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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Credit Administration Location: London Type: Permanent About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Credit Administration to join our London-based team. This permanent role will be responsible for managing loans and advances, bank guarantees, and portfolio maintenance for bilateral credit and syndication loan accounts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of credit operations and financial analysis to support accurate reporting, client servicing, and departmental efficiency. Key Responsibilities Manage bilateral credit/syndication loans and bank guarantees, including drawdowns, rollovers, interest servicing, repayments, renewals, and issuance. Handle back-office tasks for loan accounts, including file maintenance, transaction verification and authorisation (Finacle), and internal correspondence. Maintain daily currency-wise cash flow coordination with Treasury. Liaise with back offices of agent and participating banks/branches. Conduct periodic review/renewal of credit facilities. Monitor covenants, collateral, and insurance compliance. Prepare and submit reports/returns accurately and on time to relevant authorities. Support internal departments to ensure smooth workflow and effective issue resolution. Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and provide coverage for other supervisory staff during absences. Candidate Requirements Proven experience in credit administration, loans & advances, and bank guarantees. Sound knowledge of financial statement analysis and loan portfolio management. Proficient in Finacle, MS Word, Excel; working knowledge of Bloomberg/Reuters preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Calm temperament and professional demeanour. Reporting Line This role reports directly to the Head of Credit Administration .

Our client has an opportunity for a Ground Crew Instructor to join them on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation supporting the MoD, providing class leading support engineering support. Role: Aircraft Refueling Ground Crew Instructor Location: Stockbridge, Hants (Middle Wallop) Hours: 37.5 hours weekly, Full Time Salary: 36,225.00 pa + Benefits Applications: Are welcome from ex forces personal with the relevant background. To be successful in your application it is a requirement that you hold UK 'right to work' at the time of application. The Role As a Ground Crew Instructor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of delivering specialist refuelling operations training to Phase two trainees and students in the Army Air Corps. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact - developing future military professionals while advancing your own career in defence, aerospace and engineering. Main Duties Delivering classroom and practical instruction on military refuel vehicles Maintaining subject matter expertise and training currency Developing engaging training materials and lesson plans Managing fleet maintenance and fuel accounts Supporting trainees with progress tracking and reporting Essential experience of the Ground Crew Instructor: Delivering high-level training in a structured environment Confident using Microsoft Office to create and present materials Hands-on experience with military refuel vehicles Qualifications for the Mechanical Supervisor: ADR Licence (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 , 6) Full UK Driving Licence with C+E Category Defence Instructional Technique (or equivalent) - Preferred ADR (HAZMAT) Instructor (DST Registered) - Preferred Defence Train the Trainer Course - Preferred Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Benefits: Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

We are recruiting a Purchase ledger Administrator to support a vibrant and busy Purchase Ledger Team. You will be reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor as part of the Purchase Ledger team. You will be involved in a variety of accounting responsibilities to provide a professional and timely accounting service in respect of all payments through the Purchase Ledger. The main duties will be : Ensure correct CIS and Vat rules are applied to invoices processed. Prepare and review weekly payment run which includes clearing down paid invoices on ledger. Producing monthly cheque run. CIS verification and maintaining the CIS database. New Supplier set - including verification. To check and reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger accounts on a regular basis. To liaise with suppliers concerning invoice queries and take appropriate action to resolve issues identified. To liaise with Asset Managers/Accountants as required to ensure that invoices are processed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have the following skills: Excellent teamwork Good communication skills Show an adaptable and flexible attitude Previous experience in Purchase Ledger. In return we will provide a competitive salary, a full range of benefits to include 25 days holidays, prorated, pension, gym and a canteen on site.

Pensions Actuarial Consultant (Winchester) Location - Winchester with hybrid working as per departmental requirements (currently a MINIMUM of 40% (2 days per week). LCP is an award-winning actuarial and analytics consultancy providing market-leading capabilities and advice across pensions and financial services, energy, health, and analytics. We use powerful analytics fused with human expertise to shape a more positive future. We have an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and experienced nearly/newly qualified Consultant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious career minded individual wanting a challenging and rewarding career. The team Our pensions actuarial department is very well known and very highly respected within our industry. We advise a large range of clients, both Trustee and Corporate, and count a significant share of the FTSE 100 companies receiving advice from across our business. If you desire to be part of a client and people focussed organisation where opportunities to work with senior, well known industry professional are the rule, not the exception and where you will be supported to develop your skills to make you the best you can be then we would love to hear from you. As a consultant joining the pensions actuarial department what can you expect? Working with a variety of clients, some trustee and some corporate, for a range of scheme types and sizes Attending client meetings with the client partner Presenting technical issues at a client meeting from time to time Acting as a key point of contact for clients on a day-to-day basis, by phone and e-mail Managing a small team of actuarial staff to produce client work on time and within budget Providing training from time to time to more junior actuarial staff Leading the core work on actuarial valuations for funding purposes, solvency testing and buy-in analysis Drafting pieces of advice, either from scratch or using template documents or precedents, to a standard where they are ready to be sent out Reviewing draft trust deeds and rules and member booklets Reviewing individual member calculations including transfers-in, transfers-out, early retirements, benefit augmentations, maximum authorised cash lump sums and taxation limits Producing sets of factors for transfers-in, transfers-out, early retirement, commutation etc and specifying benefit calculations for pensions administrators Drafting announcements to members and advising on member communications Calculations for disclosure in company accounts (under IAS19 and/or US GAAP) Estimating Pension Protection Fund levies and calculating Actuarial Certificates of Deficit Reduction Contributions Preparing cash flows for use in asset-liability models Monitoring pension scheme funding levels on an ongoing basis - this might be used as part of a dynamic investment strategy Taking a pro-active role in keeping clients up-to-date on technical developments and anticipating their needs, and keeping the client partner informed of progress Liaising with other client advisers, both internal and external, to ensure efficient provision of advice Helping respond to invitations to tender for new business and potentially being involved in business pitches What essential skills and personal qualities do I need to apply for this role? You must be about to become a qualified FIA / FFA or have post qualification experience Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Be fully conversant with all technical aspects of UK pensions work Supervisory experience of more junior actuarial staff Ability work to tight deadlines Commitment to delivering high quality work to clients and developing your career at LCP Ability demonstrate commercial awareness and be pro-active with clients What's in it for you? Take a look at our Glassdoor and Career stories pages to see why our people love being here! As well as joining a multi-award winning, fun, collaborative, people first organisation where your personal and professional skills will be developed to make you the best you can be, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to promote your overall wellbeing so that you are able to perform to your full potential both in and out of work. Currently our core benefits package includes: For you: Hybrid working (see top of the advert for details) Professional study support (where applicable) Access to our internal Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's networks For your family: Life assurance Income protection Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave For your health: 26 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time working) plus bank holidays (most of which can be taken flexibly!) with options to buy & sell holiday Private medical insurance Discounted gym memberships, critical illness and dental insurance through our flexible benefits Eye care vouchers Cycle to work scheme Digital GP services For your wealth: Competitive pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme High street discounts Season ticket loans For others: Volunteering opportunities For the environment: Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (qualifying period applies) And much more! We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation. LCP is committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and would welcome you getting in touch to let us know if an adjustment can be made to help with your application. This may be extra time for assessments, pre-interview site visits, interview structure or questions, or asking us about building accessibility. Whatever it may be, please get in touch via our dedicated email address - email protected to discuss how we can support you with your application. Recruitment agencies LCP operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies which is reviewed annually. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies who are not part of our current PSL. LCP only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place, and the agency has bee

Pensions Administration Manager Reading Hybrid Permanent, Full Time £50,000 - £55,000 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading UK pensions consultancy with a team of around 2,000 specialists across 15 offices nationwide, administering pensions for over one million members. This is a newly created role based in their Reading office, ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit pension schemes and pensions administration management. It's a varied and high-profile position offering real scope to make an impact across client relationships, team leadership and business development. The role Lead pensions administration services for an assigned client portfolio Manage day-to-day relationships with trustees and corporate clients, attending meetings as required Provide expert advice on pensions queries and stay current with legislative developments Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects including renewals, benefit statements, pension increases and scheme returns Manage total team workflow, set objectives and drive performance Mentor junior colleagues and present technical matters at team meetings Take ownership of administration billing, time recording and ensuring targets are met Participate in new business pitches and marketing initiatives Lead internal audits and identify process improvements Conduct appraisals, handle recruitment and manage HR and performance matters Build strong working relationships across internal teams including Payroll, Accounts and Consulting What our client is looking for Substantial experience in DB pensions administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, benefit statements and pension increases Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation and the ability to keep pace with changes Proven supervisory and management experience, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment Third-party pensions administration experience preferred; strong in-house experience also considered Previous project management experience in a pensions context Comfortable presenting to clients and at trustee meetings Numerically confident, evidenced by experience or academic background Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint What's on offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 Annual discretionary bonus 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility Pension matching Private healthcare plans Life assurance Digital GP service Flexible benefits scheme and retailer discounts Paid volunteer days If this sounds like your next move, please apply. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Pensions Administration Manager Bristol Hybrid (1-2 Days per week in office) £50,000 - £55,000 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Administration Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading UK pensions consultancy with a team of around 2,000 specialists across 15 offices nationwide, administering pensions for over one million members. This is a newly created role based in their Bristol office, ideally suited to someone with a strong background in Defined Benefit pension schemes and pensions administration management. It's a varied and high-profile position offering real scope to make an impact across client relationships, team leadership and business development. The role Lead pensions administration services for an assigned client portfolio Manage day-to-day relationships with trustees and corporate clients, attending meetings as required Provide expert advice on pensions queries and stay current with legislative developments Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects including renewals, benefit statements, pension increases and scheme returns Manage total team workflow, set objectives and drive performance Mentor junior colleagues and present technical matters at team meetings Take ownership of administration billing, time recording and ensuring targets are met Participate in new business pitches and marketing initiatives Lead internal audits and identify process improvements Conduct appraisals, handle recruitment and manage HR and performance matters Build strong working relationships across internal teams including Payroll, Accounts and Consulting What our client is looking for Substantial experience in DB pensions administration, including leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, benefit statements and pension increases Thorough knowledge of pensions legislation and the ability to keep pace with changes Proven supervisory and management experience, including appraisals, performance management and recruitment Third-party pensions administration experience preferred; strong in-house experience also considered Previous project management experience in a pensions context Comfortable presenting to clients and at trustee meetings Numerically confident, evidenced by experience or academic background Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint What's on offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 Annual discretionary bonus 25 days holiday with buy/sell flexibility Pension matching Private healthcare plans Life assurance Digital GP service Flexible benefits scheme and retailer discounts Paid volunteer days Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Accounts Assistant Manager - 9 Partner Firm - London Are you an Accounts Senior looking to take a step up to Assistant Manager or are you an Accounts Assistant Manager looking to gain exposure and manage a portfolio of creative clients Our client specialises in providing accounting services for the Music & Entertainment industries. The firm have a great reputation within the market and have grown to over 50 staff in their UK office. Services provided include tour accounting, accounts preparation, tax, audit and business management services. The firm's client base is made up of several high-profile Bands, Musicians, and other Entertainers as well as lesser-known acts and production companies. The firm pride themselves on providing a friendly, professional and highly confidential service to their clients. The culture at the firm is quite relaxed and informal in comparison to more traditional accountancy firms and they organise several social events. Staff at the firm also sometimes receive complimentary tickets to watch their clients perform live. Accounts Supervisor responsibilities will include: Managing a small portfolio of clients and providing training and support to a small team of staff Reviewing/preparing Financial Statements for Manager/Partner review Being responsible for the allocation of staff on client work, ensuring that all work is within the allocated timescales and to the standard required Preparing full budget reports for your client portfolio including charge out rates and calculation of recovery rates monthly Reviewing/preparing Corporation Tax Returns for Manager/Partner review Managing the bookkeeping and VAT affairs of your clients through delegation to junior staff Reviewing/preparing Management Accounts for Manager/Partner review Assist clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software Reviewing/preparing VAT returns for sending to clients As an Accounts Supervisor you will be/have: ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified Knowledge of international trade practises, including foreign currency, Vat and employment Good understanding of accountancy/tax/practice software in particular Xero, CCH, Sage The ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls In return, as an Accounts Supervisor, you will receive: Hybrid working Great holiday package Pension contributions Company healthcare plan If you are looking for Accounts Supervisor jobs in London, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.

Accounts Supervisor - Accountancy Practice (Chester) Chester Full-time Permanent I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable and growing accountancy practice in Chester , who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Supervisor to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid practice experience who enjoys combining hands-on accounts work with mentoring junior staff and managing a varied client portfolio. The Role As an Accounts Supervisor, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting services while taking responsibility for supervising and developing a small team. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, review work produced by the team, and ensure deadlines and compliance standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients, including preparation and review of year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping. Acting as a main point of contact for client queries and offering practical advice across accounts, VAT, and cloud systems. Reviewing accounts work prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Supervising, coaching, and developing a small team of accounts assistants and trainees. Allocating workflow and ensuring the smooth delivery of services across the department. Overseeing compliance with relevant accounting standards (FRS 102, FRS 105, etc.). Supporting the senior leadership team with process improvements and client onboarding. What My Client Is Looking For Strong background within an accountancy practice (essential). Experience supervising or supporting junior members of staff. AAT Qualified or ACA/ACCA Part-Qualified/Qualified - QBE will also be considered. Confident using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships. Strong technical knowledge, accuracy, and an organised approach. Personal Attributes Supportive, approachable, and dependable. High attention to detail and able to manage multiple deadlines. Proactive and solutions-focused. Comfortable working in a busy practice environment.

A highly successful international agency is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its team in Central London on an initial 3-month fixed term contract. Please note, the firm embraces flexible and hybrid working so you will be able to work from home 3-4 days per week. Working as part of a high-performance finance team, you will support international growth by working with a number of markets to drive consistency and best practice. Reporting into the International Finance Supervisor, you will support the financial management and accounting for international expansion entities. You will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, process prepayments and intercompany reconciliations. In order to be suitable for this role you must be a highly numerate and IT literate Assistant Accountant with proven Excel and accountancy software experience including Xero and Netsuite. Professional accountancy qualifications are preferred, so please clearly state on your CV if you are AAT qualified or pursuing ACCA or CIMA accreditation. Any experience of working in multi-currencies and different markets is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager to join a results-driven, globally recognised and award- winning organisation.

Overview This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has previous administration experience. Reporting to the Despatch Shift Manager, on a 4 on, 4 off night shift basis 6am-6pm, the Inventory Controller is responsible for ensuring that the department is run in accordance with all Despatch, Safety and Compliance standards. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Ensuring that all the correct paperwork is completed, accurate, complies with GDPR rules, is filed and audit ready, in line with full traceability commitments and processes. The ability to proactively identify the delayed despatching of lorries and ability to communicate ahead of time, with urgency, any risks to the relevant senior manager, and customers. Check and verify that quality checks required by Commercial Team/Senior Management are being completed at the point of loading (e.g., photographs of pallets where requested). Be the primary escalation point for the business in dealing with any stock integrity issues raised by customers. Liaise with the commercial and finance teams on shortages and stock discrepancies. Liaise with Accounts Receivable supervisor involving variances between despatched stock qty's and customer received qty's. The ability to be the primary escalation point for the business in dealing with any stock integrity issues raised by customers, including answering questions from customers. The knowledge to know how and when to send accurate reporting of any departed stock, including shortages and/or late departures to Shift Manager and other stakeholders (customers) and highlight any risk of future delays against the scheduled departure times. Liaise with and support the finance team to achieve accurate results e.g., responsible for ordering and maintaining the correct levels of trays and other equipment to meet business as usual and peak stock times. The ability to liaise with Accounts Receivable supervisor involving variances between despatched stock qty's and customer received qty's. Supporting a 'Safety First' approach; maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures accident prevention and safe working environment across the area. Ensuring control of customer pallets and details This list is not exhaustive Behaviours: Be able to follow direction. Able to work to time scales and provide feedback and escalation should a job be taking longer than anticipated. Qualifications Essential Skills: Ability to speak and understand written and verbal English Can work under pressure Self-motivated Competent in using computers and Microsoft packages. No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

Audit Manager - London LondonCompetitive salary, dependent on experienceHybrid & flexible working available We are working with a highly regarded professional services and accountancy firm to recruit an Audit Manager for its London office. This is a client-facing role offering the opportunity to take full responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, act as a trusted adviser, and ensure delivery of high-quality audits from planning to completion. You will combine technical excellence with a commercial mindset, provide guidance to clients, and support the development of junior staff. You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders while managing and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative and forward-thinking audit team. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and accounts work, ensuring delivery is high quality, timely, and within budget. Review statutory accounts under UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS, providing robust technical guidance. Manage, coach, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical growth, overseeing workflow, and leading performance discussions. Take responsibility for billing, WIP, and budget management across your portfolio. Support team wellbeing through thoughtful resourcing and day-to-day people management. Provide value-adding advice and insights to clients, identifying ways to improve processes or support strategic objectives. Play an active role in business development by spotting opportunities within the portfolio and contributing to proposals. Support the operational success of the firm, contributing to initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and consistency. Build your portfolio and develop your business case towards future RI status. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) qualified. Proven experience delivering audits across a broad client base. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and IFRS. Experience managing audits end-to-end. Confident technical ability and sound judgement. Awareness of corporate, personal, and indirect tax. Demonstrable leadership and supervisory experience. Ability to manage a sizeable portfolio and prioritise effectively. Excellent relationship-building skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages and audit-related technology. What's on Offer Exposure to a varied and high-profile client base. Opportunity to lead audits and develop junior staff. Supportive, collaborative working environment. Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Location London Easily commutable from surrounding areas including Westminster, City of London, Canary Wharf, Islington, and South Bank. Next Steps For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on or

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, Top-15 firm at their Godalming office. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to strengthen their Audit team with a motivated individual ready to contribute to their success. This is an ideal chance to work in a progressive environment that offers both professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the firm Focused on employee welfare and offering enhanced flexibility tailored to your lifestyle, this is a modern firm embracing modern values. Job Title: Audit Supervisor Job Type: Permanent Location: Godalming Salary: £45,000 - 57,000 Reference no: 16031 Audit Supervisor - Benefits 25 days core holiday Enhanced maternity/paternity Enhanced pension Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed Incentive programme for new clients and staff introductions Life assurance and health cash plan Employee assistance programme Hybrid and flexible working Audit Supervisor - About The Role As an Audit Senior, you will gain lots of responsibility and have the opportunity to lead your own Audit Engagements, working closely with Managers and Partners as required. From Planning to Completion, you will gain a wealth of experience and exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. As you grow, you will be able to work on the more complex clients and soon be an Audit Manager with your own Portfolio. Responsibilities will include: Lead a variety of audit engagements across a truly diverse client base, liaising with managers and partners when required Be a key contact with clients and form long standing relationships Prepare audit files, get involved with audit planning and lead/assist with the fieldwork Identifying key audit risks and ensuring appropriate procedures are carried out Support the development and training of junior auditors, reviewing their work where necessary Assisting with the preparation of accounts ready for audit The successful Audit Supervisor will have: ACA or ACCA qualified or soon to be qualified At least 3 years' UK practice experience in both audit and accounts Experience with Xero, Sage, and Caseware would be an advantage Enjoy working with and helping to develop junior staff Ambition and Drive to meet your full potential Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)

Customer Service Advisor (Freight Forwarding) - Manchester - Up to £33,000 Benefits DOE Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - 40 hours p/week Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Service Advisor to join our client's growing team. Working closely with the Customer Service Supervisor, you will play a vital role in managing key customer accounts and ensuring exceptional service delivery from start to finish. The Role: As the main point of contact for assigned accounts, you will be responsible for ensuring a seamless customer experience across every interaction. From managing bookings and quotations to tracking shipments and resolving issues, you will take ownership of your accounts and act as a trusted partner to your clients. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Transport, and Customs teams to ensure customer service excellence, while proactively communicating updates and resolving any challenges quickly and professionally. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary contact for assigned customer accounts, providing excellent customer service Manage bookings, quotations, shipment tracking, and enquiries Monitor service level agreements and client KPIs Proactively update clients on shipment status, delays, or service changes Handle enquiries, complaints, and escalations efficiently and professionally Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth transition Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Identify opportunities to enhance service quality and support business growth Participate in customer site visits, virtual meetings, and regular telephone communication Skills/Experience You'll Need To Have: Strong understanding of freight forwarding, with road freight knowledge highly valued Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to deliver five-star customer service. A natural problem-solver with a calm and professional approach Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Customer-centric mindset with a passion for relationship management Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative customer service team Systems You'll Use: Internal TMS Internal Quotation Tool Freight Portal Excel Why Join? You will be joining a supportive and collaborative customer service team in a dynamic logistics environment where customer service truly makes a difference. This is an opportunity to build long-term client relationships, develop your industry expertise, and contribute directly to the success of the Manchester branch. The Client is massive on developing their own - there will be fantastic opportunities to develop and grow with them. If you are ready to take ownership, deliver excellence, and grow within a forward-thinking freight forwarding business, we would love to receive your application. Click Apply or call now

Customer Solutions Advisor - Manchester - Up to £33,000 (DOE) Benefits Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm - 40 hours p/week - Permanent Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Solutions Advisor to join our client's growing team. Working closely with the Customer Solutions Supervisor, you will play a vital role in managing key customer accounts and ensuring exceptional service delivery from start to finish. The Role: As the main point of contact for assigned accounts, you will be responsible for ensuring a seamless customer experience across every interaction. From managing bookings and quotations to tracking shipments and resolving issues, you will take ownership of your accounts and act as a trusted partner to your clients. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Transport, and Customs teams to ensure service excellence, while proactively communicating updates and resolving any challenges quickly and professionally. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary contact for assigned customer accounts Manage bookings, quotations, shipment tracking, and enquiries Monitor service level agreements and client KPIs Proactively update clients on shipment status, delays, or service changes Handle enquiries, complaints, and escalations efficiently and professionally Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring a smooth transition Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Identify opportunities to enhance service quality and support business growth Participate in customer site visits, virtual meetings, and regular telephone communication Skills/Experience You'll Need To Have: Strong understanding of freight forwarding, with road freight knowledge highly valued Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A natural problem-solver with a calm and professional approach Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Customer-centric mindset with a passion for relationship management Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team Systems You'll Use: Internal TMS Internal Quotation Tool Freight Portal Excel Why Join? You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team in a dynamic logistics environment where customer service truly makes a difference. This is an opportunity to build long-term client relationships, develop your industry expertise, and contribute directly to the success of the Manchester branch. The Client is massive on developing their own - there will be fantastic opportunities to develop and grow with them. If you are ready to take ownership, deliver excellence, and grow within a forward-thinking freight forwarding business, we would love to receive your application. Click Apply or call now

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Initially this role will be office based during the training period, however it will revert to a hybrid role once the training period has been completed. Working as part of a well established team, this role will require you to work full time 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out the following duties: Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices Bank reconciliation VAT Returns Resolving queries from clients Adhoc duties to support the team Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following skills and experience: Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential) Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential) Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT IT Literate - experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous Team player with excellent communication skills Strong organisations skills are essential The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances, but they also offer ongoing training and development for the right person, along with study support once probationary period is completed. This role will initially be office based during training period, however hybrid working will be available, all applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire. For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) INDFIN

Are you passionate about supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families? Think of yourself as super-organised? Want a role where no day will look the same? Then read on as this could be the job for you! Ignite Life is a small, grassroots charity based in Bristol that aims to support young people and families overcome adversity by providing holistic care tailored to individual needs. Ignite Life believes that every young person, regardless of their background, deserves equal access to support services to thrive. We work with our community, with other organisations and with schools to reach those deemed 'hard to reach' and help close the gap disadvantaged young people face when accessing support. Ignite focuses on relieving the needs of disadvantaged and/or marginalised young people through supporting with wellbeing and mental health, educational support, food poverty, family support, access to sport and other life changing opportunities. Ignite Life offers a range of services including mentoring, talking therapy, 1:1 Counselling for young people and families, food support, cooking workshops and community events About the role As the Operations Manager, accountable to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the day to day running of all activities in relation to the operation of Ignite Life. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services and compliance with contractual and organisational standards, as well as working in partnership with the Fundraising Manager to ensure income generation for the charity. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Staple Hill, Bristol BS15. Whilst the post is mainly office based; there is some flexibility for hybrid working. If you're committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in our local community and want to bring your excellent organisational skills to a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: As the Operations Manager you will: Have operational leadership of the charity, ensuring day to day systems and practices are in good order and operating efficiently and effectively Support the Board of Trustees to set annual goals for Ignite Life Being the Designated Safeguard Lead for all of Ignite Life s services. In partnership with the Fundraising Manager, ensure a consistent fundraising strategy for the charity is in place, including developing new partnerships and funding streams. Taking overall responsibility for the charity s Health and Safety, and GDPR. Have oversight of charity s financial position, including budgeting and updating managed accounts. Provide leadership for the core team of staff and volunteers (around 39 5 contracted counsellors and 1 clinical supervisor, 1 full-time employed staff member, 13 volunteers, 14-20 contracted youth mentors). Undertake regular and effective reporting to the Trustees. Manage annual reporting with the Charity Commission. About You: We're looking for someone who is extremely organised, can confidently manage a busy workload while building strong relationships with staff, volunteers and other agencies. You'll bring proven operational experience, alongside a real desire to work in an environment that focuses on supporting and improving the lives of marginalised young people and their families. You ll be able to demonstrate the following: An ability to build relationships with various stakeholders An understanding of mentoring and counselling practice and procedures. Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice. Excellent and various organisational skills in multiple areas. Ability to analyse data and produce clear, evidence-based reports. Experience working directly with children and young people. How to apply: To apply for this role please send in your cv and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

Job Title: Accounts Manager Salary: £70,000 negotiable Location: London - West End Our client is seeking an experienced accounts manager to take ownership of the firm's finance function. This is a hands-on role within a busy practice, requiring a strong understanding of legal finance and solicitors accounts rules. Working closely with partners and senior stakeholder, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts team, while maintaining full regulatory compliance and reporting. This position would suit an experienced legal accounts professional who is confident operating in a standalone and supervisory capacity and enjoys a varied role within a collaborative environment. A selection of key responsibilities: • Overseeing day-to-day legal cashiering, including payments, receipts, transfers, billing, and reconciliations. • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting budgeting and financial reporting. • Ensuring ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including client account management and reconciliations. • Managing audit preparation, including the SRA Accountant's Report, and liaising with external accountants. • Supporting compliance and risk processes, including AML awareness and reporting of any issues. • Maintaining and improving finance systems, processes, and data integrity. • Supervising junior accounts staff. It is essential that you have previous experience within another law firm in a senior accounts position and possess strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules. You will have proven experience in legal cashiering, bookkeeping, and management accounts, along with exposure to audit processes. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience with legal accounting systems is advantageous, and an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) would be beneficial. You will be a reliable and detail-driven professional with a proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A high level of integrity and discretion is essential, along with the confidence to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the firm. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Part-Time Office and Accounts Administrator - Temporary (Maternity Cover) Location: Witham, Essex (Office-based) Hours: 24 hours - 35 hours per week - flexible (school hours or longer days considered) Essential Days Required to work: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Contract: Temporary maternity cover until mid-July 2026 Pay: 13 - 13.25 per hour Start Date: ASAP - Immediate Start Benefits: 22 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays, pension after 3 months We are looking for a reliable and adaptable Part Time Office and Accounts Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover until July 2026. This is a varied role supporting multiple areas of the business and would suit someone who enjoys a mix of accounts, administration and front-of-house responsibilities. Main Responsibilities: Assisting with weekly payroll processes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Supporting the Payroll Supervisor with general payroll administration Providing reception cover on Fridays Assisting with marketing administration General office and administrative support across the business Key Skills & Experience: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Payroll experience or knowledge is advantageous Highly organised with strong time management skills Confident managing a variety of tasks in a busy office environment Friendly and professional phone manner Strong communication skills and a team player Experience using office CRM's or accountancy software's would be beneficial but not essential If you feel you meet the above criteria and are available from immediately to work in this Office and Accounts Administrator role, please apply with your CV and Katie at Prime Appointments will be in touch if your CV is deemed suitable.