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• European Leadership Network

  

  Commissioning Editor (Maternity Leave cover – part time)

  25 days ago

  £43334.53 yearly

  Part-time

  London

  ABOUT THE ROLE: ELN is influential and effective in building better security for Europe through the clear and timely communication of our policy positions and research. The role of the Commissioning Editor plays a central role in delivering this work, commissioning and publishing high-quality, thought-provoking articles and publications. The post holder will ensure a professional and consistent communications and commissioning process that positions ELN and its Network as experts in their field, enabling colleagues and Network members to publish high-quality content to a high standard. The role requires a keen eye for quality content and presentation, alongside strong organisational skills to manage multiple publications and contributors to ensure a smooth and positive experience for authors throughout the process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Publications and commissioning • Manage the commissioning, production, publication, and dissemination of project publications (reports, policy briefs, etc), including delegation to others in the Impact Team and close liaison with Policy Fellows, and monitor communications spend within project budgets., • Oversee the commissioning, publication and dissemination of timely analytical commentaries on the organisation’s website (typically 1–2 per week, subject to demand), including delegation within the Impact Team and close collaboration with the Policy and Impact Director and the Policy and Research Director, while ensuring diversity of authorship., • Oversee a regular stream of analytical content for the ELN website, ensuring relevance, quality, and timeliness., • Act as the main point of contact for external authors, supporting contributors through the publication process., • Maintain and manage our publications process and workstream from beginning to end, including devising publication schedules, regular check-ins with team members, and liaising with internal reviewers to ensure smooth and timely delivery across multiple outputs. Editorial quality and impact • Provide editorial guidance to Policy Fellows and contributors on writing for policy impact., • Ensure consistent quality control across publications, website content, newsletters, and other external communications., • Manage and oversee the copyediting of reports, policy briefs and commentaries as required, including working with internal colleagues or freelancers to do so., • Manage and oversee the design and typesetting of reports, publications, and other documents using InDesign or other design software as appropriate, including working closely with internal colleagues or freelancers., • Uphold and apply ELN’s brand, tone of voice, and visual identity across all publications. Communications and reach • Develop and support communications plans for key publications and group statements., • Oversee the ELN external newsletter and contribute to content promotion across relevant platforms., • Manage a suite of graphic templates to be used across social media, provide guidance and ensure quality control and best practices are adhered to across the ELN team., • Manage a diverse bank of images to be used on the website, in reports and other communication channels, provide guidance and ensure quality control and best practices adhered across the ELN team., • Work with colleagues to promote ELN analysis through media partners, think tanks, and policy networks., • Support diversity monitoring of contributors and help ensure a wide range of voices and perspectives. Collaboration and organisational contribution • Work closely with the Policy and Research Director, Policy and Impact Director, Policy Fellows, and Impact Team colleagues., • Advise on capacity in the Impact team to deliver requests from the Policy team and Network members., • Contribute to a positive, inclusive organisational culture aligned with ELN’s values., • Ensure communications and commissioning activities align with ELN’s mission, strategy, and operating plans., • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and good practice, including copyright, data protection, and the use of AI.

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• BDO UK

  

  Audit Quality - Corporate Reporting Advisory Senior Manager

  4 days ago

  LONDON

  Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our Audit Quality Department. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities • Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm, • Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice, • Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas, • Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: • Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements, • Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area, • Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally, • Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm’s partners and staff, • Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications, • Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters, • Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required, • Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: • Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent, • Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting, • Exhibit a strong working knowledge of:, • IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act, • Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, • The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas, • Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies, • Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions, • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario, • Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals, • Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual, • Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-SS3 #TJ-SS3

• BDO UK

  

  Audit Quality - Audit Stream Risk and Reporting – Senior Manager

  3 days ago

  LONDON

  Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the AQD in an exciting period and help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Partner and work closely with Audit Stream Risk and Reporting Director. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you’ll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex issues and contribute to the delivery of high quality audits. The key responsibilities of the role includes: • Triaging and handling queries on form and content of audit report, engagement letters and other reporting matters, • Review and approval of non-standard engagement letters, amendments to terms of business, hold harmless letters and NDAs., • Advise on audit stream risk issues that emerge ensuring that the correct support is provided to the audit team and review of audit working papers when required., • Approval of modified audit reports and non-standard audit reports including component auditor reporting., • Take responsibility for ad hoc projects and ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed., • Proactively identify wider risk and reporting issues and implement policies and guidance to assist the audit teams., • Write and maintain templates, manuals, guidance and articles for use by the audit teams., • Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Department. You'll be someone with: • ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification., • Recent audit experience working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role advising on PIE and listed entities., • Excellent practical and technical audit risk and reporting experience., • Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative., • Ability to think innovatively and creatively to identify ways to improve processes and guidance., • Attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages., • Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work., • An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-SS3 #TJ-SS3

• BDO UK

  

  Audit Quality - Audit Stream Risk and Reporting - Director

  4 days ago

  LONDON

  Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources (both people and intellectual), investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our Audit Quality Department. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for a talented, high performing and ambitious Director to join the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period. You will report into the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team Partner and work closely with other members of the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team as well as the other directors in the wider AQD team. The Audit Stream Risk and Reporting team is a growing team and provides support to audit teams when audit risk and contractual issues emerge on audit engagements and with audit reporting matters. The role will include providing the teams with proactive support to resolve the issue and involving specialists from the wider AQD team when required. As part of this supportive and knowledgeable team, you’ll have a chance to use and develop your technical skills to solve complex audit risk and reporting issues and contribute to the delivery of high-quality audits. Responsibilities • Lead in resolving complex audit stream risk and reporting issues that emerge, ensuring a detailed review of audit files is performed, when required, by the senior managers in the team to establish the nature and extent of the risk bringing in specialist support from the wider AQD team as required., • Proactively identify wider risk issues and prevent such risks from crystalising by implementing policies, guidance and training to the audit stream., • Proactively reviewing the policies and guidance around audit reporting., • Providing oversight and technical support on complex audit reporting issues., • Support the Audit Stream Risk and Reporting partner on reviewing and monitoring the highest risk audit engagements, known as the Close Monitored List., • Provide oversight on other audit risks and contractual matters arising from the Audit Stream and ensuring they are satisfactorily resolved., • Lead on projects to ensure that all processes and controls related to audit stream risk and reporting are correctly implemented to support a System of Quality Management, ensuring that any remediation points are addressed., • Support RIs experiencing a challenging inspection or regulatory process., • Contribute to audit quality initiatives led by the wider Audit Quality Improvement Team. You'll be someone with: • ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification., • Recent audit experience at senior manager or director level working on PIE and listed audit engagements or performed an internal role to at least senior manager level on PIE and listed entities., • Excellent practical and technical audit risk experience., • Experience of non standard audit reports at either a practical or technical level., • Ability to be objective and sceptical and to have confidence to challenge more senior members of an audit team., • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative., • Attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to communicate difficult messages., • Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work., • An awareness of the UK regulatory requirements is useful but not essential. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-SS3 #TJ-SS3

• Fisher Investments

  

  Korean Translator

  22 hours ago

  LONDON

  The Opportunity: As part of the firm's in-house translation team, you will provide translation services to internal clients across Sales, Service, Research, Content, Marketing, Legal and Compliance, and others. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and support Fisher Investments in our globalisation efforts and communications strategy. You will quickly learn about our business, industry, and writing style as you translate our educational, promotional, and service-oriented content across the markets we operate in. You will be paired up with countries or markets that match your linguistic background and serve as the primary language expert for internal clients across the firm, while playing an important role in our ability to fulfil translation needs. You will report directly to the in-house translation team leader. The Day-to-Day: • Be the primary language expert for internal clients and help facilitate all translation-related requests, • Develop tone and language style guides for each market you service, • Develop and maintain terminology bases for your target language, • Showcase excellent written and verbal communication skills to localise multiple content types such as financial, marketing, legal and educational materials, • Be a reviewer for specialised materials by editing translated material produced by in-house colleagues and external translation vendors, • Excel in quality management and proofreading, • Translate capital markets related content such as educational brochures, articles, marketing ads, websites and presentations from English into Korean, • Korean native speaker; fluency in English is required, • Degree in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or other professional certification related to translation or localisation, • 2+ years of experience in translation, editing, or content production, • Experience in the field of finance and capital markets is advantageous, • Knowledge of CAT tools, TMS technology, and translation practices is beneficial, • Experience editing for clarity, grammar, spelling, consistency and accuracy with few revisions needed, • Manage complexity and coordinate across several departments under strict timelines The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients’ best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians. It’s the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including: • 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents, • 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays, • Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks’ top up to full base pay for eligible employees, • $10,000* fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit, • A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions, • Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month, • Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services, • A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events FISHER INVESTMENTS EUROPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Barclays Bank PLC

  

  Reporting Platform Java Developer

  22 hours ago

  LONDON

  Join us as a Java Developer and have the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, in a trusted team responsible for delivering high-profile migrations and providing technical solutions, improvements and features for Counterparty Risk Trading business (CRT). You will support and contribute to the applications for successful results processing, reporting and displaying of risk trading data provided by Investment Bank's end of day multi-asset risk generation platform. Take part in modernisation with the possibility of utilising GenAI enabled development and solutions to improve the operational efficiency and understanding for internal clients. The CRT trading desk uses the results generated by our systems to manage the counterparty risk for the rest of the bank on the derivative trade portfolios for CRT managed counterparties. This role is an opportunity to work closely with the development team and business stakeholders, take ownership of technical components and grow in influence and impact. To be successful as a Java Developer, you should have: • Strong experience of Java and Python programming and associated data structures and algorithms, • Familiarity with Linux, containerisation, Ops and data pipeline orchestration tools, • Good understanding of webservices architecture design and interactions Some other highly valued skills may include: • Degree in engineering, scientific or mathematical discipline, • Focus on performant and efficient code including consideration of algorithmic complexity, • Methodical approach with good attention to detail and delivery, • Familiarity with Spring, Spark and React You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our London Canary Office. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities • Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance., • Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives., • Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing., • Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth., • Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions., • Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

• Experis IT

  

  Assistant Financial Accountant, Financial Reporting Officer

  7 days ago

  London

  • Financial Reporting Officer, • Group Financial Reporting Officer, • Financial Reporting Accountant (Junior/Assistant), • Group Reporting Accountant (Assistant), • Technical Financial Accountant (Assistant), • Financial Accounting Officer, • Assistant Group Accountant, • Public Sector Financial Reporting Officer, • Group Consolidation Officer, • Whole of Government Accounts Reporting Officer, • Group Finance Consolidation Assistant, • Technical Accounting Officer, • Assistant Technical Accountant, • Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Associate, • Finance Reporting Executive Officer (EO level), • Group Accounts Executive Officer You will be at the heart of the financial reporting process, contributing to the preparation of the consolidated ARA, supporting Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) returns, and helping ensure our financial information is compliant, well-evidenced and trusted. Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Support the preparation of the annual Report and Accounts and Whole of Government Accounts submissions., • Assist in the consolidation of group financial data, including intercompany reconciliations across ALBs., • Provide technical accounting support in line with IFRS as adapted by the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM)., • Prepare evidence, schedules and explanations to support year-end audit requests., • Work collaboratively with teams across Defra to ensure financial information is complete, accurate and submitted on time., • Support the preparation of draft financial statements and contribute to the implementation of new accounting policies., • Review and help improve financial reporting processes, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and quality., • Have an interest in financial reporting and public sector accounting., • Are comfortable working with numbers and interpreting financial information., • Can analyse data, spot inconsistencies and support the production of accurate financial outputs., • Have strong communication skills and can work confidently with colleagues across different teams and organisations., • Are organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines., • Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement., • A background or qualification in finance/accounting is helpful but not essential-we welcome applicants motivated to develop these skills.What We Offer, • The opportunity to work at the centre of Financial reporting process., • Experience in delivering consolidated group accounts for a major government department., • Professional development in technical accounting, IFRS and public sector financial frameworks (FReM)., • Collaboration with a wide range of finance professionals across government., • A supportive environment that encourages learning and career progression.

• Robert Walters

  

  Insurance Reporting Accountant

  5 days ago

  London

  Insurance Reporting Accountant Location: London Job Type: 12-month contract Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Who We Are Aspen, established in 2002, provides specialized global insurance and reinsurance for high-risk areas such as property, casualty, marine, cyber, energy, and professional lines. The company prioritizes underwriting profitability, capital efficiency, and customized solutions through its distinct Insurance and Reinsurance divisions. What You'll Do • Lead the group financial reporting team in preparing AIHL consolidated financial statements, consolidation/elimination journals, and supporting schedules, • Manage preparation of quarterly financial supplements and assist in creating internal/external slide presentations, • Oversee production of the annual report, accounts, regulatory submissions, quarterly group reporting timetable, and coordination of group close activities, • Liaise with external auditors and multiple stakeholders (eg, regional controllers, finance systems teams) to independently resolve issues and cleanse ledger data, • Generate reconciliations between actuarial and finance teams for insurance losses, • Support ad-hoc projects focused on finance reporting integration What You Bring • Qualified Accountant (eg, CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA), • Insurance industry experience required, • Experience preparing consolidated financial statements, • Financial and regulatory reporting experience required, • Experience managing the preparation of quarterly financial supplements, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.