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We're recruiting a stand-alone Finance Manager position where you'll work closely with the Directors. This is a newly created position and you'll have the autonomy to really make this role your own You'll be the go-to person for financial clarity, project insight and commercial control. That means real involvement, real influence and a genuine opportunity to grow your career quickly. In terms of your background, ideally, you'll be AAT or ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified. Below is a small overview of what you'll be doing Produce monthly management accounts Present performance and trends to the senior team Work directly with directors to support planning and decision making Create cash flow forecasts for projects and the whole company Act as the first point of contact for suppliers with payment queries If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Hannah at 360-recruitment for more information. Even if you don't have a CV, just get in touch and we can have a conversation.

This is a newly created position to work closely with the Director where you'll be the go-to person for financial clarity, project insight and commercial control. As this is a brand-new position, you'll have the autonomy to really make this role your own In terms of your background, you'll need to have experience across all areas of finance and accounting including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. The business is doing really well and has ambitious plans for further growth They are looking for someone driven, who wants to be part of the journey and grow with the business. Below is a small overview of what you'll be doing; Provide commercial financial insight to support strategic business decisions and drive business performance. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Support pricing strategies, cost management and margin improvement initiatives. Produce monthly management accounts and ensure the accounts department is running smoothly. If this is of interest, please apply or contact Hannah at 360-recruitment. Even if you don't have a CV, just get in touch.

Legal Secretary - Private Client & Conveyancing Wokingham My client is recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join their Wokingham office. Within the role you will be responsible for providing a high quality administrative support and a Legal Secretary service in Private Client and Conveyancing. You will also engage with the team and clients to build and develop strong working relationships. Duties include: - Managing Fee Earner's diary - Inputting sensitive information onto the case managements system - Preparing files for billing - Taking incoming calls - Typing of correspondence, photocopying, filing and opening new files. - Dealing with client's matters where appropriate • Provision of a professional & friendly service to clients • Preparation of straightforward legal documents • Commitment to the LEXCEL standards • Being familiar with the basic requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules which affect the receipt and payment into the bank of checks and the accounting of clients' monies. Skills and experience required: • Experience working as a Legal Secretary or similar, ideally in undertaking Private Client and/or Conveyancing legal secretary work although candidates from other disciplines will also be considered • To have the ability to remain calm, polite and focused when dealing with different situations • To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Great attention to detail • To present in a professional manner

Executive Assistant - Corporate Commercial Location: Manchester Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 My client, a highly-regarded law firm, is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join their friendly and supportive Corporate Commercial team in the Manchester office. Within the role you will be responsible for: Undertaking file opening and related procedures. Helping with good document management and matter and client records. Preparing document bundles using bundle software. Filing documents with court. Taking responsibility for ensuring all court dates and deadlines are diarised. Liaising with clients when necessary. Carrying out photocopying and scanning and various online filing duties. Deal with incoming and outgoing post for the team. Handling, amending and being responsible for legal documents - attention to detail is essential. Assisting other fee earners with administrative tasks as required. Extensive use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as case management system. To be considered for the role you will need to have experience working as an Executive Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within Corporate Commercial. In return my client offers a friendly and supportive environment in which to progress your career as well as a range of staff benefits.

If you are immediately available and based close to Corby, one of our clients needs your help. Unfortunately, their Accountant has had to step back from the business and is likely to be off for a few months. This a great SME and they are not expecting miracles, but they need someone at short notice to get a grip on things and make sure everything is running smoothly. A stand-alone role, you'll have all the support you need both from the team and their firm of Accountants. They use Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll and for the most part this will be covering the in's and the out's and managing the Accounts Department. This will be signed off for a minimum of 3 months so it will take you well into the new year and will suit someone who has experience of working in a stand-alone role. Without sounding too cliche, it's a role where you'll need to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. You'll have all the space you need and any information or guidance you need will be available. For more information, please apply straight away or call Hannah at 360-Recruitment.

There are not many Trainee Accountant roles out there at the moment, but this is a great one! A firm of Accountants in Leicester is looking to recruit someone to start within their Audit and Accounts team. You'll get full study support and a structured training program so you can build your skill set to one day lead audits and prepare full sets of accounts. The ideal person would be someone who has a years experience in a firm of Accountants but they can also take someone on who has just completed an Accountancy degree. This will be a great position to become a Chartered Accountant and build your career.

Commercial Litigation Paralegal - Dispute Resolution Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £34,000 - £40,000, flexible depending on experience My client is seeking an ambitious and capable Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their established Dispute Resolution team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial and civil disputes, working closely with experienced litigators. The team supports business clients across sectors including property, construction, financial services, and professional services, as well as individuals in commercial and civil disputes. The role will provide hands-on involvement in matters from initial enquiries and pre-action correspondence through to court proceedings, settlement, and enforcement, under solicitor supervision The successful candidate will be a confident and commercially minded individual with a genuine interest in dispute resolution. They will have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients alike. They will take ownership of delegated tasks, keep accurate records, and recognise when to seek guidance or escalate an issue. This role would particularly suit a paralegal seeking to progress their litigation career within a highly regarded commercial law firm and gain hands-on experience across a diverse and challenging caseload. Essential skills and experience required: Have a minimum of 12 months' recent private practice experience as a commercial or civil litigation paralegal, with substantive exposure to commercial disputes. Have experience working within a litigation or dispute resolution team and providing practical support on a varied contentious caseload. Demonstrate a solid understanding of civil litigation procedure and commercial dispute resolution, including a working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant pre-action requirements. Have experience supporting fee earners on contested matters through various stages of the litigation process, including pre-action work and issued proceedings. Possess strong drafting, organisational and client communication skills. Be able to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced legal environment, maintain reliable task and deadline records, and escalate urgent issues promptly. Be confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, together with electronic document management and PDF tools, including practical experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro or equivalent software to prepare and manage electronic litigation bundles Be comfortable learning and using new legal technology, including firm-approved AI tools, with an understanding of the need to protect client information and independently verify AI-generated content. Preferred experience, although not essential: Breach of contract and misrepresentation disputes. Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings. Shareholder and partnership disputes, including disputes concerning directors' duties and company management. Professional negligence claims. Injunctive relief applications. Commercial and business-to-business disputes, including disputes concerning the provision of goods and services. Banking, lending, and finance-related disputes. Insolvency-related litigation and recovery claims. Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations. High Court and County Court proceedings. Practical experience using Microsoft Copilot or other firm-approved AI tools to support document summarisation, preparation of chronologies and first-draft correspondence would also be advantageous. Key Responsibilities: Assisting solicitors with the management of commercial litigation matters from initial instruction and pre-action correspondence through to proceedings, settlement, and enforcement. Preparing first drafts of correspondence, court documents, witness statements, instructions to counsel and briefing notes for solicitor review. Preparing indexed, paginated and, where required, searchable electronic bundles for court hearings, mediations, and conferences, using Adobe Acrobat Pro to combine and organise documents, add bookmarks and hyperlinks, apply text recognition (OCR), and check completeness, legibility and pagination against the index and applicable court requirements Conducting legal research and reviewing documentation, producing concise research notes, chronologies, case summaries, and evidence schedules, and identifying gaps or inconsistencies for solicitor review, including following up outstanding documents and information with clients and third parties as directed. Assisting with document preservation, collection, review, and disclosure exercises, and flagging potential confidentiality and privilege issues to the supervising solicitor. Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, courts, opponents and third parties as directed, including coordinating conferences and hearings, arranging the secure delivery of papers, and preparing routine progress updates for solicitor review. Assisting with filing and service of documents and maintaining records of court directions, procedural deadlines, and key dates, with prompt escalation of approaching deadlines or potential difficulties. Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel and hearings as required, taking accurate attendance notes and tracking follow-up actions. Assisting with settlement documentation, including draft agreements, consent orders and Tomlin Orders, and monitoring agreed implementation steps. Supporting fee earners with case management, including client onboarding, maintaining orderly electronic files, accurate time recording and assisting with costs information and billing administration. Supporting the team's business development initiatives, including attending networking events, seminars, and client events as appropriate.

Legal Secretary - Residential Property Department: Residential Leasehold Location: Bournemouth Salary: £26,000 - £27,500 Purpose of the Role My client, a leading law firm, are recruiting for a Property Legal Secretary to join the Residential Leasehold department in their Bournemouth office. Within the role you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the head of Residential Leasehold, ensuring the efficient progression of leasehold property matters and delivering a high standard of client service. Key Responsibilities Provide secretarial and administrative support to the head of Residential Leasehold. Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and reports using digital dictation and case management systems. Manage diaries, appointments, meetings and deadlines. Open new client files and complete client onboarding procedures, including AML and identity verification checks. Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, freeholders, managing agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors. Handle incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence, taking messages and responding where appropriate. Maintain and update electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with firm procedures. Assist with leasehold transactions including: Sales and purchases of leasehold properties. Lease extensions. Deeds of variation. Transfers of equity. Enfranchisement matters. Request and review management information packs and leasehold documentation. Prepare completion statements and assist with the exchange and completion process. Use the firm's case management system to accurately record progress and key dates. Assist with billing, file closing procedures and archiving. Ensure compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements and data protection legislation. Provide reception and general office support when required. Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within Residential Property or Conveyancing. Excellent typing and document production skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel. Excellent communication and client care skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage competing priorities. Desirable Experience working with case management systems. Knowledge of leasehold property transactions and terminology. Experience using legal case management systems and digital dictation software. Skills and Competencies Excellent attention to detail. Professional and courteous manner. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Confidential and trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information. Proactive and flexible attitude. Commitment to providing excellent client service. Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with: Solicitors, Conveyancers and Legal Executives. Clients. Estate Agents. Mortgage Lenders. Freeholders and Managing Agents. Other legal professionals and external stakeholders.

Corporate Paralegal - (Healthcare & Dental) Location: London / Hybrid Working Salary: Circa £35,000, competitive dependant on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent My client, a highly regarded law firm, is looking to recruit a capable and commercially minded Corporate Paralegal to join their Corporate / Commercial team, with a particular focus on transactions within the healthcare and dental sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with corporate experience who is looking to develop their transactional skills within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced solicitors and partners on a varied caseload, with a strong emphasis on acquisitions, disposals and corporate matters involving healthcare and dental businesses. Previous experience of corporate / commercial transactions and work be particularly valuable. Key Responsibilities Supporting solicitors with share and asset purchases/sales transactions Preparing and reviewing ancillary transaction documents Assisting with legal and commercial due diligence Preparing Companies House forms, board minutes, resolutions, and other corporate documentation Maintaining transaction checklists, data rooms, and completion documentation Assisting with disclosure exercises and preparing disclosure bundles Undertaking company searches and corporate research Liaising with clients, solicitors, accountants, lenders, and other professional advisers Assisting with completions and post-completion matters; and Providing general support across the wider Corporate / Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have: Has previous paralegal experience within a Corporate or Corporate / Commercial team Has experience assisting with corporate acquisitions and disposals Has a good understanding of the structure and documentation involved in corporate transactions Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Will be comfortable managing multiple tasks and working to transaction deadlines Has strong written and verbal communication skills Is confident dealing professionally with clients and other advisers; and Is proactive, commercially aware, and keen to develop their corporate legal experience. What They Offer The opportunity to develop a specialist career in healthcare related transactions Exposure to high-quality and complex transactions Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage Ongoing training and professional development A supportive and collaborative team environment Clear progression opportunities Hybrid working This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate transactions and to develop specialist knowledge within the healthcare and dental sectors, while working closely with experienced members of the team. We offer a professional and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued learning, development, and progression.

Residential Property Paralegal Location: London, hybrid Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience, circa £35k Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Type: Hybrid About the Firm My client is a leading Legal 500-listed law firm with offices in London, providing legal services to businesses, lenders, investors and individuals across England and Wales. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive residential property paralegal to join their busy and expanding residential department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a minimum of one year's residential experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic legal environment. The Role You will provide support to solicitors and partners across a broad range of residential property matters, in conjunction with the department administrator / secretary. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied caseload including: Residential freehold and leasehold sales and purchases. Residential remortgages and transfers of equity. Due diligence, title investigations, and property searches. Preparing legal documents and managing post-completion matters. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of 12 months' experience within a mixed property legal environment. Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion and post-completion. Experience handling property searches, Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions. Strong organisational and file management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise workload effectively. Professional and confident communication skills. Strong client care and relationship-building abilities. Experience dealing directly with clients, agents, brokers, and lenders. An understanding of post-completion processes and Land Registry requirements. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems. A proactive, positive, and team-focused approach. Desirable Skills and Experience (not essential) Experience supporting commercial property transactions. What They Offer Exposure to high-quality residential work. Ongoing training and career development opportunities. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to work alongside experienced property lawyers and industry specialists. Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and ambitious firm.

Construction & Development Finance Solicitor PQE: 3 - 7year PQE Status: Permanent Full Time Location: London / Hybrid Salary: 3 - 5 years PQE - £70k plus; 5 - 7 years PQE - £80k plus Start Date: ASAP My client is seeking an experienced Solicitor with a strong background in non-contentious construction law and development finance to join their London office. The successful candidate will act primarily for lenders funding property development and construction projects, advising on the construction package that underpins the development as well as the associated finance and security arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction solicitor looking to expand their expertise in lender-side development finance, or for an established real estate finance solicitor with substantial construction law experience. The successful candidate will have direct contact with lender clients and play an important role in developing the firms offering across construction, development finance, and secured lending. The role will include Reviewing and negotiating JCT and other building contracts Professional appointments and consultant agreements Collateral warranties and third-party rights Assignments, novations and step-in rights Performance security and other contractual protections Professional indemnity insurance provisions Development agreements and construction-related agreements Construction due diligence and lender reporting Conditions precedent relating to construction documentation Development and real estate finance Property and security documentation; and Liaising with monitoring surveyors and other professional advisers. We are looking for a solicitor with demonstrable non-contentious construction experience in the above who understands the risks arising on development projects and, importantly, can analyse and report those risks from a lender's perspective. Experience of real estate finance, secured lending or acting for banks and other funders on development finance transactions would be highly advantageous. The role provides an opportunity to combine specialist construction expertise with sophisticated lender-side property and development finance work and to contribute to the continued growth of this area within the firm.

This is the perfect role to step up into a Finance Director position, the company we are recruiting for has everything you need An experienced accounts team with continued to growth (around 33% in the last year) And they have decent systems and insight into the business. What they need is someone who is commercial and can help grow the business You'll report into the MD and be on the senior management team. Recently they have been working with a part-time interim FD who has helped shape the department but now it is time to bring the role in-house. Progression is very much down to you; they see this role being the Finance Director of the company in the future but would like to start the role as Group FC so they can promote and reward as the position develops. In terms of your background, you'll need to have experience of working in retail or e-commerce and you'll need to be fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. For more information, just apply or get in contact with Hannah at 360-Recruitment. Even if you don't have a CV, just get in touch.