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Check out this week's best picks below:

Group Financial Controller

Morson is proud to partner with a highly successful Research & Development business based in South Cheshire. With a focus on innovation and growth, our client is expanding their finance team and seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to join them on a permanent basis.

Overview:

As the Group Financial Controller, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and assume responsibility for ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across all Group entities. This role will encompass oversight in the UK, Europe, the USA, and other geographical areas as our organisation continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Oversight:

• Provide meticulous oversight of accounting practises across all Group entities to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Manage risk by coordinating processes to ensure audit readiness and financial compliance.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance analysts in the strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Support business growth through effective financial change management projects.
• Implement and enhance financial processes and controls to support business operations.
• Define relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measures of success for all Finance initiatives and processes.
• Optimise cash flow management and investment activities.

Financial Reporting:

• Establish and maintain an effective control environment, maintaining strong financial accounting records.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Collaborate with the CFO to refine month-end processes and implement changes across the company.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns to relevant government bodies.
• Develop and implement Group consolidation reporting processes.
• Report on key financial metrics to manage the financial performance of the Group.
• Provide analysis and forecasts of Balance Sheet and Cashflow statements.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other leaders and the CFO to embed finance function/initiatives.
• Collaborate with the IT Manager to ensure data integrity and quality within finance systems.

Leadership:

• Line manage the Finance Manager and wider Accounts team.
• Develop and train team members, sourcing training and development programmes as needed.

Finance Process, Policy & Procedures:

• Review and document current accounting policies, processes, and controls.
• Develop and implement new accounting policies, processes, and controls in line with Group requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation and support resource allocation decisions.
• Manage finance systems to ensure compliance and effective usage.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant with ACCA or ACA qualifications (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience as a senior financial accountant/financial controller.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.
• Consulting background (desirable).
• SME experience (c.£50m turnover) (desirable).
• Audit/compliance experience (desirable).

What You'll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary - up to £80k per annum.
• Discretionary bonus up to 10%.
• Bupa healthcare cover (single, partner, or family upon completion of probation).
• Generous company pension (10%, with no need for employee to match).
• Part-time hours of 25-28 per week, with potential for full-time within 12-24 months.
• Hybrid working model with initial location in Crewe office, followed by flexibility to work from home and in the office.

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Classroom Assistant

Prospero Teaching are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Classroom Assistant to join the team at a successful primary school in Sandbach. This is a great opportunity for a Classroom Assistant to secure a long-term role where they can contribute to the development of the children and be part of a dynamic staff team. The role is full-time, to start immediately and will continue to the end of this academic year.

The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to give the children an inspirational and broad experience of school. The children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities, and are encouraged to be independent learners. You will be required to provide specific support for one child who has additional needs, including autism potentially, although undiagnosed due to the age of the child. You will also be required to work with groups and individuals on learning, play and craft activities, and contribute to the day to day running of the classroom, e.g. make resources, carry out assessments and manage behaviour.

This role will involve:

• Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and areas within the setting
• Carrying out assessments and recording information
• Assisting in the daily routines for the children
• Working with children on range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
• Liaising with parents

Position details:

• Location - Sandbach
• Start date - Immediately
• Duration - Ongoing
• Position - Classroom Assistant
• Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous experience working within a UK primary school

- Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree or similar

- Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months - free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE WITH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

- Hold Right to Work in the UK - Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of 45.80 if you don't already have one - Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years

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French Speaking Administrator

We're exclusively recruiting on behalf of fast-growing and innovative business located in the Sandbach area who is experiencing phenomenal growth both in the UK & Internationally. As part of their strategic growth plan, they're now seeking a French Speaking Administrator to join the business who will support them in delivering a project for the Paris Olympics and other international opportunities! This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who speaks fluent French at a business level and is able to communicate with individuals at all levels.

THE PERSON:

• Must speak Fluent French with the ability to converse on a business level
• Experience in Administration or in a Customer Service Admin position is essential
• An excellent communicator who can build natural relationships via telephone and email
• Computer literate with the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• A highly driven and motivated individual who is keen to join a fast growing and innovative business

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Business Development Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing multi-academy trust that offers a friendly and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on young people in education. You ll also get some amazing benefits including:

• 37 days of holiday, including bank holidays rising to 39 days after 5 years of service.
• Remote working, with occasional school visits
• An impressive, 28% pension
• Access to health and well-being support via Occupational Health
• The opportunity to work for an organisation focused on nurturing young people so they can flourish and reach their full potential.

As a Finance Business Partner, you ll support School Business Managers / Bursars by providing leadership and guidance around each individual school s finances, analysis of spend, and reviewing budget variations. What you ll need

• Previous experience in finance with strong budget management experience
• A driving license with the flexibility to travel to schools when required
• Management experience would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience within an educational setting would be an advantage.

What s in it for you? You ll be joining a business with some exciting growth plans, supporting young people in education, so your work really has a positive impact.

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Full Time / Permanent
• A Basic salary between £42,000 - £46,500
• 37 days of holiday, including bank holidays
• Flexibility of remote working
• Company-contributed pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support via Occupational Health
• Life insurance

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Electrical Assembly Operative

On behalf of our client based in Sandbach, we are looking for experienced Electrical Installers to join their team. If you have knowledge, understanding, and some experience in electrical installation, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out a variety of electrical duties in a busy workshop environment.
• Use hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, and spanners to complete tasks.
• Install electrics to match specifications by following drawings and instructions.

Benefits:

• Full-time positions working day shifts, Monday - Friday.
• Temporary contract initially, with the opportunity for permanent roles for the right candidates.
• Competitive hourly rate starting from 13.07.

Why join their team:

• Work for a well-established and rapidly growing organisation.
• Be a part of a team that values and rewards its employees.
• Immediate interviews available.

Requirements:

• Knowledge, understanding, and some experience in electrical installation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation! Apply now to join their team of skilled Electrical Assembly Operatives.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Inform

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