6 Finance jobs in Northern Ireland

Audit Assistant Director (Finance)

National College Group (Education)

Full Time/Permanent

Newcastle

£47-49K

We are searching for an Assistant Director of Data and Assurance for a national college group based in Newcastle. Reporting into the Director of Business Assurance and Risk, the appointed individual will deliver a portfolio of risk and assurance activities designed to protect and enhance the business. This role is for someone with a general audit background, and the relevant professional must have CIA ACCA or ACA or CIMA Accountancy qualification.

The new Assistant Director of Data and Assurance will also contribute to maintaining high standards of data protection across the business.

This is a varied and hands-on role where the Assistant Director of Data and Assurance will pay a key part in supporting their risk, assurance, and data protection activities.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of leading internal audits across a complex organisation. Previous management experience would be preferred.

Responsibilities:

To support the Director of Business Assurance and Risk in:

• Carrying out high quality advisory reviews to support management in discrete areas that may be less established or where the subject matter does not lend itself to a formal audit as part of the internal audit plan; ensuring reviews are undertaken in accordance with professional standards and with minimum supervision.
i>Confidently leading planning, scoping and feedback meetings with senior stakeholders when undertaking risk, assurance and advisory activities. li>Documenting advisory and assurance work to a high standard and in adherence with professional standards. li>Working collaboratively and effectively with their assurance partners. This includes overseeing the timely and successful delivery of the internal audit plan which is outsourced to our audit partner.
• Consistently seeking ways to modernise the assurance offer and challenge existing methods to drive continuous improvement (including the use of IT / Data analytical tools as available).
• Proactively delivering the follow up of recommendations process.
• Establishing positive relationships with group staff, championing the assurance offer and supporting key stakeholders to recognise the value of assurance.
• Preparing high-quality Audit and Risk Committee papers which require little / no rework.
Investigating and responding to data security incidents and overseeing the implementation of actions.
• Supervising and supporting the Data Protection Compliance Officer to ensure requests ie information requests/ data right requests/ requests from law enforcement authorities are actioned in line with relevant legislation.
• Overseeing and supporting progress against the ICO’s Accountability Framework. This includes working with the Data Protection Compliance Officer, the Records Management Officer and with wider stakeholders to implement actions and strengthen compliance.

Experience: 

CIA/ACCA/ACA qualification a must.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of risk management, internal control and internal audit practices.
l >Experience of leading internal audits across a complex organisation (ideally within the education sector).
• Experience in general data auditing.
• The ability to quickly understand policies and procedures and apply auditing principles.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from audit fieldwork, and make suggestions as to possible improvements to internal control.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills, including the ability to produce accurate and succinct reports.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with others (at all levels).
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Able to obtain clear DBS Certificate

Are you an experienced administrator with a background in wealth management and new business processing?

Our client in Belfast city centre is a dynamic financial services company and they are looking to hire a Business Services Administrator to join their team and play a key role in supporting their growing client portfolio.

Our client is a very reputable financial services firm committed to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions. Their team values precision, professionalism, and proactive client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• The provision of general administrative support to a team of Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Private Client Advisers.
• Preparation of investment presentations and collation of documentation for client meetings.
• Liaising with Tax Advisers, Solicitors, Brokers and Life Offices on behalf of servicing our clients.
• Auditing customer relationship management system to ensure records and supporting documents are accurate & compliant in preparation of client meetings.
• Manage and process new business applications efficiently and accurately
• Support wealth management operations with administrative tasks
• Liaise with clients, advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain and update client records and documentation
• Updating and monitoring the CRM system on an ongoing basis; preparing documentation to comply with legislative requirements in data management for clients
• Assist with compliance and regulatory requirements related to new business processing

Criteria

• Proven experience in wealth management administration
• Strong knowledge of new business processing within financial services
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• A high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we want to hear from you - Please send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced administrator with a background in wealth management and new business processing?

Our client in Belfast city centre is a dynamic financial services company and they are looking to hire a Business Services Administrator to join their team and play a key role in supporting their growing client portfolio.

Our client is a very reputable financial services firm committed to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions. Their team values precision, professionalism, and proactive client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• The provision of general administrative support to a team of Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Private Client Advisers.
• Preparation of investment presentations and collation of documentation for client meetings.
• Liaising with Tax Advisers, Solicitors, Brokers and Life Offices on behalf of servicing our clients.
• Auditing customer relationship management system to ensure records and supporting documents are accurate & compliant in preparation of client meetings.
• Manage and process new business applications efficiently and accurately
• Support wealth management operations with administrative tasks
• Liaise with clients, advisors, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Maintain and update client records and documentation
• Updating and monitoring the CRM system on an ongoing basis; preparing documentation to comply with legislative requirements in data management for clients
• Assist with compliance and regulatory requirements related to new business processing

Criteria

• Proven experience in wealth management administration
• Strong knowledge of new business processing within financial services
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• A high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have the expertise and drive to excel in this role, we want to hear from you - Please send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.