Connect Appointments is recruiting a qualified Chartered Accountant to join an established accountancy practice based in the Central Belt of Scotland. Travel between offices will be required in this role, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.

Our client is a well-regarded practice offering a professional and supportive working environment with a varied and interesting client portfolio.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Up to £35,000 per annum

As a Chartered Accountant, your duties will include:

• Preparing statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Completing corporation tax and personal tax returns accurately and on time
• Managing your own client portfolio and acting as primary point of contact
• Assisting with VAT returns, bookkeeping and reconciliations where required
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and management accounts when relevant

The ideal Chartered Accountant will have:

• Experience in a UK accountancy practice
• CA, ACCA or AAT qualification, or QBE with proven experience
• Strong technical knowledge of personal tax, partnership tax and corporation tax
• Confidence to manage your own time and take ownership of client work
• Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel (experience of Xero or Sage is beneficial)

We would also welcome applications from candidates with experience in the following roles: Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, Audit Senior or Tax Accountant.

Interested? Contact Diane on 01324 464 951 or apply now by uploading your CV.

CAGRA

Connect Appointments have an opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to provide 2-week paternity leave cover in Glasgow City Centre!

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Pay rate: £19.23 per hour

Working as a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Processing of payroll information and VAT returns
• Payment reconciliation
• Assisting in preparing payroll related reports and documents
• General administration/filing

The successful Payroll Specialist will have previous experience in administration and payroll, as well as:

• Previous experience in payroll processing, ideally using SAGE (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work as part of a team

If you are a looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced environment then apply now for this role by attaching your CV, or call us on 0141 212 3740.

CAGLA

Connect Appointments is recruiting Parcel Sorters to join an established parcel distribution business based in Newbridge on a temporary ongoing basis.

Our client operates a busy parcel sorting facility, offering a choice of night shift or back shift across a 5-days-out-of-7 working pattern.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position – 35 hours per week
• Choice of two shifts:
  • Night shift: 3am to 11:30am
  • Back shift: 3pm to finish
• £12.71 per hour – paid weekly
• Full training provided

As a Parcel Sorter, your duties will include:

• Loading and unloading delivery vans accurately and efficiently
• Picking and transporting customer orders within the warehouse
• Ensuring all loaded and unloaded items match relevant paperwork
• Reporting any damaged or missing items to supervisors
• Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse environment

To be considered as a Parcel Sorter, you will need:

• Good physical fitness due to the manual nature of the role
• Previous experience in a warehouse or fast-paced environment is advantageous – full training provided
• Strong teamworking skills and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision

Interested in this Parcel Sorter role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Production Team Leader to join our team, based at a client’s site in Blantyre.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role managing our temporary workforce on site day to day. From morning check in’s and inductions through to workforce planning and building strong relationships with the client’s team. You’ll be the first point of contact for both our workers and the client, keeping the operation running smoothly on both sides.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary ongoing position
• Monday to Friday, 6:15am to 3:15pm
• Paid weekly at £13.71 per hour
• The backing of one of Scotland’s most established independent recruitment agencies

As a Production Team Leader, your duties will include:

• Conducting daily attendance checks and sourcing replacements where needed
• Meeting new starters, allocating PPE and carrying out site inductions
• Updating attendance records, timesheets and manning schedules
• Carrying out production floor walk-rounds to monitor PPE and compliance
• Conducting performance reviews and maintaining training records

To be considered as a Production Team Leader, you will need:

• Previous experience within recruitment, onsite management or a production environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a hands-on approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• The ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping

Interested in this Production Team Leader role? Apply now or call us on 01698 535 870.

CAHEAD

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Production Operative for a 4-week temporary assignment with an established Kinross-based manufacturer – starting ASAP.

You’ll be helping to dismantle machinery; therefore, it’s hands-on, physical work and it does get dirty, so you’ll need to be up for that.

What’s on offer?

• 4-week temporary assignment
• Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm – early finish on Fridays
• Paid weekly at £12.99 per hour
• Immediate start

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Helping to dismantle production machinery
• Moving and handling machine parts safely
• Keeping your work area clean and tidy
• Following health and safety procedures throughout the shift

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Good physical fitness – this is a hands-on physical role
• Previous production or manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential
• A reliable approach and the ability to work well in a team

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

Connect Appointments are seeking a Mechanical Fitter for permanent work in Kirkcaldy.

As Mechanical Fitter, you will be working on:

• Maintenance and repair of heavy production equipment
• Compressed systems
• High-pressure hot water systems including package boilers, hydraulics, and conveyors systems
• Cooling towers and refrigeration

The ideal Mechanical Fitter will have:

• Hydraulic & Pneumatics experience
• Cooling towers and refrigeration experience (beneficial)
• Basic Electrical knowledge (beneficial)

What to expect from the role:

• 38-hour working week on a three-shift basis
• Regular overtime available, paid at enhanced rates
• Company pension scheme, sick pay, discount voucher scheme, medical cover after a qualifying period
• 34 days holiday/year
• Salary of up to £45,500 per annum (including shift premiums and bonus)
• Immediate starts are available

GET CONNECTED

If you want to take this opportunity for yourself, apply now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or call our expert team on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician in the Stevenston area of North Ayrshire!

Pay rates: £20.12 per hour

Works to last up to one year.

Connect Appointments is a leading independent recruitment agency that prides itself on taking care of its workers. Apply for this role now to build valuable relationships with our excellent clients and expert consultants that will benefit you throughout your career.

Our client seeks an Electrician for Projects/Aids & Adaptions area.

The ideal Electrician will have:

• Manual handling training
• Asbestos training
• Sharps awareness training

GET CONNECTED

Looking for your next role? Learn more about this role and APPLY NOW by submitting your most up to date CV, or by calling Derek on 07976 550730

CATECH

Connect Appointments have an immediate start available for a Welder to work in Paisley on an ongoing basis!

Our client currently has a need for a skilled Welder with some fabrication skills being preferred, but not essential. This will be a workshop-based role with the occasional need to attend site-based jobs, therefore a driving licence would also be beneficial.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Pay rate: £18 per hour

The successful Welder will be responsible for working on site-based installation using stick welding techniques on vertical fillets.

The ideal Welder will have:

• Previous welding experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• A valid driving licence and CSCS card (beneficial)

Get Connected and apply now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or by calling 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments is recruiting an experienced Pipefitter to join our Paisley-based client.

Our client is an established business operating within the industrial sector, undertaking fabrication and installation projects across both workshop and site environments.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4:30pm
• £20 per hour

As a Pipefitter, your duties will include:

• Fabricating and installing stainless steel pipe runs in an industrial environment
• Following pipework schematics accurately to specification
• Ability to TIG weld or tac weld beneficial
• Working across both workshop and onsite environments as required
• Adhering to all site health and safety requirements at all times

The ideal Pipefitter will have:

• Proven experience in pipefitting and fabrication of stainless steel pipework
• The ability to read and interpret pipework schematics
• TIG welding, preferred but tack welding considered
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, safety-conscious approach to work

Want to find out more? Apply now or call us on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Driver Solutions is recruiting a HGV Class 2 Driver based in Dunbar, covering end-of-life tyre collection routes across Scotland.

Our client is an established waste management business offering consistent Monday to Friday work, your own assigned vehicle from day one and a structured overnight rota.

Please Note: Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test before being placed on assignment.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, start times between 4:30am and 6am – depending on route
• Paid weekly at £15.23 per hour, rising to £20.30 per hour after 48 hours
• £26.20 overnight allowance – overnights available at least every second week
• Own vehicle assigned from day one

As a Class 2 Driver, your duties will include:

• Collecting end-of-life tyres from garages, commercial businesses and waste facilities across Scotland
• Manually loading and unloading tyres at collection points and the depot
• Completing all required paperwork including waste transfer notes accurately
• Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects promptly
• Providing a professional and courteous service to customers at all collection points

The ideal Class 2 Driver will have:

• A valid Class 2 licence – new driver’s welcome
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• A good level of physical fitness due to the manual handling requirements of the role
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to customer interaction
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Please Note: Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test before being placed on assignment.

Interested in this Class 2 Driver role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944 or 07899 891 981.

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