Level III - Service Desk Technician Department: IT Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, UK Description Oxford Economics - a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire a Level III Service Desk Technician. As a Level III Service Desk Technician, you will play a vital role in planning, organising and supporting the global infrastructure. This multifaceted role combines strategic advice, internal and external customer relationship management, project work and 'hands-on' deskside IT support. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop the organisation's systems while broadening your knowledge of new technology and trends. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and continuously delivers to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Support Provide day-to-day mentorship and oversight to 1st and 2nd line team members in the London office, guiding daily activities. Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new technology. Assist in providing level 1 support when volumes are high. Act as second/third line escalation, performing post-resolution knowledge transfer with colleagues. Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable analysis, developer or vendor, when required. Continuously monitor and action support tickets from internal and external customers, manage expectations, and provide a satisfactory resolution. Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution. Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations. Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of servers, monthly patching and environmental checks. Test network performance, provide reports and recommendations based on the results. Maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and third-party suppliers. Assist the Data Protection Officer and IT Support Manager in maintaining quality assurance and data protection. Support Business Continuity Plans with well-architected disaster recovery solutions that meet agreed RPO and RTO times. You may, on occasion, be required to travel to our other offices within the European Region to provide on-site support when necessary. Projects Assist with the execution of the IT roadmap working with the IT Operations Manager and Head of IT. Design and implement short and long-term plans to ensure cloud infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Assist with the planning and deployment of infrastructure and cloud security measures. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for cloud administration. Ensure services conform to the agreed compliance requirements set forth by current and planned accreditations and client requirements. Seek opportunities to continuously optimise systems and processes, using stakeholder feedback, taking account of technological improvements and new design patterns with cloud technologies. Key Working Relationships Internal: Economists / Business Analysts Information Technology / Infrastructure Architects CIO / Head of IT Marketing & Business Development External: As Required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Required: 6+ years of experience in IT Support and Operations. Excellent communication skills. You will have a natural ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels to influence decisions. Proven experience in IT infrastructure, Cloud and Security systems planning and development following best practices and information security. Significant experience with Microsoft Azure, Intune, PIM and storage accounts. Experience in evaluation and decision making. Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards, including TCP/IP, OSI model, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 2016 onwards. Good project management skills and solid experience of working with IT departments on technical development projects. Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and related components, including but not limited to, Users and Computer, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP. Advanced knowledge of supporting Microsoft Office365 and Office suite. Ability to monitor and manage hardware and software assets for compliance. A significant track record of identifying and implementing improvements to data management systems and procedures. Proven experience in the planning and implementation of information security best practices. Ability to specify, procure and manage external technical services, to augment and/or deliver key aspects of the IT Support and Infrastructure. Desired: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent Industry based Qualifications. Industry based Qualifications, MCSE, MCP, MCT, CCNA. Advanced Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services accreditations. Technical knowledge of data management and backup strategies. Knowledge of data compliance and security, and experience in advancing related organisational knowledge and practice. Strong technical knowledge of VoIP telephony systems. Detailed knowledge and experience of data best practice, data protection and legal requirements. Experience in evaluating and procuring technical 3rd party services. Previous experience in planning and delivering IT change programmes.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Level III - Service Desk Technician Department: IT Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, UK Description Oxford Economics - a leading economic forecasting and consulting firm, is looking to hire a Level III Service Desk Technician. As a Level III Service Desk Technician, you will play a vital role in planning, organising and supporting the global infrastructure. This multifaceted role combines strategic advice, internal and external customer relationship management, project work and 'hands-on' deskside IT support. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop the organisation's systems while broadening your knowledge of new technology and trends. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and continuously delivers to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Support Provide day-to-day mentorship and oversight to 1st and 2nd line team members in the London office, guiding daily activities. Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new technology. Assist in providing level 1 support when volumes are high. Act as second/third line escalation, performing post-resolution knowledge transfer with colleagues. Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable analysis, developer or vendor, when required. Continuously monitor and action support tickets from internal and external customers, manage expectations, and provide a satisfactory resolution. Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution. Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations. Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of servers, monthly patching and environmental checks. Test network performance, provide reports and recommendations based on the results. Maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and third-party suppliers. Assist the Data Protection Officer and IT Support Manager in maintaining quality assurance and data protection. Support Business Continuity Plans with well-architected disaster recovery solutions that meet agreed RPO and RTO times. You may, on occasion, be required to travel to our other offices within the European Region to provide on-site support when necessary. Projects Assist with the execution of the IT roadmap working with the IT Operations Manager and Head of IT. Design and implement short and long-term plans to ensure cloud infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Assist with the planning and deployment of infrastructure and cloud security measures. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for cloud administration. Ensure services conform to the agreed compliance requirements set forth by current and planned accreditations and client requirements. Seek opportunities to continuously optimise systems and processes, using stakeholder feedback, taking account of technological improvements and new design patterns with cloud technologies. Key Working Relationships Internal: Economists / Business Analysts Information Technology / Infrastructure Architects CIO / Head of IT Marketing & Business Development External: As Required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Required: 6+ years of experience in IT Support and Operations. Excellent communication skills. You will have a natural ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels to influence decisions. Proven experience in IT infrastructure, Cloud and Security systems planning and development following best practices and information security. Significant experience with Microsoft Azure, Intune, PIM and storage accounts. Experience in evaluation and decision making. Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards, including TCP/IP, OSI model, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 2016 onwards. Good project management skills and solid experience of working with IT departments on technical development projects. Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and related components, including but not limited to, Users and Computer, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP. Advanced knowledge of supporting Microsoft Office365 and Office suite. Ability to monitor and manage hardware and software assets for compliance. A significant track record of identifying and implementing improvements to data management systems and procedures. Proven experience in the planning and implementation of information security best practices. Ability to specify, procure and manage external technical services, to augment and/or deliver key aspects of the IT Support and Infrastructure. Desired: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent Industry based Qualifications. Industry based Qualifications, MCSE, MCP, MCT, CCNA. Advanced Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services accreditations. Technical knowledge of data management and backup strategies. Knowledge of data compliance and security, and experience in advancing related organisational knowledge and practice. Strong technical knowledge of VoIP telephony systems. Detailed knowledge and experience of data best practice, data protection and legal requirements. Experience in evaluating and procuring technical 3rd party services. Previous experience in planning and delivering IT change programmes.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. The HR team are responsible for approximately 7,000 people and therefore the ER Team are instrumental in the support and delivery of ER advice across business. As a fast-growing ER function, we are looking for a high potential, high energy visionary ER Assistant Manager to join our passionate team. In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. This role reports into the ER Manager. In this busy and rewarding role you'll: Provide commercial support and advice to HRG, People Managers, and business stakeholders at all levels on sensitive ER matters including but not limited to, disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, contractual matters, restructures, capability, settlement agreements, policy support and other ER related matters. Facilitate formal ER investigations ensuring a thorough and fair investigation process has been followed, ensuring legal and compliance obligations have been considered. Analyse and assess the risks associated with individual cases, make recommendations, and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to drive remedial action. Maintain a detailed understanding of current and imminent legislation to ensure compliance and best practice. Liaison with HRM team to assess and analyse employee relations trends to provide meaningful insights and recommendations. Play a key role in ongoing up-skilling and education of generalist and other HRD teams in legislative and best practice developments and requirements. Support the development of HR Advisor and be a point of escalation for any technical ER queries. Support in organisational change activity including redundancy and TUPE programmes Research and liaison with external providers (networking groups and legal suppliers) to anticipate current best and future practice; Written papers and verbal recommendations to senior management team to inform firm policy decisions; Development and updating for people policies in line with legislative requirements, firm business objectives, culture and values Lead the development of guidance, documentation and toolkits to enable excellence of service to the business; Support co-ordination of consultation and communication processes where necessary. You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment law and proficient in application of business aligned solutions; Experience of independently managing ER cases, with demonstrated behaviours and approach. Proven experience as a credible and assertive subject mater expert influencing up to Partner level; Proven experience of pragmatic application of business aligned ER solutions, together with supporting processes and procedures; Proven experience of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders; Experience of training and coaching HR and business management teams, to share your knowledge and increase their capability; proven ability to deliver results through others in a large team; Experience of reviewing and drafting of policies; effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions; Experience of writing succinct reports and recommendation papers to senior stakeholders; Fully CIPD qualified 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. The HR team are responsible for approximately 7,000 people and therefore the ER Team are instrumental in the support and delivery of ER advice across business. As a fast-growing ER function, we are looking for a high potential, high energy visionary ER Assistant Manager to join our passionate team. In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. This role reports into the ER Manager. In this busy and rewarding role you'll: Provide commercial support and advice to HRG, People Managers, and business stakeholders at all levels on sensitive ER matters including but not limited to, disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, contractual matters, restructures, capability, settlement agreements, policy support and other ER related matters. Facilitate formal ER investigations ensuring a thorough and fair investigation process has been followed, ensuring legal and compliance obligations have been considered. Analyse and assess the risks associated with individual cases, make recommendations, and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to drive remedial action. Maintain a detailed understanding of current and imminent legislation to ensure compliance and best practice. Liaison with HRM team to assess and analyse employee relations trends to provide meaningful insights and recommendations. Play a key role in ongoing up-skilling and education of generalist and other HRD teams in legislative and best practice developments and requirements. Support the development of HR Advisor and be a point of escalation for any technical ER queries. Support in organisational change activity including redundancy and TUPE programmes Research and liaison with external providers (networking groups and legal suppliers) to anticipate current best and future practice; Written papers and verbal recommendations to senior management team to inform firm policy decisions; Development and updating for people policies in line with legislative requirements, firm business objectives, culture and values Lead the development of guidance, documentation and toolkits to enable excellence of service to the business; Support co-ordination of consultation and communication processes where necessary. You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment law and proficient in application of business aligned solutions; Experience of independently managing ER cases, with demonstrated behaviours and approach. Proven experience as a credible and assertive subject mater expert influencing up to Partner level; Proven experience of pragmatic application of business aligned ER solutions, together with supporting processes and procedures; Proven experience of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders; Experience of training and coaching HR and business management teams, to share your knowledge and increase their capability; proven ability to deliver results through others in a large team; Experience of reviewing and drafting of policies; effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions; Experience of writing succinct reports and recommendation papers to senior stakeholders; Fully CIPD qualified 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.
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 Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. Reporting into the Global Mobility & Immigration Senior Manager you will be responsible for the management, coordination and compliance of Immigration and International secondments, international assignments and permanent hires in line with BDO policies. Just as importantly, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own skills and expertise. In this busy and rewarding role you'all also: Be the first point of contact for the business, Internal teams, and new joiners in advising on Immigration and International secondments related matters Work with the GM manager on conceptualise, develop, and execute GM&I Strategy Act as a Subject matter expert to provide guidance to the business, internal teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure advise provided is correctly structured, considering policy, cost and compliance Ensure that all cases are complete, and files are compliant against immigration legislation Ensure adherence to immigration timelines and monitor process of all new and existing cases Complete monthly and quarterly reports on immigration Ensure employees close to visa expiry are contacted about the next steps of the visa renewal process Conduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the way Instruct tax, payroll, and benefit provider (if appropriate) on international secondments Conduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the way Be responsible for accurately executing compliance tasks pertaining to migrant workers immigration compliance and maintenance of BDO's Sponsorship license Request visa invoices and calculate the amount reclaimable from leavers and sharing the details within HR Manage the client and virtual secondment process Regular calls with Internal /external teams- Taxation/ Payroll/ various suppliers to ensure smooth functioning of Immigration/Secondment processes Host calls with the business / Immigration provider to discuss updates in relation to cases and issue Instruct and work with the relocation provider (to arrange temporary accommodation), monitor and manage any issues Instruct Immigration supplier on new visa case initiations and approve DCoS applications; monitor application status Liaise with Partners for appropriate activity sign-off; liaise with internal teams to manage the Sponsorship visa renewal process Escalate policy or process exceptions, compliance risks, vendor performance issues and assignee complaints to the Global Mobility Manager as appropriate and have a Problem-solving mind-set Ensure monthly trackers for various teams are completed and shared timely You'll be someone with: Prior experience in the area of Global Mobility and Immigration The ability to hit the ground running and use their solid previous experience to navigate the ever complex and changing world of global mobility Previous experience in a Global Mobility or Immigration role in a large, complex organisation Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills The ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines Multi-tasking skills and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment Time management and prioritisation skills 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. Reporting into the Global Mobility & Immigration Senior Manager you will be responsible for the management, coordination and compliance of Immigration and International secondments, international assignments and permanent hires in line with BDO policies. Just as importantly, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own skills and expertise. In this busy and rewarding role you'all also: Be the first point of contact for the business, Internal teams, and new joiners in advising on Immigration and International secondments related matters Work with the GM manager on conceptualise, develop, and execute GM&I Strategy Act as a Subject matter expert to provide guidance to the business, internal teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure advise provided is correctly structured, considering policy, cost and compliance Ensure that all cases are complete, and files are compliant against immigration legislation Ensure adherence to immigration timelines and monitor process of all new and existing cases Complete monthly and quarterly reports on immigration Ensure employees close to visa expiry are contacted about the next steps of the visa renewal process Conduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the way Instruct tax, payroll, and benefit provider (if appropriate) on international secondments Conduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the way Be responsible for accurately executing compliance tasks pertaining to migrant workers immigration compliance and maintenance of BDO's Sponsorship license Request visa invoices and calculate the amount reclaimable from leavers and sharing the details within HR Manage the client and virtual secondment process Regular calls with Internal /external teams- Taxation/ Payroll/ various suppliers to ensure smooth functioning of Immigration/Secondment processes Host calls with the business / Immigration provider to discuss updates in relation to cases and issue Instruct and work with the relocation provider (to arrange temporary accommodation), monitor and manage any issues Instruct Immigration supplier on new visa case initiations and approve DCoS applications; monitor application status Liaise with Partners for appropriate activity sign-off; liaise with internal teams to manage the Sponsorship visa renewal process Escalate policy or process exceptions, compliance risks, vendor performance issues and assignee complaints to the Global Mobility Manager as appropriate and have a Problem-solving mind-set Ensure monthly trackers for various teams are completed and shared timely You'll be someone with: Prior experience in the area of Global Mobility and Immigration The ability to hit the ground running and use their solid previous experience to navigate the ever complex and changing world of global mobility Previous experience in a Global Mobility or Immigration role in a large, complex organisation Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills The ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines Multi-tasking skills and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment Time management and prioritisation skills 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.
Company Description 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. Description The Partner is responsible for the growth of a successful accountancy practice and is key to the delivery of Xeinadin's vision and values, ensuring best practice in all areas for their office. The Partner's role is to provide ongoing leadership and direction for their office to help people deliver results and drive Xeinadin's overall strategy. The role requires a highly respected leader who is business, client and people focused. The Partner's main goal is to increase revenue and profit within their office. Key Relationships Direct Reports: Directors, Portfolio Directors, Associate Directors within the office Other Key Relationships: Office Leadership Team, Hub Practice Manager, Hub Financial Controller, Hub Managing Partner, Managing Partner, Xeinadin Central Teams Key Responsibilities Their Operational Responsibilities include: Leading and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients thereby supporting client businesses to be successful; Create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Complete a final review of larger/complex files to ensure the best possible value, advice and quality is delivered to clients. Managing Work In Progress and ensuring billing monthly Winning New Business, Manage and grow own portfolio of larger/higher yield clients in order to reach annual targets. Promote the services and image of your office and Xeinadin alike, in order to generate new business opportunities making use of Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Ensure the entire office team is aware of available products and services across Xeinadin and is able to refer clients to other offices using Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and are strongly engaged with the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin. Managing and developing the Team locally Resources/Hires to be approved by Principal Partner in Area/Hub Managing Partner Ensure your office is compliant with all legal and ethical standards as well as statutory regulations. Where potential risks are identified, ensure appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the risk and expected actions are communicated effectively to relevant individuals within your office, escalating as required to the Hub and Central teams. Manage Local Office Facilities Reporting to Principal Partner/Area Partner in Area or Hub Managing Partner People Management Develop and manage a high performing team that exceeds business targets, including strong recovery rates and sector growth, and delivers an exceptional service to clients. Lead by example, developing and maintaining the highest standards of technical knowledge and expertise for yourself and your team. Reinforce and model Xeinadin's vision, values and standards to create a strong proposition to attract and retain talent within your office. Responsible for modelling and ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and professional conduct within your office, adhering at all times to Xeinadin's policies, processes, and standards for all client and non-client related activities. Develop and maintain regular forums for communication between office team members, senior office leadership and Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Xeinadin's strategic goals and that key messages are shared, understood and implemented where necessary. Strategy Development and Implementation In collaboration with the Hub Managing Partner, Practice Manager and support team, implement all aspects of operational service delivery aligned to Xeinadin's strategic goals and business plans, setting comprehensive goals for performance along with clear accountabilities within your office. Ensure Xeinadin's vision, values and standards are brought to life in your office creating a culture of consistent and high standards for employees and clients alike. Create and lead a high performing culture where people are strongly aligned to the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin and proactively address any discrepancies. Partner with Xeinadin's central Finance team to implement effective financial practices and processes to promote strong financial management of the business (set billing targets, measuring performance and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure delivery of strong financial performance). Partner with Xeinadin's central Commercial team to maximise opportunities and deliver on a high growth model, implementing the agreed strategy to ensure business performance and growth targets are achieved and exceeded, and shareholder value is increased. In collaboration with the central Marketing team, develop and implement a marketing strategy that raises awareness of the office's brand and its products and services. Share knowledge, best practice and expertise within your office and wider region, helping Xeinadin to build a successful organisation, and to identify potential risks for the business. Key Requirements Technical expertise: A strong foundation in accounting principles, tax regulations, financial analysis, and audit procedures is essential. Business acumen: Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry-specific challenges. You should be able to identify opportunities for growth and provide strategic guidance to clients. Leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership qualities to effectively manage teams and guide office employees. Strong communication, delegation, and motivational skills are necessary for inspiring and leading a high-performing team. Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with clients, other Partners, and stakeholders. Building trust, providing exceptional client service, and networking are all critical aspects of this role. Strong Communicator: Ensure a smooth and consistent communication exists between the Hub and your office, enabling information from Xeinadin Operations to flow down to your team in a timely manner and relaying relevant office information to your Hub. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analyse complex financial and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to address challenges effectively. Ethical and professional conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining professional integrity are essential. Working knowledge of associated relevant business functions such as Compliance and Risk is important. Business development and sales skills: Responsible for attracting new clients, expanding the office's client base, and generating revenue. Effective marketing, networking, and sales skills are necessary to identify and pursue business opportunities. Continuous learning: The accounting field is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. Staying updated with industry trends and engaging in continuous professional development to maintain your expertise is essential. Additional Requirements CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a results-orientated and experienced Partner with experience of growing a successful accountancy practice. They must demonstrate the requisite expertise, gravitas, and interpersonal skills to allow them to operate effectively in a position of authority within a complex and matrixed organisation, establishing credibility and authority with a broad range of stakeholders within the Group, including senior management, direct reports, and other colleagues across the business. Model: Hybrid Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company Pension Scheme 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum Business closure over Christmas Life Assurance x4 annual salary Enhanced family leave policies Enhanced Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: PMI single or family Critical Illness Cover Cash plan Cycle to work Eye care Dental subject to exceptions and business needs
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Company Description 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. Description The Partner is responsible for the growth of a successful accountancy practice and is key to the delivery of Xeinadin's vision and values, ensuring best practice in all areas for their office. The Partner's role is to provide ongoing leadership and direction for their office to help people deliver results and drive Xeinadin's overall strategy. The role requires a highly respected leader who is business, client and people focused. The Partner's main goal is to increase revenue and profit within their office. Key Relationships Direct Reports: Directors, Portfolio Directors, Associate Directors within the office Other Key Relationships: Office Leadership Team, Hub Practice Manager, Hub Financial Controller, Hub Managing Partner, Managing Partner, Xeinadin Central Teams Key Responsibilities Their Operational Responsibilities include: Leading and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients thereby supporting client businesses to be successful; Create and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Complete a final review of larger/complex files to ensure the best possible value, advice and quality is delivered to clients. Managing Work In Progress and ensuring billing monthly Winning New Business, Manage and grow own portfolio of larger/higher yield clients in order to reach annual targets. Promote the services and image of your office and Xeinadin alike, in order to generate new business opportunities making use of Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Ensure the entire office team is aware of available products and services across Xeinadin and is able to refer clients to other offices using Xeinadin's internal referral scheme. Creating a high-performance culture where people thrive and are strongly engaged with the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin. Managing and developing the Team locally Resources/Hires to be approved by Principal Partner in Area/Hub Managing Partner Ensure your office is compliant with all legal and ethical standards as well as statutory regulations. Where potential risks are identified, ensure appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the risk and expected actions are communicated effectively to relevant individuals within your office, escalating as required to the Hub and Central teams. Manage Local Office Facilities Reporting to Principal Partner/Area Partner in Area or Hub Managing Partner People Management Develop and manage a high performing team that exceeds business targets, including strong recovery rates and sector growth, and delivers an exceptional service to clients. Lead by example, developing and maintaining the highest standards of technical knowledge and expertise for yourself and your team. Reinforce and model Xeinadin's vision, values and standards to create a strong proposition to attract and retain talent within your office. Responsible for modelling and ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and professional conduct within your office, adhering at all times to Xeinadin's policies, processes, and standards for all client and non-client related activities. Develop and maintain regular forums for communication between office team members, senior office leadership and Hub leadership to ensure alignment with Xeinadin's strategic goals and that key messages are shared, understood and implemented where necessary. Strategy Development and Implementation In collaboration with the Hub Managing Partner, Practice Manager and support team, implement all aspects of operational service delivery aligned to Xeinadin's strategic goals and business plans, setting comprehensive goals for performance along with clear accountabilities within your office. Ensure Xeinadin's vision, values and standards are brought to life in your office creating a culture of consistent and high standards for employees and clients alike. Create and lead a high performing culture where people are strongly aligned to the vision, mission and values of Xeinadin and proactively address any discrepancies. Partner with Xeinadin's central Finance team to implement effective financial practices and processes to promote strong financial management of the business (set billing targets, measuring performance and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure delivery of strong financial performance). Partner with Xeinadin's central Commercial team to maximise opportunities and deliver on a high growth model, implementing the agreed strategy to ensure business performance and growth targets are achieved and exceeded, and shareholder value is increased. In collaboration with the central Marketing team, develop and implement a marketing strategy that raises awareness of the office's brand and its products and services. Share knowledge, best practice and expertise within your office and wider region, helping Xeinadin to build a successful organisation, and to identify potential risks for the business. Key Requirements Technical expertise: A strong foundation in accounting principles, tax regulations, financial analysis, and audit procedures is essential. Business acumen: Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and industry-specific challenges. You should be able to identify opportunities for growth and provide strategic guidance to clients. Leadership and management skills: Excellent leadership qualities to effectively manage teams and guide office employees. Strong communication, delegation, and motivational skills are necessary for inspiring and leading a high-performing team. Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with clients, other Partners, and stakeholders. Building trust, providing exceptional client service, and networking are all critical aspects of this role. Strong Communicator: Ensure a smooth and consistent communication exists between the Hub and your office, enabling information from Xeinadin Operations to flow down to your team in a timely manner and relaying relevant office information to your Hub. Problem-solving and critical thinking: Analyse complex financial and business issues, identify potential risks, and develop innovative solutions. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential to address challenges effectively. Ethical and professional conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and maintaining professional integrity are essential. Working knowledge of associated relevant business functions such as Compliance and Risk is important. Business development and sales skills: Responsible for attracting new clients, expanding the office's client base, and generating revenue. Effective marketing, networking, and sales skills are necessary to identify and pursue business opportunities. Continuous learning: The accounting field is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. Staying updated with industry trends and engaging in continuous professional development to maintain your expertise is essential. Additional Requirements CANDIDATE PROFILE: The successful candidate will be a results-orientated and experienced Partner with experience of growing a successful accountancy practice. They must demonstrate the requisite expertise, gravitas, and interpersonal skills to allow them to operate effectively in a position of authority within a complex and matrixed organisation, establishing credibility and authority with a broad range of stakeholders within the Group, including senior management, direct reports, and other colleagues across the business. Model: Hybrid Salary: Competitive Benefits: Company Pension Scheme 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum Business closure over Christmas Life Assurance x4 annual salary Enhanced family leave policies Enhanced Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential Corporate Discounts Platform Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as: PMI single or family Critical Illness Cover Cash plan Cycle to work Eye care Dental subject to exceptions and business needs
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 Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. 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 will; Identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand the needs of the audited entity, suggesting potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Sector experience. Experience with listed audited entities. Experience auditing international groups. 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. 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 will; Identify risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified. Identify and understand the needs of the audited entity, suggesting potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree potential solutions with managers. Active engagement with senior staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams. Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience Newly Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends Sector experience. Experience with listed audited entities. Experience auditing international groups. 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.
TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants based in Sidcup. Due to ongoing growth within the company, they're looking for an experienced accountancy practice Semi Senior accountant to join their dynamic team and to assist the managers and directors. The successful candidate will be required to complete end to end accounting tasks for a range of sole traders, ltd companies and partnerships across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. The Semi Senior Accountant will be dealing with a wide range of work, including: Report to the Partners and Accounts Managers Assist Management in the preparation of accounts (sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts) Assist in the preparation of corporate and income tax computations Review and complete basic bookkeeping and VAT returns Undertake ad hoc work as requested by management Liaise with clients as necessary Requirements For this fantastic Semi Senior Accountant opportunity in Sidcup, you may be an AAT studying, and/or perhaps studying ACCA or looking to build further on your experience following qualifying AAT You will have 2 - 3 years or more experience within practice, preparing accounts, tax and other responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will be looking for a challenging, long term career move, at Accounts Trainee / Semi Senior level, within a growing and expanding firm of chartered accountants, offering progression and career development. Benefits 25,000 - 35,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Full study support Parking Hybrid Working A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential conversation (phone number removed)
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants based in Sidcup. Due to ongoing growth within the company, they're looking for an experienced accountancy practice Semi Senior accountant to join their dynamic team and to assist the managers and directors. The successful candidate will be required to complete end to end accounting tasks for a range of sole traders, ltd companies and partnerships across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. The Semi Senior Accountant will be dealing with a wide range of work, including: Report to the Partners and Accounts Managers Assist Management in the preparation of accounts (sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts) Assist in the preparation of corporate and income tax computations Review and complete basic bookkeeping and VAT returns Undertake ad hoc work as requested by management Liaise with clients as necessary Requirements For this fantastic Semi Senior Accountant opportunity in Sidcup, you may be an AAT studying, and/or perhaps studying ACCA or looking to build further on your experience following qualifying AAT You will have 2 - 3 years or more experience within practice, preparing accounts, tax and other responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will be looking for a challenging, long term career move, at Accounts Trainee / Semi Senior level, within a growing and expanding firm of chartered accountants, offering progression and career development. Benefits 25,000 - 35,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Full study support Parking Hybrid Working A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to arrange a confidential conversation (phone number removed)
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 Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to support development of leading personal and professional development that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We'll help you succeed You'll work closely with the other members of the L&D leadership team to s upport successful delivery of the L&D strategy - from identification of the learning needs to the development and delivery of an appropriate learning response and ultimately the evaluation of that response. You'll directly manage the Business Partnering (BP) and Learning Implementation (LI) teams. The BP team works with the Stream to identify learning needs and develop appropriate responses to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities . It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scope. Similarly, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream. The LI team is responsible for ensuring that our learning programmes are delivered effectively, leading on overall project, risk, financial and commercial management of our programmes. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and managing our programmes, sourcing suppliers and venues, building curriculums onto our learner management system, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating the Faculty (tutor pool). You'll be someone who is comfortable setting overall objectives and priorities for your teams and coordinating successful delivery against these. Alongside working proactively and managing your own tasks, you'll be confident leading and supervising the work of your teams, taking responsibility for all aspects of people management, acting as a sounding board and collaborating effectively with others. You'll be competen t engaging with Directors, Partners and other senior stakeholders in the Stream. I n this role you will: Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice in L&D and using this to make sensible recommendations to the Stream around L&D strategy. Support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development which offers enhanced value for money and return from investment. Supports the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of the L&D curriculum, ensuring this directly addresses business learning needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning. Coordinates with key stakeholders to understand needs and advocate those within L&D ensuring that responses are focused on business objectives, effectively delivering on commitments to quality and people whilst being commercially viable. Act as main liaison for all stakeholder groups including internal groups such as AQD and at firmwide level, in respect to learning, supported by the wider BP team. Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise. Challenge and influence key stakeholders across the whole Audit Stream to ensure that the agreed curriculum is fit for purpose. Actively build, communicate and effectively deliver on the L&D strategy and priorities. Oversee the coordination of support needed for the delivery of programmes ie onsite project management and/or faculty support. Act as an advocate for the Faculty. Support the Faculty Manager to build our Faculty Proposition and Brand. Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals. Proactively assess and manage risks within the L&D process, considering wider factors such as People Priorities and root cause analysis to identify appropriate solutions with a particular focus on the scoping and implementation phases. Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action (whether learning or not). Provide coaching, performance management and wellbeing support as needed to support team members to deliver against their objectives. Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships within the business to support the L&D agenda and ensure activities are aligned with the overall strategy and wider organisational goals. Collaborate effectively across L&D to ensure learning needs are understood and translated effectively into learning outcomes, supporting the development of appropriate, high-quality content which can be successfully and commercially implemented, and subsequently evaluated as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Represent BDO Audit Stream L&D at external networking and business events. Develop project plans to support the effectively delivery of programmes and collaborate across the wider function to ensure programmes are delivered in line with these plans. Supporting the delivery of programmes with onsite project management and/or facilitation as appropriate (where needed). Proactively manage difficult situations and advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate. You'll be: Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent) preferably with a Learning & Development / Adult Education background and experience of procurement and third-party supplier management. Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects. Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans. Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards. Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions. Ability to hold appropriate contracting discussion the provide value for money and ensure services provided meet Stream needs. Commercial mindset with a focus on operational excellence and quality. Strong leadership skills and an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these. An Audit background would be beneficial but is not essential. 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. . click apply for full job details
Apr 30, 2025
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 Learning and Development (L&D) is a key enabler of our strategy as an Audit Stream and critical to our success. It supports our ability to attract, develop and retain talented people who take pride in their work and successfully deliver for our business. Effective L&D underpins quality and productivity by supporting our people to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work, helping them reach their personal and professional potential. Effective L&D does not happen by chance. It requires specialist resources who partner with the Audit Stream to identify training needs and appropriately respond to them. Careful planning and project management are necessary, as are a critical-thinking and commercial mindset, and an understanding of regulatory requirements. Effective L&D needs consideration of the latest innovation, tools and technology to support development of leading personal and professional development that is tailored, relevant and timely for our people. We'll help you succeed You'll work closely with the other members of the L&D leadership team to s upport successful delivery of the L&D strategy - from identification of the learning needs to the development and delivery of an appropriate learning response and ultimately the evaluation of that response. You'll directly manage the Business Partnering (BP) and Learning Implementation (LI) teams. The BP team works with the Stream to identify learning needs and develop appropriate responses to these needs, drives the L&D agenda and coordinates with the business on various people-related activities . It also supports the analysis of learning data / evaluation of our programmes. Acting as the business voice within L&D, the team provides oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that meet the needs scope. Similarly, the team is the face of L&D in the Stream. The LI team is responsible for ensuring that our learning programmes are delivered effectively, leading on overall project, risk, financial and commercial management of our programmes. Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and managing our programmes, sourcing suppliers and venues, building curriculums onto our learner management system, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating the Faculty (tutor pool). You'll be someone who is comfortable setting overall objectives and priorities for your teams and coordinating successful delivery against these. Alongside working proactively and managing your own tasks, you'll be confident leading and supervising the work of your teams, taking responsibility for all aspects of people management, acting as a sounding board and collaborating effectively with others. You'll be competen t engaging with Directors, Partners and other senior stakeholders in the Stream. I n this role you will: Providing insights into the latest thinking and best practice in L&D and using this to make sensible recommendations to the Stream around L&D strategy. Support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development which offers enhanced value for money and return from investment. Supports the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of the L&D curriculum, ensuring this directly addresses business learning needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored learning. Coordinates with key stakeholders to understand needs and advocate those within L&D ensuring that responses are focused on business objectives, effectively delivering on commitments to quality and people whilst being commercially viable. Act as main liaison for all stakeholder groups including internal groups such as AQD and at firmwide level, in respect to learning, supported by the wider BP team. Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise. Challenge and influence key stakeholders across the whole Audit Stream to ensure that the agreed curriculum is fit for purpose. Actively build, communicate and effectively deliver on the L&D strategy and priorities. Oversee the coordination of support needed for the delivery of programmes ie onsite project management and/or faculty support. Act as an advocate for the Faculty. Support the Faculty Manager to build our Faculty Proposition and Brand. Lead, engage and share key messages with the L&D team to support effective achievement of L&D goals. Proactively assess and manage risks within the L&D process, considering wider factors such as People Priorities and root cause analysis to identify appropriate solutions with a particular focus on the scoping and implementation phases. Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect to planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action (whether learning or not). Provide coaching, performance management and wellbeing support as needed to support team members to deliver against their objectives. Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships within the business to support the L&D agenda and ensure activities are aligned with the overall strategy and wider organisational goals. Collaborate effectively across L&D to ensure learning needs are understood and translated effectively into learning outcomes, supporting the development of appropriate, high-quality content which can be successfully and commercially implemented, and subsequently evaluated as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Represent BDO Audit Stream L&D at external networking and business events. Develop project plans to support the effectively delivery of programmes and collaborate across the wider function to ensure programmes are delivered in line with these plans. Supporting the delivery of programmes with onsite project management and/or facilitation as appropriate (where needed). Proactively manage difficult situations and advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate. You'll be: Experienced Senior Manager (or equivalent) preferably with a Learning & Development / Adult Education background and experience of procurement and third-party supplier management. Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects. Proven managerial and leadership skills - the ability to inspire, engage and support teams in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans. Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards. Ability to pragmatically problem solve and generate commercially viable solutions. Ability to hold appropriate contracting discussion the provide value for money and ensure services provided meet Stream needs. Commercial mindset with a focus on operational excellence and quality. Strong leadership skills and an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these. An Audit background would be beneficial but is not essential. 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. . click apply for full job details
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Operational VSM Main area: Finance Grade: VSM Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 349-COR- Site: Cobbett House Town: Manchester Salary: Dependent on experience Closing: 27/04/:59 Interview date: 07/05/2025 Job overview Lead Operational Finance at the UK's Largest NHS Trust. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Operational) to join our senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile role within one of the most complex and ambitious NHS organisations in the country. As the UK's largest NHS Trust, MFT serves a diverse population of over 750,000 people across ten hospitals and community services. With an annual budget exceeding £2 billion, we operate at scale, delivering world-class care while driving financial sustainability. Our finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring we meet the challenges of today's NHS, and we are looking for an outstanding leader to drive this agenda forward. Main duties of the job We are seeking a senior finance leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Operational) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Reporting to Claire Wilson, Group Chief Finance Officer , you will provide operational leadership across a £2bn organisation, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting and governance. You'll oversee all aspects of financial performance, while working closely with operational and clinical leaders to support effective decision-making and deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare. A key part of your role will be driving cost improvement and transformation programmes , helping us deliver best value for the communities we serve. You will engage regularly with national partners, including NHS England, ICBs and regulators , representing MFT at system level. The ability to influence, collaborate and lead in a complex environment will be critical. We are looking for someone with strong NHS finance experience, ideally at Director or Deputy Director level, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering financial improvement at scale. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the financial future of the UK's largest NHS Trust. If you are a strategic, ambitious and values-led leader, we would love to hear from you. Working for our organisation MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at . We're looking forward to hearing from you! Person specification CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Evidence of continuous professional development in financial management and leadership Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Significant post-qualification experience at Finance Director or Deputy Director level within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management Strong understanding of NHS financial governance, regulatory compliance, and statutory reporting Demonstrated leadership in cost improvement programmes (CIP), efficiency savings, and financial turnaround initiatives Experience of working closely with clinical divisions, operational managers, and executive teams, translating financial data into actionable insights Extensive experience in managing and developing high-performing finance teams Ability to influence and engage with external stakeholders, including NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), regulators, and auditors Strong track record in capital financial planning, investment decision-making, and business case development Experience in driving financial transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial, operational, and workforce strategies Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at Board and system level Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Operational VSM Main area: Finance Grade: VSM Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 349-COR- Site: Cobbett House Town: Manchester Salary: Dependent on experience Closing: 27/04/:59 Interview date: 07/05/2025 Job overview Lead Operational Finance at the UK's Largest NHS Trust. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Operational) to join our senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-profile role within one of the most complex and ambitious NHS organisations in the country. As the UK's largest NHS Trust, MFT serves a diverse population of over 750,000 people across ten hospitals and community services. With an annual budget exceeding £2 billion, we operate at scale, delivering world-class care while driving financial sustainability. Our finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring we meet the challenges of today's NHS, and we are looking for an outstanding leader to drive this agenda forward. Main duties of the job We are seeking a senior finance leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Finance Officer (Operational) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Reporting to Claire Wilson, Group Chief Finance Officer , you will provide operational leadership across a £2bn organisation, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting and governance. You'll oversee all aspects of financial performance, while working closely with operational and clinical leaders to support effective decision-making and deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare. A key part of your role will be driving cost improvement and transformation programmes , helping us deliver best value for the communities we serve. You will engage regularly with national partners, including NHS England, ICBs and regulators , representing MFT at system level. The ability to influence, collaborate and lead in a complex environment will be critical. We are looking for someone with strong NHS finance experience, ideally at Director or Deputy Director level, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering financial improvement at scale. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the financial future of the UK's largest NHS Trust. If you are a strategic, ambitious and values-led leader, we would love to hear from you. Working for our organisation MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at . We're looking forward to hearing from you! Person specification CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Evidence of continuous professional development in financial management and leadership Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Significant post-qualification experience at Finance Director or Deputy Director level within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management Strong understanding of NHS financial governance, regulatory compliance, and statutory reporting Demonstrated leadership in cost improvement programmes (CIP), efficiency savings, and financial turnaround initiatives Experience of working closely with clinical divisions, operational managers, and executive teams, translating financial data into actionable insights Extensive experience in managing and developing high-performing finance teams Ability to influence and engage with external stakeholders, including NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), regulators, and auditors Strong track record in capital financial planning, investment decision-making, and business case development Experience in driving financial transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between financial, operational, and workforce strategies Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at Board and system level Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
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: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Act as a major point of contact within the firm, together with the Partner. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the audited entities businesses. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new audit entities, and inform the Partner as appropriate. Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Technical Skills 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 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.
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home; however, regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large-scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development-focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth, and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation, and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director Location: We are flexible on location as this is a hybrid role that can be based from home; however, regular travel will be required for meetings to both our and our client's offices. Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday What you'll do: At Ground Control, we are on a mission to transform outdoor spaces through sustainable solutions. We work across many sectors and help our clients with large-scale vegetation management programmes across the UK. We are looking for a dynamic and business development-focused Business Development Director to drive excellence in client relationships, strategic growth, and operational performance of our arb, de-vegetation, and environmental works within the Utilities division. You will be: Driving sales and developing new business whilst collaborating with our operations teams to deliver seamless service and identify cross-selling opportunities. Acting as the strategic lead for our clients within the Utilities division of our business, ensuring long-term partnerships and high satisfaction. Driving new client acquisition as well as client retention and revenue growth through relationship management, service excellence, and contract expansion. Monitoring market trends and industry insights to inform business strategies and stay ahead of competitors. Overseeing contract renewals, variations, and change control processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. Reporting on key performance metrics to senior leadership, ensuring continuous improvement. What we're looking for: This is a great opportunity for a Senior Business Development Manager or Director with proven experience in business development, senior client management, and account leadership within a service sector business or tier 1 contractor. You'll need to be a natural salesperson as well as a successful relationship-builder, confident in liaising with executive stakeholders and negotiating contracts. In addition, you will need: Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive revenue growth and improve margins. Data-driven mindset, using insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning. Adaptability & resilience, thriving in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Experience in negotiation, project management, or innovation-driven service delivery. Background in a field-based role with a deep understanding of contract mobilisation and service operations. Why join us: Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including: 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays Yearly bonus scheme & Share options Robust pension scheme Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service Free or subsidised national gym memberships Employee Recognition Scheme 2 personal choice volunteering days Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, and electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK. If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team. Equal Opportunities Statement At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
ARE HIRING A SENIOR INVENTORY PLANNING MANAGER Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it! We want passionate risk-takers . We want people that like to challenge our thinking . We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports. IN A NUTSHELL Inventory planning and procurement (IPP) is at the core of what we do, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Senior Inventory Planning Manager to join Bulk . This data-enabled team controls our stock planning, purchasing, stock cover management, and website product availability whilst operating within the budgeted stock levels. As Senior Inventory Planning Manager, you will oversee our talented team of planners, responsible for optimising stock throughput, managing cover levels, and overseeing purchase order management. Working closely with our Supply Chain Director, you will refine forecasting and reporting methods to ensure optimal stock levels across all product lines. This includes collaborating with Trading, Finance, and Production teams to achieve high product availability, streamline the product catalog, and maintain clear visibility of future inventory needs and constraints. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Management: Leading the Senior Inventory Planning team to maintain targeted stock levels and availability in all of our locations and territories Providing ownership and excellence in building and maintaining our inventory planning tools Accountable for the volumes of raw materials, third-party goods, and sundries that the purchasing team work to Upskilling the team to work more strategically as the business continues to grow. Teamwork: Working with the Procurement team (a part of the IPP function) to align on volumes and ETA dates of all raw materials, packaging, and third-party goods Cross-functional alignment with every function to ensure smooth operational setup to deliver demand in line with budget within the S&OP cycle. Planning: Managing the demand forecasting and stock planning software in the business Maintain the modeling tools in line with the Operating model Working with the Finance, Trading, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams on the SKU-level demand plan and how that integrates into stock availability forecasts Managing stock levels in line with production plans, catalogue changes, and budgeted cover levels, reducing write-offs, and being the go-to person for stock queries and troubleshooting Partnering with our Data Analytics team to drive change in how we harness data to inform stock planning and reporting. Producing regular reporting and insight on stock performance and efficiency Other ad-hoc projects and analysis as directed by our Supply Chain Director or COO. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Management experience in supply chain/buying/merchandising teams Experience in a D2C, eCommerce, or nutrition business Strong data analytics skills, able to produce, interpret, and draw conclusions from data and identify key drivers for performance for your category Experience with supply planning software (FuturMaster is a bonus but not necessary) Strategic mindset and comfortable being in the details while also being able to think outside the box to move the business forward Planning and organisation - effectively manage multiple tasks and stakeholders, consistently ensuring deadlines are met IT Skills - high levels of proficiency in MS Office, GSuite, and data platforms such as Tableau. Strong agility, taking responsibility/making decisions in uncertain environments Adaptable and able to initiate change and evolution in all aspects of the workplace Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills Customer-centric with a desire to exceed customer expectations. WHAT ARE THE GAINS? Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership A day off to celebrate your Birthday PerkBox Subscription 60% discount on all Bulk products Flexi Start Additional Annual Leave (optional) Teammate Pension Scheme Life Assurance Medicash A day off for Volunteering (optional) Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Bulk Pantry Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays) Summer Working Hours LOCATION : London, with occasional travel to Colchester HYBRID : 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home OUR COMMITMENT Bulk is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn't begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. PRIVACY Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
ARE HIRING A SENIOR INVENTORY PLANNING MANAGER Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it! We want passionate risk-takers . We want people that like to challenge our thinking . We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports. IN A NUTSHELL Inventory planning and procurement (IPP) is at the core of what we do, and we're looking for an experienced, passionate Senior Inventory Planning Manager to join Bulk . This data-enabled team controls our stock planning, purchasing, stock cover management, and website product availability whilst operating within the budgeted stock levels. As Senior Inventory Planning Manager, you will oversee our talented team of planners, responsible for optimising stock throughput, managing cover levels, and overseeing purchase order management. Working closely with our Supply Chain Director, you will refine forecasting and reporting methods to ensure optimal stock levels across all product lines. This includes collaborating with Trading, Finance, and Production teams to achieve high product availability, streamline the product catalog, and maintain clear visibility of future inventory needs and constraints. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Management: Leading the Senior Inventory Planning team to maintain targeted stock levels and availability in all of our locations and territories Providing ownership and excellence in building and maintaining our inventory planning tools Accountable for the volumes of raw materials, third-party goods, and sundries that the purchasing team work to Upskilling the team to work more strategically as the business continues to grow. Teamwork: Working with the Procurement team (a part of the IPP function) to align on volumes and ETA dates of all raw materials, packaging, and third-party goods Cross-functional alignment with every function to ensure smooth operational setup to deliver demand in line with budget within the S&OP cycle. Planning: Managing the demand forecasting and stock planning software in the business Maintain the modeling tools in line with the Operating model Working with the Finance, Trading, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams on the SKU-level demand plan and how that integrates into stock availability forecasts Managing stock levels in line with production plans, catalogue changes, and budgeted cover levels, reducing write-offs, and being the go-to person for stock queries and troubleshooting Partnering with our Data Analytics team to drive change in how we harness data to inform stock planning and reporting. Producing regular reporting and insight on stock performance and efficiency Other ad-hoc projects and analysis as directed by our Supply Chain Director or COO. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Management experience in supply chain/buying/merchandising teams Experience in a D2C, eCommerce, or nutrition business Strong data analytics skills, able to produce, interpret, and draw conclusions from data and identify key drivers for performance for your category Experience with supply planning software (FuturMaster is a bonus but not necessary) Strategic mindset and comfortable being in the details while also being able to think outside the box to move the business forward Planning and organisation - effectively manage multiple tasks and stakeholders, consistently ensuring deadlines are met IT Skills - high levels of proficiency in MS Office, GSuite, and data platforms such as Tableau. Strong agility, taking responsibility/making decisions in uncertain environments Adaptable and able to initiate change and evolution in all aspects of the workplace Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills Customer-centric with a desire to exceed customer expectations. WHAT ARE THE GAINS? Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership A day off to celebrate your Birthday PerkBox Subscription 60% discount on all Bulk products Flexi Start Additional Annual Leave (optional) Teammate Pension Scheme Life Assurance Medicash A day off for Volunteering (optional) Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Bulk Pantry Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays) Summer Working Hours LOCATION : London, with occasional travel to Colchester HYBRID : 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home OUR COMMITMENT Bulk is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn't begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. PRIVACY Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.
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 Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. The HR team are responsible for approximately 7,000 people and therefore the ER Team are instrumental in the support and delivery of ER advice across business. As a fast-growing ER function, we are looking for a high potential, high energy visionary ER Assistant Manager to join our passionate team. In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. This role reports into the ER Manager. You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment law and proficient in application of business aligned solutions; Experience of independently managing ER cases, with demonstrated behaviours and approach. Proven experience as a credible and assertive subject mater expert influencing up to Partner level; Proven experience of pragmatic application of business aligned ER solutions, together with supporting processes and procedures; Proven experience of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders; Experience of training and coaching HR and business management teams, to share your knowledge and increase their capability; proven ability to deliver results through others in a large team; Experience of reviewing and drafting of policies; effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions; Experience of writing succinct reports and recommendation papers to senior stakeholders; Fully CIPD qualified 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. The HR team are responsible for approximately 7,000 people and therefore the ER Team are instrumental in the support and delivery of ER advice across business. As a fast-growing ER function, we are looking for a high potential, high energy visionary ER Assistant Manager to join our passionate team. In this busy and rewarding role you will be responsible for providing successful solutions to the employee relations issues based on employment law, expertise and business knowledge. This role reports into the ER Manager. You'll be someone with: Experience of working in an employee relations and policy focused role, including extensive knowledge of employment law and proficient in application of business aligned solutions; Experience of independently managing ER cases, with demonstrated behaviours and approach. Proven experience as a credible and assertive subject mater expert influencing up to Partner level; Proven experience of pragmatic application of business aligned ER solutions, together with supporting processes and procedures; Proven experience of interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders; Experience of training and coaching HR and business management teams, to share your knowledge and increase their capability; proven ability to deliver results through others in a large team; Experience of reviewing and drafting of policies; effective problem solving and successful implementation and smooth running of solutions; Experience of writing succinct reports and recommendation papers to senior stakeholders; Fully CIPD qualified 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 BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. 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 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 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: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. 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 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 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: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified 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 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.
Insolvency Manager to join a growing Bristol firm of chartered accountants Managing complex cases and team, as a key addition with career progression. About Our Client A highly successful Bristol based accountancy practice that has experienced impressive growth. You will be joining a highly regarded insolvency team, with an excellent reputation across the region wider South West and UK. The wider business presents one of the largest and growth focused firm of chartered accountants across the South West with a wide ranging client base. Their insolvency department acts for Large Corporate Organisations, SMEs and smaller assignments on the corporate side across varied sectors to include retail, construction, manufacturing, charities as some examples. Alongside this the department also undertakes personal insolvency, bankruptcies and Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) work. The environment offers a clear career development path working within collaborative teams. Job Description Based in their Bristol offices you will develop your career as a key addition as Insolvency Manager taking the lead on the delivery of wide ranging insolvency project work with a focus on corporate insolvency work with involvement across administrations and CVAs, liquidations of insolvent and solvent companies, along with individual bankruptcies and IVAs. There will be potential to mould the role and client work to a good degree around the right person's background, motivations and areas of interest. You will work and manage a wider team of assistants and administrators supporting you. You will carve an influential role with excellent career development prospects on offer working alongside wider managerial/senior managerial peers and reporting into the director/partner support group. The Successful Applicant You will be operating already at the Insolvency Manager level or be a highly capable Assistant Manager professional looking to make that step up within your career, with expertise across either corporate insolvency or with a mixed personal and corporate recovery background. You may be any ACA / ACCA and/or CPI/JIEB qualified, or studying. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition to progress in their career within a leading firm of chartered accountants. What's on Offer £40,000 - £50,000 with additional benefits, negotiable dependent on the experience and background of the right professional. Please apply on-line and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Insolvency Manager to join a growing Bristol firm of chartered accountants Managing complex cases and team, as a key addition with career progression. About Our Client A highly successful Bristol based accountancy practice that has experienced impressive growth. You will be joining a highly regarded insolvency team, with an excellent reputation across the region wider South West and UK. The wider business presents one of the largest and growth focused firm of chartered accountants across the South West with a wide ranging client base. Their insolvency department acts for Large Corporate Organisations, SMEs and smaller assignments on the corporate side across varied sectors to include retail, construction, manufacturing, charities as some examples. Alongside this the department also undertakes personal insolvency, bankruptcies and Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) work. The environment offers a clear career development path working within collaborative teams. Job Description Based in their Bristol offices you will develop your career as a key addition as Insolvency Manager taking the lead on the delivery of wide ranging insolvency project work with a focus on corporate insolvency work with involvement across administrations and CVAs, liquidations of insolvent and solvent companies, along with individual bankruptcies and IVAs. There will be potential to mould the role and client work to a good degree around the right person's background, motivations and areas of interest. You will work and manage a wider team of assistants and administrators supporting you. You will carve an influential role with excellent career development prospects on offer working alongside wider managerial/senior managerial peers and reporting into the director/partner support group. The Successful Applicant You will be operating already at the Insolvency Manager level or be a highly capable Assistant Manager professional looking to make that step up within your career, with expertise across either corporate insolvency or with a mixed personal and corporate recovery background. You may be any ACA / ACCA and/or CPI/JIEB qualified, or studying. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition to progress in their career within a leading firm of chartered accountants. What's on Offer £40,000 - £50,000 with additional benefits, negotiable dependent on the experience and background of the right professional. Please apply on-line and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on
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 Our national Tax Dispute Resolution team is one of the largest in professional services and practices within all areas of UK tax. We help private individuals and businesses with complex tax problems that need resolving. We offer bespoke solutions with senior level tax advice to bring tax affairs up to date with HMRC. This means our team is as diverse as our clients, with deep expertise to learn from and develop. Our clients range from large multinationals to family run businesses, individuals, trusts and partnerships. The variety of high-quality, one-off project work and our breadth of experience inspires a collaborative and supportive culture. We're proud to be a team with a strong family feel. Here you can follow your own path at your own pace - with plenty of opportunities to gain more exposure to clients, develop a specialism and mentor more junior members of the team. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their businesses, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both 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 to help clients 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 also: Assist the everyday running of the investigation or voluntary disclosure for a portfolio of clients Prepare investigation reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC, working directly to a director or partner and delegating appropriate tasks to more junior staff. (Each job will normally require a report to be prepared and submitted to HMRC. This will include having the report agreed by the partner and client beforehand) Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is done and produced according to the desired timescales Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to deliver bespoke and high quality work for clients Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or HMRC and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting Support partners and directors in the negotiation of the settlement including consideration and preparation of technical arguments that are likely to arise Assist with the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and informs the director/partner and client as appropriate Maintain a network of professional and business contacts Act as an ambassador of the firm, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Professional qualification (ACA and/or CTA) achieved Some tax enquiry/disclosure experience desirable Be able to develop a clear understanding of relevant legislation and strong communication skills Good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint 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 Being Collaborative and Genuine are two 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 Our national Tax Dispute Resolution team is one of the largest in professional services and practices within all areas of UK tax. We help private individuals and businesses with complex tax problems that need resolving. We offer bespoke solutions with senior level tax advice to bring tax affairs up to date with HMRC. This means our team is as diverse as our clients, with deep expertise to learn from and develop. Our clients range from large multinationals to family run businesses, individuals, trusts and partnerships. The variety of high-quality, one-off project work and our breadth of experience inspires a collaborative and supportive culture. We're proud to be a team with a strong family feel. Here you can follow your own path at your own pace - with plenty of opportunities to gain more exposure to clients, develop a specialism and mentor more junior members of the team. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their businesses, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both 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 to help clients 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 also: Assist the everyday running of the investigation or voluntary disclosure for a portfolio of clients Prepare investigation reports, including all computational aspects of the report, for submission to the HMRC, working directly to a director or partner and delegating appropriate tasks to more junior staff. (Each job will normally require a report to be prepared and submitted to HMRC. This will include having the report agreed by the partner and client beforehand) Liaise directly with clients, contacts and other parties to ensure work is done and produced according to the desired timescales Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to deliver bespoke and high quality work for clients Prepare agendas for all meeting with clients and/or HMRC and ensure that all points are followed up after the meeting Support partners and directors in the negotiation of the settlement including consideration and preparation of technical arguments that are likely to arise Assist with the billing and collection in respect of each client in their portfolio Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities and informs the director/partner and client as appropriate Maintain a network of professional and business contacts Act as an ambassador of the firm, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services. Professional qualification (ACA and/or CTA) achieved Some tax enquiry/disclosure experience desirable Be able to develop a clear understanding of relevant legislation and strong communication skills Good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint 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 Being Collaborative and Genuine are two 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 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 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: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Apr 30, 2025
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 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 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: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. 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.
Director of Governance and Legal Services (University Secretary & Clerk to the Board) Governance and Legal Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb Closing Date: Thursday 01 May 2025 Reference: A040035 Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Director of Legal & Governance Services is the primary liaison between the governing body and the university's executive board. They are the independent advisor to the members of the Board to ensure that they fulfil their responsibilities and duties. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the provision of clear, resilient, and effective governance structures and processes. The role oversees the operational management of the Vice-Chancellor's office, including the executive support team and corporate legal, data compliance, governance, and internal audit functions, as well as serving as the University Secretary and Clerk to the Board of Governors. They oversee the development and maintenance of regulatory and governance policies, including areas such as whistle-blowing and free speech, and serve as the University lead for data integrity and compliance. They are responsible for providing leadership, overarching guidance, and support to the staff within the Vice-Chancellor's Office and for ensuring a high-quality support service is provided to University Executive Board members, the Chair of the Board, and Governors. As University Secretary and Clerk, they ensure compliance with the Board's legal and regulatory obligations, ensuring that Board decisions are well-informed and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, and provide operational and legal advice regarding the University's Instruments and Articles. The role is integral to the smooth operation of the university, ensuring that governance structures and processes are robust, transparent, and effective. The role is directly accountable to the Board of Governors, and they will attend the University Executive Board. As a key senior leader, the Director of Legal & Governance Services will have a successful track record in managing a high-performance team in support of an executive or equivalent and extensive experience as a company secretary.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Director of Governance and Legal Services (University Secretary & Clerk to the Board) Governance and Legal Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb Closing Date: Thursday 01 May 2025 Reference: A040035 Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Director of Legal & Governance Services is the primary liaison between the governing body and the university's executive board. They are the independent advisor to the members of the Board to ensure that they fulfil their responsibilities and duties. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the provision of clear, resilient, and effective governance structures and processes. The role oversees the operational management of the Vice-Chancellor's office, including the executive support team and corporate legal, data compliance, governance, and internal audit functions, as well as serving as the University Secretary and Clerk to the Board of Governors. They oversee the development and maintenance of regulatory and governance policies, including areas such as whistle-blowing and free speech, and serve as the University lead for data integrity and compliance. They are responsible for providing leadership, overarching guidance, and support to the staff within the Vice-Chancellor's Office and for ensuring a high-quality support service is provided to University Executive Board members, the Chair of the Board, and Governors. As University Secretary and Clerk, they ensure compliance with the Board's legal and regulatory obligations, ensuring that Board decisions are well-informed and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, and provide operational and legal advice regarding the University's Instruments and Articles. The role is integral to the smooth operation of the university, ensuring that governance structures and processes are robust, transparent, and effective. The role is directly accountable to the Board of Governors, and they will attend the University Executive Board. As a key senior leader, the Director of Legal & Governance Services will have a successful track record in managing a high-performance team in support of an executive or equivalent and extensive experience as a company secretary.
The purpose of this role is to define, design, develop and deploy Risk Reporting and manage the GRC tool for the whole CRO function. As part of the reporting activity, the role will define and conduct in-depth analysis on all Pay.UK risk data, to make an informed conclusion and to deliver risk reporting to all directorates & Pay.UK senior risk committees and Board. The role will also involve owning and managing change, access requests and training for the internal GRC tool. Key Accountabilities Design and maintain bespoke GRC system training and manuals for the business, as well as owning and coordinating the delivery of training. Manage and oversee all functionality change requests for the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool. This includes prioritising, scheduling, reporting, co-ordinating with key stakeholders and producing communications. Manage the development and implementation of test plans, to ensure the quality and accuracy of system changes. Own role-based access management of the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool, including managing ad hoc access requests and quarterly Pay.UK wide access reviews. GRC system 'super-user' and expert, to provide 1st Line and 2nd Line user support for the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool. Guide wider business stakeholders in the creation and implementation of risk management reports and dashboards for both internal and external consumption. Utilise dashboards to perform in depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights, involving assisting the business to identify risk and control relationships to highlight control gaps and interdependencies across directorates. Support the wider Pay.UK organisation and the risk & compliance function with the implementation and embedding of the operational risk processes, in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Develop quantitative risk analysis techniques to highlight uncertainty in a measurable way and input into decision making. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or hold an equivalent risk related professional qualification - Institute of Risk Management or similar professional body. Experience in operational risk in either a first or second line of defence capacity (2LoD preferable). Previous experience of a GRC Tool or other such systems. Proficient in using visualization tools such as Power BI. Experienced analyst who can draw conclusions/key messages from large amounts of data. An ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical and balanced manner. Motivated and skilled in offering constructive and professional encouragement to others. Ability to plan and manage own workload in a demanding environment. At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. About Us Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques - we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2023, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11.4 billion transactions worth £9.3 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 10.2 million switches since its launch in 2013. Every day, people and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering the best-in-class payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Benefits & Additional Information 12% Non-contributory pension Discretionary annual bonus 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season ticket loan Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
The purpose of this role is to define, design, develop and deploy Risk Reporting and manage the GRC tool for the whole CRO function. As part of the reporting activity, the role will define and conduct in-depth analysis on all Pay.UK risk data, to make an informed conclusion and to deliver risk reporting to all directorates & Pay.UK senior risk committees and Board. The role will also involve owning and managing change, access requests and training for the internal GRC tool. Key Accountabilities Design and maintain bespoke GRC system training and manuals for the business, as well as owning and coordinating the delivery of training. Manage and oversee all functionality change requests for the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool. This includes prioritising, scheduling, reporting, co-ordinating with key stakeholders and producing communications. Manage the development and implementation of test plans, to ensure the quality and accuracy of system changes. Own role-based access management of the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool, including managing ad hoc access requests and quarterly Pay.UK wide access reviews. GRC system 'super-user' and expert, to provide 1st Line and 2nd Line user support for the Risk & Compliance modules within the GRC tool. Guide wider business stakeholders in the creation and implementation of risk management reports and dashboards for both internal and external consumption. Utilise dashboards to perform in depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights, involving assisting the business to identify risk and control relationships to highlight control gaps and interdependencies across directorates. Support the wider Pay.UK organisation and the risk & compliance function with the implementation and embedding of the operational risk processes, in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Develop quantitative risk analysis techniques to highlight uncertainty in a measurable way and input into decision making. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or hold an equivalent risk related professional qualification - Institute of Risk Management or similar professional body. Experience in operational risk in either a first or second line of defence capacity (2LoD preferable). Previous experience of a GRC Tool or other such systems. Proficient in using visualization tools such as Power BI. Experienced analyst who can draw conclusions/key messages from large amounts of data. An ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical and balanced manner. Motivated and skilled in offering constructive and professional encouragement to others. Ability to plan and manage own workload in a demanding environment. At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. About Us Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques - we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2023, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11.4 billion transactions worth £9.3 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 10.2 million switches since its launch in 2013. Every day, people and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering the best-in-class payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Benefits & Additional Information 12% Non-contributory pension Discretionary annual bonus 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season ticket loan Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Senior Business Analyst - Finance & Business Transformation Apply locations London - Paddington, London - Brentford time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101406 Within JCDecaux UK, the role of Senior Business Analyst Finance - & Business Transformation (SBA-FBT) provides the company with a hybrid function delivering both pure business analysis and project management. The role sits within the Business Transformation department, part of the Technology & Innovation division, and reports to the Business Transformation Director (BTD), with dotted line reporting to the Chief Finance Officer. The role is the first point of contact for the divisions it serves, feeding any captured requirements into the Technical Solutions department for later delivery as well as having responsibility for the line management and development of any Business Analysts aligned to the divisions associated with this role. In addition to division aligned goals, the role also acts as the representative feeding into the division any company-wide programmes that will have impact within the division. JCDecaux UK is a challenging and ever-evolving company where improvements to processes, systems, and working practices are continually strived for, and the role of Senior Business Analyst is crucial to both aligned divisions and the wider company's success. What you'll be doing Business Analyst Specialisms & Division Alignment Finance & Business Transformation The Finance and Business Transformation BA specialism focuses on supporting the Chief Finance Officer in delivering the technology elements that underpin both their strategic vision and tactical plans for the divisions. The role will also work in partnership with other senior members of both divisions to ensure that the detail needed for systems to be effective is captured and analysed. Specific Skills In-depth experience of working with and supporting a finance function In-depth experience of working with and supporting a customer-facing support function Qualifications Accountancy or advanced management accountancy qualifications, and/or significant experience in working with, or in, a finance function in a £250m+ turnover company or business unit Capabilities Business Analysis Able to work with stakeholders to scope requirements and design solutions that meet business needs Capability to produce detailed service and functional specifications that can be used both within the business and with suppliers to gauge product to requirement fit Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information and evaluating output requirements and formats Prepare technical reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group Interpret and evaluate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues Project Management Effective project leadership and control for delivery of multiple projects of different sizes and scopes, on time and within budget Financial management and reporting of IT Capex and OPEX projects Ensure projects align and deliver to business need and specified requirements The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes Preparing items for presentation to the Change Control Board Able to deputise for Business Transformation Director in chairing Change Control Board meetings when needed Stakeholder Management Build relationships with key business champions for management and delivery of business requirements Manages regular meetings with the business stakeholders to review progress; manage defects and prioritise requirements on the backlog Communicates with project stakeholders at all levels Forges and strengthens relationships with the business Communication of issues and risks at both project and business unit level Quality Management Adherence to the philosophy of continuous improvement through examination of all outcomes of processes, regardless of either a positive or negative outcome Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and are auditable across the divisions supported and where audits find non-adherence to SOPs that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner Personal Ability to listen, adapt and make suggestions Ability to persuade, to negotiate Languages: Fluency in English, French desirable Highly motivated and project-oriented Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills (written and oral) Excellent analysis, testing and troubleshooting skills Strong written and presentation skills A little bit about you Qualifications Educated in a Business or IT related field or strong depth and breadth of relevant industry experience Completed or working towards completion of an industry-recognised Business Analysis Qualification, along with at least 3 to 5 years of working as a business analyst A little bit more about us We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves. We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers' problems. We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change. We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way. It's really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us. Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. About our recruitment process . You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you'd be a great addition to the JCD family. You send in your application to let us know you're interested. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You'll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we'll get to know each other. You'll begin your journey with us, we're excited to support and develop you throughout your career. We're JCDecaux, the world's largest Digital Out-of-Home media business. You'll have used or seen our products, services and communication channels, even if you didn't realise it was us, because they're at the heart of communities on high streets and major roads and in transport hubs, shopping malls and supermarkets across the country in more than 80 countries worldwide. Our communication channels help businesses grow and thrive, and help non-commercial organisations reach the widest possible audience for their important messages. Our talented team make all this happen, working in a wide variety of roles to connect brands and communities. We're really proud that 50p in every £1 of revenue is reinvested into the communities we serve, so we can provide innovative, environmentally-responsible infrastructure and services designed to make cities better for everyone. This principle has been at the heart of our business from the beginning. If you join us, you will make a real difference.
Apr 30, 2025
Full time
Senior Business Analyst - Finance & Business Transformation Apply locations London - Paddington, London - Brentford time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101406 Within JCDecaux UK, the role of Senior Business Analyst Finance - & Business Transformation (SBA-FBT) provides the company with a hybrid function delivering both pure business analysis and project management. The role sits within the Business Transformation department, part of the Technology & Innovation division, and reports to the Business Transformation Director (BTD), with dotted line reporting to the Chief Finance Officer. The role is the first point of contact for the divisions it serves, feeding any captured requirements into the Technical Solutions department for later delivery as well as having responsibility for the line management and development of any Business Analysts aligned to the divisions associated with this role. In addition to division aligned goals, the role also acts as the representative feeding into the division any company-wide programmes that will have impact within the division. JCDecaux UK is a challenging and ever-evolving company where improvements to processes, systems, and working practices are continually strived for, and the role of Senior Business Analyst is crucial to both aligned divisions and the wider company's success. What you'll be doing Business Analyst Specialisms & Division Alignment Finance & Business Transformation The Finance and Business Transformation BA specialism focuses on supporting the Chief Finance Officer in delivering the technology elements that underpin both their strategic vision and tactical plans for the divisions. The role will also work in partnership with other senior members of both divisions to ensure that the detail needed for systems to be effective is captured and analysed. Specific Skills In-depth experience of working with and supporting a finance function In-depth experience of working with and supporting a customer-facing support function Qualifications Accountancy or advanced management accountancy qualifications, and/or significant experience in working with, or in, a finance function in a £250m+ turnover company or business unit Capabilities Business Analysis Able to work with stakeholders to scope requirements and design solutions that meet business needs Capability to produce detailed service and functional specifications that can be used both within the business and with suppliers to gauge product to requirement fit Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information and evaluating output requirements and formats Prepare technical reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational and related research to support strategic and business planning within the various departments and programs of the client group Interpret and evaluate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues Project Management Effective project leadership and control for delivery of multiple projects of different sizes and scopes, on time and within budget Financial management and reporting of IT Capex and OPEX projects Ensure projects align and deliver to business need and specified requirements The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes Preparing items for presentation to the Change Control Board Able to deputise for Business Transformation Director in chairing Change Control Board meetings when needed Stakeholder Management Build relationships with key business champions for management and delivery of business requirements Manages regular meetings with the business stakeholders to review progress; manage defects and prioritise requirements on the backlog Communicates with project stakeholders at all levels Forges and strengthens relationships with the business Communication of issues and risks at both project and business unit level Quality Management Adherence to the philosophy of continuous improvement through examination of all outcomes of processes, regardless of either a positive or negative outcome Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and are auditable across the divisions supported and where audits find non-adherence to SOPs that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner Personal Ability to listen, adapt and make suggestions Ability to persuade, to negotiate Languages: Fluency in English, French desirable Highly motivated and project-oriented Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills (written and oral) Excellent analysis, testing and troubleshooting skills Strong written and presentation skills A little bit about you Qualifications Educated in a Business or IT related field or strong depth and breadth of relevant industry experience Completed or working towards completion of an industry-recognised Business Analysis Qualification, along with at least 3 to 5 years of working as a business analyst A little bit more about us We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience. We are One Team, more than just ourselves. We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers' problems. We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change. We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way. It's really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us. Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. About our recruitment process . You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you'd be a great addition to the JCD family. You send in your application to let us know you're interested. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call. You'll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we'll get to know each other. You'll begin your journey with us, we're excited to support and develop you throughout your career. We're JCDecaux, the world's largest Digital Out-of-Home media business. You'll have used or seen our products, services and communication channels, even if you didn't realise it was us, because they're at the heart of communities on high streets and major roads and in transport hubs, shopping malls and supermarkets across the country in more than 80 countries worldwide. Our communication channels help businesses grow and thrive, and help non-commercial organisations reach the widest possible audience for their important messages. Our talented team make all this happen, working in a wide variety of roles to connect brands and communities. We're really proud that 50p in every £1 of revenue is reinvested into the communities we serve, so we can provide innovative, environmentally-responsible infrastructure and services designed to make cities better for everyone. This principle has been at the heart of our business from the beginning. If you join us, you will make a real difference.