Total 78 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new firm
A Top 20 chartered accountancy practice is seeking to appoint an Audit Senior into their growing Chester office. This firm provides a range of accountancy, audit and business advisory services to their expanding client base across the North West. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a successful firm which values its workforce and prioritises the training and development of its staff.

Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will be responsible for the full audit cycle for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will manage audits from construction of the file, planning stages, field work and completion. You will engagement with clients, developing strong client knowledge and relationships. You will supervise other members of the team and junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed
The firm is seeking a professional Audit Senior
who possesses previous experience within practice, doing all aspects of the audit cycle. This firm are seeking a doer who will take responsibility and take account for their work and portfolio as well as the ability to manage staff. You will ideally be either ACA/ACCA qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team.

What you'll get in return
As Audit Semi-Senior, you will be offered a competitive salary of about £45,000 dependent on experience. You will join an independent firm that is committed to its workforce, providing growth opportunities and training programmes that will support you as you develop in your career and you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will also have a competitive firm wide benefits package which offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, such as an excellent pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays and a strong emphasis on protecting your work/life balance.

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Your new firm
A leading North West based Accountancy firm are looking to recruit an experienced Audit Senior to join their growing team in their Liverpool office. This is one of the largest firms in the North West and provides a range of accountancy and business services to a wide range of clients across a range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, service industries, housing associations, professional firms and more. This firm takes pride in their culture of continuous improvement, this will be an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to join a supportive team in a practice that is focused on the continued growth of their staff.


Your new role
As Audit Senior, you will take part in a range of onsite audits throughout the North West. You will be involved in the full audit cycle from planning through to presentation of reports. You will support the Audit Manager and Audit Partner to plan and execute audits for a diverse and growing client base and you will be required to deliver an efficient audit service. You will work closely with an experienced team of staff and will have the opportunity to continue your professional development, learning from experienced professionals. You will work with a range of clients and develop and maintain client relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working within an audit team in a general practice. The ideal candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team and have a strong sense of accountability. Ideally, you will be currently studying towards an ACA/ACCA qualification. Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £35,000 and £42,000 dependent on experience. As well a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, pension contributions, study support and flexible working. You will be a part of a leading firm with an excellent culture and great opportunities for professional development.


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Your new company
A busy commercial law firm based in Chester is looking for a Receptionist to join the team, in order to provide excellent customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and be proficient in various office tasks.

Your new role
As the first face of the company, you will be responsible for greeting and assisting clients in a professional and friendly manner.Other duties will include:

• Answer and direct phone calls promptly and accurately
• Perform data entry tasks with precision and efficiency
• Maintain office filing systems and keep records up to date
• Handle incoming and outgoing post efficiently
• Use computerised systems for various clerical duties
• Manage emails and correspondence effectively
• Assist with the organisation of meetings and in-house events
• Support staff with general administrative tasks such as diary management

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an administrative, secretarial or receptionist role as well as:

• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively

A good understanding of the importance around confidentiality and GDPR will be an asset to this role.
What you'll get in return
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm work week. Please note: this role is office-based.

What you need to do now
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Our Client
Hays are partnering with a well established and national fit-out and interiors contractor to find two site managers who can oversee their high spec fit out project on a flagship Liverpool commercial project. The project will begin early January and will run for a duration of 20 weeks.
As site manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the supervision of subcontractors on site
• Working under the Project Manager on site
• Maintain all RAMS and H&S on site
• Oversee the drylining and finishing package
• Liaise with the main contractor on site

What you need:

• Previous drylining, ceilings, & partition experience is essential
• SMSTS & CSCS & First Aid
• Prior UK-based contractor experience is essential

We are offering:

• £250 - £330 per day DoE
• Work in the Liverpool area
• 20 week duration
• Early January start

Call or apply to Osian on 01244322857 or email for more information.

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Your new company
A busy commercial law firm based in Chester is looking for a temporary Receptionist to join the team, in order to provide excellent customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and be proficient in various office tasks. The placement will be ongoing whilst the role is recruited permanently.
Your new role
As the first face of the company, you will be responsible for greeting and assisting clients in a professional and friendly manner. Other duties will include:

• Answer and direct phone calls promptly and accurately
• Perform data entry tasks with precision and efficiency
• Maintain office filing systems and keep records up to date
• Handle incoming and outgoing post efficiently
• Use computerised systems for various clerical duties
• Manage emails and correspondence effectively
• Assist with the organisation of meetings and in-house events
• Support staff with general administrative tasks such as diary management

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an administrative, secretarial or receptionist role as well as:

• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively

A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and GDPR will be an asset to this role.

What you'll get in return
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm work week. Please note: this role is office-based.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a Chester-based SEND school as they are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated speech and language therapist to support pupils between the ages of 4 - 19. This is a full-time permanent role supporting young people with ASD.

Your new role
As a speech and language therapist within this school you will be supporting pupils with a dual diagnosis of ASD and non-verbal. You play a pivotal part of a multi-disciplinary team within the school and ensure that each student's needs are accounted for, recorded and planned by delivering expert advice to teaching staff on how to support pupils' communication development. As well as advising teaching staff, you will directly support pupils by delivering bespoke speech and language support on a 1:1 and group basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as extensive referenceable experience as a speech and language therapist, as well as:

• Experience delivering SALT within a school setting is advantageous but not essential
• A full SALT qualification/degree
• Be able to commit to full-time hours

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits which include:

• Highly competitive annual salary
• Permanent contract
• Highly competitive holiday package
• Company pension

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a single-form entry primary located on the outskirts of Chester as they are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable teaching assistant to support 3 pupils in KS1 with SEN. This is long-term full-time contract starting in January.

Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school you will be supporting 3 pupils across KS1 with diagnosed SEN and EHCP's. The pupils you will be supporting do have a diagnosis of ASD, are high capacity, but all have very different and individual personalities. You will take a pupil-centred approach to their education, ensuring that their individual needs and personalities are met and to enable you to build strong constructive relationships. The pupils you will be supporting all struggle with engagement and focus during lessons so you will be required to implement a myriad of techniques to promote engagement with learning material including games, positive reinforcement and sensory play.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as recent referenceable experience supporting children and/or young people with complex needs, as well as:

• Experience supporting ASD
• Be able to commit to a full-time temporary contract

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication and guidance of a senior DfE accreditted recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:

• Free training
• Competitive rate of pay
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension
• Long-term contract
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Join an esteemed law firm based in Chester city centre, that offers excellent benefits and work environment. The selected candidate will work as a Legal Secretary within the Wills & Trust department, providing secretarial and administrative support to the wider team.
Your new role
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a role where you can provide partners, solicitors and consultants a high level of support, by demonstrating excellent secretarial service in the production and processing of legal documents and correspondence.
You will be joining a team that specialises in protecting the assets and wealth of high-net-worth individuals through inheritance and capital gains tax planning, the creation and management of trusts and by the preparation of tax-efficient wills. Previous experience within this area is an asset but not a requirement.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Secretarial role or Legal environment (min)
• Exemplary communication skills, verbal and written
• Attention to detail and the ability to carry out general office tasks
• Skilled in diary management
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

What you'll get in return
Benefits include 25-day holidays, enhanced pension, healthcare scheme, death in service and subsidised central city parking
What you need to do now
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We are seeking an experienced Housing Officer to support our social housing client on a temporary basis for 6-8 weeks.

This is a hybrid role, and your allocated patch will be within Chester and surrounding areas.

Your new role

• Overseeing day-to-day housing, tenancy and estate management including lettings, allocations, sign-ups, viewings and exchanges
• Void management and repairs
• Managing own caseload of ASB and arrears within patch
• Supporting vulnerable customers to sustain their tenancies, signposting and making referrals to external services where appropriate for matters such as debt and mental health
• Responding to queries and complaints from customers and local MPs

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience within a Housing/Neighbourhood Officer role, overseeing housing & tenancy management for a patch of 200+ properties
• Good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Housing & Tenancy management including relevant legal frameworks and legislation
• Driving licence with access to own vehicle with valid business insurance

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Hourly rates up to £22ph
• Hybrid working

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Join a reputable local organisation that specialises in hospitality leasing across the UK. Based in Chester, this growing company is looking for a fantastic administrative professional to join their property help desk team, supporting with administration and compliance processes.
Your new role
You will be supporting the property team to make sure any compliance obligations are met. You will be in regular communication with licensees and other third parties in regard to compliance certifications, inspections and change of tenancy.
What you'll need to succeed
Good computer literacy is essential to this role as you will be required to utilise a number of internal systems and databases to manage the compliance process, as well as creation and management of orders. Excellent administrative skills, with prior experience working in a similar role, this position will require stakeholder engagement and management. The selected candidate will display exemplary customer service, communication and attention to detail.
Knowledge of statutory legislation or experience within property maintenance is an asset but not a requirement.

What you'll get in return
Be a part of an open and inclusive company who put their employees at the heart of their business. Join a team of passionate, hard-working, dedicated, and ambitious people today! Monday-Friday 35hrs per week
What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A Top 20 chartered accountancy practice is seeking to appoint an Accounts and Audit Semi-Senior into their growing Chester office. This firm provides a range of accountancy, audit and business advisory services to their expanding client base across the North West. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a successful firm which values its workforce and prioritises the training and development of its staff.


Your new role
As Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior, you will have split responsibility across audit and accounts duties. You will be responsible for preparing for year-end and management accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients. Alongside your accounts work, you will take an active part in all areas of an audit from planning through to completion, managing audit clients, developing strong client knowledge and relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
The firm is seeking a professional Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior who possesses previous experience within practice, preparing statutory and management accounts as well as prior experience within audit. Additionally, ideally you will be either ACA/ACCA part qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of an effective team.


What you'll get in return
As Accounts & Audit Semi-Senior, you will be offered a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience. You will join an independent firm that is committed to its workforce, providing growth opportunities and training programmes that will support you as you develop in your career and you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will also have a competitive firm wide benefits package which offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, such as an excellent pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays and a strong emphasis on protecting your work/life balance.


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a Chester-based single form entry primary school that is easily accessible via public transport as they are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable teaching assistant to support across the KS2 classes. This school has a large number of pupils with EAL across KS2.

Your new role
As a teaching assistant within this school, you will work alongside all KS2 class teachers and offer support across all KS2 classes. You will offering intervention and booster sessions in core subjects as required and give additional provision to small groups of lower and mixed ability pupils. You will aid in general classroom and behaviour management as to ensure that all learning takes part in an inclusive, accessible and stimulating learning environment. As well as offering general academic support to aid in learning outcomes, you will also support EAL pupils across KS2 on a 1:1 basis. You will support them within the main classroom as well as a separate classroom and give speech and language sessions and aid in their understanding of the English language by tailoring sessions to suit their attainment needs.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered in your application, you must have full "Right to Work" in the UK as well as extensive referenceable experience within a classroom environment, as well as:

• Experience supporting groups of mixed or lower ability pupils
• Experience supporting EAL
• A TEFL or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential
• An NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in your application, you will receive the full support, dedication, and guidance of a senior DfE accredited recruitment consultant, as well as a wide range of benefits, which include:

• Free training
• Full holiday entitlement
• Company pension
• Competitive rate of pay
• Long-term contract
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme

What you need to do now


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Your new firm
A leading North West based Accountancy firm specialising in the support of SMEs and entrepreneurs across all industries and business types are looking to recruit a proactive and enthusiastic Audit Finalist to join their growing team. This firm provides a range of accountancy, business advisory and financial management services and is one of the most reputable firms in the North West with over 50 years' of experience. Currently employing over 100 expert staff, they are invested in their employee growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a role in a thriving accountancy firm with a view for long term career progression.


Your new role
As Audit Finalist, you will be responsible for the full audit cycle from planning through to presentation of reports. You will support the Audit Partner to plan and execute audits for a diverse and growing client base and you will lead and manage the onsite audit team to deliver an efficient audit service. You will be also responsible for building and maintaining client relationships for the firm.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience managing the full audit cycle as well as experience of using a paperless audit system. Ideally you will be currently studying towards a ACA/ACCA qualification Excellent organisational and time management skills will make you an excellent candidate for this role. This position will require you to be able to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to lead and manage people. You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and have a proactive attitude.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £28,000 and £36,000 dependent on experience. As well a competitive firm wide benefits package including 25 holidays + Bank, 4% employer pension contributions, study support and staff parking this firm also offer hybrid/flexible working patterns across a 35-hour working week.


What you need to do now
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Your new company
This is a highly regarded Cheshire law firm with an excellent overall profile and is renowned for its exceptional pedigree.
Your new role
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced paralegal to join a dynamic team within the family department. This is a fantastic chance to collaborate with seasoned professionals in a supportive and team-oriented setting.
What you'll need to succeed
While previous family law experience is preferred, any paralegal experience will be beneficial. A strong legal academic profile and previous legal administration is essential.
What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will have the privilege of working closely with leading industry experts. Expect continuous professional growth and development, a competitive salary that reflects your experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.
What you need to do now
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We are looking to recruit a Resettlement Officer on an ongoing, temporary basis on behalf of our well-established Social Housing client who provide supported housing accommodation to vulnerable individuals facing homelessness in the Chester area.

You will be based at the service close to the City Centre, working 36 hours per week on a set-rota (Weds, Fri and Sundays - 7am to 8pm)

Your new role

• Processing referrals into the service, undertaking assessments of need & risk and co-creating support plans with each service user with motivating outcomes
• Signposting and referring to external services to support potential barriers to housing/employment such as mental health, debt, substance and/or alcohol misuse
• Providing practical help with budgeting, life skills, nutrition and applying for benefits as necessary
• Ensuring void properties are turned around quickly to re-let in order to maximise rental income
• Managing challenging and anti-social behaviour on site, ensuring customers adhere to conditions of their tenancy & house rules, enforcing where appropriate
• Ensure all compliance regarding health & safety is met, conducting room inspections, routine fire safety checks and periodic health & safety checks
• Attend relevant multi-agency meetings and work in partnership with housing providers, Local Authority, community groups, charities and emergency services if required

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 6 months experience within a supported housing setting ideally working with individuals facing homelessness
• Experience of completing assessments of need/risk and co-creating support plans with a focus on tenancy sustainment & independent living
• Understanding of current housing & homelessness legislation, the welfare benefits system and Property Pool Plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and flexibility

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• 36 hours per week
• Ongoing, temporary contract with temp to perm potential
• Hourly rates up to £17ph
• Option to be paid via PAYE or Umbrella

What you need to do now


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