Kenny Recruit are actively recruiting a Management Accountant/Business Partner to join a highly reputable healthcare company. The company has been built through acquisition and organic growth from its first site in London to 45 services in South-East England. Recently acquired by new investors, they have a clear growth strategy to grow within existing markets and expand out to new geographies over the next 3-4 years. They currently support 300 individuals and have 900 staff with an ambition to grow through organic expansion and acquisition to 90 sites+. This position will be a pivotal role for the Finance team in a business which is embarking on its growth journey. The role will report into the Group Financial Controller and will develop key relationships with the finance and operations/ non-finance teams at all levels. The role will provide insightful management information and analysis to the business to ensure performance delivery and effective commercial decision making. Key skills to the role are strong communication, excellent presentation and reporting, high attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset. You will have a passion for developing new ways of working and using technology to enhance working processes and relevant information. Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits, including study support and 25 days holiday Location: North London (Islington) - 3 days per week in the office Working hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm. Key Duties Prepare and review monthly management accounts/ information and KPIs at regional level with support from the transactional finance team Work closely with regional (operations) teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of meaningful financial information Provide meaningful information and analysis as required and work collaboratively with the wider non-finance teams including Support office teams (HR/ Property/ IT/ Commercial) Present meaningful insights and analysis at regular (monthly) performance reviews with the wider team - including variance analysis (vs Budget/ LYR), trends and clear commentary Educate and support home managers as required on controllable P&L drivers and KPIs to ensure performance delivery Ensure 'financial' presence in the field on a regular basis to audit, train and work with senior operations teams Ensure strong governance and control is in place over client monies and cash management at homes Challenge the numbers appropriately and develop strategies to deliver regional/ home level Ebitda Take ownership for the relevant regional/ entity level financial accounts, including Balance Sheet reconciliations as required Adopt and use the finance/ operational systems to optimise output delivery and identify trends from the data Assist and support the Group Financial Controller as required on the roll out of financial projects, including implementation of new systems and best practice Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to ensure consistent information is being used for budgeting, forecasting and FP&A purpose and support the budgeting and forecasting processes as required Support the Year End group audit process as required Work collaboratively with the transactional finance team to continually improve underlying the financial accounting and provide senior finance leadership accordingly Evolve financial controls processes and develop best practice with the wider team Skills/Experience/Requirements: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant Several years' experience in a Management Accountant or business facing Finance Analyst role Ambitious and driven with a proactive approach Capable of identifying problems with the passion and ability to resolve Capable of providing challenge to the numbers to drive decision making and performance Strong team player and leadership skills Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and communication skills especially with non-finance teams Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines in a fast-moving environment Excellent attention to detail Next Steps We've been candidates too so we know how frustrating it is if you don't hear back from a job application. We'd love to respond to everyone, however given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, we simply can't get back to every application - We know that's not what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand? Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven't heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Kenny Recruit are actively recruiting a Management Accountant/Business Partner to join a highly reputable healthcare company. The company has been built through acquisition and organic growth from its first site in London to 45 services in South-East England. Recently acquired by new investors, they have a clear growth strategy to grow within existing markets and expand out to new geographies over the next 3-4 years. They currently support 300 individuals and have 900 staff with an ambition to grow through organic expansion and acquisition to 90 sites+. This position will be a pivotal role for the Finance team in a business which is embarking on its growth journey. The role will report into the Group Financial Controller and will develop key relationships with the finance and operations/ non-finance teams at all levels. The role will provide insightful management information and analysis to the business to ensure performance delivery and effective commercial decision making. Key skills to the role are strong communication, excellent presentation and reporting, high attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset. You will have a passion for developing new ways of working and using technology to enhance working processes and relevant information. Pay: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits, including study support and 25 days holiday Location: North London (Islington) - 3 days per week in the office Working hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm. Key Duties Prepare and review monthly management accounts/ information and KPIs at regional level with support from the transactional finance team Work closely with regional (operations) teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of meaningful financial information Provide meaningful information and analysis as required and work collaboratively with the wider non-finance teams including Support office teams (HR/ Property/ IT/ Commercial) Present meaningful insights and analysis at regular (monthly) performance reviews with the wider team - including variance analysis (vs Budget/ LYR), trends and clear commentary Educate and support home managers as required on controllable P&L drivers and KPIs to ensure performance delivery Ensure 'financial' presence in the field on a regular basis to audit, train and work with senior operations teams Ensure strong governance and control is in place over client monies and cash management at homes Challenge the numbers appropriately and develop strategies to deliver regional/ home level Ebitda Take ownership for the relevant regional/ entity level financial accounts, including Balance Sheet reconciliations as required Adopt and use the finance/ operational systems to optimise output delivery and identify trends from the data Assist and support the Group Financial Controller as required on the roll out of financial projects, including implementation of new systems and best practice Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager to ensure consistent information is being used for budgeting, forecasting and FP&A purpose and support the budgeting and forecasting processes as required Support the Year End group audit process as required Work collaboratively with the transactional finance team to continually improve underlying the financial accounting and provide senior finance leadership accordingly Evolve financial controls processes and develop best practice with the wider team Skills/Experience/Requirements: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant Several years' experience in a Management Accountant or business facing Finance Analyst role Ambitious and driven with a proactive approach Capable of identifying problems with the passion and ability to resolve Capable of providing challenge to the numbers to drive decision making and performance Strong team player and leadership skills Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and communication skills especially with non-finance teams Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines in a fast-moving environment Excellent attention to detail Next Steps We've been candidates too so we know how frustrating it is if you don't hear back from a job application. We'd love to respond to everyone, however given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, we simply can't get back to every application - We know that's not what you want to hear but we hope you'll understand? Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven't heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You'll be someone with: Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the 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 in hand. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice . That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. You'll be someone with: Industry or practice qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accounting knowledge with previous experience within accounts preparation and outsourced accounting Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Good knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, VAT, PAYE, company secretarial procedures and applications Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and use of all standard in house packages You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the 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 in hand. 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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 them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6, 500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Your new company Hays Senior Finance are supporting an established business based in Denbighshire. This established business is diverse, innovative and stable with a rich history and exciting plans for the future. The business is privately owned and has an impressive senior management team who continue to grow the business and explore new opportunities. As Financial Controller you will be No1 in finance and support the owner on a daily basis by overseeing and managing all aspects of accounting for multiple entities. Your new role Prepare monthly management accounts for four companies and supervise the preparation of companies' management accounts. Arrange monthly meetings with the managers to discuss the accounts. Analyse these accounts and report on any discrepancies. Complete all accounting entry work for four smaller companies, including posting purchase invoices, sales invoices, payments, receipts, bank reconciliation and making and processing supplier payments. Monthly and quarterly vat returns submission Monthly payroll processing for two payrolls (using Sage payroll) including all related reporting Supervise two members of the accounts team Be the main point of contact for the bank. Be the main point of contact for the HR consultants. Prepare year-end accounts ready for the accountants, who then prepare the financial statements. Actively monitor the cash flow and arrange finance as and when necessary Prepare annual budgets for all companies We are keen to speak to experienced accountants who can demonstrate experience in a similar role and hit the ground running in an SME business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Senior Finance are supporting an established business based in Denbighshire. This established business is diverse, innovative and stable with a rich history and exciting plans for the future. The business is privately owned and has an impressive senior management team who continue to grow the business and explore new opportunities. As Financial Controller you will be No1 in finance and support the owner on a daily basis by overseeing and managing all aspects of accounting for multiple entities. Your new role Prepare monthly management accounts for four companies and supervise the preparation of companies' management accounts. Arrange monthly meetings with the managers to discuss the accounts. Analyse these accounts and report on any discrepancies. Complete all accounting entry work for four smaller companies, including posting purchase invoices, sales invoices, payments, receipts, bank reconciliation and making and processing supplier payments. Monthly and quarterly vat returns submission Monthly payroll processing for two payrolls (using Sage payroll) including all related reporting Supervise two members of the accounts team Be the main point of contact for the bank. Be the main point of contact for the HR consultants. Prepare year-end accounts ready for the accountants, who then prepare the financial statements. Actively monitor the cash flow and arrange finance as and when necessary Prepare annual budgets for all companies We are keen to speak to experienced accountants who can demonstrate experience in a similar role and hit the ground running in an SME business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
This a great opportunity to join a real Cambridge success story with exciting plans moving forward. This heavily backed Bio-tech firm is looking to recruit a project / management accountant to join their talented Finance team. This is a newly created role will see you working closely with the business leaders and requires excellent interpersonal skills. Hugely successful organisation with exciting plans. They are based in Cambridge operating hybrid and flexible working. This role will require a highly skilled Management Accountant with experience of project accounting. You will be liaising with senior project leaders to ensure accurate reporting. Your responsibilities will include: Execution of accounting processes related to clinical trial accounting, R&D program accrual accounting, clinical manufacturing accounting, and other areas of accounting related to the R&D processes. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the finance, R&D and clinical operations organisation to manage the R&D progress against budget and ensure the recording of accruals on a timely and accurate basis. Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations for monthly management accounts. Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and provide insights to the business. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support decision-making processes by providing financial analysis and business insights to the business. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax, specifically preparation of VAT and R&D tax credit calculations. Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements including audit information and liaise with external auditors as required. Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with FP&A team to ensure the right assumptions are used. The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with experience of project accounting ideally in an R&D environment. You will be capable of managing large volumes of data and have strong interpersonal skills. £60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits and bonus EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This a great opportunity to join a real Cambridge success story with exciting plans moving forward. This heavily backed Bio-tech firm is looking to recruit a project / management accountant to join their talented Finance team. This is a newly created role will see you working closely with the business leaders and requires excellent interpersonal skills. Hugely successful organisation with exciting plans. They are based in Cambridge operating hybrid and flexible working. This role will require a highly skilled Management Accountant with experience of project accounting. You will be liaising with senior project leaders to ensure accurate reporting. Your responsibilities will include: Execution of accounting processes related to clinical trial accounting, R&D program accrual accounting, clinical manufacturing accounting, and other areas of accounting related to the R&D processes. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the finance, R&D and clinical operations organisation to manage the R&D progress against budget and ensure the recording of accruals on a timely and accurate basis. Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations for monthly management accounts. Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and provide insights to the business. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support decision-making processes by providing financial analysis and business insights to the business. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including VAT, PAYE, and corporation tax, specifically preparation of VAT and R&D tax credit calculations. Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements including audit information and liaise with external auditors as required. Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with FP&A team to ensure the right assumptions are used. The successful candidate will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with experience of project accounting ideally in an R&D environment. You will be capable of managing large volumes of data and have strong interpersonal skills. £60,000 to £70,000 plus benefits and bonus EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Job Introduction This is an exciting opportunity to join Product Group Finance and be a part of the BBC's digital future. The BBC vision is to be the world's first global digital, public service media organisation. The finance team will play a pivotal role in delivering this vision. We are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team on a twelve month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate is a talented individual with strong analytical experience who is able to work at a fast pace and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills. The individual needs to be adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment of uncertainty. We are a small team so you'll get lots of opportunities to learn new skills and gain relevant experience in a broad range of areas. Experience of using a data visualisation and analytics tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) and working in a digital environment would be beneficial. Finance Business Analysts (FBAs) support the BBC in driving best value from the licence fee within each business area. FBAs will focus on forward-looking, large scale and/or high-impact commercial and investment decisions and support effective financial planning within their area. They will work alongside Finance Business Partners delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local projects and initiatives and influence business decisions. The nature of the team means the role will regularly be dealing with senior stakeholders and cut across different parts of the organisation. There is a strong focus on the development of team members, ensuring people work on a diverse range of projects, gain excellent senior exposure and take advantage of opportunities for both on- and off-the-job development. Main Responsibilities As a Finance Business Analyst , you will: Own and deliver high quality financial and business analysis with options and recommendations to solve business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions Analyse financial and non-financial data, performance, risks and issues to identify underlying business trends or themes that need to be addressed, sharing external and BBC wide knowledge and good practice Deliver high quality supporting papers, reports, briefing notes (as required) across all work areas, for sharing and discussion with the Finance Business Partner / Finance Director / Senior Management or Divisional and Departmental Boards Promote and deliver improvements through identifying and recommending opportunities for efficiencies and value generation Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of the different business areas, including their underlying cost drivers and key strategic challenges and opportunities Referencing and championing external and BBC-wide knowledge of best practice in financial analysis, ways of working and commercial performance Are you the right candidate? We have a strong track record of developing individuals at all stages of their career - from newly qualified accountants, to those looking to change direction, and those returning to work after a career break. A professional accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification would be preferable. Whatever stage your career is at, what's important is that you can demonstrate your experience in most of the following areas: Analytical skills - ability to collate and interpret complex data in Excel, and to translate and simplify this analysis in PowerPoint or a data visualisation tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) - ultimately driving and influencing decision making Problem solving - identifying key objectives and resolving challenges on a timely basis; communicating next steps to ensure management take informed decisions Task management - scoping of work from the outset, establishing clear timelines and milestones, and prioritising/escalating issues to ensure timely delivery Relationships - building strong relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, including those in executive leadership positions Drive and resilience - team members should be able to manage their own work, run projects independently, and keep stakeholders appraised of progress Development - clarity about your career direction and a desire to progress in the business and take on challenging projects to develop yourself and others Industry knowledge - either experience working in the media sector, or a keen interest and ability to discuss its trends, direction of travel, and relevance to the BBC Please note this is not a technical Business Analyst role. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Twelve month fixed term staff contract Location: can be based role in any of the following main hubs (London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow), with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: anticipated range is £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164 if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About The BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction This is an exciting opportunity to join Product Group Finance and be a part of the BBC's digital future. The BBC vision is to be the world's first global digital, public service media organisation. The finance team will play a pivotal role in delivering this vision. We are seeking a Finance Business Analyst to join our team on a twelve month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate is a talented individual with strong analytical experience who is able to work at a fast pace and demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills. The individual needs to be adaptable to change and comfortable working in an environment of uncertainty. We are a small team so you'll get lots of opportunities to learn new skills and gain relevant experience in a broad range of areas. Experience of using a data visualisation and analytics tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) and working in a digital environment would be beneficial. Finance Business Analysts (FBAs) support the BBC in driving best value from the licence fee within each business area. FBAs will focus on forward-looking, large scale and/or high-impact commercial and investment decisions and support effective financial planning within their area. They will work alongside Finance Business Partners delivering financial and business analysis to help solve key business problems, progress local projects and initiatives and influence business decisions. The nature of the team means the role will regularly be dealing with senior stakeholders and cut across different parts of the organisation. There is a strong focus on the development of team members, ensuring people work on a diverse range of projects, gain excellent senior exposure and take advantage of opportunities for both on- and off-the-job development. Main Responsibilities As a Finance Business Analyst , you will: Own and deliver high quality financial and business analysis with options and recommendations to solve business problems and to influence and challenge business decisions Analyse financial and non-financial data, performance, risks and issues to identify underlying business trends or themes that need to be addressed, sharing external and BBC wide knowledge and good practice Deliver high quality supporting papers, reports, briefing notes (as required) across all work areas, for sharing and discussion with the Finance Business Partner / Finance Director / Senior Management or Divisional and Departmental Boards Promote and deliver improvements through identifying and recommending opportunities for efficiencies and value generation Build and develop strong relationships with key business and finance stakeholders and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships across the Finance community Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of the different business areas, including their underlying cost drivers and key strategic challenges and opportunities Referencing and championing external and BBC-wide knowledge of best practice in financial analysis, ways of working and commercial performance Are you the right candidate? We have a strong track record of developing individuals at all stages of their career - from newly qualified accountants, to those looking to change direction, and those returning to work after a career break. A professional accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification would be preferable. Whatever stage your career is at, what's important is that you can demonstrate your experience in most of the following areas: Analytical skills - ability to collate and interpret complex data in Excel, and to translate and simplify this analysis in PowerPoint or a data visualisation tool (eg. Power BI, Tableau) - ultimately driving and influencing decision making Problem solving - identifying key objectives and resolving challenges on a timely basis; communicating next steps to ensure management take informed decisions Task management - scoping of work from the outset, establishing clear timelines and milestones, and prioritising/escalating issues to ensure timely delivery Relationships - building strong relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, including those in executive leadership positions Drive and resilience - team members should be able to manage their own work, run projects independently, and keep stakeholders appraised of progress Development - clarity about your career direction and a desire to progress in the business and take on challenging projects to develop yourself and others Industry knowledge - either experience working in the media sector, or a keen interest and ability to discuss its trends, direction of travel, and relevance to the BBC Please note this is not a technical Business Analyst role. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Twelve month fixed term staff contract Location: can be based role in any of the following main hubs (London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow), with some flexibility - i.e. hybrid working Job Title: In house title is Finance Business Analyst Salary: anticipated range is £50,000 to £55,000pa (plus London Weighting £5,164 if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About The BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 26/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 26/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We have an opportunity for a Senior Syndicate Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team. The Corporate Reporting team are accountable for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Syndicate Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting and reporting activities within the Syndicate team and ensure the accuracy and consistency of underlying data. You will be liaising with both external and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Reviewing and challenging the Syndicate underwriting results, working closely with the Finance Business Partners. Review the reserves in conjunction with the Actuarial Department to ensure completeness and accuracy. Producing commentary for senior management around the Syndicate results, reviewing late adjustments, bridging analysis, group balance sheet analytics and COB reviews on a quarterly basis. Overseeing and providing data into the annual Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO), UK Tax and US Level II returns. Involvement in producing the Lloyd's QMA and QMB quarterly returns. Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and posting of underwriting and non-underwriting journals for the Lloyd's Syndicates for submission to the (Re) / Insurance Finance Director, senior European (EO) management and Group. Ensure the statutory books and records are properly maintained in accordance with QBE Accounting policies and market best practice and the balance sheet appropriately reflects the Syndicate position. Assist on ad hoc tasks in the wider reporting team. For example Statutory Accounts, Review of other QBE company results and submission. Assist on Projects impacting Financial Reporting About you Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience of working in a complex financial services environment. Recent or current experience of working as an Accountant Strong financial accounting background with experience of reviewing Insurance Underwriting results preferable. Familiarity with Oracle and TM1 would be desirable but not essential Experienced MS Excel user (pivots, if statements, lookups and experience of working with large amounts of data) and other MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working for a Syndicate or Company Insurance Accounting team would be desirable Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ). About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We have an opportunity for a Senior Syndicate Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team. The Corporate Reporting team are accountable for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Syndicate Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting and reporting activities within the Syndicate team and ensure the accuracy and consistency of underlying data. You will be liaising with both external and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Reviewing and challenging the Syndicate underwriting results, working closely with the Finance Business Partners. Review the reserves in conjunction with the Actuarial Department to ensure completeness and accuracy. Producing commentary for senior management around the Syndicate results, reviewing late adjustments, bridging analysis, group balance sheet analytics and COB reviews on a quarterly basis. Overseeing and providing data into the annual Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO), UK Tax and US Level II returns. Involvement in producing the Lloyd's QMA and QMB quarterly returns. Assist in the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation and posting of underwriting and non-underwriting journals for the Lloyd's Syndicates for submission to the (Re) / Insurance Finance Director, senior European (EO) management and Group. Ensure the statutory books and records are properly maintained in accordance with QBE Accounting policies and market best practice and the balance sheet appropriately reflects the Syndicate position. Assist on ad hoc tasks in the wider reporting team. For example Statutory Accounts, Review of other QBE company results and submission. Assist on Projects impacting Financial Reporting About you Qualified Accountant (ACCA or equivalent). Significant experience of working in a complex financial services environment. Recent or current experience of working as an Accountant Strong financial accounting background with experience of reviewing Insurance Underwriting results preferable. Familiarity with Oracle and TM1 would be desirable but not essential Experienced MS Excel user (pivots, if statements, lookups and experience of working with large amounts of data) and other MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working for a Syndicate or Company Insurance Accounting team would be desirable Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ). About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Evelyn Partners is the UKs leading integrated wealth management and professional services group,with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and businesses. We provide an award-winning service for our clients by employing the best people. Join us on our mission to place the power of good advice into more hands because we believe that everyone deserves access to good advice, regardless of where theyre at in their financial journey. An exceptional track record of growth and innovation is driven by our core values of:Personal,offering advice based on a true understanding of what matters to our clients;Partnership, working with our clients in a joined-up, collaborative way; andPerformance, demonstrating a breadth and depth of advice expertise to deliver first-class results. Read more about us and available career opportunities here: Wealth, accountancy and business advisory services Evelyn Partners Careers Evelyn Partners Job Description To assist in the provision of the internal partner tax services and employment tax advice to the Group. (For the avoidance of doubt, this is role does not involve interaction with external clients.) Tasks related to completion of tax returns for individuals, trusts and LLPs, including, but not limited to: Drafting returns to a high standard; Prioritising own workload; Organisation of source data; Preparing accurate and clear working papers; Accurate input to system; Efficient use of Excel and other software as appropriate. Highlighting technical points which require additional consideration by senior colleagues and, when requested, assist in technical research and/or drafting technical advice. Partner Tax Payments & Reserving Assist in annual review of partner tax reserving and calculation of adjustments; Assist in preparation of partner tax payment instructions such that all tax payments are made promptly and correctly; Client administration Ensure all files are kept in good order and trackers are up to date; Ensure all controls, e.g. review sheets, are complied with and appropriately filed; Assist with budgeting and billing process; Assist with Group employment tax matters including: Group Taxs overview of the P11D and PAYE settlement processes (which are run within the wider Group Finance team); the tax implications and reporting requirements around short term business visitors and internationally mobile employees; considering implications of changes in legislation and interpretations; ad hoc queries. Assist in assessing risk and implementing controls to manage risk in line with the Groups risk appetite Assist in maintaining up-to- date procedure notes Assist with ad hoc projects as required Qualifications Key Skills and Experience Experience gained within the profession and/or financial services, including experience of managing own workload; Technical knowledge of private client tax, including income tax, capital gains tax and at least basic inheritance tax essential and this will be expected to increase over time; Knowledge of partnership tax and employment tax matters desirable, but not essential if willing to learn and develop in these areas; High standard of written and verbal communication with a sense of client service; Willing to learn and adapt to new legislation and practices; Good planning and organising skills, to ensure that all deadlines are met and that all data received is properly processed; The ability to be client focused and remember importance of service to client, especially on routine matters; Must be a team player with the ability to work within the group and department as a whole to provide an excellent service to the clients; Professional Qualifications Strong relevant academic background or experience and/or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA/Equivalent) and/or Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT). Additional Information As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners, you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependant) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and were delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. 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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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to clients subject to audit. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in the use of Caseware and/or other relevant accounts production software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
May 01, 2024
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to clients subject to audit. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in the use of Caseware and/or other relevant accounts production software You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
This London based Fund Controller position is with an established financial services business. Description The responsibilities of the successful candidate for this position will include: Act as first point of contact for the fund administrator and investment directors relating to finance matters for investment vehicles within the allocated portfolio. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local fund administrators to ensure effective fund reporting in accordance with the agreed service level agreement. In conjunction with the fund administrators: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of management accounts and financial reporting for certain of the LPs Monitor future cash forecasts, and optimise the movement of cash between portfolio companies, investment vehicles and LPs / investors Validate investor drawdown and distribution notices Supervise the preparation of annual tax returns and coordinate the annual audit process for the fund investment entities you are responsible for and work with administrator and accountants / auditors to ensure returns and audits are delivered efficiently Manage company secretarial functions (e.g. organising and recording board meetings for investment approvals, drawdowns / distributions, changes to directorships, approval of accounts, etc.) and ensure records are kept up to date. Liaise with tax, legal advisers and auditors as required - ensuring investment teams provide appropriate support to such advisers. Work closely with the investment team (and portfolio companies as required) to become aware of finance and administration queries between portfolio companies and the fund administrators / investors / Limited Partners, and ensure timely resolution Collaborate with the investment team during post-completion process Present financial analysis to Directors of investment vehicle companies and other senior management. Support Compliance Officer and Risk Manager in compliance activities Supporting the FinOps team in maintaining financial records, reports and adhoc analysis as and when required. Profile The successful candidate will have the following background: Qualified accountant (ideally ACA) Technically strong, with private equity / limited partnership fund structure experience, having worked in a fund accounting/control position Ability to understand and evaluate investment fund and company financial statements and accounts Strong financial analysis skills Able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Quickly able to inspire confidence and trust from senior team members, and key stakeholders Job Offer Attractive salary, bonus, and benefits as well as a fantastic team.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This London based Fund Controller position is with an established financial services business. Description The responsibilities of the successful candidate for this position will include: Act as first point of contact for the fund administrator and investment directors relating to finance matters for investment vehicles within the allocated portfolio. Develop and maintain strong relationships with local fund administrators to ensure effective fund reporting in accordance with the agreed service level agreement. In conjunction with the fund administrators: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of management accounts and financial reporting for certain of the LPs Monitor future cash forecasts, and optimise the movement of cash between portfolio companies, investment vehicles and LPs / investors Validate investor drawdown and distribution notices Supervise the preparation of annual tax returns and coordinate the annual audit process for the fund investment entities you are responsible for and work with administrator and accountants / auditors to ensure returns and audits are delivered efficiently Manage company secretarial functions (e.g. organising and recording board meetings for investment approvals, drawdowns / distributions, changes to directorships, approval of accounts, etc.) and ensure records are kept up to date. Liaise with tax, legal advisers and auditors as required - ensuring investment teams provide appropriate support to such advisers. Work closely with the investment team (and portfolio companies as required) to become aware of finance and administration queries between portfolio companies and the fund administrators / investors / Limited Partners, and ensure timely resolution Collaborate with the investment team during post-completion process Present financial analysis to Directors of investment vehicle companies and other senior management. Support Compliance Officer and Risk Manager in compliance activities Supporting the FinOps team in maintaining financial records, reports and adhoc analysis as and when required. Profile The successful candidate will have the following background: Qualified accountant (ideally ACA) Technically strong, with private equity / limited partnership fund structure experience, having worked in a fund accounting/control position Ability to understand and evaluate investment fund and company financial statements and accounts Strong financial analysis skills Able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Quickly able to inspire confidence and trust from senior team members, and key stakeholders Job Offer Attractive salary, bonus, and benefits as well as a fantastic team.
Avanti Personnel Limited
Hartlepool, County Durham
Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that prides itself on customer experience? Perhaps you are looking for a team culture that focuses on the future and the opportunity that comes with the ever developing business landscape. If you are an experienced Audit Senior and have a passion for excellent customer service, we want to hear from you! Avanti Personnel are looking for a qualified Chartered/Certified accountant or a person qualified or part-qualified, with audit experience, to join our clients growing Business Assurance Team. The position requires someone who is highly organised, customer focussed, technically astute and has strong IT skills that can be used to pro actively improve audit efficiencies. Audit experience with academies, charities and medium sized companies would be beneficial. Responsibilities Include: Leading and management of audits on a varied portfolio of audit clients. Developing and mentoring of junior staff. Preparation of statutory accounts. Preparation of corporation tax computations. Liaising with other teams and directors where necessary. The ideal candidate will: Be qualified (ACA/ACCA) or qualified/part qualified with extensive audit experience. Have at least 2 years' experience leading audits. Demonstrate detailed and meticulous record keeping. Be motivated to succeed. Hold a full driving licence and have use of a car. Your remuneration will include: Competitive salary, based on experience. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working if preferred. Privately managed pension scheme (following your satisfactory completion of our probationary period). Life assurance cover. Private healthcare scheme. Health care benefit package. 22 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays, as well as the ability to accrue/take Seasonal Time off in Lieu (STIL). As a well established organisation operating for over 120 years this opportunity offers long term stability, career progression and a progressive working environment inclusive of; modern air conditioned offices, recreational facilities including employee break area, complete with games machine and pool table, free parking and regularly organised social events. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this fantastic team, apply now!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that prides itself on customer experience? Perhaps you are looking for a team culture that focuses on the future and the opportunity that comes with the ever developing business landscape. If you are an experienced Audit Senior and have a passion for excellent customer service, we want to hear from you! Avanti Personnel are looking for a qualified Chartered/Certified accountant or a person qualified or part-qualified, with audit experience, to join our clients growing Business Assurance Team. The position requires someone who is highly organised, customer focussed, technically astute and has strong IT skills that can be used to pro actively improve audit efficiencies. Audit experience with academies, charities and medium sized companies would be beneficial. Responsibilities Include: Leading and management of audits on a varied portfolio of audit clients. Developing and mentoring of junior staff. Preparation of statutory accounts. Preparation of corporation tax computations. Liaising with other teams and directors where necessary. The ideal candidate will: Be qualified (ACA/ACCA) or qualified/part qualified with extensive audit experience. Have at least 2 years' experience leading audits. Demonstrate detailed and meticulous record keeping. Be motivated to succeed. Hold a full driving licence and have use of a car. Your remuneration will include: Competitive salary, based on experience. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working if preferred. Privately managed pension scheme (following your satisfactory completion of our probationary period). Life assurance cover. Private healthcare scheme. Health care benefit package. 22 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays, as well as the ability to accrue/take Seasonal Time off in Lieu (STIL). As a well established organisation operating for over 120 years this opportunity offers long term stability, career progression and a progressive working environment inclusive of; modern air conditioned offices, recreational facilities including employee break area, complete with games machine and pool table, free parking and regularly organised social events. Do not miss out on the opportunity to join this fantastic team, apply now!
Join Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales as their next Director of Finance & Resources Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum About Our Client With the support of Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has been supporting and engaging with communities within Wales for many years. We believe our current Strategy 2030 represents a step change in how we can contribute to building a better Wales. We have a rich heritage of world famous collections, producing inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions and curating historic buildings and attractions that draw in millions of visitors from across the globe each year. Working alongside prominent partners in the culture and heritage sector, we also have a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has 8 visitor centres spread throughout Wales; Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd - National Museum Cardiff, based in Cardiff City centre. Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru - National Slate Museum based in Llanberis, North Wales. Amgueddfa Wl n Cymru - National Wool Museum based in Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau - National Waterfront Museum , based in Swansea. Y Ganolfan Gasgliadau Genedlaethol - National Collections Centre, Based in Cardiff. Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History, based in Cardiff. Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru - National Roman Legion Museum , based in Caerleon, Newport. Big Pit Amgueddfa Lofaol Cymru - Big Pit National Coal Museum, based in Pontypool, Torfaen. Job Description The Director of Finance & Resources is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. The role will be responsible for driving the 2030 Strategy and will be a role model for the values of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales and contribute to a culture of transparency, inclusivity and integrity in all that we do. Our vision is Inspiring People and Changing Lives. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales is a place for everyone, where everyone has the right to experience and enjoy our museum, collections and services however they choose, wherever they come from. The post holder will manage the following roles and functions: Finance, HR, Digital, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Other support functions to be determined. Key Responsibilities; Develop and review financial, people, digital, data and technology strategies and oversee income generation strategy to ensure the long term health of the museum. Supporting the Chief Executive to carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer role, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and providing regular assurance reports. Ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru funding is spent on its intended purpose and that transactions conform with the authorities that govern them. Lead a culture of delivering value for money, ensuring spend is incurred with a view to sustainability and whole-life cost. Lead the financial team to deliver capital and revenue budgets, monthly reporting against these. Lead the HR team on policy, recruitment, grievance and development activities. Lead the digital team to deliver services across content, data and technical services. Lead on risk management policy, platform, processes and reporting. Lead on annual operating plan development. Lead on performance management, including measurement of activities as well as impact or outcome, setting targets as needed for the museum Lead on other relevant strategic initiatives and programmes, including the Tailored Review report, Shaping our Future programme. Contribute as a member of the Directorate, to the overall management of the Museum. Champion and actively support all Museum policies and procedures and ensure that they are effectively communicated so that all members of staff understand them and comply with them. Ensure that fundraising and commercial revenue opportunities are maximised. Contribute to the overall aims and objectives of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. Liaise with Audit Wales (external audit) and TIAA (internal audit), determining and agreeing plans prior to presentation to Audit Committees. The Successful Applicant Person Specification Essential; - Fully qualified accountant (member of CCAB or CIMA) - Demonstrable senior level financial experience, leading multifunctional teams as well as reporting and presenting at Board level. - Strong leadership and analytical skills and the proven ability to implement cultural change. Core Skills; - Excellent people manager and motivator. - Strategic planning & delivery for future long-term financial health and growth - Experience of leading on strategic projects. - Implementing improvements to financial and HR systems and procedures as relevant across the organisation - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to build relationships at all levels. - Ability to work both as part of a team and independently including with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to operate at a strategic level and to have had a proven track record of a similar sized business and effective performance management. - Experience and an understanding of working within the specialised regulatory regimes the museum works under: Welsh Government, charity commission and Royal Statute. The Museum supports active Welsh learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh, whilst it is not an essential requirement of this post, a willingness to learn would be an advantage What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits. The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - In the range of 80,000 - 90,000 - (Subject to a 7.2% pay award that is pending). Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 21.3% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Key dates - Closing date for applications - 10th May 2024. Interview 1 (Cardiff) - 10th to 20th June 2024 Interview 2 (Llanberis) - 28th June 2024 Please note that all direct applications or other agency cv's will be forwarded to Michael Page for review. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
May 01, 2024
Full time
Join Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales as their next Director of Finance & Resources Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office minimum About Our Client With the support of Welsh Government, Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has been supporting and engaging with communities within Wales for many years. We believe our current Strategy 2030 represents a step change in how we can contribute to building a better Wales. We have a rich heritage of world famous collections, producing inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions and curating historic buildings and attractions that draw in millions of visitors from across the globe each year. Working alongside prominent partners in the culture and heritage sector, we also have a strong reputation both domestically and internationally. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales has 8 visitor centres spread throughout Wales; Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd - National Museum Cardiff, based in Cardiff City centre. Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru - National Slate Museum based in Llanberis, North Wales. Amgueddfa Wl n Cymru - National Wool Museum based in Llandysul, Carmarthenshire. Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau - National Waterfront Museum , based in Swansea. Y Ganolfan Gasgliadau Genedlaethol - National Collections Centre, Based in Cardiff. Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru - St Fagans National Museum of History, based in Cardiff. Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru - National Roman Legion Museum , based in Caerleon, Newport. Big Pit Amgueddfa Lofaol Cymru - Big Pit National Coal Museum, based in Pontypool, Torfaen. Job Description The Director of Finance & Resources is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. The role will be responsible for driving the 2030 Strategy and will be a role model for the values of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales and contribute to a culture of transparency, inclusivity and integrity in all that we do. Our vision is Inspiring People and Changing Lives. Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales is a place for everyone, where everyone has the right to experience and enjoy our museum, collections and services however they choose, wherever they come from. The post holder will manage the following roles and functions: Finance, HR, Digital, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Other support functions to be determined. Key Responsibilities; Develop and review financial, people, digital, data and technology strategies and oversee income generation strategy to ensure the long term health of the museum. Supporting the Chief Executive to carry out the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer role, ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and providing regular assurance reports. Ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru funding is spent on its intended purpose and that transactions conform with the authorities that govern them. Lead a culture of delivering value for money, ensuring spend is incurred with a view to sustainability and whole-life cost. Lead the financial team to deliver capital and revenue budgets, monthly reporting against these. Lead the HR team on policy, recruitment, grievance and development activities. Lead the digital team to deliver services across content, data and technical services. Lead on risk management policy, platform, processes and reporting. Lead on annual operating plan development. Lead on performance management, including measurement of activities as well as impact or outcome, setting targets as needed for the museum Lead on other relevant strategic initiatives and programmes, including the Tailored Review report, Shaping our Future programme. Contribute as a member of the Directorate, to the overall management of the Museum. Champion and actively support all Museum policies and procedures and ensure that they are effectively communicated so that all members of staff understand them and comply with them. Ensure that fundraising and commercial revenue opportunities are maximised. Contribute to the overall aims and objectives of Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales. Liaise with Audit Wales (external audit) and TIAA (internal audit), determining and agreeing plans prior to presentation to Audit Committees. The Successful Applicant Person Specification Essential; - Fully qualified accountant (member of CCAB or CIMA) - Demonstrable senior level financial experience, leading multifunctional teams as well as reporting and presenting at Board level. - Strong leadership and analytical skills and the proven ability to implement cultural change. Core Skills; - Excellent people manager and motivator. - Strategic planning & delivery for future long-term financial health and growth - Experience of leading on strategic projects. - Implementing improvements to financial and HR systems and procedures as relevant across the organisation - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to build relationships at all levels. - Ability to work both as part of a team and independently including with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to operate at a strategic level and to have had a proven track record of a similar sized business and effective performance management. - Experience and an understanding of working within the specialised regulatory regimes the museum works under: Welsh Government, charity commission and Royal Statute. The Museum supports active Welsh learners at all levels. Fluency in Welsh, whilst it is not an essential requirement of this post, a willingness to learn would be an advantage What's on Offer The Museum offers a wide range of benefits. The post holder will have the following benefits; Current Salary - In the range of 80,000 - 90,000 - (Subject to a 7.2% pay award that is pending). Annual Leave - 27 days on appointment, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, plus a privilege day at Christmas and 8 bank holidays (for full-time staff) Pension - We operate a Career Average Revalued Earnings occupational pension scheme. 9% Employee contributions, 21.3% Employer contributions. Flexitime - In order to enable staff to meet their work-life balance requirements and help manage their time as effectively as possible, we operate a flexitime system. Hours of work - 35 per week. the role will require you to attend the National Museum Cardiff, 2 days a week minimum. Key dates - Closing date for applications - 10th May 2024. Interview 1 (Cardiff) - 10th to 20th June 2024 Interview 2 (Llanberis) - 28th June 2024 Please note that all direct applications or other agency cv's will be forwarded to Michael Page for review. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Accountant! Location: Cardiff Metropolitan Area, Wales Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), plus annual bonus We're seeking a dynamic Accountant to join our clients growing team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving organisation and advance your skills in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts to support decision-making. Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial data and provide insights to inform strategic planning. Manage the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure financial targets are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise operational efficiency and drive business performance. Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including payroll processing, invoicing, and expense management. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors during the audit process. Implement best practices in financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Skills/Experience: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience in management accounting. Proficiency in Excel and financial software applications. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement. Experience in a similar role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment is highly desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 50,000 per annum, plus annual bonus. Flexible working hours and hybrid working options available after training and onboarding. Opportunities for career development and progression within the organisation. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and healthcare coverage. Supportive and collaborative work culture with a focus on employee well-being. If you're enthusiastic and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
May 01, 2024
Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Accountant! Location: Cardiff Metropolitan Area, Wales Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), plus annual bonus We're seeking a dynamic Accountant to join our clients growing team in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving organisation and advance your skills in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts to support decision-making. Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial data and provide insights to inform strategic planning. Manage the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure financial targets are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise operational efficiency and drive business performance. Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including payroll processing, invoicing, and expense management. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and liaise with auditors during the audit process. Implement best practices in financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Skills/Experience: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience in management accounting. Proficiency in Excel and financial software applications. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement. Experience in a similar role within a dynamic and fast-paced environment is highly desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary up to 50,000 per annum, plus annual bonus. Flexible working hours and hybrid working options available after training and onboarding. Opportunities for career development and progression within the organisation. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and healthcare coverage. Supportive and collaborative work culture with a focus on employee well-being. If you're enthusiastic and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
James Andrews Recruitment
Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
We re delighted to be partnering with a leading Organisation, based in Buckinghamshire, who are currently recruiting for Financial Reporting Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. What's on offer: The role is 37 hours per week and with a excellent hybrid working set up. The annual salary is £66,545 per annum and the hiring manager is looking to get someone started May 2024 (subject to notice period). The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with experience working withing the social housing sector. Duties will include (but not limited to): Managing two Finance Business Partners and one Assistant Management Accountant, providing 121 support, assistance and training where needed Leading on the preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts, including the consolidation of statutory accounts and the timely submission of the regulatory returns to the Regulator, Funders and other statutory bodies Supporting with the preparation of month end reporting and coordinating various inputs to ensure a smooth and efficient closure Liaising with external auditors and preparing key schedules for statutory audit Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts including variance analysis and preparing journals Preparing accurate financial and performance information to be delivered to budget holders, senior managers, the Executive Management Team and the Board Experience required: Fully qualified Accountant or equivalent Background working in Social Housing or Property Experience in consolidating statutory accounts Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Line management including training and development Rewards and Benefits: Attractive work setting Flexible working Excellent defined contributions pension with a high level of employer contributions Opportunities to develop your career through training, including gaining professional qualifications, career coaching, mentoring etc. Working hours 37.5 hours per week (flexible working) Monday - Friday Hybrid working: 1 day on site per week (including every Wednesday ,however you may be required on site more in the starting weeks) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details
May 01, 2024
Full time
We re delighted to be partnering with a leading Organisation, based in Buckinghamshire, who are currently recruiting for Financial Reporting Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. What's on offer: The role is 37 hours per week and with a excellent hybrid working set up. The annual salary is £66,545 per annum and the hiring manager is looking to get someone started May 2024 (subject to notice period). The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with experience working withing the social housing sector. Duties will include (but not limited to): Managing two Finance Business Partners and one Assistant Management Accountant, providing 121 support, assistance and training where needed Leading on the preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts, including the consolidation of statutory accounts and the timely submission of the regulatory returns to the Regulator, Funders and other statutory bodies Supporting with the preparation of month end reporting and coordinating various inputs to ensure a smooth and efficient closure Liaising with external auditors and preparing key schedules for statutory audit Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts including variance analysis and preparing journals Preparing accurate financial and performance information to be delivered to budget holders, senior managers, the Executive Management Team and the Board Experience required: Fully qualified Accountant or equivalent Background working in Social Housing or Property Experience in consolidating statutory accounts Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Line management including training and development Rewards and Benefits: Attractive work setting Flexible working Excellent defined contributions pension with a high level of employer contributions Opportunities to develop your career through training, including gaining professional qualifications, career coaching, mentoring etc. Working hours 37.5 hours per week (flexible working) Monday - Friday Hybrid working: 1 day on site per week (including every Wednesday ,however you may be required on site more in the starting weeks) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details
A well-known and long-standing organisation, based in Southampton, are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team and play a key part in their strategic growth for a period of 3 months. This Finance Business Partner position has a strong possibility to extend due to the nature of the project.This role offers flexible working hours, as well as hybrid working. This is a highly visible role within the organisation, with direct interaction with senior finance stakeholders, providing strategic and financial decision support. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for: Complying with financial policies and requirements Identifying and proposing opportunities for innovation, commercialisation, cost savings, cost recovery or income generation Providing strategic and financial decision support to a Leadership Team for a distinct area of the business to underpin strong financial performance Collaborating with Service Directors to contribute to the organisations Medium Term Financial Forecast, focussing on service prioritisation and sustainability Preparing regular management information and analysis on departmental performance and trends both within business and across the sector Supporting the preparation and analysis business cases for new activities, investment decisions and decommissioning activities - ensuring that appropriate financial targets are set and that systems are in place to collect sufficient, accurate data on performance What you will need: To be a qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) Experience in a similar role, such as: Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Business Partner / Senior Management Accountant / Management Accountant To be commercially driven and self-motivated Strong Excel skills What you will get: Hybrid working Flexible working hours If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership 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 The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.
May 01, 2024
Full time
A well-known and long-standing organisation, based in Southampton, are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team and play a key part in their strategic growth for a period of 3 months. This Finance Business Partner position has a strong possibility to extend due to the nature of the project.This role offers flexible working hours, as well as hybrid working. This is a highly visible role within the organisation, with direct interaction with senior finance stakeholders, providing strategic and financial decision support. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for: Complying with financial policies and requirements Identifying and proposing opportunities for innovation, commercialisation, cost savings, cost recovery or income generation Providing strategic and financial decision support to a Leadership Team for a distinct area of the business to underpin strong financial performance Collaborating with Service Directors to contribute to the organisations Medium Term Financial Forecast, focussing on service prioritisation and sustainability Preparing regular management information and analysis on departmental performance and trends both within business and across the sector Supporting the preparation and analysis business cases for new activities, investment decisions and decommissioning activities - ensuring that appropriate financial targets are set and that systems are in place to collect sufficient, accurate data on performance What you will need: To be a qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) Experience in a similar role, such as: Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Business Partner / Senior Management Accountant / Management Accountant To be commercially driven and self-motivated Strong Excel skills What you will get: Hybrid working Flexible working hours If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership 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 The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant Location: Bromley, United Kingdom Company: Join a leading global internet travel company dedicated to making travel experiences seamless and unforgettable. We pride ourselves on innovation, customer satisfaction, and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team in Bromley. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management accounting function, providing accurate financial information to aid in decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a rapidly growing global company. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data for reporting purposes. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide support to senior management by preparing ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required. Assist with the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and liaising with auditors. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in management accounting to support informed decision-making. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Part-qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA). Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the travel or internet industry. Strong understanding of management accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Proactive attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges and drive process improvements. Location and Benefits: This position is based in Bromley, United Kingdom, with easy access to public transportation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development and advancement within a global organization. How to Apply: If you are passionate about finance and eager to join a dynamic team, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant Location: Bromley, United Kingdom Company: Join a leading global internet travel company dedicated to making travel experiences seamless and unforgettable. We pride ourselves on innovation, customer satisfaction, and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team in Bromley. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the management accounting function, providing accurate financial information to aid in decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a rapidly growing global company. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data for reporting purposes. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide support to senior management by preparing ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required. Assist with the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and liaising with auditors. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in management accounting to support informed decision-making. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Part-qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA). Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the travel or internet industry. Strong understanding of management accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Proactive attitude with a willingness to take on new challenges and drive process improvements. Location and Benefits: This position is based in Bromley, United Kingdom, with easy access to public transportation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development and advancement within a global organization. How to Apply: If you are passionate about finance and eager to join a dynamic team, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
About Our Client Our Manufacturing client based in Cambridge and are known locally are a not to be missed business to work for due to their market leading benefits. They have been going from strength to strength and are now looking to invest into their already talented Finance team. They are renowned for their ability to develop and produce exceptional finance professionals. This is a not to be missed opportunity for a Management Accountant who is looking for a dynamic and varied role for a company that values their employees. Job Description The aspiring Management Accountant can expect a fast paced and varied role with ownership of p&l, balance sheet reconciliations. This is a progressive business based in Cambridge and between month ends you will be supporting the Fd with reporting as well as supporting the transactional team. The role: Month end accounts preparation Management Accounts Board meetings with senior leadership team Payment runs weekly Supporting the transactional team Supporting the Finance Director Budget Preparation Banking The Successful Applicant will be:. Studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA will be considered Qualified is preferable Have had experience in owning the Management Accounts process including P&l and Balance sheet reconciliations Be comfortable working as part of a teams and autonomously Have excellent communication skills Be comfortable using Excel to a high standard Have high attention to detail Be able to work to multiple deadlines What's on Offer Up to £50k Cambridge office Pension 25 days + bank holidays bonus hybrid
May 01, 2024
Full time
About Our Client Our Manufacturing client based in Cambridge and are known locally are a not to be missed business to work for due to their market leading benefits. They have been going from strength to strength and are now looking to invest into their already talented Finance team. They are renowned for their ability to develop and produce exceptional finance professionals. This is a not to be missed opportunity for a Management Accountant who is looking for a dynamic and varied role for a company that values their employees. Job Description The aspiring Management Accountant can expect a fast paced and varied role with ownership of p&l, balance sheet reconciliations. This is a progressive business based in Cambridge and between month ends you will be supporting the Fd with reporting as well as supporting the transactional team. The role: Month end accounts preparation Management Accounts Board meetings with senior leadership team Payment runs weekly Supporting the transactional team Supporting the Finance Director Budget Preparation Banking The Successful Applicant will be:. Studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA will be considered Qualified is preferable Have had experience in owning the Management Accounts process including P&l and Balance sheet reconciliations Be comfortable working as part of a teams and autonomously Have excellent communication skills Be comfortable using Excel to a high standard Have high attention to detail Be able to work to multiple deadlines What's on Offer Up to £50k Cambridge office Pension 25 days + bank holidays bonus hybrid
Job Profile Summary: Manage the Middle Office Accounting to the growing Community Housing strategy. The team consists of two Senior Analysts. Foster a partnership between Client Operations, wider Middle Office, other areas of PCO, Service Providers and the Community Housing investment team. Ensure effective control oversight across Client Operations and support the control environment across the wider Middle Office as appropriate. Provide support and take an active leadership role across broader team as appropriate Ensure a strong fund service provider governance framework is operated Solutions focus to ensure team can adapt to support change and manage operational risk for increased complexity. Particularly focusing on new business Represent Middle Office internally to ensure that the business needs are met efficiently and on a timely basis, and externally to clients and service providers Responsibilities: Apply strong accounting skills and knowledge to the Community Housing strategy investing in the development of UK affordable and social housing. Ownership - key point of contact on issues relating to Service Providers, and issues relating to Client Operations Problem solving - Support own team and wider team in resolving issues that arise during the course of business Strategic - Promote the evolution of the control model for Client Operations. Continue to develop the SPM function as a closely integrated part of Product Control & Accounting and the wider Middle Office. Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders across the firm to build strong working relationships Influence & Communication - Persuade and influence key stakeholders within the PCO organisation. Ensure clear and accurate delivery of key messages to Boards and Management Change/initiative - support the wider PCO team in partnering with service providers to manage change. Support the evolution of operating model to cater for new mandates. Identify and appropriately address operational risk increase stemming from expanding business needs Management - ensure strong understanding of the control environment and governance frameworks by all reports. Empower team members to deliver to a high standard Manage the operating model, motivate, train, and manage team members (particularly direct reports but others as appropriate) involved in Service Provider Management & in Client Operations tasks on day to day basis Build out analysis tools/techniques strategically as well as support the ad-hoc needs of management/the business Support the wider Middle Office in performance of its role, in particular providing expertise, oversight, and scrutiny to others Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key service providers. Own/operate certain deliverables, as part of the wider Product Control & Accounting function as required Ensure processes are performed to a high quality and strive for continuous improvement Understand the business risks and ensure that an appropriate control environment exists Monitor and evidence the effectiveness of this control environment to interested parties. Where errors and incidents do occur (internally or externally) ensure that they are responded to effectively, escalated appropriately and captured within relevant governance processes Key Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of UK real estate and accounting. Ability to utilise this knowledge in a hands-on operational environment Background in Middle Office Fund Accounting with exposure to complex operational processes Strong focus on management of operational risk Ability to manage relationships and articulate to both senior internal stakeholders and to clients Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, coordination skills and experience in collaborative change management environment Strong team player, but also self-directed and able to take initiative Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Profile Summary: Manage the Middle Office Accounting to the growing Community Housing strategy. The team consists of two Senior Analysts. Foster a partnership between Client Operations, wider Middle Office, other areas of PCO, Service Providers and the Community Housing investment team. Ensure effective control oversight across Client Operations and support the control environment across the wider Middle Office as appropriate. Provide support and take an active leadership role across broader team as appropriate Ensure a strong fund service provider governance framework is operated Solutions focus to ensure team can adapt to support change and manage operational risk for increased complexity. Particularly focusing on new business Represent Middle Office internally to ensure that the business needs are met efficiently and on a timely basis, and externally to clients and service providers Responsibilities: Apply strong accounting skills and knowledge to the Community Housing strategy investing in the development of UK affordable and social housing. Ownership - key point of contact on issues relating to Service Providers, and issues relating to Client Operations Problem solving - Support own team and wider team in resolving issues that arise during the course of business Strategic - Promote the evolution of the control model for Client Operations. Continue to develop the SPM function as a closely integrated part of Product Control & Accounting and the wider Middle Office. Collaboration - Work collaboratively with the key stakeholders across the firm to build strong working relationships Influence & Communication - Persuade and influence key stakeholders within the PCO organisation. Ensure clear and accurate delivery of key messages to Boards and Management Change/initiative - support the wider PCO team in partnering with service providers to manage change. Support the evolution of operating model to cater for new mandates. Identify and appropriately address operational risk increase stemming from expanding business needs Management - ensure strong understanding of the control environment and governance frameworks by all reports. Empower team members to deliver to a high standard Manage the operating model, motivate, train, and manage team members (particularly direct reports but others as appropriate) involved in Service Provider Management & in Client Operations tasks on day to day basis Build out analysis tools/techniques strategically as well as support the ad-hoc needs of management/the business Support the wider Middle Office in performance of its role, in particular providing expertise, oversight, and scrutiny to others Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key service providers. Own/operate certain deliverables, as part of the wider Product Control & Accounting function as required Ensure processes are performed to a high quality and strive for continuous improvement Understand the business risks and ensure that an appropriate control environment exists Monitor and evidence the effectiveness of this control environment to interested parties. Where errors and incidents do occur (internally or externally) ensure that they are responded to effectively, escalated appropriately and captured within relevant governance processes Key Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of UK real estate and accounting. Ability to utilise this knowledge in a hands-on operational environment Background in Middle Office Fund Accounting with exposure to complex operational processes Strong focus on management of operational risk Ability to manage relationships and articulate to both senior internal stakeholders and to clients Able to work under pressure, prioritise own workload and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication, coordination skills and experience in collaborative change management environment Strong team player, but also self-directed and able to take initiative Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact . Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and be required to work closely with and support more senior members of the team in the timely delivery of services. Services you can expect to fall within your portfolio are the review of year-end statutory accounts compliance and liaising with the necessary audit teams (both BDO and non-BDO) as well as any ad-hoc advisory services requested. You will determine resource requirements to service your portfolio, monitor progress against budget and time-frames, review work of more junior members of staff and resolve issues prior to Manager or Partner review. You will work independently and be accountable for the delivery of the project to the Manager or Partner for review, being the first point of contact for our clients and auditors throughout the project. In addition to accounting capabilities, you will have a rounded business knowledge, able to analyse client data, make recommendations and talk credibly to clients on the issues they face. In this role you will have a key role in the development of our team, promoting BDO values and providing performance feedback. As an Assistant Manager you will have direct reports whom you will support with performance, development and wellbeing. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, CA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a trainee or senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to ambitious entreprenuerial businesses. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
May 01, 2024
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and be required to work closely with and support more senior members of the team in the timely delivery of services. Services you can expect to fall within your portfolio are the review of year-end statutory accounts compliance and liaising with the necessary audit teams (both BDO and non-BDO) as well as any ad-hoc advisory services requested. You will determine resource requirements to service your portfolio, monitor progress against budget and time-frames, review work of more junior members of staff and resolve issues prior to Manager or Partner review. You will work independently and be accountable for the delivery of the project to the Manager or Partner for review, being the first point of contact for our clients and auditors throughout the project. In addition to accounting capabilities, you will have a rounded business knowledge, able to analyse client data, make recommendations and talk credibly to clients on the issues they face. In this role you will have a key role in the development of our team, promoting BDO values and providing performance feedback. As an Assistant Manager you will have direct reports whom you will support with performance, development and wellbeing. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant ACA, CA or equivalent Excellent working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Experience in a trainee or senior role, including delivering statutory accounts preparation or accounting services to ambitious entreprenuerial businesses. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Overview Our high growth, household name wholesale client based near Wolverhampton is on the lookout for a Management Accountant to join their small but mighty accounts function. Reporting into a qualified Finance Manager to create the full monthly management pack for a subsidiary, earning progression throughout the organisation. This is a great role for a studier, based on the amount of exposure that the successful candidate will get across accounting disciplines. You will be posting the journals, accruals and prepayments. You will be compiling an in-depth P&L for the business and assisting with developing budgets and cash forecasts for senior management, and using your commercial acumen to relay this to senior stakeholders. Skills needed You will ideally be studying your CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified. Ideally, have prior experience within a retail/wholesale or FMCG organisation. Be system savvy, as Excel will be used to produce pivot tables. Be a confident individual, looking to study and progress within the role. What you will receive Be a part of a business with a household name and national presence. Have access to study support to continue your professional development. Get fantastic exposure working with senior stakeholders outside of finance to compile budget data. Have full responsibility over your subsidiaries P&L production. Summary This opportunity is a great step for a studying Assistant to take to get into a position visible to senior management and progress, or an experienced Management Accountant to take the reins. If either sound like you, apply now to avoid missing out.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Overview Our high growth, household name wholesale client based near Wolverhampton is on the lookout for a Management Accountant to join their small but mighty accounts function. Reporting into a qualified Finance Manager to create the full monthly management pack for a subsidiary, earning progression throughout the organisation. This is a great role for a studier, based on the amount of exposure that the successful candidate will get across accounting disciplines. You will be posting the journals, accruals and prepayments. You will be compiling an in-depth P&L for the business and assisting with developing budgets and cash forecasts for senior management, and using your commercial acumen to relay this to senior stakeholders. Skills needed You will ideally be studying your CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified. Ideally, have prior experience within a retail/wholesale or FMCG organisation. Be system savvy, as Excel will be used to produce pivot tables. Be a confident individual, looking to study and progress within the role. What you will receive Be a part of a business with a household name and national presence. Have access to study support to continue your professional development. Get fantastic exposure working with senior stakeholders outside of finance to compile budget data. Have full responsibility over your subsidiaries P&L production. Summary This opportunity is a great step for a studying Assistant to take to get into a position visible to senior management and progress, or an experienced Management Accountant to take the reins. If either sound like you, apply now to avoid missing out.