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  • Group Accountant

    £480 - £560 per day

    London

    Contract

    KennedyPearce are working with a global consultancy business in London hiring a Group Accountant on a 6 month basis. This candidate will be responsible for supporting the consolidation and external reporting requirements of the Group. As a Group Accountant, you will support the accurate and efficient consolidation of Group figures and delivery of the Group's key external reporting obligations. Key accountabilities: Support the monthly consolidation process ensuring accurate, efficient and timely reporting of group results; track and ensure adherence to timetable by business units. Support the periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) external financial reporting processes to produce the annual statutory accounts and reporting to private equity owners, minority investors, and lenders. Responsible for the reconciliation of key balances and preparation of supporting schedules for group reporting. Support the external and internal audit processes, ensuring a smooth and effective process and implementation of audit findings and recommendations. Support the embedding of OneStream 2.0, including new policies, processes and controls. Provide support on accounting policy and other technical accounting matters. Lead or support ad hoc Group Finance related projects as required. The Ideal candidate: Available to start immediately Qualified accountant Good knowledge of IFRS. Strong direct experience of group accounting, including a good understanding of complex, large-scale, multi-currency consolidations. Experience of using group consolidation systems; knowledge of SAP-BFC and OneStream is desirable. Strong advanced Excel knowledge.

  • Assistant Accountant

    £27000.00 - £29000.00 per annum

    London

    Permanent

    This fast-paced International commodity trading business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its team on a Permanent basis. The business offers strong career opportunities. This company is a leader in its field and the team is led by a great Manager. This high-volume role and will provide you with variety and a fast-paced exciting environment. Areas of responsibility: Payments / Receipts processing Invoice Processing (overheads) FX contract processing Credit control Bank reconciliation Essential Function: Posting ledger entries to accounting system Coding and posting approved supplier invoices to accounting system Entering bank payments and receipts on bank systems and accounting system Daily reconciliation of bank accounts Reconcile finance accounts and direct debits Posting and recording of FX contracts Analysis and posting of expenses General assistance to Financial Controller as required Requirements: Either trainee accountant, AAT PQ or ACCA/ACA/CIMA student Good working knowledge of Excel Understanding of double entry principals. Experience of using Sage useful but not essential

  • Financial Controller

    Up to £75000 per annum + Annual Bonus, Healthcare

    Kingston upon Thames

    Permanent

    Partnered with a subsidiary of a large multinational FMCG business on the search for a qualified Financial Controller on a full time permanent basis. On offer is a salary circa £75,000 per annum (potentially flexible) + 7.5% annual bonus in addition to a number of company benefits. They also offer a flexible hybrid model with 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office situated in Kingston Upon Thames. You will be responsible for a number of tasks including: Full ownership of financial and management accounting: month end close, quarter end close, year-end statutory accounts and VAT. Maintaining and developing effective internal financial controls and compliance to the group controls framework. Liaison with group and external professional advisors and HMRC Tax compliance. Owning and enabling the successful delivery of interim and year-end audits for external auditors as well as ad hoc internal audits as required, ensuring all documents are delivered to an auditable standard and in line with agreed timeframes. Drive improvements to finance process and balance sheet reviews including areas such as allocations, accruals & reversals, fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations and prepayments. Compliance with statutory regulation and accounting best practice. Development of finance systems and processes. Monitoring payroll and pension data to ensure timely and accurate submissions and payments. Supporting in the preparation of business and operational planning. Decision support in terms of pricing and contract commercials, when necessary Annual budgeting & re-forecasting. Cash flow and working capital management. Treasury management and regular and consistent P&L analysis. Take ownership of ensuring correct accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS accounting standards for the Hayes factory lease Capex, being pro-active to review current treatment and be able to provide guidance to the business as required. Ownership of Capex reporting including ability to take a detailed level of understanding on financial entries and display this into appropriate summary level for presentation to senior management. Manage through delegation ad-hoc administrative responsibilities i.e., Office of National Statistics submissions. To be considered for this role, it is essential you are a qualified accountant (ACCA preferred) with 1-2+ years PQE in a similar role. Hands-on experience working for an SME FMCG, Retail or Manufacturing business involving a tangible product. Experience managing a small finance team. Click apply now to be in consideration for this great opportunity!

  • Regulatory Reporting - Assistant Manager

    £50000 - £55000 per annum + Pension, Health Insurance, Bonus

    Harrow

    Permanent

    The purpose of this role is to work with the existing regulatory reporting and finance teams in managing regulatory submissions as well as any other financial analysis and planning Preparation of regulatory reports including: Capital related reporting Liquidity Reporting Any other reporting requirements from regulators The candidate should have experience in at least Liquidity or Capital Reporting To validate the regulatory reports prepared by other stakeholders before submission to the regulators To work in tandem with IT team in successfully rolling out the Regulatory Reporting Platform for the business To undertake any other financial analysis/planning, accounting and regulatory reporting responsibilities delegated by Head of Regulatory Reporting and CFO. Benefits include perfomance related bonus, pension and private healthcare

  • HR Advisor

    £40000 - £45000 per annum + Plus Pension, Hybrid Working

    Crawley

    Permanent

    Kennedy Pearce are delighted to be working with a global client who are looking for a commercially minded and experienced HR Advisor with a 'can-do' mindset and energetic approach to delivering results. You enjoy bringing ideas and structure contributing to streamlining and digitalising our HR processes with the wider scope of sharing best practice with our wider team of HR professionals in Europe. You are a strong relationship builder and a trusted, approachable contact for our employees. This is a full time, hybrid role offering 2 days working from home. In this position, you will be responsible for providing a first-class employee experience. The role: Collaborating with the management team you will build strong relationships collaborating with internal teams to provide a seamless HR service. This is a fast-paced and changing environment, where it is essential to focus on excellent delivery and service. Key responsibilities of the role: Provide advice and guidance to management and employees across all aspects of the employee life cycle, offering best practice, commercially focused solutions. HR Administration (this will be 70% of your role) Monitoring, reviewing and updating all HR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislation and managers are fully aware of any changes. Oversee the preparation of data for payroll and management of benefits. Partner with the HRBP to manage outputs of annual Merit Review process. Collaborate and implement robust (COE) Centre of Expertise HR initiatives to drive business improvement. Partner with the Talent Acquisition team assisting with recruitment campaigns and coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants and their onboarding. Work jointly with the HRBP on complex employee relations issues and supports internal investigations. Administers data in global HR systems, including absence tracking, payroll and benefits. Actively contributes to local and regional HR projects within the EMEA region and a key member of the social committee. Our ideal candidate: Is CIPD Level 5 qualified or holds an equivalent degree in HR. Has Demonstratable progressive experience in a HR advisory role Has experience working for a large, global and commercial organisation Thrives in a fast-paced dynamic live-training and operational environment collaborating with an international team. Has strong interest in pro-people management and employment law. Contract details & location The position can offer two days home working a week. As you will be working in a busy operational environment, we are looking for someone who prefers to be on-site. We are offering a full-time and permanent contract. The working hours of the role are Monday to Friday, 39 hours a week. Benefits include: Attractive benefits including a flexible holiday policy and flexi-time scheme. Private health insurance Healthcare cash plan Pension scheme Life Assurance & more! Please note you will need to be minimum CIPD Level 5 and you will need to be able to demonstrtae at least 4 years experience in an HR Advisor role.

  • FSCS Senior Analyst Depositor Protection

    £70000 - £80000 per annum + On site - Benefits + Bonus

    City of London

    Permanent

    Leading London based bank seek an individual with a strong understanding of FSCS regulations to ensure that all FSCS related matters within the Department are handled accurately and efficiently You will be responsible for ensuring the teams have a comprehensive knowledge of the FSCS regs, whilst also being responsible for Business as Usual (BAU), Quality Assurance (QA) and Depositor Protection (DP) and related tasks Other key responsibilities include: Daily, Monthly, Annual/Biannual tasks and Project work Complete all BAU and QA DP tasks assigned daily. Assist with the production of Monthly Reporting Pack for the FSCS Forum & Committee. Periodic testing of the system mapping and logic, Annual review, and update procedures and other supporting documentation. Essential must have experience Prior experience of the FSCS Depositors Protection scheme including managing the full cycle of real/ mock invocations by the FSCS. Experience in Banking Operations, or in a Control or Regulatory/Compliance function with strong product knowledge and a working understanding of systems and product flows. Problem solving and prudent decision-making abilities. Diligent approach to work, very high attention to detail. **Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience

  • Loan Operations Supervisor

    £45000 - £47000 per annum + Hybrid + Excellent Benefits

    West London

    Permanent

    Our client, an International bank based in London who offer excellent benefits and Hybrid working, currently seek a Loan Operations Supervisor As the Loan Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the banks loan processes. This includes supervising an accurate and efficient processing, reporting and answering of queries relating to products handled by Loans Admin Operations. The Loan Operations Supervisor must be able to identify and implement improvements to Loan systems, processes, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency Duties & Responsibilities Check and Authorise Deal transactions, manual entries, payments and communications. Monitor and review loan requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with bank policies and procedures. Development of staff (including cross-training), systems and procedures. People Management covering day-to-day people management Assist with the operational risk framework for Loans Admin Lead and participate in various projects related to non-traded loan operations, including system enhancements and process improvements. Assist the Loan team with general Loan Admin activities - drawdowns, rollovers, prepayments, fees Reviewing Loan Facility documentation Essential Experience Required Proven Loans experience in both syndications and variable rate loans Minimum 3 years of experience in loan operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of loan processing and documentation requirements. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and best practices in loan operations. Strong leadership skills and experience in managing a team. Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements Experience gained working in the UK with full right to work- this is a non-sponsored role Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience

  • Department General Manager (DGM) Japanese Speaking

    £150000 - £180000 per annum + Hybrid + Excellent Benefits

    City of London

    Permanent

    Kennedy Pearce are currently partnering with a Global Trading Company in recruiting a Department General Manager (DGM) who is fluent in English and Japanese This role offers excellent Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office and the rest WFH Key Purpose of the Role This role sits within the Business Intelligence department and the key purpose is to support regional business units senior management and the global intelligence function by researching, analysing and reporting on economic and political issues which could impact business activities within the Europe region, in terms of both risks and opportunities, and providing relevant reports, briefings and information in accordance with the needs of stakeholders To be considered for this role you must have Full Uk working rights and be able to travel regularly within the Europe region or other regions and engage with a wide range of business stakeholders Essential Experience/Background Significant experience working at a senior level in a think-tank or research department, such as in a global industrial or financial institution Fluent in English and Japanese - the new DGM is expected to collaborate closely with stakeholders in both spoken languages Writing analytical research reports Experience in managing a team A Master's Degree or above in an Economics or International Relations related field Excellent communication, collaboration and networking skills at all levels Good level of economic, political, international relations and business analytical skills Excellent presentation skills (proficient in Microsoft Office skills preparing political and economic reports, including creating graphs and other graphics and also have data manipulation skills, such as when producing a graph including economic data. They will present regularly to senior management c. once each month) Logical and critical thinking Budgeting and/or cost control experience Comfortable and competent in dealing with senior management and with public speaking Please note - We will only be able to respond to candidates who meet the above required experience

  • Buy to Let (BTL) Underwriter

    £40000 - £48000 per annum + On site - Benefits

    Harrow

    Contract

    International bank who has a location outside of London seek a Buy to Let (BTL) Underwriter on a 12 month FTC assignment To be considered for this role you must have the following essential experience: Experience gained working in the UK with full rights to work (Sponsorship not available) Proven buy to let underwriting experience assessing credit proposals for BTL cases working for a bank or lender Managing the assessment and processing of BTL cases, and presentation of proposals to Risk Committees Underwriting portfolio landlords, SPV applications, HMO, Expat, Holiday let and standard BTL mortgage applications and good working knowledge of mortgage loan processing

  • Senior Cyber Security Analyst

    £60000 - £65000 per annum + Gym, Pension, Flexible, Health Insurance

    London

    Permanent

    Summary: As a senior cyber security engineer, you will be ready to take on complex security challenges within a dynamic environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected financial organisation, driving continuous improvement in security standards and protocols. This role is offering hybrid working with amazing benefits, such as extended holiday, budgets for training, gym subsidy, healthcare/dental, and a 15% pension Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough investigations of security alerts from our XDR, SIEM, email security gateway, and DDoS tools, in collaboration with the managed SOC team. Lead technical incident responses and investigations when necessary, ensuring swift containment, remediation, and business recovery following any cyber security incidents. Implement and enhance security measures to protect our IT infrastructure, ensuring the effectiveness of technical security controls. Drive the development and implementation of automation use cases across security tools to streamline security processes. Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing timely reports and updates to management. Monitor security logs and events to identify potential threats or suspicious activities. Conduct proactive risk assessments and threat hunting to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Coordinate internal and external security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Stay informed on the latest security advancements and best practices to improve the organisation's overall security posture. Contribute to the development and maintenance of security standard operating procedures (SOPs). Required Skills: Proven experience in incident investigation and response. Comprehensive knowledge across multiple security domains, including Infrastructure, Cloud, Applications, and Networks. Practical experience with technical security solutions (detailed below). Strong documentation skills for security processes and incident handling. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, Azure Security Engineer). Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Defender, KQL, and SIEM solutions (preferably Sentinel or LogRhythm). Familiarity with email security solutions (Checkpoint Harmony preferred), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 administration, and Microsoft Windows Server. Additional Preferred Skills: Hands-on experience implementing security audit recommendations. Proficiency with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable or Qualys). Background in IT within the financial services sector. Expertise in Microsoft Windows 10/11, VMware, Active Directory, DNS, and Microsoft CA. Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including firewalls and DDoS mitigation tools. Experience with mobile device management software, such as Microsoft Intune.

  • GBS Head of Finance (Solutions Architecture)

    £100000.00 - £115000 per annum + + Bonus

    London

    Permanent

    Our client is a leading listed business intelligence group with a mandate for growth as they navigate through increased demand and international opportunities. This organisation holds their finance team in highest regard and have a clear focus on individual growth and development. The business offers hybrid working. Key Responsibilities: The GBS Head of Finance is a leadership role which will oversee the design and development of new GBS services. Role: Development of new order-to-cash systems, including CRM integration and payment facilities. Play a crucial role in delivering innovative solutions around the OTC process. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting OTC solutions, ensuring optimal order-to-cash processes and financial efficiency. The role may evolve to oversee process development of P2P process Candidate Profile: Qualified Accountant Extensive OTC and CRM experience. At least 5 full lifecycle implementations of all phases. Experience leading large-scale transformations and managing complex projects. Proven ability to drive innovation within the OTC practice and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

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