Poundland & Dealz
Walsall, Staffordshire
Poundland are looking for a Financial Reporting Controller to join our finance team based in Walsall. This is a senior role responsible for leading a small team within Financial Reporting, overseeing Group Management Reporting and Statutory Accounts for Poundland Limited and its subsidiaries. As a key stakeholder for Group Corporate Reporting, FP&A, and Financial Accounts, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial compliance and supporting strategic initiatives. This is a 12 month Fixed-term position, with the potential to lead to a permanent position. Core Behaviours We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority. Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Professional Development A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Additional Benefits Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs. Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free. Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks. Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience. Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family's needs. My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our 'My Staff Shop' portal, saving on various products and services. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of holiday because we believe birthdays are important. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. Key Responsibilities As Financial Reporting Controller, you will: Ensure timely and accurate Group reporting for half-year and full-year financials. Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts for Poundland Limited and its smaller subsidiaries. Manage the yearly external audit process, liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders. Drive accounting policy standardisation, internal controls improvements, and optimisations in collaboration with Group Finance. Act as the technical centre of excellence for IFRS compliance, producing and presenting working papers. Manage monthly IFRS 16 lease accounting and reporting, ensuring alignment with audit requirements. Oversee the monthly cash flow reporting process. Lead business partnering efforts across Finance (Accounts Payable, Commercial Finance) and other functions (Retail, Property, Distribution, Trading). Support strategic initiatives, including a Group streamlining project aimed at merging multiple entities into a single trading entity. Minimum Requirements To succeed in this role, you should have: A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA). 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial reporting and statutory accounts. Expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, with strong knowledge of IFRS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 3, and IAS 16. Proven experience in managing external audits and liaising with auditors. A solid background in group reporting for multi-currency entities. Previous involvement in group restructuring, mergers, or streamlining under IFRS. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders across various departments. Experience with Oracle Fusion is advantageous but not essential. Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises-a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!
Poundland are looking for a Financial Reporting Controller to join our finance team based in Walsall. This is a senior role responsible for leading a small team within Financial Reporting, overseeing Group Management Reporting and Statutory Accounts for Poundland Limited and its subsidiaries. As a key stakeholder for Group Corporate Reporting, FP&A, and Financial Accounts, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial compliance and supporting strategic initiatives. This is a 12 month Fixed-term position, with the potential to lead to a permanent position. Core Behaviours We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority. Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Professional Development A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Additional Benefits Car Allowance: Enjoy the advantage of a car allowance, allowing you to choose your own vehicle while reducing commuting costs. Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free. Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks. Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience. Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family's needs. My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our 'My Staff Shop' portal, saving on various products and services. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 33 days per year, with the option to buy additional holidays annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day of holiday because we believe birthdays are important. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. Key Responsibilities As Financial Reporting Controller, you will: Ensure timely and accurate Group reporting for half-year and full-year financials. Lead the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts for Poundland Limited and its smaller subsidiaries. Manage the yearly external audit process, liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders. Drive accounting policy standardisation, internal controls improvements, and optimisations in collaboration with Group Finance. Act as the technical centre of excellence for IFRS compliance, producing and presenting working papers. Manage monthly IFRS 16 lease accounting and reporting, ensuring alignment with audit requirements. Oversee the monthly cash flow reporting process. Lead business partnering efforts across Finance (Accounts Payable, Commercial Finance) and other functions (Retail, Property, Distribution, Trading). Support strategic initiatives, including a Group streamlining project aimed at merging multiple entities into a single trading entity. Minimum Requirements To succeed in this role, you should have: A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA). 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial reporting and statutory accounts. Expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, with strong knowledge of IFRS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 3, and IAS 16. Proven experience in managing external audits and liaising with auditors. A solid background in group reporting for multi-currency entities. Previous involvement in group restructuring, mergers, or streamlining under IFRS. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders across various departments. Experience with Oracle Fusion is advantageous but not essential. Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises-a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!
Fawkes & Reece (North)
Walsall, Staffordshire
Type of Contract: Permanent RoleLocation: Walsall and Surrounding AreasHours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 4.30 with 30 mins for lunchCall Out Rota: 1 in 7 call outs per week may increase/decrease depending on the workload - Saturday till 1.00pm time ½ after 1.00pm double time and double time on a Sunday, standard bank holidays time ½ plus xmas enhanced ratesHolidays: 22 Plus Bank HolidaysSalary: £34,000 Basic / £35,000 - £36000+ with overtimeReport To: Contract ManagerOverviewWe require experienced Gas Engineers to work on behalf of a social housing contractor on a repairs and maintenance scheme in Walsall and surrounding areas.The ClientOur client is a large social housing contractor who operates nationwide on behalf of local authorities and housing associations. This specific role will be working on a mixture of tenanted and void properties.Job DescriptionThe key activities include attendance to repairs in both occupied and unoccupied properties. Conducting gas appliance services and checks in line with gas regulations and organisation standard operating procedures and risk assessments. Undertaking gas boiler repairs along with heating related plumbing duties.The role is within our clients Domestic Compliance Maintenance team that operates nationally. Work activities would be based upon demand, and travel is essential to conduct tasks. A company vehicle will be provided with the role being fully agile. Work activity will depend on location and our scheduling aims to retain the work in close proximity to one another and close to home. The work will be issued electronically and will normally fall into the categories of void properties, general responsive repair, and gas servicing.The post holder will have responsibility for work conducted on all gas appliances and systems, undertaking servicing and maintaining components in order to meet all statutory requirements, customer standards and organisation standards.You will be required to carry out the following but this may vary on a daily basis -To carry out gas heating, hot water and system breakdown, maintenance and servicing works across our portfolio of client's assets.To carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Gas Safety (installations and use) Regulations 1998To maintain tools and equipment in good working order, ensuring that suitable PPE is worn to match the activity.To participate in our on call rota, ensuring we are able to respond to emergency situation throughout the year.To produce accurate landlord's certificates and other paperwork through the use of electronic management, use of a tablet and smart phone.To respond to points positively that are found by quality control checks (audits) carried out internally and externally and to learn from these.To maintain vehicles in a clean condition and carry out required checks, report any defects found and keep vehicle records as required in line with our fleet policy.To follow van stock and material ordering procedure, ensuring all stock is charged against each work order and stored safely during transit and use.To identify and record any defects found, report parts/work required to promptly and ensure that follow up work is booked in with scheduler and customer.To undertake any training considered relevant to meet performance standards and to maintain appropriate certification.To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and organisation proceduresTo provide technical support to colleagues and customers, with the ability to explain safe and efficient operation of boilers and controls.Installation of carbon monoxide detectors as per recommended manufacturer's instructions.Undertake smoke detector tests, maintain and install, recording the information through electronic transfer of data.To ensure a customer focused approach is adopted in all aspects of the Service.Any other duties to reflect changing workloads and priorities within organisation.The post holder has responsibility for the carrying out of regular gas servicing, repairs, and maintenance. The work is mainly within a specific region, however may need to travel to work on other contracts within the organisation. The age and profile of the housing stock is varied so a good knowledge of a ride range of appliances and systems is beneficial.RequirementsGas Qualified/Gas Safe Registered - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1CSCS/JIB CardAsbestos Awareness Desirable or be willing to do an online courseWilling to have a DBS Check carried outACSRenewable Air Source/Heated Pumps - DesirablePrevious experience as a Gas/Heating EngineerFull Clean Driving Licence - Company Van/Fuel Card IncludedOwn toolsBenefits22 Day Holiday Allowance plus Bank HolidaysVan/Fuel CardCompany PensionOvertime AvailableTo ApplyIf you are interested in our Gas Engineer role then please contact Aran/Danielle at Bromak Recruitment on for further details or apply online with your CV
Type of Contract: Permanent RoleLocation: Walsall and Surrounding AreasHours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 4.30 with 30 mins for lunchCall Out Rota: 1 in 7 call outs per week may increase/decrease depending on the workload - Saturday till 1.00pm time ½ after 1.00pm double time and double time on a Sunday, standard bank holidays time ½ plus xmas enhanced ratesHolidays: 22 Plus Bank HolidaysSalary: £34,000 Basic / £35,000 - £36000+ with overtimeReport To: Contract ManagerOverviewWe require experienced Gas Engineers to work on behalf of a social housing contractor on a repairs and maintenance scheme in Walsall and surrounding areas.The ClientOur client is a large social housing contractor who operates nationwide on behalf of local authorities and housing associations. This specific role will be working on a mixture of tenanted and void properties.Job DescriptionThe key activities include attendance to repairs in both occupied and unoccupied properties. Conducting gas appliance services and checks in line with gas regulations and organisation standard operating procedures and risk assessments. Undertaking gas boiler repairs along with heating related plumbing duties.The role is within our clients Domestic Compliance Maintenance team that operates nationally. Work activities would be based upon demand, and travel is essential to conduct tasks. A company vehicle will be provided with the role being fully agile. Work activity will depend on location and our scheduling aims to retain the work in close proximity to one another and close to home. The work will be issued electronically and will normally fall into the categories of void properties, general responsive repair, and gas servicing.The post holder will have responsibility for work conducted on all gas appliances and systems, undertaking servicing and maintaining components in order to meet all statutory requirements, customer standards and organisation standards.You will be required to carry out the following but this may vary on a daily basis -To carry out gas heating, hot water and system breakdown, maintenance and servicing works across our portfolio of client's assets.To carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Gas Safety (installations and use) Regulations 1998To maintain tools and equipment in good working order, ensuring that suitable PPE is worn to match the activity.To participate in our on call rota, ensuring we are able to respond to emergency situation throughout the year.To produce accurate landlord's certificates and other paperwork through the use of electronic management, use of a tablet and smart phone.To respond to points positively that are found by quality control checks (audits) carried out internally and externally and to learn from these.To maintain vehicles in a clean condition and carry out required checks, report any defects found and keep vehicle records as required in line with our fleet policy.To follow van stock and material ordering procedure, ensuring all stock is charged against each work order and stored safely during transit and use.To identify and record any defects found, report parts/work required to promptly and ensure that follow up work is booked in with scheduler and customer.To undertake any training considered relevant to meet performance standards and to maintain appropriate certification.To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and organisation proceduresTo provide technical support to colleagues and customers, with the ability to explain safe and efficient operation of boilers and controls.Installation of carbon monoxide detectors as per recommended manufacturer's instructions.Undertake smoke detector tests, maintain and install, recording the information through electronic transfer of data.To ensure a customer focused approach is adopted in all aspects of the Service.Any other duties to reflect changing workloads and priorities within organisation.The post holder has responsibility for the carrying out of regular gas servicing, repairs, and maintenance. The work is mainly within a specific region, however may need to travel to work on other contracts within the organisation. The age and profile of the housing stock is varied so a good knowledge of a ride range of appliances and systems is beneficial.RequirementsGas Qualified/Gas Safe Registered - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1CSCS/JIB CardAsbestos Awareness Desirable or be willing to do an online courseWilling to have a DBS Check carried outACSRenewable Air Source/Heated Pumps - DesirablePrevious experience as a Gas/Heating EngineerFull Clean Driving Licence - Company Van/Fuel Card IncludedOwn toolsBenefits22 Day Holiday Allowance plus Bank HolidaysVan/Fuel CardCompany PensionOvertime AvailableTo ApplyIf you are interested in our Gas Engineer role then please contact Aran/Danielle at Bromak Recruitment on for further details or apply online with your CV