Graduate to Work Week 19 - 23 May 2014

MATALAN - FINANCE GRADUATE VACANCY and Careers

 

 

Finance Graduate - Matalan
Job Description

Position: Assistant Expenditure Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Dept/ Function: Finance

Based at: Head Office

Grade: MT4

Principle Accountabilities

• To ensure that all specific overheads and/or capital costs are accounted for on a timely basis and in line with appropriate accounting standards.

• To ensure that all expected future costs are captured in the Budget and Forecast process.

• To challenge costs throughout the business and identify cost efficiency opportunities, ensuring profits remain maximised.

• To calculate and report on expected variances to plan and feed into the Financial Expenditure Manager, for inclusion in the weekly P&L prepared by the Business Planning team.

• To liaise with budget holders, through the production of cost reviews, to ensure that they are fully informed and accountable for any costs that they are responsible for.

• To produce accurate variance analysis on a monthly basis to explain movements from Budget, Latest View and prior year.

• To assist in evolving the reporting and P&L architecture to ensure it meets the changing needs of the business.

• Identification of opportunities for process and control improvements across the department and other business areas.

• Production of appropriate balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Financial Expenditure Manager.

• To build solid working relationships with key stakeholders across relevant business areas.

• To assist the Financial Expenditure Manager in any ad hoc analysis relating to the Financial Expenditure team.

• Integrate on going CIMA studies into the role to gain the experience needed to complete the CIMA study log.

• To adhere to the finance study policy, ensuring all CIMA forms are completed and handed to the Financial Expenditure Manager in a timely manner.

• To focus on personal development in order to contribute to a skilled and knowledgeable team.

• To attend Finance Academy presentations by the wider finance teams to understand their roles and how the teams interrelate.

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Primary Objective

To accurately account for costs and assets associated with specific areas of the business within the Financial Expenditure team.

To ensure that all relevant overhead revenues and expenses are captured for inclusion in theannual Budget, Reforecast and in ongoing rolling forecasts.

Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience

• Graduate (2.1 or above finance related degree) / Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.

• Academically strong, highly numerate.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Basic financial modelling skills.

• Ability to deliver to deadlines and manage changing priorities in a fast pacedenvironment.

• Ability to perform well as part of a team.

• Effective time management to meet deadlines at work whilst studying

Competencies Required

• To develop and contribute within a high performing team.

• Ability to influence others.

• Confident and willing to challenge opinions.

• A positive and proactive attitude to work.

• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

• Self motivated.

To Apply

Email financegraduates@matalan.co.uk

Visit our Website www.matalan.jobs

 

 

 

 

WRITING PROJECT - How to write better English

WRITING PROJECT:

A free 10-week course in how to write better English

Open to any MMU-enrolled student who would like to improve the way they write.

Starts w/c 28^th April

http://www.writingproject.mmu.ac.uk

 

Now in its second year, the massively popular Writing Project will run again in Term 3.

It is an English language support scheme, established to help students improve their written work and therefore their grades and job prospects.

It covers academic and non-academic areas and will focus mainly on style, punctuation, grammatical accuracy, organisation and how to paraphrase and summarise effectively.

It will run multiple times on all campuses during Term 3.

There is no credit attached to the course, and no formal assessment. However, students will do exercises in writing during the weekly one-and-a-half-hour face-to-face sessions and for homework, and will be provided with plenty of feedback on their writing as the course progresses.

This year, we are offering the course as a ‘Fast-track’ over five weeks.

International students are welcome, but could also use the existing ELSIS service, which is designed specifically for students whose first language is not English.

For more information, or to book a place on one of the courses, please visit our web site www.writingproject.mmu.ac.uk or contact writingproject@mmu.ac.uk in the Department of Languages and Information and Communication or phone 3800.

Applications Open Wednesday 2nd April - STUDY CHINA PROGRAMME - Live and Learn in China for 3 Weeks

ERASMUS TALK - WEDS 2ND APRIL 2PM , Business School LT2

ERASMUS TALK:
WEDNESDAY 2^ND APRIL,  2PM

We will be holding an Erasmus talk on Wednesday 2^nd April at 2pm in the Business School LT2.

The talk is to give you advice about :

-        Your Grant application process

-        Funding amounts

-        Tuition fees

-        Important documentation

 

  and gives you the perfect opportunity to discuss any other concerns or queries............. 

Tuition fee arrangements for 14/15

Please also be advised that the Erasmus tuition fee waiver will no longer continue into 2014/15 under Erasmus+.

Please find details relating to tuition fees for 2014/15 here: http://www.finance.mmu.ac.uk/students/ and there will be a member of Finance on hand to answer any queries that you may have

WEDS 26th MAR 1.30pm - Find out about the NEW PEER MENTOR SCHEME: John Dalton E143

NEW MMU PEER MENTOR PILOT:

 Hi Everyone,

Are you interested in being part of a new MMU Peer Mentor Pilot, developing skills, enhancing your CV and helping new students on the Economics course?

Details are outlined below but why not come along and find out about the scheme next

Wednesday 26^th March 1:30 pm John Dalton E143.

We are looking for current year 1 and 2 students to provide peer mentor support to the Economics students joining us for the next academic year 2014-2015.

 

The idea is to support students from pre-induction through the induction and the first two weeks of term. You will be responsible for providing support for new students on a 1:20 ratio of mentor to student.

Applications open through Jobs4Students from March 26^th until April 9^th2014. Students will be required to apply for jobs using the application form attached and to attend three days of training plus a team-building event.

Through engaging with the peer mentoring support scheme you will be developing an array of skills which are applicable for your future careers.

Engagement in the scheme is something to make you stand out above the other graduates when applying for posts in the near future!

The model that has been developed works in conjunction with MMU Futures and Jobs4Students to provide students with futures points (bronze and silver) for training and payment for the e-mentoring and face-to-face sessions in induction and early weeks.

These are the training dates for the position:
May 28^th, 29^th and 30^th 2014

will be attending some of the training events to assist you in developing the peer mentoring support materials for your workshops.

S     September 19^thand 20^th

Residential team building event.

June 2014

E mentoring commences using ‘Ning’. You will be given guidance/training on this during the May training days.

If reasonable travel expenses are incurred when attending the training, you are able to apply for these back.

You will be paid to:

Summer Period

Provide E-mentoring to students using ‘Ning’.

Induction Week –Week 1

Students will deliver 5 hours of workshops to students covering various areas e.g. finance, living away from home, MMU great, campus tour. These sessions will be developed during the three-day training event with support from relevant University support services and lecturers.

Week 2 and 3

Students to deliver 2 x 1 hour session for these two weeks.

Come along to the information session and find out more!

Best Wishes,

Hannah

Hannah Witchard | Senior Lecturer | Accounting, Finance & Economics

MSc, PGCE, BA (hons), FHEA

MMU Business School

Faculty of Business and Law

Rm 4.41, All Saints Campus, Manchester, M15 6BH

T: 0161 247 3897 | E: h.witchard@mmu.ac.uk| W: www.business.mmu.ac.uk |

Twitter: @HannahWMMU

Skype: Hannahwitchard

 

FINANCE PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY - JD Sports, Bury - DEADLINE Tues 1st April

MAR 27th - 28th - Federation of Small Businesses - National Conference MANCHESTER CENTRAL

THIS THURS - 27th MARCH - New York Mountbatten Institute Work Placement Presentation 1 - 2PM G26 NBS

ICAEW University Student Scheme Information

MMUBS Graduation Ball 2014 - Sat 31st May 2014

How to join the AFE SOCIETY

Level 6 – Vacancies through Challenge Resourcing

Level 6 – Vacancies through Challenge Resourcing  

Challenge Resourcing are currently looking for staff for a varied range of financial positions.

If you are interested in any of the positions below, please forward your updated CV to:
Darren Cavey at darren@challengeresourcing.co.uk or contact him directly on 01942 826107 (Option 3).

Latest Vacancies:

•    Customer Services - (Cheadle/Manchester) 16K – 17.5K + bonuses
•    Sales Advisors – (Man City Centre) 18K – 35K basic plus monthly commission and weekly incentives
•    Telesales – (Cheadle/Manchester) 14.5K OTE 18K – 20K
•    Telesales – (Altrincham) 14K – 16K OTE 24K+
•    Insolvency Administrator – (Carrington/Manchester) 16K – 20K + £500 bonuses per month
•    Debt Advisors – (Man City Centre) 18K – 35K basic plus monthly commission and weekly incentives
•    Sales Team Leader – (Salford / City Centre) 22K – 26K OTE 40K+
•    Mortgage Brokers (Internal) – (Altrincham) 20K OTE 40K+
•    Mortgage Brokers (Field Based) – (North West) 20K OTE 40K+
•    Mortgage Brokers (Field Based) – (Midlands) 20K OTE 40K+
•    Mortgage Brokers (Field Based) – (London / South) 20K OTE 40K+
•    Insurance Telesales Brokers (Altrincham) 20k – 25k+ OTE 30K – 40K+
•    Regional Sales Manager (BDM) London and South 35K – 45K + Bonuses
•    Regional Sales Manager (BDM) Midlands 35K – 45K + Bonuses
•    Self-employed Mortgage Advisers  - All areas UK – OTE 50K – 100K+
•    Desk Based Sales Advisers – Stockport – 20K – 25K + Bonuses
•    Group Company Accountant – Stockport – 30K – 35K
•    Head of Property Lending Credit Risk – Stockport – 30K – 40K
•    Trainee Recruitment Consultant  - Wigan 16k – 20k + Bonuses

WEDS 19TH MARCH – 4PM NBS 3.15 James Wetherall - Independent Financial Advisor GUEST LECTURE

Reminder:  Guest Lecture

WEDNESDAY 19^TH MARCH – 4PM
NBS 3.15

James Wetherall - Independent Financial Advisor

James provides independent financial planning advice to individuals and businesses in the UK, as well as advising British ex-pats living abroad.

He specialises on the design and management of investment portfolios, personal and corporate pensions and specialist estate planning for clients with large Inheritance Tax liabilities.)

WEDS 19TH MARCH 1PM NBS 3.15 - Ethics Interactive Workshop (ACCA) James Johnson

Reminder:

WEDNESDAY 19^TH MARCH – 1PM
NBS 3.15

James Johnson - Ethics Interactive Workshop (ACCA)

ICAEW UNIVERSITY STUDENT SCHEME - Benefits Package Information

ICAEW UNIVERSITY STUDENT SCHEME

The University Student Scheme is an exciting new benefit scheme for both undergraduate and postgraduate students on any degree programme.
The Scheme provides you with access to a range of fantastic services that will support you in your degree studies as well as in your future career planning – perfect for all you final year students!

For a one-off registration fee of £20, a saving of £145 on the normal fee

for this package of benefits, you will:

•      gain FREE access to an extensive range of skills development webinars to improve your employability

•      fast-track your career in accounting, business or finance by opting to study for ICAEW’s Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business alongside your degree studies

•      have access to the online student community, and network with other USS and ICAEW students

•      have access to ICAEW’s library & student support services

•      receive all of the latest business news, industry updates and job alerts.

MORE INFORMATION: Download an application form: http://www.icaew.com/~/media/Files/Qualifications-and-programmes/uss-application-form.pdf

March 27 - 28th Manchester Central - Federation of Small Businesses National Conference

Federation of Small Businesses National Conference,
March 27^th – 28^th  at Manchester Central

Are you an entrepreneur?

Do you plan to be your own boss? Will your businesses idea be a fantastic success?

Take the opportunity of finding out more about the UK’s leading organisation for the self-employed and owners of small businesses.
Take the time to tell us what you believe you would need from the FSB, come and help us to design an FSB for your generation of entrepreneurs.

Book here: www.fsbnexgen.eventbrite.com

 

Harvard Referencing Guide pdf - Now added to Moodle areas

A copy of the Harvard Referencing Guide pdf has now been added to your Moodle areas for your reference........

 

PwC - Aspire to Lead Event - LONDON April 24th 2014

 

PwC - Aspire to Lead event

April 24th 2014

Gain a unique insight into how you can stand out from the crowd in both today's graduate market, and in your future career, by attending our exclusive 'Aspire to Lead Conference'.

The event is primarily aimed at women, but men can also apply

For full details please check the website link:

http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/student/women/aspire-to-lead.jhtml?WT.mc_id=women_aspiretolead_student_04032014_URL

When:	24 April 2014
Where:	PwC, Embankment Place office, London, WC2N 6RH Please note: We’ll also be running shorter conferences at our offices in Leeds and Birmingham.
Time:	10.30am – 8pm
Audience:	The event is primarily aimed at women, but men can also apply
What you need:	At least a 300 UCAS tariff or above
What you'll gain:	Advice and insights from our staff and guest speakers, a professional quality photo, gift bag and the chance to win an iPad mini!
Travel:	We’ll reimburse reasonable travel expenses for this event at our discretion. Where appropriate, we’re happy to consider arranging group transport.

Workshops and sessions on the day include:

Creating your Personal Brand with external speaker Vanessa Vallely

Vanessa Vallely is the founder of leading women’s network, job board and website, WeAreTheCity and CareersCity which serves an audience of over 70,000 City Women. Vanessa is a qualified career coach who has had an extensive 25 year career in Banking and Finance in London. She has also just published a book Heels of Steel.

Duration: 1 hour

Communicating with Impact with Paula Dijoux from PwC

Paula Dijoux is an expert in communication at PwC and the head of client development. Prior to this Paula was a sales performance consultant and coach to professional services helping organisations improve their business success through communication. This fun and interactive session will get you thinking about your style and how you can have impact through communication.

Duration: 1 hour

Genius Power Dreams with Andy Woodfield from PwC

Andy Woodfield is a Consulting Partner at PwC and also the Partner champion of GLEE, our inclusive business network for Gays, Lesbians and Everyone Else. He joined PwC in 1998 and in 2011 he set up Genius Power Dreams (GPD) and runs it both internally and for clients. In his own words, GPD is about 'Inspiring people to spend more time working with their natural and unique strengths, with dreams and ambitions and remembering that we are all unique, flawed and amazing human beings regardless of where we are in life, what job we have or the decision and choices we have made to date'. He leads the International Aid Development Consulting practice and also the Building Strength in Leaders programme.

Duration: 1 hour

Webcast and Panel discussion with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg:

In 2013 Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO ignited a conversation about women and ambition when she published her book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, and set up a non-profit organisation called LeanIn.Org. Sheryl has authored a new book ‘Lean In for Graduates’, and has agreed to share her perspective on this topic and respond to questions in a live webcast from Facebook’s studio in California with PwC colleagues from across our global network. She’ll be offering tips to graduates for finding the right job, negotiating your first salary and succeeding in your career. The webcast will be followed by an interactive UK led panel discussion with senior PwC Partners, and guests.

Duration: 1 hour

Professional photographer

Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to have a free professional photograph taken, so that you can make sure you’re presenting a professional image online.