Seven spectacular jobs near Kingston: Jon Lewis, Uber, Aldi, and more

By Tilly O'Brien

22nd Nov 2024 8:30 am | Local News

There's a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There's a variety of jobs available in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Job hunting? Well, you're in the right place. This piece is where we round up the just-posted, freshly-made available job vacancies in the Kingston area. 

Don't forget, you can browse hundreds of local jobs on our Kingston jobs page. (Where companies can promote their vacancies for a small fee) 

This article is just a small selection of what's on offer! Now, without further ado... 

Senior Bookkeeper for accountancy practice - AMS

There's a job going for a senior bookkeeper to work in Isleworth and it's offering an annual salary of £26k-£30k.

The job description says: "We are looking to expand our fast-growing practice with an enthusiastic and experienced Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant.

"You will have responsibility for the production of VAT returns, CIS return calculations and submissions, updating our own and clients cloud based accounting software and assisting other staff with the production of end of year financial statements. Clients will typically be small limited companies with turnovers of between £100k and £3m, from a variety of industries.

"You will be comfortable working in a general practice environment, confident using accounting packages (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero etc) and Excel, and working from incomplete records to produce a fully reconciled trial balance. You will need to compliment your technical skills with the ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and approachable way, with a view to building long-standing relationships. Many of our clients have a limited grasp of accounting and will rely on you to guide and help them to understand their accounts."

APPLY HERE.

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Senior Practice Accountant - AMS

The same firm is looking for a senior practice accountant and its offering an annual salary of £40k-£50k.

The job description says: "We require an experienced Senior Accountant who has both exceptional interpersonal skills as well as substantial technical knowledge and the dedication to excel within our forwarding thinking firm.

"In this varied role, you will become responsible for a for a wide variety of clients, predominantly producing year end accounts, interim management accounts, corporation tax computations and returns and personal tax computations and returns, but sometimes needing to 'get your hands dirty' with bookkeeping, VAT, and CIS matters. Clients will typically be small limited companies, partnerships and sole traders with turnovers ranging from £100k to £3m, from a variety of industries.

You will be comfortable working in a general practice environment, confident using accounting software and familiar with working from incomplete records to produce a fully reconciled trial balance.

Your technical skills will be complemented by first class interpersonal skills. You will excel at communicating with clients in a friendly and approachable way, with a view to building long-standing relationships. Many of our clients have a limited grasp of accounting and will rely on you to guide them through the process and help them to understand their accounts."

APPLY HERE.

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Open Driver - Uber

Uber is hiring open drivers in Claygate and is offering at least National Living wage.

The requirements to drive are:

  • A valid UK driver's licence (EU driver's licence needs to be converted to UK driver's licence before onboarding).
  • You will need a private hire licence from a licensing authority such as a council. If you don't have one, we'll help you get started with a personalised Ignition appointment where we offer advice and support after you sign up.
  • Be at least 21 years of age to apply for your private hire licence, as required by the UK government.
  • Driver profile photo taken at our Greenlight Hub.
  • Complete the EduMe Course, a virtual onboarding course that helps you familiarise with the Uber app and its features.
  • Required years of driving experience will vary depending on in which city you are based.

APPLY HERE.

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Safety Manager - Experis

There's a job going for a safety manager to work in Kingston and it's paying an annual salary of £65k.

The job description says: "Experis are working with an incredible organisation who are seeking a Safety Manager to play a critical role in National Defence initiatives.

"This is an opportunity to work on evolutionary projects using cutting-edge technology and transformation.

"The successful candidate will lead the delivery of complex safety systems and defence requirements across numerous platforms. They will be responsible for safety engineering activities following the business safety protocols."

APPLY HERE.

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Assistant Manager - Greene King

Greene King is looking for an assistant manager to work in one of its pubs in Long Ditton and is paying an annual salary of £33k as well as offering a variety of benefits.

The job description says: "As Assistant Manager, you'll be at the heart of our management team helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy pub. From the moment you step through the door, you lead by example making sure our Customers, and teams, have a great time. Join us at Pub & Dining, a collection of outstanding pubs and inns amidst beautiful British surroundings, achieving the perfect balance between."

APPLY HERE.

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Deputy Manager - Aldi

There's a job going for a deputy manager to work in the Aldi on Adams Walk in Kingston and it's paying £14.90 - £15.20 per hour.

The job description says:"n this incredibly varied role, you'll help manage a store that's better and more successful than ever before.

You'll take real pride in maximising sales, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency.

"There's real responsibility too. I

n the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, you'll be fully in charge of the store, gaining valuable experience to help you take your next step in management.

"It means you'll tackle everything from ordering stock to training employees, and from checking product displays to delivering sales targets. It feels great to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so."

APPLY HERE.

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Giorgio Armani Business Manager - John Lewis Kingston

John Lewis Kingston is hiring a Giorgio Armani Business Manager (Credit: Nub News)

John Lewis Kingston is looking for a Giorgio Armani Business manager and is offering employee discount.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Excellent business acumen including sales analysis, inventory management and organising staffing.
  • Proven success achieving personal sales targets while leading a team to achieve and exceed their targets.
  • Develop and coach the team on counter to perform at the best of their ability and work on their personal development.
  • Experience delivering on counter events as well as the initiative to create events to drive your business in the community and store.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Embrace digital business tools and be an ambassador for these within your team.
  • Identify business strengths at store level and use initiative to coordinate with retail and training team for actions to maximise selling opportunities.
  • Devise retention strategies for the individuals on counter.
  • Develop positive relationships with department store floor managers and head office.
  • Be a brand ambassador with your attitude, eventing and on-brand grooming.
  • Convey passion and master storytelling to our clients.
  • Connect with our clients by providing good solutions and after sales/clienteling.
  • Ability to work flexibility during retail hours, which is likely to include evenings, weekends and holidays (except Christmas day).

APPLY HERE.

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