Total 68 Junior Executive business management project planning job vacancies in Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DA

Job Summary

This is a re-advertisement of NAY14620.

Interviews will be held on 17th December 2024.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)

This post is based within West Kilbride Primary School. Reporting to the Education Business Officer, you will provide a range of clerical and administrative support tasks. For more details see the attached Role Profile below

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Additional Information

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

My public sector client is looking for a Business Support Assistant to provide first line support for the organisations stakeholders. This is currently a five month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension beyond. Monday to Friday paying £12.62 p/hr, full time 37.00 hours a week, 9.00am to 5.00pm and this role will be hybrid with the expectation of three days on site and the balance working from home.

For this role you will be responsible for supporting and providing first line support to the client's stakeholders, managing all queries via the commercial inbox, and delivering against commercial targets in relation to the business world.

Your main responsibilities will include tasks to be completed on a daily, weekly and monthly:

• Completing and managing Requisitions Approval, Supplier set Up, Commercial administration, Reporting, Spend Analysis and identification of development opportunities
• Managing queries, issues, tracking support developing Continuous Improvement solutions for the development of commercial knowledge across the Agency
• Reporting, analysis and recording of spend, performance and contract information to support Commercial Business Partners in wider Categories to deliver VFM outcomes for the Agency
• Support Commercial Back Office activity
• Support with system management, from training to implementing development opportunities
• Support the continuous improvement of the Commercial Hub and Commercial Intranet

Skills required:

• Able to prioritise workload and adapt to changeable deadlines
• Good communications in both written and verbal form
• Have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and apply high levels of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS applications and database processes
• Required training on client specific systems and processes will be provided

Please note this role will require a DBS check, and three years referencing.

If you feel that you would have the necessary skill set for this role and are ready to take on a new challenge, please apply online. Due to the high volume of applications for this role we may not be able to contact every candidate who applies.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

• Provide assistance and guidance to others involved in time keeping activities.
• Review, interpret and apply administrative guidelines applicable to project operations.
• Maintain accounting data on all travel made by project personnel and provides reports as required.
• Ensure payroll documentation is compliant with regulations and local policy.
• Prepare responses to correspondence which are of administrative or financial interest.
• Coordinate training requirements throughout the year with the District Training Officer.
• Monitor and maintain ongoing overview of the office's financial situation and keeps the supervisor informed.
• Maintain purchase credit card, buy supplies and materials, and receive all purchases and monitors funding and invoices.

• Provide assistance and guidance to others involved in time keeping activities.
• Review, interpret and apply administrative guidelines applicable to project operations.
• Maintain accounting data on all travel made by project personnel and provides reports as required.
• Ensure payroll documentation is compliant with regulations and local policy.
• Prepare responses to correspondence which are of administrative or financial interest.
• Coordinate training requirements throughout the year with the District Training Officer.
• Monitor and maintain ongoing overview of the office's financial situation and keeps the supervisor informed.
• Maintain purchase credit card, buy supplies and materials, and receive all purchases and monitors funding and invoices.

We are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant with a minimum of 18 months of experience working with management accounts. The ideal candidate will be proficient in prepayments and accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and have a solid understanding of the accounting function.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process prepayments and accruals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and associated reporting.
• Enter journals on the General Ledger and maintain it.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Support month-end duties and ensure timely closure of accounts.
• Assist with coding and inputting Accounts Payable invoices.
• Check bank reconciliations and manage month-end Accounts Receivable processes.
• Take responsibility for key tasks within the accounts department.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 18 months experience in management accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy with the ability to be efficient and accurate.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• A highly organised and focused working style.
• Exposure to and understanding of prepayments, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health care cash plan.
• Income protection scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Loyalty awards for key service milestones.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Award-winning Learning & Development team.
• Internal career opportunities.

We value diversity and inclusion and champion a culture where everyone feels valued, included, and celebrated. We're open to conversations about flexible working. If it's right for our customers, our business, and for you, then we'll do what we can to support it.

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About Us:

Search Consultancy are supporting a company who are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role will be a fixed term contract and is urgently required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in accounting while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance team to support financial operations and ensure accurate reporting. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing data and insight where required.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
• Helping to prepare and review financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with costings, pricing, and margin analysis to support decision-making.
• Processing and coding invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Assisting with year-end procedures and audits.
• Collaborating with other departments to provide financial information and analysis.
• Ad-hoc reporting and project support as required.

Key Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and management accounting principles.
• Previous experience in a similar role (ideally in a commercial or fast-paced environment).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Quick Books, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with costing and pricing models.
• Knowledge of VAT and tax regulations.

This role will offer a competitive salary. This is a full time role working York in a friendly and collaborative working environment.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Business Support Assistant needed in Seaforth and Thornton, £12.51ph PAYE - RQ1375966

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing business support for the team including: supporting the team with Liquid Logic database, typing, telephone duties, note taking in a variety of operational meetings, co-ordinating the gathering of information from other agencies to support the manager and any other admin duties within the team.

Work will be split over 2 family Centres, must be able to work at both locations as/when required, one based in Seaforth and other based in Thornton

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Assistant Management Accountant (Hybrid) needed in Dorset, £36,012 pa PAYE - Reference: 5257873

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, maternity cover.

We are flexible with working and are virtual first but there will be a requirement to be in an office.

To support the Management Accounts team in providing a professional Financial Service. Including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, processing of accruals, prepayments and other provisions, and the production of monthly accounts.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts to meet agreed deadlines.
• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Running adhoc reports as requested.
• Analyse management accounts with the assistance of the Management Accountant in order to create budget statements in preparation for monthly management accounts meeting with budget holders.
• Carrying out reconciliations to cost centres, identifying reasons for adverse profit positions.
• Providing budget holders with support in understanding their management accounts.
• Assist in providing accurate and timely information to the service charge team.
• Support the Management Accountant in the budget/forecast setting process.
• Ensure the accurate billing of both internal and external customers.
• Bring to the attention of the Management Accountant any areas of concern/issues that need to be addressed.
• Work with other members of the Finance team to improve the functionality of the business area.
• Comply with financial regulations, policy and procedures.
• Provide customers with accurate, timely, relevant and detailed information when requested.

This is a full time role on a 12 month contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.