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Job Purpose:
Qualified accountant required to join the finance department of a global life assurance company on a 12 month contract basis. The successful candidate will have proven accounting experience within the life assurance industry and will be ACA/ACCA qualified.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the month end and quarter end process, ensuring that all relevant deadlines are met, and reports issues
Quarterly group consolidations and board reporting for both the group and subsidiaries
Completion of management accounts and preparation of MI
Production of regulatory reports
Skills & Experience:
Qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA)
Proven experience within a finance function, in the life assurance sector
Experience of consolidations, board reporting and audit process
Experience with SUN accounts
Hours & Benefits:
Full time, core business hours. Salary in line with skills and experience.
Job Purpose:
Audit Assurance Manager required to join a fiduciary services provider on a permanent basis, the role holder will provide day to day management of audit assignment delivery, including coordination of internal resources and external resourcing relationships and preparation of audit reports, amongst other tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with auditees to establish practical solutions which address audit action points, and monitor the implementation
Support the head of internal audit with preparing reports for management and board committees
Assist with development of internal audit including strategy, policies and procedures
Skills & Experience:
Holds a relevant qualification in accountancy or internal audit, and significant post qualification experience within a management role
Strong financial controls background, gained from working in internal or external audit, including very good knowledge of sampling, auditing standards and concepts, and risk based auditing
Experience of working in a complex multi-national environment including regulated businesses of different sizes and stages of maturity
Experience of leading teams, including strong staff management and coaching skills
Knowledge of IFRS and Solvency II as applicable to life assurance
Experience in common data analytics tools and accounting software (I.e. Sun Accounts)
Hours & Benefits:
Full time, core business hours. Salary in line with skills and experience.
Job Purpose:
.Net Systems Developer required to join a Wealth Management organisation on an initial contract basis. The role holder will be responsible for working in the operations area of the IS department. As a Developer you will take part in the development of both new applications and maintenance of existing applications.
Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Systems Developer using Microsoft tools
Expert in the Microsoft .Net stack and tools
Proficient in one or more of the following:
SQL
HTML
Javascript
C#
VB.NET
Experience of working within software development using the following software development lifecycles:
Agile
Waterfall (V model)
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Hours & Benefits:
Market rate salary, structured working pattern, based in Central Douglas
Job Purpose:
IT Helpdesk Analyst required to join an international life assurance provider on a 12 month contract basis. The successful applicant will support the transformation of the future growth of the business, simplifying IT architecture by removing legacy systems and delivering new solutions, providing market leading services for colleagues, customers and advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide first line support to customers via phone, email and web channels
Perform triage, resolve incidents and respond to queries on PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices and email/business applications
Assign incidents to second line support teams when required
Contribute technical content and solutions and maintain departmental procedures in the knowledge base repositories
Adhere to agreed service levels
Skills & Experience:
Working knowledge of IT business technologies; networks, servers, Windows server and desktop operating system, PC hardware, Office applications
Previous experience working in IT
Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Hours & Benefits:
Full time, core business hours. 12 month contract. Salary in line with skills & experience
We have a number of exclusive opportunities for a range of talented Senior Administrators with a background in Life Assurance, to join our client’s growing Investment Operations Department. You’ll be focussed on service excellence and quality output, in a range of technical areas including maintenance, settlements, dealing and claims.
What we are looking for:
Passion for delivering customer & stakeholder-centric solutions
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to work accurately under pressure
Proactive attitude, logical problem solving skills and can do approach
Strong attention to detail and enjoys delivering quality outcomes
Demonstrates enthusiasm and a positive approach to their working performance
Articulate and possessing excellent communication skills
Strong team player who is able to work with limited supervision and inspire others
The rewards:
Competitive salary & benefits
Great environment, support & training
Collaborative, responsible culture & progressive business approach
Onward personal & career development
If you have previous experience working within Life Assurance and are keen to explore opportunities with a leading global business with a progressive outlook & collaborative culture, we would be keen to hear from you. This business is passionate about offering staff onward development and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Job Purpose:
A Finance Administrator/Assistant is required to join a Douglas based private family office on a part time (20 hours per week), Permanent basis. The role holder will support managers and portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the boards of portfolio companies with administrative matters
Organise and co-ordinate meeting arrangements, such as conference arrangements, agenda and other admin tasks
Arrange payments as/when required
Liaising with accountants and third-party providers regarding financial and other company matters
Assisting in month-end process
Taking notes and writing minutes during meetings
Answering incoming calls and responding to email queries
Skills & Experience:
Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
Must have invoicing experience and solid understanding of profit and loss statements
Ideally holds a bookkeeping qualification, although not essential
Proven experience within a similar role.
Hours & Benefits:
Part time position (20 hours), Competitive salary.
Job Purpose:
An independent chartered accountancy practice in central Douglas are seeking an Assistant Manager to join their busy general accountancy practice and corporate service provider. The successful candidate will oversee a small team and be assigned their own portfolio of clients to manage.
Key Responsibilities:
Various assignments from both the general accountancy practice and trust service provider
Timely preparation of financial statements
Overseeing and checking of taxation and VAT returns and assessments
Review work and organise and co-ordinate the assignment of work for junior staff
Assisting, supervising and training junior members of the team
Conducting appraisals, training sessions and attending management meetings
Skills & Experience:
Newly qualified, practice trained, ACCA or ACA
An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills who is able to lead and help train more junior members of staff
Discretion, diplomacy and a confident approach are a must
Hours & Benefits:
Full time business hours, permanent position; Salary in line with experience; Company benefits package
Job Purpose:
Investment Operations Manager required to support the transformation and future growth of an international life assurance provider on a limited term 2 year contract. The successful candidate will lead, manage and develop the Dealing, Settlement and Governance teams ensuring high quality, professional services are provided to all external and internal clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the operational functions of the area to ensure that the agreed performance, productivity and efficiency targets are consistently achieved
Maintain a focus on continual improvement in respect of customer service, quality and delivery, along with process excellence, ensuring that costs remain appropriate
Lead and develop direct reports, championing talent management and transparency; embedding a culture of customer first, continuous improvement and professionalism
Build relevant smart goals with your team and identify potential issues early, ensuring the right support is in place
Manage and oversee the processing of customer service communications, in an accurate and timely manner
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience within a similar Financial Services role is essential, with full understanding of regulatory, professional and legal requirements
Life assurance experience with a full understanding of the industry
Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a Management Team, as well with internal stakeholders
Able to provide strategic input arising from trends and discussion groups, including recommendations for subsequent action plans
5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at grade A* - C (or equivalent)
Hours & Benefits:
Full time, core business hours. 2 year fixed term contract. Salary in line with skills & experience