Robertson Bell Finance are currently recruiting an interim Accountant to join a prestigious membership body based in London. This exciting opportunity is due to last for 4 months and also offers the potential to be extended.

As the interim Accountant within this organisation, the primary focus will be to manage all bank account and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring they are maintained to a sufficient standard. You will also investigate and improve current processes in place and ensure they are being adequately adhered to and make any amendments and improvements required to enable effective and efficient working for the team.

In addition, you will be assisting the finance business partners on the production of the management accounts including; monthly reporting; variance analysis, accruals, journals and prepayments.

The successful candidate will be a commercially aware, part qualified or finalist level acountant, that is currently studying towards their qualification and already have gained experience working in a management accounts function. It is essential you have knowledge of SUN accounts version 5 or version 6, and Q+A. Importantly you will be enthusiastic, have clear communication skills and show a keen desire to learn. You will ideally be immediately available however my client will consider candidates with a maximum of a one week notice period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with an excellent and supportive line manager. Please do not hesitate in applying for the role as it will be filled before the closing date. My client is open to look at CVs from all sectors equally looking at those from commercial or not for profit backgrounds.

Capital AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K- 55K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Capital Accountant within the finance team.In this newly created role and your responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's fixed asset register, monthly management accounts in relation to tangible and intangible assets and ensuring all financial controls related to asset accounting are adhered to.The RoleKey Responsibilities:*Administration of capital asset program by performing periodic audits, tagging assets for tracking purposes and assigning proper acquisition values*Annual capital expenditure budget preparation*Consistent management of depreciation schedules*Dealing with reactive and planned maintenance*Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets using excel modelsPerson Specification*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully qualified CCAB accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project management*Excellent verbal and written presentation skillIf you a qualified accountant with fixed asset or capital accounting experience who is looking for a new career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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Broster Buchanan are working with a leading Social Housing business based in central London. The opportunity has arisen for a Group Reporting Accountant to join a highly skilled finance team that provides first class financial reporting and analysis to support the growth of the business in an increasingly complex market.

Reporting to the Head of Group Reporting, the role involves a combination of both periodic reporting duties as well as ad-hoc projects. You will be involved in a variety of month end reporting duties, support the year end statements, work with the team to continuously improve the consolidation process across the group, support the development of better systems and financial processes, and offer your expertise across the business as a technical finance expert.

The successful applicant will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Professionally trained qualified accountant with sound academic background
• Strong technical skills and knowledge with some experience of group consolidations in a multi-site service driven organisation
• Excellent Excel skills with demonstrable ability to work with macros
• Analytical problem solver that can adapt quickly to a fluid business environment

This organisation has a demonstrable track record in providing accelerated career paths for the right individuals and so would be well suited to those seeking development. The role is located in central London and will pay a competitive basic salary with a variety of additional benefits including bonus, pension, holiday, flexi rewards and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Want a role that offers a study support package and excellent opportunities to develop professionally?

Looking for a role that will allow you to further your Financial Accounting skills in a role that will give you genuine responsibility?

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience in intercompany accounting and producing financial statements?

If yes, then read on!

My client is a London based international organisation who is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. With a study support package, a vibrant and dynamic work environment and an excellent progression path, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their financial accounting skills in a closely-knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Take the lead on the preparation and production of the financial statements for the organisation's subsidiaries and manage their year-end procedures.
• Full responsibility for producing all monthly reports and conducting all subsequent analysis for management.
• Sole charge for ensuring that intercompany subsidiary accounts are reconciled and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be the key point of contact for any financial queries from both financial and non-financial staff in the subsidiaries and provide training and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in preparing financial statements
• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Have had exposure to intercompany accounting.
• Ideally have experience working in the charity sector.
• Be a confident communicator, proactive and have excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client wants to interview as soon as possible.

Assistant Accountant
(Part Qualified)

Full time
Salary between £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

The role
Reporting to RADA’s Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for finance related reporting and posting on Sage as well as audit and staffing reports and monthly reconciliations. You will also be in control of the payroll function at RADA, including maintaining accurate payroll records for staff, inputting all data for the monthly payroll processing and creating journals for posting on the finance system.

You will have knowledge of payroll and finance systems, preferably in an academic or charity setting and will be able to work to tight deadlines. If you are currently studying for an accountancy qualification and want to complete your training, this could be the role for you. We especially welcome applications from people who identify as black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those that identify as disabled as these groups are under-represented at all levels in the RADA staff.

The team
Our Finance Department exists to ensure RADA manages its budgets and accounts in line with legal requirements, process and pay invoices and enable students to access bursaries and much needed funding all year round.

About RADA
Since our establishment in 1904, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) has been a world-leading training centre in acting and theatre production disciplines and inspired students of all ages to fully experience the transformative possibilities of stage and screen. As award-winners and leaders in their fields; actors, directors, writers, producers, lighting, sound and costume designers, prop makers, scenic artists, stage managers, production managers, our diverse student and alumni body make a significant contribution to the creative industries globally.

How to apply

Please complete an application form and return it to:

Marcus Rose
HR and Payroll Administrator
T +44 (0)20 7908 4895

Closing date for applications: Monday 18 November 2019
Interview date: Tuesday 03 December 2019

The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is dedicated to Equal Opportunities in employment and seeks to achieve diversity amongst its staff to reflect the community it serves.

Our partner is a young, but leading and growing human rights organisation with programmes in Asia and Africa. They are going through a period of expansion; this includes establishing new country programmes, bringing their finance function in-house, and preparing themselves to receive a large institutional grant. They are seeking a Systems Accountant to support the Head of Finance in the implementation and integration of their new cloud-based system; reviewing and ensuring that their processes meet their statutory, regulatory and grants compliance requirements; and documenting any changes and new processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of the new system, including liaising with internal stakeholders to continually ensure that the system is capturing the business requirements; liaising with  the software provider and contractor on system configuration; and facilitating data migration.
• Support in developing tools to monitor grant income and expenditure.
• Undertaking testing of the new system, leading on the roll out and facilitating training for all relevant members of staff.
• Review existing accounting & financial management processes and policies, ensuring these meet grant compliance requirements and making recommendations on any improvements in line with best practice.
• Update Finance Procedures & Policies Manual, ensuring it reflects changes in processes and the system.  

Person Specification

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in project management of a new systems implementation from the scoping to the delivery stage within an INGO with multi-country and multi-currency operations.
• Experience of charity finance and accounting processes, including cost allocation and cost recovery.
• A good understanding MSDyanmics and advanced MSExcel skills
• Experience of reviewing and documenting financial and accounting systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, business partnering and report writing skills.
• Experience of training finance and non-finance staff.

This is a 4-6 month contract.

Candidates are being considered on a rolling basis, and we recommend early applications. Immediate start-date preferred.

* Please note, that this role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

An exciting opportunity for a Research Accountant has arisen with a University in Central London.

Whilst working closely with the Research team this role will play a crucial role in the Financial Management of the research grants.

Main areas of responsibility will include:

• Preparation of monthly-management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Management of two Research Finance Officers including appraisals, target setting and recruitment
• Stakeholder managements, building relationships with senior finance and non-finance members of staff, developing their understanding of complex financial issues and information
• Preparing and presenting on costings for new research grants and contracts
• Managing both pre and post-award financial activities

To be considered for this position you must have:

• A full accounting qualification (ACCA/ CIMA) or be actively studying and near completion
• Experience with pre and/or post-award finances in the education sector
• Previous line-management experience

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like to hear about other higher education vacancies, please submit your CV or contact Jasmine Spencer on [email protected]

The number two for grant reporting in the organisation, will be responsible for hitting the upcoming deadlines whilst ensuring that business as usual remains to a top standard.

Client Details

This worldwide organisation is responsible for driving companies and cities to be transparent with their environmental footprint. Focusing time and money on understanding and measuring the environmental impact, this company is building a sustainable economy for our future.

Description

• Ensuring all grant financial reporting deadlines are met, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.

• Working with the finance officers and regional finance teams to ensure the completion of all global balance sheet reconciliations, including working with the Europe and North America on the inter-co reconciliations as well as assisting the Finance Officers with APLA offices financial reporting.

• Supporting the Group and Grant Reporting Manager in all aspects of their role with a clear focus on P8 (Nov 2019) and P10 (Jan 2020) reporting

• Assisting the Development team with grant proposal queries and other finance related queries

Profile

• Experience in a financial reporting environment whilst managing meeting deadlines

• Previous experience of grant financial reporting preferable

• Good IT skills including strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to learn on-the-job and work independently on tasks

• Prioritisation and organisation

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

New finance role in Cheshire based charity that works in the UK, India and East Africa. Great opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our work helping vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets.

You should be part qualified CIMA, ACCA or AAT. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of web based accountancy systems are essential with knowledge of charity accounting an advantage.  A self starter with good people skills and a willingness to travel to our overseas programmes, you will be able to represent complex financial information to colleagues in a meaningful way.

Working for a growing charity in the arts and heritage sector.

My client is looking to recruit an assistant accountant on an interim basis to assist with a new project.

Client Details

My client is a museum based in Central London.

Description

The main responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant are:

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals/ prepayments
• Journals
• Analysis

Profile

The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have worked in the not for profit sector.

You must have a good level of Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups)

Job Offer

This is an interim role based in Central London and paying between £15-17ph.

Would you relish the chance to be responsible for the successful development and use of finance systems? Can you provide expert level systems support and identify and act upon opportunities for process improvements? Do you want to develop your career as a Finance Systems Accountant in a successful organisation?

My client is a large property provider based in London that has recently had an overhaul of finance systems and now have a need for dedicated specialist support in that area. Key responsibilities for the Finance Systems Accountant include:

• Acting as the systems administrator for numerous finance systems, applying a deep understanding of how various systems communicate in a complex organisation
• Developing and monitoring financial procedures and controls, seeking to improve processes through an inquisitive mindset wherever possible
• Providing training to users of the finance systems in both 1-1 and group settings, as well as supporting users with their queries
• Providing accurate and up to date documentation and process mapping
• Liaising widely across the business, building strong relationships across Finance and IT.

Situated in a lively area with excellent transport links, the offices are bright and modern and offer an attractive working environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the organisation at a time of interesting sector change and the need for a strong presence in Finance Systems means that your scope of influence will be wide reaching.

To be considered for the role, you'll need to meet the following minimum criteria:

• Be a part or fully qualified accountant
• Have significant experience in both finance systems and basic accountancy positions
• Be an excellent communicator - including written and verbal English and the ability to produce professional support documentation

Applications are under constant review - please apply now to be considered.

As the Financial Accountant in this organisation you will lead on the technical accounting functions whilst assisting and reporting directly into the Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a world leading international development charity providing aid across the world with the aim to provide education and health care to fight poverty.

Description

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.

• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

Profile

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of working as a Financial Accountant. This experience includes having been an integral part of year end within a not for profit organisation. In addition to having been exposed to various streams of funding, you will need to have a meticulous and thorough work ethic.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

Robertson Bell Finance are proud to be working in a retained partnership with the College of Policing in their search for a Financial Accountant based at their Coventry office with the opportunity for home working.

The College of Policing was established in 2012 as the professional body for everyone who works for the police service across England and Wales. Its purpose is to support everyone working in policing to reduce crime and keep people safe. Working in the finance team within the College offers a unique opportunity to blend the benefits of working in a central government organisation with such an important purpose, but one that also has a significant commercial outlook. The Finance team plays a key role in influencing College strategy and facilitating its success. This will only continue to grow in the future, with the continuing the need to ensure value for money for the taxpayer.

Working as part of a 19 (FTE) finance team and reporting into the Financial Controller, this hands-on position is a great opportunity for you to structure your own role whilst helping to shape and develop a strong financial culture within the college. The role is central to the production of the College's draft financial statements and other key aspects of the Annual Report and Accounts, liaising with other areas of the business to obtain and collate content, and co-ordinating the external audit. The role acts as the main contact with the Auditors and ensures that a strong working relationship is built. It ensures that the College's non-current assets are recorded accurately, and that Finance Business Partners have the sufficient information and knowledge to enable effective financial decision making throughout the College.

In applying for this position, it is essential that you are a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). The role has broad responsibilities enabling the financial accountant to get out into the business, building relationships across the finance and non-finance teams. As a key player in the finance team, working with the Financial Controller to deliver statutory accounts and leading on the annual audit and will manage a high performing Assistant Accountant. You will need excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to persuade and influence senior stakeholders with confidence. Experience of working to UK government or wider public sector accounting and regulatory requirements would be an advantage but not essential.

Group Financial Accountant, London: 8 months - £400 per day Umbrella Co.

For a complex, international organisation, we're recruiting an interim Group Financial Accountant for 8 months on an interim basis. Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, the Group Financial Accountant will lead on Group financial accounting and reporting. The role will also lead initiatives to improve the quality and integrity of the financial and sub-ledgers.

Main Duties:

• Manage production of all Group statutory reporting and consolidation, liaising with regional and country offices to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Manage and enhance the year-end close processes to improve speed and quality of year-end reports
• Manage audit process including planning and coordination with NAO and PWC
• Drive and ensure implementation of financial procedures, policies and systems
• Analyse and advice on implications of changes in accounting rules around Government Financial Reporting Manual (FREM) and IFRS and WGA Accounting.
• Ensure all Group Trial Balance, Balance Sheet accounts are analysed and validated
• Enhance and develop balance sheet review processes
• Oversee and control financial management of the Fixed Assets
• Ensure all financial reporting controls are in place between each subsidiary (globally) and the UK holding company in accordance with GAAP requirements
• Ensure the inclusion in the consolidation processes of additional subsidiaries building relationships with SAP finance management, Tax and Global Networks

Person Specification:

• Qualified or finalist level CCAB accountant
• Group Financial Consolidation experience
• Statutory reporting - local and Group
• Shared Services
• SAP experience is essential, as is excellent Excel skills
• Exposure of continuous improvement of processes and implementation
• Experience of working in a complex, global organisation is essential

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