Are you passionate about good governance, confident working with senior leaders, and ready to play a pivotal role at the heart of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Board Governance to join our team. This is an important role, supporting the effective operation of our Trust Board and Committees, and ensuring we meet our statutory and regulatory responsibilities with integrity and transparency. You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders across the organisation, providing expert advice on governance and compliance. You'll also manage the Trust's governance frameworks, and help shape how we operate at the highest level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and has a keen eye for detail. If you're looking to make a real impact and support the delivery of high-quality care through excellent corporate governance, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Work with the Chief of Staff, Chair and Trust Board on all issues relating to corporate governance, ensuring the Trust's Corporate Affairs are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements Accountable to the Chief of Staff, to work with the Executive team, contributing to the delivery of corporate and statutory objectives and maintenance of the highest standards of prudence, propriety and regularity With support from the Risk and Governance Officer, service the Trust Board, Board Committees and Trust Management Executive Groups About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job responsibilities The role of the Head of Board Governance will be to: With the Chief of Staff, establish and refine procedures for the sound, integrated governance of the Trust and advise the Trust Board on developments in governance and other issues. Ensure that meetings of the Board, the Board of Directors and their Committees, run efficiently and effectively, that they are properly recorded and that Directors receive appropriate support. Provide administrative support relating to Board and Committee meetings and matters to the Chair and Board of Directors of the Trust. Ensuring common standards are applied across all committees supporting the governance arrangements. Line manage the Risk and Governance Officer, and working with this post-holder, provide administrative support to the Trust Management Executive Group by producing and planning agendas and minuting the meetings. Provide support as required to CEO Office Manager and the wider Executive Personal Assistant team. Provide administrative support to the Executive meetings, to ensure decisions and actions are captured accurately and disseminated appropriately. Maintain the register of Declarations of Interest, Gifts and Hospitality and annual Fit and Proper Persons checks. Ensure the accurate storage and maintenance of official Board Committee business records in safe, secure and retrievable systems. Provide a high quality, customer focused service ensuring that the Trust maintains high standards in relation to good practice and departmental quality standards. Support the appointment and induction of new Executive, and Non-Executive, Board Members. Ensure that there are Terms of Reference for Board, its Committees, the Executive Team, Management Executive Team and that they are reviewed at appropriate intervals, in accordance with the Trusts Corporate Governance Manual. In the absence of the Director of Governance, provide information and advice to the Non- Executive and Executive Directors on Board business as appropriate, often of a complex and confidential nature. Accountable to produce a calendar of all Board and Committees, ensuring the meetings are scheduled to maximise timely flow of information to enable effective decision making. Ensure the regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board, its Committees, Members Group and other groups, incorporating a range of methods including self-assessment and independent review. Person Specification Qualifications oProfessionally qualified or degree equivalent with evidence of post- graduate or continuing professional development to masters or equivalent level Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Experience oExperience as a senior manager some of which will have been at Board level oSubstantial track record of delivering in a senior leadership role oA minimum of 3 years' experience within a relevant field of work oExperience to have been gained working within a complex organisation oTrack record of dealing effectively with business issues in a large organisation oExperience of serving Boards and Committees oExperience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny. oAble to demonstrate effective leadership of teams and individuals oEffective people management skills oAble to communicate effectively with effectively and confidently with Board Members and senior managers when dealing with matters that are sensitive in nature Experience of working as a Company Secretary or in a senior governance role Broad in-depth experience of a management function such as finance or operational management. Knowledge and Skills oDetailed working knowledge of corporate governance legislation and best practice. oUnderstands the environment in which the Trust operates, its role in serving the public and patients, and its governance structure. oStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and high standards in undertaking the leadership role. Practices the highest levels of discretion oDetailed Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to Trust Boards oAble to think and act strategically and develop practical and creative solutions when dealing with issues oMethodical with high level organisational and administrative skills oHighly developed communications skills - interpersonal, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills oAble to present well-reasoned and structured argument in order to influence and persuade others over whom the post holder may have no formal authority oA sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including WORD, PowerPoint, and Excel High level of IT skills - able to input, extract, manipulate and present data Personal Qualities and Skills oHigh degree of personal integrity and probity oGood political awareness oPersonal and professional demeanour that generates trust and confidence in others. oAble to work flexibly when required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum plus HCA
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about good governance, confident working with senior leaders, and ready to play a pivotal role at the heart of Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Board Governance to join our team. This is an important role, supporting the effective operation of our Trust Board and Committees, and ensuring we meet our statutory and regulatory responsibilities with integrity and transparency. You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff and senior leaders across the organisation, providing expert advice on governance and compliance. You'll also manage the Trust's governance frameworks, and help shape how we operate at the highest level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and has a keen eye for detail. If you're looking to make a real impact and support the delivery of high-quality care through excellent corporate governance, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Work with the Chief of Staff, Chair and Trust Board on all issues relating to corporate governance, ensuring the Trust's Corporate Affairs are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements Accountable to the Chief of Staff, to work with the Executive team, contributing to the delivery of corporate and statutory objectives and maintenance of the highest standards of prudence, propriety and regularity With support from the Risk and Governance Officer, service the Trust Board, Board Committees and Trust Management Executive Groups About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job responsibilities The role of the Head of Board Governance will be to: With the Chief of Staff, establish and refine procedures for the sound, integrated governance of the Trust and advise the Trust Board on developments in governance and other issues. Ensure that meetings of the Board, the Board of Directors and their Committees, run efficiently and effectively, that they are properly recorded and that Directors receive appropriate support. Provide administrative support relating to Board and Committee meetings and matters to the Chair and Board of Directors of the Trust. Ensuring common standards are applied across all committees supporting the governance arrangements. Line manage the Risk and Governance Officer, and working with this post-holder, provide administrative support to the Trust Management Executive Group by producing and planning agendas and minuting the meetings. Provide support as required to CEO Office Manager and the wider Executive Personal Assistant team. Provide administrative support to the Executive meetings, to ensure decisions and actions are captured accurately and disseminated appropriately. Maintain the register of Declarations of Interest, Gifts and Hospitality and annual Fit and Proper Persons checks. Ensure the accurate storage and maintenance of official Board Committee business records in safe, secure and retrievable systems. Provide a high quality, customer focused service ensuring that the Trust maintains high standards in relation to good practice and departmental quality standards. Support the appointment and induction of new Executive, and Non-Executive, Board Members. Ensure that there are Terms of Reference for Board, its Committees, the Executive Team, Management Executive Team and that they are reviewed at appropriate intervals, in accordance with the Trusts Corporate Governance Manual. In the absence of the Director of Governance, provide information and advice to the Non- Executive and Executive Directors on Board business as appropriate, often of a complex and confidential nature. Accountable to produce a calendar of all Board and Committees, ensuring the meetings are scheduled to maximise timely flow of information to enable effective decision making. Ensure the regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board, its Committees, Members Group and other groups, incorporating a range of methods including self-assessment and independent review. Person Specification Qualifications oProfessionally qualified or degree equivalent with evidence of post- graduate or continuing professional development to masters or equivalent level Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) Experience oExperience as a senior manager some of which will have been at Board level oSubstantial track record of delivering in a senior leadership role oA minimum of 3 years' experience within a relevant field of work oExperience to have been gained working within a complex organisation oTrack record of dealing effectively with business issues in a large organisation oExperience of serving Boards and Committees oExperience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny. oAble to demonstrate effective leadership of teams and individuals oEffective people management skills oAble to communicate effectively with effectively and confidently with Board Members and senior managers when dealing with matters that are sensitive in nature Experience of working as a Company Secretary or in a senior governance role Broad in-depth experience of a management function such as finance or operational management. Knowledge and Skills oDetailed working knowledge of corporate governance legislation and best practice. oUnderstands the environment in which the Trust operates, its role in serving the public and patients, and its governance structure. oStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and high standards in undertaking the leadership role. Practices the highest levels of discretion oDetailed Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to Trust Boards oAble to think and act strategically and develop practical and creative solutions when dealing with issues oMethodical with high level organisational and administrative skills oHighly developed communications skills - interpersonal, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills oAble to present well-reasoned and structured argument in order to influence and persuade others over whom the post holder may have no formal authority oA sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including WORD, PowerPoint, and Excel High level of IT skills - able to input, extract, manipulate and present data Personal Qualities and Skills oHigh degree of personal integrity and probity oGood political awareness oPersonal and professional demeanour that generates trust and confidence in others. oAble to work flexibly when required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum plus HCA
Finance Assistant - Permanent Near Brighton Up to 30,000 DOE Study Support Hybrid Working A rapidly growing and well-established business near Brighton is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, with full study support available and the chance to gain exposure across multiple areas of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales invoices Assisting with bank reconciliations Supporting month-end processes Maintaining accurate financial records Assisting with queries from internal teams and suppliers Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties About You: Recent graduate looking to start a career in finance, or Studying AAT and looking to gain practical experience alongside studies, or 6-12 months' experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Confident using Excel and finance systems Eager to learn and develop within a growing business
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant - Permanent Near Brighton Up to 30,000 DOE Study Support Hybrid Working A rapidly growing and well-established business near Brighton is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, with full study support available and the chance to gain exposure across multiple areas of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales invoices Assisting with bank reconciliations Supporting month-end processes Maintaining accurate financial records Assisting with queries from internal teams and suppliers Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties About You: Recent graduate looking to start a career in finance, or Studying AAT and looking to gain practical experience alongside studies, or 6-12 months' experience in a finance or accounts role Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Confident using Excel and finance systems Eager to learn and develop within a growing business
Online Task Groups No Experience Required Job Description Paid To Focus works with trusted online platforms that need UK residents to complete simple online tasks. These tasks help companies improve their websites, apps, and digital services. You will be given clear instructions for every task, so no previous experience is needed. What You ll Be Doing Looking through websites and sharing your thoughts Testing online services and giving feedback on your experience Completing simple guided online activities Following step-by-step instructions Submitting your feedback once tasks are finished What You Need Must live in the United Kingdom Access to the internet A smartphone, tablet, or computer Ability to follow clear instructions Basic attention to detail What You ll Get Work from home Flexible schedule Simple online tasks No experience required Clear guidance for every assignment Whether you work full-time, part-time, evenings or weekends, or you re simply looking for a way to earn some extra or temporary income, this opportunity is open to you. Our members include professionals working across administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council roles, farming, finance, retail, recruitment and the NHS. It s also popular with retired people, those currently unemployed, school leavers, students preparing to graduate, and individuals completing trainee apprenticeships. Members include people working as admin assistants, PAs, credit controllers, receptionists, carers, teachers, nurses, baristas, cleaners, delivery drivers, estate agents, advisors, chefs, managers, store assistants, executives, social workers, supermarket workers and night-shift warehouse operatives so whatever your role, you ll fit right in. This role is suitable for anyone in the UK looking for flexible, home-based online work.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Online Task Groups No Experience Required Job Description Paid To Focus works with trusted online platforms that need UK residents to complete simple online tasks. These tasks help companies improve their websites, apps, and digital services. You will be given clear instructions for every task, so no previous experience is needed. What You ll Be Doing Looking through websites and sharing your thoughts Testing online services and giving feedback on your experience Completing simple guided online activities Following step-by-step instructions Submitting your feedback once tasks are finished What You Need Must live in the United Kingdom Access to the internet A smartphone, tablet, or computer Ability to follow clear instructions Basic attention to detail What You ll Get Work from home Flexible schedule Simple online tasks No experience required Clear guidance for every assignment Whether you work full-time, part-time, evenings or weekends, or you re simply looking for a way to earn some extra or temporary income, this opportunity is open to you. Our members include professionals working across administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council roles, farming, finance, retail, recruitment and the NHS. It s also popular with retired people, those currently unemployed, school leavers, students preparing to graduate, and individuals completing trainee apprenticeships. Members include people working as admin assistants, PAs, credit controllers, receptionists, carers, teachers, nurses, baristas, cleaners, delivery drivers, estate agents, advisors, chefs, managers, store assistants, executives, social workers, supermarket workers and night-shift warehouse operatives so whatever your role, you ll fit right in. This role is suitable for anyone in the UK looking for flexible, home-based online work.
Paid Emails Work From Home Job Description Immediate Start - Earn Extra Money In Your Spare Time We are currently looking for members to start working online and from home - flexible hours. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or laptop to get involved. Opinion Groups UK could help you earn extra income to put towards whatever you like by completing Competitions, Offers, Games and Emails from some of the UK s top brands. Earn cash from paid emails, paid surveys, data entry, market research and more. Remote / Work from home Immediate start No experience needed Suitable for full time, part time, evening and weekend workers or anyone looking for temporary/extra income. No matter what your role, no previous experience is required to earn money for completing online tasks. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, retail, recruitment and NHS workers. Also retired, unemployed, school leavers, students about to graduate and trainee apprenticeship. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit controller, receptionist, carer, teacher, nurse, barista, cleaner, delivery driver, estate agent, advisor, chef, manager, store assistant, executive, social worker, supermarket worker or night shift warehouse operative - you'll be in great company. PLEASE NOTE - This position is to earn additional/temporary income, not to replace income of a full-time job. The amount of money you can earn depends on the offers you choose to complete. Click Apply Now to get started!
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Paid Emails Work From Home Job Description Immediate Start - Earn Extra Money In Your Spare Time We are currently looking for members to start working online and from home - flexible hours. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or laptop to get involved. Opinion Groups UK could help you earn extra income to put towards whatever you like by completing Competitions, Offers, Games and Emails from some of the UK s top brands. Earn cash from paid emails, paid surveys, data entry, market research and more. Remote / Work from home Immediate start No experience needed Suitable for full time, part time, evening and weekend workers or anyone looking for temporary/extra income. No matter what your role, no previous experience is required to earn money for completing online tasks. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, retail, recruitment and NHS workers. Also retired, unemployed, school leavers, students about to graduate and trainee apprenticeship. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit controller, receptionist, carer, teacher, nurse, barista, cleaner, delivery driver, estate agent, advisor, chef, manager, store assistant, executive, social worker, supermarket worker or night shift warehouse operative - you'll be in great company. PLEASE NOTE - This position is to earn additional/temporary income, not to replace income of a full-time job. The amount of money you can earn depends on the offers you choose to complete. Click Apply Now to get started!
Job Title: Costs Litigation Assistant Cohort Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 7th April 2026 Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? We welcome graduates from Business and related fields who are eager to consider a new career in Law. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business graduates to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don't worry you don't need to have experience in law! We believe that your Business Management degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on. We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You'll have access to structured training from your Line Manager, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and ongoing support from your work Buddy. You will get involved in: Preparation of costs schedules for trial. Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges. Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates. Preparation of risk assessments. Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost. Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets. Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken. We offer a Salary is £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved. We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on 7th April. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you. We set you up to succeed: We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it's owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers. We deliver on progression This role has great career progression routes such as: Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting) Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven't completed a law degree. Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree. What are we looking for? A degree such as Business or other similar degree. GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail. The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information. Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure. The ability to work under your own initiative. Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages. About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: The interview process will be a call with Luiza da Costa in the first instance to discuss the role in more detail and then an MS Teams interview with Carly Schofield (Partner). Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Graduate Financial Controller, Trainee Finance Assistant, Trainee Accounts Assistant, Accounting Graduate, Business Graduate, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Junior Costs Litigation may also be considered for this role.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Costs Litigation Assistant Cohort Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved Job type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: 7th April 2026 Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? We welcome graduates from Business and related fields who are eager to consider a new career in Law. About The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business graduates to join our legal team as a Costs Litigation Assistant. Don't worry you don't need to have experience in law! We believe that your Business Management degree experience will give you a great foundation to build on. We provide full training on all aspects of the role. You'll have access to structured training from your Line Manager, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and ongoing support from your work Buddy. You will get involved in: Preparation of costs schedules for trial. Counting and drafting breakdowns of costs at case conclusion, to assist with recovery of costs from between the parties to litigation and to assist with calculating client charges. Liaising with service providers to our clients such as barristers to ascertain final fees and fee estimates. Preparation of risk assessments. Making telephone calls to progress cases in terms of costs negotiations and payments on account of cost. Assisting with the preparation of cost budgets. Reviewing the work done for the client and preparing chronologies and descriptions of the steps taken. We offer a Salary is £28,500 per annum, as well as a monthly commission of £200 if targets are achieved. We have a cohort of Costs Litigation Assistants starting on 7th April. If you are available to start full time from then, we would love to hear from you. We set you up to succeed: We provide full training through our Costs Training Programme on all aspects of the role. A Costs Litigation Assistant works with the costs team and solicitors to manage the financial side of legal cases. This includes preparing, checking and negotiating costs, bills and schedules (which are lists of expenses). They also help make sure the firm recovers the money it's owed. Training will be given in new starter groups and one to one at your desk (both in person and over MS Teams). We are committed to providing our employees with the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their roles and advance their careers. We deliver on progression This role has great career progression routes such as: Trainee Costs Draftsperson: A tailored in-house training programme rotating throughout the three different costs roles (file handling, technical bill drafting and budgeting) Trainee ACL lawyer, which is a formal qualification from the Association of Cost Lawyers for those who haven't completed a law degree. Solicitors Training Contract to qualify as a Solicitor for those who have completed a law degree. What are we looking for? A degree such as Business or other similar degree. GCSE Maths & English at C grade or above. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to produce work that is highly accurate with excellent attention to detail. The ability to assess and analyse both numerical and written information. Be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressure. The ability to work under your own initiative. Have a working knowledge of IT systems like Microsoft Office packages. About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 4/1 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: The interview process will be a call with Luiza da Costa in the first instance to discuss the role in more detail and then an MS Teams interview with Carly Schofield (Partner). Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Graduate Financial Controller, Trainee Finance Assistant, Trainee Accounts Assistant, Accounting Graduate, Business Graduate, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Junior Costs Litigation may also be considered for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get their foot in the to start their finance career, whether it be you are recently graduated or wanting to kick start a new career. This role will support with full training and provide study support towards CIMA, ACCA, AAT and set a clear career progression plan in place. Client Details Our client is a well established manufacturing business in Warrington who has been in business for over 20 years. Due to an internal promotion are seeking to bring someone new into the team to start them on their finance journey. Working in a small team and reporting into the finance supervisor. Description Manage customer accounts proactively via telephone and email. Build strong relationships with our customers using excellent communication skills. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries on customer accounts. Identify cash receipts for customer accounts and match these with remittance advice. Log queries and work with the Billing Department team members to seek resolutions. Work towards set targets and provide accurate updates on customer accounts. Prepare accurate forecasts to report how you will achieve weekly/monthly collection targets. Take the lead on proactively resolving all invoice queries. Adopt a continuous improvement approach and identify opportunities for improvement. Demonstrate professional behaviours and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external customers. Actively seek to take ownership and drive your own development. Complete any ad-hoc duties requested by the Financial Controller. Profile "Can Do" Attitude Literate and Numerate Working experience of Microsoft Office (Word / Excel and Outlook) Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Proactive approach to problem solving. Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Good planning and organisational skills. Ability to work to KPIs and targets and under own initiative Job Offer Permanent full time position Training provided from day one Study support towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA, CICM Flexible start and finish times Sociable setting - quarterly events, summer races, Christmas party, meals out Free parking on site Early finish Friday
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get their foot in the to start their finance career, whether it be you are recently graduated or wanting to kick start a new career. This role will support with full training and provide study support towards CIMA, ACCA, AAT and set a clear career progression plan in place. Client Details Our client is a well established manufacturing business in Warrington who has been in business for over 20 years. Due to an internal promotion are seeking to bring someone new into the team to start them on their finance journey. Working in a small team and reporting into the finance supervisor. Description Manage customer accounts proactively via telephone and email. Build strong relationships with our customers using excellent communication skills. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries on customer accounts. Identify cash receipts for customer accounts and match these with remittance advice. Log queries and work with the Billing Department team members to seek resolutions. Work towards set targets and provide accurate updates on customer accounts. Prepare accurate forecasts to report how you will achieve weekly/monthly collection targets. Take the lead on proactively resolving all invoice queries. Adopt a continuous improvement approach and identify opportunities for improvement. Demonstrate professional behaviours and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external customers. Actively seek to take ownership and drive your own development. Complete any ad-hoc duties requested by the Financial Controller. Profile "Can Do" Attitude Literate and Numerate Working experience of Microsoft Office (Word / Excel and Outlook) Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Proactive approach to problem solving. Excellent communication and negotiating skills. Good planning and organisational skills. Ability to work to KPIs and targets and under own initiative Job Offer Permanent full time position Training provided from day one Study support towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA, CICM Flexible start and finish times Sociable setting - quarterly events, summer races, Christmas party, meals out Free parking on site Early finish Friday
Finance Assistant Entry-Level Credit Control Focus Study Support Manchester Hybrid 25,000- 28,000 per year Full-Time - Permanent I'm currently working with a growing business looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their expanding finance team. If you're confident, proactive, and keen to build a long-term future in finance with full study support - this could be a great next step. Credit control is a key part of the role with real responsibility Full AAT (or similar) study support provided Hybrid working model Clear progression opportunities as the finance function grows Competitive benefits package including pension, enhanced parental leave, private medical, sick pay and more The Role Managing credit control activity including debtor chasing and payment follow-ups Maintaining accurate debtor records and ensuring timely collections Processing sales invoices and reconciling customer payments Completing bank reconciliations Processing purchase invoices and supporting supplier payment runs Assisting with VAT preparation and day-to-day finance tasks What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year's experience in a finance-related role or a finance/accounting graduate Confident communicator, comfortable speaking to customers regarding payments Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills Organised, proactive, and motivated to develop within finance Genuine interest in building a long-term finance career
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant Entry-Level Credit Control Focus Study Support Manchester Hybrid 25,000- 28,000 per year Full-Time - Permanent I'm currently working with a growing business looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their expanding finance team. If you're confident, proactive, and keen to build a long-term future in finance with full study support - this could be a great next step. Credit control is a key part of the role with real responsibility Full AAT (or similar) study support provided Hybrid working model Clear progression opportunities as the finance function grows Competitive benefits package including pension, enhanced parental leave, private medical, sick pay and more The Role Managing credit control activity including debtor chasing and payment follow-ups Maintaining accurate debtor records and ensuring timely collections Processing sales invoices and reconciling customer payments Completing bank reconciliations Processing purchase invoices and supporting supplier payment runs Assisting with VAT preparation and day-to-day finance tasks What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year's experience in a finance-related role or a finance/accounting graduate Confident communicator, comfortable speaking to customers regarding payments Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills Organised, proactive, and motivated to develop within finance Genuine interest in building a long-term finance career
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Feb 18, 2026
Full time
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