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German/Dutch Speaking Parts Sales Advisor \n Location: Brentwood, Essex \n Working hours: Monday to Friday, , office based \n Salary: £28,500 - £35,000 \n \n About the Company \n A great opportunity has arisen for a German or Dutch speaking Parts Advisor. This is a full-time position in Brentwood for a company in the automotive industry to join their trade team. \n The Role \n We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Parts Advisor to join our busy team. As a Parts Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring customers and workshop technicians receive the correct parts quickly and efficiently, helping to keep vehicles on the road and operations running smoothly. \n The successful candidate will provide expert advice on vehicle parts and accessories, process orders, manage stock, and deliver outstanding customer service to both trade and retail customers in both English and German/Dutch. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers while supporting the day-to-day operation of the parts department. \n This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a Parts Advisor who would like to integrate their skills in German or Dutch to their work. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n • Fluent in speak German or Dutch \n • Ordering, reserving parts, invoices, and payments \n • General aftersales questions - working in a team with the service department \n • Making estimates when necessary \n • Achieve sales by prospecting, acquiring, and maintaining accounts \n • Answering all customer questions by phone, email and in person \n • Assist in checking parts inventory \n • Maintaining contact with the workshops, service advisor, and customers \n • Occasionally reaching out to customers to offer special promotions \n • Telesales is central to the position. Cold acquisition, building relationships and an entrepreneurial attitude. Making outbound calls is essential for this role. \n \n Requirements \n • Ability to speak English and German/Dutch (essential) \n • Interest in cars (essential) \n • Parts Advisor experience (desired) \n • Sales experience (desired) \n \n Benefits \n • Permanent position \n • Additional leave \n • Casual dress \n • Company events \n • Company pension \n • Employee discount \n • Health and wellbeing programme \n • Onsite parking \n • Profit sharing (EOT) \n \n Successful applicants will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, and hard working with a positive and friendly attitude. \n \n Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. \n \n SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT's Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data.

Your role at a glanceAs our Security Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the management of various security systems and applications, including access control, CCTV, PSIM, and key management. This role ensures compliance with internal policies, legal, customer, and risk requirements, manages physical security audits, and investigations, system operation and maintenance, and troubleshoots security applications and technologies. You will act as subject matter expert, coordinate suppliers, provide for internal and customer reporting, manage incident trouble tickets, and contribute to green field and brown field projects. What we are looking forPreferably Tyco SWH CCURE 9000 LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 certifiedPreferably Tyco SWH CCURE 9000 LEVEL 4 - ENTERPRISE SOLUTION certifiedPreferably Advancis WinGuard Professional certifiedPreferably Milestone Technical Configuration Level 1 certifiedSeveral years of experience in Data Center environments typical physical security systems and technologies deployments and usageSeveral years of experience with a focus in areas such as enterprise-scale physical security systems (access control systems, CCTV/video systems, PSIM systems, key management systems, and similar), network, and application securitySeveral years of experience on a Security Operations team, especially experience in coordinating responses to security incidents and managing security systems applicationsExtensive knowledge of physical security technology, risk assessment methodologies, investigations, regulations, applications, and network administrationSolid project management skills to manage mid-scale (in-life) projects (experience in managing technical security projects and working with various security systems design packages, etc)Several years of experience in configuring Video Management Systems (VMS) applicationsSeveral years of experience in configuring Key Management Systems (Traka, Deister) applicationsExperience in managing suppliers and contracts (with specific focus at technicians performing site services)Problem solving / troubleshooting skillsSkills to apply systems knowledge to facilitate resolution of operational issuesExpertise to read blueprints/schematicsKnowledge of Microsoft and Unix operating systems, SQL databases, other Microsoft Office products and electrical engineeringAbility to design and deliver comprehensive physical security solutionsDemonstrating high-level customer service skillsPresentation skills (delivered to both management and technical audiences)What you will doAdministration and management of access control system applicationsAdministration and management of closed-circuit-television (CCTV) applicationsAdministration and management of physical security information management (PSIM) applicationsAdministration and management of the key management system applicationsMaintain physical security compliance with internal policies, customer, legal and risk requirementsManages physical security related auditsManages physical security incidentsManages physical security incidents and investigationsManages troubleshooting of physical security applications and technologiesServes as a subject matter expert (SME) for security technologies (access control, CCTV, PSIM, key management) for sustaining and new installationsOwns and manages all aspects of the security equipment at the facilities to ensure appropriate and efficient functionality by regular testing and monitoring and rolling preventative maintenance of systems to maximize uptimes and minimize customer impactsMaintains comprehensive documentation for pre- and post- installation of security equipmentReviews and updates security systems layout as modifications occurConsults on enhancements and upgrades of systems supporting business needs by benchmarking systems performance and applying Best Known Methods (BKM) approachParticipates in NTT Security task forces, suggests system changes and improvements, and manages inventory of all equipment to minimize disruption to businessFacilitates working arrangements with security vendors to ensure safe and timely installation, commissioning, routine maintenance, and repairs of equipment by coordinating work between suppliers, other departments, and internal customers (documentation, scheduling, change coordination, safety plans)Manages physical security performance testing and inspection activitiesCompiles data and reports findings to managementEnsures security standards are being applied appropriately, including the review of planned and ongoing security installationsReviews construction drawings and blueprints and provides pre-construction guidance to ensure compliance with security systems specifications or NTT customer requirementsPlans and executes project tasks for activities described aboveYou will be required to work on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, days and nights including weekends. Each shift is 12 hours long. The Day shift is from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm and the night shift is from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Who we areAs the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business large and small has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced Lift Engineer looking for your next challenge?We're looking for a skilled Lift Engineer to join a growing team, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, varied work, and long-term career opportunities. \n Service EngineerSouth East England \n Full Time, Permanent \n\n • £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, early finish on Fridays, company vehicle.\n\n Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK. \n Our client is a well-established specialist engineering company with decades of experience providing the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment across a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors. Renowned for delivering high standards of workmanship and exceptional customer service, they pride themselves on building long-term relationships with clients while investing in the development of their employees. \n About the Service Engineer Role \n We are seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join our client's growing team. This is a field-based role where you will be responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing lifting equipment at customer sites, ensuring all equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will also provide expert technical support to customers while delivering an outstanding level of service. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.\n, • Carry out repairs efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.\n, • Complete planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.\n, • Install, test, commission, and integrate new lifting equipment at customer sites.\n, • Train customers on the safe and effective operation of equipment.\n, • Provide technical support both on-site and over the phone.\n, • Complete accurate service reports and maintain detailed maintenance records.\n, • Manage spare parts inventory and ensure service documentation is kept up to date.\n, • Participate in a mandatory out-of-hours call-out rota.\n, • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and company standards.\n\n Key Skills and Qualifications \n\n • Relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC, City & Guilds, or a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.\n, • Minimum of four years' hands-on experience in a service engineering or maintenance role.\n, • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.\n, • Experience using diagnostic tools and testing equipment.\n, • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.\n, • Strong communication and customer service skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and effectively manage your workload.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Willingness to participate in a mandatory out-of-hours call-out rota.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.\n, • Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am - 5:00pm, with a 4:00pm finish on Fridays).\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.\n, • Varied and rewarding field-based work.\n\n If you're a skilled engineer looking to join a respected company where your expertise will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. \n How to Apply \n If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. \n You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please. \n Other suitable skills and experience includes Field Service Engineer, Lift Engineer, Lift Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Multi-skilled Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician.

A fast-growing international business operating in the Online/Retail space is seeking a commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager to take full ownership of their financial operations in a newly created first in finance position. \n This is a senior, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business. You'll be the financial backbone — managing everything from day-to-day accounts to shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You'll work directly with the Director and external accountants, and your work will have a direct impact on the strategic direction of the business. \n Financial Management & Budget Control \n\n • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting\n, • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation\n, • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations\n, • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations\n, • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the director and shareholders\n, • Identify cost reduction opportunities and advise on profit margins and reinvestment strategy\n\n Payments & Record Keeping \n\n • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time\n, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, keeping reconciliations current\n, • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions across Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms\n, • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers with all entries properly coded and reconciled\n, • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements\n\n Taxation & Compliance \n\n • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time in coordination with external accountants\n, • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements\n, • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions\n, • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews\n, • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business\n\n Shareholder & Director Tax Planning \n\n • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing\n, • Support directors with personal tax planning including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self-assessment obligations\n, • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes\n, • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year\n\n Growth & Strategic Support \n\n • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives\n, • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives\n, • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales into major UK retail\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • An ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or possible PQ/QBE accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning\n, • Excellent commercial finance and business management skills\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and Director/shareholder tax matters\n, • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors\n, • Proficient in Xero and confident working across e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon\n, • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail\n, • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information\n, • E-commerce or retail background strongly preferred\n, • A proactive, ideas-driven mindset — they want someone who doesn't just manage the numbers but actively identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce costs, and structure the business more effectively. If you've implemented schemes, reliefs, or strategies that others missed, we want to hear about it.\n

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR \n Job Title – Supply Chain CoordinatorLocation – Erith, KentSalary – £35,000 - £40,000 DOEShift – Monday to Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm) Job Role of the Supply Chain Coordinator\n An exciting opportunity has become available for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join a growing and well-established food manufacturing business. Freshasia Foods is a leading producer of authentic frozen Asian food products and continues to expand its operations, creating excellent opportunities for individuals looking to develop their career within purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management. \n You will play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and production consumables, helping to support efficient manufacturing operations and maintain uninterrupted production. Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance, and external suppliers, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, monitoring stock levels, coordinating deliveries, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function. \n Sector – Food Manufacturing Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Supply Chain Coordinator\n\n • \n Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or production coordination within a manufacturing environment. \n • \n Fluent Mandarin speaker. \n • \n Strong organisational skills with experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and stock levels. \n • \n Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. \nRequirements for the Supply Chain Coordinator\n\n • \n Experience raising and tracking purchase orders. \n • \n Ability to manage material availability and supplier performance. \n • \n Strong administrative and organisational skills. \n • \n Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. \n • \n Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and external suppliers. \n • \n Experience supporting inventory control and production planning activities. \nThe Supply Chain Coordinator will benefit from:\n\n • \n Joining a growing and successful food manufacturing business. \n • \n Working within a stable Monday to Friday position. \n • \n Exposure to all areas of the supply chain and purchasing function. \n • \n Opportunities for long-term career development as the business continues to expand. \n • \n Working within a collaborative and supportive team environment. \n\n If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. \n For further details contact Nathan Lock at Autometry. \n As a registered candidate with Autometry, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. \n You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply. \n

Join a Leading Automotive ManufacturerWe are currently recruiting an experienced Warehouse Operative with a forklift licence to join a well-established automotive manufacturing operation based in Dagenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production and logistics activities.The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement of materials, parts, and products throughout the site while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.Working HoursInitial Training Period (First 3 Weeks)\n\n • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm\n, • Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm\nFollowing Training – Rotational Shift Pattern\n\n, • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm\n, • Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – Midnight\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Operating a forklift truck safely and efficiently within the manufacturing facility.\n, • Loading, unloading, and transporting materials across the site.\n, • Supplying production lines with required components and materials.\n, • Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks.\n, • Adhering to all health and safety procedures.\n, • Assisting with stock movements and inventory control where required.\n, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.\nEssential RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you must:\n\n, • Hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or equivalent)\n, • Have previous experience operating a forklift truck in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment\n, • Have a strong understanding of health and safety practices\n, • Be reliable, punctual, and hardworking\n, • Have excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • £14.80 per hour\n, • Opportunity to work for a prestigious automotive manufacturer\n, • Ongoing, long-term opportunity\n, • Full site induction and training provided\n, • Modern working environment\n, • Supportive and professional team culture\n, • Immediate starts available for successful candidates\nIf you're an experienced Forklift Driver looking for a new challenge with a leading automotive manufacturer in Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you.

Warehouse Operations Manager – Fashion and Clothing \n \n Location: Barkingside \n Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum \n Contract: Full-time, Permanent \n Reports to: CEO \n Direct reports: Two Warehouse Operatives \n \n Role Overview \n We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the daily running of our clothing and fashion warehouse. \n You will manage and support two Warehouse Operatives while taking an active role in goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment, quality control, returns and dispatch. \n The successful candidate will ensure garments are received, stored, picked, packed and dispatched accurately and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory across multiple products, sizes, colours, collections and sales channels. \n This role would suit an organised warehouse supervisor or manager with experience working within fashion, apparel, e-commerce, retail or wholesale distribution. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Warehouse Management \n\n • Manage the day-to-day operation of the fashion warehouse.\n, • Lead, supervise and support two Warehouse Operatives.\n, • Allocate daily workloads across goods-in, replenishment, picking, packing, returns and dispatch.\n, • Work alongside the warehouse team during busy periods and seasonal peaks.\n, • Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organised and suitable for storing clothing and accessories.\n, • Maintain clear storage locations for current collections, previous-season stock, samples, returns and packaging materials.\n, • Monitor warehouse capacity and recommend improvements to the layout and use of space.\n, • Ensure all garments are handled and stored in a way that prevents damage, creasing, contamination or loss.\n\n \n Goods-In and Product Receiving \n\n • Oversee the receipt of garments, accessories and packaging from manufacturers and suppliers.\n, • Check incoming deliveries against purchase orders, packing lists and expected quantities.\n, • Ensure products are accurately booked into the warehouse management or inventory system.\n, • Confirm that styles, SKUs, sizes, colours and quantities match delivery documentation.\n, • Identify and report shortages, incorrect products, manufacturing defects or damaged stock.\n, • Coordinate with suppliers, production teams and internal departments to resolve delivery discrepancies.\n, • Organise stock efficiently ahead of product launches, seasonal collections and promotional campaigns.\n\n \n Stock and Inventory Control \n\n • Maintain accurate stock records across all products, sizes, colours and variants.\n, • Conduct regular cycle counts and full warehouse stocktakes.\n, • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies promptly.\n, • Monitor stock movement between warehouse locations, retail stores, pop-ups, showrooms and other facilities.\n, • Ensure returned, damaged, faulty and saleable stock is recorded correctly.\n\n \n E-Commerce \n\n • Oversee the accurate picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders.\n, • Ensure products are checked against the correct style, size, colour and quantity before dispatch.\n, • Manage fulfilment across e-commerce, retail, wholesale and marketplace orders where applicable.\n, • Ensure customer orders are packed in line with the company’s brand and presentation standards.\n, • Monitor order volumes and ensure daily dispatch deadlines are achieved.\n, • Work closely with the customer service, merchandising and e-commerce teams to resolve fulfilment issues.\n\n \n Team Management \n\n • Lead, motivate and develop two Warehouse Operatives.\n, • Set clear daily priorities and monitor productivity, accuracy and performance.\n, • Provide training on stock systems, garment handling, picking, packing, quality control and health and safety.\n, • Manage team attendance, holiday requests and day-to-day performance matters.\n, • Conduct regular team briefings, check-ins and performance reviews.\n, • Create a positive, organised and accountable warehouse environment.\n, • Ensure additional temporary staff are trained and supervised during seasonal peaks where required.\n\n \n Skills and Experience \n Essential \n\n • Previous experience working within a fashion, clothing, apparel, footwear or retail warehouse.\n, • Experience supervising or managing warehouse employees.\n, • Strong knowledge of fashion stock management, including styles, SKUs, sizes and colour variants.\n, • Experience managing goods-in, stock control, picking, packing, dispatch and returns.\n, • Experience working within an e-commerce or multichannel fulfilment environment.\n, • Strong understanding of garment handling and product presentation standards.\n, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience working with Shopify, NetSuite, Peoplevox, Mintsoft, Linnworks or a similar platform.\n, • Experience processing international orders and customs documentation.\n, • Knowledge of fashion returns, quality control and garment care.\n\n \n Personal Attributes \n\n • Passionate about fashion, clothing and delivering a high-quality customer experience.\n, • Hands-on, practical and willing to support the team.\n, • Highly organised and detail-focused.\n, • Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.\n, • Strong sense of ownership and accountability.\n, • Able to motivate and develop a small team.\n, • Commercially aware and conscious of delivery, packaging and stock costs.\n, • Flexible and able to adapt to seasonal demand and changing priorities.\n, • Committed to maintaining excellent garment presentation and brand standards.\n\n \n Working Hours \n The normal working hours are Mon-Fri 9-5:30 \n Some flexibility may be required during new collection launches, stocktakes, seasonal sales, Black Friday, Christmas and other peak trading periods. \n \n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Company pension\n, • Holiday allowance\n, • Staff clothing discount\n, • The opportunity to take ownership of a growing fashion warehouse operation\n, • A collaborative working environment within an ambitious clothing brand\n

A fast-growing international business operating in the Online/Retail space is seeking a commercially minded and trustworthy Finance Manager to take full ownership of their financial operations in a newly created first in finance position. \n This is a senior, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the business. You'll be the financial backbone — managing everything from day-to-day accounts to shareholder tax planning, dividend optimisation, and benefit structuring. You'll work directly with the Director and external accountants, and your work will have a direct impact on the strategic direction of the business. \n Financial Management & Budget Control \n\n • Take full ownership of the company's financial operations, planning and reporting\n, • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure responsible spending and optimal resource allocation\n, • Regularly review financial performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations\n, • Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure the business meets all operational and tax obligations\n, • Prepare financial forecasts and management reports for the director and shareholders\n, • Identify cost reduction opportunities and advise on profit margins and reinvestment strategy\n\n Payments & Record Keeping \n\n • Approve and process supplier invoices, purchase orders, and outgoing payments accurately and on time\n, • Manage accounts payable and receivable, keeping reconciliations current\n, • Track e-commerce transactions, platform fees, and deductions across Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms\n, • Maintain clean, accurate ledgers with all entries properly coded and reconciled\n, • Produce monthly management accounts and assist with end-of-year financial statements\n\n Taxation & Compliance \n\n • Ensure all VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax submissions are accurate and filed on time in coordination with external accountants - including EU VAT/IOSS\n, • Maintain full compliance with HMRC regulations and e-commerce tax requirements\n, • Keep accurate, audit-ready records of all financial transactions\n, • Liaise with accountants and auditors to support year-end and compliance reviews\n, • Monitor changes to tax legislation and proactively advise on implications for the business\n\n Shareholder & Director Tax Planning \n\n • Advise on and implement tax-efficient dividend strategies for shareholders, taking into account personal income, tax band utilisation and timing\n, • Support directors with personal tax planning including salary and dividend structuring, benefit-in-kind optimisation, and self-assessment obligations\n, • Identify and implement opportunities to maximise available allowances, reliefs and exemptions — including corporation tax deductions, capital allowances, and employment benefit schemes\n, • Work with external accountants to ensure shareholder and director tax positions are optimised each financial year\n\n Growth & Strategic Support \n\n • Work closely with operations, procurement, and compliance teams to align financial priorities with business objectives\n, • Provide financial insights and scenario modelling to support purchasing decisions, inventory planning, and growth initiatives\n, • Support the business in building scalable financial systems and reporting infrastructure as the company scales into major UK retail\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • An ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or possible PQ/QBE accountant with 5+ years’ experience in a finance role with hands-on responsibility for management accounts, tax compliance, and financial planning\n, • Excellent commercial finance and business management skills\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and Director/shareholder tax matters\n, • Experience with dividend planning, benefit-in-kind reporting, and PAYE for directors\n, • Proficient in Xero and confident working across e-commerce platforms including Shopify and Amazon\n, • Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail\n, • High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and personal tax information\n, • E-commerce or retail background strongly preferred\n, • A proactive, ideas-driven mindset — they want someone who doesn't just manage the numbers but actively identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce costs, and structure the business more effectively. If you've implemented schemes, reliefs, or strategies that others missed, we want to hear about it.\n

Finance and Administration Officer Location: Redbridge Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working Weeks: 41 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks) Salary: £30,765 to £31,688 - Pro rata Start Date: As soon as possible The Role The Finance and Administration Officer will play a key role in supporting both the financial and administrative functions of a thriving primary school. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative office team, ensuring high standards of financial administration and customer service. Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Support effective financial systems, accountability, and budget monitoring within the school. Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments using the school's finance system. Manage petty cash transactions and maintain accurate financial records. Support the administration and monitoring of government grants, including Pupil Premium and Sports Premium funding. Assist with income and expenditure relating to school trips, lettings, and fundraising activities. Support cash collection, reconciliation, and banking procedures. Assist with monthly and year-end financial processes, including audit requirements. Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegated authority procedures, and relevant financial standards.Administration Provide administrative and reception support as part of the school office team. Respond to enquiries from parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner. Support the leadership team with a range of administrative tasks. Maintain accurate records and systems, including inventory management. Contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office and wider school activities.Person SpecificationThe ideal candidate will: Have experience in financial administration, ideally within a school, education, or public sector setting. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Be confident using financial and administrative systems. Be able to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Be a proactive team player with a positive approach to supporting the wider school community.What's on Offer A supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. A well-organised and collaborative team culture. The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the effective running of a diverse and successful primary school.Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

System Management: Navigate service and warehouse PC systems daily to track inventory, logistics, and production flow. Service Centre Supervisor Salary: £20. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:30 PM Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday * Location: Rainham Are you a proactive leader

Manage a retail store team, ensuring high standards, smooth operations, and excellent customer service.Involves motivating staff, problem-solving, and handling inventory in a fast-paced environment.

As a Retail Shift Manager at Lidl, you’ll help us maintain our high standards day after day. In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, plus an extra £2. Handle freshness, cash processes, inventory and stock management to make sure shi