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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Wakefield is a purpose-built nursery located in a tranquil business park, rated "Good" by Ofsted with a capacity of 112 children. The nursery features four spacious base rooms, each equipped with its own generously sized outdoor area, promoting free exploration and play between indoor and outdoor spaces. Conveniently situated just off Junction 41 of the M1 and near Junction 29 of the M62, it offers easy access for commuters. Additionally, there are nearby bus stops on Paragon Avenue for those using public transport, and the facility provides free parking. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

A great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to support a growing Multi Academy Trust during a key period. You'll work closely with the CFO, leading on management accounts, treasury activity, financial controls and audit preparation across multiple schools. Key Responsibilities • Produce monthly consolidated management accounts and cashflow forecasts, • Monitor financial performance, investigate variances and ensure data accuracy, • Manage treasury activity, monitor balances and maximise investment income, • Support procurement and contract monitoring to ensure value for money, • Lead month-end and year-end processes including accruals, prepayments and key journals, • Coordinate audit information and submit VAT returns, • Qualified/part-qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA) or AAT Level 4, • Strong experience in management accounts and financial reporting, • Confident with journals, reconciliations and variance analysis, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to explain finance to non-finance staff

Payments Assistant Location: Wakefield, hybrid Working Hours: 08:30-17:00 Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits About Us Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer. About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Payments Assistant to join our finance team. This ...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with good communication skills who is either already qualified or part qualified through the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, or Level 4 of AAT. As part of the Inter

Exciting Opportunity: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Finance Lead (Contract).Our Client is a renowned consultancy operating at the forefront of digital transformation within the industry.Known for fostering innovative, collaborative, and supportive work environments, they are committed to delivering cutti

Bid Manager - High-Performance Sales Environment Location: Batley, West Yorkshire Some companies treat bids like paperwork. We don't. For us, every tender is a sales campaign. Every proposal is a chance to win. Every submission is an opportunity to outperform competitors who are still playing small. We're a growing international engineering and equipment business based in West Yorkshire, supplying specialist solutions to emergency services and industrial clients worldwide. Our products are trusted in critical environments where reliability, speed, and performance matter. And we're looking for a Bid Manager who treats winning as the only acceptable outcome. The Mission Your job is simple to describe and hard to execute: Win more business. You'll take ownership of the full bid lifecycle - from opportunity qualification through to submission - ensuring every proposal is strategic, compelling, and built to win. You'll work at the intersection of sales, engineering, operations, and leadership, turning complex technical solutions into persuasive proposals that move buyers to say yes. No passengers. No box-ticking. Just disciplined execution. What You'll Own Lead the end-to-end bid and tender process Qualify opportunities and decide which bids are worth pursuing Build win strategies that position us ahead of competitors Coordinate internal experts across sales, engineering, finance, and operations Write and structure clear, persuasive, high-impact proposals Manage deadlines and submissions with absolute precision Maintain a library of winning content and bid intelligence Continuously improve how we compete, position, and win What Great Looks Like You're not just organised. You're commercially sharp. You understand that bids are part of the sales process, not an administrative exercise. You: Think like a sales strategist Write with clarity and persuasion Manage complexity without losing momentum Hold people accountable to deadlines Thrive in fast-moving, high-expectation environments Most importantly, you hate losing deals we should have won. Experience That Helps 3-7+ years in bid management, proposals, or tender management Experience with public sector or framework tenders is valuable Comfortable working with technical or engineering solutions Strong project management and writing skills Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under pressure What You'll Get Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Pension scheme 25+ days holiday The opportunity to build and shape a high-performance bid function Why This Role Matters Our solutions support organisations operating in some of the most demanding environments in the world. Winning the right contracts doesn't just grow the business. It puts critical equipment in the hands of people who rely on it. That's why we take bids seriously. If you're someone who brings discipline, urgency, and a relentless focus on winning, we want to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a short note explaining a bid you helped win and how you made the difference

Contract: One Permanent, Full Time (Not suitable for Job share) Location: Various Locations across West Yorkshire (some hybrid/remote working) Looking for a Project Management role where you can lead significant construction projects from inception to completion? West Yorkshire Police is seeking to appoint a competent Project and Change Manager to join their busy Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the ability to provide a professional project management service across a diverse portfolio of around 100 West Yorkshire Police Buildings including a range of operational and specialist facilities. The role is based in Central Wakefield but the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire to suit the needs of West Yorkshire Police is essential. Role and Responsibilities You will lead the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion. The position requires someone with experience of managing a number of property/construction projects concurrently ensuring finance, risk and progress is managed and reported effectively, along with the ability to lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day. Key Duties: The role requires an experience self-motivated Project Manager experienced in the construction environment and able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and busy environment. Developing the projects from inception to completion a key element is ensuring that the administrative requirements of the full project lifecycle, contract and risk management are maintained alongside delivery on site. The Estates Department comprises a mixture of professional, facilities and technical staff and works closely with Force Legal Services and Procurement. This role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability in managing financial transactions, providing management and strategic reports and development of Business Cases, and taking day to day responsibility for substantial capital budgets. Expectations: To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Experience construct Project Manager with ability to work from inception to completion through concept, design, procurement, delivery and close out. • Work independently and collaboratively leading a multi disciplinary team • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and high quality report writing • Manage financial project transactions with budgets exceeding £1m • Know the Health and Safety and Environmental legislation related to construction • Develop client requirements alongside Department Standards to inform Business Case for approval • Know UK construction contracts (NEC) and compliant procurement routes • Demonstrate negotiation, communication, and written reporting abilities • Have high attention to detail and strong commercial/financial acumen • Travel throughout West Yorkshire when required Essential Criteria • Proven experience of managing construction projects up to the value of circa £3m and above • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in the property/construction industry. • Prince 2 Practitioner Qualified or equivalent • Experience and understanding of the procurement and management of NEC, JCT or equivalent construction projects. • Experienced using Microsoft Project or similar software. • An ability to interpret technical and design specifications into tender documentation and oversee implementation. • Detailed experience working within a construction or estate management environment including delivering both minor change and major construction projects. • Working knowledge of built environment, health and safety and sustainability legislation and compliance requirements during project planning and implementation • An ability to lead, motivate and direct project teams comprising internal stakeholders, professional support and external consultants and contractors and to provide accurate progress reporting to senior colleagues. • Knowledge and experience of budget preparation, monitoring and control. • Basic knowledge of the structure and strategies of a police environment. • Previous experience of working with external agencies in a partnership capacity with the ability to represent the District within the Force to other external agencies. • An understanding of the public sector financial and procurement regulatory framework Benefits/What We Offer West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays) • Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card • Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) • Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs • Training – internal development and CPD training opportunities available We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter. How to Apply Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career. Please provide a full CV and covering letter setting out your experience and expertise when responding to the question set out within the application process. To qualify you MUST redact all personal information including: • Name, • Age, • Sex, • Address The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 4th May 2026. Additional Information • The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Wakefield is a purpose-built nursery located in a tranquil business park, rated "Good" by Ofsted with a capacity of 112 children. The nursery features four spacious base rooms, each equipped with its own generously sized outdoor area, promoting free exploration and play between indoor and outdoor spaces. Conveniently situated just off Junction 41 of the M1 and near Junction 29 of the M62, it offers easy access for commuters. Additionally, there are nearby bus stops on Paragon Avenue for those using public transport, and the facility provides free parking. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off its our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What Were Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, were committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and youre ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply! TPBN1_UKTJ

A great opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to support a growing Multi Academy Trust during a key period. You'll work closely with the CFO, leading on management accounts, treasury activity, financial controls and audit preparation across multiple schools. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly consolidated management accounts and cashflow forecasts Monitor financial performance, investigate variances and ensure data accuracy Manage treasury activity, monitor balances and maximise investment income Support procurement and contract monitoring to ensure value for money Lead month-end and year-end processes including accruals, prepayments and key journals Coordinate audit information and submit VAT returns Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations About You Qualified/part-qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA) or AAT Level 4 Strong experience in management accounts and financial reporting Confident with journals, reconciliations and variance analysis Excellent attention to detail and ability to explain finance to non-finance staff Experience in multi-site or public sector environments is desirable This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation. What you need to do now 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. 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

Sue Ross Legal are working with a leading legal services provider in the recruitment of a Serious Injury Paralegal. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm, specialising personal injury, uninsured loss recovery, serious and catastrophic injury, accidents at work, and employer liability and public liability. Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious Paralegals to support the lead file handlers in the progression of their serious injury caseload. Duties: • Produce standard free form letters to progress cases using the case management system (Proclaim). • Obtain and review medical records. • Collate evidence for detailed and provisional assessment. • Answer the telephone as the first point of contact for your Fee Earner, and deal with telephone enquiries wherever possible. • Achieve KPI’s on a monthly basis as agreed with your line manager. • Where appropriate, schedule appointments for the Fee Earner. • Liaise with the Finance Department regarding the payment of disbursements, outstanding accounts etc. • Contribute to the smooth running of the firm by assisting other members of staff in periods of peak demand with document production, task list maintenance, taking telephone calls and general administrative duties. • To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Essential skills and experience: • Experience of working in a similar role supporting on cases valued over £150k. • Commitment to delivering excellent client care for clients. • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. • Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. • Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. • Good attention to detail and strong organisational and time management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for high performing individuals’ who are looking to make a career within Serious Injury and to progress to Fee Earner level; Opportunities to move into different departments across the business to expand their knowledge and experience will also be available. This role offers a mixture of office and remote working, but you must be able to attend the Wakefield office when needed (this role requires 2 days minimum in the office per week). Although experience in handling Serious Injury cases his advantageous, we would be very keen to receive applications from candidates with 6 months experience or more in any area of Litigation i.e Credit Hire, RTA, housing etc. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Solid understanding of finance processes and SAP Public Cloud best practices. Experience leading SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud finance implementations. Beyond system configuration, you’ll help organisations make better decisions, embed best-practice finance processes, and realise tangible value from SA

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A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for an 18-month contract in the public sector. The role is hybrid in Reading with 3 days in the office, requiring strong budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder management skills along with relevant public sector experience.

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A technology company in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support strategic planning and enhance decision-making across the organization.

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Ideal candidates will possess a professional accounting qualification, experience with IFRS standards, and prior work in public sector finance. A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to support public sector organizations in addressing complex financi

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A leading recruitment agency in South Yorkshire is seeking a Head of Finance and Commercial. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with a strong public sector background. You'll lead the finance team, advise on financial strategy, ensure compliance, and oversee budgets.

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The SAP Finance Contractor will be responsible for implementing and configuring SAP finance modules in a Public Cloud environment. Experience in SAP finance modules implementation and configuration. At excelerated, we specialize in transforming Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain operations with

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