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DNA appointments cover a full range of office disciplines including: Finance/Accounts, EA/PA, Secretarial, Administration, Customer Service, Reception, Office Management, PR, Marketing, HR and Sales encompassing all industry sectors across Oxfordshire.

Presentation Design Executive Internal Sales Consultant
Customer Accounts Consultant Sales Manager – Internal Sales
Sales Manager – Customer Accounts Audit Manager
VAT Senior VAT Manager
Corporate Tax Manager Personal Tax Assistant
Financial Business Analyst Office Manager
Administrator Business Researcher
Telephone Sales Executive    

 

> Ref/DNA0164

Presentation Design Executive Oxford Salary £16,000 - £18,000


Our client based close to Oxford City Centre has a further exciting opportunity for a person with experience and an interest in using PowerPoint.
They are a friendly research company with 50 employees, their client list is diverse and includes some of the biggest names in the industry.
The role we are recruiting for is important to help the company design and prepare market research presentations for its clients. The position allows for people to get a good understanding of different types of research projects.

Basic skills required:

Numerate with good standard of English.
Good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/database packages also useful.
Word processing/typing.
Some knowledge of the market research process would be useful but not essential.
Must have an analytical approach.

You will be responsible for the first stage of data analysis. Converting data (computer tabulations) into Word charts and PowerPoint graphics formats for presentations and reports. Typing/word processing support will be part of the role. Also, type-checking and data checking will be required so strong attention to detail is crucial.

The ideal candidate will have an analytical approach and the ability to interpret large amounts of data and present in a concise and informative manner .


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> Ref/DNA0200

Customer Accounts Consultant Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £18,000 - £26,000 OTE


A fantastic opportunity to join this market leading supplier of educational software at an exciting time in their development.

Working in an outbound sales team of approx 10 your role will focus on product led telesales campaigns into the secondary school sector.

You will be revenue targeted and will be expected to exceed minimum call levels. Working from an established database you will contact Heads of Department/Teachers and also follow up direct marketing / exhibition leads.

The ideal candidate will have some previous sales experience. You will have excellent relationship guilding skills and will be able to demonstrate a highly professional telephone manner. Your communication and organisational skills will be highly developed and whilst you will adopt a consultative sales approach you will have good closing skills.

Above all you will be target focused, highly motivated and hungry for success.


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> Ref/DNA0198

Internal Sales Consultant Oxford, Oxfordshire £17,500 - £21,500 Pro Rata, OTE


TERM TIME ONLY

A fantastic opportunity to join this market leading supplier of educational software at an exciting time in their development.

Working in an outbound sales team of approx 10 you will sell the current range of 8 suites into the primary school sector.

You will be revenue targeted and will be expected to exceed minimum call levels. Working from an established database you will also follow up direct marketing / exhibition leads.

This role is a term time only position working a minimum of 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
The ideal candidate will have some previous sales experience and will be able to demonstrate a highly professional telephone manner. Your communication and organisational skills will be highly developed and whilst you will adopt a consultative sales approach you will have good closing skills.
Above all you will be target focused, highly motivated and hungry for success.


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> Ref/DNA0199

Sales Manager – Customer Accounts Oxford, Oxfordshire £30,000 - £45,000 OTE


A fantastic and exciting opportunity to join this highly successful and rapidly expanding company centrally located in Oxford. A period of exponential growth has confirmed their position as market leaders in their field the development of educational software for use with interactive whiteboards and projectors.

The newly developed role of Sales Manager will report to the Sales Director and will be responsible for a team of 10+. Your main focus will be to deliver sales targets through leading the team and driving successful activity.

The team delivers sales revenue by selling the full range of secondary school products to new customers and upgrading to the existing customer base.

This will be achieved through the monitoring, targeting and development of the team. You will drive activity through regular focus meetings, the use of KPI’s and the development of a culture in which team members are motivated to constantly exceed target.

This role requires an inspirational sales leader with a proven ability to develop sales skills through management and coaching. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience of leading a successful telesales team of approx 10 and is now looking to take the next step in their career.
You will be dynamic, ambitious and hungry and will excel in an entrepreneurial environment. Working closely with the business owners there is the opportunity to become an integral part of the management team of a growing and exciting company.


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> Ref/DNA0197

Sales Manager – Internal Sales Oxford, Oxfordshire £30,000 - £45,000 OTE


A fantastic and exciting opportunity to join this highly successful and rapidly expanding company centrally located in Oxford. A period of exponential growth has confirmed their position as market leaders in their field the development of educational software for use with interactive whiteboards and projectors.

The newly developed role of Sales Manager will report to the Sales Director and will be responsible for a team of 10+. Your main focus will be to deliver sales targets through leading the team and driving successful activity.

This will be achieved through the monitoring, targeting and development of the team. You will drive activity through regular focus meetings, the use of KPI’s and the development of a culture in which team members are motivated to constantly exceed target.

This role requires an inspirational sales leader with a proven ability to develop sales skills through management and coaching. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience of leading a successful telesales team of approx 10 and is now looking to take the next step in their career.
You will be dynamic, ambitious and hungry and will excel in an entrepreneurial environment. Working closely with the business owners there is the opportunity to become an integral part of the management team of a growing and exciting company.


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> Ref/DNA0203

Audit Manager Oxford £45 - £65 k


A challenging, exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a Top 5 UK accountancy firm at their prestigious offices in Oxford.

Reporting to the Audit partner you will provide audit and advisory services to a range of businesses (£5-100m+ turnover) across Oxford.

You will be responsible for a number of audit teams and will plan and allocate workloads for each assignment. Throughout the assignment you will ensure all work is carried out to the highest professional standards and within budget and agreed timeframes. At the conclusion of each assignment you will conduct a thorough review, resolving any issues with the engagement partner before presenting for final review and approval.

In your role of Manager you will be responsible for motivating, developing and coaching the Audit team. This will include performance evaluations at the end of each assignment, yearly appraisals and the review of any training requirements.
A full job spec is available on request.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years post-qualified experience. You will have experience at manager level and will have managed audits of mid-corporate and quoted companies. You will have an excellent working knowledge of compliance and regulation particularly GAAP and IFRS.

As a manager you will be a motivational leader capable of getting the best out of your people. In your dealings with clients you will present as professional, ethical and credible. You will use negotiation and selling skills to maximise the business potential from every client. Through networking you will bring on new clients and your professionalism and relationship building skills will ensure excellent client retention.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading company with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.


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> Ref/DNA0204

VAT Senior Oxford £25 - £28 k


VAT Senior required to join the Tax Department of this Top 5 UK Accountancy firm in their prestigious offices in Oxford.

Working in a team of 4 you will support the VAT Senior Managers providing VAT consultancy services to a large client base.

The primary focus of the role is to provide advice to clients on a range of VAT issues, drafting letters to clients and HM Customs & Excise and following up on responses. Other duties will include the completing and submitting of VAT registration and other forms and assisting with quarterly and year end dept financial results analysis.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least A level standard and will have general tax experience - ideally in VAT. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a highly developed and professional customer focus.

You will be motivated, committed and career miinded. You will proactively look for ways to improve internal systems and constantly look for opportunities to maximise business potential from clients.
Working for a company who are wholly commited to staff development you will benefit from excellent training courses to improve your technical and personal skills. If you are currently studying for professional qualifications the company will support this and ongoing will offer great career development potential.


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> Ref/DNA0205

VAT Manager Oxford £55 – £60 k


Experienced VAT Manager required by a Top 5 UK accountancy firm in their prestigious Oxford offices.

Working in a team of 4 and reporting to the partner in charge of VAT you will provide first class consultancy services to a range of corporate and unincorporated businesses.

The prime focus of the role is to develop further VAT business from existing and potential clients and provide a specialist and comprehensive VAT advisory service.

Your responsibilities will include the development of sales and marketing activities to promote your services, extensive client liaison and networking with local intermediaries to obtain referral work.
Development of junior staff will be achieved by appropriate delegation and coaching. Additionally you will be responsible for billing clients, preparing and agreeing budgets with partners and clients and ensuring these are met and within agreed timescales.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in VAT with a comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations and procedures. Specifically you will have knowledge of partial exemption methods and international VAT matters including registration.

As a manager you will be a motivational leader capable of getting the best out of your people. In your dealings with clients you will present as professional, ethical and credible. You will use negotiation and selling skills to maximise the business potential from every client. Through networking you will bring on new clients and your professionalism and relationship building skills will ensure excellent client retention.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading company with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.


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> Ref/DNA0206

Corporate Tax Manager Oxford £45 - £65 k


Experienced Corporate Tax Manager required by a Top 5 UK accountancy firm in their prestigious Oxford offices.

Working in a 25 strong department your prime focus is to work with the partners to develop further business for the department. You will manage the tax affairs of a portfolio of clients and have responsibility for the service delivery of the department.

Your responsibilities will include the development of sales and marketing activities to promote your services, extensive client liaison and networking with local intermediaries to obtain referral work.
Development of junior staff will be achieved by appropriate delegation and coaching. You will conduct regular appraisals and evaluations of staff performance at the end of each assignment. Additionally you will be responsible for billing clients, preparing and agreeing budgets with partners and clients and ensuring these are met and within agreed timescales.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in corporate tax within practice with a comprehensive knowledge of compliance and regulation. Specifically you will have dealt with complex technical matters - international tax, PAYE and tax planning. As a manager you will be a motivational leader capable of getting the best out of your people. In your dealings with clients you will present as professional, ethical and credible. You will use negotiation and selling skills to maximise the business potential from every client. Through networking you will bring on new clients and your professionalism and relationship building skills will ensure excellent client retention.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading company with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.


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> Ref/DNA0209

Personal Tax Assistant Oxford £17 - £20 k


A fantastic opportunity for a motivated, career orientated individual to achieve their personal goals working for a Top 5 UK accountancy firm.

As a Personal Tax Assistant your main focus will be to prepare personal tax returns for individuals and unincorporated businesses. You will build lasting business relationships with clients acting in a professional manner at all times. Time spent on a job must be accurately recorded and work needs to be completed within agreed timeframes and within budgets. Your manager or senior needs to be kept informed of any issues or overruns. You will need a good understanding of the commercial implications of your actions in terms of productivity and service delivery.

The company are wholly committed to your personal development and will organise training courses to develop your technical and personal skills. You will be expected to keep up to date researching any relevant technical updates and journals.

The successful candidate is likely to be educated to at least A level standard and ideally will have 12 months experience in a predominately Personal Tax role. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise way. You will present a professional image to clients and have the ability to liaise at a senior level. Candidates will have great organisational skills and a proven ability to work to strict deadlines.

Personally you will be committed to your own personal development and will have the ability to balance the normal workflow and the demand of your professional exams.


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> Ref/DNA0128

Office Manager Oxford £30k


We have a fantastic opportunity for a Professional Office Manager to join a medium sized company based just outside of Oxford Town Centre. You will have a successful work history working at senior level and have a strong academic background.

You will be trouble-shooting for the office and will be the central point for all issues arising from building issues to IT and telephone systems. Supporting a team of 20+ staff you will have an approachable and unflappable nature.

Skills Required:

Minimum of 5 years work history reporting at senior level preferably with some book keeping skills.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite and in particular Access.
A talent for trouble shooting.

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> Ref/DNA0220

Financial Business Analyst Oxford £40k


Do you have a proven track record as a financial analyst, the ability to interpret company financial accounts? This exciting opportunity is available for Candidates who possess a confident and articulate nature and already would be writing detailed company reports and profiles.

Your role will be to:

Analyse and research company details
Conduct telephone interviews with top entrepreneurs and write company profiles for publication in The Sunday Times.
Lead research meetings with senior personnel
Project management experience preferably within a research field

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> Ref/DNA0219

Business Researcher Oxford £30k

 

Research private companies online.
Conduct telephone and face to face interviews with top entrepreneurs.
Write company profiles for publication in The Sunday Times.
Assist with research administration.

Skills required:

Interview experience, confident telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills.
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong writing and excellent administrative skills
Ideally you will have had exposure to company accounts.

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> Ref/DNA0222

Administrator Wheatley £15,500


Our client, a leading manufacturer of diagnostic equipment for the automotive industry, seek an experienced Admin Assistant for their office in Wheatley.

Working in a relaxed and friendly environment your focus will be to provide support to the sales and administration departments. You will be responsible for all import / export duties for the company and as such will prepare all paperwork for shipments (delivery notes, commercial invoices and courier air way bills). You will keep records of all inbound and outbound shipments and manage all customs correspondence.

The role will also involve dealing with incoming calls in a friendly and professional manner, maintenance of databases and any general admin tasks to ensure the smooth running of the office. You will be working in a small team where a positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude is essential. You will have first class customer care skills, a great telephone manner and good IT skills. Candidates should be highly organised with the ability to prioritise when faced with multiple deadlines.

The successful candidate will ideally have 2 years experience in an administrative role.


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> Ref/DNA0223

Telephone Sales Executive Long Hanborough 16-18K basic + 15% commission scheme


Our client has a sound reputation for technical excellence and holds enviable accreditations with IT Industry leaders. They are looking to expand their successful team and are keen to recruit experienced Telesales professionals. Basic salaries from £16-18K with a very attractive commission base up to 15%. Dealing with large blue chip and small companies for IT support services.

Position Summary:

Develop New Business opportunities in line with objectives
Ensure personal effort and focus is directed to developing designated accounts/prospects
Demonstrate sound commercial acumen on all business opportunities
Create, manage and develop own sales opportunities
Provide timely and accurate business status reports as required by the business
Provide constructive feedback to other departments within the business as required
Remain abreast of the company offerings to ensure account base is aware of our capabilities
Assist with sales campaigns as required by the business

Sales Performance:

Deliver gross margin levels within designated sector in accordance with individual target assigned
Maintain clear, directed focus to help cultivate the client base
Ensure an enthusiastic, professional image is maintained at all times
Sit in on the sales strategy team meetings and provide constructive input as required
Remain abreast of technologies and services
Maintain a high level of commercial awareness at all times

Business Development:

Assist with campaign development to ensure services are aligned to receptive verticals/clients
Attend events/seminars as required from time to time

Reporting mechanisms:

Ensure all business opportunities are inputted correctly into the CRM System in a timely manner as required of the business
Provide Ad hoc exception reports as required

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