Our client, a top accountancy and business advisory group, currently based in Windsor and moving to Reading in August are looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to work in their outsourcing division.

Purpose of the role:

To ensure accurate and timely processing of client payrolls

Reporting to Payroll Manager

Main Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

Prepare and process client payrolls of varying frequencies
Check colleagues work and reconcile payroll totals
Set up new client payrolls 
Register PAYE schemes
Perform manual calculations
Process specialist areas of payroll including ESSP schemes, stock options and ex-pats.
Technical expertise in all areas i.e. PAYE, SSP, SMP and pensions.
Keep up to date with legislative changes
Process year-end returns P35, P14’s.
Liaising with HMRC and other agencies on behalf of  clients

This role would suit someone with the following:

payroll experience - payroll bureau background  would be advantage

excellent attention to detail

strong client service experience

experience of managing a large portfolio and high volume  of end to end payrolls handled daily

good Excel and Word skills -knowledge of Payrite system an advantage

£25,000 

This is a great opportunity to join a small friendly company who work with a range of clients across most sectors to make sure their marketing activities comply with the laws and industry codes

This role would suit someone with account management experience who has a real interest in promotions and marketing in general
Some legal knowledge i.e. experience writing terms of business/checking conditions would be a definite advantage

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Managing a portfolio of clients of all types including promoters, promotions and advertising agencies. Managing their resulting projects in a professional, efficient manner ensuring full compliance with codes, regulations and company practices.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
• 75% : Direct responsibility for ongoing account management for a portfolio of existing clients and the projects that are derived from them
• 15% : New business development amongst existing allocated client base by “going wide”, ensuring regular meaningful contact and understanding the client’s needs and plans.
• 10%: ongoing oversight of the company website, search engine policy, general marketing plans.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Passionate about quality client servicing
• Interested in promotions and marketing in general
• Able to assimilate knowledge quickly
• Attention to detail
• Reasonable Business and strategy skills
• Understand the individual strengths of particular brands and how partnerships work to mutual benefit for both client and target partner
• Ability to hit commercial and promotional targets and objectives
• Capable of multi tasking, organizing and prioritising workload
• Able to delegate with strong direction
• Able to spot new business opportunities
• Able to respond quickly to work demands
• Excellent time management, prioritising and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator, comprising both telephone and face-to-face presentation skills, including group presentations
• Excellent negotiator and good commercial awareness
• Imaginative, creative and intelligent
• Opportunistic and enthusiastic
• As comfortable working independently across multiple accounts as working as part of a team across other company accounts
• Hard working
• Never take no for an answer
• Determined, driven, focused

£21,000-£23,000

Our client, the MD of a small but well established company is looking to recruit someone who will work closely with him; providing administrative support as well as taking a proactive role in developing new business.

This role is to start in January

This is a small but well established business based in Pinner

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Administration - 25% of the role

Processing sales orders - training provided

Invoicing

Filing

Email management

Business Development - 75% of the role

Calling the buyers of large retail outlets to make an appointment for the MD (you will have the opportunity to also attend these meetings)

Making contact with some dormant accounts

Experience/skills and personal qualities required:

Talent for cold calling companies

Self-motivated - you will be in the office on your own for some of the time

organisational skills

good communication skills

Good telephone manner

Multitasking ability

Able to think on your feet

Initiative

Proactive

Able to handle things when the MD is away from the office

IT literate - Word, Outlook

Hours:

9.30am-6pm Monday-Friday
 

Our client is looking to recruit a Financial Controller who will act as No. 2 for the Finance Director, supporting her in all aspects of the business

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deputise for the FD. This will entail gaining a thorough understanding of the business and an ability to see the ‘big picture’
• Supporting and challenging management to assist them in optimising profit
• Day to day management of the accounts function

•  Interfacing between trading, production and accounting functions to produce cohesive and efficient systems
• Making sure the whole business harnesses the reporting and operational potential to drive real time KPI production and efficiencies into the accounting process. Validating standard charging.
• To extract and manipulate data to produce, analyse and challenge management to improve performance including profitability by customer and other KPIs
• Group reporting:
o Dealing with information requests from Group Finance function
o Integrating the infrastructure including reporting and the adoption of Worldwide policies
• Evaluating systems and controls (as developed for Sarbanes Oxley) whilst maintaining their operating efficiency
• To manage treasury function including forex policy to optimise cash / interest position and minimise forex exposure without limiting upside potential
• To oversee production and evaluation of reporting (monthly, weekly, annual stats) both at a detailed internal level and at a group reporting level. Tracking and analysing trends including profitability, ratios, identifying and investigating anomalies.
• To use acquired knowledge to build/audit Commercial’s tender models and challenge supply chain costs
• Coordinate production of statutory accounts including responsibility for implementation of all UK GAAP accounting standards
• Production of UK corporation tax returns for review by external tax advisors
• To manage adherence to all other UK tax regimes inc VAT, PAYE, NI
• To oversee and review the forecasting (rolling forecast P&L & BS, Cash forecast) and planning/budget process
• To act as central liaison for managing the internal and external audit functions
• To manage ad hoc projects as required
• To be able to cover for the Commercial Accountants during any period of absence by having a detailed comprehension of their roles
• Any other duties that fall within the capabilities of the job holder

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential
• Qualified ACA accountant
• Commercial experience in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to see both the global picture and the minutiae
• A commitment to producing high quality, accurate work
• The ability to drive profitability and sustainability through increasing commercial awareness in the business
• Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge colleague and clients constructively
• Strong IT skills, in both systems development and as an advanced end user
• The ability to manage and motivate others
• Assertive, and able to deal comfortably with senior management and outside bodies

Desirable
• US GAAP experience preferable.

£55,000-£60,000 

Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced sales professional to join the company and take sales to a new level in order to maximise the return on investment for the new services that the company can now offer.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You will ideally come from a print background with solid experience in sales.

If you do not have a print background, then experience in a consultative/solutions sales role would be ideal

Our client provides all printing requirements under one roof for example; litho, digital or large format

Specific experience of selling in the following areas would be a distinct advantage

• Web-to-print
• Variable data
• Direct mail
• Large format/POS

You will be in a position to offer a ‘one stop shop’ service to all potential clients with a view to achieving significant uplift in sales in the first year.

The role will involve sourcing and qualifying opportunities using your own initiative but this will be supported by excellent marketing campaigns to provide new leads.

Our client is looking for a professional person who can identify opportunities and deliver serious sales growth. You will be expected to hit the ground running and start delivering sales from the first month.

An attractive salary & bonus package is on offer and the right candidate can expect to earn uncapped OTE of £30k during Year 1 rising quickly to uncapped OTE of £40k Year 2.

Basic starting salary £20,000 rising by £1k for every month of hitting targets, rising to a max of £25,000

A mobile phone and laptop will be provided and a company car or car allowance, will be provided after a successful 6-month probationary period.

Our client is looking to recruit an Internal Account Manager to work alongside a team of 5.

There will be occasional visits to clients but this is predominantly an office based role

Job Purpose:
• To increase business by advising customers on the best payroll structure to suit the needs of their operatives.
• To establish and maintain a professional business relationship with existing and new customers.
• To build and maintain customer relationships and new business deals within a defined territory, extensively through telephone and email communication; with client visits as required.
• To meet or exceed personal sales targets.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and prioritise personal sales activities and customer contact towards achieving agreed business aims and targets.
• Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to an agreed development strategy.
• Maintain and develop existing customers through appropriate propositions and sales methods and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems and update relevant information held in these systems.
• Integrate personal sales efforts with other organised marketing activities, eg, product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
• Record, analyse and report sales activities according to procedures and requirements.
• Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Attend training and to continually develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

Ad-hoc duties:
• Actively participate in weekly sales meetings.
• Attend training and staff meetings, as required.

Qualifications/skills/experience required:
• First class sales skills with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Ability to work well with time pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Good time management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and empathetic skills.
• Focused on delivering a high level of customer service.
• Knowledge of P.A.Y.E. and NIC is preferred.
• Experience of working within the recruitment industry or previous umbrella payroll experience is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Maths and being fluent written and spoken English is required.
• Accurate data management skills.
• A desire to be a good representative of the Company at all times.
• Flexible outlook and team player.
• IT Literate, proficient in using MS Office, Outlook and sales CRM systems.

Salary:
£20,000-£23,000 basic with an uncapped OTE of £10k

Benefits:
•Employee Assistance Programme (ICAS)
•Annual Attendance Bonus (if employees have not taken any of their 10 days sick leave entitlement). Sick leave is based on a calendar year and not a rolling year.
• Eye Tests (by law)
• Holidays (Statutory entitlement – 28 days including public holidays)
• Staff Events - free to staff
• Subsidised canteen
• Free Parking

Benefits after 12 months:
• Health cover - WPA
• Sickness Insurance (after 26 weeks sickness absence) - the insurance is paid on an individual basis.
• Pension - 5% contribution made by the company, employees 3%. + 2 x life insurance
• Holiday - one day extra each year up to 5 years

Hours:
8.30am-5.30pm Monday - Friday

£20,000-£23,000 + uncapped OTE of £10k

Our client is a well established business supplying quality ergonomic solutions for office and home based computer users throughout the UK. They have an impressive client base including some well know corporate accounts

This is a newly created role and requires a confident and proactive individual who wants to be part of a friendly team of 6 and help develop the company grow

Initially you will be office based probably for the first 6 months whilst you learn the business.  There will be regular visits to suppliers in London for product training.

THE ROLE

You will be answering incoming calls from customers .

Updating customer database

Dealing with responses from weekly mailings

Putting quotes together and following up

Processing sales orders on Sage Line 50 and contacting customers re delivery dates

Some lifting involved; (applies mainly if on occasion you are the only one in the office). Deliveries are made to the company several times a day and  this would involve lifting anything from a small box to a number of chairs

You will be making calls to some dormant accounts to generate some interest as well as keeping in touch with some major accounts

The role will develop into more of an Account Manager/New Business Development with c6 months. You will then be out of the office for 3.5 days per week seeing existing and new clients

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Some previous telesales/sales/customer facing experience

Proactive

Good relationship building skills

Confident with the ability to build good relationships with clients

Computer literate

Car owner - (nearest station is High Barnet + then a bus to the company)

£18,000-£21,000 (according to experience) + uncapped commission. First year salary c£30,000+

Training to become a DSE assessor

Regular product training by suppliers

Our client is a well established business supplying quality ergonomic solutions for office and home based computer users throughout the UK. They have an impressive client base including some well know corporate accounts

This is a newly created role and requires a confident and proactive individual who wants to be part of a friendly team of 6 and help develop the company grow

Initially you will be office based probably for the first 6 months whilst you learn the business.  There will be regular visits to suppliers in London for product training.

THE ROLE

You will be answering incoming calls from customers .

Updating customer database

Dealing with responses from weekly mailings

Putting quotes together and following up

Processing sales orders on Sage Line 50 and contacting customers re delivery dates

Some lifting involved; (applies mainly if on occasion you are the only one in the office). Deliveries are made to the company several times a day and  this would involve lifting anything from a small box to a number of chairs

You will be making calls to some dormant accounts to generate some interest as well as keeping in touch with some major accounts

The role will develop into more of an Account Manager/New Business Development with c6 months. You will then be out of the office for 3.5 days per week seeing existing and new clients

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Some previous telesales/sales/customer facing experience

Proactive

Good relationship building skills

Confident with the ability to build good relationships with clients

Computer literate

Car owner - (nearest station is High Barnet + then a bus to the company)

£18,000-£21,000 (according to experience) + uncapped commission. First year salary c£30,000+

Training to become a DSE assessor

Regular product training by suppliers

Our client, a well established and progressive firm of chartered accountants and business advisors are looking to recruit a Team Secretary to join their friendly office with 10 staff.  The position is to start at the beginning of July

You will work primarily for the Partner but will also do some work for two Qualified Accountants.

This is a very busy and varied role and would suit someone who has the following personal qualities:

• Assertiveness
• Good multitasking skills
• Ability to retain information
• Proactive
• Can take responsibility
• Accurate and methodical
• Patient
• Previous secretarial experience gained for a firm of accountants would be preferable but NOT essential

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Franking and recording outgoing mail
• Arranging couriers and FedEx deliveries
• Answering and transferring calls
• Greeting clients; making tea and coffee
• Telephone correspondence with HM Revenue & Customs and Companies House
• Emailing clients when necessary
• Audio typing all correspondence and invoices - (60% of your time)
• Managing invoice database
• Uploading all correspondence onto system (Iris)
• Client databases building and managing
• Creating mail merge letters
• Creating new client folders
• Ordering office supplies
• Maintaining the filing system
• Implementing a new Practice Management system
• Uploading timesheets
• Arranging payment of suppliers
• Ad hoc duties including scanning, photocopying and faxing

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Audio typing speed of 70wpm+
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to prioritise workload and time manage
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook (this is soon to become a paperless office, and would suit someone who is particularly IT literate)
• Strong organisational skills

HOURS:
9.30am-5.30pm Monday - Friday

Nearest stations - all of which are about a 10 minute walk to the office:
Ladbroke Grove, Kensal Rise, Kensal, Green, Westbourne Park

£20.000-£25,000

Our client, a social media solutions provider based in the City, is expanding fast and are looking for a talented sales professionals to help grow their client base. This is a great opportunity to get in at the ground floor!  

There will be an element of travelling to prospective client premises for meetings and presentations.

You will be working across all sectors and will be responsible for prospecting/generating leads, turning them into sales and account managing your clients. In addition you will be selling a range of associated services.

This position requires a consultative sales technique and all you will need  to demonstrate your ability to do this.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position would suit  a high achieving, determined, committed, self driven and self motivated individual who has the ability to work on  own initiative and also very much a team player which is vital in such a fast moving, agile and flexible technological company.

Excellent presentation skills and good working knowledge of social media.

Previous sales experience with good presentation and negotiating skills,

Recent experience of managing relationships at a senior level

A background in selling software systems would be ideal

SALARY

Basic salary £25,000-£28,000

OTE £33,600 on top of salary- uncapped commission structure, with extra rewards for overachievers.

£25,000-£28,000 basic  OTE £33,600 on top of salary (uncapped commission)