Total 7 finance banking insurance job vacancies in Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8LF

JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Newmarket, covering our friendly Newmarket and Ely branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.
  
  

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

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Your new company
Hays are working exclusively in partnership with a highly successful manufacturing operation in Lowestoft. This company has a fantastic culture and genuinely puts people first. They have a forward-thinking mentality and are always looking for ways to improve their offering for customers and colleagues. They are seeking a new Finance Business Partner to join their team who can bring an enthusiasm and energy that matches their ambition.


Your new role
The main purpose of the role will be to work with senior leadership in driving and delivering medium to long term strategic plans. You will be highly influential in advising and supporting business performance, working in conjunction with operational elements of the business. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Providing insights to FP&A on-site performance to drive performance.
• Partnering with the Head of Finance, General Manager and other key stakeholders to drive strategic financial plans.
• Possess strong business partnering skills to communicate and influence colleagues and support decision-making.
• Understand the drivers of historical, current and forecasted performance for the site operations and highlight any emerging trends and potential opportunities.
• Translate financial targets into operational and executional goals.
• Building business performance and analytics but interpreting data and using this as a foundation to support decision-making in a clear and concise way.
• Identify areas for optimisation and efficiency and work with operations to realise this potential.
• Perform post project analysis to validate return on investment vs business case.
• Assess and analyse capital spending ideas and create scenario analysis to outline prospective yield improvements.
• Collaborate on new product development and assess business case and strategy.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting process
• Attend regular performance reviews to identify gaps to forecast and recommend necessary actions to rectify gaps.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, but the exact working pattern is flexible. This company offer a hybrid working set-up of 7 days in 10 within the office as a minimum.


What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be a fully qualified accountant and have significant experience in a similar commercial manufacturing/FMCG background. You will ideally have exposure to SAP, but this is not essential. You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills and be able to work in tandem with operational elements of the business. You will be a creative and innovative thinker and be able to identify areas of operational improvement. Experience in project management would be advantageous.


What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary + car allowance of £7,200. You will be eligible for a company bonus (target 25% annually) based on company performance, 33 days' holiday, access to a comprehensive EAP, staff product discounts and private medical insurance.


What you need to do now


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

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

Your new company
A progressive, vibrant and rapidly growing business based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds.
Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business as part of a small team and become an integral part of the business. Duties will be varied and include but limited to;

• Warehouse admin, good in and sending back damages goods.
• Financial admin, including reconciliation of invoices.
• Sales admin, sales order processing, creating PO numbers, liaising with key customers and suppliers
• Purchasing admin, ordering stock, stock taking, chasing outstanding orders and updating customers.
• Office admin, answering incoming calls and all other ad hoc administration.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job you will need high energy, a positive attitude, bundles of self-motivation and have extensive and broad ranging administration experience. This job will require a confident communicator with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and XERO. You will need a 'hands on' approach to your work and accept that no 2 days will be the same and that there will be changing priorities over the course of each day.

What you'll get in return
You will be an integral part of an ambitious and growing business, you will work in a relaxed rural environment (including office dogs).

• Competitive salary.
• 100% office based Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00.
• Positive and friendly working environment.

What you need to do now


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

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

Hays are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Finance Administrator for a leading Accountancy firm in Ipswich. This is a newly created full-time role which can be combined with an element of home-working under the firm's agile working policy, once up to speed in the role.

About the team
The firm anticipates accelerated growth over the next 2 years and so needs to add additional resource to their Finance team to ensure it can support this growth effectively. You will be joining a collaborative, supportive and friendly team. The firm is looking for a true 'team player': a flexible all-rounder, who is willing and able to pitch in to assist colleagues where necessary, and who is also competent at working without close supervision.

About the role
You will be responsible for the maintenance of the Purchase Ledger and undertaking bookkeeping using Sage. Given this is a new position, they are keen to hear from dynamic candidates who can bring fresh ideas and methodologies to the team, to enable the team to enhance their delivery. First and foremost, you will be someone with an enthusiasm to learn and a commitment to continuous development within the team and its working practices. System and software training will be provided as appropriate. A self-motivated and calm approach, with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure are essential, as you will be working to strict deadlines.

Core Responsibilities will include:
* Maintenance of the Purchase Ledger on Sage Line 50 * Dealing with accruals, pre-payments and bank reconciliations * Posting cheque payment and receipts on to Sage Line 50 * Dealing with cover payments / bank statements * Compiling month end and other reports * VAT recording & Direct Debits * Processing transfers and write-offs * Checking online billing and time summary procedures * Assistance with the administration of the tax investigation insurance scheme * Learning other systems within the finance team, to provide assistance when required
Essential attributes and experience: * A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts role involving purchase ledger work * Proficient in using Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel * Strong oral communication skills to liaise with a wide range of clients and contacts * Positive approach to problem-solving * Capable of working in an accurate and methodical manner with strong organisational skills and attention to detail * Capable of working under pressure and to meet deadlines * Ability to maintain complete confidentiality re client information * Previous work experience within an accountancy practice would be helpful (but is not essential)

The package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Buddy Scheme
• Cycle to work
• Death in service
• Dress for your diary
• Staff awards
• Free parking
• Flexible working
• Health cash plan
• Holiday purchase
• Contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Shopping discounts
• Sick pay
• Well-being support
• Social events

Please apply on line or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss

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

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance near Manchester on a full time permanent basis with College. This Director of Finance role is paying up to £75,000 per annum.

The Director of Finance will need to advise and support in overseeing the financial management and strategic planning of the organisation and forecasting. The ideal candidate has strong education experience and have responsibility for other areas of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:

• Work collaboratively with the principal and other senior staff in all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Formulate short- and long-term financial strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, keeping in line with a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure other functions (MIS and Estates) are making a positive impact on the core business of the organisation.
• Ensure all systems are maintained and up to date
• Develop and implement budgeting and forecast system for the wider organisation.

Person Specification of the Finance Business Partner:

• Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification from recognised accountancy bodies (e.g., CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA/ ICAEW)
• Extensive management experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
• Further Education experience
• Strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Exhibit an understanding of risks and utilise financial and business intelligence for risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively across various stakeholder levels.
• Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines during peak periods.
• Display confidence in independent work while also being collaborative and proactive.

Benefits and Package

• £75,000
• 37 hours per week
• 43 days holiday
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave packages
• Strong pension contribution

Next steps

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please apply to discuss this further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

We’re looking for a dynamic, energetic experienced Finance Business Partner to join our team. Reporting into the Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll be adept at operating in a matrix structure, have a tenacious desire to deliver positive business results, understand and enjoy the detail, with the ability to elevate and distil key messages for a senior audience.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our Ipswich, Tunbridge Wells or Botlon office locations. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:

Work collaboratively as a proactive partner across our corporate centre office function within IT, Security, Data and Change to build trusted relationships that can be leveraged to positively influence performance, through the provision of expert opinion.
Act as a bridge between finance and the operational side of the business, helping to ensure that financial goals align with overall business objectives.
Undertake budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic planning for the corporate center function within AXA.
Develop business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure robust data inputs, reliable and sustainable benefits deliver the best outcome for AXAUK andI.
Identity risks and opportunities, work with stakeholders to manage and understand gaps.
Co-ordinate the update of detailed financial forecasts, working collaboratively with teams to develop plans to ensure financial and headcount forecasts are reflective of our planned activities.
Provide innovative and insightful commercial reporting to ensure costs and investments are understood and costs are controlled within budget.
Identify opportunities and risks, working collaboratively across teams, to manage and understand performance gaps.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.
What we’re looking for:
• ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with extensive business partnering experience.• Highly analytical and experience of developing complex financial business cases.• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deal with large volumes of data.• Ability to understand key points and summarise them to clearly communicate to wider audiences.• Strong relationship management skills to enable effective working with multiple stakeholders at all levels.• Proven track record of delivery and ownership.• Demonstrable resilience and the ability to work under pressure.• Experience of working in a large corporate matrix environment with teams located remotely.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

At AXA UK, we’ve a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Finance Reporting Analyst to be working as part of the Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis team. Your role is integral to the team and will involve providing MI on business and financial performance to AXA commercial lines. Working daily in collaboration with other Finance Analysts, who will support with training. You'll also interact with the Finance Business Partners and business customers for a number of MI reports.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations or attending industry events.
What you’ll be doing:

Producing monthly reporting packs for use by senior stakeholders.
Updating weekly and monthly MI dashboards.
Validating data used for MI production, flagging DQ issues and working with IT to resolve.
Analysing business and financial performance trends and providing commentary to stakeholders.
Working with Finance Business Partners and the wider business to develop ad hoc MI.
Advising business customers on use of self-serve MI tools on QlikView, SharePoint and Excel.
Documenting processes and dependencies.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.