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Your new company
Working for a global shipping company with

Your new role

Working in a team of 4, you will be providing HR Advise to a head count of around 200 in the central London office. You will deliver HR Generalist advise to managers and employees across your business area covering the full employee life cycle. You will ensure that all cyclical activities are delivered and continuously look to improve processes and deliver a sound advisory service.Duties will include:

• Recruitment & onboarding
• Employee Relations
• Offboarding
• Payroll
• Performance Management
• KPI's Management of Information
• Employment Engagement
• Learning & Development

• What you'll need to succeed
  You will already be operating as an HR Advisor
  Have experience of the full recruitment process
• Considerable knowledge of the payroll process
  
  What you'll get in return
  Flexible working options available.

Generous benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company

I am working with a luxury Retail company in the UK, hiring an ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with Retail Industry experience to join the business as a Senior Management Accountant. The successful candidate will be working for a collaborative andsupportive business that promotes career progression and development, you will be reporting to the Financial Controller based in the heart of Central London.

Your new role

As a Senior Management Accountant, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Business Partner across many departments
• Ownership of the P&L for the cost centres
• Managing monthly accruals and various adjustments
• Maintain the monthly intercompany reconciliations
• Monthly payroll adjustments for Casual Workers
• Manage the Clothing Allowance schedule
• Support budget holders across various departments above to prepare budget and reforecast
• Responsible for the management of two direct reports: Assistant Accountant and Finance Assistant, encouraging development and ensuring improvement of Accounts Payable KPIs
• Support the wider Finance team
• Ad hoc tasks

What you'll need to succeed

• Have a passion for retail
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Retail or FMCG experience
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced environment required
• Excellent analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow.
They are offering a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + benefits. Benefits include discount on their products. Hybrid role, 3 days in office in Central London.


What you need to do now
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Your new company

I am recruiting a qualified Financial Accountant to join a well-known Food & Beverage chain. This company is experiencing rapid growth and expansion both locally and globally, and it is an exciting opportunity to be a part of this success story. The client is looking for an experienced financial accountant with strong analytical skills. This role will suit someone who enjoys a social office environment.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing the statutory accounts
• Preparing the quarterly Investor Report
• Regular updating of the company's forecast model
• General ledger account management
• Cash flow monitoring
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Identify opportunities for process improvements

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be an ACA qualified accountant from a Top 10 accountancy practice. This role would suit someone who is practice trained with industry experience, ideally within retail/FMCG/food & bev/leisure. Previous supervision or management experience beneficial, but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile business who is experiencing an exciting period of rapid growth. You'll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £55-65k + 15% bonus + competitive benefits.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
Our Client is a Global Bank who is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commodities Specialist in Trade Finance to join their Operations Services department. This role is crucial in providing processing support for trade finance, and cash management products, with a strong focus on commodities. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in trade finance, particularly within the commodities sector, and will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of the Bank's products and services.

Your new role
Commodities Specialist, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient handling of the Bank's trade finance products and services. This includes providing post-sanction conformance on all Trade Finance facilities, ongoing transactional and collateral management, and supporting the development of the Bank's Commodity business;

• Process Management: Prepare, manage, and review processes and procedures to ensure efficient Middle Office operations.
• Customer Support: Assist and respond to customers' daily transaction enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Transaction Handling: Ensure all client requests are prepared and processed in accordance with relevant risk approvals and passed to the processing areas promptly.
• Strategic Development: Contribute to the strategic growth of the Bank's commodity trade finance portfolio.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with the Bank's Compliance and Sanction policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Reporting: Deliver accurate Management Information (MI) and detailed reports on client exposure to products and commodities.

What you'll need to succeed
- Proven track record in the financial services industry with hands-on experience in trade finance, specifically within the commodities sector.
- Strong understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and familiarity with syndication loan and bilateral products.
- Ability to draft policies and procedures, strong planning and organisational skills, people management, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and excellent communication skills.
- Team player with a proactive approach and the ability to represent the Bank professionally at events and conferences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the Bank's commodity trade finance operations. If you have the expertise and experience in commodities trade finance and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now
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I am currently working with a global investment bank who are actively seeking a senior software engineer to join a growing data engineering team on a long-term basis.


What you'll need to succeed

• Hands on development and architecture experience with Java, Springboot, Python, and Scala (Desirable)
• Strong experience working on cloud-native, data engineering solutions
• Good understanding of microservice architectures
• Experience in data control or data governance (Desirable)
• Experience with CI/CD, and a desire to learn cutting-edge technologies

What you'll get in return

• Up to £600pd in-scope via umbrella
• Initial 6-month contract
• London-based hybrid working

What you need to do now
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Job Title:

Senior HR Advisor

Salary:

Up to £50,000 per annum (full package)

Location:

London based with occasional national travel

Working pattern:

4 days office / 1 day from home

Are you an experienced professional who has operated within a fast paced HR environment? Do you want to take the next step within your career at a business that will provide you with a strong platform to do so? The Recruitment Co. are recruiting for one of our key clients and this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to identify development opportunities, provide 1:1 coaching, and build high-performing teams
• Lead and deliver on a range of strategic HR initiatives that align with our business goals
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practices across the business
• Advise on Employee Relations, TUPE, and complex HR issues, offering expert guidance and mitigating risks
• Lead initiatives that promote our company values, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and lead onshore and offshore HR teams, empowering them to deliver top-tier service to the business

What You'll Bring:

• Strong background in HR or a related field, with experience influencing senior management and critical stakeholders
• Strong expertise in Employee Relations, TUPE, and recruitment, with comprehensive knowledge of Employment Law
• Consultative, solution-oriented mindset, adept at managing multiple priorities and driving business change
• Passion for leadership development, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• BA (Hons) Degree in HR, Psychology, or a related field. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is desirable
• Proven experience in a senior HR role, with expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a strategic approach and proficiency in HR systems

Please note that The Recruitment Co. are an equal opportunities employer

CPProfessional

Your new company
A chance to join a high-growth property management business that is managing over 5000 units. The company is expanding their team and are looking to hire an experienced Client Accountant with year-end service charge experience and some supervisory experience.

Your new role
As a Senior Client Accountant you will:

• Prepare budget packs with the property managers & other key stakeholders across the business
• Prepare year-end service charge accounts
• Prepare year-end audit packs
• Prepare client reporting packs
• Reconcile all the bank accounts
• Utilise QUBE software

What you'll need to succeed

• High-end / luxury residential property experience beneficial
• Experience in service charge accounting
• Supervisory experience beneficial
• QUBE experience beneficial

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office
• Study support
• Bonus
• Other benefits available upon enquiry

What you need to do now
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Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a world renowned Investment Management business with circa $900 billion AUM.

What you will be doing:

You will be part of an incredibly high performing & lean Execution Management System team of 6/7 people, managing the EMS for the whole business globally.

- Analyse complex business issues and create clean, scalable solutions.
- Build strong relationships with buy-side trading end users.
- Design and develop external system interfaces.
- Collaborate with other development teams for integration.
- Undertake non-functional projects like code refactoring, process streamlining, and procedure optimisation.
- Mentor junior developers, offering guidance on design and code reviews.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years experience in a Front Office environment working with Execution Management Systems.
• Computer Science related degree.
• Tech stack experience:
  • Multi-Threading designs, DDD, SOA.
  • Java, C#, VB.NET, .NET 4.x
  • SQL

What you will get in return:
This position is offering a competitive package, 28 days holiday + bank holidays + bonus package

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Our Public Sector Client based in North West London is looking for a Senior Service Charge Officer on an ongoing temporary basis.
Role Purpose:

• Ensure accurate calculation of annual estimated service charges for leaseholders and tenants.
• Timely production of demand notices and annual reconciliation of final statements in accordance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, manage, and motivate the team, including performance reviews and identifying training needs.
• Agree on an annual service improvement plan and set objectives and performance targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent service and maximise service charge income collection.
• Support the preparation of service charge accounts and provide commentary on major variances.
• Ensure all transactions are reviewed and journals actioned appropriately.
• Support the annual service charge budget setting process.
• Act on audit recommendations and build constructive relationships with auditors.
• Provide regular performance reports to internal and external clients.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and best practices, providing written reports on their impact.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Comply with the organisation's values, policies, and regulatory frameworks, including Code of Conduct, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Equality and Diversity.

Person Specification:

• Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant with a clear understanding of accounting.
• Knowledge of legislative background and best practices in service charges.
• Strong communication skills and experience with financial accounting systems (e.g., SUN, Vision, Northgate).
• Experience of managing staff and dealing with auditors.
• Advanced IT skills, including Excel and Word.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available, only 2 days in the office.

What you need to do now
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Your New Company
I am working with a rapidly growing food & beverage company located in London. They are hiring for the role of Financial Accountant and seeking someone who is ACA qualified with previous experience as a financial accountant or in a similar role. This company is one of the leaders of the food & beverage industry and are experiencing rapid growth and continuous expansion. This role will suit someone interested in working in a social office environment.

Your New Role
As a Financial Accountant you will play the crucial role of ensuring financial record accuracy. Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparing weekly cash forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Updating the company's forecast model.
• Financial reporting, prepare the annual statutory accounts under FRS 102.
• Liaise with external accountants.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• General ledger management.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  
  

What You'll Need to Succeed
ACA qualified or hold a similar professional certificate.

• Top 10 trained ideal, but not essential.
• Strong communicator.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and regulations.
• Previous experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role.

Benefits
You will be joining one of the UK's leading food & beverage companies during a time of rapid growth. The company offers a range of benefits such as:

• £70,000 + annual discretionary bonus - up to 15% of the previous year's salary.
• 50% discount on food and smoothies from any of their stores.
• Unlimited (barista-made!) coffee from any of their stores.
• Quarterly team socials and monthly team drinks.

What You Need to Do
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Purpose of the RoleJoin our dynamic Reach and Engagement team, where you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional engagement activities that drive positive change. You'll leverage your creative, written, negotiation, and collaboration skills to craft impactful campaigns targeting diverse audiences, ensuring that every interaction contributes to building a powerful network of innovators.
Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Design & Delivery: Collaborate with colleagues to design and execute marketing campaigns that meet client and the organisations objectives.
• Storytelling: Capture and share compelling stories on the impact on societal and sustainable change.
• Innovation: Deliver innovative campaigns using a mix of consumer and business-facing initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work across the organisation utilising cross-company skills to ensure campaigns align with our strategy and values.
• Budget Management: Effectively manage time and expenditure, keeping project owners informed of any changes.
• Objective Setting: Define campaign objectives and measure success against them.
• Audience Engagement: Reach and engage new audiences to expand our network of innovators.
• Knowledge Capture: Gather insights about our audiences to continually improve engagement strategies.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven track record in marketing, business development, or communications campaigns.
• Experience working in media, digital, experiential, PR, culture, social, and with external agencies.
• Exceptional copywriting and project management skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Team player with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• High level of IT literacy and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage marketing activities for events, from sponsorship to promotion and delivery
• Copywriting for websites, social media, newsletters, study days, workshops, and conferences
• Take ownership of social media posts to ensure publicity for events (conferences, etc)
• Manage websites, ensuring all information was present, accurate, and up to date
• Liaise with leaders of all departments to ensure consistent communication across all channels
• Monitored and reported on all marketing activities for managerial and stakeholder meetings
• Lead the charge for new software initiatives, making better use of digital platforms and systems

If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Do see my contact details below if you would like to discuss the role in detail.

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Your new company
You will be working for a leading facilities management service provider with an annual turnover in excess of £20b. With a global procurement team exceeding 800 heads, you will be joining a global powerhouse with ambitious growth and transformation plans.
Your new role
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits.

What you need to do now

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Senior Recruitment Consultant (£70,000 OTE +)

Step Teachers is a leading education recruitment agency established in 2000, with branches in London, Norwich, Cambridge, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, and Plymouth. We provide high-quality permanent and temporary teachers and support staff to nurseries, primary, secondary, and special needs schools and colleges across Southern England.

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant within the London Primary Team, you'll work within a dynamic, high-performing environment in charge of a desk that is currently at 50+ days per week. The role offers a competitive salary and achieving realistic On-Target Earnings (OTE) of £70,000+ through performance-based incentives and commission structures, including the September Long Term Drive Promotion. There will also be a clear progression pathway, potentially leading to the role of London Primary Team Deputy Manager.

Work hours are structured from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm during term time and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm during non-term time. Upon completing probation and successfully meeting targets you will be given the option to work from home 4 days a week during non term-time.

**Additional Benefits:**
• Competitive commission structure as a Senior Recruitment Consultant including September long term drive promotion
• Receive formal training from Impellus Business Performance Training.
• Upon completing the probationary period, you can enrol in our Private Medical Insurance scheme.
• Exciting office renovations planned to enhance our working environment.
• Step Teachers is committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Potential progress to the role of London Primary Team Deputy Manager.
• You will benefit from hands on training to help you with a smooth transition into the role.
• Our company culture is built on principles of togetherness, support, understanding and integrity, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone's contributions are valued and respected.
• As part of our commitment to celebrating achievements and fostering team spirit, you will have the opportunity to attend our Company’s Annual Conference, where we come together to recognise success, present staff awards, and engage in enriching activities at prestigious venues.
• Additionally, you will be invited to our Company Christmas Party and Candidates end-of-year event, providing opportunities for networking and camaraderie.

**Ideal Candidate:**

• Experience in Recruitment or Sales with some management experience.
• Self-motivated driven to succeed with can do attitude.
• Positive outlook, team player with integrity.
• People person, with excellent customer service and loves to make client schools and candidates happy.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys problem solving.
• Open to learning and constructive feedback.

If this sounds like you and you want to take the next step in your career as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, apply today!

Your new company
Your new company is one of the largest independent privately owned Insurance brokers with offices based in the heart of the City, the North of England, as well as having an International reach. Your new Brokers are a trusted business partner to all of their clients and are a highly valued contributor to the insurance market. Your new company pay very close attention to detail and pride themselves in having a professional, yet friendly, approach. They place real value in their employees, and they firmly believe in employing the best talent in their industry employing over expert staff specialising in every area of commercial and Property insurance. Your new company has also won local, regional and national awards. Due to expansion within their London Real Estate team a position for a Property Account Handler has arisen to handle Residential Property business.
Your new role
Your new role working as a Senior Property Owners Account Handler means you will be responsible maintaining their client's Residential Property Insurance portfolio, providing a high quality, professional and efficient service. Dealing with clients from inception to completion you will be responsible for collating general and claims information, documentation for pre renewal and renewal meetings as well as manage the renewal/placing process in a timely manner. Highlight any potential risks and agreeing terms in line with client requirements including any mid term alterations, ensuring accurate recording of information on Acturis. Other duties will include working closely with underwriters and preparing all documentation as well as delivering great customer service by responding swiftly to queries and concerns from clients, ensuring excellent service standards are always met.
What you'll need to succeed
Your previous experience working as a Property Account handler handling Real Estate/ Property Owners from inception to will contribute to your success and ideally having experience in Residential Property. Ideally, you will be CERT CII qualified or have progression towards Dip CII. You will have excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to develop and manage good working relationships with clients and insurers through building trust and mutual respect. You will provide great customer service by responding promptly to enquiries and concerns from clients and have outstanding industry and sector knowledge. Ideally, you will have some experience with Acturis.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ACCOUNT HANDLER OR SENIOR ACCOUNT HANDLER HANDLING PROPERTY OWNERS ( REAL ESTATE BUSINESS) RESIDENTIAL AND OR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

You'll be offered a competitive salary of up to c£55,000 ( + Bonus + Benefits) plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop and take on more responsibility in the future. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow and develop long term Client needs.
What you need to do now
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