Account Executive - Sales - Award-Winning Insurance Broker
Location: Outskirts of Stratford-on-Avon
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client, a leading insurance broker, is seeking a driven Account Executive to join their broking team in the Outskirts of Stratford-on-Avon. This is an exciting opportunity to drive business growth and deliver exceptional service within a company committed to protecting, excelling, and succeeding together.
Position Overview
As an Account Executive, you will play a crucial role in developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients.
Responsibilities
- Drive business growth by developing and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients
- Provide tailored insurance solutions and manage accounts post-sale, ensuring clients' evolving needs are met
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Monitor and report on performance, ensuring targets are met or exceeded
- Represent the company professionally and maintain a positive image
- Manage administrative duties related to client accounts and documentation
Requirements
- Proven experience in an Account Executive role within the insurance industry
- Strong communication, negotiation, and client management skills
- Ability to identify new business opportunities and drive growth
- Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in CRM and insurance platforms
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to implement solutions
- Cert CII qualification or a willingness to work towards it (desirable)
- Experience with Acturis or similar policy management systems (desirable)
Benefits
- Access to a Wellbeing Assistance and Group Medical Insurance
- Gym membership discounts and an eye care scheme
- Flexible work arrangements and up to 27 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
- Option to buy extra days of annual leave
- Contributory pension, Group Life Assurance, and Income Protection
- Bonuses for successful referrals and professional qualifications
- Volunteer days to support causes that matter to you
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Store Manager – Garden Centre (Cheltenham)
Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent | Retail Leadership Opportunity
Salary c£45,000 per annum dependant on experience
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and team development?
We’re recruiting an experienced Store Manager to lead a large-format Garden Centre in Cheltenham—a destination store known for premium products, exceptional standards, and a loyal customer base.
As Store Manager, you’ll report directly to the Executive Chairman and take full responsibility for delivering high standards across all departments—from gardening and plants to leisure, seasonal, food and hospitality. This is your chance to make a significant impact and lead a high-performing team within a values-led business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Retail Excellence & Commercial Success
Lead and develop department managers across multiple categories including Gardening, Plants, Pets, Seasonal, and Leisure.
Drive sales, manage shrinkage, and achieve budgeted wage-to-sales ratios.
Oversee visual merchandising and seasonal changeovers in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with HR and Buying teams to ensure the right resource and product mix is in place year-round.
Maintain our position as a Garden Centre of Excellence through consistent performance and standards.
Customer Experience Leadership
Create a culture of customer delight throughout the customer journey—from entrance to exit.
Manage all customer service channels for the store, ensuring timely, GDPR-compliant responses with the right tone of voice.
Oversee the Duty Manager rota to guarantee visible, responsive leadership on the shop floor.
Partner with Events and Food teams to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.
People Development & Operational Efficiency
Foster a culture of trust, progression, and coaching—contributing to a Great Place to Work.
Support managers in growing specialist knowledge and advancing team members.
Champion the use of EPOS and warehouse systems to improve stock accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate on markdown strategies to protect margin while maintaining brand presentation standards.
Health, Safety & Site Operations
Ensure a safe working environment through rigorous safety protocols and contractor management.
Oversee opening/closing procedures, fire drills, and emergency preparedness.
Liaise with estates and facilities teams to maintain the site to the highest standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience managing a high-turnover, large-format retail store—ideally within a high-quality or premium environment.
Commercially astute, with strong IT skills and confidence using EPOS systems.
A motivational and empathetic leader who leads by example and supports team development.
Excellent communicator who can influence and inspire across departments.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, family-owned business with strong community ties.
Working Hours:
This is a full-time, permanent role averaging 39.5 hours per week on a 2-week rota:
Week 1: 4 weekdays + both weekend days off
Week 2: 4 weekdays + both weekend days worked
What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary
25% discount across most retail categories; 50% discount in the restaurant
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension & life cover
Access to healthcare schemes (post-probation)
Free on-site parking
A fun, collaborative and supportive working culture
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
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Store Manager – Garden Centre (Cheltenham)
Cheltenham | Full-time | Permanent | Retail Leadership Opportunity
Salary c£45,000 per annum dependant on experience
Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and team development?
We’re recruiting an experienced Store Manager to lead a large-format Garden Centre in Cheltenham—a destination store known for premium products, exceptional standards, and a loyal customer base.
As Store Manager, you’ll report directly to the Executive Chairman and take full responsibility for delivering high standards across all departments—from gardening and plants to leisure, seasonal, food and hospitality. This is your chance to make a significant impact and lead a high-performing team within a values-led business.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Retail Excellence & Commercial Success
Lead and develop department managers across multiple categories including Gardening, Plants, Pets, Seasonal, and Leisure.
Drive sales, manage shrinkage, and achieve budgeted wage-to-sales ratios.
Oversee visual merchandising and seasonal changeovers in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with HR and Buying teams to ensure the right resource and product mix is in place year-round.
Maintain our position as a Garden Centre of Excellence through consistent performance and standards.
Customer Experience Leadership
Create a culture of customer delight throughout the customer journey—from entrance to exit.
Manage all customer service channels for the store, ensuring timely, GDPR-compliant responses with the right tone of voice.
Oversee the Duty Manager rota to guarantee visible, responsive leadership on the shop floor.
Partner with Events and Food teams to deliver an exceptional in-store experience.
People Development & Operational Efficiency
Foster a culture of trust, progression, and coaching—contributing to a Great Place to Work.
Support managers in growing specialist knowledge and advancing team members.
Champion the use of EPOS and warehouse systems to improve stock accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate on markdown strategies to protect margin while maintaining brand presentation standards.
Health, Safety & Site Operations
Ensure a safe working environment through rigorous safety protocols and contractor management.
Oversee opening/closing procedures, fire drills, and emergency preparedness.
Liaise with estates and facilities teams to maintain the site to the highest standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience managing a high-turnover, large-format retail store—ideally within a high-quality or premium environment.
Commercially astute, with strong IT skills and confidence using EPOS systems.
A motivational and empathetic leader who leads by example and supports team development.
Excellent communicator who can influence and inspire across departments.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, family-owned business with strong community ties.
Working Hours:
This is a full-time, permanent role averaging 39.5 hours per week on a 2-week rota:
Week 1: 4 weekdays + both weekend days off
Week 2: 4 weekdays + both weekend days worked
What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary
25% discount across most retail categories; 50% discount in the restaurant
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension & life cover
Access to healthcare schemes (post-probation)
Free on-site parking
A fun, collaborative and supportive working culture
By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:
Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.
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Summary Climate17 is proud to partner with a rapidly growing renewable energy business at the forefront of sustainable heating solutions, specialising in renewable energy sources. Committed to reducing environmental impact, they lead the way in providing innovative and eco-friendly heating solutions such as air source heat pumps, solar PV systems, and battery storage in their homes, ensuring sustainable and energy-efficient living spaces. Role Overview We are in search of a highly organised and detail-oriented Office Administrator / Customer Service Representative to become an integral part of our growing team. This individual will play a pivotal role in assisting the Directors in growing our operations, ensuring efficiency and contributing to the overall success of the company. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting daily office operations, managing customers and administrative tasks and will be a great communicator. The role is a combination of administration, PA and HR.Key Responsibilities Office Administration:Oversee day-to-day office administration tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.Provide exceptional customer service to our potential and existing customers, ensuring appointments with potential new customers are booked in the diary and followed up, and all new jobs are booked and completed in line with the schedule of work.Manage the ordering and organisation of materials from merchants, ensuring that we are getting the most competitive prices.Coordinate office meetings and events, including quarterly company socials – arrange dates, venues, bookings, travel, and food.Answer customer queries via phone and email.Prepare quotations and new sales orders and support customer post-sales enquiries. Contract Management to ensure compliance with MCS:Create and manage customer contracts to ensure alignment with MCS standards and regulatory requirements.Monitor contract performance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, including terms, conditions, and compliance records.Generate comprehensive reports outlining contract status, potential risks, and recommended actions.Collaborate with internal teams, including heating engineers and project managers, to facilitate clear communication and understanding of contract requirements.Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and compliance.Identify areas for process improvement within the contract management framework.Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in contract administration. Human Resources:Manage HR system – allocate employee holidays, log sick days, create new start-up forms and processes.Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR-related documentation.Manage and check staff expenses, inc mileage.Manage the employee review process.Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job listings and onboarding new team members.Technical SkillsProven experience as a skilled administrator.Knowledge of HR processes and best practices is a significant advantage.Exceptional organisational and time management skills.Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities.Proficiency using different computer software (Google Workspace, Monday.com, Xero) is a significant advantage.Excellent written and verbal communication and literacy/numeracy skills.Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.Personal SkillsProactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.Demonstrates a professional and amiable demeanour, excelling as a collaborative team player.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.Highly organised.Driven and keen to learn. About UsClimate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application ProcessClimate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas, and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know. ....Read more...
A leading first rate law firm with offices throughout the North of England are seeking an ambitious Development Solicitor with upwards of 4 years PQE to join their Leeds office. This firm have continued to perform really well over the last 12months in many sectors. As a result of their unrivalled relationships with Housebuilders they are looking to expand their sizeable Housing department in Leeds and would love to hear from property lawyers with the relevant experience!
This is a unique opportunity to be able to act on behalf of national and regional housebuilders but also work with landowners and public authorities on a range of social housing and residential development regeneration projects. This opportunity therefore will give your career great exposure to a full range of top quality Housing matters.
The Role
Comprising of Partners, Directors and Associates, the stellar housing team will support and mentor you whilst you complement them in achieving team goals developing and expanding the work on offer within this housing department to residential developers.
Working on behalf of impressive regional and national clients, you will benefit from a hugely diverse workload from site acquisitions, developments and disposals carrying out due diligence and reporting. You will be adept at drafting reports, contracts, options, building leases, promotion agreements, transfers and overage agreements, as well as post acquisition matters i.e. preparing for the sale of completed residences.
The Ideal Candidate
With excellent career prospects on offer within the housing department, you will be team driven as well as client focused, looking after their best interests in the most effective and agile way is paramount.
Naturally you will have a strong background in another Housing or Residential Conveyancing department. Strong housebuilder experience is highly desired and exposure to plot sales and new build matters is favorable.
Apart from your excellent technical skills, you must be adept at organising your time in the most impactful way, especially when faced with challenging timescales, consistently ensuring that the quality of advice and service you deliver is second to none. Our client has the unrivalled and excellent relationships they do with Housebuilder clients as a result of their efficiency and high standards of service. They therefore a Housing Solicitor who will join the team and fit into this model of excellent service.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this Development Solicitor role in Leeds or would like to hear more about it, please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 245 338 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
A normal day would include:
Learning how to list products on Shopify and not on the high street and any other platforms we partner with in the future
Monthly stock takes
Potentially some purchasing and buying in the future of gift items like candles, chocolates, facemasks etc.
Support on seasonal photo shoots for new ranges
Support for data entry
Customer outreach support
Social media management
Ad hoc duties may include – making refreshments if we have a client meeting, general office support, taking phone calls/messages, greeting visitors, support with DHL/Royal Mail post – incoming/outgoing, invoice support
Occasional support may be needed on Urban Bliss for holiday covers etc., where the brands overlap with the shared teams at times but primarily this would be a Parcel London-specific role. Our previous apprentice, Lauren Bourke who is now permanent, supports both brands
As we are a gifting company, there will be an element of picking and packing, creating labels to send gifts out, tracking of all deliveries, and follow-ups with customers if needed
All of the above would have training provided, and we would start slowly and drip feed new tasks once original tasks have been mastered but above would be the ideal for someone to be managing.
We need someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, has some experience with Excel, Word and computers in general. Social media personal experience would be a bonus, but not required. Someone who is friendly, likes gifting and working on nice, pretty products and is excited to work alongside an established start-up brand.
What you could go on to do:
Working way up through further qualifications to continue through the team, or joining another part of our team if they would like experience in those areas, also
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. On-the-job and practical training will be provided by JSK
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Training:Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.Training Outcome:
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
Employer Description:Established over 30 years ago beginning with a market stall, we are now a contract supplier to the UK high street as well as running our own in-house fashion brand and our own corporate gifting brand. We have an amazingly knowledgeable team of 30+ employees, 3 of them were previous apprentices who have been with us now for nearly 5 years. We hold regular socials, monthly sample sales, staff discount available for both brands, offer EAP+ provided by Bupa and offer an early Friday finish where work is completed.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
9am– 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Knowledge of Microsoft Office,Motivated,Enthusiastic,Friendly,Eager to learn....Read more...
Key duties / Business and Financial Results:
Develop skills in the use of Microsoft Power BI to create reports that provide solutions to clients’ challenges.
Attain a detailed understanding of the cloud-based financial software and applications in our portfolio, in order to build some basic reports that look for trends and present key data to be shared with clients.
Observe and participate with database management in data warehouses and data lakes for consolidation of client systems and data.
Handle client support queries on their data issues and participate in scoping meetings with clients to ascertain their needs.
Observe and support with software launches and integrations and learn the process of moving data from source to warehouse via middleware and API.
Analyse and interpret data and statistics.
Input into reviewing processes in order to increase efficiency and automate processes.
Training:The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
At QA we have deep-rooted expertise in Data, Analytics and AI. Our solutions transform the way that individuals use data and enable organisations to make more data-driven business decisions.
QA's Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
Build the skills and capabilities you need throughout your organisation to analyse, interrogate and present technical data, providing informed and valuable business insights to a range of stakeholders.
Upskill or reskill your existing workforce with data skills and create analysts for the modern day workplace.
Recruit and harness a new talent pathway: QA can help you cost-effectively recruit diverse, ambitious talent into your business and help you build a pipeline of data literacy talent.
Delivered by industry experts with real-world experience, the programme’s content has been designed around real-life skills and includes the additional PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.
The technical content aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market. Training Outcome:We may (and often do) offer a permanent position post completion of the apprenticeship, but we are just as open to support your career aspirations elsewhere to build the talent in an industry we are passionate about.
Benefits:
24 days holiday plus bank holidays, can buy or sell up to five days, 1 month before the start of the holiday year after probation period
Snacks and drinks provided in the office
Monthly Health and Wellbeing payment
Private medical insurance after probation period, family members can be added at your own expense
Pension via Nest after 3 months
Death in service and Yulife App
Employer Description:Outserve Limited is a UK-based team of experts who offer software implementation, integration, automation, and accounting services for small to medium enterprises. We help clients grow and scale their business with data-driven decisions.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Passion for data analytics....Read more...
Harper May is partnering with a high-growth logistics business that is seeking a commercially driven Finance Director to lead its finance function. As the business expands its operations and scales internationally, this is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a fast-moving, operationally complex organisation with strong growth potential.Role Overview: The Finance Director will play a key role in steering financial performance, improving reporting and controls, and providing senior leadership with the insights needed to drive strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role with genuine scope to influence business-wide success and future growth.Key Responsibilities:
Lead the financial strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company’s long-term commercial objectives
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, delivering clear, data-led analysis for leadership
Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across the group
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance, supporting operational scalability
Optimise working capital and cash flow to enable agility in a fast-paced logistics environment
Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to improve financial visibility and support margin growth
Identify and implement process improvements, including system upgrades and automation opportunities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team that supports growth and operational excellence
Key Requirements:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a strong post-qualified track record
Prior experience in a senior finance role within logistics, supply chain, or transport sectors
Proven ability to drive financial transformation in a growing or complex operational business
Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent commercial awareness
Effective communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
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Accounts Receivable & Payable
Monitoring the Debtors Ledger & Creditors Ledger to ensure timely collections & payments
Calling customers (debtors) for all unpaid invoices
Flagging overdue accounts & following up on any delays in payments/collections
Financial Reporting
Assisting with Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports by ensuring all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities are accurately recorded
Posting journal entries to the nominal ledger to maintain up-to-date financial records
Invoices & Reconciliation
Reviewing & processing supplier & pro forma invoices
Reconciling supplier statements against recorded invoices
Performing credit card reconciliations, checking company credit card statements against internal records for any missing/incorrect entries
Conducting bank reconciliations to ensure all bank transactions are accounted for and investigating any discrepancies
Expenses & Provisions
Reviewing & approving employee expense claims & company credit card spend, ensuring they follow internal policies
Managing expenses
Calculating asset depreciation & setting up provisions for future liabilities as part of month-end routines
Procurement Support
Assisting company procurement/purchasing needs & ensuring goods/services are ordered in line with company needs
Reviewing & collating requisitions for Finance Manager approval
Admin & Communication
Handling incoming calls & customer queries
Monitoring and responding to emails from the company’s accounts inbox
Maintaining organised digital & physical records of financial documentation
Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training
Training:Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification, you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via Teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams, including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.Training Outcome:As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.Employer Description:Test Inc. is the UK's leading provider of electrical compliance and maintenance services, specialising in complex and critical environments. You will be joining a team of highly committed professionals, and as such the nature of this role requires an individual who will embrace Test’s ethos and strengthen their team, supporting and contributing directly to their strategic sales initiatives.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Prioritisation....Read more...
Job Role: Transport ManagerLocation: Bolton Reporting to: Warehouse DirectorSalary: £35,000 - £37,500 depending on skills and experienceHours of Work: Contracted 42.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri – 10am – 6pmOur client is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of bathroom products. The business has manufacturing operations in the UK (Halifax), China (Shanghai) and the UAE (Fujairah/Dubai) employing over 600 people across 6 sites with an annual turnover of £80m+. The majority of sales are into the UK market (dominated by sales to major on-line retailers) with a growing presence in the North American market as the business expands its international operations. Job SummaryTo safely and effectively manage drivers, fleet, 3rd party logistics providers, budgets, IT and other resources in a customer focused and cost-efficient manner to meet business requirements and support profitable growth. To identify risks, issues and explore opportunities, and deploy innovative solutions and techniques to improve Logistics service offering. This role will report directly to the Warehouse Director. Reporting to this person will be approx. 30 drivers, 3 administrative staff and manage multiple 3rd party relationships with the like of DX, DPD, Parcelforce, ArrowXL pallet carriers. Key Areas of Responsibility: Manage the routing of the vehicle effectively.To ensure all communication devices are in use and are being used correctly and in full to the benefit of the operation (PDA’s)To oversee cost control and KPI performance, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst meeting budget as a minimumTo manage 3PL providers by controlling expenditure, service excellence and purchase order management along with POD retrievalTo have appropriate controls and procedures in place to manage all aspects of customer service and communicationTo be customer focussed by understanding and appreciating customer requirements and quality standards in order to exceed customer service expectations.Maintain an excellent working knowledge of transport legislation and requirements for the best practice relevant to the transport industry.Ensures that all Health & Safety are adhered to including H&S induction and training, operating procedures, risk assessments and near miss reporting / emergency proceduresOversees vehicle management (owned/leased) by conducting safe vehicle operational checks, including tyres, bodywork, fluids, etcTo plan driver resource strategically to maximise capacity and utilisation of the fleet whilst reducing labour costsAd-hoc projects to work on from time to time and undertake other reasonable duties as required by Senior ManagementTo implement continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to improve processes, reduce costs whilst striving to enhance customer experience.To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant legislation, including reporting any health and safety hazard immediately you become aware of it.To work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection ActThe post holder may have access to material which is confidential. It is a condition of their contract of employment that they ensure that no confidential material is leaked from the department to unauthorised personnelTo implement the Equal Opportunities Policy into your daily activities. All employees are required to work in accordance with the Equality Act (2010)Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes: Experience working in similar environmentAn experienced people manager – proven experience of leading and successful performance management and development of a team of staffExperience of working in high pressured environment handling high number of ordersProven high customer service focusCreative and innovative thinkerIT literate and able to uses multiple of software and hardware platformsWorks logically and systematically to solve problems, make decisions and think laterallyExcellent team-playerAbility to work under pressure to achieve set targets and meet deadlinesMaintains a positive attitude to continued learning and growthProfessionalSelf-motivatedConfidentPositiveFlexibleQualificationsGood competency in Excel, Word and Transport RoutingGood knowledge of health and safety legislationBenefitsHolidays – 22 days rising to 25 days after 3 complete years of servicePension – 4% contributionDeath in service – 2 x annual salaryIf you feel you have the relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you….apply today?....Read more...
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Warrington (Hybrid – 2 days per week remote) Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Company Overview
Are you a qualified accountant ready to take your career to the next level? A forward-thinking, environmentally responsible chemical manufacturer, specialising in sustainable silica-based products with a global presence across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Warrington.
As part of their growing manufacturing plant, this newly created role is based at their Warrington site – the financial hub of the division. With continued growth and expanding responsibilities, they are strengthening their finance team and looking for a Financial Accountant to help drive global operational excellence.
Salary and Benefits of the Financial Accountant
Competitive Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Flexible Working: Hybrid – 2 days per week remote
Generous Annual Leave: 38 days (30 + 8 bank holidays)
Pension Contribution: Up to 9% employer contribution
Private Healthcare
Information on the Role of the Financial Accountant
As the Financial Accountant, you will be supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Team, with a particular focus on transactional finance, reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant:
Financial Operations
Manage the General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger
Prepare, post, and review journal entries ensuring documentation and accuracy
Ensure regulatory and policy compliance in all transactions
Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities
Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, including expenditure, revenue, and assets
Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate inventory control
Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions
Manage CAPEX, asset depreciation, and disposals
Ensure balanced and reconciled intercompany transactions
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in intercompany balances
Compliance & Internal Controls
Maintain strong internal controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial regulations (supported by tax specialists as needed)
Contribute to the integrity of the internal control framework
What You’ll Need as the Financial Accountant
Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong SAP FICO knowledge and IT proficiency (Excel, Access, ideally Power BI)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
A methodical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to finance
How to Apply
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The role will involve learning all aspects of accounting techniques and principles whilst in due course helping business owners by producing accurate and timely management information.
To assist the bookkeeping team with the preparation of VAT return and bookkeeping
Operating individually and as part of a team to ensure service levels are achieved within the department
Input of data in preparation of accounts
Entering financial data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy and speed
Working with various databases to extract and manipulate information
Produce reports as and when required
Answering the telephone in a professional and helpful manner
Typing correspondence by e-mail and letter
Administrative duties as and when required
Use Microsoft Packages in particular Xero, Word & Excel
Assisting all members of the team as and when required
Assist accountants with their duties
Booking in client records
Preparation of monthly bookkeeping
Preparation of VAT returns
The person will become an important part of the team over time
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
As part of your contract of employment completion of the Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:
Attend and be punctual for all timetabled induction, lessons and all work-based training/support sessions
Complete all required assignments by the required timeline
Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going during your apprenticeship programme
Access support from your tutor/assessor and your manager as and when required
Training:The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business.
An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry.
Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public Sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts/Finance Assistants may work inhouse for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.
Requirements:
All Accounts/Finance Assistants will demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
Knowledge:
Accounting Systems & Processes
General Business
Understanding Your Organisation
Basic Accounting
Ethical Standards
Skills:
Attention to detail
Communication
Uses systems and processes
Personal effectiveness
Behaviour:
Personal Development
Teamwork
Customer focus
Professionalism
We will be delivering the industry recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) Certificate in Accounting Level 2 as part of this apprenticeship standard. This qualification comprises four mandatory units:
Introduction to Bookkeeping
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment
You will be required to attend Kirklees College, The Waterfront, Huddersfield one day per week throughout this apprenticeship programme.Training Outcome:
There is a possibility to gain a full-time role with us or advance your skills onto another apprenticeship
Employer Description:At Crowther Chartered Accountants, we’re committed to providing a friendly and honest service that is tailored individually to each client.
Our professional team of accountants is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire but we welcome new clients from all over the UK.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed. 30 minute lunch. Flexibility available.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Excellent Attendance,Excellent Timekeeping....Read more...
In your daily work, you will interact with venue personnel, such as chefs, catering managers, facilities managers, managers/owners and kitchen staff. Personnel from equipment manufacturers technical support services, and equipment and spares suppliers’ sales and technical staff. You may also liaise with Environmental Health Officers and other trades personnel, such as builders, electricians etc. Internally, you will interact with company management, office staff and other technicians.
Installations involve unpacking and in some cases assembling equipment, connecting in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions to suitable services (gas, electricity, water and drainage) and commissioning.
Where an installation involves the removal of equipment, engineers disconnect the redundant item, remove it to a safe area for disposal and make safe any services no longer required.
On maintenance visits, engineers visually inspect the equipment, check the services for any problems, carry out maintenance tasks as specified by the manufacturer, and test the equipment is functioning as designed.
On repair visits, engineers establish the problem from the customer, check the faulty item to confirm the problem, diagnose the fault, adjust or repair or replace faulty components, and test the equipment after repair to ensure that it is working correctly.
Engineers are qualified and registered with F-gas for the types of appliances they are working on and retain their competency.
Once qualified you will be responsible for planning your schedule and logistics to meet customers’ requirements and location. Reporting to the correct person in the customer’s premises and agreeing the purpose of their visit and managing customer expectations. At all times, presenting a professional image of the company. Engineers largely work on their own and unsupervised – self-managing, however occasionally on maintenance visits to larger kitchens, you may work alongside other Engineers or a Supervisor. You must ensure the quality and accuracy of work carried out, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others - working in line with legislation. You will have the authority to determine action, including the disconnection or isolation of equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring that your tools and equipment are fit for purpose and that your work vehicle is roadworthy. You will also be responsible for maintaining a stock of spares to an agreed level.Training:What attendance is required?
A thirty six month apprenticeship programme delivered on a day-release basis (one day per week) at City of Portsmouth College's North Harbour Campus in North Harbour, Portsmouth.
Following successful completion of the course and End Point Assessment you will achieve the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician (Level 3) apprenticeship standard which includes a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in either Refrigeration or Air Conditioning, a level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and an F-Gas Handling Fluorinated Gases and Ozone-Depleting Substances Category 1 certificate.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, and subject to progress as an employee, the job role could lead onto a Refrigeration Engineer post. The company is growing rapidly and therefore, supervisory roles will be available in the future for the right candidate.Employer Description:Aperion Catering are a family run team of commercial catering engineers and equipment installers based in Ringwood, serving Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Basingstoke, Guildford, Salisbury, Reading, Dorchester, Chichester and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced professionals are fully qualified and complete any job with care and efficiency.
Our team comprises of six office staff and eight engineers reporting to our two Managing Directors. We pride ourselves in being a close knit team who work together cohesively and support each other as we grow rapidly as a business. Our aim is to do the simple things well. We have recently completed a project with AFC Bournemouth to complete their new training ground facility. We worked with this project end to end starting with design and completing the installation. We work with many high profile local customers.Working Hours :Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week with a paid 30 minute lunch. Company operating hours are 7am-5pm, company happy for flexible hours in those core timesSkills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Finance Director – Borehamwood, HertfordshireLocation: Westgate Healthcare Head Office, Unit 3, Devonshire Business Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1NASalary: CompetitiveHours: 37.5 hours per weekShifts: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Job type: PermanentAnnual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidaysWestgate Healthcare is an award-winning, family-run care home operator. We have 9 care homes across London, Essex, Herts and Bucks and we are growing with 2 further developments in the pipeline. In addition to the care homes, the company also owns a Holiday inn.The Finance Director should be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), competent and experienced to manage the finances of Westgate Healthcare Group Ltd, including all subsidiaries and associated companies. They will be expected to take responsibility for the finance related functions of the business, liaise and provide timely information as required to internal and external bodies, take a service led approach to work to ensure that finance maintains a high reputation with clients, and take the initiative to work with the Directors to improve and grow the business, such as through monitoring of KPI’s, cost rationalisation and operational improvements and innovations.In their role, the Finance Director will take responsibility for the finance team, comprising staff dealing with management accounts, credit control, sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll. They should lead the team and supervise and appraise each member, encouraging and assisting them to excel in the work place. The Finance Director will also be expected to liaise with the company’s care homes and hotel, assisting them and guiding them in dealing with financial affairs, such as fee negotiations, staff costing, purchase invoices and finance management on site.About the role:
Take charge of all finance functions for Westgate Healthcare and its subsidiaries, in conjunction with support from the finance team, and report to the Board of DirectorsEstablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresPrepare and review financial reporting on all subsidiaries, inter-company account reconciliations and consolidation of all company accounts to produce group level financial accountsPreparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and associated reports for each subsidiary company and the overall group, ensuring that internal and external deadlines are metCash flow forecasting, analysis and managementOversee and manage sales ledger and credit control. Liaise with the home managers and relevant LA and CCG’s to resolve bad debtsOversee and manage payroll and contact with HMRCOversee and manage purchase ledger department and invoice controlPreparation of statutory accounts and audit files, and liaise with external auditorsLiaise, in conjunction with CEO and Directors, with banks regarding loans, credit facilities, banking facilities, and associated covenants and KPI’s and future debt funding.Preparation and presentation of information required by banks, such as KPI’s, monthly fee and occupancy reports and quarterly financial and budget reportsVariance analysis of cost centres and margin analysis. Suggest and lead improvements resulting from thisProducing and monitoring annual budgets and company forecastsAssist homes in setting up and negotiating contracts with private clients, local councils, and NHSWork with Directors to negotiate with key suppliers, setting up home and group wide preferred supplier lists including insurance and utilities contracts.Set up new systems and procedures to enhance efficiency, such as making use of technology in this respectUse initiative to suggest improvements to the operations of the business and identify opportunities Hold regular business reviews with care home management on-site and also liaise with staff at the quarterly manager meetings held at Head OfficeDevelop and implement improvements on the finance side in conjunction with the CEO, such as securing bank loans and refinancing and improving policies and procedures
About you:
The right to live and work in the UKQualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post qualification relevant experienceSignificant experience in the finance field, preferably in the care home industry, overseeing standard finance functionsSolid experience of finance related IT systems, e.g. Sage, XERO as well as basic Microsoft programs, with advanced excel skillsAdept in developing and mentoring a team to a high achieving standard whilst promoting a positive and collaborative working environmentStrong reporting skills and proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and balance multiple objectivesStrong commercial acumen and be highly motivatedGood presentation skills, flexibility in approach and attitude, good leadership skills and attention to detail
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.WGHROB....Read more...
This role will be based in the compliance team, and the candidate will be assisting with the administrative steps and customer enquiries that our business needs to take in order to stay compliant and transparent with our customers. Whilst this role will largely involve the UK teams, the candidate may occasionally need to assist our teams in Sweden.
Businesses need to comply with a broad spectrum of consumer protection legislation and best practice. Good ethics and fair consumer communication is the key to trust and practicing good transparency.
This occupation can be found in both the public and private sector; and offers a transferable skillset.
The candidate will be reporting to the UK Regulatory Affairs Manager and will be working as part of wider international team and will have an opportunity to learn about regulatory landscapes across Europe.
Initially this apprenticeship will be broken down into 3 phases. Each phase will be fully supported at each stage of the process.
Phase 1 – Learning the Business
Induction to Bel with UK and Group perspective
Induction on the structure of the business
Basic Food Safety & Compliance Training
Bel Mindset
Meeting the team, inductions with immediate team and key stakeholders in the wider business
Learning how to use our computer systems
Phase 2 – Learning the Role
Take on basic administrative duties and support functions within the team utilising the learned skills
Start to liaise between functions teams such as Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain Team
Start to respond to external business enquiries
Attend internal meetings to gain a wider understanding of how the business works and our key objectives
Introduction to packaging data submission requirements, specification systems and voluntary reporting
Learn about import paperwork audits
Phase 3 – Doing The Job
Independently occasionally attend internal meetings and occasional external meetings
Basic minute taking
Packaging data submission requirements, updating specification systems and voluntary reporting
Ongoing basic administrative duties and support functions within the team utilising the learned skills
Responding to external and internal business enquiries
Assist co-ordinate projects
Assist with Import Audits
Occasional basic topic research
Data cleansing
The opportunity to join in with wider business projects
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which are relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.Training:The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which is equivalent to 2 A Levels - delivered online.
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if equivalents are not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Training Outcome:Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right person.Employer Description:The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry, specialising in dairy, fruit, and plant-based products, and is one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio includes internationally recognized brands such as The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh® and GoGo squeeZ®.
As an international company, our company signature, ‘For All, For Good’, reflects Bel’s commitment to healthier and responsible food for all. This mission mobilizes approx.12,700 employees every day in over 30 countries to build both a profitable & sustainable business model for the future.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Willingness to learn....Read more...
