Current Vacancies

Job Description
Annuity Company Accountant
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £47,000 circa

This is your opportunity to undertake a Senior role in the Accounting function within the Life Accounting & Controls team in a Leading Insurance company Based in Bristol. The key purpose of this role is to ensure that a new business entity is provided with accurate and timely financial reports to support reporting to the Group.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a robust framework of internal controls in compliance with SOx and Operational Risk requirements
Putting in place additional controls and reconciliations as required
Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting under UKGAAP and IFRS
Provide financial analysis and explanatory commentary of the actual result against prior year, plans and forecasts
Analyse and monitor specifically the impacts on profit of mortality risk, asset & liability matching and the impact from the longevity hedge arrangement
Liaise with Group Tax for preparation of the taxation charges for actual results under UKGAAP and IFRS
Manage the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements
Provide a focal point for audit liaison
Manage and maintain my clients Annuity Company's compliance with a number of internal and external reinsurance arrangements
Monitor the company's solvency

Skills:

Good understanding of multi GAAP accounting for Life Office businesses
Understanding of Life insurance marketplace
Awareness of current issues in the financial services environment
Working understanding of UK GAAP & IFRS for Life insurance business
Understanding of accounting for derivatives
Understanding of reinsurance arrangements
ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant with PQE

Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Finance Director - Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: Bath
Salary Indicator: £50,000 - £85,000

This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company which operates throughout the country supporting and leading transactions above £5 million in the public and private sectors

Duties and Responsibilities:

In order to really perform in this role you will be proficient in targeting / networking and winning work as well as being confident in the execution of M&A transactions
Equally you will be required to provide strategic advice to a range of clients, play an active role in team management and the development of the department and office and support and develop sector expertise
Able to identify matters which require the opinion of Partner, while making recommendations for possible solutions
Equally to ensure that individual budgets are adhered to and targets are achieved as well as identifying opportunities where additional services may be provided to generate further income

Skills:

A strong academic record, you will be ACA / ACCA qualified and have three years experience as an Assistant Director / Senior Manager
A track record of winning Corporate Finance assignments and have been a proven Team Manager
An individual with advanced Technical skills and who is service-orientated with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance Director
Location: Bristol
Salary Indicator: £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Scheme

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a leading company and assist the CEO in the management of the Company's financial accounts, finance staff, contribution to the business planning, forecasts and financial scenarios for the Senior Management Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Business and Financial strategy (Planning, Monitoring, Managing and Reporting)
Development of financial policies, systems, processes and personnel involved
Accounting and reporting as per UK and International Regulations and Legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual reports and accounts
Contribute to the strategy of the company working as a member of the Executive Team
Financial staff management and training
Other duties will include, dealing with the company insurance, managing international money transfers, Licensing, contracts and agreements, inventory control and write down policies

Skills:

Ideally ACCA, ACA, CIMA Qualified
A Good Understanding and Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
Experience of Corporation Tax, Personal Tax and International Tax
Previous experience of leading and developing a team of finance staff would be beneficial
Experience of working in a fast growing company

Benefits:

Bonus up to £20,000 (KPI Related)
Expenses reimbursed at cost

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description
Head of Finance
Salary Indicator: £41,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Client to lead their finance function.
Working with the Director of Resources, you will be responsible for the leadership, management and development of staff in the finance function ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to meet the current and future needs of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Manage the existing Finance Team
Lead the future of the department
Develop Finance staff
Ensure compliance and appropriate systems are adhered to and in place

Skills:

Proven track record in the public sector
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage complex work and respond effectively to quickly changing circumstances and priorities
Demonstrate that you can produce quality accounts and meet deadlines under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity

Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Finance Director - Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: Bath
Salary Indicator: £50,000 - £85,000

This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company which operates throughout the country supporting and leading transactions above £5 million in the public and private sectors

Duties and Responsibilities:

In order to really perform in this role you will be proficient in targeting / networking and winning work as well as being confident in the execution of M&A transactions
Equally you will be required to provide strategic advice to a range of clients, play an active role in team management and the development of the department and office and support and develop sector expertise
Able to identify matters which require the opinion of Partner, while making recommendations for possible solutions
Equally to ensure that individual budgets are adhered to and targets are achieved as well as identifying opportunities where additional services may be provided to generate further income

Skills:

A strong academic record, you will be ACA / ACCA qualified and have three years experience as an Assistant Director / Senior Manager
A track record of winning Corporate Finance assignments and have been a proven Team Manager
An individual with advanced Technical skills and who is service-orientated with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues

Duties & Responsibilities