As part of the Finance division of Macquarie's Financial Management Group, you will be part of a team that provides strategic analysis and advice on capital, funding, liquidity, tax and financial performance to support the growth of Macquarie's businesses around the world. You will join a team that ensures Macquarie continues to meet its financial, regulatory and tax reporting compliance obligations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and a team that maintains significant relationships on behalf of the Group. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes. What role will you play? You will join our Balance Sheet and Statistical Reporting team as an Executive and contribute to the success of this high performing team. You will be responsible for the preparation of balance sheet and statistical deliverables due to external regulators such as Central Bank of Ireland, and Bundesbank and associated activities such as identifying operational process enhancements, automation, and implementation of changes to reporting requirements. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge of controls and risk management to enhance current processes in the balance sheet and statistical reporting. You will regularly engage and consult with internal stakeholders including data teams, business units, IT and risk management teams and will also be able to collaborate, engage with and nurture working relationships with stakeholders across the group. What you offer A tertiary degree in Business/Commerce and hold, or be working towards, a Chartered Accountant or similar professional designation. Previous experience and knowledge of regulatory reporting (preferred). Knowledge and a passion for data and regulatory reporting in a control environment. Strong relationship building skills and stakeholder management skills will also be paramount to your success in this role. Strong technical skills, especially Excel will be essential. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards About the Financial Management Group In our Financial Management Group you will work in the financial hub of Macquarie, driving real change for our businesses. You will be part of a team that plays an important role building relationships with our regulators, partners, communities and shareholders - all of which play a key role in upholding Macquarie's brand. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
As part of the Finance division of Macquarie's Financial Management Group, you will be part of a team that provides strategic analysis and advice on capital, funding, liquidity, tax and financial performance to support the growth of Macquarie's businesses around the world. You will join a team that ensures Macquarie continues to meet its financial, regulatory and tax reporting compliance obligations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and a team that maintains significant relationships on behalf of the Group. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes. What role will you play? You will join our Balance Sheet and Statistical Reporting team as an Executive and contribute to the success of this high performing team. You will be responsible for the preparation of balance sheet and statistical deliverables due to external regulators such as Central Bank of Ireland, and Bundesbank and associated activities such as identifying operational process enhancements, automation, and implementation of changes to reporting requirements. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge of controls and risk management to enhance current processes in the balance sheet and statistical reporting. You will regularly engage and consult with internal stakeholders including data teams, business units, IT and risk management teams and will also be able to collaborate, engage with and nurture working relationships with stakeholders across the group. What you offer A tertiary degree in Business/Commerce and hold, or be working towards, a Chartered Accountant or similar professional designation. Previous experience and knowledge of regulatory reporting (preferred). Knowledge and a passion for data and regulatory reporting in a control environment. Strong relationship building skills and stakeholder management skills will also be paramount to your success in this role. Strong technical skills, especially Excel will be essential. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards About the Financial Management Group In our Financial Management Group you will work in the financial hub of Macquarie, driving real change for our businesses. You will be part of a team that plays an important role building relationships with our regulators, partners, communities and shareholders - all of which play a key role in upholding Macquarie's brand. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
PSPs Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group
Senior Analyst / Advisor, Finance (Europe) page is loaded Senior Analyst / Advisor, Finance (Europe) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R3689 ABOUT US We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. EXPERIENCE THE EDGE At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced. ABOUT YOUR ROLE The role reports to the Senior Director and is primarily responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the business, Credit Investments Operations and transaction support for other asset classes in Europe. The role requires liaising with multiple functions both internally (working seamlessly with the asset classes in London and offices in Montreal, New York and Asia) and externally with professional advisors in a fast-growing environment. As a Senior Analyst/Advisor, Finance, your primary responsibilities will be the following: Accounting and Financial Reporting Prepare statutory annual financial statements for all UK entities Ensure all statutory filings at Companies House and the Office of National Statistics are made Coordinate statutory audit process with accounting firms Monitor corporate accounting functions including accounting/bookkeeping, expense report processing, purchase ledger process management and procurement Preparation and posting of periodic FRS 102 specific journals Preparation of quarterly VAT analysis and source information Working with the Hong Kong Finance Director, preparation of monthly liquid capital calculations for submission to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Assist with the following tasks: Production of quarterly financial reporting for European entities Analysis of financial budget information prepared by FP&A for all European operations. Preparation of reporting to UK board Preparation of quarterly analysis of operating costs versus budget Coordination of quarterly reporting with the Finance team in Montreal Preparation of quarterly management reporting packages requested by Head Office and by Local management Preparation of cashflow forecasting and monitoring Preparation of service fee summaries to allow the UK entities to invoice for their respective services Maintenance of relationship with local tax advisor and ensuring all tax rules and regulations are complied with Ad hoc projects as the business requires Transaction Support The team has a formal responsibility for Credit Investments Operations in Europe. This involves collaborating with the Investment Team, Operations Team in New York and external parties on all aspects of transactions from booking in the investment platform through to execution and management through the investment cycle. In addition, the team provides transaction support on investments in Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Equity and Real Estate. Similarly to Credit Investments, this involves collaboration with a wide variety of parties inside and outside of PSP. The team uses its network within PSP and knowledge of the UK structure with a principal focus on ensuring that cash reaches its target destination as efficiently as possible. The team is responsible for working with a third party corporate services provider on managing UK parts of investment structures. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Record of academic achievement University degree; minimum 2.1 or equivalent Qualified chartered accountant Minimum of five (5) to six (6) years of experience in accountancy Experience in alternative investments or financial services beneficial Robust process efficiency and improvement orientation Accountability and drive for results Team spirit, approachability and ability to influence Proactivity and forward thinking Strong work ethic and professional integrity Knowledge of MS OFFICE (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations and eFront, an asset Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Good sense of planning and control and capacity of working with tight schedules We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: Investment in career development Comprehensive group insurance plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Competitive pension plans Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on Follow us on LinkedIn We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Grow your career with us We are committed to fostering an environment where experiences and learning opportunities provide you with the platform to grow.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Analyst / Advisor, Finance (Europe) page is loaded Senior Analyst / Advisor, Finance (Europe) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R3689 ABOUT US We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. EXPERIENCE THE EDGE At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced. ABOUT YOUR ROLE The role reports to the Senior Director and is primarily responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the business, Credit Investments Operations and transaction support for other asset classes in Europe. The role requires liaising with multiple functions both internally (working seamlessly with the asset classes in London and offices in Montreal, New York and Asia) and externally with professional advisors in a fast-growing environment. As a Senior Analyst/Advisor, Finance, your primary responsibilities will be the following: Accounting and Financial Reporting Prepare statutory annual financial statements for all UK entities Ensure all statutory filings at Companies House and the Office of National Statistics are made Coordinate statutory audit process with accounting firms Monitor corporate accounting functions including accounting/bookkeeping, expense report processing, purchase ledger process management and procurement Preparation and posting of periodic FRS 102 specific journals Preparation of quarterly VAT analysis and source information Working with the Hong Kong Finance Director, preparation of monthly liquid capital calculations for submission to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Assist with the following tasks: Production of quarterly financial reporting for European entities Analysis of financial budget information prepared by FP&A for all European operations. Preparation of reporting to UK board Preparation of quarterly analysis of operating costs versus budget Coordination of quarterly reporting with the Finance team in Montreal Preparation of quarterly management reporting packages requested by Head Office and by Local management Preparation of cashflow forecasting and monitoring Preparation of service fee summaries to allow the UK entities to invoice for their respective services Maintenance of relationship with local tax advisor and ensuring all tax rules and regulations are complied with Ad hoc projects as the business requires Transaction Support The team has a formal responsibility for Credit Investments Operations in Europe. This involves collaborating with the Investment Team, Operations Team in New York and external parties on all aspects of transactions from booking in the investment platform through to execution and management through the investment cycle. In addition, the team provides transaction support on investments in Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Equity and Real Estate. Similarly to Credit Investments, this involves collaboration with a wide variety of parties inside and outside of PSP. The team uses its network within PSP and knowledge of the UK structure with a principal focus on ensuring that cash reaches its target destination as efficiently as possible. The team is responsible for working with a third party corporate services provider on managing UK parts of investment structures. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Record of academic achievement University degree; minimum 2.1 or equivalent Qualified chartered accountant Minimum of five (5) to six (6) years of experience in accountancy Experience in alternative investments or financial services beneficial Robust process efficiency and improvement orientation Accountability and drive for results Team spirit, approachability and ability to influence Proactivity and forward thinking Strong work ethic and professional integrity Knowledge of MS OFFICE (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations and eFront, an asset Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Good sense of planning and control and capacity of working with tight schedules We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to: Investment in career development Comprehensive group insurance plans Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs Competitive pension plans Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days Benefits package may vary based on your employee type. At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Visit us on Follow us on LinkedIn We're one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Grow your career with us We are committed to fostering an environment where experiences and learning opportunities provide you with the platform to grow.
Finance Manager Trafford 50k Hybrid working Logistics Role Overview Axon Moore are partnering with a long-term client who is looking to bring in an experienced people manager into a pivotal Finance Manager position. The role will form part of the Finance leadership team, and play an instrumental role in the ongoing development of the finance function. The role will be responsible for supporting the development of a small team, play a key role in the month end process, driving continuous improvement projects and assist the HoF and FD in developing a high calibre finance environment. For further information, people get in touch for immediate consideration. Location: Trafford Salary: up to 50,000, including an inflated pension (8%), 26 days holiday + bank holidays and a discount scheme on EV cars. Responsibilities Support all aspects of the monthly management accounts within a global timeframe (3 days). Drive continuous improvement, with a focus on working processes across the management accounts team. Become a key partner between finance and the wider business. Support key partners across the business with annual budgets and monthly forecasting submissions. Provide various reports to UK management and group finance. Analysis of monthly KPI reporting. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are handled to a high standard. Play a key part in the management team alongside the Transactional Manager and Head of Finance. Work closely with the operations team to provide any business partnering when required. Manage the Management Accounts function, consisting of 6 employees. Assist with improvements to processes and procedures. Liaise with external auditors when required. Adhoc duties when required. Person Specification: Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience. It is essential that the appropriate candidate has management experience. Strong Excel skills. Excellent leadership and management skillset. High level of organisation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at (phone number removed).
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Finance Manager Trafford 50k Hybrid working Logistics Role Overview Axon Moore are partnering with a long-term client who is looking to bring in an experienced people manager into a pivotal Finance Manager position. The role will form part of the Finance leadership team, and play an instrumental role in the ongoing development of the finance function. The role will be responsible for supporting the development of a small team, play a key role in the month end process, driving continuous improvement projects and assist the HoF and FD in developing a high calibre finance environment. For further information, people get in touch for immediate consideration. Location: Trafford Salary: up to 50,000, including an inflated pension (8%), 26 days holiday + bank holidays and a discount scheme on EV cars. Responsibilities Support all aspects of the monthly management accounts within a global timeframe (3 days). Drive continuous improvement, with a focus on working processes across the management accounts team. Become a key partner between finance and the wider business. Support key partners across the business with annual budgets and monthly forecasting submissions. Provide various reports to UK management and group finance. Analysis of monthly KPI reporting. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are handled to a high standard. Play a key part in the management team alongside the Transactional Manager and Head of Finance. Work closely with the operations team to provide any business partnering when required. Manage the Management Accounts function, consisting of 6 employees. Assist with improvements to processes and procedures. Liaise with external auditors when required. Adhoc duties when required. Person Specification: Qualified Accountant or Qualified by Experience. It is essential that the appropriate candidate has management experience. Strong Excel skills. Excellent leadership and management skillset. High level of organisation skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at (phone number removed).
Operations Finance Analyst Location: Attleborough, Norfolk Who are Pilgrim s Food Masters? We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year. The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members. Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways. We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Master s a safe, healthy, and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace. About The Role We re excited to announce we are recruiting for a Operations Finance Analyst , reporting to the Finance Lead. You will be a highly motivated, have great attention to detail, an high prioritisation skills to meet business deadlines and have the ability to react to any crisis quickly, efficiently and professionally. The responsibilities will include informing, challenging and supporting the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information. Joining us means working in a fast, agile, and ambitious environment, with talented people who really care about what they do. We re hungry for new ideas, so we ll always listen to yours. And because we re always looking to the future, you ll find plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. In fact, like our entire business, you ll never stand still. Responsibilities Support the preparation of monthly accounts, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts, and end year accounts. Deliver accurate cost of sales performance reporting and analysis with variances to budget/forecast which are fully understood and effectively communicated to site management. Completion and submission of reports, analysis, and data to the centre Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures Support the site in its lean manufacturing development e.g. production meetings, process auditing and taste panels Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough s to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives Deputise for the Operations Accountant when needed including representing the site at business review meetings and presentations Skills & Requirements Part Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making Communication and presentation skills Excel advanced user FMCG Manufacturing experience Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Operations Finance Analyst Location: Attleborough, Norfolk Who are Pilgrim s Food Masters? We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year. The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members. Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways. We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Master s a safe, healthy, and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace. About The Role We re excited to announce we are recruiting for a Operations Finance Analyst , reporting to the Finance Lead. You will be a highly motivated, have great attention to detail, an high prioritisation skills to meet business deadlines and have the ability to react to any crisis quickly, efficiently and professionally. The responsibilities will include informing, challenging and supporting the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information. Joining us means working in a fast, agile, and ambitious environment, with talented people who really care about what they do. We re hungry for new ideas, so we ll always listen to yours. And because we re always looking to the future, you ll find plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. In fact, like our entire business, you ll never stand still. Responsibilities Support the preparation of monthly accounts, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts, and end year accounts. Deliver accurate cost of sales performance reporting and analysis with variances to budget/forecast which are fully understood and effectively communicated to site management. Completion and submission of reports, analysis, and data to the centre Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures Support the site in its lean manufacturing development e.g. production meetings, process auditing and taste panels Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough s to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives Deputise for the Operations Accountant when needed including representing the site at business review meetings and presentations Skills & Requirements Part Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making Communication and presentation skills Excel advanced user FMCG Manufacturing experience Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year. The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members. Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways. We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Master s a safe, healthy, and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace. The Role The purpose of the role is to inform, challenge and support the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information. In particular: Financial reporting of and insight into Attleborough cost of sales and overheads to ensure the best factory decisions and improvements are made based on accurate and insightful information. Build highly effective relationships with key cross functional personnel involved in Attleborough. Support and influence management team at Attleborough site to deliver conversion cost improvements. Help to drive and embed a continuous improvement culture across both the finance and Attleborough teams. Improving systems, processes and reporting where necessary in line with Lean principles. Support and develop the finance team. Key Responsibilities Control & Reporting Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts, Timely delivery of Balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts and year end accounts. Deliver accurate cost of sales performance reporting and analysis with variances to budget / forecast which are fully understood and effectively communicated to site management. Responsible for completion and submission of reports, analysis and data to the centre. Deliver accurate new product costings working closely with NPD team members, complete post launch evaluations and review existing costings to maintain accuracy. Business Partnering Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures. Support the site in its lean manufacturing development e.g. production meetings, process auditing and taste panels. Operations and Continuous Improvement Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives Take a lead role in developing the sites understanding utilisation of SAP establishing best practice for reporting, reviewing current master data and providing support and guidance to Accounts assistant preparing the site stats. Skills & Requirements Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification Minimum 3 years post qualification experience Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making FMCG experience desirable Knowledge of SAP/Lean desirable Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year. The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we re one of the world s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members. Our Pilgrim s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways. We strive every day to make Pilgrim s Food Master s a safe, healthy, and happy place to work for all our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace. The Role The purpose of the role is to inform, challenge and support the site in achieving its purpose through the provision and interpretation of key management information. In particular: Financial reporting of and insight into Attleborough cost of sales and overheads to ensure the best factory decisions and improvements are made based on accurate and insightful information. Build highly effective relationships with key cross functional personnel involved in Attleborough. Support and influence management team at Attleborough site to deliver conversion cost improvements. Help to drive and embed a continuous improvement culture across both the finance and Attleborough teams. Improving systems, processes and reporting where necessary in line with Lean principles. Support and develop the finance team. Key Responsibilities Control & Reporting Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts, Timely delivery of Balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls, annual budget/projection, monthly forecasts and year end accounts. Deliver accurate cost of sales performance reporting and analysis with variances to budget / forecast which are fully understood and effectively communicated to site management. Responsible for completion and submission of reports, analysis and data to the centre. Deliver accurate new product costings working closely with NPD team members, complete post launch evaluations and review existing costings to maintain accuracy. Business Partnering Work with site teams to investigate adverse operational variances and develop countermeasures. Support the site in its lean manufacturing development e.g. production meetings, process auditing and taste panels. Operations and Continuous Improvement Take a full and active role in site projects at Attleborough to drive continuous improvements and meet site objectives Take a lead role in developing the sites understanding utilisation of SAP establishing best practice for reporting, reviewing current master data and providing support and guidance to Accounts assistant preparing the site stats. Skills & Requirements Qualified in recognised accountancy qualification Minimum 3 years post qualification experience Strong analytical and numerical skills to support decision making FMCG experience desirable Knowledge of SAP/Lean desirable Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Assistant Management Accountant Location : Mitcham, CR4 4TU Salary : Competitive, DOE Contract : Full Time, Permanent Benefits : Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Membership Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers and Evening Class / Hobby Allowance! The Centura Group is the holding company for several businesses supplying specialist construction services to the UK and international markets. Centura provides business support including Management, SHEQ, Finance, HR, and Training to the individual businesses. As our Assistant Management Accountant, you will assume responsibility for: Assist in the production of monthly management accounts. Preparing and submitting statutory returns (VAT, VOA, RCT, GST, ONS, ATO) Assisting in the preparation of annual overheads budgets including monthly variance analysis reviews. Assisting in the preparation of audit schedules and coordinating with external auditors. Preparing and posting month-end journals. Monthly balance sheet control accounts reconciliation. Providing support to the Group Management Accountant and Financial Accountant. Assisting the wider finance team with questions from others functions. Supporting and collaborating with sales ledger and ensuring adequate cover is provided as required. Assisting in operating and improving internal controls within finance. Assistant Management Accountant What we need from you: Qualifications and skills: AAT qualification 3 or above and / or working towards CIMA Good working knowledge of excel Maintaining confidentiality and using discretion where necessary Reliable and conscientious and maintaining professionalism Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop positive culture within Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail Experience within construction industry would be an advantage If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Assistant Management Accountant Location : Mitcham, CR4 4TU Salary : Competitive, DOE Contract : Full Time, Permanent Benefits : Award Winning Projects, Private Pension Plan, with employer contribution matching of up to 7%, 26 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, Additional 3 days paid leave per annum to participate in community projects, Private Health Care Scheme, Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance Scheme, Continuous Training & Development, Professional Membership Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Eye Care Vouchers and Evening Class / Hobby Allowance! The Centura Group is the holding company for several businesses supplying specialist construction services to the UK and international markets. Centura provides business support including Management, SHEQ, Finance, HR, and Training to the individual businesses. As our Assistant Management Accountant, you will assume responsibility for: Assist in the production of monthly management accounts. Preparing and submitting statutory returns (VAT, VOA, RCT, GST, ONS, ATO) Assisting in the preparation of annual overheads budgets including monthly variance analysis reviews. Assisting in the preparation of audit schedules and coordinating with external auditors. Preparing and posting month-end journals. Monthly balance sheet control accounts reconciliation. Providing support to the Group Management Accountant and Financial Accountant. Assisting the wider finance team with questions from others functions. Supporting and collaborating with sales ledger and ensuring adequate cover is provided as required. Assisting in operating and improving internal controls within finance. Assistant Management Accountant What we need from you: Qualifications and skills: AAT qualification 3 or above and / or working towards CIMA Good working knowledge of excel Maintaining confidentiality and using discretion where necessary Reliable and conscientious and maintaining professionalism Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop positive culture within Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail Experience within construction industry would be an advantage If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.
As a Financial Accountant, you will be part of the UK&I Controlling function, a dynamic team incorporating controls and assurance, financial reporting and accounting services. These roles focus on balance sheet control and income statement management and analysis. You will be integral in supporting the Senior Financial Accountant in implementing improvements in processes and procedures and help drive efficiencies in cost management. You will be responsible for fulfilment of financial responsibilities across customer contracts, ensuring accounts are reported accurately and reconciled on a timely basis. You will be key in driving key financial transactional processes, with particular focus on assessing and anticipating finance-related needs and being proactive in communicating them to relevant key customer and stakeholders. integral to this role is delivery of value-added financial services to Account Leadership and Customers that reflects the business objectives of the organisation. - Work within a robust internal financial controls framework, completing Controls Self-Assessments, ensuring control procedures are adhered to and Financial Controls recommendations are implemented. - Completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with the UK&I reconciliation requirements, and drive accuracy in financial reporting by proactively ensuring reviewer recommendations are implemented - Support the external audit, Group and UK&I internal audits and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews - Perform Month-End Close cycle for all allocated accounts - Perform Month-End Close activities, including the calculation, review and processing of all accruals, prepayments, revenue related transactions across customer contracts. - Support the Senior Financial Accountant in the review of Overdue Accounts Receivable, and Trade Working Capital reports and take corrective action where required. - Assist in the investigation and explanation of deviations from Forecasts - Run open purchase order report weekly and review all open orders keeping aged POs to a minimum - Support Senior Financial Accountant in Key Account Managers/Directors Business Reviews and support Finance Business Partners in customer reporting activities - Balance sheet control activities, including preparation of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, contract receivables, provisions - Income Statement control activities, including analytical review procedures, customer profitability analysis, payroll review, overhead management - Working with the Senior Financial Accountant to implement financial controls, processes and efficiency improvements across the finance function
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
As a Financial Accountant, you will be part of the UK&I Controlling function, a dynamic team incorporating controls and assurance, financial reporting and accounting services. These roles focus on balance sheet control and income statement management and analysis. You will be integral in supporting the Senior Financial Accountant in implementing improvements in processes and procedures and help drive efficiencies in cost management. You will be responsible for fulfilment of financial responsibilities across customer contracts, ensuring accounts are reported accurately and reconciled on a timely basis. You will be key in driving key financial transactional processes, with particular focus on assessing and anticipating finance-related needs and being proactive in communicating them to relevant key customer and stakeholders. integral to this role is delivery of value-added financial services to Account Leadership and Customers that reflects the business objectives of the organisation. - Work within a robust internal financial controls framework, completing Controls Self-Assessments, ensuring control procedures are adhered to and Financial Controls recommendations are implemented. - Completion of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with the UK&I reconciliation requirements, and drive accuracy in financial reporting by proactively ensuring reviewer recommendations are implemented - Support the external audit, Group and UK&I internal audits and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews - Perform Month-End Close cycle for all allocated accounts - Perform Month-End Close activities, including the calculation, review and processing of all accruals, prepayments, revenue related transactions across customer contracts. - Support the Senior Financial Accountant in the review of Overdue Accounts Receivable, and Trade Working Capital reports and take corrective action where required. - Assist in the investigation and explanation of deviations from Forecasts - Run open purchase order report weekly and review all open orders keeping aged POs to a minimum - Support Senior Financial Accountant in Key Account Managers/Directors Business Reviews and support Finance Business Partners in customer reporting activities - Balance sheet control activities, including preparation of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, contract receivables, provisions - Income Statement control activities, including analytical review procedures, customer profitability analysis, payroll review, overhead management - Working with the Senior Financial Accountant to implement financial controls, processes and efficiency improvements across the finance function
Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes)
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Morgan McKinley is proud to be working in partnership with an exciting, expanding business looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their company based in Leicstershire. Finance Manager - up to 60,000pa - Leicstershire - Hybrid In this high-profile role, the Finance Manager for our expanding company, you play a pivotal role in driving their financial sucess amidst their growth trajectory. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibility Areas Posting and managing the prepayments by site ensuring this is reconciled to the P&L's and balance sheets Implementing and embedding local and group reporting, control, governance, process and procedures Managing the year end audit with assistance from the Assistant Financial Controllers Ensure business is compliant across Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE along with any other miscellaneous queries from HMRC or GOV Weekly and monthly reporting as required by key stakeholders Day to day support the regional financial controllers Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant - ACA Experience In practice High attention to detail Self-motivated and driven to continually improve processes and seek new challenges Good Microsoft knowledge, especially excel Analytically minded, able to analyse data and problem solver Salary The role of Finance Manager salary is up to 60,000pa. Working Monday - Friday, with Hybrid available Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Morgan McKinley is proud to be working in partnership with an exciting, expanding business looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join their company based in Leicstershire. Finance Manager - up to 60,000pa - Leicstershire - Hybrid In this high-profile role, the Finance Manager for our expanding company, you play a pivotal role in driving their financial sucess amidst their growth trajectory. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibility Areas Posting and managing the prepayments by site ensuring this is reconciled to the P&L's and balance sheets Implementing and embedding local and group reporting, control, governance, process and procedures Managing the year end audit with assistance from the Assistant Financial Controllers Ensure business is compliant across Corporation Tax, VAT and PAYE along with any other miscellaneous queries from HMRC or GOV Weekly and monthly reporting as required by key stakeholders Day to day support the regional financial controllers Ideal Candidate Qualified accountant - ACA Experience In practice High attention to detail Self-motivated and driven to continually improve processes and seek new challenges Good Microsoft knowledge, especially excel Analytically minded, able to analyse data and problem solver Salary The role of Finance Manager salary is up to 60,000pa. Working Monday - Friday, with Hybrid available Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join on an initial 12-month contract. As the Senior Accountant you will reporting into the Team Leader you will coordinate the provision of Financial Accounting, Planning, Analysis and Controlling for assigned Business Areas Role: Senior Accountant Pay : 43 per hour via Umbrella Company Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 12-month Maternity Cover Location: Newport - 3 days onsite IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC Required, UK eyes only Responsibilities Coordination, preparation, analysis and reporting of Monthly Financial / Accounts delivered in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to relevant accounting standards Financial Accounting data is analysed, reconciled and reported to Group using a consolidated results platform on time and on quality. Ensuring accurate operation and improvement of internal controls throughout all processes Calculation and posting on key journals Completion and consistent monitoring of all Balance Sheet accounts. Maintenance of the companies trial balance ensuring accurate postings The Business is provided with a high level of financial support and analysis to ensure that financial consideration is given in all business decisions Coordination and reporting of Financial Accountants for Assigned Business Areas Ensure that all accounts are prepared in accordance with accounting standards Delivery and analysis of Business Plans Completion and monitoring on key internal controls Skills/Experience Essential Honor's Degree or Equivalent Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACMA / ACCA /CIMA/ ACA etc.) or part qualified but studying towards qualification Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar environment Confident, able to get on with minimal supervision, but also a good team player Ability to build business relationships within a multi-national environment SAP experience is essential in particular FI/CO modules. Microsoft Office proficiency - in particular Excel Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of output If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join on an initial 12-month contract. As the Senior Accountant you will reporting into the Team Leader you will coordinate the provision of Financial Accounting, Planning, Analysis and Controlling for assigned Business Areas Role: Senior Accountant Pay : 43 per hour via Umbrella Company Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 12-month Maternity Cover Location: Newport - 3 days onsite IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC Required, UK eyes only Responsibilities Coordination, preparation, analysis and reporting of Monthly Financial / Accounts delivered in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to relevant accounting standards Financial Accounting data is analysed, reconciled and reported to Group using a consolidated results platform on time and on quality. Ensuring accurate operation and improvement of internal controls throughout all processes Calculation and posting on key journals Completion and consistent monitoring of all Balance Sheet accounts. Maintenance of the companies trial balance ensuring accurate postings The Business is provided with a high level of financial support and analysis to ensure that financial consideration is given in all business decisions Coordination and reporting of Financial Accountants for Assigned Business Areas Ensure that all accounts are prepared in accordance with accounting standards Delivery and analysis of Business Plans Completion and monitoring on key internal controls Skills/Experience Essential Honor's Degree or Equivalent Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACMA / ACCA /CIMA/ ACA etc.) or part qualified but studying towards qualification Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar environment Confident, able to get on with minimal supervision, but also a good team player Ability to build business relationships within a multi-national environment SAP experience is essential in particular FI/CO modules. Microsoft Office proficiency - in particular Excel Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of output If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our company based in Westbury who are actively looking to recruit an experienced A ssistant Management Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: You will be responsible for the day to day running of the purchase and sales ledger. Working in a busy working environment where you will be working both individually and in a supportive team. It is a diverse role, where you will be exposed to different accounting functions. What you will need to succeed: Experience of working in a finance team up to Management Accounts level, and experience of using finance software so you can hit the ground running. Assisting with financial month end closure, reconciliation of nominal ledger and bank accounts, processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements, and completing journal transactions. Experience with ad-hoc analysis including sales, expenses and stock reports identifying reasons for variance, Credit Control and monitoring aged listings, and experience with assisting in building budgets would be an advantage. Experience of Sage 200 accounting software, Cognos and SQL would be an advantage. Full or part qualified through AAT, ACCA or CIMA. What you will receive in return: Salary: 35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Thursday 08.30 to 17.00, and 08.30 to 13.00 on a Friday - 36.30 hours Holiday: 25 days a year plus public holidays, as well as one days paid leave for any day of the week which your birthday falls into. You can also buy up to an additional 5 days of holiday each year. What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our company based in Westbury who are actively looking to recruit an experienced A ssistant Management Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing: You will be responsible for the day to day running of the purchase and sales ledger. Working in a busy working environment where you will be working both individually and in a supportive team. It is a diverse role, where you will be exposed to different accounting functions. What you will need to succeed: Experience of working in a finance team up to Management Accounts level, and experience of using finance software so you can hit the ground running. Assisting with financial month end closure, reconciliation of nominal ledger and bank accounts, processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements, and completing journal transactions. Experience with ad-hoc analysis including sales, expenses and stock reports identifying reasons for variance, Credit Control and monitoring aged listings, and experience with assisting in building budgets would be an advantage. Experience of Sage 200 accounting software, Cognos and SQL would be an advantage. Full or part qualified through AAT, ACCA or CIMA. What you will receive in return: Salary: 35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Thursday 08.30 to 17.00, and 08.30 to 13.00 on a Friday - 36.30 hours Holiday: 25 days a year plus public holidays, as well as one days paid leave for any day of the week which your birthday falls into. You can also buy up to an additional 5 days of holiday each year. What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. INDTRO
We have a new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our office in Coleshill, Warwickshire. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the regional finance team in providing financial and commercial analysis to ensure that the region is able to progress towards achieving its objectives. To assist in the provision of internal and external reporting and financial control. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent Training towards recognized accountancy qualification Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily Previous experience as an assistant management accountant or equivalent within a reputable organization Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong mathematical and IT skills Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people More about the Finance Analyst role Completion of regular weekly and monthly management information to the business, division and group Support with the production of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS Balance sheet reconciliations Assist in maintaining timely and accurate plot data on COINS Provide cover for other team members, including JV accounting and JV forecasting models Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to facilitate information flow Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the division Coach and support other team members Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We have a new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, at our office in Coleshill, Warwickshire. As our Finance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting the regional finance team in providing financial and commercial analysis to ensure that the region is able to progress towards achieving its objectives. To assist in the provision of internal and external reporting and financial control. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent Training towards recognized accountancy qualification Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily Previous experience as an assistant management accountant or equivalent within a reputable organization Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital Excellent analytical and organizational skills Strong mathematical and IT skills Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people More about the Finance Analyst role Completion of regular weekly and monthly management information to the business, division and group Support with the production of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS Balance sheet reconciliations Assist in maintaining timely and accurate plot data on COINS Provide cover for other team members, including JV accounting and JV forecasting models Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to facilitate information flow Contribution to ongoing continuous improvement of processes within the division Coach and support other team members Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do. We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
PATRIZIA is a leading partner for global real assets. The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success. Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business. As an Associate in the Fund Operations International team you will be responsible for the effective management of all SPVs (including the Fund vehicle itself). Your Responsibilities The Associate will need to have good experience in the following subject matters and work with the support of a Senior Associate / Fund Finance Manager (FFM) on the following areas: Investment Steering: Accounting - to be able to adequately review third party bookkeepers' management accounts and to effectively instruct any changes. To prepare the commercial and GAAP adjustments required for Fund consolidations, cash flows, NAV reconciliations and distributions Transaction support - to be able to support the Fund Finance Manager of that fund and the wider Fund Management team on transactions from a Fund perspective, fully understanding the tax structuring and mechanics of transactions, feeding into the SPA where relevant, supporting the buy side or sell side due diligence, managing the completion mechanics, managing funds flows and integrating the acquisition into an existing structure or effectively accounting for a disposal Tax compliance - to have a good working knowledge of all types of taxes (direct and indirect), working with tax advisors across a European portfolio and applying tax computations (incl. deferred tax) to the book-keeping, cash flow modelling and reporting of Funds. Regulatory compliance - Manage audits, tax declarations and board meetings, organising resolutions and, where regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions are required, ensure that these are fully observed at all times Business support - manage the creation and liquidation of SPVs, feed into liquidity management and organising capital injections / repayments. Also support on group revenue matters and manage internal controls compliance Partner Steering: On a day-to-day basis, manage the inputs from third party service provider, mostly local accountants, tax advisors, auditors and property managers. Also, ensure quality and timeliness of reporting Upon demand, support the take on process of new service providers in conjunction with the department's bespoke Partner Steering team. Tasks include the management of contracts and the data flow of information into the PATRIZIA systems What we look for Target skill set, to be developed with on-the-job training: Develop sound working relationships with counterparts in other offices and on other sites, as well as professional associations and consultants. Ensure up to date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and standards throughout and implementation of policies and procedures to uphold these. Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, ability to work in multi-dimensional teams Ability to work beyond pure finance and consider the business as a whole, be strategic and multitask various inputs and deadlines. Ability to work under pressure / to a tight timetable, have attention to detail at all times without losing sight of the bigger picture and must also be an excellent team player Strong analytical skills, Excel skills and communication skills Competencies / qualifications required: The job holder will need to be a UK part qualified accountant, ideally with 1-2 years of relevant (Real Estate) experience and group consolidations Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS What we offer Competitive and performance oriented remuneration package Hybrid working environment and mobile working Various skill building and learning opportunities through PATRIZIA Academy, like talent development programs and mentorship Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace (incl. ED&I Committee) in an international environment Possibility to participate in different employee resource groups (NextGen, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Female Advance, Parents & Carer Network etc.) Health and well-being benefits, like virtual fitness classes and mental health offerings Extra paid holidays for social engagement (e.g. for the PATRIZIA Foundation)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
PATRIZIA is a leading partner for global real assets. The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success. Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business. As an Associate in the Fund Operations International team you will be responsible for the effective management of all SPVs (including the Fund vehicle itself). Your Responsibilities The Associate will need to have good experience in the following subject matters and work with the support of a Senior Associate / Fund Finance Manager (FFM) on the following areas: Investment Steering: Accounting - to be able to adequately review third party bookkeepers' management accounts and to effectively instruct any changes. To prepare the commercial and GAAP adjustments required for Fund consolidations, cash flows, NAV reconciliations and distributions Transaction support - to be able to support the Fund Finance Manager of that fund and the wider Fund Management team on transactions from a Fund perspective, fully understanding the tax structuring and mechanics of transactions, feeding into the SPA where relevant, supporting the buy side or sell side due diligence, managing the completion mechanics, managing funds flows and integrating the acquisition into an existing structure or effectively accounting for a disposal Tax compliance - to have a good working knowledge of all types of taxes (direct and indirect), working with tax advisors across a European portfolio and applying tax computations (incl. deferred tax) to the book-keeping, cash flow modelling and reporting of Funds. Regulatory compliance - Manage audits, tax declarations and board meetings, organising resolutions and, where regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions are required, ensure that these are fully observed at all times Business support - manage the creation and liquidation of SPVs, feed into liquidity management and organising capital injections / repayments. Also support on group revenue matters and manage internal controls compliance Partner Steering: On a day-to-day basis, manage the inputs from third party service provider, mostly local accountants, tax advisors, auditors and property managers. Also, ensure quality and timeliness of reporting Upon demand, support the take on process of new service providers in conjunction with the department's bespoke Partner Steering team. Tasks include the management of contracts and the data flow of information into the PATRIZIA systems What we look for Target skill set, to be developed with on-the-job training: Develop sound working relationships with counterparts in other offices and on other sites, as well as professional associations and consultants. Ensure up to date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and standards throughout and implementation of policies and procedures to uphold these. Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, ability to work in multi-dimensional teams Ability to work beyond pure finance and consider the business as a whole, be strategic and multitask various inputs and deadlines. Ability to work under pressure / to a tight timetable, have attention to detail at all times without losing sight of the bigger picture and must also be an excellent team player Strong analytical skills, Excel skills and communication skills Competencies / qualifications required: The job holder will need to be a UK part qualified accountant, ideally with 1-2 years of relevant (Real Estate) experience and group consolidations Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS What we offer Competitive and performance oriented remuneration package Hybrid working environment and mobile working Various skill building and learning opportunities through PATRIZIA Academy, like talent development programs and mentorship Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace (incl. ED&I Committee) in an international environment Possibility to participate in different employee resource groups (NextGen, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Female Advance, Parents & Carer Network etc.) Health and well-being benefits, like virtual fitness classes and mental health offerings Extra paid holidays for social engagement (e.g. for the PATRIZIA Foundation)
Robert Half is delighted to partner with a PE backed group of businesses in Bury St Edmunds to recruit their new Management Accountant. This is a newly formed role and the successful candidate will join the business and work with the Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be somebody who is comfortable working independently but also willing to help other members of the team when needed click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Robert Half is delighted to partner with a PE backed group of businesses in Bury St Edmunds to recruit their new Management Accountant. This is a newly formed role and the successful candidate will join the business and work with the Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be somebody who is comfortable working independently but also willing to help other members of the team when needed click apply for full job details
Property Manager position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased/South London to West Sussex Working Hours - 09:00 - 17:15 Monday - Friday Salary - Competitive About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The role of Property Manager is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from South London to Burgess Hill. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure the Companies' responsibilities are met. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer including responding to queries, building positive relationships with stakeholders, reporting to clients regularly regarding management of development and attending meetings with customers and clients as required. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. Ensuring Customer complaints are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. To liaise with our Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. AIRPM qualified (desirable) An understanding of the Building Safety Act 2023 and Fire Safety regulations. A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Property Manager position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased/South London to West Sussex Working Hours - 09:00 - 17:15 Monday - Friday Salary - Competitive About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The role of Property Manager is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from South London to Burgess Hill. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure the Companies' responsibilities are met. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer including responding to queries, building positive relationships with stakeholders, reporting to clients regularly regarding management of development and attending meetings with customers and clients as required. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. Ensuring Customer complaints are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. To liaise with our Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. AIRPM qualified (desirable) An understanding of the Building Safety Act 2023 and Fire Safety regulations. A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is currently seeking an inspiring Finance Director who can provide assurance to the COO, CEO and Board of Trustees over all financial matters, including financial strategy and risk, systems of internal financial control, financial standing, and the sustainability of the CLF's financial position. Forming part of the CLF's Executive Team and reporting to the COO, you will champion and promote value for money across the CLF. To be successful, you will: Be a qualified accountant and a transformational leader Be able to operate at both an operational and a strategic level, communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Have the vision, passion, and presence to create and deliver our financial targets Have highly developed influencing skills underpinned by personal resilience and the ability to succeed in a high-profile leadership role About Us The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, 13 primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post-16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools. Our generous benefits package includes up to 30 days' annual leave, access to our pension scheme, a dedicated Training and Development programme and a number of other well-being benefits. For further information and to view the candidate information pack and apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 Assessment & interview dates: Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. CVs will not be accepted. The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is currently seeking an inspiring Finance Director who can provide assurance to the COO, CEO and Board of Trustees over all financial matters, including financial strategy and risk, systems of internal financial control, financial standing, and the sustainability of the CLF's financial position. Forming part of the CLF's Executive Team and reporting to the COO, you will champion and promote value for money across the CLF. To be successful, you will: Be a qualified accountant and a transformational leader Be able to operate at both an operational and a strategic level, communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Have the vision, passion, and presence to create and deliver our financial targets Have highly developed influencing skills underpinned by personal resilience and the ability to succeed in a high-profile leadership role About Us The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, 13 primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post-16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools. Our generous benefits package includes up to 30 days' annual leave, access to our pension scheme, a dedicated Training and Development programme and a number of other well-being benefits. For further information and to view the candidate information pack and apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 Assessment & interview dates: Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. CVs will not be accepted. The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Rent & Service Charge Specialist Title: Rent & Service Charge Specialist Contracts: Permanent, Full-Time Office Location: Sale Point, Manchester ( Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by June 2024) Persona: Agile (20-40% in office and 3-4 days working from home) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: £28,045 per annum starting salary Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 30 th April 2024 at 11:59 pm Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Interviews to be held via Teams video call on: Tuesday 7 th May 2024. We currently have a new opportunity for a Rent and Service Charge Specialist to join our Service Charge team based in the North West which manages rent and service charges for over 10,000 homes. Working alongside another Specialist and a Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for: Providing a proactive and responsive service in relation to customer enquiries and complaints in relation to rent and service charges Reviewing relevant clauses in tenancy agreements and leases and ensuring rents are set accurately in line with regulations and government guidance Preparing procedure notes to agreed standard ensuring that these are reviewed regularly and are up to date As a Team you will deliver accurate and timely service charge estimates for all service charges and reconciliations after year end, monitoring actual performance of service charges against estimates and analysing variances and escalating issues where appropriate. To be successful in the role, you will have: Knowledge and understanding of legislation and statutory regulations regarding service charges Exceptional customer service skills with experience working in customer service environments, including responding to complaints and queries Strong excel and data analysis skills with experience of service charge applications and systems and using Open housing and Open accounts or equivalent finance system Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with difficult conversations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage varied workloads both independently and as part of a team Why work for L&Q? L&Q is Great Places to work certified (2023) and for the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: Annual leave starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years continuous service Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% Generous non-contributory life Assurance An Employee Assistance Programme Recognition bonus scheme (spot awards) Strong family friendly policies A range of diverse networking groups to join, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice Commitment to Learning & Development If you are interested in the role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Rent & Service Charge Specialist Title: Rent & Service Charge Specialist Contracts: Permanent, Full-Time Office Location: Sale Point, Manchester ( Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by June 2024) Persona: Agile (20-40% in office and 3-4 days working from home) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: £28,045 per annum starting salary Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 30 th April 2024 at 11:59 pm Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Interviews to be held via Teams video call on: Tuesday 7 th May 2024. We currently have a new opportunity for a Rent and Service Charge Specialist to join our Service Charge team based in the North West which manages rent and service charges for over 10,000 homes. Working alongside another Specialist and a Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for: Providing a proactive and responsive service in relation to customer enquiries and complaints in relation to rent and service charges Reviewing relevant clauses in tenancy agreements and leases and ensuring rents are set accurately in line with regulations and government guidance Preparing procedure notes to agreed standard ensuring that these are reviewed regularly and are up to date As a Team you will deliver accurate and timely service charge estimates for all service charges and reconciliations after year end, monitoring actual performance of service charges against estimates and analysing variances and escalating issues where appropriate. To be successful in the role, you will have: Knowledge and understanding of legislation and statutory regulations regarding service charges Exceptional customer service skills with experience working in customer service environments, including responding to complaints and queries Strong excel and data analysis skills with experience of service charge applications and systems and using Open housing and Open accounts or equivalent finance system Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with difficult conversations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage varied workloads both independently and as part of a team Why work for L&Q? L&Q is Great Places to work certified (2023) and for the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: Annual leave starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years continuous service Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% Generous non-contributory life Assurance An Employee Assistance Programme Recognition bonus scheme (spot awards) Strong family friendly policies A range of diverse networking groups to join, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice Commitment to Learning & Development If you are interested in the role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Customer Support Advisor (Out of Hours) position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased Working Hours - 17:00 - 00:00 Monday - Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: Trinity Estates are looking to recruit a highly motivated candidate to work alongside and support our Out of Hours maintenance team, Adiuvo. This is a newly created home-based role and offers a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Customer Support team, working out of hours between 17:00 - 00:00 hours Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and support to our out of hours service provider and provide admin support to the Customer Support Day shift team. What will your role look like? Provide telephone support to our Out of Hours service provider, Adiuvo- answering inbound calls, acting as a point of escalation and contact for queries relating to maintenance issues reported at our managed developments. Raise out of hours maintenance jobs on the Fixflo system, ensuring accuracy and precision. Complete mail merges for Customer Support and other departments as required. Review and progress open maintenance works within the Fixflo system, ensuring contractors are contacted via the online messaging service. Handover any critical issues to the customer support day team to monitor and progress. Ensure all written communications are presented in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format. To contribute actively towards ensuring continuance and accuracy of processes in order to achieve maximum client retention rate. Qualities and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following: Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent listening skills. Be able to effectively prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision. The ability to interpret and respond to a variety of enquiries in a reasoned, precise and grammatically correct manner with empathy and understanding. Be able to present a logical argument verbally in a straightforward, polite and business-like manner. The ability to make decisions, having first evaluated all options and support the same with factual information. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite. Must be available to work out of office hours (17:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday) Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Customer Support Advisor (Out of Hours) position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased Working Hours - 17:00 - 00:00 Monday - Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: Trinity Estates are looking to recruit a highly motivated candidate to work alongside and support our Out of Hours maintenance team, Adiuvo. This is a newly created home-based role and offers a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Customer Support team, working out of hours between 17:00 - 00:00 hours Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and support to our out of hours service provider and provide admin support to the Customer Support Day shift team. What will your role look like? Provide telephone support to our Out of Hours service provider, Adiuvo- answering inbound calls, acting as a point of escalation and contact for queries relating to maintenance issues reported at our managed developments. Raise out of hours maintenance jobs on the Fixflo system, ensuring accuracy and precision. Complete mail merges for Customer Support and other departments as required. Review and progress open maintenance works within the Fixflo system, ensuring contractors are contacted via the online messaging service. Handover any critical issues to the customer support day team to monitor and progress. Ensure all written communications are presented in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format. To contribute actively towards ensuring continuance and accuracy of processes in order to achieve maximum client retention rate. Qualities and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following: Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent listening skills. Be able to effectively prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision. The ability to interpret and respond to a variety of enquiries in a reasoned, precise and grammatically correct manner with empathy and understanding. Be able to present a logical argument verbally in a straightforward, polite and business-like manner. The ability to make decisions, having first evaluated all options and support the same with factual information. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite. Must be available to work out of office hours (17:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday) Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
About the role Sytner Sunningdale has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required. Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays - Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About You Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is not essential but would be advantageous. Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About the role Sytner Sunningdale has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required. Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays - Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About You Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office is not essential but would be advantageous. Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here . Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
End Date Monday 29 April 2024 Salary Range £62,874 - £69,860 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: IP&I Platforms Finance Business Partner SALARY: £62,874 - £81,690 (location dependant) LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, London or Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days a week) in either our Edinburgh, London or Bristol office. About this opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a manager to join the Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) Platform finance business partnering team! At Lloyds Banking Group, we re undertaking the UK s largest financial services transformation, investing to Grow, Focus and Change our business. Our Platforms teams, which bring together our business and technology teams, play a key role in delivering our strategy and how we invest in our business. This role will work with our IP&I Platforms and business management teams, providing finance business partner support on all aspects of their investment costs and benefits. What you'll be doing: Helping the Platforms to plan successfully and support the setting of direction and goals Supporting the delivery of monthly investment cost and benefit reporting, and ensuring high quality financial control over our numbers Producing and sharing management information with our partners, ensuring that results and issues are clearly explained and well understood and that follow-up actions are clear Supporting and challenging the business, helping to craft well-understood forecasts along with a summary of financial risks and opportunities Providing commercial and decision support on key projects and contractual commitments, acting as a trusted advisor Playing an active role in engaging with the Centres of Excellence, improving the flow of communication and the standards of inputs/outputs Embedding the Group s culture and vision while being a role model for the Group s behaviours Supporting the wider team to Grow with Purpose, ensuring colleagues can develop effectively, utilising the groups Your Best principles Participating and making an impactful contribution to the development and objectives of the wider platform business partnering team About us If you think all banks are the same, you d be wrong. We re an innovative, fast-changing business that s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. What we need from you: You'll need to be a qualified Accountant. While not crucial, prior experience of Finance Business Partnering, influencing and driving improvement in Business results would be beneficial Ability to interact with partners at all levels across Finance and Business teams Experience in producing clear and insightful reporting to present to business areas Listening, joining the dots and summarising the story (across Investment costs and the resulting financial benefits) Challenging constructively to support better quality outputs and outcomes (e.g. through finding new ways to communicate financial information) Ability to build strong effective 2-way relationships! About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We re disability confident. So, if you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
End Date Monday 29 April 2024 Salary Range £62,874 - £69,860 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: IP&I Platforms Finance Business Partner SALARY: £62,874 - £81,690 (location dependant) LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, London or Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days a week) in either our Edinburgh, London or Bristol office. About this opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a manager to join the Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) Platform finance business partnering team! At Lloyds Banking Group, we re undertaking the UK s largest financial services transformation, investing to Grow, Focus and Change our business. Our Platforms teams, which bring together our business and technology teams, play a key role in delivering our strategy and how we invest in our business. This role will work with our IP&I Platforms and business management teams, providing finance business partner support on all aspects of their investment costs and benefits. What you'll be doing: Helping the Platforms to plan successfully and support the setting of direction and goals Supporting the delivery of monthly investment cost and benefit reporting, and ensuring high quality financial control over our numbers Producing and sharing management information with our partners, ensuring that results and issues are clearly explained and well understood and that follow-up actions are clear Supporting and challenging the business, helping to craft well-understood forecasts along with a summary of financial risks and opportunities Providing commercial and decision support on key projects and contractual commitments, acting as a trusted advisor Playing an active role in engaging with the Centres of Excellence, improving the flow of communication and the standards of inputs/outputs Embedding the Group s culture and vision while being a role model for the Group s behaviours Supporting the wider team to Grow with Purpose, ensuring colleagues can develop effectively, utilising the groups Your Best principles Participating and making an impactful contribution to the development and objectives of the wider platform business partnering team About us If you think all banks are the same, you d be wrong. We re an innovative, fast-changing business that s shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose. What we need from you: You'll need to be a qualified Accountant. While not crucial, prior experience of Finance Business Partnering, influencing and driving improvement in Business results would be beneficial Ability to interact with partners at all levels across Finance and Business teams Experience in producing clear and insightful reporting to present to business areas Listening, joining the dots and summarising the story (across Investment costs and the resulting financial benefits) Challenging constructively to support better quality outputs and outcomes (e.g. through finding new ways to communicate financial information) Ability to build strong effective 2-way relationships! About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We re disability confident. So, if you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £34,356 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. In support of our people and our greener futures strategies, we'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what remote working may look like for you. Are you looking for an opportunity to further your finance/business administration career within a large, diverse and forward-looking organisation? One of our fantastic team members is moving on due to internal promotion, so we're looking for the next outstanding candidate to take on the challenge of becoming the Finance Partner for our Surrey Education Services Support team, within our School Relationships and Support Service. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team You'll be part of a multimillion-pound operation - an important member of the team that provides the infrastructure and support for the council's portfolio of support services and training, which is traded to education customers across Surrey and beyond via our online platform, the Surrey Education Services Hub. This is activity that provides important income generation for the council, while also enabling school and academy customers access to good quality, value for money services and training. The team has been expanded and transformed over the course of the last 3 years as part of our drive towards a more joined up and commercial approach to trading services and training with our education customers. This is a finance role, but it's not just about the money for us, as our ultimate goal is to deliver a true 'one stop shop' for accessing the council's entire offer for education, from traded and non traded services and training, to information and communications. About the role You'll work as the team's in-house Finance Partner, supporting the team Manager in the delivery of robust financial administration processes to support the business function. You will oversee the day-to-day financial processes including billing and invoicing, and the processing of card payments. You will also support the team manager with income reporting and financial modelling in support of proposition development, high level reporting and financial assurance. You will become the recognised subject matter expert with regards to the financial processes for schools traded services and training, and to become a central single point of contact for internal and external customers in relation to billing and financial queries. Shortlisting criteria You'll need to be super organised and comfortable working to deadlines. You won't need to be a qualified accountant to be considered for this role, but a head for numbers, a flair with Excel, and prior experience in financial administration such as billing and invoicing is a must. Equally important is a customer focused mindset. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding customer experience both for our education customers and for our internal customers, so you'll need to be a true customer service hero to make the grade for this role. You'll also be the type of person who can quickly up-skill and learn their way around the two key systems for this role, Unit4 (our Finance system) and the Surrey Education Services Hub. To be considered for shortlisting for interview your application will clearly evidence: Experience of working in a similar finance role within a customer-facing team An ability to work with, interpret and present complex financial data, plus experience of financial modelling within a commercial context A flexible and collaborative approach to working across a team Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29.04.2024 with interviews planned for 17.05.2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £34,356 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. In support of our people and our greener futures strategies, we'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what remote working may look like for you. Are you looking for an opportunity to further your finance/business administration career within a large, diverse and forward-looking organisation? One of our fantastic team members is moving on due to internal promotion, so we're looking for the next outstanding candidate to take on the challenge of becoming the Finance Partner for our Surrey Education Services Support team, within our School Relationships and Support Service. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team You'll be part of a multimillion-pound operation - an important member of the team that provides the infrastructure and support for the council's portfolio of support services and training, which is traded to education customers across Surrey and beyond via our online platform, the Surrey Education Services Hub. This is activity that provides important income generation for the council, while also enabling school and academy customers access to good quality, value for money services and training. The team has been expanded and transformed over the course of the last 3 years as part of our drive towards a more joined up and commercial approach to trading services and training with our education customers. This is a finance role, but it's not just about the money for us, as our ultimate goal is to deliver a true 'one stop shop' for accessing the council's entire offer for education, from traded and non traded services and training, to information and communications. About the role You'll work as the team's in-house Finance Partner, supporting the team Manager in the delivery of robust financial administration processes to support the business function. You will oversee the day-to-day financial processes including billing and invoicing, and the processing of card payments. You will also support the team manager with income reporting and financial modelling in support of proposition development, high level reporting and financial assurance. You will become the recognised subject matter expert with regards to the financial processes for schools traded services and training, and to become a central single point of contact for internal and external customers in relation to billing and financial queries. Shortlisting criteria You'll need to be super organised and comfortable working to deadlines. You won't need to be a qualified accountant to be considered for this role, but a head for numbers, a flair with Excel, and prior experience in financial administration such as billing and invoicing is a must. Equally important is a customer focused mindset. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding customer experience both for our education customers and for our internal customers, so you'll need to be a true customer service hero to make the grade for this role. You'll also be the type of person who can quickly up-skill and learn their way around the two key systems for this role, Unit4 (our Finance system) and the Surrey Education Services Hub. To be considered for shortlisting for interview your application will clearly evidence: Experience of working in a similar finance role within a customer-facing team An ability to work with, interpret and present complex financial data, plus experience of financial modelling within a commercial context A flexible and collaborative approach to working across a team Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29.04.2024 with interviews planned for 17.05.2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.