You’ll be working in our Capital and Treasury Team
You’ll learn how Treasury and Finance works within a Council
You’ll support the Treasury team on the daily dealing, banking and other relevant tasks as well as off the job training
You’ll complete our Council Induction and study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Training:
Assistant Accountant Level 3
Training will be office-based
Day release one day each week
Training Outcome:
They can continue to study for a Certified Accountancy qualification
May progress to more senior roles in the finance team
Employer Description:One of the most diverse parts of London, with all the benefits this brings us across our communities, culture, heritage and local economy.
We also have incredibly diverse landscapes – from the urban centres of Edmonton, Southgate, Palmers Green and Enfield Town, to our rural areas
and farmland in the north of the borough.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17.12 with flexible workingSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working....Read more...
Our client, a renowned name in retail, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. With a strong presence both online and in well-established department stores, this company has experienced substantial growth and is looking for an experienced financial leader to help manage and optimise their financial operations.Role Overview: The Financial Controller will report directly to the Finance Director and oversee a dedicated finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both online and in-store environments, preferably within a product-oriented industry, and will play a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership: Prepare detailed management accounts and board-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and inform business strategies.Strategic Planning: Lead the forecasting and budgeting process, aligning financial plans with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.Revenue Management: Oversee revenue recognition and documentation, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.Investor Relations: Manage private equity (PE) and investor reporting, providing clear, transparent insights into the company's financial health and performance.Cash Flow Optimisation: Monitor and manage working capital on a weekly basis, ensuring efficient management of cash, accrued revenue, and debtor balances.Comprehensive Oversight: Oversee payroll, pensions, taxes (PAYE, VAT, CT), banking, and treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.Compliance and Audit: Prepare statutory accounts and lead the audit process, ensuring full compliance with all financial regulations and standards.Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and collaboration.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a retail or product-oriented industry.Fully qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA) with a strong technical foundation in accounting and financial reporting.Experience in investor relations and reporting is highly advantageous.Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and produce actionable insights.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.....Read more...
StrideUp is backed by leading VC and private equity investors, having raised close to £25m in funding.
As Finance Apprentice you will support the Finance Lead with operational finance, bookkeeping, financial reporting, management accounting and business partnering. You will play a key part in projects that improve business processes and work closely with key stakeholders supporting them from a finance capacity.
You will upskill as you progress through professional qualifications enabling you to grow and take on more responsibilities.
Operational Finance: Take ownership of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, manage supplier relationships, aid treasury management, implement financial controls and policies.
Bookkeeping: Bank reconciliations and journal posting (accruals, prepayments and intercompany) building up to more complex financial accounting.
Management Accounting: Assisting the budget process and monthly forecasting, analyse and report actuals vs budget, assist in preparation of Management Accounts.
Financial reporting: the preparation and submission of ad hoc financial information and financial returns required by external stakeholders such as funders, Regulator and HMRC, help with the year end audit.
Business partnering: Assist department heads with identifying spend vs budget and ensure their teams are equipped and supported from a finance capacity.
Improve business processes: Identify areas for improvement, strategise and implement.
Study, upskill and qualify: Take professional exams and additional training with the goal of qualifying as a Chartered/ Certified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
Training Outcome:This role offers long term opportunities to progress to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:StrideUp's mission is to redefine the standard of Islamic financial services through expertise, sincerity, and a personable approach. Our vision is to enable the Muslim community to access financial solutions aligned with their values. On our path to building a digital bank, we started with property finance and have already deployed hundreds of millions in financing and supported thousands of people in their financial goals.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Microsoft Office/ Excel,Accuracy in work,Proactive approach,Self starter,Detail orientated,Mission driven....Read more...
Responsibilities will include:-
Issuing non-product invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Assisting the UK Fixed Cost Accountant with financial data entry, bookkeeping, and reporting tasks.
Supporting the Financial and Business Controlling teams with various accounting, reporting, and administrative tasks as needed.
Reviewing and processing supplier invoices and addressing invoice queries both internally and with suppliers.
Preparing supplier statement reconciliations.
Contributing to the delivery of other services provided by the shared service centre, including Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Credit Control.
Training:The training will be provided by Riverside College (Widnes/Runcorn) on day(s) release, with days and frequency depending on the course timetable.Training Outcome:If an applicant has already completed AAT Level 2, then the apprenticeship can potentially be adjusted to start at AAT Level 3.
During the 24 months this apprenticeship gives opportunity work across the Finance functions.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of securing a permanent position with opportunities for further development within INEOS Inovyn.Employer Description:INEOS Inovyn is Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide. With an annual turnover of €5.1 billion, INEOS Inovyn has circa 4,300 employees and manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe.
INEOS Inovyn’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes. www.inovyn.com www.ineos.com
INEOS Inovyn’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Performance Chemicals. INEOS Inovyn's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 million tonnes.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Holidays - 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays
80% onsite INEOS Inovyn Bankes Lane Offices, Runcorn; 20% Training – location to be set by providerSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Day-to-day duties:
Maintain housekeeping of Property & Lease data and financial data on databases.
Assist the Client Accountants in reporting to clients (standard reports plus additional as required)
Ensure accurate reconciliation of client reports (i.e. VAT, client statement etc)
Site Income Reconciliations
Prepare Instructions for the Treasury department (following the relevant approvals) of the following:
Demand recharges of costs incurred by Tenants
Transfer of Rent monies to client
Amendments to Client Accounts
Payment of client property-related transactions
General maintenance of client funds i.e. tenant refunds etc
Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that good client service is delivered
Other miscellaneous administration tasks as required
Ad-hoc tasks are instructed by the Client Accounts Team Leader and Head of Property Finance UK
Required Core Competencies:
The ability to manage a varied workload, work as part of a team while also having the ability to use your own initiative and be passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.Training:Level 2 AAT or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship, depending on previous experience.
On-the-job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.Training Outcome:We will provide the full suite of Savills training programme, including mandatory health and safety and office training, as well as specific training relevant to your role.
We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.Employer Description:Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.Working Hours :Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to your apprenticeship studies whilst in the office.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Word and Excel skills,Punctual and reliable,Keen and enthusiastic,Able to work individually,Thirst for knowledge....Read more...
