Total 42 finance banking insurance job vacancies in darwen lancashire

Insurance Claims Handler
£26,000 - £32,000 + DOE
Onsite Parking
Training Support
Close to Bolton/Bury

Working for a leading independent insurance broker with a rich history spanning over 60 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insurance Claims Handler to join their friendly and well established team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of claims predominantly within Property & Liability.

Key Responsibilities as an Insurance Claims Handler

- Claims Assessment: Review and assess insurance claims across various products to determine coverage and liability.
- Client Acknowledgment: Acknowledge all new claims to clients and insurers, keeping clients informed and pursuing the best outcome.
- Investigation: Investigate and gather evidence to support claims decisions.
- Negotiation: Negotiate with claimants, insurers, and other parties to reach fair settlements.
- Timely Handling: Ensure all claims are processed efficiently, adhering to FCA guidelines and company procedures.
- Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claims activities.
- Diary Management: Manage an efficient diary system for claims follow-up.
- Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior claims handlers.
- Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service and adherence to exceptional care standards.
- Relationship Development: Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and insurers.
- Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with changes in the insurance and childcare industries.
- Reporting: Prepare claims reports for Account Executives on larger cases.
- Training: Conduct training and assessment exercises in line with the individual T&C scheme and identify areas for personal development.

The package as an Insurance Claims Handler
- Competitive salary.
- Workplace pension with employer-matched 5% contribution.
- Life Assurance - Death in service benefit (2x annual salary).
- Support for obtaining CII qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus extra holiday days at Christmas not deducted from annual entitlement.

Please apply with your latest CV if you have a background in Insurance Claims. We look forward to hearing from you!

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new roleAs the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Join a large, dynamic finance department that is dedicated to enhancing financial reporting activities. This company, based in Blackburn, offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled finance professional to manage the statutory audit process and contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance function.

Your new role
As the Finance Manager for Audit, you will play a vital role in managing the statutory audit process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency. Your responsibilities will include leading the statutory external audit process, managing audit task trackers, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and implementing robust internal controls. You will also be involved in various continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, local statutory accounts, month-end processes, and financial reporting practices.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will hold a finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with experience working in an Audit role, with no previous experience within industry required. You will need strong organisational and project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, plus a bonus and generous benefits. You will work full-time onsite at modern offices in Blackburn, and will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development. You will be part of a team that is committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and compliance, with opportunities to make a significant impact on the finance function. There is the chance with this role to influence the direction your career will move into within the wider finance team as you progress, whether into the Group finance function, or a more commercial focused role, for example.

What you need to do now


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Head of Finance

Local Authority Blackburn

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

3 Days required in the office (2 Days Remote)

Salary Negotiable - (£500-£700pd) Dependent on Experience

Job Purpose

You will take responsibility for our finance teams and performance monitoring team developing the plans necessary to deliver excellent services to our residents. You will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the services and support our staff to make the continuous improvements needed to enable our services to flourish.

The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting the development of our social care and public health services, offering inspiring leadership to our teams and influencing the strategic direction of our services linked to regulatory and business plan requirements. We are on an improvement journey and have brought together a range of services including for example commissioning, finance and performance, which with your expertise, will support the Directorate to operate within budgets and evidence compliance with a range of regulated activities.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and deliver integrated services, ensuring efficient budget use.
• Develop and improve financial, performance, and business systems for managing contracts, focusing on outcomes and quality.
• Ensure commissioned services are high-quality, cost-effective, and people-centered with ongoing quality assurance.
• Lead Adult Social Care Finance, Performance, Direct Payments, and Complex Care teams to drive service improvements and align with public health strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Local Authority systems, including risk management, performance monitoring, and workforce planning.
• Manage multiple Council budgets and funding streams effectively.
• Represent the council in key meetings and with health sector partners to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for citizens.
• Provide leadership, fostering employee development, wellbeing, and proactive health management.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders to monitor performance and progress towards strategic goals.

Requirements for the role

• Must be able to attend the office 3 days per week (Flexibility on the days)
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Must have significant experience within Adult Social care at a Senior Level
• Or similar significant NHS experience

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

The University of Central Lancashire wishes to recruit a Finance Operations Manager (Payroll, Pensions & Travel) as part the Financial Operations team in Financial Services. This will be part of the Financial Operations Management team which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Treasury and responsibility for all financial and transactional operations, activities and systems.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of team management and managing workloads, activities and completing tasks to required deadlines. Substantial knowledge and experience of managing multiple payroll and pensions activities and routines is required alongside a detailed knowledge of all current legislation. The role will also manage the coordination of all business travel arrangements for individual, group and complex itineraries including all associated payments and expenses. Candidates should also have experience of working with third party agencies and in-depth knowledge of best practices across the payroll, pensions and travel industries.

This is a varied and exciting role which requires a hands on approach to support all areas of the team and wider Financial Operations objectives. The successful candidate will need to hold the CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management and preferably be AAT qualified or hold an equivalent business or finance field such as Chartered Institute of Credit Management. Candidates will also need to have five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/Grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Maths. A customer service qualification or project management skills are also desirable for this role. Extensive experience and use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are also required.

Utilising excellent organisational and decision making skills, the successful applicant will be able to multitask, be flexible and adaptable in their approach, be able to work under pressure, use their knowledge and skills to influence, challenge and implement changes and engage with the wide range of internal and external customers using a range of communication skills and approaches. Applicants must be able to promote adherence to controls and compliance in respect of financial policies and procedures.

Joining our friendly and welcoming team, we are looking for a confident and positive team manager with excellent communication skills who will provide our staff, suppliers, students and customers with outstanding customer service.

Core opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexible working available including some hybrid working. The University benefits including a generous annual leave package for all staff, option to join the nominated pension scheme and a range of other benefits. Please contact Nicholas Brierley, Head of Financial Operations for any informal discussions or further details.

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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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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Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our interim finance assistant position in Accrington!

We are currently supporting this friendly and inspiring school committed to providing high-quality education by recruiting a temporary finance assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the Finance Manager, from invoicing, to supporting parents with payment apps to working on various systems including Access and Excel.

This finance role is to start ASAP on a full-time hours' basis.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto Access.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role within a school.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and School Systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role in Accrington, 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
Join the fast-paced Financial Planning and Accounting team of a public-sector organisation as they go through continued growth. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to contribute to their ongoing growth and development.

Your new role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the senior stakeholders, providing influential financial insights to support operational and tactical decision-making. You will be a key member of the Leadership Team, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into all strategic decisions. Your responsibilities will include appraising business cases, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and presenting financial plans and performance analyses. You will also support monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasting processes, while managing and developing an Associate Finance Business Partner.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong track record in management reporting and financial analysis, with experience in complex, multidisciplinary environments. You should be a fully qualified member of a professional accounting body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) and possess excellent communication skills to influence and challenge senior managers. Proficiency in financial information systems, advanced spreadsheet and data analysis skills, and the ability to manage and mentor staff are essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary up to £57K, and a benefits package which includes 30 days of holiday plus additional time off at Christmas and a generous pension scheme. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the office and remote work. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its financial stability and strategic growth. Additionally, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work in a sector that is both challenging and rewarding.

What you need to do now


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Your new company

A leading Insurance business based in Burnley are currently seeking an Insurance Administrator to join their growing business on a full-time permanent basis.
This position is due to internal progression as the business are known to have a brilliant reputation for providing excellent training and support. The ideal candidate should have a strong administration background and be adaptable within the workplace. This role is Office based, working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Your new role
Working closely with the Insurance Brooker to ensure a smooth running of the business, providing support to clients, ensuring they are kept up to date throughout the entire process.
Checking documents are correct and accurate, whilst processing orders and maintaining a strong working relationship.
You will be responsible for taking calls, actioning emails and general administrative tasks.

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience within administration, excellent communication both written and verbal. The ability to update and maintain databases, willingness to learn new processes and work collaboratively within the team.
Great attention to detail and ability to update and maintain databases, along with strong negotiation skills. You should be Proficient with IT, including Microsoft Packages and an ability to work well in office based environments.

What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary between £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience
* Full training and support will be provided.
* Monday-Friday, office based.
* Opportunities to grow and progress within the organisation.
* 23 days annual leave, plus bank

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Finance Assistant
Accountancy Service
Lytham St Annes
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Permanent Role
£23,450pa+ Dependent on Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Inputting Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Cash Book transactions on a timely basis to assist with the monthly production of the management accounts.
• Making payments via BACs and taking over the phone card payments, carried out by following procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk to the business.
• Proactively liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure ledgers are accurate and issues are addressed, communicating via telephone, email, and face to face meetings
• Resolve any complaints and service issues quickly to the satisfaction of the customer ensuring that business retained, and customer loyalty is strengthened.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other teams to foster an environment that strengthens the core and continuously improves.
• Proactively challenge working practices to enable delivery of a service that is customer focused and adds value.
• Develop self and suggest improvements to the service you deliver by gaining knowledge through continued professional development provided by the company.
• Excel based calculations and monitoring of items such as agency rebates and referral awards.
• Support with Intercompany and VAT reconciliations as part of month end processes.
• Support with bank reconciliations.
• Take ownership of one set of small company accounts to develop commercial awareness and accounting rules

What Skills are required

• GCSE standard passes including Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Book- keeping and Ledger experience an advantage.
• AAT qualification an advantage.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail essential
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

Insurance Claims Handler
£26,000 - £32,000 + DOE
Onsite Parking
Training Support
Close to Bolton/Bury within a high spec office

Working for a leading independent insurance broker with a rich history spanning over 60 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insurance Claims Handler to join their friendly and well established team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of claims predominantly within Property & Liability.

Key Responsibilities as an Insurance Claims Handler

- Claims Assessment: Review and assess insurance claims across various products to determine coverage and liability.
- Client Acknowledgment: Acknowledge all new claims to clients and insurers, keeping clients informed and pursuing the best outcome.
- Investigation: Investigate and gather evidence to support claims decisions.
- Negotiation: Negotiate with claimants, insurers, and other parties to reach fair settlements.
- Timely Handling: Ensure all claims are processed efficiently, adhering to FCA guidelines and company procedures.
- Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all claims activities.
- Diary Management: Manage an efficient diary system for claims follow-up.
- Mentorship: Mentor and provide guidance to junior claims handlers.
- Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service and adherence to exceptional care standards.
- Relationship Development: Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and insurers.
- Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date with changes in the insurance and childcare industries.
- Reporting: Prepare claims reports for Account Executives on larger cases.
- Training: Conduct training and assessment exercises in line with the individual T&C scheme and identify areas for personal development.

The package as an Insurance Claims Handler
- Competitive salary.
- Workplace pension with employer-matched 5% contribution.
- Life Assurance - Death in service benefit (2x annual salary).
- Support for obtaining CII qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus extra holiday days at Christmas not deducted from annual entitlement.

Please apply with your latest CV if you have a background in Insurance Claims. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Lower Level Senior Sales Consultant (Life Sales)

Basic Salary £30,000.00 – OTE £65,000.00

Based in Manchester City Centre

Job Description:

The role will be part of an experienced team of life insurance lower-level senior sales consultants who take up to 14 leads per day and make outbound calls to a warm database of clients, with the objective of providing a range of suitable insurance products on a non-advised basis. As an insurance broker with access to the whole of the market, lower levels senior sales consultants are expected to be highly professional, tenacious and compliant at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering good customer outcomes that are consistent with Consumer Duty
Maximise the potential of every lead received and overcome objections
Conduct a robust fact find with each client, ensuring the correct product is presented
Offer a range of products which are suitable for the clients and their budget
Maintain a high standard of compliance at all times
Manage a pipeline of business effectively
Communicate clearly and precisely to the customers
Work towards and ultimately achieve the targets set by the line manager
Use questioning and listening skills when understanding the customer’s needs
Utilise the calling technology provided, with a minimum of 4 hours call requirement per day
Be polite and represent the business respectfully
Work towards personal goals and ambitions set in 1-2-1 meetings
Carry out other responsibilities set out by management
Always be punctual and respectful of other employees.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the role holder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by growth or changes within the role or the organisation and the overall business objectives of the Company.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience



Basic IT ability
Sales Process
Insurance knowledge (desirable)
Product knowledge (desirable)
CRM system (desirable).
Essential Skills

Excellent written, verbal & listening communication skills with a professional telephone manner
Ability to build rapport effectively with customers and colleagues
Experience of influencing and persuading to successfully and compliantly handle objectives
Proven ability to fact find in detail to ensure the customer needs are fully established and met
Demonstrable success in closing sales whilst adhering to a sales process
Accuracy & attention to detail .
Desirable Skills

Ability to effectively summarise and para-phrase back to customers based on the information provided.
Essential Experience

Experience of working successfully in a fast paced, targeted and regulated telephone sales environment
Previously worked and enjoyed success in a micro-managed, buzzing and structured sales environment
Team player but with the ability to achieve individual success
Demonstrable success in a high volume based telephone sales role following a structured sales script
Proven experience of consultative sales processes in a B2C telephone environment.
Desirable Experience

Insurance or financial service sales
Cold calling
Mentoring sales teams for success
Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
Key Competencies

Adaptability

Following instructions & procedures
Results driven & self-motivated
Relationship building & effective interaction
Coping with pressures & set-backs/resilience
Tenacity & persistence
Learning & applying knowledge
Concern Handling & Negotiating.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Life insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Your new company
A fantastic charity in the Skelmersdale area that provides vital services to the community groups it serves is looking for an all-round administrator to join their operation for 3 months!
Your new role
Working with a small and efficient team that services different areas of the charity, you will be providing critical administrative support functions! This varied role spans across operations and finance, and therefore your duties will reflect this. You will be responsible for a range of admin duties such as arranging appointments for service users, processing service charges, uploading invoices to Xero and answering incoming calls to direct to the relevant departments. You will be based in the office for this post, however full or part time hours will be considered!
What you'll need to succeed
Prior administration experience in the not for profit sector would be an advantage, however this is not essential as all sectors will be considered. You will be a confident and competent administrator that thrives in changing environments. Used to working with minimal guidance, you will be able to hit the ground running and feel confident in managing your own workload on a day to day basis. Prior experience processing invoices on Xero is a huge advantage for this post! You will be immediately available.
What you'll get in return
Working with a wonderful charity that gives outstanding services, you will be able to take pride in your contributions. You will have full or part time hours (both considered), and have an hourly rate of £11.54 - £12.05ph. Free on-site parking is available. Permanent prospects available for the right candidate.
What you need to do now


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JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Blackburn and covering our friendly branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.
  
  

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

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Your new company
Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a significant impact. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Your new role
As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance department, ensuring the smooth operation of all financial activities. You will support the Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant and Sales Ledger Assistant, and produce procedures for the Accounts department. Your role will include cash control to support the Financial Controller on cash flow, monthly journals, and monthly checks of the trial balance and nominal ledger. Additionally, you will prepare reports to support the Financial Controller, handle VAT quarterly, manage wage queries and upload payments to the bank, and oversee the monthly payment run. This is a full time role, working Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and finishing at 3pm on Fridays.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have substantial experience in a similar finance management position. Strong knowledge of financial procedures, cash control, and monthly financial reporting is essential. You should be proficient in handling VAT returns, wage queries, and payment processing. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the finance team are crucial. A proactive approach and the ability to support and guide junior team members will also be key to your success.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 and the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills further and take on new challenges within a growing company. This role offers a great platform for career progression and personal development.

What you need to do now
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