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We are recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Senior on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice, comprising around 60 staff. The role would suit someone with significant audit and accounts experience, who is recently qualified. \n This is a friendly firm that is CSR focused, and the role will offer the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm. \n The firm will offer the Accounts & Audit Senior: \n\n • A competitive salary, depending upon experience and qualification stage, study package if required and pension scheme\n, • 25 days holiday for qualified staff, and a loyalty scheme for additional holiday\n, • Flexible hours and hybrid working after probation period\n, • Training and technical resources\n, • Staff socials, squash and gym membership and discounts at local shops\n\n \n The firm will consider part qualified candidates at Semi Senior level, and if successful, will be offered a salary at a level appropriate to experience, less than the range advertised. \n Reporting to the Head of Audit and Accounts, as Accounts & Audit Senior, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Lead audit assignments to include planning, fieldwork and completion\n, • Preparation and completion of company accounts\n, • Identifying client needs and providing solutions\n, • Carry out SAR and charities audit\n, • Corporation tax computations\n, • Carry out work within deadlines and to budget\n, • Involvement in mentoring, supervising and training more junior staff\n, • Research and analyse financial statements for audit related issues\n, • Client management to gather information and resolve issues\n, • Manage assignments and report progress to Audit Manager or Partner\n\n \n Please do apply for this role if you satisfy the following: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist\n, • Previous audit and accounts experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment\n, • Good technical knowledge and analytical skill\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Good general IT skills; MS Office, Sage, Xero and other accounting software, CCH experience would be an advantage\n, • Technically up to date with legislation\n, • Positive, motivated team player\n, • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail\n, • Ideally a driver with own car\n\n \n Submit your CV for this Accounts & Audit Senior role \n Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa. \n Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. \n Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

SEO ExecutiveSalary Range: £32,000 - £35,000Location: Gerrards Cross - Hybrid workingType: Full TimeThe RolePOLARIS is looking for an SEO Executive to support the delivery of SEO & GEO across its client portfolio.This hybrid role is suited to someone with a solid foundation in SEO who is looking to further develop their technical, on-page and content skills within a specialist organic search consultancy.You will work closely with SEO managers, content teams and developers to implement SEO strategies, monitor performance, and support ongoing optimisation across B2B and eCommerce clients, including exposure to how AI tools and platforms are shaping modern organic search.SEO Executive - What youll be doingSEO & GEO DeliverySupporting on-page, technical and content SEO & GEO activity across multiple client accountsConducting keyword research and mapping to support content and optimisation workImplementing on-page SEO improvements, including meta data, headings and internal linkingAssisting with technical audits and supporting implementation of recommendationsMonitoring site health, indexation and organic performanceSEO Executive - Analysis & ReportingTracking keyword rankings, traffic and performance trendsUsing tools including Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs and Screaming FrogSupporting monthly reporting and client updatesConducting competitor and SERP analysis, including emerging AI-driven SERP featuresSEO Executive - Content & OptimisationSupporting SEO & GEO-led content briefs and optimisation recommendationsWorking with content teams to ensure SEO best practice is appliedSupporting content optimisation for traditional search and AI-influenced discovery surfacesUpdating and optimising existing content to improve organic performanceSEO Executive - Learning & DevelopmentKeeping up to date with SEO best practices, algorithm changes and AI-related search developmentsUsing AI tools to support research, analysis and content workflows under senior guidanceDeveloping technical and analytical skills through hands-on deliveryProgressively taking ownership of tasks and workstreamsWhat were looking for1-3 years agency experience in an SEO roleStrong understanding of on-page SEO fundamentalsExperience using SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console and GA4Strong analytical skills and attention to detailClear written and verbal communication skillsOrganised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasksDesirable (but not essential):Exposure to technical SEO concepts including crawlability and indexationExperience supporting SEO content strategiesFamiliarity with AI tools used within SEO and content workflowsSEO Executive - Why POLARIS?Hybrid workingClear progression within the SEO teamFast-growing specialist SEO consultancyCollaborative and supportive working environmentWhat we are offering£32,000 - £35,000, depending on experienceAnnual company trip25 days holidayBirthday offLoyalty holidays (additional leave after 2+ years of service)Christmas and New Year staggered hoursMonthly and quarterly company eventsInclusion in annual profit shareFlexible working arrangements (hybrid model)Company pensionReporting to: Head of Search 360TPBN1_UKTJ

Paid Media ExecutiveSalary Range: £32,000 - £35,000Location: Gerrards Cross - Hybrid workingType: Full TimeThe RoleWe are looking for a Paid Media Executive to join the Polaris delivery team. You will plan, build, and manage paid campaigns across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok for a portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where performance and return on investment matter more than vanity metrics.You should already know how to run campaigns that perform and be ready to go deeper on strategy, audience targeting, and the data behind what drives results. You are not here to tick off daily tasks. You are here to become genuinely expert across multiple platforms and build the foundation for your own business.Paid Media Executive - What youll be doingCampaign setup and management building, launching, and managing paid campaigns across Google Search, Google Display, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and TikTok Ads for B2B and B2C clients.Audience targeting and segmentation developing and refining targeting strategies for each platform, including custom audiences, lookalike audiences, interest targeting, and LinkedIn job title and company size targeting for B2B.Ad creative briefing and testing briefing creative requirements and testing ad formats, copy variants, and visual approaches systematically to identify what drives the strongest performance.Budget management managing client ad budgets across platforms and campaigns, ensuring spend is paced correctly and allocated toward the highest-performing activity.Performance analysis and reporting tracking, analysing, and reporting on campaign performance across all platforms using native dashboards and Google Analytics. Reports should be clear, commercially focused, and actionable.Landing page and conversion optimisation working with the delivery team to identify and recommend improvements to landing pages and conversion flows based on paid traffic behaviour.Search 360 integration understanding how paid media fits within the broader Polaris Search 360 system and how paid campaigns work alongside SEO, GEO, content, and social to serve buyer intent at the right moment on the right platform.AI-assisted delivery using tools including ChatGPT and Claude for campaign research, audience insight, ad copy generation, and performance analysis. Smart use of AI is part of how Polaris operates.Paid Media Executive - What were looking for1 year of hands-on paid media experience managing live campaigns with real budgets on Google Ads and at least one social platform. You should have built campaigns, optimised them, and reported on results to a client or internal stakeholder.Google Ads proficiency you can build and manage search campaigns, set up conversion tracking, and interpret performance data. Google Ads certification is an advantage but not essential.Meta Ads experience Facebook and Instagram campaign management across both B2C and B2B objectives including lead generation, traffic, and conversion campaigns.Commercial instinct you think in terms of return on investment and cost per acquisition, not just click-through rates. You understand that clients care about leads and revenue.Analytically minded you are comfortable working across multiple data sources, can build a clear performance narrative, and know what to do next based on what you are seeing.Organised and proactive you manage multiple clients without dropping the ball and communicate clearly when something needs attention.Ambitious and self-directed you want to run paid campaigns for your own clients one day. This programme gives you the skills, the experience, and the network to make that happen.Paid Media Executive - Why POLARIS?Hybrid workingClear progressionCollaborative and supportive working environmentWhat we are offering£32,000 - £35,000, depending on experienceAnnual company trip25 days holidayBirthday offLoyalty holidays (additional leave after 2+ years of service)Christmas and New Year staggered hoursMonthly and quarterly company eventsInclusion in annual profit shareFlexible working arrangements (hybrid model)Company pensionReporting to: Head of Search 360TPBN1_UKTJ

Job role: SEO Content Writer (Fluent German speaking) Location: Fully Remote - UK Salary: £40k - £45k Hours: Flexible working hours Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00 SEO Manager / Senior SEO Content Strategist (German Speaking) - Remote (UK Based) Centric Talent are currently recruiting for a Senior SEO Manager / SEO Content Strategist (German Speaking) on behalf of our client. Since 2008, they have been transforming the lives of thousands of smokers and vapers through an exceptional range of e-liquids, devices and outstanding customer service. As the business continues to grow across European markets, they are looking to appoint a commercially minded SEO professional who can take ownership of the German organic search strategy. This is far more than a content writing role – it is an opportunity to shape the long-term SEO direction of the German website, influence wider digital strategy and play a key role in building the future German SEO content function. Working closely with the Head of Ecommerce and wider marketing team, you will combine exceptional German copywriting skills with strategic SEO expertise to increase organic traffic, improve search rankings and maximise online conversions. Summary of the PositionYou will be responsible for developing engaging, SEO-driven content in native German while taking a strategic approach to improving the overall performance of the German website. You'll conduct website audits, identify opportunities for technical and content improvements, develop long-term SEO strategies and use data to continually optimise performance. As the German market continues to expand, you will also have the opportunity to help build and develop the German SEO content team. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute the long-term SEO strategy for the German website to drive sustainable organic growth. - Conduct regular website, content and SEO audits to identify opportunities for improvement across technical SEO, content and user experience. - Create high-quality, engaging content in native German across product pages, category pages, landing pages and blog articles. - Localise English content into natural, persuasive German while maintaining brand tone and accuracy. - Develop content strategies based on keyword research, competitor analysis and customer search intent. - Monitor SEO performance, analyse data and implement continuous improvements to increase rankings, traffic and conversions. - Collaborate with Ecommerce, Marketing, Design, Product and Technical teams to deliver integrated SEO campaigns. - Utilise SEO tools and analytics platforms to make data-led recommendations and measure success. - Support wider group websites with SEO best practice where required. - Play a key role in establishing and developing the German SEO content function, with the opportunity to recruit, mentor and lead a dedicated content team as the business grows. Essential Skills & Experience - Native or fluent German speaker with exceptional written communication skills. - Strong background in SEO content writing with a portfolio demonstrating measurable organic search success. - Experience developing and implementing successful SEO strategies rather than purely producing content. - Proven ability to conduct comprehensive website and content audits and translate findings into actionable SEO improvements. - Strong understanding of technical SEO fundamentals, on-page optimisation, internal linking, keyword strategy and search intent. - Experience using SEO and analytics tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console or similar platforms. - Commercially aware with the ability to balance customer experience, brand messaging and SEO performance. - Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced ecommerce environment. - Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across Marketing, Ecommerce, Design and Technical teams. - Previous experience producing SEO content within an ecommerce environment. - Working knowledge of HTML and website content management best practices. Desirable Skills & Experience - Previous experience leading, mentoring or building an SEO content team. - Experience owning SEO strategy for an international or multilingual website. - Experience with WordPress, Magento or other ecommerce platforms. - Strong understanding of technical SEO and website performance optimisation. - Passion for ecommerce, digital marketing and emerging SEO trends, including AI-driven search and content optimisation. - Experience presenting SEO performance, strategy and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What Success Looks Like - Increased organic visibility across the German website. - Improved keyword rankings and organic traffic. - Higher customer engagement and website conversions. - Delivery of a clear, measurable SEO roadmap aligned with business objectives. - Establishment of a scalable German SEO content function capable of supporting future growth. If you feel you have the relevant experience, then we'd love to hear from you....apply today!

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Training Lead to join a well-established, privately owned care organisation with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting its staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate health and social care trainer who wants to have a genuine impact on the quality of care delivered to clients, while helping carers and office-based staff develop their skills, confidence and competence. Reporting directly to the Head of People, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end training process, ensuring staff receive the right training at the right time and that all training remains compliant with regulatory and sector requirements. You will also play an important role in supporting the organisation's continued growth, including developing training for new care specialisms and improving existing training processes. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the end-to-end training process for carers and staff., • Lead, develop and coach carers to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care., • Maintain the central training matrix and coordinate refresher training., • Ensure training complies with national occupational standards, sector guidance and regulatory requirements., • Travel to clients' homes to deliver update training and competency assessments., • Provide practical, hands-on guidance and support to care staff., • Research, develop and deliver new training modules as new care specialisms are introduced., • Continually review and update existing training to reflect current best practice., • Provide advice and pastoral support to carers by telephone and in person., • Monitor training performance, completion rates and key training metrics., • Maintain your own CPD and professional qualifications., • Support the wider business with additional responsibilities where required. Essential Experience & Qualifications • Minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare or social care training., • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or PTLLS)., • Current and valid Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification., • Current and valid Medication Train the Trainer qualification., • Current and valid Basic Life Support Train the Trainer qualification., • Proven experience developing and delivering engaging training within a health and social care environment., • Strong understanding of high-quality care standards and best practice., • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel., • Experience using e-learning or learning management platforms