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We are currently assisting a growing design and manufacturing studio to find a great new Finance Manager.
The Role of Finance Manager:-
Reporting directly to the Owner, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business and provide financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions across the company.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Cash flow management and reporting.
- Inventory and stock valuation.
- Margin and profitability analysis.
- Preparation for draft annual accounts for audit to complete
- Payroll oversight.
- VAT returns preparation
- Producing board-level reports and key performance indicators.
- Supporting operational and production teams with financial analysis and business partnering.
- Responsibility for purchasing and supplier expenditure management.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls as the business grows.
- A full professional accounting qualification (AAT or any of the following: (ACCA, CIMA)
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance management or similar role.
- Experience within manufacturing or product-based businesses would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage.
- Strong Excel Analyse skills with formulars such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues across the business.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Pension contributions.
- Additional holiday entitlement.
- The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious family business.
Job Features
| Job Category | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £45000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 7649/15 |
We are pleased to be working with a friendly and established company based in Romsey which is looking for an Outbound Sales Executive.
This role is an excellent temp to perm opportunity for an Outbound Sales Executive.
Duties for the Outbound Sales Executive:
- Up-sell additional products relevant to what the customer is already buying
- Support customers purchasing high-value products, utilising deep product knowledge
- Efficiently book services and resolve inquiries at the initial point of contact
- Accurately record customer contact details by telephone, ensuring compliance with regulations and attention to detail
- Manage inbound and outbound calls
- Provide service knowledge where necessary
- Previous sales experience would be an advantage
- Target and results driven and able to close a sale plus objection handling skills
- Confident and able to communicate effectively
- Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills
- Good IT skills including use of e-mail and Microsoft products
- Work as part of a team, support colleagues and promote a positive team spirit
- A-C Grade in English GCSE
- Full time 40 Hours a week – Monday to Friday within the hours of 08:00 – 18:00.
- £12.71 plus holiday pay.
Job Features
| Job Category | Sales & Marketing |
| Salary | £12.71 p/h |
| Working Hours | Full time |
| Contract Type | Temp - Perm |
| Job ID | 2356/107 |
The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for an Electrical Test Technician for a highly successful manufacturing company based in Romsey.
The role of the Electrical Test Technician is to support the technical, quality and production functions within the business.
Duties of the Electrical Test Technician:
- Assisting with new product prototyping
- Assisting in the evaluation of new products
- Testing of batteries, chargers and systems
- Assessment of internal product quality problems
- Assessment of Customer Returns
- Maintenance of battery stock
- Assisting the Quality Manager with internal product inspections and goods inwards.
- Assisting the Technical department with customer reworks.
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- High attention to detail
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Advanced IT skills
- Able to work with a team
- Able to work under pressure
- Previous electrical engineering experience preferential but not mandatory.
- Experience with ISO systems.
Job Features
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
| Salary | £35,000 - £38,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 4860/4 |
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and dynamic business based in Nursling.
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will deliver high standards in the financial administration of the business, strengthen organisational efficiency, ensure the smooth and effective running of the company finances while bringing enhanced standards of supplier maintenance.
Main duties of the Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Raise Purchase Orders, obtain relevant approvals, and ensure accurate coding and matching of invoices to Purchase Orders.
- Assist Category and Sales Managers with product setup and Purchase Orders.
- Provide high-standard service to vendors via phone and email, and promptly respond to vendor and internal enquiries.
- Check and process invoices accurately, set up new vendors, and reconcile vendor statements.
- Organise regular payment runs, send remittance advice to vendors, and obtain necessary invoice approvals.
- Assist with year-end audits, financial account preparation, and provide ad hoc reporting as requested.
- Review procedures and systems for improvement opportunities, administer internal staff sales, and cover other accounting functions as needed.
- Previous relevant finance or accounts experience or relevant qualification
- IT literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including proficient use of Excel
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach
- Excellent communication skills and ability to confidently communicate at all levels
- Approachable, committed, flexible and adaptable individual with a positive attitude
- Enthusiastic and professional approach, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Job Features
| Job Category | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £28,000 - £30,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 6684/6 |
Our client based in Verwood operates within the manufacturing sector and are looking for an experience accounts person to manage and oversee the accounting and payroll function as well as the general office administration.
The Finance Manager will support the Finance Director and oversee the Accounts / Payroll Assistant
Duties of Finance Manager:-
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Entering month end journals on Sage
- Preparing accrual and prepayment schedules
- Overseeing sales and purchase ledger activity
- Following up customers regarding unpaid / incorrect invoices and reviewing payment terms
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Checking and approving weekly payroll
- Other payroll admin such as advising on correct treatment of holiday / sickness / maternity payments
- Processing monthly PAYE and NI
- Assisting and working with the Finance director on any long term business plans
Job Features
| Job Category | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £40,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 1524/1 |
Our client is a well-established precision engineering company supplying high-quality components to the defence and aerospace sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner to join their skilled machining team. As a CNC Turner, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture high-precision components to exacting quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and respected manufacturer offering long-term career prospects, a supportive working environment, and an annual profit-sharing bonus.
Key Responsibilities of the CNC Turner
- Program set and operate multiple Fanuc controlled Lathe to make a variety of aviation parts.
- Producing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances.
- Selecting appropriate tooling and machining strategies.
- Editing and optimising CNC programs where required.
- Carrying out first-off inspection and in-process quality checks.
- Working to high standards of quality within a precision engineering environment.
- Previous experience as a CNC Turner (Programmer/Setter/Operator).
- Ability to program CNC turning machines from engineering drawings.
- Experience using Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazatrol control systems.
- Strong understanding of precision machining techniques and tolerances.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Salary of £40,000 per annum.
- Annual company profit share.
- Last year's profit share paid £7,000 per employee
- 7:30am – 4.30 pm with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays
- Stable, permanent position with a growing precision engineering business.
- Opportunity to work on challenging projects within the defence and aerospace sectors.
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
- Ongoing investment in people, equipment and technology.
Job Features
| Job Category | Production |
| Salary | £40,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 3184/1 |
Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for a high-impact role in a growing business? The Management Accountant will take ownership of the company’s financial management, reporting, and control environment.
Acting as a member of the leadership team, the role will provide hands-on accounting, whilst working with the directors to develop reporting processes. These will enable improved efficiency, cost management, growth and increased profitability.
The Management Accountant role suits a qualified CIMA, ACA or an ACCA professional who is confident managing a small team, comfortable working closely with senior leadership, and keen to contribute to real business transformation.
The Role of Management Accountant:
- Lead the company's financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and the preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, HMRC regulations, and oversee the annual statutory audit process.
- Provide strategic financial insight, modelling, pricing, margin analysis, and commercial support to inform business planning and decision-making.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and funding to optimise business performance and liquidity.
- Strengthen financial controls, enhance accounting and ERP systems, and drive process improvements to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while working with HR to oversee payroll processes and continuous system improvements.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by supporting cross-functional teams with financial guidance, training, and business awareness.
- CIMA, ACA or an ACCA qualified (newly qualified considered)
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP and Corporation Tax.
- Proficient in accounting and ERP systems.
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting
- Improvement in cashflow and working capital
- Strength and compliance of financial controls
- Contribution to margin improvement and cost efficiency
- Successful audit outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction
Job Features
| Job Category | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £60,000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 6707/60 |
Location: Bournemouth
Hours: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday (8:30am-6:00pm, shift pattern)
Salary: £24,785 per annum + Bonus
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing business in the veterinary sector for a Customer Support Advisor to join their friendly team on a temp-to-perm basis.
This is a varied role combining customer service, administration and project support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys helping customers, solving problems and working in a fast-paced office environment.
What you'll be doing as Customer Support Advisor:
- Handling inbound calls and customer enquiries.
- Responding to emails and support tickets from veterinary practices and clients.
- Updating customer records and maintaining accurate data.
- Supporting onboarding for new veterinary practices.
- Assisting with Excel-based projects, pricing updates and general administration.
- Liaising with suppliers to support home delivery services.
- Identifying opportunities to promote additional services to customers.
- Previous office-based customer service or administration experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A proactive, positive approach with the ability to multitask.
- Confidence speaking with customers over the phone.
- Bonus scheme.
- Hybrid working after successful training and probation.
- Company pension.
- Free flu jabs.
- Sick pay.
- Free on-site parking.
- Supportive team and opportunities to develop your skills.
Job Features
| Job Category | Customer Services |
| Salary | £24,785 |
| Working Hours | 37.5 hours per week |
| Contract Type | Temp - Perm |
| Job ID | 7904/40 |
The Work Shop are delighted to be recruiting for a Customs Compliance Coordinator for a growing global organisation based in Southampton in the import export market.
As the successful Customs Compliance Coordinator – Southampton
- Salary up to £45,000
- Southampton office
- Office based - 5 days per week. 8:30am – 5pm
- 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 28 with service
- Pension – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer (rises with service – max 8%)
- Flexi time – system allows you to accumulate hours to be taken in that month or following month(subject to approval) ( 8 hours Max in any month)
- Free car parking
- Life assurance and income protection after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Manage the bonded warehouse system in the UK; recommend improvements and efficient ways of operation
- Update the Duty rates and quota balances
- Understand the import duty calculations
- Reconcile Customs bonded system
- Understand tariff codes classifications
- Understand country of origin
- Import regulations/limitations into the UK and EU
- CBAM and UK equivalent; be part of the CBAM process and team
- Ensuring that UK export products responsibly and legal throughout the world
- Understand the BlueJay System used by the USA
- Assist in classifying items for export control and updating Metalware
- Advise the client on which exports need licenses
- DFARS: Understand the requirements of DFARS/FARs and how we implement in the UK
- Maintaining our system in MW
- Conduct Export Compliance Audits, Training and manage interaction with HMRC
- Manage our AEO authorisation, ensuring compliance to the regulation and audits
- Perform employee compliance training
- Report violations of laws, regulation and company policies to the management team
- Assist in performing internal investigations as may be directed by executive management
- Attends compliance trainings and seminars
- Answer employee questions relative to export regulations and internal compliance procedures
- Internal audit for QMS
Job Features
| Job Category | Operations |
| Salary | £40000 - £45000 |
| Working Hours | Full Time |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job ID | 3788/34 |
