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Rev & Regs are recruiting for a Finance Director position for a well-established, and reputable law firm in Tonbridge. With a friendly and warm team, they are one of the most highly regarded firms in the area. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the firm's financial strategy, lead a high-performing finance team, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the business. \n Reporting to the Partners and working closely with the Management Board, the Finance Director will be responsible for the overall management of the firm's finance function, ensuring regulatory compliance, delivering strategic financial insight, and driving operational excellence. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Management of the accounts team and overall responsibility for the efficient functioning of the team to include, but not exclusively: All aspects of office and client account ensuring compliance with SAR, Bank reconciliation, Petty cash, Purchase ledger, Payroll, VAT returns and Treasury.\n, • Be on the Firm’s Management Board or, in view of proposed changes to the COFA role, work closely with it.\n, • Supply of comprehensive financial management information to Partners on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.\n, • Responsibility for the financial systems of the firm and the most efficient usage of the same by all members of staff.\n, • Budgeting and all aspects of financial planning.\n, • Credit management – including management of credit control function, control of work in progress, cashflow management, work-in-progress and other target setting\n, • Responsibility for preparation of the firm's final accounts.\n, • Responsible for the firm's relationship with its bankers, insurers (PI) and accountants.\n, • Responsible for records relating to partner balances, capital accounts and taxation reserves.\n, • Calculate partner drawings, liaise with partners accountants to ensure correct tax is provided and paid.\n, • In conjunction with Head of Operational Risk & compliance manage the renewal of PI insurance and general office insurances.\n\n Experience required: \n\n • Good understanding of Solicitors Accounting Rules.\n, • Previous experience running an accounts department for a legal firm.\n, • Member of recognised accountancy body, preferably ACA, ACCA or CIMA.\n, • Proficient in use of Excel, competent in MS Word and Outlook.\n, • Good communicator, organised, able to prioritise work, attention to detail.\n, • Ability to identify training and development needs of staff they are supervising.\n\n Location: Hybrid / Tonbridge office \n Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 plus bonus

A rare opportunity to work for a market leading blue-chip brand and established Commercial Finance provider. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Sales, the role of the Sales Associate is to secure new Invoice Finance business for the company, ensuring agreed sales targets are achieved. \n The Sales Associate will be responsible for promoting The Company’s services and products directly to end users, and third parties, whilst maintaining the reputation of the company at all times. \n A key requirement of the role is to promote The Company’s lending appetite for facility sizes up to £350,000 and for transactions to be completed from both intermediary and direct channels. There may be opportunities to work on transactions up to £500,000 but the core purpose of the role is to drive increased market penetration in the lower SME market. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Deliver sales targets for the role as determined by scheme criteria but to include income loan and deal count metrics.\n, • Develop of network of intermediaries whilst promoting The Company’s brand and product range via the implementation of a business development strategy.\n, • Provide support to national marketing campaigns.\n, • Issue quotations in line with company requirements.\n, • Create new business proposals and present them to the appropriate level for signatory sign off.\n, • Develop a deep understanding of The Company’s products, credit appetite and processes, including the end-to-end customer journey.\n, • Build deep internal and external relationships with all key stakeholders.\n, • Own all pipeline opportunities, being pro-active with a self-starer mentality\n, • Operate with efficiency, ensuring rapid responses that meet the pace and expectations of the market.\n, • Manage and coordinate the workflow of approved new business files through to first payment, liaising closely with the New Business Support Team throughout the process.\n, • Prepare clear and succinct credit papers with risks highlighted and appropriately mitigated.\n, • Working with internal stakeholders within the Credit team regarding quotes for Non-Recourse business.\n, • Comply with money laundering regulations relating to the acquisition of New Business.\n\n Skills & Experience: \n Essential: \n\n • Target driven, highly motivated with a proactive mindset\n, • Good understanding of the brand, the products and professional sales techniques\n, • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written\n, • Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders such as credit and operational support teams.\n, • Strong numeric, organisational and credit analysis skills, and an ability to write concise and articulate credit proposals.\n, • Highly organised with the ability to manage workflow at pace across multiple deals and competing priorities.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Previous Invoice Finance experience\n, • Previous Sales Experience\n, • Familiarity with Salesforce or other similar CRM systems\n, • Understanding of compliance, especially AML and regulatory expectations\n\n You will be rewarded with an excellent basic salary, company car and market leading bonus scheme, in addition to a wide range of additional benefits.

NEW OPENING We're looking for a talented and ambitious Head Chef to open and lead 'Yarrow' Restaurant, a stylish new dining destination from launch. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new kitchen, develop a fresh and exciting menu concept, and build a restaurant culture focused on quality, hospitality, and community. Paramount Place is our exciting new community in the heart of Tunbridge Wells - and at the centre of it will be 'Yarrow'. Open to both residents and the public. Yarrow is a modern British restaurant where thoughtful design meets relaxed comfort and hospitality. This is a full time role working 5 days over 7 - flexibility will be required as some shifts will be to cover evenings and weekends. At Retirement Villages Group, we believe retirement living should be vibrant, connected, and full of opportunity. As Head Chef, you'll oversee all kitchen operations - from menu creation and team leadership to events, food safety, and commercial performance - delivering an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful new setting. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership & Menu Development Create seasonal, modern, and high-quality menus using fresh ingredients Develop a dining offer that appeals to both residents and the wider public Lead hospitality and event catering within the village Maintain accurate recipe, allergen, and menu information within procurement and EPoS systems Kitchen Operations & Commercial Management Lead and inspire the kitchen team, setting high standards from day one Manage rotas, ordering, stock control, and monthly stocktakes Deliver strong food margins while maintaining exceptional quality Support efficient and commercially successful kitchen operations Food Safety & Compliance Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance Conduct regular kitchen and dining area checks Maintain audit records and equipment servicing schedules Team Development & Culture Build a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture Recruit, onboard, and develop kitchen team members Support ongoing training and personal development plans Guest & Resident Experience Create a welcoming and memorable dining experience for residents and public guests alike Engage with feedback to continuously evolve the offering and guest experience About You Essential Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent) Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led environment Passion for fresh food and excellent hospitality Strong leadership and kitchen management experience Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and margins Excellent communication and organisational skills Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check Desirable Experience in hospitality-led restaurant openings Experience within retirement living, hotels, restaurants, or premium hospitality Knowledge of kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office Experience delivering events and function catering What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Brand-new restaurant and kitchen facilities Learning and development opportunities The opportunity to launch and shape an exciting new restaurant concept from the very beginning TPBN1_UKCT