To assist with the efficient operation of all functions associated with the document management system – scanning, indexing, storage, disposal and dispatch of documents.
To assist in the secure opening of post.
To prepare and batch all incoming Revenues and Benefits correspondence in preparation for scanning and indexing.
To record and return all original documents to their owners.
To refer any suspect documents to the Corporate Fraud Team.
To collect and distribute mail and dispatch documents, bills, notifications and statements etc. produced daily.
To assist with any other clerical duties when necessary, including creditors and postal remittances.
Ensure that all procedures are carried out and information given to the public is in accordance with current legislation, regulations and council policy, with particular emphasis on customer care.
Actively contribute towards the requirements, standards and targets laid down by the Corporate Plan and the Service Business Plan.
To ensure that any matters restricting the quality of service provided are reported to Senior OfficersTo ensure that information is secure at all times.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act principles.
To fulfil upon request any task reasonably requested of him / her and falling within the range of his / her expertise.
Training Outcome:
There is the opportunity to join the Council on a permanent contract and progress within the Revenues and Benefits service.
Employer Description:We are a local government employer who supports the local community.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Flexible working arrangements.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
You will support the residential the conveyancing teams in a wide range of administrative duties:
Providing fee estimates, opening files, producing standard and ad hoc correspondence, ordering searches
Handling telephone enquiries, correspondence & emails to provide updates and information
Drafting and amending letters and legal documents
Working as part of an office team to provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients
Take guidance to proactively deal with matters, ensuring clients, estate agents and all interested parties advised of developments at all stages
Liaising with staff from other Ocean group companies
Reporting on contracts to clients
Liaising with other law firms and estate agents when involved in transactions
Develop knowledge and skills for referral of all Ocean services and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Providing assistance to the office conveyancer as required
Protecting clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering
Ensuring adherence to service level agreements, ensuring clients’ expectations are met, updated as necessary
Supporting all team members in providing an exceptional customer experience
Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability.Training Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship we would be expecting to offer full- time employment with potential for career progression in the future
Employer Description:
Residential Conveyancing – sales, purchases and re-mortgages
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Providing technical information to commercial construction and domestic customers to help them select and use suitable equipment for the planned activities e.g. Health & Safety in operation, instructions for use, suitability for construction site and project, transportation requirements
Ensuring equipment for hire is compliant with Health & Safety requirements e.g. PAT testing, inspections and operational testing, plant operator site cards
Completing contract documentation at both on-hire and off-hire stages including all legal and health & safety documentation
Processing payments including calculating hire & rental charges (vary depending on domestic or commercial construction clients), damage charges, fraud prevention measures and insurance payments
Being a central point of information for colleagues in terms of stock control, maintenance, staffing (of driver-operated construction plant) and delivery/collection requirements
Handling commercial and domestic customer technical enquiries and complaints
Training:
Hire Controller (plant, tools and equipment) Level 2
This is delivered online during work hours over the duration of the apprenticeship
Training Outcome:After successful completion all qualified apprentices are offered a permanent position relevant to their qualification if still employed with Vp.Employer Description:Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses eleven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, Vp Rail, UK Forks and CPH.
Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.
With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Working Hours :Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
As part of your role, you will be:
The first point of contact for customers, taking calls and signposting clients to suitable solutions
Managing high volumes of calls in a fast-paced environment, using resilience and a positive attitude to keep things running smoothly
Using appropriate communications and questioning skills, along with listening techniques, to identify customer need, build rapport and demonstrate understanding
Providing clear explanations of different product and services to help customers make choices that are right for them and the bank
Using different IT systems to support customers, ensuring data is captured accurately
Protecting and educating customers against fraud and scams
Problem-solving to improve the customer journey
Working towards personal/team targets and objectives
Adhering to day to day regulatory and compliance requirements
Organising your workload, prioritising activity to meet deadlines
Training:Your apprenticeship will be delivered at your place of work. You will need to spend approximately six hours per week completing your training which will include attending masterclasses, completing assignments, participating in group discussions, and shadowing colleagues.Training Outcome:After you have successfully completed the apprenticeship, you will be able to progress your career within the bank.Employer Description:At The Co-operative Bank we’re proud to be different.
We’re proud of our values and beliefs, and our unique, customer-led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do.
Born out of the co-operative movement over 150 years ago, you could say that doing the right thing has always been our thing.
We don’t just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about.
We put people at the heart of every decision we make and there’s never been a more important time for our Bank to stand up for the causes that matter most to our customers, colleagues, and partner organisations.
Join us and help us continue to make progress in environmental and societal change, all with the UK’s original ethical bank.
Founded in 1872, The Co-operative Bank provides banking, savings and loan options for individuals who believe community, the environment and ethics play an important role in business.
The Co-operative were the first UK bank to introduce a customer-led ethical policy and develop values that empowered the bank to make a positive difference to the world around them.
Through their commitment to limiting global climate change, to promoting human rights and equality, and to supporting social development and the small business community, they are well placed to drive ethical change.
The Co-operative Bank is now part of the Coventry Building Society family. Working Hours :Apprentices will work shifts that total 35 hours per week,across:
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 6.00pm. Saturday and Sunday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm (typically every other weekend).
Shift patterns are provided in advance.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Ability to follow regulation,Listening skills,Motivated,Resilience,Energy and enthusiasm....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion. We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for a Regional Controller (Plant) in Georgia, US. This position provides oversight for financial controls, policies and processes, and use reliable information and analysis to support and guide operations activities and strategic direction for the Georgia, US manufacturing and distribution sites.
This is a hybrid position, in which at least three days a week onsite at the plants is required. All sites are within driving distance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and accountabilities apply to the plants and distribution centers in Georgia, US.
Compliance Accountabilities
Ensure understanding of and compliance with internal controls.
Ensure alignment of plant accounting RPM policies and standard costing methodologies.
Ensure alignment with CPG operations accounting processes.
Safeguard company assets and monitor for fraud.
Assist in managing approval levels.
Liaises with internal/external auditors as required.
Capital Investments and Fixed Assets
Ensure projects are properly justified (financial models) and prioritized for maximum return on investment.
Monitor capital approvals, spending, and CIP, ensuring that projects are closed in a timely manner.
Coordinate fixed asset inventories and monitor fixed assets for impairment or disposal.
Assist in the management of capital critical spares and central stores (where applicable).
Assist in the evaluation of taxability of purchases and capital projects.
Finance Partnering
Support and increase financial acumen across all plant departments.
Liaison between operations, corporate finance, and the business.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives. Measure and analyze both lagging and leading indicators (KPIs) to improve processes and overall plant performance.
Active participant in SIOP.
Assist in green belt projects and measuring cost savings initiatives.
Reporting and Variance Analysis
Produces executive summary report and plant metric files.
Tracks and reviews all manufacturing spending; propose reclassification entries or accruals as necessary and note anomalies for management.
Analyzes process order variances and works with plants to correct any errors.
Reviews purchase price variance accounts and works with purchasing and plants to correct any errors.
Monitor scrap and inventory adjustments against a target.
Provides weekly forecasting on costs of goods sold (COGS) and variances.
Measure inventory levels and throughput to assist in working capital targets.
Provide plant management team or corporate accounting with financial data as required.
Monthly, Quarterly & Annual activities:
Prepares monthly journal entries.
Evaluate OSD (Obsolete, Slow Moving, Distressed) inventory for adequate reserve balances, and work with operations to ensure inventory is being reviewed and disposition considered on a regular basis.
Assist in planning, monitoring, and reconciling cycle counts and full physical inventories. Provides inventory accuracy and completeness data and recommendations to leadership.
Assist with Census/Tax requests as needed
Annual Budgeting
Work directly with plant management on annual budgets including assumptions, data validation, and variance analysis.
Calculate annual labor and overhead rates for all cost centers.
Provide input for assessment percentages.
Prepare financial exhibits and variance schedules as required.
Perform ad-hoc projects and analysis as requested.
EDUCATION
Finance or Accounting degree (Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university)
EXPERIENCE
10+ years of operational accounting experience
CPA or MBA is a plus, but not required.
Ability to influence others and drive change
High-level analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to organize data and draw relevant conclusions, recognize trends and/or inconsistencies and take action.
High degree of flexibility and organization and the ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent sites and projects, a fluctuating workload, and changes in priorities
Detail, process, and procedure oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with various levels of the organization, both within and outside of finance
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, visuals)
Familiarity with accounting/financial reporting software and tools (SAP, Hyperion HFM, OneStream, Power Query/Power BI)
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Ability to work overtime when required for closing activities and special projects
Substantial amount of PC work is required
At least three days a week onsite at the plants is required. All sites are within driving distance.
Occasional air travel is required (< 10%)
Corporate office in Northeast Ohio
The salary for this position is based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability. Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WHILE YOU HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
Tremco CPG is an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues of over $1 billion. We are a world leader in solving complex waterproofing and roofing problems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
If you're looking for a place to build a career, with great benefits, advancement opportunities, technology, people and a commitment to a sustainable future, you've found it with us.
We are currently looking for a Regional Controller (Plant) in Georgia, US. This position provides oversight for financial controls, policies and processes, and use reliable information and analysis to support and guide operations activities and strategic direction for the Georgia, US manufacturing and distribution sites.
This is a hybrid position, in which at least three days a week onsite at the plants is required. All sites are within driving distance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and accountabilities apply to the plants and distribution centers in Georgia, US.
Compliance Accountabilities
Ensure understanding of and compliance with internal controls.
Ensure alignment of plant accounting RPM policies and standard costing methodologies.
Ensure alignment with CPG operations accounting processes.
Safeguard company assets and monitor for fraud.
Assist in managing approval levels.
Liaises with internal/external auditors as required.
Capital Investments and Fixed Assets
Ensure projects are properly justified (financial models) and prioritized for maximum return on investment.
Monitor capital approvals, spending, and CIP, ensuring that projects are closed in a timely manner.
Coordinate fixed asset inventories and monitor fixed assets for impairment or disposal.
Assist in the management of capital critical spares and central stores (where applicable).
Assist in the evaluation of taxability of purchases and capital projects.
Finance Partnering
Support and increase financial acumen across all plant departments.
Liaison between operations, corporate finance, and the business.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives. Measure and analyze both lagging and leading indicators (KPIs) to improve processes and overall plant performance.
Active participant in SIOP.
Assist in green belt projects and measuring cost savings initiatives.
Reporting and Variance Analysis
Produces executive summary report and plant metric files.
Tracks and reviews all manufacturing spending; propose reclassification entries or accruals as necessary and note anomalies for management.
Analyzes process order variances and works with plants to correct any errors.
Reviews purchase price variance accounts and works with purchasing and plants to correct any errors.
Monitor scrap and inventory adjustments against a target.
Provides weekly forecasting on costs of goods sold (COGS) and variances.
Measure inventory levels and throughput to assist in working capital targets.
Provide plant management team or corporate accounting with financial data as required.
Monthly, Quarterly & Annual activities:
Prepares monthly journal entries.
Evaluate OSD (Obsolete, Slow Moving, Distressed) inventory for adequate reserve balances, and work with operations to ensure inventory is being reviewed and disposition considered on a regular basis.
Assist in planning, monitoring, and reconciling cycle counts and full physical inventories. Provides inventory accuracy and completeness data and recommendations to leadership.
Assist with Census/Tax requests as needed
Annual Budgeting
Work directly with plant management on annual budgets including assumptions, data validation, and variance analysis.
Calculate annual labor and overhead rates for all cost centers.
Provide input for assessment percentages.
Prepare financial exhibits and variance schedules as required.
Perform ad-hoc projects and analysis as requested.
EDUCATION
Finance or Accounting degree (Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university)
EXPERIENCE
10+ years of operational accounting experience
CPA or MBA is a plus, but not required.
Ability to influence others and drive change
High-level analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to organize data and draw relevant conclusions, recognize trends and/or inconsistencies and take action.
High degree of flexibility and organization and the ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent sites and projects, a fluctuating workload, and changes in priorities
Detail, process, and procedure oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with various levels of the organization, both within and outside of finance
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, visuals)
Familiarity with accounting/financial reporting software and tools (SAP, Hyperion HFM, OneStream, Power Query/Power BI)
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Ability to work overtime when required for closing activities and special projects
Substantial amount of PC work is required
At least three days a week onsite at the plants is required. All sites are within driving distance.
Occasional air travel is required (< 10%)
Corporate office in Northeast Ohio
The salary for this position is based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
Benefits:
Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
ABOUT US
Tremco Construction Products Group is the industry's only provider of comprehensive systems and services for all six sides of the building enclosure. Whether new construction or restoration, commercial, residential, in-field or in-plant - structures with CPG systems are easier to build and maintain, virtually impervious to the elements, and can provide any look desired. For restoration and renovation of existing structures, Tremco CPG's six-sided solutions deliver demonstrable performance at the lowest possible life-cycle costs, and ensure peace of mind through long-term warranties and maintenance programs. Tremco CPG represents the combined power of Dryvit Systems, Nudura Inc., Willseal and Tremco Incorporated's Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing, Roofing & Building Maintenance, along with affiliates Weatherproofing Technologies (WTI) and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
