Total 803 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and prestigious executive search firm dedicated to identifying and placing top talent in leadership roles across various industries. Their commitment to excellence and integrity has made it a trusted partner to some of the world's leading organisations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued. They believe in continuous professional development and offer opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.
Your new role
As a finance assistant, you will support the finance team with a variety of financial tasks and projects, ensuring the smooth operation of the firm's financial processes. This role is critical in maintaining accurate financial records and providing valuable support to the finance team.
What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification: A degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• Between 6 - 12 months experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong attention to detail, excellent numerical and analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software and excel.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively within a team, and a proactive and organised approach to work.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working - 2 days from home
• Professional Development

What you need to do now
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Your New Company
A well-known fashion retailer is looking for a Commercial Finance Manager, reporting directly into the Head of Commercial Finance, to join their Finance team. They are looking for someone who is fully qualified with a highly numerate and analytical background. This role will suit someone who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment within the retail industry.

Your New Role
As part of the Commercial Finance team, you will play a crucial role in delivering actionable insights to both finance and non-finance teams. Responsibilities of the role include:

• Owning Supplier Income reporting, forecasting and budgeting as well as month-end accounting.
• Provide analysis, insight and reporting to influence key company decisions.
• Collaborative work with colleagues from both finance and non-finance teams, up to exec level.
• Business partnering with other teams, such as merchandising, to understand and challenge stock movements.
• Manage the Sales & Margin P&L.
• Financial modelling.
  
  

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with commercial experience in industry.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communicator.
• Highly analytical and numerate mindset.
• Experience in the retail industry desirable, but not essential.
• The ability and desire to work in a driven, fast-paced environment.
  
  

Benefits
This is such an exciting role for someone who would like to join an incredibly popular fashion retailer, as someone who will be making key business decisions. The company offers a range of benefits such as:

• £65,000.
• 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy more!).
• Early finish on Fridays.
• The chance to develop your skills with numerous training and development opportunities.
• Office in the heart of central London.
  
  

What You Need to Do
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Your new company
A public sector organisation based in South Oxfordshire.

Your new role

• Build relationships with Finance colleagues, directors, and senior management.
• Understand business models and their financial impact.
• Promote Finance Business Partnering and ensure compliance.
• Provide financial advice for proposals and tenders.
• Support budget holders and deliver financial insights.
• Develop financial plans and indicative budgets.
• Guide to Project Managers on budget management
• Manage project finances and reporting.
• Produce financial forecasts and assist with audits.
• Maximise stakeholder relationships and communication.
• Support Finance team objectives.
• Collaborate on financial reports.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part qualified or QBE
• Experience of financial reporting
• You will be able to support with financial management.
• Confident communicator, written and verbal
• Ability to take complex problems and provide simple solutions
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• IT: EXCEL (essential)

What you'll get in return

• £34,000 - £43,000 annual salary
• Temp contract until June 2025
• Hybrid working
• 37.5 hours per week
• Ability to gain experience of working within a public sector finance team

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A chance to join a high-growth property management / real estate company in Central London. The client is actively seeking to hire a Property Finance Assistant to join the business as the company is growing. A great chance for a graduate with some experience in accountancy & finance to develop within the property industry.
Your new role
As a Property Finance Assistant, you will:

• Utilise QUBE software to set up new suppliers onto the system
• Supporting the Accountant with bank reconciliations
• Assist with monthly reporting
• Month-end adjustments
• Accounts payable/receivable & support with credit control

What you'll need to succeed

• 12 months + experience in accountancy & finance
• QUBE experience beneficial
• Systems savvy / good excel

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• Study support

What you need to do now
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Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Nelson, who are known for its commitment to excellence and providing a supportive work environment. Due to expansion, they are looking for a skilled Credit Controller to join their finance team.
Your new role
As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing the company's credit policies and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts. This involves assessing the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, monitoring customer accounts, and implementing effective debt recovery procedures. You will maintain accurate financial records and foster strong relationships with customers, playing a crucial role in supporting the company's financial health and stability. Key responsibilities include debt collection, financial reporting, customer relations, compliance and risk management, and process improvement. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need proven experience as a Credit Controller with strong knowledge of credit management and debt collection processes, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong organisational and time management skills. The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams is crucial.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £30,000 and benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career progression, and a supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexible working arrangements are available, and you will have the chance to work with a reputable and growing company.Your benefits package includes: enhanced holidays, hybrid working policy with a minimum of 3 days in office per week (post probation), flexible working, staff discounts and recognition awards.


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for:

• Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions.
• Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable.
• Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting.
• Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential)
• Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential)
• Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential)
• Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable)
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable)

What you'll get in return
You willreceive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working, contract untilMar 2025.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
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Your new company
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing business in Burnley that has consistently improved its ways of working. This company offers a fast-paced, demanding, yet rewarding environment where you can fully utilise and expand your skill set.

Your new role
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in the finance team. Your responsibilities will include managing the end to end Purchase Ledger, conducting regular supplier payment runs, and handling bank postings and reconciliations. You will also be involved in supporting at month-end, performing month-end statement reconciliations. The primary system used is Sage Line 50, which will be a significant part of your daily tasks. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position and be proficient in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office packages. Strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. You should be well-organised, self-motivated, and have a keen attention to detail.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £27,000 per year, depending on experience. This is a full-time, permanent role with a Monday to Friday schedule. Additional benefits include free on-site parking, enhanced holidays, a health and wellbeing programme, and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client is lookingfor someone to join the finance team on a 6month contract, they are based inthe city centre and are a well-known global institution.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for acting as main point of contact between the company andexternal trusts while;

• Leading the month-endsalary recharge process
• Investigate billingqueries from Trusts
• Input correctionjournals into the Oracle Finance System for recharge corrections and submit requests for creditsand rebills as necessary.
• Manage the inbox byresponding to emails, directing queries to relevant departments, andactioning any necessary corrections.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• AATQualification or relevant finance experience
• Experience in Reconciliations , billings and journals
• Previousexperience within NHS Trust is desirable
• Abilityto be inquisitive and identify issues and resolutions
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication.
• Excellent customerservice skills.

What you'll get in return
You will received a competitive hourly rate between15-19p/h, hybrid working, 35 hour week, supportive team and opportunity to workwith a well-known global institution.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Your new company
This collaborative and nurturing international law firm is looking for a Head of Claims Operations to join their vibrant and growing Insurance Group in Bristol. The firm has a well-established client base and the Claims Handling Department provides an outsourced managed claims handling service for leading professional indemnity insurers. The team adjusts claims made against professionals on behalf of leading insurers, acting under delegated authority levels for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. The firm's Claims Handling Department provides significant value to the wider law firm through the provision of referrals and is an important aspect of the firm's insurance business and future strategy; as such, this is an important role for the business.

This role is based in our client's Bristol office, however you will be able to work remotely from home for part of the week if desired, as the firm operates a hybrid working policy.

Your new role
The firm are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations management of the department. This new role is intended to support the development and progression of the management team. It is to be internal only and is not client facing. You will work alongside their current Head of Claims Handling and report into the Partner with overall responsibility for the Claims Handling Department, both of whom are based in their Bristol office.The role requires excellent people and operations management skills and the ability to manage a dynamic team. You will work closely with the Head of Legal Claims Handling, Scheme Managers, and the Administration Team Leader to monitor and control the throughput of work so that claims are effectively managed and client expectations are met.The firm is looking for an experienced Operations Manager who can drive performance against contractually-set client SLA's and manage process adherence at every level of the department. You will also work with their Head of Claims Handling to devise operational targets at an individual, team and department level.To be successful in this role, you must live and breathe the client experience for insurers, brokers and insureds. You should understand how to create and maintain culture, values, and behaviours to galvanise a team of mixed experience, motivating them to perform and achieve for clients.Collaboration with the team is essential, applying coaching, training and mentoring skills that will develop team members to the best of their ability. Collectively, you will be responsible for building and shaping the team for the future.Whilst the role will be based in Bristol, and travel to the London office or to clients' offices may be required from time to time, this is a hybrid working role.
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Insurance Claims operational leadership role.
• Experience of working within an Insurance Claims environment.
• Previous operational management experience of a large and growing team.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of stakeholder management.
• A legal or insurance qualification or similar level of relevant experience.
• A sound understanding of working in a regulated environment and the importance of compliance

What you'll get in return
Joining a leading international law practice, alongside a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of the firm's benefits. Our client boasts an extensive variety of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, dental and medical insurance, income protection, gym memberships amongst more. Their modern offices are in central Bristol.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Our client based in central Reading is seeking a friendly candidate to join their accounts team, specifically focused on credit control. The role is offered on a hybrid basis.

Some of the responsibilities will include:-

• Maintaining and updating customer records and fees.
• Raising invoices in a timely manner
• Chasing all outstanding debt
• Allocating incoming payments
• Manage and process Sales Ledger queries
• Answering high volumes of incoming calls and emails
• Sending and reconciling customer statements
• Managing specific customer accounts and monitoring KPIs
• Attending weekly debt meetings
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets

Our client is seeking a candidate with previous credit control or sales ledger experience. You will need to be happy to work within a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.

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Our client, based near to Reading station, is seeking a Part Time Finance officer. The role will require you to work up to 28 hours a week, with some hybrid working and flexibility. The full-time equivalent salary is £28K.

The role will involve: bank reconciliations, daily receipt and payment posting, weekly update of cashflow forecast with actuals, intercompany account reconciliation and other ad hoc accountancy duties.

Our client is seeking a candidate with experience of the above duties, who has come from an accounting and / or bookkeeping background and has a good level of Excel.


What you need to do now
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Accounts Assistant
Permanent & Full-time
Swansea
£25-28,000 per annum

Newly registered role for a manufacturing business based in their head office/production site on the outskirts of the city. This company designs, manufactures and distributes nationally and globally;they are seen as leader in their field. I have been engaged to source a new member of their finance team! So what do we need? In order to be successful in your application, you will require an excellent understanding of double entry bookkeeping and have a strong grasp of the principles of accountancy, gained in an office workplace environment. You will also need good organisational skills, excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and some exposure to accounting software as well as accounts receivable experience.
Highly supportive, with a culture that nurtures independence and autonomy, this business will offer support for AAT/ACCA studies with time off for exams and revision, as well as provision for tuition/exam fees and study materials; they do have a proven track record of growing their own accountants! Alternatively, if you are happy with your QBE status, they are very keen to consider your application, as this role does not require qualifications.

The starting salary will be between £25 and £28,000; although there may be some margin to flex a little and that salary will naturally increase with tenure in this role. In order to command the upper end of this bracket, you must bring significant experience in a similar role. Once fully integrated into the business, you will have full control of the accounts receivable function…. It will be yours in its entirety. You will be responsible for the full process end to end; invoicing and billing (sometimes via integrated systems and portals), posting and allocating cash, processing customer statements, reconciling and agreeing monthly balances, issuing refunds, liaising with the Sales Teams to keep everyone up to date with the latest MI, working with key customers to resolve accounts and billing discrepancies and at times, recovering outstanding debt. As the lasting point of contact with much of their customer base, your customer service delivery will need to be exceptional.

This role will be 100% office based.

If you feel that this role could be for you, apply online or call Emma Lewis on 01792 642 042.

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Your new company
Join the fast-paced Financial Planning and Accounting team of a public-sector organisation as they go through continued growth. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to contribute to their ongoing growth and development.

Your new role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the senior stakeholders, providing influential financial insights to support operational and tactical decision-making. You will be a key member of the Leadership Team, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into all strategic decisions. Your responsibilities will include appraising business cases, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and presenting financial plans and performance analyses. You will also support monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasting processes, while managing and developing an Associate Finance Business Partner.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong track record in management reporting and financial analysis, with experience in complex, multidisciplinary environments. You should be a fully qualified member of a professional accounting body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and possess excellent communication skills to influence and challenge senior managers. Proficiency in financial information systems, advanced spreadsheet and data analysis skills, and the ability to manage and mentor staff are essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, and a benefits package which includes 30 days of holiday plus additional time off at Christmas and a generous pension scheme. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the office and remote work. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its financial stability and strategic growth. Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work in a sector that is both challenging and rewarding.

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Your new company
Currently working with an amazing client who are looking for an Operations Finance Administrator to join their Finance Team. They undergo event management and production services for corporate events.
Your new role
As a Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Providing internal financial reports
• Managing relations - both internally and externally
• Calculating and checking all bookings, to ensure finance records are correct
• Ownership of the Finance Workflow

- Chasing venues for final invoices
- Completing the reconciliation process for operations bookings
- Checking and updating commission claims
- Checking POs received and for correct final values

What you'll need to succeed

• Good understanding of a finance role - AAT qualification useful but not mandatory
• Credit control experience/skills are beneficial but not mandatory
• Good Excel skills
• Organised
• Team player
• Excellent attention to detail

What you'll get in return
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 based in the Swindon office.

• 25 days of holiday
• Company equipment; laptop
• Monthly and annual employee recognition
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Long Service recognition scheme
• Access to travel industry hotel rates

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A luxury lifestyle events & travel organisation with 30 franchises internationally. The company is rapidly growing and as such is looking to hire a Group Finance Manager.

Your new role
The role will involve all-round financial accounting, including daily processing, month-end and management report preparation. You will be responsible for the consolidation and reporting of the management accounts. Other responsibilities include managing three management accountants, VAT, credits & debits and multi-currency bank reconciliations.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Some management experience.
• Month-end consolidations.
• Experience with multi-currency beneficial.
• Debits and credits.
• Immediately available or on one month notice.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work for a growing and exclusive lifestyle management company. This role offers a generous salary (£60-70k + bonus). You will have franchise exposure which will give you the opportunity to see how different international offices work, as well as the opportunity to input on multiple elements of the business.

What you need to do now
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