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Who we are looking for The Accounting Services business group at PwC is looking for a qualified ACA / ACCA Senior Associate, with accounting / finance experience gained working within practice, to join our expanding Accounting Services (AS) team. AS provides outsourced accounting services for large national, multinational and inbound clients across a multitude of situations. These include: The preparation of local GAAP/IFRS statutory financial statements (SFS). Providing skilled accounting resource on secondment, where there is a temporary need for additional resource. Bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts. In addition, AS manages and controls the preparation of local SFS for cross border clients. AS also provides advisory services which include: Advising on statutory accounting compliance requirements. Advising on improvements to the SFS cycle i.e. the production, audit and filing of SFS. A Senior Associate in AS requires the ability to work on a portfolio of clients and to work on ad hoc projects. An AS Senior Associate needs the ability to apply their accounting compliance knowledge to contribute to major proposals to help manage and grow the AS accounting compliance portfolio worldwide. In addition, the ability to contribute to the development of the accounting advisory service offering with regards to process improvement, technology, risk and controls is required. The role also requires an ability to take responsibility for participating in group management matters such as, effective financial management of own portfolio of clients and participation in group technical training meetings. The role will be largely office based, however some travel and overnight stays may be required. About the role As part of PwC, the largest global accounting firm, AS offers a challenging and exciting career path. AS has a varied and prestigious client base and works with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance placed on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development. The role has come about due to the planned expansion of AS. The individual will report directly to Managers and Senior Managers or the Partner and Director who lead AS. Requirements Essential skills: Qualified or part qualified ACA or ACCA with proven experience in professional practice or industry environment. Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service in a deadline driven environment. Self-motivated with strong communication skills (written and oral). Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge on financial reporting standards including ability to work from first principles. Ability to work in a team environment. Successfully deal with "clients in a mess". Very good working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and some awareness of US GAAP. IT literate, ideally with some experience of accounting packages and very good excel spreadsheet skills. Demonstrate flexibility in changing client demand environment. About Us About PwC We're one of the world's leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them. Tax We help organisations and the people who run them answer the big business questions. How should we raise finance? Where should we be based? How should we reward our people? With some 3,300 experts whose expertise covers every conceivable area of taxation, we're one of the UK's leading tax practices. The skills we look for in future employee s All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here

Relationship Manager One Of the Largest Re insurers Worldwide are looking for a Relationship Manager to join their organisation on a permanent basis. As a Client Relationship Manager you will be reporting into the UK Head of Business Operations therefore you will be at the forefront of the business. As a Relationship Manager you will primarily be responsible for client relationship management ensuring that ongoing contract commitments of both the organisation and clients are met. A Relationship Manager will be the face of the business, you will be heavily involved in client governance meetings. Your main duties as a Relationship Manager will include: Building and maintaining effective relationships with existing and potential clients Responsible for managing existing client accounts, through effective relationship management Monitoring performance against KPIs and reporting against SLAs A successful Relationship Manager will have the following experience: Significant previous experience managing effective client relationships and delivering successful outcomes for clients Understanding of the UK Life Insurance industry Previous experience of working in an IT environment If you are interested in this opportunity please do not hesitate to apply and for a confidential chat feel free to call. Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

MI Analyst £38,000 + Package London (City) We are looking for an MI Analyst for a financial services company based in the City of London. The ideal MI Analyst will have extensive experience of producing MI packs, preferably within a finance department. Any experience with finance systems would also be highly advantageous. Responsibilities *Board Scorecard *Finance & Procurement MI Pack *Up to date, meaningful and impactful generation of management information *Continuous improvement of KPI metrics, including reference to best practice *Assurance over the reliability and accuracy of the statistics and KPIs reported in balanced scorecards *MI data collection and logging *MI process management *Develop, review and refresh management information *Prepare draft financial information extracted from various systems *Prepare balanced scorecards (including the Board Scorecard, and the Finance & Procurement MI Pack) and dashboards *Validate information feeding into balanced scorecards to ensure it is robust, reliable and accurate *Update and manage KPIs for Value for Money, Finance and Procurement *Chair the monthly Finance & Procurement MI pack meetings, leading and facilitating useful discussions *Liaise with the financial management team to collate information around benefits tracking and realisation, claims forecasting and project financials *Provide the procurement team with an analysis of the Schemes monthly spend with suppliers Technical Knowledge *Experience of developing modern Balanced Scorecards which identify, clarify and map strategic/key objectives, and monitor execution through a set of strategic initiatives and performance indicators (KPIs) *Experience of data mining and validating information from a variety of systems/sources *Intermediate/advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills *Good communication skills *Experience of working within a busy Finance team with tight deadlines *Experience of accounting systems including SUN, Hyperion and IPOS desirable but not essential *Part qualified accountant or equivalent experience Spring Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Spring Technology is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About the team Our specialist accounting services group provides a high quality accounting service to multi-national companies, UK mid-tier and Investment entities. The services that we offer fall into three distinct categories: All inclusive Accounting and Payroll (AAP) - providing a fully outsourced back office finance function (accounts processing, cash management, VAT compliance and generation of management accounts). Report Generation Services (RGS) - preparation of statutory financial statements. Accounting Function Assignments (AFA) - providing qualified and experienced accountants to work on interim projects within finance functions in industry. As part of the largest global accounting firm, you can be sure of a challenging and exciting career. We have a varied and prestigious client base and work with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance we place on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development. Why work in Hull? Our Hull practice has developed into the leading professional services firm in the city with over 100 highly qualified staff providing clients with exceptional levels of service and advice. The office is easily commutable by car, train or bus from surrounding areas such as Beverley (22mins), Doncaster (58mins), Sheffield and Leeds (both under an hour). With a waterfront view, boats can be seen entering the marina and a new hotel and large restaurant are being created closeby. Hull has much to offer, including eight free museums, "The Deep" Submarium, KC Sports Stadium and a wide variety of shopping and leisure attractions. The city has a rich heritage and vibrant social scene. You can also view the Humber Bridge, which once held the world record as the longest single span suspension bridge and continues to be used by more than 100,000 vehicles each week. About the role We require a Senior Associate for RGS / AFA / AAP, with responsibilities to include: Working on a portfolio of clients/ad hoc projects for the provision of: Monthly and quarterly management accounts. Statutory financial statements. Consolidated financial statements. Ad hoc secondments to clients to undertake the preparation of year end financial statements and special accounting projects. The role will be largely Hull office based; however, some travel and overnight stay may be required. The skills and experience of the candidate will determine the entry level, and progression within the firm will be dependent on performance. Requirements Qualified ACA or ACCA with proven experience in professional practice environment (preferably middle market).Candidates must also demonstrate the following abilities: Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service in a deadline environment. Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge on financial reporting matters including the ability to work from first principles. Strong client relationship skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication skills (written and oral). Very good working knowledge of UK GAAP and some awareness of US GAAP and IFRS. Some knowledge of cross border VAT and P11D issues. Awareness of importance of risk management (client acceptance, independence, money laundering) issues. Demonstrate flexibility in changing client demand environment. IT literate, ideally with some experience of accounting packages and good Excel spreadsheet skills. Self motivated and have a willingness to enhance their technical knowledge. About Us About the team Our specialist Accounting Services group is a market focused business providing accounting services to national and multinational corporations with a focus on helping them remain compliant and providing insights into their operations. The services that we offer fall into three distinct categories: The preparation of local GAAP/IFRS statutory financial statements (SFS). Bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts. Providing skilled accounting resource on secondment, where there is a temporary need for additional resource. Our services are relationship based and delivered by a technically proficient, innovative, agile national team. As part of the largest global accounting firm, you can be sure of a challenging and exciting career. We have a varied and prestigious client base and work with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance we place on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development. Why work in Hull? Our Hull Accounting Services team is growing. Based in Humber Quays on Hull's marina the office is easily commutable by car, train or bus from surrounding areas such as Beverley, Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Doncaster within an hour plus York, Sheffield and Leeds in around an hour. With a combination of cobbled streets, unique visitor attractions and a beautiful waterfront location Hull has much to offer and as UK City of Culture 2017 the museum and cultural event scene is thriving. Hull offers an excellent quality of life with extensive affordable housing choices close by. About the role We require a Senior Associate with responsibilities to include: Working on a portfolio of clients/ad hoc projects for the provision of: Monthly and quarterly management accounts. Statutory financial statements. Consolidated financial statements. Ad hoc secondments to clients to undertake the preparation of year end financial statements and special accounting projects. The role will be largely office based in Hull; however, some remote working, travel and overnight stay may be required. The skills and experience of the candidate will determine the entry level, and progression within the firm will be dependent on performance. Requirements Qualified or part qualified ACA or ACCA with proven experience in professional practice or industry environment. Candidates must also demonstrate the following abilities: Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service in a deadline environment. Strong accounting skills and technical knowledge on financial reporting matters. Strong client relationship skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication skills (written and oral). Very good working knowledge of UK GAAP and some awareness of US GAAP and IFRS. Some knowledge of cross border VAT and P11D issues. Awareness of importance of risk management (client acceptance, independence, money laundering) issues. Demonstrate flexibility in changing client demand environment. IT literate, ideally with some experience of accounting packages and good Excel spreadsheet skills. Self-motivated and have a willingness to enhance their technical knowledge.

Settlement Analyst required to join a leading payment solutions provider in Harrogate. You will work as part of a team to ensure settlements and disputes are processed and managed according to tight deadlines, SLAs and KPIs. Your role will involve: Preparing and Sending Settlement Instructions for the Bank of England to Process Checking all Settlement figures Ensuring that reports balance correctly Advising customers of their settlement positions and performing transfers of funds Supporting customers and ensuring that they adhere to payment deadlines and resolving any discrepancies Completion and distribution of reconciliation reports within contractual deadlines. Providing weekly and monthly statistical information and reports to customers Escalation of any discrepancies and disputes, and actively seeking solutions on behalf of members Checking and monitoring file transfers, resolving any discrepancies through liaison with technical teams Preparing and Processing ATM disputes through the whole life cycle of the claim, Assisting with updating of departmental procedures for new/improved processes as required Performing any other miscellaneous tasks and duties in line with the needs of the Department. Essential Skills: Ability to manage time critical and deadline orientated workload Experience within a Customer Service environment Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise Ability to work well within a team and on own initiative IT literacy, in particular MS Word, Excel and Outlook Enthusiastic/Energetic Previous financial services experience

Alexander Mann Solutions are the world's leading provider of talent acquisition and management services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more. Requirement Our client, a global leading player within the insurance field is looking for a Business Analyst based in Cheltenham on a 6 month contract. Project Background My client currently have 2 Legacy platforms, they are creating a new product on a single platform. Role of the analysts- responsible for defining the data taken from the original platform and how that maps into the new platform. Role/Responsibilities Liaising with offshore suppliers Liaising with the business and finding out what data is needed on the new platform Working with the provider of the platform to find out what that data looks like Understanding the data and how they source it for the platform. Understanding the business processes to deliver that platform Understanding the timing of when they migrate from old to new platform Agreeing accepting processes. Experience of eliciting and documenting functional and non-functional requirements Experience of working with a range of development methodologies, eg, Waterfall, Agile Experience across the whole project life cycle Experience of documenting functional solution, eg, functional specification, use case, source to target mapping Data migration - data specification, data dictionary, data mapping Experience of identifying and managing stakeholders Experience of working with offshore development teams and third party suppliers Top 3 Evaluation Criteria Experience of data migration- dictionary and mapping Experience of collating business requirements and business process Microsoft office suite Next steps As the role has a fast turnaround time apply today to ensure you don't miss out Alexander Mann Solutions, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Opened 11/4/18 Job Closes 9/5/18 Department Description Fidelity's investment approach is highly research-based with analysts actively engaged in the investment process. Fidelity places a great deal of emphasis on primary, proprietary research and we have substantial resources at our disposal. Purpose of your role Fixed Income Credit Analyst with high yield experience, ideally with a strong focus on US geographies.Credit analysts are located in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai; coverage is aligned by sector and geographicallyActive participation in strategy sessions that address credit trends, investment decisions and asset allocations -- a team-based approach to investingClose coordination with equity counterparts to leverage knowledge across the asset classesFidelity's investment approach is highly research-based with analysts actively engaged in the investment process. Fidelity places a great deal of emphasis on primary, proprietary research and we have substantial resources at our disposal Key Responsibilities Provide fundamental coverage of a sector within the global Fixed Income markets to contribute investment ideas that generate positive performance for our clients' fundsParticipate in team-orientated structure, working daily with traders, portfolio managers, quant analysts and product specialistsPrioritise core credit coverage from a larger sector universe by coordinating with investment team to find ideas that are most relevant for our funds to generate positive performance Credit Research Process Perform fundamental analysts on your sector and individual companies to evaluate the creditworthiness of an issuer and assess the relative value of its bondsYou are expected to be the internal sector expert for the Fixed Income teamConduct primary and secondary research on your companies and sectorsBuild and maintain detailed models, in conjunction with research specialists, that express your views and recommendations for your coverageAnalyse covenants and capital structures to select individual bonds/issuers for our fundsLead company meetings, both in-house and externally, often in coordinating with PMs and equity colleagues Communication/Collaboration Participate in regular team meetings across our range of fund disciplinesPublish internal research notes that express your conviction and recommendations to the investment management teamPartner with your trading desk counterpart to form relative value views taking liquidity considerations into account. Maintain regular issuer contact, including in-house and external meetings; this may include travelParticipate in cross-asset class meetings with equity colleagues to sharpen your company and sector views Other responsibilities Work together with and mentor research associates/sector specialists (Gurgaon) who provide analytical and data supportRepresent Fidelity International in meetings with our clients, in both 1x1 and presentation formatsWork closely and build relationships with peers in UK, Europe and Asia across the entire firm, including the equities, multi-asset, sales & distribution, and technology teams

A Credit Analyst with at least 3 years' experience of analysing financial institutions is required by my client, a major financial markets infrastructure institution. You will be responsible for analysing both existing and potential clients, focusing on banks and brokers. Additionally, you will work closely with other risk teams, particularly in connection with an active clearing data warehouse project. Key Requirements: Credit Risk assessment of FI clients and banks Ideal candidates may also have: Exposure to clearing Knowledge of commodities Financial Product knowledge Model validation experience

Project Planner Morpheus is aiding a leading Financial Services organisation to recruit for a permanent Project Planner position based in London. The Planner will be assigned to significant projects to support Project Managers and support the PMO in ensuring the Delivery Lifecycle is adhered to. The Planner is responsible for the provision of accurate and meaningful project planning information to the management team and key stakeholders. Skills & Experience required: - Proven 3 years of experience as a project planner, gained within a financial service environment - Proficient in the use of MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, Microsoft Office and similar products to create and maintain schedules. - Effective and confident engagement skills with stakeholders at all levels - Demonstrate the process of the information coordination and presentation to others

An exciting opportunity exists working for one of our clients, a global bank, as they seek to add to their expanding ER team. This role strategically partners the business, Senior Leaders and HR colleagues with a wide range of complex and often high risk people issues; including employment tribunals, grievances, disciplinary, mediation, job security, complex absence cases and settlement agreements where mitigation of risk is critical. Responsibilities are not limited to but include: *Maintaining a positive employee relations environment, enabling management capability and translating people metrics *Remaining a technical expert for high risk people issues and sharing that knowledge where and when needed *Gathering detailed, pertinent information by conducting investigations, interpreting findings and preparing documentation associated with employment claims; tracking disciplinary actions, absence, performance management and organisational changes. *Minimising risk through expert interventions To be considered for this role you will have proven exposure to employment issues and an in-depth knowledge of employment law. You will also have previous experience of working within Financial Services or an in-depth knowledge of Financial Regulations. In addition, you will also have excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills and be comfortable managing complexity, assimilating a number of factors to be able to draw out core issues.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Data Governance Manager to join a leading Financial Institution in the City of London. The Data Governance Manager's purpose is to partner with the Treasury Department to ensure best-practice business-as-usual daily operations, represent Treasury to internal stakeholders across the group and ensure the department responds appropriately to upcoming regulatory and business change. This is based in London City and paying £65-75,000. Key Responsibilities: Operational Risk Define the target first line operational risk model in agreement with all operational teams and senior management. Conduct, Risk and Compliance Lead regulatory change programmes impacting Treasury to ensure compliance is clearly defined and agreed with all impacted stakeholder and supporting first line teams in delivering necessary compliance activities. Data Management Work closely with stakeholders to produce data quality rules and thresholds to facilitate data profiling and quality monitoring of key data produced and consumed by Treasury and its departments Experience Essential: Experience in a professional services firm, with exposure to a changing environment Experience in understanding and delivering regulatory change in a Treasury/Finance function First or second line operational risk experience Data management and quality experience Able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels Analytical, structured approach to tasks Why Apply? This role provides you with an excellent opportunity to join a leading Merchant Bank. As well as a competitive salary, the bank offers an award winning benefits package and opportunities for flexible working, as they promote the importance of having a healthy work-life-balance across the business. You'll also be eligible for highly competitive bonus and pension schemes. If you are a confident, driven Risk Manager with the above experience and you want to join a leading Financial Institution, then please don't hesitate to apply! Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Procurement Manager - SoW - Agency Workers - MSP We have an exciting opportunity for a procurement to join GSK on a contract basis until November 2018. This comes with a max day rate of £350 per day. Candidates must be able to join the team and hit the ground running and to do so will have substantial experience of SoW's and MSPs. Procurement Manager working in the Staffing Services team within Core Business Services Procurement. The role will work within the Contingent Workforce (CW) Space with focus on two key sub-categories: Agency Workers and Statement of Work (SoW), working closely with senior stakeholders and as a key member of the Complementary Worker Solutions & Services, working on large transformation projects and supporting the Global Category Lead across predominantly the UK & US key markets. Key Responsibilities: Support Global Category Lead in executing upon CW Global Strategy Work closely with onsite MSP, external suppliers and business stakeholders across multiple areas of problem solving and issue resolution Work alongside Global Category Lead to drive implementation of new SoW management processes Support & educate Business Stakeholders with SoW creation, management and processes Negotiate with key suppliers to achieve significant cost savings Work with Legal team to manage contracts and deliver best in class commercials Building close partnerships and alignment with other Procurement areas in GSK to ensure that appropriate common systems and processes are implemented Required Experience: Experience of managing and working with strategic recruitment suppliers in a corporate environment Demonstrable expertise of developing and implementing category strategies, ideally in the recruitment space Strong negotiation skills and experience working with legal teams negotiating contracts with Recruitment companies Experience running complex end-to-end RFP's from requirements gathering though to contracting Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, experience of working well with senior leaders Experience working with Statement of Work (SoW) engagements and good understanding of how these should be structured and managed Proven track record of delivering value and significant strategies. Additional information about the process The deadline for CVs is at 9am on Tuesday 24th April. CVs submitted after this time are unable to be considered for this opportunity. If you match these requirements, please apply in the normal way. Elevate will send you an email, please open, click and action that email and your application will be visible to the hiring organisation directly.

Claims Manager required for a Lloyd's syndicate to lead their medical malpractice claims function. Manging incoming claims, you'll be working closely with the business to ensure the appropriate processes and reporting methods are in place whilst adhering to relevant regulations. The client is looking for an experienced claims professional within the Lloyd's market with knowledge of medical malpractice, professional indemnity or liability.