Total 24 finance banking insurance job vacancies in kingston upon thames kt2 7qb

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My client based in Hull are seeking a highly motivated Financial Planning & Analysis Executive to join their team. The FP&A Executive will play a critical role in supporting the firm's financial planning and decision-making processes. This role will involve delivering and executing financial planning activities, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and providing analytical support to meet the firm's reporting requirements.

Duties of Financial Analyst:

• Assist in the development and execution of long-term strategic plans by creating detailed financial models and forecasts.
• Support strategic decision-making by analysing financial implications of business initiatives and investments.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting process, including collecting, validating, and consolidating input from various departments.
• Ensure alignment between departmental budgets and overall organisational goals.
• Prepare accurate and timely quarterly forecasts, incorporating key business drivers and market conditions.
• Identify and explain variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgeted figures.
• Deliver comprehensive financial and operational performance reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Analyse financial results and provide actionable insights to senior leadership to drive performance improvements.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement, plus buy and sell scheme as well as birthday allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Range of benefits, including pension, health cash plan, discounted gym membership and more

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This could be the perfect role for someone looking to take their first step into a Finance Manager role. Based in Hull.
Reporting to the Director and having supervision for a small finance team of 2, your main responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing of the credit control function daily
• Daily communications with customers on new credit accounts, credit limit reviews and credit account positions
• Daily communications with suppliers, scheduling supplier payments, settlement discounts and general account queries
• Control of the company bank accounts and associated administration
• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation of credit card statements
• Full payroll administration
• VAT returns
• Regulatory correspondence including HMRC, pensions, etc.
• Producing financial reports
• Preparing weekly management reports
• Involvement in producing and analysing stock valuations reports
• Managing and reporting on the companies trading agreements, including tracking of dates, rebates, etc.
• Responsible for HR functions including recruitment, issuing contracts, updating employee holiday and absence records, liaison with third party employment law support and general day-to-day HR queries
• General accounts administration
• Ad hoc duties to support the Directors in the day to day running of the company.

What you need to do now


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I am currently recruiting for a fantastic local business with big plans. They are continuing to expand and, as a result, are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team.
Based in West Hull, you will benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working options following probation, modern offices and a friendly working environment with a family team feel.
General responsibilities -

• Supervise the AP/Billing functions.

• Implement new systems to improve efficiency.

• Support the Aged Payables assistant with processing invoices.

• Responsible for the AP payment runs.

• Support the Billing Clerks with processing of invoices.

• Supporting the month end close with Billing/ AP

• Reconciling, producing month end reports.

• Oversea the month end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Consult with the external auditors.

• Work closely with the Credit Control function to identify and analyse root causes for delays in collection of debt.

• Ensuring audit / statutory compliance

• Co-operate with all staff and consult with clients, maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the legal community to uphold the Group's image and gain increased support for its work.

• Actively support and promote the Group and all its policies.

• Perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and role.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A small Management Company based in central Henley-on-Thames, is seeking a candidate with at least 4 years minimum Finance experience who is able to assist with bringing their accounts in-house and then acting as the main point of contact for Finance.
You will join a friendly, intimate working environment which, although informal, is highly focussed on delivering a best-in-class professional customer experience. Very flexible hours

Some of the duties will include:-

• Basic bookkeeping
• Assist with payments, invoices, reconciliations and managing outstanding payments
• Prepare and handle online filings with statutory authorities
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and assist in year-end accounting
• Basic CRM and database work
• All administration tasks to support the wider team

You will need:-

• At least 3-5 years of experience in administrative roles, preferably within finance or small-to-medium-sized companies.
• Experience with bookkeeping tasks, including VAT returns and assisting in year-end accounting.
• Familiarity with company secretarial matters such as filing with statutory authorities, maintaining corporate records, and liaising with solicitors.
• Familiarity with AML & KYC Procedures
• High proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications for preparing reports, tracking payments, and managing administrative tasks.
• Attention to Detail

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Your new company
Forward-thinking and purpose-driven organisation who seek to enhance their local region in a sustainable and responsible way. With a successful track record of delivery of projects, they continue to push for further development, making a difference to the region with many ongoing and upcoming projects in residential and commercial construction.

Your new role
As a professionally qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA) you will take a professional and tenacious approach to working with executive stakeholders. You will demonstrate the ability to challenge and influence decision-making through the provision of robust financial data and detail. Confident to present at board level, with a background working in construction, ideally the house-building sector, and the desire to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
Your key duties and responsibilities will include the provision of timely and accurate financial information, with a focus on project financial analysis. Demonstrable ability to interpret and analyse financial data to highlight any issues and areas of concern. Your collaborative approach will ensure accurate and timely information is provided, and financial performance is monitored, as well as implementing sure risk-based decision-making. Supporting technical and legislative requirements, you will also contribute to financial reporting, including board level reports.
Your influential nature will allow you to support the development, implementation and ongoing review of financial processes and systems of work and work collaboratively as financial business partner with the Senior Management Team.


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available. Ideally, looking for 4 days in the office due to the operational nature of this role. Generous pension, outstanding car fleet offers, life assurance, financial offers and a wellbeing and lifestyle suite of benefits to support you. Free car parking on site.

What you need to do now
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We are currently seeking an interim Finance Analyst, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 2 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £46,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

Due to the urgency of the role, we cannot accept a notice period longer than one week.

Main Job purpose
The role will drive efficiency in the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes of the Europe organisation while enabling short term control over costs and driving longer term leverage. The role is responsible for the capture of finance process that can be clearly defined in process documentation

Leadership Behaviours and Experience required

• Strong analytical, data accuracy skills and communication skills
• Ability to work fluidly with data and across systems
• Experience in financial accounting or management accounting
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with others on key deliverables

Key Technical Skills and accountability

• Experience in finance process documentation and creation.
• Project support
• Commercial acumen
• Resilience (ability to cope with time pressure and challenges)
• High degree of flexibility and ability to quickly understand new topics
• Ability to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders
• Strong engagement, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
• Creative & innovative
• Digitally savvy / capable
• Excellent in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Finance Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Kingston working environment:

• Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark
• There is a Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted UL products.
• A canteen
• A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription).
• Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

I am currently recruiting for a fantastic local business with big plans. They are continuing to expand and, as a result, are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the team.
Based in West Hull, you will benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid working options following probation, modern offices and a friendly working environment with a family team feel.
General responsibilities -

• Supervise the AP/Billing functions.

• Implement new systems to improve efficiency.

• Support the Aged Payables assistant with processing invoices.

• Responsible for the AP payment runs.

• Support the Billing Clerks with processing of invoices.

• Supporting the month end close with Billing/ AP

• Reconciling, producing month end reports.

• Oversea the month end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Consult with the external auditors.

• Work closely with the Credit Control function to identify and analyse root causes for delays in collection of debt.

• Ensuring audit / statutory compliance

• Co-operate with all staff and consult with clients, maintaining good relationships with outside agencies and the legal community to uphold the Group's image and gain increased support for its work.

• Actively support and promote the Group and all its policies.

• Perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job and role.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the development the College’s Finance function. You will have energy, resilience, a strong financial background and vision. Managing a team of 5 staff, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the finance function, including payroll, and will lead on providing support to budget managers. You will be a good written and verbal communicator who is confident in establishing interactions with senior managers and other stakeholders. The post holder will be a key member of the College Management Team.
About you Reporting to the Vice Principal (Finance & Resources) you will provide leadership and guidance to the Finance team. You will have comprehensive experience in a finance role, ideally in an education setting. You will be a self-motivated and ambitious leader who will be able to take on the challenge of developing the Finance function of the College to ensure positive service delivery to all stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate excellent management and administrative skills and a strong understanding of the FE sector. You will be expected to act as an advocate and ambassador of the College, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage operational pressure in a busy environment with a positive, flexible approach.

Your new company
A manufacturing company based in Richmond is looking for a full-time permanent Finance Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent role for a strong administrator who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge further within finance.

Your new role
Below is a list of day-to-day responsibilities as a Finance Administrator -

• Processing purchase invoices
• Matching to PO's
• Managing the AP inbox
• Handling supplier enquiries
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Investigating discrepancies
• Preparing payment runs
• Supporting other members of the finance team when required
• Liaise with operational team, site managers and suppliers

What you'll need to succeed
You will have strong administration skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Vlook ups and Pivot tables). You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to organise your workload effectively. Previous fiancé experience is a bonus.

What you'll get in return
This role is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £30,000 per annum. You will work Monday - Friday 36.5 hours per week and can choose from 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm. This role is fully office based with 25 days plus 8 days bank holiday. Other benefits include private healthcare, a 5% contribution pension, study support and a staff discount card.

What you need to do now
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What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors wish to appoint a Finance Officer to join the school support team following the retirement of the long-term post holder. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an outstanding school and take on a key role in our support staff team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Director of Finance and Support Services to ensure an effective and efficient financial management service. In addition, the post holder will work in collaboration with the Trust Central Finance Team, providing support as required and playing a key part in the smooth operation of the overall Trust finances. The successful applicant will be hard working, flexible, and have excellent communication skills as detailed on the personal specification. The successful candidate would also need to be prepared to support the Catholic/Christian ethos at St Mary’s in this role.

What the school offers its staff

St Mary’s is a very popular and happy school, rated Outstanding by the Diocese and Ofsted. We became an academy in 2013 and enjoy outstanding facilities in a new building, which opened in 2011. We joined the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust in June 2020. We are also very popular with parents and are one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North-East. The roll has grown from around 1100 five years ago to over 1440 by September 2024, with 5 main school year groups of around 235 and a Sixth Form of approximately 270 students. We expect the Sixth Form to continue to grow in the next couple of years, as strongly academic year groups continue to move into Sixth Form.

As an Outstanding school, St Mary’s plays a leading role within the Trust and more widely, leading significant school improvement, training and leadership development across other schools, as well as sharing good practice in academic achievement and teaching and learning across many other schools in the north-east. We also play a leading role in teacher training across the region.

If you require any further information about the post, please do not hesitate to contact Louise Douds, Director of Finance and Support Services on 0191 215 3260.

Application packs are available to download here, from our school website, or by e-mailing the Director of Finance and Support Services, louise.douds@st-marys.newcastle.sch.uk.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 20th September 2024 Interviews are likely to be held shortly after this date.

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search for shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a qualified or experienced part qualified, highly motivated professional to the post of Finance Business Partner for the newly established ONE (Owl North East) Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled candidate to join our central team. This is an exciting new post for our recently formed multi-academy trust and we hope that this role will appeal to current or aspiring finance business partners who are looking to join a new team with the ambition of making a positive contribution to the financial sustainability and future of our schools.

The role will begin on 6th January 2025 (dependent on the candidate’s period of notice).

The successful candidate will have:

• the ability to coach budget holders to interpret and translate financial information into objectives aligned to the strategic plan
• the skills to act as a ‘critical friend’ by providing robust check and challenge using technical knowledge
• the knowledge to drive financial and commercial efficiencies whilst ensuring suitable allocation of resources
• hold an accountancy qualification (e.g, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA - part or fully qualified)
• experience of producing monthly accounts, forecasts and budgets including creation of all required journals (prepayments, accruals, PAYE/NI, etc.)
• experience of preparing and reviewing Balance Sheet reconciliations to support underlying accounting information
• Accounting and forecasting software/Excel user experience to navigate management accounts.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and proficient Microsoft Office user.
• IRIS Accounting / Financial Planner experience preferred but not essential
• A resilient attitude, with a strong work ethic in what can be a changing environment
• Experience of working in a small Finance team with a flexible workstyle, a “can do” work ethic and strong collaborative ethos
• Excellent networking and stakeholder relationship building skills.


We would like to hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will have the exciting opportunity to work within a newly established multi-academy trust, alongside a dynamic central team building new ways of working together for the benefit of all our schools.

Other benefits include the possibility of hybrid working ie working from home, along with a competitive working conditions package

Our ONE Trust open office also offers a supportive and collaborative environment with friendly and dedicated staff committed to making a positive difference across the whole of the organisation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Are you a Group Financial Controller or a Finance Director looking for the next step in your career? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A growing manufacturer is looking for a Group Finance Director to report directly to the Group CFO. You will have Financial Controllers and the Reporting Manager reporting directly into yourself and be part of a strong finance team.

In return you will receive a strong salary, an annual bonus up to 25% and 10% company pension contribution plus hybrid working options.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- To ensure the complete, accurate and timely reporting of financial results, ensuring compliance on all bank covenant, audit, tax and miscellaneous reporting matters.
-To ensure cash management is maximised without damaging the operational efficiency of the group. Weekly cash reporting to the Executive Committee and to develop operational cash modelling and reporting
-You will be technically confident and competent with the ability to deal with the challenges of an ambitious, growing group and whilst supporting the team with your knowledge you will also be prepared to take a hands-on approach when needed.
-Detailed knowledge of IFRS15 and how it applies in a rental and long-term contracting business is preferred. Knowledge of IFRS2, IFRS9, IFRS16, foreign exchange and consolidation accounting would also be helpful.
-A good understanding of Corporation Tax, Construction Industry VAT treatments and Construction Industry Scheme tax would also be beneficial.
-Provide strong leadership and management of financial controllers across the businesses within the group.
-Support the external audit process and liase with auditors.
-Manage the relationships with external customers, suppliers and support mechanisms focusing on reducing risk profile for the group.
-Drive the business adoption of the newly implemented IFS ERP system, initially in terms of post go-live stability but in time ensuring its future development in support of the CTO.
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We are a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

You will be part of engaged and motivated teams delivering high quality strategic/tactical management information and analysis, which will support our stakeholders and allow them to make informed business decisions.

This is an exciting role in the Income Accounting Team function within Core Finance, where the successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams, to support the agency's financial position by ensuring we are adhering to mandatory requirements and carrying out financial health assessments.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Agency’s Accounting Officer by assessing proposals and providing professional advice.
• Scenario planning and modelling for relevant income streams.
• Leading on associated audit items and assist on clearance of management letter points or GIAA recommendations.
• Assisting with accounting assumptions, financial judgements and any associated financial disclosures for relevant income streams.
• Supporting project and finance business partners to undertake financial health assessments around income.
• Assisting and provide assurance that mandatory requirements (such as HMT guidance and Cabinet Office controls) are adhered to.
• Working with and supporting internal and external stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams.

Your new company
A large organisation with an excellent reputation and an established and successful team. Seeking to add an operational financial manager due to internal development.


Your new role
As a professionally qualified and technically focused financial manager, you will have demonstrable experience in leading and developing financial transaction teams to deliver on KPIs and service levels. With the capability to manage all aspects of financial reporting, working through to year-end audit delivery, you will have a passion for the accuracy and timely delivery of statutory reporting requirements.


What you'll need to succeed
As an engaging and qualified (CCAB/ACCA/ACMA/ACA/ICAS/CIPFA) financial manager, your previous experience will involve leading teams of 5 or more through a challenging and deadline-driven financial cycle.


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available. Excellent benefits, generous pension and holidays.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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