Total 8 finance banking insurance job vacancies in Australia

• Closing Date for Applications: 23rd October 2024

Duties:
Public Facing Role:

• Provide reception desk duties at the Trust’s Office.
• Interact positively with the Trust community, in person, on the phone, in writing and online.
• Develop a knowledge of, and maintain good relationships with, local community contacts.

Administration Role:

• Provide administrative support to the Trust’s Business Manager, and other staff members.
• Maintain the Trust’s membership and contacts databases in compliance with GDRP and other statutory requirements.
• Administer bookings for the Trust’s varied services and facilities.

Finance Role:

• Maintain financial records using the Trust’s accounting platform (Xero).
• Issue invoices and raise orders as appropriate for Trust services and social enterprises.

Social Media Role:

• Provide oversight of the Trust’s social media presence.
• Act as a moderator on social media groups run by the Trust.

Overview

Highland Cinema is looking for an experienced, capable and enthusiastic Administration & Finance Manager to join as one of our key Senior Managers. In this exciting role, you will work closely with the existing Senior Management Team and Duty Managers to help maintain, shape and improve all aspects of our operation. The successful candidate will be involved in many aspects of day-to-day office management and the running of the cinema and café bar operations. The position offers excellent rates of pay and incentives.

Duties and responsibilities

• To support the General Manager and their Deputies at a senior level.
• To handle all day-to-day aspects of finances and bookkeeping for Highland Cinema.
• To compile and pay purchase invoices on a weekly basis.
• To deal with company mail and emails on a daily basis.
• To issue sales invoices and chase late payments for events and private bookings.
• To coordinate all cash handling and maintain records in an accurate manner.
• To reconcile all credit card transactions and other receipts.
• To complete daily, weekly and monthly sales and cash reports for Management.
• To complete the quarterly VAT submissions.
• To submit and pay PAYE via Government Gateway.
• To compile and maintain staff records and hours/holiday periods/sickness for the Payroll procedure.
• To account for and operate as the ‘Tronc Master’ for the tips for the staff in a timely manner, as agreed with the General Manager.
• To schedule and minute managerial meetings as required and issue the minutes, also at this time to produce a brief all staff email with relevant information to keep them informed.
• To deputise for the General Manager in their absence.
• To assist the General Manager with any HR issues arising and issue HR documents.
• To maintain and update two Point of Sale database systems.

Essential experience and competencies

• Experience of bookkeeping software. Currently we use Xero and Google Workspace.
• Experience working in a financial role, with budgetary and negotiation skills.
• Must be detail orientated with strong organisational skills.
• Able to ensure that in all matters the Highland Cinema is represented professionally and positively.
• Experience of working in a collaborative team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to time scales and targets.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, use own initiative and engage and assist the team in a variety of diverse activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, suppliers and customers.
• A good working knowledge of equal opportunities, and an understanding 
of diversity in the workplace.
• Willing to undertake further training where required.

Full details

The full details of this position can be found at www.highlandcinema.co.uk/careers

Closing date and interviews

Interviews will be held quickly from 14th October. The successful candidate will shadow the existing Administration & Finance Manager during their notice period, to gain valuable insight and on-the-job training in preparation for the role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV plus a short covering letter describing why you would like to work with the Highland Cinema and what you think you can bring to the role, to gm@highlandcinema.co.uk

Applicants can find out more about Highland Cinema at www.highlandcinema.co.uk

Highlands or North East Scotland

Growth opportunities for commercial leaders (Director Level)

• A unique self-employed proposition with no capital investment required
• Join a successful and fully operational business in a partnership capacity
• A key commercial role with a focus on the agricultural sector and beyond
• Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual

At NFU Mutual, we’ve built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector; a marketplace with a value of £15billion to the UK economy. Benefiting from an established network of tied agency businesses, stretching the length and breadth of the UK, we’re focused on developing our place and status in this key market, whilst also leveraging our knowledge and expertise to drive real growth across new business sectors beyond our core base of agriculture and farming.

As a Senior Partner or Partner in one of our insurance agencies in the Highlands or North East Scotland, you’ll quickly become a principal figure in an established team, using your strong people and client facing skills to forge new commercial alliances and build long lasting relationships to help grow an already successful business in this ever-evolving sector.

This is also a genuine personal growth opportunity, with an absolute commercial focus, underpinned by the support of one of the UK’s largest insurers.

Your experience and commercial flair

Working alongside existing partners, you’ll be part of your agency’s leadership team and a catalyst to growing the business at pace. Focusing on which markets to target and putting plans in place, your strong work ethic and innovative mindset will inspire the team to drive performance and deliver visible results. Able to combine an agricultural background or relevant commercial experience in managing large accounts, with proven leadership skills, you’ll create bespoke insurance solutions that meet the needs of a fast-changing marketplace.

The continuing diversification and modernisation of agriculture across Scotland provides you with a great opportunity to thrive in this incredible sector; wherever possible driving business growth beyond farming, tapping into local hotspots of High Net Worth clients and SMEs across a range of sectors. With the support of NFU Mutual and a strong and loyal customer base, this role gives you the independence to put big expansion plans in place, whilst ensuring sustainable growth.

Building business partnerships

NFU Mutual is a top 10 UK insurance provider with a focus on building business relationships and putting our customers at the heart of what we do. Our mutuality is our difference. And it works. With a 95% renewal rate, our status and respect in the agricultural world and beyond provides the foundations on which to grow your business.

Whichever agency you join, you can rest assured that you’ll be joining a business that invests in its employees. You’ll be part of a senior team that provides clear career pathways for employees that thrive in a culture where working towards the same goals and supporting growth is a given.

Rewards and support

As a self-employed Senior Partner/Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency and a share of the profits. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero capital investment.

With further opportunities and growth expected in both agricultural and commercial sectors across the Highlands and North East Scotland, your energy, drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to your future earning potential.

We’ll set you up for success. You’ll benefit from the NFU Mutual support services you need to build a sustainable, profitable insurance business. This support includes sales, marketing, business insurance, financial planning, team recruitment and risk management services.

NFU Group Secretary

One of the other aspects of this opportunity is being appointed an NFU Group Secretary. You’ll be the voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFU, you’ll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you’re supporting the needs of all active members in your locality, helping to grow the membership and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency.

Apply now

This is an incredible opportunity to set a new direction in the commercial world. And with the support of a team focused on winning new business with you, your future is yours to make.To express your interest, please click the apply button and submit your details and we’ll be in touch.

Administrative and Finance Assistant
Office based, Ballachulish
Pay: The Living Wage, but negotiable dependent on experience

Entry level position with Geo-Rope Ltd to assist with administrative tasks related to the business, and finance related tasks.

Due to an increase in business demands, Ferguson Transport & Shipping are currently recruiting for Head of Finance & Accounting, based at Corpach, Fort William.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this post requires a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA) to work alongside our Payroll & Accounts Manager to take accounting responsibility in overseeing the company finance & accounting systems. The successful applicant will take ownership of timely month-end close out processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.

Previous experience with managing a team is also essential for this role, along with experience in UK financial reporting requirements.

This is a hands-on position, requiring working knowledge and experience of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, compliance, projections and cash flow forecasting as well as systems development and mentoring the finance team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accounting leadership - Overseeing the Finance/Accounting systems, working alongside the Payroll & Accounts Manager, assist in working with a team of up to 12 working within Payroll, Sales & Purchase Ledger between our offices in Corpach and Kishorn. Overseeing the full accounting function of the group.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of our accounting processes.
• Take owenership of timely month-end close processes, reconciliations, and management reporting and compliance.
• Reporting on finance performance of the company to Group Directors and Management boards.
• Working with payroll to ensure strict adherence to company policies and legal standards. Filing of P11D's with HMRC
• Provide essential operational support to the group's daily operations, facilitating a seamless workflow and efficient practices in conjunction with the group's strategic objectives.
• Foster the development and maintenance of robust financial controls to secure the group's assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Project Management and Process Improvement lead and manage ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and a capacity to drive change. Champion the ehancement of finance processes and tools, including the introduction of automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with Group Directors on budget reports.
• Working with Group Finance Director and Group Managing Director on large business transactions, including investments.
• Collaborate closely with external accountants and auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Competitve salary, company pension, loyalty bonus scheme including enhanced annual leave in place. Occupational health surveillance and group life assurance policies offered.

Accommodation and relocation support may be available for the right applicant.

Ferguson Transport & Shipping provide clear routes for career progression and offer a range of opportunities and upskilling to help people get to the next level.

To deliver a comprehensive range of financial administration, payroll and book-keeping services. These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• All aspects of book-keeping using SAGE 50 Professional
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports for Voluntary Action Lochaber and our clients
• Completion of VAT returns to HMRC
• Process Payroll for Clients using IRIS Bureau Payroll
• Maintain all financial files and records
• Respond to all financial enquiries as required
• Support colleagues in providing administration support

ALVANCE

Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing AP invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review Readsoft and ensure all invoices are processing correctly.
• Supplier Statement reconciliations.
• Assisting with daily post with other team members.
• Arrange business trips including flights, hotels, trains, car hire, visas, insurance, etc for clients and staff.
• Setup of business accounts for hotel bookings.
• Control costs as with other purchases/ develop preferred suppliers.
• Management of all accommodation and travel.
• Interact with external clients by welcoming guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or directing enquiries.
• Ensure facilities i.e. meeting rooms, are maintained to a high standard and provide tea/coffee/lunches as appropriate.
• Management of all hospitality requirements and associated housekeeping tasks.
• Support organising meetings, company events, conferences both internally and externally.
• Organise the office functions and maintain supplies, to ensure efficient running of the office.
• Answering phone calls and assisting with supplier queries.
• Assist other team members as required.
• Have a personal concern for the safety of themselves and others, setting a good example at all times.
• Administration / management of credit card.
• Organise BACs payments.

Working with Us

We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.
We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.

If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about Joining JAHAMA Highland Estates, part of Alvance Aluminium. You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society.

A full-time position has arisen in our Finance Team, ideally based at our Thurso campus but there may be some flexibility in location, with the college having campuses across North Highland, West Highland and Outer Hebrides.

You will support the Finance Team Leader in providing accounting support for the college, and will be a key member of the Finance Team. Your role will cover a broad range of duties across all the main finance functions, including Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.

This is an opportunity for someone seeking career development and progression at an exciting time within this newly merged college.

Experience of working in a Finance department and knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger systems and processes is essential. You must have strong customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You should have a meticulous approach to work and evidence of attention to detail.

An HNC in Accounting or equivalent would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Interested? Please go to Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) to find out more.

To apply, please download an application pack from our website (a CV alone will not be accepted but may accompany your application) and send by email to: HR.NWH@uhi.ac.uk

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5th January 2024