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Company Description Ania Haie is a Leading fashion silver jewellery global brand Role DescriptionJob Title: Accounts Manager / Finance Director (AAT Qualified) Location: Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, UK Reporting to: Managing Director / CFO Industry: Global Fashion Jewellery Retail / Wholesale Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Accounts Manager / Finance Director (AAT ,ACCA OR CIMA Qualified) to lead the finance function of a dynamic, fast-growing global fashion jewellery brand. This role requires full responsibility for financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strong cash flow management., while managing a small finance team including bookkeeping, credit control, and payroll functions. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights, • Managing a credit controller, • Bookkeeping and payroll functions., • Oversee year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants/auditors, • Produce budgets, forecasts, and financial projections aligned with business goals, • Monitor profitability, margins, and cost control, particularly across product lines and markets, • Maintain strong cash flow management and forecasting, • Oversee credit control strategy, ensuring timely collections and minimising bad debt, • Monitor debtor days and implement improvements where needed, • Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance, • Ensure compliance with PAYE, VAT, and other statutory obligations, • Partner with senior leadership to support business growth and expansion, • Provide financial insight into:, • Product performance, • International sales channels, • E-commerce and wholesale operations, • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency, • AAT,ACCA OR CIMA qualified (or equivalent), • Proven experience in a similar Accounts Manager or Finance Director role, • Strong background in:, • Management accounts, • Cash flow forecasting, • Payroll oversight, • Credit control processes, • Experience managing or supervising finance staff, • Experience in retail, fashion, jewellery, or e-commerce sectors, • Understanding of multi-currency and international trading, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Commercially minded with the ability to influence decision-making, • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-focused, • Strong leadership and communication skills, • Competitive salary, • Bonus / performance incentives, • Staff discounts on products, • Opportunity to grow with an international brand We are seeking a Finance Accounts Manager for a full-time office based role Nr Bridgwater based in Somerset, United Kingdom. This position involves overseeing financial transactions, managing budgets, preparing financial reports, implementing financial policies, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The Finance Accounts Manager will also lead efforts in improving operational financial efficiency, coordinating audits, and advising on financial strategies to support business growth. Qualifications • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, • Proficiency in account reconciliation and accounts payable/receivable management, • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards, • Experience in auditing processes and implementing internal controls, • Proficiency in financial software systems and MS Excel, Sage, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications such as ACCA, AAT,CIMA, or equivalent are essential, • International experience of different currencies, • Driving Licence essential as it is office based, • Previous experience within the retail or jewellery industry is a plus

Area Manager - South West Region Location: South West England Territory: Covering stores across the M5 South corridor from Bristol to Barnstaple Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 + Company Car + Expenses Are you an experienced retail leader who thrives on driving performance, developing people and leading from the front? We are recruiting for an ambitious and commercially focused Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of fast-paced retail stores across the South West region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and expanding food retail business where you will have genuine autonomy, visibility and the ability to make a real impact. This role would suit a proven Area Manager, Multi-Site Manager or Senior Store Manager ready to take the next step within a high-volume retail environment. The Role: As Area Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for multiple stores across the region, ensuring exceptional standards, strong commercial performance and highly engaged teams. You will work closely with Store Managers to drive sales, maximise profitability and deliver a consistently excellent customer experience, while maintaining high operational and compliance standards throughout your area. No two days are the same in this role. One day you may be coaching and developing a management team, the next you could be analysing performance data, supporting a new store initiative or identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency across the region. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, motivate and develop a team of Store Managers across multiple locations, • Drive sales growth, profitability and operational performance within your area, • Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to achieve business objectives, • Ensure stores maintain high standards of compliance, merchandising and customer service, • Support recruitment, succession planning and talent development across the region, • Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews, • Build a strong culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement, • Respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges in a fast-moving environment What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a multi-site retail management role, • Strong background within food retail, convenience, discount or high-volume retail, • A hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence and inspire teams, • Commercially aware with a strong understanding of retail KPIs and performance management, • Excellent organisation and communication skills, • Resilient, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the region What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary of £50,000 - £58,000, • Company car and business expenses, • Opportunity to join a stable, growing and highly successful retail business, • Real autonomy and ownership within your region, • Long-term career progression opportunities, • Supportive leadership team and strong operational infrastructure, • A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference If you are a passionate retail leader looking for your next challenge within a dynamic multi-site environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Store Manager - Bridgewater | Up to £50,000 + Bonus | Leading Retail Brand Ready to lead a high-profile store and shape the future of retail? Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is proud to partner with a market-leading big-box retailer in the search for an exceptional Store Manager in Bedford. With a competitive salary, performance bonus, and strong career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in retail leadership. About the Role: As Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of the store's success-driving performance, leading a high-energy team, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a role for a hands-on, commercially focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer service and drive brand loyalty. Lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve sales and service goals. Manage store operations efficiently, including stock, rotas, and merchandising. Maintain the highest standards of compliance, health & safety, and store presentation. Analyse sales data, monitor trends, and respond quickly to market opportunities. Consistently hit and exceed KPIs and commercial targets. What We're Looking For: Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, or Department Manager (minimum 24 months). Strong people leadership skills and a proven ability to build high-performing teams. Excellent commercial acumen and a...

Area Manager Location: South West Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Car + Bonus Role: Permanent | Full-time We’re recruiting a Area Manager to take responsibility for a group of stores within one of the UK’s best-known food retail brands. This role sits at the heart of the retail operation, focused on consistent delivery, strong leadership and improving performance across the region. It would suit an experienced multi-site leader from supermarkets, convenience or food retail who is confident managing both people and performance in a fast-moving environment. What you’ll be doing as a Area Manager Taking full accountability for trading performance across your region, ensuring stores deliver against sales, profit and operational targets Setting clear direction for your Store Managers, using regular reviews to track performance and drive improvement Supporting and developing your management teams to improve capability, consistency and results Maintaining high standards across availability, replenishment, merchandising and store routines Ensuring company processes and ways of working are followed consistently to drive efficiency and control costs Using reporting and insight to identify issues quickly and implement practical, effective solutions Creating a culture focused on delivery, accountability and a strong customer offer What we’re looking for Experience in a multi-site ...

Area ManagerLocation: South WestSalary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Car + BonusRole: Permanent | Full-timeWe’re recruiting a Area Manager to take responsibility for a group of stores within one of the UK’s best-known food retail brands.This role sits at the heart of the retail operation, focused on consistent delivery, strong leadership and improving performance across the region. It would suit an experienced multi-site leader from supermarkets, convenience or food retail who is confident managing both people and performance in a fast-moving environment.What you’ll be doing as a Area Manager • Taking full accountability for trading performance across your region, ensuring stores deliver against sales, profit and operational targets, • Setting clear direction for your Store Managers, using regular reviews to track performance and drive improvement, • Supporting and developing your management teams to improve capability, consistency and results, • Maintaining high standards across availability, replenishment, merchandising and store routines, • Ensuring company processes and ways of working are followed consistently to drive efficiency and control costs, • Using reporting and insight to identify issues quickly and implement practical, effective solutions, • Creating a culture focused on deliver...

Join a Market-Leading Retailer - Assistant Manager | Bridgewater | Up to £36,000 Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others Strong organisational and communication skills Passionate about customer service and hitting targets Proact...

Key Account Specialist Global Key Accounts Location: Southampton Department: GKA Inside Sales Contract: Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week) We are looking for a driven and customer-focused Key Account Specialist to join our Sales team in Southampton. In this role, you will act as the primary service owner for a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring the consistent delivery of premium service levels and building strong, long-term client relationships. Accuracy is key to make this role a success as filing of agreed rates is an integral part of the daily process to avoid discrepancies between customer quotation and final invoice. Youll play a critical role in supporting key customers, resolving complex issues, and providing valuable insights that drive service excellence and business growth. Key Responsibilities: Service Delivery & Account Management * Execute contracted service solutions for assigned key accounts (GKA) * Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders at a local level * Act as an escalation point for complex queries, issues, or complaints * Ensure delivery against agreed service KPIs Business Performance & Insights * Provide key account executives with insights on service performance and quality * Analyse trends, identify opportunities, and support performance improvements * Support data management and reporting processes Tender Management & Customer Support * Assist with tender processes, spot rate requests, and onboarding of new customers * Maintain contracts and support where dedicated account support is not available Digital Adoption * Promote and support the use of digital tools and e-commerce platforms * Encourage clients to adopt self-service solutions where appropriate Skills, Qualifications & Expertise: * Be able to actively cooperate with stakeholders in a highly professional and efficient manner whilst meeting the high service expectations of our Key Accounts. * Shipping Experience is preferred * Familiar with google platforms / excel / GMail / PowerPoint * Telephone sales as well as occasional F2F Sales * Travel both internal and external Why Join ONE? At Ocean Network Express, were passionate about delivering world-class service and driving digital innovation within the global shipping industry. Youll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, gain valuable experience within a leading global business, and contribute to our continued success in customer excellence and operational efficiency. * Membership of the Companys Group Pension Plan, into which the Company will contribute up to 10% of basic salary. * Death in Service Benefit (x8 annual salary) * Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services * Interest free annual travel season ticket loan * Annual Medical Health check * Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions * Online employee discount platform including retail, health, leisure, motor and more plus Cycle to work, Taste Card * Loyalty Award Scheme Apply now by submitting your CV below. The closing date for this role is Sunday 17th May 2026. Please note you must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.

Store Manager - Bridgewater | Up to £50,000 + Bonus | Leading Retail Brand Ready to lead a high-profile store and shape the future of retail? Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is proud to partner with a market-leading big-box retailer in the search for anexceptional Store Manager in Bedford . With a competitive salary, performance bonus, and strong career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in retail leadership . About the Role: As Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of the store's success-driving performance, leading a high-energy team, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is a role for a hands-on, commercially focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer service and drive brand loyalty. Lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve sales and service goals. Manage store operations efficiently, including stock, rotas, and merchandising. Maintain the highest standards of compliance, health & safety, and store presentation. Analyse sales data, monitor trends, and respond quickly to market opportunities. Consistently hit and exceed KPIs and commercial targets. What We're Looking For: Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, or Department Manager (minimum 24 months). Strong people leadership skills and a proven ability to build high-performing teams. Excellent commercial acumen and ability to drive store profitability. A customer-first mindset with a passion for retail and team development. What's on Offer: Salary up to £50,000 per year, with regular reviews based on performance. Attractive bonus structure rewarding your success. Long-term career progression with a well-known and respected brand. Join a dynamic, supportive business culture that values its people. Apply Now If you're a motivated, passionate retail leader ready to make your mark in a high-profile store, we want to hear from you! Apply with your latest CV today and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch. BBBH35921 TPBN1_UKTJ

Trainee Field Sales Executive – Bathroom & Kitchen Wall Panels A structured entry into field sales with a leading manufacturer, offering full training, an established customer base, and a clear path into a long-term career within the KBB and interiors sector. Territory: South West – Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset & South Wiltshire Package: - £32,500 basic rising to £34,000 after 3 months - £6,800 bonus (paid quarterly) - Company car, laptop & mobile - 25 days holiday - 6% employer pension - Bupa healthcare & life insurance The Role – Trainee Field Sales Executive: • A trainee field sales role with a full induction and structured training programme, • Driving sales of a high-quality range of waterproof wall panels, • Managing and developing relationships with national and independent building and plumbing merchants - both trade counters & showrooms, • Inheriting an established area with existing accounts to increase sales from, • Once settled into the role, you will also support your merchants in winning business with contractors and the social housing sector, • Clear progression into a fully-fledged field sales role The Successful Applicant: • Some experience within a sales or customer-facing role - merchant, showroom, retail or internal sales environment, • Personable, outgoing and confident communicating at all levels, • Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career in field sales, • Interest in the KBB, interiors or construction sector Our Client: • A leading manufacturer of 100% waterproof wall panel systems, • Established for over 60 years, • Part of a larger group with strong growth plans, • A well-run business with a track record of developing and promoting from within Apply Now If you’re looking to break into field sales and build a long-term career, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about this Trainee Field Sales Executive role. Integra Outsourcing: A sales recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of field sales professionals on a nationwide basis across a number of market sectors, but with an emphasis on the construction industry. Typically recruiting sales executive, sales representative, account executive, account manager, territory sales, area sales, business development manager and Trainee Field Sales Executive positions. Key words for this role include: field sales, trainee sales, account management, account manager, territory sales, construction, interiors, kbb, bathrooms, wetrooms, interiors, wall panels, building materials, building products, merchants, distributors, buying groups and Trainee Field Sales Executive

Customer Care Advisor Bridgwater (Full-time office-based during probation, then hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days from home) Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (between 8:00am – 5:00pm) Overview On behalf of our client, we are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Care Advisor to join a dynamic team supporting Retail and Specification customers across the UK and Ireland. This role is key to maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring smooth order processing, and delivering an excellent customer experience. Key Responsibilities Respond to customer enquiries across multiple channels (email, phone, social media) in a professional and timely manner Manage the full order lifecycle using an ERP system, including: Advising on stock availability Processing orders to meet delivery expectations Monitoring order progress Liaising with couriers and tracking deliveries Communicating delays or issues to customers Resolving queries and investigations Maintain accurate updates on ongoing orders and projects Handle customer complaints effectively and professionally Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the product portfolio Ensure compliance with company procedures, terms & conditions, and customer agreements Collaborate with internal teams including Supply Chain and Sales to resolve issues and meet targets Support external sales teams and key accounts Identify service improvement opportunities and contribute to process enhancements Meet departmental SLAs and performance targets Undertake additional tasks as required by management Skills & Experience Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Professional, polite, and customer-focused approach Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively Problem-solving and analytical mindset Team player with the ability to build strong relationships Competent in Microsoft Office Previous customer service experience preferred Positive, proactive, and self-motivated attitude If you would like to apply then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Jade on (phone number removed) Closing date is 27.05.2026 - Please note this could change subject to suitable applications Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future