Company & Role Overview

Our client is a UK leading Charity. They help to provide crucial support to people with Complex disabilities all across the UK for well over the last 10 years. Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to add to the team. We are looking for the right individual to join now to be part of an exciting future ahead.

This role will provide vital assistance and support across the Finance department.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out all aspects of the role in a satisfactory manner and within the guidance of the Organisation’s Goals, Values and Strategic aims.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Management and Head of Finance to prepare the Annual Budget & Business Plan
• Create an Annual Budget timetable
• Design Annual Budget setting processes and procedures
• Design Budget modelling processes
• Perform financial modelling for new business contracts
• Work with the Financial Controller on month end closure processes
• Provide training to Managers on managing budgets effectively
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts
• Perform Monthly Management Accounts meetings with Budget holders to document and explain variances from Budget
• Support the Senior Management Team to take timely action to address deviations from Budget
• Produce Monthly Management information reporting
• Support the work of internal and external audit
• Lead the Business Support to all areas of the organisation

Requirements

• CIMA, ACCA OR ACA qualified, CIMA is preferable 
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience at senior level of Financial Management & Budget Controls
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills

Company & Role Overview

Across this company, we’re passionate and excited about delivering software that our customers will love. We encourage a healthy work-life balance, a friendly office culture.

We want our people to have humbleness and humility, not be afraid to admit when they’re wrong and learn from each other. Have a passion for innovation, ideas, challenge thinking outside of the box- there’s never a bad idea!

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and perform sales plans and exceed quota through prospecting, qualifying, managing and closing sales opportunities

• Correctly forecast opportunities

• Build and execute territory plans to maximise sales revenue

• Liaise effectively with our Technical Pre-Sales Engineers and Customer Success team

• Proactively take part with our Marketing team

• Experience in selling IT solutions with a demonstrable ability to meet or exceed a sales quota

• A strong sales presence, with solid interpersonal, written and presentation skills

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Demonstratable ability to overcome objections effectively

• Probing skills, knowing how to use effective questions to gather information and build a clear, shared understanding of a customer’s needs

• Closing skills, demonstrating how to recognise when a customer is prepared to move ahead in the sales-cycle

• Outstanding listening skills

• Strong organisational skills – showing how to segment accounts into easier-to-manage divisions, aligning internal strengths with customers' needs

Requirements

• Have used Salesforce

• Have sold into IT Operations

• Have start-up / rapid growth company experience

• Have been trained in and used a sales methodology, such as Miller Heiman or Sandler

• Have a European language

• Experience working with resellers/partners

Company and role overview

Our client in the Property and Restaurant sector is seeking a bookkeeper to come and join their team! The candidate will be expected to manage a range of payroll duties such as posting regular journals, sorting invoices and VAT returns to ensure bookkeeping jobs are done efficiently and to the best possible standard.

Main responsibilities

• Processing manual payments.
• Issuing invoices, payments, and credit control.
• Setting up new members’ accounts on Sage & CRM system.
• Direct debit reconciliation and reports.
• Completing export reports, payment reports & monthly management reports.
• Completing VAT & Company Tax returns.
• Managing the monthly payroll process (P60s, P11Ds, SSP, SMP etc.)
• Liaise with PA’s when year-end accounts are due
• Cash flow estimating & budgeting.

Requirements

• Have experience in completing accounts up to trial balance.
• Ideally have used Sage200 before
• Have come from an SME background
• Be passionate about delivering excellent operational and strategic support.

Company & Role Overview

Our client is looking for a new payroll specialist the responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating their wages/salaries, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Additional responsibilities consist of overseeing the payroll budget and expenses as well as working together with different departments to increase payroll service performance and lead on the development of in-house payroll systems

This is a hybrid role

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring agreement with all statutory requirements of PAYE and pension schemes and to ensure correct and timely reporting as required by HM Revenue and Customs, Real Time information and pension scheme returns.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to certify timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Handling of payroll, including new starters, leavers, timesheets, calculating pay, HMRC submissions.
• Guaranteeing that correct payments are made, and appropriate information is provided, to the company pension scheme, HMRC and other statutory bodies.
• Giving advice and knowhow in relation to the effect of external changes on pension schemes.
• Strengthen the provision of Payroll related reporting (e.g., weekly KPIs and manager reports) both scheduled and on request.
• Ensuring the management of all types of leave e.g., sick, holiday, maternity, volunteering.
• Leading the growth and enhancement of Payroll and Pension system processes, in liaison with the Human Resource Department, to provide a well-organized and effective service to employees.
• Adding to the identification and conveyance of business improvement projects to streamline the payroll arrangements.
• To build up and carry out the company policy and procedures related to payroll and pensions, liaising with senior management, internal audit and other departments where appropriate.
• Providing user training to make sure that payroll policies and procedures are commonly understood across the organisation. Employ plans to ensure full compliance with policies and procedures.
• Retaining a thorough understanding of current and emerging payroll best practice, new legislation and Government guidelines and ensure that the company’s processes are updated accordingly.
• Business improvements - contributing to the progress of policies and procedures and provide support to the company major projects as required.
• To take on ad hoc tasks as required from time to time by the Head of Finance and/or Financial Controller to assist in the general running of the Department.
• Support both the internal and external auditors as required, during their audits.
• Employees are also required to comply with all the company’s policies, paying special attention to the Information Classification and Handling Policy, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity Policy.

Requirements

• Completely CIPP Qualified and a current active member of the CIPP.
• A proven track record of overseeing a highly effective Payroll and/or Pension office to include a working knowledge of statutory requirements affecting PAYE, Defined Contribution Pension schemes and benefit structures.
• Having a strong knowledge of manual and computerised payroll systems and rules.
• Capability to translate and to reconcile complex financial data from a variety of sources using tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work as a part of a team and build brilliant relationships with colleagues at all levels
• The capability to handle difficult and varied workload to a high standard, prioritise efficiently and react positively to inconsistent pressures and problems.
• Having good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical and complex issues to a variation of audiences.
• High level systematic skills to support information analysis and problem resolution
• Ability to give to the Quality Assurance of systems, policy and procedures improvements where necessary.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (18 days, pro-rata basis) plus discretionary days at Christmas
• Interest free season ticket loan
• 24/7 Virtual GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7% employer contribution pension
• Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
• Flexible working and home working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company and role overview

Our client is searching for a positive and proactive Payroll Specialist to join their busy team. The candidate will be responsible for collecting and reviewing employee information such as wages/salaries, processing payments and maintaining accurate payrolls. It will be the candidate’s job to lead on the development of in-house payroll systems.

£35,000 pa (£21,000 pro-rata), 3 days.
 

Main responsibilities

• To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements of PAYE and pension schemes
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Processing of payroll, including new starters, leavers, timesheets, calculating pay, HMRC submissions
• Ensuring that correct payments are made, and appropriate information is provided
• Lead the development and enhancement of Payroll and Pension system processes, in liaison with the Human Resource Department
• To develop and implement the company’s policy and procedures regarding payroll and pensions often liaising with senior management, internal audit, and other departments

Requirements

• Fully CIPP Qualified and a current active member of the CIPP
• Experience of managing a highly effective Payroll and/or Pension office
• A strong understanding of manual and computerised payroll systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships
• Ability to interpret and use tools such as Microsoft Excel.

Company and role overview

Our client is in the market for an Accounts Semi Senior to assist their busy team in dealing with client’s audits and accounts. There are many opportunities to socialise with the team at different social events hosted throughout the year as well as regular training programmes to support and develop strengths and skills in everyone.

Main responsibilities

• Review /finalise statutory accounts for submission to Companies’ House and HMRC
• On-line VAT, reviewing VAT returns and CT filing
• Communicate with clients Update client files, checklists, records, and procedures
• Financial analyses, planning and financial modelling

Requirements

• Registered ACCA/ Student with 2 years’ experience
• Educated up to degree level or CTS
• Working knowledge of firm services and regulation and compliance
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends
• Friendly outgoing person who is keen to learn and puts clients first
• Good written and verbal skills

Company and role overview

Our client is a leader within the Lifestyle and Travel Industry. They are searching for an Administration Assistant to support their finance team to deal with many financial duties such as bank transfers, account reconciliation The candidate will be responsible for most accounts administration duties and will report to the Finance team.

Main responsibilities

• Process Supplier Payments
• Back-office administration duties
• BACS, CHAPS and SEPA bank transfers
• Liaise with Travel Suppliers
• Adhoc Finance duties

Requirements

• Using MS Excel at an intermediate level with knowledge of formulas
• Working with accounting software, Sage (Desirable)
• Previous experience within Accounts Payable team (Desirable)
• Experience of CRM systems
• An amazing communicator verbally and written
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Birthday off
• Volunteering day off
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and Wellness Discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• Up to 28 Days Holiday
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance/Death in Service Cover
• Gym Membership
• Travel Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• End of year bonus (subject to targets)

Company and role overview

Our client in the financial sector is searching for an Audit and Accounts senior to join their team. The candidate must be highly motivated and willing to learn as part of the team and take responsibility for running the audit. The candidate will also support the Manager to manage and supervise the audit team.

Main responsibilities

• Review /finalise statutory accounts for submission to Companies’ House and HMRC
• Communication with clients as necessary and identifying and understand client needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters
• Update client files, checklists, records, and procedures
• Financial analyses, planning and financial modelling
• Assist in the planning, execution, and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment
• Identify risk matters and discuss the impact of these with the audit manager
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior members of our audit team.

Requirements

• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends
• 3+ years PQE
• Qualified ACA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS

Company & Role Overview

Our client is leading charity working alongside many businesses and authorities, offering support to individuals over the UK. They are searching for a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator with a keen eye to help support their team and managers with finance organisation. The role will entail dealing with payroll process, policy and procedures and statutory payments.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading high-value monthly payroll and benefits administration
• Managing payroll administration
• Overseeing benefits administration
• Act as first point of contact for key stakeholders
• Liaising with HR and Finance Teams

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of payroll processes
• Experience providing payroll advice
• Experience in Manual Gross to Net Calculations
• Good knowledge of policies, procedures, statutory payments and deductions
• Good verbal, oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and a team player

Company & Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a great opportunity for one of our clients based in North London, who are a well established firm within the wealth management industry. We recruiting for a Senior IFA Administrator to join their fantastic team!

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare meeting packs in a timely manner for Independent Financial Advisor.
• Liaise with clients with queries and questions and/or third parties to ensure tasks are processed satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Scanning of paperwork to IO software.
• Communicating verbally and in writing with providers
• Provide Schedules of plans and policies, including Income or Asset schedules when required using Excel and/or Word.
• Undertake sufficient product and market research for specific cases when requested using Analytics and O&M

Important Requirements (Essential)

• Working knowledge of IO Software and Microsoft Office suit
• IFA/Financial Services Experience of products and basic understanding of FCA regulatory framework.
• Understanding of the provision of advice to clients in a compliant manner

Company and Role Overview

Our clients who is an education provider is looking for a skilled Head of Finance to come and join their busy team. The aim of this role to manage the efficient and accurate processing of all daily accounting transactions and financial information. The position will also be accountable to the Trust Company Secretary for Trust level financial management and reporting.

Key responsibilities for this role will include financial planning, reporting and control; liaison with Auditors and Bankers and supporting the development of financial management across the School, College and Trust.

Main responsibilities

• Provide robust, expert financial support and advice to the School Bursar and College Bursar, leadership teams and Finance and General-Purpose Committees.
• Deputise for the School Bursar or College Bursar on financial matters as required.
• Work closely with the leadership teams to ensure that our financial systems and processes are agile, providing support and guidance to colleagues in using them.
• Monitor performance and ensure financial KPI’s and targets are met or exceeded.
• Provide financial modelling and impact analysis e.g., inflation, activity projections.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are provided to managers.
• Annual statutory consolidated financial reporting, in line with charities SORP, ensuring successful audits and timely compliance with all annual returns.
• Ensure that all process and procedures and arrangements are in place for detecting and reporting fraud and support any investigative procedures as required.
• Manage consultants and other third-party contractors as required.
• Provide leadership to enhance ways of working as a team, providing high quality advice and levels of service to the organisation.

Requirements

• Track record of leading a successful finance team, managing a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary and multi-site team to deliver against demanding timescales.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Proven experience of developing financial models, operating principles, and managing complex budgeting and reporting processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level and being responsive to change.
• Experience of developing finance practice and making improvements to service delivery.
• Proven project and team management capability.
• Qualified Finance professional: ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

Company & Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant at an international gaming company based in West London office. The successful candidate will oversee all the company’s financial concerns and manage the finance department.

Main Responsibilities

• Report accounts to Financial Statements (Pnl., BL, CF)
• Write performance reports
• Deal with account payables, receivables, financial statement resolution, common expenditures, inventory expenses, sales and purchases.
• Organisation of inventory and distribution of costs
• Prepare VAT, ECSL List, Corporation Tax.
• Handle all the company’s lawful and financial communications
• Take care of payroll, PAYE, NICS, Pension, Holiday register and sales commissions.
• Develop forms, processes and internal conformity agreement for the company’s finance department.
• On-time sharing of journals and common ledger

Important Requirements (Essential)

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent) accountant
• Experience with SAGE, Quickbooks or SAP business ONE
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Experience working in an SME organisation