Internal Audit & Risk Manager - Berkshire-based with hybrid working Savant is supporting a not-for-profit organisation with the recruitment of a newly-created Internal Audit & Risk Manager role. Reporting to the Head of Governance & Compliance, the Internal Audit & Risk Manager will act as the strategic lead on internal audit, risk management and controls, providing assurance of the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management practices, internal controls and governance processes. In this position, you will help design, scope and support a programme of outsourced internal audit, managing this resource to deliver work and reporting findings. You will work closely with the leadership team to highlight findings, discuss potential risk areas and to influence positive change. In addition, you will lead the risk management strategy; supporting the risk review process and providing regular reviews of progress to senior management and the audit & risk committee. This is an interesting and varied position with the opportunity to make a real difference. Skills/Experience Qualified accountant or audit professional - ACA, CA, ACCA, CMIIA, CIA or equivalent Strong internal audit experience gained in a commercial organisation (not pure financial services) Knowledge of risk management processes and methodology Excellent interpersonal skills Proven relationship management and influencing skills Ability to effectively manage others
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Internal Audit & Risk Manager - Berkshire-based with hybrid working Savant is supporting a not-for-profit organisation with the recruitment of a newly-created Internal Audit & Risk Manager role. Reporting to the Head of Governance & Compliance, the Internal Audit & Risk Manager will act as the strategic lead on internal audit, risk management and controls, providing assurance of the effectiveness of the organisation's risk management practices, internal controls and governance processes. In this position, you will help design, scope and support a programme of outsourced internal audit, managing this resource to deliver work and reporting findings. You will work closely with the leadership team to highlight findings, discuss potential risk areas and to influence positive change. In addition, you will lead the risk management strategy; supporting the risk review process and providing regular reviews of progress to senior management and the audit & risk committee. This is an interesting and varied position with the opportunity to make a real difference. Skills/Experience Qualified accountant or audit professional - ACA, CA, ACCA, CMIIA, CIA or equivalent Strong internal audit experience gained in a commercial organisation (not pure financial services) Knowledge of risk management processes and methodology Excellent interpersonal skills Proven relationship management and influencing skills Ability to effectively manage others
Role is based in Nottingham NG2 hub 2 days a week. Full Flexi-time and Flexi-hours. Combined package is £69,137 (Base+Pens STC) See full application to learn more. You need to be Qualified for this role Please apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024 and reach out to me to learn more. About our Team Based in Nottingham and part of Business, Assets and International Assets, Residence & Valuation (AR&V), Shares and Assets Valuation's (SAV) job is to provide specialist valuations on everything from chattels, livestock and shares to Intellectual Property as part of HMRC compliance activity. Our Valuers involve providing specialist valuation expertise when working with other stakeholders across HMRC, as well as while negotiating effectively with customers or their appointed valuation experts. Job Description Your role within SAV will be as a Valuer in the Intangibles and Intellectual Property Team, specialising in the valuation of goodwill, software, licences and intellectual property such as trademarks, patents and technical know-how. With your transferrable skills and your drive and ability to improve your specialised area of valuation knowledge, we will fully support you with a training plan to better you as a Valuer. Most of the valuations you will take ownership of, will involve multi-national enterprises and require the need to consider international tax issues such as transfer pricing and fair value accounting. Liaising with customers verbally and in writing on valuation and tax technical matters, continually putting your knowledge and skills into practice. Providing clear leadership on valuation aspects while using your soft skills to manage high profile stakeholders, both internal and external, providing challenge where necessary. Over the years SAV has developed a level of expertise and the breadth of the work undertaken by SAV requires the Valuer to be experts not only in valuation methodology but to have finely honed negotiation skills too. The role of a Valuer in business valuation is encompassed within the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we will support you in becoming members of this organisation. We will also support you through your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence for the Business Valuation Faculty leading to full RICS membership. Person Specification As an Intangibles and Intellectual Property Valuer, you will lead on the following:- Taking ownership on the valuation of a number of high value, complex or sensitive valuations. Working with HMRC s Customer Compliance Group, particularly Large Business and Mid-sized Business and collaborating with HMRC s Technical teams including Accountancy and Transfer Pricing where valuation issues arise. Developing a deep understanding of the evolving valuation principles involved in this area of work whilst collaborating with other Valuers by sharing technical knowledge and providing coaching. Essential Criteria Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing. Demonstrate an understanding of complex valuation, tax or accountancy issues. Excellent evidence-based decision-making skills and confidence in owning and communicating those decisions. Evidence of complex business value experience or Tax Compliance experience. Hold one of the following qualifications (or equivalents) and be able to show a history of post qualification experience dealing with valuation, taxation or accountancy issues. Associate RICS, Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, CAI, ACCA) or successfully completed the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme, or one of its predecessors. (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT, FT2) or be a qualified solicitor with relevant post qualification experience. Qualifications You need to hold the following qualifications (or equivalents) and be able to show a history of post qualification experience dealing with valuation, taxation or accountancy issues. Associate RICS, Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, CAI, ACCA) or successfully completed the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme, or one of its predecessors. (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT, FT2) or be a qualified solicitor with relevant post qualification experience. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Give example(s) to demonstrate your experience of dealing with complex business valuation and/or tax compliance cases. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name blind CV A 750-word personal statement. Your CV should cover your job history with a brief summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role (max 100 words per role). You will be scored against the Job description part outlined in the advert. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Person Specification and the Essential Criteria outlined in the advert making attention to focus on your impacts and outcomes with a wordcount of 750.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role is based in Nottingham NG2 hub 2 days a week. Full Flexi-time and Flexi-hours. Combined package is £69,137 (Base+Pens STC) See full application to learn more. You need to be Qualified for this role Please apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024 and reach out to me to learn more. About our Team Based in Nottingham and part of Business, Assets and International Assets, Residence & Valuation (AR&V), Shares and Assets Valuation's (SAV) job is to provide specialist valuations on everything from chattels, livestock and shares to Intellectual Property as part of HMRC compliance activity. Our Valuers involve providing specialist valuation expertise when working with other stakeholders across HMRC, as well as while negotiating effectively with customers or their appointed valuation experts. Job Description Your role within SAV will be as a Valuer in the Intangibles and Intellectual Property Team, specialising in the valuation of goodwill, software, licences and intellectual property such as trademarks, patents and technical know-how. With your transferrable skills and your drive and ability to improve your specialised area of valuation knowledge, we will fully support you with a training plan to better you as a Valuer. Most of the valuations you will take ownership of, will involve multi-national enterprises and require the need to consider international tax issues such as transfer pricing and fair value accounting. Liaising with customers verbally and in writing on valuation and tax technical matters, continually putting your knowledge and skills into practice. Providing clear leadership on valuation aspects while using your soft skills to manage high profile stakeholders, both internal and external, providing challenge where necessary. Over the years SAV has developed a level of expertise and the breadth of the work undertaken by SAV requires the Valuer to be experts not only in valuation methodology but to have finely honed negotiation skills too. The role of a Valuer in business valuation is encompassed within the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we will support you in becoming members of this organisation. We will also support you through your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence for the Business Valuation Faculty leading to full RICS membership. Person Specification As an Intangibles and Intellectual Property Valuer, you will lead on the following:- Taking ownership on the valuation of a number of high value, complex or sensitive valuations. Working with HMRC s Customer Compliance Group, particularly Large Business and Mid-sized Business and collaborating with HMRC s Technical teams including Accountancy and Transfer Pricing where valuation issues arise. Developing a deep understanding of the evolving valuation principles involved in this area of work whilst collaborating with other Valuers by sharing technical knowledge and providing coaching. Essential Criteria Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing. Demonstrate an understanding of complex valuation, tax or accountancy issues. Excellent evidence-based decision-making skills and confidence in owning and communicating those decisions. Evidence of complex business value experience or Tax Compliance experience. Hold one of the following qualifications (or equivalents) and be able to show a history of post qualification experience dealing with valuation, taxation or accountancy issues. Associate RICS, Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, CAI, ACCA) or successfully completed the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme, or one of its predecessors. (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT, FT2) or be a qualified solicitor with relevant post qualification experience. Qualifications You need to hold the following qualifications (or equivalents) and be able to show a history of post qualification experience dealing with valuation, taxation or accountancy issues. Associate RICS, Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) or Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ICAS, CAI, ACCA) or successfully completed the HMRC Tax Specialist Programme, or one of its predecessors. (TPDP, IDP, ITS2, CPT, FT2) or be a qualified solicitor with relevant post qualification experience. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Give example(s) to demonstrate your experience of dealing with complex business valuation and/or tax compliance cases. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name blind CV A 750-word personal statement. Your CV should cover your job history with a brief summary of what you delivered and any key achievements in each role (max 100 words per role). You will be scored against the Job description part outlined in the advert. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Person Specification and the Essential Criteria outlined in the advert making attention to focus on your impacts and outcomes with a wordcount of 750.
About Our Client: Our client are a fast-growing premier provider of accountancy training and apprenticeships. They are looking for an experienced Accountancy and Tax Tutor to lead the ICAEW Courses and the roll out of a new AAT programme in Gatwick/Crawley. The role also offers great longer-term prospects for the right candidate. Duties and responsibilities include: Training learners for the AAT and ICAEW professional qualification. Supporting apprenticeship programmes at levels 2, 3, 4 and 7. Supporting students in their learning by answering queries, providing timely feedback on work Supporting other team members through the provision of timely feedback on learner performance and progress Main Duties: Develop a teaching subject portfolio which meets the needs of the business (this will involve picking up new subjects/papers from time to time) Assist in the technical training and development of new tutors/tutors picking up new subject by sharing your technical and delivery expertise Contribute to the preparation for, and participate in, Ofsted and other inspections/audits as required, including completion of Self-Assessment reports Undergo teaching observations by staff as well as third party observers (eg. Ofsted , QAA, OFS, Client firms) from time to time Completion of a Level 5 teaching qualification within your first 18 months of employment Course delivery Deliver courses in accordance with product guidelines (eg timetables, breaks, session lengths, content, materials used) and to the required standards Utilise the latest classroom technologies for face-to-face and online courses Request and ensure we capture student feedback via our on-line surveys, and meet the specified feedback KPIs Respond to queries and provide support to students, ensuring availability and access at appropriate times Ensure that students have access to the correct study materials, liaising with the Student Take ownership for all aspects of course delivery, liaising with other functions as required to ensure customer expectations are met Contribute to the online course level community boards and discussion forums delivered Guide and motivate students to help- them achieve excellent learning and exam outcomes Possible occasional representation at events such as student district society meetings, annual institute member dinners, awards events, student society dinners, chamber of commerce events, school careers events Support other business development initiatives and activities as required (e.g. tender proposals, client meetings) You won t need prior teaching experience because our clients Tutor Academy will help you become an inspirational educator, but you will need to bring: Relevant professional accounting qualification (exam-qualified suffices for some qualifications) Ability to communicate and present with confidence, clarity and purpose Focus on quality and student outcomes Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm Team player and able to work collaboratively Excellent written skills Ability to build strong relationships and trust Qualifications and skills: Essential: Be a fully qualified chartered accountant with one of the following ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Confident and professional, as you will be representing our brand to our learner Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to manage own workload Computer literate Desirable: Knowledge of the accountancy apprenticeship standards Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About Our Client: Our client are a fast-growing premier provider of accountancy training and apprenticeships. They are looking for an experienced Accountancy and Tax Tutor to lead the ICAEW Courses and the roll out of a new AAT programme in Gatwick/Crawley. The role also offers great longer-term prospects for the right candidate. Duties and responsibilities include: Training learners for the AAT and ICAEW professional qualification. Supporting apprenticeship programmes at levels 2, 3, 4 and 7. Supporting students in their learning by answering queries, providing timely feedback on work Supporting other team members through the provision of timely feedback on learner performance and progress Main Duties: Develop a teaching subject portfolio which meets the needs of the business (this will involve picking up new subjects/papers from time to time) Assist in the technical training and development of new tutors/tutors picking up new subject by sharing your technical and delivery expertise Contribute to the preparation for, and participate in, Ofsted and other inspections/audits as required, including completion of Self-Assessment reports Undergo teaching observations by staff as well as third party observers (eg. Ofsted , QAA, OFS, Client firms) from time to time Completion of a Level 5 teaching qualification within your first 18 months of employment Course delivery Deliver courses in accordance with product guidelines (eg timetables, breaks, session lengths, content, materials used) and to the required standards Utilise the latest classroom technologies for face-to-face and online courses Request and ensure we capture student feedback via our on-line surveys, and meet the specified feedback KPIs Respond to queries and provide support to students, ensuring availability and access at appropriate times Ensure that students have access to the correct study materials, liaising with the Student Take ownership for all aspects of course delivery, liaising with other functions as required to ensure customer expectations are met Contribute to the online course level community boards and discussion forums delivered Guide and motivate students to help- them achieve excellent learning and exam outcomes Possible occasional representation at events such as student district society meetings, annual institute member dinners, awards events, student society dinners, chamber of commerce events, school careers events Support other business development initiatives and activities as required (e.g. tender proposals, client meetings) You won t need prior teaching experience because our clients Tutor Academy will help you become an inspirational educator, but you will need to bring: Relevant professional accounting qualification (exam-qualified suffices for some qualifications) Ability to communicate and present with confidence, clarity and purpose Focus on quality and student outcomes Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm Team player and able to work collaboratively Excellent written skills Ability to build strong relationships and trust Qualifications and skills: Essential: Be a fully qualified chartered accountant with one of the following ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA Ability to inspire, influence and motivate, with an enthusiasm for learning Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Confident and professional, as you will be representing our brand to our learner Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to manage own workload Computer literate Desirable: Knowledge of the accountancy apprenticeship standards Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Job Benefits: • Health Insurance • Company Events • Company Pension • Free Parking • Sick Pay • Client Referral Programme Salary £30-£38k DOE • Monday to Friday • Hours 37.5 per week • 9am to 5pm (30-minute lunch) • Hybrid Working • Office Located in Ringwood Job Role: Property Manager Location: Christchurch Salary: £30,000-£38,000 DOE Monday to Friday Hours 37.5 per week 9am to 5pm (30-minute lunch) Hybrid Working My client is a leasehold management company who specialise in new build leasehold properties. This is a fast paced, dynamic role within the property sector. The Property Manager will be responsible for the successful management of a high-end portfolio in the South. The Property Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the portfolio including site inspections, client meetings, organising and overseeing maintenance and repairs, H&S compliance, budgeting, communicating with residents and clients. The role will be varied and fast paced with the opportunity for the right person to grow the role and responsibilities as the company grows. This role offers the opportunity for the Property Manager to take full ownership of their client portfolio. About You: You must have AIRPM or a higher qualification for this role along with: Full, Clean Driver s License Positive Attitude Well Organised Excellent and Professional Communication, Verbal and Written Strong Administration Excellent Attention to Detail Confident and friendly manner If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Property Manager are: Regular inspections of properties to check upon condition of building and grounds, monitor and supervise ongoing works. Ensuring regular maintenance contracts are in place and monitored for client satisfaction. Ensure properties are fully compliant in all aspects of relevant H&S. Preparing annual service charge budgets in conjunction with freehold clients and/or resident Directors. Dealing with insurance claims and associated work, liaising with loss adjustors and insurers as required. Liaise with resident directors, lessees, residents, contractors and others as required. Ensuring that all appropriate people are kept fully informed, and records kept and maintained. Attending meetings. Preparing, obtaining approval and circulating minutes of the meetings Manage expenditure against budget throughout the financial year Checking compliance with the terms of the leases and statutory requirements and taking necessary steps to remedy any breaches Dealing with specifications for major works, obtaining tenders, circulation of notices and supporting documents, instructing contractors and supervising certain works. Liaise with accountants and administration departments as required.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Benefits: • Health Insurance • Company Events • Company Pension • Free Parking • Sick Pay • Client Referral Programme Salary £30-£38k DOE • Monday to Friday • Hours 37.5 per week • 9am to 5pm (30-minute lunch) • Hybrid Working • Office Located in Ringwood Job Role: Property Manager Location: Christchurch Salary: £30,000-£38,000 DOE Monday to Friday Hours 37.5 per week 9am to 5pm (30-minute lunch) Hybrid Working My client is a leasehold management company who specialise in new build leasehold properties. This is a fast paced, dynamic role within the property sector. The Property Manager will be responsible for the successful management of a high-end portfolio in the South. The Property Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the portfolio including site inspections, client meetings, organising and overseeing maintenance and repairs, H&S compliance, budgeting, communicating with residents and clients. The role will be varied and fast paced with the opportunity for the right person to grow the role and responsibilities as the company grows. This role offers the opportunity for the Property Manager to take full ownership of their client portfolio. About You: You must have AIRPM or a higher qualification for this role along with: Full, Clean Driver s License Positive Attitude Well Organised Excellent and Professional Communication, Verbal and Written Strong Administration Excellent Attention to Detail Confident and friendly manner If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you. Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Property Manager are: Regular inspections of properties to check upon condition of building and grounds, monitor and supervise ongoing works. Ensuring regular maintenance contracts are in place and monitored for client satisfaction. Ensure properties are fully compliant in all aspects of relevant H&S. Preparing annual service charge budgets in conjunction with freehold clients and/or resident Directors. Dealing with insurance claims and associated work, liaising with loss adjustors and insurers as required. Liaise with resident directors, lessees, residents, contractors and others as required. Ensuring that all appropriate people are kept fully informed, and records kept and maintained. Attending meetings. Preparing, obtaining approval and circulating minutes of the meetings Manage expenditure against budget throughout the financial year Checking compliance with the terms of the leases and statutory requirements and taking necessary steps to remedy any breaches Dealing with specifications for major works, obtaining tenders, circulation of notices and supporting documents, instructing contractors and supervising certain works. Liaise with accountants and administration departments as required.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Development Underwriter in Professional Indemnity team to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. Travelers is one of the top names in professional indemnity insurance because of our industry-specific knowledge and market-leading approach to coverage. That's why lawyers, accountants and professionals in many other fields have purchased cover from Travelers. You will ideally have prior experience in underwriting Professional Indemnity risks .You will interact and collaborate with a team of regional or product colleagues and other internal/external business associates associates to attract new business, retain existing customers, and explore new areas of business. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1,500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to regional or product underwriting leadership. Consistent with Travelers Insurance Company Limited (TICL) underwriting principles, underwrite accounts and risks and consider different approaches toward risks to maximise profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, and security). Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based appropriate underwriting information. Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with regional or product underwriting requirements and standards within submission timeframe. Understand and execute product segment strategies to produce budgeted results. Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by regional or product underwriting strategy). Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards. Embrace required working practices with allocated Underwriting Account Management resource in order to deliver appropriate and timely underwriting service on your accounts at all times. Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise. Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for broker and prospective customer visits/meetings) in support of business objectives. Effectively develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with the regional sales leadership as appropriate. Create and achieve sales plans that identify and capture new business opportunities and effectively cross sell TICL products. Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development. Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings. Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products). Assist others to help achieve underwriting, sales and production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives. Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience of underwriting in solicitors professional indemnity required. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Degree education preferred. Working knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Line of Business. Working knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to the Company's advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight. Licensing or Certificates ACII qualification preferred. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Intermediate: Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives Basic: Business Perspective: Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact assigned product portfolio to make decisions Basic: Analytical Thinking/Financial Acumen: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making. Utilizes understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business. Intermediate: Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority. Makes sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Development Underwriter in Professional Indemnity team to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. Travelers is one of the top names in professional indemnity insurance because of our industry-specific knowledge and market-leading approach to coverage. That's why lawyers, accountants and professionals in many other fields have purchased cover from Travelers. You will ideally have prior experience in underwriting Professional Indemnity risks .You will interact and collaborate with a team of regional or product colleagues and other internal/external business associates associates to attract new business, retain existing customers, and explore new areas of business. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1,500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to regional or product underwriting leadership. Consistent with Travelers Insurance Company Limited (TICL) underwriting principles, underwrite accounts and risks and consider different approaches toward risks to maximise profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, and security). Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based appropriate underwriting information. Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with regional or product underwriting requirements and standards within submission timeframe. Understand and execute product segment strategies to produce budgeted results. Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by regional or product underwriting strategy). Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards. Embrace required working practices with allocated Underwriting Account Management resource in order to deliver appropriate and timely underwriting service on your accounts at all times. Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise. Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for broker and prospective customer visits/meetings) in support of business objectives. Effectively develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with the regional sales leadership as appropriate. Create and achieve sales plans that identify and capture new business opportunities and effectively cross sell TICL products. Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development. Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings. Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products). Assist others to help achieve underwriting, sales and production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives. Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience of underwriting in solicitors professional indemnity required. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Degree education preferred. Working knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Line of Business. Working knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to the Company's advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight. Licensing or Certificates ACII qualification preferred. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Intermediate: Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives Basic: Business Perspective: Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact assigned product portfolio to make decisions Basic: Analytical Thinking/Financial Acumen: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making. Utilizes understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business. Intermediate: Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority. Makes sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Audit Semi Senior Before you learn about this Audit Semi Senior job in Hoddesdon, can you answer 'yes' to the following questions? Are you a confident communicator, proactive problem solver, and enthusiastic team player? Do you enjoy working closely with clients, handling queries and resolving complex issues? Are you motivated by professional development and keen to build a progressive practice career? We're looking for a standout Audit Semi Senior who is keen to work with a reputable firm that recognises and rewards hard work. The successful candidate will be a driven auditor who can hit the ground running with a thriving team, supporting audits from planning to completion for a diverse client portfolio. Does this sound like you? In return, you'll enjoy an above-average salary, a long list of benefits, and continuous professional development opportunities. Apply confidentially today to take a step towards this Audit Semi Senior job in Hoddesdon. Job Purpose Support a varied portfolio of clients acting in a pivotal role beneath the seniors and managers Assist audits from planning to completion, championing quality and compliance Preparation of accounts and tax computations within audit engagements Work closely with the audit lead during site visits Build strong relationships with clients, proactively handling queries and problem solving Deliver a strong understanding of risk management during audits, with a critical eye to ensure accuracy Keep up to date with audit regulations and emerging trends that could impact the audit function Manage your own workload autonomously, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met Champion your own professional development, undertaking training opportunities About this firm Available with a reputable in Hoddesdon, this Audit Semi Senior job is a great opportunity for a career-driven candidate who is keen to progress with an established team. With a people-led approach and offering impressive professional development, this forward-thinking firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels. Enjoying stable growth, this ambitious team is looking for a driven candidate who can support the firm's continued success. Employee Benefits £38,000 to £40,000 pa Full time, permanent position Enhanced company pension Life assurance Flexible working around core hours Hybrid working options Modern offices Employee assistance and wellbeing programme Career development and training opportunities Friendly and inclusive team culture Job Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a minimum of two years' audit experience within UK practice Software experience, including Microsoft Office, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and CCH Good communication skills, both written and verbally Strong time management and a positive, can-do attitude when working under pressure A team player who is eager to support the wider team Keen to progress within the firm and learn from an experienced team About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. Specialising solely in acountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs across Hertfordshire and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Audit Semi Senior Before you learn about this Audit Semi Senior job in Hoddesdon, can you answer 'yes' to the following questions? Are you a confident communicator, proactive problem solver, and enthusiastic team player? Do you enjoy working closely with clients, handling queries and resolving complex issues? Are you motivated by professional development and keen to build a progressive practice career? We're looking for a standout Audit Semi Senior who is keen to work with a reputable firm that recognises and rewards hard work. The successful candidate will be a driven auditor who can hit the ground running with a thriving team, supporting audits from planning to completion for a diverse client portfolio. Does this sound like you? In return, you'll enjoy an above-average salary, a long list of benefits, and continuous professional development opportunities. Apply confidentially today to take a step towards this Audit Semi Senior job in Hoddesdon. Job Purpose Support a varied portfolio of clients acting in a pivotal role beneath the seniors and managers Assist audits from planning to completion, championing quality and compliance Preparation of accounts and tax computations within audit engagements Work closely with the audit lead during site visits Build strong relationships with clients, proactively handling queries and problem solving Deliver a strong understanding of risk management during audits, with a critical eye to ensure accuracy Keep up to date with audit regulations and emerging trends that could impact the audit function Manage your own workload autonomously, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are met Champion your own professional development, undertaking training opportunities About this firm Available with a reputable in Hoddesdon, this Audit Semi Senior job is a great opportunity for a career-driven candidate who is keen to progress with an established team. With a people-led approach and offering impressive professional development, this forward-thinking firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels. Enjoying stable growth, this ambitious team is looking for a driven candidate who can support the firm's continued success. Employee Benefits £38,000 to £40,000 pa Full time, permanent position Enhanced company pension Life assurance Flexible working around core hours Hybrid working options Modern offices Employee assistance and wellbeing programme Career development and training opportunities Friendly and inclusive team culture Job Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a minimum of two years' audit experience within UK practice Software experience, including Microsoft Office, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and CCH Good communication skills, both written and verbally Strong time management and a positive, can-do attitude when working under pressure A team player who is eager to support the wider team Keen to progress within the firm and learn from an experienced team About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. Specialising solely in acountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs across Hertfordshire and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
Opus People Solutions are recruiting for a Waste Project Manager on a 2 year fixed term contract working primarily remotely. There will be a training period at the start of the role where you will be required to come into the office to work with the team and the odd adhoc meeting. The successful Waste Project Manager will be picking up a skeleton plan to continue setting up the organisation of separate food waste collections by March 2026. Waste experience is advantageous, but large scale Project Managers are also encouraged to apply as there is "in-house" waste expertise. Day to day , you will: Prepare and undertake project initiation documents, project briefs, option appraisals, project plans, project risk registers and specifications as well as exchanging information with project accountants and assisting in the analysis of performance data. Co-ordinate internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects in accordance with the councils requirements. Collaborate with officers and waste teams to ensure the procurement of the vehicles, waste receptacles, staff and other resources are managed and complaint. Chair and organise project management meetings and attend Council Programme board meetings. Prepare and present data, in various formats, to key stakeholders, including senior officers, elected members and residents. Liaise and co-ordinate a range of council teams, external partners and consultees on project matters. Conduct research where required to support the planning and delivery of the project. Benefits: 24 days holiday (not including BH) entitlement rising with service and 3 statutory days. Local government pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Car salary sacrifice scheme What are you waiting for? A pply today . (If your CV isn't up to date, don't worry too much, send what you have and we'll work from there.) Please note, each application will get a response.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Opus People Solutions are recruiting for a Waste Project Manager on a 2 year fixed term contract working primarily remotely. There will be a training period at the start of the role where you will be required to come into the office to work with the team and the odd adhoc meeting. The successful Waste Project Manager will be picking up a skeleton plan to continue setting up the organisation of separate food waste collections by March 2026. Waste experience is advantageous, but large scale Project Managers are also encouraged to apply as there is "in-house" waste expertise. Day to day , you will: Prepare and undertake project initiation documents, project briefs, option appraisals, project plans, project risk registers and specifications as well as exchanging information with project accountants and assisting in the analysis of performance data. Co-ordinate internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects in accordance with the councils requirements. Collaborate with officers and waste teams to ensure the procurement of the vehicles, waste receptacles, staff and other resources are managed and complaint. Chair and organise project management meetings and attend Council Programme board meetings. Prepare and present data, in various formats, to key stakeholders, including senior officers, elected members and residents. Liaise and co-ordinate a range of council teams, external partners and consultees on project matters. Conduct research where required to support the planning and delivery of the project. Benefits: 24 days holiday (not including BH) entitlement rising with service and 3 statutory days. Local government pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Car salary sacrifice scheme What are you waiting for? A pply today . (If your CV isn't up to date, don't worry too much, send what you have and we'll work from there.) Please note, each application will get a response.
We are a firm of accountants looking for a Permanent Junior Administrator as an assistant to the Office Manager. We are looking for somebody who is: A good listener; Can take instructions well; Well organised; Competent in the Microsoft office package. Duties include - but not limited to: Reception duties; Filing/Scanning; Letter writing; Arranging appointments; Adhoc admin duties. Training will be given on internal programmes. The position is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (with an hour unpaid lunch break). Applications by email only.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are a firm of accountants looking for a Permanent Junior Administrator as an assistant to the Office Manager. We are looking for somebody who is: A good listener; Can take instructions well; Well organised; Competent in the Microsoft office package. Duties include - but not limited to: Reception duties; Filing/Scanning; Letter writing; Arranging appointments; Adhoc admin duties. Training will be given on internal programmes. The position is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (with an hour unpaid lunch break). Applications by email only.
Rent & Service Charge Specialist Title: Rent & Service Charge Specialist Contracts: Permanent, Full-Time Office Location: Sale Point, Manchester ( Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by June 2024) Persona: Agile (20-40% in office and 3-4 days working from home) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: £28,045 per annum starting salary Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 30 th April 2024 at 11:59 pm Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Interviews to be held via Teams video call on: Tuesday 7 th May 2024. We currently have a new opportunity for a Rent and Service Charge Specialist to join our Service Charge team based in the North West which manages rent and service charges for over 10,000 homes. Working alongside another Specialist and a Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for: Providing a proactive and responsive service in relation to customer enquiries and complaints in relation to rent and service charges Reviewing relevant clauses in tenancy agreements and leases and ensuring rents are set accurately in line with regulations and government guidance Preparing procedure notes to agreed standard ensuring that these are reviewed regularly and are up to date As a Team you will deliver accurate and timely service charge estimates for all service charges and reconciliations after year end, monitoring actual performance of service charges against estimates and analysing variances and escalating issues where appropriate. To be successful in the role, you will have: Knowledge and understanding of legislation and statutory regulations regarding service charges Exceptional customer service skills with experience working in customer service environments, including responding to complaints and queries Strong excel and data analysis skills with experience of service charge applications and systems and using Open housing and Open accounts or equivalent finance system Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with difficult conversations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage varied workloads both independently and as part of a team Why work for L&Q? L&Q is Great Places to work certified (2023) and for the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: Annual leave starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years continuous service Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% Generous non-contributory life Assurance An Employee Assistance Programme Recognition bonus scheme (spot awards) Strong family friendly policies A range of diverse networking groups to join, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice Commitment to Learning & Development If you are interested in the role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Rent & Service Charge Specialist Title: Rent & Service Charge Specialist Contracts: Permanent, Full-Time Office Location: Sale Point, Manchester ( Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by June 2024) Persona: Agile (20-40% in office and 3-4 days working from home) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday Salary: £28,045 per annum starting salary Role Profile.docx Closing date for completed applications: 30 th April 2024 at 11:59 pm Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Interviews to be held via Teams video call on: Tuesday 7 th May 2024. We currently have a new opportunity for a Rent and Service Charge Specialist to join our Service Charge team based in the North West which manages rent and service charges for over 10,000 homes. Working alongside another Specialist and a Service Charge Accountant, you will be responsible for: Providing a proactive and responsive service in relation to customer enquiries and complaints in relation to rent and service charges Reviewing relevant clauses in tenancy agreements and leases and ensuring rents are set accurately in line with regulations and government guidance Preparing procedure notes to agreed standard ensuring that these are reviewed regularly and are up to date As a Team you will deliver accurate and timely service charge estimates for all service charges and reconciliations after year end, monitoring actual performance of service charges against estimates and analysing variances and escalating issues where appropriate. To be successful in the role, you will have: Knowledge and understanding of legislation and statutory regulations regarding service charges Exceptional customer service skills with experience working in customer service environments, including responding to complaints and queries Strong excel and data analysis skills with experience of service charge applications and systems and using Open housing and Open accounts or equivalent finance system Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with difficult conversations and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage varied workloads both independently and as part of a team Why work for L&Q? L&Q is Great Places to work certified (2023) and for the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. The successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits, which includes: Annual leave starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years continuous service Excellent Pension Scheme - double contribution up to 6% Generous non-contributory life Assurance An Employee Assistance Programme Recognition bonus scheme (spot awards) Strong family friendly policies A range of diverse networking groups to join, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice Commitment to Learning & Development If you are interested in the role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
Customer Support Advisor (Out of Hours) position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased Working Hours - 17:00 - 00:00 Monday - Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: Trinity Estates are looking to recruit a highly motivated candidate to work alongside and support our Out of Hours maintenance team, Adiuvo. This is a newly created home-based role and offers a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Customer Support team, working out of hours between 17:00 - 00:00 hours Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and support to our out of hours service provider and provide admin support to the Customer Support Day shift team. What will your role look like? Provide telephone support to our Out of Hours service provider, Adiuvo- answering inbound calls, acting as a point of escalation and contact for queries relating to maintenance issues reported at our managed developments. Raise out of hours maintenance jobs on the Fixflo system, ensuring accuracy and precision. Complete mail merges for Customer Support and other departments as required. Review and progress open maintenance works within the Fixflo system, ensuring contractors are contacted via the online messaging service. Handover any critical issues to the customer support day team to monitor and progress. Ensure all written communications are presented in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format. To contribute actively towards ensuring continuance and accuracy of processes in order to achieve maximum client retention rate. Qualities and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following: Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent listening skills. Be able to effectively prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision. The ability to interpret and respond to a variety of enquiries in a reasoned, precise and grammatically correct manner with empathy and understanding. Be able to present a logical argument verbally in a straightforward, polite and business-like manner. The ability to make decisions, having first evaluated all options and support the same with factual information. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite. Must be available to work out of office hours (17:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday) Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Customer Support Advisor (Out of Hours) position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased Working Hours - 17:00 - 00:00 Monday - Friday Salary - £23,000 per annum About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: Trinity Estates are looking to recruit a highly motivated candidate to work alongside and support our Out of Hours maintenance team, Adiuvo. This is a newly created home-based role and offers a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Customer Support team, working out of hours between 17:00 - 00:00 hours Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and support to our out of hours service provider and provide admin support to the Customer Support Day shift team. What will your role look like? Provide telephone support to our Out of Hours service provider, Adiuvo- answering inbound calls, acting as a point of escalation and contact for queries relating to maintenance issues reported at our managed developments. Raise out of hours maintenance jobs on the Fixflo system, ensuring accuracy and precision. Complete mail merges for Customer Support and other departments as required. Review and progress open maintenance works within the Fixflo system, ensuring contractors are contacted via the online messaging service. Handover any critical issues to the customer support day team to monitor and progress. Ensure all written communications are presented in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct format. To contribute actively towards ensuring continuance and accuracy of processes in order to achieve maximum client retention rate. Qualities and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following: Clear communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent listening skills. Be able to effectively prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision. The ability to interpret and respond to a variety of enquiries in a reasoned, precise and grammatically correct manner with empathy and understanding. Be able to present a logical argument verbally in a straightforward, polite and business-like manner. The ability to make decisions, having first evaluated all options and support the same with factual information. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office suite. Must be available to work out of office hours (17:00 to 00:00, Monday to Friday) Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Job Title: Head of Digital Operations Location: London & Newcastle Employment type: Full time & Permanent Salary: £80k more may be available for exceptional candidates About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects, and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ approx. 1,000 people, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees, or technicians. The organisation comprises two service lines: financial audit, and value for money (VFM) audit and has a strong core of highly talented corporate teams. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people can develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. Introduction: Head of Digital Operations is a newly created role within the NAO's Digital Services (DS) function. Leading a newly created team bringing together; Service Management, technology & cloud operations, the management of all digital strategic support managed service providers, including service desk, 2nd-4th line support, End User & Infrastructure Computing (EUIC), network & connectivity management and leading an internal technical operations team. The Head of Digital Operations is responsible for the operational effectiveness of all the NAO's digital estate. This includes ensuring the availability, accessibility, reliability, security and operational effectiveness of all NAO digital systems, services, and networks. This also includes ensuring that all digital service provision meets or exceeds the performance targets, service standards and the digital needs of the organisation. This role reports into the Head of IT. This team consists of circa ten permanent team members and a number of externally managed support service providers. Managed support contracts boost support capacity and capability and cost in the region of £1.5m annually. The digital estate comprises circa 1,500 users in offices in London, Newcastle, and remote users anywhere in the world. This role requires regular attendance to the office in Victoria, London, and occasional attendance in the NAO's office in Newcastle. Function Responsibilities - To oversee the management, delivery and performance of all DS operations including support, maintenance, vulnerability management, service management, end user & infrastructure computing services, networking & all digital connectivity, security, and operational integrity. Ensuring the availability, accessibility, security, and operational effectiveness of all NAO digital systems, equipment, services, environments & networks. Through active service monitoring and response management during core operational hours (8am - 6pm working days) and alert monitoring and escalation responses outside of core hours. To ensure that all incidents and service requests are responded to and resolved within agreed SLAs, to appropriate quality thresholds, meeting, or exceeding customer satisfaction targets. To manage major incidents, expediate resolutions and own major incident review. Own Problem & Change management, ensuring changes and enhancements comply with the change framework, follow NAO architectural principles, and adhere to all change protocols and related administrative practices. Lead all ITIL processes across NAO DS Teams for all technical services. Develop, communicate, and execute a clear vision for our technology operations roadmap. Producing, maintaining, and publishing relevant technology roadmaps, architectural diagrams, high/low level service design diagrams for the NAO's DS Operations technology. To oversee and direct supplier and contract management of DS managed service contracts. Fostering a collaborative approach, ensuring suppliers deliver against contractual obligations whilst adopting a continuous improvement ethos. This includes devising supplier KPIs/SLAs, managing, tracking, and reporting on supplier performance. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the DSOperations team. Own and maintain DS Operations activities and drive continuous improvements in technology operations, addressing stability issues, enhancing service quality, and ensuring alignment with long term business needs. Team Responsibilities - Ensure all DS Operations Team members have clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities. Agreeing annual objectives and goals, ensuring team level objectives are met and that there is cohesive and joined up working between and across suppliers and NAO teams. Manage team performance, ensuring alignment with NAO and DS values. Implement and manage personal development plans to foster growth and potential. People Management including training, coaching, development, recruiting, workload management and performance coaching. Team knowledge share and guidance provided to address any single points of failure/success. Effective succession planning and capacity / capability management to ensured continued service delivery and continuous improvement for DS Operations Work planning and forecasting across the team to ensure operational activities are fully resourced and funded as the organisation requires. Supplier & Commercial Management - Establish strategic partnerships with key business partners, managing performance and vendor relationships. Ensure suppliers deliver in line with commercial obligations and service levels. Manage and report contract performance including breaches and necessary responses, such as milestone/performance payments or service credits (depending on contract) Have in-depth knowledge of relevant external regulations and internal processes, as well as all contract schedules together with their interdependencies and primacy. Including a thorough understanding of the protections and levers available to the NAO within supplier contracts , together with when and how to invoke them. Working with the DS Commercial and Business Management team and NAO Central Procurement Team to procure, manage and direct all large DS Managed service contracts. Ensuring that NAO contract management systems are kept up to date about current contracts and the pipeline of future contracts. Ensure that supplier service levels remain relevant to the NAO, manage all contract documentation and correspondence, overseeing all contract variations, extensions, closures etc. Ensure that invoicing is accurate, maintaining a forward schedule of recurring tasks and future deliverables and change related activity. Tools - Operating as primary internal customer for the NAO's ServiceNow (SN) implementation, determining how SN should be designed and configured for optimal use by DS Operations (and wider teams) and in-turn overseeing that all DS teams are using the tool in an optimal manner. Ensuring that all knowledge & guidance articles are up to date and effective. Ensuring quality information is captured within SN, ensuring that internal and supplier teams complete all tags and records with an appropriate level of detail. Driving automation and efficiencies using SN and other technical tools. Enable the team to work more proactively rather than reactively. Maintaining current and future tooling roadmaps for the DS IT Operations function, through proactive horizon scanning and active management of tooling legacy statuses and related enterprise debt Corporate Technology - Ensuring that all technologies used by the NAO are available as required, have the appropriate level of access & licensing, incorporate the necessary level of security, have sufficient infrastructure or bandwidth capacity to remain operational. Monitoring forward forecasts of staffing numbers from NAO HR to ensure that corporate licensing remains adequate and appropriate. Monitor IT infrastructure and application metrics relating to performance, capacity, utilisation, and availability. Reporting on performance against agreed targets. Responding ahead of potential issue trigger points Working closely with the DS Portfolio Manager, Delivery managers and technical Team Leads ensuring a smooth and successful transition of change projects, projects, and CIinto operation running & support. Personal skills: Self-starter with energy and enthusiasm for driving continuous improvement and organisational learning. Organised and structured, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and plan. Good emotional intelligence skills, ability to empathise with customer, team, and supplier challenges and to coach internal teams and external suppliers to effective delivery. Well-developed negotiating skills . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Head of Digital Operations Location: London & Newcastle Employment type: Full time & Permanent Salary: £80k more may be available for exceptional candidates About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects, and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ approx. 1,000 people, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees, or technicians. The organisation comprises two service lines: financial audit, and value for money (VFM) audit and has a strong core of highly talented corporate teams. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people can develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. Introduction: Head of Digital Operations is a newly created role within the NAO's Digital Services (DS) function. Leading a newly created team bringing together; Service Management, technology & cloud operations, the management of all digital strategic support managed service providers, including service desk, 2nd-4th line support, End User & Infrastructure Computing (EUIC), network & connectivity management and leading an internal technical operations team. The Head of Digital Operations is responsible for the operational effectiveness of all the NAO's digital estate. This includes ensuring the availability, accessibility, reliability, security and operational effectiveness of all NAO digital systems, services, and networks. This also includes ensuring that all digital service provision meets or exceeds the performance targets, service standards and the digital needs of the organisation. This role reports into the Head of IT. This team consists of circa ten permanent team members and a number of externally managed support service providers. Managed support contracts boost support capacity and capability and cost in the region of £1.5m annually. The digital estate comprises circa 1,500 users in offices in London, Newcastle, and remote users anywhere in the world. This role requires regular attendance to the office in Victoria, London, and occasional attendance in the NAO's office in Newcastle. Function Responsibilities - To oversee the management, delivery and performance of all DS operations including support, maintenance, vulnerability management, service management, end user & infrastructure computing services, networking & all digital connectivity, security, and operational integrity. Ensuring the availability, accessibility, security, and operational effectiveness of all NAO digital systems, equipment, services, environments & networks. Through active service monitoring and response management during core operational hours (8am - 6pm working days) and alert monitoring and escalation responses outside of core hours. To ensure that all incidents and service requests are responded to and resolved within agreed SLAs, to appropriate quality thresholds, meeting, or exceeding customer satisfaction targets. To manage major incidents, expediate resolutions and own major incident review. Own Problem & Change management, ensuring changes and enhancements comply with the change framework, follow NAO architectural principles, and adhere to all change protocols and related administrative practices. Lead all ITIL processes across NAO DS Teams for all technical services. Develop, communicate, and execute a clear vision for our technology operations roadmap. Producing, maintaining, and publishing relevant technology roadmaps, architectural diagrams, high/low level service design diagrams for the NAO's DS Operations technology. To oversee and direct supplier and contract management of DS managed service contracts. Fostering a collaborative approach, ensuring suppliers deliver against contractual obligations whilst adopting a continuous improvement ethos. This includes devising supplier KPIs/SLAs, managing, tracking, and reporting on supplier performance. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the DSOperations team. Own and maintain DS Operations activities and drive continuous improvements in technology operations, addressing stability issues, enhancing service quality, and ensuring alignment with long term business needs. Team Responsibilities - Ensure all DS Operations Team members have clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities. Agreeing annual objectives and goals, ensuring team level objectives are met and that there is cohesive and joined up working between and across suppliers and NAO teams. Manage team performance, ensuring alignment with NAO and DS values. Implement and manage personal development plans to foster growth and potential. People Management including training, coaching, development, recruiting, workload management and performance coaching. Team knowledge share and guidance provided to address any single points of failure/success. Effective succession planning and capacity / capability management to ensured continued service delivery and continuous improvement for DS Operations Work planning and forecasting across the team to ensure operational activities are fully resourced and funded as the organisation requires. Supplier & Commercial Management - Establish strategic partnerships with key business partners, managing performance and vendor relationships. Ensure suppliers deliver in line with commercial obligations and service levels. Manage and report contract performance including breaches and necessary responses, such as milestone/performance payments or service credits (depending on contract) Have in-depth knowledge of relevant external regulations and internal processes, as well as all contract schedules together with their interdependencies and primacy. Including a thorough understanding of the protections and levers available to the NAO within supplier contracts , together with when and how to invoke them. Working with the DS Commercial and Business Management team and NAO Central Procurement Team to procure, manage and direct all large DS Managed service contracts. Ensuring that NAO contract management systems are kept up to date about current contracts and the pipeline of future contracts. Ensure that supplier service levels remain relevant to the NAO, manage all contract documentation and correspondence, overseeing all contract variations, extensions, closures etc. Ensure that invoicing is accurate, maintaining a forward schedule of recurring tasks and future deliverables and change related activity. Tools - Operating as primary internal customer for the NAO's ServiceNow (SN) implementation, determining how SN should be designed and configured for optimal use by DS Operations (and wider teams) and in-turn overseeing that all DS teams are using the tool in an optimal manner. Ensuring that all knowledge & guidance articles are up to date and effective. Ensuring quality information is captured within SN, ensuring that internal and supplier teams complete all tags and records with an appropriate level of detail. Driving automation and efficiencies using SN and other technical tools. Enable the team to work more proactively rather than reactively. Maintaining current and future tooling roadmaps for the DS IT Operations function, through proactive horizon scanning and active management of tooling legacy statuses and related enterprise debt Corporate Technology - Ensuring that all technologies used by the NAO are available as required, have the appropriate level of access & licensing, incorporate the necessary level of security, have sufficient infrastructure or bandwidth capacity to remain operational. Monitoring forward forecasts of staffing numbers from NAO HR to ensure that corporate licensing remains adequate and appropriate. Monitor IT infrastructure and application metrics relating to performance, capacity, utilisation, and availability. Reporting on performance against agreed targets. Responding ahead of potential issue trigger points Working closely with the DS Portfolio Manager, Delivery managers and technical Team Leads ensuring a smooth and successful transition of change projects, projects, and CIinto operation running & support. Personal skills: Self-starter with energy and enthusiasm for driving continuous improvement and organisational learning. Organised and structured, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and plan. Good emotional intelligence skills, ability to empathise with customer, team, and supplier challenges and to coach internal teams and external suppliers to effective delivery. Well-developed negotiating skills . click apply for full job details
Property Manager position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased/South London to West Sussex Working Hours - 09:00 - 17:15 Monday - Friday Salary - Competitive About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The role of Property Manager is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from South London to Burgess Hill. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure the Companies' responsibilities are met. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer including responding to queries, building positive relationships with stakeholders, reporting to clients regularly regarding management of development and attending meetings with customers and clients as required. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. Ensuring Customer complaints are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. To liaise with our Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. AIRPM qualified (desirable) An understanding of the Building Safety Act 2023 and Fire Safety regulations. A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Property Manager position at Trinity Estates Location - Homebased/South London to West Sussex Working Hours - 09:00 - 17:15 Monday - Friday Salary - Competitive About Trinity Estates: Trinity are one of the largest residential property management companies in England and Wales. Working with leading house builders across the country, Trinity provides residential management services nationally. Our property professionals are home based and are located locally to the sites they manage. They are fully supported by a comprehensive team in our Hertfordshire head office which comprises, Surveyors, Accountants, Legal professionals, and a large customer support team. Trinity is part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company. Benefits: The company offers various benefits, including: 24 days annual leave for work-life balance. Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox. Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support. Hybrid and flexible work opportunities. Financial support for personal development. Opportunities for career growth. Recognition incentives. Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle. Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses. Job Description: The role of Property Manager is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of developments spanning from South London to Burgess Hill. Key responsibilities and tasks include: To carryout development inspections as necessary to ensure the Companies' responsibilities are met. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. To effectively manage the relationship with the customer including responding to queries, building positive relationships with stakeholders, reporting to clients regularly regarding management of development and attending meetings with customers and clients as required. To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis. Ensuring Customer complaints are resolved effectively and in a timely manner. To liaise with our Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development. Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio. To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective. To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications: At least 3 years' experience in the residential property management sector. AIRPM qualified (desirable) An understanding of the Building Safety Act 2023 and Fire Safety regulations. A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. A proven track record of budgeting and account management. Must have a full UK driving license. Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages. Previous experience of contract management. Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines. Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions. Application Process: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required. For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Trinity Estates on LinkedIn or our website. If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number .
Do you thrive on ensuring quality and have a passion for the technical aspects of accounting? This unique opportunity allows a qualified professional to play a key role in maintaining an established professional services firm's high standards. You'll leverage your expertise in audit, assurance, and tax procedures to lead a comprehensive review and implement improvements. What you'll do: Lead Procedural Reviews: Take charge of reviewing and enhancing procedural approaches across audit, assurance, and tax practices. Champion Compliance: Navigate regulations and keep the business ahead of the curve by implementing necessary adjustments. Manage Professional Indemnity: Become the point person for managing the professional indemnity (PI) programme, collaborating with stakeholders and insurers. Design Quality Management: Develop and implement robust quality management standards, establishing protocols for continuous improvement. Build Strong Relationships: Foster collaboration and communication across departments, business units, external partners, and regulators. Lead Health & Safety: Provide leadership to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across the business network. Who you are: Qualified Accountant with Tax Expertise: Hold a recognized accountancy qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of tax principles. Procedural Guru: Possess a strong preference and in-depth knowledge of audit, assurance, and tax procedures. Quality Champion: Have the ability to design and implement effective quality management processes. Inspiring Leader: Demonstrate strong leadership skills to guide the team and manage change initiatives effectively. Stakeholder Whisperer: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their needs and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Team Player with External Vision: Work effectively with internal and external partners, including suppliers and regulators. Technically Driven with a Business Mind: Combine a passion for technical details with a commercial understanding of balancing risk and reward. Self-Starter: Take a proactive approach to your responsibilities and excel in a fast-paced environment. Ready to make a difference? Apply today: Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Do you thrive on ensuring quality and have a passion for the technical aspects of accounting? This unique opportunity allows a qualified professional to play a key role in maintaining an established professional services firm's high standards. You'll leverage your expertise in audit, assurance, and tax procedures to lead a comprehensive review and implement improvements. What you'll do: Lead Procedural Reviews: Take charge of reviewing and enhancing procedural approaches across audit, assurance, and tax practices. Champion Compliance: Navigate regulations and keep the business ahead of the curve by implementing necessary adjustments. Manage Professional Indemnity: Become the point person for managing the professional indemnity (PI) programme, collaborating with stakeholders and insurers. Design Quality Management: Develop and implement robust quality management standards, establishing protocols for continuous improvement. Build Strong Relationships: Foster collaboration and communication across departments, business units, external partners, and regulators. Lead Health & Safety: Provide leadership to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across the business network. Who you are: Qualified Accountant with Tax Expertise: Hold a recognized accountancy qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of tax principles. Procedural Guru: Possess a strong preference and in-depth knowledge of audit, assurance, and tax procedures. Quality Champion: Have the ability to design and implement effective quality management processes. Inspiring Leader: Demonstrate strong leadership skills to guide the team and manage change initiatives effectively. Stakeholder Whisperer: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their needs and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Team Player with External Vision: Work effectively with internal and external partners, including suppliers and regulators. Technically Driven with a Business Mind: Combine a passion for technical details with a commercial understanding of balancing risk and reward. Self-Starter: Take a proactive approach to your responsibilities and excel in a fast-paced environment. Ready to make a difference? Apply today: Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Location : Huddersfield with hybrid working Salary : £45,000 to £55,000 per annum dependant on experience plus car allowance & management bonus Contract : Permanent Hours : 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Accountants to join us as the new Senior Management Accountant, with day-to-day responsibility for the FMG accounts. Reporting into our Management Accounting Manager and Head of Financial Reporting and Control, you'll be tasked with line managing a small team of Accountants, progressing and developing the finance function, and ensuring delivery of its objectives. If you're a CCAB qualified Accountant with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience and have strong leadership and stakeholder management experience, we encourage you to find out more! What's in it for you? Salary- up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus car allowance & management bonus Annual leave - 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and we'll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday! Pension - 5% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits - save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few). Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits - discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app. Motoring Benefits - access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire. We're so excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach! About you You will have at least 4 years post qualified experience as a CCAB Accountant You will have experience of line managing a small team, taking a natural role in mentoring and developing your team You will be an excellent people and stakeholder manager About us Redde Northgate is the leading integrated mobility solutions platform providing services across the vehicle lifecycle through our broad mix of operating companies. We support our customers through a network and diversified fleet of over 125,000 owned and leased vehicles, together with over 600,000 managed vehicles. Today we are made up of 6,700 colleagues across 175 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and continue to grow. Be part of our future If you would like to take the next step in your career and develop with us, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Location : Huddersfield with hybrid working Salary : £45,000 to £55,000 per annum dependant on experience plus car allowance & management bonus Contract : Permanent Hours : 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Accountants to join us as the new Senior Management Accountant, with day-to-day responsibility for the FMG accounts. Reporting into our Management Accounting Manager and Head of Financial Reporting and Control, you'll be tasked with line managing a small team of Accountants, progressing and developing the finance function, and ensuring delivery of its objectives. If you're a CCAB qualified Accountant with a minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience and have strong leadership and stakeholder management experience, we encourage you to find out more! What's in it for you? Salary- up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus car allowance & management bonus Annual leave - 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and we'll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday! Pension - 5% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits - save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few). Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits - discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app. Motoring Benefits - access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire. We're so excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach! About you You will have at least 4 years post qualified experience as a CCAB Accountant You will have experience of line managing a small team, taking a natural role in mentoring and developing your team You will be an excellent people and stakeholder manager About us Redde Northgate is the leading integrated mobility solutions platform providing services across the vehicle lifecycle through our broad mix of operating companies. We support our customers through a network and diversified fleet of over 125,000 owned and leased vehicles, together with over 600,000 managed vehicles. Today we are made up of 6,700 colleagues across 175 sites throughout the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and continue to grow. Be part of our future If you would like to take the next step in your career and develop with us, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!
The Opportunity Our work couldn't be more important, and is of enormous significance to the security of our nation's democracy. It enables the UK Parliament to run smoothly, function efficiently and operate transparently, and when you join us in this role you'll manage and report on resource and capital budgets, work that will include the preparation of annual budgets, monthly management accounts and financial performance commentary. Working across departments and contributing to budget planning and forecasting, you'll ensure financial compliance and support the broader financial aspects of our operations. We'll also expect you to take on a number of additional responsibilities, including: monitoring monthly financial performance against budgets providing financial support to specified departments ensuring budget compliance in close collaboration with Digital Service Directors and budget holders assisting with the annual budget-setting process for specified areas, offering necessary information to your colleagues, and leading discussions on budget allocations contributing to the financial aspects of business cases preparing and delivering full monthly management accounts, and providing an expert commentary on financial performance ensuring the timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting processes, including the submission of financial returns reviewing transactions for accuracy and maintaining compliance with financial reporting standards offering advice and support to other departments regarding financial controls and technical accountin What You Need With strong interpersonal and communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to embrace challenges, you'll also possess: a strong drive and motivation, and a confident and proactive approach to your work exceptional collaborative and team working skills an understanding of the importance of adding value to the service we provide the skills to influence and make positive change the ability to manage and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment the skills to engage with a wide range of colleagues, including people at a senior level the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team The Digital Service Finance team has a positive, collaborative and supportive approach to its work. When you join us, you'll contribute to the collective success of the Parliament Digital Service, and play an important part in helping us maintain a strong defence for the UK Parliament and the people who work here. You'll soon discover that every day is different as you play a vital role in the important changes we're making. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include: up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory) on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV. Apply By: Interviews: TBC Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances. Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy - this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
The Opportunity Our work couldn't be more important, and is of enormous significance to the security of our nation's democracy. It enables the UK Parliament to run smoothly, function efficiently and operate transparently, and when you join us in this role you'll manage and report on resource and capital budgets, work that will include the preparation of annual budgets, monthly management accounts and financial performance commentary. Working across departments and contributing to budget planning and forecasting, you'll ensure financial compliance and support the broader financial aspects of our operations. We'll also expect you to take on a number of additional responsibilities, including: monitoring monthly financial performance against budgets providing financial support to specified departments ensuring budget compliance in close collaboration with Digital Service Directors and budget holders assisting with the annual budget-setting process for specified areas, offering necessary information to your colleagues, and leading discussions on budget allocations contributing to the financial aspects of business cases preparing and delivering full monthly management accounts, and providing an expert commentary on financial performance ensuring the timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting processes, including the submission of financial returns reviewing transactions for accuracy and maintaining compliance with financial reporting standards offering advice and support to other departments regarding financial controls and technical accountin What You Need With strong interpersonal and communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to embrace challenges, you'll also possess: a strong drive and motivation, and a confident and proactive approach to your work exceptional collaborative and team working skills an understanding of the importance of adding value to the service we provide the skills to influence and make positive change the ability to manage and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment the skills to engage with a wide range of colleagues, including people at a senior level the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team The Digital Service Finance team has a positive, collaborative and supportive approach to its work. When you join us, you'll contribute to the collective success of the Parliament Digital Service, and play an important part in helping us maintain a strong defence for the UK Parliament and the people who work here. You'll soon discover that every day is different as you play a vital role in the important changes we're making. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include: up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory) on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV. Apply By: Interviews: TBC Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances. Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy - this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information.
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! About the Role BJSS is looking to add an Internal Control & Compliance Officer to the Finance function to ensure compliance with the regulations of CFA 2017, SAO, IR35 and OEPI as well as ensuring internal controls are fit to meet wider compliance with relevant tax legislation and are scalable in line with anticipated business growth. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone who is looking to work in a fast-paced technology consultancy environment. You will be part of an established Finance Team with extensive internal stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities Review all BJSS processes within both BJSS finance team (AP, AR, financial accounting function) and other relevant operational functions (e.g., Commercial ops regarding supplier and customer onboarding; Resourcing function with regard to IR35 compliance) with a view to ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. Document and review tax accounting processes including the establishment of suitable internal controls to mitigate non-compliance and ensure processes are scalable to business growth Full controls review, documentation and control weakness mitigation followed by regular IC walk through tests Financial management and reporting procedures - documentation of accounting policy procedures, formalisation of appropriate review and establishment of a robust internal control environment About You The ideal candidate will have a successful background in internal control and compliance with experience of implementing robust and workable IC procedures. You will be naturally motivated and have the ability to manage your own workload. It is imperative that you are deadline focussed and willing to put in the effort required to ensure deadlines are always met. Someone with great interpersonal skills, be able to work well within the team, and to communicate effectively with non-finance internal stakeholders. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA). Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! About the Role BJSS is looking to add an Internal Control & Compliance Officer to the Finance function to ensure compliance with the regulations of CFA 2017, SAO, IR35 and OEPI as well as ensuring internal controls are fit to meet wider compliance with relevant tax legislation and are scalable in line with anticipated business growth. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone who is looking to work in a fast-paced technology consultancy environment. You will be part of an established Finance Team with extensive internal stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities Review all BJSS processes within both BJSS finance team (AP, AR, financial accounting function) and other relevant operational functions (e.g., Commercial ops regarding supplier and customer onboarding; Resourcing function with regard to IR35 compliance) with a view to ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. Document and review tax accounting processes including the establishment of suitable internal controls to mitigate non-compliance and ensure processes are scalable to business growth Full controls review, documentation and control weakness mitigation followed by regular IC walk through tests Financial management and reporting procedures - documentation of accounting policy procedures, formalisation of appropriate review and establishment of a robust internal control environment About You The ideal candidate will have a successful background in internal control and compliance with experience of implementing robust and workable IC procedures. You will be naturally motivated and have the ability to manage your own workload. It is imperative that you are deadline focussed and willing to put in the effort required to ensure deadlines are always met. Someone with great interpersonal skills, be able to work well within the team, and to communicate effectively with non-finance internal stakeholders. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA). Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Financial Accountant London or Leed 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The opportunity QBE are excited to have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Corporate Reporting team are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key and leading role in accounting and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of underlying data and liaising with both external and internal customers to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Manage a broad range of accounting activities, working in conjunction with Finance Operations and our Centres of Excellence (CoE), enabling delivery of consolidated results to Group and other key stakeholders Manage and drive the refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency and control across accounting and balance sheet substantiation activities Support key stakeholders through the delivery of meaningful variance and trend analysis while working in conjunction with our Finance Operations and Business Partnering teams Oversight of and mentor staff involved in preparation and posting of general ledger journal entries Represent Corporate Reporting and input into projects / change programmes, impacting accounting activities, as necessary Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our auditors, to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations Lead colleagues, in a matrix fashion, working on accounting activities, at our offshore shared services centre Work with Senior Finance Managers to set the tone and create a culture of continuous improvement within accounting activities in Finance Operations Work with our Centres of Excellence and external auditors in producing the statutory financial statements for all UK and Ireland based entities About you Be a qualified accountant (for example ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum 2+ years PQE?or have relevant years of working experience Moving from a manager or experienced senior accounting role in practice or industry Have an in depth understanding of best-practice accounting (experience in an insurance environment is preferred but not essential) Be confident building controls into processes?and implementing process improvement Have experience mentoring and developing others Have a strong understanding of excel Have experience working with accounting software (knowledge of tools such as Oracle Fusion and Hyperion Financial Management is preferred but not essential) Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Financial Accountant London or Leed 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The opportunity QBE are excited to have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Corporate Reporting team are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key and leading role in accounting and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of underlying data and liaising with both external and internal customers to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Manage a broad range of accounting activities, working in conjunction with Finance Operations and our Centres of Excellence (CoE), enabling delivery of consolidated results to Group and other key stakeholders Manage and drive the refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency and control across accounting and balance sheet substantiation activities Support key stakeholders through the delivery of meaningful variance and trend analysis while working in conjunction with our Finance Operations and Business Partnering teams Oversight of and mentor staff involved in preparation and posting of general ledger journal entries Represent Corporate Reporting and input into projects / change programmes, impacting accounting activities, as necessary Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our auditors, to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations Lead colleagues, in a matrix fashion, working on accounting activities, at our offshore shared services centre Work with Senior Finance Managers to set the tone and create a culture of continuous improvement within accounting activities in Finance Operations Work with our Centres of Excellence and external auditors in producing the statutory financial statements for all UK and Ireland based entities About you Be a qualified accountant (for example ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum 2+ years PQE?or have relevant years of working experience Moving from a manager or experienced senior accounting role in practice or industry Have an in depth understanding of best-practice accounting (experience in an insurance environment is preferred but not essential) Be confident building controls into processes?and implementing process improvement Have experience mentoring and developing others Have a strong understanding of excel Have experience working with accounting software (knowledge of tools such as Oracle Fusion and Hyperion Financial Management is preferred but not essential) Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. About the role Due to the growth of HL's Finance function, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, to take responsibility for HL wide financial performance reporting, budgeting, and planning processes. You will Business Partner with the Finance SLT, as well as working closely with Executive Directors and ELT to create Budgets and Strategic Plans, support external reporting processes, and regulatory (e.g. ICARA) deliverables. You will coach and lead the FP&A team to deliver insight and analysis that delivers high quality growth. What you'll be doing Lead and mentor a small team of qualified finance professionals. Establish clear OKRs for the team and drive excellence in financial analysis and reporting Responsible for HL wide performance reporting, planning (in-year through to 10+ year projections), and partner with the Finance Transformation Lead to deliver Systems & Process improvement Business Partner to Finance SLT, working closely with Executive Directors and ELT to create Budgets and Strategic Plans, support all external reporting (Qtrly, HY, and FY announcement) and regulatory (e.g. ICARA) deliverables, and offer insights, analysis and commentary to stakeholders while challenging the business as needed Own the production of Quarterly Reforecasts, Budgets and 3YPs. Lead the evolution of our planning journey, shortening planning cycles, improving HL-wide linkage, clarity of planning assumptions, scenario analysis (both internal and external), ensuring that financial projections are underpinned with strong strategic plans with activities and dependencies clearly understood Deliver excellent stakeholder management, up and across the organisation. Ensure active engagement of all stakeholders, and appropriate challenge inputs Identify efficiencies, opportunities, and risks, and propose mitigation / execution plans as necessary Coach the FP&A team, and where necessary design, maintain and evolve integrated planning models, offline and system native, fit for the intended purpose e.g. Exec vs middle management, entity vs PLC, in-year vs 10+ years Drive the evolution of HL wide performance reporting. Deliver best in class reporting for 'Lines of Business' (LoB) that support LoB / Product / Channel leadership drive performance and plan delivery Ensure financials are augmented with non-financial information, cost drivers are clearly understood, and directly and non-direct recharges are appropriate Drive product and LoB / Product / Channel profitability analysis and reporting, to support commercial decision making and our annual assessment of value process Lead the financial evaluation of the Strategy Programme portfolio, working closing with the FBP to the Transformation Office. Ensure HL's strategic investment capital is optimally allocated, and that in-project & post-project reviews surface lessons learnt Working with our Financial Control colleagues, deliver efficiency improvements to the month-end close process, including the production, communication & review of performance materials Strive to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial systems, removing wherever possible non-value add effort, and putting the right information in the hands of senior leadership in as timely and efficient a way as possible Champion the HL 'Save to Invest' strategy and the pursuit of efficiency throughout all reporting outputs, performance conversations, and planning cycles. Drive profitable growth, and create plan that deliver positive operating leverage, optimised investment of labour and capital Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, reporting standards and industry best practice, working closely with Financial Control and Risk and Compliance teams where necessary. About you Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with current technical knowledge Significant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with exposure in a leadership role, ideally within Financial Services Ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, with the ability to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business context Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Ability to work flexibly with conflicting demands so that work is scheduled to meet changing priorities and deadlines Plans and organises own workload effectively and get things done Experiencing of managing an FP&A team and owning an annual budgeting process Ability to work cross functionally, with strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues proactively Experience of working at an Executive level in terms of report writing and presentations Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation Proactive, results-oriented, and commercial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment A clear and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial impacts of commercial decisions. Interview process The selection process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For candidates who progress to the next stage, there will be an online psychometric assessment and a presentation to prepare and deliver. Working Schedule We are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers Depending on role level up to 30 days depending on role level & increasing with length of service We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. About the role Due to the growth of HL's Finance function, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, to take responsibility for HL wide financial performance reporting, budgeting, and planning processes. You will Business Partner with the Finance SLT, as well as working closely with Executive Directors and ELT to create Budgets and Strategic Plans, support external reporting processes, and regulatory (e.g. ICARA) deliverables. You will coach and lead the FP&A team to deliver insight and analysis that delivers high quality growth. What you'll be doing Lead and mentor a small team of qualified finance professionals. Establish clear OKRs for the team and drive excellence in financial analysis and reporting Responsible for HL wide performance reporting, planning (in-year through to 10+ year projections), and partner with the Finance Transformation Lead to deliver Systems & Process improvement Business Partner to Finance SLT, working closely with Executive Directors and ELT to create Budgets and Strategic Plans, support all external reporting (Qtrly, HY, and FY announcement) and regulatory (e.g. ICARA) deliverables, and offer insights, analysis and commentary to stakeholders while challenging the business as needed Own the production of Quarterly Reforecasts, Budgets and 3YPs. Lead the evolution of our planning journey, shortening planning cycles, improving HL-wide linkage, clarity of planning assumptions, scenario analysis (both internal and external), ensuring that financial projections are underpinned with strong strategic plans with activities and dependencies clearly understood Deliver excellent stakeholder management, up and across the organisation. Ensure active engagement of all stakeholders, and appropriate challenge inputs Identify efficiencies, opportunities, and risks, and propose mitigation / execution plans as necessary Coach the FP&A team, and where necessary design, maintain and evolve integrated planning models, offline and system native, fit for the intended purpose e.g. Exec vs middle management, entity vs PLC, in-year vs 10+ years Drive the evolution of HL wide performance reporting. Deliver best in class reporting for 'Lines of Business' (LoB) that support LoB / Product / Channel leadership drive performance and plan delivery Ensure financials are augmented with non-financial information, cost drivers are clearly understood, and directly and non-direct recharges are appropriate Drive product and LoB / Product / Channel profitability analysis and reporting, to support commercial decision making and our annual assessment of value process Lead the financial evaluation of the Strategy Programme portfolio, working closing with the FBP to the Transformation Office. Ensure HL's strategic investment capital is optimally allocated, and that in-project & post-project reviews surface lessons learnt Working with our Financial Control colleagues, deliver efficiency improvements to the month-end close process, including the production, communication & review of performance materials Strive to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial systems, removing wherever possible non-value add effort, and putting the right information in the hands of senior leadership in as timely and efficient a way as possible Champion the HL 'Save to Invest' strategy and the pursuit of efficiency throughout all reporting outputs, performance conversations, and planning cycles. Drive profitable growth, and create plan that deliver positive operating leverage, optimised investment of labour and capital Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, reporting standards and industry best practice, working closely with Financial Control and Risk and Compliance teams where necessary. About you Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with current technical knowledge Significant experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with exposure in a leadership role, ideally within Financial Services Ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, with the ability to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business context Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Ability to work flexibly with conflicting demands so that work is scheduled to meet changing priorities and deadlines Plans and organises own workload effectively and get things done Experiencing of managing an FP&A team and owning an annual budgeting process Ability to work cross functionally, with strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues proactively Experience of working at an Executive level in terms of report writing and presentations Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation Proactive, results-oriented, and commercial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment A clear and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial impacts of commercial decisions. Interview process The selection process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For candidates who progress to the next stage, there will be an online psychometric assessment and a presentation to prepare and deliver. Working Schedule We are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers Depending on role level up to 30 days depending on role level & increasing with length of service We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Assistant Management Accountant Part Qualified CIMA Wimbledon £40,000 - £43,000 + 5% annual performance bonus Full-Time Permanent Office based 9-5.30 Benefits 23 days holiday + 3 at Christmas (not inclusive of bank holidays) (increases with length of service) Life Assurance x1 basic salary Option to opt into company funded Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health Pension contributions 5%EE, 3% ER (increases with length of service) Access to Beam our benefits platform BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Cash Plan Other benefits include: cycle scheme, workplace nursery benefit, season ticket loans, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing and mental health services etc. Our client is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team. You need to have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will have key commercial responsibilities within the business including assisting with preparation of budgets, forecasting and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities Assistant Management Accountant: Assist with preparing accurate monthly management accounts for the Senior Leadership Team. Completion of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all entities. Assist with preparing monthly journals for WIP, accruals, prepayments, deferred income. Assist with the management of the Fixed Asset Register additions, Disposal and monthly depreciations. Preparing VAT quarterly returns, and Irish bimonthly returns for review and submission. Assist in the annual forecast and budget setting process. Assisting with the external audit process, working with Financial Controller to provide the clients auditors with the information required. Monthly Overhead, IT, Marketing and other various actual to budget variance analysis. Processing of all overhead invoices ensuring matched to Purchase Orders and according to budget, ensure all are approved in a timely manner for payment. Assist with credit control and weekly sales ledger duties. Month end and year end reporting. Assist and support all imports and exports from CRM system to Finance System, being part of month end reconciliation. Key Requirements: Part qualified CIMA. Previous experience working with Sage 200. Project accounting experience would be advantageous. Experience of Revenue Recognition and Work in Progress reporting - desirable. Experience of assisting in the production of Management Accounts. Good Microsoft Excel skills (Minimum pivot table and look ups). Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Assistant Management Accountant Part Qualified CIMA Wimbledon £40,000 - £43,000 + 5% annual performance bonus Full-Time Permanent Office based 9-5.30 Benefits 23 days holiday + 3 at Christmas (not inclusive of bank holidays) (increases with length of service) Life Assurance x1 basic salary Option to opt into company funded Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health Pension contributions 5%EE, 3% ER (increases with length of service) Access to Beam our benefits platform BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and Cash Plan Other benefits include: cycle scheme, workplace nursery benefit, season ticket loans, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing and mental health services etc. Our client is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team. You need to have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will have key commercial responsibilities within the business including assisting with preparation of budgets, forecasting and financial analysis. Key Responsibilities Assistant Management Accountant: Assist with preparing accurate monthly management accounts for the Senior Leadership Team. Completion of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all entities. Assist with preparing monthly journals for WIP, accruals, prepayments, deferred income. Assist with the management of the Fixed Asset Register additions, Disposal and monthly depreciations. Preparing VAT quarterly returns, and Irish bimonthly returns for review and submission. Assist in the annual forecast and budget setting process. Assisting with the external audit process, working with Financial Controller to provide the clients auditors with the information required. Monthly Overhead, IT, Marketing and other various actual to budget variance analysis. Processing of all overhead invoices ensuring matched to Purchase Orders and according to budget, ensure all are approved in a timely manner for payment. Assist with credit control and weekly sales ledger duties. Month end and year end reporting. Assist and support all imports and exports from CRM system to Finance System, being part of month end reconciliation. Key Requirements: Part qualified CIMA. Previous experience working with Sage 200. Project accounting experience would be advantageous. Experience of Revenue Recognition and Work in Progress reporting - desirable. Experience of assisting in the production of Management Accounts. Good Microsoft Excel skills (Minimum pivot table and look ups). Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. About the role Due to the growth of HL's Finance function, we have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance - Client, who will be the Finance Business Partner to Commercial leadership. The successful candidate will partner with HL leadership to create and deliver ambitious product and channel financial plans that deliver high quality growth, and good client and colleague outcomes. You will also deliver insightful forward looking financial management information that ensures plan delivery, managing both risk and opportunity. What you'll be doing A Finance Business Partner to C-Suite Commercial leadership Lead a small team of qualified accountants and treasury professionals Co-Author three Year Plan (3YP) and Budget with C-Suite leadership, spanning all lines of business, sales channels, and multiple entities Deliver the Budget, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively mitigated / acted upon, in relation to both internal and external developments Income Statement & Balance Sheet responsibility, spanning both Underlying & Strategic investment Accountable for optimising Treasury strategy, including balancing client outcomes with commercial outcomes, and the optimal placement of client cash c.£12bn of assets Champion our 'Save to Invest' strategy and the pursuit of efficiency; ensure that all growth is profitable, and the delivery of positive operating leverage. Ensure all resource is allocated for best return, and always aligned with the overall HL plan Constantly improve management information to drive decision making, ensuring 'so what' in all outputs, balancing looking backwards (25%) and the forwards view (75%) Review, challenge, and recommend to the ELT high quality plans and forecasts. Ensure financial projections are underpinned with commercial plans Drive investment cases to improve our proposition, pricing, client and colleague incentive structure, OD optimisation and so on to deliver our HL OKRs and 3YP Initiate and sponsor value add analysis, working right across the business and leadership teams. Ensure alignment with Consumer Duty framework and our Assessment of Value obligations. Be a balanced voice of the client, colleague, and shareholder Own finance risk and controls maturity for Commercial & Product functions. Risks are identified and registered, and remediation plans put in to place & delivered Seek out market share opportunities by leveraging competitor analysis and benchmarking Build deep understand our products and services, our clients, and their journeys Evolve our processes and ways of working to drive continuous improvement and efficiency About you A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with significant post qualification experience ideally gained within a digitally led financial services organisation Proven experience in a Commercial finance role in a leadership role, working with multiple key stakeholders Ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, with the ability to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business context Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Strong track record in influencing decision making within a business and driving business performance Ability to work flexibly with conflicting demands so that work is scheduled to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively and get things done Experienced in developing a team and building capability Ability to work cross functionally, with strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues proactively Experience of working at an Executive level in terms of report writing and presentations Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation Proactive, results-oriented, and commercial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment A clear and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial impacts of commercial decisions. Interview process The selection process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For candidates who progress to the next stage, there will be an online psychometric assessment and a presentation to prepare and deliver. Working Schedule We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance - Client to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers Depending on role level up to 30 days depending on role level & increasing with length of service We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. About the role Due to the growth of HL's Finance function, we have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance - Client, who will be the Finance Business Partner to Commercial leadership. The successful candidate will partner with HL leadership to create and deliver ambitious product and channel financial plans that deliver high quality growth, and good client and colleague outcomes. You will also deliver insightful forward looking financial management information that ensures plan delivery, managing both risk and opportunity. What you'll be doing A Finance Business Partner to C-Suite Commercial leadership Lead a small team of qualified accountants and treasury professionals Co-Author three Year Plan (3YP) and Budget with C-Suite leadership, spanning all lines of business, sales channels, and multiple entities Deliver the Budget, ensuring risks and opportunities are proactively mitigated / acted upon, in relation to both internal and external developments Income Statement & Balance Sheet responsibility, spanning both Underlying & Strategic investment Accountable for optimising Treasury strategy, including balancing client outcomes with commercial outcomes, and the optimal placement of client cash c.£12bn of assets Champion our 'Save to Invest' strategy and the pursuit of efficiency; ensure that all growth is profitable, and the delivery of positive operating leverage. Ensure all resource is allocated for best return, and always aligned with the overall HL plan Constantly improve management information to drive decision making, ensuring 'so what' in all outputs, balancing looking backwards (25%) and the forwards view (75%) Review, challenge, and recommend to the ELT high quality plans and forecasts. Ensure financial projections are underpinned with commercial plans Drive investment cases to improve our proposition, pricing, client and colleague incentive structure, OD optimisation and so on to deliver our HL OKRs and 3YP Initiate and sponsor value add analysis, working right across the business and leadership teams. Ensure alignment with Consumer Duty framework and our Assessment of Value obligations. Be a balanced voice of the client, colleague, and shareholder Own finance risk and controls maturity for Commercial & Product functions. Risks are identified and registered, and remediation plans put in to place & delivered Seek out market share opportunities by leveraging competitor analysis and benchmarking Build deep understand our products and services, our clients, and their journeys Evolve our processes and ways of working to drive continuous improvement and efficiency About you A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) with significant post qualification experience ideally gained within a digitally led financial services organisation Proven experience in a Commercial finance role in a leadership role, working with multiple key stakeholders Ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, with the ability to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business context Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Strong track record in influencing decision making within a business and driving business performance Ability to work flexibly with conflicting demands so that work is scheduled to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively and get things done Experienced in developing a team and building capability Ability to work cross functionally, with strong reporting acumen and in-depth knowledge of financial regulations Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve issues proactively Experience of working at an Executive level in terms of report writing and presentations Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation Proactive, results-oriented, and commercial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment A clear and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to interpret both financial and non-financial impacts of commercial decisions. Interview process The selection process will incorporate competency-based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For candidates who progress to the next stage, there will be an online psychometric assessment and a presentation to prepare and deliver. Working Schedule We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance - Client to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers Depending on role level up to 30 days depending on role level & increasing with length of service We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.