Total 15 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Leeds, LS14 6UH

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to take on the role of Credit Control at a great company in Armley, Leeds! This role will allow you to grow around a team of highly experienced individuals that will give you the tools to turn your job into a colourful career in finance!

Day to day you will be expected to carry out such roles as ensuring timely payments, minimising overdue debts, assessing credit risks, processing payments and following up on invoices, preparing reports and analysis on accounts receivable and credit control performance and work closely with the sales to resolve disputes.

If this sounds like a role you'd be suitable for you will need the following to be considered:

* Clear and concise phone presence.
* At least 2 years Credit Control experience.
* Great organisational skills.
* Strong analytically skills.
* Competent mathematical skills (either qualification or experience).
* Proficient in Microsoft excel and accounting software.

Benefits include:

* 25 days annual leave
* Company events
* Pension plan
* Free on-site parking
* £24,000 a year

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Title: QC Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

SRG are recruiting for a QC Manager to take on a varied & fast paced quality department based with a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Yorkshire.
Well established, the business is a critical provider of medicines and products needed to ensure the well-being and improved outcomes of patients with additional requirements.
As the QC Manager you will be overseeing the quality department as it undergoes systems updates and drive to ever greater compliance and continuous improvement while supporting a growing NPD division.

The Role:

As the QC Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Quality Control department and leading laboratory operations to ensure the timely & accurate testing of Raw materials and finished products, as well as supporting other departments such as NPD through stability & Microbiological testing.
You will have 4 direct supervisors, leading departments with a total of over 50 heads within QC.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing QC / stability testing of finished products, raw materials and packaging materials etc. to meet the needs of the business, whilst ensuring all methods, procedure and specifications are fit for purpose and comply with all necessary GMP / regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining and continuously developing standards within the laboratories and Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain the laboratory systems to ensure efficient, safe and compliant operation, perform document reviews and approvals.
• Leads and guide others in quality driven initiatives in the continuous support of Quality Improvement.
• Play an active part in audits ensuring that high standards are maintained.
• Lead the development of Long-term capabilities for the Quality Control department.
• Management of QC Function team staff, ensuring training & development of staff and maintaining headcount in line with budget.

The Person:

• A Degree or similar qualification in a relevant science discipline.
• Proven experience in a QC leadership role within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Excellent knowledge relating to MHRA requirements, audits and the international pharmaceutical industry requirements.
• Experience of Change management & transformation.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence and build strong collaborative relationships.
• Well organized, with an analytical & detail orientated mindset.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

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Are you proactive and efficient and take pride in driving best practice? If so, join Spring Wood Lodge as a Compliance Co-Ordinator / PA to Hospital Director, working continuously improving the Compliance of Spring Wood Lodge in line with CQC Regulations, NHSE Expectations and other external regulatory bodies.

What you will be doing

As a Compliance Lead and Personal Assistant, you will coordinate reports for submission to various external and internal bodies, this will see you have oversight on monthly Quality Account Narratives and audit timetables and leads.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will be providing administrative support across a range of areas including development and review of task and actions required by the hospital and external bodies, having oversight of the Site Improvement plan including adding and tracking actions, proactively liaising with staff to ensure that tasks and actions are completed.

You will also work collaboratively with the Regional Quality Improvement Leads ensuring that audits are carried out as required.

You will line manage the full administration team which consists of HR, Finance, MHAA, Medical secretaries, ward clerk and reception.

As part of this role you will also provide PA support to the Hospital Director, including diary management and other various administrative tasks.

There are also career development opportunities, with a huge range of courses that will help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Compliance Lead and PA you will be:

• Reviewing contractual requirements and where necessary populate information required for KPI and CQUIN reporting utilising the Contracts Team to fully achieve the contractual requirements.
• Working autonomously to follow up actions, complete projects, ensuring compliance with all statutory requests and regulatory bodies.
• Overseeing the quality dashboards for the hospital, ensuring that the dashboards are up to date and assessments are reviewed and updated as appropriate.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Administrative and secretarial skills
• The ability to work with complex databases and electronic patient records.
• 4 GCSE at Grade C or above (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent.
• An understanding of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Quality Audits relevant to Independent Healthcare
• Previous line management experience is desirable.

Where you will be working:

Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness.

They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £28,411
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

With over 2,500 professionals employed across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, my client is a truly global company who currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal compliance professional to join their Leeds office as a Compliance Analyst.

This role will involve the successful candidate reviewing client files under the supervision and direction of an experienced management team in relation to businesses operating within the Cayman and British Virgin Island jurisdictions and ensuring that legislation is being complied with at all times. Although candidates with experience working on matters within these jurisdictions would be of extreme interest to my client, it is not an absolutely essential criterion and my client is very interested in junior candidates in the KYC/AML profession.

The attributes and skills that my client is looking for from candidates for this role include:

* A good and advanced understanding of KYC and AML regulatory obligations;
* An ability to be adaptable and work towards multiple deadlines;
* Being comfortable working under minimal supervision (further support will, however, be available as and where required);
* Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills; and
* A real and demonstrable enthusiasm for a career in compliance.

My client would expect the successful candidate to attend its Leeds office 2-3 times a week (located approximately 3-5 minutes' walk away from Leeds Train Station). There are some great benefits associated with working for my client, some of which include comprehensive health coverage, life and travel insurance, further educational assistance / professional development and access to savings and/or pension plans.

If this role sounds perfect for you, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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Major duties include, but are not limited to the following below:
The incumbent performs work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices. Duties include construction quality assurance and Construction Safety as related to contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.

• Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction difficulties and availability of selected materials. Attends and participates in pre bid conferences to orient and inform bidders as to features, requirements, and special conditions.
• Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions for other participants.
• Reviews correspondence and reports on construction status and progress, tests, administration, end contractor's estimates relative to construction of the project and unanticipated contingencies, and makes decisions and/or recommendations relative to most practical methods of accomplishing desired results.
• Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility, and reasonableness of costs.
• Decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction equipment, practicability of construction operations, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures, end effectiveness of earth placement procedures.
• Incumbent also meets frequently with contractors for negotiations, Contracting Officers, and vendors from the private sector.
• The incumbent analyzes, selects, and adapts appropriate methods from a wide range of alternatives to assess unusual circumstances; evaluate operations, equipment, and activities; and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.
• Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines to resolve complex and/or intricate issues and problems; treat specific issues or problems; research trends and pattern; develop new methods and criteria; and/or propose new policies and practices.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety standards and their application in order to determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Knowledge of common contractual requirements, terms, conditions, plans, and specifications including statements of work, performance standards, contractor surveillance methods, administration, surveillance, and evaluation functions.
• Knowledge and skill in preparing and maintaining designs using AutoCAD or other specialized software.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and maintaining statistical data and reports that monitor contract compliance. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to convey information and to prepare briefing papers.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, EST.
Telework: Available, at supervisors discretion.
Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Control Representative/PD03637A
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites. Duties will require climbing of ladders, working on scaffolds, performing inspections in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Note:

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

Purchasing Data Quality Support Assistant, Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Temporary contract - 3 months

Start Date - ASAP

We will consider flexible working arrangements
Overview of the Role
You will provide a professional administrative service supporting the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Purchasing work stream. Working with colleagues and suppliers, you will ensure that the master data is accurate, complete and consistent to enable a seamless migration to a new ERP solution. You will have a proactive approach to problem solving, helping to resolve purchasing and invoice queries and will work with the SAP purchasing system (P2P) and other in-house procurement systems entering information and generating reports. You will be self-motivated and resourceful with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people and as part of a team. You will have strong numeracy and literacy and IT skills and be willing to undertake any training required that is relevant to your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Experience of working in an office/administrative environment;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* The ability to work to tight deadlines;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* Evidence of high level of proficiency with IT, particularly in the use of Microsoft based applications;
* Evidence of effective time-management and organisational skills;
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
* Evidence of self-motivation and resourcefulness whilst maintaining an ability to work as part of a team;
* Experience of dealing with confidential information.

Additional Experience
* Previous experience with SAP P2P systems or equivalent ERP solutions;
* Experience of public sector administrative procedures;
* Familiarity of working within a procurement environment and with relevant
procurement/finance terminology and processes.

What does the role entail?
* Resolving blocked invoice queries using SAP MRBR and ZMIR5 reporting
* Generating standard SAP reports and extracting master data
* Assisting with the correction of vendor records
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain company information to ensure the
completeness of vendor records
* Supporting the closure of completed purchase orders and identifying any
remediation required to maintain the GR/IR account
* Ensuring open purchase requisitions are approved or closed as required to maintain data quality
* Building up a network of staff contacts, liaising to discuss mutual problems and working to devise solutions which may be adopted as best practise
* Maintaining records and files to an auditable standard

Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
* Knowledge of SAP ERP System;
* Familiarity with working in a small team managing purchasing issues &
questions, working on your own initiative, good communicator and have the
ability to network across the organisation both internally and with external
suppliers;
* Accuracy of data entry into an ERP System;
* Ability to rectify master data corrections in a timely manner with an audit trail embedded;
* Good IT Skills and use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, teams, MS
Office);
* Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* A willingness to undertake required training courses: procurement-related SAP training is mandatory.

Desirable:
* Good understanding of Purchase to Pay Cycle;
* Understand of the Operational transaction within purchasing;

Finance Data Quality Support Assistant - Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Start Date - ASAP
Pay - Grade 4 Between £13.02 - 13.81

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Support professional to join our client team, focusing on the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Finance work stream. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring master data is accurate, complete, and consistent to facilitate a seamless migration to new ERP solution.

As a self-motivated and resourceful individual, you will work closely with colleagues to resolve purchasing and invoice queries while using the SAP S/4HANA finance system and other in-house finance systems. Your strong communication skills will enable you to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate standard SAP reports and extract master data.
• Assist in correcting finance records.
• Build a network of staff contacts to address mutual problems and develop best practices.
• Maintain records and files to an auditable standard.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System.
• Experience in a finance-related administrative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to build good working relationships internally and externally.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance systems or equivalent ERP solutions.
• Familiarity with public sector administrative procedures.
• Understanding of finance terminology and processes, including Quote to Cash and Record to Report.

Additional Information

• A willingness to undertake required training courses; SAP training is mandatory.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

How to Apply

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

Financial Accountant, QA Higher Education, Leeds City Centre
Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Fulltime, Permanent Opportunity

Are you a fully qualified experienced Financial Accountant, perhaps currently in practice now looking for a move into industry OR perhaps you are a Financial Accountant in industry looking for a new opportunity within a vibrant, rewarding and growing business, where you can develop further?

What's your focus: (please click through to read the full job description)
As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the QA Higher Education's Financial Reporting and financial controls including group and subsidiary statutory accounts, and JV statutory accounts, VAT return submission, corporation tax submission, internal controls and other regulatory reporting.
You will manage our financial controls and regulatory reporting, here's some of the responsibilities for our role, please click through to the JD to read in more detail.
Oversee the timely production of annual group, subsidiary and JV statutory accounts.
Manage interim and year end audit process for group and the JVs.
Ensure VAT and corporation tax submissions are accurate, paid and filed on time.
Ensure any other regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
Assist with the preparation and review of balance sheet recs and other tasks as required.
Assisting with the preparation and review of working capital reporting including variance analysis.
Review and maintain accounting policies and procedures documents to ensure current and in line with relevant accounting standards.
Research and advise on any new accounting standards and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance including drafting policies, procedures and implementing controls for these.
Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and functioning effectively. Review any issues arising and draft and implement mitigating controls and procedures for all areas of accounting and reporting.
Assist with any changes to group structure such as incorporation of new entities to ensure these are structured correctly and bank accounts and systems are in place in a timely manner for their operation.
Reports to other parties as required.

Bring your experience:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
Previous experience in a role with accounting, compliance and auditing responsibilities.
Evidence of having monitored financial and operating processes and controls and provided recommendations for improvement.
Experience of managing the year end audit process.
Previous VAT and corporation tax experience.
Sound knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, procedures and controls.
Experience with creating financial statements.
Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax and experience of having prepared returns for these.

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What we can give you:
Naturally we have company benefits and various perks for you.
We will give you the opportunity to work with the market-leading learning organisation.
A competitive salary of course, to reward the hard work you will bring.
A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA Higher Education is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Apply now - here's how! Simply hit the apply button.
Equal Opportunities At QA Higher Education, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Support professional to join our client team, focusing on the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Finance work stream. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring master data is accurate, complete, and consistent to facilitate a seamless migration to new ERP solution.

As a self-motivated and resourceful individual, you will work closely with colleagues to resolve purchasing and invoice queries while using the SAP S/4HANA finance system and other in-house finance systems. Your strong communication skills will enable you to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate standard SAP reports and extract master data.
• Assist in correcting finance records.
• Build a network of staff contacts to address mutual problems and develop best practices.
• Maintain records and files to an auditable standard.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of SAP ERP System.
• Experience in a finance-related administrative environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to build good working relationships internally and externally.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance systems or equivalent ERP solutions.
• Familiarity with public sector administrative procedures.
• Understanding of finance terminology and processes, including Quote to Cash and Record to Report.

Additional Information

• A willingness to undertake required training courses; SAP training is mandatory.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

How to Apply

If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

 Pay up to £43,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

We're looking for a Senior QA Tester to join our DWP Digital community to test and assure innovations to applications and services that allow millions of users to access essential benefits.

DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. 

DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. 

We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. 

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? 

• Providing testing leadership and guidance determine the most appropriate strategies to deliver quality solutions in a SaaS environment*
• Effectively managing your own workload proactively and supporting others, leading delivery of testing to high quality and value
• Developing and maintain reusable test collateral such as test cases and data etc
• Acting as an escalation point for defects or issues preventing delivery of Testing activities and facilitating their resolution
• Driving collaboration by aligning teams and activities and highlighting the key dependencies, impacts, risks and priorities around user experience or technical needs
• Leading reviews of test practices and provide guidance on improvements and lessons learned to your team and community.

You and your role 

You will be part of our Tech Services Communication and Collaboration Team on items such as Sensitivity Labels and Cross-Government Collaboration projects that DWP is leading on.

You'll give technical and strategic leadership to multiple Testers across our product teams.

That means overseeing the products they deliver, support and test, and includes environment maintenance, upgrades, and availability, tooling support and defect triage.

Our QA Testers are at the centre of innovation at DWP. When we try something new, you and your team tell us if it works, spot defects and resolve issues. You'll make sure our products work for millions of people who need them.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 

Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

Pay: In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347 p.a. 

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £12,500/year). 

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 

• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 

• Family-friendly policies 

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving 

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' 

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket 

• Sports and social activities 

• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. 

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Leeds/ York/ Manchester

Our Contract and Relationship Manager plays a key role within the procurement team, engaging across all levels of the business.



You’ll drive the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of supply chain relationships and contract management practices, ensuring compliance with both organisational and industry regulations minimising risk.



A key focus is supplier auditing, adhering to standards like Modern Slavery regulations and the National Living Wage, to safeguard Northern’s supply chain, drive value, and support overall business objectives.


If this sounds like your thing, we’d love to hear from you.



Key responsibilities:



This is a varied and challenging role, but here is a taste of what your day-to-day activities could include:

Develop business requirements and opportunities for contract and supplier management.
Implement improved controls and practices, enhancing supply chain efficiency, value, and compliance.
Improve financial savings, performance, quality, and deliverables.
Set key metrics aligned with KPIs measuring supply chain risk and performance.
Business and industry collaboration ensuring alignment of processes.
Improve supply chain data, communication, and information flow.
Provide training and support on supplier relationship management best practices.
Integrate contract management and supplier performance into sourcing processes.
Drive value and ensure compliance.
Lead initiatives and coach teams to deliver successful change.
About you:



Having hands-on experience in supplier and contract management, you will work closely with procurement teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.



We want someone who can drive change and improvements within supply chain practices.



You’ll need confidence in leading complex projects and presenting outcomes to senior management. An understanding of procurement law, including the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, is ideal but not essential.


We’re also looking for the following:

Expertise in supplier and contract management best practices.
Strategy implementation and problem-solving.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Our Benefits:


Because we value our people and reward hard work, we’ve created a benefits package that we think you’ll love. So, you’ll be able to make the most of:

Free Travel on Northern services - everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependents, can travel for free right across our full network of services. *Certain eligibility criteria will apply.
75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 1 year with us, you’ll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe.
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - you’ll rarely find a pension as good as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution.
Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a bike, while also spreading your payments throughout the year.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits - we go above and beyond the standard, and mums can enjoy 9 months’ maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters.
Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more.
Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager or Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.
You can find out more here


About Northern:



Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North.

We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.

We're driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.

Make a difference. Make it last. Make it yours. Make it easy. Make it happen. These are our values.

Ready to make them yours? Join us on this journey.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.



However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!



We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.



We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Financial Accountant, QA Higher Education, Leeds City Centre
Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)
Fulltime, Permanent Opportunity

Are you a fully qualified experienced Financial Accountant, perhaps currently in practice now looking for a move into industry OR perhaps you are a Financial Accountant in industry looking for a new opportunity within a vibrant, rewarding and growing business, where you can develop further?

What's your focus: (please click through to read the full job description)
As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the QA Higher Education's Financial Reporting and financial controls including group and subsidiary statutory accounts, and JV statutory accounts, VAT return submission, corporation tax submission, internal controls and other regulatory reporting.
You will manage our financial controls and regulatory reporting, here's some of the responsibilities for our role, please click through to the JD to read in more detail.
Oversee the timely production of annual group, subsidiary and JV statutory accounts.
Manage interim and year end audit process for group and the JVs.
Ensure VAT and corporation tax submissions are accurate, paid and filed on time.
Ensure any other regulatory reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
Assist with the preparation and review of balance sheet recs and other tasks as required.
Assisting with the preparation and review of working capital reporting including variance analysis.
Review and maintain accounting policies and procedures documents to ensure current and in line with relevant accounting standards.
Research and advise on any new accounting standards and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance including drafting policies, procedures and implementing controls for these.
Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and functioning effectively. Review any issues arising and draft and implement mitigating controls and procedures for all areas of accounting and reporting.
Assist with any changes to group structure such as incorporation of new entities to ensure these are structured correctly and bank accounts and systems are in place in a timely manner for their operation.
Reports to other parties as required.

Bring your experience:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
Previous experience in a role with accounting, compliance and auditing responsibilities.
Evidence of having monitored financial and operating processes and controls and provided recommendations for improvement.
Experience of managing the year end audit process.
Previous VAT and corporation tax experience.
Sound knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, procedures and controls.
Experience with creating financial statements.
Sound knowledge of VAT and corporation tax and experience of having prepared returns for these.

What we can give you:
Naturally we have company benefits and various perks for you.
We will give you the opportunity to work with the market-leading learning organisation.
A competitive salary of course, to reward the hard work you will bring.
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Job Title: Audit and Assurance Senior

Location: Leeds

Salary: £38,000 - £46,000, depending on experience

Your new company:

A leading provider of accountancy, tax, and business advisory services, dedicated to empowering organisations to achieve their goals. With a strong focus on building lasting client relationships, they offer tailored solutions that combine industry expertise and innovative strategies. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where your contributions can truly make an impact, this is the ideal place for you.

Your new role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a new position as Audit & Assurance Senior with one of our reputable clients. You will manage an extensive and broad portfolio of clients. Taking both ownership of a small individual portfolio, as well as working alongside Client Service Directors and Managers, you will be in a client facing role, establishing strong relationships with a significant number of business owners across the region. You will play an integral part within the existing team in delivering high services to the client base.

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines
• A team player and willing to assist colleagues where possible
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation and problem solving skills

Key benefits include:

• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Paid professional membership fees
• Ongoing access to online training courses and materials
• Subsidised social events throughout the year
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Annual leave purchase scheme, option to purchase extra holiday

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and go getting individual to fill the roll of Credit Controller in the amazing city of Leeds!

Day to day you will be looking at doing such roles as processing invoices and dealing with disputes to ensure timely payments, managing statements and reconciliations, maintaining less than 4% overdue debt, communicate well with customers about their account status's, have good knowledge about accounts receivable. You will also be responsible making proactive and polite phone calls, staying focused on personal and team goals and taking action in high pressure situations.

If this sounds like a role that will suit you, you will need the following to be considered:
* Good attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
* Previous experience in credit control or similar finance role.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Experience using Excel to a high quality.
* Ability to work well in a team and to be able to communicate effectively.

Benefits of this role:
* £26,000 per year.
* Free parking.
* Pension scheme.
* Monthly incentives.
* 28 holiday days a year.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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