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Payroll Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Part or full time with flexible hours available Southampton Venture Recruitment Partners are partnering with a successful international financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established payroll professional to take ownership of multi-jurisdiction payroll operations across several European locations. The role will focus on payroll governance, compliance, process improvement, and team leadership, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services to a growing international workforce. The position offers flexibility in working pattern, with a minimum commitment of 23 hours per week. The Role As Payroll Manager, you will lead the payroll function across multiple European jurisdictions, managing relationships with payroll providers, overseeing compliance requirements, supporting payroll team development, and driving operational excellence. This role would suit someone with strong technical payroll expertise who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations - Lead the monthly payroll process across multiple European locations, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time. - Act as the final reviewer and approver for payroll submissions, reports, adjustments and off-cycle payments. - Manage payroll deadlines and coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers. - Provide guidance and support on complex payroll queries and escalations. - Ensure compliance with local legislation, statutory changes, minimum wage regulations and payroll-related legal requirements. - Oversee payroll audits and ensure accurate payroll records are maintained. - Monitor service delivery standards and identify opportunities to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership - Lead, mentor and develop 2 payroll team members. - Promote knowledge sharing across jurisdictions to strengthen team capability and minimise key-person dependency. - Support workload planning and ensure continuity of service during periods of absence. Payroll Governance & Projects - Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments impacting payroll. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll processes, systems and controls. - Support compensation benchmarking, salary data analysis and payroll-related reporting requirements. - Produce payroll metrics and reports for senior stakeholders. - Contribute to wider business and operational projects where payroll expertise is required. About You We are looking for a confident payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and experience managing complex payroll operations. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven payroll management experience within a complex, multi-site or multi-country environment. - Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and governance. - Experience managing third-party payroll providers and stakeholder relationships. - Previous experience leading, coaching and developing payroll team members. - Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. - Experience within financial services, professional services or another regulated environment would be advantageous. What's on Offer - Hybrid working arrangement. - Flexible hours available. - Opportunity to lead a European payroll function. - Collaborative and supportive working environment. - Competitive salary and benefits package. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply today. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

Ready for your next move? This could be the one. If you re a newly qualified accountant, an ambitious finalist, or an accountant ready to make your first move out of practice, this is an opportunity worth taking seriously. We re working with a successful and growing business in Bournemouth that is looking to bring a talented Financial Accountant into its finance team. This is a newly created opportunity, giving you the chance to step into a role with genuine responsibility, visibility and room to develop. You ll be part of a commercially minded finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders and getting involved across the wider business. What will you be doing? As Financial Accountant, you ll have a broad remit covering both financial accounting and commercial finance, including: - Owning the month-end close and ensuring accurate and timely reporting - Preparing monthly management accounts and financial analysis - Balance sheet reconciliations and control account reviews - Supporting statutory accounts and year-end processes - Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow reporting - Working closely with auditors and external advisers - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls - Providing financial insight to operational and senior management - Supporting finance projects as the business continues to grow There s plenty of scope to make the role your own and take on additional responsibility as your experience develops. Who are we looking for? - Newly qualified or finalist - ACA, ACCA or CIMA . - Strong technical accounting skills - Commercially minded, ambitious and keen to progress - Experience with financial reporting, month-end accounts and reconciliations, Why join? - Hybrid - 25 days holiday plus bank - Pension and private healthcare - A supportive, ambitious finance team - Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders - Genuine opportunities for career progression - A modern office and great working environment Most importantly, you ll be joining a business that wants its people to succeed. If you re ambitious, there is a clear opportunity to grow your responsibilities and career alongside the business. Interested? Apply today! All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

Key Responsibilities - Manage the entire payroll process for a broad client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. - Prepare and submit RTI returns, CIS deductions, and end-of-year returns, including forms P11D and Class 1A NIC calculations. - Oversee the production of payroll outputs, such as payslips, pension uploads, and payment reports for clients and third-party entities. - Handle auto-enrolment setup, calculations, and submissions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations. - Maintain detailed payroll records and implement a robust document control system to ensure accuracy and a full audit trail. - Resolve client payroll queries efficiently and maintain strong, lasting client relationships. - Provide training, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering their development and reviewing their work to ensure quality standards are met. - Work with the Hub Payroll Manager to introduce new payroll systems and procedures, ensuring smooth team adaptation. - Stay informed about current payroll legislation, tax laws, and compliance requirements, applying this knowledge to improve processes. - Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes. - Represent the organisation professionally at offsite client meetings, networking events, and training courses. - Monitor the team s client payrolls to ensure timely and accurate processing, addressing issues as they arise. Key Requirements - Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably in a client-facing or practice environment. - A CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification, or an equivalent industry-recognized payroll certification, demonstrating expertise in payroll and its associated regulations. - Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel. - Capable of handling a high volume of payroll data while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards. - In-depth Knowledge of HMRC Legislation & Pension Auto Enrolment: Comprehensive understanding of current HMRC tax legislation, pension auto enrolment, and other statutory regulations. - High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical skills. Additional Requirements - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proven ability to manage and mentor a team while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Model Office Based Benefits - Company Pension Scheme - 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays - Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority - Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum - Business closure over Christmas - Life Assurance x4 annual salary - Enhanced family leave policies - Enhanced Company Sick Pay - Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support, free and confidential - Corporate Discounts Platform

Venture Recruitment Partners are working with a global technology business in Fareham in their search for a Finance Analyst. This role will report to the Finance Manager and is a great opportunity to work on several projects within the finance team. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Analyst: - Maintain and improve excel models - Provide sales team with margin analysis - Analyse billing and invoicing data for customers and vendors - Assist with UAT testing Finance Analyst Experience and Qualifications: - Strong excel skills, macros and power query - Experience with margin or variance analysis is beneficial - Good communication skills Details Based in Fareham, hybrid working 6 month FTC All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

The Role: Venture Recruitment Partners are working with a well established business based in the New Forest, for an experienced Finance Manager to join its central finance function. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad and varied role. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day financial operations, support reporting and controls, manage and develop a small finance team, and work closely with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making. This opportunity would suit a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: - Produce and review management accounts - Manage budgets, forecasts and cashflows - Review VAT returns and group reconciliations - Support operational teams with financial insight - Improve finance processes and reporting systems Experience and Qualifications: - Strong VAT and management accounting knowledge - Proven people management experience - Advanced Excel and systems skills - Commercial, analytical and proactive mindset Salary and Benefits: - £60,000 £70,000 - Office Based - Employer pension contribution - Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays - Additional holiday purchase option - Friendly team environment with on-site parking All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

Payroll Administrator Our clients are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate end-to-end payroll services for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and payroll regulations while providing exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities - Process end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. - Maintain employee payroll records and manage data securely in line with data protection requirements. - Complete RTI submissions, pension uploads, CIS submissions, and produce payroll reports for clients and third parties. - Prepare payslips, year-end documentation, month-end journals, and audit reports. - Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension auto-enrolment requirements, and company policies. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear guidance and resolving payroll queries efficiently. - Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all payroll activities. Skills and Experience - Proven experience processing payrolls for multiple clients, ideally within an accountancy practice or professional services environment. - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pension auto-enrolment, and CIS. - Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. - Strong communication and client relationship management skills. - Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Office; experience with BrightPay is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided. - High level of confidentiality and understanding of data protection requirements. Benefits - Competitive salary - Company pension scheme - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave - Christmas business closure (subject to business requirements) - Life assurance (4x annual salary) - Enhanced family leave and company sick pay - Employee Assistance Programme - Corporate discounts platform - Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work, eye care and dental options Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

A well-established international business is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join its friendly finance team. This is a varied position offering exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, alongside wider finance administration and office support duties. The Role You ll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, helping ensure invoices, reconciliations, payments and customer accounts are managed accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities: - Processing purchase invoices, credit notes and supplier statement reconciliations - Supporting Accounts Receivable activities including invoicing, credit control and customer reconciliations - Managing invoice queries, PO issues and maintaining finance control sheets - Assisting with multi-currency and intercompany invoicing activities - Completing credit checks and supporting wider month-end finance administration - Providing ad-hoc support to the finance team and assisting with office coordination duties About You The successful candidate will ideally have: - Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or a transactional finance role - Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills - Confident communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving - Large company / multi-national experience - Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively - Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel - A team-focused attitude with willingness to support across multiple areas What s on Offer - Competitive salary - Part time 24 hours - Excellent pension contribution - Private medical insurance - Health cash plan - Income protection and life assurance - Flexible benefits package after probation - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Long-term development opportunities within a stable international organisation If you re looking for a broad finance position with excellent benefits and career progression potential, please apply today. Apply today to find out more: (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

Financial Accountant Andover £55,000 Hybrid 3 days on-site, 2 days from home We re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our client s growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation. You ll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting business decision-making and driving continuous improvement across finance processes. Working closely with the Financial Controller, wider Finance team and stakeholders across the business, you ll provide valuable financial insight while ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. What you ll be doing - Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts , including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. - Managing the month-end close , including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations. - Maintaining the fixed asset register , ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded. - Analysing financial performance, investigating variances and providing clear commentary against budgets and forecasts. - Supporting the budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes. - Preparing quarterly VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. - Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit activity. - Monitoring aged debtors and creditors, investigating outstanding balances and resolving discrepancies. - Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve finance systems, reporting and processes . - Supporting financial analysis, business cases and wider strategic projects. - Providing financial guidance and support to colleagues across the business, including operational teams such as Claims. - Supporting finance system upgrades, testing and implementation . What we re looking for We re looking for someone with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You ll be confident managing competing priorities, working to tight deadlines and communicating financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels. You ll also enjoy looking beyond the numbers, identifying opportunities to improve processes and adding genuine value to the wider business. This role offers excellent long-term development opportunities , including the potential to progress into a management position for someone with the ambition and capability to take that next step. You ll thrive in a collaborative environment, be commercially minded and enjoy working as part of a team where your ideas and expertise are valued. If you re looking for a role where you can influence business performance, develop your technical and commercial skills, and build a long-term career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation , we d love to hear from you. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you authorise us to contact you regarding this vacancy and to provide recruitment-related services and information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy at (url removed) for further details.

The Role: Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting a division of an international manufacturing business with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant for a 12 month FTC. We re seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant who is happy in a hands-on role, with a problem solving, positive approach and a can-do attitude. The business is going through a period of growth and development having recently implemented a new ERP system. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare monthly management accounts - Post and review month-end journals - Support annual budgeting process - Ensure stock values and standard costs are accurate Experience and Qualifications: - Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant role is a must# - Part qualified ACCA/CIMA - Experience in a manufacturing environment is a big advantage Salary and Benefits: The role is paying £40 - £45,000 Working arrangements: The role is based in Chippenham but offers excellent hybrid working with you only needing to be in the office 1 to 2 days fortnight. If interested please apply below or email (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

Marketing and Events Manager, Part Time Chilworth Partnership Ltd is delighted to be recruiting a part time Marketing and Events Manager to work closely with the finance, sales and leadership teams to support the business goals for Chilworth Partnership Ltd and their sister business Venture Recruitment Partners. This is a broad marketing position where you'll play an important role in supporting the company's digital presence and marketing activity across multiple platforms. Typical responsibilities include: - Own all social media and marketing activities. You ll plan and schedule LinkedIn, Instagram, and email marketing content. - You will also film and edit videos for the companies LinkedIn accounts. - Plan and execute key marketing campaigns. - Use Canva and Adobe Express to create all social media and event content, including images, flyers, guides and pitch decks. - Managing and updating the company websites, including blogs, events and all other content. - You will use GA4 to track website analytics and inform strategy. - Design and create slides for key company meetings. - Book company events, and support logistics, communication, promotion and follow-up. - Generate inbound marketing leads through content and campaigns, ensuring those leads are directed to the appropriate team. - Liaise with external copywriter and graphic designer to create complex marketing content, ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to. - Communicate all marketing and events updates to the wider team weekly. - Manage external relationships with suppliers and long-standing charity partners. - Supporting wider marketing initiatives as part of a collaborative team. - Working alongside outside marketing agency. About You - Previous experience in a similar Marketing role. - Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Marketing or Marketing degree. - Experience managing website content through a CMS. - Experience using Canva, Adobe Express and video editing software. - Good time management and organisational skills and able to balance multiple projects. - Exposure to digital marketing campaigns and online marketing activity. - Strong written communication skills with good attention to detail. - Self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to build relationships Desirable - Basic graphic design and/or video editing skills. What's on Offer - £27,000 - £30,000 FTE salary. - Part time, flexible on hours (can accommodate school hours) - 25 days annual leave rising to 30 with service (pro rata) + your birthday off - WFH 1 day a week following probation - Free onsite parking - Subsidised membership to on-site gym - Private flu vaccination annually - Private healthcare with Axa with employee assistance programme - Company Pension (matched contributions 4% base salary) - Friendly, and collaborative team culture with regular team celebrations. If you're looking for a varied marketing role where you'll have real ownership, we'd love to hear from you. Chilworth Partnership Ltd (also trading as Venture Recruitment Partners) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the finance function of a global business during a critical year-end and external audit period. This is a hands-on interim assignment with the operational finance team involving managing statutory reporting, year-end close activities, and external audit processes within a fast-paced commercial environment. Details: - Location: Guildford - Hybrid: 2 days in office after probation - Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d (outside IR35) - Contract: 6 months Responsibilities - Support the delivery of month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved accurately and efficiently - Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting audit schedules in line with relevant accounting standards - Act as a key contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests, resolving queries, and supporting the completion of the year-end audit process - Review balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts, accruals, prepayments, and financial adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness - Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packs and supporting documentation for senior finance stakeholders - Identify process improvements across financial reporting, controls, and audit readiness to support a smooth and efficient close process Requirements - Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with strong financial accounting and reporting experience - Proven experience supporting or leading year-end close, statutory accounts preparation, and external audits within a commercial environment - Pass-through experience desirable - Expense management experience desirable - Strong technical accounting knowledge, including balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls, accruals/prepayments, and audit documentation - Experience working with external auditors, ideally within larger or multi-entity organisations, with the ability to manage workloads and stakeholders effectively in a deadline-driven environment If this opportunity sounds like it might be of interest, please feel free to get in touch at (url removed) All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).