Assistant Director of Finance Location: London Contract: Temporary (3-month initial) Salary: £600 – 750 per day Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Assistant Director of Finance on behalf of a Local Authority in London to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will deliver the strategic financial vision and direction of the authority, significantly impacting a range of services. They will lead the provision of business partnering services and also lead the production of service budget monitoring reports.
Main Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate and support all the service side activities that produce the Budget Strategy & MTFS, Budget Update and other reports.
Ensure the council has a robust financial management system with necessary controls and checks in place.
Lead and prepare, as required, accounts in relation to any Council owned companies.
Ensure financial aspects of operational and strategic, business and service plans promote and demonstrate best practice, sound financial governance, and deliver value for money.
Management of up to 3 direct reports and up to 18 indirect reports.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified (CIPFA Preferred) Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Authority Finance is essential including experience of operating at a senior level – Head of Finance/Senior Strategic role
Experience of working in Social Care Finance is highly desired
Proactive leader with experience of leading a strategic vision/business partnering functions in a Local Authority
Excellent management skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
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The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for supporting in the smooth running of the accounts function, delivering timely and accurate management accounts. This role will perform in-depth financial analysis and reporting to provide strategic insights on areas such as budgeting, forecasting, risk management and efficiencies. The role will require an individual who is strategic, articulate, methodical and analytical.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing controls to maximize returns and cash flow and utilize your financial and management experience to ensure the effective running of the dealerships
- Producing monthly management accounts. This will include providing detailed analysis and commentary which will involve extensive liaison with Departmental managers
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- An ability to support in the processing of SAGE payroll tasks if required
- The production of weekly and monthly group reporting as well as the ability to identify trends and to signpost any areas of focus for Departments
- Working alongside Dealer Accountants to oversee the day-to-day supervision of the Accounts team
- Assisting with the annual audit process including liaising with external auditors
- Completion of quarterly VAT reporting and submissions
- Providing input and insight for annual budget preparation
- Helping to create and manage budgets including forecasting, expenses and tracking actual performance against these
- Analysing performance metrics and creating real time reports and insights on business efficiency to share with Departments and to quickly identify any areas of improvement or focus
- Analysing financial data and preparing reports and recommendations for managers as well as highlighting any anomalies
- Performing efficiency assessments across the accounting function as well as assessing business trends to identify work stream improvements and being proactive in identifying industry and business trends
- Developing strong working relationships with Department managers and key stakeholders within their teams.
- Ad hoc projects
What youll have
- Strong technical and analytical accounting skills
- Previous accountancy experience within the motor industry is desirable but not essential
- Strong written and communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Excel - beyond lookups & subtotal level formulae, to Pivot Tables (preferred VBA )
Whats in it for you:
- Salary dependant on experience
- Company car
- Instant access to the Refer a Friend programme. Not only do you get paid for recommending a friend to work for us, but we will pay you if you recommend new customers too
- Instant access to Peoples Rewards with 1000s of online retail discounts available to every employee and no spending limits
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Instant membership to dedicated Employee Assistance Programme....Read more...
Are you ready for a new adventure?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant for us to join the team here at the Focus Cloud Group.
Who are we?
The Focus Cloud Group are at the forefront of technology, specialising in some of the most influential technologies out there. We have dedicated brands for Microsoft, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce and Dayforce.
Are you up for the challenge?
To flourish in this role, youll need to bring your expertise:
- Fully qualified - ACCA, ACA, CIMA
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels
- Dynamic, self-motivated, and a clear communicator with a expertise for tackling complex issues head-on
- Excellent attention to detail with a pragmatic approach
- Good Excel skills with good numeracy and analytical skills
- Good System knowledge - Bullhorn, Cube, ETZ, SAGE, Workday Financials, DayForce
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, offering innovative solutions, and achieving results
- A collaborative spirit, building strong working relationships inside and outside your team
- A natural tendency to challenge the status quo and explore improved ways of working
What will your role look like?
- Production of GP reporting, commission Calculations and other analysis needed.
- Production of monthly Consolidated management accounts including balance sheet recs and cashflow statements
- Monthly Staff Payroll including P11D computations/PSA Computations/Intermediary reporting for HMRC
- Responsible for Cash, including payments and cashflow forecasts
- Submit all HMRC returns, VAT, PAYE etc
- Lead all statutory and bank audits
What can you expect from us?
- Increasing holiday allowance, starting at 23 days to 27 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- Enhance company pension contribution of 5%
- Private medical cover after successful completion of your probation period
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Wellbeing Fridays
- Flexible working, hybrid working of 2 days in the office. Office is Brighton based but will re-locate to Crawley, will need to be able to commute to Crawley.
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We are looking for a Senior Administrator to work on a permanent basis near Ashton Under Lyne.
The role is working for a large manufacturing company, so if you have any experience of working as a Senior Administrator within Engineering, Manufacturing and/or Production sectors this would be advantagous.
Salary is c£30-35,000 per annum plus 25 days holiday and bank holidays, pension, company discounts etc.
Duties for the Senior Administrator:
As the Senior Administrator, you will be part of a small office based team and the main focus of the role includes:
Supporting the business support team member
Administrative (Finance / Accounts)
Processing new customer/supplier accounts
Processing purchase invoices
Dealing with and resolving customer/supplier invoice queries
Raising purchase orders
Managing any proforma supplier accounts
Responsible for supplier statement reconciliations
Commercial
Reviewing work in progress (WIP) costs against budgeted costs and analysing any over spend
Customer/project analysis and reviewing packages of work
Analysing previous manufacturing costs to support the sales and estimating team
Approve contract review
Monitor APR (Advance production reserve)
Sales forecasting
Produce various KPI’s
Issue Management
Resolve sale ledger debt issues
Manage customer commercial issues
Monthly reviews with onsite accountant around WIP and overheads
Reviewing supplier terms and conditions Director final sign off
Recruitment onboarding process
Training
Releasing purchase orders
Processing sales invoices
Raising recharges
Payroll, providing cover and support processing:
Wages
Annual leave requirements
Timesheets
Adhoc
Leading on system improvements and improving business processes
Reviewing new business improvement initiatives
Office 5S champion
I do have more details on the Senior Administrator role, if you could be interested, please call Rebecca at GPW Recruitment or press APPLY NOW!....Read more...
Senior Finance Officer Location: Maidenhead Contract: Permanent – Part-Time Salary: £21,111 per annum Start Date: ASAP Sector: Educational Services Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer on behalf of a School in Maidenhead. The postholder will be required for 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) to support the Head of Finance and Finance Officers manage the school’s budget, funding, and procurement process on behalf of the Headteacher and Governing Board (GB). They will also support the Head of Finance with the financial management planning and delivery for the school and with day-to-day finance-related operations.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Head of Finance in delivering the Financial Strategy for the school
Undertake accounting tasks as delegated by the Head of Finance
Undertake procurement tasks and feasibility studies as required
Act as the school’s credit controller
Deal with queries form budget holders
Support the Head of Finance in maximising income streams
Support the Finance Officers with income and expenditure issues as required
Candidate Criteria
Part Qualified Accountant or AAT Qualified with relevant PQE
Experience of working within Schools Accounting is highly desirable
Experience of advising and supporting budget holders with high-level financial analysis skills
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Finance Business Partner | Catering Brand | Dublin | Salaries between 50,000 and 60,000 euro. The role reports to the Head of Commercial Finance and is part of the wider Commercial finance team. The role will predominantly be field based, supporting the operations teams to drive performance across their contract portfolio. The key to being successful in this role is providing actionable management information and delivering on added value initiatives.The individual will ideally be a qualified accountant (desirable) and have previous commercial experience within a relevant sector (essential). The individual is a confident communicator, has experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and can develop & drive initiatives.Financial operations and business partnering
Local bookwork completed accurately and on time.Costs and revenues reflected in the right place & periods.Purchasing, payroll, stock accurate and completed to best practise.POs managed and in order.Building strong productive working relationships with Operations, Sales, Procurement etc that help deliver financial results.
Profitability
Ensure we achieve our financial goals, as well as those of our clients.Drive improvements to our profitability / clients costs in key areas - pricing - both client & consumer; menu engineering; procurement; labour efficiency etc.Working capital.Ensure we maximise our cash generation.Ensure we achieve group cash targets .Drive improvements to key metrics - debtor days, cash collection, 60+ overdue debt, stock days.
Forecasting & budgets
Preparation of accurate forecasts & budgets per the best available info.Preparation of accurate flash forecasts.Management accounts.Simple, clear, & high-quality management accounts (P&L) that drive management action.Clean well managed balance sheet with no carried historic issues.Compliance with accounting standards.
The ideal candidate
Commercial mindset.Process improvement.Budgeting & forecasting.Scenario modelling.Senior stakeholder management.Advanced Excel.Commercial knowledge of the hospitality sector through previous work in contract catering, restaurant/bar groups.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity do apply today to begin a chat with Fabian, Finance Recruitment Specialist @ COREcruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Strategic Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Temporary (3 months initial) Salary: £450-500 per day Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Strategic Finance Manager to join their Housing and Planning team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be responsible for the leadership of the Housing and Planning finance team comprising capital and revenue setting and monitoring; delivery of the medium term financial plan; ensuring that the Council’s annual accounts are published and audited in line with statutory deadlines; management and control of the Council’s group accounts.
With the leadership of the Strategic Finance team being paramount, the postholder will also play a key and pivotal role in furthering the improvement and transformation work already embedded in Finance by living and breathing the “We Are Finance” culture through their actions and delivery of outcomes. Working across as well as within the team will require balance and judgement to ensure that the regular drumbeat of Finance service delivery keeps pace with a strong desire to not only identify and deliver improvements, but to ensure that the team is inspired to live and breathe these value.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Government Finance at a senior level.
Experience of HRA and Housing Finance in a strategic capacity
Experience of managing a team of qualified professionals with strategic vision
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Finance Business Partner Location: Hampshire Contract: Temporary (3 months initial) Salary: £400-450 per day Start Date: ASAP Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Hampshire for a Finance Business Partner to join their Social Care Finance team on a temporary basis. The postholder will mainly work on Adult Social Care matters but will also potentially be required to assist with Health and Childrens work. The Finance Business Partner will provide financial support to the Council's Transformation Programme with a focus of adult social care transformation (new operating model, re-structure, commissioning, learning disabilities).
Main Responsibilities
Provide strategic and financial decision support to the Leadership Team for Social Care to underpin strong financial performance.
Budget setting and the monitoring of revenue budgets, operating in accordance with financial policy and requirements.
Support and drive the business area in maximising impact for local residents and businesses through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance.
Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business through the provision of timely & relevant management information.
Manage team performance, contributing to the deliver of an effective service.
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Experience within Local Authority Finance, specifically within Social Care, is essential.
Experience of managing a team, including goal setting and performance reviews, in order to provide an effective service.
Experience of setting and monitoring budgets within a Local Authority environment
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed. ....Read more...
I’m working with a group whose services cover food, facilities management, workplace & technical management, as well as Benefits and Rewards Services. With a workforce of half a million employees in 45 countries, they offer support from education to retirement.You will be working in collaboration with clients, assisting the Mess Treasures in adhering to financial policies, managing the Mess Accounts Team and supporting the group’s financial goals across contracts.Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that the Sage 50 accounting system is kept up to date to provide accurate information to key stakeholders as per the required schedule.Provide quality assurance on all required monthly reports to the client (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Trial Balance, and Aged Debtors)Ensure compliance with the Mess Sage 50 Accounting procedures in full, and all aspects are delivered on time.Work with the Mess Managers to ensure communication and required reports are delivered accurately and on time.Process the quarterly VAT return and forward to the authority for approval and onward submission.Manage suppliers/subcontractors as required in support of delivery of services.Line manage the mess administrator and mess accountant cover these roles during any absence periods.Ensure accurate reports requested by the client promptly to comply with mess rules and requirements.Process all information with discretion and strict confidentiality to comply with data protection and other security requirements.Maintain excellent client/customer relationships.Report any near miss occurrences, accidents, or faulty equipment to management.Ensure effective communication with line manager, team, customer, and client organisation.Line manage and support the HUB team, supporting other financial controls at site under SodexoMentor emerging apprenticeships for AAT Level 2Carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed.
The successful candidate.
Recognised Accountancy qualification to Level 4 AATAccounting software experienceKnowledge of Charities and VAT regulationsExcellent standard of literacy and numeracyGood knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Well organised with a strong ability to work to tight deadlinesKnowledge of Sage 50 V28 is desirableCustomer service focused and committed to providing a helpful, prompt, responsive service.Ability to self-manage workload to achieve requirements.
COREcruitment are expert in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Head of Finance | West London | Hospitality and Property Group | Up to £85,000We are seeking a talented and technically robust Head of Finance to take responsibility for all aspects of financial control and reporting across the Group.As the direct report to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance will spearhead the finance operations at the group's headquarters, serving as the primary liaison for departmental heads. This role entails close collaboration with various teams including M&A, Tax, Treasury, Property, Construction/Development, and Hotel finance.Responsibilities:
Deliver monthly management accounts for all companies, and consolidated accounts where appropriate according to set timelines, including all lender compliance.Deliver budgets for the same as above (3 years) + rolling forecast outturn (current year only)Working closely with Treasury and Business Accounting team to deliver funding plans and effective cashflow management.Monitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Lead, supervise, manage the team to ensure all team members excel and the department has succession planning.Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice.In conjunction with GFD, set and manage the annual statutory audit process to hard deadlines.Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.Lead the integration of new acquisitions into existing infrastructure, ensuring that tight reporting needs are delivered on time.Directly manage shared service centre, assessing team members who will be able to transition into the central finance team, and effectively facilitate this with senior colleagues.Ensure acquisitions are correctly accounted for.Develop financial management systems, manuals, and policies, to improve ways of working and increase efficiency.Drive financial control and reporting to provide greater insight into the business thereby highlighting opportunities to increase profitability and increase margins across the Group.
The right candidate
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or ICAS) is a pre-requisite preferably within a top 10 practiceAccounting background with medium to large group of companies/complex consolidationsStrong Communication skillsGood interpersonal skills & Demonstrable InitiativeStrong analytical skills & attention to detailAbility to deliver responsibilities with minimum supervisionExperience of Tier 1 ERP systems
COREcruitment are expert in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and Southeast Asia.To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you.Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram....Read more...
Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Permanent Salary: £62,457 – 70,401 Start Date: Flexible Sector: Local Government *Hybrid Working* Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukJob Description Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for 2x Finance Managers to join the team on a permanent basis. The authority currently have a post available in their Commercial/Capital finance team and in their HRA/Housing Finance team.
Capital/Commercial Finance Manager:
Leading the Capital Finance Business Partnering team, managing a team of 3/4 employees.
Working with services to develop business cases for large scale capital projects with a commercial mindset.
Leading on financial modelling and investment/option appraisals for major projects for both revenue and capital.
Leading on budget setting, monitoring and closing of Capital projects.
Act as a key financial advisor providing strategic support and input on investments and projects.
HRA/Housing Finance Manager:
Managing a team of 5, leading on financial strategy and financial management
Preparing monitoring report, working closely with team and Housing service
Support the longer-term council-wide financial position and develop financial strategies with stakeholders
Prepare and present complex and diverse informative, high quality reports to members and other senior stakeholders
Provide senior expert specialist advise and to act on behalf of the Authority on high-level complex matters,
Candidate Criteria
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with extensive PQE
Extensive experience within Local Government Finance at a senior level.
Experience of working on either Capital/Commercial or HRA/Housing Finance
Experience of financial modelling, budget setting and providing advice to senior members
Experience of managing a team of qualified professionals with strategic vision
Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.ukService Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.....Read more...
Job Description:
Do you have experience working within Financial Services, ideally on the financial reporting of funds? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for you!
Our client, a global financial services business based in Glasgow, is recruiting for a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to join the business on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience in preparation of statutory accounts, within the Financial Services Sector.
Solid understanding of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Accounting experience and / or Accounting qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced numerical skills and accounting knowledge.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Being responsible, reliable and accountable.
Core Responsibilities:
Preparation of the interim and year-end financial statements, managing the end to end financial reporting process from planning to signing and also the audit at year end.
Preparation of monthly board papers (management accounts) and other reporting tasks including administration of the Property funds general ledger, actual distribution rates for the UK funds, closed funds, revenue forecasts and periodic IFRS10 reporting.
Working closely with Fund Accounting and Middle Office teams in ensuring integrity of fund data and managing responses to Clients, Auditors, Trustees, Custodians and other departments the company for those funds assigned responsibility for.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15663
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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