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Job description

Our Maidenhead office is looking for an Audit Manager to join them on a permanent basis. The reason for this role, is to back fill promoted staff members; demonstrating the opportunities that are available for driven employees.
While we work with a range of clients within multiple industries. Increasingly we are getting involved with cross-office projects, working with our colleagues across the country.
As Audit Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, meeting the needs of the clients while maximising the fee income of the portfolio, by delivering audit services. You will also need to effectively manage resources and the workflow in conjunction with our management team.
We are looking for well-motivated and forward-thinking individuals. If you are excited to meet and build great relationships with new clients and companies, and want to thrive in a collaborative, social and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
About our Client
Our client takes the time to create great relationships with our clients to become not just their trusted advisers, but valued partners that face the future together.
As a Top 13 firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers, we work in partnership with clients ranging from entrepreneurs and individuals to multi-national corporations. We work together to navigate an ever-changing business world and proactively identify the opportunities that tomorrow presents.
Leveraging our national network of offices, we offer a comprehensive range of financial and business strategy services to clients across the UK, enabling them to achieve profitable growth and build sustainable long-term success.
As a member of Baker Tilly International, we have a global reach that allows us to offer our insight and expertise wherever our clients need us to be. We believe this makes us a national and international partner of choice for entrepreneurs and multi-national enterprises across the world.
Our agile and responsive approach means we are always on hand to have the right conversations about with clients at the right time, allowing us to identify their goals and business needs both now, and in the future.
The Offering

• Genuine Work Life balance
• Accredited Investor in People
• New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Very competitive salary
• Employee Recognition awards and bonuses
• Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £4000 for a successful referral
• Paid CSR time
• Car lease scheme
• And more!

In 2019 alone, we won National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year and Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards, we internationally re-branded, and we grew substantially with a few high-profile mergers. It's an exciting time to join the firm!
Main Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management

• Plan, control and review client work to ensure that the jobs are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible by allocating the resources available
• Hold pre-audit meetings with clients where appropriate, to establish the events that have had an impact on the business and any areas needing particular attention
• Prepare a time budget for each assignment.
• Review all work received as soon as possible, ensuring that any issues arising are referred back to the audit staff for completion before any outstanding issues are drawn to the attention of the Partner
• Ensure that files are complete and that audit work is sufficient to enable the Partner to form an opinion on the accounts, bearing in mind the balance between cost and benefit
• Monitor work in progress on all jobs within the portfolio, communicating any potential problems and write offs to the Partner's attention on a timely basis
• Ensure all hours worked on any client are recorded correctly, enabling a true reflection of the profitability of the job to be shown
• Prepare fee schedules and bill for Partner review and approval, explaining any extra charges also identifying and explaining any write offs or profits
• Draft all management letters, finalising of accounts, letters of engagement etc.
• Attend client meetings (where appropriate).

Team Management

• Complete 6 monthly appraisals and sign off training records for all allocated members of staff ensuring that these are completed to enable staff to be developed and in turn enhance their effectiveness.
• Complete staff review forms after the end of each job identifying any areas needing further development and giving feedback to ensure improved future performance.
• Deal with day to day staff issues which may include holidays, courses, conflicts, quality of work, motivation, monitoring chargeable and non chargeable hours
• Specific office responsibilities e.g. technical contact, specific technical area expert, office accounts, client bank accounts, IT contact, marketing committee, client care committee, maintenance of the office work planner.

Business development, advisory and ad hoc work

• Identify opportunities for additional services that the firm can provide to clients
• Identify and target new clients through networking, marketing and client referrals
• Ad-hoc project work which may include compliance or value added services
• Be proactive in involving other experts i.e. Corporate Finance, Tax, Financial Services where relevant · Promote and use marketing materials and other such resources
• Coach team members in spotting opportunities and to consider the bigger picture.

Qualifications and Skills

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)
• more than 3 years post qualification experience is preferred, gained in a practice enviroment
• Up to date in CPE and recent developments in accounting standards
• Experience of OMBs covering a range of industries with a focus across accounts, advisory and audit work
• Computer packages - Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage, Xero, QBO, Caseware, VPM and Alphatax
• Management/supervisory experience - the ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a strong leader
• Client focus and commercial awareness
• Communication - accurate and concise oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments
• Organisational skills - the ability to juggle a number of different tasks at once
• Diplomacy and patience
• Team focussed with a strong interest in building and developing the team
• Analytical thinking/problem solving
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Manage change in a positive way

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• Your new company

A long-established independent Practice looking to add a Portfolio / Client Manager to the team. This role will involve managing a range of activities including year end accounts and audits. This role's portfolio will mainly consist of looking after accounting.
Your new role

• Managing a portfolio of clients to Director review
• Managing Audits
• Drafting Accounts & Tax Computations
• Reviewing staff work
• Running of department

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior Audit experience
• Managing a portfolio of clients
• ACA/ACCA qualified

What you'll get in return

• Up to £50k
• Free Parking
• Flexible working arrangement
• Death in Service
• Private Healthcare

What you need to do now


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Accounts Manager - Abingdon, OxonPermanent, Full-time

Due to our client's continued growth and success, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Manager based in their Abingdon office.The Accounts Manager is responsible for working with other Managers/ Assistant Managers and Directors to deliver accounting support to a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. The role supports the development of Accounts Trainees and other junior staff as appropriate and reports to the Abingdon office Director.The role will include:

• Review annual accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Review Company tax returns and computations
• Prepare accounts for more complex clients
• Oversee workflow management, ensure deadlines are met
• Manage and develop a portfolio of accounts clients
• Provide 'first port of call' advice to accounts clients
• Monitor WIP recovery, budget setting, commercial awareness
• Respond to client queries, advising on accounting and taxation matters, business improvement and growth, exit strategies and provide cloud software support
• Meet with clients for pre and post year end reviews and tax planning
• Manage client satisfaction and dispute resolution
• Draft client bills, WIP and fee management
• Mentor and support the development of Trainees in a clear and concise manner, identify and solve knowledge gaps, develop their understanding of rules and regulations
• Manage staff development and support appraisal process
• Attend and contribute to department and operations meetings and contribute to the company's business development and strategic growth plans
• Keep up to date with CPD requirements and developments in standards, regulation and legislation
• Share knowledge on technical updates and regulatory changes

Applicants will have:

• Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified
• Essential: Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Essential: Previous experience working in a practice environment
• Essential: Demonstrate understanding of accounting standards, VAT rules and legislation, basic personal tax knowledge
• Desirable: Background working in a corporate environment
• Desirable: Experienced in supervising or mentoring junior members of staff
• Essential: Microsoft Office, Accounting Software Packages
• Desirable: Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet

Other skills:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to demonstrate technical processes to suit a wide ranging audience including management, peers, trainees and clients
• Confidence to build trust and rapport and manage a professional relationship with clients and team members
• Good organisation skills, proven ability to meet deadlines
• Good time management and ability to respond to a changing workload

Understanding of the company and the jobWell researched, enthusiastic and knowledgeable on;

• The requirements of this role

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus usual public holidays
• Hybrid working patterns
• Purchase additional leave
• Health care and wellbeing programme
• Enhanced pension options
• Life assurance x 4
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional subscriptions paid for x 2
• Standard optical test expenses

The working week: Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, to be worked from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.Location: Principal work base is our Abingdon Office.

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Your new company
You will be joining a growing group of companies (revenues c£25m) who operate across London and the South East. They have an excellent reputation and are continuing to expand as they secure new contracts. This key role will be based in their head office and work closely with the FD.

Your new role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be taking on a role to oversee the finance department and the running of the accounts on a day-to-day basis. You'll partner with the onsite finance teams as well as work with the transactional team locally. You'll lead delivery of the monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations. Alongside this, you'll work closely with the operational teams to help them understand the profitability of their projects. This is a hands-on role in a fast paced and exciting industry!


What you'll need to succeed
You should be a proven operator within finance in preparing and delivering management accounts, as well as an excellent communicator at all levels. You should also be a team player and whilst management experience is not essential, a confidence to support and mentor the team is. An accounting qualification is preferred but NOT a pre-requisite.


What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer plus hybrid working and 25 days annual leave + BH. Free parking is on-site and there is the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity 1 day a week.


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 Chris Evans 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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Your new company
One of the UK's leading construction companies operating across multiple sectors including; Build, Civils, Defence, Energy and Aviation, working on a wide range of projects from schools and universities to flood defence and highways
Your new role
As one of the stakeholders within the Anglian Water framework, they provide both design and construction services across the whole of Anglian Water's region, which is the largest by geographic area in the UK, stretching across Lincolnshire and East Anglia. Work is mainly focussed on clean water infrastructure (water mains), but also includes wastewater infrastructure and both water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects, such as treatment works and pumping stations.
They are now looking for a Commercial Manager to join the team where you will be accountable for the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of projects from inception to close out reporting directly to the Project Leader ensuring that maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance of all Anglian Water governance procedures is achieved.
Providing a commercial challenge to the Project Leader and team on all project matters.

As Commercial Manager, duties to include:

• Ensuring robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and makes due allowance for all risks and opportunities
• Manage and support the commercial and procurement strategies with the Senior Buyers to ensure the tender processes are followed correctly.
• Subcontracts are properly prepared and reflect the agreed scope.
• Subcontracts are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance with all responses to communications, including payments, compensation events, programme submissions, etc., and that all contract files are maintained and kept up to date.
• Ensuring robust cost management is undertaken at all times
• Accurate live forecasting taking into account the project programme
• Actual costs are properly monitored and assessed against the baseline estimate. In particular, all site costs including direct labour, plant & materials, all staff bookings, costs and challenge and variance to the plans.
• Providing reports on actual costs vs estimate and identifying underlying reasons for any variance and resolution
• Ensure that the framework contract is properly administered
• Ensuring that proper records are kept so that all financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available
• Proactive management of opportunities including identifying and implementing plans to realise.
• Ensuring that all identified efficiencies are monitored as to progress and report

What you'll need to succeed

• Educated to Degree/HNC level or equivalent
• RICS/CIOB/CICES
• Delivery of multiple and or complex projects ranging in values from £100k to multi million pound projects with experience with contract administration (working with NEC suite of contracts)

What you need to do now


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Operations Manager
As the Operations Manager, you will hold a critical role in the call centre, overseeing complaints. Your responsibilities will span various areas: developing operational policies, analysing performance data, managing the complaints and improving processes.
Location North Staffordshire/South Cheshire
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients to enhance organisational processes, focusing on quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and TCF regulations.
• Lead and motivate the team by setting clear performance expectations.
• Regularly review individual and team progress and take proactive measures to address performance gaps.
• Manage client relationships at an operational level, coordinating information requests and timely delivery.
• Explore ways to improve claim handling quality and processes, aiming to boost customer experience and NPS scores.
• Plan, execute, and communicate contact centre strategies and campaign performance aligned with broader business needs.
• Own the feedback process and analyse data to drive improvements.
• Uphold our data protection and information security policies and procedures.
• ️ Foster open and honest two-way communication, ensuring key messages are disseminated.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a similar position in a contact centre environment
• Demonstrated skills in proactive leadership, particularly in developing and motivating a call centre team.
• Highly collaborative, resilient, determined, and confident.
• A proven track record of , especially within the contact centre.
• A focus on results and commercial awareness.
• Ability to think creatively to solve challenges.
• Proficiency in FCA regulations, with the ability to mentor and educate others on this topic.
• Strong knowledge of reporting, analysis, and trend spotting across all business areas.
• A proactive mindset with a sharp focus on process improvement.

Package:

• Annual salary of £40K - £45K.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Additional perks, discounts, and offers.

- Experience in a contact centre environment
- Experience in a highly regulated environment.

If this is you, call or email make for a further conversation.

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Your new company
Our client has a long history in child protection - and their years of experience has shown that high-quality therapeutic childcare helps children and young people learn to deal with their past traumatic experiences and help them prepare for the future.

Your new role
You will be joining a busy but very friendly team and supporting up to 4 young children/young people to fulfil their potential. You will be helping each young person to succeed in all aspects of their life. You will need to be flexible on working day / night / weekend shifts as this is a must for this role.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have previously worked as a Deputy Manager in Childcare and hold NVQ5 Childcare and be able to cover for the current manager when absent or on holiday. You will also need to have your own car.

What you'll get in return
You will be joining a very friendly and committed team and a lovely working environment. Our client is committed to investing in you, taking you through training and development modules in order to enhance your learning and care. For the career-minded individual, there will be ample opportunity to succeed and climb the career ladder.

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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Your new company
You will be working for a local children's home provider based in the East of England. They have an exceptional reputation in this area for providing top quality care and children's services through children's homes and transitional services.
Your new role
As the registered manager of a well established and good rated home, you will be working alongside the care management team to continue to lead the home to success. You will work closely with the staff and young people to promote and achieve positive outcomes.
Your role will be to lead and support the staff to deliver an exceptional environment for your young people.

This post is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. However, if the situation requires management support outside your working hours, you will need to be available.

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you will have a level 5 in children's or be willing to work towards one. As a very minimum, you will have children's level 3 in children's.
You will have management experience in a children's care setting.

What you'll get in return
You will be joining a really supportive team and company that offer clear progression and promotion paths. Alongside a competitive salary and an excellent annual leave package, you will also receive a golden hello for joining the company.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client is one of the leading suppliers of equipment and services for the power generation industry in the Asia Pacific. They offer a wide range of innovative solutions for power systems. They are undergoing expansion in recent years and are now looking to expand their headcount with an Engineering Manager.

Your new role
A few of your responsibilities would be ;

· Prepare technical proposals for new projects.

· Lead negotiations and discussions with related parties including developers, consultants, and Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) providers to secure projects.

· Perform plant performance calculations to optimize plant performance in line with project requirements and competition analysis.

· Understand country regulations, policies, and strategies and their impact on the power service business.

· Maintain relationships with customers’ project teams to ensure the company delivers in compliance with contractual obligations.

· Assist clients with any issues that arise after the completion of the company’s work.

· Identify opportunities early and collaborate with Headquarters to develop competitive solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

· Holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

· Has a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a power generation plant.

· Proven experience in bidding for large gas turbine projects.

· Familiarity with Quality Management System (QMS).

· Comprehensive knowledge of thermal power plant and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) equipment supply.

What you'll get in return
You'll be offered career development opportunities, succession planning and on the job training will definitely be given to you. You’d also have an amazing team supporting you throughout your career.

What you need to do now
If you feel like you meet the above requirements or know someone who does, then click on the link to apply, or, you may send your application/referral directly to me at aloysius.loh@hays.com.sg.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

EA Reg Number: R24121320 | EA License Number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No: 200609504D

What's on offer?

• £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Work with world-class engineers, technicians and coordinators on publicly visible projects across the UK
• Manage a team of trained professional technicians and coordinators, mentoring and demonstrating leadership while being solution focused
• Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders, clients, management and contractors
• Using your excellent communication skills, you will guide staff through challenges and new projects working to deadlines across schemes simultaneously.
• A friendly, nurturing environment, where you will aid and witness junior engineers and technicians flourish while expanding their skill set
• A South Manchester office close to local transport hubs and an on-site car park.
• The office is also located next to major shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars, while also being on the doorstep of an iconic Manchester landmark.

What do you need?

• The ability to communicate clearly is key to this role. You will be speaking with multiple staff and stakeholders each day, so communicating instruction and project developments are the key to success.
• Management experience within an MEP - BIM setting. As well as coming from a strong BIM (Revit) background, experience of leading teams and projects is a requirement to be successful with any application.
• Organisational skills, conflict resolution, people management and clear communication will all be tested during the interview process.
• This role will be a hybrid of office / client meetings. The ability to travel to the South Manchester office is a must.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
Due to continued expansion this Norwich based business are looking for an additional Production Manager to join their team.
Your new role
You will have responsibility for a specified production facility where you will manage budgetary targets, profit and loss and ensure you meet the highest levels of agreed service delivery. You will manage a team of up to 100 staff, via a reporting line of supervisors and team leaders. You will take full ownership of analysing every aspect of production within your business area, ensuring that all profit drivers are visible, monitored, and optimised, contributing to the creation and implementation of best practices.
You will calculate average parts spend per job, BER, bounce, parts BOM setup, usage of alternative parts sources, pricing, warranty claims, staff efficiency and all other cost/revenue drivers. You will deliver continuous improvement initiatives, including quality enhancements, cycle time reduction and waste elimination using lean techniques.
As business unit lead you will have full responsibility for health & safety legislation, ensuring your people are compliant and working safely, you will identify and manage training where necessary, including managing quality systems.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience gained within in a manufacturing industry ideally within an electronics or components business. This is very much a customer-facing role and experience of working closely with account managers and service managers would be advantageous. Strong financial acumen including budget management and profit and loss, knowledge of business systems ISO4001/ISO9001, health & safety awareness (IOSH/COSHH)
This role offers a competitive base salary, quarterly bonus, pension, sick pay scheme, staff discount schemes and more.


What you need to do now


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Audit Manager
Permanent, Full-time
Newbury, Oxford or Reading


Our client is currently looking to recruit an Audit Manager within our Audit & Assurance team. This role can be based in either our Newbury, Oxford or Reading office.

This is a key role, requiring a passion for audit, and so we are looking for an accomplished audit professional with previous experience operating at a manager level who shares in this enthusiasm. You would make a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of this service line as well as the firm as a whole.You would oversee the effective management of a substantial portfolio of clients; planning assignments, briefing staff on the clients' business, ensuring all work carried out is compliant with auditing standards and that client and statutory deadlines are routinely met and exceeded. You would also oversee advisory engagements as part of your developing role. Business development experience would be an advantage as the role would provide the opportunity to identify new business, research and prepare proposals, as well as take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
Overall job purposeTo profitably manage a substantial portfolio of clients in the office, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the service line and the firm.
Responsibilities

• To manage assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To brief staff on the client's business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where necessary.
• To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
• To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
• To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm's specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
• To perform the firm's review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.
• To oversee adhoc advisory projects;
• To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis.
• To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute's CPD requirements.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager to students and/or seniors;
• To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow-up contact made.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as reasonably requested by the line manager, Partner or Head of Service Line.
  
  

Personal and professional qualities

Essential:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role;
• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong client relationships;
• Proven wide audit experience in producing high quality audits;
• Audit experience within the SME sector would be advantageous;
• Charity experience is also desirable but not essential;
• Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage

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Your new company
A world leading manufacturer and distribution business based from Blackburn are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, due to upcoming retirement. This business has European headquarters, however still has a small operation from Blackburn.

Your new role
In your new role as Finance Manager, will be expected to manage the entirety of the accounting functions, prepare financial reports, make journal entries, review and maintain general ledger, ensure credit collection and supplier payments, and reconcile bank accounts as well as run the HR administrative functions of the company. You will have full responsibility for all transactional finance functions including AR & AP and credit control. You will be responsible for all month and year end requirements, balance sheet reconciliations, supervisions of inventory counts and work closely with board members across the UK & Europe. You will enjoy working in a hands-on role, variety in the job duties performed and making a difference in a stable place to call a long-term home. This role is full time, based from the office working 8:30am-5:00pm.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful for this role, you will be Qualified by experience or working towards your financial qualifications. You will have worked in a similar role previously and have experience working in a standalone finance position, confident in all areas of transactional accounts and up to trial balance. A strong working knowledge of Excel is essential.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a generous benefits package including a salary between £40,000 - £50,000. Your package also includes enhanced holidays, free onsite parking, kitchen facilities and access to your own office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to find a role within a business, that would be their forever home. You would have full autonomy to make this role your own and truly make a difference.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
A rapidly expanding and dynamic accounting firm in Singapore, with good work life balance.

Your new role
As an Accounting Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading a team in providing quality accounting and taxation services. This includes:

- Supervising a team of 5-6 accounts executives

- Manage full sets and partial sets of accounts for clients across industries

- Handle tax planning and liaise with tax auditors

- Key stakeholder management of client portfolio

What you'll need to succeed
This role is open to candidates with minimum 5 years in accounting/finance roles, including 1-2 years managerial experience. Experience at an accounting/audit firm or outsourcing corporate secretarial firm preferred, due to the nature of the role.

What you'll get in return
Joining one of fastest growing accounting firm in Singapore, with very stable and healthy performance. Enjoy good work-life balance, and attractive benefits with the opportunity to grow with the firm.

What you need to do now
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Howard Group - Facilities Manager Role
I'm proud to be working in partnership with the Howard Group who have appointed me on an exclusive basis. They have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager, which is a brand new, key and pivotal role where you will be a part of the management team.
The Howard Group was founded in 1935 and is a family-owned property and private equity investment business. Today the Group operates from headquarters in Cambridge and is recognised as one of the leading property groups in the East of England. They are extremely passionate and proud of the services they deliver to their customers. Recently, the facilities management of The Howard Group's portfolio has been brought in house, so it is essential that you have a good level of experience working as a Facilities Manager for a commercial property portfolio. You will be representing the Howard Group to all external parties including tenants, contractors and suppliers and will need to ensure that Howard Group delivers a high quality of service and support at all times.
As the new Facilities Manager there will be a number of varied responsibilities in line with the following:

• Be a visible presence on site, proactively engaging with tenants to ensure that issues are dealt with in a timely manner and risks, opportunities and improvements are identified and acted upon
• Ensure best value is being achieved by analysing, auditing, and proposing improvements to the existing property management systems in operation.
• Assist with setting service charge budgets and then manage and control expenditure with regard to budgeted amounts.
• To procure and manage a team of multi-discipline Contractors to ensure services are delivered to the expected high standards, with a particular emphasis on Customer Service.
• Procure Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules where appropriate and schedule works as appropriate.
• Create and maintain an effective working relationship with existing contractors and suppliers whilst ensuring they have signed in, have the relevant work permits and are carrying out works on site in a safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with Howard Group procedures and policies, including health and safety, COSHH and environmental matters.
• Input updates into Riskwise relating to statutory certifications and H & S compliance records.
• Coordinate inspections and meetings as required across the portfolio including statutory annual inspections, FRAs, and any inputs to Asbestos Register
• Manage void property inspections and ensuring compliance with insurance policy
• Develop strong relationships with tenants and ensure they receive appropriate communications in a professional manner.
• First responder to any property related issue reported via tenants or helpdesk and deal with issues efficiently whilst communicating promptly to affected parties
• To host regular meetings with Occupiers and Special Interest Groups.
• To ensure the Property Portfolio is compliant with current/new legislation.
• Compose, update and maintain tenant handbooks, fit out guides etc
  

Sustainability:

• Drive sustainability initiatives across the Campus that improve ESG performance, and make recommendations on initiatives and management practices.
• Assist in the promotion and organisation of green travel initiatives.
• Implement initiatives highlighted by sustainability consultants to proactively reduce carbon use.
• Coordinate data collection of energy, water and waste and actively seek ways to reduce consumption / waste with occupiers.
  

Skills required:

• At least 5 years' commercial experience in a mixed property portfolio environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercising judgement where escalation is required to manage the risks to the business
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to create a good first impression face to face and on telephone
• Responsive, flexible and professional attitude with ability to adapt priorities as appropriate
• IT skills including core MS Office products

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Cambridge Botanic Gardens pass
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Day off for your birthday
• Modern and contemporary office

This is a unique, brand new opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join the Howard Group and be a part of helping them to achieve their vision and mission. For more information on the role and company, please contact Zack Thurgood at Hays on 01223 329444.
Please note: All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Zack Thurgood, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hays.

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