If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at or call TCS London Office number with the subject line: "Application Support Request". Role: Security Architect Job Type: Permanent Location: Swindon Ready to utilise your skills in IAM & Security? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a Security Architect? Make a meaningful impact as a Security Architect! Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. Gain exposure to innovative technology. Work with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions. Gain access to endless learning opportunities. The Role As a Security Architect focusing on Mortgages systems, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures for payment systems within a financial organization. This role involves ensuring the security of financial transactions, protecting sensitive data, and complying with industry regulations. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for Payments System Upgrades. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential security threats and develop mitigation strategies. Create comprehensive threat models aligning with MITRE ATTACK/STRIDE frameworks. Recommend the best controls & mitigations to potential vulnerabilities Ensure the design comply with relevant regulations and standards, including GDPR, SOX, and PCI-DSS. Implement advanced encryption and access control mechanisms to safeguard data integrity and confidentiality. Implement Cloud Security controls through Firewalls and leverage Defender for Cloud capabilities in the Security design Ensure data at rest and data in transit are encrypted using appropriate mechanisms. Communicate security risks and strategies effectively to stakeholders, including executive leadership and IT teams. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Should have proven experience as a Security Architect working in a large, complex organization. Ideally, this experience would be within a financially regulated enterprise (e.g., PCI compliance). Proven experience working previously for financial organizations. Previous relevant experience in developing bespoke Threat Models leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATTACK & STRIDE. Proficiency in assessing the Identity & Access Management functions & associated risks during Acquisition process. Be able to understand and assess the security elements of technical designs / solutions and have a proven ability to constructively challenge to deliver better business and security outcomes. Good knowledge of cryptography. Knowledge of MS Defender for Cloud. Basic understanding of Mortgage systems in finance is a nice to have. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Previous experience in working in UK Financial Services or similar highly regulated industry. Have a relevant professional qualification (or be working towards certification), such as CISM / CISSP. Knowledge / experience of PCI-DSS, including PCI-P qualification. Knowledge / experience of Data privacy and GDPR. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks specific to financial organizations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is 'Inclusion without Exception'. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes. You'll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at if you would like to opt in. If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at with the subject line: "Adjustment Request" or call TCS London Office to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process. Next Steps Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion. Application Process 1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at or call TCS London Office number with the subject line: "Application Support Request". Role: Security Architect Job Type: Permanent Location: Swindon Ready to utilise your skills in IAM & Security? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a Security Architect? Make a meaningful impact as a Security Architect! Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. Gain exposure to innovative technology. Work with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions. Gain access to endless learning opportunities. The Role As a Security Architect focusing on Mortgages systems, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures for payment systems within a financial organization. This role involves ensuring the security of financial transactions, protecting sensitive data, and complying with industry regulations. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for Payments System Upgrades. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential security threats and develop mitigation strategies. Create comprehensive threat models aligning with MITRE ATTACK/STRIDE frameworks. Recommend the best controls & mitigations to potential vulnerabilities Ensure the design comply with relevant regulations and standards, including GDPR, SOX, and PCI-DSS. Implement advanced encryption and access control mechanisms to safeguard data integrity and confidentiality. Implement Cloud Security controls through Firewalls and leverage Defender for Cloud capabilities in the Security design Ensure data at rest and data in transit are encrypted using appropriate mechanisms. Communicate security risks and strategies effectively to stakeholders, including executive leadership and IT teams. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Should have proven experience as a Security Architect working in a large, complex organization. Ideally, this experience would be within a financially regulated enterprise (e.g., PCI compliance). Proven experience working previously for financial organizations. Previous relevant experience in developing bespoke Threat Models leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATTACK & STRIDE. Proficiency in assessing the Identity & Access Management functions & associated risks during Acquisition process. Be able to understand and assess the security elements of technical designs / solutions and have a proven ability to constructively challenge to deliver better business and security outcomes. Good knowledge of cryptography. Knowledge of MS Defender for Cloud. Basic understanding of Mortgage systems in finance is a nice to have. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Previous experience in working in UK Financial Services or similar highly regulated industry. Have a relevant professional qualification (or be working towards certification), such as CISM / CISSP. Knowledge / experience of PCI-DSS, including PCI-P qualification. Knowledge / experience of Data privacy and GDPR. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks specific to financial organizations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is 'Inclusion without Exception'. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes. You'll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at if you would like to opt in. If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at with the subject line: "Adjustment Request" or call TCS London Office to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process. Next Steps Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion. Application Process 1. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.
Human Resources Manager Type of Employment: Full-time employee (40 hours/week) Starting Salary Range: £62,150 £71,650 (London area) Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location. Location: Shift will consider candidates located in the UK (ideally in the London metropolitan area) with existing permission to work. Shift team members work remotely, with occasional in-person engagement. Deadline for Application : Friday July 11, 2025, 11:59pm BST About Shift Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Shift s global team of experts works across all continents and sectors to challenge assumptions, push boundaries and redefine corporate practice in order to build a world where business gets done with respect for people s dignity. Shift is a charitable and educational nonprofit organization with a principal place of business in New York, NY. Shift s mission is to shape the legal standards, market incentives and leadership practices that embed respect for human rights into business. Shift works with businesses, financial institutions, governments and civil society stakeholders to help put their commitments to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into practice. The Role Playing an essential role in our small, dynamic team, the HR Manager will be a key driver of a thriving workplace culture, ensuring that Shift s people strategies align with our organizational goals. In this role, you will lead core HR functions, including compliance, recruitment, employee development, and policy implementation, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters. Working closely with the COO, you will develop and implement systems that enhance retention, engagement, and performance. Beyond strategic HR leadership, this role also involves hands-on operational and administrative responsibilities, contributing to Shift s overall efficiency and success. What You Will Do The HR Manager will carry out the following essential functions of this role: HR Leadership Serve as a trusted HR advisor, aligning people strategies with Shift s mission and organizational objectives. Partner with Shift leadership on strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and talent retention. Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement and well-being initiatives, ensuring a culture of respect and belonging. Provide coaching to leadership and managers, facilitate change management and high-performance work environments. Implement organizational policies. Performance Management, Development & Workplace Culture Implement and oversee regular performance evaluation processes. Support leadership in coaching, feedback, and career development programs for all employees. Identify training needs and facilitate team learning initiatives. In partnership with COO, investigate and ensure resolution of employee concerns, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Guide managers on employee relations, performance coaching, and conflict resolution. Drive initiatives to enhance team engagement, well-being, and professional growth. Recruitment & Onboarding Manage full-cycle recruitment, from job posting to candidate selection and onboarding. Oversee onboarding and orientation to integrate new employees effectively. Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Partner with Shift s Head of Finance and COO to manage compensation, administer employee benefits, including health insurance, and retirement plans. Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures. Maintain compliance with employment laws across all relevant jurisdictions, working with external providers where relevant. Operations & Administrative Support Support the implementation of systems for internal communication, knowledge management and team-wide collaboration. Oversee HR administrative tasks, including remote work logistics and coworking subscriptions. Support the implementation of systems for internal communication, knowledge management and team-wide collaboration. Coordinate logistics for team retreats and support logistics for other events. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. The person in this role will be expected to travel, as needed, for occasional in-person activity. What You Bring to the Team 5+ years of HR management / generalist experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels. Ability to multi-task, work effectively, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Experience in recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote, international environment. Proficiency in English. Existing permission to work in the US or the UK. Ability to travel when needed for in-person events. Exceptional communication, confidentiality, discretion, and relationship-building skills. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What Shift Can Offer You Benefits include: 39 days of paid leave for full-time employees: includes 4 weeks of vacation leave, a 2-week office closure at the end of each year, and at least 9 public/floating holidays. (Leave is prorated for part-time schedules.) Paid sick leave and parental leave. Employer pension contribution of 5% p/a. Professional development allocation. Remote work support package, including support for co-working space. Shift is committed to maintaining a respectful workplace that is free from all forms of harassment, including in all engagements conducted on behalf of Shift. How to Apply Please submit a 1-page (maximum) letter of interest and CV for consideration. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide three professional references. Deadline for Applications: Friday July 11, 2025, 11:59pm BST
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Human Resources Manager Type of Employment: Full-time employee (40 hours/week) Starting Salary Range: £62,150 £71,650 (London area) Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location. Location: Shift will consider candidates located in the UK (ideally in the London metropolitan area) with existing permission to work. Shift team members work remotely, with occasional in-person engagement. Deadline for Application : Friday July 11, 2025, 11:59pm BST About Shift Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Shift s global team of experts works across all continents and sectors to challenge assumptions, push boundaries and redefine corporate practice in order to build a world where business gets done with respect for people s dignity. Shift is a charitable and educational nonprofit organization with a principal place of business in New York, NY. Shift s mission is to shape the legal standards, market incentives and leadership practices that embed respect for human rights into business. Shift works with businesses, financial institutions, governments and civil society stakeholders to help put their commitments to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into practice. The Role Playing an essential role in our small, dynamic team, the HR Manager will be a key driver of a thriving workplace culture, ensuring that Shift s people strategies align with our organizational goals. In this role, you will lead core HR functions, including compliance, recruitment, employee development, and policy implementation, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on all people-related matters. Working closely with the COO, you will develop and implement systems that enhance retention, engagement, and performance. Beyond strategic HR leadership, this role also involves hands-on operational and administrative responsibilities, contributing to Shift s overall efficiency and success. What You Will Do The HR Manager will carry out the following essential functions of this role: HR Leadership Serve as a trusted HR advisor, aligning people strategies with Shift s mission and organizational objectives. Partner with Shift leadership on strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and talent retention. Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement and well-being initiatives, ensuring a culture of respect and belonging. Provide coaching to leadership and managers, facilitate change management and high-performance work environments. Implement organizational policies. Performance Management, Development & Workplace Culture Implement and oversee regular performance evaluation processes. Support leadership in coaching, feedback, and career development programs for all employees. Identify training needs and facilitate team learning initiatives. In partnership with COO, investigate and ensure resolution of employee concerns, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Guide managers on employee relations, performance coaching, and conflict resolution. Drive initiatives to enhance team engagement, well-being, and professional growth. Recruitment & Onboarding Manage full-cycle recruitment, from job posting to candidate selection and onboarding. Oversee onboarding and orientation to integrate new employees effectively. Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Partner with Shift s Head of Finance and COO to manage compensation, administer employee benefits, including health insurance, and retirement plans. Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures. Maintain compliance with employment laws across all relevant jurisdictions, working with external providers where relevant. Operations & Administrative Support Support the implementation of systems for internal communication, knowledge management and team-wide collaboration. Oversee HR administrative tasks, including remote work logistics and coworking subscriptions. Support the implementation of systems for internal communication, knowledge management and team-wide collaboration. Coordinate logistics for team retreats and support logistics for other events. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. The person in this role will be expected to travel, as needed, for occasional in-person activity. What You Bring to the Team 5+ years of HR management / generalist experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels. Ability to multi-task, work effectively, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Experience in recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a remote, international environment. Proficiency in English. Existing permission to work in the US or the UK. Ability to travel when needed for in-person events. Exceptional communication, confidentiality, discretion, and relationship-building skills. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What Shift Can Offer You Benefits include: 39 days of paid leave for full-time employees: includes 4 weeks of vacation leave, a 2-week office closure at the end of each year, and at least 9 public/floating holidays. (Leave is prorated for part-time schedules.) Paid sick leave and parental leave. Employer pension contribution of 5% p/a. Professional development allocation. Remote work support package, including support for co-working space. Shift is committed to maintaining a respectful workplace that is free from all forms of harassment, including in all engagements conducted on behalf of Shift. How to Apply Please submit a 1-page (maximum) letter of interest and CV for consideration. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide three professional references. Deadline for Applications: Friday July 11, 2025, 11:59pm BST
Job Title: University Access Officer Salary: £24,570 Closing Date: Friday 4th July, 11:00am, though if a suitable candidate is found during the recruitment window the closing date may be brought forward. As such, we encourage all applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. Reporting to: Programme Manager Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week. Job Location: Whitehaven & Workington Interviews: Ongoing, though the main recruitment day will be Wednesday 9th July (online). Start date: Monday 18th August 2025 About the organisation The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to place at a top university. Safeguarding Statement The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. Why work at The Access Project People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve to achieve our mission. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation. We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project. About our values Empowerment - We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals. Courage - We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission Impact - We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes Inclusion - We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission. Ownership - We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask What can I do to improve my results? About the role University Access Officers are responsible for delivering The Access Project s high impact mentoring programme to students across our partner schools. This role works with a caseload of students supporting them from the start of Year 10 up to the end of Year 13 to understand the pathway to a top university. The role also involves project coordination, working with our schools, volunteers and teams across The Access Project to ensure our young people are fully supported and have the best possible chance of achieving social mobility and enhancing their future prospects. This role is for a University Access Officer to work across our two schools in Cumbria, The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy. Our schools are shown on a map on our website. Role responsibilities Work directly with young people mentoring a caseload of students in a professional and safe manner. Deliver our University Readiness programme through in-depth, targeted 1:1 mentoring sessions with Year 10 to Year 13 students. Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications. Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme. Match students with volunteer tutors. Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance. Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate. Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme. Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems. Lead on quality assurance of tuition pairings/grouping completing a caseload of drop ins. Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided). Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme. Direct enrolled students to appropriate wider enrichment opportunities, encouraging both extra and super-curricular participation and reflection. Work with Enrichment & Events team and partner schools to deliver school trips to universities, including trip logistics and leading groups of young people on trip days. Lead on all student facing comms. Send regular summary updates to school as their key point of contact. Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress. Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project s Programme Managers or Director. Person specification: Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels. Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately. Able to effectively time manage. Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school. Resilient and adaptable. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships. Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct. Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. Training and Development You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support and supervision from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from Senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. Benefits: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days PerkBox offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more. Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff Online Medical assistance access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. Interest-free travelcard loans. Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable. Cyclescheme loans. 3 paid Volunteering Days. Employer s pensions contributions (3%). Learning and Development opportunities. TAP welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements. Equal Opportunities Statement The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged. The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission. We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Disclosure of a Criminal Record The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work . click apply for full job details
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: University Access Officer Salary: £24,570 Closing Date: Friday 4th July, 11:00am, though if a suitable candidate is found during the recruitment window the closing date may be brought forward. As such, we encourage all applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. Reporting to: Programme Manager Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week. Job Location: Whitehaven & Workington Interviews: Ongoing, though the main recruitment day will be Wednesday 9th July (online). Start date: Monday 18th August 2025 About the organisation The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society. Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to place at a top university. Safeguarding Statement The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. Why work at The Access Project People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve to achieve our mission. The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation. We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project. About our values Empowerment - We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals. Courage - We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission Impact - We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes Inclusion - We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission. Ownership - We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask What can I do to improve my results? About the role University Access Officers are responsible for delivering The Access Project s high impact mentoring programme to students across our partner schools. This role works with a caseload of students supporting them from the start of Year 10 up to the end of Year 13 to understand the pathway to a top university. The role also involves project coordination, working with our schools, volunteers and teams across The Access Project to ensure our young people are fully supported and have the best possible chance of achieving social mobility and enhancing their future prospects. This role is for a University Access Officer to work across our two schools in Cumbria, The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy. Our schools are shown on a map on our website. Role responsibilities Work directly with young people mentoring a caseload of students in a professional and safe manner. Deliver our University Readiness programme through in-depth, targeted 1:1 mentoring sessions with Year 10 to Year 13 students. Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications. Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme. Match students with volunteer tutors. Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance. Monitor the impact of tutorials and intervene as appropriate. Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme. Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems. Lead on quality assurance of tuition pairings/grouping completing a caseload of drop ins. Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided). Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme. Direct enrolled students to appropriate wider enrichment opportunities, encouraging both extra and super-curricular participation and reflection. Work with Enrichment & Events team and partner schools to deliver school trips to universities, including trip logistics and leading groups of young people on trip days. Lead on all student facing comms. Send regular summary updates to school as their key point of contact. Present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress. Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project s Programme Managers or Director. Person specification: Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels. Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately. Able to effectively time manage. Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school. Resilient and adaptable. Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships. Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct. Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns. Training and Development You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support and supervision from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from Senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully. Benefits: 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days PerkBox offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more. Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff Online Medical assistance access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day. Interest-free travelcard loans. Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable. Cyclescheme loans. 3 paid Volunteering Days. Employer s pensions contributions (3%). Learning and Development opportunities. TAP welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements. Equal Opportunities Statement The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged. The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission. We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Disclosure of a Criminal Record The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work . click apply for full job details
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 Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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 stakeholders 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. An Assistant Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis, and to build sustainable and profitable external and internal client relationships. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of corporate finance for both buy-side and sell-side work, involving private and public companies, owner-managed businesses and private equity houses. You will also have been developing your sector knowledge. You'll be someone with: A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes. Desirable skills: Relevant sector experience is desirable but not essential. Behaviours: Self-starter Ability to work across several projects simultaneously Ability to handle occasionally pressurised situations Articulate & comfortable speaking in team meetings, pitches & presentations Inclusive team player 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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 Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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 stakeholders 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. An Assistant Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis, and to build sustainable and profitable external and internal client relationships. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of corporate finance for both buy-side and sell-side work, involving private and public companies, owner-managed businesses and private equity houses. You will also have been developing your sector knowledge. You'll be someone with: A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes. Desirable skills: Relevant sector experience is desirable but not essential. Behaviours: Self-starter Ability to work across several projects simultaneously Ability to handle occasionally pressurised situations Articulate & comfortable speaking in team meetings, pitches & presentations Inclusive team player 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.
Payroll Manager - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service The Role Are you an experienced Payroll Manager who understands end-to-end in-house payroll processing and would like to work for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country? If so, we have an opportunity to lead our well established and high performing Payroll function. What You Will Be Working On Responsible for providing high quality advice to line managers on transactional, payroll and workforce information and other issues facilitating the delivery of a proactive, effective and high-quality service Accountable for ensuring that payroll authorisations are completed and follow appropriate procedures taking into account regulatory and audit requirements. Responsible for all Service payroll related filings including but not limited to monthly RTI, P11D, PSA returns etc. Liaise with both internal and external auditors as part of payroll control and governance procedures. Implement and develop systems for the management of payroll information that meets the data protection act requirements and needs of the service Lead on developing and implementing payroll projects which impact across the organisation. Promoting good practice. Constantly look for opportunities to improve payroll transaction processing by assessing and making recommendations to senior management Keep up to date with relevant changes in payroll law and corporate communications Undertake development of the Payroll Team through coaching and training on payroll related issues including policy interpretation, process improvement and development Constructively contribute to Finance & Pay team meetings and other key essential meetings Develop and monitor KPI's (e.g. monthly error reporting) for transactional services to monitor the quality of service, manage issues in a timely manner, recognising learning points for continuous improvement of the service. Our jobs attract over 15,000 page views per month. You can advertise a job on the NFCC website for 30 days Members of NFCC can advertise jobs for FREE
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Payroll Manager - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service The Role Are you an experienced Payroll Manager who understands end-to-end in-house payroll processing and would like to work for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country? If so, we have an opportunity to lead our well established and high performing Payroll function. What You Will Be Working On Responsible for providing high quality advice to line managers on transactional, payroll and workforce information and other issues facilitating the delivery of a proactive, effective and high-quality service Accountable for ensuring that payroll authorisations are completed and follow appropriate procedures taking into account regulatory and audit requirements. Responsible for all Service payroll related filings including but not limited to monthly RTI, P11D, PSA returns etc. Liaise with both internal and external auditors as part of payroll control and governance procedures. Implement and develop systems for the management of payroll information that meets the data protection act requirements and needs of the service Lead on developing and implementing payroll projects which impact across the organisation. Promoting good practice. Constantly look for opportunities to improve payroll transaction processing by assessing and making recommendations to senior management Keep up to date with relevant changes in payroll law and corporate communications Undertake development of the Payroll Team through coaching and training on payroll related issues including policy interpretation, process improvement and development Constructively contribute to Finance & Pay team meetings and other key essential meetings Develop and monitor KPI's (e.g. monthly error reporting) for transactional services to monitor the quality of service, manage issues in a timely manner, recognising learning points for continuous improvement of the service. Our jobs attract over 15,000 page views per month. You can advertise a job on the NFCC website for 30 days Members of NFCC can advertise jobs for FREE
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry 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. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry 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. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams 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.
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Acumen is partnering with a leading global specialty insurance agency to recruit a Credit Controller based in London. This organization operates across seven countries, underwrites for nearly 30 carriers, and is recognized for its innovative structure, industry expertise, and alignment with top-tier global insurance partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with Lloyd's market experience to join a high-performing, international team. You will be instrumental in managing premium receivables, enhancing cash flow, and reducing past-due balances-while collaborating closely with brokers, underwriters, and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Resolve unallocated cash, monitor broker responses, and maintain payment records. Provide status updates to the Credit Control Manager. Track high-risk overdue balances and support cancellation processes for non-payment. Reconcile and allocate cash in collaboration with offshore teams. Facilitate timely payments and issue resolution with brokers. Lead and prepare for meetings with brokers and underwriting teams. Maintain regular contact and provide weekly reports on overdue receivables. Identify and drive improvements in credit control processes. Support testing of IT system enhancements and reports. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years in credit control, collections, or finance within P&C insurance. Experience with Lloyd's market (open market & DUA). Familiarity with XIS (USM) and policy administration systems. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. What's Offered Entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. Competitive compensation reflecting business growth. Opportunity to work in a globally connected and dynamic environment. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking insurance agency, please apply now!
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Acumen is partnering with a leading global specialty insurance agency to recruit a Credit Controller based in London. This organization operates across seven countries, underwrites for nearly 30 carriers, and is recognized for its innovative structure, industry expertise, and alignment with top-tier global insurance partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with Lloyd's market experience to join a high-performing, international team. You will be instrumental in managing premium receivables, enhancing cash flow, and reducing past-due balances-while collaborating closely with brokers, underwriters, and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Resolve unallocated cash, monitor broker responses, and maintain payment records. Provide status updates to the Credit Control Manager. Track high-risk overdue balances and support cancellation processes for non-payment. Reconcile and allocate cash in collaboration with offshore teams. Facilitate timely payments and issue resolution with brokers. Lead and prepare for meetings with brokers and underwriting teams. Maintain regular contact and provide weekly reports on overdue receivables. Identify and drive improvements in credit control processes. Support testing of IT system enhancements and reports. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years in credit control, collections, or finance within P&C insurance. Experience with Lloyd's market (open market & DUA). Familiarity with XIS (USM) and policy administration systems. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. What's Offered Entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. Competitive compensation reflecting business growth. Opportunity to work in a globally connected and dynamic environment. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking insurance agency, please apply now!
At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to work with us at University of London. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team of 10-15 staff, and handling the administrative aspects of the business, including stock control and daily/weekly procedures. The Chef Manager will also be expected to work weekends or bank holidays when required. The site provides breakfast and dinner during weekdays, and brunch instead of breakfast on weekends. Location: University of London Rate of pay: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 Key responsibilities Oversee daily kitchen operations, with a primary focus on breakfast, brunch, and dinner services, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and timeliness for 150-180 guests per sitting. Lead, manage, and support a team of 10-20 kitchen and front-of-house staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement. Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control. Manage staff rotas and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage across all services and monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations and operational needs. Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities. What's in it for you? Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com SU and Gather Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to work with us at University of London. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team of 10-15 staff, and handling the administrative aspects of the business, including stock control and daily/weekly procedures. The Chef Manager will also be expected to work weekends or bank holidays when required. The site provides breakfast and dinner during weekdays, and brunch instead of breakfast on weekends. Location: University of London Rate of pay: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 Key responsibilities Oversee daily kitchen operations, with a primary focus on breakfast, brunch, and dinner services, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and timeliness for 150-180 guests per sitting. Lead, manage, and support a team of 10-20 kitchen and front-of-house staff, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring consistent performance through active supervision and engagement. Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control. Manage staff rotas and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage across all services and monitoring working hours to comply with labor regulations and operational needs. Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities. What's in it for you? Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com SU and Gather Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Job Title: Finance Consultant with D365 BC Expertise Location: Remote with Occasional Travel Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: Our client, a prominent Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) Partner, is actively seeking an experienced Finance Consultant to join their expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional with a strong background in D365 BC to contribute to impactful projects within a well-regarded Microsoft Partner organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of financial modules within Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC). Work closely with clients to understand their financial processes, identify gaps, and provide tailored solutions that align with their business goals. Conduct financial analysis and provide expert advice on best practices, ensuring clients maximise their use of D365 BC. Deliver end-user training, create detailed documentation, and provide ongoing support to ensure seamless adoption and long-term success. Collaborate with a team of consultants, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a D365 BC Consultant with a strong focus on Finance Deep understanding of financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting within D365 BC. Prior experience working with or for a Microsoft Partner is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial requirements into effective D365 BC solutions. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience. Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project demands. What's on Offer: Opportunity to work with a top-tier Microsoft Partner on high-profile projects. Flexible, remote working environment with the chance to travel. Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities. If interested, please email-
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Finance Consultant with D365 BC Expertise Location: Remote with Occasional Travel Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: Our client, a prominent Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) Partner, is actively seeking an experienced Finance Consultant to join their expanding team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional with a strong background in D365 BC to contribute to impactful projects within a well-regarded Microsoft Partner organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of financial modules within Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC). Work closely with clients to understand their financial processes, identify gaps, and provide tailored solutions that align with their business goals. Conduct financial analysis and provide expert advice on best practices, ensuring clients maximise their use of D365 BC. Deliver end-user training, create detailed documentation, and provide ongoing support to ensure seamless adoption and long-term success. Collaborate with a team of consultants, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a D365 BC Consultant with a strong focus on Finance Deep understanding of financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting within D365 BC. Prior experience working with or for a Microsoft Partner is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial requirements into effective D365 BC solutions. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience. Willingness to travel occasionally as required by project demands. What's on Offer: Opportunity to work with a top-tier Microsoft Partner on high-profile projects. Flexible, remote working environment with the chance to travel. Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities. If interested, please email-
About the Role: Solution architect with SAP&Finance System Expertise Hybrid - 2 to 3 days Location-Manchester/Birmingham 12+ Years of Experience Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP Finance systems in a telecom environment. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Translate complex business requirements into high-quality technical solutions using SAP best practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Billing, CRM, OSS/BSS, and Data Warehousing. Define and govern integration strategies between SAP and other telecom systems (e.g., revenue assurance, network operations). Lead system design for Finance Transformation, ERP modernization, or 5/4HANA migration programs. Conduct technical evaluations, provide recommendations, and support vendor/tool selection. Maintain architectural documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles. Support finance-related audits, risk assessments, and internal controls (e.g., SOX). Qualifications 10+ years of experience in SAP Finance systems (FI/CO, S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, etc.). Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in telecom projects. Strong knowledge of telecom finance processes, including CAPEX/OPEX management, revenue recognition, interconnect billing, etc. Experience with SAP integrations in a telecom ecosystem (e.g., integration with CRM, mediation, OSS/BSS, data lakes). Hands-on experience in system upgrades, greenfield/brownfield implementations, or 5/4HANA transformations. Proficiency in architecture tools (e.g. ARIS, SAP Solution Manager, ArchiMate, TOGAF). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Required Skills TOGAF or SAP Certified Technology/Finance Architect. Experience with Agile delivery models and DevOps principles. Exposure to cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP RISE, Azure/AWS/GCP hosting for SAP). Understanding of telecom regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. SAP certification in Finance or Architecture domains. Experience with non-SAP finance systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle Cloud ERP). Background in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS financial tools. Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
About the Role: Solution architect with SAP&Finance System Expertise Hybrid - 2 to 3 days Location-Manchester/Birmingham 12+ Years of Experience Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP Finance systems in a telecom environment. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Translate complex business requirements into high-quality technical solutions using SAP best practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Billing, CRM, OSS/BSS, and Data Warehousing. Define and govern integration strategies between SAP and other telecom systems (e.g., revenue assurance, network operations). Lead system design for Finance Transformation, ERP modernization, or 5/4HANA migration programs. Conduct technical evaluations, provide recommendations, and support vendor/tool selection. Maintain architectural documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles. Support finance-related audits, risk assessments, and internal controls (e.g., SOX). Qualifications 10+ years of experience in SAP Finance systems (FI/CO, S/4HANA Finance, Central Finance, etc.). Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in telecom projects. Strong knowledge of telecom finance processes, including CAPEX/OPEX management, revenue recognition, interconnect billing, etc. Experience with SAP integrations in a telecom ecosystem (e.g., integration with CRM, mediation, OSS/BSS, data lakes). Hands-on experience in system upgrades, greenfield/brownfield implementations, or 5/4HANA transformations. Proficiency in architecture tools (e.g. ARIS, SAP Solution Manager, ArchiMate, TOGAF). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Required Skills TOGAF or SAP Certified Technology/Finance Architect. Experience with Agile delivery models and DevOps principles. Exposure to cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., SAP RISE, Azure/AWS/GCP hosting for SAP). Understanding of telecom regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. SAP certification in Finance or Architecture domains. Experience with non-SAP finance systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle Cloud ERP). Background in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS financial tools. Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
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. 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: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams with conflicting milestones and deliverables. Experience of systems review and controls testing, as well as substantive auditing, of complex financial statement areas and the review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements, including the Companies Act 2006. Strong technical experience across a range of complex areas. Managing and developing staff in the role of People Manager and a Project Manager Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations. Able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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. 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: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams with conflicting milestones and deliverables. Experience of systems review and controls testing, as well as substantive auditing, of complex financial statement areas and the review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Experience in conducting Group audits under ISA 600. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of ISAs, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements, including the Companies Act 2006. Strong technical experience across a range of complex areas. Managing and developing staff in the role of People Manager and a Project Manager Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations. Able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity 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.
Audit Manager - International 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. 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. 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. Working within a number of sectors, they verify the accuracy of our clients' financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market. That's why we're so committed to helping our clients, and our people to succeed. 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 broaden your horizons 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 with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Experience in managing, supervising, supporting and coaching junior members of staff to develop their knowledge and understanding Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations Working knowledge of ISAs, 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 reviewing systems, process and control environments to understand the entity and to identify risk Experience in designing audit strategies based primarily on substantive auditing Experience managing complex projects and teams with multiple milestones, deliverables and locations. Experience with financial statements reviews Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience auditing international groups and coordinating engagements that operate cross border Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity 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 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.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Audit Manager - International 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. 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. 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. Working within a number of sectors, they verify the accuracy of our clients' financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market. That's why we're so committed to helping our clients, and our people to succeed. 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 broaden your horizons 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 with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Experience in managing, supervising, supporting and coaching junior members of staff to develop their knowledge and understanding Experience challenging Management, including experience in managing difficult conversations Working knowledge of ISAs, 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 reviewing systems, process and control environments to understand the entity and to identify risk Experience in designing audit strategies based primarily on substantive auditing Experience managing complex projects and teams with multiple milestones, deliverables and locations. Experience with financial statements reviews Desirable Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience auditing international groups and coordinating engagements that operate cross border Experience designing audit strategies that rely on controls and the IT environment of the audited entity 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 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 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 Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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 stakeholders 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. An Assistant Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis, and to build sustainable and profitable external and internal client relationships. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of corporate finance for both buy-side and sell-side work, involving private and public companies, owner-managed businesses and private equity houses. You will also have been developing your sector knowledge. You'll be someone with: A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes. Desirable skills: Relevant sector experience is desirable but not essential. Behaviours: Self-starter Ability to work across several projects simultaneously Ability to handle occasionally pressurised situations Articulate & comfortable speaking in team meetings, pitches & presentations Inclusive team player 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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 Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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 stakeholders 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. An Assistant Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the delivery of projects on a day-to-day basis, and to build sustainable and profitable external and internal client relationships. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of corporate finance for both buy-side and sell-side work, involving private and public companies, owner-managed businesses and private equity houses. You will also have been developing your sector knowledge. You'll be someone with: A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel. For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes. Desirable skills: Relevant sector experience is desirable but not essential. Behaviours: Self-starter Ability to work across several projects simultaneously Ability to handle occasionally pressurised situations Articulate & comfortable speaking in team meetings, pitches & presentations Inclusive team player 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.
Finance Manager / Headed of Finance Status Must have a Construction back ground finance. Salary/Rate £55000 - £70000/annum Location DA2, Hawley, Kent Company Buchan and London Recruitment Description Great opportunity to join a expanding team with great opportunity s upto £70k on the basic plus Bonus We are working exclusively with a B2B Service Sector and Facilities Management and Fire company that is on exciting growth journey, both organically and by acquisition. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time , Head of Finance / Financial manager based in North Kent office, required in office 5 days per week, to manage the central finance operation, consolidate reporting and report to the Board on a monthly basis. My client requires a hands-on finance professional to provide finance, accounting and some commercial support across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and be responsible for leading a small Finance team, with the responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of the finance function during this crucial period of growth, this is a crucial role. Cis JCT, Cash flow, Sage a must. Key duties will encompass: Ensuring the finance function is working efficient and effectively across the team Ensuring effective and efficient financial and operational controls and business processes across the organisation Production of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports, monthly management accounts and associated analysis to help monitor and analyse the company's financial performance Oversee accounts payable and receivable Business modelling including budgeting and forecasting and co-ordinating the financial reporting and management Financial analysis, highlighting variances and identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial results Oversee all daily, weekly and monthly transactional requirements Manage cash flow by tracking and monitoring transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports Supporting and challenging budget owners and commercial team to meet targets and deliver budgets and obtain best value Leading the statutory audit process and preparation of quarterly VAT returns; Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported Key point of contact for the company's external auditor and preparation of quarterly VAT returns Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculation Managing the current finance team of four About you: ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE Proven previous experience working in a similar role in a B2B environment The ability to translate financial information into meaningful management data Track record of supporting, managing and developing teams Understanding of Corporate finance functions and Group accounting Extensive technical skill, including systems improvement and implementation Good knowledge of UK VAT and dealing withHMRC Ambitious, keen to progress and proactive with a flexible approach to work and strong organisational capabilities Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities Ability to work well under pressure both as part of the team and on own initiative Confident and results driven, ideally with some exposure to M&A activities and setting up European operations and offices Willingness to be involved in the wider business and the ability to work well under changing priorities Willingness to undertake more junior tasks when required This is a varied and extremely hands on role which requires flexibility, enthusiasm, accuracy and attention to detail at all times. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and personal growth and advancement with the prospect of gaining commercial exposure and adding real value to the expansion and profitability of this exciting rapidly growing business.
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Finance Manager / Headed of Finance Status Must have a Construction back ground finance. Salary/Rate £55000 - £70000/annum Location DA2, Hawley, Kent Company Buchan and London Recruitment Description Great opportunity to join a expanding team with great opportunity s upto £70k on the basic plus Bonus We are working exclusively with a B2B Service Sector and Facilities Management and Fire company that is on exciting growth journey, both organically and by acquisition. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full-time , Head of Finance / Financial manager based in North Kent office, required in office 5 days per week, to manage the central finance operation, consolidate reporting and report to the Board on a monthly basis. My client requires a hands-on finance professional to provide finance, accounting and some commercial support across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and be responsible for leading a small Finance team, with the responsibility of ensuring the smooth running of the finance function during this crucial period of growth, this is a crucial role. Cis JCT, Cash flow, Sage a must. Key duties will encompass: Ensuring the finance function is working efficient and effectively across the team Ensuring effective and efficient financial and operational controls and business processes across the organisation Production of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reports, monthly management accounts and associated analysis to help monitor and analyse the company's financial performance Oversee accounts payable and receivable Business modelling including budgeting and forecasting and co-ordinating the financial reporting and management Financial analysis, highlighting variances and identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial results Oversee all daily, weekly and monthly transactional requirements Manage cash flow by tracking and monitoring transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports Supporting and challenging budget owners and commercial team to meet targets and deliver budgets and obtain best value Leading the statutory audit process and preparation of quarterly VAT returns; Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported Key point of contact for the company's external auditor and preparation of quarterly VAT returns Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculation Managing the current finance team of four About you: ACA/ACCA or CIMA Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE Proven previous experience working in a similar role in a B2B environment The ability to translate financial information into meaningful management data Track record of supporting, managing and developing teams Understanding of Corporate finance functions and Group accounting Extensive technical skill, including systems improvement and implementation Good knowledge of UK VAT and dealing withHMRC Ambitious, keen to progress and proactive with a flexible approach to work and strong organisational capabilities Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, work under pressure and balance multiple priorities Ability to work well under pressure both as part of the team and on own initiative Confident and results driven, ideally with some exposure to M&A activities and setting up European operations and offices Willingness to be involved in the wider business and the ability to work well under changing priorities Willingness to undertake more junior tasks when required This is a varied and extremely hands on role which requires flexibility, enthusiasm, accuracy and attention to detail at all times. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional and personal growth and advancement with the prospect of gaining commercial exposure and adding real value to the expansion and profitability of this exciting rapidly growing business.
Change Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded business in central Edinburgh to recruit for a Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive finance team in a broad role that offers leadership responsibility and genuine scope to add value. This newly created position is ideal for a qualified accountant with a couple of years' post-qualification experience in industry, looking to take ownership of financial reporting while managing and developing a small team. What you'll be doing: Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting Prepare monthly finance packs and reports for senior stakeholders Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process Maintain strong financial controls and ensure balance sheet integrity Manage and develop a small finance team Drive improvements across reporting and processes Collaborate with departments across the business to deliver insight and analysis Support on project work and ad hoc reporting as required What you'll bring: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CA) with a strong grounding in industry finance Excellent technical and reporting skills, with a commercial mindset Experience managing or mentoring team members Confident communicator, able to partner with non-finance stakeholders Proactive and hands-on, with a continuous improvement mindset This is a permanent role offering a salary of £55-65k plus excellent benefits and hybrid working (2 days in the office per week). If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch or send your CV to .
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Change Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded business in central Edinburgh to recruit for a Financial Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive finance team in a broad role that offers leadership responsibility and genuine scope to add value. This newly created position is ideal for a qualified accountant with a couple of years' post-qualification experience in industry, looking to take ownership of financial reporting while managing and developing a small team. What you'll be doing: Oversee the month-end close process and ensure timely delivery of financial reporting Prepare monthly finance packs and reports for senior stakeholders Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process Maintain strong financial controls and ensure balance sheet integrity Manage and develop a small finance team Drive improvements across reporting and processes Collaborate with departments across the business to deliver insight and analysis Support on project work and ad hoc reporting as required What you'll bring: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CA) with a strong grounding in industry finance Excellent technical and reporting skills, with a commercial mindset Experience managing or mentoring team members Confident communicator, able to partner with non-finance stakeholders Proactive and hands-on, with a continuous improvement mindset This is a permanent role offering a salary of £55-65k plus excellent benefits and hybrid working (2 days in the office per week). If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch or send your CV to .
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Jun 21, 2025
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 Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Primary Objective The Business Development & Account Manager will lead new client acquisition, grow key accounts, and strengthen strategic partnerships in regions where distributed energy and power solutions are in demand. This includes established and emerging markets across UK, Europe and other global regions. The ideal candidate thrives in a field-based, client facing role with a high degree of travel, combining consultative sales with trusted advisor relationship management, while working closely with internal teams to deliver tailored energy solutions Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following tasks: New Business Generation & Market Expansion: Identify, target and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and strategic outreach. Develop and implement business development strategies to expand Multisource Power's footprint in key sectors Build partnerships and alliances to support market entry and revenue growth Research and analyses market trends, customer needs and competitor activities. Represent Multisource Power at industry event, trade shows, and forums to generate leads and strengthen brand visibility. Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns that drive lead generation and new client engagement Manage the full sales cycle for new business, from initial contact through the contract closure. Sales & Business Development: Develop and execute strategic sales plan aligned with company growth objectives. Craft compelling proposals, pricing models, and lead negotiations with prospective clients Work closely with technical teams to design customised energy solutions. Maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking progress and ensuring consistent achievement of sales targets. Represent Multi Source Power at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums. Account Management & Client Retention: Serve as the primary relationship manager for key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts Conduct regular account reviews to assess client needs and align solutions accordingly Coordinate with project delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and support. Technical Expertise & Solution Selling Maintain in-depth knowledge of Multi Source Power's solutions, including distributed energy resources (DERs), energy storage (BESS), microgrids, and power management systems. Translate technical offerings into clear value proposition for clients Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes and technological advancements. Reporting and CRM Management: Utilise CRM tools to track sales activities, manage pipelines and document client interactions Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, operations, finance) to ensure successful project delivery and service levels Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to senior leadership Analyse data to refine business development and improve sales solutions Relationships To be effective in this role the Business Development & Account Manager, you will need to be responsible for the following: Client Relationship Management & Strategic partnerships: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationship with clients, positioning Multisource Power as a long-term strategic partner As a trusted advisor, deeply understanding client goals and aligning solutions to meet their energy and sustainability needs Conduct regular business reviews, site visits and executive-level engagements to reinforce partnerships to uncover growth opportunities Ensure exceptional customer experience by managing client expectations and delivering proactive solution-oriented support. Internal collaboration & Cross-functional partnership: Partner internal teams - Including Engineering, Operations, Software Engineering, production, marketing and leadership to ensure seamless execution of client solutions Collaboration with technical teams to develop tailored proposals and translate complex energy solutions into client-friendly value propositions. Provide market feedback and customer insights to influence product development, service enhancements, and go-to-market strategies Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment between sales, marketing, and operational teams to drive cohesive business strategies. Person Specification To be successful in this role the Business Development and Account manager will: Hold a full driving license help for a minimum of 12 months with no more than 6 points. A dynamic and determined approach for new business Strong relationship-building and influencing skills Ability to manage cross-cultural and international relationships Resilience, adaptability and high energy (given the travel and dynamic nature of the role) A consultative, solutions-oriented mindset DBS check to be completed prior to start date. A legal right to work in the UK. Education, Qualification and Certification Desired Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business engineering, Energy management, or a related field. Proven experience in B2B Sales, business development, or account management within the energy power, or renewable sector Proven track record of new business acquisition and strategic account growth. Experience working across diverse regions and markets where distributed energy, storage, and power solutions are relevant Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills Excellent collaboration and cross-functional partnership abilities Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft office Willingness to travel extensively to engage clients, attend site visits, and represent MSP in multiple regions
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Primary Objective The Business Development & Account Manager will lead new client acquisition, grow key accounts, and strengthen strategic partnerships in regions where distributed energy and power solutions are in demand. This includes established and emerging markets across UK, Europe and other global regions. The ideal candidate thrives in a field-based, client facing role with a high degree of travel, combining consultative sales with trusted advisor relationship management, while working closely with internal teams to deliver tailored energy solutions Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following tasks: New Business Generation & Market Expansion: Identify, target and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking, and strategic outreach. Develop and implement business development strategies to expand Multisource Power's footprint in key sectors Build partnerships and alliances to support market entry and revenue growth Research and analyses market trends, customer needs and competitor activities. Represent Multisource Power at industry event, trade shows, and forums to generate leads and strengthen brand visibility. Collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns that drive lead generation and new client engagement Manage the full sales cycle for new business, from initial contact through the contract closure. Sales & Business Development: Develop and execute strategic sales plan aligned with company growth objectives. Craft compelling proposals, pricing models, and lead negotiations with prospective clients Work closely with technical teams to design customised energy solutions. Maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking progress and ensuring consistent achievement of sales targets. Represent Multi Source Power at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums. Account Management & Client Retention: Serve as the primary relationship manager for key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts Conduct regular account reviews to assess client needs and align solutions accordingly Coordinate with project delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and support. Technical Expertise & Solution Selling Maintain in-depth knowledge of Multi Source Power's solutions, including distributed energy resources (DERs), energy storage (BESS), microgrids, and power management systems. Translate technical offerings into clear value proposition for clients Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes and technological advancements. Reporting and CRM Management: Utilise CRM tools to track sales activities, manage pipelines and document client interactions Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, operations, finance) to ensure successful project delivery and service levels Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to senior leadership Analyse data to refine business development and improve sales solutions Relationships To be effective in this role the Business Development & Account Manager, you will need to be responsible for the following: Client Relationship Management & Strategic partnerships: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationship with clients, positioning Multisource Power as a long-term strategic partner As a trusted advisor, deeply understanding client goals and aligning solutions to meet their energy and sustainability needs Conduct regular business reviews, site visits and executive-level engagements to reinforce partnerships to uncover growth opportunities Ensure exceptional customer experience by managing client expectations and delivering proactive solution-oriented support. Internal collaboration & Cross-functional partnership: Partner internal teams - Including Engineering, Operations, Software Engineering, production, marketing and leadership to ensure seamless execution of client solutions Collaboration with technical teams to develop tailored proposals and translate complex energy solutions into client-friendly value propositions. Provide market feedback and customer insights to influence product development, service enhancements, and go-to-market strategies Facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment between sales, marketing, and operational teams to drive cohesive business strategies. Person Specification To be successful in this role the Business Development and Account manager will: Hold a full driving license help for a minimum of 12 months with no more than 6 points. A dynamic and determined approach for new business Strong relationship-building and influencing skills Ability to manage cross-cultural and international relationships Resilience, adaptability and high energy (given the travel and dynamic nature of the role) A consultative, solutions-oriented mindset DBS check to be completed prior to start date. A legal right to work in the UK. Education, Qualification and Certification Desired Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business engineering, Energy management, or a related field. Proven experience in B2B Sales, business development, or account management within the energy power, or renewable sector Proven track record of new business acquisition and strategic account growth. Experience working across diverse regions and markets where distributed energy, storage, and power solutions are relevant Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills Excellent collaboration and cross-functional partnership abilities Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft office Willingness to travel extensively to engage clients, attend site visits, and represent MSP in multiple regions
Financial Controller Greater Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 Leading Healthcare provider Hybrid Join a forward-thinking team at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. Here, passionate professionals work together to transform lives through advanced medical science, compassionate care, and a relentless drive for excellence. This is an environment where your expertise and ideas fuel real progress, and where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities. Step into a role that's more than a job, be part of shaping the future of healthcare. The Role The Financial Controller will take a leading role in overseeing all financial operations at the Bristol clinic, ensuring robust financial management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a key business partner to the General Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the clinic's long-term growth and operational success. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of financial management for the clinic, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit coordination. Provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to the General Manager and senior leaders, supporting business planning and decision-making. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, maintain robust financial controls and risk management frameworks, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Monitor clinic performance, manage cash flow and cost control, and proactively identify opportunities to drive profitability and efficiency. Mentor and develop the finance team, foster a high-performance culture, and act as the key finance contact for operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights. Lead or support finance projects and process improvements, including system enhancements and business case development. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role Demonstrated experience in financial leadership, ideally within a clinical, healthcare, or multi-site environment Advanced technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence senior management Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar) Experience managing and developing finance teams Commercially astute with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting business operations What We Offer A senior leadership role with direct impact on clinic performance and growth Close collaboration with the General Manager and operational teams Opportunities for professional development and career progression A supportive and dynamic working environment Competitive salary and benefits package Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information BBBH33559
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Financial Controller Greater Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 Leading Healthcare provider Hybrid Join a forward-thinking team at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation. Here, passionate professionals work together to transform lives through advanced medical science, compassionate care, and a relentless drive for excellence. This is an environment where your expertise and ideas fuel real progress, and where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals, families, and communities. Step into a role that's more than a job, be part of shaping the future of healthcare. The Role The Financial Controller will take a leading role in overseeing all financial operations at the Bristol clinic, ensuring robust financial management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a key business partner to the General Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, driving performance, and supporting the clinic's long-term growth and operational success. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of financial management for the clinic, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit coordination. Provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to the General Manager and senior leaders, supporting business planning and decision-making. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, maintain robust financial controls and risk management frameworks, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Monitor clinic performance, manage cash flow and cost control, and proactively identify opportunities to drive profitability and efficiency. Mentor and develop the finance team, foster a high-performance culture, and act as the key finance contact for operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights. Lead or support finance projects and process improvements, including system enhancements and business case development. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role Demonstrated experience in financial leadership, ideally within a clinical, healthcare, or multi-site environment Advanced technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and influence senior management Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar) Experience managing and developing finance teams Commercially astute with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting business operations What We Offer A senior leadership role with direct impact on clinic performance and growth Close collaboration with the General Manager and operational teams Opportunities for professional development and career progression A supportive and dynamic working environment Competitive salary and benefits package Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information BBBH33559
Specialists in professional temporary recruitment Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner Based in London, hybrid working Length: 3 months initially with likelihood of extension Inside IR35 We are working with a large Local London Borough to recruit a Strategic Finance Business Partner. You will lead and manage the provision of business partner support, ensuring your team's resources are targeted towards managing key financial risks and major budget pressures. Key Responsibilities of the Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner: Providing direct support to the Council's directors across its Resources directorate, enabling them to protect the Council's financial health Challenging and testing service budget proposals to ensure they are realistic, viable, and commercially sound Acting as the service gateway to the Shared Finance Service, ensuring stakeholders have access to high-quality professional advice Supporting and challenging services to manage key financial risks Providing high-quality professional advice on the financial implications of service proposals and drafting financial comments for Committee Reports Leading on the development of a culture that encourages challenge and empowers staff to deliver more from their financial resources Experience and knowledge required of the Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner: Completed a relevant professional qualification that supports delivery of functional responsibilities (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, MBA etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience of operating at that level Experience of working within a business partnering model and/or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model Experience of delivering strategic finance advice within a large and complex organisation Experience of providing advice and challenge to budget holders, managers and Finance colleagues To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Joseph Dalton on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations
Jun 21, 2025
Full time
Specialists in professional temporary recruitment Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner Based in London, hybrid working Length: 3 months initially with likelihood of extension Inside IR35 We are working with a large Local London Borough to recruit a Strategic Finance Business Partner. You will lead and manage the provision of business partner support, ensuring your team's resources are targeted towards managing key financial risks and major budget pressures. Key Responsibilities of the Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner: Providing direct support to the Council's directors across its Resources directorate, enabling them to protect the Council's financial health Challenging and testing service budget proposals to ensure they are realistic, viable, and commercially sound Acting as the service gateway to the Shared Finance Service, ensuring stakeholders have access to high-quality professional advice Supporting and challenging services to manage key financial risks Providing high-quality professional advice on the financial implications of service proposals and drafting financial comments for Committee Reports Leading on the development of a culture that encourages challenge and empowers staff to deliver more from their financial resources Experience and knowledge required of the Interim Strategic Finance Business Partner: Completed a relevant professional qualification that supports delivery of functional responsibilities (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, MBA etc) or demonstrable equivalent experience of operating at that level Experience of working within a business partnering model and/or the ability to demonstrate an awareness of what is required to deliver the outcomes of the model Experience of delivering strategic finance advice within a large and complex organisation Experience of providing advice and challenge to budget holders, managers and Finance colleagues To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Joseph Dalton on the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations
