Total 5 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8EZ

Job Title: Pensions Controls Lead
Location: Hursley, Winchester
Department: Pensions
Reports To: Pensions Finance and Controls Manager
Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Pensions Controls Lead to oversee the governance, controls and compliance aspects of the company's pension plans. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the administration of pension plan governance, ensure quarterly SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) testing is completed for all pension plans, and coordinate the reporting process to corporate. Additionally, the role includes conducting payroll testing, organising process walkthroughs with external auditors (PwC), and working closely with the internal teams. This position will also support the Pensions Controls Manager in ensuring that the Pensions Trust is audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Pension Plan Governance Administration:

• Organise and administer governance calls for the contract-based pension plans, ensuring all associated tasks are completed timely.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders related to these pension plans.

Quarterly SOX Testing:
- Conduct quarterly SOX compliance testing across all company pension plans to ensure proper financial controls are in place.
- Document and report the results of SOX testing to management, highlighting any risks or areas for improvement.

- Corporate Reporting:
- Compile and submit quarterly pension plan reports to the corporate office, providing a clear and accurate business position summary for each reporting cycle.
- Work closely with corporate to ensure the alignment of pension-related reports.

- Payroll Testing:
- Perform payroll testing related to pension contributions and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate with payroll to resolve issues.

- Process Walkthroughs:
- Coordinate detailed process walkthroughs with internal teams and PwC auditors, ensuring that all relevant documentation and explanations are provided.
- Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to identify potential control improvements and address audit queries.

- Audit Readiness:
- Support the Pensions Controls Manager in ensuring that pension trust is fully audit-ready at all times.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and responses to any auditor requests.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal organisations, external pension providers and external auditors to ensure cohesive pension plan management.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to maintain an accurate understanding of the company's pension controls and governance environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Proven experience in pension plan administration, financial controls, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance, and pension governance.
- Experience working with auditors and coordinating process walkthroughs.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:
- Experience with contract-based pension plans and knowledge of pension-related regulations.
- Familiarity with audit processes and audit readiness strategies.

Key Competencies:

- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Strong Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement Orientation
- Team Collaboration

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the governance of the company's pension plans and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Contract: MOT Tester, Contract Work
Min 8 hours a day work (overtime available)
Pay from £20- £22 p/h
Roles inside and Outside IR35
Payment via PAYE, sole trader, or limited company
What we require from you
Skills and experience to carry out all aspects of MOT testing, covering both cars and light commercials
5 years' workshop experience in a similar role
City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
Have a full UK driving license and vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Part-time hours: 40 per week Monday to Friday

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

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

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Your new company
You will be working for an outstanding company who provide cutting edge products and services. They have a unique place in their market sector and lead from the front with innovation. You will be joining a very professional, friendly and stable team, who work to common goals / objectives and share success. Your role will be diverse with no two days being the same. You will be working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where team development, data integrity and great customer support are all fundamental to success.

Your new role
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for auditing client contracts for compliance with legal standards. The role will involve working in close partnership with customers, internal and external stakeholders. Working with compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring relevant tools are implemented and updated as required to minimise risk to business. You will monitor workload and flex between tasks in collaboration with other teams. Investigate and respond to customer queries, delivering appropriate customer solutions.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client is seeking to recruit a highly talented and professional individual, who is seeking to join a very stable and market-leading organisation. Candidates will need to have experience within a similar role and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.

What you'll get in return
This is an amazing opportunity to join a business and make the role your own and develop a fantastic career. Contracts Compliance Administrator, 6 month FTC initially, Mon to Fri, Hybrid, £27K PA, Basingstoke

What you need to do now
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Your new company
A successful and innovative British manufacturer who are dominating their chosen sector. They design and manufacture class-leading products that are well loved by their customers. This is a great time to join the business and an opportunity to continue the development of internal systems across Quality and Regulatory Compliance that will play a key part in their ongoing development.

Your new role
You will be responsible for Product Compliance and Quality, including Quality Assurance (collaborating with Suppliers to ensure pre-shipment quality), Quality Control (ownership of quality related issues and implementing corrective action plans), and Regulatory Compliance in various sales territories. You will also be a point of escalation for Customer Service and Warranty Support, and play a key part in New Product Development supporting Product and Design teams as they bring new and improved products through testing and to market.

What you'll need to succeed
Formal Qualifications in Quality Management are useful but not essential. Most important is a demonstrable track record of success within a similar role, and your CV will contain relevant achievements. You will have experience working within a manufacturing business (consumer products is an advantage), supporting overall business objectives by driving improvements in Quality and Compliance. You will enjoy solving problems, and be process focused, able to use metrics to understand performance across relevant business functions, and proactively drive changes that will enable continuous improvement of those metrics. You will also have the ambition to grow your team and play a key leadership role within this rapidly expanding company.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary (circa £60k), plus bonus and benefits. Significant opportunities for ongoing progression within this fast growth business. Hybrid working pattern (typically onsite 3 days a week).

What you need to do now
All candidates will need to hold existing Right to Work in the UK.
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