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My client is a high-profile insurance company who require a Business Architect to join a business-critical programme.

Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial experience working as an Business / Functional Architect within the Insurance domain.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end underwriting processes for large commercial insurance systems (P&C preferred).
• Experience with system integrations and capability modelling.
• Solid understanding of application and solution architecture.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay technical information to non-technical audiences in a concise manner.
• The ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Strong business analysis and strategic planning abilities

Nice to have:

• Experience working on global programmes.
• Experience of developing and implementing underwriting platforms.
• Familiarity with global commercial P&C insurance industry standards and regulations

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

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About you

As Finance Assistant, you will ensure the delivery and continued development of consistently high quality, cost-effective and
responsive services, grounded in Pact’s charitable mission, vision and values.

You will be responsible for Pact’s purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit card management and maintaining the staff expenses app
“WebExpenses”.

As Finance Officer, you will ensure the delivery and continued development of high quality, cost-effective and responsive
services, grounded in Pact’s charitable mission, vision and values.

The Finance Officer will assist with maintaining Pact’s finances and developing Pact’s financial systems. The post holder will
work closely with Pact’s budget holders as well as external stakeholders including customers, suppliers and banks.

You will contribute to the aim of the Finance Team to provide a 5-star service.




What we offer:




Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye
care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to
further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be
supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.




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Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to
post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note
that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We
will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for
a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level?

Join a high-growth, industry-leading gaming business that is a part of a NYSE-listed group!

Your new role

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage payroll processes, including payroll reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Optimise cash flow by monitoring and managing cash inflows and outflows.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP)
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the gaming or technology industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., NAV, Cognos) and advanced Excel skills

What you need to do now

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

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

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

What You'll Need To Succeed

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

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

What You Need To Do Now
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What skills and experience we're looking for

• Educated to at least GCSE level (5 GCSEs including Maths and English) or equivalent
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD

• Previous financial experience including; interpreting budgets, financial reporting and processing
• Experience of setting up and maintaining financial spreadsheets to a high standard
• Excellent team working skills and proven experience of working well in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team at work.
• Ability to accurately manage a small budget (petty cash and school fund)

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic accounting processes and procedures.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to use, to a good standard, a range of ICT packages including, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and demonstrate initiative.
• Previous experience of EVERY

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A highly supportive environment and management team who encourage creativity and are very open-minded to new ideas from staff
• A diverse and vibrant community school
• Employee Assistant Programme-free confidential support information and advice for staff
• Cycle scheme
• Vivup - Employee Benefits Portal

Further details about the role

•
• To undertake the day-to-day administration of the school’s financial systems and assist in the management of finance within the Federation.
• Assist the Headteacher/HoS/SFO in ensuring that financial and statutory regulations and procedures are adhered to, as per the Federation SFM.
• Fulfil their professional responsibilities with honesty, integrity and objectivity, working within the limits of their professional competence.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the schools in which they work.
• Ensure a professional relationship is maintained at all times with all colleagues, BIS and WCC. With a customer service approach to all suppliers and staff members, alike.
• Treat pupils, parents and carers, governors, community, and staff members with dignity; building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observe proper boundaries appropriate to their professional position.
• Maintain the confidentiality of data and information.
• Contribute to and model the vision values, moral purpose, learning styles, leadership styles and ethos of the Federation.
• Collaborating with your colleagues on federation contracts.

Supporting the SFO in all aspects of their role.
• At the direction of the Federation Senior Finance Officer (SFO) to assist in the provision of a comprehensive finance service for the school/service within you are based by undertaking a range of finance and administrative support functions. This may also include undertaking a range of facilities administrative support functions to support the operation of the school/service within you are based.
• To operate within the financial guidelines set out in the Federation’s Standards of Financial Management (SFM).
• Finance

Finance and Administrative Tasks


• Assisting in the continued maintenance of the school’s financial systems, ensuring that relevant documentation is kept up-to-date and relevant.
• Supporting the SFO in maintaining a realistic and balanced budget for school activity.
• Using the agreed budget to monitor and control performance to achieve value for money.
• Having an overall awareness of the need to match spending to Budget, alerting SFO to potential overspending.
• Providing on-going monthly budgetary information to the relevant people.
• Balance and enter credit card expenses monthly, ensuring spend is within credit limit and timely payment made. (Obtaining all necessary paperwork from cardholders).
• Assist the SFO in the preparation of Monthly and End of Year reconciliations. According to the agreed schedule set by the LA.
• Prepare and process monthly VAT return to local authority by email, to required specifications and deadlines, copy in SFO after sign off and save in VAT folder.
• Preparation of weekly BACS payment runs for the school/service, ensuring we maximise creditor payment terms.
• Assist in the completion of year end documentation and audit file as required by the SFO.
• Liaise with internal and external Auditors throughout the audit process, and ensure documentation is made available as requested.
• Maintaining and following up on contracts associated with the school.
• File, upload, maintain and archive all financial data processed for easy retrieval.
• Supporting the school to meet SFVS standards, the school’s own scheme of delegation and LA financial procedures.

Purchasing of Goods and Services


• Ensure all goods ordered have been delivered, before goods receipting and processing subsequent invoices on FMS.
• Raise purchase orders and process orders for supplies and services as required. Matching Delivery Notes to Invoices, as needed.
• Processing of all invoices and credit notes into FMS for each school/service and ensuring the correct authorisations are obtained before payment is prepared.
• Investigate queries relating to invoices/orders and resolve them, to enable timely payment.

Processing of Payments and Invoices Received


• Overseeing requests from staff for advances/reimbursements and the distribution of cash.
• Ensuring that efficient and safe procedures are maintained by all staff concerning collection, security and distribution of cash.
• Administration of any Dinner monies, ensuring it is stored in the safe and banked weekly.
• Preparing all Income invoices, as directed by the SFO, and sending out to clients.
• Chasing all outstanding debts from lettings and Out of Borough funding.
• Ensure correct coding is carried out in accordance with the Consistent Financial reporting framework.
• Managing EVERY (or similar software) and ensuring it is updated regularly as invoices come in and alerting the necessary staff members, when contracts are due for renewal or routine maintenance is required, across all sites.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details within the school’s accounting system.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements, obtaining copy invoices or other correspondence from the supplier as required.
• Specific to QEII post: Ensure Bi-Borough invoices and employee expenses are processed and paid in a timely manner. Liaising with the Head of BIS on preparing for funding each academic year, as needed.

Facilities


• To liaise with the appropriate staff in preparing and updating risk assessments for the school premises.
• Working collaboratively with the Site Manager by monitoring contracts and contractors.
• To work collaboratively with the Headteacher and SFO on suggested improvements to the general school environment and work with the Site Manager to maintain the productivity of site management.
• Ensuring the facilities and estate work is linked to the financial planning systems and cycle.
• Oversee school insurance policies and make relevant claims.
• To ensure that the school building is a safe environment for children, young people, staff and visitors.

Finance

Finance and Administrative Tasks


• Assisting in the continued maintenance of the school’s financial systems, ensuring that relevant documentation is kept up-to-date and relevant.
• Supporting the SFO in maintaining a realistic and balanced budget for school activity.
• Using the agreed budget to monitor and control performance to achieve value for money.
• Having an overall awareness of the need to match spending to Budget, alerting SFO to potential overspending.
• Providing on-going monthly budgetary information to the relevant people.
• Balance and enter credit card expenses monthly, ensuring spend is within credit limit and timely payment made. (Obtaining all necessary paperwork from cardholders).
• Assist the SFO in the preparation of Monthly and End of Year reconciliations. According to the agreed schedule set by the LA.
• Prepare and process monthly VAT return to local authority by email, to required specifications and deadlines, copy in SFO after sign off and save in VAT folder.
• Preparation of weekly BACS payment runs for the school/service, ensuring we maximise creditor payment terms.
• Assist in the completion of year end documentation and audit file as required by the SFO.
• Liaise with internal and external Auditors throughout the audit process, and ensure documentation is made available as requested.
• Maintaining and following up on contracts associated with the school.
• File, upload, maintain and archive all financial data processed for easy retrieval.
• Supporting the school to meet SFVS standards, the school’s own scheme of delegation and LA financial procedures.

Purchasing of Goods and Services


• Ensure all goods ordered have been delivered, before goods receipting and processing subsequent invoices on FMS.
• Raise purchase orders and process orders for supplies and services as required. Matching Delivery Notes to Invoices, as needed.
• Processing of all invoices and credit notes into FMS for each school/service and ensuring the correct authorisations are obtained before payment is prepared.
• Investigate queries relating to invoices/orders and resolve them, to enable timely payment.

Processing of Payments and Invoices Received


• Overseeing requests from staff for advances/reimbursements and the distribution of cash.
• Ensuring that efficient and safe procedures are maintained by all staff concerning collection, security and distribution of cash.
• Administration of any Dinner monies, ensuring it is stored in the safe and banked weekly.
• Preparing all Income invoices, as directed by the SFO, and sending out to clients.
• Chasing all outstanding debts from lettings and Out of Borough funding.
• Ensure correct coding is carried out in accordance with the Consistent Financial reporting framework.
• Managing EVERY (or similar software) and ensuring it is updated regularly as invoices come in and alerting the necessary staff members, when contracts are due for renewal or routine maintenance is required, across all sites.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details within the school’s accounting system.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements, obtaining copy invoices or other correspondence from the supplier as required.
• Specific to QEII post: Ensure Bi-Borough invoices and employee expenses are processed and paid in a timely manner. Liaising with the Head of BIS on preparing for funding each academic year, as needed.

Facilities


• To liaise with the appropriate staff in preparing and updating risk assessments for the school premises.
• Working collaboratively with the Site Manager by monitoring contracts and contractors.
• To work collaboratively with the Headteacher and SFO on suggested improvements to the general school environment and work with the Site Manager to maintain the productivity of site management.
• Ensuring the facilities and estate work is linked to the financial planning systems and cycle.
• Oversee school insurance policies and make relevant claims.
• To ensure that the school building is a safe environment for children, young people, staff and visitors.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which all staff adhere to, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment. Staff undergo regular training around the latest safeguarding practices. We work collaboratively with parents/carers, and external agencies to prioritise the wellbeing of every child. We promote a culture of openness encouraging pupils to voice their concerns. Our robust procedures aim to identify, assess, and support those at risk, with a commitment to preventing harm. Safeguarding is at the core of our mission, ensuring every child can thrive.

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section. Location - please note that the base for this role can be any of the following: Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG 7 and 8 Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP South West House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do? Please email Heather Pittam (Head of Financial Reporting) on heather.pittam@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.

Cluster Finance Assistant

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

The Thistle Trafalgar Square Hotel is located on a quiet side street right in the heart of London's West End. All 108 bedrooms at this four-star hotel have been recently refurbished and offer a great standard of comfort and style. In addition, the Royal Trafalgar has a ground floor restaurant which also benefits from a terrace so you can experience al fresco dining in the centre of London.

The Role

As a Cluster Finance Assistant you will be working alongside the Cluster Financial Controllers and key stakeholders of hotels to be responsible for:

* Inputting and processing invoices into the accounting systems

* Requesting supplier statements and performing creditors reconciliation.

* Post and allocate incoming payments into the sales ledger.

* Ensuring that cashiering at the hotel level is correctly controlled and banking is accurately recorded and balanced daily.

* Completing the daily revenue reconciliation to ensure balancing to Trial Balance.

* Income Audit.

What we look for

* Positive approach to teamwork

* An eye for detail

* Previous experience as a Finance Assistant in either a single site or a Cluster

* Strong organisational and analytical skills

* Passionate about delivering the highest levels of service with a desire to learn, work hard and progress

* Strong understanding of Finance Operations

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

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

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

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

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

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

What you need to do now

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Your new company

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

Your new role

Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The Financial Oversight and Delivery team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is recruiting a Finance Analyst - In Year Reporting (System and Commissioner).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:
• work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
• ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;
• decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
• support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
• set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
• report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
• explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money.

As a Finance Analyst you will be a key member of the team and will play an important role supporting all aspects of the work of the team which includes:
• Oversight of the monthly financial position of the NHS
• Financial reporting template and tool design, build, distribution and collection
• Managing movements in allocations across commissioning bodies
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Conducting analysis using the information that we collect

As part of this role you will work to a fixed, monthly timetable to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of the financial position. The main duties of the job are outlined in the assignment brief. Please use your application to demonstrate the following skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across the team when required. We operate a matrix working model so you will be expected to use your skills and experience to fill any shortfalls in capacity across the team as required.
• Ability to work on own initiative; organising and prioritising your own workload to set and often tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills; the role will involve query management and issuing of national communications / guidance via a mailbox.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel and other Microsoft applications. As part of the role you will be exposed to tools and applications such as VBA, Power Automate, Power BI and Oracle (ISFE) to collect and analyse financial information and so an aptitude for learning new IT skills is essential.
• The team undertakes regular testing of reporting tools and so the ability to follow processes and attention to detail are key.
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working in a finance role at a similar level.
• An understanding of the NHS financial framework and processes including how funding flows in the NHS.

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.

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Location- please note that the base for this role can be any of the following:
• Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG
• 7 and 8 Wellington Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP
• South West House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Heather Pittam (Head of Financial Reporting) on heather.pittam@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work in a role which will expand your commercial finance capabilities. The role will offer you the platform to enhance your analytical skills and be in a role focused on driving business growth. The company is thriving, so it's a great time to join a successful and high-profile business. They are offering a competitive salary of 60-70k + strong benefits including: 25 days (which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days), birthday off, cycle to work scheme, pension, gym discounts, health cash, health cash plans, Apple work products, Well-being days (and lots more)
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette Solomou now.
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A high growth PE backed SaaS business is looking for a Head of Finance to lead their European financial operations

Your new role

• Manage cash flow, forecast requirements, and oversee supplier payments.
• Conduct weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Process intercompany sales invoices.
• Manage and develop the finance team, implementing efficient processes and KPIs.
• Develop and refine processes to build efficiencies within the team and its output.
• Assist in the development of KPIs to manage team and business performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience of managing teams
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel

What you need to do now

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Your new company

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

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

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

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

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

What you need to do now

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Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Home working Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 The Aurora Group The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Due to a recent internal promotion; we’re currently looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner. Whilst the role is home based, there is a requirement to travel occasionally to Twigworth, Gloucestershire where our Central Office provides financial support, leadership and governance to the group as well as a number of our sites across the country. The Role: As a key member of the Finance Business Partnering Team you’ll be working closely with our Finance Analyst and Financial Controller in supporting one of our Finance Business Partners to ensure that the financial position and forecasting of a number of our services (schools/colleges) within the group is accurately reported. Whilst ensuring our Principals are kept fully abreast of financial matters relating to their site you’ll be expected to help and guide the sites’ leadership teams to maintain good budgetary control; ensuring they are fully versed in their financials and are enabled to make appropriate decisions as a result. For the services you’ll be responsible for; you’ll play a key a role in preparing the month end management accounts (with meaningful commentary and analysis); assisting the Finance Business Partner with the preparation of the annual budgets and monthly reforecasts; help to embed financial controls and processes on site and provide insightful analysis, performance monitoring and financial modelling as appropriate
Skills and Qualifications Experience: Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: AAT Qualified (or studying towards CIMA) preferred. Experience in working in a Finance team, and experience of producing monthly management accounts and reports. Strong IT skills with good knowledge of Excel. High degree of accuracy/attention to detail. Excellent team player with strong communications skills, with an ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial managers. Credibility and confidence to work with senior managers across the organisation. Whilst the role is predominantly home based there will be a need to work from our office in Twigworth when required as well the occasional visits to our services.
Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and Development Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save money on your bills!! With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply) How to Apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

We are recruiting for a full-time Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable, to work in our Finance Department based at the Richmond Campus.
The postholder will be first point of contact for Accounts Receivable queries responding to requests and taking payments at the Finance desk, invoicing and collection of tuition, high needs and other fees, from the College’s students, LAs, sponsors and customer sales invoices. The post holder will also maintain accuracy of student/sponsor records in the College’s finance system and liaise with Admissions/Funding regarding student related bursaries and fees. The postholder will work closely with students, a range of external customers and sponsors, the management accountant, Funding and a range of budget holders and managers.
Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focussed STEM Centre in 2024. This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.