Your New Salary: £40-50k Location: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home) Status: Permanent Start: ASAP Working hours : 38 hours per week Who You'll be Working for: Highly successful and growing wine business. Production & Supply Chain Planner - What You'll be Doing: Sitting at the centre of the supply chain, the Production & Supply Chain Planner ensures product and packaging availability across all markets by balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. The role works cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to deliver production plans that meet customer service targets while managing stock and cost efficiency. The Planner is responsible for accurate scheduling, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making that supports the company's reputation for quality, reliability, and global reach. Production Planning and Scheduling Production schedules delivered accurately and on time Planned versus actual production alignment (target >95%) Downtime minimised through proactive scheduling and coordination Inventory and Stock Management Inventory accuracy in ERP system maintained above 98% Stock levels managed within agreed days of cover Obsolete or excess stock reduced annually Supply Chain and Supplier Performance On-time in-full (OTIF) delivery of raw materials and packaging above 95% Supplier delivery performance tracked and reported monthly Corrective actions implemented for repeated supply risks Logistics and Freight Coordination Finished goods dispatched OTIF to customers and distributors Freight costs monitored against budget with variances explained Third-party providers delivering consistently to service standards Cross-functional Collaboration Positive feedback from Operations, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance on accuracy, communication, and responsiveness Proactive collaboration with Sales & Marketing to manage residual or promotional stock Continuous Improvement and Compliance Contribution to at least one process or efficiency improvement annually Compliance with policies, WHS standards, and export/regulatory requirements Active support for sustainability and waste reduction initiatives Production & Supply Chain Planner - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline (preferred) Demonstrated experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related role within manufacturing, FMCG, or beverage industry (wine industry desirable) Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external partners Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-supply-chain We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Your New Salary: £40-50k Location: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home) Status: Permanent Start: ASAP Working hours : 38 hours per week Who You'll be Working for: Highly successful and growing wine business. Production & Supply Chain Planner - What You'll be Doing: Sitting at the centre of the supply chain, the Production & Supply Chain Planner ensures product and packaging availability across all markets by balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. The role works cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Quality to deliver production plans that meet customer service targets while managing stock and cost efficiency. The Planner is responsible for accurate scheduling, proactive risk management, and data-driven decision-making that supports the company's reputation for quality, reliability, and global reach. Production Planning and Scheduling Production schedules delivered accurately and on time Planned versus actual production alignment (target >95%) Downtime minimised through proactive scheduling and coordination Inventory and Stock Management Inventory accuracy in ERP system maintained above 98% Stock levels managed within agreed days of cover Obsolete or excess stock reduced annually Supply Chain and Supplier Performance On-time in-full (OTIF) delivery of raw materials and packaging above 95% Supplier delivery performance tracked and reported monthly Corrective actions implemented for repeated supply risks Logistics and Freight Coordination Finished goods dispatched OTIF to customers and distributors Freight costs monitored against budget with variances explained Third-party providers delivering consistently to service standards Cross-functional Collaboration Positive feedback from Operations, Logistics, Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance on accuracy, communication, and responsiveness Proactive collaboration with Sales & Marketing to manage residual or promotional stock Continuous Improvement and Compliance Contribution to at least one process or efficiency improvement annually Compliance with policies, WHS standards, and export/regulatory requirements Active support for sustainability and waste reduction initiatives Production & Supply Chain Planner - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline (preferred) Demonstrated experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related role within manufacturing, FMCG, or beverage industry (wine industry desirable) Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external partners Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-supply-chain We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Your New Salary: £45-55k Location: Fully onsite near London Heathrow Airport Status: Permanent Start: ASAP Working hours: Monday to Friday Who You'll be Working For: Growing global freight forwarder. Mandarin Speaking Customs Brokerage Supervisor - What You'll be Doing: Oversee daily UK import and export customs clearance operations to ensure efficient and compliant processes. Lead and manage the customs team, allocate daily tasks effectively, and elevate overall team productivity and service quality. Review customs entry documentation to ensure data accuracy and compliance with HMRC and relevant regulatory requirements. Manage customs inspections, holds, clearance exceptions, and resolve issues by communicating promptly with clients, HMRC, and related authorities. Guide the team in resolving complex customs issues and continuously optimise operational workflows and standard procedures. Maintain smooth communication and collaboration with clients, warehouse, transportation teams, and overseas agents to ensure seamless clearance. Monitor UK customs policies and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing company compliance. Mandarin Speaking Customs Brokerage Supervisor - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English as a working language (capable of communicating effectively with clients and HMRC). Experience in UK customs brokerage or international logistics customs operations. Proven team management experience with a track record of leading a customs team in daily operations. You'll be managing 1-2 team members. Experience in air freight, freight forwarding, express courier, or cross-border logistics is preferred. Familiar with UK import/export clearance processes and HMRC regulations. Proficient in using CDS (Customs Declaration Service) and associated declaration systems. Solid understanding of HS Codes, Import VAT, Customs Duties, Rules of Origin, and compliance standards. Ability to independently handle customs inspections, clearance exceptions, and customer complaints. Strong risk identification ability and compliance awareness. Strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, rigorous, and highly execution-focused. Excellent team management, communication, coordination, and customer service skills. Adaptable to a fast-paced logistics environment with strong stress management and problem-solving skills. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Your New Salary: £45-55k Location: Fully onsite near London Heathrow Airport Status: Permanent Start: ASAP Working hours: Monday to Friday Who You'll be Working For: Growing global freight forwarder. Mandarin Speaking Customs Brokerage Supervisor - What You'll be Doing: Oversee daily UK import and export customs clearance operations to ensure efficient and compliant processes. Lead and manage the customs team, allocate daily tasks effectively, and elevate overall team productivity and service quality. Review customs entry documentation to ensure data accuracy and compliance with HMRC and relevant regulatory requirements. Manage customs inspections, holds, clearance exceptions, and resolve issues by communicating promptly with clients, HMRC, and related authorities. Guide the team in resolving complex customs issues and continuously optimise operational workflows and standard procedures. Maintain smooth communication and collaboration with clients, warehouse, transportation teams, and overseas agents to ensure seamless clearance. Monitor UK customs policies and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing company compliance. Mandarin Speaking Customs Brokerage Supervisor - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English as a working language (capable of communicating effectively with clients and HMRC). Experience in UK customs brokerage or international logistics customs operations. Proven team management experience with a track record of leading a customs team in daily operations. You'll be managing 1-2 team members. Experience in air freight, freight forwarding, express courier, or cross-border logistics is preferred. Familiar with UK import/export clearance processes and HMRC regulations. Proficient in using CDS (Customs Declaration Service) and associated declaration systems. Solid understanding of HS Codes, Import VAT, Customs Duties, Rules of Origin, and compliance standards. Ability to independently handle customs inspections, clearance exceptions, and customer complaints. Strong risk identification ability and compliance awareness. Strong sense of responsibility, detail-oriented, rigorous, and highly execution-focused. Excellent team management, communication, coordination, and customer service skills. Adaptable to a fast-paced logistics environment with strong stress management and problem-solving skills. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref 23521 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent. Solid helpdesk support, user account administration, IT assets management, meeting support, vendor coordination, and IT operations monitoring. Your New Salary: Competitive Depending on experience Fully office based Start: ASAP Permanent Reports to: Deputy Head of IT Mandarin speaking IT Operator - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Responsible for user support. Assisting employees with desktop setup, computer configuration, phone and network connection, software installation, system access provisioning, etc. Manage service desk mailbox, and assign tickets (both hotline and mailbox), responsible for escalation management, including identifying complex issue and escalating to specialized teams such as infrastructure team, security team and application team, as well as head and deputy head of IT. Responsible for documenting solutions in a knowledge base and providing basic user training to prevent recurring issues. Responsible for provisioning new employee onboarding, for AD and business system user maintenance, password reset, lock and unlock user account, guide employee for access computer and FOVA system. In charge of meeting support, including internet conference meeting, internal meeting with HO. In charge of IT custody and storage room, equipment delivery process, logging into Finance fix asset system and IT resource system, as well as configuration database systems. Perform the tap backup rotation replacement, coordinate with service provider for taps transportation. In charge of invoice payment process, check the accounting detail and record correspondent invoice. In charge of printer maintenance, including toners replacement, paper stuck issues. Perform monitoring of IT events and incident, within the computer room environment, HO monitoring system, SOC monitoring system, HO incident system, change system. Perform year-end stocktaking of the IT assets. Mandarin speaking IT Operator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: English & Chinese (Mandarin) - fluent both oral and written. Proven record of relevant experiences. Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems (2019 Server, Win10/11) Core Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and solutions (Exchange, AD, WSUS, RDS, DFS) Systems Virtualization (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V) Backup technologies (Veeam, Backup Exec, System Recovery, Endpoint Protection, LTO) Server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting Hardware firewalls and router configuration Switching (HP, Cisco, Juniper) System and network monitoring Start date: ASAP Working hours: 9am to 5pm Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref 23521 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent. Solid helpdesk support, user account administration, IT assets management, meeting support, vendor coordination, and IT operations monitoring. Your New Salary: Competitive Depending on experience Fully office based Start: ASAP Permanent Reports to: Deputy Head of IT Mandarin speaking IT Operator - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Responsible for user support. Assisting employees with desktop setup, computer configuration, phone and network connection, software installation, system access provisioning, etc. Manage service desk mailbox, and assign tickets (both hotline and mailbox), responsible for escalation management, including identifying complex issue and escalating to specialized teams such as infrastructure team, security team and application team, as well as head and deputy head of IT. Responsible for documenting solutions in a knowledge base and providing basic user training to prevent recurring issues. Responsible for provisioning new employee onboarding, for AD and business system user maintenance, password reset, lock and unlock user account, guide employee for access computer and FOVA system. In charge of meeting support, including internet conference meeting, internal meeting with HO. In charge of IT custody and storage room, equipment delivery process, logging into Finance fix asset system and IT resource system, as well as configuration database systems. Perform the tap backup rotation replacement, coordinate with service provider for taps transportation. In charge of invoice payment process, check the accounting detail and record correspondent invoice. In charge of printer maintenance, including toners replacement, paper stuck issues. Perform monitoring of IT events and incident, within the computer room environment, HO monitoring system, SOC monitoring system, HO incident system, change system. Perform year-end stocktaking of the IT assets. Mandarin speaking IT Operator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: English & Chinese (Mandarin) - fluent both oral and written. Proven record of relevant experiences. Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems (2019 Server, Win10/11) Core Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and solutions (Exchange, AD, WSUS, RDS, DFS) Systems Virtualization (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V) Backup technologies (Veeam, Backup Exec, System Recovery, Endpoint Protection, LTO) Server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting Hardware firewalls and router configuration Switching (HP, Cisco, Juniper) System and network monitoring Start date: ASAP Working hours: 9am to 5pm Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23522 Job Title: Mandarin speaking Finance Analyst (Financial Reporting & Accounting) The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with relevant Financial Analysis or Accounting experience. Candidates with big 4 background could be considered. Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience Job status: 1 Year FTC, with possibility to extend or go permanent depending on performance and business needs Work pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH Report to: Accounting Manager Finance Analyst - What You'll be Doing: Prepare the monthly trading margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2. Work closely with Product Control team and Front Office Operations to identify and explain the breaks between the Risk P&L (MI) and Accounting P&L (MA) and make accounting judgements on whether they meet the accounting standard to be included in the Accounting P&L. Work closely with Settlements team to ensure accurate and timely posting of primary invoices and secondary cost invoices in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences. Prepare the monthly broker exchange reconciliations for the company and liaise with Derivative operations team to explain differences between ledger balance and exchange balance. Prepare and present the monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the company and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions. Provide support on all aspects of the company's external year-end audit and interim audit. Take the lead on the preparation of company's annual statutory report and statutory audit. Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes. Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed. Finance Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent level in written and spoken Mandarin and English Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent Experience of accounting for trading activities in Energy or Finance sector would be preferred Proficient in SAP skills, Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros). Use and knowledge of Power BI would be highly desirable Knowledge of ETRM systems would be highly desirable, particularly Endur, EOS, Pioneer and Symphony Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workload Good interpersonal and communication skills Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23522 Job Title: Mandarin speaking Finance Analyst (Financial Reporting & Accounting) The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with relevant Financial Analysis or Accounting experience. Candidates with big 4 background could be considered. Your New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience Job status: 1 Year FTC, with possibility to extend or go permanent depending on performance and business needs Work pattern: Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH Report to: Accounting Manager Finance Analyst - What You'll be Doing: Prepare the monthly trading margin result for the Crude Oil, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Biofuels businesses in accordance with IFRS 9, IFRS 13, IFRS 15 and IAS2. Work closely with Product Control team and Front Office Operations to identify and explain the breaks between the Risk P&L (MI) and Accounting P&L (MA) and make accounting judgements on whether they meet the accounting standard to be included in the Accounting P&L. Work closely with Settlements team to ensure accurate and timely posting of primary invoices and secondary cost invoices in SAP and to reconcile MI/MA differences. Prepare the monthly broker exchange reconciliations for the company and liaise with Derivative operations team to explain differences between ledger balance and exchange balance. Prepare and present the monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the company and follow up with relevant teams on outstanding actions. Provide support on all aspects of the company's external year-end audit and interim audit. Take the lead on the preparation of company's annual statutory report and statutory audit. Participate in IT projects to automate the month-end reporting processes. Perform other analysis, ad hoc projects and duties as needed. Finance Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent level in written and spoken Mandarin and English Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent Experience of accounting for trading activities in Energy or Finance sector would be preferred Proficient in SAP skills, Microsoft Office Excel (prepare complex formulas and use of macros). Use and knowledge of Power BI would be highly desirable Knowledge of ETRM systems would be highly desirable, particularly Endur, EOS, Pioneer and Symphony Strong analytical skills, ability to multitask and prioritize workload Good interpersonal and communication skills Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Status: Temp (possibility of becoming perm in the future but not guaranteed) Salary: up to £29,285 (Gross/year) Work hour: 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Friday) Location: West London Our client is looking for a temporary accounts assistant to join in their team. Accounts Assistant - Responsibilities: To manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) daily tasks To work with the Sales and Operations teams to ensure the financial integrity of the AR and AP ledger. To provide accounting and admin support to the Finance Manager and Accounts Team-Leader. Accounts Assistant - Requirements: Proficient in English Detailed knowledge of Sage 300 (preferred) Financial analysis skills Basic book-keeping and accounts We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Status: Temp (possibility of becoming perm in the future but not guaranteed) Salary: up to £29,285 (Gross/year) Work hour: 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Friday) Location: West London Our client is looking for a temporary accounts assistant to join in their team. Accounts Assistant - Responsibilities: To manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) daily tasks To work with the Sales and Operations teams to ensure the financial integrity of the AR and AP ledger. To provide accounting and admin support to the Finance Manager and Accounts Team-Leader. Accounts Assistant - Requirements: Proficient in English Detailed knowledge of Sage 300 (preferred) Financial analysis skills Basic book-keeping and accounts We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Ref 23562 The Skills You'll Need: Degree in Accounting, finance or previous experience in a similar accounting or finance support role. Your New Salary: up to £32k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Accounting Assistant - Reading- What You'll be Doing: Maintain accurate customer insurance records and update receivables and receipt information on the insurance portal. Manage and regularly update sales policies and related information, issue the invoices in the internal system. Customer Discount Management. Communicate with the Sales team and customers on customer payment and register it in system. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and administrative records. employee expense review. Work closely with the Finance Manager and Sales team to ensure finance-related tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Accounting Assistant - Reading- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: A degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field is preferred. Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance support role is preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good working knowledge Excel, including commonly used functions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also being an effective team player. A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving. Willingness to learn and develop within the Finance function. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Ref 23562 The Skills You'll Need: Degree in Accounting, finance or previous experience in a similar accounting or finance support role. Your New Salary: up to £32k, depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Accounting Assistant - Reading- What You'll be Doing: Maintain accurate customer insurance records and update receivables and receipt information on the insurance portal. Manage and regularly update sales policies and related information, issue the invoices in the internal system. Customer Discount Management. Communicate with the Sales team and customers on customer payment and register it in system. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial and administrative records. employee expense review. Work closely with the Finance Manager and Sales team to ensure finance-related tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Accounting Assistant - Reading- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: A degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field is preferred. Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance support role is preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good working knowledge Excel, including commonly used functions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also being an effective team player. A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving. Willingness to learn and develop within the Finance function. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23573 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, practical experience in accounting/auditing/financial management, ideally within the banking industry; Your New Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Accounts Assistant/Officer - What You'll be Doing: Prepare financial analysis, management information, and financial forecasts to support business decision-making; Assist with the budget preparation and ongoing financial planning, including periodic forecast and variance analysis; Contribute to performance management, including monitoring of key performance indicators against budget and forecast; Assist with asset and liability management; Assist with bank capital management, including capital monitoring, reporting, and planning activities. Share Head Officing reporting duties. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters. Financial accounting duties; Regulatory reporting; Tax return and compliance; Expense and procurement management; Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Mandarin speaking Accounts Assistant/Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid practical experience in accounting/auditing/financial management, ideally within the banking industry; A Bachelor's degree or above, ideally with a finance/accounting/economics/statistics background; Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin both in verbal and writing. High proficiency in Excel is required. Experience in data processing, data analysis or SQL skills is preferred. Candidates holding accounting or financial related qualifications will be preferred; Be able to focus on execution and delivery, with strong attention to details in a fast-pace working environment Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23573 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, practical experience in accounting/auditing/financial management, ideally within the banking industry; Your New Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Depending on experience Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking Accounts Assistant/Officer - What You'll be Doing: Prepare financial analysis, management information, and financial forecasts to support business decision-making; Assist with the budget preparation and ongoing financial planning, including periodic forecast and variance analysis; Contribute to performance management, including monitoring of key performance indicators against budget and forecast; Assist with asset and liability management; Assist with bank capital management, including capital monitoring, reporting, and planning activities. Share Head Officing reporting duties. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters. Financial accounting duties; Regulatory reporting; Tax return and compliance; Expense and procurement management; Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Mandarin speaking Accounts Assistant/Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Solid practical experience in accounting/auditing/financial management, ideally within the banking industry; A Bachelor's degree or above, ideally with a finance/accounting/economics/statistics background; Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin both in verbal and writing. High proficiency in Excel is required. Experience in data processing, data analysis or SQL skills is preferred. Candidates holding accounting or financial related qualifications will be preferred; Be able to focus on execution and delivery, with strong attention to details in a fast-pace working environment Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Your New Job Title: Food Quality Development Manager The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £Competitive Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status: Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours: 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Quality Development Manager - What you'll be doing: Working with UK private label customers' technical and quality management, manufacturing sites, dedicated commercial teams and European quality teams to maintain existing private label business and progress new opportunities from development to launch. Leading customer quality review meetings, technical compliance audits and first production visits of sites to the standard and practices required as well as influencing key stakeholders to achieve decisions and actions required to deliver customer requirements. Managing projects within each customer's process, critical path ensuring all technical requirements are met. Key customer contact for all quality topics, policy compliance, development, renovation, packaging and product communication. Effective communication and reporting on quality KPI's, complaint management, development projects, product specifications, and policy changes. Continually monitoring the quality and consistency of products to ensure product quality standards are maintained. Food Quality Development Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a food science/technology background. Previous experience in a Quality/Development Management role, preferably in the UK with expertise of managing private label customer requirements (UK retailers). Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Strong organisational and project management skills IT literacy to a high standard especially Excel Well-developed communication and influencing skills. Flexible and creative problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles. Highly self-motivated and results focused, with the ability to work autonomously, as well as working closely with the Quality, Industrial, R&D and Commercial teams in the wider business. Fluent in French would be a plus. Full current driving licence is essential. The position will require the flexibility to travel in the UK as well as travelling regularly to France, as business needs dictate, so applicants must be prepared to spend time away from home in accordance with the requirements of the job. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Your New Job Title: Food Quality Development Manager The Skills You'll Need: Food Technology, HACCP, BRC, Quality Assurance Your New Salary: £Competitive Location: Gatwick area Duration: Permanent Job status: Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH Working hours: 37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Who you'll be working for: A multinational global dairy producer. Food Quality Development Manager - What you'll be doing: Working with UK private label customers' technical and quality management, manufacturing sites, dedicated commercial teams and European quality teams to maintain existing private label business and progress new opportunities from development to launch. Leading customer quality review meetings, technical compliance audits and first production visits of sites to the standard and practices required as well as influencing key stakeholders to achieve decisions and actions required to deliver customer requirements. Managing projects within each customer's process, critical path ensuring all technical requirements are met. Key customer contact for all quality topics, policy compliance, development, renovation, packaging and product communication. Effective communication and reporting on quality KPI's, complaint management, development projects, product specifications, and policy changes. Continually monitoring the quality and consistency of products to ensure product quality standards are maintained. Food Quality Development Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a food science/technology background. Previous experience in a Quality/Development Management role, preferably in the UK with expertise of managing private label customer requirements (UK retailers). Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Strong organisational and project management skills IT literacy to a high standard especially Excel Well-developed communication and influencing skills. Flexible and creative problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles. Highly self-motivated and results focused, with the ability to work autonomously, as well as working closely with the Quality, Industrial, R&D and Commercial teams in the wider business. Fluent in French would be a plus. Full current driving licence is essential. The position will require the flexibility to travel in the UK as well as travelling regularly to France, as business needs dictate, so applicants must be prepared to spend time away from home in accordance with the requirements of the job. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Contract: Permanent Location: Central London, onsite Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Responsibilities: Accounting & Cash Management Arrange and manage monthly project funding Monitor incoming and outgoing payments Maintain cash books Manage invoices and related documentation Set up incoming and outgoing payments via online banking Coordinate monthly employee expense claims Manage and consolidate office expenses Financial Reporting & Audit Handle bookkeeping and liaise with external bookkeeping providers Coordinate accruals and outstanding expenses Support quarterly and annual closing processes, as well as external audits J-SOX & Internal Audit Support annual J-SOX and internal audit activities Liaise with external audit/consulting firms and the Tokyo head office Coordinate the exchange of relevant documents and materials Respond to queries and requests for information General Administration Maintain and manage approval documents, contracts, and other records Arrange business travel Provide general IT support Conduct research and prepare reports and other materials as required Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Candidate Profile Japanese to mother tongue standard Previous experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related field is desirable Experience in cash management, financial closing, and employee expense processing is particularly advantageous Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle numbers and documentation accurately Visa Requirements Applicants must hold UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), EU/EEA Pre-Settled or Settled Status, or a visa that provides a route to permanent residence in the UK . Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Contract: Permanent Location: Central London, onsite Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Responsibilities: Accounting & Cash Management Arrange and manage monthly project funding Monitor incoming and outgoing payments Maintain cash books Manage invoices and related documentation Set up incoming and outgoing payments via online banking Coordinate monthly employee expense claims Manage and consolidate office expenses Financial Reporting & Audit Handle bookkeeping and liaise with external bookkeeping providers Coordinate accruals and outstanding expenses Support quarterly and annual closing processes, as well as external audits J-SOX & Internal Audit Support annual J-SOX and internal audit activities Liaise with external audit/consulting firms and the Tokyo head office Coordinate the exchange of relevant documents and materials Respond to queries and requests for information General Administration Maintain and manage approval documents, contracts, and other records Arrange business travel Provide general IT support Conduct research and prepare reports and other materials as required Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Candidate Profile Japanese to mother tongue standard Previous experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related field is desirable Experience in cash management, financial closing, and employee expense processing is particularly advantageous Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle numbers and documentation accurately Visa Requirements Applicants must hold UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), EU/EEA Pre-Settled or Settled Status, or a visa that provides a route to permanent residence in the UK . Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please follow us on Linkedin: company/people-first-team-japan We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
