Forrest Recruitment jobs

Recruitment Consultant, Manchester City Centre Based. £28,000 + DOE + Company Bonus Scheme Join our business with 40 years of success and a reputation for delivering exceptional, personal service. We re hiring for a talented 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester team. Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm Fully office-based in Manchester City Centre Why join us as a recruitment consultant? - Established & Respected: 4 decades of industry excellence - Learn from the Best: In-house training and a nurturing environment with long-serving consultants - Progression Path: Clear career development opportunities - Earn Well: Competitive base salary and attractive bonus scheme with strong potential - Work Hard, Play Hard: Fun social calendar including paid-for events like the races and an overnight Christmas celebration What you ll be doing as a recruitment consultant? - Managing the full recruitment cycle: business development, sourcing, interviewing, and placing - Building strong, long-lasting client and candidate relationships - Driving performance and achieving targets If you re ambitious, people-focused, and ready to thrive in a supportive, high-energy culture we want to hear from you! Interested in this Recruitment Consultant role? Please apply now. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Purchase Ledger, Manchester City Centre. 13.49 per hour + Hol Pay. Weekly Pay. Immediate start, ongoing duration with strong view to a perm role within. Responsibilities as a Purchase Ledger - Processing high volumes of purchase invoices with precision and speed - Matching, batching, and coding invoices - Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries - Preparing payment runs and ensuring timely payments - Maintaining accurate records and supporting month-end processes - Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers Desirable skills of a Purchase Ledger - Minimum 1 year experience in Purchase Ledger/ Accounts Payable - Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills - Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) - Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude If you are interested in this role as Purchase Ledger, Please apply now! Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Credit Controller Sale c 31,500 doe A leading manufacturing firm are seeking a proven credit controller to join their team! If you have a professional and polite manner with experience of credit control, send your CV today. Key Responsibilities: - Proactively managing and collecting debts from an assigned selection of company debtors - Responding to client queries - Processing and allocating incoming funds - Reconciling accounts - Producing seven-day letters - Reducing/eliminating overdue debts - Adhere to credit and collection procedures - Regularly contacting customers by telephone and email to build strong relationships. - Issue reports detailing customer payment shortfalls and aged debt analysis. - Hybrid working, 3 in, 2wfh Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more!

School Finance Officer, Manchester City Centre Based. 34,000 + DOE Our client is seeking an experienced School Finance Officer to support their finance function within a busy educational setting. The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a school environment and be confident managing a range of finance and bursary-related responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who understands the unique requirements of the education sector. Responsibilities as a School Finance Officer - Managing the day-to-day financial administration of the school - Processing purchase orders, invoices, payments, and reconciliations - Supporting budget monitoring and assisting with financial reporting - Administering bursary and funding processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance - Maintaining pupil finance records and managing fee-related queries where applicable - Liaising with staff, parents, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding financial matters - Supporting month-end and year-end finance processes - Ensuring financial procedures are followed in line with school policies and statutory requirements Essential Requirements as a School Finance Officer - Previous experience working within a school, college, or educational setting within a finance focused role - Experience administering bursaries, grants, or educational funding will prove a strong advantage - Strong understanding of financial processes and systems - Enhanced DBS certificate - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Desirable Skills as a School Finance Officer - AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification - Experience using school finance systems such as SIMS, FMS, Arbor, or PS Financials - Knowledge of school funding regulations and education sector finance procedures Interested in this School Finance Officer Role? Please apply now! Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more.

Technical Sales Engineer Location: Audenshaw (with UK travel) Salary: £45,000 + commission Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Our client is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer with a technical or engineering background and experience selling capital equipment, machinery or industrial products. This is a consultative role focused on understanding customers' needs, providing expert advice and recommending the right solutions rather than simply selling products. Full product training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and developing long-term customer relationships. Key Responsibilities as a Technical Sales Engineer - Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers. - Carry out customer sites visits to understand production and packaging requirements. - Advise customers on suitable machinery and consumable solutions. - Produce accurate quotations and oversee sales opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion. - Manage and update customer activity and opportunities using the CRM system - Liaise with service engineers to ensure customers receive a seamless and high-quality service. - Offer technical guidance and first-line support to customers when required. - Identify opportunities to develop sales within existing customer accounts. - Attend industry exhibitions, supplier visits and occasional overseas manufacturer training. - Act as a professional ambassador for the business, developing long-term customer relationships. Desirables of a Technical Sales Engineer - Technical or engineering background ESSENTIAL. - Previous experience selling capital equipment, machinery or industrial products is highly desirable. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. - Naturally personable with the ability to build rapport quickly. - A consultative approach, with the confidence to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions. - Commercially aware with strong organisational and time management skills. - Able to manage multiple enquiries and prioritise workload effectively. - Experience using CRM software desirable. - Knowledge of the packaging, manufacturing or automation sectors is beneficial. - Experience carrying out customer site surveys or product demonstrations is desirable. - Able to explain technical information clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical customers. - Self-motivated, reliable and committed to delivering an excellent customer experience. - Eager to develop new skills and build a long-term career within a growing business. - Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK Interested in this role as a Technical Sales Engineer? Please apply now. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Temporary Talent Coordinator, Salford based. 6-month duration (with strong possibility to extend) 31 hours per week, Hybrid working 13.45 per hour + holiday pay Responsibilities as a Temporary Talent Coordinator. - Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple departments. - Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms. - Source, screen and shortlist candidates for a variety of roles. - Arrange interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process. - Support offer management, pre-employment checks and onboarding activities. - Act as the main recruitment contact for hiring managers, providing guidance and support. - Maintain recruitment systems, applicant tracking records and candidate data. - Develop talent pipelines and support employer branding initiatives. - Produce recruitment reports, monitor hiring KPIs and identify process improvements. - Ensure recruitment activities comply with GDPR and employment legislation. Essentials for the role as as a Temporary Talent Coordinator. - Min 2 years previous recruitment, talent acquisition or recruitment coordination experience essential. - Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills. - Experience managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities. - Confident building relationships with hiring managers and candidates. - Experience using applicant tracking/HR systems and Microsoft Office. - High attention to detail with the ability to work independently. If you are interested in the role as a Temporary Talent Coordinator? Please apply now. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.