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Our client has been providing legal expenses and commercial liability insurance to small and medium enterprises since 1994, supporting clients of the Peninsula Group, the UK's leading HR & employment law consultancy provider.In 2022 we opened our expertise to the wider market, and we now provide a range of covers through our cover holder partners that includes Employers' and Public Liability and Commercial Legal Expenses.We have ambitious growth plans, both in respect of GWP and product base, over the coming years and this is an exciting time to join a fast-growing business and will provide the right candidate with exceptional opportunities to grow and develop their career. Overall ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Underwriter will work as part of a dedicated team who are responsible for the day-to-day management of Irwell Insurance Company business, you will have a proven track record of dealing with Coverholders and maintaining those relationships. You should have at least 5 years technical underwriting experience within Liability Insurance. We are looking for a strong communicator who is looking for more responsibility or a step up from their current underwriter role. You will be a source of guidance and information for junior team members so technical knowledge is a must! If you don't have a qualification, we can offer a fully funded CII Diploma to really enhance your knowledge and help you to progress within the business. This is not your average office / Desk job so, If you have all the relevant experience and the confidence to communicate with Coverholders, and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please apply today! Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Underwriting, core duties will include the following: * Analyse, evaluate, and make underwriting decisions in line with underwriting guidelines and recommendations, coordinating with analysts and other underwriting staff. * Assist the Senior Class Underwriter in the procurement of New Business opportunities. * Review and analyse new insurance applications for risk exposure and compliance with underwriting guidelines. * Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business. * Review contract wordings to ensure that compliance is maintained. * Responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten. * Establish appropriate internal underwriting procedures and criteria to control risk. Qualifications & Experience * A minimum of 5 years' underwriting experience in Liability Insurance is required. * Strong analytic skills and numerical aptitude will be essential. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with the ability to work well in a small team environment. * Qualifications are not essential if you have the relevant experience, but we can fund CII Diploma for the right candidate. If you do have ACII, CII Diploma then even better! * Account Management of Coverholder / Broker relationships 45878LFINDLON

Our client has been providing legal expenses and commercial liability insurance to small and medium enterprises since 1994, supporting clients of the Peninsula Group, the UK's leading HR & employment law consultancy provider.In 2022 we opened our expertise to the wider market, and we now provide a range of covers through our cover holder partners that includes Employers' and Public Liability and Commercial Legal Expenses.We have ambitious growth plans, both in respect of GWP and product base, over the coming years and this is an exciting time to join a fast-growing business and will provide the right candidate with exceptional opportunities to grow and develop their career. Overall ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Underwriter will work as part of a dedicated team who are responsible for the day-to-day management of Irwell Insurance Company business, you will have a proven track record of dealing with Coverholders and maintaining those relationships. You should have at least 5 years technical underwriting experience within Liability Insurance. We are looking for a strong communicator who is looking for more responsibility or a step up from their current underwriter role. You will be a source of guidance and information for junior team members so technical knowledge is a must! If you don't have a qualification, we can offer a fully funded CII Diploma to really enhance your knowledge and help you to progress within the business. This is not your average office / Desk job so, If you have all the relevant experience and the confidence to communicate with Coverholders, and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please apply today! Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Underwriting, core duties will include the following: * Analyse, evaluate, and make underwriting decisions in line with underwriting guidelines and recommendations, coordinating with analysts and other underwriting staff. * Assist the Senior Class Underwriter in the procurement of New Business opportunities. * Review and analyse new insurance applications for risk exposure and compliance with underwriting guidelines. * Meet and negotiate with clients and brokers to build relationships and to develop new and renewal business. * Review contract wordings to ensure that compliance is maintained. * Responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten. * Establish appropriate internal underwriting procedures and criteria to control risk. Qualifications & Experience * A minimum of 5 years' underwriting experience in Liability Insurance is required. * Strong analytic skills and numerical aptitude will be essential. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with the ability to work well in a small team environment. * Qualifications are not essential if you have the relevant experience, but we can fund CII Diploma for the right candidate. If you do have ACII, CII Diploma then even better! * Account Management of Coverholder / Broker relationships 45878LFINDMANS

A giant financial services business is currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join them on a permanent basis. This role makes up part of the payroll team and will report into an EMEA Payroll Manager. As Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for: * Processing the UK monthly payroll * Responsible for coordination of multiple EMEA payrolls * Performing payroll reconciliations * Ensuring legislative compliance and company regulations * Resolving payroll queries * Tax reporting This is a pivotal role for the business and candidates must have previously worked on EMEA payrolls.A fantastic benefits package is available with this role! Interviewing now. 48245GCR4INDPAY

Financial ControllerWorking: 5 days in officeDays: Monday - Friday Role Overview:Join as a Financial Controller and lead the Accounts Payable, Management Accounts, and Financial Reporting teams. Perfect for an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Management Accountant ready to advance, this role demands expertise in Profit & Loss analysis and providing strategic financial guidance. Responsibilities: * Lead a team responsible for managing AR transactions * Ensure accurate cash flow forecasting * Present financial analyses to key stakeholders with clarity and precision * Direct the preparation of Budgets, Management and Statutory Accounts, and Forecasts * Oversee month-end close and reporting activities, ensuring timely completion * Provide insightful analysis of variances * Take charge of the P&L and Balance Sheet, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of ledger transactions, and offering strategic support to departments for optimal financial performance * Foster the growth and development of team members Qualifications/Experience: * Proficient in Excel * Self-motivated * Strong analytical skills * Ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines * Accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills What We're Looking For: * Proven senior-level experience in a commercial environment. * Strong attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills and ability to meet strict deadlines. * Experience with subscription-based businesses, Salesforce, and Access Dimensions is a plus. 48682CHINDMANS

My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Specialist: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS1R25INDHIN

My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Technical Writer: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS2R24INDLON

Part-time Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R12INDHA

Wellbeing Counsellor£30,000-33,000 FTEVarious shift patterns from part-time to full-time.Hybrid or office based position Are you a qualified counsellor looking for a company that will invest in your development and career progression?Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector.This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider & Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation as an EAP Counsellor. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The role also includes structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities: * Providing an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Providing "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 150 counselling hours * 12 months post qualification experience * Registered member of the BACP or equivalent (or COP booked) * Relevant telephone experience * High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets * Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: * Accredited with the BACP or eligible for the accreditation process * EAP experience * Experience of working within a target driven environment Employee Benefits: * BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for * BACP CBD Hub * Up to £70 per month for supervision * Monthly incentives such as weekends away! * 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service * Day off on your birthday * Cash plan for you (and your children, if any) * Contractual sick pay * Private medical insurance after 5 years' service * Pension Plan and Life Insurance * Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service * Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service * Profit share scheme * Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period * Access to Employee Assistance Programme * Free breakfast every Monday and social sessions on the last Friday of the month with free food and drink - we call this Fab Friday! * Company incentives, access to discount schemes * Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription 47589LS1R14INDHA

My client is a market-leading provider of Information Services and Solutions for professionals is Accounting, Audit, Tax, H&S and Business. This is an ideal role for an experienced auditor with strong technical knowledge, excellent writing skills and a keen interest in media/publishing to join an expert and enthusiastic Audit and Accounting (A&A) author team. Job Purpose:The A&A technical writer team are responsible for writing and reviewing content for the A&A segment They work with commercial, sales, IT, and editorial teams to innovate the way that content is delivered to maximise the value to our clients. The team also deliver technical and product training and are expected to be active members of external technical committees, for example at ICAEW. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Senior Audit Technical Writer: * Take responsibility for certain audit and practice management products. * Get involved in supporting commercial and content partnerships for example with audit software companies. * Lead transformation projects for content, products, and processes. * Research and perform or review authoring update work on the A&A products as appropriate for the candidate's expertise and the roles of other team members. This could include: * commentary, insights, and analysis. * tools including audit programmes, model accounts and disclosure checklists. * online training materials (podcasts, videos, recording audio, preparing slides and notes). * contributing articles for news updates, Accountancy Daily and social media. * UK GAAP and IFRS presentation, measurement, and disclosure. * company law and corporate governance; and * practice management guides and tools. * Maintain and expand external networks through social media, webinars, training, sales demos and technical committees. * Work with external expert authors and panel members in practice. * Instruct editorial/production support teams and review output within tight publishing deadlines. * Provide insight and leadership to other team members maintaining accounting/auditing standards and company legislation on Croner-i Navigate platform to ensure that new content is added when needed and editorial notes are up to date. * Answer product queries and assist client experience and sales teams with demos and training. What you bring to the team: * Qualified ACA, ACCA, FCA or FCCA. * Experience of working within an accounting practice environment, typically within the audit function. * Professional knowledge of and strong technical grounding in the areas of auditing and IFRS and UK GAAP accounting, ethics, quality, and risk. * Proven writing and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex themes in an accessible way to a variety of audiences with varying levels of expertise. * Strong excel, word and IT skills and experience in audit software. * Interest in media/publishing. * Confident in helping clients. * Superb teamwork and communication. Employee Benefits: * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years P967616LS1R22INDHIN