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I am currently representing a local company who are looking to add 2 more graduates to their busy and growing team.

With a generous salary and a chance to get fully ACA qualified within 5 years, this is a great opportunity, based in Berkshire.

The right candidate will be a graduate in Economics or Accountancy & Finance with a minimum of 2:1 qualification.

The start date for this role will be October 2025, so someone currently in their final year before graduation could be considered.

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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 - now 5 years in a row!

The Finance Systems Manager will work alongside key colleagues within Dimensions Technology and Finance teams to maintain Dimensions newly implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system. Enabling a high-quality user experience through continuous improvement, automation, and process simplification initiatives.

They will hold responsibility for maintaining the chart of accounts, meta data, correct hierarchies and system controls within the system. Ensuring adequate segregation of duties between Finance and IT and minimising process breach within the systems.

1st stage interviews will take place on the 9th December over Microsoft teams. If you are successful after the 1st stage interview then 2nd stage interviews will take place on the 18th December over Microsoft teams.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

- Maintain Oracle Chart of Accounts in order to deliver and maintain a solution that best accommodates the needs of the business.

- Supporting the Business through their key financial processes ensuring that the system is effectively supporting their needs.

- Monitor and maintain the Oracle systems, ensuring that processes and system controls are operating effectively, and that data is transferring between Oracle and related accounting system correctly

- Problem and incident management of issues arising on the Oracle platform and related month end activities

About you

The successful applicant will have:

- Experience of working with an ERP system within a large or complex business.

- Knowledge of Chart of Account structure, cost centres, account coding and how Oracle Fusion support accounting function

- Possess Oracle Functional Finance knowledge and skills necessary to successfully administer the system

- Experience of supporting and administering Oracle Fusion Cloud environments

The rewards

- Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)

- Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Pension scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Qualification scheme

- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'

- Discounted health and dental cover

- Life Assurance

- Bike to Work Scheme

- Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

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Our client, based near to Reading station, is seeking a Part Time Finance officer. The role will require you to work up to 28 hours a week, with some hybrid working and flexibility. The full-time equivalent salary is £28K.

The role will involve: bank reconciliations, daily receipt and payment posting, weekly update of cashflow forecast with actuals, intercompany account reconciliation and other ad hoc accountancy duties.

Our client is seeking a candidate with experience of the above duties, who has come from an accounting and / or bookkeeping background and has a good level of Excel.


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A fantastic Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading; paying a salary of up to £60,000 per year, has become available for a successful Hotel Management Company. You will oversee circa 3 properties within approximately a 50-mile radius, with some day-to-day resource support at site level.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Highlights:

• Base salary of up to £60,000 – negotiated on experience.
• Fuel/ mileage paid for travel between sites.
• Monday to Friday working schedule.
• Flexibilities usually available around hybrid working – up to 2 days per week.
• Excellent discounts on hotel stays/ F&B across the wider group – including friends and family.
• Relevant equipment provided, such as laptop etc.
• Standard annual leave allowance, company pension etc.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Job Overview:

• Leadership of the finance function across your cluster (circa 3 properties), ensuring best accounting practices and control standards are in place.
• Working alongside stakeholders such as Group Finance team and the Operational teams to continually review processes, budgets and targets… making improvements or recommendations where necessary to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Reporting, Cost Management, Forecasting in accordance with KPI requirements.
• Competent use of Sage and Excel.

Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, Required Experience:

• Experience in the financial function within hotels is essential. Multi-site experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to produce accounts to draft statutory level, reconcile and produce VAT returns, and liaise with external Auditors and other parties as required.
• Happy to consider candidates who are either formally qualified or qualified by experience.
• Due to the location of the hotels, it is essential that you drive and have access to your own vehicle.

If you are interested in this Regional Hotel Finance Manager job near Reading, then please apply now!

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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.

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Analyst who will report into the Finance Manager of Operations. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for looking at finance processes and automating management reports, build trend analysis, scenario building to help with the decision making, assist to build insightful data models and be the AO&CD Finance lead for SAC roll out.

What you will be doing as a Finance Analyst

- Look at BAU Finance process which are done manually and provide automated solutions.
- Build and maintain PowerBI dashboards for Trend Analysis and Month End Reporting.
- Review the Planning process and enable scenario building and what if analysis.
- Review the Regulatory Reporting Process and automate the function.
- Build and automate the FTE planning and costing model.
- Provide Insight into results during period end close to the FP&A and Business Partner teams, relating to the key cost drivers. E.g., Job volumes, Water Production levels.
- Take a lead on system roll outs and a super user on SAC and any other sub SAP system roll outs.

What you should bring to the role?

- Experience in working with complex and large data.
- Prior experience in building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards and SQL skills.
- Strong Analytical Skills, Process Mapping and Problem Solving skills.
- Be a SAP super user.
- Possess relevant Certified PowerBI Qualifications.

What's in it for you?

- Competitive salary - £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our accountancy team, playing a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of our financial services.

In this exciting position, you will utilise your knowledge and experience to drive improvements and support the growth of our service. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and confident in using various ICT tools. You will also have experience with different functionalities on Microsoft Excel.

You will join a friendly and busy accountancy team known for our strong reputation for delivering exceptional results. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner - Communities, you will work in a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about their work. You will receive the support and guidance you need to thrive in your role, allowing you to develop your skills and contribute to the development of the service.

Our benefits include...

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave purchase policy.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.

Key responsibilities...

You will be responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate information to enable accurate recording and monitoring of expenditure and income. You will also assist in the effective control of the council’s financial affairs.
You will manage the relevant email drop boxes and investigate financial queries by using appropriate financial systems.
You will support the financial administration of various areas including homeless and temporary accommodation.
You will provide support to services and senior accountancy officers by undertaking various system reconciliations.
You will assist in the preparation of government returns, statistics, and other financial information.

Interview date:

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th November.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Laura Cooper

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - Communities

Phone Number: 01344 352273

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Your new company
A growing established business.


Your new role
Manage in house accounts team

Implement system to allow accurate reporting (P&L, Data Analysis and Forecasting)

Liaise with Accountants in each country to ensure they have all information regular meetings to ensure accurate information flow

Go through VAT returns issued by all entities for sign offMake sure procurement procedures tie in properly with the accounts department

Review staff and build your own new team if required

Reviewing and issuing management accounts monthly to Directors (all Entities)Liaise with internal HR to review payroll procedures in all entities

What you'll need to succeed
Qualified at ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
Extensive experience in a smiler role
Experienced with improving processes.


What you'll get in return
£70,000 - £100,000 depending on experience
Bonus
Private Medical
Hybrid Working


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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JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATIONS: Reading and covering our friendly Newbury and Bracknell branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a LBG advocate, an expert in using our mobile app and demonstrate excellent knowledge of our products and services. This will mean you are able to offer fantastic support to our customers. Should you be offered the role, we'd really encourage you to use the app so that you become familiar with it and we'd hope that you use our products as well, if you don't already!."

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

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Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced, qualified accountant to take over and lead the financial management functions at an important charity.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Reading/Hybrid (weekly office presence required)

Hours: Full-time (part-time available min 3 days a week possible - flexible to be agreed with the CEO)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum FTE + pension 6%

Closing date: 20th September 2024

Interview: 27th September 2024

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (additional day per year of employment, max 5 days), cycle to work scheme, confidential counselling support and welfare days.

About the role:

Working with the CEO, the post-holder will ensure the charity functions effectively and has long-term financial viability and sustainability. The post-holder, in conjunction with the Treasurer, will ensure the Board meets its fiscal responsibilities and all regulatory requirements are complied with.

You will advise, report to, and consult with the CEO on all matters relating to the management of RSG's financial resources and on external factors that may affect its financial situation. You will also prepare, maintain and develop financial policies and procedures, including effective systems of financial control ensuring they are updated as necessary in a timely manner.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- Lead the annual budget-setting process, liaising with the CEO and relevant managers to produce income, cost and year-end projections that are agreed upon by the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.

- Track the financial performance of RSG against the budget every month, providing monthly financial reports, forecasts and commentary to the Trustees and individual reports to service managers.

- Prepare quarterly management accounts to agreed reporting deadlines.

- Lead the production of the RSG's annual accounts to ensure they are accurate and submitted on time.

- To lead, manage and develop finance staff, including providing support, guidance and training; appraise and manage performance, ensuring the finance team workflow is managed effectively.

- Provide management support and coaching for staff on financial matters as required.

- Ensure that recording of income and expenditure, bank reconciliation, payment of invoices and reclamation of Gift Aid are administered accurately and on time.

- Produce quarterly VAT returns.

About you:

You will have communication skills sufficient to develop strong professional relationships, support the development of the organisation's reputation and support the management of change. You will have numerical accuracy with attention to detail and be organised, methodical and precise.

Key skills required for this role:

- Recognised accounting qualification (or part qualification) and evidence of personal development in employment (CIMA/ACCA

- Proven experience at a senior level working in a charity accounts environment.

- At least 2 years supervising people in a paid or voluntary capacity.

- Accounting practices and procedures.

- Clear understanding of confidentiality in written material.

- Knowledge of relevant legislation and how it applies to the role.

- Knowledge of HR, recruitment and employment issues.

- Good understanding of relevant IT systems.

- Able to communicate with a wide range of people.

- Advanced user of the use of Xero, Payroll software and Excel.

- Extensive skills in budget and quarterly management accounts preparation.

It is very important that you set out how you meet each of these requirements in your cover letter.

About the organisation:

The employer is a charity in Berkshire that offers comprehensive assistance to refugees, including free legal advice through OISC accredited solicitors, integration support via a drop-in centre, social activities, and a refugee football team. They also engage in advocacy and campaigns for refugee rights. The organization encourages community involvement through fundraising, volunteering, and membership. They have made significant impacts, such as providing extensive casework support and distributing food parcels.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Finance, Financial, Finance Manager, Financial Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager, Junior Finance Manager, Accountant, Accountancy, Management Accountant.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Finance Operations Manager

Permanent, Full-Time

£45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

Reading, Berks.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial business operations professional who will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our office operations while also taking on significant finance related responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business operations management or office management and finance with some knowledge on HR processes for an SME business.

The successful person will be managing a small business support team that carry both finance and sales administration / purchasing responsibilities. The ideal person will come to the role with ideas on how to stream-line processes and improve the functionality and teamwork of this team to ensuring that day-to-day operations are efficient and cost-effective.

This exciting opportunity offers the right person the opportunity to expand the role and become an integral part of the management team.

Finance Responsibilities:

• Ordering and receiving cash to include the daily recording, counting and handling of secure petty cash, transferring data to Sage 50 and reconciling
• Working across multi-currency accounts using bank feed to update any transactions to Sage
• Tracking and recording the receipt of funds from export customers and then relaying this to logistics and sales to ensure the release of product for shipping
• Make payments to suppliers
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Prepare for payroll processing by third party ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accurate recording of staff compensation to include logging AL / sick leave / other
• Work alongside the accountant to prepare of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Work closely with external accountants to ensure accurate and timely submission of VAT returns, annual accounts, and other statutory filings.
• Work with business owners to monitor and manage company budgets, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records using SAGE50 accounting software
• Assist in financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and best practices.

Operations Responsibilities:

• Receive all company requests for holiday / leave & ensure this is tracked and appropriately recorded
• Assist line managers with any HR issues to include advising where needed on appropriate protocol and processes
• Oversee all daily operations relating to finance and HR, ensuring a well-organised, efficient, and productive workplace
• Hold overarching responsibility for the ordering or office supplies, stationary etc
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers, managing contracts and maintaining relationships
• Oversee a small function that is responsible for organising and coordinating company events, meetings, and staff activities
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of office policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance working alongside the internal health and safety officer
• Act as the first point of contact for office-related queries, providing support to staff as needed
• Manage and supervise administrative staff, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction

About you:

• Experience in a team leadership or management role
• Knowledge of HR principles applicable to an SME
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with a relevant qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA part-qualified) being an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with staff at all levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, particularly in handling sensitive financial information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with strong problem-solving abilities.

If this role sounds like the perfect challenge for you, we would love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) service at Bracknell Forest working across a number of different areas.

We are recruiting for a SEND Resource & Finance Officer on a fixed term contract who is committed to support all children and young people to learn, grow and to achieve their potential in education.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. We will help you to be at your best, so we can be at ours.

What it is like working in our team…

We believe that every child and young person should have access to high quality education, with the right support at the right time, so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible as adults.

We are a small but growing team who work closely together to ensure we deliver the best support to families of children and young people with SEND. Sometimes the work is challenging, but our supportive, solution-focused, and collegiate approach means the work is highly rewarding.

As one of our Resource & Finance officers you will be responsible for all financial activity across the SEND service, providing expert guidance and advice to managers and front-line officers including, but not limited to, invoice queries, package calculations, administration for decision making panel meetings and updating the case management system, Capita ONE, with financial information.

You will ensure expenditure has been through appropriate decision-making processes to match the allocation of resources in accordance with guidelines and work with SEND colleagues to continue to develop and embed financial processes.

This is an exciting time to join the team and make a real impact as we implement our Safety Valve initiatives.

What we are looking for…

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, confident and reliable person who is seeking a rewarding role. Strong administrative skills are required as well as previous experience in a financial and or similar post.

The successful applicant should have a 'can-do' approach, good organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy. Excellent communication skills and discretion are essential. Highly numerate with an eye for detail and ability to understand complex funding environments will be crucial.

If you have an 'enquiring mind,' the ability to prioritise work independently and complete work within tight timescales, to meet statutory deadlines, to a high standard we would really like to hear from you.

The role is demand-led, and sometimes requires you to be agile and work flexibly.

How to apply?

Any post advertised as a fixed term position represents a secondment opportunity.

Permanent employees who apply for a fixed term position, if successful, can only be appointed on a secondment basis.

When applying for a secondment an employee must complete the Secondment

This should be sent to your current line manager to seek permission to apply for the role.

If you are interested in this position, please seek approval from your manager and then submit your CV and an expression of interest, no more than 1000 words or one side of A4, which clearly outlines your ability to meet the essential requirements as listed in the job and person specification.

Closing date: 12 noon 18 July 2024

Interviews will be held: 30 July 2024

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team

At Bracknell Forest Council, we aim to create an inclusive, ambitious and always learning workplace culture that promotes wellbeing. We empower our people to prioritise their wellbeing and support each other, ensuring they can be themselves, perform their best and deliver exceptional service to our residents. The Bracknell Forest Council Wellbeing Network is made up of various employee wellbeing support groups; we currently have 35 Wellbeing Champions who are all certified Mental Health First Aiders, Disability and Neurodiversity Staff Forum, Pause for Menopause Open Forum.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

Agresso/Unit4 Finance Manager
Location: Berkshire
Contract: Temporary (3 months initial)
Rate: £450-550 per day - Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
*Hybrid Working*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire for an Agresso/Unit4 Finance Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will act as the Unit4/Agresso subject matter expert and will provide support across the function on system developments, administration and design.

Key Responsibilities

• To help the team support and maintain the Unit4 system.
• Assist on Unit4 Development work (upgrades, improvement work, module implementations).
• Ensuring that Finance and HR system users operate with optimised processes.
• Responsible for reviewing, designing, and ensuring compliance with system controls, access, processes and workflows.
• Serve as an in-house Unit4 super user and expert, responsible for resolving issues, delivering training, and promoting best practices.
• Create financial/HR reports to meet business requirements, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Review user of the system to identify improvements that can be made for the end-user experience.
• Team training and development - including transfer of skills and knowledge.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems in an effort to prevent them from occurring and improve the overall customer experience.
• Write code and complete SQL scripting within established guidelines and standards.
• Maintain user access and data control - to ensure robust control of sensitive data and access by stakeholders.
• Maintain reporting structures, system parameters, attribute data and chart of accounts.
• Analysing and documenting current system processes to identify areas for improvement and to enhance maintainability.

Candidate Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of Unit4 Business World/ERP (Agresso)
• Experience of working on multiple modules e.g. AP/AR/GL, Planner, Logistics, HR, Payroll
• Experience of working on projects with Unit4 Business World
• SQL and script-writing skills [Excelerator, RERX, Browsers or otherwise]
• 1st and 2nd line support experience, and be able to escalate higher issues to Unit4 (or other partners) directly
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Officer to work with our CFO. Responsibilities include recording and reconciliation of grant income, preparing journals, providing financial reports and payroll information.



You will use your experience of working in a finance role along with your accountancy qualifications to provide exceptional support to the CFO and Trust school finance teams. Ability to communicate well at all levels and demonstrate initiative, maintain confidentiality and great working relationships are essential.



What the school offers its staff



We offer a range of benefits including:



Local authority pension and life assurance scheme



Free onsite parking



On site café



Family-friendly policies



Continuous professional development and learning opportunities



Commitment to safeguarding

Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

An exciting opportunity to joint NHS England South East Region as part of the Commissioning Finance Team.

We are looking for a Finance Manager who is highly motivated, talented, and well organised to join and lead the Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental (POD) Finance Team.

POD services have been delegated to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) with the POD Finance team providing a financial service through a Hub model.

The successful applicant will play a significant role in supporting commissioners within the Commissioning Hub and ICBs to deliver one of the key NHS objectives for 2024/25 – making it easier for people to access community and primary care services, in particular dentistry.
• Lead the POD Finance Team to ensure a comprehensive financial management process is provided for Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental Services.
• Act as key point of contact between regional and ICB finance teams for POD services.
• Provide information to ICBs relating to delegated services that is clear, accurate and timely.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
• Lead POD Finance team and provide a comprehensive financial management service for POD services on behalf of ICBs.
• Access information from variety of sources to inform planning, budget setting, month end reporting and forecasting.
• Preparation of journals
• Directly manage team of staff, taking responsibility for day to day work assigned to the team.
• Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development for team members.
• Prepare regular financial reports for ICBs to inform and explain position including variance analysis.
• Meet regularly with ICB Finance Colleagues as part of the month end cycle and other meetings as required.
• Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide professional leadership to team, interpreting and sharing guidance received from national bodies.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we needthendon'tdelay,applytoday!Wegetlotsofapplicationsforourrolesandso we sometimes have to close our posts early.Don't miss out!


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

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