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*** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE ***

Your new company
An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new Europe Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management. You'll be working closely with the German office, therefore need to be German speaking for this position.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the European entities, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus. Need to be able to speak German.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management.

Your new role

Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Your new company is a boutique Lloyd's Insurance broker based in the heart of the City of London, and they are looking for a Remote Claims Technician to join their business. Salary is very competitive, offering the opportunity for remote working or hybrid working, depending on your preference.

Your new role

A large part of your role will be centred on the processing and reporting of managed accounts, handling North American Open market and Binder claims from cradle to grave, processing the monthly bordereaux, and compiling loss runs on request from internal stakeholders of the business.

You will be expected to liaise with third party claims insurers and administrators when bordereau issues arise, build, and maintain strong relationships to ensure their service meets regulatory requirements and the requirements of their clients. You will also need to maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of claims files on the Risk Serve system and continuously monitor the progress of each claim.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need a strong understanding of London market Claims Processing (ECF/CLASS required). You must be aware of the most up-to-date regulatory legislation, and you must have a good grasp on the legal principles of insurance. Previous experience in handling North American Non-Marine Claims is a MUST.

You will also need to be a great team player, highly organised with a friendly and professional telephone manner and show great attention to detail. You will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the insurance industry, and you will be confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.

What you'll get in return

The successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary working for a boutique independent Lloyd's Insurance broker based in the City of London, offering career development opportunities and the opportunity to work on a remote basis or on a hybrid set up, whichever you prefer.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

I am recruiting for a well-known global retailer that is looking to expand their growing finance team with a Finance Manager. This company is going through an exciting period of growth, so it is a great time to join now!

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

• Managing 3-4 direct reports, and supporting their development and learning
• Producing monthly management account packs
• Managing and reconciling the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Supplier Income reporting, month end accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Provide analysis, insight and informative reporting to support and influence business decisions
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate year-end audit requests and assist to prepare statutory accounts
• Evaluating the success of ongoing trials and projects, and proposing recommendations
• Ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with industry experience. Retail or manufacturing industry experience is desirable. You'll need to be highly numerate with a strong analytical background, as well as an effective communicator with all levels of stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile global business. You'll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
I am working with a Market Research company hiring a qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA to join the finance team as a Finance Business Partner. You will be working for a company with international reach and one which is growing lots, hence the need to hire this newly created commercial role.
Your new role
As a Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for working across multiple business units providing insight, analysis and support to help drive company performance.
This role will involve monthly revenue reporting, ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes for the whole P&L, including detailed modelling, analytics and presentation packs to senior management, supporting with ad-hoc projects and process implementation.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified
• Commercial finance / business partnering skills
• Analytical mind set
• Industry qualified
• Strong excel and system skills, including financial modelling!
• Ability to liaise with non-finance
• Ability to work in a fast moving business

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work in a role which will expand your commercial finance capabilities. The role will offer you the platform to enhance your analytical skills and be in a role focused on driving business growth. The company is thriving, so it's a great time to join a successful and high-profile business. They are offering a competitive salary of 60-70k + strong benefits including: 25 days (which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days), birthday off, cycle to work scheme, pension, gym discounts, health cash, health cash plans, Apple work products, Well-being days (and lots more)
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 Nicolette Solomou now.
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Your new business
A fast growth media and tech brand based in central London is hiring a recently qualified ACA practice trained Accountant to join their growing and high performing team as a Project Finance Accountant. You will be working for a vibrant and growing company combining large scale iconic global projects with an intimate and energetic working environment. If you are a recently qualified ACA with audit and accounts preparation experience please apply to show interest in the role.

Your new role
You will be required to take responsibility for the financial performance and control of a portfolio of projects. You key duties will include:

• Day-to-day financial operations
• Quarterly management reporting and annual statutory reporting
• Ownership for the production and presentation of financial results to the Board
• Consolidations of companies clusters
• Key stakeholder engagements

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA practice trained
• Audit and Accounts prep
• Listed clients exposure preferred
• IFRS / UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Group consolidation

What you'll get in return
The role is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a wider remit of responsibilities and has scope beyond its basic responsibilities. You will be working alongside a team of project finance accountants and managers reporting into the Senor Financial Controller. The business focuses heavily on employee development and career progression and has created a youthful and dynamic team!

To apply for this role please contact Nicolette Solomou either by email or on 020 3465 0012.

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Your new company
I am currently recruiting for a leading renewable company based in central London.
Your new role
You will be in charge of the management accounting, helping the business produce KPI reporting, budgets, forecasts as well as supporting with the preparation of year-end statutory accounts for multiple entities.
What you'll need to succeed
This role will suit a qualified accountant with experience preparing accounts within audit.
What you'll get in return
Working with a leading team with high-growth individuals within an exciting industry.
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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your New Company
A well-known business in the leisure & entertainment industry is looking to hire onto their Finance team. Part of their vision is to become the global leader in the entertainment industry. This role would be sitting within the tech & marketing arm of the business, not the leisure arm of the business.

Your New Role
As Finance Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing month-end and year-end closing activities (including journal entries and billing).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requiremeents.
• Payroll responsibilities.
• Cashflow responsibilities.
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across the wider business.
• Day to day management of the finance teams.
• You will have 3 direct reports.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• 1 - 3 years' experience in industry.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Consolidations.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Team management ideal but not essential.
• Business Central experience would also be beneficial, but not essential.

What You'll Get In Return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. This role will give you team management experience, and there is an emphasis on progression so it is perfect for someone looking for a progressive role. Team culture is also very important - there are regular social events, there have been meet & greets with sports' teams and puppy days are also hosted.

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 Athena now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your New Company

A Credit Control job has become available at one of our clients in Bromley.

Your New Job:

Your key tasks and responsibilities include, making proactive telephone calls regarding recovery or payments, tracing missing debtors while managing your diary of debts or any proactive recoveries with a main focus on Social Care Debts.
Ensuring all work and recovery actions are up-to-date on the relevant systems, and to be sure that all work processed is compliant with SLAs, regulatory and audit requirements to support our service delivery to our clients.

What you'll need to succeed

- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).

- Previous debt recovery and/or credit control experience.

- Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments.

- Confident speaking on the phone - clear and effective.

- Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

- Actively contribute as a team member and assist colleagues when needed.

- Attention to detail in producing high-quality and accurate documentation.

- Self-motivated and experienced in meeting agreed-upon targets.

What you'll get in return

This company is dedicated to creating opportunities for employees, clients, and shareholders. Their commitment to efficient processes and client satisfaction drives their award-winning service. They encourage their entire workforce to embody their company values.

Every employee has the chance to make a meaningful impact, shape business growth, and explore new possibilities. If you're hardworking, enthusiastic, and seeking a challenge, they invite you to join their organisation.

More benefits include-

**Life Assurance**: Provides coverage equivalent to four times your annual salary.

**Pension**: The company contributes 6%, and they match your contribution.

**Professional Development**: Support for your qualifications and growth.

**Rewards Scheme**: Access to a variety of benefits, rewards, and discounts.

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Your New Company
A well-known business in the leisure & entertainment industry is looking to hire onto their Finance team. Part of their vision is to become the global leader in the entertainment industry. They are continuously evolving into new territories and are therefore looking to hire a Finance Manger onto their team.

Your New Role

As Finance Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing month-end and year-end closing activities (including journal entries and billing).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requiremeents.
• Payroll responsibilities
• Cashflow responsibilities
• Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across the wider business.
• Day to day management of the finance teams.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• 1 - 3 years' experience in industry.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills.
• Relevant experience in the leisure / entertainment industry desirable, but not essential.

What You'll Get In Return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving business. You will have the opportunity to join a great team. There are also some other great perks to this role, such as their Cycle to Work Scheme and Dental / Health Care.

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 Athena now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Up to £900 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)

London / Hybrid

6 months

My client is an Insurer who require a Programme Manager with previous Insurance industry experience, process optimisation (simplification, harmonisation, automation and/or standardisation) and working knowledge of Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) to join a business-critical Programme.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working as a Programme Manager within the Insurance industry (Commercial Lines ideal) providing a layer of oversight.
• Experience managing large, cross functional teams in geographically dispersed functions (i.e. EMEA / APAC / Global etc.)
• The ability to harmonise, standardise, simplify and where required automate existing as well as identified new processes.
• Previous experience with Enterprise Shared Services (ESS).
• Excellent task configuration, planning, cost improvement and risk management skills.
• Track record of successfully leading Transformation Programmes as a Programme Manager, with the use of tools such as Visio, Lucidchart etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (up to and including C Level stakeholders).
• Sensitivity to Change Management principles and practices.

Nice to have:

• Lean Six Sigma / Prosci Certification
• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Immediate availability
• Knowledge of AI and related technology

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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Your new company

Our client, a leading Lloyd's Insurance Broker, is looking for a Senior Reinsurance Claims Technician to join their organisation. They are a rapidly growing Lloyd's Insurance Broker, and they are now looking for a Senior Reinsurance Claims Technician to hit the ground running in their new role.
Your new role

In your new role you will be expected to provide support in the broking of Reinsurance Claims, analyse/evaluate and process the excess of loss, proportional and facultative reinsurance claims dependent on specific contract terms and guidelines, analyse, and evaluate contract wordings to assist when considering the coverage of contentious claims.

You will need to liaise with reinsurers regarding claims queries, maintain follow-up records and review claim files, maintain reports, spreadsheets and other related business material as required, and you will need to assist brokers and senior management with the preparation of claim data for client presentations.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have in depth Reinsurance Claims experience within the Lloyd's of London Reinsurance market, confident knowledge of the London market and a working understanding of systems like ECF/Class.

You will need to have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal, and you will need to be proficient in using Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge of proportional, excess of loss and facultative reinsurance contracts is essential, a high degree of technical knowledge is very important as our client typically works with cases that are of a highly complex nature, and you will need to be someone who can identify problems and adopt creative means of solving them.

What you will get in return

A very competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career and skill set further whilst working for a rapidly growing Insurance Brokerage offering hybrid working.

What you need to do now

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Senior Commercial Claims Handler | Lloyd's Broker | London

Your new company

Your new company, is an Independent Lloyd's Insurance Broker based in the heart of the City of London who are now looking for a Senior Commercial Claims Handler to join their business.

Your new role

Your new role, as a Senior Claims Broker, entails liaising with clients, underwriters, insurers, Loss Adjusters, Solicitors and colleagues on commercial claims. You will mainly be responsible for providing an efficient, high-quality and reliable claims service, including technical, broking and administrative-for all aspects of the business, with the main focus being the UK Corporate Sector.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need previous experience within the Claims sector of the Insurance market, ideally from a commercial insurance or retail background within the London Market. You must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, which will be integral to successfully dealing with clients and other TPAs. You must have a positive attitude, with strong market knowledge within this space.

What you'll get in return

You will get the opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking Lloyd's Broker and become a real specialist within the Commercial Insurance Claims field. You will have the opportunity to progress within the company, whilst also receiving a rewarding salary and benefits package and a hybrid working structure.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
A global advertising business based near Liverpool Street is hiring a recently qualified Group Finance Manager. Having recently gone through an acquisition you will be working for a business which has established relationships with key brands globally providing a range of businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, news and entertainment. This role will suit a newly qualified practice trained Accountant who is looking to make a move into industry.

Your new role
As a newly qualified Group Finance Manager you will be responsible for

• Assisting with the interim and year end audit process and Group consolidation.
• Assisting with the Group cash flow and finance costs
• Responsible for G/L accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual close to tight deadlines.
• Ownership of audit requirements and including statutory accounts preparation.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical accounting queries.

What you'll need to succeed
- You must be fully ACA / ACCA qualified
- Recently qualified (0-3 years pqe)
- Strong commercial acumen
- Able to liaise with senior stakeholders
- Confident

What you'll get in return
You will be working for a business which is recognised globally. Working alongside a credible and high achieving finance team where you will be exposed to the wider business (non finance) from day 1. This business focuses on providing their employees with a solid career platform and offers a clear development path for all levels. One of the most important things for this business is ensuring the candidate fits into the fun and vibrant culture. They work extremely hard and have a rewarding culture and want to hire someone who is part of the team in all aspects

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 Nicolette Solomou now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company

A leading Food & Beverage company is hiring a qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA to join the team as Commercial Finance Manager. You will be working for a fast-paced business benefiting from lots of learning opportunities and an ability to make an impact. The business is based in brand-new offices in the City of London, close to the station, whilst also offering hybrid work.

Your new role

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will report to the Head of Commercial Finance and work alongside a broader commercial finance team. Your role will focus on providing insights and analysis to the business (finance and non-finance stakeholders). The successful candidate will also manage the Sales and Margin P&L lines, within the core business. This is a truly commercial role and will require the successful candidate to be able to own reporting whilst also developing a comprehensive understanding of the business and its revenue lines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Commercial Finance/FP&A and Business Partnering experience
• Retail experience is desired
• PowerBI experience is desired
• High levels of pace, energy and resilience
• Advanced Excel is essential.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity to work in a role where your opinion matters. You will work in a key role for the business and have the opportunity to work independently whilst also closely with a wider finance team and non-finance. The company offers a competitive bonus, 25 days' holiday (option to buy more), contributory pension plus the perks of your birthday off, an early finish on Fridays, and lots more!

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 Tahlia now.
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