Total 18 Junior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8PR

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Here at Peacocks we have a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for their first role in Finance after graduating/completing college/university course.

We are looking for a Stock and Finance Assistant to join our Finance department. If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

This role is a key role in ensuring accuracy of the stock ledgers of our retail stores; you will be collating the results from retail stock checks, assisting in month end reporting around stock and provisions. This role will also provide accounting administrative assistance within the finance department.

Responsibilities / Objectives:

First point of contact for branch queries regarding the stock ledger
Investigate and resolve queries from branches with regard to the stock ledger and any stock related processes
Update the stock ledger for manual postings, queries and with amendments for errors made by branches
Preparation and analysis of stock figures for management reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
Preparation and reconciliation of the results of physical stock counts to the stock ledger
Collation and reporting of the results of stock counts to the Loss Prevention department and Retail team
Provide any ad hoc reports requested by the Loss Prevention department
Create and maintain procedure documents.
Provide support to Financial Accounts team when required
Any other ad hoc tasks as required

The Department of Finance

The Department of Finance at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Finance.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

Our department is part of the triple-accredited Business School, home to academics whose research is internationally renowned for intellectual rigour and for the benefits it brings to society. You will be working with colleagues in our research centres of excellence specialised in areas such as Banking, Institutions and Development, Ethical Finance, Accountability and Governance, Quantitative Research in Finance and Economics, or Environmental and Energy Economics and have the opportunity to teach and supervise our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate students and doctoral researchers. We work closely with business partners around the world, sharing insights, supporting innovation, and educating tomorrow's leaders. More details about our research, teaching, and business connections can be found on our website;

How to Apply

We prefer to receive applications online.   

Please note that in submitting your application, we will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

What to Submit

All applicants are asked to submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above
• An EDI & values statement (of no more than 500 words) which outlines work which you have been involved in which demonstrates your commitment to EDI and our values. I.e. Involvement in equality, diversity, and inclusion activities such as mentoring, volunteering, or attending conferences.
  
  
• Two of your most significant pieces of written work. Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 2014
• Teaching scores or feedback is desirable

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Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

** Strictly no agencies **1. Purpose of Job
To undertake all administrative duties associated with student bursaries.
2. Principle Accountabilities
a. To process applications, assess eligibility, make payments and maintain records of student payments from the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund, Vulnerable Bursary, 19+ Learner Support Fund and the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary.
b. To keep up to date with government guidance, policies and procedures relating to student finance schemes.
c. To provide effective administrative support for all student finance schemes available through the college ensuring that students receive timely and appropriate financial support available.
d. To provide information to students, prospective students, parents and staff about the financial support available through both college student finance schemes and national schemes such as Care to Learn, 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary, Vulnerable Bursary.
e. To staff student finance for applications for financial support, to issue travel passes, discuss childcare support and deal with individual student enquiries regarding payments or awards.
f. To be an important point of contact for individual students, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
g. Support the Student Support Team in assisting students with urgent financial support requirements
h. To develop and maintain appropriate systems required for the filing and storage of associated documentation and paperwork.
i. To liaise with curriculum staff across the college with regards to kits, equipment, attendance information, and to provide any support with regards to financial schemes.
j. To comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
k. To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Are you passionate about finance and wanting to advance your career in Transactional Treasury? If so, you belong at Bromford.

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. You’ll provide essential payment services to support Bromford’s core operations. Focusing on delivering an exceptional service and working to business deadlines underpinned by a comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as robust policies and controls.

You’ll leverage your experience in processing payments, BACS, and purchase ledger, alongside your proficiency with banking platforms. Your commitment to delivering exceptional support will be crucial in maintaining our reputation for brilliant service delivery. You will be expected to be proactive, demonstrating a strong drive to succeed and a flexible approach to both your working methods and hours.

You will be instrumental in driving change, confidently challenging existing processes and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively within our team and across the organisation. You must be able to remain calm under pressure, managing your workload with precision and care.

We are looking for someone who is not only committed to the role but also eager to develop their career within Transactional Treasury. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact, contributing to the financial stability and growth of our organisation.

If you are confident, adaptable, and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.

This role is available as a full time 9 month fixed-term contract. You’ll be based from our office in Wolverhampton (WV10 6TB) with regular home working available. The role requires a Basic DBS check.

The closing date for applications is 9 September 2024.

In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Benefits of belonging at Bromford

Joining Bromford isn't just about a job; it's about a community that values you. Here's a glimpse of the benefits you'll enjoy:

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave each year

£500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

A Performance Related Pay scheme based on organisational and individual performance

️ Retail discount schemes to help you save on spending such as food shops, clothing and technolog

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Your new company
An established Darlington company is looking to enhance its current finance team with the appointment of a Finance Administrator.
They are looking for a "safe pair of hands" and someone who can slot into the team quickly and easily - working closely with both the finance and operations teams.

Your new role

• Sales Ledger - production of sales invoices
• Proof of delivery audit
• Liaison with customers
• Customer query resolution
• Matching, bathing & coding of invoices
• Purchase Ledger - invoice processing
• Payroll - processing the weekly payroll
• General finance office administration - scanning, filing etc
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed
Candidates with the following experience are more likely to be shortlisted for interview:-

• Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage 200 and Sage Payroll
• Sound Excel knowledge - be a regular user of Excel
• Previous experience of working in a busy finance team, that is based on site at the centre of the operational day to day
• Confidence to liaise with all levels of internal staff

Whilst an immediate start is available, those candidates needing to give a months' notice will be given equal consideration.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary of £25-27,000
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Auto enrolment pension
• Free parking

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The Role and Department

Our Finance Service:

* Supports the University in delivering its strategic objectives

* Works in partnership with Academic Departments, Colleges and other Professional Services to deliver and monitor the annual financial plan

* Provides regular and timely reporting of the University's financial position and performance

* Ensures that the University's Financial Regulations are fit for purpose and that the organisation adheres to them

* Safeguards and optimises assets and controls liabilities

* Processes financial transactions in a timely, accurately and professional manner

Role Purpose:

To gain knowledge, understanding and experience across the three financial teams:

* Financial Planning and Reporting - production of forecasts, Financial Accounting and capital management

* Financial Processing - processing of financial transactions, Accounts Payable, AR and cash Management

* Systems and Projects - month end processing and control, maintenance of financial systems.

To fulfil the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship, the post-holder will be required to complete training on a weekly basis towards and pass the respective AAT at level 2 or 3 or 4.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for somebody who is passionate about developing a career in Finance. The successful candidate will, in addition to having an interest in the financial operations of the University, have the ability and potential to develop and understand basic principle and processes within Finance. The post-holder will undertake a two-year training and development programme, leading to a formal qualification and will gain experience of a fully functional finance service.

The qualification will form part of a development plan, created in conjunction with the successful candidate, taking into account their individual needs.

The post holder will work within the Finance Team on a 2 year fixed term basis whilst undertaking their AAT studies.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 22nd July 2024

From early 2025, the base location for this role will change from our Durham City Centre site to our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House will bring a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more about this project, please visit this webpage: Boldon House - Durham University

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Who to contact for more information

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, Carol Bainbridge would be happy to speak to you. carol.

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** Strictly no agencies ** 1. Purpose of Job
To undertake all administrative duties associated with student bursaries.
2. Principle Accountabilities
a. To process applications, assess eligibility, make payments and maintain records of student payments from the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund, Vulnerable Bursary, 19+ Learner Support Fund and the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary.
b. To keep up to date with government guidance, policies and procedures relating to student finance schemes.
c. To provide effective administrative support for all student finance schemes available through the college ensuring that students receive timely and appropriate financial support available.
d. To provide information to students, prospective students, parents and staff about the financial support available through both college student finance schemes and national schemes such as Care to Learn, 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary, Vulnerable Bursary.
e. To staff student finance for applications for financial support, to issue travel passes, discuss childcare support and deal with individual student enquiries regarding payments or awards.
f. To be an important point of contact for individual students, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
g. Support the Student Support Team in assisting students with urgent financial support requirements
h. To develop and maintain appropriate systems required for the filing and storage of associated documentation and paperwork.
i. To liaise with curriculum staff across the college with regards to kits, equipment, attendance information, and to provide any support with regards to financial schemes.
j. To comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
k. To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our client in Carryduff to recruit a new full time and permanent Finance Assistant

The purpose of the job is to ensure the essential management of the financial aspects of the company including record-keeping, reporting, compliance, cash management, analysis, and strategic planning. By fulfilling these responsibilities effectively, the finance administrator can contribute to the financial health, stability, and success of the company.

Duties

• Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Recording transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring that all financial data is organised and accessible for reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts for the company.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in audits and financial reviews conducted by external auditors, regulatory agencies, or internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with management to develop financial strategies and initiatives is an important aspect of the role.
• Managing the invoicing process and ensuring timely payment of bills and expenses is a key responsibility of finance administrators.
• Assist in implementing and overseeing annual stocktaking procedures and controls.
• Coordinate and assist with tracker reports
• Strategic organisation and planning
• Efficient time management
• Collaborating with the finance department and other business units
• Assist with finance department on updating and maintaining finance regulations

Criteria

• Previous experience in finance, accounting in a finance administrator role
• 5 GCSEs to include English and Maths at Grade C or above

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy which outlines all the main duties and responsibilities.

Higher Clerical Assistant / Finance Administrator

Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Higher Clerical Assistant / Finance Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our finance department and ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes. This is a crucial role in our organization, as you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and distribution of financial reports, including monthly statements, invoices, and purchase orders.
Process and record financial transactions, such as payments, invoices, and expense reports.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including filing, organizing, and archiving documents.
Monitor and reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial records.
Support the finance team with budgeting and forecasting activities.
Assist with the preparation and submission of financial documents for audits and tax purposes.
Handle inquiries and provide information to internal and external stakeholders regarding financial processes and procedures.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Proven experience in an administrative or finance role.
Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
Proficient in using financial software and spreadsheet programs (e.g., Excel).
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity and discretion.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
High level of professionalism and customer service orientation.

Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £12.39
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff County

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.

Job Vacancy: Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Billingham

Salary: £23,000 - £26,500 per annum

Fantastic benefits, Hybrid working

We are currently seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a fantastic finance team and contribute to the financial strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledgers.
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and maintain disciplined document management.
• Accurately code invoices with VAT, project, and nominal codes.
• Process invoices and high-volume expense forms with a high degree of accuracy.
• Scan and upload invoices, delivery notes, and other documents onto the financial system.
• Resolve internal and external customer queries related to invoices efficiently and positively.
• Prepare and process payment runs as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement and suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a conscientious, methodical, and diligent approach to work.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent internal client service.
• Has excellent planning and time management skills.
• Brings experience in maintaining high standards of accuracy and handling operational details.

For more information about this brilliant role, working for a wonderful company, don't hesitate to contact me.

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Job Purpose To assist medical personnel in the care of patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties. They will act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team. Main Responsibilities and Duties 1. Nursing New patient registration checks, including completing any necessary paperwork and making any necessary claims to the Health Authority and referrals within the practice BP monitoring Urinalysis Phlebotomy ECG Assist with childhood and adolescent immunisations, maintaining any Child Health and practice records including completing any necessary claims to the Health Authority, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice Weight monitoring Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the nurse manager Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection Restocking/maintenance of equipment Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms 2. Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms To create and send recall letters for clinics To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign Ordering and display of health promotion materials Management of medical records Ensure that records are accurately assembled in advance of each consulting session Ensure that records are available in the instances of urgent consultation Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover Management of appointment system Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems, including regular and incidental variations Book appointments and recalls, ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record Monitor flow of patients into the waiting room, ensuring the appointment system accurately reflects the arrival of patients Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the senior receptionist Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality An ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations An understanding and acceptance of own capabilities and awareness of own limitations Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Basic keyboard and computer skills Flexibility of working hours Excellent communication skills Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice and 100Folds Health & Safety policy, Health & Safety manuals, and Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice and 100Fold procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by 100Foldas part of this employment, such training to include: Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services You will: Apply both 100Fold, CIH and practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate