Total 41 finance banking insurance job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, CH2 1UL

Liverpool City Centre
£21,000 - £23,000+ basic with monthly team bonus
Onsite parking

We are working with a specialist Taxi Insurance Brokerage who are industry leaders, they maintain a customer centric and personalized approach to their growing client base. With excellent scores on FEEFO and almost 40 years sector specific knowledge, they really understand their client base.

As an Insurance Advisor you will be essential aspect of the customer journey, key duties include;
- Offering support across a wide range of Insurance products, liaising with customers regarding their adjustments, renewals and claims.
- Speaking with any customers who pop into branch for a face-to-face visit.
- Abiding by FCA regulations and ensuring work is compliant
- Managing the renewals process, midterm adjustments and keep control of your own diary.
- Supporting the wider team objectives, making a positive input and making suggestions to workflow improvements.
- Dealing with inbound calls and making outbound calls to existing customers.
- Liaising with Insurers via phone call and email.

What we are looking for;
- Experience within Customer Service, ideally in an office based environment.
- An individual who wants to be part of a tight knit office dynamic, where everyone gets on and enjoys work social events.
- An ability to develop relationships with customers and build rapport.

What they offer ;
- Core hours - 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (no late hours or weekends)
- Cert CII study support
- £21,000 - £23,000+ dependant on background within Insurance
- Monthly team bonus averaging £150

Please apply today with your latest CV to be considered for an immediate interview!

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Key Functional Responsibilities Analytical / Judgmental Undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects / reports requiring high levels of concentration. Update, maintain, organise, gather and analyse information to predict / meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice. Monitor and evaluate risks and issues using a tracking mechanism to enable a proactive resolution and escalation processes. Contribute to the information management of performance, taking a lead for specific projects. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information advice and support where requested. Communication Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan / delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions. Responsible for preparation of correspondence andcomplex papers,as directed by Manager. Support the development of internal and external communications where required by regular contact with the teams, stakeholders and Communications team. Financial and Physical Resources Deliver against organisational objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Support and inform the requirement and targeting of resources, monitoring spend, implementing and evaluating jobs and delivery of financial recovery / savings plans by providing high quality information and analysis. Continually strive for delivering project / function outcomes, value for money and greater efficiency. Contribute to the financial delivery of the agreed portfolio ensuring it is delivered on time. People Management Provide specialist training, advice and support on own area of responsibility where applicable. Support training and induction of new staff. Supervises team on their day-to-day activities. Participate in the recruitment processes. Information Management Operate within and provide enhancements to current management information reporting to enhance decision making processes. Updating, maintaining, organising, gathering and analysing information to predict / meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice Lead on development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new information systems. Responsible for the development and maintenance of databases required for regular reports. Research and Development Actively supports and contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the successful assessment of performance. Test and review new concepts, models, and practices. Contributes to ensuring there are processes in place for spreading and sharing learning and outcomes. Planning and Organisation Contribute to strategic planning. Support implementation of strategic modernisation / service improvement, public health, workforce or commissioning strategies and any associated action plans. Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes. Contribute to the formulation of plans of up to three year and strategic direction within the team. Deliver against objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines. Policy and Service Development Propose changes to own area informing policy and making recommendations for other projects delivery. Contribute to the review and development of existing information management systems. Key Working Relationships Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups / projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams. Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to project teams, sponsors and a range of internal and external staff.

Lead financial planning, performance management and reporting for the region for revenue, capital and cash, within national frameworks and policies Ensure the effective financial performance of organisations and systems within the region Ensure rigorous appraisal of organisation and system financial plans to ensure they are viable and that financial risks have been soundly evaluated and mitigated. Ensure robust systems are in place to monitor financial performance to maintain a clear and up to date view of the financial position Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnerships and performance. Take a risk-based approach, in line with national frameworks to intervene to anticipate and avoid such failures. Provide robust regional forecasts, risk predictions and mitigations as required. Support the Regional Director in holding organisations and systems to account, and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues. Lead the financial intervention process with the relevant local community (STP/ICS) in the event of material concerns about financial performance and financial risk within national frameworks (SOF categorisation 3 & 4) Lead or support other NHS governance processes (e.g. Well Led, Use of Resources) Ensure all national reporting requirements are complied with to support both month end and year end processes

Reporting directly to the NHS Regional Director, with professional accountability to the NHS Chief Financial Officer, the Regional Director of Finance is a senior member of the regional leadership team, supporting the Regional Director in delivering national and regional priorities for health and care in the region.

Working with an expert team and providing expert advice to the rest of the regional leadership team, the Regional Director of Finance will be accountable for delivering regional financial targets and value for money through ensuring that organisations and systems have effective plans and systems to achieve financial sustainability of services and deliver their financial performance trajectories, supported by effective waste reduction programmes.

A thought leader both regionally and nationally, the role will Provide professional financial leadership of the NHS for all organisations in the region, buildingeffectiverelationshipsandnetworkstoensurethatthenationalfinance direction of travel is relevant, credible, well communicated and ‘bought’ into by the finance community, whilst making a significant contribution to developing national finance strategy and policy.



· SupporttheChiefFinancialofficerinthedevelopmentand implementationof the national finance regime – i.e. financial strategy and performance

· Produce,implementandarticulateaclearfinancialstrategyfortheregions consistent with the long-term plan, mandate requirements and national financial frameworks, resource assumptions and investment priorities

· Oversee and assure the financial planning and redesign of services, particularly large scale and complex service reconfigurations, ensuring businesscasesaresubjecttorigorousfinancialappraisal,arefinancially viable and provide value for money.

· Lead value for money and efficiency programmes within the region, working closelywithnationalandregionalcolleaguestoensureuseofbenchmarking, learning and best practice.

· Ensure that appropriate advice is provided to organisations and systems on nationalapproachestofinancialplanningandperformanceforbothcapitaland revenue (e.g. transformation funding, use of private finance for capitaletc.)

· Deliverregionalfinancialtargets(bothcapitalandrevenue)throughensuringthat organisations and systems have effective plans and systems to achieve financial sustainability of services and deliver their financial performance trajectories, supported by effective waste reduction programmes



The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

Leadfinancialplanning,performancemanagementandreportingfortheregion for revenue, capital and cash, within national frameworks and policies



Ensuretheeffectivefinancialperformanceoforganisationsandsystemswithin the region



Ensurerigorousappraisaloforganisationandsystemfinancialplanstoensure they are viable and that financial risks have been soundly evaluated andmitigated.

Ensurerobustsystemsareinplacetomonitorfinancialperformancetomaintain a clear and up to date view of the financial position

Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnershipsandperformance.Takea risk-basedapproach,inlinewithnational frameworks to intervene to anticipate and avoid such failures.

· Providerobustregionalforecasts,riskpredictionsandmitigationsasrequired.

SupporttheRegionalDirectorinholdingorganisationsandsystemstoaccount, and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues.

Lead the financial intervention process with the relevant local community (STP/ICS)intheeventofmaterialconcernsaboutfinancialperformanceand financial risk within national frameworks (SOF categorisation 3 & 4)

LeadorsupportotherNHSgovernanceprocesses(e.g.WellLed,UseofResources)

Ensureallnationalreportingrequirementsarecompliedwithtosupportboth month end and year end processes


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

As a member of the core EPR Project Team to be responsible for all the financial aspects of the Trust Electronic Patient Record implementation project. To provide specialist financial support and advice to the Trust Digital team in respect of the financial implications of the EPR project and to be fully integrated into the team. This will include contributing towards the formulation of the EPR Full Business Case and providing finance support in the assessment of supplier cost submissions. The role incorporates lead responsibility for financial monitoring and accounting of the EPR element of the Trusts capital programme, including financial analysis and technical accounting treatment, reporting the project to the Trust senior management team, ensuring the programme is adequately resourced and targets are achieved.

Please see the job description and person specificationdocument for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy

Title: Finance Assistant (Debtors)

Job Purpose

In line with Alternative Futures Group mission, vision and values the job holder will provide effective support to the Financial Accountant. The primary responsibility will be for the smooth running of the sales ledger ensuring all customer/commissioner invoices are processed and settled in a timely manner.

Principal Accountabilities

-Setting up and maintaining sales ledger accounts on to the Finance System
-Efficient and effective processing of customer/commissioner invoices, ensuring the amounts invoiced are correct and maximise the income to AFG.
-Ensuring accurate invoicing and facilitating prompt query resolution.
-Debtor account reconciliations – ensure the balance sheet control accounts are up to date at all times for each customer/commissioner, cash receipts are posted promptly, and all outstanding debts are pursued in accordance with AFG policies and procedures
-Raising sales invoices and credit notes in a timely manner and in line with agreed billing schedules.
-Collecting cash through the production of reminders, statements and through regular contact with customers via telephone, e-mail and letter.
-Ensuring financial and business controls are adhered to.
-Assisting with processing and accurate allocation of receipts.
-Issuing copy invoices/statements when required.
-Assisting with reconciliation of unallocated cash.
-Raising manual invoices and credits.
-Producing debtor reports; provide information to assist with company cash flow forecasts and ensure that processes and procedures are maintained in line with corporate requirements.
-Posting journals to the nominal ledger and correction of mis-postings.
-Compiling and submitting statistical information required by the Government or any other Statutory Body.
-Producing monthly and ad-hoc management information.
-Adhering to the year-end timetable and liaison with the auditors and other business colleagues to assist in the production of statutory accounts.
-Producing working papers to audit standard for the year end external audit.
-Provide cover within the Financial Accounting Team.
-Undertake one-off projects as and when required.
-Any other duties commensurate with this role.

Person Specification - Essential Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Keenness to learn, absorbs as much relevant knowledge and experience as possible and adapts to change quickly and co-operatively.
-A valued member of the team who provides support to others and contributes to creating an open culture and productive working environment.
-Demonstrates a genuine desire to provide a high-quality service.
-Is able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues at all levels.
-Able to work confidently with both numerical and other data. Able to input and process data quickly and accurately.
-Ability to interpret and manipulate large amounts of financial data using excel spreadsheets.
-Keenness to make improvements, offering suggestions and taking action to implement changes.

Experience

-Proven experience within a Sales Ledger environment.
-Demonstrate experience of working accurately under pressure within strict deadlines.
-3 years in a financial administration environment.
-Knowledge of Windows based applications.
-Knowledge of SUN systems

Qualifications

-Basic education, literacy and numeracy skills.
-Maths GCSE.

This role is Band I as per our structure.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Head of Finance - corporate and reporting is a key senior role within the North West regional finance team, leading a high-quality internal finance function for the region. It will take someone who can build strong relationships across the organisation, and who can cut through complexity. This role will provide the successful candidate with insight into how NHS England works and the key challenges facing the NHS in the North West. You will work with a fantastic team, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

The Head of Finance will lead on budget setting, and in-year financial management for the regional office’s c. £80m annual budget. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Head of Finance will make a broader contribution to the delivery of the operational finance team’s objectives, supporting additional reporting around the overall NHS financial performance in the region, capital and/or other specific pieces of work as required.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of budget setting and financial reporting.

They will be able to build strong relationships across the organisation and will be confident in all aspects of managing the team.

They will be able to work with a high degree of autonomy, including making judgements and decisions with limited supervision.

They will have highly developed communication skills (both written and verbal), able to simplify complex issues.

The successful candidate will have a strong sense of integrity and a commitment to developing the team.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

The Head of Finance will work closely with the national central financial management team, regional executives and budget holders and other regional colleagues to ensure appropriate and affordable budgets are set, that these are effectively managed, and that financial performance is reported clearly and accurately, including the management of financial risks.

The Head of Finance will represent the Director of Operational Finance in relevant internal forums including the internal operations committee.

The Head of Finance will work closely with the Deputy Directors of Operational Finance to ensure that the two teams work well together, supporting the overall objectives for the Operational Finance directorate and the development of both teams.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Significant post qualifying experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience.

Experience managing significant financial resources with a good appreciation of relevant regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity of financial processes and procedures.

Experience of effectively managing a team.

High level of IT competence, literacy and numeracy skills

Experience of managing budgets.

Experience of communication with colleagues and contractors at all levels of the organisation and the ability to negotiate and act on behalf of the site in relation to contracts.

Strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels.

Excellent skills in strategic planning and strategic management of financial resources.

Clear analytical skills to allow the exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information and opinions and utilisation of management information systems.

Strong decision making skills with the ability to make decisions and recommendations based on the analysis of options.

Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities.

Good leadership skills and ability to inspire and challenge colleagues.

Commitment to staff’s and own personal development

What the school offers its staff

Growing Trust of 5 primary schools with extended services of a national Maths Hub and CPD company at the heart of its school improvement offer. Supportive Executive Team and Trust Board.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Children's Finance Manager (Hybrid) needed in Liverpool £356.21 per day PAYE - Reference: RQ1364270

The Children's Finance Manager will contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives and those of the Portfolio.
You will ensure the provision of appropriate financial advice to Directors and Service Managers.

Within the role you will facilitate the overall improvement in the management and performance of the financial administration with particular regard to the financial and operational management of services.

This is a hybrid role, the successful person will be required to be office based 2 days a week, these days can and will vary.

The role encompasses a number of technical accounting areas, including:
• The provision of regular, cyclical and ad-hoc budgetary control information and advice to budget holders and managers at all levels
• Provide intelligent analysis of financial information to cost centre managers to assist in the financial management of services within the Portfolio
• Preparation of government financial returns
• Assisting with the preparation of accounts and dealing with audit queries
• Prepare financial appraisals and performance projections including input to the financial implications of service proposals
• Explore and advise managers on innovative solutions to problems and issues in a pro-active manner
• Respond to and action recommendations raised and agreed with Internal and External Audit, within agreed timescales

This is a Full time role on a temporary 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.

Finance Manager
IVCC (Innovative Vector Control Consortium)

Salary: £46,974 - £54,394
Full time, permanent position
Based in Liverpool, hybrid working with 3 days per week based on-site

IVCC was incorporated in 2008 and is hosted by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Our program of work is supported by a wide range of funders including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, FCDO, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), USAID and DFAT (Australian Government).

IVCC partners with third party organisations (industry and academic) to support the development of new vector control products in the fight against malaria, in order to save lives and increase prosperity for some of the poorest communities in the world, which is the vision IVCC strives for.

We have a brand-new role for an additional Finance Manager to join the team, who will serve as a key financial contact, with responsibility for providing a broad range of financial deliverables associated with IVCC’s grant and institution finances.

Working closely with the IVCC and LSTM finance teams, the Finance Manager will be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with finance-related policies and procedures, financial monitoring and funder reporting.

Responsibilities include:


Fully understand IVCC’s finance strategy, its purpose and internal/external stakeholders involved in its implementation
Facilitate the integration of the new finance system (OneFinance) and work with the IVCC finance team, administrators and project managers to leverage the capabilities of the system
Maintain a structure of project reporting that enables the tracking and reporting of activity against all projects and grants
Facilitate the development of automated reports, strong financial controls and risk management
Conduct a regular review of expenditure across designated accounts for corporate reporting, in conjunction with variance analysis by budget line, to confirm progress, gain understanding of any anomalies and take action to remedy any issues arising
Report on IVCC’s cash flow in relation to designated projects
Monitor funders’ financial requirements to ensure compliance
Verify and approve partner payments as required


Develop strong links to designated portfolio teams, departments and project teams to support their financial requirements
Support the Senior Finance Manager in the delivery of annual budgets, quarterly reforecasting exercises and 5-year strategic planning
Ensure maximisation of internal costs, core salaries and overheads
Implement and maintain KPI’s and metrics to monitor performance against strategic objectives
Support the finalisation of the financial aspects of grant submissions
Support the production of the financial sections to a range of funder reporting publications, including annual funder and grant progress reports
Undertake final reconciliations and close-down procedures on conclusion of individual grants and projects, in line with internal policies and procedures and funder obligations


The ideal candidate will possess the following:


Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or proven continuous professional development through working in a similar environment
Ability to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of project based financial management
Experience in long-term contract accounting, such as grant financial management or other project-based accounting
Proven experience of being able to influence people and negotiate with confidence, clarity and respect across a diverse range of partner organisations
Experience of managing and reporting on budgets within a dynamic budgetary framework involving a high degree of reforecasting and variance analysis
Experience of producing non-statutory financial accounts and supporting narratives including presentational data, charts and written reports
A proactive and collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective relationships at all levels within IVCC and externally


(For a full list of duties and essential & desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

In return we offer:


A salary of £46,974 - £54,394 depending on experience
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application Process: To apply for the position, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at IVCC

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. IVCC selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

IVCC actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Finance System Specialist
Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract (with potential opportunities for extension)
Salary: £38,205 - £44,263
Based in Liverpool / remote working opportunities
Retention bonus available up to £2,500
30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure days

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.

Our award-winning Finance team have recently implemented a significant upgrade of the LSTM's finance system, to a new SaaS system. The purpose of this upgrade was to streamline processes across the organisation, allowing for better analytics, which will ultimately support the strategic decision making process.

We have so far rolled this out to the UK and Zimbabwe offices, and have plans to go live in the Kenya office in the new year. To support with the implementation and embedding of the system and continue the success of the project, we have created a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Finance System Specialist to join the team.

The Finance System Specialist will focus on proactively maintaining and developing LSTM's finance system and associated software, and work closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and solve complex issues, providing an outstanding service to all system users. The successful candidate will also use data and draw upon expertise to inform and implement system enhancements and developments, which will further improve the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities will include:


Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met, and an outstanding customer service is provided.
Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
Co-ordinate workload and issue prioritisation within the team to reduce risk and provide an excellent customer service.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
Foster excellent business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to enhance user experience.
Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.


We are looking for a solution-focused individual with the technical and communication skills to lead change effectively. The successful candidate will ideally bring the following:


Experience of maintaining and developing systems.
Proven experience in administering and optimising integrated systems.
Demonstrable experience of effectively troubleshooting, taking ownership for issues until resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience of working with finance systems, and knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled would be beneficial for this position, however this is not essential.
You can learn more about the requirements and responsibilities of the role in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of this role:

Flexible working - our preference for this position would be a hybrid model with 2 days per week working on-site however, we are happy to be flexible and we would consider remote working with a minimum of 1 day per month on-site
Retention bonus - There is a retention bonus available for this position up to £2,500. £1,000 would be paid after completion of 12 month in the role, with the remaining £1,500 paid on completion of the 18 month contract

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
High street discounts and cashback offers
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

Junior Insurance Broker

Our client in Chester is seeking a Junior Insurance Broker, presenting a superb opportunity to work with an independent broker backed by one of the world's largest commercial insurance brokers. The successful candidate will initially work under delegated authority in medical malpractice for six months, gaining a comprehensive understanding of this niche scheme. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in underwriting or handling.

After a successful period in this industry specialisation, you will transition to the commercial combined aspect of the business. This will involve managing your own renewal list and evolving into a standard commercial broker role. Responsibilities will include presenting to clients, conducting client meetings, and potentially engaging in business development and market research.

Are you seeking your next career step, feeling your development has ground to a halt or simply desiring to join a growing business with stability? Our client offers an excellent opportunity within a well-managed organisation that values autonomy.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Finance System Administrator
Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract (with potential opportunities for extension)
Salary: £38,205 - £44,263
Based in Liverpool with flexible working opportunities available
Retention bonus available up to £2,500
30 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and additional Christmas closure days

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Recently ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world, we are proud of the work we do and the impact this has on the people who need our help most. Headquartered in the heart of Liverpool, with colleagues working all around the world, we are on a mission to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally, through partnership in research and education.

Our award-winning Finance team have recently implemented a significant upgrade of the LSTM's finance system, to a new SaaS system. The purpose of this upgrade was to streamline processes across the organisation, allowing for better analytics, which will ultimately support the strategic decision making process.

This has been a huge achievement for everyone involved, and to continue the success and to support with fully embedding the system across the UK and overseas hubs, we have created a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Senior Finance System Administrator to join the team.

The post holder will be instrumental in contributing to the overall success of the project and will focus on proactively maintaining and developing LSTM's finance system and associated software. The role will involve working closely with colleagues to troubleshoot and solve complex issues, providing an outstanding service to all system users. The successful candidate will also use data and draw upon expertise to inform and implement system enhancements, which will further improve the overall user experience.

Key responsibilities will include:


Undertake extensive and detailed troubleshooting and testing to investigate system issues, identifying solutions to minimise service disruption.
Day-to-day system support and system administration tasks, ensuring that SLA’s are met, and an outstanding customer service is provided.
Ownership of the development and maintenance of system business processes, understanding stakeholder and operational needs.
Co-ordinate workload and issue prioritisation within the team to reduce risk and provide an excellent customer service.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial processes through system improvements and automation.
Create an established feedback process gathering and analysing data to establish a development of work.
Foster excellent business relationships with colleagues, suppliers and system users to enhance user experience.
Work alongside the Finance Systems Manager to plan and deliver an accessible training schedule for the LSTM group.


We are looking for a solution-focused individual with the technical and communication skills to lead change effectively. The successful candidate will ideally bring the following:


Experience of maintaining and developing finance systems.
Knowledge of underpinning technical infrastructure of finance systems and how accounts are compiled.
Proven experience in administering and optimising integrated systems.
The ability to effectively troubleshoot, taking ownership for issues until resolution.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


You can learn more about the requirements and responsibilities of the role in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of this role:

Flexible working - our preference for this position would be a hybrid model with 2 days per week working on-site however, we are happy to be flexible and we would consider remote working with a minimum of 1 day per month on-site
Retention bonus - There is a retention bonus available for this position up to £2,500. £1,000 would be paid after completion of 12 month in the role, with the remaining £1,500 paid on completion of the 18 month contract

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:


30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension schemes
Agile working
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
High street discounts and cashback offers
Government-backed cycle to work scheme
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies


Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:
https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role summary:

The post holder will work as part of the Trust’s Central Team and will be responsible for efficient and effective provision of quality statutory financial information. Provide support to the Trustees, Chief Finance Officer, budget holders and other relevant stakeholders of the Multi Academy Trust. Prepare and present objective financial information in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook and all current internal/external auditing regulations and guidelines. The role's purpose is to offer various administrative services, proactively contribute to improving the day-to-day finance operations of the Academy, managing resources to support best value and promote public accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• As part of the Trust’s Central Team, support LIPA School and LIPA Sixth Form College to deliver a quality educational provision and ensure that the Trust’s objectives are met.

• Ensure that all aspects of financial operations are in accordance with best practice and reflect value for money from the public purse and the Trust remains a going concern.

• Ensure that duties are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and Trust policies, including the Academy Trust Handbook.
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Procurement


• Undertake procurement operations on behalf of the Trust including raising orders, goods received, payment of invoices & non-order invoices, direct debit expenses etc.


• Ensure that all transactions are processed and coded accurately.


• Check all claims for non-pay expenses and reimburse as appropriate.


• Process bursary expenditure in line with policy and deal with any bursary payments/queries.


• Set up new suppliers and deal with supplier payment queries.


• Prepare/discuss weekly payment runs for approval and upload to the bank.


• Where appropriate, support the CFO in negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts, tenders and agreements.


• Ensure that the Trust’s Financial Scheme of Delegation in respect of quotes, authorisation etc., is complied with, and the financial controls including proper separation of duties is maintained.


• Manage Academy expenditure within an agreed budget.

Income


• Identify income due to the Trust and raise invoices as required.


• Ensure that all income is received, properly coded and accounted for.


• Contribute to income generation and identify any grants due to the Trust.


• Ensure that spend in respect of specific grants, e.g. Pupil Premium, Sports Premium is in accordance with DfE/other conditions and properly recorded and accounted for.


• Ensure all the relevant SEN income is received from LA and accounted for correctly.

Reporting & Returns


• Prepare weekly/monthly bank statement reconciliations.


• Occasional visits to Bank or Post Office for deposits/withdrawals.


• Process monthly recharges.


• Monitor use of Academy credit cards and reconcile expenditure to monthly statement.


• Prepare monthly VAT Returns and submission along with VAT Reconciliation at the year end.


• Assist with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the budget.


• Update finance system with new budgets.


• Assist with payroll tasks including absence reporting, overtime claims and monthly payroll journals.


• Process accruals, deferred income and prepayments journals.


• Maintain fixed assets register.


• Regularly update and maintain utilities/energy usage information.


• Prepare monthly management accounts.


• Manage the income and expenditure of each financial project, i.e. capital analysis, EHCP and grants, etc.


• Manage income and expenditure of school/college trips, school dinners, etc.


• Support the completion of any returns required by the DfE, LA etc.


• Support the maintenance of the Trust’s Gifts and Hospitality Register.


• Support the maintenance of the Trust’s Contracts Register.


• Other general finance duties, e.g., dealing with finance post and inbox, checking supplier statements, maintaining finance filing, helping parents with queries.


• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Review & Scrutiny


• Prepare, assist and co-operate with termly ISRs, annual audits and provide any information legitimately requested.


• Implement any recommendations agreed to by the Trust.

Advice & Guidance


• Deal with finance queries from staff, suppliers and other 3rd parties in the first instance and escalating issues to the CFO where required.


• Provide advice and guidance to staff in respect of procurement and income.

Policy & Trust Development


• Support the Chief Finance Officer to prepare and update financial policies across the Trust.


• Monitor and contribute to the organisation and development of finance within the Trust.


• Maintain an awareness of changing financial practice, statutory guidance and best practice.


• Support the CEO/CFO to develop services offered by the Trust’s Central Team.


• Undertake specific projects under the direction of the CEO/CFO.

Additional Duties

The post holder will:


• Comply with any reasonable request to undertake work not specified in this job description which is commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities, and aptitudes.


• Contribute to and uphold the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust.


• Act with professionalism, integrity and with due regard to matters of a confidential nature at all times.


• Promote and adhere to high standards of behaviour and performance in line with the staff code of conduct and other relevant policies and professional standards.


• Establish constructive relationships and communicate professionally and effectively with senior leaders, colleagues, the Trust/school community, and other agencies/professionals.


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance appraisal/development as required.


• Recognise their own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.


• Undertake duties in line with the Trust’s policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for themselves and any employees for whom they are responsible.


• Carry out their responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies and arrangements relating to safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection and should report any concerns to an appropriate person.

Note:


• The post offers a level of flexibility/opportunity for occasional homeworking, as agreed by your line manager, in accordance with the needs of the service.


• There may be occasions where travel between sites to meet the needs of the service/role may be necessary (e.g. Core Team meetings, training etc.).

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer a competitive salary, local government pension scheme, employee assistance programme, 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays,

Further details about the role

Please send completed applications to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.