance. JBRP1_UKTJ

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance., • Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return., • Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits., • Manage the corporation tax function for Natural England, including accurate and timely re-turns., • Maintain tax policies, guidance notes, and training materials across the organisation., • Act as senior tax adviser on complex, ambiguous or high risk tax queries., • Work collaboratively with the wider tax team across VAT, benefits, IR35, and corp tax., • Engage externally with HMRC and the Tax Centre of Excellence as required., • Represent tax interests in finance system changes and upgrades., • Strong technical tax expertise, especially IR35, Taxable benefits, Corporation tax, • CTA, CCAB or ATT qualified or demonstrable equivalent experience., • Ability to interpret and apply tax legislation., • Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills., • Clear communicator able to simplify complex technical issues., • Experience supporting or leading dispersed teams., • Excellent organisational and project delivery skills., • Strong analytical/problem solving capability. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Transport Planner Humber region £32,000 - £40,000 + benefits The Role I'm currently supporting a growing logistics operation in the Humber region, driven by continued expansion, who are looking to strengthen their transport team with an experienced Senior Transport Planner. This is a commercially focused, KPI-driven role, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a more senior position with future leadership potential. Key Responsibilities • Plan and coordinate daily transport operations across a busy fleet, • Optimise routes and maximise vehicle utilisation, • Monitor and analyse performance against key KPIs, • Support cost control and service delivery improvements, • Manage planning challenges and resolve operational issues, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure efficient execution, • Produce and review plan vs actual performance reporting, • Identify and drive continuous improvement across the transport function, • Support effective use of transport planning systems You will work closely with: • Operations, • Fleet / Transport Management, • Customer Service, • Experience within transport planning / logistics / fleet operations, • Strong understanding of route planning and vehicle utilisation, • Commercial awareness with a focus on cost and service performance, • Experience working in a KPI-driven environment, • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, • Join a growing logistics operation with continued investment, • Opportunity to step into a more senior role, • Clear pathway towards future leadership / management For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please apply or contact directly. Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https:// Many Thanks JBRP1_UKTJ

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Title: Head of FP&A Location: Skelmersdale Our Vision & Why It Matters At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. What You'll Do You'll lead all Group FP&A and management reporting activity, partnering with leaders across Alexander Dennis and the wider NFI Group. You'll be responsible for consolidated forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, ensuring that financial insight is clear, accurate, and supports the strategic direction of the business. You'll also drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and ways of working across the finance organisation. What We’re Looking For You'll bring significant post-qualification experience in a senior FP&A leadership role, ideally within a complex, multi-entity environment. You'll have strong IFRS knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. You will be adept at influencing senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions, and driving performance across diverse functions and business units. Bonus if you have: Experience with Hyperion / EPM or other consolidation tools A background within manufacturing, engineering, or large-scale operational businesses A track record of leading significant reporting transformations or systems improvements What We Offer Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Impact Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Development & Growth Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. Culture & Belonging An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Perks & Benefits Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Our Values - What Guides Us These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. Safety The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. Quality We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. Integrity We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Accountability We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. Teamwork We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. Sustainability We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations. How to Apply If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is seeking a German-speaking Credit Controller to join an established team located in Bolton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in transforming the finance department operations as the business continues to grow. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, maximising cash collection, minimising risk and exceeding KPIs. If you are a forward-thinking individual with a passion for Credit Management, this could be your next career move. Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Responsibility for managing customer accounts and maximising cash collection Chance to contribute to the transformation of the finance department As a German Speaking Credit Controller, you will be at the forefront of managing customer accounts, ensuring that all debts for new and existing customers are collected in line with the company's policies and agreed payment terms. You will use your skills and knowledge to improve efficiency within the department, demonstrating a professional approach while maintaining the highest level of accuracy. Your role will also involve presenting and communicating effectively with key stakeholders. Manage your own portfolio of German accounts, ensuring outstanding debts are collected in line with company policy Maintain a proactive approach to collecting outstanding debt to meet collection targets Keep accurate records on chasing and payment promises Resolve customer queries including timely escalation of issues Drive continuous improvement in the number of days debts remaining overdue Manage and monitor new customer accounts set up, including the setting and controlling of credit limits Assist with the workload of other team members from time-to-time Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal colleagues Work in collaboration with operational teams across the Group The ideal candidate for this German Speaking Credit Controller position will bring proven experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable as well as being able to communicate in German fluently. You should have strong working knowledge of MS Office products, particularly Excel, along with good analytical and problem-solving skills. Your excellent communication abilities will enable you to adapt your style according to your customer base. Good negotiation skills, target orientation, excellent time management and organisational skills are also essential for this role. Experience working within Credit Control/Accounts Receivable Ability to communicate in German fluently Strong working knowledge of MS Office products and good knowledge of Excel Good analytical and problem-solving skills Great communicator, able to adapt style of communication relative to your customer base Good negotiation skills Good interpersonal skills Target oriented Excellent time management and organisational skills Ability to work well alone and as part of a team This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is committed to transforming its finance department operations as it continues to grow. They value forward-thinking individuals who can bring their passion for Credit Management to the role. The company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to the success of the business. Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply now! Apply Today by clicking on the link! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

Credit Controller Location: Skelmersdale (Office-based) Salary: up to circa £30,000 We are seeking a proactive and organised Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Skelmersdale. This role is responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debt, and supporting the wider finance function in maintaining strong cash flow and customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be a confident and driven Credit Controller with proven experience managing high-volume customer accounts and consistently delivering strong cash collection performance. You will be commercially aware, comfortable communicating with a wide range of clients via phone and email and able to work closely with operational teams to resolve invoice queries efficiently. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role focused on maintaining excellent cash collection results while building and sustaining positive relationships with customers and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and proactively collect outstanding debt Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone, email and written communication Investigate and resolve invoice queries in collaboration with operations and billing teams Reconcile customer accounts and allocate incoming receipts Support month-end processes, including reporting on debtor performance and collection trends Produce aged debt reports and escalate high-risk accounts where appropriate Monitor aged debt, escalate high-risk accounts, and support monthly reporting Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate billing Assist with process improvements to strengthen credit control procedures and reduce debtor days Skills and Attributes: Previous credit control or accounts receivable experience, ideally within a high-volume environment Strong communication and negotiation skills with the confidence to manage collection calls professionally Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel Ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise workload effectively A collaborative approach with the ability to work closely with operational teams Professional, resilient, and results-focused Strong customer service mindset while maintaining firm credit control discipline Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration. TPBN1_UKTJ

Payroll & HR Systems Manager Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits A Pivotal Opportunity to Shape Payroll & People Systems This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK business that forms part of a successful international group. With a strong presence across the foodservice, hospitality and retail sectors, the organisation combines global capability with local expertise and is committed to operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. The business is currently implementing a new HR and payroll system, making this a key moment to join. The Payroll & HR Systems Manager will play a central role in embedding the new system, optimising processes, strengthening reporting capability and ensuring a smooth transition across the organisation. This is a genuine opportunity to shape how payroll and people systems operate for the future. The Role We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Systems Manager to take ownership of end-to-end UK payroll operations while leading the optimisation and development of payroll and HR systems. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and efficiently, while driving system improvements and strengthening cross-functional processes across HR, Finance and IT. Key Responsibilities Lead the accurate and timely delivery of monthly UK payroll Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pension auto-enrolment Manage year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds and reconciliations Oversee payroll and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance Drive system improvements, upgrades and integrations Partner with Finance, HR and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting Provide payroll reporting, analytics and insights to senior leadership Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and external providers Maintain robust controls, documentation and audit readiness About You You are a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong systems expertise and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will bring: Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements Experience managing payroll and/or HR systems (system implementation experience highly desirable) Advanced Excel capability Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail Experience leading system improvements or implementations Excellent stakeholder management skills CIPP qualification (desirable) Experience within a multi-site or international organisation (advantageous) What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working options Opportunity to shape payroll and HR systems during a major implementation Collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment The stability and backing of a global group with a strong UK footprint TPBN1_UKTJ

Financial Controller Middleby UK is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our senior management team during an exciting period of growth. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function while contributing strategically to the wider success of the company. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a finance team of three (Management Accountant, Credit Controller and Assistant Accountant) and play a key role in driving operational excellence, financial integrity and business performance. The Role As Financial Controller, you will: • Define and implement finance strategies aligned to business objectives, • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across all areas of the business, • Deliver high-quality internal, group and statutory reporting, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning, • Oversee corporate governance and safeguard company assets, • Contribute as an active member of the Senior Management Team You will be a positive and influential leader, bringing a supportive, value-added approach to both the finance team and the wider business. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control • Produce accurate monthly and quarterly accounts to tight deadlines, • Deliver timely management accounts, KPIs and financial analysis, • Ensure compliance with group and statutory reporting requirements, • Manage VAT, payroll taxes and corporation tax in collaboration with Corporate Tax, • Lead internal and external audits, • Manage credit control and liquidity to ensure strong cash flow, • Monitor overheads against budget and forecasts, • Work closely with Operations and Sales to manage inventory levels, including aged/obsolete stock analysis Budgeting & Forecasting • Develop and lead a robust annual budgeting process, • Present budgets to local and group management for approval, • Produce accurate monthly forecasts including sales and inventory projections, • Support longer-term financial planning initiatives Corporate Governance • Maintain strong financial processes and internal controls, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, • Keep senior management informed of regulatory and best practice updates Leadership & General Management • Lead, develop and support the finance team, • Work cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate data flow into Finance, • Support the team hands-on when required to ensure smooth month-end close and partner with IT providers to ensure systems are fit for purpose About You You will be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICMA or equivalent) with: • At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial environment, • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax legislation, • Experience in a fast-moving, growing business, proven leadership and team management capability, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including internationally, • Advanced IT skills (Excel essential - Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be highly advantageous. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, resilient under pressure and flexible in your approach — including a willingness to work outside normal hours when business deadlines require it. Why Join Middleby UK? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a growing and ambitious business, working closely with senior leadership and contributing directly to strategic decision-making. If you are a proactive Financial Controller who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you

The Manufacturing Team Leader will oversee daily operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards. This role is based in Leigh and is suited for someone with a background in FMCG. Client Details This manufacturing site is a major UK producer of ambient sauces, pastes, pickles, and accompaniments inspired by South Asian flavours. The facility combines long‑established culinary expertise with modern production methods to supply supermarkets, foodservice partners, and international markets. Located in Leigh, the site operates high-volume mixing, cooking, and filling lines designed for consistency, safety, and efficiency. Specialist processes-such as spice roasting, paste blending, and slow cooking-help preserve the authenticity and depth of flavour associated with its products. The operation includes rigorous quality-control laboratories, robust food safety standards, and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Teams on-site work across manufacturing, engineering, technical, supply chain, and support functions to maintain high production performance and ensure reliable delivery to customers. Sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and employee wellbeing are also key priorities at the site, reflecting its commitment to responsible food production and long-term growth. Description As the Manufacturing Team Leader you will be responsible for the following; Ownership Lead HSE and Food Safety in the RTE Department; drive behavioural safety and food safety culture. Ensure the department remains audit‑ready for internal and external audits (SML, ERM, BRC, Tesco, and others). Complete gap analyses and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Deliver operational KPIs (H&S, GMP, OEE, PVA, Yield, Usage Variance, PRN, labour variance, training metrics). Maximise labour efficiency by optimising non‑productive time (NPT) and workforce planning. Understand performance deviations and implement actions to address underperformance. Champion operational excellence, ensuring the team uses Daily Team Review and root‑cause tools. Build a motivated, high‑performing team; support development of team leaders and operators. Deliver engagement plans to strengthen team connection and belonging. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and GMP in line with BRC and customer requirements. Plan hygiene activities during NPT to ensure year‑round high hygiene and asset care. Manage recruitment, induction, and development planning for team members. Address performance management issues, including disciplinary processes up to summary dismissal. Build strong partnerships with Planning, Engineering, Technical, Finance, Supply Chain, and internal/external stakeholders. Support Support Capex delivery within the department, ensuring risk assessments and work instructions are in place. Provide accurate and insightful manufacturing and financial reporting. Involvement Support recruitment and management of Leigh Manufacturing Apprentices. Contribute to business‑wide system improvement rollout (e.g., ERP and payroll systems). Profile A successful Manufacturing Team Leader should have: Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Have the ability to communicate to, collaborate with and influence people at a range of levels in the organisation Demonstrable leadership and have a proven track record for managing and developing teams Be trained in Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher, or be proficient in using CI tools, methodology and willing to train in Six Sigma Be highly organised and capable of prioritising a challenging workload to deliver results Job Offer Salary £42,500 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Bonus scheme of up to 7%, split between personal and company performance. Pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions. Access to a cycle-to-work scheme and onsite shops.This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity within the FMCG industry. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today

The Payroll Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll systems and accounting principles. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and delivering quality services. As a mid-sized company, they offer a supportive and structured work environment, providing opportunities to contribute to key business processes. Description Prepare and process employee payroll accurately and on time. Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Assist with tax calculations, deductions, and benefits administration. Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries promptly. Collaborate with the Accounting & Finance department to ensure seamless data integration. Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support audits by providing necessary payroll documentation. Contribute to the improvement of payroll processes and systems.Profile A successful Payroll Assistant should have: Proficiency in payroll systems and basic accounting software. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payroll processing. An understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills to address payroll-related queries effectively. The ability to work collaboratively within the Accounting & Finance team.Job Offer A competitive salary range. Employment on a fixed-term contract basis. Work within a reputable company in the retail industry. Opportunities to collaborate with a dedicated Accounting & Finance team. Supportive and structured work environment.If you are an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career as a Payroll Assistant, we encourage you to apply today

Otto James Consulting have been retained by a Cheshire based, cutting-edge iGaming technology provider with operations in the United Kingdom and in Central Europe. Our client is looking for a skilled and dynamic executive to join their finance leadership team as their Director of Group Finance and Controls. You will be responsible for managing all financial reporting elements for EMEA entities and branches, as well as day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring all financial information's accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. Your Role As our Director of Group Finance and Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our European operations. The successful candidate will manage the financial health of the company, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment with company objectives. This role involves collaboration with senior leadership and management of the finance team to drive company-wide financial performance. You will oversee a diverse range of responsibilities, including: Lead and inspire a talented team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage the full spectrum of financial reporting for our EMEA entities and branches, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, regulatory reporting, and payroll processing. Establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks, mitigating risks and optimising efficiency. Drive initiatives to automate and streamline accounting processes, enhancing productivity and accuracy. Collaborate closely with our global finance team, to ensure consistent and compliant financial reporting. Establish internal controls and support audit processes. Provide financial oversight for all projects /services, including profitability and cost control. Collaborate with Commercial & Operations managers to align budgets and forecasts with operational targets. Lead the finance team, fostering growth and promoting a high-performance culture. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and manage relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies. Your Profile ACA, ACCA, or equivalent Experience in a NASDAQ Listed business will be seen as a plus, but not essential A proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solution-oriented approach Salary & Benefits Salary at c£80,000 to £95,000 basic plus bonus 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Pension (up to 8% matched) Personal and company performance bonus TPBN1_UKTJ