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Our story Norlake Hospitality Limited is a London based owner and developer of unique hospitality properties and experiences around the world. The group owns eight trading hotels, operating under The Hoxton brand in the UK, Europe and USA, a private members club in Mayfair as well as the landmark Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. In addition to these, there is another member club & SPA recently opened in London. Once stabilized, these all put together will bring the market value of the owned assets to around $2.5bn with annual Group revenues in excess of $500m. Our sites are operated by third-party managers, with the majority falling under the remit of Ennismore, who is a world leading lifestyle hospitality brand. Both Ennismore and Norlake started their journeys together in 2012 when Norlake purchased its first hotel in London (Hoxton Shoreditch) and Ennismore was created to manage the site. Whilst Ennismore and Norlake have different ownership structures, the two companies have been close partners ever since and each are a fundamental part of the others business. The role The role sits in the finance team, reporting into the Finance Director, and responsible for the group reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. What you’ll do… ● Responsible for managing the monthly and annual consolidation process for The Hoxton & Gleneagles groups to ensure key information is provided to our internal and external stakeholders in accordance with agreed timetables. ● Manage the annual audit for the Group, including preparation of the statutory accounts and dealing with the group auditors ● Responsible for maintaining various group related deliverables including but not limited to Acquisitions, Disposals, consolidation, Fair valuation, cash flow etc ● Contribute to the ongoing process of improving the quality of key information to internal and external stakeholders. ● Leading implementation & ongoing maintenance of new accounting systems. ● Prepare briefing papers on commercial and accounting issues. ● Responsible for day-to-day accounting & audit of Parent/ Holding Company ● Management of Group Reporting Accountant. ● Ad hoc project work, as per need What we’re looking for… ● Minimum 4 to 5+ years Qualified ACA or ACCA ● Previous experience with global, multi-currency consolidations in line with UK GAAP/IFRS; you’ve been involved in delivering group monthly, quarterly and annual management and statutory financial reporting and an external audit process ● Technical proficiency in UK GAAP (FRS 102) ● Experience of managing relationships and working closely with other accounting departments ● Strong Excel Skills ● Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative and get the job done ● Continuous learner always looking to improve on the status quo ● Competent communicator of financial information to non-finance persons What’s in it for you… ● Competitive salary and bonus ● 22 days holiday (and bank holidays) ● Private medical insurance and life assurance ● Opportunities to develop and grow in a fast-paced work environment ● Pay Day Lunch
We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a legal firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer a hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression. The company has a strong desire to build the practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property and at least some experience in all two areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work part time However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs.
We are an international trading company dealing in luxury goods and having a real estate agency and property investment business in the UK. We are looking at having an in house legal counsel and establish a law firm in dealing with all legal aspects of commercial and property matters. The company is able to offer hardworking and ambitious candidate a platform and roadmap for career progression, which includes a route to partnership. The company has a strong desire to build the law practice with other talented and carefully selected professionals over time to support growth. Key Skills & Requirements: · UK Qualified Solicitor with significant demonstrable experience in at least one of (1) commercial (2) property; or (3) immigration - and at least some experience in all three areas. · Legal experience · Strong communication . Self initiative . Performance driven Salary: Depending on credentials, experience, performance and ability. Additional benefits can include a percentage, bonus, private health and dental insurance, subsidised gym membership. Company believes in fair and good remuneration package based on revenues generated. Job description About the role: Working closely with the Directors and the senior leadership team, you will provide legal support, direction and implement on all actions required in matters for the group and for client’s introduced, referred and those new clients requiring services can offer. You will advise the business on a wide range of matters and you will, amongst other things: · Draft, review, amend and negotiate commercial property leases, supplier agreements, customer terms and conditions and internal and external policies; · Advise the HR and management teams on employee relations matters such as grievances, disciplinaries and performance management with a pragmatic and commercial approach; · Ensure compliance with all data laws and regulations including GDPR and Data Protection Act and liaising with the ICO where relevant; · Manage all group litigation; · Keep the Directors and the relevant business functions updated on any relevant legal and regulatory changes that they need to be mindful of; · Advise and manage on all aspects of M&A and financing; and · Manage external legal counsel as and when required. Responsibilities Work can be split into contentious legal work, which involves resolving disputes, and non-contentious legal work, which covers legal aspects of a client's business or personal issues. Whichever type of work you undertake, you'll need to: meet and interview clients to establish the firm's suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm's specialism and likely cost take a client's instructions advise a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure supervise the implementation of agreements coordinate the work of all parties involved correspond with clients and opposing solicitors attend meetings and negotiations with opposing parties act on behalf of clients in disputes and represent them in court, or at tribunals, if necessary instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes prepare papers for court work in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department supervise and delegate work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation check all documentation prior to signing and implementing calculate claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc carry out administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf take referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports. Work Location: In person as and remote possibility. Working hours You'll normally work 40 hours a week. However, working longer working hours is not unusual and some roles will involve some evening and weekend work. It would not be uncommon or more likely to work unsocial, longer than usual hours and as required. Working hours can be unpredictable as you need to be flexible to meet clients' needs. Part-time work and career breaks are sometimes possible, but you'll need to keep up to date with changes to the law. Hybrid work - spending some time working from home and some in the office - could also be possible.
Duties of the post: Responsible for completing the annual, quarterly and monthly foreign trade business indicators and department management work set by the company Managing export trade process and risk control Managing customer accounts in accordance with the company's financial policies, contract terms and export-related regulations Responsible for exploring new markets, developing new customers, and increasing product sales scope in the UK catering industry Responsible for the overall planning of UK sales activities and supervise the execution of department employees Responsible for arranging employees to conduct market research and understand sales conditions and demand changes Developing connections and relationships that lead to new business opportunities in UK catering market sectors Presenting the company’s service offering to prospective clients Building and maintaining a CRM database Receiving enquiries for new business and collaborating with leadership to strategize responses. Salary: £53,000-£55,000 depending on experience Skill, experience and qualifications: Educated to degree level Fluent English and Mandarin speaker as the company targets Asian restaurants in the UK At least 5 years of experience in international trade and business development, ideally in e-commerce or in the catering industry Have strong business development and market development capabilities, and be able to lead the entire team to expand and maintain foreign trade business Communication and negotiation skills Be target driven and tenacious Be able to work effectively within a team Be motivated and enthusiastic at all times Display high standards of service and presentation
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