Would you enjoy driving positive change through finance systems and processes? Interested in working for a well-known charity? Have you got previous experience in a systems-based role? If yes, please read on!

Robertson Bell are pleased to be partnering with one of the UKs most known charities whilst they recruit for a Systems Accountant. This is an exciting time for the organisation and offers the successful candidate brilliant opportunities to lead on several key projects over the coming years. Reporting into the Head of Accounts you will initially be responsible for one Analyst however this team is likely to grow once the role is established. Duties will include:

• Drive change through reviewing current systems and suggesting necessary improvements rolling these out across the department.
• Play a key role in developing the business and shared services through improving the finance system.
• Act as the main point of contact for user queries and be able to troubleshoot problems.
• Create and deliver relevant workshops and training for internal staff.
• Through the use of systems enhance reporting capabilities with a main focus of increasing efficiency.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and manage important relationships.
• Work closely with the Head of Accounts to make strategic decisions related to systems.
• Mentor, motivate and supervise one member of staff.

This Systems Accountant vacancy is the perfect opportunity for someone with several years' experience in a systems focused role and extensive experience of using Oracle, ERP and Cloud systems. As this department is likely to expand and grow previous management experience is also key. This position will be based in east Essex.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience using Oracle.
• Have proven experience in a systems-based role.
• Have driven change and process improvements.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Have previously managed staff.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not hesitate in applying as applications are being reviewed daily.

Financial Accountant with Study Support

A large charity are looking for a technically gifted financial accountant to support the programmes they deliver. Are you a part qualified accountant, familiar with the nuances of charity accounting?

The requirements for this role include:

• Familiarity with Charity SORP
• Advanced excel skills (including VLookups, Pivot tables and ideally macros)
• Experience of working within the finance function of a charity or non profit organisation

In this role you will utilise your high level of technical finance skill to further the charitable activities of this well known organisation. The finance team is large and in the medium term, there will be opportunities for progression and job advancement.

Benefits for the role include:

• An annual salary of £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Study support as you complete your accountancy qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme

Mentoring scheme matching qualified individuals within the organisation to those actively studying

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up to date CV to be considered.

In response to the growth and increasing diversity of our business, we are currently seeking a skilled professional Accountant (or part qualified Accountant) to join our Finance team. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As an Accountant you will be responsible for ensuring that the accounting records are complete and accurate, as well as supporting the development and implementation of accounting systems and processes; ensuring these are efficient and effective.  You will also be responsible for setting service charges across our schemes, monitoring and updating the financial data in the rents system and taking ownership of a large number of complex reconciliations across all balance sheet control accounts and bank recs.

With proven experience in the field, the ideal applicant will possess some experience of service charge setting for tenants.  You will also be competent with Excel functions combined with the ability to handle and present large volumes of data. Additionally, you will need an exceptional attention to detail, be competent at managing conflicting deadlines and possess good communication skills.

Interview date: 10th February 2020

Please note that we may close this vacancy early, if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

Are you ready to take ownership for an essential element of a complex, changing company? Are you interested in the intricacies of Tax Accounting, ready to apply your knowledge in a fast-moving Housing organisation? Do you want to surround yourself with bright, dedicated people, all working together to propel their company to new heights?

Joining a Berkshire-based Housing organisation and property developer applying a truly modern approach, this Tax Accountant role offers the chance to work broadly across the organisation and be the focal point for all tax affairs. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role has the following key accountabilities:

• Leading on all tax issues for the Group, with a particular focus on VAT partial exemption and SDLT as well as Corporation Tax and CIS, ensuring the Group is up to date and compliant with all regulations and policies
• Working closely with key members of the team to ensure that the use of Finance systems is maximising the value and efficacy of all tax affairs
• Working closely with the Property Development Team on their high-profile schemes and ensuring that the tax position is in line with expectations, policies and standards
• Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to provide both advisory and technical support on all issues relating to tax, being the go-to point of contact
• Taking responsibility for the policy, strategy and planning for the group and all subsidiaries, regularly advising the SLT on any legal changes
• Liaise with external Tax consultants from Big Four firms for those particularly complex queries.

On offer is the chance to truly take responsibility for an essential area of this thriving organisation's success strategy. Joining a rapidly growing organisation with a current turnover of circa £350m, this role plays an integral part in ensuring that growth can continue.

To be considered for the role, you should meet the following essential criteria:

• Hold a fully accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA), or a relevant tax qualification (i.e. ATT or CTA)
• Show proven experience of complex tax affairs, involving a solid understanding of VAT and partial exemption
• Show a capability of troubleshooting and problem solving relating to tax issues.

This role would also suit someone making their first industry move out of practice - if the opportunity to be a Tax Accountant is of interest, you should apply to this position!

CVs are under constant review and interviews can be arranged swiftly. Please apply now!

My client is a charity based in Devon who are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their finance team and work with the organisation on a number of new projects and initiatives as well as perform the role of a management accountant  

Key skills needed include:

• Experience in management accounting and month end work
• Ability to work on a number of different tasks and duties managing your own time and prioritizing duties in line with business demands
• Good skills at building relationships with colleagues internally and externally being sensitive to everyone’s needs whilst also ensuring the organisations key values and beliefs are delivered
• Prior experience of delivering accurate and correct financial information as part of the month end process but also as required by the rest of the business

Are you looking for a role in which you can apply your technical ability and desire for accuracy in financial information alongside your love of systems and modernisation? Do you take a holistic view of finance and enjoy liaising with other departments to make sure you're getting the most out of your colleagues? Do you want to work in a modern, lively culture where you are a valued and supported member of a fun team?

My client is a West London organisation that is renowned for its welcoming and modern culture. They are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the production of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all reporting standards and regulations
• Take full responsibility for the balance sheet and provide scrutiny and accuracy over data
• Liaise closely with the wider business to ensure timely and relevant data is received for inclusion in the accounts
• Provide some high level data analysis and produce reports used to influence senior leadership strategy
• Own the Capital Accounting function, contribute to a smooth month end process, as well as oversee the finance systems and isolate opportunities to improve procedures and provide an increasingly high quality service.

The Financial Accountant will join a motivated and upbeat Finance team which likes to work highly collaboratively. The offices are bright and modern, and there is a flexible culture that genuinely respects individual requirements and commitments outside of work.

This would be an excellent role for someone looking to make their first move from practice post qualifying and candidates of that profile are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly, those already with industry experience who are looking for a new challenge will find much of interest in working for an organisation with such impressive Development and Growth plans.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Be fully qualified (candidates with exceptional experience who are at finalist level may also be considered)
• Be energetic and hungry to learn the inner workings of the finance department of a complex organisation
• Have a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for finance systems, and the interpersonal skills to build relationships outside of finance.

Applications are under regular review - apply now to be considered.

Are you seeking a Financial Accounting role within a £100m turnover organisation? Would you enjoy being a part of a high performing team? Are you a newly qualified Accountant now keen to gain experience in the charity sector? If yes - this could be your next role!

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts this permanent Financial Accountant role based in central London will offer a great challenge for a newly qualified Accountant working within one of the most prestigious brand names in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the year end process, working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax calculations and act as one of the main points of contacts for any VAT related queries.
• Provide analysis and closely monitor audit adjustments.
• Write commentary for balance sheet reviews to support the monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting on a weekly basis and carry out reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of financial procedures and processes.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring and forecasting and ensure effective treasury management is maintained at all times.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts when necessary.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experience in audit. Additionally, this position requires someone to have experience handling and analysing large volumes of data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into a role in industry.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounts experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically sound.
• Have strong system skills including advanced levels of Excel.

Knowledge of charity SORP from time in audit is preferred but not essential.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Are you looking to apply your tax expertise in a role that will allow you to grow? Do you enjoy being considered a subject matter expert and being able to apply your in-depth Tax knowledge? Are you looking for an opportunity that will enhance your VAT understanding and contribute to the effective running of a well respected organsiation?

My client, a large public sector institution with key links to the Arts, is recruiting for a knowledgable Tax Accountant to join their friendly and dedicated team. As an organisation with multiple sites and revenue streams, the complexity and opportunity to grow in the role stands out above similar posts. The role has line management of one junior member of staff and reports to a long-serving manager with an excellent history of developing the skills of those reporting to them.

Key accountabilities include:

• Being the first point of contact for VAT and other tax queries by operating the helpdesk, responding to wide ranging ad hoc enquiries made by internal customers at all levels
• Providing verbal advice to inform on best practice, and following up with written confirmation to a highly professional standard
• Assisting with the successful delivery of new income streams by ensuring that upcoming events and other business opportunities are correctly prepared for from a tax perspective
• Supporting one direct report in their day to day workload, dealing with escalated queries, and encourgaing their ongoing development
• Analysing complex data sets, gathering data effectively and applying core accountancy skills to be contribute to a smooth month end process.

On offer is the chance to work in a bright, modern office in an easily accessible Central London location, surrounded by urban attractions and cultural hotspots. Many employees report the satisfaction of representing a well respected organisation and there are regular opportunities to engage in high profile events, making this an excellent CV enhancing role.

To be considered, you'll need to meet the following key criteria:

• Demonstrate up to date VAT knowledge and have experience giving detailed, technical written tax/VAT advice, with exposure to complex VAT areas
• Hold a full or part accountancy qualification
• Be a great relationship builder, posess excellent written skills and be able to explain complex taxation terminology to those without a Finance/tax expertise.

Applications are under review every day - apply now to be considered.

Our client is a world leading performance venue dedicated to providing an inspiring and memorable experience. Having adopted a diverse and open approach, this distinguished client strives to ensure the greatest degree of accessibility to the arts.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supervising the monthly close process, including the preparation of a monthly balance sheet
• Reviewing purchase ledger BACS listings on a regular basis
• Creating and presenting reports including Treasury, Debtors and Balance sheet reports
• Contributing to the improvement of processes to enhance efficiency
• Preparing pensions reconciliations
• Supporting the Financial Controller in busy periods or in their absence
• Managing and developing the Assistant Financial Accountant

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following attributes; CCAB qualified with knowledge of current UK GAAP; experience working in a fast-paced finance team; brilliant technical accounting proficiency; exceptional organisation and attention to detail; and the confidence to suggest new and innovative ways of working to support the consistent modernisation of the finance structure.

Job Overview

A Globally renowned Arts Institution are seeking a permanent full time Finance Business Partner.

• £40,000 - £45,000 Salary
• Civil Service pension
• Based in the heart of London, this is a wonderful opportunity to work within a very unique organisation.

Responsibilities

• Holding regular meetings with designated budget holders for monitoring budgets forecasting.
• Working with the Finance team and budget managers to ensure their reporting needs are met, and writing and producing new reports.
• Proactively liaising with budget managers to ensure the sound financial management of projects and prompt drawdown of related funding.
• Assisting with the preparation of the consolidated accounts pack

Qualifications/experience required

You must be a qualified Accountant or with demonstrable equivalent experience.

Proven experience of managing financial reporting development, documentation, budgeting and forecasting.

What’s on offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Excellent pension and holiday entitlement

This is an immediate start on going interim System Accountant role - PS Financial reporting to the Director of Finance. Working for an international charity, this is a varied role working in a busy environment.

The successful System's Accountant will be responsible for;

• PS Financial System administration; including setting users & changing budgets and setting up nominal codes
• Report writing including control reports on Excel, via data export through PS Financial function called Smart View
• Assist with operational and finance reports

If you are an experienced finance System Accountant with working knowledge of PS Financial ideally version 7 than you must apply for this role through TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to [email protected]

Management Accountant – Health Charity

Are you a part qualified or finalist accountant looking for a management accountant role? Are you looking for your next role in a large organisation where you can make an impact? Are you keen to take on a role with study support and a pathway for internal progression?

This well known health charity are looking for a new Management Accountant to support this well respected finance function. Responsibilities will include assisting with the production of monthly management accounts, partnering with budget holders, supporting the creation of the yearly budget and performing international bank reconciliations. The salary for this role is £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience with a joint contribution pension scheme and the benefits listed below.

This will be the right role for you if you are analytical with excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to progress your finance career. The successful candidate in this role will have the opportunity to qualify into a large finance function, and the organisation are looking for someone who is keen to grow internally, with a view of long term progression. You will also posses excellent technical skills across financial packages and the Microsoft suite. You will be close to completing, or have well underway your CIMA, ACCA or similar and looking to get stuck in with a new organisation! You may be looking to launch your non profit career, or keen on further experience and open to any sector, either way read on to find out more.

Benefits:

• Full Study Support including 5 days annually of study leave and exams paid for (unfortunately re-takes cannot be subsidised)
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day a year up to 30 days)
• Salary sacrifice and season ticket loan schemes
• TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) for overtime worked

This role requires someone who has experience of performing financial analysis, producing management accounts, and reconciliation work. Non-profit or Charity experience is beneficial but not required, more important are your interpersonal and technical skills and an enthusiastic, get stuck in approach!

If it sounds like this role could be your next step, please apply or contact Emma at Allen Lane for a conversation about the opportunity.

Job summary

An exciting position for an Assistant Management Accountant has arisen in a dynamic fast-paced environment at the Imperial College Union. Interested, then please read on.

You will be a member of the Finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager with most of the team’s financial planning & analysis activities, several aspects of the monthly management accounts production, reporting and financial control processes, as well as supporting the team in its day to day client-facing tasks.

You will be expected to be a self-starter, capable of working on their own initiative, and focussed on the needs of their internal customers, with the ability to successfully prioritise and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements. In addition to possessing a flexible, customer-focussed approach, you will be a team player, and will work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders to help the Union in achieving its objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

The main duty will entail supporting the Finance Manager in the preparation of the management accounts, investigating the variances and presenting the Union results to senior managers and budget holders. Other major duties will involve monthly reconciliations and supporting the Finance Manager in the budgeting and forecasting processes. Further duties will include providing support and cover for other members of the team such as the accounts payable area.

Essential requirements

The ideal candidate should be experienced in the preparation of the management accounts and have had exposure to the budgeting/forecasting processes. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be IT literate, able to meet monthly deadlines, be a team player and personable in nature. The role is suitable for a part qualified accountant. For a more detailed person specification please refer to the attached job description.

Further information

Imperial College Union is a vibrant, member-led charity organisation comprising the 18,000+ students of Imperial College London - one of the world's top universities. Students automatically become members when they enrol and the Union ensures they have the best possible experience through the provision of support services, development programmes, extracurricular and recreational activities, whilst representing the student voice to College and beyond.

The Union delivers an incredible range of activities including 370+ clubs and societies, seven social enterprises including restaurants, bars and shops; an Advice Centre, Reception, as well as spaces for student activities including a gym, cinema and concert hall. Our South Kensington offices are set within a picturesque quadrangle next door to the Royal Albert Hall and a minute's walk from Hyde Park. We are an energetic, professional organisation offering great development opportunities for talented people who will help us deliver for our members.

As an employer of choice Imperial College London offers an extensive benefits package including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus College closure over Christmas and Easter plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension package
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent professional development opportunities and many more

More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page.

The College cannot normally apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post under Tier 2 of the UKVI’s Points Based System. Any candidate, who is considering applying for this position and requires sponsorship, must ensure that they are able to obtain permission to work in the UK through an appropriate immigration route.

We are working with a nationally recognised arts charity, renowned for both their breath-taking productions and outreach work. Currently going through a finance transformation project, this is a very exciting time to join as you will be part of an established charity with fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assisting with month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet accounts reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparing and submitting the quarterly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Overall responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets, maintaining the fixed asset register and posting monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts including auditors lead schedules
• Preparing the monthly cashflow
• To challenge financial processes and work with the HOF to improve the control environment in the organisation

To be the right person for this role, you will have had experience of different accounting cycles, you will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a part qualified finance professional seeking to qualify.

Interviews are being scheduled as applications come in, so apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane to find out more.