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The Opportunity \n We are recruiting on behalf of niche client looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant / Finance Manager on a Part-Time basis to support a diverse portfolio of businesses and personal financial interests in the Cambridge area. \n This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll take ownership of the management accounts across several entities, providing accurate financial information while supporting budgeting, forecasting and continual improvements to reporting. \n Working within a small finance team in a quiet office environment, this role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in producing high-quality work and understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts for multiple entities.\n, • Prepare meaningful management reports using Sage and Excel.\n, • Extract financial data from Sage and manipulate it within Excel to produce accurate management reporting.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT returns.\n, • Process bank payments and manage petty cash.\n, • Assist with payroll accounting, including posting payroll journals and understanding salary sacrifice arrangements.\n, • Prepare P11Ds.\n, • Assist with annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting.\n, • Analyse costs across different businesses and properties to provide meaningful financial insight.\n, • Continuously improve existing reporting processes and management information.\n, • Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with current legislation, including Making Tax Digital requirements.\n, • Support year-end processes and liaise with external accountants where required.\n\n About You \n\n • We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent analytical skills and the confidence to work independently.\n, • You'll ideally have:\n, • Previous experience producing full management accounts.\n, • Strong Sage experience.\n, • Advanced Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, Data manipulation\n, • Building and improving reporting packs\n, • Experience preparing VAT returns.\n, • Budgeting and forecasting experience.\n, • Good understanding of payroll accounting and related journals.\n, • Excellent attention to detail.\n, • A proactive approach with the confidence to solve problems independently.\n, • Outstanding organisational skills.\n, • Absolute discretion when handling confidential financial information.\n\n This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, long-established organisation in a role that offers genuine flexibility and autonomy. The position is currently 18 hours per week over three days, although there is flexibility to increase this to four days per week or to work shorter hours across five days to accommodate school hours or other commitments. \n \n

The Opportunity: Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge On-site At Avantor, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently looking for a Logistics Operative to join our team supporting a world-leading pharmaceutical and research environment in Cambridge. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of loading bay activities, ensuring goods, materials and deliveries are handled safely, accurately and in compliance with site procedures. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, couriers and internal teams to deliver an exceptional logistics service and support operational excellence. What you'll do Manage vehicle traffic and logistics activities using bespoke site systems. Safely load, unload, inspect and process incoming and outgoing goods. Operate forklifts, pallet trucks and other material handling equipment. Verify deliveries against shipping documentation and report discrepancies. Maintain accurate inventory and logistics records. Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve logistics queries. Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements. Support site security procedures and the handling of regulated materials. Assist with gas farm operations, including stock management and routine inspections. Maintain a clean, safe and organised loading bay environment. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and departmental KPI reporting. What we're looking for GCSE (or equivalent secondary school qualification). Previous experience in a warehouse, loading bay, logistics or operational environment. Experience handling goods, stock control or logistics processes. Forklift licence/certification is desirable. Experience using inventory, warehouse or logistics management systems is preferred. Understanding of health & safety requirements within a logistics environment. Knowledge of ADR, chain of custody requirements or laboratory support operations would be an advantage. Skills and competencies Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer-focused approach with a strong service mindset. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good organisational and time-management skills. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Adaptable, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Working environment This role is primarily based within a loading bay and logistics facility supporting research and development operations. The position requires standing for extended periods, walking, bending and manual handling of goods up to 20kg. You may also be required to operate material handling equipment and work with regulated materials, including compressed gases and temperature-sensitive products, while adhering to all site safety and compliance requirements. Why Avantor? Join a collaborative team where safety, customer service and continuous improvement are valued every day. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical operation supporting cutting-edge scientific research and innovation. #LI-Onsite Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Privacy Policy: We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role. Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Building Services My client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their company, working within the Property Services Group Southern Team, based in Cambridge. Your role as a Principal will include work winning and delivery from both existing and cultivating new clients and assisting the regional lead the specialist delivery of the Property Services Group for the Southern Region. A particular focus on work delivery to support local and regional clients. You will build a successful Engineering team to grow the business in the South Eastern region. You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally. You will take the lead and deliver on small projects up to the value of a few £million, and support larger projects, with values of £100million+ Projects span across sectors including Commercial Offices, Retail and School / Further Education. The company are on a variety of large and interesting framework agreements that you will be directly involved with. Skills and Qualifications required ·Chartered status ·Strong technical knowledge in primary engineering discipline and relevant UK and applicable EU regulations, design guides etc ·Good understanding of the secondary engineering discipline ·Manage projects to avoid technical and commercial risk ·IT literate with an understanding of relevant IT packages i.e. Hevacomp, IES and Microsoft office ·Excellent written and spoken English skills ·Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to time scales and deadlines ·Extensive knowledge of contract administration, procurement and conditions of contract/ appointment ·Able to develop effective relationships with well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills ·Proven track record in work winning and building successful teams If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Jack James on (phone number removed) to discuss further

Experienced & Higher Level Teaching Assistants Wanted We are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic SEN school, supporting pupils aged 519 with an autistic diagnosis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive team in a school that is both nurturing and ambitious. Set within beautiful grounds, our school provides an inspiring environment for both pupils and staff to thrive. We are looking for individuals who: Have experience working within an SEN setting Are passionate about supporting pupils with autism Are ready to take the next step in their career In return, we offer: Excellent opportunities for career progression A supportive and forward-thinking working environment The chance to make a real and lasting difference If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that truly values its staff, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the advert or contact Callum at The HireWorks for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you havent heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Technical Software Sales Engineer ( Embedded C++, Java, Linux, Android ) Location: Cambridge (we are a 20-minute walk from Cambridge North train station) Salary: up to £60,000 approx. On a 35 hour work week Travel: There is not much travel in this role just the occasional customer visit or exhibition totalling 5 days a year max, but you need to be great at dealing with clients via email and on the phone Tech stack: Android, set top boxes, automotive skills, embedded Linux, C++ development, mobile development experience Level: 3 years' experience as a min Hybrid: 50% WFH Duration: 35-hour work week! The role: This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers to join our highly successful team as we continue to expand our comprehensive and popular portfolio into new markets and sectors. With responsibility for supporting both business development and our customers with technical integration of our software and hardware solutions projects, it allows you to expand your professional career within a wide range of vertical markets; including emergency services, multimedia and entertainment spaces, and automotive sectors. There will also be opportunities for global travel, especially to North America, the Far East and throughout Europe. The work involves a significant amount of research and development with cutting-edge technology, such as the latest versions of Android (embedded, mobile and automotive) and iOS (prior to public release), the newest silicon and devices not yet available in the market. You will be encouraged to develop new ideas that have the potential to become our next products. Furthermore, you will work closely with our customers to understand their project’s needs, prepare, and conduct technology demonstrations (including rapid prototyping of applications) and recommend appropriate technical solutions. As part of supporting the on-going development of our product roadmaps, you will concisely articulate requirements to the core engineering team, agreeing on detailed specifications and coordinating the delivery to customers. Some projects will require our innovative proprietary in-car solutions while others may involve industry standards such as Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, for which you will liaise with external stakeholders including consortia and certification programs. You will also be responsible for keeping up to date with all technical details of our product offerings and following new trends and technologies. About us? We are targeting new markets such as the entertainment space as new cars have TVs in the back, multimedia and mixing different devices and operating systems with well-known large automotive OEM. About to launch 2nd version of the android system, which is more powerful, allowing us to have more application We have not yet added much AI so if you are wanting to work in AI, we have not yet integrated this yet We have been in Cambridge for 15 years and a huge client based in Europe, Asia, and USA and we are in various sectors such as automotive and energy and you will be joining a team of 5x however the company has 25 staff. We have huge growth plans but organically and our staff hardly leave because it's a great place to work! You: • Have a relevant technical degree (or equivalent qualification) related to Computer Science • Have extensive recent experience developing software using C++ targeted for cross-platform use and/or object-orientated languages such as Java (and their modern equivalents). • Possess an understanding of networking programming, protocol design, audio and video codecs, security and multithreaded programming. • Are familiar with Linux toolchains and Android build-systems. • Have a strong can-do attitude and an intelligent approach to problem-solving, with excellent attention to detail. • Possess a desire to deliver cutting-edge solutions to major companies, and get a buzz out of seeing your work directly impact end-users all around the world. • Have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to run product demonstrations and presentations. • Are willing to travel as required to attend industry events, support Business Development activities and for technical onboarding of new customers. Regions include UK, Europe, North America and the Far East (but note that travel is not excessive, typically a few times a year for up to a week at a time). Side note: we are open to engineers with the right attitude to learn something new so if Anything else? As well as the above, if you have any of the desired experience below, then we would like to know about it! • Commercial awareness; an understanding of the sales-cycle process and ability to build customer and partner relationships and trust. • The ability to interpret internal or external requirements and manage projects to completion. • Mobile applications development and embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, iOS). • Developing for the Linux kernel, debugging drivers in open source or proprietary projects, or building custom Android ROM’s. • Multimedia technology in the context of set top boxes, streaming services, writing codecs and performance optimisation (image quality, audio-video sync, latency). • Experience in technical consulting, field applications engineering or pre-sales customer facing situations. • A confident, professional personality and style, able to present our technology to a technical audience at customer meetings, seminars, training sessions, and trade shows. • Working on software projects or embedded hardware projects as a hobby/for fun, such as writing mobile apps, games, web content or smart IoT solutions (e.g. on Raspberry Pi). • European or Asian Language skills would be beneficial but not compulsory. Benefits: 35 hour work week, we value our personal time Pension Share scheme Dental, medical and life insurance Travel insurance Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Free eye test Free flu jabs Gym membership loan Regular social events and parties, we do 1x social per month and a larger one every year Charity events and give back days such as homeless shelters, or attend at your child's school Holiday is 23 days but does increase to 28 days in service and we allow you to purchase 5x days Bonus - we are considering introducing this but based on sales We are offering a unique opportunity to join our Sales Engineering team, working for a successful, growing company with a recognised global brand and great potential and vision. The successful candidate will be compensated with an attractive package appropriate to your skills and experience. We also offer generous benefits, including contributory pension, discounted gym memberships and private dental and medical care. These are full time posts, based in our central Cambridge offices, but we believe in a healthy work/life balance and are happy to accommodate flexible home/office working arrangements. How to apply? Apply now and add personal project information, make sure your CV is technical and not written by AI. The interview process is a video MS teams' interview and then an onsite interview to discuss your objection handling and maybe 5x lines of code, we aim to do a very quick process

Job Title: Administrator Location: Cambridge Salary: £26,500 (part-time during school holidays) An established and highly regarded organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Administrator to support its central operations function. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will focus on coordinating committee activity, supporting governance processes, and assisting with a range of administrative and event-related tasks. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare agendas, collate papers, and take accurate minutes for committee meetings, • Coordinate meeting schedules, • Assist with drafting reports, policies, and internal documentation, • Support the organisation of events including conferences and formal functions Candidate Requirements: • Proven administrative experience with strong organisational skills, • Excellent attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and document preparation, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems, • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across teams, • Previous experience supporting committees or governance structures is advantageous This role offers a varied workload within a structured environment, suited to someone who is organised, reliable, and confident managing multiple priorities. Please apply via the advert or contact Megan at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities