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Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Financial Accountant The opportunity We are excited to announce that we are recruiting a Part-Qualified Financial Accountant to join our Balance Sheet and Control team within the Finance Operations department. This is a great opportunity for someone who is part way through their studies, or is looking to start their studies and has relevant work experience, and is looking to launch their career further within the world of finance. Your new role As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in accounting, balance sheet and control activities, supporting the team in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of underlying data and liaising with internal stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Supporting the team in a broad range of operational accounting activities, including preparation of journals, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and analysing data Investigating unreconciled items to identify issues within data sets and look to resolve or escalate these issues Challenging existing processes and identifying improvements and enhancements Building relationships with internal stakeholders, including colleagues in our offshore shared service centre, to ensure delivery meets stakeholder expectation Gaining an understanding of the internal control environment and identifying and escalating risk areas About you A university graduate with 2 years work experience, keen to progress a career within finance and start/continue study towards a professional accounting qualification (funded by QBE) A proactive individual that will seek out areas to support the wider Finance team An individual that has great attention to detail and is keen to suggest improvements and challenge the status quo to benefit the department Someone able to demonstrate and build strong skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and keen to learn more around data analysis An organised individual able to manage time effectively What you'll get in return A competitive salary bonus 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Generous pension contribution Hybrid working (with the aim of 2 days office-based per week) Flexible working (with opportunities to flex hours) Internal secondment opportunities and a focus on personal development Opportunities to travel to London for cross-team collaboration Working with an international team (with key stakeholders in Australia, Philippines, USA, as well as across Europe and the rest of the world) Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/). #LI-Hybrid Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report (Link).
The hourly rate for this role is £11.44 and up to £12.02 across selected location. The hourly rate will increase after 6 months in role. Our airport stores typically have an earliest shift start time of 9:00pm and the latest shift end time of 5:00am. To obtain an airside pass you will need to provide 5 years of references with any gaps in employment covered by character references. About the role You will work onsite and report into the Assistant or Store Manager and in the bustle of the airport where customers are rushing through to catch that flight it's important that we create a great shopping environment. Here's how you will do it: Working with our customers. There are so many different customers from those travelling on business, to those travelling long distance and you'll be there to help provide a great shopping experience. Working as a team. From helping with the delivery and putting products on to shelves, to being on the tills, no two days are the same. Working as a team, you will help to make sure that our stores are clean, tidy, and presentable and provide a store that we can be really proud of. Be an expert. You will know the products across your store meaning you can give great advice, showing your customers options they might not have considered before. What you'll need to have Full training is provided for this role, and we are looking for people who: Excel in a varied environment, working at paceCommunicate and listenEnjoy working as part of a team, promoting a collaborative team dynamicKnow that the little things make the biggest difference for customer interactionsDesire to be a proud brand ambassador for Boots and help our customers find the best products for them It would be great if you also have Experience providing customer care and delivering great customer service but this is not essential. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanGenerous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care about changing things for the better. You'll join a company that is evolving and always looking to improve.We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here. What's next If your application is successful, the hiring manager will be in touch to arrange an in-store interview within the next 14 days.We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours.If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
About the opportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that puts the customer at the heart of all our decisions and excels in delivering the best experience possible for our customers and colleagues. You'll join a culture where everyone is passionate about their role and together these elements will play a big part in making us the leading High Street Opticians. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our customers, recommending products to aid their health and lifestyle.Important responsibilities include Build great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needsHelp our customers find the perfect products tailored to their lifestyle and requirements.Order and dispensing of glasses and contact lensesProviding aftersales support through repairs and adjustmentsWork together as part of a teamRelevant operational and administrative tasks associated with the running of a storeSupport other colleagues within the stores to develop their knowledge About youYou love working with people and enjoy working as part of a team, after all our people are at the heart of all that we do. You build relationships with customers naturally, welcoming them into our store with a big smile. You will help our customers find their perfect eye wear products through choosing and dispensing of glasses, contact lenses and other associated products. You are passionate and enthusiastic about delivering fantastic customer service and leaving a positive long-lasting impression. You will enjoy learning about new products and already understanding and keeping up to date with brands and technical and regulatory aspects of the role. It's also a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development. Previous Optical experience is important for this role, and you'll receive ongoing training to help develop your knowledge and if you want to progress in your career, we have numerous opportunities to develop further.Our Benefits Great compensation package and plus discretionary bonus schemePension schemeOne of the best staff discounts in the UK22 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase moreAdditional flexible benefits that allow you to create a package that best suits your individual needs including cycle to work vouchers, discounted gym membership, cinema and restaurant discounts, and much more.Excellent opportunities to develop and career opportunities across Boots Opticians, Retail and Pharmacy. Why Boots?Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK. Our purpose is to help everyone see what's possible, so we're looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to diversity of stores and roles and expect to be supported and developed.Our Diversity and Inclusion commitmentDiversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.What's next?Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.