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Migration Don't show me jobs from Migration

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Up to £70,000 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Finance Director Designate Venture Capitalist backed specialist global Courier business is currently recruiting a newly created Deputy Finance Director role with the scope to become CFO in three years time. My client works with leading brands & blue chip organisations across the globe based near Heathrow Airport. A hands on role that has three reports. Your remit is to provide first level support to the CFO and the Board, assist the CFO in global financial and regulatory matters. Direct responsibility for the UK & USA finance and UK administration functions. Ownership of job costing, supporting global consolidation , business plan & forecast modelling, budgeting process. You will also maintain good relations with external advisors-auditors, consultants, banks, lawyers etc. The ideal candidate must have minimum of 4 years in-depth experience as a Finance Director in a multicurrency, multi-company, specialist courier environment. Successful track record as a global finance leader in a VC backed organisation. Appropriate business planning experience. Educated to degree level and UK Chartered Accounting qualification (ACA). Relevant experience as part of an inspirational team with total involvement in the decision making of both the financial and commercial aspects of the business. Sound experience in understanding and being able to manage both direct and functional reporting in a global environment. Implementation and/or management experience of Sage X3 in a multicurrency and multi-company environment. In return my client is offering a lucrative package made up of car allowance, annual bonus, long term incentive etc. The role is paying 70k+bens deputy finance director fdd fd financial director chartered accountant aca

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IBB Solicitors Don't show me jobs from IBB Solicitors

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£0 to £0 per month

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West London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

IBB offers all its staff exceptional opportunities in an exciting and supportive working environment. Our culture encourages our individuals to develop expertise and eminence in their own professional area. To do this requires the hard work and dedication of leading individuals throughout our Business Support teams. As West Londons leading law firm, IBB enjoys a reputation for representing significant clients in complex legal matters. We are always looking for talented individuals with the ability, integrity, and initiative necessary to maintain these qualities and to ensure that our firm continues to be a stimulating and rewarding place to work. What we look for As a growing firm, we recruit professional business support staff at all levels. We look for individuals who * flourish in a challenging professional environment * actively seek to add value in all that they do * are eager to work hard, learn new skills and take ownership of their career * embrace the ethos of IBB and share our core values * have a record of academic excellence and personal achievement * are excited about the prospect of being a part of IBB We value the skills, knowledge, expertise and relationships that quality individuals bring to the firm. At the same time, we are sensitive to the challenges involved in making a transition to a new firm, and we therefore invest considerable time and resources to facilitate your integration in to the firm. The purpose of this role is to manage the provision of a complete finance service to fee earners in the practice. IBB has a mix of private and legally funded practice areas. This is a Head Legal cashier role within an established accounts team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will need a minimum of 5 years relevant technical experience within a legal accounts environment. You will also have proven experience of managing and developing a team of cashiers. Key Responsibilities 1) To manage the accounts team between the two offices, ensuring an even distribution of workload between staff and ensuring the relevant resources are used effectively. 2) To ensure that systems and procedures comply with the solicitors accounts rules and practices; to be proactive in recommending changes to ensure compliance to these rules; to suggest changes in working methods; capitalise on potential for increased effectiveness and develop the service provided by the department to its internal clients. 3) Handling multiple ledger reconciliations and handling of receipts, payments and journals of transactions. 4) To process/authorise incoming and outgoing CHAPS and BACS payments on a daily basis using online banking systems and bankline terminal. 5) Processing of LSC / HMPG payments 6) Assist Finance Director with managing residual client ledger balances. 7) Manage purchase ledger and counsel ledger. 8) Liaison with and assistance to Credit control 9) To oversee and assist with other accounting activities as required, including: 1. writing office/expense cheques (inputting into AXXIA Accounts system) 2. entering bills on the computer and allocating costs between fee earners 3. checking and writing off balances on files that are ready for closure 4. entering up cash book & bank statements on a daily basis 5. reconciling deposit accounts. 6. Carrying out daily bank reconciliation between office and client accounts using the AXXIA practice management system. 7. Setting up direct debits 8. Producing month end journals including write offs 9. Processing quarter end, monthly and ad hoc reports. 10. Printing and checking Fee Earner Time Sheets daily. 11. Assisting with housekeeping on the Axxia practice management system. 12. Closing of files and general housekeeping of Criminal files 13. Entering both private and LSC bills on the computer and allocating costs between Fee Earners 10) To manage the accounts team to: * Ensure that workflow is monitored and work is allocated in line with the capabilities and capacity of team members * Manage appraisals for the team; with the Finance Director / Management Accountant in addition to providing support and guidance on day to day matters to team members * Ensure that team members receive the appropriate training, development and coaching to assist them in maximising performance in their role * Manage the team to ensure that time is used efficiently and effectively. 11) To prepare reports for the auditors and deal with their queries on request. 12) To contribute to the training, development and up skilling of fee earners; to provide constructive feedback to clients outside the finance team so that training needs can be promptly identified and addressed. Person Specification * Shortlisted applicants will have a strong background within legal cashiering * Up to date and good working knowledge of The Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulations * Previous supervisory and management experience * Excellent communication skills * Highly organised and able to coordinate / delegate a varied workload and manage workflows * Experience of appraising and developing / coaching team members * Ability to problem solve and have a results orientated approach * Ability to build and maintain relationships both within the finance team and with internal clients * Good passes in English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent * IT literate and conversant using MS Excel, Outlook, MS Word and knowledge of Financial reporting systems * Experience of using a computerised practice management system * Knowledge of legal aid would be a distinct advantage Remuneration Dependent on experience

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Bond Pearce LLP Don't show me jobs from Bond Pearce LLP

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£0 to £0 per month

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Plymouth Don't show me jobs in this location

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Contract

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Full time

Our Finance department have a vacancy for a Billings Coordinator to join the team in Plymouth. As one of the leading UK commercial law firms, and undoubtedly one of the largest and most widely respected in Plymouth, Bond Pearce LLP has a strong national reputation for excellence both in terms of client service and our own people. The finance team at Bond Pearce support over 600 staff, including 350 lawyers and partners, and are critical to the continued success of our business. As Billing Coordinator you will assume responsibility for the firm's billing function. You will also become a key member of the project team to test, implement and train on a new desk top billing function. Core responsibilities include: * Process all bills and credit notes in accordance with instructions from partners and/or lawyers. * Arrange all time and disbursement write-offs. * Match unpaid billed disbursements on paid invoices. * First point of contact for lawyers and secretaries on all billing enquiries. * Set up, maintain and update specific client fee arrangements upon partner instruction. * Make changes to lawyer charge-out rates as appropriate. * Maintain a good working knowledge of Aderant Expert (our in-house accounts package) and to produce accurate reports as and when required by lawyers or secretaries. * Liaise with the Finance team in resolving billing enquiries. * Proactively organise workload on a daily basis. * Undertake any other reasonable duty as delegated by the partners, Finance Manager and Finance Director. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate previous experience from a similar role. As a central point of contact it is imperative that you possess a confident and clear communication style, attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work to deadlines. You will also need excellent IT capabilities. finance billings accounts sar legal aderant expert

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Specialist and Activity Don't show me jobs from Specialist and Activity

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£0 to £0 per year

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Buckinghamshire Don't show me jobs in this location

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Contract

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Full time

At A Glance Fixed term maternity cover, based in High Wycombe We are currently recruiting a Management Accountant for World Challenge. World Challenge is part of TUI Travel PLC Specialist & Activity Sector. World Challenge plan and deliver exciting, educational expeditions to over 50 destinations within the developing world, from South America to Mongolia! We offer the opportunity for over 400 school groups to enter into a programme of learning and development; fundraising; and team building, culminating in a 1-5 week Expedition. Our aim is to ensure that the young challengers experience an awe-inspiring range of community project work, trekking and cultural adventure. World Challenge sells internationally and currently has offices in the UK, Melbourne, Boston and Dubai. As the management accountant you will be required to prepare accounts and forecasts for the UK and Europe business units for review by the Finance Director. Key Financial Statements are then consolidated for TUI Group reporting purposes. The role is for a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity leave; however a permanent contract maybe available after the fixed term has concluded. What You'll Be Doing * Producing management accounts for the UK business. * Production of weekly KPI's * Monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Review of P&L spend against Forecast * Reconciliation of all inter-company loans. * Monthly re-forecasting. * Assisting in production of monthly board packs. * Assist in the Year End audit * Assist in Cash flow forecasting and management - on a weekly basis * Review and approval of International Bank Transfers * Review quarterly VAT returns. * Review quarterly CAA returns * Any other frequent ad hoc projects and pieces of work required by the MD, or FD. What We're Looking For Experience * Studying towards Accountancy qualification * 2/5 years experience in accountancy * Microsoft Excel 2010 (intermediate-essential). * Experience in the use of accountancy software, Pegasus Opera or Sun preferred Person specification: * Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a large work load. * Eye for detail to spot errors. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Good customer service skills. * Will have to quickly gain good knowledge of how the Finance function fits in with the World Challenge academic year cycle. What We Can Offer * Competitive salary * Holiday entitlement of 25 days increasing with service to 28 days * Holiday concession purchase * Affinity reward scheme - online discounts on products & services * Late seat and accommodation offers * Childcare vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * In-flight discount of 20% * Foreign exchange discount at TUI retail outlets * Contributory Pension scheme Job Division: Specialist & Activity Location: High Wycombe management accountant kpi s review of p l microsoft excel 2010 prioritise communication skills good customer service skills