With over 30 years in the recruitment industry, Aspire Jobs’ founder Helen Stacey specialises in fixed term contracts and permanent job opportunities across many different industry sectors and at all levels from Junior through to Executive/Director. Her friendly, approachable yet professional manner has seen her help thousands of talented candidates find their ideal role.

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Audit Senior

Southampton

Location: Southampton

Salary: £30K-£36K dependent on experience

Hours: 35 hours pw, flex. Core hours 10am-4pm office based

Benefits: 25 days hols, pension, cycle to work scheme, EAP, Income Protection scheme, free fruit, tea and coffee, some parking

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our professional services client in Southampton to recruit an experienced Audit Senior.  The Audit Senior will be an integral member of the business. The Audit Senior will contribute to the successful completion of audits and will work closely with colleagues and managers to deliver high-quality audit services that comply with the auditing standards.

The successful Audit Senior will:

  • Be studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification, ideally part qualified
  • Possess 3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice, with a minimum of 2 years’ audit experience
  • Be proficient with MS 365 software, experience of CCH would be advantageous
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Be committed to continuous self-improvement
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Payroll Manager - RECENTLY FILLED

Southampton

Location: Southampton

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 35 hours pw, flex. Core hours 10am-4pm office based

Benefits: 25 days hols, pension, cycle to work scheme, EAP, Income Protection scheme, free fruit, tea and coffee, some parking

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working exclusively with our professional services client to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager.  The company has a real "family feel" to its culture and the team are very focused but supportive. They have a lot of longevity within the team and are a well-established and growing business in the Southampton area.

The Payroll Manager is a key member of the Business Services Team and is supported by two dedicated payroll assistants and other accounts staff from the wider team. The Payroll Manager ensures that the payroll bureau services are accurate, timely and efficient and primarily works directly with clients.

The successful Payroll Manager will be able to demonstrate:

  • 3 years’ experience in a payroll bureau or busy internal payroll team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Outstanding client service skills
  • Exceptional organisation and time management skills
  • Proficiency using MS365 software, experience of IRIS payroll would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of Xero
  • Confident and articulate written and verbal communications skillsPossess enthusiasm and commitment to continuous learning and development
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Receptionist – Entry Level

Beaminster

Location: Beaminster

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm Fri

Benefits: 25 days hols + Bank hols (including 3 for Christmas shutdown), birthday off, no onsite parking but provide car parking permit for local car park, pension, medical insurance after probation, social events during the year

Aspire Jobs is delighted to work with our professional services client in West Dorset to recruit an entry-level receptionist. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career on a busy reception desk with a growing, forward-thinking business, where full training will be provided.

The successful Receptionist will: -

  • Be personable and professional.
  • Be well-presented.
  • Have exceptional communication skills, both face to face and over the phone.
  • Be proficient with IT.
  • Be a conscientious and dependable member of the team.
  • Be calm and able to work well in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Have first class customer service skills.
  • Reception experience would be beneficial but not essential.
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Our testimonials

I came across Aspire by chance when applying for a local role. From the first point of contact my experience has been exceptional. Amanda was so supportive and communication has been top notch. She kept me informed every step of the way and was always a delight to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend Aspire to anyone looking for a new opportunity.Amanda possesses exceptional communication skills making the conversations about job opportunities engaging and incredibly helpful. She also had a wide range of roles available to contact, and the ability to offer out candidate details as part of a newsletter showcase as extra personal marketing.

 

James

I applied for a vacancy through Aspire Jobs Limited, Helen was excellent and rang me shortly after to go through the job specification to make sure it was right for me. She sent my cv through to the company and I was invited for an interview. Aspire Jobs were great and prepared me for the interview and kept in constant communication throughout the process. Sadly I was not successful but I would definitely recommend using Aspire Jobs Limited.

 

Sharon

I came across Aspire by chance when applying for a local role. From the first point of contact my experience has been exceptional. Amanda was so supportive and communication has been top notch. She kept me informed every step of the way and was always a delight to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend Aspire to anyone looking for a new opportunity.

Sarah

Aspire Jobs have been excellent throughout the entire recruitment process. Predominantly dealt with Helen who was both professional & efficient at each stage of the process. Much appreciated the updates & helpful info provided on a regular basis. Thank you to all at Aspire for helping me secure the ideal role I have been looking for.

 

Chris

Good service, both friendly and professional.

 

Ray

I found Aspire to support me as the applicant throughout the Interview process. Helen supplied good information before the interview, by way of an online chat. This helped me to prepare for how the interview day would be. I was encouraged to search the company I was applying for so I new what kinds of questions I may want to ask and how to respond to questions they may ask me about them. This showed the company that had an interest in them. I felt very prepared for the interview and subsequent 2nd interview. Unfortunately on this occasion I was not successful, but I will use Aspire again should they have any other work that I want to apply for. Helen contacted me afterwards with feedback as to why I did not get the position on this occasion.

 

Anne