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Assistant Store Manager | Stockport | Retail | Up to £35,000 plus bonusRapidly expanding retailer and the market leader in their sector!If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about people, performance, and delivering results, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your retail career with a business that continues to grow year after year.Our client is a well-known, high-volume retailer, recognised for outstanding value and excellent customer service. With exciting expansion plans and new store openings, they are looking to develop and invest in future Store Managers.As an Assistant Store Manager, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a strong team, you will play a key role in driving sales, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You'll take ownership of key KPIs including wages, wastage and shrinkage, while also ensuring high standards across customer service, compliance, audits and store presentation.Assistant Store Manager Responsibilities;Managing the day-to-day running of a departmentActing as Duty Manager for the entire store in the absence of Store ManagementSupporting Store Management in delivering company KPI'sLeading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver exceptional customer serviceMaintaining high standards of store presentation, stock control, shrinkage, and administration complianceEnsuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies and legislationUsing management information to make informed business decisionsDriving operational efficiency and commercial performanceThe Ideal Assistant Store Manager Candidate;Has a proven track record in a fast-paced retail environmentEnjoys being on the shop floor and leading by exampleDemonstrates strong operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skillsIs target-driven with a strong customer focusIs highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to progressIs a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitudeThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing retailer that offers real career progression, responsibility and the chance to be part of an exciting success story.BH36420TPBN1_UKTJ

We are looking for an Online Retail Sales Assistant to work from home with an exclusive Swedish beauty and wellness company expanding rapidly throughout the UK and Europe. Innovation, quality, environmentally friendly, brand recognition and great customer service are their core values. We have an opportunity for hard working individuals or couples to earn a substantial Part or Full Time income working from home as an Online Retail Sales Assistant. The additional benefits of working with us are: Work From Home, no commuting. Flexible Working Hours No Experience Necessary. Full Training And Support. Career Progression Available. Foreign Travel Incentives. Large Discounts For Personal Shopping Generous Bonus Scheme This Online Retail Sales Assistant role requires you to learn and implement Social Media marketing strategies. We will train and mentor you on how to build, service and develop online customers. Ambitious candidates will have the opportunity to progress into leadership and management roles where there are exciting and rewarding Bonuses & Travel Incentives available. Applicants must be organised and able to manage their time effectively in this work from home position. A basic experience of using Social Media platforms will be beneficial. You must be over 18, resident in the UK and own your own computer or electronic device. To find out more about the Online Retail Sales Assistant role, click apply now and submit your details. This flexible position allows you to work the hours to suit you. It is commission only and there is a small, refundable, joining fee which provides you with a ready-made online shop to start earning from day one

SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 role. Monday to Friday 8.30 - 3.30pm Are you an experienced LSA / TA with a background in SEND? Do you have the patience and understanding to support students with special needs? Are you looking for a career that is rewarding yet flexible and allows a good work life balance? Sennen Education are recruiting for a 1:1 teaching assistant to join a excellent primary school in Salford. The role will be supporting a child in year 4 who has Autism on a 1:1 basis. You would be joining a team whose aim is to provide the best educational, care and transition pathways for children and young people who experience difficulties with learning. These posts are ongoing and long-term roles with immediate start subject to the relevant checks being completed. To be considered for this role you must have the following: Minimum 3 months experience working with children Right to work in the UK Engaging, positive and reliable. By registering with Sennen Education, you will benefit from: Experienced consultant to offer support and advice Over 1000+ CPD courses - in person and virtually Shop discounts and vouchers A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward Full interview preparation and assistance with an expert in the field Safeguarding children is at the heart of what we do and we undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current, enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. We offer all our registered candidates free safeguarding and prevent duty training

Key Responsiblities Applications close: Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 5:00 pm The Finance Assistant will assist with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a small finance team, as well as being the Finance main point of contact between Japan House London and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all finance documents are translated and submitted to MoFA according to the agreed contract.The role will extend to all areas of accounts payable from authorisation through to payment, and the Finance Assistant will have an integral role to play in the month-end reporting. The Finance Assistant will also be required to support the Financial Accountant and the Finance Director with the preparation of financial reports for upper management. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal • Finance Team, • Director General of Japan House London, • Executive Management Committee members, • Budget holders across Japan House London External • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo (MoFA), • Commercial Operators (Retail and Restaurant), • External Auditors KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner and with great attention to detail, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and documentation., • Proactively manage the invoice workflow, including chasing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and preventing backlogs., • Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS and international payments where applicable in line with internal controls), • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate unmatched or disputed items., • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders (project managers, operations and restaurant) to resolve invoice and payment queries., • Work as part of a team to assist with the raising of sales invoices., • Assist with the month-end close, including processing of accounting journals and reconciliations (inc. bank) as required, • Assistance with ad hoc finance projects as they arise, • Deal with ad hoc queries as necessary MoFA Liaison • Act as main point of contact between Japan House and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on finance-related issues, coordinating and processing finance and accounting-related matters., • Assist in the submission of financial reports and documents required from MoFA in Japanese, including creating approval letters, invoices and reports., • Ad hoc translations and document preparation/submission along with the Finance Director., • Arranging informal meetings with MoFA staff and keeping notes of matters discussed., • Translation work for various emails and documents., • Such other duties and activities as may be required from time to time Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential • At least two years of experience in a finance or accounts-based role, • Fluent in both written and spoken English and Japanese, with a high proficiency in business language standards, • Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, • Competency in MS applications including Word and PowerPoint Desirable • Finance qualification or degree from an accredited college, or working towards this, • Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems would be an advantageCAPABILITIES, • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines, • Proactive, self-starter attitude; helping to improve processes and reduce the likelihood of errors, • Alignment with Japan House London Values of Omotenashi, Integrity, Cultivation, Open-ness and Shared Passion Work Environment • Our aim is for a flexible approach to work locations, balancing regular on-site presence and working remotely. For this role we anticipate an average of 2-3 days per week on site., • Some duties will be carried out in Japan House London public spaces, • Office is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street., • Normal working hours are seven hours per day, five days per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm. Benefits • Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year inclusive of public and bank holidays, • Group life insurance scheme, • Health & Wellbeing app including remote GP service and access to counselling, physiotherapy and life coaching services, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand, • Discount platform for high street shops, • Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London, • Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service About us At Japan House London we offer the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience we cultivate is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, we work to deepen the visitor’s appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. At the same time, we cultivate our own understanding of Japan and Japanese cultures.

Boylesports in Ashton-Under-Lyne is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the shop in the Shop Managers absence, ensuring smooth daily operation, high service standards and accurate betting handling.You will open and close the shop, manage the team, train and motivate staff, and act as a Brand Ambass

Job Summary We are looking to recruit a new retail assistant for our shop in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.This is a permanent 39‑hour full‑time position, working a variety of shifts across 5 days per week.Key Details * Hours: 39 hours across 5 days per week.Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff