Senior finance analyst job, Guildford, Surrey, paying up to £60k Your new company You will be joining a growing group based close to Guildford, Surrey. They have recently seen an injection of investment and are therefore looking to grow in a number of areas including finance. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, your role will be key in supporting several departments with high quality financial analytics. You will be business partnering with Managers and Directors in each of the key head office functions, helping them to understand their financials (budgets/forecasts) as well as spotting risks and opportunities within the analytics. This role provides a unique balance of commercial partnering, influencing alongside detailed, quality-driven and high-volume analysis. You will have a great opportunity to develop/design reporting that will drive a better understanding of financials in the wider business. If you have the ability to manipulate high volume data and present it in a meaningful way, this could be a great opportunity for you! What you'll need to succeed In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), you should have strong and proven skills in a financial analysis or business partnering role. What you'll get in return A competitive salary is on offer, hybrid working, discretionary bonus (up to 10%), private medical and 25 days annual leave (+ BH) 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 about your career. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior finance analyst job, Guildford, Surrey, paying up to £60k Your new company You will be joining a growing group based close to Guildford, Surrey. They have recently seen an injection of investment and are therefore looking to grow in a number of areas including finance. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, your role will be key in supporting several departments with high quality financial analytics. You will be business partnering with Managers and Directors in each of the key head office functions, helping them to understand their financials (budgets/forecasts) as well as spotting risks and opportunities within the analytics. This role provides a unique balance of commercial partnering, influencing alongside detailed, quality-driven and high-volume analysis. You will have a great opportunity to develop/design reporting that will drive a better understanding of financials in the wider business. If you have the ability to manipulate high volume data and present it in a meaningful way, this could be a great opportunity for you! What you'll need to succeed In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), you should have strong and proven skills in a financial analysis or business partnering role. What you'll get in return A competitive salary is on offer, hybrid working, discretionary bonus (up to 10%), private medical and 25 days annual leave (+ BH) 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 about your career. #
Corporate Tax Manager wanted for Leading Thames Valley Accountancy Practice Corporate Tax Manager Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working) Permanent, Full-Time Are you ready to bring your Corporate Tax expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a meaningful and lasting impact? About the Opportunity This is a people-focused professional services firm where individuals, clients, and communities come first. As a growing mid-to-large UK accountancy practice with an international presence, the firm combines global insight with strong local relationships. The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in continuous learning. You won't be just another number - you'll be part of a driven team that values personal development, open communication, and long-term career progression. Significant investment is made in training, leadership development, and professional growth, giving you the autonomy to shape your career while contributing to the wider success of the firm. The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will work within a dynamic tax team advising a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes far beyond technical delivery - it's about building trusted client relationships, understanding commercial drivers, managing risk, and providing insight that supports informed decision-making.You will be involved in both corporate tax compliance and advisory work, with the flexibility to shape the balance according to your strengths and career ambitions. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from: Corporate Tax professionals ready to step up into their first managerial role, or Experienced Corporate Tax Managers seeking a new challenge in a growing environment. You will: Support and help grow the firm's corporate tax offering Work with a varied client base including owner-managed businesses, family companies, and UK and international groups Advise across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes Play an active role in client development and relationship management Contribute to mentoring and developing junior team members This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated, forward-thinking, and eager to progress quickly within a supportive and well-structured firm. Working Environment You'll thrive here if you enjoy: Building strong, long-term client relationships Working collaboratively within a sociable and supportive team Being given responsibility, trust, and room to grow Contributing to a firm that values innovation, development, and balance Rewards & Benefits You'll be recognised as an individual, with benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional journey, including: Flexible & agile working with core hours and regular home-working Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy or sell additional days Competitive salary package Discretionary annual bonus and recognition awards Structured succession planning and clear progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, counselling, and virtual GP access for you and your family and additional benefits designed to support both your professional and personal life. #
May 13, 2026
Full time
Corporate Tax Manager wanted for Leading Thames Valley Accountancy Practice Corporate Tax Manager Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working) Permanent, Full-Time Are you ready to bring your Corporate Tax expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a meaningful and lasting impact? About the Opportunity This is a people-focused professional services firm where individuals, clients, and communities come first. As a growing mid-to-large UK accountancy practice with an international presence, the firm combines global insight with strong local relationships. The culture is collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in continuous learning. You won't be just another number - you'll be part of a driven team that values personal development, open communication, and long-term career progression. Significant investment is made in training, leadership development, and professional growth, giving you the autonomy to shape your career while contributing to the wider success of the firm. The Role As a Corporate Tax Manager, you will work within a dynamic tax team advising a diverse portfolio of clients. This role goes far beyond technical delivery - it's about building trusted client relationships, understanding commercial drivers, managing risk, and providing insight that supports informed decision-making.You will be involved in both corporate tax compliance and advisory work, with the flexibility to shape the balance according to your strengths and career ambitions. What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from: Corporate Tax professionals ready to step up into their first managerial role, or Experienced Corporate Tax Managers seeking a new challenge in a growing environment. You will: Support and help grow the firm's corporate tax offering Work with a varied client base including owner-managed businesses, family companies, and UK and international groups Advise across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes Play an active role in client development and relationship management Contribute to mentoring and developing junior team members This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated, forward-thinking, and eager to progress quickly within a supportive and well-structured firm. Working Environment You'll thrive here if you enjoy: Building strong, long-term client relationships Working collaboratively within a sociable and supportive team Being given responsibility, trust, and room to grow Contributing to a firm that values innovation, development, and balance Rewards & Benefits You'll be recognised as an individual, with benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional journey, including: Flexible & agile working with core hours and regular home-working Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy or sell additional days Competitive salary package Discretionary annual bonus and recognition awards Structured succession planning and clear progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support, counselling, and virtual GP access for you and your family and additional benefits designed to support both your professional and personal life. #
Job Description At AJ Bell, we're committed to delivering straightforward, high quality services that help customers invest with confidence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Head of Customer Controls to play a key leadership role in strengthening control oversight, customer outcomes and operational governance across our Customer Services function. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Customer Services Director, with responsibility for building and leading a robust customer controls framework that supports operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and fair customer outcomes. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders across Customer Services, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Change to ensure our controls environment remains effective, proportionate and fit for the future. What you'll be doing: You'll lead the development and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Controls function, ensuring strong governance, meaningful reporting and effective control oversight across Customer Services activity. Key responsibilities include Leading and developing the Customer Controls framework, ensuring key risks, controls, ownership and assurance activity are clearly defined and maintained Providing oversight of customer related regulatory obligations, including complaint handling, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer processes and customer communications Managing the Operational Fraud Team, providing leadership across fraud prevention, detection, case oversight and escalation Designing and delivering a proportionate assurance programme, including control testing, quality checks and remediation tracking Developing clear, insightful MI to support senior management, committees and board reporting Ensuring risks, incidents and control weaknesses are identified early, escalated appropriately and addressed effectively Partnering with Finance to monitor budgets, efficiency measures and operational performance across Customer Services Supporting operational change by embedding controls into new processes, systems and customer journeys Leading continuous improvement activity to strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve customer outcomes What we're looking for Strong operational controls leadership experience in a regulated financial services environment, ideally within investments, pensions, wealth or platform services. Proven experience leading risk, controls, quality assurance or operational oversight teams Strong understanding of FCA expectations relevant to customer operations, including Consumer Duty and complaint handling Experience building governance frameworks, assurance plans and control reporting Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior level Excellent analytical and reporting capability, with strong MI and data interpretation skills Confidence translating complex control issues into clear actions and decisions Strong written communication skills, including production of governance papers and senior reporting Experience managing teams and developing capability within a control environment Relevant professional qualifications such as ICA, CISI or CII would be beneficial, although equivalent practical experience is equally valued. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Description At AJ Bell, we're committed to delivering straightforward, high quality services that help customers invest with confidence. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Head of Customer Controls to play a key leadership role in strengthening control oversight, customer outcomes and operational governance across our Customer Services function. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Customer Services Director, with responsibility for building and leading a robust customer controls framework that supports operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and fair customer outcomes. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders across Customer Services, Risk, Compliance, Finance and Change to ensure our controls environment remains effective, proportionate and fit for the future. What you'll be doing: You'll lead the development and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Controls function, ensuring strong governance, meaningful reporting and effective control oversight across Customer Services activity. Key responsibilities include Leading and developing the Customer Controls framework, ensuring key risks, controls, ownership and assurance activity are clearly defined and maintained Providing oversight of customer related regulatory obligations, including complaint handling, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer processes and customer communications Managing the Operational Fraud Team, providing leadership across fraud prevention, detection, case oversight and escalation Designing and delivering a proportionate assurance programme, including control testing, quality checks and remediation tracking Developing clear, insightful MI to support senior management, committees and board reporting Ensuring risks, incidents and control weaknesses are identified early, escalated appropriately and addressed effectively Partnering with Finance to monitor budgets, efficiency measures and operational performance across Customer Services Supporting operational change by embedding controls into new processes, systems and customer journeys Leading continuous improvement activity to strengthen controls, reduce risk and improve customer outcomes What we're looking for Strong operational controls leadership experience in a regulated financial services environment, ideally within investments, pensions, wealth or platform services. Proven experience leading risk, controls, quality assurance or operational oversight teams Strong understanding of FCA expectations relevant to customer operations, including Consumer Duty and complaint handling Experience building governance frameworks, assurance plans and control reporting Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior level Excellent analytical and reporting capability, with strong MI and data interpretation skills Confidence translating complex control issues into clear actions and decisions Strong written communication skills, including production of governance papers and senior reporting Experience managing teams and developing capability within a control environment Relevant professional qualifications such as ICA, CISI or CII would be beneficial, although equivalent practical experience is equally valued. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 28 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Are you an experienced Reward leader who thrives in a commercially focused, people-centric environment? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing professional services organisation in a pivotal role shaping the firm's reward strategy, governance, and operational delivery across the full reward life-cycle. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking a reward lead who can bring insight, challenge, and strategic thinking - while remaining hands-on enough to deliver critical annual reward processes. The Opportunity You'll play a central role in helping the organisation attract, retain, and reward top talent, owning and leading key reward cycles and frameworks. This is not a back-office role - you'll be highly visible across the firm, partnering closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to influence decision-making and elevate reward capability. You will lead on: Salary & bonus cycles end-to-end, including April salary review and annual bonus review. Preparing and presenting REMCO packs, including investment modelling and recommendations Compensation benchmarking and market insights Pay transparency initiatives and governance Gender Pay Gap reporting and submissions Oversight of employee benefits, trainee reward frameworks, and Workday-based processes Identifying pay risks, outliers, and trends across service lines Upskilling HRBP's to confidently discuss reward with leaders Building and maintaining a strong external reward network Ensuring operational excellence across the wider reward life-cycle. You'll be supported by a small team, including one direct report, two senior reward managers, and a junior benefits team, with scope for this role to take broader ownership as the function evolves. About You We're looking for a Reward professional who brings: Strong experience in professional services (PE-backed exposure advantageous) Proven experience leading salary, bonus, and governance cycles Confidence operating with senior stakeholders and presenting to REMCO. A proactive, connected, commercially minded approach A collaborative style - someone who enjoys being out in the business, not behind a spreadsheet. This role would suit someone stepping into a Head of Reward remit or an established Reward leader seeking a broader, more commercially impactful position. Location & Working Pattern Manchester or Liverpool (travel between multiple sites initially to build relationships) Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office Full-time hours with flexibility available Benefits A highly competitive package including: Pension matched up to 8% 27 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible bank holidays (choose how you use the 8 days) Discretionary bonus Private medical & health cover Death in service Medical screenings Employee Benefits Trust (EBT) Flexible working policies 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 about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 11, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Reward leader who thrives in a commercially focused, people-centric environment? This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing professional services organisation in a pivotal role shaping the firm's reward strategy, governance, and operational delivery across the full reward life-cycle. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking a reward lead who can bring insight, challenge, and strategic thinking - while remaining hands-on enough to deliver critical annual reward processes. The Opportunity You'll play a central role in helping the organisation attract, retain, and reward top talent, owning and leading key reward cycles and frameworks. This is not a back-office role - you'll be highly visible across the firm, partnering closely with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to influence decision-making and elevate reward capability. You will lead on: Salary & bonus cycles end-to-end, including April salary review and annual bonus review. Preparing and presenting REMCO packs, including investment modelling and recommendations Compensation benchmarking and market insights Pay transparency initiatives and governance Gender Pay Gap reporting and submissions Oversight of employee benefits, trainee reward frameworks, and Workday-based processes Identifying pay risks, outliers, and trends across service lines Upskilling HRBP's to confidently discuss reward with leaders Building and maintaining a strong external reward network Ensuring operational excellence across the wider reward life-cycle. You'll be supported by a small team, including one direct report, two senior reward managers, and a junior benefits team, with scope for this role to take broader ownership as the function evolves. About You We're looking for a Reward professional who brings: Strong experience in professional services (PE-backed exposure advantageous) Proven experience leading salary, bonus, and governance cycles Confidence operating with senior stakeholders and presenting to REMCO. A proactive, connected, commercially minded approach A collaborative style - someone who enjoys being out in the business, not behind a spreadsheet. This role would suit someone stepping into a Head of Reward remit or an established Reward leader seeking a broader, more commercially impactful position. Location & Working Pattern Manchester or Liverpool (travel between multiple sites initially to build relationships) Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office Full-time hours with flexibility available Benefits A highly competitive package including: Pension matched up to 8% 27 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible bank holidays (choose how you use the 8 days) Discretionary bonus Private medical & health cover Death in service Medical screenings Employee Benefits Trust (EBT) Flexible working policies 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 about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Manager to join our growing FTSE 250 business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the Group's financial, operational, and compliance control environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious setting and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across the internal control framework. About the role: You will support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Group's internal control framework, with a focus on operational and compliance controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to enhance control design, perform effectiveness testing, and ensure compliance with evolving governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Manager Internal Controls in the ongoing development and monitoring of the Group's operational and compliance elements of the internal control framework. Conduct design effectiveness reviews of operational and compliance controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. Provide guidance and best practice advice to operational and compliance control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. Advise and educate the business on the impact of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements. Assist in preparing control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Competence: Proven experience in a risk, internal control, or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to formulate proposals, provide recommendations, and collaborate with risk and control owners to address control weaknesses. Knowledge & Skills: Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Confidence working to tight reporting deadlines. Solid technical skills with a logical, problem-solving mindset. Methodical and disciplined approach, balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the broader context. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. What we offer: Starting salary c.£60,000 (Negotiable DOE) Generous holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service Holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Manager to join our growing FTSE 250 business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the Group's financial, operational, and compliance control environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious setting and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across the internal control framework. About the role: You will support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Group's internal control framework, with a focus on operational and compliance controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to enhance control design, perform effectiveness testing, and ensure compliance with evolving governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Manager Internal Controls in the ongoing development and monitoring of the Group's operational and compliance elements of the internal control framework. Conduct design effectiveness reviews of operational and compliance controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. Provide guidance and best practice advice to operational and compliance control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. Advise and educate the business on the impact of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements. Assist in preparing control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Competence: Proven experience in a risk, internal control, or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to formulate proposals, provide recommendations, and collaborate with risk and control owners to address control weaknesses. Knowledge & Skills: Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Confidence working to tight reporting deadlines. Solid technical skills with a logical, problem-solving mindset. Methodical and disciplined approach, balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the broader context. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. What we offer: Starting salary c.£60,000 (Negotiable DOE) Generous holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service Holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
