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Are you an immediately available Finance Assistant looking for your next job opportunity? Happy to work in the office full time and fulfil a 35/40-hour working week within a solid Finance Team? Do you already have a DBS clearance certificate? Our client is a leading multi academy Trust, setting incredible standards for education across the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an interim Finance Assistant to join the Team, which comprises seven staff who work seamlessly with the HR team, particularly regarding pay and absence related matters. Role: Temporary Finance Assistant Location: East London Role Model: Office based 5 days. Working Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9am - 5pm Duration: 3 Months Hourly Rate: £13 - £15 per hour plus holiday pay accrual DBS: DBS clearance will be required. Role Summary The post holder will work as a part of a close-knit multi-functional professional team which has to operate flexibly to meet pressured and complex demands. The Finance Assistant will provide support for the finance function of the four schools within the Federation. The Federation has implemented a new finance system (PS Financials), and the Finance Assistant will be expected to play an active part in the effective use of the system across the Federation. Main Duties & Responsibilities To ensure that all financial queries relating to orders, ParentPay, sales and purchase invoices are resolved promptly. To ensure that correct protocol is followed for the procurement of goods and services as well as for the reimbursement of staff expenses. To process purchase orders, staff expenses, purchase and sales invoices in a timely manner. To prepare payment of invoices to suppliers, ensuring the purchase ledger is kept up to date with all invoices and credit notes posted on a timely basis. Undertake bank reconciliations on a monthly basis Process any overdraft allowances for pupils which have been authorised by Heads of Year Ensure receipts are correctly recorded and banked promptly. Maintenance of accounts filing system, suitable for audit purposes. To support colleagues across the Federation with training on placing orders for goods and services and subsequent receipting of same on the finance database. To process monthly credit card transactions generated by colleagues and train cardholders on compliance with regulations (e.g. receipts must be provided for all transactions). To support the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Finance Director and Finance Manager with preparing clear and concise information for year-end. In addition, assist with resolving queries raised by auditors / Responsible Officer in areas overseen. To work diligently with colleagues within the team to ensure that service level agreements are achieved through the provision of a first-class service. To adopt a flexible approach to working practices and to provide support in any area finance where business need arises, under the direction of the Finance Manager, Finance Director or Chief Financial and Operating Officer We can't wait to hear from you! A valid DBS certificate would be advantageous. Love Success is a top recruitment agency based in London, dedicated to connecting exceptional administrative and office support staff with the leading businesses across London and the UK. Whether you're a candidate seeking Personal Assistant roles in London or an employer looking to hire administrative and office support staff, our agency provides high-quality recruitment services tailored to your needs. At Love Success, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these values into every aspect of our operations. Our unwavering commitment to these principles is evident in our recruitment practices and our comprehensive training and development programs. We partner with organisations that share our dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, where individuals can be their true selves in the workplace. Together, we strive to promote equality and create opportunities for all. Love Success is proud to serve as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Head of Finance Greater Manchester - Agile Working Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Contract: Full Time, Permanent Closing date: Monday 17th June 2024 at 9am Stage 1 Interview: 20th June 2024 Stage 2 Interview: 28th June 2024 At MSV Housing we're committed to making sure our customers have excellent value for money and our Head of Finance is key to making this happen. We are looking to recruit an experienced finance professional with fantastic management skills to join our established team. Reporting to our Director of Finance our Head of Finance will provide overall responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the Group's finance team. About the role This is a great time to join MSV, as we have a new Executive Director of Finance and Business Excellence and a new permanent Finance Director in post, who are both aligned with MSV and its values as an organisation. Together this duo has a vision to really make a difference for our customers and the business into the future. They believe an open and positive culture and a collaborative, and values led approach will lead to team success. The executive team and Board have just launched MSV's new 3-year corporate plan, which has a renewed focus on strengthening our core business and continuing to deliver value for money. This means we want to increase resources in the finance function, particularly supporting the customer service functions, to continue to drive value for money in all areas of operation. This opportunity couldn't arrive at a more exciting time, the role will be at the forefront of transforming the finance systems and services it provides to the business over the next 2 years. This role will form a pivotal part of the organisation's management team, having the opportunity to develop and influence the focus on value for money across all its activities. In collaboration with the Director of Finance, you will ensure the Group's longer term financial viability is maintained through the delivery of robust annual budgets and 30-year financial plan, ensuring the Group is operating in line with funder loan covenants and any golden rules as prescribed by the Board. In addition, you will manage and motivate the finance team to deliver excellent customer services standards in financial management, reporting and business partnering, treasury, financial planning and cashflow forecasting, rent and service charge setting, maximising the use of MSV financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and automation. What we are looking for; A qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) A proven track record in a senior leadership management role delivering all aspects of finance management in a complex organisation. Experience of operating within a regulated sector, such as social housing. Experience of budget setting, management and performance reporting. Experience of managing a high performing team to deliver the corporate objectives of the organisation. Experience of delivering financial support through a business partnering approach. Experience of external and internal stakeholder management adapting to different audiences. Excellent IT skills including advanced use of Excel, knowledge and use of finance and feeder systems, relevant processes, dependencies, and interfaces. Ability to analyse complex data to produce reports and deliver information to a range of audiences. We offer a range of great benefits including: Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. Interviews are scheduled to take on 21st June 2024 however interviews may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early. We're passionate about inclusion and we'd love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. We apply the principles of the 'Rooney Rule' in the recruitment of senior management positions automatically shortlisting candidates to the next stage in the recruitment process who meet the selection criteria. We are also a Disability Confident employer and will shortlist disabled applicants who meet the selection criteria.