1,207 Operational jobs in the United Kingdom

Operational Director

PACE People Ltd

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The Operational Director will lead and grow a world class UK Health, Safety and Asbestos Consultancy Team. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational delivery of the health & safety compliance disciplines.

This role ensures financial performance, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team leadership across a high-performing business unit. The postholder will also play a pivotal role in business development and innovation, guiding the business unit into new markets and service offerings.

This is a rare appointment to a prestigious role within the business.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver financial performance in line with the division’s Annual Operating Plan, achieving revenue and profit margin targets while improving other key financial metrics. Contribute to growth and profitability across the unit.
  • Drive growth and retention of key client accounts, develop new business opportunities, and launch innovative and profitable service offerings.
  • Provide strong leadership of the 40+ person team with clear progress in succession planning and talent development to ensure long‑term capability and resilience.
  • Lead a team of 40+ employees, including six direct reports (four Technical Directors, one Senior Business Development Lead, and one Business Support Manager). Manage three core service areas: Asbestos, Health, Safety & Fire, and Legionella (Water & Indoor Air Quality). Manage annual revenue target and profit margins.
  • Hold primary accountability for the financial performance of the business unit, including oversight of project-level financials, issue resolution, and monitoring of profitability and cashflow.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director and finance team to shape and deliver the divisional Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and produce an annual Business Plan aligned to the divisional goals.
  • Leadership & Management – Lead a multidisciplinary team across asbestos, health & safety, and Legionella; oversee structure, performance management, and professional development to ensure effective delivery and high-quality outcomes. Foster a collaborative, accountable culture with talent development and succession planning.
  • Client Relationship Management – Strategically oversee key client accounts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet complex requirements, and maintain long-term relationships built on trust and responsiveness. Act as a senior point of contact to ensure client satisfaction across service lines.
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards – Maintain relevant quality accreditations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and asbestos/Legionella-specific certifications. Ensure compliance with internal QA processes and external regulatory standards; champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Business Development – Drive growth by identifying new markets and developing service offerings; lead innovation initiatives and establish relationships with new clients. Collaborate with the wider company to cross-sell services. Measure success by client base expansion, revenue growth, and market leadership.

Seniority – Mid-Senior level

Employment type – Full-time

Industries – Services for Renewable Energy

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Operational Trainer

London, London Barchester Healthcare

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Barchester Healthcare is a market leader in providing exceptional quality care to residents and patients across our rapidly expanding portfolio of 240 care homes and independent hospitals. Our Operational Trainers play a key part in ensuring the continued delivery of Good and Outstanding care, as they ensure every member of staff is confident and competent in their ability to work in a person centred and compassionate manner. Barchester’s commitment to staff engagement and development has resulted in us being the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
OperationalTrainers at Barchester provide induction and development training to circa 5 homes and/or hospitals across a specific region. As one of the initial points of contact between Barchester and a new member of staff, our Trainers should demonstrate passion for their role and the Barchester ethos. This varied position will provide the opportunity to witness the skilled progression of staff from their first day, throughout their Barchester career.
This is a home-based position that will involve travel around a specific region.
NEED TO HAVE
•C&G 7300 (or equivalent)
•Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sector
•Working knowledge of legislative requirements in care sector
•2 years training experience
•Full UK driving licence
NEED TO DO
•Coordination and delivery of induction and development training against Barchester objectives and training statistics
•Provide practical, hands on training across a variety of subjects
•Plan and publish training calendars
•Ensure employee training files are up to date
•Observe workplace practice
•Arrange induction paperwork and a buddy in advance of a new employee starting
•Maintain regular contact with new team members, coaching and supporting where appropriate
•Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required
•Promote learning and development opportunities that Barchester offer
•Work with Home Managers to ensure the implementation of individual personal development plans
REWARDS PACKAGE
•Competitive salary
•Company car, laptop, phone
•Pension contribution and life cover
If you’d like to use your coaching and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.

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Operational Accountant

Coalville, East Midlands Young's Seafood

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The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Operational Accountant to join our finance team based at our Coalville site. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in finance who is looking to build their experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely with colleagues across operations, you'll support key financial and operational processes and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

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The Ideal Candidate
  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) - essential
  • Advanced MS Excel skills, including spreadsheet creation and financial functions
  • Strong communication and business partnering skills; able to influence non-financial stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Proactive, hands-on, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting software
  • Food manufacturing experience highly desirable
Why Sofina Foods?
  • Online benefits platform
  • Life insurance and company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Support Plant Lead, Finance in weekly/monthly reporting, including Plant Continuous Improvement (CI) reports and insights.
  • Provide cover for Plant Lead, Finance during annual leave.
  • Reconcile actual gross margin (P&L) to Commercial Reporting Suite; investigate and explain variances.
  • Prepare accurate, high-quality CAPEX proposals for Board approval.
  • Ensure accuracy in operational reporting and analysis; attend meetings to identify improvements, propose solutions, and track actions.
Key reporting areas
  • Yield and labour efficiency
  • SKU mix impact on yield, labour, and expenses
  • Labour and operational expenses
  • Inventory balances and Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) trends
  • AFE review and tracking vs. approved plans
  • Cost savings initiatives - idea development and performance tracking
  • Lead analysis and reporting of Research & Development claims for the plant.

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Operational Accountant

Marshalls PLC

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Operational Accountant
Office based role in Burton on Trent
Open to Permanent and fixed term contracts

Join Marley as an Operational Accountant! Marley is seeking a dedicated and analytical Operational Accountant to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-respected brand in the UK roofing industry and play a key role in driving operational efficiency and financial performance. If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for understanding the financial drivers of business operations, we want to hear from you!

Here at Marley, we're raising the roof in the UK roofing industry! Marley is at the forefront of pitched roof systems, leading the industry in sustainability and innovation. With over a century of know-how under our belt, we're the trusted partners for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals. We've now joined forces with Marshalls Plc the UK's leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products - bringing two strong heritages together!

Responsibilities
  • Support manufacturing and operational teams by providing crucial financial insights, managing cost controls, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with various departments to offer financial guidance that informs decision-making and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
  • Qualified or actively working towards an accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
  • Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
  • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different departments.
  • Proficient in Excel and other relevant accounting software.
What's in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and joining our industry-leading company. We offer a competitive salary, professional development and benefits.

Benefits
  • Development opportunities
  • 26 Holidays + bank holidays
  • Company Pension up to 15% (5% Employee, 10% Employer)
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Employee Discount programme
  • Refer a friend scheme
More about Marley and Marshalls

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products.

Marley is a division of Marshalls plc, the UK's leading hard landscaping, building, and roofing products supplier. We're a FTSE250 company and are proud to be a Super brand since 2010. To find out more about the Marshalls Group please visit our website:

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshall's plc is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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Operational Accountant

Branston, East Midlands Marshalls plc

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Operational Accountant – Office based role in Burton on Trent. Open to Permanent and fixed term contracts. Marley, is seeking a dedicated and analytical Operational Accountant to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-respected brand in the UK roofing industry and play a key role in driving operational efficiency and financial performance.

Here at Marley, we're raising the roof in the UK roofing industry! Marley is at the forefront of pitched roof systems, leading the industry in sustainability and innovation. With over a century of know-how under our belt, we're the trusted partners for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals. We've now joined forces with Marshalls Plc the UK's leading manufacturer of hard landscaping and building products - bringing two strong heritages together!

So, what's the mission? As an Operational Accountant at Marley, you will be instrumental in supporting our manufacturing and operational teams. You'll be responsible for providing crucial financial insights, managing cost controls, and contributing to accurate financial reporting. This role offers the chance to work closely with various departments, offering financial guidance that directly impacts decision-making and continuous improvement.

What are the mission-critical skills?

Qualifications : Qualified or actively working towards an accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

  • Highly organised with a keen eye for detail
  • Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different departments
  • Proficient in Excel and other relevant accounting software
What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career and joining our industry-leading company! We offer a competitive salary, professional development and benefits.

Benefits include:

  • 26 Holidays + bank holidays
  • Company Pension up to 15% (5% Employee, 10% Employer)
  • Employee Discount programme
  • Refer a friend scheme
What’s next?

If successful in your application, we will call you to run through some of the details of the job which will be followed by a Teams interview and then a face-to-face interview. Successful candidates will start with Marley as soon as possible or as soon as they are available.

Find out more about Marley here:

More about Marley and Marshalls: Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Marshalls Landscape Products, Marshalls Building Products, and Marley Roofing Products. Marley is a division of Marshalls plc, the UK's leading hard landscaping, building, and roofing products supplier. We're a FTSE250 company and are proud to be a Super brand since 2010. To find out more about the Marshalls Group please visit our website:

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls plc is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Temporary
  • Job function: Finance
  • Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Leicester Forest East, England, United Kingdom

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Operational Controller

Stafford, West Midlands ameygroupi

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a PermanentOperational Controller to join our dynamic Staffordshire Account in Stafford. This role will be carried out onsite at 1 Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH.This position offers a competitive salary and overtime.

The standard weekly hours are 37.5hours per week - Monday to Friday.

As an Operational Controller at Amey, your primary objective is to effectively plan and manage work for multiple gangs daily, adhering to procedures outlined by the Highways Industry Standards and embodying Amey's Core Values to ensure customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:

  • Approval of draft resource programme; manage daily gang activities ensuring compliance with timescales, SLAs, and contracts.
  • Coordinate with supervisors on-site and review suspended/rejected jobs on the Works Management system.
  • Perform Level 1 reviews for quality and accuracy of completed jobs; produce daily/weekly activity reports.
  • Schedule emergency works and less than 24-hour jobs for the current day, update supervisors on performance.
  • Review programme quality with pre-works coordinator and inform clients of planned work activities.
  • Liaise with emergency services as necessary; ensure daily performance targets are met through communication with relevant parties.
  • Improve service levels continuously; maximize productivity by reducing waste of time, materials, and operational costs.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.

Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to different roles or areas of the business.

Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.

Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, , and Multicultural Leadership programs.

Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.

Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.

Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.

Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience in planning and coordination roles.
  • Proficient in MS Packages

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kayla. Caruth our recruiter for this role, at

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Operational Accountant

Corby, East Midlands RS Components

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The Operational Accounting team’s primary responsibilities include month end Group reporting. The team are also responsible for ensuring all Balance Sheet reconciliations are done to an acceptable standard. Resolving all queries raised by external audit is also a priority at year end.

The Operational Accountant is responsible for accounting for the costs and revenue in a market or function within the SAP system. They need to ensure that costs are accurate, and that accruals and prepayments are adequate and justified. They will have a strong relationship with their Finance Business Partner to ensure that information is shared both ways relating to actuals, forecast and budget. They will be required to work to tight month end deadlines and to ensure that the information provided is timely and accurate. They will be responsible for the uploading and submission of the Group Reporting Pack via One Stream for their area. As a part of the Operational Accountant team they will work on development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK and EMEA. This role is part of a team of Operational Accountants and there will be the need to support other areas and to be part of a pool of resource.

This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in the office for 2-3 days per week as a minimum.

What you’ll be doing
  • Ensure monthly sales and costs are accurate and complete and that accruals and prepayments have the adequate justification and accuracy.
  • Produce monthly reports for costs and headcount to business users in order that actual sales, costs and variances to forecast are understood.
  • Liaise with Finance Business Partners to ensure that appropriate information is shared relating to actual, forecast and budget costs.
  • Track actual headcount and labour costs in order to understand variances and input into forecast and budget process.
  • Adhere to month end deadlines to produce balance sheet analysis and cost information on a timely and accurate basis.
  • Balance Sheet reconciliation.
  • Participate in development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK & Europe.
  • Liaise with External and Internal Auditors to provide relevant documentation when needed.
  • Provide resource to support other parts of the Business when needed.
Required skills & experience
  • Qualified Accountant to AAT level as a minimum, or ACCA/CIMA at the final level
  • Experience in similar role
  • Experience of SAP FICO Systems
  • Positive Outlook: looks to the future for opportunity, constantly challenges the status quo and drives for high performance
  • Personable, enthusiastic, team oriented
  • Good communicator who is able to build strong relationships in a matrix structure
  • Strong excel skills
About RS Group

We are RS Group.

At RS we’ve been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible.

Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers. We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that’s exactly how we partner with people – our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities – to solve problems. We’ll also invest in your development and wellbeing – because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide – and we’ll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too.

Rewards

At RS, as well as the usual employee benefits you’d expect from a FTSE listed company (Annual Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Generous Pension) we’ve just introduced several new Family Friendly Policies including:

  • Help for people to take control of ongoing Health conditions such as diabetes or asthma.
  • Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families with neurodiverse members.
  • Support for Women at different life stages from streamlined fertility support through to diagnosis and monitoring of both endometriosis and menopause.
  • Helping our LGBTQ+ community through enhanced coverage for trans colleagues.

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Operational Accountant

Corby, East Midlands RS Group

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The Operational Accounting team's primary responsibilities include month end Group reporting. The team are also responsible for ensuring all Balance Sheet reconciliations are done to an acceptable standard. Resolving all queries raised by external audit is also a priority at year end.

The Operational Accountant is responsible for accounting for the costs and revenue in a market or function within the SAP system. They need to ensure that costs are accurate, and that accruals and prepayments are adequate and justified. They will have a strong relationship with their Finance Business Partner to ensure that information is shared both ways relating to actuals, forecast and budget. They will be required to work to tight month end deadlines and to ensure that the information provided is timely and accurate. They will be responsible for the uploading and submission of the Group Reporting Pack via One Stream for their area. As a part of the Operational Accountant team they will work on development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK and EMEA. This role is part of a team of Operational Accountants and there will be the need to support other areas and to be part of a pool of resource.

This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in the office for 2-3 days per week as a minimum.

What you'll be doing:
• Ensure monthly sales and costs are accurate and complete and that accruals and prepayments have the adequate justification and accuracy.
• Produce monthly reports for costs and headcount to business users in order that actual sales, costs and variances to forecast are understood.
• Liaise with Finance Business Partners to ensure that appropriate information is shared relating to actual, forecast and budget costs.
• Track actual headcount and labour costs in order to understand variances and input into forecast and budget process.
• Adhere to month end deadlines to produce balance sheet analysis and cost information on a timely and accurate basis.
• Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Participate in development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK & Europe.
• Liaise with External and Internal Auditors to provide relevant documentation when needed.
• Provide resource to support other parts of the Business when needed.

Required skills & experience:

  • Qualified Accountant to AAT level as a minimum, or ACCA/CIMA at the final level
  • Experience in similar role
  • Experience of SAP FICO Systems
  • Positive Outlook: looks to the future for opportunity, constantly challenges the status quo and drives for high performance
  • Personable, enthusiastic, team oriented
  • Good communicator who is able to build strong relationships in a matrix structure
  • Strong excel skills
We are RS Group.

At RS we've been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the 'what ifs' into the 'why nots', the impossible into the possible.

Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers. We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that's exactly how we partner with people - our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities - to solve problems. We'll also invest in your development and wellbeing - because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide - and we'll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too.

Rewards

At RS, as well as the usual employee benefits you'd expect from a FTSE listed company (Annual Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Generous Pension) we've just introduced several new Family Friendly Policies including:
• Help for people to take control of ongoing Health conditions such as diabetes or asthma.
• Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families with neurodiverse members.
• Support for Women at different life stages from streamlined fertility support through to diagnosis and monitoring of both endometriosis and menopause.
• Helping our LGBTQ+ community through enhanced coverage for trans colleagues.

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Operational Accountant

Corby, East Midlands Rsgroup

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Corby, ENG, GB, NN17 5JF

Brand: RS

Function: Finance

Work Location: Hybrid

The Operational Accounting team’s primary responsibilities include month end Group reporting. The team are also responsible for ensuring all Balance Sheet reconciliations are done to an acceptable standard. Resolving all queries raised by external audit is also a priority at year end.

The Operational Accountant is responsible for accounting for the costs and revenue in a market or function within the SAP system. They need to ensure that costs are accurate, and that accruals and prepayments are adequate and justified. They will have a strong relationship with their Finance Business Partner to ensure that information is shared both ways relating to actuals, forecast and budget. They will be required to work to tight month end deadlines and to ensure that the information provided is timely and accurate. They will be responsible for the uploading and submission of the Group Reporting Pack via One Stream for their area. As a part of the Operational Accountant team they will work on development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK and EMEA. This role is part of a team of Operational Accountants and there will be the need to support other areas and to be part of a pool of resource.

This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in the office for 2-3 days per week as a minimum.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure monthly sales and costs are accurate and complete and that accruals and prepayments have the adequate justification and accuracy.

• Produce monthly reports for costs and headcount to business users in order that actual sales, costs and variances to forecast are understood.

• Liaise with Finance Business Partners to ensure that appropriate information is shared relating to actual, forecast and budget costs.

• Track actual headcount and labour costs in order to understand variances and input into forecast and budget process.

• Adhere to month end deadlines to produce balance sheet analysis and cost information on a timely and accurate basis.

• Balance Sheet reconciliation.

• Participate in development of best practise finance processes in order to standardise across UK & Europe.

• Liaise with External and Internal Auditors to provide relevant documentation when needed.

• Provide resource to support other parts of the Business when needed.

Required skills & experience:

  • Qualified Accountant to AAT level as a minimum, or ACCA/CIMA at the final level
  • Experience in similar role
  • Experience of SAP FICO Systems
  • Positive Outlook: looks to the future for opportunity, constantly challenges the status quo and drives for high performance
  • Personable, enthusiastic, team oriented
  • Good communicator who is able to build strong relationships in a matrix structure

We are RS Group.

At RS we’ve been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible.

Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 800,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers. We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that’s exactly how we partner with people – our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities – to solve problems. We’ll also invest in your development and wellbeing – because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do. Come and join us and over 9000 employees worldwide – and we’ll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things too.

Rewards

At RS, as well as the usual employee benefits you’d expect from a FTSE listed company (Annual Bonus, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance, Generous Pension) we’ve just introduced several new Family Friendly Policies including:

• Help for people to take control of ongoing Health conditions such as diabetes or asthma.

• Support for Neurodiverse colleagues and families with neurodiverse members.

• Support for Women at different life stages from streamlined fertility support through to diagnosis and monitoring of both endometriosis and menopause.

• Helping our LGBTQ+ community through enhanced coverage for trans colleagues.

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Operational Analyst

Fairtree

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Fairtree is a trusted investment partner with investment capabilities spanning global, private, and listed asset classes. We continually strive for investment excellence and to deliver high-quality returns to our investors, as we have done since the inception of our first fund in 2003.

At the heart of everything we do at Fairtree is the purpose that the business exists to enrich the lives of all our stakeholders. We believe Fairtree is a tool enabling us in our mission to put each of our stakeholders, through their dealings with or within Fairtree, in a better position to live their individual or collective callings.

We deliver on this purpose through our five core values: Excellence, Integrity, Growth, Real Relationships and Family. We strive to live these values every day and trust that they will drive every action or decision made at Fairtree in the best interest of all stakeholders.

The role:

Enrich the lives of all Fairtree stakeholders by contributing to the organisation’s growth and success and deepening our relationships with various stakeholders. Fairtree is a leading financial services firm committed to delivering exceptional investment solutions.

The Operations team works closely with the Portfolio Managers, Distribution Team, Risk Team, the Trading Desk and external service providers on a day-to-day basis in order to achieve the highest level of impact to the business from utilising our combined knowledge base and skill as a team. The role requires a deep understanding of financial markets and instruments, contribute and promote robust operating procedures to create an efficient, responsive and process driven Operations team. The Operations Analyst will report to the Head of Investment Operations who reports into the Chief Operating Officer

Main duties and responsibilities:

Process

  • Contribute to and promote robust operating procedures across the investment management business to create an efficient, responsive and process driven operations team.
  • Improve business understanding of operations processes and procedures.
  • Establish and promote enhanced business processes that ensure efficient and effective stakeholder delivery within set expectations and agreed performance standards in the area of accountability and the overall optimisation of the value chain for the business, including:
  • Performance of reconciliations.
  • Exception handling. Investigation of significant variances and effective resolution of reconciliation breaks and ad hoc challenges.
  • Monitoring of the operations mailbox and timeous execution of stakeholder requests.
  • Take responsibility for daily operational activities.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, run daily operational activities, receive and execute requests timeously.
  • Ensure timeous and correct recording of transactions.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to keep them fully appraised of the progress of queries.
  • Reconciliation of trade and fund dealing activity, corporate action and Proxy voting management, cash management and spot FX instruction, reconciliation of cash, positions and performance.

People:

  • Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues.
  • Collaborate and work with internal teams to deliver required service levels.
  • Ensure achievement of own performance objectives.
  • Share information with other team members regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas.
  • Participate in own professional development and career path.

Bcom (Hons) preferred or appropriate finance qualification.

Ideal experience:

  • 5 years of experience in related role within the financial services industry. (Preferably experience working in operations in the fund management industry)
  • Experience with reconciliations and cash management.
  • Relevant computer skills and system experience.
  • Experience in a programming language would be advantageous, but not required.
  • Knowledge of working with custodians would be advantageous.
  • Relevant market knowledge.

Competencies and desired attributes:

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to work independently (self-starter) and collaboratively in the team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive: Takes initiative to anticipate and address issues before they arise.
  • Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
  • Output-Focused: Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders (internal or external)
  • Collaborative: Works effectively and managing the relationship with both internal teams and external stakeholders and service providers, fostering strong relationships.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with teams and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Interested?

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a strong fit for this role, viathis link by 05 September 2025 .

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