Job Description
Your new company
They are a growing top 40 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. They invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for their clients that exceeds expectations. Their culture is very important to them and is based on their values of expertise, respect, innovation, and collaboration. They develop high-performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Their practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. They put their people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve their experience. With respect as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates cultural and individual differences.
They have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation's growth, they have created a new opportunity for an IT Project & Transition Manager to join their Farnham IT team.
Your new role
* Execute strategic IT projects and support business plans.
* Manage IT project priorities as unplanned projects arise.
* Identify and mitigate project risks.
* Collaborate with different departments to gather requirements and set project goals.
* Regularly update stakeholders and management on project status.
* Track project progress and address any issues or risks that arises
* Review completed projects to identify areas for improvement.
* Travel to other offices across the group will be required.
This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can have a significant impact on our IT initiatives. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative setting.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience in IT project delivery and implementation, along with strong knowledge of cloud platforms, networking, and system integrations. Flexibility to work across a diverse range of projects is essential. You should also have experience in preparing and presenting detailed reports, with high attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. A university degree with a 2:1 or above is necessary, as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving with strong leadership and project management skills. Additionally, you must hold a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
They offer regular employee events, including a company-wide summer party, fostering a sense of community and fun. Their competitive benefits package includes a 25-day core holiday allowance, with options for holiday trading (buying or selling up to 5 days per year), flexible bank holidays to suit your schedule, and additional holiday with service. They provide a dedicated "Wellbeing Day" each year for you to focus on your wellbeing.Their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers access to 24/7 online GP consultations, second medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders in every office. We support our employees with enhanced maternity leave and offer Shaw Gibbs Rewards, giving you access to discounts at a wide range of retailers. Our Health Cash Plan allows you to get money back on routine health appointments.They also have an Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme, a Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, and a Cycle to Work Scheme. Additionally, we offer client and employee referral bonuses and provide Death in Service Life Assurance for peace of mind.
What you need to do now
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