Your new firm Your new firm is a well known and established Top 20 accountancy firm based in Manchester City Centre. They have offices across the UK and have gone through a real period of growth, with exciting times ahead. The tax team is one of their vocal points in Manchester, but they do offer a full range of accounting services including accounts, audit, advisory, corporate finance and forensic accounting. Due to continued growth they are now looking for a strong Tax Senior to join their team in Manchester. Your new role In your new role you will be working in an established tax team reporting in to the Tax Manager. You have have responsibility for your own portfolio of clients of around 250 clients being the main point of contact for the client. You will primarily focus on personal tax, working with HNWIs, partnerships, directors and sole traders. You will be working on range of complex compliance, whilst also providing advisory and planning services. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you need to be ATT qualified and come from a strong personal tax background, ideally you will be studying towards your CTA however this isn't essential. You need to be confident managing your own portfolio of personal tax clients and be able to confidently prepare and submit personal tax returns What you'll get in return In return for this role you will receive a range of firm wide benefits and plenty of progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 18, 2024
Full time
Your new firm Your new firm is a well known and established Top 20 accountancy firm based in Manchester City Centre. They have offices across the UK and have gone through a real period of growth, with exciting times ahead. The tax team is one of their vocal points in Manchester, but they do offer a full range of accounting services including accounts, audit, advisory, corporate finance and forensic accounting. Due to continued growth they are now looking for a strong Tax Senior to join their team in Manchester. Your new role In your new role you will be working in an established tax team reporting in to the Tax Manager. You have have responsibility for your own portfolio of clients of around 250 clients being the main point of contact for the client. You will primarily focus on personal tax, working with HNWIs, partnerships, directors and sole traders. You will be working on range of complex compliance, whilst also providing advisory and planning services. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you need to be ATT qualified and come from a strong personal tax background, ideally you will be studying towards your CTA however this isn't essential. You need to be confident managing your own portfolio of personal tax clients and be able to confidently prepare and submit personal tax returns What you'll get in return In return for this role you will receive a range of firm wide benefits and plenty of progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager (clear path to Director & Partner) - great hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the London office) About the role I'm working exclusively with a leading mid-tier accountancy firm who are looking for a Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager to join their exciting and growing department. You will be required to drive the delivery of Global Mobility tax advisory work, including writing reports and leading discussions with prospective and existing clients. You will also be a key contributor to business development of the service line. There is a requirement to oversee a team of junior staff who are responsible for day-to-day delivery of Global Mobility and employment tax services across a diverse portfolio of individual clients. This is a key role within the office, where you will be client facing and required to deal credibly and professionally with clients and other professional advisors. As such, excellent technical skills are crucial; equally crucial will be your ability to impart complex tax technical information to non-experts. They are looking for someone to actively manage the delivery of the Global Mobility tax offering for the team, including making suggestions for improving internal processes and efficiencies, as well as be a key contributor to the business development of the team. This will include mentoring the team to develop their soft skills and providing technical training periodically. Key responsibilities: Provide support to partners and directors in the effective running of the team and in winning new work Driving the delivery of technical advisory work. Dealing with one off advisory and compliance assignments. A key point of contact for the client. Dealing with a wide range of tax issues that result of globally mobile employees, as well as social security implications. Overseeing the UK tax return filling process for a broad variety of expat clients. Monitoring team progress against targets. Providing feedback and giving input into staff appraisals, as well as direct responsibility for appraising staff. Monitor progress and encourage the personal development of all team members. Ability to produce written work to a high standard. Make suggestions and implement changes in order to improve efficiency within the team. Skills & expertise: The candidate should have experience in advising on a wide range of tax issues which should ideally include the following areas: Technical expertise: ATT/and, or CTA Qualified, or other professional qualification with demonstrable relevant experience. Advanced understanding of core expatriate tax and social security issues Confidently interacts with HMRC regarding complex issues on behalf of clients. Delivers advice confidently in transactional, litigious, or confrontational circumstances. Experience in Self-Assessment and preparation of tax computations. Demonstrable experience of report writing and ad hoc advisory work. Previous supervisory and management experience including reviewing the work of others. Planning for globally mobile employees Dealing with enquiries into all aspects of direct taxation including experience of settlement and penalty negotiation. Internation share scheme experience is desirable Client experience: SME (although some multinational client experience is also desirable). Non-UK domiciled and non-resident clients Enterprise: Understands clients' attitudes to risk and ensures advice is communicated clearly, correctly and consistently. Recognises that tax advice is more than just technical analysis. Business Building: Leads discussions with prospective and existing clients, pitches, proposals and presentations on tax issues. Keen to help the director and partner develop this services line Can evidence regular referral of non-tax work to other parts of the business. Maintains own target list and can evidence targeting actions, plans and results. Proactively approaches clients and contacts with ideas and possible opportunities. Shows commercial judgement in improving the firm's efficiency and profitability. Delivery: Takes responsibility for WIP management and billing. Meets all internal and client deadlines. Determines and explains roles, sets out expectations and responsibilities, empowers and motivates team members to deliver. Interpersonal Skills: Motivates and enthuses the team to follow the Firm's policies and procedures. Has trust and respect of junior staff. Offers support when needed. Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation. Ability to 'see the bigger picture' and acts in the interests of the Firm and the team. To discuss this rare and exciting opportunity, please contact Maisie on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager (clear path to Director & Partner) - great hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the London office) About the role I'm working exclusively with a leading mid-tier accountancy firm who are looking for a Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager to join their exciting and growing department. You will be required to drive the delivery of Global Mobility tax advisory work, including writing reports and leading discussions with prospective and existing clients. You will also be a key contributor to business development of the service line. There is a requirement to oversee a team of junior staff who are responsible for day-to-day delivery of Global Mobility and employment tax services across a diverse portfolio of individual clients. This is a key role within the office, where you will be client facing and required to deal credibly and professionally with clients and other professional advisors. As such, excellent technical skills are crucial; equally crucial will be your ability to impart complex tax technical information to non-experts. They are looking for someone to actively manage the delivery of the Global Mobility tax offering for the team, including making suggestions for improving internal processes and efficiencies, as well as be a key contributor to the business development of the team. This will include mentoring the team to develop their soft skills and providing technical training periodically. Key responsibilities: Provide support to partners and directors in the effective running of the team and in winning new work Driving the delivery of technical advisory work. Dealing with one off advisory and compliance assignments. A key point of contact for the client. Dealing with a wide range of tax issues that result of globally mobile employees, as well as social security implications. Overseeing the UK tax return filling process for a broad variety of expat clients. Monitoring team progress against targets. Providing feedback and giving input into staff appraisals, as well as direct responsibility for appraising staff. Monitor progress and encourage the personal development of all team members. Ability to produce written work to a high standard. Make suggestions and implement changes in order to improve efficiency within the team. Skills & expertise: The candidate should have experience in advising on a wide range of tax issues which should ideally include the following areas: Technical expertise: ATT/and, or CTA Qualified, or other professional qualification with demonstrable relevant experience. Advanced understanding of core expatriate tax and social security issues Confidently interacts with HMRC regarding complex issues on behalf of clients. Delivers advice confidently in transactional, litigious, or confrontational circumstances. Experience in Self-Assessment and preparation of tax computations. Demonstrable experience of report writing and ad hoc advisory work. Previous supervisory and management experience including reviewing the work of others. Planning for globally mobile employees Dealing with enquiries into all aspects of direct taxation including experience of settlement and penalty negotiation. Internation share scheme experience is desirable Client experience: SME (although some multinational client experience is also desirable). Non-UK domiciled and non-resident clients Enterprise: Understands clients' attitudes to risk and ensures advice is communicated clearly, correctly and consistently. Recognises that tax advice is more than just technical analysis. Business Building: Leads discussions with prospective and existing clients, pitches, proposals and presentations on tax issues. Keen to help the director and partner develop this services line Can evidence regular referral of non-tax work to other parts of the business. Maintains own target list and can evidence targeting actions, plans and results. Proactively approaches clients and contacts with ideas and possible opportunities. Shows commercial judgement in improving the firm's efficiency and profitability. Delivery: Takes responsibility for WIP management and billing. Meets all internal and client deadlines. Determines and explains roles, sets out expectations and responsibilities, empowers and motivates team members to deliver. Interpersonal Skills: Motivates and enthuses the team to follow the Firm's policies and procedures. Has trust and respect of junior staff. Offers support when needed. Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation. Ability to 'see the bigger picture' and acts in the interests of the Firm and the team. To discuss this rare and exciting opportunity, please contact Maisie on or email As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Senior Paraplanner Market Harborough Hours - Monday to Friday full time Salary - up to 45k plus bonus and other benefit s Our client, a dynamic wealth management firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial advice to individuals and businesses is recruiting an experienced/Senior Paraplanner to join their friendly team. This role will involve providing technical support to the Business Owner and 2-3 Wealth Managers, assisting in meeting preparation, and crafting detailed Suitability Letter reports that document client advice. The company encourage a supportive environment for career progression and development. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with advisers to prepare client recommendations and draft detailed suitability reports, focusing on pension transfers, drawdown, and inheritance tax planning. Compile cash flow reports and conduct thorough analysis of current plans, including comparing fund data, charges, and performance metrics. Preference for candidates with St James's Place (SJP) experience and familiarity with tools such as Voyant and FE Analytics. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies in all financial plans and recommendations. Key Skills Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in paraplanning or financial advisory roles. Proficient in writing suitability reports with a focus on pension transfers, drawdown, and inheritance tax planning. Strong experience in assembling cash flow reports and conducting detailed analysis of financial plans. SJP experience would be a significant advantage. Experience with Voyant and FE Analytics is preferred. Diploma not necessary but must possess a strong knowledge base in financial planning. What is on offer: Full exam support and study leave. 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with service). Flexible start/finish times. Competitive remuneration package. Collaborative and friendly work environment. Pension and incentive schemes. If interested, please apply here or call Kim in our Kettering team to discuss further.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Paraplanner Market Harborough Hours - Monday to Friday full time Salary - up to 45k plus bonus and other benefit s Our client, a dynamic wealth management firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial advice to individuals and businesses is recruiting an experienced/Senior Paraplanner to join their friendly team. This role will involve providing technical support to the Business Owner and 2-3 Wealth Managers, assisting in meeting preparation, and crafting detailed Suitability Letter reports that document client advice. The company encourage a supportive environment for career progression and development. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with advisers to prepare client recommendations and draft detailed suitability reports, focusing on pension transfers, drawdown, and inheritance tax planning. Compile cash flow reports and conduct thorough analysis of current plans, including comparing fund data, charges, and performance metrics. Preference for candidates with St James's Place (SJP) experience and familiarity with tools such as Voyant and FE Analytics. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies in all financial plans and recommendations. Key Skills Required: Minimum 2 years of experience in paraplanning or financial advisory roles. Proficient in writing suitability reports with a focus on pension transfers, drawdown, and inheritance tax planning. Strong experience in assembling cash flow reports and conducting detailed analysis of financial plans. SJP experience would be a significant advantage. Experience with Voyant and FE Analytics is preferred. Diploma not necessary but must possess a strong knowledge base in financial planning. What is on offer: Full exam support and study leave. 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with service). Flexible start/finish times. Competitive remuneration package. Collaborative and friendly work environment. Pension and incentive schemes. If interested, please apply here or call Kim in our Kettering team to discuss further.
OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. YOUR IMPACT This is a Team Manager role with a primary focus on strategic uplifts within the AM Compliance program. The role will include leading a team, and collaborating with the broader AM Compliance team, to enhance aspects of the Compliance program, implementing new regulations and representing Compliance in supporting new business initiatives. In addition, the role's primary function, other areas of responsibilities include providing compliance advisory services covering portfolio management, trading, sales and marketing activity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management International ("GSAM") based in London, where GSAM is part of Asset Management ("AM"). The successful candidate will work with business partners, Legal and Compliance colleagues in connection with helping to respond to regulatory requests, respond to compliance queries from the business, uplift compliance program in response to regulatory reform, perform surveillance and forensic reviews, train the business in compliance matters, participate in policy updates and drafting, conduct marketing material sign off, and advise on sales activity. You will need the following: Ability to work as part of a team of Compliance professionals as well as lead on various Compliance matters and projects Good familiarity with all aspects of Asset Management Compliance Represent Compliance on projects such as new activities, new products or regulatory reform Understanding of Compliance programs and development and implementation of those programmes Production of materials and presentation of those to senior firm committees and/or board Ability to deal with senior business personnel and deliver good compliance outcomes in time constrained situations RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance advisory on investing activity and associated governance requirements Compliance advisory regarding global asset management marketing and distribution questions and Asset Management digital strategy, including review of marketing materials Compliance advisory on new AM fund launch projects Prepare, organise and deliver compliance trainings Participate in the review and evaluation of new instruments and vehicles to identify compliance issues and surveillance needs Lead and manage strategic Compliance projects, including Compliance enhancement, business initiatives and regulatory reform Participate in compliance working groups for firm strategic initiatives Compliance monitoring of any aspects of FCA regulations, and other international regulators, as part of general monitoring or forensic review work Develop and draft compliance policies and procedures, outlining firm policies, regulations and best practices Miscellaneous projects as required REQUIREMENTS 5+ years compliance experience in asset management Risk and control focused individual with excellent judgment Knowledge of investment instruments including derivatives General compliance knowledge and familiarity with FCA regulations, MiFID, UCITS and AIFM Directives, ELTIF regulation. Knowledge of CSSF, CBI, BaFin, SEC, Investment Adviser's Act, Investment Company Act, ERISA is helpful but not required. Effective analytical and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and work under pressure Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Graduate equivalent education (Preferred) ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 18, 2024
Full time
OUR IMPACT Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm's culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm's enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm's second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm's compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm's responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape. YOUR IMPACT This is a Team Manager role with a primary focus on strategic uplifts within the AM Compliance program. The role will include leading a team, and collaborating with the broader AM Compliance team, to enhance aspects of the Compliance program, implementing new regulations and representing Compliance in supporting new business initiatives. In addition, the role's primary function, other areas of responsibilities include providing compliance advisory services covering portfolio management, trading, sales and marketing activity within Goldman Sachs Asset Management International ("GSAM") based in London, where GSAM is part of Asset Management ("AM"). The successful candidate will work with business partners, Legal and Compliance colleagues in connection with helping to respond to regulatory requests, respond to compliance queries from the business, uplift compliance program in response to regulatory reform, perform surveillance and forensic reviews, train the business in compliance matters, participate in policy updates and drafting, conduct marketing material sign off, and advise on sales activity. You will need the following: Ability to work as part of a team of Compliance professionals as well as lead on various Compliance matters and projects Good familiarity with all aspects of Asset Management Compliance Represent Compliance on projects such as new activities, new products or regulatory reform Understanding of Compliance programs and development and implementation of those programmes Production of materials and presentation of those to senior firm committees and/or board Ability to deal with senior business personnel and deliver good compliance outcomes in time constrained situations RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance advisory on investing activity and associated governance requirements Compliance advisory regarding global asset management marketing and distribution questions and Asset Management digital strategy, including review of marketing materials Compliance advisory on new AM fund launch projects Prepare, organise and deliver compliance trainings Participate in the review and evaluation of new instruments and vehicles to identify compliance issues and surveillance needs Lead and manage strategic Compliance projects, including Compliance enhancement, business initiatives and regulatory reform Participate in compliance working groups for firm strategic initiatives Compliance monitoring of any aspects of FCA regulations, and other international regulators, as part of general monitoring or forensic review work Develop and draft compliance policies and procedures, outlining firm policies, regulations and best practices Miscellaneous projects as required REQUIREMENTS 5+ years compliance experience in asset management Risk and control focused individual with excellent judgment Knowledge of investment instruments including derivatives General compliance knowledge and familiarity with FCA regulations, MiFID, UCITS and AIFM Directives, ELTIF regulation. Knowledge of CSSF, CBI, BaFin, SEC, Investment Adviser's Act, Investment Company Act, ERISA is helpful but not required. Effective analytical and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and work under pressure Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Graduate equivalent education (Preferred) ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Demonstrate excellence of service to clients and build strong relationships both internally and externally; act as a major point of contact within the firm. Provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients, in some cases using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Understand potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Counsel, appraise, develop and motivate staff as appropriate Coaching and developing junior members of staff to lead a culture of team development Support, train, mentor and advise others. Lead large and/or complex projects You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to further specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to further specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Department for Business & Trade
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location : Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG's priorities on globally significant issues? Then we'd love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK's internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG's thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office's research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office's corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
May 17, 2024
Full time
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location : Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG's priorities on globally significant issues? Then we'd love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK's internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG's thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office's research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office's corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff Working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Experience reviewing systems and control environments, as well as undertaking risk assessment and substantive testing on key risk areas Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience auditing international groups and coordinating engagements that operate cross border Experience designing audit strategies base don a combination of substantive and controls-based audit strategies Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600 You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. The international audit team is an industry agnostic team that specialises in providing fully coordinated secondary audit services to multinationals. Working closely with BDO Member Firms from around the world, the international audit team leverages the controls present at finance service centre locations to design high quality and highly efficient global audit strategies. The international audit team provide a fully project managed and centralised global audit offering to audited entities. Many engagements have an element of travel required, with team members often travelling overseas a number of times a year on audit engagements. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff Working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Experience reviewing systems and control environments, as well as undertaking risk assessment and substantive testing on key risk areas Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience auditing international groups and coordinating engagements that operate cross border Experience designing audit strategies base don a combination of substantive and controls-based audit strategies Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600 You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Our client, a well-established company in the Finance sector, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Technical) for a contract position. As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice on the accounting implications of complex transactions and changes to financial reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting frameworks, managing the implementation of new accounting standards, and overseeing the technical content of all financial statements.Key Responsibilities:- Leading on the accounting treatment of complex transactions, such as leases, financing arrangements, business acquisitions, and hedging- Acting as the main point of contact for multi-disciplinary projects involving tax, treasury, and corporate finance- Ensuring comprehensive accounting policies are in place, in line with relevant frameworks, and regularly reviewing and updating them- Advising on the implications of proposed changes in accounting regulations and ensuring compliance with statutory and best practice requirements- Managing the implementation of new accounting standards across the organization- Handling the technical content of all statutory financial statements and coordinating with external auditors- Supporting the establishment of the department as a recognized center of excellence for accounting advisory services- Presenting technical accounting updates and training across the finance departmentKey Requirements:- Expert knowledge of professional accounting principles and standards, including technical accounting advisory- Strong experience in financial transaction preparation, consolidation, and audit planning- Familiarity with treasury financial accounting principles and management reporting- Competence in systems and software used in financial reporting- Commercial acumen and understanding of financial controls- Excellent communication and presentation skills- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA/ACA/CIMA)- Strong interpretation and application of IFRS accounting standards- Good knowledge of local authority standards and financial statutory duties- Extensive experience in a senior financial accounting positionOur client offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, with opportunities to make a significant impact. If you are a skilled Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with a background in technical accounting, we invite you to apply now.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Our client, a well-established company in the Finance sector, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Technical) for a contract position. As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice on the accounting implications of complex transactions and changes to financial reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting frameworks, managing the implementation of new accounting standards, and overseeing the technical content of all financial statements.Key Responsibilities:- Leading on the accounting treatment of complex transactions, such as leases, financing arrangements, business acquisitions, and hedging- Acting as the main point of contact for multi-disciplinary projects involving tax, treasury, and corporate finance- Ensuring comprehensive accounting policies are in place, in line with relevant frameworks, and regularly reviewing and updating them- Advising on the implications of proposed changes in accounting regulations and ensuring compliance with statutory and best practice requirements- Managing the implementation of new accounting standards across the organization- Handling the technical content of all statutory financial statements and coordinating with external auditors- Supporting the establishment of the department as a recognized center of excellence for accounting advisory services- Presenting technical accounting updates and training across the finance departmentKey Requirements:- Expert knowledge of professional accounting principles and standards, including technical accounting advisory- Strong experience in financial transaction preparation, consolidation, and audit planning- Familiarity with treasury financial accounting principles and management reporting- Competence in systems and software used in financial reporting- Commercial acumen and understanding of financial controls- Excellent communication and presentation skills- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA/ACA/CIMA)- Strong interpretation and application of IFRS accounting standards- Good knowledge of local authority standards and financial statutory duties- Extensive experience in a senior financial accounting positionOur client offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, with opportunities to make a significant impact. If you are a skilled Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with a background in technical accounting, we invite you to apply now.
Senior Manager - Tax Risk and Control Manager , Amazon Consumer VAT Team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Amazon is looking to hire for an exciting opportunity within our highly specialized VAT team. This is a brand new role for a Senior Manager to focus on evolving VAT rules and driving risk management strategy across the European region. This strategic Senior Manager role will play a pivotal role in current and future VAT strategy, projects and advisory work. As the regulatory market shifts within VAT, Amazon is required to scale in response ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. This role will drive and shape a number of VAT regulatory and projects across the Amazon consumer business. Collaboration with tax, finance, public policy and business teams to shape Amazon's response to drive enhanced risk management strategy and best practice. The role will operate across the VAT Consumer team, which drives and shapes regulatory and commercial projects. A typical day will be spent connecting with the business on international VAT regulatory developments and business programs such as cross-border B2B supply chain and the associated management of associated VAT risks. You will be required to develop a deep understanding of Amazon's business problem statements and learn how the VAT regulatory environment impacts them. Key job responsibilities - You will be able to interpret tax legislation in relation to Amazon , provide deep dive insights on how best to apply to the Tax Environment , providing expert advice on taxation matters to the business - Developing a deep understanding of the VAT risk challenges created by existing VAT rules and new VAT regulatory developments as well as business programs and initiatives. - From a Tax perspective, identify, assess, monitor, and report on a risk landscape and develop a tailored risk management roadmap ensuring consistent application of Amazon's strategies and positions - Working on the delivery of a robust strategic risk management framework/program for new VAT regulatory developments ensuring business remains compliant, distilling the implications of those risks for a range of internal stakeholders - Provide independent review of strategic projects testing to find weaknesses in the VAT design/execution. - Reporting to senior leadership on VAT risk management, business problem statements and our strategies to mitigate those. - Working with external stakeholders, such as peers, tax technical industry groups and advisors. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Recognized professional finance/tax qualification (CIOT/ADIT or equivalent), TPGP , ICAEW,ACCA, IIA , or relevant law degree. - You will have proven skills in risk mitigation and control, with proven ability to scope risk appetite, identify risk , provide assessment and relevant mitigation and monitoring from a VAT/regulatory perspective. - 12 to 15 years regulatory experience in a large accounting /consulting practice, law firm, or in-house at a blue-chip commercial organization. - Persuasively communicate complex and technical concepts and issues to internal and external stakeholders, in writing and verbally. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • A successful applicant will have proven skills in the initiation and implementation of change in a highly ambiguous environment. • You will need to have the capacity to quickly understand and digest complex business arrangements and project manage multiple business initiatives with an entrepreneurial spirit. • Working knowledge of VAT in EMEA is highly advantageous - especially regarding B2B supply chain and risk management. • Proven expertise in tax risk management and the development of strategic VAT risk detection / management programs as well as roadmaps to ensure consistent application of Amazon's strategies and positions. • Excellent written and spoken English. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: May 8, 2024 (Updated about 10 hours ago) Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: April 11, 2024 (Updated 5 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Manager - Tax Risk and Control Manager , Amazon Consumer VAT Team Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Amazon is looking to hire for an exciting opportunity within our highly specialized VAT team. This is a brand new role for a Senior Manager to focus on evolving VAT rules and driving risk management strategy across the European region. This strategic Senior Manager role will play a pivotal role in current and future VAT strategy, projects and advisory work. As the regulatory market shifts within VAT, Amazon is required to scale in response ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. This role will drive and shape a number of VAT regulatory and projects across the Amazon consumer business. Collaboration with tax, finance, public policy and business teams to shape Amazon's response to drive enhanced risk management strategy and best practice. The role will operate across the VAT Consumer team, which drives and shapes regulatory and commercial projects. A typical day will be spent connecting with the business on international VAT regulatory developments and business programs such as cross-border B2B supply chain and the associated management of associated VAT risks. You will be required to develop a deep understanding of Amazon's business problem statements and learn how the VAT regulatory environment impacts them. Key job responsibilities - You will be able to interpret tax legislation in relation to Amazon , provide deep dive insights on how best to apply to the Tax Environment , providing expert advice on taxation matters to the business - Developing a deep understanding of the VAT risk challenges created by existing VAT rules and new VAT regulatory developments as well as business programs and initiatives. - From a Tax perspective, identify, assess, monitor, and report on a risk landscape and develop a tailored risk management roadmap ensuring consistent application of Amazon's strategies and positions - Working on the delivery of a robust strategic risk management framework/program for new VAT regulatory developments ensuring business remains compliant, distilling the implications of those risks for a range of internal stakeholders - Provide independent review of strategic projects testing to find weaknesses in the VAT design/execution. - Reporting to senior leadership on VAT risk management, business problem statements and our strategies to mitigate those. - Working with external stakeholders, such as peers, tax technical industry groups and advisors. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Recognized professional finance/tax qualification (CIOT/ADIT or equivalent), TPGP , ICAEW,ACCA, IIA , or relevant law degree. - You will have proven skills in risk mitigation and control, with proven ability to scope risk appetite, identify risk , provide assessment and relevant mitigation and monitoring from a VAT/regulatory perspective. - 12 to 15 years regulatory experience in a large accounting /consulting practice, law firm, or in-house at a blue-chip commercial organization. - Persuasively communicate complex and technical concepts and issues to internal and external stakeholders, in writing and verbally. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • A successful applicant will have proven skills in the initiation and implementation of change in a highly ambiguous environment. • You will need to have the capacity to quickly understand and digest complex business arrangements and project manage multiple business initiatives with an entrepreneurial spirit. • Working knowledge of VAT in EMEA is highly advantageous - especially regarding B2B supply chain and risk management. • Proven expertise in tax risk management and the development of strategic VAT risk detection / management programs as well as roadmaps to ensure consistent application of Amazon's strategies and positions. • Excellent written and spoken English. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: May 8, 2024 (Updated about 10 hours ago) Posted: April 29, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: April 11, 2024 (Updated 5 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Head of Data Governance role is part of the Data Office function and reports into our Chief Data Officer. The role leads the Data Governance Team and is a critical role in helping to deliver on BDO's data vision which is that everyone at BDO is empowered by data . You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary function alongside our Data and Analytics team as well as our Data Strategy and Culture team. This is a newly created role and as such a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. You will be expected to provide leadership and expert thinking to BDO on all data matters and will own the strategic pillar 'embedding our data governance framework'. In this role you'll: Implement, maintain and evolve our data governance framework, including data roles and responsibilities, policies and standards, technology and processes Align all aspects of operational and strategic data management to our business requirements and priorities, in support of decision-making and future product and service development Drive high standards of data integrity and quality across strategic data sources, establishing the metrics to monitor data management and governance effectiveness Continuously evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to enhance BDO's capabilities in the data governance and data management space Work collaboratively across the business to embed a data-driven culture (working closely with our data strategy and culture team) Work closely with our CISO and DPO teams to ensure alignment on security and data protection Own the end-to-end delivery of data governance activities and initiatives Liaise and work closely with data sponsors, data trustees (similar to owners), data stewards, and department leads to ensure alignment of data governance and to maintain best practices. Provide support and guidance in the application of data management methods. Lead the business activity on data quality remediation plans. You'll be someone with: A proven track record of delivering and embedding data governance frameworks Comprehensive knowledge of building quality data infrastructures with associated supplementary data sources, data quality standards and stewardship An excellent understanding of compliance, privacy, and UK and EU data regulations Experience working within complex business models such as Partnerships An understanding of information and data governance best practices, including regulatory requirements. The ability to work at both strategic and more detailed levels, providing information, leadership, and direction to data governance. Excellent communication and influencing skills at a senior level across the firm , facilitating discussions to further the understanding of the need for good data governance. Experience managing a team and supporting team growth The ability to identify creative solutions to overcome problems. The ability to impart knowledge and offer options to other stakeholders as well as those who work directly in the team. An understanding of how Data Governance needs to evolve alongside emerging analytical machine learning and AI technologies You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Area of Practice: Compliance / Regulatory Location: London Type: Private Practice Posted On: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Recruiter Telephone: Job Reference Number: JH/90520 Regulatory Solicitor - London Regulatory Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - This Global law firm is offering a new opportunity in a dynamic and exciting team and in a client-facing role where you can develop your experience in a growing department. This expanding regulatory department deals with a broad range of advisory, transactional, and investigatory work for private-sector businesses and governments all over the globe on a full range of trade and regulatory issues. Summary Job Title: Associate / Senior Associate Location: London Salary: Up to £130,000 Work pattern: hybrid working Reports to: Partner Ideal Candidate The hiring managers are looking for an experienced Solicitor with notable regulatory work experience. This is a new opportunity within a dynamic and exciting regulatory team. It is a client-facing role where you can develop your experience in a growing department. Nature of Work The nature of the work can involve everything from complex and politically sensitive sanctions and export control and national security matters, to assisting businesses with supply chain and related import and export regulatory matters. Any candidates should have a clear ambition for how they can contribute to the growth of the practice and an attractive career progression platform has been put in place to offer a clear pathway for the right candidate. Please do not hesitate to apply to find out more.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Area of Practice: Compliance / Regulatory Location: London Type: Private Practice Posted On: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Recruiter Telephone: Job Reference Number: JH/90520 Regulatory Solicitor - London Regulatory Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate - This Global law firm is offering a new opportunity in a dynamic and exciting team and in a client-facing role where you can develop your experience in a growing department. This expanding regulatory department deals with a broad range of advisory, transactional, and investigatory work for private-sector businesses and governments all over the globe on a full range of trade and regulatory issues. Summary Job Title: Associate / Senior Associate Location: London Salary: Up to £130,000 Work pattern: hybrid working Reports to: Partner Ideal Candidate The hiring managers are looking for an experienced Solicitor with notable regulatory work experience. This is a new opportunity within a dynamic and exciting regulatory team. It is a client-facing role where you can develop your experience in a growing department. Nature of Work The nature of the work can involve everything from complex and politically sensitive sanctions and export control and national security matters, to assisting businesses with supply chain and related import and export regulatory matters. Any candidates should have a clear ambition for how they can contribute to the growth of the practice and an attractive career progression platform has been put in place to offer a clear pathway for the right candidate. Please do not hesitate to apply to find out more.
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Leeds, Yorkshire
In this role you will control day to day records for our vehicles and drivers using Trutac and all associated administration records for compliance. You will also be required to ensure that FORS Accreditation and ongoing requirements are completed and kept up to date. Desired qualifications include a CPC qualification and knowledge of administration procedures, with previous experience in the transport industry being beneficial. Client Details Our client is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, they offer comprehensive shoring and related services. Description Ensuring all time sheets are uploaded daily Recording maintenance records and daily vehicle checking is logged when completed Booking in vehicle repairs and MOT testing as required Liaising with the senior operations manager to update on any infringements or advisory notices Keeping the hire desk informed of vehicle availability if due to be off the road Preparing for and attending FORS audits Profile A successful Transport Administrator should have: Strong administrative skills. Knowledge of transport laws and regulations. CPC Qualification desirable. Knowledge of administration procedures. Previous experience within the Transport industry desirable. Outstanding organisational skills. Job Offer A competitive salary up to £29500. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company Pension. Life Assurance cover. Save As You Earn Scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free on site parking. Free Tool Hire. Training & Development Opportunities. We encourage individuals who are ready to take their logistics skills to the next level to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values its employees.
May 16, 2024
Full time
In this role you will control day to day records for our vehicles and drivers using Trutac and all associated administration records for compliance. You will also be required to ensure that FORS Accreditation and ongoing requirements are completed and kept up to date. Desired qualifications include a CPC qualification and knowledge of administration procedures, with previous experience in the transport industry being beneficial. Client Details Our client is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, they offer comprehensive shoring and related services. Description Ensuring all time sheets are uploaded daily Recording maintenance records and daily vehicle checking is logged when completed Booking in vehicle repairs and MOT testing as required Liaising with the senior operations manager to update on any infringements or advisory notices Keeping the hire desk informed of vehicle availability if due to be off the road Preparing for and attending FORS audits Profile A successful Transport Administrator should have: Strong administrative skills. Knowledge of transport laws and regulations. CPC Qualification desirable. Knowledge of administration procedures. Previous experience within the Transport industry desirable. Outstanding organisational skills. Job Offer A competitive salary up to £29500. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company Pension. Life Assurance cover. Save As You Earn Scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Free on site parking. Free Tool Hire. Training & Development Opportunities. We encourage individuals who are ready to take their logistics skills to the next level to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values its employees.
The Cluster IT Manager is a Single Point of Contact representing Global Information Services towards clusters business leadership and local stakeholders. The role owns the IT demand in the clusters and is accountable for end-to-end IT engagement towards business solution delivery, technology strategy development based on business objectives, services management, risk management and relationship management within the functions in the clusters Client Details A leading competitor in the FMCG industry. Description Business Services: Acts as the key liaison across UK & Ireland and its business units, information technology teams and external IT partners (peer industry, etc.). Is expected to embody the values of the company and ensures compliance with international & local IT corporate policies & procedures (including deep understanding and strict adherence to guidelines on 'Combined Business Model'). Drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance productivity, customer experience, and competitive advantage. Partner with internal stakeholders to assess technology needs, prioritize projects, and allocate resources effectively. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on IT investments, trends, and opportunities for innovation. Strategy and Planning: Engages with Global CoEs, DevOps, CPG Sales, Strategy and Planning, Infrastructure and Shared Platforms to assess the technology options and capabilities and develop business cases. Gathers key IT information data (I2P template) for the Value Creation Planning or cluster Business project, defines a strong business case in co-ordination with BPOs, Region and Global CoEs and cross IT functions either cluster or Global. Develop and implement comprehensive IT strategies aligned with business objectives for the UK, Ireland cluster. Represents and drives the IT vision, strategy & initiatives to the business leadership team and ensures that the business stakeholders are aware of the IT vision, strategic planning and priorities. Ensures that the IT cost model for the cluster is accurate and transparent. Collaborates with Business, BPOs and the Regional IT Director to develop and deliver the annual GIS budget plan (AOP) for the cluster business. Provides period end closing reporting and insights. Assists the business in forecasting, documenting and planning for future IT needs, as well as manage IT prioritization activities within and across the clusters Oversees the planning, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, and applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Services Management: Ensures that SLA performance are aligned and communicated to the business leadership team. Liaises for that purpose with cluster IT team, Service Integration Manager and vendor Service Manager. Manages stakeholder expectations and alignment with business goals. In alignment with Global teams, drives within the cluster Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Standardization and Harmonization of the GIS services. Accountable for local Vendor and contract management. Owns the pipeline of cluster IT projects and ensures their successful implementation. Participates in local Steerco's where appropriate Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Evaluate vendor solutions, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and service delivery. Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security protocols to safeguard data, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Profile Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience. Must have: Over 7 years of IT and Business/Industry work Experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business analysis. Over 3 years in advisory role in Information Systems to the business leadership function of which a significant amount has been in a company of similar size and complexity. Experience and understanding in business process management, with an ability to translates business needs into IT enabled solution Solid experience in managing matrix organization business leadership team to meet their expectation Capability to empower and develop people Experience of project definition and scoping, formulation of feasibility studies and benefits cases Must possess strong business acumen to perform as a reliable and valuable business partner. Experience in building & working with remote teams Job Offer bonus scheme up to 17.5% car allowance £6250 private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holiday pension double contribution up to 10% volunteering days life insurance
May 16, 2024
Full time
The Cluster IT Manager is a Single Point of Contact representing Global Information Services towards clusters business leadership and local stakeholders. The role owns the IT demand in the clusters and is accountable for end-to-end IT engagement towards business solution delivery, technology strategy development based on business objectives, services management, risk management and relationship management within the functions in the clusters Client Details A leading competitor in the FMCG industry. Description Business Services: Acts as the key liaison across UK & Ireland and its business units, information technology teams and external IT partners (peer industry, etc.). Is expected to embody the values of the company and ensures compliance with international & local IT corporate policies & procedures (including deep understanding and strict adherence to guidelines on 'Combined Business Model'). Drive digital transformation initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance productivity, customer experience, and competitive advantage. Partner with internal stakeholders to assess technology needs, prioritize projects, and allocate resources effectively. Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management on IT investments, trends, and opportunities for innovation. Strategy and Planning: Engages with Global CoEs, DevOps, CPG Sales, Strategy and Planning, Infrastructure and Shared Platforms to assess the technology options and capabilities and develop business cases. Gathers key IT information data (I2P template) for the Value Creation Planning or cluster Business project, defines a strong business case in co-ordination with BPOs, Region and Global CoEs and cross IT functions either cluster or Global. Develop and implement comprehensive IT strategies aligned with business objectives for the UK, Ireland cluster. Represents and drives the IT vision, strategy & initiatives to the business leadership team and ensures that the business stakeholders are aware of the IT vision, strategic planning and priorities. Ensures that the IT cost model for the cluster is accurate and transparent. Collaborates with Business, BPOs and the Regional IT Director to develop and deliver the annual GIS budget plan (AOP) for the cluster business. Provides period end closing reporting and insights. Assists the business in forecasting, documenting and planning for future IT needs, as well as manage IT prioritization activities within and across the clusters Oversees the planning, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems, networks, and applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Services Management: Ensures that SLA performance are aligned and communicated to the business leadership team. Liaises for that purpose with cluster IT team, Service Integration Manager and vendor Service Manager. Manages stakeholder expectations and alignment with business goals. In alignment with Global teams, drives within the cluster Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Standardization and Harmonization of the GIS services. Accountable for local Vendor and contract management. Owns the pipeline of cluster IT projects and ensures their successful implementation. Participates in local Steerco's where appropriate Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Evaluate vendor solutions, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and service delivery. Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security protocols to safeguard data, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Profile Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience. Must have: Over 7 years of IT and Business/Industry work Experience with a broad range of exposure to various technical environments and business analysis. Over 3 years in advisory role in Information Systems to the business leadership function of which a significant amount has been in a company of similar size and complexity. Experience and understanding in business process management, with an ability to translates business needs into IT enabled solution Solid experience in managing matrix organization business leadership team to meet their expectation Capability to empower and develop people Experience of project definition and scoping, formulation of feasibility studies and benefits cases Must possess strong business acumen to perform as a reliable and valuable business partner. Experience in building & working with remote teams Job Offer bonus scheme up to 17.5% car allowance £6250 private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holiday pension double contribution up to 10% volunteering days life insurance
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals' & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business use About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
May 15, 2024
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals' & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business use About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) requires BDO LLP to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. ISQM1 was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and evaluated for the first time during 2023, and BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. BDO is looking for a lead Director to take responsibility for the ongoing leadership and development of the system of quality management under ISQM1. This is a high profile opportunity within BDO, offering significant interaction with senior partners of the firm. The Director will work closely with the two partners who lead the team, the Monitoring and Remediation Committee and the Committees with ultimate and operational responsibility for the firm's system of quality management. The role also requires this individual to be innovative in order to drive towards a sustainable and technology enabled approach, and a natural networker in order to successfully engage with and influence a diverse group of senior stakeholders. There may be scope in the future to expand this role to contribute to the design and implementation of a system of quality management across the whole firm. Key elements of the role: Drive the overall strategy to continually improve the design of the firm's system of quality management; Develop, implement, and direct the monitoring of the firm's system of quality management including developing appropriate KPIs and reporting to the firm's leadership; Identify areas for improvement and introduce ideas to better use technology; Build and develop the resources needed to support on the above; Work with relevant senior stakeholders and partners to remediate any gaps identified in the firm's system of quality management including from regulator inspection findings, internal testing and business changes; Prepare the annual monitoring report to provide information for the overall evaluation of the firm's system of quality management; Prepare the required disclosures on ISQM1 for the firm's annual Transparency Report; and Work with the firm's regulators, the FRC, to respond to information requests on the system of quality management. Requirements: A strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing sills who is confident to engage with a variety of senior stakeholders; Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment; Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies, and recommendations; SOX or previous ISQM1 experience desirable; Experience and successful track record in establishing and developing detailed monitoring programmes within professional services or similar industry; Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with key stakeholders; Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; An individual that can drive creative thinking and connect ideas and insights from other projects in the quality initiatives as well as role model resilience and maintain a calm demeanour when under pressure; Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks; Ability to proactively apply your skills to a broad range of components of a system of quality management to see the macro position; Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently; and Significant experience of simultaneously driving multiple work streams to a successful outcome. Core competencies required: Business thinking: The ability to understand the firm's business strategy and goals and develop solutions aligned to these. The ability to evaluate the current market and anticipate the impact of potential changes for the firm and its clients to reinforce market positioning.Communicating: The ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audience's reactions and to adapt demeanour/approach to suit audiences in order to achieve desired results.Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff.Decision making: The ability to identify and drive the use of best practice to deliver impr
May 14, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Standard of Quality Management (UK) 1 (ISQM1) requires BDO LLP to design and implement a system of quality management to ensure that the Firm and our personnel fulfil responsibilities in accordance with professional standards and other requirements and that reports issued are appropriate in the circumstances. ISQM1 also requires ongoing monitoring and an annual evaluation of the system of quality management under a reasonable assurance framework. ISQM1 was implemented as at 15 December 2022 and evaluated for the first time during 2023, and BDO continues to work on the enhancement of its system of quality management to support its desire to improve and sustain audit quality and drive a consistent quality standard across all areas of assurance work. BDO is looking for a lead Director to take responsibility for the ongoing leadership and development of the system of quality management under ISQM1. This is a high profile opportunity within BDO, offering significant interaction with senior partners of the firm. The Director will work closely with the two partners who lead the team, the Monitoring and Remediation Committee and the Committees with ultimate and operational responsibility for the firm's system of quality management. The role also requires this individual to be innovative in order to drive towards a sustainable and technology enabled approach, and a natural networker in order to successfully engage with and influence a diverse group of senior stakeholders. There may be scope in the future to expand this role to contribute to the design and implementation of a system of quality management across the whole firm. Key elements of the role: Drive the overall strategy to continually improve the design of the firm's system of quality management; Develop, implement, and direct the monitoring of the firm's system of quality management including developing appropriate KPIs and reporting to the firm's leadership; Identify areas for improvement and introduce ideas to better use technology; Build and develop the resources needed to support on the above; Work with relevant senior stakeholders and partners to remediate any gaps identified in the firm's system of quality management including from regulator inspection findings, internal testing and business changes; Prepare the annual monitoring report to provide information for the overall evaluation of the firm's system of quality management; Prepare the required disclosures on ISQM1 for the firm's annual Transparency Report; and Work with the firm's regulators, the FRC, to respond to information requests on the system of quality management. Requirements: A strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing sills who is confident to engage with a variety of senior stakeholders; Experience of working in a large professional services firm and an understanding of the regulatory environment; Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies, and recommendations; SOX or previous ISQM1 experience desirable; Experience and successful track record in establishing and developing detailed monitoring programmes within professional services or similar industry; Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with key stakeholders; Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; An individual that can drive creative thinking and connect ideas and insights from other projects in the quality initiatives as well as role model resilience and maintain a calm demeanour when under pressure; Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with multiple projects and tasks; Ability to proactively apply your skills to a broad range of components of a system of quality management to see the macro position; Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently; and Significant experience of simultaneously driving multiple work streams to a successful outcome. Core competencies required: Business thinking: The ability to understand the firm's business strategy and goals and develop solutions aligned to these. The ability to evaluate the current market and anticipate the impact of potential changes for the firm and its clients to reinforce market positioning.Communicating: The ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audience's reactions and to adapt demeanour/approach to suit audiences in order to achieve desired results.Collaborating: The ability to build relationships across the firm and gain the confidence of Partners and other senior staff.Decision making: The ability to identify and drive the use of best practice to deliver impr
Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.We'll broaden your horizonsMade up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed.We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels, developing a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities' businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Experience of auditing within the financial services sector with experience of firms within one or more of the asset management, capital markets, banking and retail finance and insurance sectors. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world.We'll broaden your horizonsMade up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed.We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will; Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels, developing a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities' businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical skills ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Experience of auditing within the financial services sector with experience of firms within one or more of the asset management, capital markets, banking and retail finance and insurance sectors. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.