Group Financial Controller - London - £80K-£100K

Job Title:          Group Financial Controller

Salary:              £80K - £100K

Location:         London

Person Specification

We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced hands-on Group Financial Controller to undertake and oversee all aspects of financial management, developing processes and reconciliations to enable growth and improve efficiency. 

In this role you will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day finance.

Requirements include:

·     Solid foundation and evidence of technical accounting knowledge (the Dr and Cr)

·     Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processes

·     Qualified or Part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

·     Excel and modelling

·     Proven ability in running multiple activities and driving projects and tasks to completion.

·     Naturally analytical with a critical mindset

·     Adept at communicating with people at all levels and confidence interacting with different stakeholders, including non-finance.

·     Excellent accounting software user and administration skills (Xero experience desired but not essential)

Overview of Role (description of main purpose of job)

As Group Financial Controller, your responsibilities will cover the overall management of the Finance function, include managing and developing a team of accountants to provide the best service possible to external and internal stakeholders, developing a reporting framework for information that enables the Senior Management team to gain insight for decision making , reporting of metrics to shareholders that convey an accurate overview of the business trajectory, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests as and when they come up.

Specific Responsibilities / Key Tasks:

•      Manage the annual audit process, ensuring that the information provided to the auditors is robust and all critical deadlines are achieved.

•      Own the co-ordination and preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts

•      Implement and monitor controls and procedures related to all areas of financial control and reporting

•      Lead special projects and initiatives to improve financial performance and operational efficiency

•      Review and implement new reporting where necessary

•      Training and upskill for members of the team.

•      Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to the board of Directors, management team and other stakeholders

•      Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial policies and controls

•      Support the month end, quarter end and year end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

•      Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial health of the organisation, identifying risks to mitigate and opportunities for improvement

If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV to steven@grs-recruit.com.

Field Service Engineer - Middlesbrough area - £29,500 per year + company car

Field Service Engineer

Middlesbrough Area

£29,500 per year + Company Car

Are you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level? We’re excited to share an excellent opportunity within our Service Division for a dedicated and skilled Field Service Engineer. This role is central to delivering unparalleled maintenance and technical support to our valued customers. If you’re passionate about service excellence and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is committed to delivering top-tier solutions and support to clients across the UK. Their focus on quality and customer satisfaction sets them apart in the industry. As part of our team, you’ll help uphold these standards while contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

Key Responsibilities As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll manage a broad range of tasks to ensure customers receive the highest level of service, including:

• Exceptional Customer Service: Deliver outstanding service within your designated region, building long-term relationships based on trust and reliability.

• Installation and Maintenance: Lead installations of both company and third-party systems, and perform hardware and software modifications and upgrades on existing equipment.

• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

• Problem Solving: Apply analytical skills for root-cause analysis and effective resolution of service issues, minimizing disruption for customers.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements to ensure our service offerings continually evolve to meet customer needs.

• Reactive Support: Provide timely on-site reactive call-out responses on a rota basis, which may include unsociable hours.

• Spare Parts Management: Manage and control spare parts allocated to your region, ensuring availability and effective inventory management.

• Communication: Maintain clear communication on service issues, escalating as necessary per established processes.

• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the team or independently to respond to on-site customer support requests, ensuring coverage during peak periods.

• Accurate Reporting: Use the Service Management system to maintain real-time reporting and documentation, ensuring service records are accurate and up-to-date.

Required Skills and Abilities, to excel in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant technical maintenance or service support experience.

• A solid electrical or electronic background; recognized engineering qualifications are a distinct advantage.

• Desirable experience in network and server installation and maintenance.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

• Flexible approach to working hours and the ability to travel as required.

• A valid UK driving license.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to self-motivate.

• Prior casino experience is not essential, but applications from engineers with a manufacturing background are welcome.

TO FIND OUT MORE AND/OR TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV TO CHRISTINE@GRS-RECRUIT.COM

Head of Compliance / MLRO – UK Betting & Gaming - North of England

Head of Compliance / MLRO – UK Betting & Gaming

Our client, a multi-site betting and gaming operator in the North of England, is seeking either:

• An experienced Head of Compliance / MLRO, or
• An MLRO to work alongside an established Head of Compliance.

This is a senior role within a complex, multi-site operation, requiring strong leadership and a deep understanding of the UK regulatory framework.

Key requirements:
• Senior Compliance experience within the UK betting / gaming industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK regulations and the LCCP
• Ability to train, support and work collaboratively with operational teams
• Experience helping deliver and maintain a fully compliant gambling operation

If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV to steven@grs-recruit.com.

Business Development Manager, account management (gaming) - Midlands - Salary competitive + bonus + car

Vacancy:        Business Development Manager – Account Management (Gaming)

Location:       Midlands

Additional:     Company Car + Bonus | Mon–Fri | 37.5 hours | Competitive Salary | Bonus Scheme | Fully Expensed Company Car

The Opportunity

Are you great at building long-term relationships in the licensed trade?

Are you experienced in the world of gaming machines (AWPs)?

We are a successful, well establish and growing business supplying gaming, EPOS, music, entertainment and ware washing solutions to pubs and hospitality venues across the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to manage and grow our existing customer accounts across the Midlands hospitality sector. This is a relationship-led role, focused on account performance, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll be the trusted point of contact for a defined portfolio of pubs and hospitality venues, working closely with our depot and service teams to ensure standards are met and opportunities are maximised.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and retain a portfolio of existing licensed trade accounts

• Build strong, long-term relationships with pub operators and management companies

• Act as the main point of contact for service, collections, and account queries

• Carry out regular site visits and structured account reviews

• Monitor machine performance and income, recommending improvements where needed

• Coordinate equipment changes and installations with depot teams

• Attend depot meetings to review service activity and site performance

• Ensure compliance with customer standards, legal requirements, and company procedures

• Support revenue growth through account optimisation and upsell opportunities

• Represent The company professionally at customer events and promotions

 About You

• Experience of gaming/amusement machine account management within the licensed trade or hospitality

• Confident communicator with excellent people skills

• Well organised, commercially aware, and able to manage your own territory

• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment

 What You’ll Get

• Fully expensed company car (including personal use)

• Competitive salary + bonus

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Company events and genuine career progression

• Supportive, professional business with a national reach

 TO FIND OUT MORE AND/OR TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV TO CHRISTINE@GRS-RECRUIT.COM

VIP Baccarat Trainer - Bucharest, Romania

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an elite Baccarat trainer.

• You will have worked in the finest Baccarat games in the Far East

• You must have experience of working at the very pinnacle of CIP Baccarat

• You must also have experience of training gaming staff and writing training plans for these rooms

• Every detail of top end Baccarat play must be second nature to you

Apply today: steven@grs-recruit.com