Role : Software Accountant (Software Industry) Location: Kent (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £62,500 Company: An established Accounting & Tax software vendor. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Company Profile: Our client is a Global Accounting & Tax Software company with many years of experience in the industry and constantly evolving, they are continually looking to add talented individuals to the product team where they can learn from incredibly experienced individuals in the space. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Role Overview: This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing compliance and understanding within the finance and software sectors. The incumbent will be responsible for providing regular reports that analyse both current and future standards, as well as similar legislation that impacts finance, accounting, and product management. Additionally, the role includes offering support and advice to other teams, guiding them on compliance matters. A good working knowledge within the software and finance sectors is essential for success in this position. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Principal Duties: Provide regular reports analysing current and future standards, as well as similar legislation within finance, accounting, and product management. Offer support and advice to other teams, guiding them on compliance matters. Possess a good working knowledge within the software and finance sectors. Serve as the go-to person in the product team to communicate changes in legislation. Create a roadmap for the implementation of legislative changes. Learn effective communication strategies for relaying changes to the development team, ensuring the ability to enact these changes in the product's development. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Requirements: Required: A full formal qualification in Accountancy - Must be ACCA or ACA qualified. Significant experience with month-end and year-end accounts processes. 5+ years of experience in a statutory accounting or compliance role Knowledge of limited company FRS 101, 102, and 105 requirements, and these verticals: IFRS, Charities, Academies, Pensions, and Limited Liability Partnerships. Strong understanding of accounting software systems. Ideally coming from a systems accountant background.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Role : Software Accountant (Software Industry) Location: Kent (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £62,500 Company: An established Accounting & Tax software vendor. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Company Profile: Our client is a Global Accounting & Tax Software company with many years of experience in the industry and constantly evolving, they are continually looking to add talented individuals to the product team where they can learn from incredibly experienced individuals in the space. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Role Overview: This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing compliance and understanding within the finance and software sectors. The incumbent will be responsible for providing regular reports that analyse both current and future standards, as well as similar legislation that impacts finance, accounting, and product management. Additionally, the role includes offering support and advice to other teams, guiding them on compliance matters. A good working knowledge within the software and finance sectors is essential for success in this position. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Principal Duties: Provide regular reports analysing current and future standards, as well as similar legislation within finance, accounting, and product management. Offer support and advice to other teams, guiding them on compliance matters. Possess a good working knowledge within the software and finance sectors. Serve as the go-to person in the product team to communicate changes in legislation. Create a roadmap for the implementation of legislative changes. Learn effective communication strategies for relaying changes to the development team, ensuring the ability to enact these changes in the product's development. Software Accountant (Software Industry) - Requirements: Required: A full formal qualification in Accountancy - Must be ACCA or ACA qualified. Significant experience with month-end and year-end accounts processes. 5+ years of experience in a statutory accounting or compliance role Knowledge of limited company FRS 101, 102, and 105 requirements, and these verticals: IFRS, Charities, Academies, Pensions, and Limited Liability Partnerships. Strong understanding of accounting software systems. Ideally coming from a systems accountant background.
Team Accountant - Hybrid (WFH 4 days per week 1 day working in Bridgend Office) Rewards and Benefits Competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £38,000 per annum Pension contributions 23 days of holiday a year plus bank holidays Flexible modern working practices and working from home arrangements Incentives, and bonus opportunities. Paid overtime opportunities 2 Wellbeing Days We also offer study packages after the completion of the probationary period. Hybrid working from Bridgend, South Wales (fully remote would be considered for the right candidate) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 Company Join our team as a Remote Practice Accountant at one of the UK's leading online accounting firms specialising in small and micro-businesses! Embrace the flexibility of working four days remotely, offering a perfect work-life balance. As a skilled accountant, you'll handle client portfolios, ensuring compliance, and providing expert financial advice. We value innovation and technology, making your role seamless and efficient. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment where your contributions matter. Competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative virtual workspace await. Elevate your career with us - apply now to be part of a forward-thinking accounting revolution! Innovation: Be part of a company that values and encourages innovation in its approach to finance and accounting. Career Growth: We invest in our team members and provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values open communication and teamwork. Impact: Your contributions will directly impact the success and growth of our firm. Equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Many of our former staff have gone on to do great things and excel in their careers, and we believe is the best place to learn and become a brilliant accountant. Be a part of our cutting-edge team and make a real impact on the lives of small business owners. Overall Responsibilities As a key player on our team, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the preparation of year-end accounts, tax returns, and company tax returns. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring deadlines are met and mentoring your team members to reach their full potential. Key responsibilities include providing unparalleled customer service, creating customised management accounts with expert advice, and ensuring all deadlines are met without fail. You will also be the go-to person for client queries, preparing company accounts across a variety of sectors and more. Qualifications and Skills Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification or be part ACCA/ICAEW qualified with a view to continue studies to completion Must have previous experience of Statutory accounts and Tax returns Must have experience working within a UK Practice Accountancy Company Excellent customer service skills The ability to prioritise workloads The ability to take initiative and work without supervision A professional and hard-working attitude Experience in a practice environment dealing with small businesses Respectful, trustworthy, polite, honest, and strong work ethic
May 02, 2024
Full time
Team Accountant - Hybrid (WFH 4 days per week 1 day working in Bridgend Office) Rewards and Benefits Competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £38,000 per annum Pension contributions 23 days of holiday a year plus bank holidays Flexible modern working practices and working from home arrangements Incentives, and bonus opportunities. Paid overtime opportunities 2 Wellbeing Days We also offer study packages after the completion of the probationary period. Hybrid working from Bridgend, South Wales (fully remote would be considered for the right candidate) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 Company Join our team as a Remote Practice Accountant at one of the UK's leading online accounting firms specialising in small and micro-businesses! Embrace the flexibility of working four days remotely, offering a perfect work-life balance. As a skilled accountant, you'll handle client portfolios, ensuring compliance, and providing expert financial advice. We value innovation and technology, making your role seamless and efficient. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment where your contributions matter. Competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative virtual workspace await. Elevate your career with us - apply now to be part of a forward-thinking accounting revolution! Innovation: Be part of a company that values and encourages innovation in its approach to finance and accounting. Career Growth: We invest in our team members and provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values open communication and teamwork. Impact: Your contributions will directly impact the success and growth of our firm. Equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Many of our former staff have gone on to do great things and excel in their careers, and we believe is the best place to learn and become a brilliant accountant. Be a part of our cutting-edge team and make a real impact on the lives of small business owners. Overall Responsibilities As a key player on our team, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the preparation of year-end accounts, tax returns, and company tax returns. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring deadlines are met and mentoring your team members to reach their full potential. Key responsibilities include providing unparalleled customer service, creating customised management accounts with expert advice, and ensuring all deadlines are met without fail. You will also be the go-to person for client queries, preparing company accounts across a variety of sectors and more. Qualifications and Skills Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification or be part ACCA/ICAEW qualified with a view to continue studies to completion Must have previous experience of Statutory accounts and Tax returns Must have experience working within a UK Practice Accountancy Company Excellent customer service skills The ability to prioritise workloads The ability to take initiative and work without supervision A professional and hard-working attitude Experience in a practice environment dealing with small businesses Respectful, trustworthy, polite, honest, and strong work ethic
The Role We are looking for a Senior Insolvency Case Administrator with at least 3 years' experience in corporate insolvency to join our Birmingham Office. The role will predominately involve a mixture of Liquidations, Receiverships and Administrations alongside assisting with review and advisory work. The Responsibilities Involvement in client meetings from initial contact, with responsibility of driving case to appointment date. Dealing with cases from commencement / handover to closure, driving case progression from appointment including statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders. Experience and understanding of Corporate Insolvency Procedures, particularly CVLs, CVAs, Receiverships and Administrations. Stakeholder management. Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance. Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required. Having a degree of autonomy in decision making. Manage and develop junior staff members. Develop relationships with other professionals both internally within the group and externally. Assisting with Independent Business Reviews, Options and Pre-Lending Reviews Undertaking detailed financial analysis of statutory accounts, management information, short term cash flow forecasts and longer term integrated forecast models, including the identification of key trends and performance drivers. The Benenefits 23 days holiday + statutory public holidays Opportunity to study towards fully expensed professional qualifications. Contributory pension scheme (3% company contribution). Flexible benefit and well-being schemes Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay 36.25 hour working week Birthday leave 2 giving back days per year The Requirements 3 plus years' corporate insolvency experience from a top 30 insolvency practice or equivalent (this should include previous experience of multiple processes to include Administrations). Good numeracy and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues. Flexibility and adaptability. Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio. Excellent team player. Strong organisational skills. Ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive. Excellent interpersonal skills. As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy and / or insolvency qualification is desirable, but is not required.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Role We are looking for a Senior Insolvency Case Administrator with at least 3 years' experience in corporate insolvency to join our Birmingham Office. The role will predominately involve a mixture of Liquidations, Receiverships and Administrations alongside assisting with review and advisory work. The Responsibilities Involvement in client meetings from initial contact, with responsibility of driving case to appointment date. Dealing with cases from commencement / handover to closure, driving case progression from appointment including statutory reporting to a variety of stakeholders. Experience and understanding of Corporate Insolvency Procedures, particularly CVLs, CVAs, Receiverships and Administrations. Stakeholder management. Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance. Responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required. Having a degree of autonomy in decision making. Manage and develop junior staff members. Develop relationships with other professionals both internally within the group and externally. Assisting with Independent Business Reviews, Options and Pre-Lending Reviews Undertaking detailed financial analysis of statutory accounts, management information, short term cash flow forecasts and longer term integrated forecast models, including the identification of key trends and performance drivers. The Benenefits 23 days holiday + statutory public holidays Opportunity to study towards fully expensed professional qualifications. Contributory pension scheme (3% company contribution). Flexible benefit and well-being schemes Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay 36.25 hour working week Birthday leave 2 giving back days per year The Requirements 3 plus years' corporate insolvency experience from a top 30 insolvency practice or equivalent (this should include previous experience of multiple processes to include Administrations). Good numeracy and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues. Flexibility and adaptability. Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio. Excellent team player. Strong organisational skills. Ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive. Excellent interpersonal skills. As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy and / or insolvency qualification is desirable, but is not required.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. Dedicated specialists in Charities, Education and Social Housing Our dedicated team of Not-for-Profit specialists are experts in delivering services to the education, social housing and charity sectors working with a growing number of the UK's largest brand name Not For Profit organisations. We are one of the largest specialist Not for Profit teams in the accounting profession. We offer unrivalled service and deliver the highest standards of audit quality and technical accounting expertise with a focus on identifying pragmatic solutions to challenging issues. We regularly share the benefit of this breadth of expertise with audited entities. The Not-for-Profit sector is an important and growing part of BDO's business with specialists working nationally to deliver exceptional service to our clients in Charities, Housing and Education. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati 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 and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. Dedicated specialists in Charities, Education and Social Housing Our dedicated team of Not-for-Profit specialists are experts in delivering services to the education, social housing and charity sectors working with a growing number of the UK's largest brand name Not For Profit organisations. We are one of the largest specialist Not for Profit teams in the accounting profession. We offer unrivalled service and deliver the highest standards of audit quality and technical accounting expertise with a focus on identifying pragmatic solutions to challenging issues. We regularly share the benefit of this breadth of expertise with audited entities. The Not-for-Profit sector is an important and growing part of BDO's business with specialists working nationally to deliver exceptional service to our clients in Charities, Housing and Education. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task ati 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 and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Cedar is currently partnered with private-equity backed technology and infrastructure business to secure an Interim Senior Management Accountant. The role is a 6 month contract, paying a day rate between (Apply online only) per day DOE. The Company This rapidly growing private equity-backed infrastructure business based in London, has developed at an enviable pace in recent years. With a focus on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, they are at the forefront of their industry. The Role As Interim Senior Management Accountant, you will cover: Lead month-end balance sheet reconciliations for deferred and accrued income under IFRS 15. Analyse contracts for proper revenue recognition. Post accurate revenue journals reflecting contract adjustments. Collaborate with Department Heads and Finance Business Partners for precise revenue recording. Conduct post-month-end reviews to strengthen controls. Provide technical support for new revenue streams and contract changes. Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Scorecard, and Cashflow. Analyse month-end results, compare actuals to budget, and present insights. Partner with commercial finance for strategic revenue insights. Support auditors for statutory audits and compliance. Maintain monthly schedules for revenue-related audits. Identify opportunities to enhance revenue accounting processes. Develop Excel tools for efficient revenue analysis. Collaborate for automation and control improvements. Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA) Previous experience with IFRS 16. Robust experience covering both core month-end activities and analysis. The rate of (Apply online only) per day represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate. Compensation & Benefits As well as the day rate of (Apply online only) per day, this contract role as Interim Senior Finance Manager, offers the chance to join a dynamic, and rapidly expanding business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market. The company has a very forward-thinking, dynamic approach, adapting to new ideas and embracing innovation. Their Central London office is accessible from multiple transport hubs. They are attending the office usually around 2-3 times per week. They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Cedar is currently partnered with private-equity backed technology and infrastructure business to secure an Interim Senior Management Accountant. The role is a 6 month contract, paying a day rate between (Apply online only) per day DOE. The Company This rapidly growing private equity-backed infrastructure business based in London, has developed at an enviable pace in recent years. With a focus on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, they are at the forefront of their industry. The Role As Interim Senior Management Accountant, you will cover: Lead month-end balance sheet reconciliations for deferred and accrued income under IFRS 15. Analyse contracts for proper revenue recognition. Post accurate revenue journals reflecting contract adjustments. Collaborate with Department Heads and Finance Business Partners for precise revenue recording. Conduct post-month-end reviews to strengthen controls. Provide technical support for new revenue streams and contract changes. Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Scorecard, and Cashflow. Analyse month-end results, compare actuals to budget, and present insights. Partner with commercial finance for strategic revenue insights. Support auditors for statutory audits and compliance. Maintain monthly schedules for revenue-related audits. Identify opportunities to enhance revenue accounting processes. Develop Excel tools for efficient revenue analysis. Collaborate for automation and control improvements. Your Profile You will ideally have: A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA) Previous experience with IFRS 16. Robust experience covering both core month-end activities and analysis. The rate of (Apply online only) per day represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate. Compensation & Benefits As well as the day rate of (Apply online only) per day, this contract role as Interim Senior Finance Manager, offers the chance to join a dynamic, and rapidly expanding business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market. The company has a very forward-thinking, dynamic approach, adapting to new ideas and embracing innovation. Their Central London office is accessible from multiple transport hubs. They are attending the office usually around 2-3 times per week. They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.
The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation. We are looking for an Insolvency Administrator with experience in corporate insolvency to join our team, dealing primarily with Administrations. The Responsibilities Managing own caseload of Administrations from inception to handover (following conduct report submission), driving case progression and statutory reporting (SIP16, Proposals and Conduct Reports) to a variety of stakeholders Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and company affairs Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance Dealing with Directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required Having a degree of autonomy in decision making The Benefits Salary commensurate with experience 23 days holiday allowance + statutory public holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (3% company contribution) Financial support to study towards professional qualifications Flexible benefit and well-being schemes Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity pay 36.25 hour working week Birthday leave in the month of your birthday 2 giving back days per year The Requirements We are looking for an experienced corporate Insolvency Administrator with between one to five years' relevant experience, looking for their next opportunity Previous experience of administrations preferred but not essential Experience of managing a diverse caseload from start to completion Experience of liaising directly with clients from the initial meeting onwards Good numeracy and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues Flexible attitude with an ability to adaptable Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio Excellent team player Strong organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive Excellent interpersonal skills As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy or insolvency qualification would be desirable but is not essential.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing dynamic organisation. We are looking for an Insolvency Administrator with experience in corporate insolvency to join our team, dealing primarily with Administrations. The Responsibilities Managing own caseload of Administrations from inception to handover (following conduct report submission), driving case progression and statutory reporting (SIP16, Proposals and Conduct Reports) to a variety of stakeholders Ensuring the correct application of corporate insolvency procedures Conducting investigations into the conduct of Directors and company affairs Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance Dealing with Directors of insolvent companies, including client visits, as required Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required Having a degree of autonomy in decision making The Benefits Salary commensurate with experience 23 days holiday allowance + statutory public holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (3% company contribution) Financial support to study towards professional qualifications Flexible benefit and well-being schemes Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity pay 36.25 hour working week Birthday leave in the month of your birthday 2 giving back days per year The Requirements We are looking for an experienced corporate Insolvency Administrator with between one to five years' relevant experience, looking for their next opportunity Previous experience of administrations preferred but not essential Experience of managing a diverse caseload from start to completion Experience of liaising directly with clients from the initial meeting onwards Good numeracy and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify and deal with high-risk issues Flexible attitude with an ability to adaptable Ability to manage competing priorities in a varied case portfolio Excellent team player Strong organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive Excellent interpersonal skills As the role requires analysis and preparation of financial data, an accountancy or insolvency qualification would be desirable but is not essential.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Brierley Hill, West Midlands
Your new company Very popular multi-partner accountancy practice with a 'family feel' and with a very loyal network of local clients Your new role To prepare statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. You will largely manage your own work load and deadlines, liaising directly with clients. What you'll need to succeed An organised and friendly approach to work What you'll get in return Flexible working opportunity, with a reputable local practice 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
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company Very popular multi-partner accountancy practice with a 'family feel' and with a very loyal network of local clients Your new role To prepare statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. You will largely manage your own work load and deadlines, liaising directly with clients. What you'll need to succeed An organised and friendly approach to work What you'll get in return Flexible working opportunity, with a reputable local practice 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
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. Positions are available across our UK locations including: London Birmingham Bristol Gatwick Edinburgh/ Glasgow Audited entities 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 work of our Audit teams is essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. Working within a number of sectors, they verify the accuracy of audited entities financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market. That's why we're so committed to helping audited entities , and our people to succeed. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed Audited entities 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 audited entities 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 audited entities effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to audited entities You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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 audited entities and people when we're working side by side. 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 audited entities and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 7,000 unique minds coming together to help audited entities 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. Positions are available across our UK locations including: London Birmingham Bristol Gatwick Edinburgh/ Glasgow Audited entities 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 work of our Audit teams is essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. Working within a number of sectors, they verify the accuracy of audited entities financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market. That's why we're so committed to helping audited entities , and our people to succeed. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed Audited entities 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 audited entities 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 audited entities effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to audited entities You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Previous experience of managing people. Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience. 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 audited entities and people when we're working side by side. 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 audited entities and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 7,000 unique minds coming together to help audited entities 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.
Audit Senior Manager - USA Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice - proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing of complex financial statement areas, including consolidations, group audits, and review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting Business development experience - able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends DESIRABLE Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience working with US listed audited entities Experience with PCOAB Experience auditing international groups and working with other worldwide BDO offices. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Audit Senior Manager - USA Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Significant experience of delivering audit and other assurance services to major audited entities, including audited entities with international interests. Previous audit management experience in practice - proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing of complex financial statement areas, including consolidations, group audits, and review of statutory accounts and disclosures. Project Management experience of large, complex engagements, or a large portfolio of smaller engagements, ideally with some cross border element. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting Business development experience - able to evidence robust commercial and financial management of a portfolio of audited entities, as well as ability to identify and convert opportunities to sell work. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends DESIRABLE Sector experience appropriate to BDO audited entities Experience working with US listed audited entities Experience with PCOAB Experience auditing international groups and working with other worldwide BDO offices. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Your new company This firm is a renowned chartered accountancy practice based in Guildford that offer a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, compliance, audit, tax, payroll services, and business outsourcing. They are recognised as a top 10 accountancy practice and are always on the lookout for talented individuals. They have close to 100 team members spread across our five office locations, where they have a unique perspective on what drives business, what motivates people - and achieves results. Your new role Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing the audit tests for high risk areas. Leading audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing the work of trainees. Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying in-depth client and industry knowledge. Monitoring your changeability and your assignment budgets proactively. Developing specialist sector knowledge and keeping abreast of industry developments. Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, rules, and requirements. Deal directly with clients in person and on the phone, constantly building strong relationships. Identify and understand clients' needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs to the manager/partner. Achieve annual chargeable hours targets. Be innovative in the way you approach your work and always look for opportunities to break new ground and create efficiencies. What you'll need to succeed Previous stable experience of auditing and yearend / statutory accounts within an accountancy practice Qualified ACCA/ACA's You will need an aptitude for analytical thinking and good attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 PA Flexible and Hybrid Working (2 days pw from home post probation) Pension, Life Assurance, above standard rate of Holiday Allowance On-site parking 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 about 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
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company This firm is a renowned chartered accountancy practice based in Guildford that offer a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, compliance, audit, tax, payroll services, and business outsourcing. They are recognised as a top 10 accountancy practice and are always on the lookout for talented individuals. They have close to 100 team members spread across our five office locations, where they have a unique perspective on what drives business, what motivates people - and achieves results. Your new role Planning audit assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them, assessing and reviewing the budgets through to completing the audit tests for high risk areas. Leading audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing the work of trainees. Delivering information to clients in a timely manner whilst displaying in-depth client and industry knowledge. Monitoring your changeability and your assignment budgets proactively. Developing specialist sector knowledge and keeping abreast of industry developments. Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, rules, and requirements. Deal directly with clients in person and on the phone, constantly building strong relationships. Identify and understand clients' needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs to the manager/partner. Achieve annual chargeable hours targets. Be innovative in the way you approach your work and always look for opportunities to break new ground and create efficiencies. What you'll need to succeed Previous stable experience of auditing and yearend / statutory accounts within an accountancy practice Qualified ACCA/ACA's You will need an aptitude for analytical thinking and good attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What you'll get in return Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 PA Flexible and Hybrid Working (2 days pw from home post probation) Pension, Life Assurance, above standard rate of Holiday Allowance On-site parking 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 about 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
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a rapidly growing Accountancy and Audit Practice who are seeking an Audit Semi Senior to join their expanding and passionate Audit and Accounts team in the Weybridge office. The Semi Senior Auditor will be ideally ACA or ACCA part qualified, with a real passion for progressing in the Audit field and will be tasked with handling a designated portfolio and assisting Seniors with the completion of the audit work. The Audit Semi Senior will have experience in accounts preparation as well as a solid Audit background and will be looking to progress in a friendly, ambitious team. Audit Semi Senior Position Overview Audit Fieldwork and assisting the Audit Senior with the day to day audit process Leading small audits from planning to final sign off Supervision of outsourced staff Preparation of statutory accounts including limited companies, LLPs and charities Preparation of corporation tax returns Audit Semi Senior Position Requirements ACA or ACCA part qualified preferably Experience working within a practice is essential Broad background and experience of accounts, tax and audit Full UK driving licence Audit Semi Senior Position Remuneration Salary £30,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience and qualifications Bonus scheme whereby up to 10% of salary will be paid each year Hybrid work from home model (2 days per week) 50% of gym membership paid by firm Opportunities to progress 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays New modern office environment Study support provided Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
May 01, 2024
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a rapidly growing Accountancy and Audit Practice who are seeking an Audit Semi Senior to join their expanding and passionate Audit and Accounts team in the Weybridge office. The Semi Senior Auditor will be ideally ACA or ACCA part qualified, with a real passion for progressing in the Audit field and will be tasked with handling a designated portfolio and assisting Seniors with the completion of the audit work. The Audit Semi Senior will have experience in accounts preparation as well as a solid Audit background and will be looking to progress in a friendly, ambitious team. Audit Semi Senior Position Overview Audit Fieldwork and assisting the Audit Senior with the day to day audit process Leading small audits from planning to final sign off Supervision of outsourced staff Preparation of statutory accounts including limited companies, LLPs and charities Preparation of corporation tax returns Audit Semi Senior Position Requirements ACA or ACCA part qualified preferably Experience working within a practice is essential Broad background and experience of accounts, tax and audit Full UK driving licence Audit Semi Senior Position Remuneration Salary £30,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience and qualifications Bonus scheme whereby up to 10% of salary will be paid each year Hybrid work from home model (2 days per week) 50% of gym membership paid by firm Opportunities to progress 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays New modern office environment Study support provided Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
Your new company Established in the 1930s this top 50 accountancy practice stands as a leading Chartered Accountancy and Tax Advisory practice, renowned for our distinguished reputation. Their core values emphasise a commitment to excellence and a supportive, diverse work environment where every individual is valued. They are currently working out of a 2-floor-modern office holding over 100 staff with an on-site gym & easy access to the town centre. Your new role Working closely with managers and directors to undertake audit risk assessments, audit planning and to deal with audit and accounting issues arising during your work Ensuring the delivery of audit assignments in a timely and cost-effective manner Assess the progress of audits and provide guidance and support to junior staff including on client site Extensive liaising with clients throughout the audit processes of planning, fieldwork and completion Preparation of statutory financial statements for 4 big firms' audit clients Review and documentation of internal control procedures and systems What you'll need to succeed Recently qualified or experienced ACAs or ACCAs First class client handling skills The ability to work on one's own initiative in the research and application of technical knowledge is essential. Varied statutory audit and accounts preparation experience What you'll get in return Competitive salary - £45,000 - £50,000 PA Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week & Flexible working Holiday entitlement - 25 days + bank holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per holiday year Core hours - We operate core working hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm for the majority of roles. 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 about 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
May 01, 2024
Full time
Your new company Established in the 1930s this top 50 accountancy practice stands as a leading Chartered Accountancy and Tax Advisory practice, renowned for our distinguished reputation. Their core values emphasise a commitment to excellence and a supportive, diverse work environment where every individual is valued. They are currently working out of a 2-floor-modern office holding over 100 staff with an on-site gym & easy access to the town centre. Your new role Working closely with managers and directors to undertake audit risk assessments, audit planning and to deal with audit and accounting issues arising during your work Ensuring the delivery of audit assignments in a timely and cost-effective manner Assess the progress of audits and provide guidance and support to junior staff including on client site Extensive liaising with clients throughout the audit processes of planning, fieldwork and completion Preparation of statutory financial statements for 4 big firms' audit clients Review and documentation of internal control procedures and systems What you'll need to succeed Recently qualified or experienced ACAs or ACCAs First class client handling skills The ability to work on one's own initiative in the research and application of technical knowledge is essential. Varied statutory audit and accounts preparation experience What you'll get in return Competitive salary - £45,000 - £50,000 PA Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week & Flexible working Holiday entitlement - 25 days + bank holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days per holiday year Core hours - We operate core working hours of 10.00am to 4.00pm for the majority of roles. 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 about 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
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Senior Accountant Job Vacancy Are you an experienced accountant looking for a new challenge with a UK Top 50 firm based in Oxford? We're looking for a standout Senior Accountant with a proven track record of supporting clients in UK practice. We want to hear from you if you're a great communicator and natural relationship builder, a proactive problem solver and analytical thinker, and a friendly and self-motivated professional. Does this sound like you? If so, this Senior Accountant job in Oxford could be the right opportunity for you. Is your current job missing: variety and autonomy? flexibility and a good work / life balance? professional development and a clear path to progression? This Senior Accountant job in Colchester is a superb opportunity to secure an impressive pay and perks package and a defined route to progression. Are you an experienced Semi Senior ready for the next step up in your practice career? Or are you already at Senior level and looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm? Don't let this superb opportunity pass you by. Contact us today to learn more about this Senior Accountant job in Oxford. Job Purpose Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the senior management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met. Liaising with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries. Use various accounting software, including CCH, Sage, and Xero. Preparation of working papers and statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Limited companies, and Partnerships. Preparation of management accounts. Preparation and review of corporation tax computations. Oversee junior staff, including workflow management, reviewing work, and providing training. Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations. Championing your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities. About This Firm This Senior Accountant job is available with a UK Top 50 firm that is recognised for its diverse, loyal, and growing client portfolio. Made up of experienced accountants, tax advisors, and auditors, this reputable firm is recognised for providing full service financial support with an established presence across the UK. Offering impressive benefits and a tailored career development plan, this successful firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels. What's On Offer £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Full time, permanent position Continued professional development Tailored career progression plan Company pension Enhanced annual leave Annual leave trading scheme Flexible and hybrid working Life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programme Regular social events Job Requirements ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist with a minimum of three years' experience in UK practice. Experience of FRS 102 1A. Relevant degree of a 2:1 or higher. A proven track record of managing a client portfolio, including monitoring commercial aspects. A solid understanding across accounts preparation and taxation. Strong working knowledge of software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. A team player who can also work autonomously. A can-do attitude to problem-solving. Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Oxford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Accountant Job Vacancy Are you an experienced accountant looking for a new challenge with a UK Top 50 firm based in Oxford? We're looking for a standout Senior Accountant with a proven track record of supporting clients in UK practice. We want to hear from you if you're a great communicator and natural relationship builder, a proactive problem solver and analytical thinker, and a friendly and self-motivated professional. Does this sound like you? If so, this Senior Accountant job in Oxford could be the right opportunity for you. Is your current job missing: variety and autonomy? flexibility and a good work / life balance? professional development and a clear path to progression? This Senior Accountant job in Colchester is a superb opportunity to secure an impressive pay and perks package and a defined route to progression. Are you an experienced Semi Senior ready for the next step up in your practice career? Or are you already at Senior level and looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking firm? Don't let this superb opportunity pass you by. Contact us today to learn more about this Senior Accountant job in Oxford. Job Purpose Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the senior management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met. Liaising with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries. Use various accounting software, including CCH, Sage, and Xero. Preparation of working papers and statutory accounts for Sole Traders, Limited companies, and Partnerships. Preparation of management accounts. Preparation and review of corporation tax computations. Oversee junior staff, including workflow management, reviewing work, and providing training. Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations. Championing your own professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training opportunities. About This Firm This Senior Accountant job is available with a UK Top 50 firm that is recognised for its diverse, loyal, and growing client portfolio. Made up of experienced accountants, tax advisors, and auditors, this reputable firm is recognised for providing full service financial support with an established presence across the UK. Offering impressive benefits and a tailored career development plan, this successful firm is an employer of choice for accountants at all levels. What's On Offer £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Full time, permanent position Continued professional development Tailored career progression plan Company pension Enhanced annual leave Annual leave trading scheme Flexible and hybrid working Life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts Electric vehicle scheme Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programme Regular social events Job Requirements ACCA/ACA qualified or finalist with a minimum of three years' experience in UK practice. Experience of FRS 102 1A. Relevant degree of a 2:1 or higher. A proven track record of managing a client portfolio, including monitoring commercial aspects. A solid understanding across accounts preparation and taxation. Strong working knowledge of software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. A team player who can also work autonomously. A can-do attitude to problem-solving. Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Oxford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
Xeinadin Group - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland Role: VAT & Cloud Accounting Manager Group Company: Meiring & Co Location: Hornby, Lancaster Who Are We? Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities. About the Role: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a proactive VAT & Cloud Accounting Manager to join our team, based in Hornby, on a full-time basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all key departmental service and performance standards are met and that clients are completely satisfied with the quality of advice and service delivered. In addition to completing their own workload the post holder will be required to manage and be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, actively managing the day to day work of a small team to deliver a range of VAT and cloud accounting related activities according to current legislation and professional guidelines. The role requires a quality focussed individual who is organised and deadline driven with a high level of technical VAT knowledge and excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Build good rapport with clients, with a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service Coordinate, supervise and prepare departmental work including bookkeeping, VAT return completion and draft management accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Ensure correct client documentation is received in a timely and efficient manner to ensure deadlines can be met Schedule and coordinate own tasks and those of team members to ensure completion of jobs to agreed timescales and within set budgets Review team files to ensure all standards, quality and compliance requirements are met and issues identified Give feedback on the quality and standard of work produced by junior team members and highlight areas for development Ensure self and team members follow all legal and statutory requirements and keep up to date with the latest changes to process, VAT legislation, rules and regulations Advise clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementation of suitable accounting software and integrations Assist clients with onboarding, training and ongoing ad hoc queries in relation to cloud accounting and VAT matters Communicate challenges, opportunities and ideas to Directors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's service proposition and internal processes. Prepare, review and update relevant procedure notes and collaborate with colleagues to ensure knowledge is effectively shared Support delivery of the agreed operational KPI's Key Requirements: AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) desirable but not essential Extensive bookkeeping and cloud accounting experience within public practice together with a sound technical knowledge of VAT Additional Requirements: Integrity and confidentiality Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise, multi-task and maintain accuracy under pressure Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues Analytical and empathetic with ability to solve complex problems Excellent IT skills and enthusiasm to embrace new technologies and working practice Why Choose Us : Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the industry. Access comprehensive on-the-job training and career development opportunities. Engage with a diverse range of clients to expand your skill set. Enjoy a competitive benefits package. Join Our Team: At Xeinadin Group, we're not just a company - we're a thriving community of dedicated professionals committed to driving success. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful impact, seize this opportunity and send your application today.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Xeinadin Group - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland Role: VAT & Cloud Accounting Manager Group Company: Meiring & Co Location: Hornby, Lancaster Who Are We? Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people's potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities. About the Role: Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a proactive VAT & Cloud Accounting Manager to join our team, based in Hornby, on a full-time basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all key departmental service and performance standards are met and that clients are completely satisfied with the quality of advice and service delivered. In addition to completing their own workload the post holder will be required to manage and be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, actively managing the day to day work of a small team to deliver a range of VAT and cloud accounting related activities according to current legislation and professional guidelines. The role requires a quality focussed individual who is organised and deadline driven with a high level of technical VAT knowledge and excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Build good rapport with clients, with a clear understanding of client expectations and achieving high levels of client service Coordinate, supervise and prepare departmental work including bookkeeping, VAT return completion and draft management accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Ensure correct client documentation is received in a timely and efficient manner to ensure deadlines can be met Schedule and coordinate own tasks and those of team members to ensure completion of jobs to agreed timescales and within set budgets Review team files to ensure all standards, quality and compliance requirements are met and issues identified Give feedback on the quality and standard of work produced by junior team members and highlight areas for development Ensure self and team members follow all legal and statutory requirements and keep up to date with the latest changes to process, VAT legislation, rules and regulations Advise clients on the setting up and development of internal systems and controls, including implementation of suitable accounting software and integrations Assist clients with onboarding, training and ongoing ad hoc queries in relation to cloud accounting and VAT matters Communicate challenges, opportunities and ideas to Directors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's service proposition and internal processes. Prepare, review and update relevant procedure notes and collaborate with colleagues to ensure knowledge is effectively shared Support delivery of the agreed operational KPI's Key Requirements: AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) desirable but not essential Extensive bookkeeping and cloud accounting experience within public practice together with a sound technical knowledge of VAT Additional Requirements: Integrity and confidentiality Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise, multi-task and maintain accuracy under pressure Well-developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues Analytical and empathetic with ability to solve complex problems Excellent IT skills and enthusiasm to embrace new technologies and working practice Why Choose Us : Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the industry. Access comprehensive on-the-job training and career development opportunities. Engage with a diverse range of clients to expand your skill set. Enjoy a competitive benefits package. Join Our Team: At Xeinadin Group, we're not just a company - we're a thriving community of dedicated professionals committed to driving success. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful impact, seize this opportunity and send your application today.
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.
Investigo are working with a Local Authority in the South East of England who require an interim Chief Accountant. As Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for the overall management of various functions within the Accountancy Division. Lead, manage and develop the operational aspects of the Council's financial processes. You must have previous experience of producing the statutory accounts within the public sector and have detailed understanding and knowledge of local government finance and accounting regulations. You must also hold a recognised CCAB Accountancy Qualification or equivalent. Closure of the accounts at year-end and producing the statement of accounts for the Council Treasury management strategy, mid-year monitoring, out turn and the day-to-day treasury activities Systems accounting Statutory financial returns Provision of high quality and timely financial advice and information to officers and councillors Lead and support corporate projects and policies, as required.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Investigo are working with a Local Authority in the South East of England who require an interim Chief Accountant. As Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for the overall management of various functions within the Accountancy Division. Lead, manage and develop the operational aspects of the Council's financial processes. You must have previous experience of producing the statutory accounts within the public sector and have detailed understanding and knowledge of local government finance and accounting regulations. You must also hold a recognised CCAB Accountancy Qualification or equivalent. Closure of the accounts at year-end and producing the statement of accounts for the Council Treasury management strategy, mid-year monitoring, out turn and the day-to-day treasury activities Systems accounting Statutory financial returns Provision of high quality and timely financial advice and information to officers and councillors Lead and support corporate projects and policies, as required.
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.
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.
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. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be a Senior Manager providing senior leadership to the team, including proactively managing larger and more complex client engagements, as well as being responsible for guiding junior team members. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments across both the insolvency and advisory teams. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of advisory and/or insolvency experience An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS Excellent written and numerical skills Good organisational skills to manage your time and ensure no tasks are overlooked Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player 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 businesses need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed You'll be a Senior Manager providing senior leadership to the team, including proactively managing larger and more complex client engagements, as well as being responsible for guiding junior team members. Alongside this you will continue to develop your existing relevant technical and accountancy knowledge through on-the-job experience and a variety of training opportunities. In addition, there are a range of opportunities to become involved in business development initiatives. This role is responsible to a designated director or partner on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated people manager. The Business Restructuring team works on a wide variety of dynamic projects and the candidate will receive exposure to a large number of assignments across both the insolvency and advisory teams. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a constant variety of unique challenges. When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Hold a relevant professional qualification (ICAEW/ ACCA), with an appropriate amount of advisory and/or insolvency experience An insolvency qualification is desirable, but not essential Up to date understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and IPS Excellent written and numerical skills Good organisational skills to manage your time and ensure no tasks are overlooked Have a willingness to learn new things and thrive on new challenges Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player 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.
About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world. We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you're working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you're a technology or finance specialist - at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace, that's why at Crowe our people-focused culture means we value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. The role This role will be working as part of National Finance, leading the Finance Systems Team and will report to the Finance Director. It will include, but not limited to developing and maintaining the company's financial reporting systems and processes, ensuring the functionality and development of our practice management software and our accounting software. The role will involve using strong SQL skills for writing stored procedures and views to develop reports and for maintaining and developing interfaces between our various system like Access Dimensions and StarPDM. It will ensure data integrity and that internal controls and audit trails are maintained. An in-depth knowledge of accounting systems which will be used to support and maintain users in the business would be a distinct advantage. As would previous experience of an Accountancy or Law firm systems environment and familiarity with time recording and billing. Responsibilities of the Finance Systems Team include Daily maintenance of Finance systems Development of Financial Reports using SSRS, Power Bi, Excel, VBA and SQL Develop and maintain Power BI and Third-party dashboards Working with stakeholders to support the use of reporting information for the firms practice management application Using SQL to interrogate databases Liaising with third-party suppliers and external consultants Support in training end users on finance systems Working with the development team to interface SQL reports and data with SharePoint lists and reports Maintaining SQL Interfaces between various Finance applications System Testing as required Documentation of Finance System Processes Managing System Upgrades Trouble shooting issues with finance applications and reports Customisation of applications using both standard and proprietary toolkits Strong data analysis skills Support the wider business in any Finance systems related queries Key Skills and experience SQL Power BI Problem solving / troubleshooting Leadership Strong communication skills Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines Ability to understand user reporting requirements and propose solutions Attention to detail Working in an Accounting or Legal Firm environment Technologies Used / Manufacturers / Suppliers SQL Power BI Microsoft BI Office SQL Server VBA Excel SSRS Crystal Reports Vena Access Focal Point Access Dimensions SSIS SSAS Iris Star PDM Microsoft Clarity Travel Why choose Crowe? Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions, and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and risk services. We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do. At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a firm that truly values its people. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit. We want to create the best environment for our people to thrive. We recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment and we would be happy to discuss this with you further.
May 01, 2024
Full time
About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world. We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you're working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you're a technology or finance specialist - at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace, that's why at Crowe our people-focused culture means we value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. The role This role will be working as part of National Finance, leading the Finance Systems Team and will report to the Finance Director. It will include, but not limited to developing and maintaining the company's financial reporting systems and processes, ensuring the functionality and development of our practice management software and our accounting software. The role will involve using strong SQL skills for writing stored procedures and views to develop reports and for maintaining and developing interfaces between our various system like Access Dimensions and StarPDM. It will ensure data integrity and that internal controls and audit trails are maintained. An in-depth knowledge of accounting systems which will be used to support and maintain users in the business would be a distinct advantage. As would previous experience of an Accountancy or Law firm systems environment and familiarity with time recording and billing. Responsibilities of the Finance Systems Team include Daily maintenance of Finance systems Development of Financial Reports using SSRS, Power Bi, Excel, VBA and SQL Develop and maintain Power BI and Third-party dashboards Working with stakeholders to support the use of reporting information for the firms practice management application Using SQL to interrogate databases Liaising with third-party suppliers and external consultants Support in training end users on finance systems Working with the development team to interface SQL reports and data with SharePoint lists and reports Maintaining SQL Interfaces between various Finance applications System Testing as required Documentation of Finance System Processes Managing System Upgrades Trouble shooting issues with finance applications and reports Customisation of applications using both standard and proprietary toolkits Strong data analysis skills Support the wider business in any Finance systems related queries Key Skills and experience SQL Power BI Problem solving / troubleshooting Leadership Strong communication skills Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines Ability to understand user reporting requirements and propose solutions Attention to detail Working in an Accounting or Legal Firm environment Technologies Used / Manufacturers / Suppliers SQL Power BI Microsoft BI Office SQL Server VBA Excel SSRS Crystal Reports Vena Access Focal Point Access Dimensions SSIS SSAS Iris Star PDM Microsoft Clarity Travel Why choose Crowe? Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions, and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and risk services. We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do. At Crowe, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a firm that truly values its people. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service. Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit. We want to create the best environment for our people to thrive. We recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment and we would be happy to discuss this with you further.