We are looking to recruit a Trainer Coach for an established local company due to expansion. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence the learning journey of apprentices, ensuring their progression and success through high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.

The role is mainly working from home with very occasional travel locally.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality knowledge and competency-based assessments in line with Awarding Body and funding requirements.

Design and deliver off-the-job training sessions ensuring alignment with programme requirements.

Develop, upload, and evaluate resources to support learner progress.

Adapt teaching, coaching, and assessment approaches to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities, confidence levels, and learning styles.

Ensure all assessment evidence is valid, reliable, current, and sufficient.

Conduct monthly learner progress reviews, agreeing clear and measurable targets.

Track progression, identify risks early, and implement intervention plans.

Engage with employers to support learner achievement and maintain positive relationships.

Meet all contract, quality, and compliance requirements including recruitment, attainment, and caseload KPIs.

Review safeguarding and wellbeing concerns and escalate through correct channels.

Skills and experience:

TAQA (L3) or equivalent.

Proven experience assessing or tutoring vocational qualifications.

Occupational competence in relevant vocational sector(s).

Strong digital literacy, including use of e-portfolio systems, virtual learning environments, and online communication tools.

Ability to deliver high-quality remote/online and in-person learning as part of a blended model.

Knowledge of WBL Professional Standards (Wales).

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Full UK Driving Licence with Business Cover Insurance.

Desirable:

PGCE, coaching qualification, or equivalent.

Vocational sector qualifications.

Experience in the education/skills sector.

Excellent Benefits

30 days rising to 35 days plus Bank Holidays-(up to 43 days)

Mental Health support line

Doctor Line - 24/7 virtual GP consultation

24/7 Advice & Information Line legal

Gym Discounts - Discounts at leading gyms

Wellbeing planner weekly sessions

Healthy Workstation Allowance

Early finish Friday (1:00pm) Flexi hours

This is an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice with excellent career progression, strong mentoring, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our client in Reading is looking for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior to become part of their expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA part-qualified professional seeking exposure to a varied client portfolio and genuine long-term development.

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You will gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors and work closely with managers and partners in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, execution, and completion of audits for a broad portfolio of clients
• Taking responsibility for supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Attending and contributing to post-audit client meetings
• Supporting the training and development of trainee accountants
• Reviewing and maintaining client files to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service

About You

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified
• Previous experience assisting on external audit assignments is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident working within a fast-paced practice environment
• Experience with accounting and audit software, including Caseware, would be advantageous

What is on Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a highly regarded firm, we would like to hear from you.

Electronics Repair Technician - Medical Devices

Location: Reading / Theale
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced Electronics Repair Technician with a passion for fault-finding, component-level repair, and solving complex technical challenges? Our client is seeking a skilled engineer to join their specialist workshop, repairing and restoring high-value medical and electronic equipment used within healthcare environments across the UK. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge diagnostic technology, develop advanced repair techniques, and become part of a highly skilled engineering team.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, testing, and calibrating a wide range of sophisticated electronic and medical devices to component level. Working in a dedicated electronics laboratory, you'll use your technical expertise to identify faults, carry out complex repairs, develop innovative repair methods, and help maximise the lifespan of critical healthcare equipment. This is a hands-on role where no two repairs are the same, offering genuine variety and the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced medical technologies available.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll support the repair and maintenance of equipment including:

• MRI systems and RF coils
• Ultrasound probes and imaging systems
• CT and X-ray equipment
• RF Power Amplifiers (RFPAs)
• Power Supply Units (PSUs)
• PCB assemblies and complex electronic modules
• Analogue, digital and RF electronic systems

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair complex electronic and medical devices to component level
• Carry out fault finding using electronic test equipment
• Perform calibration, testing and quality assurance activities
• Interpret schematics, technical drawings and manufacturer documentation
• Reverse engineer circuits where technical information is unavailable
• Source replacement components and repair solutions
• Produce accurate repair reports and technical documentation
• Develop and improve repair procedures and methodologies
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements and health & safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations and customer support teams
• Prioritise workloads to meet production and turnaround targets

The person:

You'll be an experienced electronics repair engineer who enjoys investigating faults, solving complex technical problems, and working to exceptionally high-quality standards. You'll be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team and continuously improving repair processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent training)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in electronics/medical device repair
• Strong component-level fault-finding and repair experience
• Ability to read electronic schematics and technical drawings
• Experience using laboratory test equipment including:
• Oscilloscopes
• Multimeters
• Signal generators
• Bench power supplies
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, inquisitive approach to problem solving

Desirable Experience

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• MRI RF coil repair
• Ultrasound probe repair
• RF systems and power amplifiers
• PCB assembly and component-level repair (SMT & through-hole)
• Diagnostic imaging equipment
• Reverse engineering
• Medical device manufacturing or repair
• Mechanical workshop experience
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Working within regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace or defence

This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading medical technology in a specialist engineering environment where your technical skills will directly support healthcare providers and ultimately improve patient care. You'll join a knowledgeable and supportive team that values innovation, technical excellence and continuous development, with opportunities to expand your expertise across a broad range of advanced medical imaging and electronic systems.

Location & Travel

• Based at our Reading / Theale workshop
• Occasional travel may be required
• Enhanced DBS check required

Please feel free to contact as regarding salary as it is not advertised.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice with excellent career progression, strong mentoring, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our client in Reading is looking for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior to become part of their expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA part-qualified professional seeking exposure to a varied client portfolio and genuine long-term development.

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You will gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors and work closely with managers and partners in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, execution, and completion of audits for a broad portfolio of clients
• Taking responsibility for supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Attending and contributing to post-audit client meetings
• Supporting the training and development of trainee accountants
• Reviewing and maintaining client files to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service

About You

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified
• Previous experience assisting on external audit assignments is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident working within a fast-paced practice environment
• Experience with accounting and audit software, including Caseware, would be advantageous

What is on Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a highly regarded firm, we would like to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice with excellent career progression, strong mentoring, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our client in Reading is looking for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior to become part of their expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA part-qualified professional seeking exposure to a varied client portfolio and genuine long-term development.

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You will gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors and work closely with managers and partners in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, execution, and completion of audits for a broad portfolio of clients
• Taking responsibility for supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Attending and contributing to post-audit client meetings
• Supporting the training and development of trainee accountants
• Reviewing and maintaining client files to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service

About You

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified
• Previous experience assisting on external audit assignments is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident working within a fast-paced practice environment
• Experience with accounting and audit software, including Caseware, would be advantageous

What is on Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a highly regarded firm, we would like to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice with excellent career progression, strong mentoring, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our client in Reading is looking for an ambitious Audit Semi Senior to become part of their expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA part-qualified professional seeking exposure to a varied client portfolio and genuine long-term development.

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You will gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors and work closely with managers and partners in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, execution, and completion of audits for a broad portfolio of clients
• Taking responsibility for supervising and supporting junior members of the team
• Attending and contributing to post-audit client meetings
• Supporting the training and development of trainee accountants
• Reviewing and maintaining client files to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Building strong client relationships and delivering excellent service

About You

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified
• Previous experience assisting on external audit assignments is essential
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident working within a fast-paced practice environment
• Experience with accounting and audit software, including Caseware, would be advantageous

What is on Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a highly regarded firm, we would like to hear from you.

Business Tax Manager - M&A (Transactions Advisory)

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2-3 days office based)

A leading accountancy and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager or Senior Manager with strong transactions tax expertise to join their successful and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of M&A and due diligence projects, advising both purchasers and management teams across a diverse client base - from owner-managed businesses to international groups.

You'll be involved in an array of interesting and high-impact work, including acquisitions and disposals, group reorganisations, management buyouts, and international tax structuring. The firm offers genuine flexibility, excellent progression opportunities, and the chance to work closely with an award-winning Corporate Finance and Transaction Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tax due diligence and transaction advisory services

• Supporting on deal structuring, reorganisation, and MBO work

• Delivering clear, practical tax advice to clients across a range of sectors

• Collaborating with internal teams and contributing to business development initiatives

About You:

• ACA or CTA qualified, with strong corporate tax and M&A experience

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, deal-driven environment

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Significant scope to shape the role to your strengths and interests

• Excellent career progression opportunities

Residential Conveyancing | 5+ PQE
Wokingham, Berkshire
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive salary & benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX), or Licensed Conveyancer with 5+ years' PQE to join their growing Residential Conveyancing team in Wokingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident conveyancing professional who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that values quality, collaboration, and long-term progression.

Your role:

• Managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Handling a broad range of residential property transactions
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the conveyancing team
• Playing an active role in business development, networking, and client relationship management
• Contributing to the continued growth and profile of the firm and the Residential Conveyancing department

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, FCILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer with 5+ years' PQE
• Have strong technical expertise across all aspects of residential conveyancing
• Be comfortable managing a varied and busy caseload independently
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a motivated team player with the confidence to work under minimal supervision
• Have a proactive approach to business development and client engagement

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Attractive benefits package
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a growing firm

If you are an experienced residential conveyancing professional looking for a new challenge and genuine career progression, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Senior Pensions Administrator
At the heart of every pension scheme are its members. That's why our client combine outstanding customer service with technical expertise, robust quality controls, and a supportive team culture. We're now looking for a DB Pensions Administrator to join their growing administration team and help deliver a first-class service to our clients and their members. This role is ideal for someone with existing DB pensions experience who is keen to develop their career within a professional, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role
As a DB Pensions Administrator, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and customer-focused pension administration services across a portfolio of schemes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a wide range of DB administration activities, including leavers, retirements, transfers (in and out), and deaths
• Updating pension administration systems and databases accurately
• Logging, scanning, and managing post and correspondence
• Handling internal and external telephone and written enquiries professionally
• Running automated system calculations and completing manual benefit calculations where required
• Producing customer correspondence to draft or final letter standards using electronic document management systems
• Monitoring procedural developments and supporting the implementation of changes
• Returning original documentation and certificates to members securely
• Amending and, with experience, checking non-financial transactions such as changes of address
• Developing knowledge of assigned clients and their pension schemes
• Supporting project work and wider team initiatives
• Providing informal mentoring and support to junior team members
• Working collaboratively with internal and external teams (e.g. Payroll, Accounts, Admin Support)
• Accurately recording time and meeting utilisation targets
• Contributing to non-client activities such as training, technical committees, and events

About You
Essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience in Defined Benefits (DB) pensions administration, covering leavers, retirements, deaths, and transfers
• Strong numerical aptitude, demonstrated through work experience or qualifications
• IT-confident, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-focused, and quality-driven
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits on offer

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday, with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension contribution matching
• Healthcare plans, life assurance, and retailer discounts
• Flexible benefits scheme, employee assistance programme, and digital GP service
• Paid volunteering days and opportunities to take part in community initiatives
• Employee referral bonus for introducing successful candidates
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and career progression

Our client is seeking a Deputy Administration Manager to join their pensions administration team in Bristol. Our client prides themselves on ensuring each client receives a dedicated service, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional customer service

As Deputy Administration Manager your role will involve:

• Oversee annual and ad-hoc projects for defined benefit (DB) schemes
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of projects in line with legislative and client requirements
• Review and quality-check the work of less experienced administrators
• Monitor team accuracy, performance, and SLA adherence, taking action to ensure targets are achieved
• Conduct appraisals, probation reviews, mentoring sessions, and regular team catch-ups
• Ensure accurate use of the time recording system for chargeable and non-chargeable activities
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as a credible partner for scheme trustees and sponsors
• Prepare, check, and issue administration bills
• Update change control logs, schedules, and internal spreadsheets
• Oversee breaches, errors, and complaints logs, ensuring prompt action and review
• Deputise at Administration Manager meetings when required
• Manage day-to-day workflow, holding regular meetings with senior team members to resolve issues and maintain progress

The person:

• Expert knowledge of pensions administration (defined benefit schemes) across all processes: leavers, retirements, deaths, transfers, and reporting
• Strong understanding of current pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks (Pensions and Finance Acts)
• Proven supervisory and workflow management experience, including appraisals, performance monitoring, and recruitment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff
• Demonstrable numerical aptitude through work or academic achievements

Qualifications

• Minimum: Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/5 or above, or equivalent
• Desirable: Progression in a relevant pensions qualification (CPC, QPA, DPC, RPC, APMI)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days' holiday (with buy/sell flexibility)
• Generous pension matching scheme
• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee assistance program
• Digital GP service and paid volunteering days
• Referral bonuses for introducing suitable candidates