Accounts Assistant

Salary: £21,000 - £22,000

My client based in Rotherham seeks an Accounts Assistant.

This is a permanent full time Monday to Friday opportunity to work for a services business.

The role will include sales ledger - sales invoicing and the related credit control or debt chasing duties.

You will also input purchase invoices in to the accounts package, supplier statement reconciliations and payments to suppliers.

As Accounts Assistant you shall assist the Company Accountant with some accounts and month end duties.  This would include reconciliaions, some payroll work and analysis.

Candidates should possess some accounts knowledge - training will be provided.

The salary is approximately £22,000.  There is free of charge car parking available.

Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000

Partnership Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

My client an established and growing IT software business based in Sheffield seeks a Partnership Manager.

Reporting to a Director this role is newly created as the business is seeking to create stronger links with their Reseller or Partner channel.

The business has seen good growth over the past few years and this role is seen as key to maintaining positive relations with Resellers and building a pipeline of new potential Resellers who can promote my client's product to their business network.

A friendly and grounded business; this is an opportunity to take on a critical role in the business.  The firm will provide support, flexibility and the necessary product training for the Business Development Manager to carry out his/her duties.

A Monday to Friday role, the role is primarily office based.  There will be some off-site meetings, be it breakfast meetings, networking events, meeting existing and new Resellers and related stakeholders.  

We seek a candidate who is can hit the ground running, has very good communication skills who is able to conduct presentations to a Reseller and someone who can build rapport and develop business in a professional and mature manner.

The ability to create interesting content and liaison with the internal marketing team is also a trait or skill-set that the Business Development Manager should possess. 

Key elements of the role will be to:

• Manage existing Resellers
• Maximise the depth of your relationship and engagement with key Resellers
• Business development - new customers - working to attract, select and sign up new Resellers
• Onboard and motivate new Resellers to sell or promote the software
• Train Resellers to sell and how to use the software
• Some end customer contact and potential demonstrations to end users or Resellers 
• Liaise with the Development and Customer Sales Support team
• Communicate effectively with senior management and the Board
• Monitor competitor offerings

Paraplanner

Salary: £25,000 - £33,000

My client a successful, growing and professional Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) firm in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire seeks a Paraplanner.

Leamington Spa is commutable from Warwick, Coventry and areas around Birmingham.

This is a permanent Monday to Friday full time role where you can join a friendly team and you can add your value to the paraplanning / financial planning team. 

We seek a candidate who has worked in an IFA firm and has experience of undertaking administration duties and has potentially assisted a Paraplanner / the paraplanning team.

It would also be of benefit if you have started studying for the Diploma in financial planning - DipFA - the R0 examinations via the Chartered Insurance Institute.  Should you have completed the Diploma, you will also be considered for the position. 

The employer will provide the necessary training and of course you can continue with your studies.  This is an excellent company to join whereby there will be extensive training and opportunities to progress and develop your knowledge.
 
You will need to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and clients and provide a quality level of service to end users: 

• Experience in using back office systems

• Understand the need to provide advice to clients in a compliant manner as detailed in the firm’s Business Manual and procedures

• A broad base of compliance knowledge

• Experience of Defaqto, FE Analytics, Provider Platforms, Discretionary Fund Management, Microsoft Packages, Dynamic Planner and The Exchange

• Planning and organisation skills - able to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Able to prioritise and work under pressure to strict deadlines

• Attention to detail with record keeping and communication to clients.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to listen and follow instructions effectively

• Good team player – readily assists all members of the team to achieve team and individual objectives, particularly in busy periods

• Able to demonstrate personal CPD
  
  Prepare suitability reports (Investment and Pension) and fund switch letters in line with company procedures and tasks
  
  Conduct research as required to support recommendations
  
  Liaise with technical and compliance departments
  
  Assist in follow up action requested in relation to a compliance file check
  
  Deal effectively with clients and colleagues, understanding the need to manage clients and colleagues expectations
  
  Understand the need for confidentiality of information and will deal with personnel issues appropriately and sensitively

As mentioned suitable candidates will have experience of working in an Independent Financial Adviser firm and ideally have some knowledge of financial products and/or pensions.

The client seeks a candidate who is enthusiastic, professional, organised and articulate. 

The salary is up to £33,000 (salary depending upon experience and qualifications) plus bonus and good company benefits.  The annual holiday allowance is also good.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to register an interest.