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When I set-up Ascendant Recruitment in 2003, my vision was to offer a service that was
Fast forward to the present and I am proud to say we count many of the region’s finest employers amongst our clients and our company continues to go from strength-to-strength.
So whether you are a candidate looking for your next role or an employer wishing to recruit new talent, please get in touch! If you want to work with a reliable agency that always returns your calls, takes the time to understand your requirements and is passionate about delivering consistently excellent results, we’d love to help you!
We look forward to working with you and showing you the qualities that make Ascendant Recruitment
An exciting opportunity has become available working for a global client with an office located in central Milton Keynes. Our client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join a very busy team managing one of their larger client accounts on a full time permanent basis. This role would be a great role for a newly qualified or part qualified person who is looking for a hands on challenging role where they can work as part of a close, solid and enthusiastic team. The Role Prepare accurate management accounts, adding value wherever possible (technical, problem solving). Schedule, supervise, and review work to ensure appropriate standards are met. Ensure effective controls are in place to ensure compliance of company policies and procedures. Ensure client deadlines & expectations are met or exceeded (client focus, managing self and others, goal/results focus). High quality service provided to all clients (client focus, attention to detail/quality). Monitor the workloads of assistant team members and provide cover where necessary. Review work undertaken by the assistant team members, providing feedback and development objectives Assist in ensuring the performance of the team is controlled and monitored against set targets and procedures. Conduct an analytical review of the P&L, variance analysis and appropriate commentary. Take responsibility for all balance sheet and payroll reconciliations. VAT returns preparation, EC sales list, P11d’s and intra stat accounts preparation Responsible for the preparation and completion of all relevant CEAPS, engagement letters, under recovery forms and billing. Responsible for identifying early any out of scope/ change management requirements and ensuring these are properly documented Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the management accounts including entries instructed by the client Demonstrate an understanding of the client’s business Train and develop the team on an ongoing basis, identifying individuals’ strengths and development areas. Ensure the team is aware of its priorities and goals, and that team members are working together to achieve these. Completion of Earnings Summaries for client’s private tax accountants to complete returns Tax equalization schedules Assistance with providing tax team information to complete P11D’s/PSA Ensuring adherence to relevant client policies regarding approval for payment of requested items Key Competencies: Ideally you will have SAP experience but this is not essential You will have a minimum of 5 years experience of working within a varied accounts role The ability to take charge and support managers with supervision when required To be Qualified or Part Qualified studying towards an accounting qualification Excellent organisational and communication skills Intermediate Excel skills
Ascendant Recruitment are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives based in Ridgmont. Must be flexible 5 out of 7 days Various shifts ; Monday to Friday 5am – 2pm - £8 per hour 1pm – 10pm - £8 per hour 6pm – 3pm - £8 per hour plus £1.50 night shift rate Saturday and Sundays 8am – 5pm £17,000 starting salary with a possibly to increase to £19,000 in first 3 months. Temporary to permanent Immediate starts available Job Role will include; Picking and packing Goods in and out Reach truck driving Assisting with all general warehouse duties Goods in goods out Stock control Having a strong one team approach Please call or email Gemma for more information If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in a company where hard work is rewarded and where there is potential to grow, then we would like to hear from you! Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to get back to you within 24 hours. However, your application will be reviewed by a Consultant as quickly as possible and if you are short-listed we will aim to call you within two working days. If you do not receive a call please do not be despondent. Typically only one candidate can be successful per role! Please apply for any future roles in the same way. Good luck!