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Senior Buyer Welshpool, Powys £58-63,000 + Benefits Are you a commercially astute Senior Buyer who loves discovering products, building supplier partnerships and making decisions that have a visible impact? Charlies Stores is looking for an entrepreneurial buying leader to take ownership of a successful £12 £13 million category spanning hardware, power tools, garden machinery and agriculture and unlock its next phase of growth. Charlies is an independent, family-run retailer with a proud heritage, a growing online business and stores serving communities across Wales, Shropshire and Gloucestershire. Known for quality products, competitive prices and outstanding customer service, the business offers the pace and opportunity of a major retailer with the freedom, personality and agility of an owner-led company. The Opportunity You will have genuine ownership of your category, from product sourcing and range development through to pricing, supplier negotiation, margin and stock performance. Charlies believes that great buyers need room to act: you will be trusted to make commercial calls, learn quickly and treat the category as if it were your own business. Leading two experienced Buying Assistants, you will bring fresh thinking while taking time to understand what already works. You will receive a supportive handover from a highly experienced colleague and work closely with the Managing Director, fellow Senior Buyers, store teams and supply partners. What You ll Be Doing Own and grow the hardware, power tools, garden machinery and agriculture category. Develop compelling ranges, identify new product opportunities and make confident buying decisions. Negotiate effectively with existing and new suppliers to secure the right products, prices and terms. Manage category sales, margin, stock and performance, responding quickly to trading opportunities. Lead, coach and empower two knowledgeable Buying Assistants. Build trusted supplier relationships through regular meetings and at least two supplier visits each week. Work closely with store managers to optimise merchandising, product knowledge and in-store execution. Source products internationally, including opportunities to travel within Europe two to three times a year and to China around once a year. Challenge established ways of working constructively and continuously look for better commercial outcomes. About You An accomplished retail buyer or senior buyer with strong commercial judgement and end-to-end category ownership. Relevant buying experience within hardware, tools, machinery, agriculture, home, garden or another fast-paced product-led environment would be preferred. A natural negotiator and relationship builder who can drive challenging commercial conversations with integrity. Entrepreneurial, curious and confident taking calculated risks and prepared to own the outcome. Analytical enough to understand the numbers, but equally energised by products, customers and the shop floor. An engaging, emotionally intelligent leader who develops others and works without ego. Comfortable operating at pace, travelling regularly and working predominantly on site in Welshpool but with some flexibility to work from home. Why Join Charlies? This is a rare opportunity to join a profitable, ambitious and values-led business where buyers are genuinely empowered. You will have the freedom to shape a substantial category, the support to succeed and the chance to see the direct impact of your decisions in stores and online. The culture is friendly, collaborative and down to earth, with high standards, healthy competition and a strong commitment to work life balance. Package & Benefits Base salary of £60,000 to £70,000. Pool cars for business travel or reimbursed travel costs. Company pension contributions of 3%/5%. Up to 20% employee discount following successful completion of probation. Access to more than 100 accredited online development courses. Retail Trust membership, including wellbeing support, counselling, legal and financial advice, plus trained mental health first aiders. Sick pay allowance. Full-time, predominantly based on site in Welshpool but with some flexibility to work from home. Ready to Make Your Mark? If you are excited by the freedom to build ranges, grow a significant category and work with a retailer that values judgement, relationships and initiative, we would welcome a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Finance Manager Tamworth Permanent Office Based Pathway to Financial Controller Salary up to £60,000 Are you the type of Finance Manager who enjoys identifying opportunities, driving improvements and making a genuine commercial impact? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager who is hungry to make a difference. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to produce month-end accounts; we re looking for a driven, ambitious individual who wants to influence decision-making, lead projects, improve processes and help shape the future direction of the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role within the finance function while leading a team of four. You will be trusted to use your initiative, think outside the box and influence decision-making across the wider business. This role offers a genuine progression pathway to Financial Controller for the right individual. The Opportunity As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and meaningful financial information while driving efficiencies and supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities include: Producing monthly management accounts and delivering insightful variance analysis Managing weekly P&L reporting and performance analysis Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Coordinating the month-end process to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved Inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and cost analysis Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset registers Managing VAT returns, ONS reporting and intercompany reconciliations Assisting with year-end accounts and external audits Delivering projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business Partnering with operational teams to identify efficiencies and opportunities for profitability improvement Leading, mentoring and developing a team of four, ensuring high standards and continuous development across the function Personal Profile This opportunity is perfect for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys influencing decisions, challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve business performance. You will be naturally proactive, commercially aware and motivated by delivering tangible results, with the drive to continually improve both yourself and the business around you. To be successful, you will bring: Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant or similar role Experience within a manufacturing environment (desirable) Strong management accounting and reporting experience Excellent Excel skills Experience leading or developing a team A hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership and drive initiatives forward The ability to think commercially and identify opportunities to improve performance Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you! By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.

Chair (Voluntary) Age UK Stockport Location: Stockport Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per month Could you help shape the future of later life in Stockport? Age UK Stockport is looking for an exceptional individual to become our next Chair. For 80 years we've supported people in later life across the borough, helping them remain independent, connected and well. Today we're recognised as one of Stockport's leading independent charities, working with local communities, the NHS, Stockport Council and voluntary sector partners to improve lives every day. As Chair, you'll provide strategic leadership to our Board, work closely with our Chief Executive and represent the charity across the borough and beyond. You'll help shape our future direction while ensuring we continue to make a positive difference for people in later life. This is a voluntary role offering the chance to make a genuine impact within your community. We're looking for someone who: Has senior leadership, executive or Board-level experience. Can provide strategic oversight and good governance. Enjoys building partnerships and influencing others. Shares our values and commitment to improving later life. Has a strong, current personal connection with Stockport. Whether you live or work here or have been brought up here and still live nearby, you'll understand our communities and want to help shape their future. Why join us? Age UK Stockport is an independent charity , governed locally and focused on the needs of Stockport residents. Plus, we're part of a collaboration of eight independent Age UK charities working together across Greater Manchester, aiming to influence regionally to support people in later life. Previous Chair experience isn't essential. If you have the leadership skills, strategic thinking and passion to help shape the next chapter of Age UK Stockport, we'd love to hear from you. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathan Phillips, Seymour John. Closing Date September 14th 2026

Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist Newtown, Powys Hybrid Working Permanent Salary up to £36,000 + benefits package Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys finding the root cause of problems and improving processes and procedures? We're looking for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who can act as a key support resource for a small transactional finance team, helping resolve queries, identify inefficiencies and drive improvements across processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity to combine operational expertise with continuous improvement, making a tangible impact on how the finance function operates. The Opportunity In this role you will be the go-to person for Accounts Payable knowledge, supporting a small transactional finance team with queries, system issues and process improvements. You will work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance controls and optimise system functionality. This role is ideal for someone who understands Accounts Payable inside-out and enjoys finding better ways of working. Key responsibilities will include: Support the day-to-day operation of a high-volume Accounts Payable function Review existing processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement Investigate underlying system and workflow issues, determining root causes and implementing solutions Monitor and analyse operational performance, recommending improvements where appropriate Develop and track KPIs to support team performance and service delivery Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and requirements Produce reports and analysis to support management decision-making Support continuous improvement initiatives and finance-related projects Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members where required Personal Profile We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys solving problems and improving processes. You will be naturally curious and analytical, with the ability to identify underlying issues within systems, processes and workflows, and implement improvements that deliver lasting benefits to the wider finance function. You will have: Significant experience within Accounts Payable or transactional finance A track record of reviewing and improving finance processes, procedures and controls The ability to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement practical solutions Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and drive positive change A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for improving how things are done TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you! By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website.