SPECIALIST MOTOR FINANCE is looking for employees for positions:
team leader
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
the Collections Team Leader provides support for all members of the collections team
drives productivity in line with agreed Key Performance Indicators thus ensuring performance expectations are met
they will drive the performance of the team to ensure they maximize results
monitors performance and development objectives for all collections staff
acts as role model and leader to ensure Vision and Values are embedded within team
encourages an environment in which personal and business development is seen as key within the team
ensures principles of Treating Customers Fairly are adhered to by all members of the collections team
ensures exceptional levels of customer service are achieved
Requirements
good working knowledge of motor finance business
minimum 3 years call centre experience
working knowledge of all regulations relating to collections activity
advanced understanding of technologies and MI
working knowledge of departmental and business policies and procedures that will support the call centre environment
strong motivational skills
strong attention to detail
collections: 3 years
developer
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
design and development of new reporting and campaigns from business requirements, ensuring that processes are thoroughly tested and fit for purpose
monitor and maintain the scheduling tool, making sure all reporting and campaigns are ran without errors and applying fixes as needed
act as administrator for the data warehouse, monitoring jobs that create/update tables within the data warehouse, identifying errors and making fixes as needed
responsibility for ensuring GDPR compliance of the data warehouse will be a key function of this role which will include the secure deletion of data when it is no longer required
ensure that data policies are kept up-to-date and appropriate procedures are updated and maintained to deliver data in a timely and accurate manner to business functions
contribute to building a comprehensive data strategy for the business, looking forward and understanding what tools and methodology should be adopted in the medium-to-long term
take a pro-active role in supporting business by ingesting new data into the data warehouse, including design and build of ETL layers and delivering end-user tables as per requirements
automation of reporting and regular data movement throughout the business as well as supporting key projects from a data & automation point-of-view
Requirements
understanding of ETL and data processing best practice and methodology
understanding of Python or similar programming languages
experience of process automation and MI/campaign development
good communication ability, being able to understand business requirements and build data solutions
SAS background with good exposure to other data-based disciplines would be ideal, but experience with related technologies can be considered
ability to deliver SAS training and education to more junior members of the Analytics and Credit Risk team, in particular focusing on SAS best practice and efficiencies
training manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
ensure that Consumer Duty Legislation is central to the core skills delivery in the business
awareness of the legislative/compliance requirements to ensure any training-related activities are addressed
identification of training needs through understanding of the company’s business strategy and skills requirements
co-ordination and prioritisation of individual skills-based training needs
development and monitoring of the company training requirements and of appropriate internal training and development policies
identification of the most effective training/development solution to meet each training and development need
development and management of a ‘train the trainer’ approach where applicable across the business
management of all training administration, including maintenance of training records , pre- and post-training administration
Requirements
experience of working in the finance industry
experience of training, coaching or developing others
understanding of the finance industry’s regulator
awareness of motor finance products
A need to learn the core activities of all Operations teams
A willingness to study, or be qualified in CIPD
excellent verbal and written communication skills
management Experience
financial controller
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
delivery of timely and accurate month-end close; including balance sheet reconciliation, intercompany, management accounts and bi-monthly lender reporting
ownership of the general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness, with timely nominal reconciliations, appropriate supporting documentation and action-plans when necessary
responsible for Corporation Tax and VAT reconciliation and submissions; and to work with Group Tax as appropriate
working with the Finance Director to develop and maintain best practice through standardisation of policies, processes and challenging the ways things are done
ensure the business complies with all applicable laws and regulations; and manage risks to ensure an appropriate balance between risk and reward
be a subject matter and technical accounting expert for the business, staying abreast of accounting and industry standards and where necessary upskilling the wider team
ownership of filings with Companies House and maintaining Company Secretarial records, though the use of Blueprint
management of cash, supported by daily and longer-term forecasts; management of the lender facilities to ensure adherence to covenants; and to ensure money-in and money-out controls
Requirements
experience of FRS 102, Corporation Tax and VAT
qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
experience of leading a team
key requirements for the role include being an experienced qualified accountant with previous experience in a Controllership or Senior Technical Finance role and demonstrable experience in line with the responsibilities
experience of FCA reporting submissions
you will need to be resilient, willing to get stuck in, with an analytical - methodical approach, and paying particular attention to detail
financial Management: 3 years
financial Controller: 2 years
office administrator
Working hours
full-time | Part-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
as part of a small team in people services; this role will also include some additional support within the H.R
function and internal communications areas
to be responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the office and facilities and to assist the HR advisor with administrative tasks and ad-hoc duties
working closely with the Managing Director on providing a good office experience for staff, managing to budget costs and looking at ways to improve and update facilities
be the day-to-day contact with the building management company and liaise where required with your counterparts in the other businesses in the building
supporting the People Services function when required
undertake ad hoc project work or any other ad hoc day to day tasks within the Office/HR as requested
responsible for ordering stationery, business cards, marketing materials, postal supplies, kitchen supplies. Reviewal of prices to ensure most competitive price is obtained. Purchase consumables for the office and ensure stock levels are maintained
Requirements
be organised, confidential and professional at all times
have excellent communication skills, in person, via the phone and on email
be self-confident and motivated
be reliable, enthusiastic and polite
be willing to learn and participate in training
be open and honest in communication
be passionate about their role
be hardworking and flexible with requirements
systems administrator
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Language
english
Salary
salary
Responsibility
production and maintenance of documentation for systems and processes within IT
provide general IT support to the business and its IT systems where necessary
monitoring IT systems performance and participation in the identification and recommendation of improvements to such systems
ensure that all support, tasks and procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently
ensure that business users are kept informed of issues and progress
ensuring that procedures are followed, particularly relating to Health and Safety and Security
cover for support and management of Loan Management system
the Systems Administrator will also undertake project work across a variety of initiatives which will be aimed at improving the function and efficiency of the company
Education
previous experience in IT support
formal qualifications within IT
any previous technical qualifications relating to Microsoft, IT Security, Cisco or Citrix
no specific training and education is required for this role but the below are desirable
Requirements
good analytical/problem solving skills
good communication skills , with an ability to communicate with business users and IT staff
diplomatic and patient
good organisational and planning skills
work well within a team environment
work well under pressure and to deadlines
willing to learn new skills and methodologies
system administration: 2 years
underwriter
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
assess the credit worthiness of individual applications with a view to sanctioning a credit limit approval
demonstrate responsible lending through underwriting decisions
identify and refer any potential fraudulent applications to the Fraud Department
report Money Laundering suspicions to the MLRO and FCI Team
validating customer proof of address and income provided either at payout stage or pre-payout
ensure customer income information is consistent with application details, investigating any discrepancies
identify and respond appropriately to applicants if they appear to be “vulnerable customers”
adherence to prescribed underwriting criteria and policy rules is required as part of the underwriting process, including the correct implementation of the Underwriting Pyramid
Requirements
analytical and logical approach
excellent telephony skills
excellent communication skills
ability to work under pressure
problem solving skills
underwriting: 2 years
BOS and Pan Credit: 2 years
management accountant
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Education
bachelor's
Responsibility
support the Management Accountant and Senior Management Accountant in the analysis and month end reporting of the P&L, balance sheet
challenge existing processes and look to automate processes to improve control and drive efficiency
responsible for working closely with members of Finance to ensure the accuracy and timely completion of bank reconciliations, payments to third parties and customers
support the Senior Management Accountant in cost management and working with each department to have an understanding of costs and payments to third parties
management and support of operational processes in Finance, including and not limited to bank reconciliations, accounts payable and customer refunds
Requirements
ability to manage time effectively
adherence to processes, policies, and control framework as set out in the employee handbook and by line management
the successful candidate will be looking to or currently to studying towards an accounting and/or analytical qualification
accounting: 1 year
systems knowledge: Knowledge of PanCredit, SAS, CODA and Sage Intacct would be advantageous
skills: Analytical, Good Communicator, Collaborative, Strong Excel Skills
financial accountant
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Education
bachelor's
Responsibility
responsible for managing the balance sheet through the approval and posting of journals and completion of reconciliations on a monthly basis
processing of payments to and from customers, introducers, suppliers in accordance with agreed procedures via faster payments and direct debits
responsible for managing accounts payable and cashflow management
allocating customer payments and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct agreement
responsible for the preparation of reporting for regulatory submissions and presenting to Finance Director / Managing Director for sign-off
support the Finance Manager through the external audit process and in the preparation of Statutory Accounts
challenge existing processes and look to automate processes to improve control and drive efficiency
accuracy of financial reporting and preparation of external submissions
Requirements
ability to manage time effectively to ensure accurate submission of payments are made within required timeframes
the successful candidate will be newly or part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
adherence to processes, policies, and control framework as set out in the employee handbook and by line management
experience of technical accounting is preferred
accounting: 1 year
systems knowledge: Knowledge of Barclays, PanCredit, CODA and/or Sage Intacct would be advantageous
systems knowledge: Knowledge of PanCredit, CODA, Sage Intacct and SAS would be advantageous
software developer
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Education
bachelor's
Responsibility
scoping, coding and implementation of projects relating to internally developed software
support development and maintenance requirements of existing in-house developed solutions
communicate with the Technology function and wider business regarding service availability and development/maintenance requirements
SMFL are looking for a flexible and capable developer to support and build functionality within existing systems and new services
liaise with infrastructure team to specify and build requirements for any required platforms for developed solutions
the Software Developer role provides support of all development services, platforms, and new developed projects within SMFL
suggest and implement relevant improvements to the developed services and platforms in use within SMFL
integrate into the Agile project management environment, estimating and completing work in an accurate manner to support project planning
Requirements
good educational background in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
at least 3 years proven working experience in the delivery and administration of IT development services
excellent client-facing, written and communication skills
strong understanding of the software development life cycle within an Agile environment
solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
knowledge of Unit, integration, Test Driven Development , regression and functional testing methods
knowledge, understanding and experience of application security