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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Ageas
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Job Title : Strategic Sourcing Manager Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available Salary Range: £52,000 - £78,000 Depending on experience Location: Eastleigh - Hybrid Closing Date for applications: Friday 17th July 2025 Strategic Sourcing Manager: We're looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager tojoin our ambitious Procurement team on a 12-month contract. Reporting directlyto the Head of Procurement, you'll take a key role in shaping our sourcingstrategy, driving commercial outcomes, and building strong supplierrelationships across critical corporate service categories. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll lead strategicsourcing initiatives across Professional & Corporate Services, whichincludes spend categories such as HR, Customer Operations, FacilitiesManagement, Finance, Legal, and Consultancy. This role requires someone who iscommercially astute, highly proactive, and confident influencing seniorstakeholders. Main Responsibilities: Take ownership of complex, high-value sourcing initiatives from end to end-defining business needs, managing RfX processes, evaluating suppliers, and executing contract negotiations. Deliver commercial strategies that unlock value through cost savings, improved service quality, innovation, and operational efficiency. Lead multi-functional sourcing projects with a sense of urgency, ensuring timely outcomes that meet stakeholder expectations and compliance standards. Build strong relationships with internal teams to challenge conventional thinking and align procurement activities to business goals. Provide expert commercial and procurement guidance to stakeholders, ensuring all engagements align with internal policy and risk frameworks. Track procurement pipeline activities and maintain momentum with consistent communication, issue management, and stakeholder engagement. Stay abreast of market trends and innovations in your categories and bring forward-thinking insights to the business that add strategic advantage. Champion procurement excellence across the business through knowledge-sharing, coaching, and collaboration. Skills and experience: 5+ years' experience managing high-value, complex sourcing projects in professional or corporate services categories. Proven track record of commercial and contract negotiation outcomes with both incumbent and new suppliers. Exceptional analytical skills, a keen eye for commercial detail, and a clear understanding of how procurement adds measurable value. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities-you influence with confidence, listen actively, and advise with authority. Strong strategic thinking paired with a hands-on approach-comfortable presenting to senior leaders and rolling up your sleeves when needed. An appetite for continuous learning, market awareness, and a collaborative mindset to drive real business impact. Confidence working in hybrid teams and managing sourcing pipelines with agility and accountability. Experience supporting and contributing to the development of category strategies that align with enterprise-wide goals. At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy at Ageas: Flexible Working- Smart employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares. We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days. Supporting your Health- Dental InsuranceHealth Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities - Mindfulness. Supporting your Wealth- Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans. Supporting you at Work- Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more. Supporting you and your Family- Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay. Benefits for Them- Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover. Get some Tech- Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops. Getting around- Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover. Supporting you back to work- Returnto work programme after maternity leave. About Ageas: We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our People help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work. We show this in the service we provide to over four million customers. As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter ,member of iCAN and GAIN .As a Disability Confident Leader ,we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means if you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment experience.If the list does not cover the support you need, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss how they can help. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. For more information, please see Ageas Everyone . We have a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and professionalism. Our aim is to have great people everywhere in our business and we're always looking for outstanding people to join us. Most roles across Ageas allow a proportion of your time to be spent working from home and we're open to discussing flexible working, including full-time, part-time or job share arrangements.To find out more about Ageas, see About Us . Want to be part of a Winning Team? Come and join Ageas. Click on the 'Apply button' to be considered. Important Notice - Recruitment Scam Alert: We are aware of fraudulent activity whereby individuals are being contacted with fake job offers claiming to be from Ageas, often for remote roles such as Administrative Assistants. These scams may include offers of high hourly pay and requests for upfront payments or deposits. Please be aware that Ageas will never ask for money at any stage of the recruitment process . Ageas will always ask you to make an application via our Company Websites and all legitimate Ageas job opportunities are listed on our official careers pages within. Communication will only come from verified Ageas email addresses and if you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job offer or communications you are receiving, please contact with the subject FRAUD .
Senior Programme Management Officer
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Communities & Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Programme Management Officer to lead the Programme Management Office for our Health and Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) team. This is a high-impact role that calls for a sharp eye for detail, strong leadership, and a passion for driving results in a complex, fast-paced environment. Working with multiple stakeholders internal and external. While each team has its distinct focus, your oversight will ensure smooth programme delivery and unlock opportunities for strategic cross-team collaboration between Health and UFSM. Your role will be to provide project oversight and forward planning for the Team's corporate responsibilities, including corporate performance reporting and other corporate returns and briefings, working closely with the Senior Managers and with the Business Support team. This role offers the opportunity to shape delivery on a programme that directly supports the wellbeing of Londoners. If you are an experienced programme manager with excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and quality, experienced in PMO systems and leading teams - we want to hear from you. What your day will look like: Lead the PMO functions across the health and UFSM teams, embedding governance, assurance and planning across key workstreams. Provide project oversight and forward planning working in an agile and flexible way Ensure effective delivery and reporting across a high-profile programme portfolios. Prepare clear and concise programme reports, dashboards and agendas. Work closely with Finance, Governance, Legal and policy teams to ensure compliance with GLA policies and frameworks. Support risk management, forward planning and continuous improvement. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the GLA, local government, and partners. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: An understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environments Proven experience managing large-scale programmes with multiple projects and partners, including risk management. Experience of delivering effective monitoring processes/systems as well as experience of managing budgets and corporate reporting. Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information. Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment across a wide range of sectors especially the public sector. Experience of managing teams. Understanding of the Universal free school meals programme is desirable. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). With a requirement to travel to City Hall for key meetings. How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up to date CV Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letter section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345). As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Sara-Jane.Millar at london.gov.uk If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment at tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: To be confirmed. Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. Benefits GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA. If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam at london.gov.uk . The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants . click apply for full job details
Finance Assistant
Pertemps Harrow
Jul 09, 2025
Seasonal
Position: Finance Assistant Location : London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Employer : Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for London Borough of Harrow Contract Type: Temporary (initially 3 months, ongoing) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 Work Arrangement : Hybrid, based at Harrow Civic Hub Pertemps is looking for a dedicated and proactive Finance Assistant to join the growing team at the London Borough of Harrow. This temporary position offers an hourly rate of up to 15.29 PAYE and comes with valuable training opportunities, strong career development prospects, and 21 days of annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays). Key Responsibilities: Invoice & Payment Administration: Handle invoicing, record keeping, and payment processing. Financial Query Resolution: Liaise with suppliers, providers, and staff to resolve financial queries and discrepancies. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure procedures meet compliance standards and provide a clear audit trail. Support Duties: Process recoupment claims, enter data into Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, maintain budget files, answer phones, and cover for staff as needed. Requirements: Experience in finance, preferably within the public sector. Understanding of equality issues and commitment to Harrow Council's equal opportunities policy. Proven experience in finance roles and managing budgets with electronic systems. Ability to collaborate with diverse professionals and work effectively within a team. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with parents and various professionals. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed)
Head of Client Relationships
Ford & Stanley Recruitment
Jul 09, 2025
Full time
Role: Head of Client Relationships Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Client Relationships, adept at fostering strong stakeholder relationships and focused on shaping impactful client connections. Below you will find an candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the Commercial Director of the business in question. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: " We view this role as the face of the business and the primary point of contact for both government departments and the owning group, as such it's of massive importance to us . "A strong political antenna is essential. This role isn't just about managing relationships; it's about understanding the personalities at play, navigating them effectively, and knowing when to leverage connections to drive outcomes." "Think of this as a masterclass in rail operations you won t need to be an expert in any single area, but you'll need to know a little about everything. Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: We expect the Head of Client Relationships will need to recalibrate how they measure success and become comfortable being uncomfortable. This is due to the role being very reactive and involved in crisis management. Developing a strong political antenna will also be crucial, allowing you to navigate varied political personalities and leverage these relationships when needed. It is expected that this role will need to know a little about everything across the rail operation, it will take time to gain this knowledge. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: We expect the Head of Client Relationships to maintain the business s position in the Train Operator league table. This role will have fostered close relationships with Department for Transport equivalent employees. As a business, our client have a number of KIPs they need to maintain, we expect this role to champion these. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Strong knowledge of rail operations, this can be demonstrated with current or past experience. Evidence of managing multiple party interests (for example: Ministers, Unions, Directorate, Owning groups). Proven line management experience. Commercial acumen, proven ability to recognise business opportunities. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Relentless and passionate about the industry, challenging cultural norms, and having a solutions, not problems mindset. As such, they need to be comfortable managing crisis. A versatile individual who can speak on both a boardroom and Political level but also work with internal staff across the business, managing the business's interest. An emotionally intelligent and self-aware individual who can navigate multiple personalities and leverage relationships to influence an outcome. Resilience will be essential, ensuring you can adapt, remain steadfast under pressure, and drive forward with confidence despite challenges. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Client Company Interview Process: 1st stage interview conducted remotely via Teams, hosted by the Commercial Director. 2nd stage interview conducted face to face, this will be competency-based and hosted by Commercial Director and Finance Director. Potential informal coffee meeting with Managing Director as a final stage. Good to know: The current Head of Client Relationships is moving internally into a newly created position; as such, the company are looking to secure a suitable replacement. This role experiences low turnover and is traditionally one that individuals grow into, building stronger and more robust stakeholder relationships. This role is the face of the business and the primary point of contact for both the Department for Transport, the Business Executive and Owning Group We expect this individual to lead on these key relationships. The company have contractual obligations that the DFT monitor. The Head of Client Relationships will be expected to resolve issues/disputes whilst looking for strategic opportunities to develop the business s commercial position. The business are strengthening their leadership team and have made a number of key hires over the last 18 months. Reporting into the Commercial Director, this is a key role for the business and should garner effective relationships with all Exec members, especially key relationships with the Managing and Finance Director. The role has 2 direct reports with a further 6 indirect reports. The team are highly capable and we expect them to be low maintenance and highly effective. This is a fast-paced role, and we expect the incoming Head of Client Relationships to be able to action contractual matters at pace and with confidence. Taking the time to learn a little about all areas of the business will be essential, driving solutions to matters either identified internally or raised externally by the DFT. We expect this role to spin a number of plates and will need to diligently manage 3 key party Interests: those of the hiring company, Owning Group and the DFT. The role will be split between reactive problem-solving, handling crisis, but also achieving marginal gains through the identification of commercial opportunities. Separate to the core KPIs monitored by the DFT, the business also has 60 business plan commitments that will be managed and owned by this role. Internally, this role is viewed as the answers role; if people want insight, they tend to turn to this individual. We expect the incoming individual to be comfortable asking the tough questions of those who are key contributors to DFT KPIs, and work to create solutions. There is increased scrutiny and pressure to deliver due to the public nature of train operations, with government stakeholders, media coverage, and susceptibility of the industry to be affected by major incidents. Budget: Low: £80,(Apply online only) / Mid: £85,(Apply online only) / High: £90,(Apply online only) Supporting benefits Defined Benefit pension one of the best in the UK, our pension scheme is a defined benefit, shared cost scheme to which both the company and you contribute. Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within the parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children - 75% discount off all other train operators 25 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays Retained Search in partnership with Eligible to participate in our private medical insurance - for you, your partner and any dependent children (this is a taxable benefit/P11D reportable) 24/7 Virtual GP service - for you, your partner and any dependent children All management grade employees are able to take advantage of the Flexible Annual Leave Scheme. This scheme allows Managers some flexibility to alter that entitlement by buying or selling some of their allocation. Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principal Consultant (Client Recommendations/Advisory, Offer Negotiations, Shortlisting, Headhunting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel) Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant (Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience) About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting . click apply for full job details
Payroll Coordinator
Sewell Wallis Ltd Doncaster, Yorkshire
Mar 09, 2025
Contractor
Sewell Wallis are partnering with a multinational freight and distribution company based in Doncaster, who are recruiting a Payroll Coordinator for a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact and grow professionally within an international reputable business. This position is suitable for someone with experience within Payroll, who is immediately available for a new role and wants to utilise their skills within a strong team and a thriving business. What will you be doing? Handling day to day Payroll duties, including dealing with new starters, leaver and salary changes. Using Workday (HRIS) to maintain employee pay information, answer queries and resolve internal queries. Taking responsibility for of queries raised, seeing that they are resolved in line with company guidelines. Administration of the company Flexible Benefits Deductions (Cycle to Work, Child Care Vouchers, etc). Administration of the Company Pension Schemes and AVCs, including Automatic Enrolment. Recording and monitoring of Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity and Statutory Paternity pay Scheme etc. Processing of Voluntary Deductions (including: unions, gym, health scheme etc). Administration of the P11d reporting of the Company Benefits in Kind. Corresponding with and reporting to internal and external stakeholders when necessary. Working within and maintaining Payroll KPIs and reviewing processes to ensure activities are carried out in the most efficient way. What skills are we looking for? Proven experience as a Payroll Assistant or similar role. A confident understanding of statutory payroll information with the confidence. Experience dealing with Benefits in Kind. Knowledge of pensions and the pension process. Familiarity with Workday and ADP is advantageous. Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records within an HRIS system. What's on offer? 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working Free on-site parking To apply please send your CV below or contact Eleanor Kirk. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Purchase Ledger Assistant
James Andrews Recruitment Dudley, West Midlands
Mar 09, 2025
Contractor
We are proud to be partnering with an award-winning Charity , who are looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract . This will be a full-time position based In the Black Country , with hybrid working (3/4 days home working) and a salary of £24,500 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience processing a high volume of invoices . Duties will include (but are not limited to): Processing c. 1,000 invoices on a monthly basis Managing process document flow through automated approval software Administering mailbox and distributing post via scanning systems Providing general support for wider finance team as and when required Reconciling supplier accounts and coding invoices Acting as a primary point of contact for supplier and customer queries Experience required: Experience processing a high volume of invoices Experience reconciling supplier accounts Rewards and benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 3 4 days per week working from home Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Interim Assistant Accountant
Venn Group
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Venn Group is partnered with a leading health charity to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role involves providing day-to-day, month-end and year-end finance support to the Finance team, managing accounts payable, processing income streams, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions. Key responsibilities of the role: Record and code transactions, invoices, and payments accurately in Business Central, ensuring compliance with finance procedures Support payment processing, including international transfers, BACs runs, and staff expenses administration Manage and reconcile trade, staff purchase ledgers, and petty cash, ensuring controls are followed Process income from online platforms, bank cash/cheques, and raise sales invoices promptly and accurately Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, and income accruals Monitor and manage outstanding debts, liaising with customers and suppliers as required. Contribute to system and process improvements, supporting finance system upgrades and ensuring GDPR compliance Assist with year-end financial statements, annual audits, and respond to auditor queries Monitor the Finance inbox and forward relevant queries to other members of the Finance team Ideal candidate profile: Currently pursuing an AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification Skilled in using Business Central, or similar accounting software, with advanced proficiency in Excel Strong expertise in accounting and financial management Capable of performing effectively under pressure and managing priorities efficiently Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders Agency reference number : J85857 Location : Central London Duration : 12 month fixed term contract Salary : £33,000- 36,000 per annum Working hours : Full time Working pattern : Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Accounts Assistant - 12 Months FTC - Hybrid - Newcastle Upon Tyne - (3 dpw on-site & 2 WFH)
Curo Services Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Feb 18, 2025
Accounts Assistant - 12 Months FTC - Hybrid - Newcastle Upon Tyne - (3 dpw on-site & 2 WFH) - Excellent Benefits! Job Title: Accounts Assistant - 12 Months FTC Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 dpw on-site) Salary: £25 - £27K PA Benefits: Excellent Benefits The Client: Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology. The Role: Working as an Accounts Assistant in a team of 12 people you will manage and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts including bank accounts, staff loan accounts, fees ledger accounts and payroll related accounts in a timely and accurate manner. You will also be expected to process journals and deal with ad-hoc queries. This will, at times, require working to demanding deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Completion of balance sheet reconciliations for the firm's UKIMEA, Australasia, Americas & European region's accounts. Making foreign payments and payments direct from the companies' bank accounts via HSBCnet eg CHAPS, standing orders, drafts, TTs etc. Maintaining & entering cash received records; to write-back BACS or cheques as necessary; to complete BACS traces and stop cheques. Preparing and posting payroll journals for the UKIMEA Region. Monthly production of schedule of rent, rates & services prepayments and accruals and to reconcile the firm's suspense accounts and monitor and process invoices to Flexible Benefit Ledgers. Ensuring statutory tax requirements are met including VAT return submission (UK & Overseas), P11d and PSA and monitor the firm's fixed asset register including additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation. Completion of other statutory reporting eg NSO capital expenditure etc. and deal with audit requirements during the annual audit along with general queries re ledger postings, completing journals as required and filing documentation in accordance with our QA requirements. Requirements: Awareness of working in a Finance Shared Service Centre environment. General ledger reconciliation and account management knowledge. Experience in transactional processing eg, journal entries, payment processing and cash allocation. Knowledge of using Oracle, JDE or other ERP Finance Systems. Financial qualification or equivalent. To apply for this Accounts Assistant permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Assistant Management Accountant
Morson Talent
Feb 15, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant Location: Preston Contract: 12-Month Full-Time Salary: £15.30 per hour Job Overview: We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Key Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team in Preston on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will provide essential support for month-end activities, intercompany invoicing, and financial reporting while ensuring robust financial controls and process improvements. This position is ideal for someone with strong technical accounting knowledge (studying towards a finance accreditation) and excellent IT and analytical skills, particularly in Excel and SAP. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Activities & Reporting Packs: Prepare month-end journals, including allocation of pass-through costs, accrued income, payroll journals, and intercompany journals. Identify key variances to budget and input base data into monthly reporting packs. Intercompany Invoicing & Cost Management: Invoice costs to other BAE entities by compiling relevant costs, reconciling costs to accrued income, managing purchase orders, and liaising with business units to agree on costs. Ensure pass-through costs are recovered on a timely basis, advising and supporting BAE business unit contacts and the debtors team. Operational Liaison & Reporting: Liaise with business unit operational staff to ensure efficient financial processes and robust controls are in place. Report to business unit Senior Management monthly, providing updates and explanations of current intercompany debt owed. Financial Analysis & Governance: Support cash forecast activities and the production of key financial data and analysis. Undertake governance requirements individually and on behalf of the team. Ad Hoc Support & Process Improvement: Provide ad hoc support to the Transaction+ Team and other projects as required. Proactively identify, communicate, and implement process improvements, supporting change and transformation activities. Collaboration: Support Management Accountants/Business Partners to help ensure that the SS function meets its annual financial targets (EBITA & Cash) and that reporting activities are delivered on schedule. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: Technical Accounting: Good technical accounting knowledge with a commitment to pursuing finance accreditation (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA). IT & Analytical Skills: Proficient in Excel with strong analytical skills. Experience using financial systems, with SAP being desirable. Operational Experience: Proven experience in providing financial support within an operational environment. Data Management: Ability to process and manage high volumes of data accurately and efficiently. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, enabling effective day-to-day interaction with operational teams and stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships. Organizational Abilities: Ability to work on your own initiative, manage multiple delivery requirements against tight deadlines, and exhibit strong planning and organizing skills. Attention to Detail & Process Improvement: Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
Accounts Assistant
Medlock Partners Ltd Leigh, Lancashire
Feb 13, 2025
Contractor
Accounts Assistant Leigh 12month FTC Full-time or reduced hours We are working with a leading logistics business in the vicinity of Leigh as they look to hire an Accounts Assistant for a fixed period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role will offer great variety and the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive team. Fully office based, the role can be full-time, or the business will consider someone looking for reduced hours, in which case duties would be allocated accordingly. Duties: Accounts payable invoice processing, supplier management, query resolution, statement reconciliation Sales ledger- create and process sales invoices Bank reconciliations VAT Expenses Credit card reconciliation Credit control tracking payments, resolving queries, statement production, relationship building, small amount of chasing (not typical hard chase credit control) Skills and attributes: Previous experience in a transactional finance role Adaptable team player Good eye for accuracy Excellent communication skills Competent with basic Excel Able to commit to the 12 month contract Enjoys being office-based. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the country. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Management Accountant
Maclean Moore Consulting
Feb 05, 2025
Contractor
Management Accountant Duration: 12 months Location: Must be London based 3 days a week MUST HOLD CURRENT DV CLEARANCE Grade - Senior Associate £400 - £500 (Inside IR35 ) About the team We're a team of finance professionals who deliver bespoke and standard finance solutions to our clients on an insourced, outsourced or co-sourced basis. We use our tech-enabled platforms to deliver a first-class service to our clients which include running all or part of their finance function, or providing interim support to their teams. Our service is flexible and scalable to help meet changing business needs in a complex environment and it s powered by our highly skilled people. About the role In the Finance and Tax Solutions team, you will work as a qualified accountant supporting delivery of finance functions to our clients. This could include a range such as finance transformation, restructuring or mergers and acquisitions. Key Responsibilities: Due to the nature of our projects, our day to day roles will heavily be defined by our specific client requirements. Monthly management accounting actuals, budgets and rolling forecasts; or and/or Financial accounting preparing financial statements under applicable Reporting Standards; or Accounts Payable/Receivable management; or Preparation, reconciliation and presentation of balance sheet reviews to senior stakeholders; or Collaborating with the client delivery teams in tasks and activities that span across operational project tracking and financial reporting; or Financial Planning and Analysis; or Business Partnering; or Manage and coach our trainee accountants/ finance assistants in their roles in delivery. Skills and Experience ACA, ACCA or, CIMA qualified ( Part Qualified considered) Experience of ERP systems Ability to identify issues, understand problems and support solutions for clients
Head of Sales and Bids
Ford & Stanley Recruitment
Feb 05, 2025
Full time
Opportunity Brief:Head of Sales and Bids Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Engineering, Technology, Sustainability & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or an interim solution. We have been retained and appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Sales and Bids, a hands-on, pragmatic leader who can drive growth across the businesses and own bid governance for the group. Below you will find an opportunity brief developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Business Manager and Managing Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the newly appointed CEO of the client company. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We have seen consistent success in the rail freight industry across the group since our inception. We are now applying significant resource to grow our pipeline, reputation and business in the passenger market. The successful Head of Sales and Bids will be the catalyst to this success and push the business forward on our continued growth journey. As our sales pipeline builds in the passenger market, we expect the incoming Head of Sales & Bids to take charge of bid process and governance at a group level. The successful candidate will need to be relentless in building our sales pipeline in the passenger market and, with the support of our 3 Managing Directors, will be fully supported in the growth strategy of our business . Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: Seen as an integral hire to the continued growth of the group, we expect this role to come with pressure to build a sales pipeline, with a particular focus on their rolling stock maintenance and overhaul business. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: To have successfully built a sales pipeline of opportunity for one of their businesses worth £5 million. Increased bid conversion rate to 50%. To have implemented a uniform bid process and taken full ownership for ongoing bid governance. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Experience selling solutions/services into the Traction & Rolling Stock market. Well networked and coming with a black book across Rail. Sales biased and relationship-led in their sales approach. Strong experience with leading end-to-end bid process is needed, but secondary. This individual needs to have an understanding of the technical side of the products and services they are selling but does not need to be an engineer. Desirable: Experience selling overhaul & maintenance into the Passenger Rolling Stock sector. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Engaging both externally and internally. Emotionally intelligent, strong ability to read situations. Success-driven, ambitious and a desire to win. Hands-on in approach and capable of bringing others on a journey. Solutions-focused, being proactive to overcome obstacles. Working Arrangements & Location: We expect candidates to spend 2 days in one of their businesses East Midlands Facility. The rest of the time we anticipate being spent at client facilities and other businesses in the group. Candidates are likely to be more present in the office during the first few months. Otherwise, we expect this role to be present at client sites consistently. Our Client s Interview Process: 1st Stage interview: Face-to-face interview at their East Midlands HQ, conducted by Managing Director of the rolling stock overhaul and maintenance business and Managing Director of their rail freight sector manufacturing business. 2nd Final Stage interview: Face-to-face interview East Midlands HQ, conducted by Group CEO. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Good to know: The Group is a privately owned holding company that owns companies in long-term partnership with management. The Group consists of a number of smaller rail sector SMEs. The Head of Sales and Bids will report directly into the CEO of the Group and be directly accountable for all Sales/Bids activity across the group. As a group, our client s business are profitable, have a good mix of people and receive consistent investment for growth. One of the companies within the group are a specialist engineering business with strong capability in overhaul and repair. The business is made up of varied project values and sizes from £50k-£2m. The second business are a specialist rail freight sector manufacturer. The other main business are a leading maintainer of rail freight wagons, with a predictable stable performance, they tend to grow in line with the investment provided into them. They have so far outperformed expectations and are on a stable trajectory. All though this is a group-focused position, we expect the majority of sales work to be focused on the maintenance and overhaul business, in particular, growth in the passenger market. This is where the group see the greatest opportunity for growth. This role is a newly created position within the structure aimed at enabling the business to retain its position within the freight market whilst bolstering its offering within the passenger sector. We expect this role to work very closely with the Group CEO and MDs of each business, collaborating on the client approach and developing accounts further once secured. Sales activity and pipeline growth are the primary focus of this role, followed closely by full ownership of the bids function. As this role develops, and the need for support on sales/bids activity grows, we expect new hires to come into the team under the management of the Head of Sales & Bids. Budget: Low: £75,(Apply online only) / Mid: £85,(Apply online only) / High: £90,(Apply online only) Supporting benefits - Please enquire directly Executive Search Delivery Team: Tom Norton Business Manager (Client Recommendations/Advisory, Offer Negotiations, Headhunting, Networking) Billy Jackson Managing Consultant (Shortlisting, Offer Negotiations, Headhunting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel) Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant (Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience) About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin . click apply for full job details
Independant Living Scheme Manager - Temp to Perm
Setsquare Recruitment
Feb 01, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Independent Living Scheme Manager Location: Ipswich Pay rate: 24 per hour Temp to Perm opportunity. ROLE PURPOSE To effectively and professionally manage extra care housing in line with our clients polices and procedures. To provide high quality housing related support to older and vulnerable people, promoting independence and providing a safe and secure environment for our customers to live in. To be an advocate for extra care and the services provided, with both internal teams and external partners. ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSBILITIES Management and compliance: Responsible for H&S requirements in accordance with H&S policies and specific risk assessments. Responsible for ensuring all administration is efficiently and effectively completed in accordance policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for ensuring that the building and all communal areas are welcoming and maintained to a high standard. Responsible for compliance checks being completed daily/weekly /monthly and within agreed timescales. Understand the use of site systems and equipment, carry out appropriate checks and tests as required. Monitoring the grounds maintenance/cleaners and contractor's performance while they are on site raising concerns to the relevant departments so the matter can be resolved. Undertake the care and catering contract monitoring for the scheme facilitating meetings with the providers, internal departments and engaging with contract review meetings. Ensuring any concerns are escalated to the Area Manager. Responsible for ensuring the scheme and surroundings are a safe and secure environment, reporting all potential hazards immediately to prevent accidents or incidents. Respond and manage initial instances of anti social behaviour at the scheme to help resolve the matters before they escalate, seeking advice and support where needed by the line manager. Manage the IL Scheme Assistant and other scheme staff in respect of 121's, inductions, sickness and performance management and other managerial responsibilities. Ensure the teams training and development needs are met. Ensure that the Orbit safeguarding procedure is followed, and actions required are immediately followed up to ensure the safety of our customers. Responsible for all tenancy management aspects to ensure all paperwork and tenancies are up to date including managing decants, sole to joint, joint to sole, assignments, successions, mutual exchanges and death of a customer Ensure that all relevant FRA's actions are up to date to ensure we are working in a safe environment. Financial performance: Manage the voids within the scheme to ensure they are let as quickly as possible to a suitable applicant, to reduce the void loss. Responsible for marketing vacancies externally with other agencies, and within the local area to generate interest for future vacancies. Manage and monitor the service charge expenditure and budgets monthly, ensuring that variances are accounted for. Work in partnership with finance to set accurate budgets and service charges. Provide advice to customers on rent and service charge payments to ensure a proactive approach to the arrears process is taken Customer engagement: Create a lively and vibrant environment to reduce social isolation. Responsible for making sure new customers are welcomed and inducted to the scheme, so they understand how the services operate. Respond effectively to complaints and concerns and escalating to line management or other departments where required. Facilitate, implement and manage choice and consensus on matters relating to the scheme. Chair customer meetings and ensure any issues are swiftly resolved. To express an interest in this role, please apply now for immediate consideration and further info. Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Assistant Management Accountant
Veolia Inverkeithing, Fife
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Salary : Competitive salary plus Veolia benefits Location : Hybrid - Home/Dunfermline office This role is being offered as a 9-12 month fixed term contract. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Acting as a strong business partner, building a good working relationship with both finance and operational teams to understand the contract deliverables and the financial impact of these is key to this role. Communicating regularly with contract managers, other finance personnel including financial controller and regional financial controller. Establishing good working relationships with operations teams. Financial management reporting of our water retail business and Edinburgh Airport contract. The role supports operations and project managers to achieve financial targets. Intercompany overhead allocations. Preparation of the management accounts in a timely manner and alert senior management if there are any concerns or issues. Monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Reporting accurate financial information that will be used for business decisions. Processing accounting transactions including accruals and prepayments. Financial management reporting of our water retail business and Edinburgh Airport contract. The role supports operations and project managers to achieve financial targets. Balance sheet reconciliations. The role will have exposure to other areas of the business. What we're looking for: This role would suit a Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) although not essential, with previous experience in a similar role. An individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers. Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Competent Google Sheets /Excel and Computer skills are required Experience with Workday and Adaptive Insights would be an advantage Able to understand, question, organise and challenge a range of financial data Working both as an individual and as part of a small team. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.
Supply Planning Assistant (Fixed term contract/secondment)
Oxford University Press Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
We have been a leading figure in publishing for more than 500 years. We have always been a forward-looking organization, maximizing the technology for the day, but the digital revolution is bringing enormous change, fast. That same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurialism is critical to our future success. In a fast changing publishing landscape, OUP welcomes the inquisitive, the inventive, and the ambitious; people who challenge the conventional, and pioneer the possible. About the Role It is an exciting time of change and growth within our new Inventory Centre of Excellence team where you'll find a collaborative team around you where you'll be encouraged to learn. You'll be supporting the imports team ensuring the right stock is there at the right time as well providing administration support for the print on demand programmes and the UK and US automated stock replenishment. Key responsibilities include: Identifying titles to be entered into the AR and POD programmes through systems reporting and liaison with the Supply Planning team Demand planning the stock requirements of imported between the UK and US warehouses Setting the titles up with customer print program partners through file management and provision of metadata Reviewing titles within customer print programs and removing redundant titles Providing monthly sales reporting Responding to queries regarding enrolment of titles and seeking to resolve issues where they occur, enlisting the help of internal and external colleagues as appropriate Running regular reports to support business needs in a timely manner Providing commentary on progress, volumes, risks and issues Ensuring working practice documents are maintained and shared. We are thinking through how we use our offices in the future and are open to discussing flexibility within this such as a blend of office and home working. We expect this role to require approximately 2 days per week in the Oxford office. Please note: This is 6 month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity with potential for extension. We may close this advert sooner than the advertisement end date should we find the chosen candidate and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. About You This role suits someone who is comfortable with different systems and data who is also able to communicate confidently when required. To be successful in this role you will have: Basic-intermediate Excel ability The ability to follow instructions accurately Comfortable with analysis either through experience of analytics or the confidence/ability to learn Experience of working with large volumes of data/records Strong attention to detail It would be beneficial if you have worked within demand planning previously and/or have publishing/print supplier experience. Benefits We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect of working hours and the use of technology to support regular remote working, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies. We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts. Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information. Queries Please contact with any queries relating to this role. We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Assistant Accountant
Pertemps Blackpool, Lancashire
Dec 04, 2021
Contractor
Assistant Accountant Pertemps Scotland Ltd are working with our client in Livingston to recruit for an Assistant Accountant in the Public Sector on a temporary basis for 6 Months with potential extension. Day rate: £200 - £300 (Inside IR35) via umbrella Main Duties: Financial Accounting: Ensure all monthly reconciliations are up to date, covering both preparation as well as review of reconciliations completed by others; Review trial balance and FSG reports each month and journal corrections as required; Assist in preparing end of year accounts and liaise with auditors Review fixed asset register; Provide guidance and advice as required. Budget Monitoring: Update monthly budget monitoring workbook and issue to Business Partners; Prepare monthly budget monitoring return to Scottish Government; Provide guidance and advice as required. Assist in the review of finance processes. Assist with finance training across the organisation. Essential: Experience of delivering annual accounts and dealing with the year end audit. A good working knowledge of financial systems and Excel Strong analytical and reconciliation skills Excellent organisation skills, ability to prioritise workloads and work on own initiative, identify key issues and deliver a range of tasks within strict timelines Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including experience of dealing effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Part qualified accountant with at least 12 months experience in a similar finance role Candidates are required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate