Total 85 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in East London, London, E13 0DY

Graduate Accounting Intern (12 month internship)
Salary between £25k - £30k, Graduate opportunity with an ASAP start date.

A prominent European mid-market value investment firm with a robust legacy in the DACH and Nordic regions, is currently seeking an Accounting Intern. Operating with offices in all over Europe and in China our client stands out for its sector specialisation and a diverse team of over 350 professionals.

People First
Success here is propelled by highly diverse, solutions-oriented teams committed to excellence. We seek individuals who are entrepreneurial, independent thinkers, and embrace change. We value moral courage and trust our colleagues to make informed, calculated decisions, regardless of rank. Our client prioritises physical and mental well-being, providing benefits to support a healthy lifestyle for sustained personal and professional success.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an ambitious and high-energy individual who thrives in collaborative environments. The ideal candidate values continuous improvement, possesses exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and approaches tasks with methodical precision. Integrity, dedication, and a proactive attitude define this candidate, who embraces the qualities of a dedicated team player.

What’s In It for You?

- Acquire expertise in the Private Equity Sector, contributing to advancing operational excellence.
- Gain first-hand understanding of internal finance operations within a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Engage in real responsibilities, collaborating with professionals across all organizational tiers.
- Cultivate confidence in navigating senior leadership expectations effectively.

The Role
As a Graduate Accounting Intern, you will work in London office for a 12-month period, representing our esteemed client. This dynamic role includes responsibilities such as detailed cost analysis, invoice generation, ledger balance checking, and project support on efficiency. Successful candidates may have opportunities to explore other departments within the firm.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Perform detailed analysis for control of deal costs and recharge to appropriate third parties.
- Raise disbursement invoices.
- Process employee travel and entertainment expenditure reports.
- Assist with ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts.
- Support Management Reporting function.
- Contribute to improvement projects.

Here are the skills you'll need:

- Must have Accounting degree or related fields.
- Demonstrated background in generating fee and disbursement invoices.
- Proficiency in computer operations, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Mastery of financial reporting tools and general ledger systems.
- Strong comprehension of double-entry principles.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits
In addition to compensation, pension, and healthcare cover, our client offers a wellbeing allowance of £80 per month for exercise membership, equipment, relaxation training, and nutrition consultations. They also provide a holiday allowance of 30 days per calendar year.

Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Joining our esteemed client as a Graduate Accounting Intern provides an ideal opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, develop key skills in the finance industry, and explore potential growth within the firm. We are proud to represent such a distinguished company and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience doesn't perfectly align. We are looking for individuals who will flourish in this environment.

At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.


We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.


Term: Permanent

Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.



What exactly will you be doing?


As our Employee Engagement and Communications Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our People team's efforts to foster a connected and engaged workforce. You will support with creation and delivery of our internal communications, crafting engaging content for various platforms and helping to organise regular staff events. Additionally, you will assist with employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback tools. This role offers an exciting opportunity to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship whilst contributing to the success of our organisation..



Major objectives


Your major objectives will include:


Support the creation and delivery of engaging internal communications across various formats and platforms
Help administer and analyse employee engagement surveys and feedback tools
Contribute to the development and implementation of employee engagement campaigns
Maintain and update internal communication channels, including our intranet and other digital platforms
Assist with the organisation and execution of all staff events, both virtual and in-person


What are we looking for?



We're seeking a candidate with:



Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across the organisation
A keen interest in employee engagement and internal communications
Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and identifying process enhancements
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to GDPR rules
Customer-focused mindset with a drive for excellence




What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.


Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 September 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



Interested?



To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

This is a 9-months contract tenure.

Overview:

• Manage and execute audit assignments, draft audit issues for review by audit management, facilitate issue tracking and validate closure of issues.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with the company's audit methodology.
• Coordinate the process for reporting the status of audits and findings to Management.
• Develop professional working relationships with colleagues, the business and respective support areas and work in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally.
• Develop and maintain key local regulatory experience.
• Working knowledge of APAC specific business/industry changes and their effect on the business, audit plan/approach and risk assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Completing all work assigned on a timely basis, including ad hoc projects and special investigations.
• Evaluate test results: accurately identify symptoms, root cause, problems, and identify alternative controls.
• Keeping current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business, audit plan/approach and risk assessments.
• Ensuring timely completion of key milestones of the audit.
• Providing input to the planning process by participating in walkthroughs and key meetings and uses knowledge to execute audit work.
• Identifying opportunities to assist managers and assuming personal responsibility for the assigned tasks.
• Execute a range of internal audit projects from the planning and fieldwork through reporting.
• Support the APAC audit team and the broader audit Team.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with auditees at all levels.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-6 years of External, Internal Audit or related experience working in a global financial institution with knowledge of relevant APAC regulations (e.g., Governance, Consumer Protection, Privacy, AML).
• Industry experience must be from a recognized financial or payment institution and would ideally be within a large and high growth company that provides a variety of financial products and services.
• This candidate should have proven experience in evaluating internal controls or compliance programs.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Experience using audit data repository, work paper documentation, risk assessment tools such as Audit Board.

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Program Manager to lead our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) program. In this pivotal role, you will ensure effective project governance and facilitate communication between key stakeholders while managing development resources based in Helsinki and Poland.

Key Responsibilities:Main Stakeholders:

• Work alongside the Performance Monitoring Team
• Engage with Financial Controllers for Fund Accounting

Team Management:

• Oversee development resources across both onshore and offshore teams
• Guide a Business Analyst (BA) to ensure project alignment and effective communication

Project Governance:

• Regularly report to and engage with steering committees
• Create and manage comprehensive project reports and plans

Workstreams:
You will be responsible for two main workstreams:

• Back End Development
• Front End Development

Candidate Profile:Attributes:

• Proactive mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts effectively
• Experience working collaboratively with developers; while a technical background is not required, you should have sufficient knowledge to engage with them effectively

Experience:

• Familiarity with QIR or similar client reporting initiatives
• Experience with low code/no code automation is preferred
• Private Equity (PE) experience is advantageous
• Essential: Fund accounting experience

Project Timeline and Details:

• Current Project:
  Focused on enhancing our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) efforts
• Systems Used:
  In-house built system utilizing the Neptune automation tool
• Current Phase:
  Data reconciliation for Fund Accounting

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days a week in our London office

Compensation:

• Rate: £800 per day inside IR35 via umbrella
• Duration: Initial 6 months

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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As Regional IT Auditor, you will add value and improve the bank’s Information Technology and Information Security operations by bringing an efficient and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. You will travel and work closely with internal audit counterparts on a regional scale to conduct audit visits. You will have the opportunity to work with the stakeholders to evaluate internal controls and providing recommendations to strengthen these processes.

The Regional IT Auditor will be responsible for conducting IT audits across the Asia Pacific region. This role focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes within information technology environments across SMBC APAC offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or execute Information Technology and Information Security audits independently and efficiently, which includes audit planning, key control evaluation and testing, report drafting, as well as follow-up and closure of issues. Perform these audit activities in accordance with the Bank's internal audit methodology.
• Assess the Bank's Information Technology and Information Security internal control environment to provide comprehensive insights into the current risk posture, identify potential vulnerabilities, and recommend strategic improvements. These recommendations aim to enhance the overall security framework and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide value-adding recommendations to management to address emerging issues or remediate identified weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics to assess the internal control environment.
• Establish and develop good working relationships with management of assigned Information Technology and Information Security functions, for which the candidate has been assigned risk assessment responsibilities.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment exercise by developing a thorough understanding of the business strategy, plans, products, processes, performance, risks, and issues of the assigned Information Techology and information Security functions.
• Perform continuous monitoring on assigned Information Technology an Information Security functions to keep abreast on evolving markets, regulatory, business and operational changes to drive appropriate ongoing audit coverage.
• Perform continuous monitoring of assigned Information Technology and Information Security functions to stay informed about evolving markets, regulatory changes, business, and operational shifts. This ongoing monitoring helps drive appropriate audit coverage.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in Asia Pacific region (e.g. Singapore, Australia, India, Seoul, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, etc).
• Participate in the team’s strategic initiatives and projects as opportunities arise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT audit, preferably in a financial services environment. Experience in the APAC region is highly desirable.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or equivalent preferred.
• Familiar with the regulatory requirements specific to technology risk management in Asia Pacific (e.g. MAS, RBI, APRA, SBV, etc ).
• Familiar with execution of risk-based audit approach.
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, cybersecurity controls, frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST), and ITGC (IT General Controls).
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Good team player as well as able to work independently.
• Meticulous, disciplined and self-motivated individual with the passion to pursue excellence.

Highlight

• Lunch will be provided
• Annual Leave/Medical/Bonus
• 5.5-days work week
• Flexible Off Days
• Salary negotiable

Responsibilities:

Audit Duties:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and finalization of all areas of audit assignments, including statutory and regulatory audits.
• Perform detailed audit procedures, including reviewing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management.

Full Set Account and Financial Management:

• Prepare and maintain a full set of accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage daily financial operations of the entities with follow the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the efficient and effective use of organisations funds.
• Monitor and manage budget, expenses, and revenue streams for the entities.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for review by senior management and the governing body.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and provide insights and recommendations for financial decision-making.
• Manage and perform the processing of payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, ensuring proper documentation and recording of transactions.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Monitor budget performance and prepare periodic financial forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit necessary financial reports to government agencies, as applicable.
• Assist with annual audits, coordinating with external auditors and providing required documentation and explanations.

Financial Planning and Strategy

• Support senior management in financial planning initiatives, such as long-term financial sustainability, investment strategies, and fundraising campaigns.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to aid in strategic decision-making and goal-setting.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including entities' management, committee members, and volunteers, to ensure transparency and effective communication regarding financial matters.
• Maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Administration and Daily Operations:

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks to support the finance department.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Ad-hoc assignments as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Highlight

• Lunch will be provided
• Annual Leave/Medical/Bonus
• 5.5-days work week
• Flexible Off Days
• Salary negotiable

Responsibilities:

Audit Duties:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and finalization of all areas of audit assignments, including statutory and regulatory audits.
• Perform detailed audit procedures, including reviewing financial statements, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management.

Full Set Account and Financial Management:

• Prepare and maintain a full set of accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage daily financial operations of the entities with follow the financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the efficient and effective use of organisations funds.
• Monitor and manage budget, expenses, and revenue streams for the entities.
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for review by senior management and the governing body.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and provide insights and recommendations for financial decision-making.
• Manage and perform the processing of payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, ensuring proper documentation and recording of transactions.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Monitor budget performance and prepare periodic financial forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit necessary financial reports to government agencies, as applicable.
• Assist with annual audits, coordinating with external auditors and providing required documentation and explanations.

Financial Planning and Strategy

• Support senior management in financial planning initiatives, such as long-term financial sustainability, investment strategies, and fundraising campaigns.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to aid in strategic decision-making and goal-setting.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including entities' management, committee members, and volunteers, to ensure transparency and effective communication regarding financial matters.
• Maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Administration and Daily Operations:

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks to support the finance department.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Ad-hoc assignments as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 29 September 2024

Are you a financial audit professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role?

The Tasmanian Audit Office is seeking a Senior Manager who will not only deliver exceptional financial audit services to our clients, but also manage and develop staff and contribute to driving innovative solutions within the Financial Audit Services team.

You will:
- oversee a team of audit professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities
- lead and manage financial audits, ensuring the timely and accurate completion while adhering to quality, standards and regulations
- contribute to the overall direction of the Financial Audit Services business unit
- build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, providing exceptional service
- foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.

Skills and experience:
- Financial auditing: Expertise in conducting financial audits, including assessing internal controls, evaluating financial statements, and issuing audit opinions.
- Team leadership: Lead and manage a team of audit professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
- People management: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and employee engagement.
- Strategic thinking: Contribute to operational planning and decision-making processes, aligning team objectives with the overall goals of the organisation.
- Technical expertise: Knowledge of relevant accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Problem-solving: Analyse complex problems, identify solutions, and make sound judgments.
- Relationship building: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, management, and staff.

What we offer:
- a supportive and collaborative work environment
- ongoing professional development and full reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees.
- flexible and hybrid work options
- subsidised CBD parking with 24/7 access.
- government partner benefits such as novated leases, discounted Avis rentals and private health insurance discounts
- an annual wellbeing program including flu vaccinations, health checks and Employee Assistance Program.
- generous leave entitlements including paid family, disability, special and cultural leave, and a paid Christmas close down period.

About our Office:
We recognise that an organisation performs at its best when it understands, respects and celebrates the diverse qualities of its people. The Office aims to have a staffing mix that not only has the right skills and values to meet our strategic objectives but is also reflective of the broad and diverse community we serve. We employ around 60 staff located in our offices in both Hobart and Launceston. Our staff come from a broad range of disciplines and experience in both public and private sector entities, from within Australia and globally. Through our culture of growing and developing people, we encourage our staff to continually improve through gaining additional professional qualifications and accreditation.

For more information about the Tasmanian Audit Office, please visit: https://www.audit.tas.gov.au/

How to apply:
To apply, please visit the Tasmanian Government Jobs website (www.jobs.tas.gov.au/agency/10), navigating to the position of Senior Manager Financial Audit Services, and clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

You will be required to provide a Short Form Application which is a 2-page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Tasmanian Audit Office on (03) 6173 0900.

For more information, contact:
Stephen Morrison
Assistant Auditor-General
Email: Stephen.Morisson@audit.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0402 417 505

Your new company
They combine having a large company footprint with a small company ethos, providing their customers and employees with a unique experience. Their decentralised nature means they have close to 100 subsidiaries internationally and are more adaptable than their competition. They focus on the logistics and manufacturing space but have a wide presence touching on areas such as life sciences and retail.

Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to report directly to the Head of Internal Audit. You will be tasked with a wide range of audit engagements, these being operational and financial. You will get the chance to advise the subsidiaries and make sure they are staying up to group standards.
This role provides a unique level of variety that most FTSE 100 companies would not be able to provide.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 or more years experience in industry.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 40%.
• Experience within a manufacturing or logistics business is desirable.

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.

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At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.



We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.


Term: Fixed Term Contract until 31 October 2025
Salary: £36,726 per annum
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.


What exactly will you be doing?

As a Customer Operations Senior Advisor at AAT, you will play a crucial role in ensuring excellence in the service we deliver for our customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing complex and high-risk queries across multiple channels, while completing and overseeing operational processes in key areas. You will be taking a proactive approach in identifying and driving improvements to our customer journeys.


Major objectives

The key objectives for the role are:

Manage complex and high-risk queries and complaints across various communication channels
Assessing key applications and making risk-based decisions in line with relevant processes and regulatory requirements
Work proactively to achieve both team and organisational targets, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Spearhead improvements to processes and customer journeys, including identifying enhancement opportunities and developing support materials
Develop excellent relationships with other teams within the Customer and Account Management Division and across the organisation to ensure a coordinated approach to all AAT activities
Deliver consistently high-quality service to both internal and external customers through effective and courteous communication
Support the induction and training of colleagues, providing ongoing guidance on complex and high-risk queries


What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess:

Prior experience working within a professional membership body
Experience of working within regulated environments and an understanding of the importance of adhering to strict regulatory standards
Strong skills in Microsoft packages and CRM systems
The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues confidently and clearly, both verbally and in writing
An eye for detail, with sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and experience of challenging existing ways of working to improve processes
The ability to make informed and well-reasoned conclusions based on the information available, taking full accountability and ownership of decisions
Experience in call centre operations and complaint management
A track record of delivering training and providing continuous support to junior colleagues
A customer-centric approach with a focus on both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail



If you're passionate about customer service and developing an inclusive community of accounting professionals, we want to hear from you!





What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.



Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 August 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



Interested?



To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

A day in the life:
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


What you’ll need:

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 28 August 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

The Fund Accounting Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees, leading a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAVs).

Responsibilities:

• Oversight NAV deliverable from offshore locations. Tracking offshore location KPI and responsible in governance control.
• Responsible for serving as primary contact person for clients and internal staff for advice, enquiries, complaints and any other service issues
• Deliver excellent service against agreed service standards and in line with client satisfaction criteria
• As an internal voice of client, work together with AMs, Operations, Technology, and other key internal stakeholders to solve client issues timely with no/minimal escalation and identify opportunities to improve overall service for the clients
• Foster long lasting relationships and rapport with premier clients at the transactional / operational level.
• Works with the AM team to manage existing/strategic clients to maximize client satisfaction and long term contribution to the bottom line Champion client
• Incident management by ensuring timely rectification and escalation where required. Ensure root cause analysis is completed and preventative measures are implemented effectively
• Service level reviews conducted in a planned manner with appropriate engagement from internal stakeholders (i.e. key AM and/or SSO participation if needed)
• Identify opportunities for service improvement based on useful metrics and demonstrate results.

Qualifications:

• 10-12 years of relevant experience
• Experience in fund accounting or related field
• Knowledge of funds services and its process
• Knowledge of relevant technical systems
• Previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and time management skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.

We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.

Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £76,153 - £80,000 per annum, basis experience
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

What exactly will you be doing?
As the Head of Development, Culture and Inclusion at AAT, you will lead a transformative agenda to align our people strategy with our 2030 vision. You will spearhead the design and implementation of comprehensive strategies for talent development, diversity and inclusion and employee wellbeing. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our organisational culture, enhancing employee experience and driving engagement across the organisation.
You will be joining AAT during a period of significant change, presenting a unique opportunity to assess and evaluate our current approach to Talent & Development. You will design a roadmap for improvement, scaling up the organisation to a level where Talent & Development is fundamentally connected to performance and business goals ensuring that AAT has people with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to meet its strategic plans and objectives.

Major objectives

• Develop and deliver a high-quality, inclusive programme of development that supports our 2030 strategy and enhances employee experience.
• Design and embed diversity and inclusion throughout all people team policies and processes.
• Create and implement a wellbeing strategy with high-quality initiatives supporting colleagues throughout their AAT career.
• Establish a robust framework for talent management, workforce and succession planning with clear career progression pathways.
• Lead internal communications to align key messages with our strategic plan and cultural transformation.
• Continuously improve our end-to-end employee experience.
• Review and enhance our talent and development maturity, creating a roadmap that connects performance and organisation goals.

What are we looking for?

We're seeking a visionary leader with:

• Extensive experience in leading and motivating an effective people development team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organisation development, talent management and succession planning.
• Experience in design, delivery and implementation of talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• The ability to align learning and development initiatives with strategic business objectives.
• A passion for creating an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• MCIPD qualification or equivalent level of experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proven track record in change management and cultural transformation.

The ideal candidate will be a value-driven, inclusive leader with strong personal integrity and the ability to make and implement tough decisions when necessary. You will be politically astute, consultative and focused on delivering measurable results that drive our organisation forward.

What are the benefits?

At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:

• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle2Work scheme and much more.

Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 19 August 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.

It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.

Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!

Interested?

To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

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Join us as a Behavioural Risk Audit Manager

• You’ll deliver and lead audits using behavioural and data science methods and insights to identify and understand behavioural risk affecting our customers and colleagues
• We’ll rely on you to stay at the forefront of behavioural risk insight and innovation, sharing knowledge and insights widely
• Enjoy a great platform to build your profile as you help to shape a high performing and vibrant team culture
• We’re offering this role for a period of 12 months

What you'll do

As a Behavioural Risk Audit Manager, you’ll lead, or deliver part of, an audit engagement or behavioural risk innovation project, using your behavioural and data science skills and knowledge, with limited oversight. We’ll look to you to design new robust and feasible approaches to effectively identify and understand behavioural risk, particularly around good customer outcomes.

Your role will also involve:

• Contributing to innovative business insights to identify risks
• Identifying new opportunities and delivering new, or optimising existing research methods, to better identify and understand behavioural risk
• Building relationships with, and identifying new opportunities to work with academics on behavioural risk topics, managing engagements where relevant
• Making sure that audit tools and associated documentation is maintained to high quality through reviews
• Overseeing and coaching other team members where required
• Developing and managing effective stakeholder relationships and being the first point of contact when leading a review

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a relevant qualification in behavioural science with a strong quantitative element such as psychology, economics, finance, data science, or similar. You’ll also need strong experience designing, conducting, and analysing quantitative research methods such as quasi-experimental methods, surveys, lab, or field experiments.

You’ll demonstrate an in-depth understanding of behavioural science theory, particularly around consumer judgement and decision making or household finance. As well as this, we’ll expect an understanding of behavioural risk application in a risk, regulatory, financial services or consultancy context.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to source, prepare, and access data for analysis
• An understanding and experience of developing and testing hypotheses, and drawing inferences from primary research or large data sets
• Proficiency in Python or another coding language and the drive to further develop those skills
• Experience in drawing conclusions from different primary and secondary data sources
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting, coaching, and developing a team