The Curve Group

Sales & Design Support Executive Leyland (with occasional UK travel) Full-time About the Role We are looking for a creative and organised Sales & Design Support Executive to join our team. This is a varied role combining customer support, design, and operational coordination, ideal for someone with a passion for interior or furniture design who enjoys working in a fast paced, client focused environmen click apply for full job details

Our client was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, they have grown to become one of the UK's largest, independent finance houses. They have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology. From this continued success they are now looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to allow them to continue their exciting growth plans. Their aim is to take the service they offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what's available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with their values. Does that sound like something you'd like to be part of? As a Sales Administrator, you will play a key role in processing financial agreements and supporting documents, delivering an outstanding Customer Experience when liaising with suppliers and customers and ensure deals are administered 'right first time' to achieve SLA and Compliance standards. Role responsibilities; Manage correspondence between the Relationship Directors and Internal Account Managers and their clients (Customers/Introducers/Suppliers) Monitor customer accounts and provide exposure to Relationship Directors as and when requested Raise finance agreements - Hire Purchase/Finance Lease/Refinance Update systems to record all transaction details (telephone conversations, emails, internal communications) to ensure visibility across the business Prepare payout documentation accurately and according to company SLAs and Compliance standards Complete transaction files and communicate requirements in a timely fashion with particular emphasis on a 'right first time' approach Send invoice requests to suppliers Carry out know your customer and supplier checks Key skills required; Previous customer service experience (either face to face or over the phone) Previous administration experience IT literate Excellent communicator Desirable - previously worked within a Financial Services company So, why would you want to work here? They have a great working environment, and they are an ambitious business. They achieve so much because of their people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It's a truly collaborative place to work. They embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you'll never be too far away from colleagues. This role is based in Newport, working part-time (21 hours a week over 3 days) on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Monday and Friday will be worked from home and either a Tuesday or Wednesday will be worked in the office, giving you the best of both worlds. Benefits you can expect: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays 2 additional days holiday after 5 years' service Birthday day off Subsidised gym membership Opt in Private Medical Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Buy Annual Leave Scheme Half day seasonal shopping Auto enrolment pension - 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility Life Assurance 3 x basic salary Employee Assistance Programme Available Our client is proud to be a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

Are you a qualified accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor looking for your next challenge in financial services? Join a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation helping people plan for a better later life. As a Senior Tax Manager , reporting to the Head of Tax, you'll play a pivotal role in providing tax compliance and advisory services across multiple business units click apply for full job details

Project Co-ordinator Northampton (Office-based) £30,000 - £32,000 + Bonus The Role We're looking for a highly organised Project Co-ordinator to join a fast-paced Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role , where you'll take ownership of customer orders (e click apply for full job details

12-Month Contract London (Hybrid 2/3 days in the office a week) We're looking for a Senior Investment Accountant to join a UK life insurance business undergoing an exciting post-acquisition US GAAP accounting transition. This is a hands-on, technical role, reporting into the Head of Investment Accounting & Reporting, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants click apply for full job details

12-Month Contract London (Hybrid 2/3 days in the office a week) We're looking for a Senior Investment Accountant to join a UK life insurance business undergoing an exciting post-acquisition US GAAP accounting transition. This is a hands-on, technical role, reporting into the Head of Investment Accounting & Reporting, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants. Responsibilities: Apply your US GAAP investment accounting expertise (ASC 320, EIR, OCI, debt vs loan classification) across a broad investment portfolio. Build structured Excel models for amortised cost, AFS accounting, and month-end reporting. Design and implement interim processes, controls, and future-state operating models for investment accounting. Support parallel reporting, validation, and handover into business-as-usual operations. Work across diverse investments, including corporate bonds, sovereigns, private debt, commercial mortgages, and infrastructure loans. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong US GAAP investment experience. Big 4 Audit or Accounting Advisory background, ideally Senior/Assistant Manager level. Experience in accounting transitions, acquisitions, or complex change programmes. Advanced Excel skills and ability to build auditable, financial reporting models. Experience in life insurance or complex investment structures is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile US GAAP transition, shaping processes, controls, and systems while working with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, hybrid environment. Apply now!

BI (Business Intelligence) Developer Warrington Hybrid Full time permanent This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing customer-facing BI solutions that enhance our services and improve procurement processes for our clients. You will work closely with developers, business analysts and project managers to design and deliver innovative reporting and data solutions using the Microsoft data and BI technology stack . If you are an enthusiastic BI Developer with a passion for building scalable, secure and user-friendly solutions, we would love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: As BI Developer, you will help create and deliver impactful business intelligence solutions that support better decision-making for our clients. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, building and delivering BI solutions using Microsoft Power BI and related tools, contributing to the development of our data warehouse Working with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements, translating them into technical specifications and BI solution designs Writing clear, effective and maintainable code to deliver high-quality reporting and data solutions Testing and debugging BI solutions to ensure functionality, reliability and performance Integrating BI components with existing systems and third-party APIs to streamline data workflows and improve efficiency Participating in code reviews and contributing to coding standards and best practice Troubleshooting and resolving defects and user-reported issues quickly and effectively Maintaining and enhancing existing BI solutions to ensure stability, scalability and security Keeping up to date with emerging BI technologies and industry trends, particularly across the Microsoft ecosystem Supporting continuous improvement across BI development processes, tools and frameworks What we're looking for: We're looking for a skilled and driven BI Developer who brings technical expertise, strong collaboration skills and a customer-first mindset. You will be someone who: Has a proven track record of delivering successful BI solutions Is motivated, adaptable and results-focused Takes a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving Works well with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Communicates effectively and builds strong working relationships Puts customer needs at the centre of everything they do Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities across the development lifecycle Essential skills and experience: Proven experience as a BI Developer , with a track record of designing and deploying BI solutions using Microsoft technologies Advanced proficiency in Power BI and related Microsoft BI tools, including creating complex reports and dashboards Strong understanding of Power BI / Tabular data models , including design, management and operation Proficiency in DAX Strong knowledge of SQL / T-SQL , including database management and optimisation for BI applications Good understanding of BI development principles, methodologies and best practice Experience using development tools such as Visual Studio Code and Git Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex data concepts quickly Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services , particularly Azure Data Factory Understanding of data warehousing concepts , including star schema architecture Desirable experience: Front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript Procurement technology or the social housing sector Azure platform or portal experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dataverse , including data extraction and integration Build, deploy and test automation for BI solutions Tools such as Tabular Editor , ALM Toolkit , or Power BI's PBIP/PBIR source file formats Exposure to REST APIs, JSON, XML and PowerShell scripting