10 jobs in Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a Legal Secretary / Professional Services Secretary to join a busy, office-based team in a fast-paced professional environment.

The role supports multiple departments, offers a friendly, collaborative culture and an annual bonus scheme along with a healthcare package and pension. Previous legal secretarial experience is valued, with opportunities for EA/PA backgrounds too.

Legal Secretary / Professional Services Secretary

Competitive Salary + Outstanding Benefits Package + Bonus Scheme

Looking for more than just another secretarial role? Do you thrive on being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes? Are you an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast‑paced professional environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking an organised, proactive and professional secretary to join a highly regarded and growing legal practice. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to support multiple departments, work closely with senior professionals and become an integral part of a friendly and collaborative team.

While legal experience would be advantageous, we are also keen to hear from experienced EAs, PAs and secretaries from professional services environments such as insurance, financial services, accountancy, property or consultancy.

• Managing audio dictation and producing high‑quality documents and correspondence
• Providing administrative and secretarial support across multiple departments
• Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records
• Handling incoming calls professionally and confidently
• Supporting reception when required
• Assisting with the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the office
• Working closely with the Office Manager to ensure efficient delivery of support services
• Building strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Secretary
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Experience of audio typing and document production
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A calm, positive and professional manner
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and genuinely making a difference

• Highly organised
• Professional and approachable
• A natural problem solver
• Positive, resilient and adaptable
• Confident dealing with people at all levels
• Someone who takes pride in delivering excellent service

• Annual bonus scheme worth up to 10% of salary
• Healthcare package including GP access, dental, optical and physiotherapy contributions
• Company pension
• Death in service cover
• Pet insurance
• PureGym membership
• Monthly office massages
• Your birthday off every year
• Counselling and wellbeing support
• Annual flu jab
• Free conveyancing services
• Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime and Apple News+ subscriptions
• Annual eye tests
• Annual hearing tests

Please note this is a fully office‑based role.

Whether you’re currently working as a Legal Secretary or you’re an experienced EA or PA from a professional services environment looking for a fresh challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential conversation.

Financial Controller

Full-Time | Permanent | Office Based

Join a Growing Engineering Business Where You Can Make a Real Impact

I'm delighted to be partnering with a successful and expanding engineering business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands‑on finance leader who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels. You'll take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. This is far more than a traditional reporting role—you'll be a trusted business partner, influencing decision-making and driving financial performance across the organisation.

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports, budgets and forecasts
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury activities
• Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes
• Oversee payroll, VAT, CIS and statutory reporting
• Monitor project and contract profitability, providing commercial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team
• Ensure accurate WIP reporting, revenue recognition and payment applications
• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong background in engineering, construction or contracting environments.

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience managing WIP, revenue recognition and payment applications
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and systems
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to challenge and add value

• Salary of £65,000 - £72,000
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• On‑site parking
• A genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing business
• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior leadership team

If you're looking for a broad Financial Controller role where your commercial input will genuinely shape the future of the business, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV in confidence

Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited is handling the recruitment for a Financial Controller role in an expanding engineering business in Greater Manchester. You will own the finance function, lead a small team and partner with the MD to drive growth and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in engineering, construction or contracting environments, skilled in WIP, revenue recognition and commercial decision making.

Financial Controller

1 hr agobyJANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

• 60,000 - 70,000 per annum
• Crewe, Cheshire
• Permanent, full-time

• Skills:

  contract accounting, Construction & Commissioning

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Full job description

Financial Controller

Location: Crewe or Congleton, Cheshire Hybrid Working

An exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller on behalf of one of our valued clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a well-established and highly respected organisation, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting financial performance, partnering with operational leaders and driving commercial success.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll lead the finance function for a major operational contract, providing accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and strategic support to senior stakeholders. This is a visible and influential role offering genuine variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to key business initiatives.

The Role

As Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

Leading the day-to-day management of the finance function for a major operational contract.

Taking ownership of monthly management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.

Managing the end-to-end client payment application process.

Producing accurate financial information and analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making.

Working closely with senior operational management to improve financial performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team.

Ensuring all reporting is completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

Supporting strategic business projects and wider finance initiatives.

Contributing to risk management and continuous improvement across the business.

Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.

About You

We're looking for a confident, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and influencing decision-making.

You will have:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA fully qualified

Previous experience in a Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant

Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience

Contract accounting experience essential

Excellent technical accounting knowledge.

The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

Strong IT skills, including Excel and financial reporting systems.

What's on Offer

Our client recognises that their people are their greatest asset and is committed to supporting career development and work-life balance.

In return, you'll receive:

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to purchase up to five additional days' annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Employee rewards and discounts platform

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful organisation in a highly visible role where you'll work closely with senior leadership, influence commercial decision-making and play a key part in driving financial performance.

If you're an ambitious, qualified finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jane Gorse

Would you like to work for a rapidly growing company in a growing successful accountancy practice with a difference?

If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to speak to a highly experienced Bookkeeper with at least 3 years UK experience.

The clients core services are highly professional and exclusive to them. Offering management accounts and bookkeeping to medium sized companies around the North West. Due to expansion, we are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who strives for perfection.

You will report to the practice manager and will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring that their bookkeeping needs are met. This is a busy role, and you will need the ability to hit the ground running (Note: a handover and client specific training will be given).

You be fully equipped with all the equipment you will need, including a laptop, and will be based at our office in Holcombe Brook, Bury working a mix of office, home and at clients premises.

Job Description:

• Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Sage/Xero
• Processing sales orders and purchase orders in Sage/Xero
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Processing small monthly payrolls in Sage/Xero
• Ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines
• Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments and entities (beneficial)
• Producing accounts to trial balance stage (beneficial)
• All other day-to-day accounts/office duties e.g. to maintaining accurate files and enter data in a timely fashion

Skills and Experience

• AAT qualified or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience / proven track record in a similar position.
• Communication skills.
• Confidence to work off-site.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes diversity, meeting new people and who likes to work with autonomy. We offer excellent working conditions, a strong team environment and exciting challenges plus the perks of free on-site parking!

Financial Controller

Full-Time Permanent Office Based

I'm delighted to be partnering with a successful and expanding engineering business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, hands‑on finance leader who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels. You'll take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

This is far more than a traditional reporting role—you'll be a trusted business partner, influencing decision‑making and driving financial performance across the organisation.

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, board reports, budgets and forecasts
• Manage cash flow, working capital and treasury activities
• Develop and enhance financial controls, systems and processes
• Oversee payroll, VAT, CIS and statutory reporting
• Monitor project and contract profitability, providing commercial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team
• Ensure accurate WIP reporting, revenue recognition and payment applications
• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA ) with a strong background in engineering, construction or contracting environments.

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience managing WIP, revenue recognition and payment applications
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and systems
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to challenge and add value

Salary of £65,000 – £72,000

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

On‑site parking

A genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a growing business

Direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior leadership team

JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing engineering business in Chatterton, England. This is a full-time, permanent office-based role reporting directly to the Managing Director.

The ideal candidate will have an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and significant experience managing finance teams in engineering or contracting sectors. Key responsibilities include leading financial reporting, managing budgets, and enhancing financial processes.

This role offers a competitive salary range of £65,000–£72,000, enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowance.