Sales Associate sought by successful, innovative local business. Duties and responsibilities include working closely with the management team to identify potential customers, engage with them (via any and all appropriate means; LinkedIn / telephone / email / social media etc), determine their needs, answer their questions and, subsequently, recommend the right sample (free) product in the hope the relationship develops long term. You should also be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. To be successful as a Sales Associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our high standards. Ultimately, the duties of a Sales Associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the company’s sales goals.

Responsibilities:

• Use your smarts to actively identify and engage with new potential customers (typically buyers / procurement execs) through a combination of internet research, industry publications, social media etc
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and product information
• Follow and achieve company’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Cross sell products
• Handle returns
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service
• Build productive trust relationships with customers
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g. planning marketing activities, changing product design)

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a telephone-based or retail Sales Associate, sales representative or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
• BSc degree in Marketing or related field would be a plus

Our successful, local Client have an immediate and on-going need for an experienced Credit Control to function as an integral part of our Client's Credit Control team. Your key responsibility will be a proportion of the Sales Ledger. This will involve agreeing balances both in writing and verbally. Allocating cash daily to individual transactions and the emailing of statements and copy invoices as required There will also be involvement in query resolution in conjunction with the Sales Director. You will be required to attend and contribute in a weekly Credit Control meeting with the Directors of the Business. Your secondary function will be to assist the existing experienced administration team with filing and the raising of sales invoices In summary this is a varied and interesting role. You will be appreciated, supported and valued by your colleagues and given considerable personal responsibility. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The successful candidate must have: Proven previous experience of working as a Credit Controller Excellent understanding of Excel. Numerate and literate. Professional, clear telephone manner. Well presented. Organised. Conscientious.

Why not join a highly skilled and collaborative company to see what you can achieve? We currently have a new, exciting opportunity due to expansion and are looking for someone to join us on a full time, permanent basis. The Role •To act as the primary point of contact for the client, post implementation and launch •Assume responsibility for client queries and issue escalation •Host client training sessions for recruiters •Create long-term customer relationships •Participate in business development, give demonstrations and represent the coompany at events •Conduct Quarterly reviews with clients •Working closely with clients to provide feedback to internal product management and development teams •Identify risks and collaborate with internal teams to minimise issues •Responsibility to provide guidance and identify potential client up sell opportunities •Regularly prepare and educate customers on new features and releases •Monitor and identify adoption and utilisation trends, provide recommendations based on risk and client’s business needs •Development of reference accounts •Driving high customer satisfaction •Influence product evolution and company strategy •Drive adoption of solution and identify product evolvment opportunities via high value relationships with clients •Responsible for maintaining a high level of client satisfaction by being a liaison between clients and internal operations Experience •At least two to three years’ of professional experience •Excellent interpersonal skills •Able to work largely independently •Demonstrated experience in systems implementation or client facing relationship experience •Industry experience is desired Benefits •Competitive salary, gym membership, •Health insurance, Pension •Flexible working options •Scope to develop your career in a variety of directions

My client is looking for a senior accountant/practice manager on a part time or adhoc basis - this could be 3 days a week/ 5 mornings or whatever is mutually beneficial. You can either be qualified or‘qualified-by-experience’ but will definitely need to have experience of Supervising others: Finalising/completing Accounts, Reviewing Accounts prepared by other staff, Liaising with HMRC and Companies House, Using Sage Accounts, for bookkeeping work, Using Sage Payroll, Using IRIS for Accounts, Tax and Practice/Time/workflow Management. Due to the location of the offices it is preferable that you have your own vehicle

Main function of the job The candidate we require would be a qualified accountant (including part-qualified and qualified by experience), with good accounting skills who is both adaptable and preferably has some experience in a busy commercial organisation. The responsibilities would include: Preparation of monthly management accounts using Dataflow and Excel. Accounting for claims against suppliers and sub-contractors. Preparing and submitting UK, French, Belgium and other VAT Returns. Preparation of EC sales lists for VAT purposes. Belgium essential fuel user rebate claims. Maintenance of fixed asset registers. Progressively take over the weekly accounting for individual truck profitability. Review and check payment runs. Checking/agreeing fuel and tolls invoices and coding other expense invoices. Various ad hoc accounts reporting functions eg monthly statistics, purchase ledger adjuster reports, review of Euros surplus/deficit. Assisting the accounts department manager and group financial controller with day-to-day accounts functions as required.the gap/accruals reconciliations. Supervise, as required, the checking of purchase invoices by staff. Help update the cash book. Credit checks on customer base using Experian. Liaising with credit controller and assisting with any accounting input need on more complex customer accounts. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The successful candidate must have: Excellent attention to detail. Good technical skills. Computer literate, especially Excel. Proactive and keen to learn. Strong communications/interaction skills. Organised. Conscientious.

Our client has ambitious growth plans and now (even during lockdown) requires a forward thinking Part Qualified Accountant to provide support to Finance Manager to maintain all manner of up to date records and assist in preparation of financial statements and general management reporting responsibilities to ensure the continued effective operation of the finance department function. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a fast-paced company and will provide the ability to grow as the company moves forward. Key responsibilities: • Support in the production of monthly management accounts • Assisting with the entry and reconciliation of accruals, prepayments and fixed asset • Calculations of commissions payable • Preparation of all supporting schedules to management accounts • Processing various journals • Reviewing general ledgers, identifying and correcting potential errors Other Tasks: • Processing expense claims • Weekly bank reconciliations • Helping with financial reports and data analysis • Supporting the wider finance function with ad-hoc design of new reports • Regular filing of all relevant paperwork Essential Candidate Profile: • Finance professional studying towards ACCA (preferred) / CIMA or AAT qualified looking to progress and develop. • Must be accountancy systems literate (ideally SAP) with good knowledge of Excel • Good attention to detail, meticulous and highly organised with excellent time management skills • Ability to provide accurate, high quality output • Good understanding of accounting principles • Self -starter; highly motivated • Confident with good interacting skills to liaise with customers, suppliers and staff at all levels • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Office Manager: Reporting directly to the owner and responsible for two staff members, the post holder will be responsible for all output / input necessary for the running and administration of the business, including dealing with all day to day office needs, problems, and maintenance. Main tasks are: • Overall: the future development and improvement of systems, facilities, staff, and all communications with existing and future clients, in the most cost effective manner, to ensure the future strength and stability of the business for the benefit of all concerned. • Prepare and issue Invoices & reconciliations / Reports & claims to appropriate authorities e.g. funding, grants etc / Orders for supplies of goods / Initial communication with customers by telephone & email re queries raised. • The computer system to be brought into operation • A robust system of debtor control to be implemented - with sensible reasonability tests • The websites; one up and running, one still in progress Required Experience: • Capable of running most aspects of a small business, of identifying problems and prioritising the actions necessary to solve them. • Innovative: will identify where improvements should be made and provide a sound case and method of implementing them will also identify practical solutions to problems arising • Good Communicator with a broad spectrum of people (not all business or office minded) • Enthusiastic; demonstrating the desire to become a pivotal part of the team, to promote the business and further its success • Self-motivated; shown by desire to learn about the business and very high standards of: accuracy; timeliness; professional presentation of all output; whether to outside agencies, clients, colleagues or the owner • Fully Supportive of the aims of the owner and principals to ensure the units are the best in their field for their areas of operation of the staff and reputation. • Reliable and Trustworthy; always in post and available when expected to be agreeable to working/availability outside contracted hours occasionally if necessary maintaining absolute confidentiality of all information that may be privy to. • Realistic of other staff capabilities & the need to support them that cost control is paramount to the success of the business that although a profit making enterprise, wherever possible the needs of the customers come first Other: • Driving licence and own vehicle; occasional visits to site / elsewhere will be necessary

As the sole Buyer and reporting directly to our Client’s Procurement Manager, you will be tasked with developing positive and productive relationships with all providers of goods and services including identification, recommendation and onboarding of new suppliers. Energetic and willing to learn, you will demonstrate good judgment and the ability to interpret policies and procedures. You will enjoy analysing and solving complex problems, showing real attention to detail. Expected Qualification:

• CIPS qualification LV2 or above

Expected Experience:

• Minimum 2-years’ experience in a procurement role

Core skills:

• Knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge

Core responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

• Maintain a regular review of suppliers’ performance.
• Monitoring and reporting of KPIs for existing supply chain. Working closely and proactively with suppliers to ensure their performance meets requirements.
• Adhere to the schedule of supplier criteria that aligns with the requirements of the business (e.g. credit terms, delivery costs, returns procedures, ordering platform).
• Consolidation of the supplier base to the benefit of the business where possible. Maintaining a structure of preferred suppliers that adhere to our supplier criteria.
• Regular negotiation of trading terms and pricing with all preferred suppliers.