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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - If you have Sage 50 Cloud experience, a strong background in accounting, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, we would love to hear from you. Our client, a leading specialist in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) projects, is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This role will have a strong focus on Sales Ledger, while also supporting the wider finance function including Purchase Ledger, payroll administration and month-end processes. Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities: • Accounts Processing: Handle all aspects of day-to-day accounting, including purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash flow management., • Sage 50 Cloud Expertise: Utilise Sage 50 Cloud to manage and record transactions, run reports, and maintain accurate financial records., • Invoicing and Payments: Process sales and purchase invoices, track payments, and ensure accuracy in supplier and customer accounts., • VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC requirements., • Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports., • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts regularly and ensure accurate financial reporting., • Payroll Support: Provide support in payroll and related processes as required., • Project Support: Work closely with the project management team to track costs, ensure accurate project invoicing, and maintain up-to-date financial records for ongoing M&E projects., • Ad Hoc Financial Tasks: Assist with various other accounting and administrative duties as needed, including filing, reporting, and responding to accounts-related queries. Accounts Assistant Skills and Qualifications: • Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant, ideally with 2-3 years in a similar role., • Strong experience using Sage 50 Cloud for financial transactions, reporting, and reconciliation., • AAT, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification (or working towards)., • Experience with M&E project-based accounting would be a plus., • Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment., • High attention to detail with a methodical approach to work and problem-solving., • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications., • Excellent communication skills for liaising with both internal teams and external clients/suppliers., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently., • A proactive and positive attitude towards tasks and challenges. Accounts Assistant Key Personal Attributes: • Organised: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines., • Proactive: You will take the initiative to improve processes and contribute to the smooth operation of the finance team., • Reliable and Trustworthy: You’ll handle sensitive financial data with care and professionalism., • Team-Oriented: While you can work independently, you’re also a collaborative team player., • Detail-Oriented: You have a sharp eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of accounting. What We Offer to the successful Accounts Assistant candidate: • A competitive salary based on experience., • A friendly and supportive working environment within a rapidly growing company., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development., • The chance to work on exciting M&E projects and contribute to the company’s continued success., • Access to further training and professional qualification support., • Company pension scheme. If you're a methodical, experienced Accounts Assistant looking to contribute to a thriving, fast-paced M&E business, then please apply today

Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultant Uxbridge, West London | Permanent | Full-time Are you an ambitious recruiter looking to build a successful career in Accountancy & Finance Recruitment with an established consultancy? At Parkside Recruitment, part of the Antal International Group, we specialise in connecting exceptional finance professionals with organisations ranging from growing SMEs to multinational businesses across London, the Thames Valley and the South East. Combining the personal approach of a specialist recruitment consultancy with the international reach of one of the world's leading recruitment organisations, we provide our consultants with outstanding opportunities to develop their careers. We're expanding our Uxbridge office and are looking for an experienced Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultant to build and develop a specialist finance recruitment desk. If you're looking for a Recruitment Consultant job in Uxbridge where you can specialise in Accountancy and Finance recruitment, develop long-term client relationships and maximise your earning potential, we'd love to hear from you. Whether your expertise is in qualified finance, transactional finance, audit, tax, treasury, FP&A or executive finance recruitment, you'll receive the support, training and autonomy to become a recognised specialist within your market. Why join Parkside Recruitment? At Parkside Recruitment, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll become part of an experienced, collaborative and supportive team where success is recognised, career progression is based on performance and consultants are encouraged to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. As part of the Antal International Group, you'll also benefit from access to an international network of recruitment professionals, shared business opportunities and the chance to collaborate on international recruitment projects. The Role This is a full 360 Recruitment Consultant position, giving you ownership of the complete recruitment lifecycle. You'll develop your own specialist Accountancy & Finance desk by winning new business, growing existing client relationships and recruiting high-quality finance professionals into permanent positions. As an Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultant in Uxbridge, you'll partner with organisations across West London, London, the Thames Valley and the South East, recruiting professionals across a wide range of finance and accounting disciplines, including: Accounts Assistant Assistant Accountant Management Accountant Financial Accountant Finance Business Partner Financial Analyst FP&A Analyst Finance Manager Financial Controller Head of Finance Finance Director Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Audit & Assurance Tax Treasury Payroll You'll manage every stage of the recruitment process, including business development, candidate sourcing, interviewing, client management, salary negotiation, offer management and successful placements. You'll also provide clients with salary benchmarking, hiring advice and market intelligence, positioning yourself as a trusted recruitment partner within the finance sector. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys business development, building long-term relationships and becoming a recognised specialist within the Accountancy & Finance Recruitment market. What We're Looking For We're looking for an ambitious recruiter who enjoys developing new business and delivering exceptional recruitment solutions. Ideally, you'll have: 1-3 years' experience within a 360 Recruitment Consultant role Experience in Accountancy Recruitment, Finance Recruitment, Financial Recruitment or another specialist recruitment sector A proven track record of business development and successful placements Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A commercial mindset with a passion for sales A proactive, resilient and target-driven approach The ambition to build a long-term career in recruitment Recruiters from other professional sectors who are interested in specialising in Accountancy & Finance Recruitment are also encouraged to apply. What You'll Receive We'll provide you with everything you need to build a successful recruitment career, including: Access to LinkedIn Recruiter and industry-leading recruitment technology Premium job boards and candidate sourcing tools An established client base and opportunities to develop new business Ongoing training, coaching and professional development Clear career progression with structured promotion opportunities A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment Benefits At Parkside Recruitment, we believe in recognising success and rewarding our people. Alongside a competitive salary and excellent earning potential, you'll benefit from: Monthly uncapped commission and bonus Additional quarterly and annual performance bonuses Flexible working hours 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off after successfully completing probation Company pension scheme Private healthcare Modern open-plan office in a serviced building in the heart of Uxbridge Parking in Uxbridge town centre Clear career development framework with structured promotion targets Regular sales incentives, competitions and performance rewards Employee recognition programmes, including monthly awards and achievement competitions Employee referral scheme Social events throughout the year, including Christmas and summer parties, plus regular team-building activities Long service awards at 5, 10 and 15 years, including a one-week paid sabbatical and bonus As part of the Antal International Group, the opportunity to attend the annual Antal International Conference, previously held in destinations including Zanzibar, Dubai and Cairo Access to shared business opportunities with international offices and colleagues worldwide, helping you develop major client relationships and six-figure key accounts Apply If you're looking for an Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultant job in Uxbridge where you can build your own specialist desk, earn uncapped commission and progress your career with an ambitious consultancy backed by an international recruitment group, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced Finance Recruitment Consultant, Accounting Recruiter, Financial Recruitment Consultant or an ambitious 360 Recruitment Consultant looking to specialise in the finance sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with exceptional career prospects. Apply today and become part of Parkside Recruitment, part of the Antal International Group

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: Accounts Assistant Finance Administrator Bookkeeper Payroll Assistant * Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Payroll Assistant VGC Group | Ruislip Head Office £30,000 – £37,000 per annum, depending on experience Full-time | Permanent | Office-based Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:30pm | Friday: 8:30am–4:00pm About VGC Group Do you thrive in a fast-paced payroll environment where accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving are essential? We're looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our busy payroll team, supporting the delivery of payroll services for a large temporary workforce operating across major infrastructure, construction and rail projects throughout the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong contract payroll experience who enjoys working with multiple pay arrangements, varying working patterns and the complexities associated with a high-volume contractor workforce. What You'll Be Doing ✅ Processing weekly payrolls for a mixed workforce including PAYE, Umbrella and Limited Company contractors ✅ Reviewing and validating a high volume of timesheets with varying shift patterns, overtime arrangements, allowances and rates of pay ✅ Managing payroll data accurately and efficiently to ensure workers are paid correctly and on time ✅ Producing payroll reports and maintaining accurate records ✅ Supporting payroll compliance in line with legislation, company procedures and audit requirements ✅ Liaising with candidates, contractors, site teams and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries ✅ Assisting with payroll reconciliations and payroll administration activities What We're Looking For ✔ Previous payroll experience (minimum 3 years ideal) ✔ Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure ✔ Excellent numerical and analytical skills ✔ Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications ✔ Strong organisational and communication skills ✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict payroll deadlines ⭐ Previous experience working within contract payroll, recruitment, construction, rail, engineering or a similar temporary workforce environment would be highly desirable. ⭐ Experience handling multiple pay rates, overtime calculations, shift enhancements, travel allowances and complex timesheet arrangements would be a significant advantage. Why Join Us? You'll become part of an experienced and supportive payroll team, working within a business that supports some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The role offers exposure to a dynamic payroll environment where no two weeks are the same, providing excellent opportunities to develop and broaden your payroll expertise. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. #Payroll #PayrollAssistant #Recruitment #ConstructionJobs #RailJobs #Infrastructure #PayrollJobs #Ruislip #FinanceJobs #ContractPayroll #HiringNow

Worldwide Education, The UK's number one supply agency, are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants who are enthusiastic and motivated to undertake day-to-day supply cover in vibrant and energetic Nursery Settings, in and around Uxbridge (UB8). A successful Nursery Practitioner/Nursery Assistant will be expected to work alongside dynamic and supportive nursery teams in various settings and commit to delivering the highest possible level of fun and interactive learning in a safety-oriented environment. Pay for Nursery Practitioner/ Nursery Assistant We offer competitive hourly rates for Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants depending on their level of Qualifications and experience in the childcare sector, ranging from £14.25 -£16.83 per hour. Requirements To be considered for this position of Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant, you will: Be passionate about working with Children Hold a full and relevant childcare qualification (desired but not necessary for some roles we offer, however, some clients may require a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare) Have an enthusiastic and fun approach to learning Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check Have experience working in the childcare sector Worldwide Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously and thus, all staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Worldwide Education: Worldwide Education is a market-leading Education Recruitment and Supply Agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for High Quality Nursery and Childcare Settings What Worldwide Education offer? As a valued employee of Worldwide Education, you will receive: Competitive hourly / daily rates paid weekly or monthly via our dedicated Umbrella Companies or PAYE Internal Payroll System Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to Access to the Employee Assistance Programme FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, and CPD Training worth over £350. £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to Group Life Insurance Worldwide Education Uniform Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support How to apply If you are a Nursery Practitioner/ Nursery Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Send your CV by directly applying to this ad or alternatively visit our website and register your details

At La Maritxu, we're passionate about crafting exceptional Basque Cheesecakes and delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Inspired by our Basque heritage, we embody the "Goxoa!" spirit meaning "delicious" or "sweet" which guides our values of Genuine Passion, Outstanding Service, Xcellence in Craft, Openness & Collaboration, and Adaptability & Agility. We're a growing team dedicated to quality, warmth, and continuous improvement, creating memorable moments for our customers in our London shop. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your leadership drives our success! Job Overview We're seeking a dynamic and commercially astute General Manager to lead our London shops. As the ultimate accountable leader, you'll oversee all aspects of operations, from people management and financial performance to product quality and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual with a passion for results, who thrives on building high-performing teams and ensuring our brand's reputation for excellence. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll deputise full responsibility for the shop's "family tree," driving growth, efficiency, and a positive team culture. Key Responsibilities Strategic Operations & Business Growth : Analyse financial reports, identify trends, and implement solutions to drive profitability, sales growth, and operational efficiency. Develop local marketing initiatives and promotions to boost brand visibility and customer footfall. Comprehensive People Leadership : Own the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and retention. Lead and inspire the team (Assistant Manager, Team Leaders, and Shop Assistants) to foster engagement, happiness, and high performance. Develop and maintain the shop's succession plan, delivering on People KPIs like staff turnover and internal promotions. Financial Management & Reporting : Manage P&L results, sales targets, labor costs, waste, cash control, and payroll. Conduct in-depth analysis to uncover opportunities for improvement and ensure financial policies are strictly followed. Brand & Quality Assurance : Uphold the highest standards in product quality, presentation, food safety, allergen compliance, and shop aesthetics. Act as the guardian of the La Maritxu brand, ensuring every customer interaction reflects our "Goxoa!" values. Supply Chain Coordination : Build strategic supplier relationships, optimise inventory to minimise waste, and forecast demand to align with sales trends and promotions. Crisis & Incident Leadership : Lead the team through challenges, from operational disruptions to emergencies. Develop protocols, train staff, and conduct post-incident reviews to enhance resilience. Daily Oversight : Ensure seamless shop operations, including opening/closing procedures, stock management, and the maintenance of a clean, inviting environment. Key Behaviours & Requirements Proven experience in a managerial role within retail, hospitality, or food service, with a track record of driving commercial success and team development. Strong leadership skills: Role model excellence, remain upbeat and positive, demonstrate an amazing work ethic, and lead with confidence under pressure. Commercially astute with financial acumen, attention to detail, and organisational prowess. Excellent communicator, curious learner, and passionate about achieving results. Alignment with our "Goxoa!" ethos: Genuine passion for craft, commitment to outstanding service, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work on-site 5 days a week in our London shop. Knowledge of food safety, health & safety regulations, and inventory management is essential. Why Join Us? Be the driving force behind a beloved brand's growth in London's competitive market. Opportunities for professional development in a supportive, collaborative team. Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and mutual support, where your success is tied to the team's. If you're a visionary leader with an unwavering drive for excellence, apply now to lead La Maritxu to new heights! We look forward to welcoming you to our team. TPBN1_UKCT