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A highly successful and fast growing firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter has an opportunity for a Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate to join the firm as a key addition, with progression and development on offer within this accountancy practice. \n Client Details \n Based in Exeter this chartered accountancy firm is undergoing very positive growth and the firms partners are looking for a key right hand support who can lead on the management and delivery of accounting/tax and wider services, along with adding value to clients on advisory and planning projects. Flexible working hours can be explored. A clear progression path is on offer as well, with a route to develop within this successful firm. \n Description \n Joining as Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate within this Exeter based firm of accountants, the role offers a clear career progression and development path. You will take on compliance and accounts/ tax planning for a wide range of clients and will also deliver a wide range of complex planning projects as key support across the firm. You will manage, lead and develop the wider team providing a key support, reviewing work, mentoring and supporting their development. You will also take a lead on their growing property sector division advising on project work across: \n Minimising capital taxes by applying reliefs such as principle private residence relief, annual exemptions, entrepreneurs' relief, incorporation relief and business property relief. \n Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - understanding which rates apply \n Capital allowances, for example, during refurbishment \n Maximising recoverable Value Added Tax (VAT) \n Inheritance tax planning \n Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) \n Non domicile property tax issues \n The opportunity provides an excellent fit for a career focused professional looking for a career path and route to progress. \n Profile \n For this Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate role you will be any combination of CTA / ATT/ ACA / ACCA etc qualified, with a career background in accounting / tax, with significant tax advisory and planning experience to compliment your compliance background. Ideally you will have property tax experience and/or a clear demonstrable interest in this sector. Your experience will have been gained within an accountancy practice firm environment of any size, or specialist tax firm environment and you will be an existing Managerial/ Senior Managerial/ Associate Director etc level professional. You will be searching for a career move, where you can progress within a leading, chartered accountancy firm. \n Job Offer \n £60,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, dependent on level, experience and background. Please apply on line and for a confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on .

Talent Acquisition Officer \n Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Sept 2026 - Jan 2028 \n Salary: £33,150 + Excellent Benefits \n Hybrid Working | Devon, Somerset or Wiltshire \n Are you an experienced recruiter looking to join a respected professional services organisation where you can make a real impact? \n Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm with over 300 employees across multiple offices throughout the South West. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to join their People Team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. \n Reporting to the People Director, you'll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while also gaining exposure to a broad range of HR activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys recruitment and is keen to broaden their HR experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. \n The Role \n Working closely with hiring managers across the business, you'll be responsible for attracting, engaging and recruiting talented people while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from writing adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding.\n, • Building strong relationships with hiring managers, providing recruitment advice and ensuring an efficient recruitment process.\n, • Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications and recruitment administration.\n, • Managing and developing the Applicant Tracking System and supporting managers in its effective use.\n, • Developing relationships with recruitment agencies, schools, colleges, universities and other external organisations to support attraction initiatives.\n, • Representing the organisation at careers fairs, recruitment events and networking opportunities.\n, • Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation and induction planning.\n, • Assisting with wider HR administration and employee lifecycle activities where required.\n, • Producing recruitment reports and analysing key recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple recruitment campaigns and providing an outstanding candidate experience. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • At least one year's experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.\n, • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and confidence learning new HR systems.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills.\n, • Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.\n, • A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between offices when required.\n, • The ability to commit to the duration of the fixed-term contract.\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • £33,150 salary\n, • 36.35-hour working week\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays\n, • Option to purchase additional annual leave\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Death in Service (3x salary)\n, • Healthcare Cashback Plan\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Giving and Private Medical Insurance\n, • Employee and client referral schemes\n, • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after one year's service\n\n Location \n The organisation's Head Office is in Exeter but it has offices across Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, and this role can be based from any of these locations, operating on a hybrid basis. Regular travel between offices will be required. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and people-focused organisation where you'll play a key role in attracting exceptional talent while gaining valuable exposure to wider HR activities. \n

Financial Controller (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) \n Exeter, Devon | 3 Days Onsite | Up to £75,000 per annum \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director to join a well-established engineering / manufacturing business based in the Exeter area on a 6-month fixed-term contract.Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in supporting the finance function through a period of transition and business growth. The position is focused on delivering accurate management information, financial reporting and analysis, whilst ensuring core financial processes are operating effectively. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting.\n, • Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary for senior management.\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.\n, • Manage and oversee the monthly payroll process and PAYE submissions.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT returns.\n, • Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Produce financial reports, KPIs and management information packs.\n, • Support month-end and year-end reporting requirements.\n, • Assist with maintaining strong financial controls and processes.\n, • Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making across the business.\n, • Provide light line management and support to junior members of the finance team.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience with relevant experience).\n, • Previous management accounting experience within an SME or engineering/manufacturing environment.\n, • Strong experience producing management accounts and delivering meaningful financial analysis.\n, • Good understanding of payroll, PAYE and VAT processes.\n, • Strong Excel and systems skills.\n, • Able to work independently and confidently partner with senior stakeholders.\n, • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £75,000 per annum\n, • 6-month fixed-term contract.\n, • Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team.\n, • Broad and commercially focused role within a successful engineering / manufacturing business.\n, • Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite near Exeter.\n, • Immediate impact opportunity with scope to influence reporting and finance processes.\n\n \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Protech are currently recruiting for a Commercial Director on behalf of a leading, 5-star award-winning national residential developer, to lead the commercial function for their Exeter business. Covering everything from cost planning and procurement through to subcontractor and supply chain management, the team's purpose is simple: deliver outstanding homes at the right cost, protecting both margin and quality at every stage of development. Job Summary Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Director will own the regional commercial strategy — setting the framework for cost control and procurement across the business unit and ensuring it translates into results against budget and profit targets. The role carries responsibility for tracking commercial risk on live schemes, spotting opportunities to improve value, and overseeing the procurement of subcontractors, materials and supply chain partners. You'll sit on the local board as an active, engaged member, and lead a commercial team through to strong individual and collective performance. Primary Responsibilities Commercial Strategy & Procurement • Set the direction for cost control and procurement across the business unit, aligned to agreed budgets and targets, • Partner with fellow Directors on the commercial shaping of the business, • Work with design and engineering teams to identify value-improvement opportunities throughout the development lifecycle, • Shape and evolve procurement strategy, including the placement of subcontractor and supply chain orders, • Track scheme viability continuously as developments progress from concept through to completion Cost & Contract Control • Maintain robust systems to monitor the financial position across multiple live projects, • Oversee the scheduling and purchasing of materials, and manage development budgets, • Identify and act on opportunities to reduce cost without compromising quality, • Prepare clear, regular reporting for the Managing Director and Board, flagging risks and variances against budget, • Reconcile monthly cost positions ahead of Board presentation Team Leadership • Build and maintain a commercial department structure capable of delivering the business unit's strategy, • Lead, coach and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators, • Identify development needs within the team and put plans in place to address them, • Conduct regular performance reviews and support career progression across the department Board & Stakeholder Engagement • Contribute as an active member of the local management team, with visibility across all business functions, • Share responsibility for health & safety and customer care standards across the business, • Take ownership of business unit targets, including land bank, profitability, return on capital and sales, • Represent the commercial function at concept, pre-tender, pre-start, specification and other governance meetings, • Build strong working relationships across the team to keep communication open and effective What You'll Need • Proven commercial experience within a residential developer, at Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Director level, • At least two years operating at senior management level within a commercial function, • Confident managing and motivating a sizeable team, • Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable interpreting data to support development decisions, • Working knowledge of commercial systems (e.g. project management, payment and valuation software), • Experience managing budgets, cost control and competing priorities under pressure, • Understanding of how technical and design functions influence on-site profitability, • Confident, decisive and resilient, with a lateral, solutions-focused mindset, • A natural motivator, comfortable developing people as well as delivering results Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Get in touch with Chris Lyons at Protech Search — chris@protechltd.co.uk

SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER Location: London and surrounding territories Salary: £50,000 + Car Join an Award-Winning Business That Puts People First We’re a leading national security, commercial cleaning and associated services provider. We’re no ordinary security company – with hundreds of highly-skilled and experienced security personnel on our team, we are a leading security provider, offering security services UK businesses can trust. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an exceptional Security Operations Manager to join our rapidly growing team. What You’ll Be Doing Operational Account Planning and Delivery • Oversee day-to-day security operations across all client sites., • Ensure that security staff are deployed effectively according to client contracts and operational needs., • Monitor service quality and take corrective action when performance issues arise., • Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all security operations., • Ensure your operational portfolio has an appropriate and compliant resource base to deliver against client expectations., • Support our company-wide Employee Engagement Strategy that sets us apart in terms of how we care for our employees at all levels., • Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with all departments and support functions within the business. Client Perspective (existing and new) • Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction with security services., • Conduct regular client meetings, site visits, and performance evaluations., • Address and resolve client complaints or incidents promptly., • Prepare operational and incident reports for clients as required., • Take responsibility for the mobilising of new contracts to ensure a ‘right first time’ approach facilitating a sound platform to build the relationship, • Play an active part in being an ambassador for the business by ensuring you personally engage with social media challenges, internal communications and wider networking opportunities. Operative Perspective – Ensure all operatives are offered suitable work in line with our contractual obligations and receive a professional and proactive service • Recruit, train, and supervise security personnel, including guards and Supervisors., • Conduct performance reviews, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures as necessary., • Prepare and manage duty rosters and ensure adequate shift coverage., • Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and accountability among staff., • Ensure at all times that Health & Safety and Compliance with relevant legislation is an absolute priority throughout the business, minimising risks to employees, third parties and the company People & Learning Perspective – Manage the performance and development of employees to maximise productivity, exceed targets and ensure staff retention • Communicate the company’s vision and mission throughout the Company, ensuring clarity of purpose and engagement from all levels of staff, • Lead, manage and mentor all direct reports; motivating on an individual and team basis, to achieve the targets and objectives set by the business, • Identify and analyse any performance or behavioural issues and ensure that the appropriate performance management tools are applied promptly, to ensure the necessary improvement Operations Perspective – Maximise productivity and deliver an efficient and effective service to clients through the application of agreed company processes and procedures • Ensure compliance with all current and new company processes, procedures and service related legislation to deliver a fully compliant workforce, • Provide leadership and support to your team to deliver company initiatives and objectives, • Support and champion relevant change initiatives Financial Perspective – Deliver profitable turnover and encourage service growth • Enhance profitability where practicably and ethically possible, • Inform the Regional Operations Manager, Director – Security and Finance Director immediately about any real or perceived threats to the financial performance of the Company or any items which will materially impact upon forecasts What We’re Looking For • Service line operational expertise in the allocated service discipline area., • Excellent people management skills and experience of leading and managing multiple site, geographically diverse teams, • Experience of working in a client service driven environment, • Proactive advocate and user of social media channels to demonstrate client and employee engagement, • Experience of working closely alongside a business development team and can demonstrate new business wins and development of existing business, • Strong financial and commercial awareness, including legal governance and contractual terms adherence, • Ability to think strategically and contribute to the businesses forward ambitions, • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written, • Confident presentation skills, • Self-motivated and able to adapt to a changing environment, • Skilled influencer, • Demonstrates the ability to forge and maintain relationships, • Good organisational and time management skills, • IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, • Ability to work collaboratively, • Must hold a full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points, • SIA Licence Most importantly — you lead by example, influence with credibility, and build relationships that last. The Package • £50,000 basic salary, • Company Car or Car Allowance, • 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Why Join Us? • Ethical Business, always looking to reduce our environmental impact and our use of the planet’s resources., • Equal Opportunities Employer who promotes diversity., • Innovative Approach to the Employee Journey, • A defined purpose-driven set of values helps our employees understand what we stand for and fosters the shared sense of responsibility and family-feel to our business If you’re ready to step into a role where you can truly shape operations, influence growth, and develop high-performing teams — we want to hear from you.

Hi, we’re Griffin! We’re the bank for companies who want to build and launch financial products. We're rapidly heading towards a future where most of us access financial services through technology companies rather than high street banks. All sorts of companies are now embedding financial products into their apps and user journeys so that their customers can seamlessly make payments, manage expenses, take out loans, save, invest, and do more. The problem is that companies are still dependent on legacy banking infrastructure if they want to offer regulated financial products. They need to either partner directly with an incumbent bank and/or stitch together middleware from various Banking as a Service (BaaS) providers. This process is slow, expensive, and complex and makes it very hard for companies to get new financial products off the ground. At Griffin, we want to change this. We want to make it easy for companies to bring finance to their customers at the point of greatest relevance. So, we built a bank. But not just any bank! Griffin is a technology platform and a bank: fully regulated, API-first, developer-centric, and purpose-built to serve innovative fintechs and brands who want to build and embed financial products. _ Our culture is our most important asset, and one of the ways we safeguard it is by being extremely intentional about hiring the right people. We won't hire people who don’t seem like a strong fit for our core values, even if they're otherwise extremely qualified. We also believe that smart, motivated, conscientious people thrive in high-trust, high-autonomy environments. That’s why we’re transparent by default, and we encourage open discussion and challenge across all levels of the organisation. We’re also remote-first, asynchronous, and fully flexible - because you're the expert on how and when you do your best work. _ Griffin's Chart team — what most companies call Finance — is our strategic engine room. We strike a careful balance between working closely with commercial and product on what's possible, and giving management, regulators and the Board a complete, accurate picture of the business. We’re objective and grounded in reality, while also looking to push the limits in terms of how a modern finance team looks and performs. The team of seven sits across four sub-teams: FP&A, which supports the business in budgeting, forecasting, MI and new product expansion Prudential, responsible for our regulatory reporting and prudential processes including our ICAAP and ILAAP Treasury operations, managing our cash, liquidity and funding operations Financial Control, which oversees statutory accounting, tax, cost control and revenue/billing. Griffin is entering one of its most consequential chapters, a growth phase and an expanding product roadmap. Current key projects include supporting our engineering teams on the technical design of Banksy, our in-house core banking system, and launching a new card issuing platform. As CFO, you’ll be expected to lead the Chart function. You’ll report to the CEO and work closely with them on strategic planning and budgeting for the business as a whole. You’ll also hold one of the two Executive Director seats on the Board and provide context from the business to the Board. This is a Senior Management role (SMF2) under the Senior Manager’s and Certification Regime (SMCR), meaning the role holder must comply with the FCA’s Fitness and Propriety Requirements. In your first 6 months, you'll have defined the strategy for finance operations and taken full ownership of our regulatory submissions, keeping Griffin compliant and audit-ready. By 12 months, you'll have embedded yourself as a key partner to our Product and Engineering teams on Banksy (our in-house core banking system), and played a central role in getting our new card issuing platform to market with the right financial foundations in place. While continuing to experience robust triple-digit % growth, we’re also orienting the business towards profitability. You’ll be responsible for leading from the front on financial discipline and making sure the business keeps costs under control while also working with the business to ensure it is adequately resourced to achieve its growth targets. Griffin's financial strategy and operating model, including full ownership of the Chart function and its evolution as we scale Chairing the Executive ALCO and overseeing all financial modelling, including ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Plan, Exit Plan and LCP All internal and external financial and regulatory reporting, and ongoing compliance with regulatory capital and liquidity requirements The relationship with our regulators, liaising with the PRA and FCA as appropriate and representing Griffin with credibility and candour Cross-functional collaboration with Product and Engineering on product build and launch, with a particular focus on pricing strategy and unit economics Supporting the CEO on fundraising and broader company growth strategy, including direct engagement with existing and prospective investors Driving high performance within the rest of the team and architecting a finance function for the AI era To ensure this, we're looking for people who have: Banking and/or Fintech Experience: You've held a senior finance leadership role in banking or fintech and have a solid grasp of the FCA/PRA regulatory environment. FP&A: You have a strong background in FP&A, supporting the business in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Growth-minded partner, not just a financial gatekeeper: You're a commercial leader excited to drive revenue growth. You've worked directly on pricing strategy, unit economics, and bottom-line ownership, not just taken them as given from business heads. Performant, disciplined, hands-on: You roll up your sleeves, dig into the details, and move at pace to resolve problems at their root. You don't just direct from a distance and set and hold a high bar for performance in your team. A good craftsman does blame his tools: You're obsessed with productivity and efficiency. You actively seek out AI and SaaS tools to help the Chart team work faster and smarter. Objective: You're the anchor of reality in a room full of optimism. You’re honest about tradeoffs, focused on achievable targets, and never distracted by unlikely scenario planning. Signal, not noise: You take complexity and make it simple. You tell accurate stories that drive clarity for investors, the Board, and internal teams, and you're comfortable introducing unconventional metrics where they're more useful. Fresh perspective: You've built high-performing teams and see the function as a strategic partner — opening new business lines, spotting commercial opportunities, and driving product development. Diplomat and consigliere: You instil confidence by speaking honestly and thoughtfully. You stay aligned with the CEO, challenge inconsistencies openly, and focus on closing conversations rather than opening new concerns. Spidey-sense: You see around corners — and can always explain why a concern is real, not just that it exists. A love of writing - we have a major amount of written documentation that you will be contributing to, and we place a high degree of importance on clarity and readability (you can find out more here about _ ) Nice to have Previous experience of working at a senior or executive level or previous SMF2 experience Prior board experience as an executive director Experience of liaising directly with regulatory bodies such as the FCA and PRA Experience of being involved with fundraising and liaising with investors We are an early stage startup and we're working hard to expand our benefits package. We're planning to add to this list in the future. Remote-first flexibility: Work from anywhere in the UK Work from abroad: Up to 20 days a year Time off: 25 days’ holiday, bank holidays and a winter break (we shut down between Christmas and New Year) Share options: Own a part of what we’re building together Pension: Auto-enrolment into our Penfold scheme Insurance: Private medical with Bupa (including family cover) and life insurance with AIG Wellbeing: 1:1 coaching and therapy session available through Oliva Family leave: Enhanced parental leave with up to 6 months on full pay after two years’ service AI tools: Everyone has a Claude subscription on us and access to other premium tools Your setup: We’ll support you in creating a comfortable and effective WFH environment. As a bank, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of security. This means that the successful candidate will need to complete background screening, and our offer will be conditional upon satisfactory review of these checks. This would include verification of right to work, criminal record, credit history, social media and professional reference checks. Are we your next move? Apply via the link below, if there's a match our Talent team will reach out to schedule an initial conversation and talk you through what happens next. We have a small London office in Moorgate, but we are comfortable hiring people to work from anywhere in the UK. About a third of the company is based within occasional commuting distance of London, the rest are full-time remote. Our goal is for Griffin to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. We’re working to ensure that Griffin is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team — whatever your combination of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, nationality, neurodiversity, and religious beliefs. If you’re part of a group that is under-represented in fintech, we’d love to hear from you.

A regional police force in Exeter seeks a Director to lead the new Corporate Development Department. This high-impact role involves shaping the strategic direction, overseeing improvement initiatives, and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should possess senior-level experience in strategic planning and governance, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and excellent interpersonal skills. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to influence public service significantly. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Talent Acquisition Officer Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Sept 2026 - Jan 2028 Salary: £33,150 + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working | Devon, Somerset or Wiltshire Are you an experienced recruiter looking to join a respected professional services organisation where you can make a real impact? Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm with over 300 employees across multiple offices throughout the South West. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to join their People Team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the People Director, you'll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while also gaining exposure to a broad range of HR activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys recruitment and is keen to broaden their HR experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role Working closely with hiring managers across the business, you'll be responsible for attracting, engaging and recruiting talented people while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Key responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from writing adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding. Building strong relationships with hiring managers, providing recruitment advice and ensuring an efficient recruitment process. Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications and recruitment administration. Managing and developing the Applicant Tracking System and supporting managers in its effective use. Developing relationships with recruitment agencies, schools, colleges, universities and other external organisations to support attraction initiatives. Representing the organisation at careers fairs, recruitment events and networking opportunities. Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation and induction planning. Assisting with wider HR administration and employee lifecycle activities where required. Producing recruitment reports and analysing key recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple recruitment campaigns and providing an outstanding candidate experience. You'll ideally have: At least one year's experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and confidence learning new HR systems. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between offices when required. The ability to commit to the duration of the fixed-term contract. Salary & Benefits £33,150 salary 36.35-hour working week Hybrid and flexible working 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave Pension scheme Death in Service (3x salary) Healthcare Cashback Plan Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Giving and Private Medical Insurance Employee and client referral schemes Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after one year's service Location The organisation's Head Office is in Exeter but it has offices across Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire , and this role can be based from any of these locations, operating on a hybrid basis. Regular travel between offices will be required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and people-focused organisation where you'll play a key role in attracting exceptional talent while gaining valuable exposure to wider HR activities. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a nutshell Are you a commercially astute finance leader who thrives on influencing decision-making and driving performance? Were looking for a Senior Commercial Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial and commercial insight to Finance Partners and senior stakeholders across the business. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role plays a critical part in enabling the firm to achieve its financial objectives through robust analysis, trusted advice and forward-looking commercial support. This is an opportunity to operate as a true business partner - shaping strategy, driving efficiency and supporting sustainable growth in a dynamic professional services environment. What youll be doing day to day Acting as a trusted commercial partner to Finance Partners and budget holders, providing clear, timely and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making. Delivering high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting, including variance analysis and ad-hoc business insights. Acting as a sounding board on new initiatives, identifying commercial risks and opportunities at an early stage. Establishing and embedding effective processes for regular performance reviews, offering the right balance of challenge and support. Collaborating with local and central teams to ensure an efficient, effective and joined-up finance service. Researching market and competitor activity to inform commercial thinking and best practice. Designing and delivering training to the wider business to improve financial understanding and commercial performance. Building strong relationships with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders, confidently leading stakeholder meetings and influencing change. Supporting and developing team members through coaching, feedback and performance management. Contributing to the development and delivery of the departments operational strategy. Actively promoting the firms ESG, wellbeing, inclusion and diversity initiatives, and encouraging sustainable ways of working. About you Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong, relevant post-qualification experience. Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, budgeting and commercial decision support, ideally within a complex or professional services environment. Strong people management experience, with a track record of developing and coaching others. Advanced Microsoft skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights. Commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how finance adds value to a business. Confident communicator with the presence and credibility to influence at Partner and Director level. Highly organised, resilient and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable driving change and improvement across the business. Why work at PKF Francis Clark As the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way thats right for you. Established in 1919, weve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture. We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development. For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UKs Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations. Were a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, were one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers. Being a Certified B Corp means were held to high standards for environmental and social performance. Were independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet. Were proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together were the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries. Your core benefits Financial wellbeing Group personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributions Group life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salary Group income protection available after six months service Health cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full-time education) and the option to add a partner or spouse Mental wellbeing Counselling and emotional support for you and your immediate family Virtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate family Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer support Physical wellbeing Group private medical insurance, providing access to diagnosis and treatment Cycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000 Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UK Digital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash plan Support for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing support Additional benefits Family friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent network The option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part-time colleagues) One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisations Electric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) Gifts to mark key career and family milestones Expert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeing Francis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employees post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wage Additional information Please be aware that the job title used internally may not align exactly with the title displayed in this advert TPBN1_UKTJ

A high-end construction consultancy is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their Exeter-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor with a consultancy background to work on some of the most exclusive luxury residential projects in the UK. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will be involved in prestigious private residential schemes for high-profile clients, including A-list celebrities, with project values up to £20m. These projects require a polished, professional approach, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage sensitive client relationships with discretion. The Project Quantity Surveyor will join a specialist consultancy that is well regarded for delivering exceptional homes, refurbishments and bespoke residential developments. Their work is typically design-led, highly detailed and delivered to exacting standards, making this a fantastic role for a Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys quality over volume. The Role The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for supporting and managing projects from early feasibility through to final account. Duties will include cost planning, tender documentation, procurement, contract administration, valuations, cost reporting and client liaison. The role will suit a Project Quantity Surveyor who is confident working in a client-facing consultancy environment and has experience delivering residential, private client or high-end construction projects. The Project Quantity Surveyor The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will have: Previous experience in a consultancy / PQS environment Experience working on residential, prime residential or high-end construction projects Ideally MRICS or currently working towards chartership A relevant construction qualification, such as a Quantity Surveying degree, HNC, HND or equivalent Strong pre and post contract experience Excellent communication and client-facing skills Good knowledge of JCT contracts A professional and discreet approach What's in it for you? £40,000 - £55,000+ 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays Health insurance Hybrid working Generous Pension Plan Life assurance Mobile and Laptop Car allowance Regular socials Cycle to work scheme Supportive culture Flexible working conditions Great work-life balance Income protection Internal training programmes Death in Service contribution Health & Wellness programme If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. (phone number removed) Reference #DJ1107 Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy

A highly successful and fast growing firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter has an opportunity for a Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate to join the firm as a key addition, with progression and development on offer within this accountancy practice. Client Details Based in Exeter this chartered accountancy firm is undergoing very positive growth and the firms partners are looking for a key right hand support who can lead on the management and delivery of accounting/tax and wider services, along with adding value to clients on advisory and planning projects. Flexible working hours can be explored. A clear progression path is on offer as well, with a route to develop within this successful firm. Description Joining as Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate within this Exeter based firm of accountants, the role offers a clear career progression and development path. You will take on compliance and accounts/ tax planning for a wide range of clients and will also deliver a wide range of complex planning projects as key support across the firm. You will manage, lead and develop the wider team providing a key support, reviewing work, mentoring and supporting their development. You will also take a lead on their growing property sector division advising on project work across: Minimising capital taxes by applying reliefs such as principle private residence relief, annual exemptions, entrepreneurs' relief, incorporation relief and business property relief. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - understanding which rates apply Capital allowances, for example, during refurbishment Maximising recoverable Value Added Tax (VAT) Inheritance tax planning Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) Non domicile property tax issues The opportunity provides an excellent fit for a career focused professional looking for a career path and route to progress. Profile For this Tax Senior Manager / Director Designate role you will be any combination of CTA / ATT/ ACA / ACCA etc qualified, with a career background in accounting / tax, with significant tax advisory and planning experience to compliment your compliance background. Ideally you will have property tax experience and/or a clear demonstrable interest in this sector. Your experience will have been gained within an accountancy practice firm environment of any size, or specialist tax firm environment and you will be an existing Managerial/ Senior Managerial/ Associate Director etc level professional. You will be searching for a career move, where you can progress within a leading, chartered accountancy firm. Job Offer £60,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, dependent on level, experience and background. Please apply on line and for a confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on (phone number removed)

Talent Acquisition Officer Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Sept 2026 - Jan 2028 Salary: £33,150 + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working | Devon, Somerset or Wiltshire Are you an experienced recruiter looking to join a respected professional services organisation where you can make a real impact? Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm with over 300 employees across multiple offices throughout the South West. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to join their People Team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the People Director, you'll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while also gaining exposure to a broad range of HR activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys recruitment and is keen to broaden their HR experience within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role Working closely with hiring managers across the business, you'll be responsible for attracting, engaging and recruiting talented people while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Key responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from writing adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding. Building strong relationships with hiring managers, providing recruitment advice and ensuring an efficient recruitment process. Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications and recruitment administration. Managing and developing the Applicant Tracking System and supporting managers in its effective use. Developing relationships with recruitment agencies, schools, colleges, universities and other external organisations to support attraction initiatives. Representing the organisation at careers fairs, recruitment events and networking opportunities. Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation and induction planning. Assisting with wider HR administration and employee lifecycle activities where required. Producing recruitment reports and analysing key recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple recruitment campaigns and providing an outstanding candidate experience. You'll ideally have: At least one year's experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and confidence learning new HR systems. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills. Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between offices when required. The ability to commit to the duration of the fixed-term contract. Salary & Benefits £33,150 salary 36.35-hour working week Hybrid and flexible working 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays Option to purchase additional annual leave Pension scheme Death in Service (3x salary) Healthcare Cashback Plan Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Payroll Giving and Private Medical Insurance Employee and client referral schemes Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after one year's service Location The organisation's Head Office is in Exeter but it has offices across Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire, and this role can be based from any of these locations, operating on a hybrid basis. Regular travel between offices will be required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and people-focused organisation where you'll play a key role in attracting exceptional talent while gaining valuable exposure to wider HR activities

Financial Controller (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Exeter, Devon | 3 Days Onsite | Up to £75,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director to join a well-established engineering / manufacturing business based in the Exeter area on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in supporting the finance function through a period of transition and business growth. The position is focused on delivering accurate management information, financial reporting and analysis, whilst ensuring core financial processes are operating effectively. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting. Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary for senior management. Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Manage and oversee the monthly payroll process and PAYE submissions. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations. Produce financial reports, KPIs and management information packs. Support month-end and year-end reporting requirements. Assist with maintaining strong financial controls and processes. Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision-making across the business. Provide light line management and support to junior members of the finance team. About You ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience with relevant experience). Previous management accounting experience within an SME or engineering/manufacturing environment. Strong experience producing management accounts and delivering meaningful financial analysis. Good understanding of payroll, PAYE and VAT processes. Strong Excel and systems skills. Able to work independently and confidently partner with senior stakeholders. Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating within a fast-paced environment. What's on Offer? Salary up to £75,000 per annum 6-month fixed-term contract. Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team. Broad and commercially focused role within a successful engineering / manufacturing business. Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite near Exeter. Immediate impact opportunity with scope to influence reporting and finance processes. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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