Mortgage Underwriter

£30,000-£40,000

Hybrid/Remote working

The Opportunity:

Due to continuous growth, an exciting opportunity has come available for a Mortgage Underwriter to join a new division of a well-known Financial Services company.

As a Mortgage Underwriter, you will focus on viewing and assessing mortgage applications to determine whether they meet the criteria of the companies lending policies and regulatory requirements.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work for a growing company that offers a great work culture and progression opportunities, please apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate mortgage applications and assess the financial stability, creditworthiness, and risk profile of applicants
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact mortgage underwriting processes
• Interpret complex financial information and make sound underwriting decisions while adhering to company guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Apply mortgage mandate to mortgage applications and mortgage referrals against the lending policy
• Manually underwrite cases in line with purpose led lending
• To process a range of supporting documentation within agreed policy, achieving required effectiveness and accuracy objectives and with agreed service levels

Skills and experience:

• The role requires an individual to hold a minimum of 2 years practical underwriting experience and possess a current lending mandate
• Extensive knowledge of the Lending policy including the ability make decisions based on an assessment of risk and policy
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing with a variety of different audiences
• Effective time management, ability to prioritise workloads, the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Full CeMAP qualifications would be desirable
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
• General understanding of current mortgage products

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
• Company Pension
• Annual Salary review
• Anniversary rewards when hitting milestones
• Company Share Schemes

Position: Senior Compliance Analyst

Industry: Lloyds Insurance
Location: London (Hybrid)
£60,000 – £70,000 per day

Credit Controller, Accounting, Excel, Hybrid working

Our client, a well known private sector business and a leader within their field are looking to hire a Credit Controller. They’re keen to invest in, progress and develop your career.

Hybrid working– 2/3 days split.

You will take responsibility for collecting debts from company debtors, evaluating credit requests, ensuring payments of debts, invoice processing and maintaining the sales ledger.

Responsibilities:

• Chase debts via phone calls, letters and communicate with solicitors where required- along with internal business partners.
• Run statements monthly and letters weekly.
• Liaise with customers and develop good working relationship.
• Monitor customer credit limits, and unallocated payments.
• Monitor customer balances and ensure balances are collected in a timely manner.
• Review invoices in query, ensure issues are recorded and forwarded to the correct department for resolution.
• Cashflow spread Sheets (excel).

Experience required:

• Setting and reviewing customer credit limits.
• Previous experience in credit control.
• Accounts receivable experience is essential
• Able to work within a team and independently.

Benefits:

• Competitive Holiday Entitlement + Bank Holidays
• Competitive Pension Entitlement
• Company life assurance – 4x Annual Salary
• Income Protection Cover
• Global employee benefits & rewards platform
• Free Car Parking
• Discounted tickets for local sports events
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Insurable Risk Manager

Industry: Manufacturing
Hybrid
£90,000 to £100,000

Summary

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management, this role identifies and analyses insurable risks, mitigates loss, and manages insurance, loss prevention, contractual risk transfer, and claims. Educates local companies on insurance strategies. Requires strong technical understanding of corporate insurance (property, casualty, financial lines), attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communication skills, working with finance directors, health and safety professionals, and plant management.

The Role

• Support the Risk Management team with risk identification, underwriting information consolidation, loss ratio preparation, and safety process updates.
• Assist with insurance policy marketing, presentations, and ensure policy terms are accurate.
• Aid Finance teams with policy cost forecasting, premium allocation, payments, and reserve analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on risk management strategies, claims management, loss prevention, and contract reviews.
• Oversee claims management, liaising with adjusters, legal counsel, and local management for efficient resolution. Prepare and distribute loss reports.
• Manage loss prevention activities, coordinate inspections, respond to recommendations, and implement best practices.
• Facilitate procurement of local, speciality, and site policies through brokers, manage premium payments.
• Participate in enterprise risk management and evaluate alternative programs like captive insurance.
• Travel as needed to support activities.

Knowledge/Skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of commercial insurance products, policy language, and claims management
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Advanced organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Certification in Risk Management is a plus
• 3-7 years of experience in risk management, corporate insurance, or insurance brokerage
• General knowledge of the insurance market

Email your CV or use the apply feature on this page. Email: [email protected]

KEY SKILLS: Claims Management, Risk Management, Insurable Risk, Loss Prevention, Broker Relations

One of Sanderson’s financial services clients are seeking an Anti Money Laundering (AML) Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will conduct detailed analyses on clients to ensure Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF) are legitimate. This role is crucial in mitigating financial, regulatory, reputational, and legal risks to their organisation.

This role would require you in office 3 days per week, with the rest from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Risk Client Analysis: Conduct analyses to identify key indicators of AML, financial, regulatory, reputational, and legal risks.
• Source Verification: Confirm and verify client SoW and SoF during onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Adverse Media Searches: Perform searches on clients and associated parties to assess AML risk.
• Risk Identification: Identify and document “red flags” and propose appropriate client risk ratings.
• PEP Identification: Identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) within the client base.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to escalate assessments as needed, ensuring compliance with internal standards.
• Expert Engagement: Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to address material concerns, including ABAC, Terrorist Financing, Economic Sanctions, PEP, Tax, and reputational risks.
• Process Adherence: Follow high-risk client management processes and suggest improvements.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in AML/EDD roles within banking or in investigations, due diligence, or business intelligence.
• Strong research and investigation skills using open sources and industry databases.
• Excellent writing skills with experience in producing complex reports.
• Detailed knowledge of AML client risk assessment, EDD practices, and policy development.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF and ABAC legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Good grasp of geopolitical risks.
• Preferred: Graduate or Post-Graduate qualification in AML or related discipline.

Credit Controller

Avonmouth (Bristol Area)

Hybrid (3 days in the office 2 WFH)

£26,000 – £27,000 salary + Benefits

ASAP start but can wait for the right person

Our client, a large UK-wide B2B supplier, are looking to hire an experienced credit controller to join their dynamic team of 3 in a varied role.

They are continuing to grow and acquire new businesses. There is a huge focus on developing colleagues and building upon their strengths – offering career development and job security as well as a welcoming culture.

Our client can also offer study support for finance exams if you are interested in completing them.

Responsibilities:

• Chasing debts via a variety of channels, including phone calls
• Running statements
• Monitoring customer credit limits and unallocated payments
• Cash allocation and reconciliations
• Building relationship with customers
• Monitoring customer balances and ensuring they are collected in a timely manner
• Cashflow spreadsheets

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a credit control scheme
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
• Excel skills highly desirable (pivot table XLOOKUP)
• Accounts receivable experience is desirable

If this role is of interest, please apply below or email your CV to [email protected]

Accounting Policy Writer

Industry: Manufacturing
Remote (Once a Month Travel to Reading)
£400 – £500 per day (Outside IR35)

Role overview:

Policy Lead to refine finance and accounting policies in collaboration with market Finance Directors and senior leaders. Responsibilities encompass implementation, training, and change management to ensure strong control frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, control understanding, and preferably an accounting qualification. Experience in leading workshops and managing senior leaders during policy development is key.

The Role:

• Collaborate with market FD’s and other senior leaders to develop and refine finance and accounting policies, incorporating feedback and updates from key stakeholders.
• Implement these policies across markets, providing support through training and change management initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of controls, working closely with control leads to ensure each policy includes a comprehensive control framework.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of an accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc.) is highly desirable, given the significant focus on rewriting accounting manuals and finance policies.
• Lead workshops and effectively manage senior leaders in the policy development process.
• Preferred experience within ERP transformation projects

Email your CV or use the apply feature on this page. Email: [email protected]

KEY SKILLS: Accounting Policies, Accounting Manual Controls, ERP, Change Management, Inventory Mangement, Intercompany

Head of Compliance

Industry: Financial Services – Payments/ FX
Hybrid working
£100,000 per annum

Role overview:

As Head of Compliance and MLRO you will be responsible for the Compliance and Risk Frameworks, working directly with the Managing Director. The role includes hands on involvement in Compliance and AML processes including onboarding and transaction monitoring.

THE ROLE:

• Maintain and develop the compliance framework of policies, procedures, systems and controls ensuring these remain in line with regulatory requirements, risk appetite and operationally effective
• Managing and developing the risk based approach through the company risk assessment and client risk assessment, including identifying and assessing new and emerging money laundering risks to the company and their relevant mitigation’s
• Ensuring all regulatory reporting is accurate, complete and submitted promptly and acting as the primary contact for all contact with regulatory and law enforcement bodies
• Receiving and investigating all internal Suspicious activity reports (SAR) raised and if appropriate raising externally with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in a timely manner
• Monitoring, reviewing and approving transactions identified for review and setting client trade limits
• Produce regular compliance reports and represent the compliance function at senior management meetings
• Conducting due diligence reviews and client approvals on all new clients and on a periodic basis of existing clients.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your CV or use the apply feature on this page. Email: [email protected]

KEY SKILLS: Compliance, MLRO, FCA Handbook, Regulatory, Governance, Payments, FX

Payroll Admin

Bristol (Hybrid)

£24,000 – £27,000 + Benefits and Bonus

Job Summary

Join a dynamic finance team as a Payroll Administrator, reporting to the Group Financial Controller. In this role, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, handle absence calculations, and complete pension submissions.

Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and experience in payroll administration, ready to take on their next challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in payroll within a team of seasoned finance professionals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Process monthly payrolls accurately (starter and leaver calculations, commission, bonus and overtime payments)
• Calculation of absences
• Completing RTI and pension submissions in a timely manner
• Submission of HMRC payroll related returns.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous payroll administration experience is desirable
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and perform tasks accurately
• Strong communication skills

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk (Data Entry)

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £28,000

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• 10% completion bonus (pro-rata)
• Matched 5-8% pension
• Private health insurance

Job Description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing their accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing invoices. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who has experience with volume invoicing.

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your primary responsibilities will include scanning and posting invoices to SAP S4 Hana and handling supplier invoices. The role is initially fixed term for 6 months however, there is the possibility for the position to be made permanent at the end of this.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and posting invoices to SAP S4 Hana
• Print supplier invoices when required
• Ad hoc duties when requested by the AP Manager
• Working in partnership with Accounts Payable team

Required Skills

• Previous experience of dealing with volume invoices whilst working in an Accounts function
• Strong Accounts Payable experience/knowledge
• Previous experience of using SAP S4 Hana
• Experience using G Suite would be highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent numerical skills

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk with a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to a growing company, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.