Education finance jobs in United Kingdom

Bright, intelligent, articulate Accounts Assistant required by long established, small friendly company based in Chadwell Heath, Dagenham. We're looking for a motivated, articulate individual with a "can do" attitude and plenty of enthusiasm! Working in a small team of two you will need to have excellent attention to detail and initiative. Accurate data entry and typing skills are essential along with a friendly, helpful telephone manner. The ideal candidate will have some credit control experience and will be happy using Outlook, Word and Excel. You should have a friendly and positive nature, be confident in communicating via the telephone and email with our clients and have a high level of accuracy and reliability. This is not a role which would be suitable for a finance person with CIMA/ACCA etc., as it is a small team and stability is critical to the team and company as a whole. Full training will be given on our customised software but we would expect the person joining to have a maximum level of education to A-Level standard or AAT. An interest in book and magazine distribution would be desirable but is not essential, however a willingness to learn about the Company and a long-term desire to stay in a team is important. Key Operational Accountabilities - Dealing with all aspects of credit control - Chase debts via email and telephone, alerting the Accounts manager to any serious bad debts - Client account management to include sending statements, invoices and credits - Dealing with aged debtors - Cash posting - Dealing with invoice and credit queries and resolving these as soon as possible - Management of payments and liaison with client publishers as well as authors, retailers and schools - To be happy with a varied day and supporting the team with different requirements as and when required The ideal candidate will be able to prioritise work between varying tasks and deadlines; undertake and manage specific projects and assignments; have the ability to self-manage whilst maintaining high levels of service. Job Type: Office based, full-time 35 hours per week Monday - Friday. Salary: £24,000 per annum

Cobella Salon and Spa in the heart of Kensington is looking for a passionate candidate who would like to be in charge of a team of creative hairdressers and manage a busy salon for an award winning family run business. Summary of the Role As a Salon Manager you will work closely with every member of your team of stylists, receptionists and assistants to ensure the day to day running of the salon is professional, on brand and meets our salon standards. You will be responsible for ensuring our salon offers a top service to all of our loyal customers.We are also seeking for someone who will be passionate about growing and developing their team. At Cobella we thrive on customer experience, having been in the industry for over 30 years we believe in education and will equip you with all the tools and training you require to develop your skills and career. Required skills - Previous management experience (within the hairdressing industry preferable) - Exceptional organisational skills - Ability to lead a team - Customer service skills - Ability to delegate and motivate your team. Job Description: - Front of house duties - Hold regular meetings with the team (receptionists, assistants and stylist) to ensure the overall business goals and objectives, (targets and standards) are met. - Managing the day to day running of the salon, ensuring a high level of professionalism is maintained at all times. - Motivating and giving your team the tools to increase regular client visits as well as grow their clientele, achieve their monthly targets (retails and service sales) - Manage the salons overall targets, (expenditure, costs and profit) through stock monitoring and efficiency as well as working closely with the marketing manager of promotional campaigns etc. - Attend regular meetings with other departments within head office (finance and marketing to ensure you are fully supported within your role What we can offer you: - Training - Competitive salary from £30K. - Part of a fun, laid back environment with a fantastic team with amazing individuals. - Complimentary hair and beauty services. - Career progression and full support to opportunities into various career paths Job Type: Full-time Experience: Management: 1 year (Required)

Mission We want to attract employees whose own values and approach reflect the family's choices and wishes for the delivery of care. Purpose Enable the person we support to live a valued life, respecting their choices, using a person-centred and responsive care approach to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support. My family and I are looking to recruit 7 Personal Assistants under the Self-Directed Support Level 1 Scheme. Your Role as a PA is to provide 24-hour care working on a Rota basis for A male in his Late 20s with severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and Cerebral Palsy. I require 24-hour support and you will be part of a team working from a rota. You will be employed as a permanent PA with a contract. The hours are negotiable and are to be arranged. I am looking for several contracted hrs, Including early shifts, back shifts and sleeping nights. These shifts include weekends. · 40 hrs x 3 contracts · 25hr x 2 contracts · 16 hr x 2 contracts · I would also like to have a relief pool to cover holidays and sicknesses. Preferably 4 relief Pa’s Skills and attributions, have good communication skills, in terms of listening and using my preferred communication where possible I can use (Makaton and signing) This will create a comfortable, safe and comfortable environment for me. To be compassionate, empathetic, caring and have a friendly warm presence that makes me feel happy and feel safe. To be proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving being flexible to emerging or changing circumstances. Ability to work on your initiative with minimal Ability to work on your initiative with minimal support, seeking guidance where relevant. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with a proactive approach. Main Duties · To assist me with personal care which includes support with showering, dressing, and Oral hygiene. · Administration of medication · Have the ability to apply numeracy skills to your role to ensure accurate records are kept. · Help me with meal planning encouraging me to make my own choices. · It is important to me that you understand my religious beliefs when meal planning. · Light domestic duties which include cleaning, washing and ironing. · To assist with daily finances, personal correspondence · Competent documentation of care provision and care plans using clear and concise written and verbal communication. Required Skills · Promoting my independence · Respect me · Give me the choice · Show me dignity · Respect my privacy · Promote and maintain my health and well-being · Responsive care · Good communication verbal and written · Be empathetic and compassionate · Have patience and understanding · Be flexible and adaptable Salary starts above the Scottish Government’s £12 an hour pledge. Currently, the PayScale is £12.30 per hour However, this is dependent on experience and a pay review will be implemented after a 3-month probation period. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time permanent and Relief posts Education: SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred however if you are caring reliable and flexible we will recruit on values and transferable skills. Mandatory training can be provided if you do not have these essential courses to meet the criteria for the PA post. · PBS Trained, · Administration of Medication · Moving and Handling · Health and hygiene Experience previous experience in a caregiving role either professionally or in a personal capacity is desirable. Full driving licence preferred but not essential Clear PVG (required) Please note: The right to work in the UK is Essential we cannot employ you under the Sponsorship to work in the UK as we are not registered with The Home Office Sponsorship Scheme or the Biometric Visa. .

Our team at The Little Gym Westfield is seeking a personable and efficient sales and administration support member who possesses charismatic qualities. The preferable candidate will be able to commit to working from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. As a Sales and Admin Support member, your primary responsibility will be to assist with operational, administrative and sales related tasks at our gym. Ideally, you should possess strong telephone sales skills and excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. Additionally, being able to skillfully convert enquiries into members can be an asset in this position. Your assistance in managing customer service-related duties and ensuring the seamless functioning of The Little Gym is greatly valued. The successful candidate must be well-organised, possess excellent communication skills, and be proficient in using Microsoft Office, particularly in handling Excel. Our CRM, MindBody, is essential in providing the best customer experience for our clients and employees. It is essential that the successful candidate for the Sales and Admin Support role at the Little Gym will gain a thorough understanding of the capabilities of MindBody and how to utilise them to best serve the company's needs. In addition, as a customer-facing business, you need to be able to interact with both parents and children in a polite, friendly, and professional manner. Some of the Key duties of the Sales and administrative support member include: Provide operational/administrative support to The Little Gym team by making note of appointments, information requests and meetings. Handle incoming calls and emails from customers regarding product information and sales inquiries. Utilise internal systems to carry out sales procedures and ensure that a record of these transactions is maintained in Excel, Mindbody (our CRM) and other Microsoft applications. Collaborate with other members of the team regarding ongoing projects such as marketing, finance, and program to ensure smooth operation of service. Respond to customer complaints and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner. Escalating any more serious complaint o senior leadership team. Receive and reconcile outstanding customer payments. updating of financial records using internal system. Keeping The Little Gym front desk area and lobby premises neat and tidy at all times. The ideal candidate must have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ability to have fun and be creative is also essential as our customers have an enjoyable experience at The Little Gym. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £24,702.36-£26,000.00 per year Expected hours: 25 per week Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Store discount Supplemental pay types: Performance bonus Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Sales administration: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 25/04/2024 Expected start date: 01/05/2024

We are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our first class, specialist Disease department, in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients. The Paralegal will support fee earner(s) in their handling of client matters, ensuring a pro-active and high level of client care and compliance with the National Practice Standards. If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities to include: File Management Under supervision manage client matters according to NPS and ensure a high level of client care. Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters. Finance Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed to enable achievement of personal fee budget and support fee earners in the achievement of theirs. About You: Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant. Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35) Relevant work experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders. Commercially aware and highly motivated. Proactive; Good attention to detail; Excellent time management and organisational skills We are offering a salary of £21,000 - £24,000 Dependant Upon Experience

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a rapidly growing bookkeeping and management consultancy company with an extensive portfolio of clients from different company sizes. We are looking for a full-time office/business support manager with a strong financial and bookkeeping skill set to look after both, the general accounting and financial management of the business as well as the day-to-day tasks of managing a busy consultation company. These will be the core tasks but it will also mean carrying out general office manager tasks. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of other office staff members. You will be expected to thrive from having a varied workload and being happy to assist in other financial and non-financial duties as required. Strong organisational skills are essential for this role as well as a willingness to work towards the company's rapid growth. The role: Specific activities will include (but not be restricted to) - Developing and implementing financial and operational strategies to optimize profitability, and efficiency, and support company objectives. - Planning work schedules, delegating responsibilities and assigning tasks effectively. - Managing correspondence and inquiries related to accounting records, financial position and sales data. - Ensuring that the latest version of policies and standards are approved before effectively publishing these. - Ensuring administration and departmental activities are in line with the latest standards. - Planning, organising and coordinating activities and resources across other offices, including preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports with accuracy and timeliness. - Conducting thorough analysis to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. - Monitoring cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations. - Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure efficiency and compliance. - Manage relationships with external stakeholders. - Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth, - Controlling purchases, managing purchase orders, and overseeing invoice management and bank reconciliation. - Liaise with team members to provide accurate cost information, assist in quotation preparation, - Recording and monitoring office expenditure and budget management, including expense management, petty cash, and staff overtime. - Assist the Director and Senior Management Team in all high-level financial management and decision-making. Personal Profile and Essential Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; - Proven experience (5+ years) in a management role, - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively. - Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting tools - Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. - Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. - Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. - High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a commitment to upholding ethical standards. - Highly organised, and commercially responsible, able to manage sensitive data confidentially. - Excellent administration and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail. - Flexible working attitude, with a can-do team player approach. - Proficient in MS Office applications. - Must be proficient in the use of Xero accounting for both data entry and analysis and bookkeeping. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Education: Diploma of Higher Education (required) Experience: Management, 5 years (required) Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 29/03/2024