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• Payroll & Pensions Administrator (part time)

  £31621 - £35038

  London & The South East

  Education, Finance

  Education

  Permanent

  Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable nine consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 – the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

  Applications are invited for a Payroll & Pensions Administrator in People and Culture Directorate – Human Resources. This is a part time and permanent role, working 21 hours per week, based at our facility in Kensington/hybrid (1-2 days will be required on site).

  This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive person to join our Payroll & Pensions Manager, to assist in the delivery of our monthly payroll for all staff at the RCA (including casual workers), ensuring the process is efficient, in line with best practice and is legally compliant.  

  With previous experience in administering Payroll & Pension processing, you will be able to do manual calculations, monthly reporting and reconciliation of contributions and demonstrate an extensive understanding of current statutory legislations. Your knowledge of Excel will be good as will be your ability to interpret reports and a keen eye for detail is essential. A working knowledge of the iTrent system  would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

  You will have the ability to prioritise work, take responsibility and meet strict deadlines to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll to our outsourced payroll provider. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be a team player and committed to maintaining a high level of customer service across the organisation at all levels. 

  We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to our values and ethos.

  Please see Information Pack for further details.

• Finance Director

  Negotiable

  London & The South East, Hybrid working

  Finance

  Finance, Procurement & Legal

  Permanent

  Pentagon Talent have exclusively partnered with a top 200 UK Law Firm, based in Reading, in search of a Finance Director. As a dynamic organisation with deep rotted relationships and an incredibly credible brand within the UK legal market, this firm offers an environment second to none to grow and develop. The successful Finance Director will be based out of the firms impressive office in the vibrant hub of Reading, and will be expected to occasional travel to the firms other offices around the UK. With responsibility over the efficiency and productivity of operational finance as well as month end and year end accounting processes, this role offers the successful Finance Director a unique chance to be a key player in shaping the financial landscape of the organisation.

  Key Responsibilities for the Finance Director:

  • Manages the timely production of monthly management accounts, providing insightful analyses of firm-wide and departmental performance against budgets and targets.
  • Develops and maintains a real-time dashboard reporting WIP, AR, lockup, billings, and other crucial metrics, adapting it to evolving business needs.
  • Oversees the firm-wide financial forecasting model, collaborating with key stakeholders for quarterly updates covering PL, BS, and CF.
  • Leads efforts to enhance the firm\'s Business Intelligence and real-time performance Dashboard systems.
  • Serves as a bank payment authorizer and cheque signatory within agreed limits.
  • Collaborates with the Finance Manager to maintain a rolling daily cash flow forecast, aligning it with the CF forecast.
  • Directs the preparation of the firm\'s annual LLP statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and law society rules.
  • Liaises with external auditors, managing the annual LLP statutory audit and promptly addressing queries.
  • Supervises the quarterly VAT return process and handles HMRC inspections if they arise.
  • Conducts periodic reviews of the firm\'s policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Reviews Partners\' drawings and current/capital account statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
  • Leads the firm\'s annual budget process, participating in setting granular KPIs for fee earners.
  • Develops the firm\'s capabilities in departmental, matter, and client profitability analyses, supporting strategic decision-making.

  Key Requirements for the Finance Director:

  • Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with relevant experience.
  • Experience as a Finance No. 1 or No. 2 within a law firm.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of financial accounting standards, SRA accounting rules, and accounting for LLPs.
  • Familiarity with VAT rules, payroll, and taxation; working knowledge of Elite 3e is desirable.
  • Proven track record in navigating financial accounting standards and regulations.
  • Detail-oriented with strong IT skills, particularly in advanced MS Office, especially Excel.

  This position would provide the perfect opportunity for a current Financial Controller or other Senior Finance professional within the legal sector, seeking the next step in their career. The Reading based law firm pride themselves on their understanding of a healthy work life balance, which is reflected in their hybrid working policy. Furthermore, a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working culture is encouraged and fulfilled at every level of seniority and specialism, meaning that people from every background have the opportunity to embark and progress in a successful career with the well respected firm. If you are ready to take your finance career to new heights and be an integral part of our success story, we invite you to explore this opportunity further and consider becoming a vital contributor to our financial excellence. If this role is of interest to you, please apply below.

  Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

  

• Finance Systems Manager

  £26.00 - £29.00 per hour

  London & The South East

  Finance, Property & Construction

  Finance, Procurement & Legal

  Temporary

  Morgan Hunt require an Finance Systems Manager for NHS based in North London

  Pay Rate: £26ph PAYE WTR = Total £29.13ph PAYE

  Hours 37.5 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri

  Location: North London

  Duration: 3 months on going contract

  JOB SUMMARY:

  To work closely with the Head of Finance Information systems and Assistant Director of Finance to manage and maintain the financial ledger. To assist the Financial Systems team in the operation and development of the Trust\'s financial system, ensuring the financial integrity of the ledgers and maintaining appropriate system access and security.

  To assist in providing a helpdesk facility for all financial systems users across the Trust, providing advice, support, incident resolution and training as necessary.

  To manage and maintain the Trust\'s electronic staff expenses system.

  To manage junior members of the team within finance systems

  
  

  Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.