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Duties Will include but not be limited too:
To lead and develop the Group payroll function, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll services across the business
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Responsible for four payrolls, multiple pension schemes, payroll-related employee benefits, payroll compliance, controls, reporting and continuous improvement
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Lead, coach and develop the Payroll & Benefits Officer, ensuring workloads are appropriately managed and service standards are achieved
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Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension legislation, auto-enrolment requirements and all associated HMRC obligations.
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Manage multiple pension schemes, ensuring pensionable pay, employee deductions, employer contributions and statutory requirements are administered accurately.
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Own payroll controls, reconciliations and audit processes, ensuring payroll information is accurate, complete and appropriately documented.
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Manage all year-end payroll activities including P60s, P11Ds, Benefits-in-Kind reporting and pension re-enrolment activities.
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Ensure salary sacrifice and benefit schemes are administered effectively, including electric vehicle schemes, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work schemes and other employee benefits.
You will have the following skill set
- CIPP Qualified or QBE
- Extesnive all round Payroll experience within businesses of 500-1200 employees
- Paye, P11ds, BIC
- On a maximum of 1 month notice
- Ability to get to the office 2 days PW

Payroll Manager
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Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary Contract)
Crawley | Hybrid Working | Up to £32,000 temporary equivalent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team on a temporary contract.
This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with high volumes of transactions and can confidently manage supplier accounts while maintaining excellent levels of accuracy and service. You will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made in line with agreed deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received records
- Managing three-way matching processes and resolving discrepancies
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items
- Preparing and supporting regular payment runs
- Dealing with supplier and internal stakeholder queries
- Maintaining accurate supplier account records
- Building strong working relationships across the wider business
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience
- Experience working within a high-volume processing environment
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Good Excel skills
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
What’s on Offer
Temporary role up to 6 months, could be extended further
Salary up to £32,000 temporary equivalent
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home after initial training)
Immediate start
Free parking
Candidates available at short notice are highly encouraged to apply.
Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant
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Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Category Manager to support a broad portfolio of operational and asset-related spend.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing projects across maintenance, engineering, equipment, operational services and asset management categories. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you’ll drive category strategies, supplier performance and commercial value across a complex spend portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies across operational and asset-related spend.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering and contract award activities.
- Deliver complex procurement projects and commercial negotiations.
- Build strong relationships with operational, engineering and business stakeholders.
- Develop commercial models and evaluation methodologies.
- Drive cost savings, value creation and supplier performance improvements.
About You
- Proven Category Management experience within a complex organisation.
- Strong end-to-end sourcing and tender management expertise.
- Experience managing operational, engineering, maintenance or asset-related categories.
- Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable operating autonomously and leading multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
Please quote 52539 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

Category Manager – Operational Services
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Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Category Manager – Indirects to join a busy procurement function and lead sourcing activity across a broad Business Services portfolio.
This role will focus on delivering end-to-end procurement projects across areas including Facilities Management, Customer Services and outsourced services, working closely with stakeholders to develop category strategies and deliver commercial value.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver category strategies.
- Lead complex sourcing and tender exercises.
- Manage supplier engagement, evaluations and negotiations.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Deliver savings, value and commercial improvements.
About You
- Experienced Category Manager with strong end-to-end sourcing expertise.
- Background in outsourced services procurement.
- Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to lead complex procurement projects independently.
Please quote 525538 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

Category Manager – Indirects
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Experienced Practice Accountant
Crawley Area | Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week) | Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced Practice Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice supporting a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of industries.
This is a varied, client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys managing their own portfolio, building strong client relationships and supporting businesses with their accounting, tax and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with solid technical knowledge and previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Managing a portfolio of SME clients and acting as their day-to-day point of contact
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including clients operating within the CIS scheme
- Preparing corporation tax returns and assisting with tax planning opportunities
- Preparing self-assessment tax returns for directors and individuals
- Producing management accounts and providing financial insights to clients
- Reviewing client bookkeeping records and advising on improvements where required
- Supporting clients with Xero, QuickBooks and cloud accounting solutions
- Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients
- Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements
- Assisting Partners and senior team members with ad hoc advisory projects
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
- AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
- Experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses
- Good understanding of VAT, corporation tax and self-assessment
- CIS experience desirable
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks and/or Sage
- Ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
If you’re an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a flexible role where you can take ownership of a varied client portfolio and contribute to a growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.
This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across Finance and Accountancy, recruiting roles from part-qualified through to senior leadership positions across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we cannot respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from one of our consultants, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please visit www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for details of other opportunities that may be of interest.

Practice Accountant
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Are you looking for a varied Accounts Assistant role where you’ll be a valued member of the finance team rather than just another number?
We’re partnering with a well established and growing business seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the day to day running of the finance function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved across multiple areas of finance, building relationships across the business and taking pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
What you’ll be doing:
- Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate financial records
- Managing supplier payments and preparing payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
- Supporting month-end activities, including journals and reconciliations
- Producing reports and assisting with financial analysis
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and process improvements
- Assisting with cash allocation, credit control and other finance duties when required
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
- Strong reconciliation and problem solving skills
- Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
- A positive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills
- Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to join a supportive business that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.
Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.

Finance Assistant
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Duties will include but not be limited too:
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Information and answer questions that arise on them
- Oversee accruals and prepayments analysis to support production of management accounts
- Assist in the management of annual year-end statutory audit
- Assist in the preparation of draft statutory accounts
- Assist and oversee bank and other accounts reconciliations
- Prepare & input journals in to accounts systems
- Assist with analysis of accounts information and creation of management reports, including investigating and reporting on variances
- Own VAT manual for the business and ensure that it is adopted
- Oversee purchase ledger including expenses and assist where needed
- Oversee sales ledger and assist where needed
- Ensure purchase invoices are authorised in accordance with guidelines and posted accurately to the purchase ledger
- Fixed Asset Ledger
- Responsible for the maintenance of the fixed asset register
- Ensure additions and disposals of assets properly accounted for
- Support the Financial Controller with general administration and projects
You will have the following skill set
- Be able to commute to Horsham 4-5 days PW
- Strong management and financial accounting experience
- Advanced excel
- Strong communication skills
- Max 1 month notice

Financial Accountant
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Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established organisation, on the recruitment of an Employee Relations Specialist.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional to join a fast-paced operational environment, providing expert support across a broad range of employee relations matters. Working closely with managers and HR colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice whilst ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to employment legislation and company policies.
Duties:
- Provide expert guidance to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, probation, capability, attendance management and performance issues.
- Coach and support managers throughout formal employee relations processes, ensuring cases are handled fairly, consistently and within agreed timescales.
- Advise investigating managers and hearing managers on best practice, process compliance and risk mitigation.
- Manage a varied ER caseload, maintaining accurate records and monitoring progress to ensure timely resolutions.
- Identify and escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior HR stakeholders where appropriate.
- Monitor trends and recurring employee relations issues, providing recommendations to improve processes, policies and management capability.
- Coordinate and track internal mediation activity, including case monitoring, scheduling and management reporting.
- Provide HR administration support including preparation of case documentation, meeting coordination and note-taking where required.
- Develop strong working relationships with operational managers, acting as a trusted advisor on people-related matters.
- Produce regular case management reports and metrics for HR leadership teams.
- Contribute to wider HR and employee relations projects designed to support organisational objectives and continuous improvement.
- Assist in maintaining positive employee and trade union relationships across the business.
Skills & Experience:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification.
- Previous experience in an Employee Relations, HR Advisor or similar role within a fast-moving operational environment.
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application in the workplace.
- Proven experience managing disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and conduct-related cases.
- Experience working alongside recognised trade unions would be highly advantageous.
- Confident using HR systems and producing management information and case-related reporting.
Please quote 52518 when calling Martin at Alexander Lloyd.
This is only one of many vacancies we are currently managing. Alexander Lloyd Human Resources Recruitment Solutions specialises in the recruitment of HR Director, Head of HR, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, HR Manager, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Reward and Internal Communications professionals across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we cannot respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from one of our consultants, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to visit www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for details of other opportunities that may be of interest.

Employee Relations Specialist
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IT Category Manager
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hybrid or fully remote
Sussex or Midlands
Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced IT Category Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established procurement professional to take ownership of a significant IT spend portfolio, leading sourcing activity across software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital services, and consultancy spend.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver IT category strategies that drive value, savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including tendering, supplier selection, negotiations, due diligence, and contract management.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and optimise supplier performance.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to shape sourcing decisions and procurement strategies.
- Negotiate commercial agreements that balance cost, risk, service, and long-term business objectives.
- Oversee supplier onboarding and implementation activities.
About You
- Significant experience within IT procurement or category management.
- Proven track record managing complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- CIPS qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.
Please quote 52487 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

IT Category Manager
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Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a growing international organisation to recruit a Project Manager on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in project and contract management to oversee projects from initial award through to successful completion. You’ll manage multiple stakeholders, ensure contractual compliance, and support the delivery of complex customer projects within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects and contracts throughout their full lifecycle
- Review customer and supplier contracts to ensure commercial and operational alignment
- Provide regular status updates to customers and senior stakeholders
- Ensure orders and contracts are technically and commercially compliant
- Manage project timelines, deadlines, and supplier relationships
- Conduct supplier due diligence and support project delivery activities
About You
- Minimum three years’ experience in project or contract management
- Experience managing projects from initiation through to completion
- Understanding of international trade, payment terms, and Incoterms
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercially aware with strong organisational skills
Please quote 52486 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial space from entry to c-suite level.

Project Manager