HUGH JAMES LLP is looking for employees for positions:
paraplanner
Trade
banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
background
hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm and the largest Welsh law firm with offices in Cardiff and London
our independent financial advisers work alongside Hugh James lawyers, which means our clients benefit from the experience of a UK top 100 law firm that’s over 50 years old
due to the nature of the work they carry out, they have become specialists in providing independent financial advice in relation to complex legal matters
our independent financial advisers provide bespoke solutions on all aspects of financial planning for both private and corporate clients including but not limited to, investments, pensions, inheritance tax planning, personal and business protection, group pension schemes and mortgages
an opportunity has arisen within the Hugh James IFA team for a Paraplanner; the successful candidate will join a well-established and thriving team providing administrative and technical support to the Head of Department
management accountant
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are currently seeking someone to join our finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant in a permanent role
this is a varied and interesting role, reporting and providing support to the Management Accountant, with scope to develop further
principle Duties will include
oversee the production of the Monthly Management Accounts, including P&L and Balance Sheet
monthly Accruals and Prepayments
service Directors Reports
notes and commentary on the accounts
balance Sheet reconciliations
purchase ledger clerk
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are currently seeking someone to join our finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk
principle Duties will include
checking and Posting Invoices to the accounting system
liaising with budget holders over invoice queries
setting up new suppliers accounts and maintaining existing accounts details
posting and reconciling monthly credit card payments
drawing up list of weekly payments
the successful candidate will part of a large accounting team and be responsible for accurately recording and processing invoices and credit cards
hr administrator
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
an opportunity has arisen within the Human Resources department for a full time Administrator to join their team based in Cardiff
the role will involve providing administration support to the HR team, being the first point of contact for both telephone and direct enquiries
answering all telephone calls to the main department number
drafting contracts and letters
responding to reference requests
administration support for the company induction
liaising with the payroll department in relation to new starters and leavers
providing data entry support to the payroll function to include updating the HR system
credit controller
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
background
the Accounts team are based in our award-winning Cardiff office and deal with all financial transactions on behalf of the firm
the role
we have an opportunity for a Senior Credit Controller to join our accounts team
assisting and supporting other departments within the firm
client manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
you will have a strong background in business development and relationship management, with experience in public sector bidding
as a Client Relationship Manager for the public sector, you will support the firm’s Business Client Division to retain and grow existing public sector clients, and target new clients in the sector, in line with the firm’s strategic relationship management and business development objectives
reporting into the firm’s Head of Client Relations you will work closely with our Client Relationship Managers for the private and social housing sectors, Marketing Manager and Bid Manager, among others
you will also bring to the role the benefit of your significant insight into the wider public sector, including the political context around funding and decision making, and the key challenges and opportunities impacting the sector
ensure the firm’s pricing policy is adopted for bids and tenders and contractual clients
build effective relationships with Hugh James’ partners and fee earners involved in delivering services to the public sector, and with key stakeholders from Central Services teams
implement the firm’s Key Account Management approach by encouraging partners to have regular touch points with key clients
work with the Accounts team to ensure that fee earners are applying the appropriate charge codes and help to educate them on the correct procedure
conveyancer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
background
our team of residential property specialists work with individuals, banks, lenders, developers, landlords, housing associations and house builders
they offer expert advice for residential property deals including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers and property finance
working on behalf of both commercial clients and private individuals, we have an opportunity for a Conveyancer to join the residential conveyancing team
assisting with training of new employees within the team
maintaining daily schedules and reports
reporting to clients on a daily basis and keeping them updated on progress
giving additional support to other team members at holiday periods i.e. taking on additional clients and their work
pr manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
proactively seek opportunities to secure media coverage, including interviews, feature stories, and guest articles
build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and ensure the database of press contacts is kept up to date
collaborate with internal teams to align PR strategies with overall marketing and communication efforts
monitor and share industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify PR opportunities, and collaboration opportunities with marketing colleagues
support the Head of PR and Communication in coordinating corporate communications materials and events
contribute to the delivery of the firm’s overarching PR/Communications strategy by writing press releases and articles for targeted media outlets and Hugh James’ digital media channels
work with media monitoring platforms to monitor and evaluate the company's online reputation and PR activity through social media and online platforms
Requirements
bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
ideally hold a professional qualification in communications e.g., CIPR, CIM, PRCA
proven experience working as a PR Manager or in a similar role
strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging content for various audiences
proficient in using media monitoring tools such as Meltwater and Sprout Social
excellent relationship-building and networking abilities across multiple business areas
in-depth knowledge of traditional and digital media landscapes
experience across social media platforms and their role in PR
communications manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
contribute to the delivery of the firm’s overarching PR/Communications strategy, through the development of an overall digital communication plan
look for ways to improve both output and processes and provide strategic advice to others on how best to communicate digitally
ensure the firm measures and reports on the effectiveness of its digital platforms and communication, to inform continuous improvement
collaborate with the firm’s website and intranet external suppliers, and in-house IT team on software development, upgrades, issues, and compliance
work effectively with colleagues in the wider BD and Marketing team to support lead generation campaigns, SEO activity and related projects
maintain a high standard of content across the firm's internal and external digital channels, which progresses our brand purpose, narrative, and tone
support wider PR, Marketing and Communication activities where required
skills and Experience
payroll officer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
the accurate processing of a monthly payroll for circa 600 employees to include making RTI submissions
administering the pension and salary sacrifice schemes
responding to payroll queries from colleagues
liaising where necessary with pension and system providers
ensuring that the system is updated to meet statutory requirements and that year end functions are carried out
undertaking training to ensure that knowledge is kept up to date, ensuring that any statutory changes are implemented
managing payroll related projects such has implementation of salary sacrifice benefits and flexible benefits
reconciling monthly payroll and pension reports including Payroll Journals