Vacancies
We are always on the look out for new talent... Could this be YOU?
Are YOU looking for a rewarding career?
We believe that our people are our most valuable commodity, and we strive to attract only the best people who will be the driving force behind our success. In return, we invest in their growth and reward them for their hard work, loyalty, and dedication.
We recognise that building and developing your career is important. We encourage our employees to grasp every opportunity available by adding to their skill sets and by supporting them through relevant qualifications.
The foundations of our business has been built upon our people being passionate about customer service. We've created a sustainable working environment with flexible working hours to support the well-being of our people and our ESG strategy, as we endeavor to continually reduce our carbon footprint.
Our people's success is driven by the Conister Code:
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Customers - the excellence of service
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Ownership - the attitude of excellence
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Integrity - doing the right thing
Come and join our team...
If you are looking for a career change, are driven by success and are a person of value, we would like to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
Conister Bank Limited recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Assistant Management Accountant - Bank Reconciliation
Our Finance team are recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant - Bank Reconciliation to join the team.
The primary focus of the role will be to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial reconciliations across the Group, adhering to accounting standards and offer support to subsidiaries regarding management information and analysis.
This successful candidate will be a part qualified accountant with excellent attention to detail and knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SUN and Xero).
For more information or to apply, please see below.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Generating balance sheet reconciliations for designated entities and accounts. Promptly addressing any notable discrepancies by either resolving them or escalating to senior management as needed, all within 10 working days following the end of the month.
- Maintaining and updating the reconciliation matrix to ensure that all critical reconciliations are identified and performed in the Group.
- Journal posting and month end reporting activities.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting framework.
- Processing and timely release of electronic payments whilst ensuring payment release controls are maintained.
- Participating in adhoc projects as required.
- Maintain awareness and comply with all anti-money laundering legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the Group.
- Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Principle Accountabilities
- Group Financial Controller
- Group Finance Director
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Part qualified accountant or actively studying towards an accounting qualification or previous relevant work experience
- Excellent excel and numeracy skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SUN and Xero)
Working Relationships
- Managers within the Group.
- External Auditors
- Banking relationships
- Sapphire Systems
- All depts. within the Group
Competency Framework
- Judgement - Level 2
- Communication - Level 2
- Teamwork - Level 2
- Adaptability and Learning - Level 2
- Planning and Accountability - Level 2
- Using Technology - Level 2
Assistant Management Accountant
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team.
The primary focus of the role will be to prepare accurate management reporting for designated entities, adhering to accounting standards and ensuring timely delivery. Additionally, you will offer support to these entities by furnishing management information and conducting analyses as needed.
This successful candidate will be a part qualified accountant with excellent attention to detail and knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SUN and Xero).
For more information or to apply, please see below.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Generating monthly management accounts for designated entities within 10 working days following the end of the month.
- Journal posting and month end reporting activities.
- Producing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring unusual discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner or escalated to senior management, as applicable.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting framework.
- Processing and timely release of electronic payments whilst ensuring payment release controls are maintained.
- Participating in adhoc projects as required.
- Maintain awareness and comply with all anti-money laundering legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the Group.
- Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Principle Accountabilities
- Group Financial Controller
- Group Finance Director
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Part qualified accountant or actively studying towards an accounting qualification or previous relevant work experience
- Excellent excel and numeracy skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SUN and Xero)
Working Relationships
- Managers within the Group.
- External Auditors
- Banking relationships
- Sapphire Systems
- All depts. within the Group
Competency Framework
- Judgement - Level 2
- Communication - Level 2
- Teamwork - Level 2
- Adaptability and Learning - Level 2
- Planning and Accountability - Level 2
- Using Technology - Level 2
HR Officer
Our team is growing and we are looking for a HR Officer to join the Group HR team.
The primary focus of the role will be to:
- support the delivery of an effective, efficient and professional HR experience to our Group employees;
- provide professional HR support to the Group whilst adhering to our policies, relevant employment law (IOM and UK), and best practice;
- to be superuser of our HR systems;
- to own our Wellbeing Programmes across the Group and act as Mental Health First Aider; and
- be responsible for promoting positive health and safety culture in our IOM offices.
For more information or to apply please see below.
Key tasks and responsibilities
General HR
- Coach managers and employees on operational people matters such as performance management (including the online Performance Appraisal System, MyCareer), grievances and disciplinaries.
- Understand the basic principles of reward practices and benefits as they apply to the wider Group companies.
- Drive participation in employee engagement initiatives.
Resourcing and Induction
- Support hiring managers to source and recruit a diverse workforce with the right skill sets, values and behavioural competencies.
- Partner with managers where appropriate to advise on role profile construction.
- Ensure compliance of all Right to Work documentation (Work Permit and Visa requirements).
- Manage the Induction Process, with support from the HR Administrator, across the Group including first day HR inductions.
Starters/Movers/Leavers
- With support from HR Administrator, responsible for the administration and arrangements for internal job movers.
- Manage the leavers process which includes acknowledgement of resignation letters, calculating holiday entitlements and final payments.
- Support internal/external audits as requires for starters/leavers/movers.
- Maintain accurate electronic files/records related to the employment lifestyle of employees.
- Ensure all data is captured in our HR system and is up to date and accurate.
Wellbeing
- Implementation of the wellbeing initiatives, with assistance from the wider HR team, ensuring costs remain within budget.
- Seek feedback from employees on new and improved wellbeing initiatives y-o-y.
- Promote the Group Employee Assistance Programme and support employees who are struggling with their mental health.
HR Information Systems
- Manage the continued development and maintenance of the HR Management Information System(s) (Bob and Access LMS), utilising the software to the organisation’s advantage.
- Ensure that online reviews are carried out in accordance with the HR Timetable and report non-compliance to the Group HR Manager.
- Responsible for all MI reporting for the HR team.
Learning and Development
- Work closely with the business to source internal/external training provision for employees as and when required.
- Ensure personal development plans/CPD logs for all staff remain up to date in MyCareer.
- Manage the IOM process for claiming financial assistance from the IOM Government with support from the HR Administrator.
- Promote and adhere to culture and core values and act as role model/Champion.
- Identify and drive own personal career development needs through self-analysis and feedback from others.
Health & Safety
- Monitor work processes and procedures to identify unsafe practices or breach of safety regulations.
- Organise safety training to educate company staff on necessary safety principles.
- Develop and implement safety, procedures, and policies.
- Oversee the placement and setup of safety signs to warn of potential hazard.
- Prepare and present to company management periodic report of safety operations.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify work areas with high risk of operational hazard.
Other
- To act as first inputter and checker of Group monthly payrolls.
- Responsible for Pension administration.
- Maintain applicant/employee confidentiality in accordance with our data protection policy and procedure.
- Provide day to day support to the wider HR department and assist with ongoing/adhoc projects as required.
NB: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all deliverables and responsibilities and duties. All of our people are expected to be flexible in approach and may be required to perform other duties as may be reasonably required for the benefit of the Group and to add value.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
- HR specific qualification is desirable (CIPD Level 3 or 5).
- Experience with HRIS and LMS is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Discreet, ethical, confidential and ability to act with integrity at all times.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Enjoy working within a busy team, with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Flexible and enthusiastic with a positive outlook.
- Patient and approachable.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with MS Office packages
- Proven knowledge and experience of the IOM Work Permit and Visa process/guidelines.
Principle Accountabilities
- Ensure that all actions and decisions reached are in line with good practice, regulations, and employment law.
Working Relationships
- Group HR team
- Third party providers such as: Recruitment Agencies, Training Providers, Occupational health professionals, pension providers and medical practitioners.
- Isle of Man Government Department of Enterprise, Work Permit Committee, Manx Industrial Relations Service, UK employment lawyers, HMRC and ACAS.
Decision Making Authority
Competency Framework
- Planning and Accountability - Level 2
- Judgement - Level 2
- Communication - Level 3
- Teamwork - Level 3
- Using Technologies - Level 2
