Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. Coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. Coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Head of Financial Reporting and Controls At Bellway we're building more than homes - we're building a culture. We recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. The Role The Head of Financial Reporting and Controls will lead the Group finance team which consists of 5 people including 3 qualified accountants. This position is responsible for: all external financial reporting across the Group, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of both consolidated and individual financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS/FRS101 and other regulatory requirements, and the control environment across the Group, ensuring the design and operating effectiveness of the controls is robust and continuously improving. The role of the Head of Financial Reporting and Controls reports to the Group Financial Controller. Principal Accountabilities Responsible for the preparation of the group consolidated accounts including review of all sections of the annual report Review of half year and year end group consolidated financial information including consolidation adjustments Review of any technical accounting area which includes land creditors, IFRS16 leases, IFRS2 share based payments and thelegacy building safety improvements provision Preparation of the Group's going concern and viability assessment Preparation of any required Audit Committee papers on technical or judgemental areas of accounting Consolidation, review and analysis of divisional information Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of half year, year end and trading update statements prior to release Reviewing detailed analysis ahead of the half year, year end and trading update announcements Review of subsidiary statutory accounts Communicating with external auditors and managing the year end audit process Liaising with other external advisors Review of any material new contracts to determine the correct accounting treatment Monitoring changes in IFRS and assessing their impact on the Group Supporting the investor relations team with any financial investor queries and preparation of the Analyst Presentation for the half year and year end results. Reviewing and enhancing the Group's systems and controls including rolling out new processes Review and management of the budget and forecast for some group consolidation entities Review of monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and commentary for some group consolidation entities Producing other ad-hoc financial reports for management and the Board Responsibility for any other ad-hoc external reporting, e.g. National Statistics Other group-wide finance projects The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected. Experience Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with strict reporting deadlines Experience of working with construction or housebuilding is desirable Big 4 trained accountant is desirable Experience of working with listed companies is desirable Qualifications and training GCSE Maths and English - Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) A-Level Maths is desirable ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years of experience post qualification Skills and aptitude Excellent administration and organisation skills Analysis, numerical and report writing skills Strong management and time management skills Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality Excellent attention to detail Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked Office based role Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks In return we can offer you: Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Head of Financial Reporting and Controls At Bellway we're building more than homes - we're building a culture. We recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. The Role The Head of Financial Reporting and Controls will lead the Group finance team which consists of 5 people including 3 qualified accountants. This position is responsible for: all external financial reporting across the Group, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of both consolidated and individual financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS/FRS101 and other regulatory requirements, and the control environment across the Group, ensuring the design and operating effectiveness of the controls is robust and continuously improving. The role of the Head of Financial Reporting and Controls reports to the Group Financial Controller. Principal Accountabilities Responsible for the preparation of the group consolidated accounts including review of all sections of the annual report Review of half year and year end group consolidated financial information including consolidation adjustments Review of any technical accounting area which includes land creditors, IFRS16 leases, IFRS2 share based payments and thelegacy building safety improvements provision Preparation of the Group's going concern and viability assessment Preparation of any required Audit Committee papers on technical or judgemental areas of accounting Consolidation, review and analysis of divisional information Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of half year, year end and trading update statements prior to release Reviewing detailed analysis ahead of the half year, year end and trading update announcements Review of subsidiary statutory accounts Communicating with external auditors and managing the year end audit process Liaising with other external advisors Review of any material new contracts to determine the correct accounting treatment Monitoring changes in IFRS and assessing their impact on the Group Supporting the investor relations team with any financial investor queries and preparation of the Analyst Presentation for the half year and year end results. Reviewing and enhancing the Group's systems and controls including rolling out new processes Review and management of the budget and forecast for some group consolidation entities Review of monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and commentary for some group consolidation entities Producing other ad-hoc financial reports for management and the Board Responsibility for any other ad-hoc external reporting, e.g. National Statistics Other group-wide finance projects The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected. Experience Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with strict reporting deadlines Experience of working with construction or housebuilding is desirable Big 4 trained accountant is desirable Experience of working with listed companies is desirable Qualifications and training GCSE Maths and English - Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) A-Level Maths is desirable ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years of experience post qualification Skills and aptitude Excellent administration and organisation skills Analysis, numerical and report writing skills Strong management and time management skills Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality Excellent attention to detail Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion Strong technical knowledge of IFRS Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked Office based role Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks In return we can offer you: Competitive annual bonus Contributory pension scheme Access to discounts and benefits portal ShareSave Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life assurance Holiday Purchase Scheme Earn and Learn Opportunities We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Consultant to join our growing Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) team. Within this role, you will utilise your GRA and cybersecurity expertise to advise clients on information security, lead technical consulting engagements and support in the delivery of complex security programmes. Responsibilities Lead cyber governance, risk and compliance engagements, applying strong knowledge of cyber threats, risks, controls and mitigations to deliver effective security outcomes. Engage with clients to understand their threat landscape and business context, conducting risk and compliance assessments against recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2). Design, review and advise on the implementation and adoption of information security policies, standards, procedures and frameworks. Lead cyber and third party risk assessments, evaluate supplier security posture, and provide risk based recommendations for supplier selection and oversight. Identify control gaps, document findings, and track remediation activities to support assurance and audit outcomes. Produce clear, concise risk and compliance reports for executive and C suite stakeholders, including prioritised mitigation strategies and improvement roadmaps. Contribute to thought leadership and continuous improvement by staying current with industry developments and sharing knowledge across the cyber security community. Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management and mentoring skills, upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. About you You have extensive experience of designing, leading and delivering cyber governance, risk and assurance outcomes, with a proven track record of successfully leading GRC and security assurance initiatives. You possess strong knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks and standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIS Directives, NIST, and UK Government Functional Standards, with demonstrable experience aligning security controls to MOD requirements such as DEFSTAN 05-138, JSP 440, JSP 604 and Defence Cyber Resilience policies. You are experienced in applying UK Government security and assurance frameworks, including GovAssure, the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Defence Cyber Certification (DCC), and Government Standard (GovS) 007. You are a confident stakeholder manager, able to clearly articulate cyber risk and the value of security investment to senior leaders, while mentoring and guiding teams to deliver high quality outcomes. You hold relevant academic or professional qualifications, such as an MSc in cyber security or related specialism, CISM, CISSP, PCIRM or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification. You are eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain and maintain UK security clearances. You hold, or are actively working towards, Principal or Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) status. What we look for in our people Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Dedication to excellence and quality Who are FSP? FSP is a leading consultancy specialising in Digital, Security and AI solutions. Our success is enabled by our unwavering commitment to excellence, our people centric culture alongside best in class operations, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for our clients. As a long standing and highly accredited Microsoft Partner, with extensive solution designations, we partner with clients across a range of commercial sectors, enabling digital transformation, innovation and robust cyber security. We navigate the complexities of data sensitivity, confidentiality, governance and compliance. We blend strategic insight, depth of technical expertise, delivery and operational excellence to meet the specific requirements outlined. We take a collaborative, one team approach with our clients to drive sustainable change, providing outstanding client experience and delivering exceptional results that are aligned with business priorities. Our commitment to security and quality is reinforced by our ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications (UKAS), as well as our CREST approved penetration testing and SOC capabilities. Additionally, we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified. Find out more about our accolades here: Why work for FSP? At FSP, we are committed to providing: A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results Industry leading coaching and mentoring Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package Equal and Fair Opportunity FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP. We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in person meeting, please let us know.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Consultant to join our growing Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA) team. Within this role, you will utilise your GRA and cybersecurity expertise to advise clients on information security, lead technical consulting engagements and support in the delivery of complex security programmes. Responsibilities Lead cyber governance, risk and compliance engagements, applying strong knowledge of cyber threats, risks, controls and mitigations to deliver effective security outcomes. Engage with clients to understand their threat landscape and business context, conducting risk and compliance assessments against recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2). Design, review and advise on the implementation and adoption of information security policies, standards, procedures and frameworks. Lead cyber and third party risk assessments, evaluate supplier security posture, and provide risk based recommendations for supplier selection and oversight. Identify control gaps, document findings, and track remediation activities to support assurance and audit outcomes. Produce clear, concise risk and compliance reports for executive and C suite stakeholders, including prioritised mitigation strategies and improvement roadmaps. Contribute to thought leadership and continuous improvement by staying current with industry developments and sharing knowledge across the cyber security community. Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management and mentoring skills, upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. About you You have extensive experience of designing, leading and delivering cyber governance, risk and assurance outcomes, with a proven track record of successfully leading GRC and security assurance initiatives. You possess strong knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks and standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIS Directives, NIST, and UK Government Functional Standards, with demonstrable experience aligning security controls to MOD requirements such as DEFSTAN 05-138, JSP 440, JSP 604 and Defence Cyber Resilience policies. You are experienced in applying UK Government security and assurance frameworks, including GovAssure, the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), Defence Cyber Certification (DCC), and Government Standard (GovS) 007. You are a confident stakeholder manager, able to clearly articulate cyber risk and the value of security investment to senior leaders, while mentoring and guiding teams to deliver high quality outcomes. You hold relevant academic or professional qualifications, such as an MSc in cyber security or related specialism, CISM, CISSP, PCIRM or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification. You are eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain and maintain UK security clearances. You hold, or are actively working towards, Principal or Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) status. What we look for in our people Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Dedication to excellence and quality Who are FSP? FSP is a leading consultancy specialising in Digital, Security and AI solutions. Our success is enabled by our unwavering commitment to excellence, our people centric culture alongside best in class operations, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for our clients. As a long standing and highly accredited Microsoft Partner, with extensive solution designations, we partner with clients across a range of commercial sectors, enabling digital transformation, innovation and robust cyber security. We navigate the complexities of data sensitivity, confidentiality, governance and compliance. We blend strategic insight, depth of technical expertise, delivery and operational excellence to meet the specific requirements outlined. We take a collaborative, one team approach with our clients to drive sustainable change, providing outstanding client experience and delivering exceptional results that are aligned with business priorities. Our commitment to security and quality is reinforced by our ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications (UKAS), as well as our CREST approved penetration testing and SOC capabilities. Additionally, we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified. Find out more about our accolades here: Why work for FSP? At FSP, we are committed to providing: A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results Industry leading coaching and mentoring Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package Equal and Fair Opportunity FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP. We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in person meeting, please let us know.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major companies, including listed (full list and AIM) companies and companies with international interests. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Business development experience- able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. Your Responsibility Act as audit lead on fully listed and AIM listed audited entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner. Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered. People management responsibilities covering resource planning and allocation, performance management, training and recommendations for promotion. Act as a mentor to team members and provide coaching with a view to assisting them to achieve their personal career goals. Act as a role model for Manager level. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of audited entities. Liaison with central departments on risk management, technical and other matters. Take part in wider practice management at local level. Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in audited entities pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate. Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work by targeting new audited entities. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing audited entities, target audited entities and the internal business. Participate in Key Account Management. Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area, and/or commercial area. Engage with audited entities more directly on technical and audit judgement decisions. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Senior Security Consultant - Cyber Business Resilience and Recovery Division: Consulting & Implementation (C&I) Location: UK (with travel as needed) Please note: Applications will close on Sunday, 4 January . Our review process will commence on Friday, 2 January . We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you soon. Wishing you an enjoyable festive season.Group, you'll be part of a team that bridges the gap between cyber operations and business continuity - ensuring our clients can respond confidently when disruption strikes. You'll work across incident response readiness, cyber recovery planning, crisis management exercises, and resilience assessments that protect real-world business outcomes. It's meaningful, high-impact work that blends strategy, governance, and hands-on resilience engineering. What you'll do Build cyber resilience strategies: Design and deliver tailored cyber resilience and recovery frameworks that integrate business continuity, IT disaster recovery, and incident response. Assess and improve readiness: Conduct cyber resilience maturity assessments and tabletop exercises; identify and prioritise gaps in recovery capabilities. Design recovery playbooks: Create actionable recovery and communication plans aligned with NIST, ISO 22301, and industry best practice. Test and validate: Lead scenario-based simulations and recovery testing to validate processes, people, and technology readiness. Integrate with security operations: Collaborate with SOC and IR teams to align resilience and recovery capabilities with detection, containment, and response functions. Engage stakeholders: Translate technical findings into clear, business-relevant recommendations; present outcomes to executives and boards. Advise on resilience architecture: Support the design of resilient infrastructure, backup strategies, and cloud recovery configurations. Mentor and contribute: Coach junior consultants and share lessons learned through internal knowledge sessions and reusable playbook templates. What you'll bring Strong experience in cyber resilience , business continuity , and disaster recovery consulting, ideally within complex enterprise environments. Practical understanding of incident response , crisis management , and cyber recovery operations . Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as ISO 22301 , NIST CSF , NIST SP 800-34 , and BS 65000 . Proven ability to engage at all levels - from technical recovery teams to C-suite executives. Experience running or facilitating tabletop exercises , war-gaming sessions , or simulation testing . Knowledge of resilience tooling (e.g., backup orchestration, DR automation, configuration baselining). Strong written and verbal communication - able to produce concise reports and deliver persuasive presentations. Nice-to-haves (not show-stoppers) Exposure to cloud resilience (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hybrid recovery architectures. Experience with risk management frameworks (ISO 27005, FAIR). Understanding of supply chain resilience and third-party risk. Certifications such as CBCI , ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor , CISSP , CISM , or CRISC . At NCC Group, your mission is to help create a more secure digital future. You'll work on high-impact projects, cutting-edge research, and real-world security challenges. We partner with some of the world's most innovative companies and we want you to be part of that journey. You'll join a global team of specialists who thrive on solving complex problems. We invest in your development and well-being, and we've built an environment where you can grow, professionally, personally, and technically. We balance high performance with world-class well-being benefits, including: Flexible working Pension, life assurance, share save scheme Generous parental leave Community & volunteering programmes Green car scheme Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes Learning & development opportunities Employee referral bonuses If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Or email us at . Your Application: We review every application. If your profile matches, we'll be in touch. If not, don't be discouraged, we may keep your details for future roles. If you prefer we don't, just email us to opt out. Note: This role requires pre-employment background checks (BS7858 screening) due to the nature of the work.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Security Consultant - Cyber Business Resilience and Recovery Division: Consulting & Implementation (C&I) Location: UK (with travel as needed) Please note: Applications will close on Sunday, 4 January . Our review process will commence on Friday, 2 January . We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you soon. Wishing you an enjoyable festive season.Group, you'll be part of a team that bridges the gap between cyber operations and business continuity - ensuring our clients can respond confidently when disruption strikes. You'll work across incident response readiness, cyber recovery planning, crisis management exercises, and resilience assessments that protect real-world business outcomes. It's meaningful, high-impact work that blends strategy, governance, and hands-on resilience engineering. What you'll do Build cyber resilience strategies: Design and deliver tailored cyber resilience and recovery frameworks that integrate business continuity, IT disaster recovery, and incident response. Assess and improve readiness: Conduct cyber resilience maturity assessments and tabletop exercises; identify and prioritise gaps in recovery capabilities. Design recovery playbooks: Create actionable recovery and communication plans aligned with NIST, ISO 22301, and industry best practice. Test and validate: Lead scenario-based simulations and recovery testing to validate processes, people, and technology readiness. Integrate with security operations: Collaborate with SOC and IR teams to align resilience and recovery capabilities with detection, containment, and response functions. Engage stakeholders: Translate technical findings into clear, business-relevant recommendations; present outcomes to executives and boards. Advise on resilience architecture: Support the design of resilient infrastructure, backup strategies, and cloud recovery configurations. Mentor and contribute: Coach junior consultants and share lessons learned through internal knowledge sessions and reusable playbook templates. What you'll bring Strong experience in cyber resilience , business continuity , and disaster recovery consulting, ideally within complex enterprise environments. Practical understanding of incident response , crisis management , and cyber recovery operations . Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as ISO 22301 , NIST CSF , NIST SP 800-34 , and BS 65000 . Proven ability to engage at all levels - from technical recovery teams to C-suite executives. Experience running or facilitating tabletop exercises , war-gaming sessions , or simulation testing . Knowledge of resilience tooling (e.g., backup orchestration, DR automation, configuration baselining). Strong written and verbal communication - able to produce concise reports and deliver persuasive presentations. Nice-to-haves (not show-stoppers) Exposure to cloud resilience (Azure/AWS/GCP) and hybrid recovery architectures. Experience with risk management frameworks (ISO 27005, FAIR). Understanding of supply chain resilience and third-party risk. Certifications such as CBCI , ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor , CISSP , CISM , or CRISC . At NCC Group, your mission is to help create a more secure digital future. You'll work on high-impact projects, cutting-edge research, and real-world security challenges. We partner with some of the world's most innovative companies and we want you to be part of that journey. You'll join a global team of specialists who thrive on solving complex problems. We invest in your development and well-being, and we've built an environment where you can grow, professionally, personally, and technically. We balance high performance with world-class well-being benefits, including: Flexible working Pension, life assurance, share save scheme Generous parental leave Community & volunteering programmes Green car scheme Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes Learning & development opportunities Employee referral bonuses If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Or email us at . Your Application: We review every application. If your profile matches, we'll be in touch. If not, don't be discouraged, we may keep your details for future roles. If you prefer we don't, just email us to opt out. Note: This role requires pre-employment background checks (BS7858 screening) due to the nature of the work.
Are you a part-qualified auditor looking for a role where your voice matters and your development is prioritised? Join a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm as a Part-Qualified Audit Senior / Semi-Senior in their Fareham office and be part of a culture that truly values people as much as clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of ambitious businesses, from growing international groups to established corporates, whilst building your audit expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. What will the Audit Senior / Semi-Senior role involve? Supervising the progress of audit assignments from planning to completion Leading fieldwork and ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing Reviewing work of junior colleagues and providing coaching and feedback Preparing financial statements under UK GAAP Acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Utilising audit software and technology to deliver high-quality service Collaborating with managers and the wider team to deliver exceptional client outcomes Suitable Candidate for the Audit Senior / Semi-Senior vacancy: AAT qualified or progressing toward ACA / ACCA experience in Audit and Assurance within practice Experience leading external audit assignments under ISAs Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Additional benefits and information: Career development with tailored coaching and learning opportunities Agile working with flexibility to balance work and life Competitive benefits including private medical cover, enhanced parental leave and pension matching Wellbeing initiatives, volunteering days and regular social events CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Are you a part-qualified auditor looking for a role where your voice matters and your development is prioritised? Join a leading UK accountancy and advisory firm as a Part-Qualified Audit Senior / Semi-Senior in their Fareham office and be part of a culture that truly values people as much as clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of ambitious businesses, from growing international groups to established corporates, whilst building your audit expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. What will the Audit Senior / Semi-Senior role involve? Supervising the progress of audit assignments from planning to completion Leading fieldwork and ensuring compliance with International Standards on Auditing Reviewing work of junior colleagues and providing coaching and feedback Preparing financial statements under UK GAAP Acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met Utilising audit software and technology to deliver high-quality service Collaborating with managers and the wider team to deliver exceptional client outcomes Suitable Candidate for the Audit Senior / Semi-Senior vacancy: AAT qualified or progressing toward ACA / ACCA experience in Audit and Assurance within practice Experience leading external audit assignments under ISAs Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Additional benefits and information: Career development with tailored coaching and learning opportunities Agile working with flexibility to balance work and life Competitive benefits including private medical cover, enhanced parental leave and pension matching Wellbeing initiatives, volunteering days and regular social events CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Senior Manager Client Finance Department: Client Finance Employment Type: Permanent Location: Cheltenham Reporting To: Head of Client Finance Description Polo Works is a provider of outsourced services within the insurance industry. Due to business growth, a senior finance opportunity is available, reporting to the Head of Client Finance, responsible for financial reporting, processes and controls across non-Lloyd's clients. The successful candidate must have strong insurance accounting experience, first class people management skills and an ability to deal with senior stakeholders both internal and external. Key Responsibilities To lead the team providing financial reporting processes for insurance companies across Polo Works, providing leadership and technical guidance to all staff working on these clients. Where remediation, or process redesign is required, this role is expected to lead the change, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any issues. Primary review of the financial results for non-Lloyd's clients, including oversight of the process to ensure integrity and delivery of all regulatory and statutory financial reporting for the entities under management. Responsibility for managing financial compliance. Working with Client Finance Managers, play a leading role in the onboarding of new clients, reviewing/establishing accounting policies, overseeing and establishing an appropriate level of documentation and controls within the client finance team, resolving reporting/processing issues and embedding this into BAU. Preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers, attending either meeting if required. Reviewing and (where relevant) improving financial controls on a rolling basis. Liaison with external auditors on the audit and any relevant internal audit reviews. Management of related tax return data requests. Management of the preparation, interpretation, maintenance and application of accounting policies in accordance with current accounting standards. Work closely with clients on the interpretation of any new accounting standards, preparing technical papers and aligning processes to meet the new requirements. Playing a leading role in finance projects, including IT Financial systems development where relevant. Oversight of the work in the team, but getting into detail, resolving issues and working with clients where required. Training and developing the team in insurance related skills at every opportunity. Working with the Head of Client Finance and the learning and development team to understand skills gaps, identify suitable training and strengthen team knowledge. Decisions taken within defined guidelines for the role and client specific procedures. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Insurance industry experience in a reporting role Detailed regulatory return experience Experience of leading a team is essential Driving and implementing change Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task Strong attention to detail Highly analytical Ability to work independently and use own initiative to problem solve Good teamworking and collaboration skills Ability to work under pressure and be flexible Efficient, self-motivated Good verbal and written communication skills High levels of integrity and ability to lead on doing the right thing Qualified accountant Must be highly proficient with the Microsoft applications, particularly Excel Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values: Pioneering - we don't stand still Responsible - We do the right thing Inclusive - we all play a role Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of Empowering - we equip people to be their best Job Benefits As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay. You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel. Benefits Band 4
Jan 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager Client Finance Department: Client Finance Employment Type: Permanent Location: Cheltenham Reporting To: Head of Client Finance Description Polo Works is a provider of outsourced services within the insurance industry. Due to business growth, a senior finance opportunity is available, reporting to the Head of Client Finance, responsible for financial reporting, processes and controls across non-Lloyd's clients. The successful candidate must have strong insurance accounting experience, first class people management skills and an ability to deal with senior stakeholders both internal and external. Key Responsibilities To lead the team providing financial reporting processes for insurance companies across Polo Works, providing leadership and technical guidance to all staff working on these clients. Where remediation, or process redesign is required, this role is expected to lead the change, working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any issues. Primary review of the financial results for non-Lloyd's clients, including oversight of the process to ensure integrity and delivery of all regulatory and statutory financial reporting for the entities under management. Responsibility for managing financial compliance. Working with Client Finance Managers, play a leading role in the onboarding of new clients, reviewing/establishing accounting policies, overseeing and establishing an appropriate level of documentation and controls within the client finance team, resolving reporting/processing issues and embedding this into BAU. Preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers, attending either meeting if required. Reviewing and (where relevant) improving financial controls on a rolling basis. Liaison with external auditors on the audit and any relevant internal audit reviews. Management of related tax return data requests. Management of the preparation, interpretation, maintenance and application of accounting policies in accordance with current accounting standards. Work closely with clients on the interpretation of any new accounting standards, preparing technical papers and aligning processes to meet the new requirements. Playing a leading role in finance projects, including IT Financial systems development where relevant. Oversight of the work in the team, but getting into detail, resolving issues and working with clients where required. Training and developing the team in insurance related skills at every opportunity. Working with the Head of Client Finance and the learning and development team to understand skills gaps, identify suitable training and strengthen team knowledge. Decisions taken within defined guidelines for the role and client specific procedures. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Insurance industry experience in a reporting role Detailed regulatory return experience Experience of leading a team is essential Driving and implementing change Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task Strong attention to detail Highly analytical Ability to work independently and use own initiative to problem solve Good teamworking and collaboration skills Ability to work under pressure and be flexible Efficient, self-motivated Good verbal and written communication skills High levels of integrity and ability to lead on doing the right thing Qualified accountant Must be highly proficient with the Microsoft applications, particularly Excel Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values: Pioneering - we don't stand still Responsible - We do the right thing Inclusive - we all play a role Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of Empowering - we equip people to be their best Job Benefits As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay. You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel. Benefits Band 4
Senior Technical Manager - Where Food Safety Meets Innovation! Are you a food nerd with a passion for quality, safety, and making delicious things happen? We are exclusively working with Pret a Manger for a Senior Technical Manager to help keep their UK shops serving food that's not just tasty-but also safe, legal, and on-brand. In this role, you'll be the guardian of all things technical: ensuring ingredients and finished products meet Pret standards, driving continuous improvement with suppliers, and shaping how their food is enjoyed across the UK. You'll work closely with their buying, NPD, supply chain, and food teams to make sure every bite lives up to their reputation for excellence. What You'll Do: Keep suppliers aligned with Pret's Food Technical & Safety Framework Manage quality issues with fail-safe corrective actions Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance via KPIs Ensure all products have up-to-date, accurate specs and HACCP risk assessments Oversee NPD launches with robust allergen management, shelf-life optimisation, and due diligence Lead taste panels and make sure every product meets "Pret standards" Support ESG goals at the supplier level Bring industry insight, innovation, and technical expertise to the team You'll Need: Proven experience in food technical roles (manufacture, retail, or food service) - ideally 5 years minimum Degree-level Food Science or Food Technology qualification Advanced HACCP/Food Safety certifications (Lead Auditor a plus) Retail or foodservice supply chain experience Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Passion for natural, fresh food, sustainability, and the environment Perks & Extras: Nationwide and international travel - see the food world up close Up to 33 days of holiday, including (flexi) Bank Holidays Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution is matched by Pret Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Flexi-time and hybrid working (3 days in the office, two days at home) Lifestyle savings Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation Work at the heart of Pret's technical team shaping the future of food Be part of a brand renowned for quality, ethics, and innovation If you live and breathe food safety, love solving problems, and want to make an impact at a brand people trust and love, this is your next adventure. Ready to take the Pret pledge on food excellence? Contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople for further information or press apply now and join a team that's making food better, safer, and tastier every day.
Jan 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Manager - Where Food Safety Meets Innovation! Are you a food nerd with a passion for quality, safety, and making delicious things happen? We are exclusively working with Pret a Manger for a Senior Technical Manager to help keep their UK shops serving food that's not just tasty-but also safe, legal, and on-brand. In this role, you'll be the guardian of all things technical: ensuring ingredients and finished products meet Pret standards, driving continuous improvement with suppliers, and shaping how their food is enjoyed across the UK. You'll work closely with their buying, NPD, supply chain, and food teams to make sure every bite lives up to their reputation for excellence. What You'll Do: Keep suppliers aligned with Pret's Food Technical & Safety Framework Manage quality issues with fail-safe corrective actions Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance via KPIs Ensure all products have up-to-date, accurate specs and HACCP risk assessments Oversee NPD launches with robust allergen management, shelf-life optimisation, and due diligence Lead taste panels and make sure every product meets "Pret standards" Support ESG goals at the supplier level Bring industry insight, innovation, and technical expertise to the team You'll Need: Proven experience in food technical roles (manufacture, retail, or food service) - ideally 5 years minimum Degree-level Food Science or Food Technology qualification Advanced HACCP/Food Safety certifications (Lead Auditor a plus) Retail or foodservice supply chain experience Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Passion for natural, fresh food, sustainability, and the environment Perks & Extras: Nationwide and international travel - see the food world up close Up to 33 days of holiday, including (flexi) Bank Holidays Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution is matched by Pret Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Flexi-time and hybrid working (3 days in the office, two days at home) Lifestyle savings Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation Work at the heart of Pret's technical team shaping the future of food Be part of a brand renowned for quality, ethics, and innovation If you live and breathe food safety, love solving problems, and want to make an impact at a brand people trust and love, this is your next adventure. Ready to take the Pret pledge on food excellence? Contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople for further information or press apply now and join a team that's making food better, safer, and tastier every day.
Head of Transaction and Fraud Monitoring About us Since launching in 2018, DNA Payments has become one of the UK's largest independent, fully integrated omnichannel payments providers. We enable businesses of all sizes to seamlessly accept payments, from cutting edge POS systems to powerful payment gateway, ecommerce and in app solutions. Recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 50 fintech innovators, we're reshaping the payments landscape with technology that makes transactions simpler, faster, and more secure. Backed by £100 million in Private Equity funding from Alchemy, we process £1.2+ billion in payments every month for over 60,000 merchants across the UK and Europe. With a growing team of 375 specialists operating from our London HQ and regional offices in Hull, Nottingham, and Kazakhstan, we're scaling rapidly. Join us on our journey to redefine the future of payments. Role Summary The Head of Transaction & Fraud Monitoring is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving the firm's transaction monitoring and fraud risk framework across acquiring activities. This role provides strategic and operational leadership over fraud, AML/CTF transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and scheme driven monitoring requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant, resilient, and scalable while protecting customers and the firm from financial crime and fraud losses. The role acts as a subject matter expert, a senior decision maker, and a key interface with regulators, card schemes, auditors, and senior management. Reporting into: Janannee Harroo Working hours: 37.5 - (FTC) Working location: London Key Responsibilities Own the end to end governance of transaction monitoring alerts, investigations, decision making, and outcomes, ensuring consistency and defensibility. Define and maintain clear escalation frameworks, decision thresholds, and approval authorities for high risk cases, merchant actions, and terminations. Lead periodic effectiveness testing and validation of monitoring rules, scenarios, and controls, including post incident reviews and thematic analysis. Develop and maintain fraud and financial crime typologies relevant to acquiring, including card not present, MOTO, account takeover, and merchant fraud risks. Partner with Technology and Data teams to enhance data quality, automation, and analytics capability within monitoring systems. Support new product launches, sector expansion, and high risk MCC onboarding by providing transaction monitoring and fraud risk input. Ensure timely and accurate scheme, regulatory, and law enforcement reporting relating to fraud and transaction monitoring activity. Establish and monitor key performance and risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) for transaction monitoring effectiveness and team performance. Ensure the function is audit ready and aligned with FCA, PSD2, AMLD, and JMLSG requirements. Drive remediation activity arising from audits, scheme findings, incidents, or regulatory feedback, ensuring sustainable control uplift. Act as a senior escalation point for complex, high impact fraud and financial crime cases and lead, coach, and develop a high performing transaction monitoring and fraud team. Contribute to enterprise wide risk assessments, operational resilience planning, and scenario testing where transaction monitoring is a key control. Provide leadership, training, and development to monitoring analysts, embedding a strong compliance culture. Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, schemes, and partners supporting monitoring capabilities. About You Skills and Experience Essential Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud typologies in card acquiring and payments. In depth knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, rules calibration, and alert management processes. Familiarity with FCA, PSD2, AMLD, JMLSG requirements and Visa/Mastercard scheme rules. Proven ability to design and deliver effective management information (MI) and risk reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including with regulators and auditors. Experience Significant experience in financial crime compliance, fraud risk, or transaction monitoring, preferably in an acquiring or payments firm. Track record of leading and developing teams in a regulated financial services environment. Experience engaging with card schemes, regulators, and external auditors. Demonstrable success in optimising monitoring models and driving operational improvements. Exposure to merchant risk management and cross functional collaboration (e.g. underwriting, credit risk). Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Clear communicator able to translate technical issues into business language. Leadership style that builds capability, motivates teams, and embeds a strong compliance culture. Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. What's in it for you? You'll work with a collaborative team and join a fast growth fintech where you'll get the chance to learn and develop, and if that's not enough, you also receive the following benefits. 25 days holiday per year Private Medical Life Assurance Ride to work Access to self learning platform Bookboon Income Protection Workplace Pension Employee Assistance Programme Educate, Discover & Inspire At DNA Payments, we put our values into action through real initiatives. From our dedicated in-house Sales and Operations training programmes that support career development, to DNA Day where we come together to celebrate our people and culture, we're committed to investing in our teams. We're also proud to support wider community initiatives, such as attending Hull Pride, reflect ing our dedication to equality, inclusion, and celebrating diversity.
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Transaction and Fraud Monitoring About us Since launching in 2018, DNA Payments has become one of the UK's largest independent, fully integrated omnichannel payments providers. We enable businesses of all sizes to seamlessly accept payments, from cutting edge POS systems to powerful payment gateway, ecommerce and in app solutions. Recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 50 fintech innovators, we're reshaping the payments landscape with technology that makes transactions simpler, faster, and more secure. Backed by £100 million in Private Equity funding from Alchemy, we process £1.2+ billion in payments every month for over 60,000 merchants across the UK and Europe. With a growing team of 375 specialists operating from our London HQ and regional offices in Hull, Nottingham, and Kazakhstan, we're scaling rapidly. Join us on our journey to redefine the future of payments. Role Summary The Head of Transaction & Fraud Monitoring is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving the firm's transaction monitoring and fraud risk framework across acquiring activities. This role provides strategic and operational leadership over fraud, AML/CTF transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and scheme driven monitoring requirements, ensuring the business remains compliant, resilient, and scalable while protecting customers and the firm from financial crime and fraud losses. The role acts as a subject matter expert, a senior decision maker, and a key interface with regulators, card schemes, auditors, and senior management. Reporting into: Janannee Harroo Working hours: 37.5 - (FTC) Working location: London Key Responsibilities Own the end to end governance of transaction monitoring alerts, investigations, decision making, and outcomes, ensuring consistency and defensibility. Define and maintain clear escalation frameworks, decision thresholds, and approval authorities for high risk cases, merchant actions, and terminations. Lead periodic effectiveness testing and validation of monitoring rules, scenarios, and controls, including post incident reviews and thematic analysis. Develop and maintain fraud and financial crime typologies relevant to acquiring, including card not present, MOTO, account takeover, and merchant fraud risks. Partner with Technology and Data teams to enhance data quality, automation, and analytics capability within monitoring systems. Support new product launches, sector expansion, and high risk MCC onboarding by providing transaction monitoring and fraud risk input. Ensure timely and accurate scheme, regulatory, and law enforcement reporting relating to fraud and transaction monitoring activity. Establish and monitor key performance and risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) for transaction monitoring effectiveness and team performance. Ensure the function is audit ready and aligned with FCA, PSD2, AMLD, and JMLSG requirements. Drive remediation activity arising from audits, scheme findings, incidents, or regulatory feedback, ensuring sustainable control uplift. Act as a senior escalation point for complex, high impact fraud and financial crime cases and lead, coach, and develop a high performing transaction monitoring and fraud team. Contribute to enterprise wide risk assessments, operational resilience planning, and scenario testing where transaction monitoring is a key control. Provide leadership, training, and development to monitoring analysts, embedding a strong compliance culture. Maintain strong relationships with external vendors, schemes, and partners supporting monitoring capabilities. About You Skills and Experience Essential Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of AML, CTF, sanctions, and fraud typologies in card acquiring and payments. In depth knowledge of transaction monitoring systems, rules calibration, and alert management processes. Familiarity with FCA, PSD2, AMLD, JMLSG requirements and Visa/Mastercard scheme rules. Proven ability to design and deliver effective management information (MI) and risk reporting. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including with regulators and auditors. Experience Significant experience in financial crime compliance, fraud risk, or transaction monitoring, preferably in an acquiring or payments firm. Track record of leading and developing teams in a regulated financial services environment. Experience engaging with card schemes, regulators, and external auditors. Demonstrable success in optimising monitoring models and driving operational improvements. Exposure to merchant risk management and cross functional collaboration (e.g. underwriting, credit risk). Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Clear communicator able to translate technical issues into business language. Leadership style that builds capability, motivates teams, and embeds a strong compliance culture. Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. What's in it for you? You'll work with a collaborative team and join a fast growth fintech where you'll get the chance to learn and develop, and if that's not enough, you also receive the following benefits. 25 days holiday per year Private Medical Life Assurance Ride to work Access to self learning platform Bookboon Income Protection Workplace Pension Employee Assistance Programme Educate, Discover & Inspire At DNA Payments, we put our values into action through real initiatives. From our dedicated in-house Sales and Operations training programmes that support career development, to DNA Day where we come together to celebrate our people and culture, we're committed to investing in our teams. We're also proud to support wider community initiatives, such as attending Hull Pride, reflect ing our dedication to equality, inclusion, and celebrating diversity.
Senior Technical Manager - Where Food Safety Meets Innovation! Are you a food nerd with a passion for quality, safety, and making delicious things happen? We are exclusively working with Pret a Manger for a Senior Technical Manager to help keep their UK shops serving food that's not just tasty but also safe, legal, and on brand. In this role, you'll be the guardian of all things technical: ensuring ingredients and finished products meet Pret standards, driving continuous improvement with suppliers, and shaping how their food is enjoyed across the UK. You'll work closely with their buying, NPD, supply chain, and food teams to make sure every bite lives up to their reputation for excellence. What You'll Do: Keep suppliers aligned with Pret's Food Technical & Safety Framework Manage quality issues with fail safe corrective actions Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance via KPIs Ensure all products have up to date, accurate specs and HACCP risk assessments Oversee NPD launches with robust allergen management, shelf life optimisation, and due diligence Lead taste panels and make sure every product meets "Pret standards" Support ESG goals at the supplier level Bring industry insight, innovation, and technical expertise to the team You'll Need: Proven experience in food technical roles (manufacture, retail, or food service) - ideally 5 years minimum Degree level Food Science or Food Technology qualification Advanced HACCP/Food Safety certifications (Lead Auditor a plus) Retail or foodservice supply chain experience Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills Passion for natural, fresh food, sustainability, and the environment Perks & Extras: Nationwide and international travel - see the food world up close Up to 33 days of holiday including (flexi) Bank Holidays Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Flexi time and hybrid working (3 days in the office, two days at home) Lifestyle savings Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation Work at the heart of Pret's technical team shaping the future of food Be part of a brand renowned for quality, ethics, and innovation If you live and breathe food safety, love solving problems, and want to make an impact at a brand people trust and love, this is your next adventure. Ready to take the Pret pledge on food excellence? Contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople for further information or press a apply now and join a team that's making food better, safer, and tastier every day.
Jan 23, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Manager - Where Food Safety Meets Innovation! Are you a food nerd with a passion for quality, safety, and making delicious things happen? We are exclusively working with Pret a Manger for a Senior Technical Manager to help keep their UK shops serving food that's not just tasty but also safe, legal, and on brand. In this role, you'll be the guardian of all things technical: ensuring ingredients and finished products meet Pret standards, driving continuous improvement with suppliers, and shaping how their food is enjoyed across the UK. You'll work closely with their buying, NPD, supply chain, and food teams to make sure every bite lives up to their reputation for excellence. What You'll Do: Keep suppliers aligned with Pret's Food Technical & Safety Framework Manage quality issues with fail safe corrective actions Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance via KPIs Ensure all products have up to date, accurate specs and HACCP risk assessments Oversee NPD launches with robust allergen management, shelf life optimisation, and due diligence Lead taste panels and make sure every product meets "Pret standards" Support ESG goals at the supplier level Bring industry insight, innovation, and technical expertise to the team You'll Need: Proven experience in food technical roles (manufacture, retail, or food service) - ideally 5 years minimum Degree level Food Science or Food Technology qualification Advanced HACCP/Food Safety certifications (Lead Auditor a plus) Retail or foodservice supply chain experience Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills Passion for natural, fresh food, sustainability, and the environment Perks & Extras: Nationwide and international travel - see the food world up close Up to 33 days of holiday including (flexi) Bank Holidays Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret Life assurance at 3x annual salary Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years' service Flexi time and hybrid working (3 days in the office, two days at home) Lifestyle savings Season ticket loans Healthcare cash plan Financial wellbeing provisions Free mortgage services Sabbatical after 3 years Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation Work at the heart of Pret's technical team shaping the future of food Be part of a brand renowned for quality, ethics, and innovation If you live and breathe food safety, love solving problems, and want to make an impact at a brand people trust and love, this is your next adventure. Ready to take the Pret pledge on food excellence? Contact Luan Harrison at MorePeople for further information or press a apply now and join a team that's making food better, safer, and tastier every day.
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 14-Jan-2026 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Role Title: Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting Department: Finance Team: External Reporting Location: London Type: FTC The Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting is a critical finance role responsible for the end to end preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports for Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE SE) and its UK branch. This role serves as a key technical specialist within the External Reporting team, ensuring compliance with Solvency II requirements and delivering accurate, audit ready submissions to the Commissariat Aux Assurances (CAA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and other European regulators. The Senior Accountant acts as a trusted partner to Risk, Actuarial, and Operations, embedding best practice controls and driving continuous improvement in reporting policies and processes. The role holder will support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) transformation, contributing to automation / reconciliation, data quality initiatives, and regulatory change implementation to enhance efficiency and insight across LSM's legal entity reporting landscape. About the Department & Team: Finance at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is a 100 FTE function that delivers: Business Partnering: Strategic planning, analysis, and performance reporting across Specialty, Commercial, Reinsurance, and support functions. Legal Entity Optimization: Structuring and managing LSM's entity platform to support business strategy in a capital and cost efficient manner. External Reporting: Preparation and submission of statutory, regulatory, tax, and capital reports across a complex legal entity landscape including a Lloyd's syndicate, a European insurance company with a UK branch and multiple service companies and cover holders. Group Reporting: Monthly and ad hoc reporting to Liberty Mutual's US parent on both pillar and legal entity bases. Treasury & Investment Management: Cash, investment, and financial risk management, alongside finance operations support. External Reporting team is responsible for coordinating financial close, regulatory submissions (including Solvency II QRTs, SFCR, RSR, and PRA returns), and statutory accounts across LSM's entities. The team operates in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and is committed to delivering exceptional reporting quality through robust controls, efficient processes, and strong cross functional collaboration. The team champions continuous improvement and is actively engaged in transformation initiatives to modernise reporting tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual Solvency II Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) for LMIE SE and the UK branch, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the preparation of the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) and Regular Supervisory Report (RSR), including narrative disclosures and quantitative analysis. Execute timely filings via regulatory portals (e.g., EIOPA, Bank of England Gateway, CBI); monitor regulator feedback and resolve queries or rejections promptly and professionally. Maintain current knowledge of Solvency II / Solvency UK, and any other relevant regulatory frameworks; track taxonomy and reporting requirement changes and assess impacts on processes, systems, and controls. Controls, Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness Ensure all regulatory submissions are fully audit ready by developing processes which include reconciliations, data validations, variance and trend analysis, completeness checks, and formal sign offs. Respond to internal and external audit queries, regulator requests, and ad hoc data challenges with accuracy and professionalism. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in Risk, Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury and Accounting Operations to ensure seamless data flows and coordinated delivery. Influence and challenge cross functional teams to resolve data quality issues, reconciliation issues, and process bottlenecks, driving accountability and on time delivery. Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) project to modernise regulatory reporting infrastructure, enhance automation, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Document processes, controls, and technical guidance to support knowledge transfer and team capability building. Skills and Experience Technical Competencies Strong working knowledge of Solvency II (QRTs, SFCR, RSR), UK PRA regulatory returns, and other insurance regulatory submissions. Exposure to Lloyd's reporting beneficial but not critical for this role. Solid understanding of UK GAAP, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP; familiarity with IFRS advantageous. Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, Power Query, macros); strong analytical capability including variance, trend, and root cause analysis. XBRL and taxonomies knowledge highly desirable. Practical experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/ledger systems and reporting platforms. Professional Competencies Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high quality work under pressure. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences, including senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Strong influencing and negotiation skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority to achieve shared goals. Structured, logical approach to identifying, analysing, and resolving issues; proactive growth mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Experience & Qualifications Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Relevant experience in insurance regulatory and/or statutory reporting, with demonstrable exposure to Solvency II, UK PRA returns, and other regulatory frameworks. Proven track record of delivering timely, accurate, and high quality regulatory submissions and successfully managing auditor and regulator queries. Experience in the UK or pan European insurance environment is advantageous. Tools & Collaboration Strong IT proficiency across Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with collaboration platforms (MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint). Learning agility and adaptability; able to quickly gain proficiency in new systems, tools, and regulatory requirements. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 14-Jan-2026 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Role Title: Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting Department: Finance Team: External Reporting Location: London Type: FTC The Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting is a critical finance role responsible for the end to end preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports for Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE SE) and its UK branch. This role serves as a key technical specialist within the External Reporting team, ensuring compliance with Solvency II requirements and delivering accurate, audit ready submissions to the Commissariat Aux Assurances (CAA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and other European regulators. The Senior Accountant acts as a trusted partner to Risk, Actuarial, and Operations, embedding best practice controls and driving continuous improvement in reporting policies and processes. The role holder will support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) transformation, contributing to automation / reconciliation, data quality initiatives, and regulatory change implementation to enhance efficiency and insight across LSM's legal entity reporting landscape. About the Department & Team: Finance at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is a 100 FTE function that delivers: Business Partnering: Strategic planning, analysis, and performance reporting across Specialty, Commercial, Reinsurance, and support functions. Legal Entity Optimization: Structuring and managing LSM's entity platform to support business strategy in a capital and cost efficient manner. External Reporting: Preparation and submission of statutory, regulatory, tax, and capital reports across a complex legal entity landscape including a Lloyd's syndicate, a European insurance company with a UK branch and multiple service companies and cover holders. Group Reporting: Monthly and ad hoc reporting to Liberty Mutual's US parent on both pillar and legal entity bases. Treasury & Investment Management: Cash, investment, and financial risk management, alongside finance operations support. External Reporting team is responsible for coordinating financial close, regulatory submissions (including Solvency II QRTs, SFCR, RSR, and PRA returns), and statutory accounts across LSM's entities. The team operates in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and is committed to delivering exceptional reporting quality through robust controls, efficient processes, and strong cross functional collaboration. The team champions continuous improvement and is actively engaged in transformation initiatives to modernise reporting tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual Solvency II Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) for LMIE SE and the UK branch, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the preparation of the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) and Regular Supervisory Report (RSR), including narrative disclosures and quantitative analysis. Execute timely filings via regulatory portals (e.g., EIOPA, Bank of England Gateway, CBI); monitor regulator feedback and resolve queries or rejections promptly and professionally. Maintain current knowledge of Solvency II / Solvency UK, and any other relevant regulatory frameworks; track taxonomy and reporting requirement changes and assess impacts on processes, systems, and controls. Controls, Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness Ensure all regulatory submissions are fully audit ready by developing processes which include reconciliations, data validations, variance and trend analysis, completeness checks, and formal sign offs. Respond to internal and external audit queries, regulator requests, and ad hoc data challenges with accuracy and professionalism. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in Risk, Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury and Accounting Operations to ensure seamless data flows and coordinated delivery. Influence and challenge cross functional teams to resolve data quality issues, reconciliation issues, and process bottlenecks, driving accountability and on time delivery. Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) project to modernise regulatory reporting infrastructure, enhance automation, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Document processes, controls, and technical guidance to support knowledge transfer and team capability building. Skills and Experience Technical Competencies Strong working knowledge of Solvency II (QRTs, SFCR, RSR), UK PRA regulatory returns, and other insurance regulatory submissions. Exposure to Lloyd's reporting beneficial but not critical for this role. Solid understanding of UK GAAP, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP; familiarity with IFRS advantageous. Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, Power Query, macros); strong analytical capability including variance, trend, and root cause analysis. XBRL and taxonomies knowledge highly desirable. Practical experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/ledger systems and reporting platforms. Professional Competencies Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high quality work under pressure. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences, including senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Strong influencing and negotiation skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority to achieve shared goals. Structured, logical approach to identifying, analysing, and resolving issues; proactive growth mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Experience & Qualifications Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Relevant experience in insurance regulatory and/or statutory reporting, with demonstrable exposure to Solvency II, UK PRA returns, and other regulatory frameworks. Proven track record of delivering timely, accurate, and high quality regulatory submissions and successfully managing auditor and regulator queries. Experience in the UK or pan European insurance environment is advantageous. Tools & Collaboration Strong IT proficiency across Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with collaboration platforms (MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint). Learning agility and adaptability; able to quickly gain proficiency in new systems, tools, and regulatory requirements. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
Principal Quality Engineer Role Purpose The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, particularly AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP. This role provides technical leadership in quality engineering, supports strategic quality initiatives, and mentors the wider quality team to uphold rigorous standards in aerospace and defence gear manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Oversight: Lead day-to-day quality engineering activities and provide mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Inspectors. Act as deputy to the Quality Manager where appropriate and support high-level decision-making on quality matters. Represent the Quality function in internal project teams, customer quality meetings, and regulatory audits. Compliance and Systems Management: Ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements. Drive maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, records, and procedures are fully aligned with certification standards. Support preparation and execution of external audits (certification, NADCAP, customer, and regulatory). Technical Quality Engineering: Lead or coordinate advanced quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, control plans, FMEAs, and FAIRs (AS9102). Ensure robust inspection and test methods are in place for gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, NDT). Champion the use of risk-based thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies. NADCAP and Special Processes: Oversee compliance and audit readiness for NADCAP-accredited processes (e.g. heat treatment, NDT, coatings). Liaise with special process owners to ensure qualification and requalification activities meet NADCAP requirements. ITAR and Export Compliance: Ensure quality activities, data handling, and document control meet ITAR and UK Export Control requirements. Act as quality liaison for defence contracts requiring export licensing and controlled technical data. Root Cause and Continuous Improvement: Lead high-priority root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA). Drive cross-functional initiatives for process capability improvement, yield enhancement, and defect reduction. Monitor and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Required Skills and Competencies: Expert knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and ISO 9001 standards. Proven leadership in Quality engineering within aerospace or defence sectors, including training and mentoring. Experience with gear manufacturing processes and associated quality challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T. Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs. Comfortable working in regulated environments with strong attention to detail and compliance. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality (or equivalent). Minimum 7 years experience in quality roles within aerospace/defence. Trained AS9100 and NADCAP internal auditor. Demonstrable experience managing NADCAP-accredited special processes. Knowledge of ITAR and UK Export Control compliance in a manufacturing context. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (desirable). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward (desirable). Benefits: Employer pension contribution (6%) Annual bonus 25+ days holiday Training and development funding Life assurance
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
Principal Quality Engineer Role Purpose The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards, particularly AS9100, ITAR, and NADCAP. This role provides technical leadership in quality engineering, supports strategic quality initiatives, and mentors the wider quality team to uphold rigorous standards in aerospace and defence gear manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Oversight: Lead day-to-day quality engineering activities and provide mentorship to other Quality Engineers and Inspectors. Act as deputy to the Quality Manager where appropriate and support high-level decision-making on quality matters. Represent the Quality function in internal project teams, customer quality meetings, and regulatory audits. Compliance and Systems Management: Ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements. Drive maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation, records, and procedures are fully aligned with certification standards. Support preparation and execution of external audits (certification, NADCAP, customer, and regulatory). Technical Quality Engineering: Lead or coordinate advanced quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, control plans, FMEAs, and FAIRs (AS9102). Ensure robust inspection and test methods are in place for gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, grinding, heat treatment, NDT). Champion the use of risk-based thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies. NADCAP and Special Processes: Oversee compliance and audit readiness for NADCAP-accredited processes (e.g. heat treatment, NDT, coatings). Liaise with special process owners to ensure qualification and requalification activities meet NADCAP requirements. ITAR and Export Compliance: Ensure quality activities, data handling, and document control meet ITAR and UK Export Control requirements. Act as quality liaison for defence contracts requiring export licensing and controlled technical data. Root Cause and Continuous Improvement: Lead high-priority root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA). Drive cross-functional initiatives for process capability improvement, yield enhancement, and defect reduction. Monitor and report on key quality metrics (KPIs), using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Required Skills and Competencies: Expert knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and ISO 9001 standards. Proven leadership in Quality engineering within aerospace or defence sectors, including training and mentoring. Experience with gear manufacturing processes and associated quality challenges. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T. Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, FAIRs. Comfortable working in regulated environments with strong attention to detail and compliance. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or HND/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality (or equivalent). Minimum 7 years experience in quality roles within aerospace/defence. Trained AS9100 and NADCAP internal auditor. Demonstrable experience managing NADCAP-accredited special processes. Knowledge of ITAR and UK Export Control compliance in a manufacturing context. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (desirable). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward (desirable). Benefits: Employer pension contribution (6%) Annual bonus 25+ days holiday Training and development funding Life assurance
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 14-Jan-2026 Employment Type: Fixed term contract; Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements About the Role The Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting is a critical finance role responsible for the end to end preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports for Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE SE) and its UK branch. This role serves as a key technical specialist within the External Reporting team, ensuring compliance with Solvency II requirements and delivering accurate, audit ready submissions to the Commissariat Aux Assurances (CAA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and other European regulators. The Senior Accountant acts as a trusted partner to Risk, Actuarial, and Operations, embedding best practice controls and driving continuous improvement in reporting policies and processes. The role holder will support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) transformation, contributing to automation / reconciliation, data quality initiatives, and regulatory change implementation to enhance efficiency and insight across LSM's legal entity reporting landscape. About the Department & Team Finance at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is a 100 FTE function that delivers: Business Partnering: Strategic planning, analysis, and performance reporting across Specialty, Commercial, Reinsurance, and support functions. Legal Entity Optimization: Structuring and managing LSM's entity platform to support business strategy in a capital and cost efficient manner. External Reporting: Preparation and submission of statutory, regulatory, tax, and capital reports across a complex legal entity landscape including a Lloyd's syndicate, a European insurance company with a UK branch and multiple service companies and cover holders. Group Reporting: Monthly and ad hoc reporting to Liberty Mutual's US parent on both pillar and legal entity bases. Treasury & Investment Management: Cash, investment, and financial risk management, alongside finance operations support. The External Reporting team is responsible for coordinating financial close, regulatory submissions (including Solvency II QRTs, SFCR, RSR, and PRA returns), and statutory accounts across LSM's entities. The team operates in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and is committed to delivering exceptional reporting quality through robust controls, efficient processes, and strong cross functional collaboration. The team champions continuous improvement and is actively engaged in transformation initiatives to modernise reporting tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual Solvency II Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) for LMIE SE and the UK branch, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the preparation of the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) and Regular Supervisory Report (RSR), including narrative disclosures and quantitative analysis. Execute timely filings via regulatory portals (e.g., EIOPA, Bank of England Gateway, CBI); monitor regulator feedback and resolve queries or rejections promptly and professionally. Maintain current knowledge of Solvency II / Solvency UK, and any other relevant regulatory frameworks; track taxonomy and reporting requirement changes and assess impacts on processes, systems, and controls. Controls, Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness Ensure all regulatory submissions are fully audit ready by developing processes which include reconciliations, data validations, variance and trend analysis, completeness checks, and formal sign offs. Respond to internal and external audit queries, regulator requests, and ad hoc data challenges with accuracy and professionalism. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in Risk, Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury and Accounting Operations to ensure seamless data flows and coordinated delivery. Influence and challenge cross functional teams to resolve data quality issues, reconciliation issues, and process bottlenecks, driving accountability and on time delivery. Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) project to modernise regulatory reporting infrastructure, enhance automation, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Document processes, controls, and technical guidance to support knowledge transfer and team capability building. Skills and Experience Technical Competencies Strong working knowledge of Solvency II (QRTs, SFCR, RSR), UK PRA regulatory returns, and other insurance regulatory submissions. Exposure to Lloyd's reporting beneficial but not critical for this role. Solid understanding of UK GAAP, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP; familiarity with IFRS advantageous. Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, Power Query, macros); strong analytical capability including variance, trend, and root cause analysis. XBRL and taxonomies knowledge highly desirable. Practical experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/ledger systems and reporting platforms. Professional Competencies Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high quality work under pressure. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences, including senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Strong influencing and negotiation skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority to achieve shared goals. Structured, logical approach to identifying, analysing, and resolving issues; proactive growth mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Experience & Qualifications Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Approximately 4-5 years of relevant experience in insurance regulatory and/or statutory reporting, with demonstrable exposure to Solvency II, UK PRA returns, and other regulatory frameworks. Proven track record of delivering timely, accurate, and high quality regulatory submissions and successfully managing auditor and regulator queries. Experience in the UK or pan European insurance environment is advantageous. Tools & Collaboration Strong IT proficiency across Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with collaboration platforms (MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint). Learning agility and adaptability; able to quickly gain proficiency in new systems, tools, and regulatory requirements. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 14-Jan-2026 Employment Type: Fixed term contract; Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements About the Role The Senior Accountant - Regulatory Reporting is a critical finance role responsible for the end to end preparation, quality assurance, and timely submission of statutory and regulatory reports for Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (LMIE SE) and its UK branch. This role serves as a key technical specialist within the External Reporting team, ensuring compliance with Solvency II requirements and delivering accurate, audit ready submissions to the Commissariat Aux Assurances (CAA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and other European regulators. The Senior Accountant acts as a trusted partner to Risk, Actuarial, and Operations, embedding best practice controls and driving continuous improvement in reporting policies and processes. The role holder will support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) transformation, contributing to automation / reconciliation, data quality initiatives, and regulatory change implementation to enhance efficiency and insight across LSM's legal entity reporting landscape. About the Department & Team Finance at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is a 100 FTE function that delivers: Business Partnering: Strategic planning, analysis, and performance reporting across Specialty, Commercial, Reinsurance, and support functions. Legal Entity Optimization: Structuring and managing LSM's entity platform to support business strategy in a capital and cost efficient manner. External Reporting: Preparation and submission of statutory, regulatory, tax, and capital reports across a complex legal entity landscape including a Lloyd's syndicate, a European insurance company with a UK branch and multiple service companies and cover holders. Group Reporting: Monthly and ad hoc reporting to Liberty Mutual's US parent on both pillar and legal entity bases. Treasury & Investment Management: Cash, investment, and financial risk management, alongside finance operations support. The External Reporting team is responsible for coordinating financial close, regulatory submissions (including Solvency II QRTs, SFCR, RSR, and PRA returns), and statutory accounts across LSM's entities. The team operates in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and is committed to delivering exceptional reporting quality through robust controls, efficient processes, and strong cross functional collaboration. The team champions continuous improvement and is actively engaged in transformation initiatives to modernise reporting tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual Solvency II Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) for LMIE SE and the UK branch, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the preparation of the Solvency and Financial Condition Report (SFCR) and Regular Supervisory Report (RSR), including narrative disclosures and quantitative analysis. Execute timely filings via regulatory portals (e.g., EIOPA, Bank of England Gateway, CBI); monitor regulator feedback and resolve queries or rejections promptly and professionally. Maintain current knowledge of Solvency II / Solvency UK, and any other relevant regulatory frameworks; track taxonomy and reporting requirement changes and assess impacts on processes, systems, and controls. Controls, Quality Assurance & Audit Readiness Ensure all regulatory submissions are fully audit ready by developing processes which include reconciliations, data validations, variance and trend analysis, completeness checks, and formal sign offs. Respond to internal and external audit queries, regulator requests, and ad hoc data challenges with accuracy and professionalism. Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in Risk, Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury and Accounting Operations to ensure seamless data flows and coordinated delivery. Influence and challenge cross functional teams to resolve data quality issues, reconciliation issues, and process bottlenecks, driving accountability and on time delivery. Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support the Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) project to modernise regulatory reporting infrastructure, enhance automation, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort. Document processes, controls, and technical guidance to support knowledge transfer and team capability building. Skills and Experience Technical Competencies Strong working knowledge of Solvency II (QRTs, SFCR, RSR), UK PRA regulatory returns, and other insurance regulatory submissions. Exposure to Lloyd's reporting beneficial but not critical for this role. Solid understanding of UK GAAP, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP; familiarity with IFRS advantageous. Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, Power Query, macros); strong analytical capability including variance, trend, and root cause analysis. XBRL and taxonomies knowledge highly desirable. Practical experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/ledger systems and reporting platforms. Professional Competencies Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high quality work under pressure. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences, including senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators. Strong influencing and negotiation skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority to achieve shared goals. Structured, logical approach to identifying, analysing, and resolving issues; proactive growth mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Experience & Qualifications Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Approximately 4-5 years of relevant experience in insurance regulatory and/or statutory reporting, with demonstrable exposure to Solvency II, UK PRA returns, and other regulatory frameworks. Proven track record of delivering timely, accurate, and high quality regulatory submissions and successfully managing auditor and regulator queries. Experience in the UK or pan European insurance environment is advantageous. Tools & Collaboration Strong IT proficiency across Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with collaboration platforms (MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint). Learning agility and adaptability; able to quickly gain proficiency in new systems, tools, and regulatory requirements. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Global Risk Solutions and the broader Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, which is a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organisation. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives help us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
End Date Friday 30 January 2026 Salary Range £114,810 - £135,070 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Head of Data, Motor Resolutions SALARY: From £114,810 LOCATION(S): Belfast, Birmingham, Chester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Head of Data Motor Resolutions to join our dynamic and high-performing team within Resolutions, Consumer Relationships COO.This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the data strategy for motor resolutions, defining and executing the data readiness plan that underpins the redress scheme, ensuring accuracy, compliance and pace of delivery.As the data lead, you'll provide strategic direction, drive improvements to meet strict FCA timelines, and influence senior executives across Madison, Transport and the Regulator. You'll bring deep expertise in data management, automation and governance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions at scale.makes us work!These are some of the activities you can expect to be involved in day to day. Strategic Leadership Define and own the data and data readiness strategy for the Madison programme. Outline and execute a clear plan to meet FCA timelines, providing decisive direction and driving improvements. Deliver strategic progress updates to senior Madison and Transport accountable executives. Domain Expertise Bring deep expertise in data management and automation-led delivery within complex regulatory programmes. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Motor Finance products, core banking systems, and the FCA Motor Finance redress scheme, alongside a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape. Programme Influence Act as the data lead for Motor Resolutions, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams of business, data and conduct professionals. Establish an effective operating model and deliver a strategic action plan that ensures readiness for both scheme and non-scheme delivery. Data Quality & Governance Develop a comprehensive data model supported by a robust Governance and Quality framework aligned to Group standards. Conduct gap analysis on data availability, define key deliverables, and manage risk reduction through clear action plans and burn-down reporting. Ensure clear ownership of all deliverables and interim milestones. Regulatory Assurance Drive activities culminating in SMR attestation of readiness, maintaining rigorous governance and audit trails to satisfy regulatory expectations. Technical Oversight Evaluate current data infrastructure, tooling and engineering capabilities, and define a strategic roadmap to optimise and future-proof delivery of ongoing data requirements. Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you'll need Data Leadership at Scale Proven ability to lead large, complex data programmes under intense regulatory scrutiny, delivering outcomes at pace and with precision. Technical Expertise in Data Strong practitioner-level knowledge of data engineering, data management, data modelling , and data governance/quality frameworks , with hands-on experience in automation and tooling. Strategic Stakeholder Management Skilled in influencing senior executives and external bodies (FCA, FOS, auditors), providing clear, credible updates and managing critical messages succinctly. Operational & Programme Delivery Experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies, establishing effective operating models and driving readiness for scheme and non-scheme delivery. Data-Driven Transformation Ability to leverage data, automation and AI to optimise processes, improve accuracy, and meet strict regulatory timelines. Governance & Risk Control Expertise in building governance frameworks, managing data quality, and mitigating risk through structured action plans and transparent reporting. Regulatory & Remediation Knowledge Familiarity with regulatory schemes, remediation programmes, and associated data artefacts, ensuring compliance and robust audit trails. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. 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 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Join our journey. 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. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
End Date Friday 30 January 2026 Salary Range £114,810 - £135,070 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary . Job Description JOB TITLE: Head of Data, Motor Resolutions SALARY: From £114,810 LOCATION(S): Belfast, Birmingham, Chester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Halifax or Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Head of Data Motor Resolutions to join our dynamic and high-performing team within Resolutions, Consumer Relationships COO.This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the data strategy for motor resolutions, defining and executing the data readiness plan that underpins the redress scheme, ensuring accuracy, compliance and pace of delivery.As the data lead, you'll provide strategic direction, drive improvements to meet strict FCA timelines, and influence senior executives across Madison, Transport and the Regulator. You'll bring deep expertise in data management, automation and governance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions at scale.makes us work!These are some of the activities you can expect to be involved in day to day. Strategic Leadership Define and own the data and data readiness strategy for the Madison programme. Outline and execute a clear plan to meet FCA timelines, providing decisive direction and driving improvements. Deliver strategic progress updates to senior Madison and Transport accountable executives. Domain Expertise Bring deep expertise in data management and automation-led delivery within complex regulatory programmes. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Motor Finance products, core banking systems, and the FCA Motor Finance redress scheme, alongside a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape. Programme Influence Act as the data lead for Motor Resolutions, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams of business, data and conduct professionals. Establish an effective operating model and deliver a strategic action plan that ensures readiness for both scheme and non-scheme delivery. Data Quality & Governance Develop a comprehensive data model supported by a robust Governance and Quality framework aligned to Group standards. Conduct gap analysis on data availability, define key deliverables, and manage risk reduction through clear action plans and burn-down reporting. Ensure clear ownership of all deliverables and interim milestones. Regulatory Assurance Drive activities culminating in SMR attestation of readiness, maintaining rigorous governance and audit trails to satisfy regulatory expectations. Technical Oversight Evaluate current data infrastructure, tooling and engineering capabilities, and define a strategic roadmap to optimise and future-proof delivery of ongoing data requirements. Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you'll need Data Leadership at Scale Proven ability to lead large, complex data programmes under intense regulatory scrutiny, delivering outcomes at pace and with precision. Technical Expertise in Data Strong practitioner-level knowledge of data engineering, data management, data modelling , and data governance/quality frameworks , with hands-on experience in automation and tooling. Strategic Stakeholder Management Skilled in influencing senior executives and external bodies (FCA, FOS, auditors), providing clear, credible updates and managing critical messages succinctly. Operational & Programme Delivery Experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies, establishing effective operating models and driving readiness for scheme and non-scheme delivery. Data-Driven Transformation Ability to leverage data, automation and AI to optimise processes, improve accuracy, and meet strict regulatory timelines. Governance & Risk Control Expertise in building governance frameworks, managing data quality, and mitigating risk through structured action plans and transparent reporting. Regulatory & Remediation Knowledge Familiarity with regulatory schemes, remediation programmes, and associated data artefacts, ensuring compliance and robust audit trails. About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. 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 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Join our journey. 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. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect to lead a team of Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) specialists. This team is responsible for conducting Secure-by-Design assessments on technology projects, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and requirements. Role and Responsibilities Lead and manage the Secure-by-Design team across multiple business entities. Oversee security reviews for technology projects prior to implementation. Define KPIs for the team and monitor performance. Engage with business and technology stakeholders to assess technical and non-technical controls. Review reports and validate evidence of control effectiveness. Develop and implement testing strategies for IT security controls. Identify and document risks, gaps, findings, and recommend actions. Ensure timely completion of security assessments and manage team workload effectively. Essential Skills & Experience Proven ability to manage complex tasks with broad scope and ambiguity. Strong background in cybersecurity assurance, policies, and standards. Expertise across IT security domains: Governance, IAM, Risk Management, Security Testing, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management. Experience in senior stakeholder engagement and management reporting. Ability to coach and mentor team members. Deep understanding of IT security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, Cloud Security Alliance). Strong managerial and leadership skills. Hands-on experience as an IT auditor, security auditor, or GRC analyst. Excellent planning, prioritization, and documentation skills. Broad technical knowledge of IT systems (OS, databases, firewalls, SIEM, DLP). Cloud Platforms: AWS and Azure. AI Knowledge: Understanding of AI principles and security implications. Solutions / Technical Network Architecture: Ability to design secure technical solutions and network architectures. Controls Experience: Strong background in implementing and assessing security controls. Splunk Knowledge: Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis. CyberArk: Experience with privileged access management solutions. Package Salary: Up to 120,000 Up to 20% Bonus Hybrid, with travel to London Career Development Opportunities Benefits: Pension scheme, professional training, paid holiday Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect to lead a team of Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) specialists. This team is responsible for conducting Secure-by-Design assessments on technology projects, ensuring compliance with IT security policies and requirements. Role and Responsibilities Lead and manage the Secure-by-Design team across multiple business entities. Oversee security reviews for technology projects prior to implementation. Define KPIs for the team and monitor performance. Engage with business and technology stakeholders to assess technical and non-technical controls. Review reports and validate evidence of control effectiveness. Develop and implement testing strategies for IT security controls. Identify and document risks, gaps, findings, and recommend actions. Ensure timely completion of security assessments and manage team workload effectively. Essential Skills & Experience Proven ability to manage complex tasks with broad scope and ambiguity. Strong background in cybersecurity assurance, policies, and standards. Expertise across IT security domains: Governance, IAM, Risk Management, Security Testing, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management. Experience in senior stakeholder engagement and management reporting. Ability to coach and mentor team members. Deep understanding of IT security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, ISO27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, Cloud Security Alliance). Strong managerial and leadership skills. Hands-on experience as an IT auditor, security auditor, or GRC analyst. Excellent planning, prioritization, and documentation skills. Broad technical knowledge of IT systems (OS, databases, firewalls, SIEM, DLP). Cloud Platforms: AWS and Azure. AI Knowledge: Understanding of AI principles and security implications. Solutions / Technical Network Architecture: Ability to design secure technical solutions and network architectures. Controls Experience: Strong background in implementing and assessing security controls. Splunk Knowledge: Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis. CyberArk: Experience with privileged access management solutions. Package Salary: Up to 120,000 Up to 20% Bonus Hybrid, with travel to London Career Development Opportunities Benefits: Pension scheme, professional training, paid holiday Lead Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking - London - Up to 120,000 Basic Salary + Hybrid Working
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or soon to be qualified auditor ready to take the next step in their career. You will join a large, modern accountancy firm that has maintained a genuinely people focused culture, offering the chance to take on responsibility, work closely with a varied SME client base, and make a real impact from day one. The firm combines structured development and clear progression with flexible working, providing the support and environment needed to grow confidently into a senior audit role. Job Title: Audit Senior Job Type: Permanent Location: Woking Salary: £45 000 Reference no: 15969 Audit Senior Benefits 25 days base holiday with the option to buy more or sell unwanted days Private Medical Cover Enhanced Pension Contributions Life Assurance Group Income Protection Enhanced Parental & Family leave Career coaching and development plan Audit Senior About The Role As a newly qualified Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audits across a diverse SME client portfolio. From planning through to completion, you will lead assignments with confidence, manage deadlines, and ensure quality standards are consistently met. You will guide and support trainees, helping them develop their skills, while taking an active role in delivering value to clients and driving the team forward. Key responsibilities include: Leading audit teams through planning, fieldwork and completion across a broad mix of clients Preparing and finalising audit reports, working closely with managers and partners Building strong relationships with clients, ensuring each engagement runs smoothly from start to finish Supporting, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members Preparing accounts and other financial reports as required Identifying areas for improvement in client processes and controls and providing constructive recommendations Ensuring compliance with all relevant auditing standards and internal policies throughout each engagement Contributing to team meetings and sharing knowledge to support continuous improvement Assisting in the development of new audit approaches or tools to enhance efficiency Taking responsibility for sections of larger, more complex audits to build deeper technical experience The successful Audit Senior will have: ACA or ACCA qualified Extensive external audit experience from a UK firm of Accountants Experience of accounts preparation under UK GAAP is preferred but not essential Strong team player but equally comfortable working independently Motivated to succeed and be a key member of the firm Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or soon to be qualified auditor ready to take the next step in their career. You will join a large, modern accountancy firm that has maintained a genuinely people focused culture, offering the chance to take on responsibility, work closely with a varied SME client base, and make a real impact from day one. The firm combines structured development and clear progression with flexible working, providing the support and environment needed to grow confidently into a senior audit role. Job Title: Audit Senior Job Type: Permanent Location: Woking Salary: £45 000 Reference no: 15969 Audit Senior Benefits 25 days base holiday with the option to buy more or sell unwanted days Private Medical Cover Enhanced Pension Contributions Life Assurance Group Income Protection Enhanced Parental & Family leave Career coaching and development plan Audit Senior About The Role As a newly qualified Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audits across a diverse SME client portfolio. From planning through to completion, you will lead assignments with confidence, manage deadlines, and ensure quality standards are consistently met. You will guide and support trainees, helping them develop their skills, while taking an active role in delivering value to clients and driving the team forward. Key responsibilities include: Leading audit teams through planning, fieldwork and completion across a broad mix of clients Preparing and finalising audit reports, working closely with managers and partners Building strong relationships with clients, ensuring each engagement runs smoothly from start to finish Supporting, coaching and reviewing the work of junior team members Preparing accounts and other financial reports as required Identifying areas for improvement in client processes and controls and providing constructive recommendations Ensuring compliance with all relevant auditing standards and internal policies throughout each engagement Contributing to team meetings and sharing knowledge to support continuous improvement Assisting in the development of new audit approaches or tools to enhance efficiency Taking responsibility for sections of larger, more complex audits to build deeper technical experience The successful Audit Senior will have: ACA or ACCA qualified Extensive external audit experience from a UK firm of Accountants Experience of accounts preparation under UK GAAP is preferred but not essential Strong team player but equally comfortable working independently Motivated to succeed and be a key member of the firm Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
Quality Officer - Temp role Pay: 13.90 per hour Assignment: Until end of March Location: Bristol Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am till 5pm or 9am-6pm Interviews: 2-stage process Start: Quick turnaround (1 week) About the Role This is a brand-new role supporting the QA raw material team and supply chain. It's a hybrid position ideal for someone with a technical background who enjoys data entry, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment. Busy period from now until March - we need someone who can hit the ground running! Role Purpose To support the Quality Assurance (QA) function through inspection, IT, and administrative work. Key Responsibilities Conduct verification checks to ensure raw materials meet supplier specifications. Accurately book raw material deliveries into internal systems based on delivery notes. Audit and monitor storage areas to ensure safe and compliant practices. Complete and maintain accurate documentation for internal and external audits. Communicate QA activities, results, and trends to operations and relevant teams. Raise and manage supplier non-conformances and ensure timely resolution. Collect product samples in line with procedures to ensure quality, safety, and legality. Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health, Safety, and Environment policies. File documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness. Support technical and management teams during audits. Follow all hygiene, health and safety, and factory procedures. Report discrepancies or issues to technical or management teams. Participate in training and support onboarding of new starters. Continuously seek improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency. Tools & Equipment Used Computer/Tablet Microwave Probes Temperature Monitoring System Person Specification GCSEs or equivalent in numeracy and literacy. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail. Understanding of GMP and production environments. Basic allergen awareness and management. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Familiarity with non-conformance reporting. Basic microbiological and food safety awareness. Food Safety Level 3 (preferred). Health and Safety Level 2 (preferred). Internal Auditor qualification (preferred). Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Jan 20, 2026
Seasonal
Quality Officer - Temp role Pay: 13.90 per hour Assignment: Until end of March Location: Bristol Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am till 5pm or 9am-6pm Interviews: 2-stage process Start: Quick turnaround (1 week) About the Role This is a brand-new role supporting the QA raw material team and supply chain. It's a hybrid position ideal for someone with a technical background who enjoys data entry, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment. Busy period from now until March - we need someone who can hit the ground running! Role Purpose To support the Quality Assurance (QA) function through inspection, IT, and administrative work. Key Responsibilities Conduct verification checks to ensure raw materials meet supplier specifications. Accurately book raw material deliveries into internal systems based on delivery notes. Audit and monitor storage areas to ensure safe and compliant practices. Complete and maintain accurate documentation for internal and external audits. Communicate QA activities, results, and trends to operations and relevant teams. Raise and manage supplier non-conformances and ensure timely resolution. Collect product samples in line with procedures to ensure quality, safety, and legality. Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health, Safety, and Environment policies. File documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness. Support technical and management teams during audits. Follow all hygiene, health and safety, and factory procedures. Report discrepancies or issues to technical or management teams. Participate in training and support onboarding of new starters. Continuously seek improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency. Tools & Equipment Used Computer/Tablet Microwave Probes Temperature Monitoring System Person Specification GCSEs or equivalent in numeracy and literacy. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong attention to detail. Understanding of GMP and production environments. Basic allergen awareness and management. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Familiarity with non-conformance reporting. Basic microbiological and food safety awareness. Food Safety Level 3 (preferred). Health and Safety Level 2 (preferred). Internal Auditor qualification (preferred). Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Financial Accounting Manager Financial Accounts Manager Annual Report & Accounts (ARA) Manager Senior Financial Reporting Lead Technical Finance Lead Location: London Up to £580/day Inside IR35 100% REMOTE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Financial Accounting Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within our Financial Accounting team. This team is responsible for three core functions: a) delivering audited financial statements; b) facilitating the external audit; and c) providing high quality technical accounting advice across the organisation. As Financial Accounting Manager, you will provide strong leadership to the existing team and act as a trusted technical expert across finance and the wider business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in NE and across business areas, as well as our external auditors. You will build strong professional relationships, oversee the development and management of our accounts and audit timetable, and ensure rigorous preparation of audit evidence through to the successful laying of the Annual Report and Accounts (ARA). You will also collaborate with ALB facing accounts teams to support the development of a group wide financial accounting Centre of Expertise, enabling consistent, high quality financial reporting and technical advice. Key Responsibilities The postholder will have a broad and influential portfolio of work, including but not limited to: Technical & Advisory Provide authoritative technical accounting advice underpinned by deep knowledge of IFRS and HMT guidance, including the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), Consolidated Budgeting Guidance (CBG) and Managing Public Money (MPM). Review and quality assure accounting papers and technical submissions. Financial Statements & Ledger Management Lead team to review and prepare for year end closure, including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. Prepare the 2025-26 ledgers for accounts production, including balance sheet assurance, reconciliations, and interim accounts. Oversee adoption of new accounting standards from 1 April 2026, including IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts and the removal of desktop revaluations for non current assets. Design and deliver year end mobilisation activities, including training, year end guidance, and disclosure packs. Timetable, Audit & Assurance Develop and maintain accounts and audit timetables for 2025-26 and beyond, supporting the organisation's ambition to accelerate year end. Manage the overall accounts production process in line with group and parliamentary requirements. Build strong working relationships with external auditors and lead the provision of high quality audit evidence. Identify, monitor and manage risks and issues associated with delivering the Annual Report and Accounts. Collaboration & Leadership Work collaboratively with the existing accounts team and wider finance colleagues. Play a key role in building and sustaining a financial accounting Centre of Expertise across the group. Lead, motivate and develop a geographically dispersed team, promoting an inclusive and high performance culture. About You - Skills & Experience You will be a confident technical expert and collaborative leader with the ability to influence at senior levels. You bring: Essential A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong planning and organisational skills, with a track record of delivering to tight deadlines in a finance environment. Creative and strategic problem solving capabilities with the ability to manage risk effectively. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and use networks to drive delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues clearly to non specialists. Credible and authentic leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and support an inclusive culture. Experience producing financial statements in a large public sector or complex organisation. Experience working with external auditors and managing audit requirements for annual reports and accounts. Experience delivering projects to demanding timescales. Proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting papers, particularly relating to IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 17, IAS 16, IAS 36, IAS 37 and IAS 38. Experience managing dispersed teams. Experience working with Oracle/SOP or similar financial systems.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Financial Accounting Manager Financial Accounts Manager Annual Report & Accounts (ARA) Manager Senior Financial Reporting Lead Technical Finance Lead Location: London Up to £580/day Inside IR35 100% REMOTE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking Financial Accounting Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within our Financial Accounting team. This team is responsible for three core functions: a) delivering audited financial statements; b) facilitating the external audit; and c) providing high quality technical accounting advice across the organisation. As Financial Accounting Manager, you will provide strong leadership to the existing team and act as a trusted technical expert across finance and the wider business. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in NE and across business areas, as well as our external auditors. You will build strong professional relationships, oversee the development and management of our accounts and audit timetable, and ensure rigorous preparation of audit evidence through to the successful laying of the Annual Report and Accounts (ARA). You will also collaborate with ALB facing accounts teams to support the development of a group wide financial accounting Centre of Expertise, enabling consistent, high quality financial reporting and technical advice. Key Responsibilities The postholder will have a broad and influential portfolio of work, including but not limited to: Technical & Advisory Provide authoritative technical accounting advice underpinned by deep knowledge of IFRS and HMT guidance, including the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), Consolidated Budgeting Guidance (CBG) and Managing Public Money (MPM). Review and quality assure accounting papers and technical submissions. Financial Statements & Ledger Management Lead team to review and prepare for year end closure, including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. Prepare the 2025-26 ledgers for accounts production, including balance sheet assurance, reconciliations, and interim accounts. Oversee adoption of new accounting standards from 1 April 2026, including IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts and the removal of desktop revaluations for non current assets. Design and deliver year end mobilisation activities, including training, year end guidance, and disclosure packs. Timetable, Audit & Assurance Develop and maintain accounts and audit timetables for 2025-26 and beyond, supporting the organisation's ambition to accelerate year end. Manage the overall accounts production process in line with group and parliamentary requirements. Build strong working relationships with external auditors and lead the provision of high quality audit evidence. Identify, monitor and manage risks and issues associated with delivering the Annual Report and Accounts. Collaboration & Leadership Work collaboratively with the existing accounts team and wider finance colleagues. Play a key role in building and sustaining a financial accounting Centre of Expertise across the group. Lead, motivate and develop a geographically dispersed team, promoting an inclusive and high performance culture. About You - Skills & Experience You will be a confident technical expert and collaborative leader with the ability to influence at senior levels. You bring: Essential A recognised professional accounting qualification (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong planning and organisational skills, with a track record of delivering to tight deadlines in a finance environment. Creative and strategic problem solving capabilities with the ability to manage risk effectively. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and use networks to drive delivery. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues clearly to non specialists. Credible and authentic leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and support an inclusive culture. Experience producing financial statements in a large public sector or complex organisation. Experience working with external auditors and managing audit requirements for annual reports and accounts. Experience delivering projects to demanding timescales. Proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting papers, particularly relating to IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 17, IAS 16, IAS 36, IAS 37 and IAS 38. Experience managing dispersed teams. Experience working with Oracle/SOP or similar financial systems.
About Us London Square is a leading residential and mixed-use developer and Aldar-owned company, delivering communities in well-connected locations across Greater London. Since it was established in 2010, the award-winning company has delivered nearly 5000 homes, through a mix of prime, mid-market and homes of all tenures, including affordable homes through its independent provider Square Roots. Aldar and London Square are committed to creating world class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and customer service excellence. About the Role & Team The jobholder is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the technical and managerial aspects of construction projects in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The role demands a high level of competency in technical construction management, leadership, and adherence to safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The role will be site based in Crayford with some occasional travel to our head office in Uxbridge. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and construction methods. Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations. Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team. Implement best practices in construction technology and management. Recommend appointment of consultants. Project Management Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion. Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals. Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered. Ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH / BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and the like. Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met. Monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance. Manage project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and reports. Health, Safety & Environment Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current health, safety and environmental regulations and company policy, and procedures. Stakeholder Management Act as a point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Legal & Regulatory Compliance Oversee the technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Quality Control Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures throughout the project lifecycle. Sustainability and Innovation Promote and implement sustainable construction practices. Documentation & Reporting Coordinate and manage the production of the working drawings, details and specifications from external consultants for onward distribution and discussion with internal departments. Regular interfaces with London Square Teams e.g. Onsite Construction Team, Commercial, Health & Safety and Sales Contractors and Consultant Design team. Local community, Local Authority, London Square / Square Roots, HSE, Environment Agency, BSR, NHBC, Considerate Constructors, ISO Auditor / Assessor. Key Skills & Experience Experience working as a Senior Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager. Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards. Full up to date knowledge of building regulations and current industry standards. Up to date knowledge of best practice and latest products and specifications items available in the marketplace. Ability to demonstrate an up to date understanding of Health & Safety legislation and obligations. Knowledge of modern construction techniques including high rise concrete frame and high-risk buildings. Proven Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. Self-motivation with ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain professionalism. Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines. Innovative, flexible approach to work. Strong planning and organising abilities. IT Skills - Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and project Management Tools. Professional qualification from a recognised institution, e.g. RICS, RIBA, CIOB desirable. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) or Equivalent industry experience. What's in it for you? Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits. Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus. Private Medical Insurance. Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance. 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days. In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include: Dental Cover Bupa Employee Assistance Virtual GP Service Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles Cycle to Work Gym Membership corporate discounts Health Cash Plan Perkpal (shopping discounts) Tech Scheme Payroll Giving Our Commitment London Square is a fresh, exciting and rewarding place to work and our success is based on the quality of our people. It is an exciting time to join London Square. If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic team, click on the link to apply. London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email . At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. London Square are not able to offer Visa sponsorship. As part of our commitment to personal data privacy, we want to share how we will use your application data. This data will be held in our system to process your application to this role, and to consider you for any future opportunities which match your experience. For further information, please review our Privacy Policy & Cookies London Square.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
About Us London Square is a leading residential and mixed-use developer and Aldar-owned company, delivering communities in well-connected locations across Greater London. Since it was established in 2010, the award-winning company has delivered nearly 5000 homes, through a mix of prime, mid-market and homes of all tenures, including affordable homes through its independent provider Square Roots. Aldar and London Square are committed to creating world class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and customer service excellence. About the Role & Team The jobholder is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the technical and managerial aspects of construction projects in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements. The role demands a high level of competency in technical construction management, leadership, and adherence to safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The role will be site based in Crayford with some occasional travel to our head office in Uxbridge. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and construction methods. Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations. Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team. Implement best practices in construction technology and management. Recommend appointment of consultants. Project Management Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion. Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals. Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered. Ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH / BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and the like. Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met. Monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance. Manage project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and reports. Health, Safety & Environment Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current health, safety and environmental regulations and company policy, and procedures. Stakeholder Management Act as a point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Legal & Regulatory Compliance Oversee the technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Quality Control Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures throughout the project lifecycle. Sustainability and Innovation Promote and implement sustainable construction practices. Documentation & Reporting Coordinate and manage the production of the working drawings, details and specifications from external consultants for onward distribution and discussion with internal departments. Regular interfaces with London Square Teams e.g. Onsite Construction Team, Commercial, Health & Safety and Sales Contractors and Consultant Design team. Local community, Local Authority, London Square / Square Roots, HSE, Environment Agency, BSR, NHBC, Considerate Constructors, ISO Auditor / Assessor. Key Skills & Experience Experience working as a Senior Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager. Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards. Full up to date knowledge of building regulations and current industry standards. Up to date knowledge of best practice and latest products and specifications items available in the marketplace. Ability to demonstrate an up to date understanding of Health & Safety legislation and obligations. Knowledge of modern construction techniques including high rise concrete frame and high-risk buildings. Proven Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels. Self-motivation with ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain professionalism. Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines. Innovative, flexible approach to work. Strong planning and organising abilities. IT Skills - Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and project Management Tools. Professional qualification from a recognised institution, e.g. RICS, RIBA, CIOB desirable. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) or Equivalent industry experience. What's in it for you? Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits. Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus. Private Medical Insurance. Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance. 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days. In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include: Dental Cover Bupa Employee Assistance Virtual GP Service Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles Cycle to Work Gym Membership corporate discounts Health Cash Plan Perkpal (shopping discounts) Tech Scheme Payroll Giving Our Commitment London Square is a fresh, exciting and rewarding place to work and our success is based on the quality of our people. It is an exciting time to join London Square. If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic team, click on the link to apply. London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email . At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. London Square are not able to offer Visa sponsorship. As part of our commitment to personal data privacy, we want to share how we will use your application data. This data will be held in our system to process your application to this role, and to consider you for any future opportunities which match your experience. For further information, please review our Privacy Policy & Cookies London Square.
Accountant Organisation Overview Our Client operates within the public sector, providing essential services that impact the local community. Their commitment to professional development, innovation, and a collaborative culture makes them a sought-after employer. They prioritise staff well-being and growth, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Role Summary Due to ongoing growth and the need for enhanced financial oversight, Our Client is looking to hire an Accountant. This role is strategically important as it supports the financial health and accountability within key directorates, including Development & Growth, Resources, and People & Communities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the transparency and efficiency of financial operations. Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of revenue budget estimates and the closure of accounts. Ensure compliance with all relevant codes of practice in financial activities. Monitor expenditure and funding resources, and prepare grant claims and statistical returns. Participate in the assurance process by demonstrating professional curiosity and scepticism. Support governance and reporting processes across the Council. Liaise effectively with Council Directorates and external entities. Provide specialised advice on technical accounting issues. Work closely with External Auditors regarding grants and complex issues. Represent the Corporate Director Resources at meetings and project groups. Contribute to equality of opportunity and uphold health and safety standards. Essential Skills & Experience AAT Level 4, CCAB (or equivalent) qualified or part-qualified. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Strong knowledge of Local Government or Public Sector Finance. Thorough understanding of accountancy systems and their interactions. Technically competent with complex reconciliations. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Financial Management Systems, such as SAP or Oracle. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills, articulating complex information clearly. Desirable Skills & Experience Relevant post-qualification experience in Local Government finance. Experience specifically in handling grant claims. Ability to develop and maintain high-quality working papers. If you meet the essential criteria and are excited about contributing to Our Client's mission, please submit your CV for consideration. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and look forward to your application.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Accountant Organisation Overview Our Client operates within the public sector, providing essential services that impact the local community. Their commitment to professional development, innovation, and a collaborative culture makes them a sought-after employer. They prioritise staff well-being and growth, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Role Summary Due to ongoing growth and the need for enhanced financial oversight, Our Client is looking to hire an Accountant. This role is strategically important as it supports the financial health and accountability within key directorates, including Development & Growth, Resources, and People & Communities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the transparency and efficiency of financial operations. Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of revenue budget estimates and the closure of accounts. Ensure compliance with all relevant codes of practice in financial activities. Monitor expenditure and funding resources, and prepare grant claims and statistical returns. Participate in the assurance process by demonstrating professional curiosity and scepticism. Support governance and reporting processes across the Council. Liaise effectively with Council Directorates and external entities. Provide specialised advice on technical accounting issues. Work closely with External Auditors regarding grants and complex issues. Represent the Corporate Director Resources at meetings and project groups. Contribute to equality of opportunity and uphold health and safety standards. Essential Skills & Experience AAT Level 4, CCAB (or equivalent) qualified or part-qualified. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Strong knowledge of Local Government or Public Sector Finance. Thorough understanding of accountancy systems and their interactions. Technically competent with complex reconciliations. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Financial Management Systems, such as SAP or Oracle. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills, articulating complex information clearly. Desirable Skills & Experience Relevant post-qualification experience in Local Government finance. Experience specifically in handling grant claims. Ability to develop and maintain high-quality working papers. If you meet the essential criteria and are excited about contributing to Our Client's mission, please submit your CV for consideration. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and look forward to your application.
