Seeking an experienced, highly motivated pension professional with strong analytical and organisational skills with any level of Risk Transfer experience. The candidate will be client facing and must also have strong technical as well as written and verbal communication skills. They will need to be driven and passionate about providing a high level of service. The candidate will be part of the Risk Transfer Pensions team within Workforce consulting services. Why join us? Exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the fast moving and exciting Risk Transfer space and become a specialist in this field Work within a close team of c30 individuals specialising in risk-transfer and a wider team of c220 individuals with backgrounds in actuarial, investment, administration, governance and project management Opportunity to work closely with senior advisors to deliver innovative strategic solutions to solve complex problems and transfer pension risk for our clients Exposure to wide-ranging clients, both Corporate and Trustee side, with many large multinational organisations Opportunity to take on a role where you focus on consulting, applying your technical skills to provide high value solutions for clients You'll gain expertise in all aspects of risk transfer work (such as buy-ins, buy-outs and capital backed journey plans) Work closely with other professionals from Covenant Advisory, Legal and Reward and Employment specialists and our Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team Main duties and responsibilities: Produce high quality, technically accurate client deliverables Work on a portfolio of clients, helping to drive projects forwards Establish effective working relationships with individuals internally and liaising with other advisers externally Contribute to coaching for more junior members of our own team Contribute to the development of personal and team knowledge Build your own network of contacts through regular attendance at internal and external meetings, for example with insurers, providers and Professional Independent Trustees Stay up-to-date with changes in law, topical issues in the industry and in the firm's products and services Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be expected. Essential skills and experience: Alongside a strong academic background, you will ideally be working towards an actuarial (IFoA) qualification. Relevant UK pensions experience, gained in an actuarial advisory team Recent experience in Risk Transfer work preferred but not essential Excellent team, organisational and communication skills Plenty of self-motivation The ability to work to tight deadlines effectively Locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Bristol, East Midlands. Expectation to be in an office at least 2 days per week.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Seeking an experienced, highly motivated pension professional with strong analytical and organisational skills with any level of Risk Transfer experience. The candidate will be client facing and must also have strong technical as well as written and verbal communication skills. They will need to be driven and passionate about providing a high level of service. The candidate will be part of the Risk Transfer Pensions team within Workforce consulting services. Why join us? Exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the fast moving and exciting Risk Transfer space and become a specialist in this field Work within a close team of c30 individuals specialising in risk-transfer and a wider team of c220 individuals with backgrounds in actuarial, investment, administration, governance and project management Opportunity to work closely with senior advisors to deliver innovative strategic solutions to solve complex problems and transfer pension risk for our clients Exposure to wide-ranging clients, both Corporate and Trustee side, with many large multinational organisations Opportunity to take on a role where you focus on consulting, applying your technical skills to provide high value solutions for clients You'll gain expertise in all aspects of risk transfer work (such as buy-ins, buy-outs and capital backed journey plans) Work closely with other professionals from Covenant Advisory, Legal and Reward and Employment specialists and our Risk Modelling Services (RMS) team Main duties and responsibilities: Produce high quality, technically accurate client deliverables Work on a portfolio of clients, helping to drive projects forwards Establish effective working relationships with individuals internally and liaising with other advisers externally Contribute to coaching for more junior members of our own team Contribute to the development of personal and team knowledge Build your own network of contacts through regular attendance at internal and external meetings, for example with insurers, providers and Professional Independent Trustees Stay up-to-date with changes in law, topical issues in the industry and in the firm's products and services Some travel and occasional overnight stays will be expected. Essential skills and experience: Alongside a strong academic background, you will ideally be working towards an actuarial (IFoA) qualification. Relevant UK pensions experience, gained in an actuarial advisory team Recent experience in Risk Transfer work preferred but not essential Excellent team, organisational and communication skills Plenty of self-motivation The ability to work to tight deadlines effectively Locations in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Reading, Bristol, East Midlands. Expectation to be in an office at least 2 days per week.
End Date Thursday 25 April 2024 Salary Range £66,861 - £74,290 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Malware Analysis Lead Salary: 68,000 - 76,000 LOCATION(S): Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Halifax and Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity Want to be part of the team that helps to protect Lloyds Banking Group from threats? We're recruiting a new Malware Analysis Service Lead. This is an exciting new role to set up and lead this new service. You'll act as the Groups SME and point of contact for all malware analysis queries as well as significant and in depth knowledge of specific Cyber Security applications and/ or processes. You'll be encouraged to act as a Subject Matter Expert ("SME") for security incidents and is 'on point' to provide support and guidance as the need arises. The Digital Forensics and Incident Response team (DFIR) is a key component of the Chief Security Office, and whose primary role is to ensure the integrity of our corporate network is maintained. Our mission statement is to hunt for unidentified threats, respond and contain cyber security incidents, and perform forensic analysis to answer the questions no-one else is able to, all in order to protect the bank, our colleagues and our customers. As the frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks continue to rise, our organisation faces an increasing risk of encountering advanced malware. Timely and accurate analysis of malware samples is crucial for understanding the nature of attacks, identifying their origins and developing effective counter measures. Key responsibilities Leads the service analysing malware from both internal and external sources to find indicators of compromise (IOCs), pre-emptively gather Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and de-obfuscation methods prior to or during an attack on LBG and distribute these back to security teams, EDR solutions, detection engines and gateways to better protect the Group, it s colleagues and customers Operationally leads and task manages the colleagues aligned to the service, ensuring issues and incidents are managed effectively and appropriately, while also encouraging versatility across the wider team, collaborating and up skilling on areas that colleagues may not be confident in to produce a strong team with a wealth of knowledge. Matures and embeds appropriate controls and processes ensuring the service can move faster, safely Research, advocate and implement new methodologies/tools, disseminates new process and tools to the teams, to remain prepared Lead by example, consistently demonstrating the Group Values and the Leadership Behaviours by being approachable and acting with integrity to build trust and credibility within your team Lead informal technical coaching and sharing of knowledge, providing an appropriate level of support for team members from a technical level 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 you ll need In-depth technical malware analysis and reverse engineering expertise, with hands on experience with various coding and scripting languages Experienced Cyber Security Incident responder with relevant technical qualifications and or/experience, with a knowledge of threats from both internal and external sources Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders if required, as well as explain technical language in an easy to understand way Diagnostic skills and an ability to analyse technical information from various sources while demonstrating excellent attention to detail A passion for breaking sophisticated code apart to understand how it works and the risks associated 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 15, 2024
Full time
End Date Thursday 25 April 2024 Salary Range £66,861 - £74,290 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Malware Analysis Lead Salary: 68,000 - 76,000 LOCATION(S): Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Halifax and Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity Want to be part of the team that helps to protect Lloyds Banking Group from threats? We're recruiting a new Malware Analysis Service Lead. This is an exciting new role to set up and lead this new service. You'll act as the Groups SME and point of contact for all malware analysis queries as well as significant and in depth knowledge of specific Cyber Security applications and/ or processes. You'll be encouraged to act as a Subject Matter Expert ("SME") for security incidents and is 'on point' to provide support and guidance as the need arises. The Digital Forensics and Incident Response team (DFIR) is a key component of the Chief Security Office, and whose primary role is to ensure the integrity of our corporate network is maintained. Our mission statement is to hunt for unidentified threats, respond and contain cyber security incidents, and perform forensic analysis to answer the questions no-one else is able to, all in order to protect the bank, our colleagues and our customers. As the frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks continue to rise, our organisation faces an increasing risk of encountering advanced malware. Timely and accurate analysis of malware samples is crucial for understanding the nature of attacks, identifying their origins and developing effective counter measures. Key responsibilities Leads the service analysing malware from both internal and external sources to find indicators of compromise (IOCs), pre-emptively gather Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and de-obfuscation methods prior to or during an attack on LBG and distribute these back to security teams, EDR solutions, detection engines and gateways to better protect the Group, it s colleagues and customers Operationally leads and task manages the colleagues aligned to the service, ensuring issues and incidents are managed effectively and appropriately, while also encouraging versatility across the wider team, collaborating and up skilling on areas that colleagues may not be confident in to produce a strong team with a wealth of knowledge. Matures and embeds appropriate controls and processes ensuring the service can move faster, safely Research, advocate and implement new methodologies/tools, disseminates new process and tools to the teams, to remain prepared Lead by example, consistently demonstrating the Group Values and the Leadership Behaviours by being approachable and acting with integrity to build trust and credibility within your team Lead informal technical coaching and sharing of knowledge, providing an appropriate level of support for team members from a technical level 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 you ll need In-depth technical malware analysis and reverse engineering expertise, with hands on experience with various coding and scripting languages Experienced Cyber Security Incident responder with relevant technical qualifications and or/experience, with a knowledge of threats from both internal and external sources Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders if required, as well as explain technical language in an easy to understand way Diagnostic skills and an ability to analyse technical information from various sources while demonstrating excellent attention to detail A passion for breaking sophisticated code apart to understand how it works and the risks associated 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.
End Date Friday 26 April 2024 Salary Range £45,954 - £51,060 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary Senior Analyst to support the Group's Liquidity Regulatory Reporting Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst - Liquidity Reporting SALARY: £45,954 - £51,060 LOCATION(S): Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Leeds office About this opportunity Are you an experienced analyst with experience in Liquidity Reporting? This is an opportunity for an accomplished Senior Analyst to work closely with the broader Liquidity reporting team in delivering best in class reporting to a broad range of internal and external partners. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior colleagues in addition to the full Group balance sheet. Day to day you ll be; Delivering Liquidity risk reporting for the Group and its entities. Including but not limited to regulatory reports, risk appetite reporting, management information and additional reporting to support with the understanding and decision making associated with risk exposures. Supporting with the explanation of key drivers behind risk exposures to the Business and Regulator Suggesting and supporting with the continuous development of the models/applications used for risk reporting whilst optimally prioritising between inbound change, regulatory change and operational improvement. Maintaining collaborative relationships with Risk and Finance partners to support the delivery of quality and timely risk reporting. Responsible for handling and implementing robust processes to support team objectives including reporting, controls and management information. 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 you ll need Treasury background (maybe within banking or building societies) with an understanding of liquidity risk. Financial backgrounds with a broad understanding of Treasury s purpose will also be considered. Understanding of banking and treasury products and prior experience of treasury and/or regulatory reporting. Good understanding of Excel functionality and capabilities to proactively review, challenge and streamline existing models or build new modelling capability. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 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 28 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 15, 2024
Full time
End Date Friday 26 April 2024 Salary Range £45,954 - £51,060 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary Senior Analyst to support the Group's Liquidity Regulatory Reporting Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst - Liquidity Reporting SALARY: £45,954 - £51,060 LOCATION(S): Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our Leeds office About this opportunity Are you an experienced analyst with experience in Liquidity Reporting? This is an opportunity for an accomplished Senior Analyst to work closely with the broader Liquidity reporting team in delivering best in class reporting to a broad range of internal and external partners. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior colleagues in addition to the full Group balance sheet. Day to day you ll be; Delivering Liquidity risk reporting for the Group and its entities. Including but not limited to regulatory reports, risk appetite reporting, management information and additional reporting to support with the understanding and decision making associated with risk exposures. Supporting with the explanation of key drivers behind risk exposures to the Business and Regulator Suggesting and supporting with the continuous development of the models/applications used for risk reporting whilst optimally prioritising between inbound change, regulatory change and operational improvement. Maintaining collaborative relationships with Risk and Finance partners to support the delivery of quality and timely risk reporting. Responsible for handling and implementing robust processes to support team objectives including reporting, controls and management information. 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 you ll need Treasury background (maybe within banking or building societies) with an understanding of liquidity risk. Financial backgrounds with a broad understanding of Treasury s purpose will also be considered. Understanding of banking and treasury products and prior experience of treasury and/or regulatory reporting. Good understanding of Excel functionality and capabilities to proactively review, challenge and streamline existing models or build new modelling capability. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 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 28 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.
A career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions. Our team provides our clients with customised tax solutions and tax accounting advice based on their niche and business need. You'll support the team with deferred tax validation projects, remediation and restatement, tax basis balance sheets and financial statement carve out preparation. PwC's Accounting Services (AS) team is a leading provider of technology enabled compliance and integrated advisory services, working across an unrivaled range of prestigious clients. The variety of work, size of our team and focus on learning and development brings about opportunities to specialise in particular industries or technical areas. Our team is agile and open to new ways of working. The investment in automation and robotics enables us to be at the forefront of change and innovative solutions, providing an outstanding client experience. The AS team is a team that respects and values each other, and has a strong reputation and profile. Who we are looking for: The AS team is looking for a qualified or part qualified ACA / ACCA Senior Associate, with tax compliance experience gained working within practice, to join the team. An AS Senior Associate needs the ability to apply their knowledge to major proposals to help manage and grow the AS partnership tax compliance and accounting portfolio worldwide. In addition, the ability to contribute to the development of the accounting advisory service offering with regards to process improvement, technology, risk and controls is required. The role also requires an ability to take responsibility for the management of junior colleagues, as well as participating in group management matters such as, effective financial management of own portfolio of clients and participation in group technical training meetings. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. As part of PwC, the largest global accounting firm, AS offers a challenging and exciting career path. AS provides outsourced partnership tax compliance alongside accounting services. This role will include; Undertaking the preparation and completion of a wide range of partnership tax computations, including review of computations and assisting clients with queries Liaising with the Data Team to enable collection and analysis of tax data Dealing with client queries in relation to data requests, including preparation and review of follow up queries and correspondence with appropriate internal and external parties Preparing partnership tax computations and returns using the firm's standard software for internal review Organising, monitoring and managing your own workload Assisting in the development of colleagues as required, including delegation and coaching Working alongside the advisory teams to take the compliance offering to market. Drafting budgets and assisting with preparation and negotiations for new or repeat work. This is based on standard pricing structures in line with the firm's financial performance and risk management requirements. AS has a varied and prestigious client base and works with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance placed on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development. The individual will report directly to a team of Managers and Senior Managers, as well as the Director who leads AS. Requirements: Qualified or part qualified CTA/ACA/ACCA with proven experience in a medium to large accountancy firm Strong tax skills and technical knowledge on preparation of computations and returns Tax literate, ideally with some experience of tax packages and very good excel spreadsheet skills Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service in a deadline driven environment. Self motivated with strong communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrate flexibility in changing client environments Ability to work in a team environment.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
A career in our Tax Accounting practice, within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties. You'll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing indirect taxes, dispute resolution, and global enterprise tax solutions. Our team provides our clients with customised tax solutions and tax accounting advice based on their niche and business need. You'll support the team with deferred tax validation projects, remediation and restatement, tax basis balance sheets and financial statement carve out preparation. PwC's Accounting Services (AS) team is a leading provider of technology enabled compliance and integrated advisory services, working across an unrivaled range of prestigious clients. The variety of work, size of our team and focus on learning and development brings about opportunities to specialise in particular industries or technical areas. Our team is agile and open to new ways of working. The investment in automation and robotics enables us to be at the forefront of change and innovative solutions, providing an outstanding client experience. The AS team is a team that respects and values each other, and has a strong reputation and profile. Who we are looking for: The AS team is looking for a qualified or part qualified ACA / ACCA Senior Associate, with tax compliance experience gained working within practice, to join the team. An AS Senior Associate needs the ability to apply their knowledge to major proposals to help manage and grow the AS partnership tax compliance and accounting portfolio worldwide. In addition, the ability to contribute to the development of the accounting advisory service offering with regards to process improvement, technology, risk and controls is required. The role also requires an ability to take responsibility for the management of junior colleagues, as well as participating in group management matters such as, effective financial management of own portfolio of clients and participation in group technical training meetings. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. As part of PwC, the largest global accounting firm, AS offers a challenging and exciting career path. AS provides outsourced partnership tax compliance alongside accounting services. This role will include; Undertaking the preparation and completion of a wide range of partnership tax computations, including review of computations and assisting clients with queries Liaising with the Data Team to enable collection and analysis of tax data Dealing with client queries in relation to data requests, including preparation and review of follow up queries and correspondence with appropriate internal and external parties Preparing partnership tax computations and returns using the firm's standard software for internal review Organising, monitoring and managing your own workload Assisting in the development of colleagues as required, including delegation and coaching Working alongside the advisory teams to take the compliance offering to market. Drafting budgets and assisting with preparation and negotiations for new or repeat work. This is based on standard pricing structures in line with the firm's financial performance and risk management requirements. AS has a varied and prestigious client base and works with various specialists in their own field which, combined with the importance placed on continuous technical training and personal development, provides an excellent opportunity for career development. The individual will report directly to a team of Managers and Senior Managers, as well as the Director who leads AS. Requirements: Qualified or part qualified CTA/ACA/ACCA with proven experience in a medium to large accountancy firm Strong tax skills and technical knowledge on preparation of computations and returns Tax literate, ideally with some experience of tax packages and very good excel spreadsheet skills Highly professional attitude to providing a quality service in a deadline driven environment. Self motivated with strong communication skills (written and oral). Demonstrate flexibility in changing client environments Ability to work in a team environment.
End Date Friday 26 April 2024 Salary Range £85,255 - £100,300 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Solution Architect SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION(S): Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at either our Halifax or Leeds hubs. About the team 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. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our People Platform team at Lloyds Banking Group; a team in place to combine the best of colleague centricity, product obsession and agile delivery across our People Technology landscape. Our team is focussed on transforming the experiences throughout the end-to-end colleague lifecycle enabled by technology. You will be at the heart of designing our solutions in a way that unlocks and creates opportunities to digitise and deliver excellent colleague journeys and business outcomes, as well as meeting the Group s strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. Purpose of the role Our People Platform is structured into Labs, each focussed on end-to-end colleague journeys - from Attract, Activate & Grow through Thrive and Succeed . These are underpinned by enterprise technologies and business partnerships recognised as best in class across the People/HR systems domain. We need a Senior Solution Architect who will have the opportunity to play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous flow of value to our colleagues, and will be responsible for: collaborating with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the architectural runway for our Platform teams. leading on the discovery and analysis of technology options and the delivery of end-to-end solution designs, using relevant architectural building blocks that enable frequent incremental value delivery for colleagues. identifying and managing technical design risks and issues, driving remediation and resolution through architectural or agile practises. supporting Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options and recommendations on action planning enabling continuous ever-greening of our technology landscape. help develop our passion to promote the architecture subject area through mentoring coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. Senior Solution Architects will have line manager responsibilities, so the ability to performance-manage and get the best out of your team will be key. What we need from you? We need a leader in Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You will build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you will need to be self-organised and be able to proactively prioritise your time. Essential skills & main accountabilities Has experienced working in multi-disciplinary Product, Platform and/or Feature teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour and Test-Driven Development. Understands the external market including how and where third-party products could be appropriate, knowledge of technology evaluation processes and best practise. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Business, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value and address business problems. Holds proficient experience in leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. We also need to see specialisation in the type of technology baseline that we use. So detailed knowledge of one or more of our enterprise class SaaS solutions - specifically Workday, ServiceNow, Beeline ad the Microsoft M365 and Viva products - would be a bonus. Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. 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. If you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We d love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus 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 13, 2024
Full time
End Date Friday 26 April 2024 Salary Range £85,255 - £100,300 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Senior Solution Architect SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 LOCATION(S): Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week currently, or 40% of our time, at either our Halifax or Leeds hubs. About the team 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. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our People Platform team at Lloyds Banking Group; a team in place to combine the best of colleague centricity, product obsession and agile delivery across our People Technology landscape. Our team is focussed on transforming the experiences throughout the end-to-end colleague lifecycle enabled by technology. You will be at the heart of designing our solutions in a way that unlocks and creates opportunities to digitise and deliver excellent colleague journeys and business outcomes, as well as meeting the Group s strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. Purpose of the role Our People Platform is structured into Labs, each focussed on end-to-end colleague journeys - from Attract, Activate & Grow through Thrive and Succeed . These are underpinned by enterprise technologies and business partnerships recognised as best in class across the People/HR systems domain. We need a Senior Solution Architect who will have the opportunity to play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous flow of value to our colleagues, and will be responsible for: collaborating with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the architectural runway for our Platform teams. leading on the discovery and analysis of technology options and the delivery of end-to-end solution designs, using relevant architectural building blocks that enable frequent incremental value delivery for colleagues. identifying and managing technical design risks and issues, driving remediation and resolution through architectural or agile practises. supporting Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options and recommendations on action planning enabling continuous ever-greening of our technology landscape. help develop our passion to promote the architecture subject area through mentoring coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. Senior Solution Architects will have line manager responsibilities, so the ability to performance-manage and get the best out of your team will be key. What we need from you? We need a leader in Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You will build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you will need to be self-organised and be able to proactively prioritise your time. Essential skills & main accountabilities Has experienced working in multi-disciplinary Product, Platform and/or Feature teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour and Test-Driven Development. Understands the external market including how and where third-party products could be appropriate, knowledge of technology evaluation processes and best practise. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Business, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value and address business problems. Holds proficient experience in leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. We also need to see specialisation in the type of technology baseline that we use. So detailed knowledge of one or more of our enterprise class SaaS solutions - specifically Workday, ServiceNow, Beeline ad the Microsoft M365 and Viva products - would be a bonus. Why Lloyds Banking Group Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too. 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. If you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process, just let us know. If you re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We d love to hear from you. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus 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.
End Date Wednesday 24 April 2024 Salary Range £66,861 - £74,290 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Security Solution Architect Salary: £68,000 - £83,000 LOCATION(S): Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity We re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Solution Architect who can combine deep technical thought leadership with strong security knowledge & skills to help drive the Group s Security capabilities forward. You ll support our Chief Security Office (CSO) Platform Teams, helping to define solution architecture and design that both unlocks, as well creates, opportunities to digitise, deliver excellent customer journeys, and business outcomes. All this while meeting group strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. The CSO is a vital part of delivering the Group's vision of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, helping Britain prosper and protecting the Group and customers from security threats. We re responsible for defining and communicating Lloyds Banking Group's security strategy and providing a range of critical Enterprise Security Services which not only operate key controls that keep the Group safe but also enable the digital transformation agenda of the wider organisation. As a Solution Architect, you'll play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous value to our customers. Your contribution will be instrumental to our strategy of simplifying, modernising, and de-risking the Group technology landscape, ensuring value for customers and shareholders. This is a key role driving the long-term sustainability and integrity of the organisation. You ll be working with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects and Engineers to create the Architectural runway for our CSO Platform teams. Once agreed, our Solution Architects continuously invest in maintaining the Architecture that underpins our Platform teams. You ll also work alongside Enterprise Architecture and service providers to develop solutions, their interfaces and validating technology assumptions, evaluating implementation alternatives and software lifecycle risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. You'll view business and technical challenges from many different perspectives to build and drive end-to-end solution designs that are not only technically sound, but also include regulatory, commercial, and organisational aspects when appropriate. More importantly, we'd need you to bring others on the journey with you, building a 'one-team' approach. The customer will be at the centre of your decisions and actions. You ll use industry best-practise, frameworks, standards, and policies to create opportunities and value for our customers, supporting us to meet their needs. You ll also elicit requirements, shape and validate designs or prototypes that deliver customer outcomes that align to our target architecture. As a subject matter expert, you ll set guiding principles and solution success criteria for platform capability (or feature development) across the platform; providing oversight and championing built in quality, decoupled, and modernised architectures. You d be asked to support Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues. You d confidently offer options and recommendations on action planning and continuously ever-greening solutions/systems within the Platform. Passionate about architecture, you ll promote the architecture subject area through mentoring, coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you ll need We need a Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You ll build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you'll need to be self-organised and proactively prioritise your time. We're in search of someone who holds some of the following experiences. A passion for acquiring and applying findings to create customer and business value. Experiences working in multi-disciplinary product, feature, or platform teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour & Test Driven Development. Has superb communication skills - especially visually and through "telling the story", using the data to communicate complex messages in an accessible and compelling way. They'll also be able to distil sophisticated information and present in a succinct and clear format through both written and oral presentation, allowing you to influence collaborators with little or no technical knowledge, guiding their thinking on the art of the possible through technology. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value or address business problems. Holds proficient experiences leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. 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 12, 2024
Full time
End Date Wednesday 24 April 2024 Salary Range £66,861 - £74,290 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Security Solution Architect Salary: £68,000 - £83,000 LOCATION(S): Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity We re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Solution Architect who can combine deep technical thought leadership with strong security knowledge & skills to help drive the Group s Security capabilities forward. You ll support our Chief Security Office (CSO) Platform Teams, helping to define solution architecture and design that both unlocks, as well creates, opportunities to digitise, deliver excellent customer journeys, and business outcomes. All this while meeting group strategic goals to simplify and redefine the technology landscape. The CSO is a vital part of delivering the Group's vision of putting customers at the heart of everything we do, helping Britain prosper and protecting the Group and customers from security threats. We re responsible for defining and communicating Lloyds Banking Group's security strategy and providing a range of critical Enterprise Security Services which not only operate key controls that keep the Group safe but also enable the digital transformation agenda of the wider organisation. As a Solution Architect, you'll play a critical role in designing solutions that can provide continuous value to our customers. Your contribution will be instrumental to our strategy of simplifying, modernising, and de-risking the Group technology landscape, ensuring value for customers and shareholders. This is a key role driving the long-term sustainability and integrity of the organisation. You ll be working with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects and Engineers to create the Architectural runway for our CSO Platform teams. Once agreed, our Solution Architects continuously invest in maintaining the Architecture that underpins our Platform teams. You ll also work alongside Enterprise Architecture and service providers to develop solutions, their interfaces and validating technology assumptions, evaluating implementation alternatives and software lifecycle risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. You'll view business and technical challenges from many different perspectives to build and drive end-to-end solution designs that are not only technically sound, but also include regulatory, commercial, and organisational aspects when appropriate. More importantly, we'd need you to bring others on the journey with you, building a 'one-team' approach. The customer will be at the centre of your decisions and actions. You ll use industry best-practise, frameworks, standards, and policies to create opportunities and value for our customers, supporting us to meet their needs. You ll also elicit requirements, shape and validate designs or prototypes that deliver customer outcomes that align to our target architecture. As a subject matter expert, you ll set guiding principles and solution success criteria for platform capability (or feature development) across the platform; providing oversight and championing built in quality, decoupled, and modernised architectures. You d be asked to support Product Owners and Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software and infrastructure currency risks or issues. You d confidently offer options and recommendations on action planning and continuously ever-greening solutions/systems within the Platform. Passionate about architecture, you ll promote the architecture subject area through mentoring, coaching and participation in Agile ceremonies. About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you ll need We need a Solution Architecture who understands the challenges of modern architecture. You ll build a compelling strategic vision and will understand a wide array of technology implications including people and process, bringing this to your comprehensive view of design. You'll ideally have previous career experience in software or infrastructure engineering and will be well placed to define and sell your vision for Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners alike. You must be a keen and comfortable communicator who is happy working with a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues. You would be able to produce high quality documentation tailored to the audience which would include senior stakeholders. As a role that can require demanding delivery timeframes, you'll need to be self-organised and proactively prioritise your time. We're in search of someone who holds some of the following experiences. A passion for acquiring and applying findings to create customer and business value. Experiences working in multi-disciplinary product, feature, or platform teams. Has established systems engineering or solution architecture experience and appreciation of software engineering methods such as Behaviour & Test Driven Development. Has superb communication skills - especially visually and through "telling the story", using the data to communicate complex messages in an accessible and compelling way. They'll also be able to distil sophisticated information and present in a succinct and clear format through both written and oral presentation, allowing you to influence collaborators with little or no technical knowledge, guiding their thinking on the art of the possible through technology. Has established experiences partnering with other collaborators such as Enterprise, Security, Data and Infrastructure architects to create customer value or address business problems. Holds proficient experiences leading activities associated with Architectural Governance, Risk Management or Compliance processes. 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.