Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid (up to 3 days per week onsite.) Contract Duration : 12 months - Possible extension Daily Rate : £77.19/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to become the trusted partner of the accountable leads. Effectively representing business partners in a wide range of stakeholder forums within the operating units. Ensuring that the services for business partners are delivered to the business rhythm in accordance with appropriate processes and systems. Line and task manage capacity and deployment of business partner managers and their teams in support of Lead Business Partners. Ensuring the teams deliverables are: Produced to acceptable time, cost & quality, including but not limited to forecasts, budgets, procurement plans, reports and variance analysis. Produced to the required Business...

Join a growing business at the start of its expansion journey, with excellent progression opportunities as the company scales. Take ownership of the finance function in a collaborative, people-first culture that values flexibility and teamwork. Client Details Ambitious and entrepreneurial business investing heavily in future growth. People-first culture with a strong focus on flexibility, inclusion and employee wellbeing. Opportunity to join at an early stage and make a real impact on the finance function Description Oversee daily finance activities to keep records accurate and information available when needed. Manage financial reporting activities and provide clear updates for the Accounting & Finance department. Review financial data to identify issues and maintain the quality of reported information. Coordinate finance tasks across the department to keep work moving during the interim period. Maintain organised finance...

Finance Manager - Wokingham - Permanent up to 65,000 Depending on Experience This is a great opportunity for a Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Finance Manager looking for a progressive career within an ambitious, growing business. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of the organisation, working closely with site and operational leadership and gaining genuine exposure at a senior level from day one. In this role you won't just be reporting the numbers, you'll be working closely with the leadership team to help them understand what's going on in the business and make decisions. There's genuine scope to grow in this role as the business grows. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and manage the finance team, ensuring effective workload allocation, compliance with Group and legal financial policies, and coordinating with the shared service centre Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets and operational reporting,...

Finance Manager - Wokingham - Permanent up to £65,000 Depending on Experience This is a great opportunity for a Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Finance Manager looking for a progressive career within an ambitious, growing business. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of the organisation, working closely with site and operational leadership and gaining genuine exposure at a senior level from day one. In this role you won't just be reporting the numbers, you'll be working closely with the leadership team to help them understand what's going on in the business and make decisions. There's genuine scope to grow in this role as the business grows. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and manage the finance team, ensuring effective workload allocation, compliance with Group and legal financial policies, and coordinating with the shared service centre Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets and operational...

Bookkeeper Upon application for this role you will receive a text message/email link to engage with our AI agent, please complete this to enhance your application Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5pm Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Tilehurst, fully office based Your day-to-day duties will include : Day-to-Day Bookkeeping: Managing financial transactions using Xero software. Bank Reconciliations: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and statements. Processing Receipts and Payments: Handling financial inflows and outflows efficiently. Managing Customer Accounts: Overseeing accounts receivable, including rent, pitch fees, and utility charges. Purchase Ledger Management: Ensuring supplier payments are processed timely. Preparing VAT Returns: Maintaining compliance with taxation requirements. Finance Queries: Addressing questions from residents, customers, and suppliers...

Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company, is looking for a proactive Administrator to support the successful delivery of geotechnical engineering projects based in our Reading office. Purpose & Scope of the Role This is a pivotal coordination role, providing essential administrative, financial and operational support to project teams ensuring projects remain on schedule, compliant and efficiently managed. You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists and stakeholders to maintain project documentation, reporting, procurement activities, system administration and billing administration processes. Your Impact in this Position You will play a key role in keeping the office and projects running smoothly by ensuring accurate coordination, effective communication and strong administrative control across multiple workstreams. Your ability to manage competing priorities, maintain high attention to detail and support technical teams will directly contribute to...

Senior Ecologist (UK wide) Join Jacobs' UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that's making a real impact-locally and globally. We're hiring nationwide, with opportunities available in our offices across Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough and Reading. Wherever you're based, you'll find a welcoming team and exciting projects waiting for you. At Jacobs, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. You'll be joining a respected and ambitious company with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our commitment to your growth is backed by: Global Career Framework - chart your path with clarity and purpose Chartership Academy Programme - support to achieve professional accreditation Employee Networks & Communities of Practice - connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally A culture of collaboration and sustainability -...

Secure by Design Lead Day rate: £600 - £700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: Reading (Once a week on site, Wednesday's) Contract: 6 months initial The opportunity: Our client, a leading financial services organisation is looking for a hands-on Secure by Design Lead to take charge of its security consultancy function. This is a chance to shape how security is built into business and technology change, including the secure adoption of AI. You'll lead a team of security consultants and architects, raising the quality and consistency of their work while keeping close to the technical detail yourself. The team is capable but works in pockets, so a big part of the role is bringing people together around shared standards and one way of working. What you'll be doing: Leading, coaching and developing the team, with clear direction, regular peer reviews and honest, constructive challenge Aligning the team's work to group standards and frameworks and...

To support a period of growth, we are looking to hire a Financial Controller on behalf of this dynamic, expanding business headquartered in Reading. Supporting the CFO, the role will be responsible for the management of the finance department, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and the delivery of timely financial information to support strategic decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a growing organisation and play a key role in driving financial performance, process improvement, and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement. Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines. Manage the month-end and year-end close processes. Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. Ensure compliance with...

Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator Contract: 6-month temporary contract initially Location: Theale Rate: £17.50-£19.00 per hour + holiday pay Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home Start date: Immediate The Opportunity: We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator to join a growing business on an initial 6-month temporary contract. This is a hands-on role managing end-to-end monthly payroll for internal employees, working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance and HR to ensure payroll is processed accurately and efficiently. The successful candidate will have experience handling complex commission structures, bonuses and variable pay, alongside a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance. You will also play a key role in supporting a payroll software migration and improving existing processes to ensure payroll information is collected, checked and processed...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Job Title Benefits and Recognition Manager Job Description Support Sage in attracting, retaining, and enabling high performing talent by designing and delivering benefits, recognition and wellbeing programs and initiatives. Ensure programs are competitive, compliant and scalable, and deliver measurable value to colleagues and the business. Manage key supplier relationships to ensure consistent, high quality service and strong commercial outcomes. Partner with People, Finance, Tax, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on programs, risks and business impact. This is a hybrid role 3 days per week from or Newcastle or Winnersh office. Key Responsibilities Summary of role This role is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving Sage's benefits and recognition programmes across both global and regional markets. Working as part of the Global Rewards team, you'll help ensure programmes are competitive, compliant, and aligned with...

Who we are We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day. Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions. Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media. The Team You’ll Join You'll join the Cycling Weekly team, working closely with the Video Manager and Tech Editor. Cycling Weekly is the world’s leading cycling website for news, racing, reviews, buying advice, and fitness and training tips. What...

Group Tax Analyst - Interim Contract Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Rate: £400 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months Start: ASAP The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3-month interim contract, with potential for extension. This is a key role providing cover within the Group Tax function, working closely with the Group Head of Tax and wider Finance teams across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, take ownership of key tax accounting and reporting activities, and provide immediate support across a broad range of UK and international tax matters. This would suit an experienced Corporate Tax / Tax Accounting professional with previous in-house experience who is comfortable working autonomously and managing...

Role Overview: 🌟🐝  Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Binfield!  🐝🌟 Are you ready to be part of something special?  Busy Bees  is opening a  state-of-the-art, three-storey nursery in Binfield and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners  to join our team!   This  modern, high-quality  setting will be  filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities —all in a  warm, nurturing  environment designed to  give our children the best start in life . With space for  up to 75 children , it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.   Come grow with Busy Bees!  🐝✨ Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner 💷  Competitive pay – £14.90 per hour 🚀  Career growth  – Ongoing professional development & progression 🎂  Birthday off  – Because you deserve to celebrate YOU! 👶  50% childcare discount  – Supporting your family while you support others 🏖   Up to 28 days holiday  – Plus bank holidays! 💖  Menopause &...

Role Overview: 🌈  We’re Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing!  🐝   We’re opening a  brand-new, three-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 75 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing—and we need a passionate Room Leader, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! 🐝 WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER ✨  Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits  ✨ 💷 Competitive pay – £32,968.00 🚀 Career progression  – Grow with us through training & development! 🎂 Birthday off  – Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 👶 50% childcare discount  – Because family comes first! ✔  🏖 Up to 28 days holiday  – Including bank holidays! 💖 Menopause support  – Through Peppy, helping you through life’s milestones! 🧘 Wellbeing perks  – Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! 🚴 Cycle to Work scheme  – A...

We are working with a well-established international business who are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team. This is a varied, cross-functional role where you will act as a key link between order management, demand planning and warehouse operations, helping to ensure stock accuracy, efficient order fulfilment and timely deliveries. Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator Salary: Up to 34,000 (depending on experience) Location: Bracknell Role Responsibilities: Overseeing daily stock movements and ensuring dispatches are accurately recorded. Maintaining accurate inventory records and investigating stock discrepancies across multiple locations. Preparing month-end, quarter-end and year-end stock reports, including supporting finance reporting requirements. Processing stock adjustments and coordinating stock reconciliations and cycle counts. Supporting daily order allocation runs and ensuring orders are released accurately and on...

The role Be the person who keeps our sales desk running. Our LA Direct Solutions team supplies servers and IT hardware to brokers, resellers and traders across the UK, Ireland and beyond, and we need an experienced sales support professional to make sure every quote, order, shipment and invoice is right first time. This is a senior role with real ownership. You'll check the sales team's warranty orders, cover colleagues when they're away and support our Head of Sales and Purchasing day to day and with our training, you'll build up to owning server orders without a second check. About us LA Micro Group is an independent technology business and home to LA Direct Solutions and Bytestock. We're listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and we reward long service with loyalty awards at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. What you'll do Quotes, orders and invoicing Break down approved quotes and send pricing to customers in their own currency Issue formal...

Management Accountant Huntress is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing business in Bracknell with the appointment of a Management Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant looking to take the next step in their career. AAT Level 4 candidates with relevant management accounting experience will also be considered. Working as part of a collaborative finance team and reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in the production of accurate and timely financial information, supporting the business as it continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end close Producing financial reports and analysis for management Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Assisting with cash flow and working capital reporting Supporting the Financial...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...