What Jobs are available for Senior Management in St Albans?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3-5 years post-qualified experience to take ownership of management reporting and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Essex, is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Responsibilities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Budgeting and forecasting across multiple business units
• Variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior stakeholders
• Business partnering with operational teams to drive performance
• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Enhancing financial controls and reporting processes
• Involvement in strategic projects such as system implementations and investment analysis
• Ad hoc financial modelling and analysis

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 3-5 years PQE
• Strong management accounting and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

We offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Permanent position offering stability and career growth opportunities.
• Professional working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting & Finance professional to make a meaningful impact.

Overview

Northampton or St Albans | Full-Time, Permanent | £35,000 £40,000

Were looking for a proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team. Youll support accurate accounts production, debtor management, reconciliations, and month-end close, while working closely with the Finance Manager to keep operations running smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your accounting career, gain exposure to all aspects of management accounts, and make a real impact in a collaborative finance team.

Apply today to take the next step in your finance career!

• Prepare monthly accounts to trial balance with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform balance sheet control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Run various reporting and data analysis tasks using Excel and other tools.
• Oversee debtor collection, liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve payment queries.
• Recycle the purchase ledger to the general ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are correct and up to date.
• Assist with temporary staff payroll journals (e.g., NI and apprenticeship levy).
• Support stock control processes, including stock counts and system setup.
• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments).
• Contribute to month-end close by providing schedules and summaries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across the finance function.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or significant management accounting experience.
• Experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and invoice discounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and strong Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Excellent analytical ability with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience in debtor collection with strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience managing an invoice discounting facility.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and reporting standards.
• Background in process improvement within finance.
• Understanding of data protection requirements for financial data.

• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Integrity, discretion, and commitment to data security.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Proactive and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.

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Why Netcel

Netcel is a vibrant and fast-growing digital product consultancy, specialising exclusively in the Optimizely Digital Experience Platform and Opal AI. As the UK’s leading Optimizely partner, we work with enterprise organisations to create intelligent, personalised digital experiences that deliver measurable impact - driving engagement, conversion, and long-term value.

We are proud of our collaborative, progressive and inclusive culture that nurtures talent and supports personal growth. You will be working with a team of experienced consultants, strategists and technologists, where you will have the opportunity to do some of the most rewarding work of your career.

Our hybrid working model gives you flexibility and encourages a positive work-life balance – you can work remotely, or from our office in St Albans. You will be part of a friendly, open and supportive community where there is something social for everyone to enjoy.

We are a responsible and ethical business with ambitious CSR and ESG targets as well as supporting a variety of charities through fundraising and volunteering. We celebrate equality and diversity and strive to provide an environment where you can thrive and grow.

Your Role

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our Growth team and support the development and execution of Netcel’s business strategy. This is a hands-on role focused on generating qualified leads, nurturing opportunities, and building strong relationships with prospects and partners.

You’ll work closely with our Commercial Director to help shape and grow our sales pipeline, strengthen our market presence, and position Netcel as the go-to Optimizely and Opal AI partner for enterprise organisations.

Lead Generation & Pipeline Development

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities that match our Ideal Client Profile
• Build a strong pipeline through outbound outreach, networking, portals, and inbound leads
• Attend industry events to raise brand awareness and generate interest
• Collaborate with marketing on ABM and targeted lead-generation campaigns
• Develop relationships with strategic partners such as Optimizely and Vercel to create joint opportunities

Prospect Engagement & Lead Qualification

• Act as the first point of contact for new leads
• Qualify prospects based on needs, budget, timeline, and fit
• Proactively build and strengthen relationships with prospects over time
• Meet agreed targets for generating SQLs
• Progress SQLs to the Commercial Director for opportunity development
• Support tender responses and information gathering as needed

Performance Tracking & Market Insights

• Use Salesforce and analytics tools to manage your pipeline and forecast activity
• Keep CRM records up to date to support reporting and data-driven decisions
• Produce weekly and monthly BD reports and KPI dashboards
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity
• Share insights with leadership and marketing teams to refine messaging and identify future growth opportunities

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings a strong mix of commercial instinct, digital knowledge, and self-motivation to the role. You’ll be confident in building relationships, spotting opportunities, and managing your pipeline with discipline and focus.

You’ll likely have:

• A proven track record in selling complex, high-value solutions to large organisations, within digital, tech, or consultancy services
• Familiarity with long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders in mid-to-senior roles
• Strong knowledge of digital experience technologies and the ability to clearly communicate digital concepts in a way that resonates with prospective clients
• Demonstrable ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships over time
• Experience navigating procurement processes and legal or compliance considerations in enterprise-level deals
• Skills in using CRM tools to track, manage, and prioritise opportunities within high-potential prospects
• An ability to align solutions with client business goals, supported by strong verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach, working effectively with marketing, product, and technical teams to create compelling solutions
• Self-motivation to stay on top of market trends, competitor activity, and industry opportunities
• A growth-focused, resilient outlook with the drive to win and the discipline to keep momentum

What we can offer you

We want you to grow and develop and will provide you with the opportunity to make this happen. We support learning on all levels, including self-learning, insight sessions, knowledge shares, and formal training.

Alongside working hard in a supportive and collaborative culture, there's also plenty of time for being social. The main benefits and perks of working at Netcel include:

• Hybrid working (you choose whether you WFH or from our St Albans office)
• Flexible hours (with core hours of 10am – 4pm)
• 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cashback scheme
• Shopping rewards scheme offering deals and discounts from well-known brands
• Structured onboarding process
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to the company directors
• Stylish open plan office in St Albans with excellent transport links
• Regular social events (both virtual and in-person)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Bonuses and rewards
• Salary £60,000-£65,000

D&I statement

At Netcel we encourage you to think outside the box, we value diversity and different ways of working. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive working environment and we are committed to our mission to become a climate positive workplace.

Overview

Our client is a major player in the European Freight and Logistics market providing complex logistical solutions to UK and European manufacturers, importers and exporters. Well established, financially credible UK company trading since 1983, employing just under 300 staff. We are now recruiting for a Senior Business Development Executive to join our energetic and experienced Sales Team at their offices in St Albans.

Mainly based at the St Albans office, the role will be office based for at least the first couple of months, then visiting clients at least twice per month, 1 or 2 days out of the office at a time. Could be more if going to Europe (Holland, Belgium, Germany and possibly France). The main function of this senior sales role is the acquisition and development of new business. This will be achieved by verbal engagement, detailed proposals, illustrating the difference and value-added services the client offers and in-person visiting. When the client is active you will also be responsible for nurturing and maximising the potential of the account. Working as part of a team of five in the sales team, the Senior Business Development Executive will:

• Maintain a level of 50 - 75 targeted new business telephone calls per week.
• Build strong personal relationships with new and existing clients.
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers.
• Submit quotes, overcome objections and devise conversion strategies to win business.
• Talk clients through the customs formalities required to ship goods into and from the European Union.
• Account management.
• Attend a weekly sales meeting.
• Assist with Company marketing projects, for example LinkedIn posts, marketing literature, e-shots.

Experience required

• Proven Business to Business (B2B) sales experience.
• Freight industry experience would be an advantage but not essential.
• A friendly, engaging telephone manner.
• Excellent IT Skills, especially Excel.
• An energetic, enthusiastic personality.
• The ability to work to deadlines.
• Show innovation and problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiating ability.
• Possess excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work with and support their colleagues.
• A positive attitude and desire to succeed.

• Salary up to £45,000 plus £10,000 OTE
• Company car will be provided.
• Contributory pension.
• 22 Days Holiday

Client Management Apprentice Programme

Start Date: September 2026

Application closing date: 25th February 2026

Locations: Birmingham, Farnborough, St Albans, Leeds/Manchester

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

Hundreds of UK employers, from FTSE 100 companies to smaller firms, turn to our Retirement and Investment Business for advice in many areas of running a pension scheme – making theirs more effective, reviewing fund managers, communicating benefit changes or reducing costs.

Everything we do at Aon is built around delivering great client service and value. Your role will be no different. You’ll provide vital support to senior team members in their client management activities, ensuring employers pension schemes are run efficiently and professionally. As a Client Management Apprentice, you can make an immediate impact by demonstrating a real passion for customer service and develop the skills needed to become a valued advisor to our clients.

• Supporting the delivery of client plans and project management
• Assisting in day-to-day retirement services, including drafting reports and newsletters for trustees
• Attending and planning face-to-face client meetings or conference calls, taking minutes, and managing the follow-up actions
• Playing an active part in delivering client satisfaction, retention and profitability
• Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process
• Inputting data accurately to maintain management information

As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development Programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements :

• Business learning – on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined
• Centralised learning – UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business
• Professional Qualifications – we want you to be as successful as possible, so we’ll fully support you through the Level 4 Junior Management Consultant programme. We also fully support you through the Level 6 Retirement Provision Pathway qualification with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) following the completion of your apprenticeship programme, including paid study leave, plus access to an extensive range of study and tuition materials provided by the PMI.

• Your Apprentice network – you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one.
• Your mentor – an experienced colleague who can help you out with career guidance, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have.
• Business seniors – many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development.
• The Early Careers Team – here to help smooth the way, open doors and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects.

Once you’ve completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies within the Junior Management Consultant career path. Alongside the interactive development programme we’ve mentioned above, you’ll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn’t stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities.

• 112 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 280 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC
• Five grade 9 – 4 GCSEs including Maths and English (A*–C GCSEs for exams studies prior to 2020)

• Motivation and ambition – you will need to be able to articulate why you want to join the Client Management Apprenticeship
• Passionate about delivering excellent Client Service – understanding the importance of building meaningful client relationships
• Curious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated to find solutions and work as part of a team
• Strong communication skills , both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style for different groups of people

Our apprentices are on permanent contracts from day one. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme – or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

We know applying for your first apprentice role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

• Application Review
  • We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage.
  • Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI).
  • Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks.
  • Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.
• Video Interview
  • Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview.
  • Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system.
  • You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.
• Assessment Centres
  • Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for.
  • Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre.
  • If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel.
  • We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited. These will begin in February/March 2026.
  • We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance.
  • At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate—but these documents are not used for initial screening.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

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Senior Business Development Manager Midlands & South UK

Job title: Senior Business Development Manager Midlands & South UK

Contract type: Permanent

Location: St Albans, AL1

Salary: To £80,000 + car/allowance with £00k OTE per year

To 0K Basic + excellent OTE ( 00K+) | Car or Car Allowance | Major Career Progression

Are you a results-driven sales professional ready to step into a high-impact, high-reward role? Our client – a leading national provider of security solutions – is looking for an ambitious Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across London and the M25 corridor.

You’ll join a fast-growing, well-established business operating in a recession-resilient sector, with the autonomy to shape your territory, convert hot leads, and build long-term client partnerships. No prior experience in security? No problem – full support and onboarding are provided.

• £100K+ OTE realistic year 1)
• Car or generous car allowance
• Genuine career progression within a high-performing, national sales team
• Autonomy and flexibility to build your strategy and deliver results
• Drive revenue growth by winning new business across the London & M25 region – both from inbound leads and self-sourced opportunities
• Convert live leads into profitable long-term contracts with a solution-led sales approach
• Leverage your network to create new opportunities and expand our client footprint across sectors
• Negotiate and close deals at senior stakeholder level, managing full bid and proposal processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operational and service delivery teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction
• Track industry trends & competitor activity to keep your pitch sharp and insights relevant
• Be the face of the brand at networking events, exhibitions, and client meetings

• A strong background in high-end security or FM solutions sales
• Experience selling services or solutions with a consultative approach
• Proven success in self-generating leads and managing the full sales cycle
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Confidence to engage with decision-makers across private and public sectors
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally across London, the M25 and Midlands area

This is more than just a job – it’s a career springboard into one of the most stable and growing sectors in the UK. You'll be supported by a dynamic team and rewarded for your performance with uncapped earning potential and real leadership opportunities.

If you're a sales leader ready to break into a new industry or take your performance to the next level, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start your next chapter in a high-growth, high-impact role in the security services industry.

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Job Sector

BI / SaaS / Research / IT

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Working from Home + St Albans (1 day a week)

£25k basic plus uncapped commission (£35k OTE realistically year 1, growing significantly in year 2)

Job Reference

Media IQ-BDE-SA1

Do you have professional b2b sales experience?

Are you able to work from a St Albans office 1 day per week? (they are based next to the station)

Like the idea of working for a global leader who provides market insight and research solutions for the EdTech, media, entertainment and consumer electronics sectors?

If yes, please read on.

The Company

A global research and insights organisation based in St Albans (near the station) which provides leading market-insight, bespoke research and market-trackers for companies within the consumer electronics, media, entertainment and Edtech sectors (primarily). Existing clients include the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Google, Sky, ITV and many others. They have continued to significantly grow year on year revenues in spite of the pandemic, as the quality of their research and insight is unparalled in their markets.

The Role of Business Development Executive

As Business Development Executive you will start by learning the key sales skills to flourish in the role, as well as having extensive training to understand the benefits and value of theresearch solutions you would be selling. You will be focusing on theEdTech and professional displays sector and the research solutions you sell can give invaluable insight to clients.

Once you are up and running, you will start off by spending around 80% of your time selling to new clients globally (with 20% account management), although every new client you win, you will keep, so the balance will shift more towards account management as the year progresses.

They have an extremely impressive client list which their sales people use in order to gain interest from potential new clients.

You would taught to be in control of the full sales process from initial lead through to closing the deal and managing the client.

You will also get to attend international client meetings.

Requirements for this Business Development Executive role

• Confident, articulate and polished
• Well spoken with a strong education
• Determined to build a successful sales career
• Client facing
• Professional and mature demeanour
• Degree educated

If you think that you could be the Business Development Executive our client is looking for, please apply.

Overview

Business Development Executive IT Managed Services Sales

Based in London and Hertfordshire. Salary: £40k-£0k base, 0k- 00k OTE uncapped.

• Drive new business by identifying, engaging, and converting prospects into long-term clients for IT managed services and solutions (Microsoft 365 and Azure, Acronis backup and disaster recovery, Sophos cybersecurity).
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, and strategic partnerships in SME and mid-market sectors.
• Deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations; tailor solutions to client needs.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Proven B2B sales track record, ideally in IT managed services or technology solutions.
• Experience selling Microsoft, Acronis, Sophos or similar, and understanding of cloud, backup, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities and close deals; comfortable with outbound prospecting.

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Ongoing training and development; collaborative team culture; career progression and flexible/hybrid working options.

To apply, send your CV in confidence to our advising consultant John Sollesse, quoting TJDJ283.

Job Sector

BI / SaaS / Research / IT

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

St Albans

Up to £30k basic plus uncapped commission

Job Reference

Media IQ-St Albans183

Do you live near St Albans?

Do you have consultative b2b sales experience?

Like the idea of working for a global leader who provides market insight and research for the education, media and consumer electronics sectors?

Like the idea of a business development role targeting companies within the EdTech sector?

If yes, please read on.

The Company

A global research company based in St Albans (near the station) which provides leading market-insight, bespoke research and market-trackers for companies within the consumer electronics, education and media sectors (primarily). Clients include the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Google, Sky, ITV, Adobe, Netflix and many others.

The Role of Business Development Executive

As Business Development Executive you will start by undergoing intense training in order to help you to understand the benefits and value of theresearch solutions, market trackers and business intelligence you would be selling access to.

You will be focused on the EdTech sector, which is the company's most successful single market sector. Therefore you will be selling subscription solutions to tech companies globally, spanning OEM's (like Microsoft), chip manufacturers (like Intel), software companies (like Adobe) and technology distributors who sell to the global education sector. In time you will also discuss bespoke high value research projects for clients.

Once you are up and running, you will start off by spending around 80% of your time selling to new clients globally (with 20% account management), although every new client you win, you will keep, so the balance will shift more towards account management as the year progressed. You will primarily sell face to face, although providing online demos and setting up meetings via the phone will be an equally important part of the role.

Requirements for this Business Development Executive role

• 2+ years consultative sales experience (ideally in subscriptions)
• Professional and consultative sales experience
• Confident, articulate and polished
• Well spoken with a strong education
• Determined to build a successful sales career
• Interest in technology would be helpful
• Client facing
• Professional and mature demeanour

If you think that you could be the Business Development Executive our client is looking for, please apply!