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The Role and Department

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Post Award section within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). The Research Operations Post Award section is responsible for providing overarching support and quality assurance for research, knowledge exchange and expert services Post-Award finance-related activity, including financial management for live grants; provision of live grant information to grant holders and senior management; financial reporting to funders and other external bodies; and support in the management of studentships and grant administration.

You will have the following key responsibilities;

• Line manage a team of 5 Post Award Finance and Project Officers providing advice and guidance on University procedures and pastoral care.


• Provide training to new and existing staff members as appropriate and mentor team members to ensure a thorough understanding of university financial regulations, research related policies and external funders.


• Monitor and coordinate the performance and workload for the Post Award team, planning cover to ensure smooth service provision through peaks and troughs.


• Provide advice, and lead on, complex or high-risk awards.


• Provide a senior check, where appropriate, of the team's work to ensure accurate calculations and reporting. procedures and pastoral care.


• Develop and deliver training sessions to relevant university staff on Post-Award procedures.


• Contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of new policies and quality standards, procedures and systems for the post award management of Durham's externally funded research activities to ensure effective working and continuous improvement.


• Actively participate in regional and national networks and working groups to represent Durham and share best practice across the sector in research project management, ensuring that Durham is actively engaged in relevant consultations and well positioned to understand and, where appropriate, influence funder policy.

The University is currently offering hybrid working, which means you will have flexibility around working arrangements. Currently you would need to come into the office a minimum of twice a week. You can work in the office on additional days of the week if you choose.

Further information about Durham's Research and Business activities can be found

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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The Department of Finance

The Department of Finance at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Finance.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

Our department is part of the triple-accredited Business School, home to academics whose research is internationally renowned for intellectual rigour and for the benefits it brings to society. You will be working with colleagues in our research centres of excellence specialised in areas such as Banking, Institutions and Development, Ethical Finance, Accountability and Governance, Quantitative Research in Finance and Economics, or Environmental and Energy Economics and have the opportunity to teach and supervise our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate students and doctoral researchers. We work closely with business partners around the world, sharing insights, supporting innovation, and educating tomorrow's leaders. More details about our research, teaching, and business connections can be found on our website;

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications online.   

Please note that in submitting your application, we will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

What to Submit

All applicants are asked to submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above
• An EDI & values statement (of no more than 500 words) which outlines work which you have been involved in which demonstrates your commitment to EDI and our values. I.e. Involvement in equality, diversity, and inclusion activities such as mentoring, volunteering, or attending conferences.
  
  
• Two of your most significant pieces of written work. Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 2014
• Teaching scores or feedback is desirable

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Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Belfast, Antrim + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58690

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Finance Manager at our Belfast site.

The Role
As a Senior Finance Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working alongside a Line of Business Management Team with accountability for supporting and managing the delivery and maximisation of the financial performance for a portfolio of Babcock Rail Contracts.

Day-to-day, you'll be ensuring robust financial controls, strong corporate governance, production of timely and meaningful financial analysis and continuous improvement of financial processes:

• Work with the Line of Business management team in assuring and enhancing the processes used to operate and control performance.
• Lead and develop a project finance team to provide high quality business partnering support to the line of business management and contract project teams.
• Ensuring financial targets are delivered or exceeded wherever possible including the successful tender and conversion of Framework delivery, Rebids and Re-lets.
• Identify, drive and deliver continuous improvements to the financial processes, procedures and operating practices.
• Ensure the Line of Business fiance team are appropriately resourced and managed to deliver effectively.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and requires regular travel to Belfast on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Senior Finance Manager:

• Demonstratable experience in a construction / project-based environment.
• Strong business / process analysis and modelling skills including bid and tender production and review.
• Ability to assess business risks, issues and mitigating actions, with experience of implementing such actions.
• Effective line management capability with a proven track record for maximising team delivery and output
• Experience of working with Commercial and Project Operational teams.

Qualifications for the Senior Finance Manager:

• You must hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent / similar.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Autonomy to perform the role.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock, has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Your new company
You will work for an established organisation based in Derry who provide specialist services to the local and wider community.

Your new role
The Finance Manager position is a senior role within a small finance team, and you will oversee the operational activities of the finance function of the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: managing a small finance team, preparing regular management accounts on a timely basis, overseeing the annual budget process and financial planning for the organisation in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, managing and overseeing payroll procedures including Pension Contributions, Tax and National Insurance payments and any other relevant deductions, cash flow forecasting and operational cash management, prepare and ensure accurate quarterly VAT returns, ensuring they are submitted to HMRC on a timely basis, provide guidance and support on all financial matters to ensure that relevant personnel are kept updated on all financial and commercial activities, coordinate and facilitate quarterly Finance and Audit Committee meetings, undertake regular review monitoring of working capital balances, ensuring monies are available to meet financial commitments, whilst ensuring excess cash funds are invested to maximise growth.
Provide regular financial reporting to the Senior Management Team, identify and implement process and systems improvements to deliver more effective working practices and make better use of existing and new technology, ensure that all relevant financial regulations and guidelines are being adhered to. Develop, manage and maintain efficient financial records in order to comply with control and monitoring regulations in line with GDPR, development, review and implementation of financial policies, support the annual audit of the organisation through building and maintaining good relationships with external auditors and delegate responsibilities as appropriate, ensuring all staff are trained to the required standards including mandatory training and development opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant with previous experience in a managerial role
• Payroll, budgeting and forecasting experience
• People management experience
• Ability to convey/communicate important information both orally and in writing
• Uphold ethical and professional standards
• Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards equal opportunities and diversity
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training and development relevant to the role
• Ensure good practice and compliance in relation to privacy, confidentiality and GDPR regulatory guidelines as set out by the organisation

What you'll get in return
You will work for an established organisation on a full-time permanent basis. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Benefits include 27 days holidays plus statutory holidays, pension, occupational sick pay, health care scheme, subsidised meals. Relocation package considered whereby it is reasonably necessary for the successful candidate to relocate to take up the post.


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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you passionate about finance and wanting to advance your career in Transactional Treasury? If so, you belong at Bromford.

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. You’ll provide essential payment services to support Bromford’s core operations. Focusing on delivering an exceptional service and working to business deadlines underpinned by a comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as robust policies and controls.

You’ll leverage your experience in processing payments, BACS, and purchase ledger, alongside your proficiency with banking platforms. Your commitment to delivering exceptional support will be crucial in maintaining our reputation for brilliant service delivery. You will be expected to be proactive, demonstrating a strong drive to succeed and a flexible approach to both your working methods and hours.

You will be instrumental in driving change, confidently challenging existing processes and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively within our team and across the organisation. You must be able to remain calm under pressure, managing your workload with precision and care.

We are looking for someone who is not only committed to the role but also eager to develop their career within Transactional Treasury. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact, contributing to the financial stability and growth of our organisation.

If you are confident, adaptable, and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.

This role is available as a full time 9 month fixed-term contract. You’ll be based from our office in Wolverhampton (WV10 6TB) with regular home working available. The role requires a Basic DBS check.

The closing date for applications is 9 September 2024.

In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Benefits of belonging at Bromford

Joining Bromford isn't just about a job; it's about a community that values you. Here's a glimpse of the benefits you'll enjoy:

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year

£500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

A Performance Related Pay scheme based on organisational and individual performance

️ Retail discount schemes to help you save on spending such as food shops, clothing and technolog

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Belfast, Antrim + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58690

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Finance Manager at our Belfast site.

The Role
As a Senior Finance Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Working alongside a Line of Business Management Team with accountability for supporting and managing the delivery and maximisation of the financial performance for a portfolio of Babcock Rail Contracts.

Day-to-day, you'll be ensuring robust financial controls, strong corporate governance, production of timely and meaningful financial analysis and continuous improvement of financial processes:

• Work with the Line of Business management team in assuring and enhancing the processes used to operate and control performance.
• Lead and develop a project finance team to provide high quality business partnering support to the line of business management and contract project teams.
• Ensuring financial targets are delivered or exceeded wherever possible including the successful tender and conversion of Framework delivery, Rebids and Re-lets.
• Identify, drive and deliver continuous improvements to the financial processes, procedures and operating practices.
• Ensure the Line of Business fiance team are appropriately resourced and managed to deliver effectively.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and requires regular travel to Belfast on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Senior Finance Manager:

• Demonstratable experience in a construction / project-based environment.
• Strong business / process analysis and modelling skills including bid and tender production and review.
• Ability to assess business risks, issues and mitigating actions, with experience of implementing such actions.
• Effective line management capability with a proven track record for maximising team delivery and output
• Experience of working with Commercial and Project Operational teams.

Qualifications for the Senior Finance Manager:

• You must hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent / similar.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Autonomy to perform the role.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock, has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Temporary Finance Administrator

Location: Durham, County Durham

Contract Type: Temporary ongoing - potential of Permanent

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Salary: up to £23,500 per annum

A dynamic and purpose-driven organisation committed to creating a just and equitable world.

Role Overview:

I am working with a company who are seeking a skilled Finance Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis. As the Finance Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting the smooth operation of our charity.

Responsibilities:

• Process financial transactions, including invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure financial compliance.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in finance administration or a related field.
• Proficiency in using Sage software and tools.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

What you'll get in return

Offering a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will review applications as we receive them and arranging interviews in line with this arrangement.

The Role and the Department

Financial Transactional Services represents the larger part of the Finance Department including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Services, Fixed Assets and Financial Accounts and Cash Management functions.

The Credit Control Administrator will report to the Credit Control Assistant Manager.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year

* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

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Your new company
Hays are delighted to represent a leading commercial law firm in Belfast, currently recruiting a Banking and Finance Solicitor (NQ+) to join their team in Belfast.

Your new role
* Provide expert legal advice to clients on a variety of banking and finance matters, including loan agreements, security documentation, and regulatory compliance.
* Assist in the management and execution of banking and finance transactions, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents related to banking and finance, including facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements.
* Conduct thorough due diligence on banking and finance transactions, identifying potential risks and advising clients accordingly.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing timely and effective communication throughout the transaction process.
* Work closely with colleagues across different departments to provide integrated legal solutions and support business development initiatives.
* Stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends, conducting research and analysis to support client advice and firm initiatives.


What you'll need to succeed
To be a successful candidate for this role, you will be a qualified solicitor in NI (NQ+) with previous experience in banking and finance law, through pre and/or post qualified experience.* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and client-focused. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus a fantastic benefits package including private medical and pension. You will join a supportive, collaborative team and gain exposure to high profile clients. This firm's amazing office is based in city centre.


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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
An expanding manufacturing company is looking to enhance their finance function with the addition of a new Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger specialist.

Your new role
With specific responsibility for a portfolio of key suppliers, you will also be the key contact for setting up a growing number of complex new suppliers.
Looking after all aspects of the ledger, you will enjoy "sorting out reconciliations" and "getting to the bottom" of any discrepancies or queries whilst building relationships with the supplier contacts.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced AP/PL specialist, one who enjoys working under pressure and to tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience of working on ERP systems and will relish the opportunity to improve processes and controls.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a permanent contract and the opportunity to work with a growing team during an existing period of expansion and beyond.

• Flexible working around a 37.5 hour week
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Access to the Company Bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension
• Subsidised benefits such as healthcare and eye care
• Death in Service benefit

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will work for a highly successful family-run business which has been operating for over 60 years. As a local supplier, they pride themselves on their reliable service, quality and price.

Your new role
As Sales Ledger Administrator, you will support the Credit Control Manager and credit team. Your responsibilities will include: processing of Sales Ledger e.g., processing invoices, posting debit /credits, stock control and reconciliation, cash receipts and lodgements; assisting with preparation for month-end balancing and Year-end Audit; liaising with the Credit Control department to ensure credit terms are being adhered to e.g. credit checks, payment terms etc.; customer care and dealing with any relevant department queries; providing general administrative support as requested by Management and Directors.

What you'll need to succeed

A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
An understanding and appreciation for the importance of prioritising workload

What you'll get in return
You will work for an established, highly successful business on a full-time permanent basis. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch. You will be offered a competitive salary.


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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will work for a highly successful family-run business which has been operating for over 60 years. As a local supplier, they pride themselves on their reliable service, quality and price.

Your new role As Credit Control Manager, you will report to the Financial Controller and Directors and be responsible for managing the Credit Control team, taking responsibility for all credit control activities within the company. Your duties will include: overseeing responsibility for the credit control team and their portfolio of debtor accounts, ensuring adherence to company processes, credit and payment terms, credit checks, responsible for the production and analysis of the debt analysis report (reporting risks, variances and further action plans), cash flow forecasting on a monthly basis, maintaining a suite of reporting and recording of credit applications, payments and bad debt and provide relevant reports and analysis of the data, ensure the processing of bad debt collection, e.g., small claims, insurance, letters etc., work with the Sales Director to ensure problematic accounts are managed accordingly, manage resolution of billing disputes, complaints and discrepancies, responding to escalated complaints within specified time frames, supporting daily activities of the credit control function as required, develop strategic partnerships across the management team, working with internal departments to promote a culture of communication, continuous improvement and teamwork and responsibility for reviewing and maintaining the company's credit policy.


What you'll need to succeed
Good knowledge of the credit control function within a business.Previous managerial experience in a high-volume billing environment
An understanding and appreciation for the importance of prioritising workload and leading a team.
The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Competent in Microsoft Office suite (most importantly Excel and Word).

What you'll get in return
You will work for an established, highly successful business on a full-time permanent basis. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk