Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will have full responsibility for the financial accounting function and the provision of a high-quality financial accounting service with a strong customer service ethos.

You will be responsible for high-quality financial advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Trustees and the Mind Senior team. You will also be responsible for ensuring the development and operation of the internal and external audit, tax compliance, treasury and investment functions, and advising senior management regarding areas of financial policies and performances including analyses as required.

You will have significant post qualified experience with previous experience in a similar role in a similar sized organisation and sector. You will have senior managerial experience of providing leadership, planning, managing, and organising a team or department. You will have outstanding communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills and an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have the ability to provide key and relevant financial information to Senior Management and Trustees to enable them to make sound and informed financial decisions.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: Noon on 30 September 2019

Interview date: 10 October 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Person specification:

You should have strong organisational skills, be able to manage your time to meet project deliverables. You should also have demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate messages and instructions authoritatively and clearly, with fluency in English, orally and in writing to a high standard

Using initiative to analyse a range of available information from different sources to solve day-to-day problems as they arise. Proven attention to detail, systematic and methodical. 

Essential Criteria

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Competence with small company financial packages, e.g. Sage 50

• Experience of developing complex spreadsheets (e.g. with look up tables) to streamline and automate processes and reporting

• Experience in setting up and maintaining financial procedures and controls within a computerised accounts environment. 

• Experience in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Outline of tasks

Manage the balance sheet including performing monthly reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews and prepare the trial balance.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare and post standard journals for accruals and prepayments

Monthly review of fixed assets and capital expenditure and preparation of depreciation calculations 

Assisting with general ledger and automated reporting management including opening new nominal accounts and ensuring appropriate mapping of new account

Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and month end reporting.

Assist with the yearend close, reporting and audit requirements.

Assist in the Budget and Forecasting processes

Assist the Head of Finance in developing and maintaining documented financial policies and procedures, which are available to WCPT staff, and to assist with monitoring of appropriate financial controls, ensuring that any necessary improvements are made.

Analysis and aggregation of financial transactions to calculate tax liabilities and preparing and submitting tax documents to relevant national authorities, including overseas.

Develop new and improved systems and solutions (including spreadsheets) in order to add value to WCPT’s systems and procedures. 

Provide support for finance projects as they arise

Location: Global Hub, Woking (25 minute train journey from London Waterloo)

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner 

Salary: £23,120 - £28,900 per annum

Closing Date: 29th September 2019. PLease note we may start shortlisting before the closing date

The Opportunity

The Group Finance Department in the Global Hub(GH) provides financial services to support the operations of 55 programme countries and 20 National Organisations (NOs) which are the independent members of Plan as well as the Headquarters. The Group Finance department provides financial accounting, reporting and planning services, treasury and the financial systems, processes and control structure to support the €800million global operations.

We are currently looking for an assistant accountant to join the Group Finance Department at our Global Hub, based in Woking, on a permanent basis. You will be tasked with assisting with all aspects of management and financial reporting, supporting the effective operation of the global organisation, with a focus on intercompany processes. You will need to have a good analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information, and a working knowledge of general ledger, reconciliation practices, and fixed asset registers. In addition, you will need to quickly learn intercompany processes.

The Organisation

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.We are independent of governments, religions and political parties. What does Plan International do? We work with children, young people and communities to tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. Our work enables children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and is active in over 70 countries.

Accountant (Investments)

• Circa £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus pension, death in service benefit, season ticket loan, medical and dental insurance (on completion of probationary period)

• Full Time, Permanent

• 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden)

• Support towards professional qualifications

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is seeking a calm, methodical and detail orientated finance professional to provide high quality support to the finance team.  Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accountant is a key role which is responsible for the oversight of the Investment portfolio, and of all the MCF bank accounts including daily cash updates, reconciliations and cash flow reporting. In addition this role will support with a growing company secretary function and assist in statutory submissions, managing the credit card scheme and looking after the company insurance policies.

The ideal candidate will have experience of investment bookkeeping or accounting and would either be AAT qualified, be currently studying or qualified by experience.  Previous experience within the charity sector would also be desirable but is not essential.

Strong communication skills are essential to be successful in this role as you will be required to build excellent working relationships internally with the various departments and will also need to be able to work with the external brokers and have the courage to question when required. It is also essential that you have previous SUN and Q&A experience and have an analytical approach to your work.

Deadline for applications:  23 September 2019

No Agencies thank you.

Are you attracted by the opportunity to work in a dynamic Charity that sports the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function? Are you available at short notice and looking for an interim to permanent opportunity in London?

Robertson Bell Finance are proud to be working in partnership with a dynamic and vibrant charity with a unique personality in the recruitment of an interim Accountant. My client is a small Charity offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the organisations accounts and put your own stamp on the role.

Sporting a modern working environment with the latest technology and accounting software, my client is proud of the work they do to with disabled children. Based in the heart of the City of London, the offices are highly accessible with numerous stations based close by.

This role is expected to last four months on an interim basis with the view to the successful candidate going permanent at the end of this period, if so desired.

Paying up to £22 per hour, key responsibilities include;

• Leading on annual audit with Deloitte; preparing the accounts and liaising directly with external auditors.
• Reconciling both the Balance Sheet and Bank statements to a high level in accordance with Charity SORP.
• Calculating the charities VAT returns and inputting the data into the Sage accounting system.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience;

• Assisting with, or leading on, annual audit in a small to medium sized organisation.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Sage accounting system.
• An ability to adapt and show flexibility in their approach to work depending on the needs of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills.

To be considered for this role you will need to be available at short notice with a maximum notice period of 2 weeks.

This is an interim opportunity; therefore, CV's are being reviewed upon reception so please don't hesitate in submitting your application to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

Our partner is a leading human rights organisation, supporting people in understanding their rights, influencing positive outcomes in health & nutrition, and increasing their ability to secure food & water and maintain economic livelihoods in conflict and humanitarian situations. They are seeking an experienced management accountant and finance business partner, familiar with DfID grant compliance, management & reporting, to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes for their country and regional programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Project Managers on budget creation & management; understanding the financial reporting requirements of new and existing donors.
• Gathering monthly financial information from country offices, and producing monthly project reconciliations.
• Oversight of data recording, ensuring it is accurate; identifying and resolving any issues as these arise.
• Preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports, analyses and forecasts.
• Preparing quarterly project expenditure forecasts.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical background, and experience in budget creation, management, preparing monthly management accounts, analyses, and forecasts.
• Strong business partner with demonstrable experience of successfully working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience working in an INGO, specifically a familiarity with managing DfID grants. Other institutional grant management (FCO, EU and USAID) is highly desirable.

The role is based in London with some travel overseas. Please note, this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

My client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant or a candidate with extensive knowledge within the finance industry to join their fast growing company.

Client Details

A fast growing, popular charity, based in central London with excellent transport links.

Description

- Cost Accounting

- Various Forecasting

- Monthly Management Accounts

- Variance Analysis

- Balance Sheets

- Production of Budgets

Profile

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience within the finance industry. Excellent communication skills and intermediate level within Excel. Charity experience is a bonus.

Job Offer

A company that offers excellent training and promotional opportunities as well as team building days and individual incentives. Located in central London with excellent transport links.

My client is a world-renowned performance venue, associated with the best talent on a global stage.  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance function as an interim Financial Accountant. This is a great chance for a technically strong and systems savvy Accountant to join a passionate, proactive and innovative team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of various finance functions, including: Balance sheet, tax, systems oversight, bank & treasury and financial controls.
• Supervise the monthly close process, managing workflow to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage one direct report.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team and to internal clients.
• Support the Financial Controller in their role when needed.

Person specification:

• A CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP.

• Experience of VAT (including partial exemption), and other Charity-related technical issues eg. Charities SORP requirements would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent technical accounting skills, including a thorough grasp of the concept of double entry, profit and loss statements and balance sheets, including accounting for accruals, prepayments and accrued and deferred income.
• Highly organised and motivated, with strong attention to detail, and the passion and ability to develop, streamline and improve financial and administrative systems and controls.

Habinteg Housing Association is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Capital and Treasury Accountant to join their Finance team. Habinteg currently owns and operates around 3,500 homes and employs around 120 staff, with the Finance team operating out of the head office in Holborn, London. Habinteg has growth plans in place, accelerating from the organisation's current development portfolio of circa 15 homes a year up to 85 homes a year. This Capital and Treasury Accountant role is fundamental to that growth.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities of the Capital and Treasury Accountant are to:

• Lead on Habinteg's Treasury management activity, involving liaising with lenders to maintain accurate information about the organisation's banking, cash and £40m loan portfolio
• Ensure the accuracy of information being recorded in the fixed asset register, involving performing depreciations, amortisations, acquisitions and disposals
• Business partner with the Head of Development to certify the accuracy of information regarding various development schemes and ensure that cash flows are prepared appropriately, and cash is available when required
• Business Partner with the Head of Asset Management to certify the accuracy of information regarding stock investment and other capital expenditure
• Assist in the preparation of the 30-year financial plan using cash flow forecasting software.

This position will give the successful candidate the chance not only to join an organisation at the beginning of a period of growth, but to play a crucial part in facilitating that growth. This would be an excellent development opportunity for someone and a truly CV enhancing opportunity. Through working with highly supportive senior managers, you will gain exposure to two key functions of a thriving Housing organisation, creating strong opportunities for long term progression.

The role offers flexible working including the option to work at least one day a week from home. The role can also be offered as a 4 day a week role, so candidates considering part time working are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered, candidates need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant, or Qualified By Experience, with specific sector experience coming from Housing, Local Authority, ALMO, or private property development organisations
• Ideally have experience in both Capital and Treasury accounting, but as a minimum, candidates should have strong experience in at least one of these functions within the sectors above
• Have a positive attitude, with a 'can-do' mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd of September. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply without delay.

An Academy Trust in Sheffield are looking to recruit an interim Finance Manager/Financial Controller to assist them during their busy year end period. If you have experience within a school setting, and are available at short notice - please apply.

Management Accountant – International Children’s Charity

Are you a recently qualified or finalist accounting professional looking for a management accountant role? Are you looking for exposure to business partnering and the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders? Do you want exposure to an international organisation that is entering new markets?

This International Children’s Charity are looking for a new Management Accountant to support the finance manager in their growth plans. 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 £35,000 - £40,000 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, you are able to work with diverse stakeholders with conflicting priorities and posses excellent technical ability across financial packages and the Microsoft suite. You will be close to completing, or have completed 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 gaining international expansion experience and open to any sector, either way read on to find out more.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4x life assurance policy
• Salary sacrifice and season ticket loan schemes
• TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) for overtime worked

This role will suit you if you’re keen to get involved with activities that are outside your job description. As part of a small team you will have excellent exposure opportunities outside those of a standard management accountant including working with the senior management team, direct contact with budget holders and heads of departments.

This role requires someone who has experience of working with budget holders, performing financial analysis, producing management accounts and accounting and reconciliation work. International experience, Salesforce and system migration are a plus but not required. Experience working in the non profit or charitable sector will add to your application but is 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.

An exciting opportunity for a progressive and ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to work in a busy and rapidly growing team in one of London's Top Universities.

Client Details

Based in Central London this Organisation provides Higher Education Courses to thousands of Students from around the world.

Description

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following duties

• Provide information to Key Stakeholders to help them manage budgets.
• Manage both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger Functions.
• Produce various reports and analyses based on income and expenditure.
• Process corporate Credit Cards and ensure they are correctly allocated.

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will be actively studying ACCA or CIMA and keen to progress. You will have experience of transactional duties and reporting or analysing data. Experience with in the Education Sector is not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £28,000 and £32,000 plus benefits including study support and a generous holiday allowance.

Management Accountant
Permanent
Full time 36 hrs per week (flexible working considered)
£38k - £42k (depending on qualification level)
Cheam, Surrey

Are you a part or fully qualified accountant with a passion for helping people?

The Charity for Civil Servants is looking for a Management Accountant to support the effective management and optimal performance of the Charity by producing value-added financial and management reports, contributing to improving and streamlining processes and providing assistance to the Head of Finance in ad hoc projects.

You will support the smooth running of the Finance function by effectively and efficiently processing and maintaining up-to-date and accurate data on the Charity’s finance and CRM systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• At least part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting principle and practices
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience of reviewing and preparing financial models
• Experience of preparing and improving business and financial reports.
• Experience of preparing and reviewing management accounts.

The Charity for Civil Servants one of the largest occupational charities in the UK. We support civil servants, past and present, when times are tough, listening without judgement and offering practical, financial and emotional support.

People came to us for assistance over 48,000 times last year and we distributed 2.2 million in financial support.

We are one of the 100 Sunday Times best not-for-profit organisations to work for.

Please note that we would consider flexible or part-time working for the right candidate.

Closing date for applications is 30th September 2019
Interviews will be held immediately following the closing date.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application. 

The Charity values a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Strictly no agencies please.

A Financial Accountant role with a leading housing provider in the UK. Based in attractive central London, you will be supporting the Finance Manager and the Finance Team in moving the business forward within the Not For Profit Sector.

Client Details

The client is a leading housing association based in Central London, with plans for mass expansion and development in upcoming plans. They pride themselves on staff sharing the same core values as the organisation itself.

Description

As Financial Accountant your key responsibilities will include:

Produce monthly statutory accounts and the yearend financial statements

Contribute to a good control environment through schedules, reconciliations and the investigation of unusual balances.

Provide support to the Group Financial Controller and deputise for him/her where necessary

Ensure intercompany accounts remain in balance and perform monthly reconciliations.

Analysis of balance sheet items and work with other areas of the finance department to ensure regular balance sheet cleansing.

Support other areas of financial accounting and the wider finance team to ensure accuracy of the accounts and a good control environment.

Reconcile payroll accounts

Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure smooth operation of month end tasks.

Profile

Fully qualified financial accountant

Knowledge of working in a commercial or not-for-profit/public sector environment

Demonstrable knowledge of working effectively to meet deadlines

Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and changes to accounting standards

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Job Offer

Salary of £45,000, as well as fantastic benefits package

Annual leave - 28 days plus bank holiday

Generous pension contribution