Our partner is a recognised humanitarian orgnaisation. They are seeking a senior accountant to lead all aspects of the accountancy function, including the production of management and statutory accounts for the UK and global entities. This is a newly created role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of the annual and revised budgets for the UK , consolidating these into the global budget.
• Oversight of the monthly closure of the accounts process, and lead on the production of monthly management accounts, including analyses, forecasts and narratives.
• Monitor cashflow and currency flows.
• Produce the statutory financial accounts for the UK and global offices
• Oversight of payments, payroll and income functions.
• Review and strengthen accounting & financial management systems.

Requirements

• CCAB qualified accountant with a strong background in financial and management accounting & reporting, developing and strengthening accounting systems, and charity SORP.
• Experience working in an international organisation, specifically of producing and managing group budgets, consolidated accounts and treasury management in a multi-currency environment.

The role offers flexible working options. For full job description and candidate profile please apply &/or email AfID with a copy of your CV

An exciting role for a progressive Capital Accountant to join one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Client Details

Based in London this organisation provides affordable housing across the Country.

Description

The Capital Accountant will work with in a fast based dynamic team. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Depreciation
• Sinking Funds
• Assisting with statutory accounts

Profile

The successful Capital Accountant will be actively studying towards a professional qualification and have experience with in capital accounting.

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,0000 and £40,000 plus generous benefits.

Financial accountant role, reporting into the financial controller and responsible for financial accounting and control.

Client Details

This organisation are an extremely fast growing and private equity backed housing and property organisation. With a corporate strategy to build 20,000 homes across a 5 year period, they are looking to grow their finance team and hire a reporting accountant to report directly into the Financial Controller.

The organisation exist to provide affordable housing to those that need it and having been formed in 2017 they have grown their head count significantly. This is testament to their ambitious plans to build affordable homes quickly and make a positive impact on the housing sector as a dynamic and forward thinking organisation.

Description

• Preparation of management and financial accounts
• Key point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Responsible for the delivery of reporting obligations to regulators
• Regular review of financial statements and controls
• Ownership of the balance sheet reconciliations
• Work closely with key stakeholders across the business as a technical finance expert

Profile

You will be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA/ICAEW or similar) and you will have trained within accountancy practice. You will have a very strong understanding of technical finance and the audit process. Knowledge of the housing sector would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary circa £60,000 plus excellent benefits, including bonus

Management Accountant, 45 - 48K + Benefits (Permanent)

London | Home

For a large, well established organisation, we're recruiting a Management Accountant to provide comprehensive accounting services across a defined Service Directorate. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will lead the planning and delivery of month-end processes including production of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc statutory and management reports and KPIs. The Management Accountant will work closely with Heads of Departments in making strategic decisions based on analysis, business plans and financial assessments. This role will produce full management accounts packs, balance sheet, month end and forecasting activities so will suit someone CCAB qualified, and with experience of management reporting, business partnering and year-end audit.

Main Duties:

• Leading the planning and delivery of month-end processes
• Leading the production of monthly, quarterly, and statutory and management reports and KPI's
• Partnering with Heads of Departments and other decision makers in making strategic decisions
• Producing business cases analysis, investment appraisals and other data analysis for decision makers
• Regular quarterly and rolling forecast of the department's expected outturn for the year
• Assist budget holders in monitoring budgets and delivering operational targets
• Produce budgets for review with Business Partners and budget holders, highlighting income maximisation, protection of capital investments, ROI, and delivery of value for money
• Providing technical expertise around IFRS
• Production of annual production of income and expenditure and balance sheet notes, liaising with Audit during interim and annual Audit.
• Maintain the COA ensuring consistency across Group systems

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB Qualified
• Strong experience across management reporting, business partnering and year-end audit
• Strong interpersonal skills including proven experience across business partnering and working closely with non-finance staff and Heads of Departments
• Strong Excel and MS Office experience and ideally BI software

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Trainee Accountant

We think our trainees are the best people to be around. Join us and you’ll be part of a brilliant group of trainees working alongside qualified staff who are committed to doing the best work for our clients. We place our values at the centre of how we manage our organisation and we value you as an individual who brings a unique perspective and approach.

We work with social purpose organisations – we think they are the best kind of client

All of our clients are not-for-profits – from household name charities, campaigning organisations, and community organisations, to commercially savvy membership bodies and health and social care providers operating in a highly competitive market. This means that during your training you gain exposure to charities, companies, and other organisational structures. We aim to play a full positive role in the voluntary sector and through our work we want to support the positive impact our clients make in the world.

Become a Chartered Accountant with the internationally recognised ACA qualification
Alongside your day job undertaking audit and advisory work, you will study for your ACA qualification with the support of our training provider. Our trainees have a great success rate in completing the ACA and after qualifying, trainees either stay with us or step out into another organisation. Whether you want to stay in practice, develop a specialism around tax, or work towards becoming an FD, the qualification and your Sayer Vincent experience open doors.

About Sayer Vincent:

Sayer Vincent is a firm of chartered accountants that has been dedicated to charities and social enterprises for over 30 years. Through our tailored audit and advice services, we provide trustees and managers with the assurance that their charity is managing its resources effectively. When Sayer Vincent works with your organisation, you will feel that you have extra people in your team. We make a positive contribution to help you achieve your strategic objectives. We’re a friendly professional team that will challenge the status quo from an informed position and share your goals of making your charity more effective. We’re committed to making a difference for charities and helping them to be more effective.

Location: London

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Our selection process will be held online due to the current COVID-19 circumstances. Candidates will be asked to complete two exercises online on Monday 26 October for about two hours and to attend a virtual selection half day on Tuesday 3 or Thursday 5 November. Please note we will not be able to accommodate other interview dates and it is imperative that you are available on those dates.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to contact each applicant personally. We will generally contact shortlisted candidates on week prior to our selection day.

The start date for these roles is early February 2021.

You may have experience of the following: Trainee Accountant, Graduate, Accounts Assistant, AAT, Finance Graduate, ACCA, Trainee Scheme, Finance Assistant, CIMA, Financial Services, Accountant, ACA, Banking, Finance Administrator, Graduate Scheme, Financial Graduate etc.

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Bishopsgate Institute is a home for ideas and debate, learning, and enquiry. We are a small, fiercely independent charity with our own extraordinary premises at the crossroads of the City, Spitalfields and the East End, where culture, heritage, and learning meet. Bishopsgate Institute was "erected for the benefit of the public" in 1894, with the motto "I never stop learning". Our purpose has not changed.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and the Assistant Accountant. Our Assistant Accountant will be a vital part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Banking
• Maintaining suppliers
• Getting approval for invoices
• Processing payments
• Reconciling and recording income from our two main income systems
• Helping with credit control
• Assisting with budgets
• Assisting with payroll and pension
• Help with month end processes.

What we are looking for

• AAT Level 2 or 3, or qualified by experience
• Knowledge/experience of using accounting software
• Experience of working with purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking
• Great communication and a collaborative working style
• A proactive approach with the willingness and ability to make effective decisions using own initiative
• Demonstrable skill in effective planning and prioritisation of workload to meet deadlines working flexibly if required
• Excellent attention to detail delivering a high level of accuracy
• First class written and verbal communication skills in English and a proactive approach to internal communication

The role offers scope for learning and development in financial management, particularly charity finances. We champion creativity, and although we cannot be creative in accounting, we do encourage you to use your creativity in other parts of the organisation.

We have extended the application period and will now be accepting applications up until the end of 12 October 

Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen understanding of Bishopsgate Institute’s unique offer, and a passion for the work we do here. Please note we only accept application forms, CV’s will not be accepted.

We value and celebrate diversity, and we welcome applications from under-represented communities in our sector, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. We want to make sure we represent the society in which we work but recognise that the cultural sector still has much work to do in this area. If you have any questions on our hiring process or inclusivity policies, please contact us via email.

Salary: circa £25k FTE  (Part time 28h/week)

Financial Accountant, 48 - 54K + Benefits (12 months FTC)

London | Remote

For a large education organisation in central London, we are recruiting a Financial Accountant to work with the Head of Financial Reporting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The Financial Accountant will prepare balance sheet reconciliations, produce statutory returns, and get involved in the Oracle systems implementation project. This role is for 12 months initially but could be extended / made permanent thereafter.

Main Duties:

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiaries including schedules
• Preparation of all statutory returns
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Reporting
• Responsible for the opening balances of the Group and subsidiaries
• Ensuring accuracy and robustness of data in the nominal ledgers
• Reconciliation of all period-end and closure
• Year-end lead on the Finance system
• Dealing with internal and external audit
• Management and development of the Assistant Financial Accountant
• Working as required on the Oracle implementation project including implementing financial controls, training processes and manuals
• Cash-flow forecasting and authorisation of BACS payment runs

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity
• External or internal audit experience and preparation of Statutory Accounts
• Experience in a large, dynamic organisations
• Experience in the implementation of new systems with associated training notes
• Ideally advanced Excel, Oracle experience

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An exciting role for a progressive Assistant Accountant who is aspiring to be a Management Accountant

Client Details

Based in London this is one of the biggest and fastest growing Housing Associations in the country!

Description

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following duties

• Preparation of Financial Reports including Payroll
• Assisting with Monthly Management Accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of Statutory Accounts.

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will have exposure to Month End and be ideally studying for a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Job Offer

A salary of between £33,000 and £37,000 plus benefits and study support.

Our partner is a leading international healthcare organisation. They are seeking an experienced management and grants accountant to undertake management reporting tasks, including cashflow monitoring and analysis & multi-year forecasts, and grants reporting. The individual will also play a key support role in the implementation of a new accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the preparation of the annual-budget and multi-year forecasts, working as a finance business partner with finance and non-finance staff, supporting them in identifying opportunities for cost management.
• Preparation of management accounts, and financial reports and analysis on a monthly, quarterly and bi-annual basis.
• Responsible for grants management and reporting; this ranges from supporting with budget proposal development, grants expenditure analysis, and reporting.
• Supporting in designing the management and financial reporting tools during the implementation of the new accounting software

Person Specification

• Part qualified or qualified accountant, with experience in developing and improving accounting & financial management processes and systems, management accounting & reporting and grants management.
• Strong IT & systems skills, including intermediate/advanced user knowledge of MsExcel, and experience in systems implementation
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – and ability to work effectively with a range of international and external stakeholders.

This is a 6 month FTC. The partner is considering candidates on an ongoing basis, and experienced candidates are strongly advised to apply early. They will consider applicants based in Europe, provided they meet all the required criteria. 

A large Development Charity are seeking a qualified Grants and Compliance Accountant to join their large finance function. In this role you will be working with significant funding projects including grants and governmental funding from domestic and international sources. This is an exciting, busy role and ideal for someone with some experience in this area who is looking to get their teeth stuck into an interesting area of statutory accounting for a life-changing INGO.

Requirements:

- Fully Qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)

- Charity Compliance experience, ideally in Grants or audit

- Must have experience with international compliance in the third sector, ideally with regulatory and private stakeholders in a grants environment

Shortlisting is taking place this week, with interviews on a rolling basis so apply now to be considered or contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane to find out more.

A hands on role with involvement in finance and treasury management.

Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice to shape effective financial accounting.

Client Details

My client is within the not for profit sector in an organisation that is innovative in providing services for vulnerable people in West London.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Financial Accountant:

- Oversee financial accounts

- Ensure financial data is robust and in line with policies and regulations

- Support the team with monthly management reports

- External reporting including liaison with internal and external auditors

- VAT returns

- Develop and implement financial policies

- Doubly entry accounting

- Treasury management, cash management, working with banks

- Ledger management

- Month end

Profile

The successful Interim Financial Accountant:

- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

- Experience from within the not for profit / local authority sector

- Knowledge of key financial processes

- Able to communicate with Group Managers and people at var

- Understanding of financial reporting in a reasonable sized organisation

Job Offer

For the successful Interim Financial Accountant there is a hands on opportunity in a meaningful organisation in the not for profit sector, a day rate of £225 - £250 per day, part time/flexibile working and an immediate start for someone who can step in and hit the ground running.

I am currently supporting a growing charity in the South West who due to recent demands on their services need some interim support for the next 4 months

You need to be a strong management accountant and experience of financial modelling and development of business case would be extremely useful

They have also just implemented a cloud based new system so there will be some work involving bedding in this system and developing the reports and information from this so that the  charity can continually use fresh information for business improvement and transformational purposes

This role can be based at home but you would need to travel to the office once a month

About us

Our vision is for nature and people to thrive in a world inspired by ecology. The British Ecological Society is the oldest of its kind in the world, with over 6000 members worldwide, we publish six successful journals, an ecological book series and a quarterly membership magazine, the Niche.

We actively value the diversity and wide range of perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to their work, to ecology and to our Society.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with outstanding communication skills and an interest in further developing their career in publishing to join our publications team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience in academic publishing, who is looking for an interesting and varied role. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Assistant Editor will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of one of our world-renowned journals but will also work closely with the rest of the publications team.

About the role

12-month maternity cover

This role offers an opportunity to be part of an experienced journals team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have demonstrable experience of working in academic publishing and have a good eye for detail. A proven interest in scientific publishing is essential and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject would be an advantage. Experience using ScholarOne or a similar journals database is desirable.

Core duties will include:

• Managing a timely and fair peer review process for a successful international journal
• Dealing with enquiries from authors, reviewers and editors
• Maintaining accurate records of manuscript progress from submission to final acceptance or rejection
• Contributing ideas for journal development and improvements to processes to Managing Editor and Editors
• Providing regular reports to Editors and Managing Editor from ScholarOne on all aspects of manuscript processing
• Liaising with publisher’s production department to ensure publication runs smoothly
• Assisting in ongoing journal marketing and promotion via online campaigns, printed publicity and social media channels
• Updating journal web pages to highlight new journal content
• Developing and managing the journal blog in collaboration with the blog editor
• Attending the BES annual conference and any other external relevant meetings as required.

A full job description, person specification, competencies and more about the role click on the link.

Finance skills…social sector experience…want to help socially-focused organisations create and demonstrate real impact ?  Maybe you should be part of the Sonnet team…

We are looking for an Executive with financial skills and a genuine and demonstrable desire to help clients achieve positive change.

• Full Time

• Fixed term (12 months with potential for renewal)

Who we are

Sonnet Advisory & Impact CIC is a specialist consulting team, working with charities, social enterprises and other socially-minded organisations.  We are experts in helping clients understand, measure and manage the impact they have on their customers and the world around them.  We do this ‘end to end’ – from developing impact ambition and strategy to facilitating mergers, acquisitions and disposals that create the right structure to deliver impact, and then measuring that impact and learning from it.  We regularly work with clients who are grappling with some of the most complex issues in society today, such as domestic violence, homelessness, social housing, complex social care and so-called troubled families. We are a multi-disciplinary team peopled by experts from all kinds of backgrounds: who’ve worked in financial and economic advisory, social research, corporate finance, enterprise and social enterprise, and strategic management and development.

Our mission in our day-to-day work is to help organisations achieve the impact they desire and contribute towards a thriving society through their successes. We seek to help them to achieve policy and practice change that will bring wider societal and environmental benefit as well as enhancing their own delivery.

Part-owned by Sheffield Hallam University, we commit 65% of our company profits to grant-funding innovation in areas of huge social need.

Who we are looking for

You have a financial qualification such as ACA, CIMA or CIPFA, and have experience of working with charities and/or social enterprises in roles that involved analysis of and reporting on financial information. You may have gained that experience working within professional practice or in-house at a charity or social enterprise. You might have had some experience of working with organisations through transactions such as acquisitions or mergers, but you are certainly keen to support organisations seeking to grow and deliver strategic changes such as these. You enjoy finding out more about how different organisations and sectors work, the issues they face, their operational models and the ways in which they improve life for service users and society as a whole. You’d like to broaden your skills into impact measurement, ESG reporting, and impact-based business design and planning.  Having obtained at least two years’ experience post-qualification, or equivalent, you are now seeking the next move to develop your career.

Location Under current conditions we are all working from home, connecting regularly by video conferencing apps, phone and email. Our office is located in Vauxhall, a few minutes' walk from Vauxhall tube station. We operate a hotdesking working style, with most team members working at least one day per week from home. 

We have no fixed views on your career path to date.  What matters more to us is the skills, experience and values you bring to the team.  If you think this might be the job for you, we'd want to hear from you.

Closing date for receipt of applications; Midday on Wednesday 30th September 2020