Total 7 Senior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5HU

The University of Central Lancashire’s School of Business has a proud history of educating ambitious, responsible, enterprising business leaders on its undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses. We are on an ambitious course to deliver outstanding educational outcomes for all students.

We are looking for a talented and inspirational Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance to join our team. You will be involved the design of a new course, the Accounting Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship, and in the teaching of accounting and finance on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You will be given professional development support to help you succeed and realise your academic career ambitions.

About us

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus Institution that can trace its roots back to 1828. The University is one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio, with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses, and a rich array of CPD courses means that students enjoy a first-class experience underpinned by research. Our current Strategic Plan runs until 2028 to mark the University’s 200th anniversary and seeks to “transform lives by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve.”

The School of Business is home to over 3,000 students and 130 staff. The University has recently been awarded the maximum 5 Stars in the international QSStars standards: including Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Inclusiveness, and Internationalisation. In NSS 2024, we are Number 1 in the UK for overall positivity for Accounting courses. In 2023, we won the Education North Award for Best Entrepreneurial University, recognising the quality of the work we do to support SMEs.

The business school offers a comprehensive range of industry-focused and professionally accredited qualifications designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring business leaders. These range from Foundation Entry, Degree Apprenticeships, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees to PhD and doctoral programmes, and an expanding range of CPD courses.

About you

You will

be a talented and motivational educator, capable of supporting students to succeed;
Good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
have professional expertise in accounting/finance
have experience of teaching on accounting and finance courses accredited by relevant PSRBs (Institute of Financial Accountants, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)
ideally, you will be a CCAB membership (desirable)
ideally, you will have knowledge/experience of degree apprenticeships (desirable)
be a team player, committed to building an outstanding business school through the excellence of your work.
We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will diversify the School’s teaching team and support the collective development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

Informal discussion:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Adrian Wright (Associate Dean).


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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Your new company
I am working with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, based in Blackburn, who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values precision, efficiency, and teamwork.

Your new role
As a Senior Purchase Ledger, your primary responsibilities will include controlling and setting up new approved suppliers, processing multi-currency invoices, and ensuring adherence to purchase credit and returns policies. You will monitor unfulfilled orders, liaise with internal purchasing representatives, and work closely with the 'Goods In' department to resolve discrepancies. Additionally, you will be responsible for monthly reviews of supplier account information, chasing invoices, and reconciling supplier statements. Your role will also involve managing payment runs via BACS, liaising with external stakeholders for international payments, and ensuring compliance with HMRC Duty charges. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic. Experience of working in a high volume purchase ledger role previously is essential, with an analytical mindset. You should have a proven ability to implement rigorous controls and processes, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency in all major IT applications, including Microsoft Excel (vlookups and pivot tables), is essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £30,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Other benefits will also include:

• Enhanced holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Flexible working
• Onsite parking

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career in finance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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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Join AXA Commercial and be part of an award-winning team! As the 2024 Insurance Award’s Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, we're proud to be industry recognised for our ongoing commitment to supporting our broker partners and customers.
We’re recruiting for Senior Property Claims Handlers to join our growing team, based in our newly refurbished Bolton office. If you have a natural ability to relate to people and are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, then you could be the perfect addition to our team.
Our Property Claims team is responsible for managing all claims relating to Commercial Property. As part of the wider Claims function including Casualty, Motor Engineering and Commercial Motor, you'll contribute to the strategic objectives of AXA Commercial whilst helping our customers protect what matters most to them. Every claim is different and that’s what gives the job so much variety!
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you’ll be doing:

Ensuring each customer feels valued and supported with their claim, providing personalised and accurate information based on your expertise and training. Due to the nature of the role, some claims are because of a distressing or simply unfortunate incident, so listening and acting with empathy is key.
Staying composed and level-headed when faced with challenges to effectively assist and support customers during their most critical moments of need.
Taking proactive measures and utilising available resources to ensure the best possible outcome for each customer, addressing their specific needs related to their incident or claim. This includes investigating and gathering evidence to help bring each claim to the point of conclusion.
Respond promptly to calls, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, precise and timely completion of case notes, logs and diaries for each customer.
Recognising the signs of a fraudulent claim and referring these for further investigation where needed.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern: Your working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, a total of 35 hours per week, with no weekend work required!
Training:
You’ll have a structured onsite training programme with one of our specialist Trainers. Following training and once you’re more competent in the role, you’ll move to a hybrid way of working; working at least 40% of your week away from home at our Bolton office.
We thrive on helping you become the best version on yourself. Throughout your career with us, we’ll provide you with all the support and training necessary to enhance your professional development. We have 1000’s of training opportunities and courses so your future is most definitely within your control.

Senior Complex Claims Handler

Hybrid working - Manchester.

Looking to work in a corporate environment which offers promotion upwards? If so and you are looking for an opportunity as a Senior Claims Handler with a Global Business then this is the role for you… This is a really unique role where you work in the Complex Claims Team dealing high value claims across liability within the UK as well as Internationally.

Part of the complex claims team, you will be working together to achieve both the team's objectives and your own. As a Snr Handler, you will have exposure to different claims within complex and large loss where you will be fully responsible for your workload and be involved in key projects within the Claims function.

We are looking to speak to experienced claims handler or professionals from either an insurance or legal background such as solicitors or paralegals.

If you enjoy working as a part of a team, getting involved in projects and social events then this company offers all that!

What's in it for you?

In return, you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package working with one of the World's Leading Insurance Companies. This is a unique role which will potentially lead to a longer-term career.

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Our client based in Blackburn has the need of a Credit Hire Executive

Due to ongoing growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a credit hire fee earner/solicitor to join our Personal Injury/Credit Hire department.

We are a Lexcel accredited, and full-service law firm which is well known for its quality high value work providing clients with an exceptional experience and a high level of sophistication.

There is a steady stream of incoming work due to the firm’s excellent reputation and recommendations.

The firm nurtures a working environment which promotes taking exceptional care of its staff and clients which is shown in its high levels of employee retention and a resoundingly positive working atmosphere.

Job Purpose:
To handle a live caseload of credit hire files.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Utilise Case Management Systems to effectively manage and track case progress.
Ability to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal processes
Experience of the OIC/MOJ Portal is essential.
Skills & Qualifications Required

A technically strong fee earner/ solicitor with approximately no less than 2 years’ experience
Have extensive experience in dealing with credit hire more specifically pre and post litigated matters.
Provide excellent client care via regular communication.
Ability to manage relationships and agreements with third parties.
Strong knowledge of relevant case law and the ability to interpret and apply it effectively.
Have a proven track record of handling an independent caseload.
Possess excellent written/verbal communication and research skills.
Excellent drafting/ negotiating skills.
Sound appreciation of client care and service delivery
Motivated, driven, and committed to professional growth

Job Type:
Permanent

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen in our digital risk assurance and advisory team for motivated individuals with excellent cyber security, digital transformation, systems and network management, service delivery and communication and people skills.

Senior Digital Risk Consultant – Risk and Governance - Band 8a

We are looking for enthusiastic and forward thinking digital risk professionals to join our successful team.
• You will be working across all MIAA clients, mainly in the Northwest but also beyond, as part of a diverse and award winning team where you can make a real difference to the NHS and the care and services that it provides.
• MAA are committed to the develop of our staff, as recognised through a variety of training related awards and certifications, and you will be fully supported, through a combination of informal development as well as formal training and certifications, to achieve your career ambitions within the context of our services.
• We also recognise the fast-changing technology landscape and are constantly evolving our own approaches, using leading technologies to support and deliver our work and to maximise the value to our clients.
• The role offers flexible/hybrid working and attractive benefits including an excellent salary and pension scheme. In addition, MIAA are committed to and prioritise the health and wellbeing of its staff with wellbeing champions and comprehensive resources available to support staff.

For further details please see Job Advert
• 1. To take responsibility for the operational elements of client relationship management for a portfolio the digital risk audit plans and assigned consultancy reviews and services including the personal conduct of highly complex/technical, assignments.
2. To conclude upon the effectiveness of highly complex digital risk management, contributing to the Head of Internal Audit Opinion and Statements of Internal Control as required, and supporting service improvement and resilience with a requirement for refined negotiating skills to describe contentious issues and drive improvement.
3. To direct and supervise staff and contractors to deliver the allocated assignments and services on time, to budget and to quality standards.
4. To report to relevant senior client-side officers and committees as required.
5. To respond to a broad range of highly sensitive, technical, and complex queries from clients and staff.
6. To assess and report on the extent to which highly complex client systems operate securely and effectively.
7. To provide highly complex advice and guidance to clients and colleagues.
8. Support the identification and mitigation of highly complex digital risks across clients.

MIAA is an NHS Shared service,hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.MIAA is the predominant provider of internal audit and advisory services to over 50 NHS and public sector organisations in the Northwest and beyond. MIAA offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Digital Risk Assurance, Solutions, Anti-Fraud, Capital, Clinical Coding, Healthcare Quality Support Unit.

Originating in 1990, MIAA is now the largest in-house provider of internal audit, digital and consultancy services to the NHS, with a budgeted turnover of £12m.

All our teams benefit from:
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional Training, development and protected learning time
• Career progression

Our Values
• Respect & Compassion
• Trust
• Innovation & Excellence

Key Responsibilities

Produces, agrees, and oversees delivery of highly complex risk-based digital
plans with allocated clients/assignments that are designed to produce sufficient assurances to fulfil the requirements of the Head of Internal Audit Opinion on the effectiveness of internal control.
• Actively identifies, defines, and delivers/oversees the highly complex advisory assignments and services specific to the needs of clients with a view to increasing and securing income from such activities.
• Manages the planning, conduct, output and opinions for highly complex digital assurance, consultancy, and services for allocated clients/assignments within agreed deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Operates as budget holder for allocated advisory assignments and services i.e., a discrete set of services, requiring the planning and organizing of complex activities and programmes, often extending over multiple years,to ensure income is recovered, costs contained and outputs delivered. Often these budgeted plans need to be adjusted on an ongoing basis for reporting to Audit Committees as priorities shift.
• Manages and develops the key relationships with allocated clients, particularly the Chief Information/Digital Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Chief Nursing Information Officer, Senior Information Risk Owner, Data Protection Officer, Caldicott Guardian as well as other senior digital staff.
• Provides highly complex advice to allocated clients, either directly or through colleagues, on technology/digital risk, either current or emerging, in the context of care, service and business activities.
• Responsibility for ensuring allocated plans are incorporated into the overall planning of resources and commitments for the function. Plans and organises the work schedule for allocated staff to ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual timetables are delivered particularly with regard to Audit Committee deadlines.
• Personally, conducts a range of highly complex and highly technical assignments for reporting to senior management and relevant committees. This will often involve significant research and development activity. Conducts research on behalf of the function, MIAA and the wider community to develop and pilot approaches to emerging areas.
• Makes recommendations as appropriate often involving significant proposed changes to working practices and procedures, often involving the adoption of new technologies, following policy implementation across multiple areas and NHS organisations. These routinely will involve contributing to service redesign and providing benchmarking information.
• Undertakes highly complex systems reviews that conclude upon the effective management of digital risk.
• Responds to, and often anticipates, queries from clients, which may be of a
sensitive and confidential nature, and investigates and reports as necessary to the satisfaction of the client. These queries may relate to highly complex issues requiring a detailed understanding of complex client risks, digital systems regulation, and legislation as well as complex digital infrastructures and threats.
• Routinely directs the work of junior team members, contractors, and other staff within the function.
• Builds effective client relationships across the function’s clients and internally.
• Adheres and contributes to the continuous improvement philosophy to ensure we continue to provide a valuable service focused upon client’s needs.
• Fully complies with all aspects of the confidentiality policy.

For further information please see full Job description and Person Specification


This advert closes on Monday 25 Dec 2023

We have opportunities for several Property Claims Handlers to join us in the Commercial Claims Department based in Bolton, helping our customers and brokers of AXA Insurance in the UK. Our Commercial Claims unit is responsible for managing all claims relating to Commercial Property, Casualty, Motor Engineering and Commercial Motor. As part of the wider Claims function you'll really be contributing to the purpose of helping all our customers have better lives. We're particularly interested in speaking with established Claims Handlers that have either Subsidence or Business Interruption experience.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you'll be doing:

Manage your own portfolio of claims.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and brokers.
Contributing to the Claims Strategy by offering the best service to our customers.
Working productively as a team to achieve business goals and objectives.
In addition to handling your own case load of claims, you'll coach and develop your colleagues.