Total 117 Manager level Human Resources job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JH

Assistant Manager - Accounting and Financial Reporting£48,000 - £55,000Berkshire, Reading
We are proud to be working with a boutique accounting and financial reporting firm, who are based near Reading and are on the search for an
Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant Manager.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the technical challenge and variety of work associated with audit, and who is now looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, and an exciting opportunity to help build the future of the fast-growing firm.Our client's team of specialists solve a wide range of complex problems for their clients across financial reporting, modelling and financial operations. Their client base ranges from fast-growing private-equity backed businesses through to listed companies and large multinational groups. What all their clients have in common is a high degree of complexity in their financial world. The firm works with their clients in a collaborative manner and form an extension of their finance teams when they are under the most pressure.
About the role:We are looking for a technically minded, qualified accountant to join our client's growing team of talented financial reporting and accounting specialists. If successful, you would work on a variety of projects for their diverse and ever-growing client base. These projects range from share-based payment accounting, listed company accounts preparation, consolidation, rebuilds and acquisition accounting.You would be building sustainable working relationships with clients, whilst supporting the senior engagement team by coaching trainees and leading on the completion of more complex client work.You can expect a lot of autonomy in this role, so our client looks for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to continuously improve their current ways of working, whilst also supporting their own professional development.
REPORTING TO:
Business Directors
QUALIFICATION:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong practical experience with IFRS & UK GAAP reporting frameworks
• Experience of undertaking client projects from planning to completion
• A track record of establishing & maintaining meaningful working relationships, both with internal colleagues and external clients
• Experience of coaching & delegation to more junior members of the team effectively
• Confidence in challenging yourself & others to complete high quality technical documentation
• Experience of writing technical papers & reports, and presenting their results to clients

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• £48k to £55k
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
• Employer pension contributions matching the employee contributions up to 6% of basic salary
• Participation in discretionary bonus scheme

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Your new company
You will be joining the customer service team at a really exciting time. Due to increased growth, the team is expanding and are looking to add an additional team leader to their structure. The organisation is a prestigious, well-known brand.


Your new role
As a customer service team leader, you will manage, motivate and develop a team of approximately 7 customer service agents who will ensure daily performance is maximised and contribute to the development of processes and procedures to enhance efficiency. You will be the point of escalation for complaints or complex matters that cannot be resolved by your team. You will work with the head of customer service to ensure the team deliver a first-class customer experience. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth where customer service advisors will need to be trained and developed to high standards.
This role will be office based to ensure the right level of training and support can be given.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate a passion for providing a positive outcome in a complaint's environment. You will also be at the point in your career where you have started to manage customer service agents and have a keen interest in building and developing their skills.

It'd be a huge benefit if you had an understanding of consumer rights law and FCA requirements.

Our client is open to considering candidates who meet some but not all the requirements, so please apply if this seems like a good move for you.

What you'll get in return

• £36,000-£38,000 per annum
• Company performance bonus
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• On-site chef and subsidised canteen

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: Up to £33,480 (£29,000-£30,000 plus £290 per month car allowance)

Location: Reading

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end to end stock taking service while on our client's sites. We require flexible availability, as the shift lengths may vary and you will be travelling to a different client site each day. You may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (5 in 7 day working shift pattern)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Full mileage or company car
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Retail Stocktaking Team Leader

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55ph + £1.39 holiday pay) + Enhancements

Location: Reading

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

As a Retail Stocktaking Team Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites. The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.

Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)

Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.

Benefits:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Full time / permanent salaries available
• Expenses paid
• Ongoing training
• Progression opportunities
• Paid holiday
• Overseas opportunities

You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:

• Correct procedures and processes are followed
• Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
• Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
• Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible

Person Specification:

• A Full Driving License
• Outstanding customer service skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Basic IT skills
• The ability to remain focused when under pressure
• Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.

Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders. Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.

This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.

https://www.retailassetsolutions.com/who-we-are/

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

A fantastic Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading; paying a salary of up to £60,000 per year, has become available for a successful Hotel Management Company. You will oversee circa 3 properties within approximately a 50-mile radius, with some day-to-day resource support at site level.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Highlights:

• Base salary of up to £60,000 – negotiated on experience.
• Fuel/ mileage paid for travel between sites.
• Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Flexibilities usually available around hybrid working – up to 2 days per week.
• Excellent discounts on hotel stays/ F&B across the wider group – including friends and family.
• Relevant equipment provided, such as laptop etc.
• Standard annual leave allowance, company pension etc.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Job Overview:

• Leadership of the finance function across your cluster (circa 3 properties), ensuring best accounting practices and control standards are in place.
• Working alongside stakeholders such as Group Finance team and the Operational teams to continually review processes, budgets and targets… making improvements or recommendations where necessary to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Reporting, Cost Management, Forecasting in accordance with KPI requirements.
• Competent use of Sage and Excel.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Required Experience:

• Experience in the financial function within hotels is essential. Multi-site experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to produce accounts to draft statutory level, reconcile and produce VAT returns, and liaise with external Auditors and other parties as required.
• Happy to consider candidates who are either formally qualified or qualified by experience.
• Due to the location of the hotels, it is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle.

If you are interested in this Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, then please apply now!

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing the right talent to drive organisational success? We are looking for a Strategic Recruitment Manager to lead and shape recruitment strategies at all levels, from entry roles to executive leadership. This role oversees both permanent and temporary hiring, as well as entry-to-work programmes, ensuring efficient and impactful resourcing across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a strategic recruitment service to meet current and future skill needs.
• Establish recruitment standards, frameworks, and tools, including competencies and question banks, that align with organisational goals.
• Develop and implement inclusive recruitment training programmes.
• Drive recruitment strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a strong talent pipeline aligned with workforce plans.
• Lead initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion in recruitment processes.
• Utilise data insights to continually refine recruitment practices and improve performance and outcomes, working closely with data analysts to shape strategies.
• Anticipate and address skill shortages by leading proactive market engagement and shaping talent attraction strategies to ensure a high-quality candidate experience from brand awareness to onboarding.
• Oversee senior leadership recruitment, ensuring a smooth, high-quality process for leadership hires.
• Manage supplier contracts for recruitment services, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement in resourcing practices.
• Lead a high-performing recruitment team, fostering a culture that supports strategic decision-making and meets the organisation's resourcing needs.

About You

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (RQF Level 6) with a CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Professional Expertise: Extensive experience managing large-scale recruitment services, with strong knowledge of employment law in resourcing.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic Vision: Skilled in process improvement, change management, and programme management, with the ability to interpret data and shape recruitment strategies.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a talent for influencing stakeholders.
• Technical Knowledge: Expert in recruitment methodologies, talent attraction, and current recruitment technologies.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead and influence recruitment strategy on an organisational level.
• A collaborative environment, with close partnerships across multiple teams.
• A role with direct impact on long-term resourcing and organisational goals.

Your new company
A growing established business.


Your new role
Manage in house accounts team

Implement system to allow accurate reporting (P&L, Data Analysis and Forecasting)

Liaise with Accountants in each country to ensure they have all information regular meetings to ensure accurate information flow

Go through VAT returns issued by all entities for sign offMake sure procurement procedures tie in properly with the accounts department

Review staff and build your own new team if required

Reviewing and issuing management accounts monthly to Directors (all Entities)Liaise with internal HR to review payroll procedures in all entities

What you'll need to succeed
Qualified at ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
Extensive experience in a smiler role
Experienced with improving processes.


What you'll get in return
£70,000 - £100,000 depending on experience
Bonus
Private Medical
Hybrid Working


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Regulatory Affairs Manager, China Markets, outside IR35
Your new company
I'm working with a small consultancy who are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join an established Regulatory Affairs team focusing on Chinese markets. This is a 6 month, remote, contract job.
Your new role
As Regulatory Affairs Manager China, you will be responsible for all regulatory affairs, lifecycle management (LCM) and maintenance activities for assigned products. This will include interacting with colleagues in other global functions and Regulatory Affairs to deliver high quality dossiers, documents, and materials to local Regulatory Affairs in accordance with business priorities.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this contract job as Regulatory Affairs Manager China, you must have experience across these markets.

What you'll get in return
Remote working, outside IR35 status

What you need to do now
For more information on this or any other Regulatory Affairs contract jobs, please apply

I am currently recruiting for a PMO Manager to join the Trade Remedies Authority to work on the Case Strategy Programme, which has been set up to tackle the delivery of Trade Remedies cases faster and more efficiently to meet strict World Trade Organisation timelines for new cases and handle the increasing caseloads that they anticipate over the next few years.
They are looking to recruit a highly skilled PMO Manager with extensive experience in project delivery, business change management and business process re-engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering projects that drive organisational change, improve operational efficiency, and enhance business processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across various departments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage business change projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and organisational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring they adhere to programme requirements.
• Conduct thorough analyses of existing business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and re-engineering opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to map the future to-be process, brainstorm solutions, and drive consensus amongst stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, tracking progress and adjusting as necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Implement change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes and systems, including training and communication plans.
• Monitoring project performance, analysing results and preparing reports for senior management to provide insights and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Bring insights about industry trends and best practices in business process management and change management.

What you'll get in return
3-4 month temporary assignment, the role is working inside IR35 and paying a competitive day rate through an Umbrella company. Offers hybrid and flexible working options. Sponsorship is not available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sophie now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A market-leading £1 billion UK manufacturing and distribution group is looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where you can make an impact and build strong B2B relationships with customers across the South East (with a focus on the Home Counties and London).

You'll be joining a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. They are a well-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale and electrical contractor market.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Sales Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with business goals and sales forecasts. Consider new product launches, promotions, market trends, and competitor activities within the wholesale/contractor sector.
• Strengthen Key Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing key customer accounts. Collaborate closely with these customers to effectively meet their needs and identify opportunities for mutual profitable growth.
• Maximise Sales Opportunities: Proactively seek new business opportunities and convert them into profitable sales. Identify and capitalize on potential sales avenues to enhance revenue.
• Plan and Report Sales Activities: Plan, forecast, and report sales activities within your designated area. Track performance against KPIs and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work collaboratively and foster strong relationships with all internal departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and support for sales initiatives.

Rewards

An an Area Sales Manager , you will receive:

• A starting salary between £40,000 - £50,000
• An uncapped profit share bonus
• A package including a company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Training and ongoing support
• Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

Requirements

To be successful in this Area Sales Manager role, you should have:

• 2-5 years of experience within an external sales role with responsibility for wholesale and contractor accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and prioritise tasks effectively
• A full UK driving licence

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!