An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing finance team within one of Yorkshire's iconic brands. Our partner is a family-friendly organisation who pride themselves on their innovation, their people and how they give back to the communities they work with.

Based in Harrogate and reporting to the Group Financial Controller your responsibilities will include:

• providing financial support to the Central Services functions, enabling decision support and performance measurement.
• managing the accounting ledgers for the Central Services functions
• preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheets and profit and loss reconciliations. 
• review financial performance on a monthly basis with several cost centre managers, ensuring costs are in line with expectations and providing maximum value to the organisation.
• supporting the production of forecasts, budgets and long term financial plans for the Central Services functions.
• maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and associated Capital expenditure processes.

As the right candidate, you are a people person who can build relationships quickly, pay attention to the finest of details, are able to prioritise work effectively and you have a positive attitude, are pro-active, inquisitive and tenacious. You are currently studying a recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA, or you are recently qualified, and it is essential that you have experience of budgeting, forecasting and preparing fixed asset transactions.

This is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract and can be either 4 or 5 days per week. As such it is ideal for someone looking to return to work or for a role that offers more flexibility.

A law firm with a difference, our partner prides themselves on their family first culture which has enabled them to build high performing, highly regarded teams across commercial litigation, property, regulatory and private client sectors. Based near Leeds city centre and working with clients across Yorkshire, they have been able to maintain consistently strong growth levels and, because of this growth, we are now looking to recruit a Legal Cashier to join this close-knit and collaborative team.

Working with the Practice Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• daily bank reconciliations including matching and processing receipts
• managing purchase ledger payments
• creation of consultants invoices in Xero and setting up onward payments
• producing monthly financial reports

As the right candidate for this role, you are an experienced Legal Cashier or Finance Assistant and you enjoy working in a relaxed but hardworking office environment. You have a head for numbers, are calm and can prioritise tasks effectively. You are familiar with Xero or similar and, ideally, LEAP, although full training will be provided.

This role is part-time, working school hours or similar Monday to Friday, offers free parking and 28 days holiday (pro-rated) and is therefore ideal for someone looking to return to work or to have a bit more balance.

A well established and growing web-based sports company, our partner has been successfully linking customers with outdoor sports organisations for almost 20 years; starting in the UK and now with a presence internationally and leading the market in both Australia and the USA. Their continued passion for both outdoor sports and great customer service has led to consistent growth over the last 5 years and, as a result, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Communications Manager into the team.

Reporting to the MD, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing an outstanding communications strategy including social media, PR and digital marketing for both national and international markets
• Building a solid platform upon which a strong Marketing & Communications team can be built
• Working with the web development team to improve SEO across all markets, as well as developing content for both online and offline marketing channels.

As the right candidate, you are an experienced Communications Manager looking for a new challenge and can make an immediate impact on the business. You an expert in developing communications strategies for a variety of products and services that incorporates multiple channels, including social media, and executing these strategies to cement the business as the leader in each of the markets it operates in.

You are self-motivated, pro-active, enjoy variety and can work in ever-changing environments. You also get excited by challenges – the bigger the challenge the more excited you become!

The role can either be full-time or part-time and has some flexibility built-in, so is ideal for someone looking to return to work after a short break or for a better work/life harmony.

As one of the partners involved in the CIPD Parent Returner Programme, we are looking for 150 parents looking to return to work across Yorkshire and the Humber at a level that fits your skills and experience.

As part of this free programme, which is fully funded by the Government Equalities Office, you will be given one‐to‐one mentoring from an experienced HR professional on all aspects of returning to work, from understanding your own priorities and writing an up‐to‐date CV right through to preparing for your first few months back at work.

You will also be invited to the unmissable Pregnant Then Screwed Live event happening in York in March where you will have the opportunity to meet, not only other parents returning work but also have access to more than 25 different companies who are actively recruiting parent returners and offering the flexibility you need to be both the parent and the professional you want to be.

To be part of this programme you should be a parent looking to return to work after taking 12 months or more out of work due to parental responsibilities.

To apply for the programme, or to find out more, please contact Simon Gregory at GPS Return on 01423594 843 / simon@gpsreturn.co.uk

An exciting and interesting opportunity has arisen for a Learning & Development Coordinator to join one of Harrogate's top employers on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. As part of the organisations continued growth, both across the UK and internationally, our partner is looking for a high-energy experienced administrator to join the team.

Reporting into the L&D Partner, your responsibilities will include:

• providing coordination and administration support to the Group L&D Team, to ensure the smooth running of the function, activities and reporting.
• coordinating team meetings and collating agendas and meeting actions for the L&D team.
• working with external partners and venues to schedule L&D activities across the calendar year.
• Collating and sending programme supporting materials and post programme evaluation.

As the right candidate, you will have significant experience in a coordination or administration role including experience in scheduling and event management and ideally of managing and improving central processes. You enjoy being part of a high-energy team but are able to work independently and with autonomy. You appreciate change is part of working for a growing business and can be flexible when needed.

This is a part-time role, working 30 hours across 4 or 5 days. Our partner provides excellent benefits and are a people-oriented business.

A highly regarded and award-winning multi-national with offices across the UK, our partner is committed to flexible/agile working including remote working, flexi-hours and compressed hours.

We are currently recruiting an ER Specialist where you will act as the first point of contact employee relations matters, providing specialist advice and solutions in line with current legislation. This will include disciplinary, grievances, investigations, absenteeism, dismissal procedures consultations and capability. Additionally, you will work with our HR Community to ensure timely and accurate resolution or escalation of HR queries and issues whilst using your coaching, relationship building and problem-solving skills to ensure delivery of “people” interventions in our business.

Reporting to the Senior Manager: HR, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing proactive strategic solutions and initiatives to improve existing policies and procedures around the management of ER cases
• ER Case Management, ensuring Leaders are trained to support investigations, disciplinary and Grievances matters
• Facilitating ER workshops for our leaders
• Managing Long Term Sick, AWOL and Suspension
• Promoting Well-being and Mental Health initiatives in the workplace

As the right person, you will have experience working cross-functionally with all areas of HR, you are CIPD qualified and have strong ER experience. You possess excellent judgement, with a logical, meticulous and pragmatic approach to decision-making, you are able to build strong and trusting relationships at all business levels and you are solution orientated and are not afraid to challenge the status quo.

This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract with agile working, but you will need to be able to travel to the Basildon office on a weekly basis.

A fast-growing family-friendly energy business based in Harrogate and with clients nationwide, our partner is a forward-thinking employer of choice that offers flexibility, a competitive salary and a relaxed but hard-working office environment.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• sourcing and developing new leads through networking, social media, exhibitions and phone-based sales
• working with potential clients to identify best value deals from both standard and renewable energy suppliers
• helping to develop and execute regional and national sales strategies
• building the sales team and supporting and enabling your colleagues to excel

As the right candidate, you are an experienced and results-driven sales person who can maximise the potential of new business and you enjoy working with marketing and account management teams to take advantage of each new opportunity, whilst always putting the needs of your customers first. You are determined, hardworking, self-motivated and understand the importance of being part of a team that supports and encourages. No industry experience required as full training will be provided.

This opportunity would suit people returning to work or those looking for a more flexible and fulfilling role. Applications for both Full time and part time hours will be considered.