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My client, a school in East London is now looking to recruit a full time School Business Manager. This is a significant post within the school, which carries with it responsibility for the non-teaching side, managing the day-to-day finance, administration, premises and HR requirements. Supported by a central team within the Trust and with the on-site assistance of a small support team, you’ll work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the best use of resources and ensure the school obligations are met. Responsibilities will include: • Oversee the financial management of the school, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting., • Manage all aspects of the school's administrative and support functions, ensuring smooth operations on a day-to-day basis., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations., • Lead and manage a team of administrative staff, providing guidance and support as required., • Develop and implement efficient administrative systems and processes to enhance the effectiveness of the school's operations., • Work closely with the leadership team to contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes., • Collaborate with external stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, and local authorities, to ensure effective procurement and contract management., • Oversee the management of the school's premises and facilities. Applications are sought from individuals who have previous experience working within a similar school business manager role.This role could be offered as both a 52 week role or a term time position.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

My client, a school in East London is now looking to recruit a School Business Manager. This role is term time plus 5 weeks (43 weeks) This is a significant post within the school, which carries with it responsibility for the non-teaching side, managing the day-to-day finance, administration, premises and HR requirements. Supported by a central team within the Trust and with the on-site assistance of a small support team, you’ll work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the best use of resources and ensure the school obligations are met. Responsibilities will include: • Oversee the financial management of the school, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting., • Manage all aspects of the school's administrative and support functions, ensuring smooth operations on a day-to-day basis., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations., • Lead and manage a team of administrative staff, providing guidance and support as required., • Develop and implement efficient administrative systems and processes to enhance the effectiveness of the school's operations., • Work closely with the leadership team to contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes., • Collaborate with external stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, and local authorities, to ensure effective procurement and contract management., • Oversee the management of the school's premises and facilities. Applications are sought from individuals who have previous experience working within a similar school business manager role.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

School Business Manager East London Full-time | 43 weeks per year (Term time + 5 weeks) Start Date: April 2026 or ASAP thereafter About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven School Business Manager to join a large and diverse primary setting in East London. This is a pivotal and strategic role, working closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of operations across the school. You will lead on finance, HR, administration, premises, and health & safety, playing a key part in supporting an effective learning environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Lead on strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Monitor income and expenditure, ensuring best value for money Manage financial systems, reporting, and statutory returns Oversee funding streams, grants, and income generation opportunities Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements Human Resources Oversee payroll, contracts, pensions, and staff records Manage recruitment processes, safeguarding checks, and compliance Maintain the Single Central RecordLead on HR processes including absence, performance, and developmentLine manage and develop administrative staff Operations & Administration Lead the school’s administrative function and office team Ensure efficient systems for data management and communication Support admissions, attendance, and reporting processes Work closely with leadership on operational strategy Premises & Health & Safety Oversee site management, maintenance, and facilities Line manage premises staff and external contractors Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations Manage risk assessments, policies, and site safety procedures About You We are looking for a candidate who: Has strong experience in financial and operational management Demonstrates excellent organisational and leadership skills Has experience managing HR processes and teams Is proactive, solution-focused, and highly driven Can work effectively in a fast-paced, high-responsibility role Essential Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail and organisational ability Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, MIS systems such as Arbor) Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines What’s on Offer Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and training The chance to make a real impact in a well-established primary setting. A varied and rewarding leadership role Safeguarding This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. The successful candidate will be expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job Title: Junior Practice Manager Location: Ilford Salary: £65k - £75k Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking a Junior Practice Manager to lead and oversee its administrative, HR, compliance, and operational functions across multiple offices. Reporting directly to the Equity Partners, the Practice Manager acts as a key link between offices, ensuring smooth coordination of firmwide policies, strategy, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Human Resources: • Coordinate full recruitment process from job advert to offer., • Oversee onboarding and induction for all new hires., • Manage performance and capability processes, advising supervisors on best practice., • Review and update firmwide HR policies to ensure fairness and compliance with employment law., • Ensure timely completion of annual appraisals for all staff and partners., • Coordinate work experience programs., • Manage internal HR issues such as flexible working requests, special leave, and absence management., • Administer leaver processes to ensure continuity of client service. Risk & Compliance: • Handle client complaints and oversee responses., • Manage the firm’s training programs, ensuring completion of compulsory training., • Administer contract compliance requirements. Finance & General Administration: • Support Partners with business development and marketing strategies., • Attend partner meetings and provide commercial insights to assist strategic planning., • Administer salary review processes and approve monthly salary payments., • Liaise with IT consultants and provide first-line onsite IT support. Requirements: • Proven experience managing HR, compliance, and administrative functions in a professional services environment., • Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices., • Excellent organizational and communication skills., • Commercially aware with the ability to provide strategic insights., • Able to work across multiple offices and manage competing priorities.

About FRP FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals. Job Description Role overview The Office Manager / Support provides competent, provisional administrative support across business areas encompassing Front of House, Marketing, and Events. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations and contributing to the company's goals by maintaining efficient administrative processes and supporting various business functions. Key Responsibilities • Handle telephone calls and enquiries efficiently, courteously, and professionally, • Receive clients, visitors, and suppliers; notify relevant staff members for deliveries, • Ensure the front of house and meeting rooms are clean and presentable at all times, • Ordering supplies and responsible for stocking – teas, coffees and all other kitchen items, • Arranging catering for internal meetings, • Organise couriers and taxis, • Open and distribute daily post, • Assist with expense claims for Partners and Directors, • Maintain relationships with suppliers, • Process invoices and maintain the CRM system, • Book Partner/Director client team lunches, presentations, and networking events, • Assist with administrative duties for events (e.g., badges, place settings, documents/presentation packs), • Coordinate internal networking across the business Qualifications • Minimum five grade A to C GCSEs including English and Mathematics., • Previous business administration and front of house experience., • Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Additional Information Our Values • Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice, • Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence, • Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes, • Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face Our Commitment to You and the Environment At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

School Business Manager Salary: £42,300 – £47,500 (dependent on experience and qualifications; negotiable for an exceptional candidate) Contract: Full-time, 43 weeks per year (term time plus 5 weeks, to be worked during school holidays as agreed with the Headteacher) Location: Ilford Start: ASAP About the Role We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join our leadership team in this pivotal strategic role. Reporting directly to the Headteacher and working closely with Governors and senior leaders, the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the effective management of the school’s finance, human resources, premises, and administrative functions. This is a key position that plays a vital role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and sustainably, enabling staff to focus on delivering outstanding educational outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring, ensuring value for money and long-term sustainability, • Identify and pursue additional income streams and funding opportunities to support school development, • Oversee human resources, including recruitment, compliance, and staff management processes, • Manage the school’s premises and facilities, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment, • Lead the administration function, ensuring efficient and effective support across the school, • Work collaboratively with the Headteacher and leadership team to support strategic planning and school improvement, • Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, financial, and safeguarding regulations Person Specification Experience & Knowledge • Proven experience in financial management, ideally within an educational or public sector setting, • Strong understanding of budget planning, monitoring, and financial reporting, • Experience in human resources management and leading administrative teams, • Demonstrable ability to manage multiple operational areas effectively Skills & Competencies • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, • Confident communicator with effective written and verbal skills, • Strong IT proficiency, including systems such as Microsoft Office and Arbor (or similar), • Sound numeracy skills and the ability to interpret financial information, • Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively, • Willingness to learn and develop professionally through training opportunities Personal Qualities • Proactive, driven, and solutions-focused approach, • Collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude, • High levels of integrity, reliability, and discretion, • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, • Commitment to supporting the school’s vision and contributing to the wider school community

About FRP At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals. Job Description Role overview FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Insolvency Administrator to join our Restructuring department within the Court Work Team. The candidate will have a background in restructuring advisory and insolvency, including bankruptcies and liquidations. This role involves the statutory reporting and administration tasks to ensure statutory deadlines are met and also smooth progression of the team’s caseload. Key Responsibilities • Under the direct supervision of more senior members of the team, to assist with the pro-active administration of insolvency cases, comprising WUCs and BKYs, in accordance with specific timescales, • Production of good quality reports and letters, • Completion of all tasks and formalities in accordance with statutory deadlines and internal protocols, • Maintaining an effective diary system in this respect, • Assist with tasks in accordance with statutory investigations, including analysing company records and presenting the same in a clear and professional format., • Monitoring, maintenance and up-dating of check lists on a weekly basis, • Taking personal responsibility to ensure that any tasks delegated by more senior staff are completed in a timely and professional manner, • Self-development: to enhance technical knowledge and to keep abreast of industry developments/new case law Qualifications • Experience in an insolvency role, • Strong organisational and multitasking skills, • GCSE English and Mathematics ‘B’ (5/6) grade or above (or equivalent) preferable, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • High level of attention to detail and accuracy, • CPI/CII an advantage but not essential Additional Information Our Values • Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice, • Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence, • Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes, • Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face Our Commitment to You and the Environment At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive. Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Are you an experienced and driven professional looking to take on a pivotal leadership role within a school environment? We are working with a well-established primary school seeking a School Business Manager to oversee the strategic and operational running of key business functions. This is a highly influential position, working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective management of finance, HR, administration, and premises—supporting the school in delivering outstanding outcomes for its community. What You’ll Do • Lead on financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance., • Prepare and manage the school’s annual budget and long-term financial plans., • Oversee payroll, pensions, and staff-related financial processes., • Manage HR operations, including recruitment, safeguarding checks, employee records, and compliance with employment legislation., • Maintain the Single Central Record and ensure adherence to safer recruitment practices., • Lead the administration function, ensuring efficient systems, processes, and communication across the school., • Line manage office and premises staff, supporting performance and development., • Oversee premises management, including maintenance, health & safety, contracts, and risk assessments., • Support procurement, service level agreements, and contract management to ensure value for money., • Produce reports and data for leadership teams, governors, and external stakeholders., • Support funding applications and identify opportunities for additional income. Who We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a School Business Manager or similar operational/finance leadership role., • Strong financial management and budgeting experience., • Knowledge of HR processes, safeguarding, and employment legislation., • Experience managing teams across administration and/or premises functions., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities., • High level of discretion when handling sensitive information., • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team are dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. So, we take value in recruiting only the very best Fitness Managers to join our Club Management teams, to lead our Personal trainer and Group Exercise Teams to provide our members with the finest fitness and wellness sessions in the industry. \n The Fitness Manager is responsible for working alongside other club management to ensure that the in-club product offering is fully synchronized and available to our members. \n The Role \n\n • Owning all Product delivery in club through the PT, Gym Trainer and Group Exercise function.\n, • Acting as a ambassador of Virgin Active at all times and consistently role-model the highest standards of behaviour to other employees.\n, • Maintaining a positive, productive working relationship with other team members, being proactive, using your own initiative and taking ownership of situations.\n, • Recruiting and training the industry’s best Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, supporting them with their personal development and class assessments, as well as the development through our internal Academy.\n, • Delivering key in club and external Fitness events and experiences\n, • Maintaining a keen understanding of industry trends affecting the club and make appropriate recommendations regarding strategic and tactical approach.\n, • Understanding KPIs and targets, and the importance of engaging new members into our fitness and group exercise programmes\n, • 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you take them\n, • Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%\n, • Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.\n, • We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.\n, • You will join Virgin Family - where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2) \n, • Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.\n, • Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.\n, • Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions.\n, • We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges.\n, • Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.\n, • Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best instructors.\n

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and budget holders across the organisation, providing clear, insightful financial advice to support both strategic and operational decision making. An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and relationship focused Finance Busine

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner in Havering. The role involves managing finance teams, providing strategic financial advice, and leading budget preparations. The position offers a daily pay rate of £400 and is primarily remote, with monthly off

Role Overview The Head of Family Law will oversee the departments casework, supervise and develop junior team members, manage operational performance, and contribute to strategic direction and growth. This is an ideal role for a senior solicitor with exceptional technical ability, client-care skills, and proven leadership experience. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Family Law department across multiple offices. Handle a varied and complex caseload, including divorce, finance, children matters, cohabitation issues, and domestic abuse cases. Supervise, train, and mentor solicitors, paralegals, and trainees. Ensure quality assurance, compliance, and risk management within the department. Contribute to strategic planning, growth initiatives, and departmental development. Support team performance, fee generation, and operational improvements. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and expansion of the department. Work closely with senior management to refine processes and client service delivery. Build and maintain strong client and external-stakeholder relationships. Represent the firm at networking events, seminars, and community engagements. Candidate Profile Significant PQE in Family Law, ideally with prior team-leadership or department-management experience. Deep technical expertise in private family matters, with confidence handling complex financial and children cases. Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and supportive management approach. Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business development and growth. Exceptional client-care skills and the professionalism required for sensitive, high-stakes matters. Robust understanding of regulatory obligations, risk, and compliance within a legal environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Proactive, resilient, and able to drive continuous improvement within the team. What the Role Offers A senior leadership position within a respected and expanding legal practice. A competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 , with scope for progression. The opportunity to shape and grow a thriving Family Law department. Strong existing caseload and solid administrative support. Autonomy, strategic influence, and long-term career development. Supportive, professional culture with a strong focus on quality and client care. TPBN1_UKTJ

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner Pay Rate £400 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month Description Key duties * Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity * Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business * Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money · CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study · Active commitment to personal and professional development through regular CPD and other activities Essential Experience · Providing business partnering and strategic financial advice to Senior Managers leading significant budgets (£1m+) in large complex organisations · Proficient in Excel (advanced) and experience in using large, computerised finance systems · Understanding of principles of strong financial management and governance · Shaping decisions through the provision of insight in complex organisations, ensuring optimal outcomes and value for money. · Development and assessment of business cases and options appraisals · Management experience · Experience of working with Senior Managers in complex organisation Preferred · Public Sector - preferably Local Government - experience · Knowledge of Local Government Finance · Up to date knowledge of accounting standards and practices in Local Government · Project management experience - working as part of a project team and/or providing finance challenge and support to complex projects Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

Finance Manager – Erith – £65,000-£73,000 PE-Backed Growth Business – Erith or West Drayton with Hybrid I’m delighted to be exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed group on the appointment of a Finance Manager—a pivotal role at the heart of an ambitious scaling journey. With current revenues exceeding £50m and a clear trajectory to surpass £100m in the next two years, this is a business undergoing significant transformation. Driven by a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a major UK rebrand, they offer a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a commercially impactful role. The Opportunity This is far more than a traditional Finance Manager position. You’ll take ownership of the London region’s financial reporting while playing a key role at group level—working closely with senior leadership, influencing decision-making, and supporting M&A activity as the business expands. It’s an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to be part of building something—bringing structure, insight, and commercial thinking as the group scales. What You’ll Be Doing Leading monthly financial reporting for the London region Producing and reviewing group accounts, delivering clear variance analysis and insightful commentary to senior stakeholders and investors Preparing board packs and presenting financial insights to leadership and private equity stakeholders Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with operational teams Playing an active role in acquisitions—supporting due diligence, onboarding, and integration into group reporting Driving process improvements, controls, and efficiencies across the finance function Supporting strategic initiatives, including business cases and cost optimisationWhat We’re Looking For Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience in a group or multi-entity environment—ideally within a fast-growing or acquisitive business Strong technical and commercial finance skillset Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate in a changing environment Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel capability (Power BI or Sage exposure is advantageous)Why This Role Stands Out True progression opportunity within a scaling, PE-backed group Exposure to M&A activity and strategic decision-making High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership Investment in technology and digital transformation A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values autonomy and ideas Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes private healthcare, generous annual leave, bonus potential, and flexible hybrid working.Interested? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, gain exposure to growth strategy, and accelerate your career in a high-performing environment, I’d be keen to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces

Finance Manager Essex, Rainham £55,000 - £60,000 Company Profile An established and growing business within the logistics/transport sector is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the business through its next phase of growth. This is a key leadership role within an SME environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a business where finance plays a central role in both operational and strategic decision-making. Reporting into senior leadership, and managing a small team you will be responsible for the end-to-end finance function, ensuring both strategic and day-to-day financial operations run effectively. What’s on Offer? • Full time, office based, • Key leadership role within a growing business, • Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function, • Long-term career stability and progression opportunities What will you do as a Finance Manager? • Ownership of the finance function within a fast-paced SME environment, • Oversee all transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledger, • Manage payroll and take ownership of cash flow management, • Hands-on involvement in day-to-day finance operations where required, • Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting, • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, • Monitor financial performance and provide commercial insight to support decision-making, • Strengthen financial controls, processes, and systems, • Ownership and optimisation of the finance system (Sage), • Liaising with banks, auditors, and external advisors What do you need as a Finance Manager? • Qualified or part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong working knowledge of Sage (essential), • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence decision-making, • Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail, • Advanced Excel skills Job ID: 10733

Head of Finance Full time - 37.5 hours per week Romford/Hybrid working Salary: £55,455 - £63,985 per annum Use your financial leadership to make a real difference. My client is well established, values driven charity providing vital care and support to people in the community. They are now seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the organisation's financial future. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who wants to use their expertise in a role that combines strategic leadership, operational impact, and meaningful purpose. The Role As Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance and Procurement functions, ensuring robust financial management, strong governance and high-quality financial insight across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable as it develops its services. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the Finance and Procurement teams Providing strategic financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees Leading the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Ensuring strong financial controls, systems and compliance Producing clear and insightful management information and financial reports Supporting long-term financial sustainability and organisational strategy This is a high impact leadership role offering the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining close to the detail of financial management. About You We are looking for someone who shares the organisations values of compassion, collaboration and creativity and who brings both strong technical expertise and an inclusive leadership style. You will have: A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Significant post qualification experience in a senior finance role Experience of financial management and governance within the charity sector A strong track record of leading teams and managing budgets and resources Experience preparing management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts and regulatory returns The ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight for senior leaders and trustees Excellent communication and relationship building skills Why Join? This is a chance to use your expertise where it truly matters. You'll be joining a collaborative organisation with a clear purpose, supportive culture and strong commitment to the people and communities they serve. Closing date: 27th March 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 6th April 2026 By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ