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IT Support Technician Location: York Salary: 27,500 per annum Hours: Full Time, Monday to Thursday 8:45am - 5:30pm, Friday 8:45am - 5:00pm The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Support Technician to join a team of a well-established organisation based in York. Working within a collaborative IT team, you'll enjoy a varied role supporting users across the business whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies, systems and projects. This position offers genuine variety and would suit someone who enjoys problem solving, delivering excellent customer service and developing their technical skills. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact rather than simply providing basic IT support, this could be an excellent next step. The Role As the IT Support Technician, you'll provide first and second line IT support across the business, ensuring users receive a professional, responsive and customer-focused service. Alongside day-to-day support, you'll have the opportunity to become involved in infrastructure, hardware, procurement, testing and continuous improvement projects. The role is primarily based at the York Head Office, with occasional travel to the organisation's Slough and Livingston sites to help ensure systems remain up to date and operating effectively. Key Responsibilities - Capture, manage and resolve IT support tickets. - Provide first and second line support to internal users. - Deliver support via telephone, remote desktop and face-to-face. - Troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues. - Install, configure and maintain desktops, laptops and peripheral devices. - Carry out hardware maintenance, upgrades and fault diagnosis. - Assist with maintaining IT infrastructure and network equipment. - Manage user accounts across multiple business systems. - Research, source and order IT hardware and equipment. - Coordinate the delivery and collection of IT equipment and supplies across departments. - Support QA testing of new systems and software releases. - Assist with ongoing IT improvement and digital projects. - Maintain accurate documentation and asset records. About You We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for technology who enjoys helping people and wants to continue building a career within IT. Essential Skills & Experience - Previous experience within an IT Support or Service Desk environment. - Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems. - Experience supporting Mac OS devices. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability. - Able to research technical issues independently and recommend solutions. - Full UK driving licence. Desirable - Knowledge of Unix/Linux. - Experience working with ticket management systems. - Experience supporting users within a commercial environment. What's on Offer? - Salary of 27,500 per annum. - Company pension. - Private healthcare following successful probation. - Ongoing training and professional development. - Exposure to a broad range of technologies and business systems. - A varied role with opportunities to broaden your technical experience. - Supportive and collaborative working environment where you'll be encouraged to get involved in projects and make a real contribution. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of technologies while working within a supportive team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop both their technical capability and customer-facing skills, whilst contributing to a business that values initiative, teamwork and continuous improvement.

IT Security Analyst Location: East Yorkshire area Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Working pattern: Full-time, on-site with collaborative team environment Protect systems. Strengthen resilience. Shape cyber security strategy. An established organisation is investing in its cyber capability and is looking for an IT Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting its systems, data and operations. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative IT environment where security is a business priority, not an afterthought. You will work closely with infrastructure and technical teams to strengthen cyber resilience, respond to threats and continuously improve security practices across the organisation. If you enjoy hands-on security work, problem solving and influencing best practice, this role offers real scope to make an impact. What you will be doing - Monitor, develop and optimise SIEM and threat detection systems - Investigate security incidents, coordinating response, containment and escalation - Conduct vulnerability scanning and support remediation across the IT estate - Work closely with infrastructure and technical teams to implement secure configurations - Support and maintain security policies, procedures and controls - Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST - Deliver user awareness initiatives such as phishing simulations and training - Stay up to date with emerging threats and recommend improvements to strengthen security posture - Support disaster recovery, backup and data protection strategies aligned to business needs What we are looking for - Proven experience in a cyber security or infrastructure security role - Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection and risk-based thinking - Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools and detection response technologies such as EDR, XDR or MDR - Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST - Understanding of data protection legislation including GDPR - Ability to investigate incidents, analyse findings and communicate clearly with stakeholders - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment - Full UK driving licence Desirable experience - Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure - Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP or Microsoft accreditations - Experience with ERP systems - Scripting or automation knowledge Why apply? - Opportunity to influence and improve cyber security across a growing organisation - Collaborative environment working alongside infrastructure and technical specialists - Exposure to modern security tools, frameworks and evolving technologies - A role where your recommendations and expertise will directly shape security strategy Apply now If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of security improvements and work in a business that values cyber resilience, we would like to hear from you.

IT & Systems Manager Salary: 50,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Driffield, East Yorkshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid Are you an experienced IT & Systems professional looking for an opportunity to own and shape technology within a growing international business? We're recruiting for an IT & Systems Manager to join a fast-growing company based in Driffield. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll take ownership of the company's technology landscape, leading business systems, ERP optimisation, digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that will support ambitious growth plans over the coming years. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technology with commercial thinking, working closely with senior leadership to improve business processes, drive automation and ensure technology becomes a key enabler of business success. The Role As IT & Systems Manager, you'll become the internal owner of the company's technology estate, working across business systems, applications and third-party suppliers while driving improvements across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: - Owning and developing core business systems including Odoo ERP, Shopify, Microsoft 365, Qlik, Netstock, Pimberly and eDesk - Leading ERP optimisation, systems integrations and automation projects - Identifying opportunities to improve business processes through technology - Supporting users through training, documentation and best practice - Managing relationships with external IT providers and software vendors - Coordinating Microsoft 365 administration and user management - Supporting cyber security, disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives - Managing software licensing and hardware procurement - Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement projects - Improving reporting, data quality and business intelligence - Evaluating AI tools and automation opportunities that deliver genuine business value - Helping shape the company's long-term technology roadmap What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate and using technology to improve efficiency, productivity and performance. You'll likely have experience in one of the following roles: - IT Manager - Business Systems Manager - Applications Manager - Systems Manager - ERP Manager - Business Systems Analyst (Senior) Essential - Previous experience managing business systems or IT within a commercial environment - Strong experience supporting ERP or integrated business systems - Experience delivering technology improvement or implementation projects - Microsoft 365 administration experience - Experience managing third-party technology suppliers - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability - Commercial mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Desirable - Odoo ERP - Shopify - Qlik - Netstock - Pimberly - API integrations - AI and automation technologies - Cyber security and IT governance - Distribution, wholesale, manufacturing or e-commerce experience Why Join? This is a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of technology within a rapidly expanding international business. You'll join at an exciting stage of the company's growth, taking ownership of systems that are central to future success while working directly with the CEO and senior leadership team. Over the coming years you'll play a key role in: - Expanding ERP capability - Driving automation across the business - Enhancing reporting and business intelligence - Improving business processes - Supporting future acquisitions and integrations - Developing AI capabilities where they add commercial value There is genuine scope for this role to develop into a broader technology leadership position as the business continues to grow. Salary & Benefits - 50,000 salary - Annual performance bonus - Hybrid working - Private medical cover - 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Company pension - Ongoing professional development - Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing international business If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial impact and play a key part in a company's growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.

1st Line IT Support Technician Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Salary: 25,000 - 28,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week) Looking for your next step in IT Support? An established and growing business in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire , is looking to welcome a 1st Line IT Support Technician to its internal IT team. Offering a salary of 25,000 - 28,000 and Monday to Friday hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week) , this is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking IT environment. This is far more than a traditional helpdesk role. You'll provide first-line support to users across the business while gaining hands-on exposure to infrastructure, networking, virtualisation and security technologies. Working alongside experienced IT professionals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and build a long-term career within a supportive environment. What you'll be doing - Providing 1st Line IT support to users across the business, with opportunities to assist on 2nd Line support issues - Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and user account issues - Supporting Windows 11 desktops and laptops - Assisting with Windows Server and Hyper-V administration - Supporting networking infrastructure and Wi-Fi connectivity - Helping maintain SonicWall firewalls and endpoint security solutions - Supporting Android tablets, CCTV, access control and time and attendance systems - Assisting with IT infrastructure maintenance and continuous improvement projects - Delivering excellent face-to-face and remote customer support What we're looking for We're looking for someone with previous experience in an IT support environment who enjoys solving problems and delivering excellent customer service. Ideally, you'll have exposure to: - Windows 11 - Windows Server - Hyper-V - Networking fundamentals - Hardware support and troubleshooting - General IT infrastructure - Endpoint security solutions Experience with SonicWall firewalls, CCTV or access control systems would be beneficial but isn't essential, as training and development will be provided. What's on offer? - Excellent opportunities to develop into Infrastructure and 2nd Line Support - Exposure to a broad and varied IT environment - Supportive team with ongoing training and development - 30 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) - Healthcare benefit - On-site parking - Long-term career progression within an established business If you're looking to develop your IT career in a role that offers genuine technical variety and excellent learning opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Job: Payroll Manager Location: York Salary: Up to 38,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice in York, providing payroll, accountancy and business advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients across Yorkshire. The firm is looking to recruit an experienced payroll professional who can take ownership of an established payroll function. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys delivering an accurate, high-quality payroll service while supporting both clients and colleagues. Benefits of the Payroll Manager role include: - Hybrid working - Flexible working - Private Health Care - 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (additional days for long service). - Paid overtime and time banking/time off in lieu. - Company pension scheme (increased contribution for long service). - Full training provided on modern payroll software - Opportunity to lead an established payroll function - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Varied client portfolio across multiple industries - Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected independent practice Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager role include: - Managing the day-to-day running of the payroll department - Supporting and supervising members of the payroll team - Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls - Managing pension auto-enrolment and pension administration - Processing CIS returns where required - Completing payroll year-end procedures - Setting up new PAYE and pension schemes - Providing payroll advice and support to clients and colleagues - Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and communicating changes where appropriate - Supporting the wider practice with payroll-related queries Requirements of the Payroll Manager role include: - Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice - Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation - Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy Why join this firm? - Join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice - Lead an established payroll function with the support of an experienced team - Work with a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors - Benefit from hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture - Receive full training on the firm's payroll software where required - Enjoy genuine long-term career stability within a growing practice How to apply for the Payroll Manager role: If you'd like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot Waylen on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

Credit Controller Permanent Full-Time An established and successful organisation in North Yorks is looking for a motivated Credit Controller to join its busy finance team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous credit control or finance experience who enjoys building relationships, resolving queries and taking ownership of their own workload. You'll join a supportive team within a business that offers excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for learning and development. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing your own customer ledger and following up on overdue payments - Building strong relationships with internal teams and external customers - Investigating and resolving account and payment queries efficiently - Accurately recording queries and ensuring they are followed through to resolution - Providing support and cover for other members of the finance team when required What We're Looking For Previous credit control experience would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for someone with the right attitude and transferable finance experience. You'll ideally have: - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - A confident and professional telephone manner - Good numeracy and literacy skills - A proactive approach and willingness to learn - Good organisational skills and attention to detail - Experience using Excel, with knowledge of formulas and pivot tables advantageous - The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team This is a permanent role and is commutable from Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Ripon and North Leeds and is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team.

Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission + enhanced holiday + excellent benefits Build a career where your success is rewarded Are you passionate about building relationships, helping people achieve their career goals and developing long-term business partnerships? At Castle Employment Solutions, we've been connecting exceptional people with outstanding businesses across Yorkshire for more than 60 years. As our Finance Division continues to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Scarborough team. Whether you're already working in recruitment or have a background in finance, accountancy or another commercial environment, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Yorkshire's most established specialist recruitment businesses. Why join Castle? At Castle, we invest in our people and believe your success is our success. You'll receive the training, support and opportunities needed to develop your career, alongside a rewarding commission structure with no limits on what you can earn. We offer: - Competitive basic salary - Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential - Enhanced annual leave - Structured training and ongoing professional development - Clear career progression opportunities - Hybrid working - A supportive, collaborative team environment - Regular incentives and recognition programmes - The opportunity to build your own specialist market within our growing Finance Division The role As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with businesses across Yorkshire to identify and attract finance professionals ranging from transactional finance through to senior leadership appointments. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll build lasting relationships, provide expert recruitment advice and become a trusted partner to both clients and candidates. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing new business opportunities and growing existing client relationships - Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy briefing through to successful placement - Sourcing, interviewing and qualifying candidates - Providing market insight, salary benchmarking and recruitment consultancy - Building and maintaining a strong network within your specialist market - Delivering an outstanding experience for both clients and candidates - Achieving personal and team performance targets About you We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and is motivated by achieving results. You might already have recruitment experience, or perhaps you've built your career in finance, accountancy or another commercially focused role and are looking for a new challenge where your industry knowledge can make a real impact. You'll also bring: - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - A proactive and resilient approach - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Commercial awareness and a consultative mindset - A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service Why this opportunity? Recruitment offers a unique combination of relationship building, business development, consultancy and problem solving. If you're ambitious, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want a career where your effort directly influences your earnings and progression, we'd love to hear from you. Join Castle Employment Solutions and become part of a business with over 60 years of success, a reputation built on integrity, quality and long-term partnerships, and a genuine commitment to developing its people. Apply today to start your next chapter with Castle Employment Solutions.

Job: Accountant Location: Malton Salary: Up to 40,000 (dependant on experience) This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established independent accountancy practice based in the Malton area. With a loyal and growing client base, the firm offers a varied role across accounts, tax and VAT, providing the opportunity to work closely with clients and play an important part in the continued success of the practice. Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, the firm is looking to take someone on who can take ownership of a portfolio of clients, manage work from start to finish and become a trusted member of a close knit team. Benefits of the Accountant role include: - Competitive salary, depending on experience - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Opportunity to progress to Partner level - Company Pension - Cycle to work scheme - Study support for ACCA (where applicable) Responsibilities of the Accountant role include: - Preparing year end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients - Preparing VAT returns and assisting with tax compliance work - Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact - Taking ownership of jobs from initial records through to completion - Providing practical advice and support to owner managed businesses - Working closely with senior management to help deliver an excellent client service - Supporting the continued growth of the practice through high quality client delivery Requirements of the Accountant role include: - Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice is essential - Strong experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns and tax work - Excellent communication and client relationship skills - Organised, proactive and hands on approach How to apply for the Accountant role: If you'd like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot on (url removed) or (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a flexible, part-time role within a busy, stable family-run business? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful business in Bridlington where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and tend to stay for the long term. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in a varied role where you'll take ownership of the credit control function, helping to maintain healthy cash flow while building positive relationships with customers. This is a busy, hands-on position that would suit someone who enjoys working independently, communicating with customers and keeping on top of outstanding accounts. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: - Proactively chasing outstanding customer payments by telephone and email. - Managing the aged debt ledger and reducing overdue balances. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers. - Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries. - Allocating customer receipts and reconciling accounts. - Producing debtor reports and highlighting any risks or issues. - Supporting the wider finance team with general finance administration when required. About You To be successful, you'll ideally have: - Previous experience in a Credit Controller or Sales Ledger role. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - A confident and professional telephone manner. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel. - The ability to prioritise your workload and work independently. Why This Role? - Flexible part-time hours to fit around your lifestyle. - Salary circa 28,000 FTE (pro rata). - Join a well-established family-run business with an excellent reputation. - Friendly, supportive team where people genuinely enjoy working. - A busy and varied role where you'll have real ownership and make a tangible impact. If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity in Bridlington, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential conversation.

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a busy, stable role within a well-established family-run business? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful business in Bridlington where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and tend to stay for the long term. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The Role Working as part of the finance team, you'll take ownership of a high-volume purchase ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong relationships across the business. Key Responsibilities - Processing a high volume of supplier invoices - Matching, batching and coding invoices - Processing intercompany invoices and ensuring accurate allocations - Reconciling supplier statements, including manual supplier statement reconciliations - Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries - Preparing payment runs - Liaising with suppliers and internal departments - Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records - Supporting the wider finance team with finance administration as required About You We're looking for someone who has: - Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role - Experience managing a high-volume workload - Confidence processing intercompany transactions - Strong reconciliation skills, including manual supplier statement reconciliations - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach - Good communication skills and confidence building relationships with suppliers - Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel Why Apply? - Salary of 28,000 - 30,000 depending on experience - Join a successful, family-run business with an excellent reputation - Friendly and supportive working environment - Stable business with excellent staff retention - Busy and varied role where you'll quickly become a valued member of the team If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity in Bridlington, we'd love to hear from you.