Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd

10 job(s) at Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Desborough, Northamptonshire
Jun 16, 2025
Full time
Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise can truly shine? If so, this is your chance to join a leading educational organisation and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, proactive, and efficient HR advice and support to the College employee workforce. Act as an expert in employee relations, offering sound HR advice, coaching, and support. Up to £37,000 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (4.30 finish on a Friday) Opportunity to WFH, and could accommodate 1 day per week, however this would not be a set day 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Employee discount and rewards scheme Some travel required to other sites Key Responsibilities: Partner strategically with Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager Support HR strategies and initiatives Act as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager Serve as the key point of contact for complex cases Communicate serious employee relation matters timely Provide regular case work updates Offer clear HR advice and coaching to Line Managers Contribute to HR team and organisation development Work on HR projects and initiatives Provide support, advice, and guidance on Employee Relations (ER) Handle casework proactively Provide timely advice on employee relations matters Analyse internal data for insights and solutions Manage restructuring and redundancies Ensure advice reflects current legislation and best practices Support new managers through induction processes Balance and manage caseloads across the HR team Ensure accurate administration of the employee life cycle Maintain effective HR records compliant with GDPR regulations Essential Requirements: Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards level 5 qualification or similar Extensive employee relations knowledge and practical experience working within a HR Advisor role Experience of working in a fast-paced HR environment, with substantial experience leading on employee relation matters and case management Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and best practices in employee relations Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Data Protection legislation
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Desborough, Northamptonshire
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
We are currently working with an Independent Financial Advisory firm to assist in their recruitment for a Paraplanner. The successful candidate will be reporting into the Managing Director and will work within a small and collaborative team. You will pay a pivotal role in providing comprehensive financial planning and assistance to high-net worth clients and will work closely with financial advisers to prepare detailed plans, conduct research and analyse complex financial scenarios. £45,000 - £55,000 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Pension Death in service x 3 Sick pay (after probation) 20 days rolling year On-site parking Please note that this is an office-based role Duties and responsibilities: Complex suitability report writing including drawdown, tax free cash and inheritance tax advice Review / analyse investment portfolio / asset allocation / risk profile Working closely with the Managing Director for technical meeting preparation and fund analysis Developing and managing effective systems, processes, and procedures to continuously improve efficiency Technical support and assistance to Investment and mortgage administrators to ensure high accuracy Establish and maintain strong client relationship management Accurately and efficiently support the advisers to enable the achievement of targets Skills and experience required: DipPFS qualified / studying / QBE Minimum of 3 years paraplanning experience in a similar environment Understanding of investments, pensions, protection planning inheritance tax from a wealth management background Understanding of IT systems with knowledge of Intelligent Office, Dynamic Planner and Selectapension desirable
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Desborough, Northamptonshire
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
We are currently supporting the recruitment of a Payroll Manager for our client based in Kettering. Our client works with SME organisation to deliver both HR and payroll services across the UK. You will be working in a small team and reporting to the Operations Director and managing a team of three. Circa £40,000 dependent upon experience Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm (30 mins lunch) 40 hour working week This will be a hybrid role and will be 2/3 days in the office 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays Health Cash Plan Life Assurance scheme (4 x salary) Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership subsidy Duties: Support to and management of payroll team members Review and improve payroll processes to ensure maximum efficiency Completion of end-to-end processing of clients payrolls for a portfolio of clients, including processing salary, PAYE, BACS and pensions payments To ensure sufficient cover in absence of team members Oversee the maintenance of payroll records for clients To support the payroll team in liaising with key contacts on all payroll related queries Oversee all payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes Responsibility for calculating termination payments for leavers and statutory sickness, maternity, paternity, shared paternal leave and adoption payments etc Processing of P11Ds Processing increases and calculation of back pay Processing of month end RTI submissions Process Tax Year End submissions for all clients To regularly review the payroll processes in line with legislation and make recommendations for improvement Skills and experience required: CIPP qualified / or part-qualified Previous experience of end-to-end payroll for multiple clients payrolls (Practice or Bureau) Experience of payroll software Sage Payroll being advantageous and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS) Experience of managing a small payroll team A strong team ethic with good communication skills Good attention to detail and the ability to organise and prioritise tasks to demanding deadlines Pro-active approach to identifying problems and formulating solutions
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Leicester, Leicestershire
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Our client, a family-owned FMCG supplier, is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their growing finance team to play a pivotal role in managing the collection of B2B debt. You will manage a portfolio of accounts and work alongside another Credit Controller. This is a fast-paced role, and you will be reporting into the Finance Manager. Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment is desirable, as well as knowledge of Sage 50 accountancy software. £25,000 - £28,000 dependent upon experience Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm (30 minutes for lunch 40 hour working week) 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Statutory pension On-site car parking Please note that this is an office-based role Duties and responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end credit control process in your ledger, from order to cash Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer accounts, promptly allocating payments, credit terms and reconciling discrepancies Monitor and manage the credit risk associated with clients, conducting credit assessments and implementing appropriate credit limits Work closely with the sales and account management teams to provide guidance on credit terms and resolve any billing or payment-related queries Check Customer Credit Rating Skills and experience required: Minimum of 2 years previous Credit Control experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within manufacturing Previous experience of B2B debt collection and managing a portfolio of clients Strong attention to detail Experience of using accounting software packages (Sage) Strong excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP s desirable)
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Leicester, Leicestershire
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Our client, a family-owned FMCG supplier, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their growing finance team to assist with the processing of both UK and overseas invoices. This is a fast-paced role, and you will be reporting into the Finance Manager. Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment is desirable, as well as knowledge of Sage 50 accountancy software. £25,000 - £28,000 dependent upon experience Monday to Friday 9.00 am 5.00 pm (30 minutes for lunch 40 hour working week) 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Statutory pension On-site car parking Please note that this is an office-based role Duties and responsibilities: Matching invoices with GRN s and PO s and resolving any queries with internal departments Post invoices onto Sage 50 system Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution Liaising with suppliers for credit notes and POD s Setting up new suppliers Bank Reconciliations - desirable Understanding of foreign currency transactions Calculation of VAT on purchased items Reconciliation of expenses, credit cards and petty cash Updating customer and billing information on the system Skills and experience required: Minimum of 2 years previous Accounts Payable experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a manufacturing environment Previous experience of high-volume UK and overseas accounts payable is desirable Strong attention to detail Experience of using accounting software packages (Navision desirable) Strong excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUP s desirable)
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Wigston Parva, Leicestershire
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
We're seeking an Office & Finance Manager to join a global manufacturing group. In this varied role you will have one direct report and oversee financial accounting, payroll, and HR, reporting to both the UK Managing Director and the Global Finance Director. £40,000 - £50,000 Working hours Monday to Thursday 8.15am-4.45pm and Friday 8am-2pm Office based position 25 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays Life assurance x 3 Statutory pension On-site parking Duties and responsibilities: Daily bank reconciliations and journals Payment runs to both intercompany and external suppliers Multi-currency accounting and reporting Creating schedules and journals for prepayments, provisions and accruals Prepare monthly stock valuations and report stock movements Monthly revaluation of currency bank accounts to current exchange rates Review financial data and prepare monthly P&L, cashflow and variance analysis reports Prepare monthly financial analysis to budget and previous year comparisons including costs and variances VAT returns Year-end reporting requirements Work with external auditor for group audit requirements Completion of monthly payroll (including overtime and shift allowance calculations) on Sage Completion of payroll journals, pension information and submission of payments to HMRC HR duties including preparation of contracts of employment, new staff inductions, training plans and records, holiday and sickness recording Supervision and cover of Accounts Administrator Skills and experience required: AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualified QBE will be considered Over 3 years experience within a similar role with 2 years minimum payroll experience Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables / VLOOKUP s) and Sage Payroll along with experience of working on an ERP system Technically knowledgeable along with good commercial acumen Team orientated, demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the Company and colleagues Demonstrates a growth mindset and an interest in seeing the role and business develop
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Desborough, Northamptonshire
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
We are currently working with an Independent Financial Advisory firm to assist in their recruitment for a Paraplanner. The successful candidate will be reporting into the Managing Director and will work within a small and collaborative team. You will pay a pivotal role in providing comprehensive financial planning and assistance to high-net worth clients and will work closely with financial advisers to prepare detailed plans, conduct research and analyse complex financial scenarios. £45,000 - £55,000 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Pension Death in service x 3 Sick pay (after probation) 20 days rolling year On-site parking Please note that this is an office-based role Duties and responsibilities: Complex suitability report writing including drawdown, tax free cash and inheritance tax advice Review / analyse investment portfolio / asset allocation / risk profile Working closely with the Managing Director for technical meeting preparation and fund analysis Developing and managing effective systems, processes, and procedures to continuously improve efficiency Technical support and assistance to Investment and mortgage administrators to ensure high accuracy Establish and maintain strong client relationship management Accurately and efficiently support the advisers to enable the achievement of targets Skills and experience required: DipPFS qualified / studying / QBE Minimum of 3 years paraplanning experience in a similar environment Understanding of investments, pensions, protection planning inheritance tax from a wealth management background Understanding of IT systems with knowledge of Intelligent Office, Dynamic Planner and Selectapension desirable
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Daventry, Northamptonshire
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
We are working on behalf of an innovative manufacturing company, who are looking for a People Support person / Senior HR Adminstrator to join their friendly, proactive HR team. Reporting to the People Partner you'll take ownership of the Recruitment and Induction processes, this is a varied and interesting role in a team where you'll have the opportunity to grow. You will be a dynamic and organised individual who is used to working on your own initiative to provide an effective HR Recruitment and Administration service and be an integral part of the HR team. As People Support person, Snr HR Administrator, you will have the following duties and responsibilities: Hands on involvement in whole recruitment cycle, actively planning the best approach to attract talent, review CV's, arrange interviews and job advertising etc. Involved in full employee lifecycle, conducing RTW checks, processing new starters, generate contracts and offer letters, raise IT request forms Supporting team with induction days - delivering the HR piece Maintenance of employees records on the HRM system, training files and update KPIs spreadsheets Coordinate HR inbox and be the first point of contact for the team - escalating any areas that can't be answered to the appropriate team member Actively undertake varied HR administration, assist in delivering HR initiatives and projects We're looking for a People Support person, Snr HR Administrator with the following skills and experience: You'll need to have at least 2-3 years experience in a similar HR Administration post and used to dealing with recruitment processes. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written correspondence. Self-motivated, with a helpful and positive approach. A strong team player that can handle matters confidentially and sensitively High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to learn systems and processes quickly Excellent organisation skills IT proficient, using MS Word and Excel at an intermediate level, some experience on HR software HR qualification is desireable Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary and benefits: Up to £30,000 plus annual bonus 25 days holiday plus Band Holidays Pension Employee Assistance Program Open plan offices
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Dec 05, 2022
Full time
Our client, a forward thinking research and insights team based within a full-service marketing agency, are looking for a passionate and experienced Insight / Research Account Director to help build and grow their innovative market research solutions to new and current clients. You will contribute to a high-calibre team to drive growth and expansion of existing accounts. You will be working with large consumer brands where you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change, you will be shaping the future of the insights team whilst advising on proprietary quantitative and biometric products, amongst others. Based either at their head office in Mansfield or remotely with visits to clients and the head office (min once per week), you'll support clients and the whole business with creative, innovative approaches to traditional market research. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding commercial, analytical and numerical acumen and be driven to continuously innovate and improve. Duties and responsibilities: Developing new research or insights business from existing accounts Consulting on research and insight solutions to brands and businesses Knowledgeable regarding agency processes, budgeting and proposals Collaborating internally and externally with stakeholders Having confident marketing/research conversations with prospects and clients Excellent communication and presentation skills Consulting on all areas of research, including quantitative, qualitative and UX solutions Skills and experience required: Extensive research experience in an agency environment with a proven track record of growing revenue Experience in/with mixed methodology agencies a preference Understanding of innovative quantitative research products and processes, including conjoint testing, RCT, econometrics etc. Experience in digital marketing analytics, including social media Experience dealing directly with client insight teams Some experience in qualitative research (not essential but preferred) Outstanding analytical and strategic thinking skills Strong consultative selling ability Enthusiastic and energetic team player Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Benefits: 25 days holiday Flexible hybrid working 6 monthly appraisals with clear career development Excellent career development
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
We're looking for a talented Account Director with real creative vision and ambition to join a leading marketing services company, known for helping a wide range of international brands to communicate effectively with consumers through a variety of eyecatching and engaging digital innovations. The successful applicant will deliver outstanding service for a range of key accounts, and will have an impressive track record in exceeding client expectations. Based at a state-of-the art high-tech hub, you'll lead and inspire your team towards ensuring effective end-to-end project delivery. The role will be pivotal in maintaining long-lasting and prosperous client relationships, so the candidate must demonstrate outstanding commercial, creative and technical acumen, alongside excellent communication skills. Duties and responsibilities: Evaluating and shaping creative proposals for clients with complete confidence, exploring ways to help grow their business, deliver their ambitions and bring their brands to market effectively. Identifying, understanding and overcoming commercial and market dilemmas. Engaging with Project Managers to ensure project objectives are achievable and meet quality standards. Achieving timely end-to-end project delivery whilst closely monitoring commercial details Leading, inspiring and motivating a team. Working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the business to establish best practice processes. Understanding the requirements of customers to ensure their needs are being met. Identifying opportunities for the update and development of systems and business methods. Continuously keeping informed of emerging trends and market conditions. Skills and experience required: Extensive experience in a similar role as an Account Manager or Account Director within a creative business or marketing services agency. Industry-relevant qualification. Experience in a relevant business sector is essential, such as high street retail, food and drink, technology and / or the building markets. Adept at understanding commercial and market dilemmas, and able to help clients overcome them. Proven leadership skills, having had prior people management responsibility and experience of building a cohesive and collaborative team. Strong IT skills. Approaches tasks with curiousity, always looking for opportunities to innovate and to improve. Appreciates the value and importance of working collaboratively with teams across the business. Able to adapt to a fast-moving business environment, with a positive approach to change. Excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skill set. Demonstrates enthusiasm and tenacity. Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and when putting together written correspondence, reports and presentations. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Salary and benefits: £50,000 - £60,000 Free parking Flexible working Healthcare scheme Employee wellbeing initiatives