End Date Saturday 27 April 2024 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary JOB TITLE: Assistant Business Manager SALARY: £38,295 - £51,060 LOCATIONS: Bristol, London, Edinburgh Job Description We re on an exciting journey and there couldn t be a better time to join us as a Business Manager. We re throwing out the rulebook on what we have done in the past and are changing at pace - which is where you come in. The investments we re making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. We are committed to investing in the future, and over the next few years, we are embarking on an unbelievable transformative journey for our infrastructure, our customers, and your career. Why should you join? As we go through our multi-billion-pound transformation, you will be a leading figure within the process. You ll be engaging with stakeholders of all levels, across the business. You ll be exposed to the key work being undertaken and will be the person assisting with the budgets for the platforms and collaborating with Product Owners and Engineering teams. With the experience and exposure across the business, there are some great opportunities to grow into more niche roles too, should you wish to. Some of the other key things you ll be doing are: Supporting the Business Management Lead, Business Manager, and Platform Leads. Act as a secretariat for Governance meetings, managing action logs, and preparing meeting materials. Assisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and analysis related to technology cost and budgeting. Supporting the production of key materials for delivery, financial, and operational positions. Assisting with risk reporting, administration, and other risk management activities, including audits and control self-assessment. Supporting headcount management, change activity, and QBR write-up for Product Owners. What you ll need We re not looking for people that know all the answers. We re looking for people that thrive on being given a problem and finding a solution. We re looking for people who are comfortable when they need to say no; who aren t afraid to challenge the status quo and push back on stakeholders who may be more senior. There are some things we are looking for in you though: It s essential that you are comfortable influencing, challenging and articulating to stakeholders of all levels - many of which will have differing priorities. A background in program/project management and financial/risk management would be beneficial, especially from a complex organisation. You ll need to be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and automation tools like Power BI. You ll need excellent time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines across a fast-moving and complex set of changing requirements. Understanding of the financial services industry and agile experience in a complex organisation is beneficial. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping, current accounts, mortgages and season ticket loans 28 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies No ordinary journey We are currently going through a multi-billion-pound transformation at Lloyds Banking Group and as part of this, a career with us is no ordinary journey. The opportunities and experience available to you are unmatched. You ll be at the forefront of change and will be part of something that impacts UK society as a whole. We are building a team that embraces challenges and thrives in an environment where the answer isn't always clear. Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. We are hiring multiple vacancies for this role so will begin reviewing application from early April. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
End Date Saturday 27 April 2024 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary JOB TITLE: Assistant Business Manager SALARY: £38,295 - £51,060 LOCATIONS: Bristol, London, Edinburgh Job Description We re on an exciting journey and there couldn t be a better time to join us as a Business Manager. We re throwing out the rulebook on what we have done in the past and are changing at pace - which is where you come in. The investments we re making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. We are committed to investing in the future, and over the next few years, we are embarking on an unbelievable transformative journey for our infrastructure, our customers, and your career. Why should you join? As we go through our multi-billion-pound transformation, you will be a leading figure within the process. You ll be engaging with stakeholders of all levels, across the business. You ll be exposed to the key work being undertaken and will be the person assisting with the budgets for the platforms and collaborating with Product Owners and Engineering teams. With the experience and exposure across the business, there are some great opportunities to grow into more niche roles too, should you wish to. Some of the other key things you ll be doing are: Supporting the Business Management Lead, Business Manager, and Platform Leads. Act as a secretariat for Governance meetings, managing action logs, and preparing meeting materials. Assisting with financial tracking, forecasting, and analysis related to technology cost and budgeting. Supporting the production of key materials for delivery, financial, and operational positions. Assisting with risk reporting, administration, and other risk management activities, including audits and control self-assessment. Supporting headcount management, change activity, and QBR write-up for Product Owners. What you ll need We re not looking for people that know all the answers. We re looking for people that thrive on being given a problem and finding a solution. We re looking for people who are comfortable when they need to say no; who aren t afraid to challenge the status quo and push back on stakeholders who may be more senior. There are some things we are looking for in you though: It s essential that you are comfortable influencing, challenging and articulating to stakeholders of all levels - many of which will have differing priorities. A background in program/project management and financial/risk management would be beneficial, especially from a complex organisation. You ll need to be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and automation tools like Power BI. You ll need excellent time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines across a fast-moving and complex set of changing requirements. Understanding of the financial services industry and agile experience in a complex organisation is beneficial. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping, current accounts, mortgages and season ticket loans 28 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies No ordinary journey We are currently going through a multi-billion-pound transformation at Lloyds Banking Group and as part of this, a career with us is no ordinary journey. The opportunities and experience available to you are unmatched. You ll be at the forefront of change and will be part of something that impacts UK society as a whole. We are building a team that embraces challenges and thrives in an environment where the answer isn't always clear. Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. We are hiring multiple vacancies for this role so will begin reviewing application from early April. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved in the credit control function, working for a financially stable business? REED Accountancy are recruiting for a unique Sharpness based business, who are looking for a credit controller to join their small accounts team. The primary responsibility of the role is to manage customer accounts, ensuring they are trading within their credit limits and checking new customers, however there will also be other general finance responsibilities. Main duties include: Sales Ledger, including checking delivery tickets, reconciling weekly sales reports, processing sales invoices and debt collection, updating customer portals, raising miscellaneous invoices and ad hoc customer reports, dealing with customer queries and setting up new customers on Opera. Cash Management, posting cash receipts and payments, reconciling bank statements. Additional Duties include: Stock Control, receipting and issuing stock, processing works orders, reconciling weekly stock count. Assisting with Payroll, including processing weekly and monthly timesheets, downloading reports and RTI submissions, updating spreadsheets for reconciliation to control accounts ie PAYE and pension, updating additional ad hoc spreadsheets ie holiday and overtime records. Assisting with Internal and External Audits, including providing copy invoices or delivery notes as requested and uploading onto client portal. General Office Duties, including answering the phone and taking messages or credit card payments, printing and filing paperwork and banking as required. Supporting the Finance Manager and providing additional support across the finance function as necessary. Qualifications and Skills: • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, Word and Excel in particular and able to pick up new systems quickly• A strong focus on customer service• Approachable and trusted member of the team• Someone who is self-motivated and enjoys measurable targets• Ability to work in a team environment and independently• Proven experience in a similar role (senior finance assistant / credit controller)• Self-motivated and proactive, takes initiative• Energetic, determined, and approaches problems with a positive attitude• Takes pride in ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and completed accurately• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Friendly and professional email etiquette and phone manners• Team player, inspires confidence, respects and values others input• Flexible approach to work and change, possessing the ability to change gear quickly, as events demand The company currently use Opera accountancy package and full training will be provided Hours, 37.5 hours per week, flexible working will be considered.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved in the credit control function, working for a financially stable business? REED Accountancy are recruiting for a unique Sharpness based business, who are looking for a credit controller to join their small accounts team. The primary responsibility of the role is to manage customer accounts, ensuring they are trading within their credit limits and checking new customers, however there will also be other general finance responsibilities. Main duties include: Sales Ledger, including checking delivery tickets, reconciling weekly sales reports, processing sales invoices and debt collection, updating customer portals, raising miscellaneous invoices and ad hoc customer reports, dealing with customer queries and setting up new customers on Opera. Cash Management, posting cash receipts and payments, reconciling bank statements. Additional Duties include: Stock Control, receipting and issuing stock, processing works orders, reconciling weekly stock count. Assisting with Payroll, including processing weekly and monthly timesheets, downloading reports and RTI submissions, updating spreadsheets for reconciliation to control accounts ie PAYE and pension, updating additional ad hoc spreadsheets ie holiday and overtime records. Assisting with Internal and External Audits, including providing copy invoices or delivery notes as requested and uploading onto client portal. General Office Duties, including answering the phone and taking messages or credit card payments, printing and filing paperwork and banking as required. Supporting the Finance Manager and providing additional support across the finance function as necessary. Qualifications and Skills: • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, Word and Excel in particular and able to pick up new systems quickly• A strong focus on customer service• Approachable and trusted member of the team• Someone who is self-motivated and enjoys measurable targets• Ability to work in a team environment and independently• Proven experience in a similar role (senior finance assistant / credit controller)• Self-motivated and proactive, takes initiative• Energetic, determined, and approaches problems with a positive attitude• Takes pride in ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and completed accurately• Strong interpersonal and communication skills• Friendly and professional email etiquette and phone manners• Team player, inspires confidence, respects and values others input• Flexible approach to work and change, possessing the ability to change gear quickly, as events demand The company currently use Opera accountancy package and full training will be provided Hours, 37.5 hours per week, flexible working will be considered.
Audit & Accounts Assistant / Audit Semi-Senior / Audit Part-Qualified McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top20 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit & Accounts Assistant / Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior for their offices in North London. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for: Working on a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Preparing basic audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by junior/graduate members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing basic monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts under the overall supervision of the Client Manager Completing working papers including preparing bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts Maintaining up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Providing input to new service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training To be considered for the role you should be a Part-Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit & Accounts experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history either in a well-established small or regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. The position is likely to be 70% Audit and 30% Accounts. On offer is a salary up to £40,000 depending on relevant experience & qualification level, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Audit & Accounts Assistant / Audit Semi-Senior / Audit Part-Qualified McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing Top20 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Audit function and recruit a Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA Audit & Accounts Assistant / Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior for their offices in North London. Reporting to one of the Audit Managers, you will be responsible for: Working on a variety of interesting and smaller Audit assignments across multiple industry sectors, liaising with managers and partners when required Preparing basic audit files, undertaking audit planning and leading/assisting juniors with fieldwork Ensuring audit assignments are completed to a high standard, in time and within budgets agreed with Directors Supervising and reviewing jobs completed by junior/graduate members of staff Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Directors and clients Preparing basic monthly and quarterly management accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts under the overall supervision of the Client Manager Completing working papers including preparing bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts Maintaining up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues Providing input to new service and product pricing, including assisting with new client quotes Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training To be considered for the role you should be a Part-Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant, ideally with 2+ years external Audit & Accounts experience of small and medium-sized corporate businesses, and a working history either in a well-established small or regional Accountancy firm. You will have experience working in a team environment on multiple audit clients, building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and being able to prioritise and work to strict audit deadlines. The position is likely to be 70% Audit and 30% Accounts. On offer is a salary up to £40,000 depending on relevant experience & qualification level, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Accounts Assistant Our client is a world class, multi award-winning, well-established manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant. They produce specialist products and are an acknowledged international leader in terms of size and technical capabilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the Health & Safety Manager and will also provide assistance to the Senior/HR Manager in appropriately related matters. you will actively manage the Environmental function. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Accounts Assistant - Manufacturing ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SITE PERMITS AND PERMISSIONS: A (1) Environmental Permit regulated by the Environment Agency Trade Effluent - Consent to Discharge Reach authorisation and re-application in relation to Chemical Management (see below) Climate Change Agreement Packaging Obligation reporting Other miscellaneous permits Maintain compliance with the duty of care for waste at the Factory OWNERSHIP OF ISO14001 AND ISO50001 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Implement and maintain ISO14001 Implement and maintain ISO50001 as co-manager with the Engineering and Maintenance Manager Auditor support for other Management Systems held (18001 & 9001) Standing in for the H&S Manager during absence periods Ability to design & deliver Environment Training programmes to employees as needed Maintain a robust Emergency preparedness, spill response and reporting regime as part of ISO14001 Complete 5S/pollution prevention audits monthly in line with Change Management CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT Management of process chemicals to include: Co-ordinate the High-Performance Team for solvent Troubleshoot solvent consumption and emission anomalies Working with the line Process Operators and Engineering on solvent capture Record and maintain solvent consumption improvement register with the H&S Manager Carbon Bed Maintenance: Manage carbon media activity testing and regularly liaise with Engineering and Corporate to determine carbon media changes Complete data analysis when needed during troubleshoots Complete daily, monthly and yearly data recording and analysis QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Accounts Assistant - Manufacturing Science / Engineering / Technical Degree Professional Environmental Qualification Professional Safety Qualification Details of Package: £48,000 to £54,000 + Bonus (up to10% of salary) + Benefits (Inc. life Assurance) Hours of work: 8am 5pm Monday to Friday (Daily lunch break is 1 hour)
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Accounts Assistant Our client is a world class, multi award-winning, well-established manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant. They produce specialist products and are an acknowledged international leader in terms of size and technical capabilities. The successful candidate will work alongside the Health & Safety Manager and will also provide assistance to the Senior/HR Manager in appropriately related matters. you will actively manage the Environmental function. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Accounts Assistant - Manufacturing ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SITE PERMITS AND PERMISSIONS: A (1) Environmental Permit regulated by the Environment Agency Trade Effluent - Consent to Discharge Reach authorisation and re-application in relation to Chemical Management (see below) Climate Change Agreement Packaging Obligation reporting Other miscellaneous permits Maintain compliance with the duty of care for waste at the Factory OWNERSHIP OF ISO14001 AND ISO50001 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Implement and maintain ISO14001 Implement and maintain ISO50001 as co-manager with the Engineering and Maintenance Manager Auditor support for other Management Systems held (18001 & 9001) Standing in for the H&S Manager during absence periods Ability to design & deliver Environment Training programmes to employees as needed Maintain a robust Emergency preparedness, spill response and reporting regime as part of ISO14001 Complete 5S/pollution prevention audits monthly in line with Change Management CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT Management of process chemicals to include: Co-ordinate the High-Performance Team for solvent Troubleshoot solvent consumption and emission anomalies Working with the line Process Operators and Engineering on solvent capture Record and maintain solvent consumption improvement register with the H&S Manager Carbon Bed Maintenance: Manage carbon media activity testing and regularly liaise with Engineering and Corporate to determine carbon media changes Complete data analysis when needed during troubleshoots Complete daily, monthly and yearly data recording and analysis QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Accounts Assistant - Manufacturing Science / Engineering / Technical Degree Professional Environmental Qualification Professional Safety Qualification Details of Package: £48,000 to £54,000 + Bonus (up to10% of salary) + Benefits (Inc. life Assurance) Hours of work: 8am 5pm Monday to Friday (Daily lunch break is 1 hour)
Job Title: Financial Controller Reporting to the Managing Director/Commercial Director regarding all financial and accounting activities. Overseeing all financial activities on a day-to-day basis. Finance Manager Job Duties: Oversee all company accounts and all financial activities. Create weekly and monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts. Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports. Supervise and manage financial department staff/contractors including accountants and financial assistants. Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback. Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing. Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported. Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation. Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations. Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports. Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities. Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies. Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations. Report to the board with timely and accurate financial information on a weekly basis. Present reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in a business or finance environment; management experience; leadership skills; interpersonal skills; outstanding mathematical skills; honesty; integrity; reliability; solid written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer skills; understanding of data privacy standards.
Mar 20, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Financial Controller Reporting to the Managing Director/Commercial Director regarding all financial and accounting activities. Overseeing all financial activities on a day-to-day basis. Finance Manager Job Duties: Oversee all company accounts and all financial activities. Create weekly and monthly reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts. Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports. Supervise and manage financial department staff/contractors including accountants and financial assistants. Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback. Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing. Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported. Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation. Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations. Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports. Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities. Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies. Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations. Report to the board with timely and accurate financial information on a weekly basis. Present reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in a business or finance environment; management experience; leadership skills; interpersonal skills; outstanding mathematical skills; honesty; integrity; reliability; solid written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; research skills; analytical skills; computer skills; understanding of data privacy standards.
Management Accountant (PQ/QBE) Based in Loughborough 48,000 to 55,000 (dependent on relevant experience) Full time office-based role (5 days per week) Full time, permanent role Cedar have partnered with a thriving manufacturing business based in Loughborough who are looking for a commercial Management Accountant to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate and insightful monthly management accounts for commercial and industrial business units, providing valuable analysis on variances and margin evolution. Key Responsibilities: Deliver accurate monthly management accounts with detailed narratives for Commercial and Industrial business units. Business partnering - building relationships and presenting to Senior Stakeholders. Lead and support a team of two Assistant Management Accountants. Develop and maintain strong business relationships to aid decision-making and maximise results. Support Industrial team in optimising stock management for warehouse efficiency. Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with sales and marketing. Oversee Industrial performance analysis to control impact on commercial margin. Aid in market share and sales team activity analysis for in-market insights. Collaborate with Contracts Manager on pricing analysis and opportunities. Support financial accounting team in ensuring reporting accuracy and meeting statutory requirements. Coordinate with HR team on payroll processing and key HR KPIs. Assist Financial Accounting Manager with annual audit process. Person Specification: Demonstrable business partner experience A drive to improve processes and deliver excellence. Excellent communication skills Studying towards ACCA/CIMA OR QBE Previous management experience is highly desirable. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Management Accountant (PQ/QBE) Based in Loughborough 48,000 to 55,000 (dependent on relevant experience) Full time office-based role (5 days per week) Full time, permanent role Cedar have partnered with a thriving manufacturing business based in Loughborough who are looking for a commercial Management Accountant to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate and insightful monthly management accounts for commercial and industrial business units, providing valuable analysis on variances and margin evolution. Key Responsibilities: Deliver accurate monthly management accounts with detailed narratives for Commercial and Industrial business units. Business partnering - building relationships and presenting to Senior Stakeholders. Lead and support a team of two Assistant Management Accountants. Develop and maintain strong business relationships to aid decision-making and maximise results. Support Industrial team in optimising stock management for warehouse efficiency. Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with sales and marketing. Oversee Industrial performance analysis to control impact on commercial margin. Aid in market share and sales team activity analysis for in-market insights. Collaborate with Contracts Manager on pricing analysis and opportunities. Support financial accounting team in ensuring reporting accuracy and meeting statutory requirements. Coordinate with HR team on payroll processing and key HR KPIs. Assist Financial Accounting Manager with annual audit process. Person Specification: Demonstrable business partner experience A drive to improve processes and deliver excellence. Excellent communication skills Studying towards ACCA/CIMA OR QBE Previous management experience is highly desirable. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Pilkington Family Trust
St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary 55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Mar 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary 55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Our client is recruiting for an Audit Manager to join the team at the firm s office in Woking. This role would suit someone who has already gained some experience at manager or assistant manager level, although an experienced Senior ready for the first step into a management level role may be considered. This firm is open to strong audit candidates and the role could be as Senior Audit Manager. Hybrid working pattern are available with two days per week working from home. This role will report directly to the partners and will be an integral part in the smooth running of a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships across a wide range of business sectors. As Audit Manager your responsibilities will include: Effectively manage all aspects of a portfolio of business clients including the accounting and tax affairs of the related parties within the agreed budgets and timescales, ensure that client workflow is managed in accordance with the Firm s procedures and meeting statutory deadlines and billing targets Communication with clients to ensure they are fully appraised of their affairs at all times and are made aware of their tax liabilities in a timely manner Planning and undertaking the accounts preparation work i.e. auditing, corporation tax returns, annual returns, filing accounts with companies house and filing corporation tax returns with the revenue within the agreed timescales Taking responsibility for the timely completion of all relevant HMRC returns including P35, P11D, Form 42 etc Undertake ad hoc work including profit and cash flow forecasting, management accounts, valuations and due diligence work etc Taking responsibility for the timely completion of Director s, Partner s or Sole Trader s tax returns for the portfolio of business clients Maintaining a constant dialogue with clients and keep them up to date with changes and statutory deadlines Seeking out Partner and Associate advice as appropriate Exploiting tax planning opportunities and other services Team development and assist with their roles, responsibilities and training Involvement with the recruitment of additional team members We welcome applications from ambitious people with the following skills, experience and attributes: ACA, ACCA or CA qualified with 3-4 years post qualified audit and accounts experience within practice Experience of managing a portfolio of circa £150K upwards of client fees, ideally as a Manager or Assistant Manager Knowledge of accepted auditing and accounting practices and principles, applicable laws, codes and regulations Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Good IT skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential along with knowledge of CaseWare or similar accounting package & commercial bookkeeping packages like Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills Attention to detail and accuracy Appropriate use of initiative, and flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed time frames This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that will offer a competitive salary, depending upon experience, and the potential for career development and progression. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Submit your CV for this Audit Manager role Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Mar 13, 2024
Full time
Our client is recruiting for an Audit Manager to join the team at the firm s office in Woking. This role would suit someone who has already gained some experience at manager or assistant manager level, although an experienced Senior ready for the first step into a management level role may be considered. This firm is open to strong audit candidates and the role could be as Senior Audit Manager. Hybrid working pattern are available with two days per week working from home. This role will report directly to the partners and will be an integral part in the smooth running of a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships across a wide range of business sectors. As Audit Manager your responsibilities will include: Effectively manage all aspects of a portfolio of business clients including the accounting and tax affairs of the related parties within the agreed budgets and timescales, ensure that client workflow is managed in accordance with the Firm s procedures and meeting statutory deadlines and billing targets Communication with clients to ensure they are fully appraised of their affairs at all times and are made aware of their tax liabilities in a timely manner Planning and undertaking the accounts preparation work i.e. auditing, corporation tax returns, annual returns, filing accounts with companies house and filing corporation tax returns with the revenue within the agreed timescales Taking responsibility for the timely completion of all relevant HMRC returns including P35, P11D, Form 42 etc Undertake ad hoc work including profit and cash flow forecasting, management accounts, valuations and due diligence work etc Taking responsibility for the timely completion of Director s, Partner s or Sole Trader s tax returns for the portfolio of business clients Maintaining a constant dialogue with clients and keep them up to date with changes and statutory deadlines Seeking out Partner and Associate advice as appropriate Exploiting tax planning opportunities and other services Team development and assist with their roles, responsibilities and training Involvement with the recruitment of additional team members We welcome applications from ambitious people with the following skills, experience and attributes: ACA, ACCA or CA qualified with 3-4 years post qualified audit and accounts experience within practice Experience of managing a portfolio of circa £150K upwards of client fees, ideally as a Manager or Assistant Manager Knowledge of accepted auditing and accounting practices and principles, applicable laws, codes and regulations Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Good IT skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential along with knowledge of CaseWare or similar accounting package & commercial bookkeeping packages like Xero, Sage and QuickBooks Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills Attention to detail and accuracy Appropriate use of initiative, and flexible and open to changing priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously within compressed time frames This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that will offer a competitive salary, depending upon experience, and the potential for career development and progression. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Submit your CV for this Audit Manager role Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Are you looking for a senior role within a finance department, where you will play a key part in managing, advising and supporting the day to day financial processes? If so this could be the role for you. Our client is one of the largest and established wholesaler of smoking paraphernalia in the United Kingdom and they are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team at their offices in London (SW19). Key Responsibilities: Daily reporting of the company accounts (3 companies in total); Providing support in interpreting financial data and insights into the financial health of the company; Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues (with advice from the company's accountants) Continual monitoring of exchange rates in order to purchase Euros and Dollars at the best time Liaising with the company's external accountants/auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines Supervising and supporting the Accounts Assistant and Administrator Ensuring payment of all monthly wages including contributions to the workplace pension (where applicable) Essential Experience Required: Previous experience working with SAGE50 and Microsoft Excel are essential Level 3 AAT qualification or above is essential. Experience in working with Customs and/or EU and overseas VAT, self-assessment and international distribution are highly desirable. Significant proven all-round financial management experience and accounts administration Ability to organise own workload and ensure deadlines are met - 'self-starter' who does not require close supervision First-rate analytical and reconciliation skills with a keen eye for detail Good verbal and written communication skills Reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (core hours are 10am to 6:30pm) Benefits: A discretionary Christmas bonus scheme 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Enrolment into the company pension scheme If you have the right skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. Due to the large volume of applications we cannot always contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Mar 12, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a senior role within a finance department, where you will play a key part in managing, advising and supporting the day to day financial processes? If so this could be the role for you. Our client is one of the largest and established wholesaler of smoking paraphernalia in the United Kingdom and they are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team at their offices in London (SW19). Key Responsibilities: Daily reporting of the company accounts (3 companies in total); Providing support in interpreting financial data and insights into the financial health of the company; Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues (with advice from the company's accountants) Continual monitoring of exchange rates in order to purchase Euros and Dollars at the best time Liaising with the company's external accountants/auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines Supervising and supporting the Accounts Assistant and Administrator Ensuring payment of all monthly wages including contributions to the workplace pension (where applicable) Essential Experience Required: Previous experience working with SAGE50 and Microsoft Excel are essential Level 3 AAT qualification or above is essential. Experience in working with Customs and/or EU and overseas VAT, self-assessment and international distribution are highly desirable. Significant proven all-round financial management experience and accounts administration Ability to organise own workload and ensure deadlines are met - 'self-starter' who does not require close supervision First-rate analytical and reconciliation skills with a keen eye for detail Good verbal and written communication skills Reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (core hours are 10am to 6:30pm) Benefits: A discretionary Christmas bonus scheme 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Enrolment into the company pension scheme If you have the right skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. Due to the large volume of applications we cannot always contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Audit Supervisor opportunity within practice, to join the friendly and dynamic audit & accounts team based in Maidenhead. This role is available due to continued growth and the department s success in winning new audit business. This is a fantastic accountancy firm that offers a friendly, supportive working environment, encourages career development and progression, offers a good benefits package, and operates flexible, hybrid working to maximise work/life balance. Given the firm s requirement at this level, applications from candidates seeking an Audit Senior, through to Audit Assistant Manager role will be welcomed. Reporting to the Audit Director, as Audit Supervisor, your responsibilities will include: Undertake the day-to-day communications with clients to obtain necessary information and resolve queries in data provided Complete all fieldwork sections of an audit file including assisting fellow team members and attendance of stock takes Preparation of period end financial statements for companies (including consolidation and group accounts), using the firm s preferred software applications Involvement in ad-hoc project work (internal and client) applying accounting, tax and audit skills to different situations (e.g. budgets and forecasts) Assist junior team members with audit field work and the completion of period end assignments and undertake first review of less experienced team members work Work to agreed timetables and regular communication of progress to more senior colleagues Develop knowledge through selection of relevant CPD Apply regulatory, legal, professional and ethical standards relating to engagements Preparation of business tax computations The firm s Audit Director would like to see CVs of candidates with the following profile: Be ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (first time passes preferred) Having gained experience in a similar role within a practice environment Strong grasp of current accounting and auditing standards, and business tax compliance Good computer skills, MS Office applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, Xero certified Knowledge of IRIS/CaseWare preferred but not essential Ability and desire to help less experienced team members to assist in their development Acute attention to detail Good communication skills both verbal and written Be confident and able to work individually Good organisation skills and able to manage deadlines and workload prioritisation If successful, you will be offered a competitive salary, depending upon experience, a good benefits package, a friendly, supportive working environment, hybrid and flexible working patterns and the opportunity for career progression. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Submit your CV for this Audit Supervisor role Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Mar 11, 2024
Full time
Audit Supervisor opportunity within practice, to join the friendly and dynamic audit & accounts team based in Maidenhead. This role is available due to continued growth and the department s success in winning new audit business. This is a fantastic accountancy firm that offers a friendly, supportive working environment, encourages career development and progression, offers a good benefits package, and operates flexible, hybrid working to maximise work/life balance. Given the firm s requirement at this level, applications from candidates seeking an Audit Senior, through to Audit Assistant Manager role will be welcomed. Reporting to the Audit Director, as Audit Supervisor, your responsibilities will include: Undertake the day-to-day communications with clients to obtain necessary information and resolve queries in data provided Complete all fieldwork sections of an audit file including assisting fellow team members and attendance of stock takes Preparation of period end financial statements for companies (including consolidation and group accounts), using the firm s preferred software applications Involvement in ad-hoc project work (internal and client) applying accounting, tax and audit skills to different situations (e.g. budgets and forecasts) Assist junior team members with audit field work and the completion of period end assignments and undertake first review of less experienced team members work Work to agreed timetables and regular communication of progress to more senior colleagues Develop knowledge through selection of relevant CPD Apply regulatory, legal, professional and ethical standards relating to engagements Preparation of business tax computations The firm s Audit Director would like to see CVs of candidates with the following profile: Be ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (first time passes preferred) Having gained experience in a similar role within a practice environment Strong grasp of current accounting and auditing standards, and business tax compliance Good computer skills, MS Office applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, Xero certified Knowledge of IRIS/CaseWare preferred but not essential Ability and desire to help less experienced team members to assist in their development Acute attention to detail Good communication skills both verbal and written Be confident and able to work individually Good organisation skills and able to manage deadlines and workload prioritisation If successful, you will be offered a competitive salary, depending upon experience, a good benefits package, a friendly, supportive working environment, hybrid and flexible working patterns and the opportunity for career progression. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Submit your CV for this Audit Supervisor role Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Financial Accountant (12 month FTC) £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus + excellent benefits This highly successful FTSE listed company based in central London is seeking to hire a newly qualified accountant from a mid-tier Practice firm. Based in fantastic offices overlooking the river Thames, you will be working in a team of 12 qualified accountants, supported by a team of accounts assistants, and responsible for management reporting and financial accounting for various businesses within the Group. The package includes hybrid working (2 days from home), free lunch, private health (incl. anytime private GP access) and dental cover, pension, travel insurance and 25 days annual leave. This role is ideal for a recently qualified ACA from a Big 4 or mid-tier Practice firm. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with the option to become permanent after 12 months. The role: Management of the day-to-day financial performance of entities, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with contractual cash-flow and operational obligations; Establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders including investors, shareholders, lenders, service providers and asset managers Internal quarterly management reporting, annual statutory reporting (including UKGAAP and IFRS) and assist the treasury team with the senior lender reporting Management of a shared pool of processing and invoicing staff Ensuring entities remain up to date and compliant with relevant legislation including latest accounting standards, VAT, Hedge accounting Consolidation of Company clusters, including IFRS conversions for group reporting Your Profile: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) Experience of audit and accounts preparation for commercial clients Strong academics High attention to detail and ownership of own work Strong communicator able to work in busy and thriving team Strong UK GAAP experience IFRS exposure preferred but not essential Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
Mar 11, 2024
Full time
Financial Accountant (12 month FTC) £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus + excellent benefits This highly successful FTSE listed company based in central London is seeking to hire a newly qualified accountant from a mid-tier Practice firm. Based in fantastic offices overlooking the river Thames, you will be working in a team of 12 qualified accountants, supported by a team of accounts assistants, and responsible for management reporting and financial accounting for various businesses within the Group. The package includes hybrid working (2 days from home), free lunch, private health (incl. anytime private GP access) and dental cover, pension, travel insurance and 25 days annual leave. This role is ideal for a recently qualified ACA from a Big 4 or mid-tier Practice firm. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with the option to become permanent after 12 months. The role: Management of the day-to-day financial performance of entities, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with contractual cash-flow and operational obligations; Establishing and managing relationships with key stakeholders including investors, shareholders, lenders, service providers and asset managers Internal quarterly management reporting, annual statutory reporting (including UKGAAP and IFRS) and assist the treasury team with the senior lender reporting Management of a shared pool of processing and invoicing staff Ensuring entities remain up to date and compliant with relevant legislation including latest accounting standards, VAT, Hedge accounting Consolidation of Company clusters, including IFRS conversions for group reporting Your Profile: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) Experience of audit and accounts preparation for commercial clients Strong academics High attention to detail and ownership of own work Strong communicator able to work in busy and thriving team Strong UK GAAP experience IFRS exposure preferred but not essential Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
The Pilkington Family Trust
St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary £55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Mar 08, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Head of Welfare and Communities Location: Enterprise Centre, Salisbury Street, St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Salary £55,000 per annum, (potentially more for exceptional candidate) Job Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours a week An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative leader to head up our Welfare and Community Teams at the Pilkington Family Trust, an established endowed charity based in St Helens managed by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited. Job Purpose: Leadership and management of the Welfare and Community Teams including Ruskin Lodge To support the continued development and effective delivery of all Welfare and Community programmes To ensure compliance across all CQC regulatory activity To ensure safeguarding of vulnerable people we support is a priority including safe practice and management of breaches General Responsibilities: Deputise for the CEO in any absence including senior manager on call support The organisation works within a 24/7 care setting in which you may need to work any 5 of the 7 days in the week Welfare Programme: Manage the Welfare Team and Community Teams, ensuring appropriate supervision and support in line with the Trust policies Provide guidance and advice regarding the operation of the Welfare and Community Programme and suggest suitable changes, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive and Trustees Ensure that the Welfare and Community Programmes are person centred, meet the needs of individuals and the community, and are fit for purpose Management: As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall operational control of the organisation and preparation of long-term strategic development plans of the Trust, ensuring effective communication to teams and volunteers Research and prepare annual operational plans, for the development of programmes, within the available Trust Funds' resources and in compliance with Health and Social Care policies and practices at national and local level Ensure that the Trust Funds supplement, do not duplicate, Government and/or Local Authority policies for beneficiaries Quality and Compliance: Ensure contract compliance and CQC regulatory compliance with all care and support services delivered at Ruskin Lodge under its CQC registration Ensure that all employees and Volunteers are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and conduct their work accordingly Develop and maintain with the CEO a robust audit programme and Service Improvement Plan for Welfare and Community Programme including Ruskin Lodge Finance: Ensure effective and robust financial controls and processes are in place for the management of designated budgets within your control Carry out monthly review of management accounts and budgets to ensure in line with agreed income and expenditure, and to identify deviations against agreed targets The Candidate: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive the Trust is looking for a highly experienced individual who will foster a culture of excellence, with a strong background in health and social care/ community development. The successful candidate will oversee a team that provides a community welfare programme and commissions services for older people across the UK. The post will also have responsibility for overseeing a respite service based in St Helens. The successful candidate must have a relevant social care qualification and substantial experience of managing both community and CQC regulated older people's services. The Trust will be embarking on a period of transformation, to ensure our services continue to meet the needs of our beneficiaries and communities including our focus to support the development of our staff teams. The successful candidate will support the development of new services, including new models of delivery. If you feel you fit the bill, then we would love to hear from you. PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer: Attractive salary, terms and conditions Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan Continual training and personal development opportunities A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues Free onsite parking This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for their next challenge to shape the future landscape in a unique organisation. Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 22nd March 2024 Interview dates: 2nd or 4th April 2024 Please Note: CV's alone will not be accepted. Please click on the APPLY button and attach your CV and supporting statement. Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Community Manager, Community Team Leader, Community Development Manager, Community Development Team Leader, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Wellbeing Manager, Project Manager, Project Worker, Community Wellbeing Manager, Welfare Officer, Welfare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
Accounts Payable Assistant Pinpoint Resourcing are working with a great company based near Middlesex who are seeking a confident Accounts Payable Assistant. This role will be processing invoices and daily payments for inter-company accounts, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. Duties: Prepare and process payments daily Process any bank payments made and ensure S/O & D/D entries are accounted for in SAP Cover AP staff when absent, or when there is a backlog of AP/Inter-company Invoices Process Employee Expenses Cover download of bank transactions and update Cashbook Assist Managers and work with other members of staff where required by Managers Assist any audit request by company Auditors Any other reasonable task as requested by Senior Finance Manager Desirable: Knowledge of SAP Good problem solving skills Someone who shows good initiative Accuracy and attention to detail Salary + further information £25,000 - £26,500 DOE Office based Please get in touch if this opportunity interests you - we are keen to speak with candidates who are looking for the chance to join a great team! Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes. Pinpoint Resourcing Ltd is an employment agency and employment business
Mar 05, 2024
Full time
Accounts Payable Assistant Pinpoint Resourcing are working with a great company based near Middlesex who are seeking a confident Accounts Payable Assistant. This role will be processing invoices and daily payments for inter-company accounts, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. Duties: Prepare and process payments daily Process any bank payments made and ensure S/O & D/D entries are accounted for in SAP Cover AP staff when absent, or when there is a backlog of AP/Inter-company Invoices Process Employee Expenses Cover download of bank transactions and update Cashbook Assist Managers and work with other members of staff where required by Managers Assist any audit request by company Auditors Any other reasonable task as requested by Senior Finance Manager Desirable: Knowledge of SAP Good problem solving skills Someone who shows good initiative Accuracy and attention to detail Salary + further information £25,000 - £26,500 DOE Office based Please get in touch if this opportunity interests you - we are keen to speak with candidates who are looking for the chance to join a great team! Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes. Pinpoint Resourcing Ltd is an employment agency and employment business
Assistant IT Manager needed to cover one of our clients Schools in the Slough area. Salary up to £29,000 + benefits. We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and we are looking for an Assistant IT Manager to join our very busy, expanding team supporting IT in the Slough Area. This is an exciting op portunity for an Assistant IT Manager to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. Our requirement is for an Assistant IT Manager with some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies, although induction and on-the-job training with our experienced on-site team will be provided. As an Assistant IT Manager, you will be working in an educational environment with a team of dedicated professionals. Our team of experienced seniors will be supporting you either remotely or as a site visit, enabling you to further your career within the sector and provide an outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Key Tasks Under the guidance of the Network Manager: Provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school/centre establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities. Become the "second in command" to the Network Manager, and if working for a Trust Network Manager, potentially lead that satellite site - so the ability to work independently is a must. Use specialist skills/training/experience to support school/centre's staff & pupils ICT requirements. Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Implement agreed work programmes/practices under the guidance of Senior Staff. Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Mentor junior colleagues To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. 2. Technical Expertise Connect up and check hardware for normal operation. Set up a suitable desktop environment for users of a standalone or networked PC. Install simple software applications as required. Perform basic set up and checking of networked PCs. Perform basic maintenance tasks for user accounts. Use simple utilities to change information on the intranet. Follow instructions to run basic network monitoring reports or utilities. 3. Processes Follow an acceptance test procedure on new ICT equipment and report results appropriately. Update records of installed hardware and software. Maintain a software library and store original copies of installed applications. Transfer and transportation of IT Equipment to required areas or rooms within the site. Follow processes and tasks described in school's disaster recovery and maintenance plans Follow instructions to implement school backup and virus protection procedures. Record requests accurately in a support log. Retrieve details of previous requests if an enquiry is made. Investigate a request for support, record diagnostic information and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level. Record the time spent on tasks and compare to expectation/allocation as appropriate. 4. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to, the following: Disk space checks Backup checks Event log checks Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors SNMP Traps Requirements: Experience in a helpdesk or support environment. Professional qualifications (Degree / Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) You will be willing to work in teams to resolve common problems, and also be part of our rollout project teams. Microsoft Server Skills are desirable. Professional and polished communication skills. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. Must have a clean and valid DBS disclosure. Keen desire to learn and expand on your existing knowledge/ skills. Benefits and Opportunities: We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Assistant IT Manager needed to cover one of our clients Schools in the Slough area. Salary up to £29,000 + benefits. We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and we are looking for an Assistant IT Manager to join our very busy, expanding team supporting IT in the Slough Area. This is an exciting op portunity for an Assistant IT Manager to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. Our requirement is for an Assistant IT Manager with some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies, although induction and on-the-job training with our experienced on-site team will be provided. As an Assistant IT Manager, you will be working in an educational environment with a team of dedicated professionals. Our team of experienced seniors will be supporting you either remotely or as a site visit, enabling you to further your career within the sector and provide an outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Key Tasks Under the guidance of the Network Manager: Provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school/centre establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities. Become the "second in command" to the Network Manager, and if working for a Trust Network Manager, potentially lead that satellite site - so the ability to work independently is a must. Use specialist skills/training/experience to support school/centre's staff & pupils ICT requirements. Maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others. Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials. Provide specialist advice and guidance as required to School/Centre. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information at an appropriate level, and in a suitable style, having assessed the audience. Implement agreed work programmes/practices under the guidance of Senior Staff. Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Mentor junior colleagues To be aware of the school/centre's responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all administrative and financial processes comply with this. 2. Technical Expertise Connect up and check hardware for normal operation. Set up a suitable desktop environment for users of a standalone or networked PC. Install simple software applications as required. Perform basic set up and checking of networked PCs. Perform basic maintenance tasks for user accounts. Use simple utilities to change information on the intranet. Follow instructions to run basic network monitoring reports or utilities. 3. Processes Follow an acceptance test procedure on new ICT equipment and report results appropriately. Update records of installed hardware and software. Maintain a software library and store original copies of installed applications. Transfer and transportation of IT Equipment to required areas or rooms within the site. Follow processes and tasks described in school's disaster recovery and maintenance plans Follow instructions to implement school backup and virus protection procedures. Record requests accurately in a support log. Retrieve details of previous requests if an enquiry is made. Investigate a request for support, record diagnostic information and either resolve or escalate to the appropriate level. Record the time spent on tasks and compare to expectation/allocation as appropriate. 4. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to, the following: Disk space checks Backup checks Event log checks Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors SNMP Traps Requirements: Experience in a helpdesk or support environment. Professional qualifications (Degree / Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) You will be willing to work in teams to resolve common problems, and also be part of our rollout project teams. Microsoft Server Skills are desirable. Professional and polished communication skills. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. Must have a clean and valid DBS disclosure. Keen desire to learn and expand on your existing knowledge/ skills. Benefits and Opportunities: We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
Location : London, Farringdon Salary : £60,000 - £64,000 Hybrid : 3 days in the office, 2 days at home. The first 6 months will have to be office 5 days a week.Rotary Watches Limited is an award-winning, world-recognised British design brand offering classic and contemporary timepieces. With over 125 years of excellence in horology, Rotary remains a favourite amongst watch buyers. The Role: We are looking for a new Financial Controller to join our busy team at Rotary Watches Limited. As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for all financial matters alongside delivering companywide financial objectives. You will be a self-starter and a strong team player who is positive, pragmatic, proactive and flexible whilst having the ability and skills to problem solve in a constructive and effective manner.Whilst being a part of the wider senior management team, you will also lead a small finance team and will be comfortable working autonomously. Possessing strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced changing environment coupled with excellent verbal/written communication skills will be key to the success of this role. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • This Financial Controller role is a broad all-round with both commercial and technical elements encompassed in one.• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks• Oversee and aid in the monthly production of accurate and timely Management Accounts to meet reporting deadlines• Prepare Annual Budget working closely with budget holders to enable accurate decision making and working in conjunction with the CEO• Develop budgets that meet the requirements of company departments• Management of the monthly accounting cycle with a deep understanding of the processes and requirements of a Stock and Sales Driven Business for example controlling Stock Quantity and Ageing profile• Lead, mentor and coach a small, keen, finance team consisting to help them to thrive and grow ensuring that the appropriate levels of supervision is applied • Ensure all statutory returns and financial submissions are completed on time for the UK and also the German and Swiss subsidiaries. For UK this includes Annual Returns, P11D calculation, PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) calculation and payment of both. • Prepare draft statutory financial statements for UK and provide data for the German and Swiss subsidiaries to the relevant parties.• Prepare detailed reports on the company's financial performance• Support and oversee the management of all external reporting - statutory audits, Tax, Corporate, VAT and payroll, Companies House and other regulatory requirements for UK, Germany and Switzerland• Prepare and Report VAT returns for UK, Germany and Switzerland• Management of the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors• Review and approve bank statement reconciliations and ensure that outstanding issues are resolved in a timely basis• Responsibility for company compliance filings• Recognise patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas• Taking ownership and driving accounting processes to completion• Support and management of all reporting to clients whether weekly, periodically, monthly or annually. • Preparing Board packs, Forecasting & any further analysis requested Management of the monthly accounting cycle with a deep understanding of a Stock and Sales Driven Business• Good knowledge and understanding with numerous E-commerce platforms such as Amazon.• Develop process and rigorous financial control procedures• Perform regular financial analysis and production of KPI metrics• To provide the management team with technical support necessary for the effective • management and control of the business.• Approve Supplier Payments Essential Key Skills: • Be ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5+years of combined accounting and finance experience within a commercial environment• Commercial acumen is integral to this role• Previous work experience in a similar role, including experience of providing financial control across a company• Experience using Microsoft Navision would be highly beneficial• Experience within a retail or manufacturing company• Significant PQE gained in a medium sized company• Advanced skills in Excel• Ability to operate and implement change• Extensive experience of working in a dynamic environment.• Capability of challenging the status quo and reshaping the operational finance processes, financial management information, risk management and control• Possess a firm but fair approach to challenge• Strong communication with proven influencing skills• A creative thinker and effective change manager, coupled with demonstrable ability to coach others• An energetic self-starter and promoter of change• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as the job will involve working alongside other managers of the business and Group Executive Directors• Strong knowledge of accounting software and proficient in other Microsoft applications• Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must possess a diplomatic, polite and business-like manner• Well-organised individual used to working in a pressured environment Benefits: • Private Medical Insurance • Group Income Protection • BUPA Cash Plan • Pension scheme • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday off • Employee Assistance ProgrammeTo apply for this position, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Senior Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, ACCA, CIMA, etc.REF-210818
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Location : London, Farringdon Salary : £60,000 - £64,000 Hybrid : 3 days in the office, 2 days at home. The first 6 months will have to be office 5 days a week.Rotary Watches Limited is an award-winning, world-recognised British design brand offering classic and contemporary timepieces. With over 125 years of excellence in horology, Rotary remains a favourite amongst watch buyers. The Role: We are looking for a new Financial Controller to join our busy team at Rotary Watches Limited. As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for all financial matters alongside delivering companywide financial objectives. You will be a self-starter and a strong team player who is positive, pragmatic, proactive and flexible whilst having the ability and skills to problem solve in a constructive and effective manner.Whilst being a part of the wider senior management team, you will also lead a small finance team and will be comfortable working autonomously. Possessing strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast paced changing environment coupled with excellent verbal/written communication skills will be key to the success of this role. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • This Financial Controller role is a broad all-round with both commercial and technical elements encompassed in one.• Oversee the financial strategic planning of the company by evaluating its performance and potential risks• Oversee and aid in the monthly production of accurate and timely Management Accounts to meet reporting deadlines• Prepare Annual Budget working closely with budget holders to enable accurate decision making and working in conjunction with the CEO• Develop budgets that meet the requirements of company departments• Management of the monthly accounting cycle with a deep understanding of the processes and requirements of a Stock and Sales Driven Business for example controlling Stock Quantity and Ageing profile• Lead, mentor and coach a small, keen, finance team consisting to help them to thrive and grow ensuring that the appropriate levels of supervision is applied • Ensure all statutory returns and financial submissions are completed on time for the UK and also the German and Swiss subsidiaries. For UK this includes Annual Returns, P11D calculation, PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) calculation and payment of both. • Prepare draft statutory financial statements for UK and provide data for the German and Swiss subsidiaries to the relevant parties.• Prepare detailed reports on the company's financial performance• Support and oversee the management of all external reporting - statutory audits, Tax, Corporate, VAT and payroll, Companies House and other regulatory requirements for UK, Germany and Switzerland• Prepare and Report VAT returns for UK, Germany and Switzerland• Management of the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors• Review and approve bank statement reconciliations and ensure that outstanding issues are resolved in a timely basis• Responsibility for company compliance filings• Recognise patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas• Taking ownership and driving accounting processes to completion• Support and management of all reporting to clients whether weekly, periodically, monthly or annually. • Preparing Board packs, Forecasting & any further analysis requested Management of the monthly accounting cycle with a deep understanding of a Stock and Sales Driven Business• Good knowledge and understanding with numerous E-commerce platforms such as Amazon.• Develop process and rigorous financial control procedures• Perform regular financial analysis and production of KPI metrics• To provide the management team with technical support necessary for the effective • management and control of the business.• Approve Supplier Payments Essential Key Skills: • Be ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5+years of combined accounting and finance experience within a commercial environment• Commercial acumen is integral to this role• Previous work experience in a similar role, including experience of providing financial control across a company• Experience using Microsoft Navision would be highly beneficial• Experience within a retail or manufacturing company• Significant PQE gained in a medium sized company• Advanced skills in Excel• Ability to operate and implement change• Extensive experience of working in a dynamic environment.• Capability of challenging the status quo and reshaping the operational finance processes, financial management information, risk management and control• Possess a firm but fair approach to challenge• Strong communication with proven influencing skills• A creative thinker and effective change manager, coupled with demonstrable ability to coach others• An energetic self-starter and promoter of change• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as the job will involve working alongside other managers of the business and Group Executive Directors• Strong knowledge of accounting software and proficient in other Microsoft applications• Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must possess a diplomatic, polite and business-like manner• Well-organised individual used to working in a pressured environment Benefits: • Private Medical Insurance • Group Income Protection • BUPA Cash Plan • Pension scheme • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday off • Employee Assistance ProgrammeTo apply for this position, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK.You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Senior Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, ACCA, CIMA, etc.REF-210818
Our client is a Top 10 firm in Gatwick who are looking to add an experienced candidate to it's vibrant and dynamic team. The role will involve reporting to a Manager, whilst aiding with the development of more junior staff. Client Details This Accountancy firm based in Gatwick are currently seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Audit department after following another period of sustained growth. This reputable Firm are well renowned across the UK and include a broad range of clients from the FTSE 250 to large private sector organisations and owner managed businesses. There a multiple opportunities across their national offices. Description Leading Audits all the way from planning stage to Partner review. Assisting Managers and Partners, whilst leading a varied portfolio. To develop and maintain excellent client relationships and become a regular and trusted contact for them. Profile Ideally, you will be qualified ACA or ACCA with a background as an Audit and Accounts Senior working towards Audit Assistant Manager.Have either specialised in audit and accounts throughout your career to date within a large firm environment or have a mixed general accountancy practice background across accounts within a small, medium or large independent firm background.You will be experienced and comfortable with leading Audits. Job Offer Salary crica £45,000 - £52,000 per annum. Flexible working environment. Competitive benefits as expected from a top 10 firm.
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
Our client is a Top 10 firm in Gatwick who are looking to add an experienced candidate to it's vibrant and dynamic team. The role will involve reporting to a Manager, whilst aiding with the development of more junior staff. Client Details This Accountancy firm based in Gatwick are currently seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Audit department after following another period of sustained growth. This reputable Firm are well renowned across the UK and include a broad range of clients from the FTSE 250 to large private sector organisations and owner managed businesses. There a multiple opportunities across their national offices. Description Leading Audits all the way from planning stage to Partner review. Assisting Managers and Partners, whilst leading a varied portfolio. To develop and maintain excellent client relationships and become a regular and trusted contact for them. Profile Ideally, you will be qualified ACA or ACCA with a background as an Audit and Accounts Senior working towards Audit Assistant Manager.Have either specialised in audit and accounts throughout your career to date within a large firm environment or have a mixed general accountancy practice background across accounts within a small, medium or large independent firm background.You will be experienced and comfortable with leading Audits. Job Offer Salary crica £45,000 - £52,000 per annum. Flexible working environment. Competitive benefits as expected from a top 10 firm.
A leading firm of chartered accountants based in Elmbridge is searching for an Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager to join their team at an exciting and pivotal time in this firms development. The firm and role provides clear career development and mixed and varied responsibilities offering the chance to diversify for audit focused professionals and a big step up in client size for those from smaller firm background. Client Details Based in the firms Elmbridge offices, you will be joining a highly regarded team, with an excellent reputation across the South East. The wider business presents one of fastest growing firms of chartered accountants across the South East with a wide ranging client base with clients ranging from sub audit threshold turnover clients, through to circa £100million turnover clients. As a core client the sweet spot is typically in the range of around £10 - £50 million turnover, with growth focused limited companies, OMBs and corporate clients looking for a long term, partnering relationship, providing an environment where you can truly carve a career making a real impact, developing long term, go to trusted relationships. The firm provides an autonomous approach, whilst with the backing and support of a highly regarded team to support you with clear career development paths and appraisal systems in place to help people achieve their career goals. Description Joining as Audit & Accounts Senior / Supervisor based from the firms Elmbridge offices you will join at a key time in this firms development which does set this role, firm and opportunity apart as a rare and pretty unique chance to carve a career within an exciting growth orientated firm and role. You will senior, lead and manage the delivery of audit services to clients across varied industries across aerospace and defence, sports, landed estates, food and drinks, media, law and other professional services firms and other clients. Alongside this you will have involvement in accounts preparation and review and wider all around services offering a mix across both audit/accounts and other service provision. You will develop client relationships and work with the wider tax advisory/business services and wider advisory teams on delivering wider project work and manage develop and grow the audit team. A clear progression path is on offer and you will progress in your career. Profile You will be ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent with a career background and strength within audit, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to Audit & Accounts Senior / Supervisor levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Job Offer Salary circa £40,000 - £47,000 per annum depending on qualification status and experience. Proven track record of promoting staff internally. Free parking. Competitive benefits package.
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
A leading firm of chartered accountants based in Elmbridge is searching for an Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager to join their team at an exciting and pivotal time in this firms development. The firm and role provides clear career development and mixed and varied responsibilities offering the chance to diversify for audit focused professionals and a big step up in client size for those from smaller firm background. Client Details Based in the firms Elmbridge offices, you will be joining a highly regarded team, with an excellent reputation across the South East. The wider business presents one of fastest growing firms of chartered accountants across the South East with a wide ranging client base with clients ranging from sub audit threshold turnover clients, through to circa £100million turnover clients. As a core client the sweet spot is typically in the range of around £10 - £50 million turnover, with growth focused limited companies, OMBs and corporate clients looking for a long term, partnering relationship, providing an environment where you can truly carve a career making a real impact, developing long term, go to trusted relationships. The firm provides an autonomous approach, whilst with the backing and support of a highly regarded team to support you with clear career development paths and appraisal systems in place to help people achieve their career goals. Description Joining as Audit & Accounts Senior / Supervisor based from the firms Elmbridge offices you will join at a key time in this firms development which does set this role, firm and opportunity apart as a rare and pretty unique chance to carve a career within an exciting growth orientated firm and role. You will senior, lead and manage the delivery of audit services to clients across varied industries across aerospace and defence, sports, landed estates, food and drinks, media, law and other professional services firms and other clients. Alongside this you will have involvement in accounts preparation and review and wider all around services offering a mix across both audit/accounts and other service provision. You will develop client relationships and work with the wider tax advisory/business services and wider advisory teams on delivering wider project work and manage develop and grow the audit team. A clear progression path is on offer and you will progress in your career. Profile You will be ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent with a career background and strength within audit, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to Audit & Accounts Senior / Supervisor levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Job Offer Salary circa £40,000 - £47,000 per annum depending on qualification status and experience. Proven track record of promoting staff internally. Free parking. Competitive benefits package.
A leading accountancy practice based in Leatherhead has a requirement for a qualified ACCA /ACA, or suitably practice experienced accountant to join their team and firm as a Business Services Senior/Assistant Manager, in a role offering excellent progression and develop potential. Client Details The Leatherhead offices of this leading firm focuses on servicing and building relationships with growing OMBs, SMEs and limited company clients, alongside a very varied industry client base of sole traders, partnerships, and other clients around this, but with a focus on limited companies looking to grow and partner with their accountants. Clients are wide ranging in industry sectors with typical clients are up into the hundreds of thousands of turnover, with larger clients well into the millions in turnover up to the audit threshold and beyond. There is a team of professionals, varying in level, background and experience supporting the managerial and director group and they are looking for a key addition to bolster this team and work closely with them. The firm offers excellent appraisal systems, mentoring support with associated development and clear career progression on offer. Description Responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients Preparation/review of monthly/quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts Completion and review of VAT returns Preparation of annual P11D's and PAYE Agreements Ability to advise clients on budgeting and forecasting Reviewing and completing client Bookkeeping work Writing and reviewing management commentaries and providing insights Improving current processes for new and existing clients, leveraging technology wherever possible Payroll for clients but not essential Using Xero and Receipt bank Profile The firm are looking for: Minimum of 3 years working in a similar practice environment with a background in outsourcing/ general accounting If form Industry, must have experience of handling multiple businesses at one time. Exposure to both management accounts and statutory accounts production Competent with cloud accounting Preferably ACCA/CIMA/ACA newly qualified or studying towards qualification Payroll experience would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite. Job Offer Salary circa £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience and qualification status. Competitive benefits package. Excellent opportunities to further progress and develop within a successful team!
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
A leading accountancy practice based in Leatherhead has a requirement for a qualified ACCA /ACA, or suitably practice experienced accountant to join their team and firm as a Business Services Senior/Assistant Manager, in a role offering excellent progression and develop potential. Client Details The Leatherhead offices of this leading firm focuses on servicing and building relationships with growing OMBs, SMEs and limited company clients, alongside a very varied industry client base of sole traders, partnerships, and other clients around this, but with a focus on limited companies looking to grow and partner with their accountants. Clients are wide ranging in industry sectors with typical clients are up into the hundreds of thousands of turnover, with larger clients well into the millions in turnover up to the audit threshold and beyond. There is a team of professionals, varying in level, background and experience supporting the managerial and director group and they are looking for a key addition to bolster this team and work closely with them. The firm offers excellent appraisal systems, mentoring support with associated development and clear career progression on offer. Description Responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients Preparation/review of monthly/quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts Completion and review of VAT returns Preparation of annual P11D's and PAYE Agreements Ability to advise clients on budgeting and forecasting Reviewing and completing client Bookkeeping work Writing and reviewing management commentaries and providing insights Improving current processes for new and existing clients, leveraging technology wherever possible Payroll for clients but not essential Using Xero and Receipt bank Profile The firm are looking for: Minimum of 3 years working in a similar practice environment with a background in outsourcing/ general accounting If form Industry, must have experience of handling multiple businesses at one time. Exposure to both management accounts and statutory accounts production Competent with cloud accounting Preferably ACCA/CIMA/ACA newly qualified or studying towards qualification Payroll experience would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite. Job Offer Salary circa £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience and qualification status. Competitive benefits package. Excellent opportunities to further progress and develop within a successful team!
A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Plymouth is searching for a Restructuring and Insolvency Assistant Manager to join their team with opportunity to progress in your career as a key addition, supporting and working closely with directors, focused on the delivery of restructuring and insolvency projects. Client Details A highly successful, Plymouth based chartered accountancy practice that has experienced impressive growth. You will be joining a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team, with an excellent reputation across the region, wider South West and UK. The wider business presents one of the regions largest and growth focused firm of chartered accountants with a wide ranging client base. Their insolvency department acts for Large Corporate Organisations, SMEs and smaller assignments on the corporate side across varied retail, construction, manufacturing and wide range of other industry sectors and turnover ranges. Alongside this the department also undertakes personal insolvency, bankruptcies and Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) work. The environment offers a clear career development path within collaborative teams where you will be supported and encouraged to develop and progress within your career. The firms provides competitive salaries, benefits and mix of home to office/hybrid working and flexible hours. Description Based in their Plymouth offices you will join as a Restructuring and Insolvency Assistant Manager assisting with the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations and letters and you will be involved in meetings with client directors, key business intermediaries and other stakeholders. Insolvency project work will range across turnaround projects & both corporate and personal insolvency work with involvement across administrations and CVAs, liquidations of insolvent and solvent companies, along with bankruptcies and IVAs. You will carve an influential role with excellent career development prospects on offer. Profile You may either be an existing specialist within the insolvency sector, operating at around the highly experienced Senior Administrator levels, or ideal Assistant Manager levels already within your career, with expertise across either corporate or personal insolvency, or with a mixed personal and corporate recovery background. Or you may have developed a career so far across other discipline service lines - audit/accounts/tax/corporate finance etc within accountancy practice so far and be looking to transfer your existing skills and develop your career within the insolvency sector moving forward. You may be any ACA / ACCA and/or, CPI/JIEB qualified, or studying. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition to progress in their career within a leading firm of chartered accountants. Job Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits on offer with more details on application. Please apply on-line and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Plymouth is searching for a Restructuring and Insolvency Assistant Manager to join their team with opportunity to progress in your career as a key addition, supporting and working closely with directors, focused on the delivery of restructuring and insolvency projects. Client Details A highly successful, Plymouth based chartered accountancy practice that has experienced impressive growth. You will be joining a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team, with an excellent reputation across the region, wider South West and UK. The wider business presents one of the regions largest and growth focused firm of chartered accountants with a wide ranging client base. Their insolvency department acts for Large Corporate Organisations, SMEs and smaller assignments on the corporate side across varied retail, construction, manufacturing and wide range of other industry sectors and turnover ranges. Alongside this the department also undertakes personal insolvency, bankruptcies and Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) work. The environment offers a clear career development path within collaborative teams where you will be supported and encouraged to develop and progress within your career. The firms provides competitive salaries, benefits and mix of home to office/hybrid working and flexible hours. Description Based in their Plymouth offices you will join as a Restructuring and Insolvency Assistant Manager assisting with the preparation of reports, proposals, presentations and letters and you will be involved in meetings with client directors, key business intermediaries and other stakeholders. Insolvency project work will range across turnaround projects & both corporate and personal insolvency work with involvement across administrations and CVAs, liquidations of insolvent and solvent companies, along with bankruptcies and IVAs. You will carve an influential role with excellent career development prospects on offer. Profile You may either be an existing specialist within the insolvency sector, operating at around the highly experienced Senior Administrator levels, or ideal Assistant Manager levels already within your career, with expertise across either corporate or personal insolvency, or with a mixed personal and corporate recovery background. Or you may have developed a career so far across other discipline service lines - audit/accounts/tax/corporate finance etc within accountancy practice so far and be looking to transfer your existing skills and develop your career within the insolvency sector moving forward. You may be any ACA / ACCA and/or, CPI/JIEB qualified, or studying. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition to progress in their career within a leading firm of chartered accountants. Job Offer Highly competitive salary and benefits on offer with more details on application. Please apply on-line and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on
A highly regarded accountancy practice based in Farnham is seeking an ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join their team. You will have a mixed role, managing the delivery of audit, accounts and other services taking on increasing responsibility and management of a wide-ranging portfolio. Client Details This firm based in Farnham, Surrey, is a leading firm of chartered accountants and as a result of growth the firm is looking to bring in the right career focused, Senior level audit and accounts professional as a key addition. There will be the opportunity to carve an influential role with clear development and career path on offer within this growing business. Description Joining their Farnham offices as an Audit and Accounts Senior you will take on increasing responsibility and autonomy for managing the delivery of audit and accountancy services to the firm's corporate clients across wide ranging sectors and turnovers. Clients are wide ranging in sector and turnover to include large groups near £100million in turnover, through to clients with voluntary audit requirement. Alongside this, whilst the role is likely to have a lean towards managing the delivery of audit services, there will also be a significant element with the portfolio of smaller clients, under the audit threshold in turnover with a more accounts/tax and wider service provision requirement. This key hire comes at a stage of development within the firm that offers the right person a path and route to progress and play key role in this firms further ongoing success and development, with the associated career rewards and progression this presents. Profile You will be ACA or ACCA qualified either part, newly/recently qualified or perhaps with up to one - two years or more post qualified experience, with a demonstrable career background gained within the accountancy practice sector with experience across audit, or audit/accounts having developed your career to Audit and Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager levels. You will also be looking to further your career, in a firm and role where you can see the potential to carve a career path, within a growing and highly regarded firm of chartered accountants. Job Offer Salary circa £38,000 - £46,000 per annum. Competitive benefits package. Free Parking - particularly rare in Farnham! Study support (if required)
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
A highly regarded accountancy practice based in Farnham is seeking an ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior to join their team. You will have a mixed role, managing the delivery of audit, accounts and other services taking on increasing responsibility and management of a wide-ranging portfolio. Client Details This firm based in Farnham, Surrey, is a leading firm of chartered accountants and as a result of growth the firm is looking to bring in the right career focused, Senior level audit and accounts professional as a key addition. There will be the opportunity to carve an influential role with clear development and career path on offer within this growing business. Description Joining their Farnham offices as an Audit and Accounts Senior you will take on increasing responsibility and autonomy for managing the delivery of audit and accountancy services to the firm's corporate clients across wide ranging sectors and turnovers. Clients are wide ranging in sector and turnover to include large groups near £100million in turnover, through to clients with voluntary audit requirement. Alongside this, whilst the role is likely to have a lean towards managing the delivery of audit services, there will also be a significant element with the portfolio of smaller clients, under the audit threshold in turnover with a more accounts/tax and wider service provision requirement. This key hire comes at a stage of development within the firm that offers the right person a path and route to progress and play key role in this firms further ongoing success and development, with the associated career rewards and progression this presents. Profile You will be ACA or ACCA qualified either part, newly/recently qualified or perhaps with up to one - two years or more post qualified experience, with a demonstrable career background gained within the accountancy practice sector with experience across audit, or audit/accounts having developed your career to Audit and Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager levels. You will also be looking to further your career, in a firm and role where you can see the potential to carve a career path, within a growing and highly regarded firm of chartered accountants. Job Offer Salary circa £38,000 - £46,000 per annum. Competitive benefits package. Free Parking - particularly rare in Farnham! Study support (if required)