The successful management accountant will be assisting the finance manager with budgeting and planning, financial reporting as well as analysis work.

Client Details

My client is an international health care charity providing assistance worldwide.

Description

• Producing management accounts
• Assisting the finance manager with budgeting and forecasting
• Analysis of income and expenditure

Profile

The successful candidate must be part-qualified or finalist CIMA/ ACCA as well as having previously worked for a charity.

Strong Excel skills are required as well as being confident with finance systems.

Experience with SORP accounting is strongly desirable

Job Offer

This is an ongoing temporary role offering between £17-20ph depending on the level of experience.

Forensic Accountant (Level 4) - London

£85648

• Are you a fully Qualified accountant with significant depth and breadth of experience and expertise in forensic investigation.
• Expertise in managing complex financial investigations involving high volumes of material. As well as significant expertise in investigating complex financial data.
• Do you have audit understanding and experience of the regulatory disciplinary process?

If so, read on.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to assist the Executive Counsel in investigating and prosecuting the most serious cases of accountancy and actuarial misconduct and breaches of relevant requirements for statutory audit in relation to matters that are in the public interest.

As a Forensic Accountant, your duties will include -

• Conducting forensic investigations into potential misconduct or breaches of relevant requirements from Accountants, actuaries, or Audit firms
• Manage investigations on behalf of Executive Counsel
• Support the Snr Forensic Accountant on the latest and most complex investigations
• Responsible for the allocation of case team resources; and the quality of work product from more junior members of the case team.
• Responsible for undertaking personally significant or complex areas of an investigation.
• Use expert forensic skills to determine the approach to the review and analysis of all material obtained including experience in the use of electronic search platforms.
• Responsible for preparing and conducting disciplinary interviews with subject partners and external lawyers. Interviewees are frequently amongst the most senior members of the profession, advised by leading law firms
• Liaise with the expert, case lawyer and external counsel in preparation of the Initial Investigation Report / Complaint. Responsible for ensuring that the results of the investigation and any expert opinions are clearly and accurately reflected in these documents.
• Responsible for agreeing and meeting deadlines for investigation work and working with the case lawyer to meet deadlines for the case.
• Working with the case lawyer in liaising with other regulators in sharing information.
• Identifying areas where processes and best practice for investigations can be improved and developed and working with Senior Forensic Accountants and Enforcement Division management in agreeing and implementing these.

To be considered for the role of Forensic Accountant, you will have the following -

• Qualified accountant with significant depth and breadth of experience and expertise in forensic investigation.
• Expertise in managing complex financial investigations involving high volumes of material.
• Significant expertise in investigating complex financial data.
• Skilled in planning and conducting technical interviews of senior individuals.
• Significant skill (written and oral) in communicating the results of investigation to a non-accounting audience.
• Solid understanding of the requirements of a regulatory disciplinary process.
• Understanding of audit.

In return you will enjoy working for an organisation that exists to protect the public interest, in a supportive, professional, and family-feel environment with a very healthy work/life balance. You will also work with experts within their fields. This is a very exciting time to join this organisation as they involve into a new body

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Senior Capital Accountant for a Large London Housing Provider.

Client Details

This is one of the largest housing organisations in London and the UK. Recognised multiple times for how they treat their staff and the positive culture they hold. They are growing, through mergers, and are looking to add to a high calibre finance team.

Description

• Capital accounting and business partnering with development and asset management
• Ownership of the fixed asset register for the organisation
• Capital budgeting and forecasting
• Working with the wider group reporting team on technical queries
• Liaising with wider finance
• Managing a team

Profile

You will be a fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of capital accounting. You will have strong technical finance skills and be highly capable of working with non-finance stakeholders.

Experience managing a team would be beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary up to £63,000 plus benefits

The role of the Grant Accountant is to work as part of the Grants Finance team to provide efficient and effective support in order to manage the compliance and financial risks that relate to donor-funded grants, contracts and other awards.

Client Details

The organisation we have partnered with is an independent development and humanitarian charity that aims to improve and elevate childrens rights and equality. They offer support and guidance as well as driving changes in practice and policy across the world.

Description

Some of the key responsibilities of the Grant Accountant include:

• Managing charity grants end to end as well as working on commercial contracts
• Review financial aspects of new contracts with Programme Officers and Country Office
• Review and assist with the development of project proposal budgets, budget modifications and contract revisions
• Support the Grants Finance Manager in providing financial training to non-finance staff
• Act as the key focal point for provision of financial donor compliance support
• Critically review donor reporting, provide support and guidance to Programme Officers and producing ad hoc reports when required
• Cost recovery

Profile

The Successful Grant Accountant must be actively studying a CCAB professional Qualification with a proven track record working in a similar role, As well as having grant experience from the charity sector the applicant must also have experience working in a commercial company dealing with contracts.

The Grant Accountant must also have strong communications skills, both written and verbal as well as being a good negotiator and having the ability to support non finance people withing the organisation (business partnering)

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Grant Accountant is a salary of up to £43,000 per annum as well as a competitive benefits package.

Senior Forensic Accountant - London

£100,192

• Are you a fully qualified CCAB Accountant (Or equivalent)?
• Do you have significant post qualification experience as a forensic accountant working with complex and high profile cases?
• Have you managed and led a team?

If so, read on

Our Client exists to serve the public interest in setting high standards in corporate governance, audit and accounting as well as holding to account those organisations responsible for delivering such services.

This organisation undertakes investigations and takes enforcement action where necessary in cases involving accountants, audits and actuaries. These are complex, large and high-profile cases which require work with other regulators and bodies.

The Role:

To act as a Senior Forensic Accountant in our team of experienced case lawyers and forensic accountants led by Executive Counsel. The role will involve the investigation of potential misconduct on the part of accountants or actuaries and alleged breaches by a statutory auditor or statutory audit firm of a relevant requirement of the Audit Regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning investigations into complex accounting, auditing or actuarial matters
• Identifying sources of evidence
• Working with internal experts to identify relevant accounting, audit, actuarial or professional standards, and ensuring a thorough understanding of technical issues
• Managing and conducting the review of material obtained in the course of the investigation including use of electronic search platforms
• Preparation and conduct of formal investigatory interviews of senior accounting, audit and actuarial professionals
• Preparation of objective reports of investigation findings
• Supervision and development of junior professional staff

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant forensic accounting experience, who understands the requirements of working in a multi-disciplinary team in a contentious legal environment. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent ability to identify key issues
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to explain complicated technical concepts to non-finance professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly organised, and able to plan and lead on more than one significant investigation at a time
• Ability and confidence to work autonomously
• Experienced in development of junior staff
• Enthusiastic and flexible, with a good team player ethic
• Experience of audit would be an advantage

This is a very exciting time to join this organisation as they transform to become a new body which reflects post Brexit Britain with new powers and responsibilities. This organisation offers a strong work/life balance, excellent benefits and a supportive, collaborative and "family feel" culture. You will also enjoy working with experts in their field and make a real difference to the sector ensuring public interest in protected and remains

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The purpose of this role is initially to support the Head of Finance in the implementation of a new Finance System, to assist in the review of current processes and practices and to document and promulgate those processes across RUSI.  In the longer term, the position will lead on the Management Accounting and Funder Reporting of the organisation.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the UK’s leading independent think-tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. To review the current Chart of Accounts in consultation with Finance and other RUSI Departments, and make recommendations to update, taking into account RUSI’s requirements in relation to project management and reporting.  To also ensure that the new structure will assist in providing timely, accurate Management and Financial Information for the Senior Management Team, Trustees and other external parties as required.
2. To review current finance procedures in relation to sales ledger, purchase ledger, expense and credit card expenditure, project reporting, payroll, recording of accrued and deferred income, accruals, prepayments and other areas as appropriate.  To ensure that processes are embedded in the new system, documented and communicated as required.
3. To review current data holdings, to cleanse data as required and to ensure that historical and future data requirements are met.
4. To be part of the project team set up to implement the new financial system, to liaise with the provider as required, to ensure the project is on time and budget and that their requirements are met in a timely fashion.
5. To lead on the Management Accounting of RUSI, ensuring reporting meets organisational requirements and is produced in a timely and useful format.
6. To continually review financial procedures and processes, ensuring they are updated as required and that they meet internal and external requirements.
7. To lead on Funder Reporting, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with external requirements.
8. To implement a business partnering model, ensure financial awareness is raised and that business requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience in an accounting role, including experience of assisting in the implementation of a new finance system
• Experience of change management
• Energetic and motivated
• Good computer literacy and excel spreadsheet skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work with people from different national backgrounds
• Experience of Sun Accounting and Sage 50 (desirable)

LOCATION

This person will be based at RUSI’s offices at 123 Pall Mall, subject to Government Guidance re the COVID pandemic on working from home.

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for the production of all departmental management accounts. You will be working with budget holders to ensure effective management and optimal performance of the Hospice and assisting budget holders to set robust budgets that are fit for purpose, and play a vital role in the production of rolling forecasts.You will also be assisting the Financial Controller with the production of consolidated accounts and year-end accounts, as well as reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Part-qualified (finalist) accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of preparing and improving business and financial reports

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available

We offer 27 days' holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).

Closing date: 24th January 2021

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking an Assistant Accountant to work in the four-person Finance Team, as part of our Global Team working in 20 locations around the world.

• Terms and Conditions: £27,000 p.a + 5% pension contribution; 24 days of Annual Leave
• Contract type: open-ended; full time – 35 hours/week
• Reports to Head of Finance
• London or South East England – attendance at London office usually once per 1-2 weeks
• Closing date: 29th of January 2021
• Interview date: 5th of February 2021

Job description

Achieve efficient financial transactions, month-end processing, and pay-roll as part of the professional financial management of the organisation, delivered by the Finance Team, in collaboration with our Global Team and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Secure coding/authorisation, ensuring that they are correctly coded, authorised, and input onto SAGE.
• To prepare payment runs including supplier payments, refunds, expenses, and foreign payments.
• Process petty cash and the company credit card transactions
• To file accounting records on a regular and timely basis.

Pay-Roll:

• Work with Head of Finance to process UK & US monthly payroll to respective agencies and check output

Month-End and Quarterly Processing:

• Month end processing including
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Month end journals
  • Variance analysis

Project Support:

• Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organisation on project finance.
• To respond to Regional Researchers and budget holder queries in a timely and professional manner.
• To monitor the Accounts email inbox, managing and distributing incoming mail as required and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. Any other activities as directed by the Head of Finance

Key Skills required

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of assistant accountant or accounts assistance.
• Ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, with a positive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to pick up new processes quickly, and take the initiative.
• Strong IT skills, Excel in particular, Sage Line 50 essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and conscientiousness.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, able to multi-task, prioritise effectively/efficiently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of using accounting systems (Sage Line 50) essential.
• AAT part qualified finalist desirable.
• GCSE English (or equivalent).
• Proof of right to work in the UK

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a 9-12-month fixed Term Contract to Permanent for this Grant Giving Charity based in Central London.

* The position is currently working from home but will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days a week once the office reopens.
* Salary: 40,000pa - 50,000pa depending on experience
* You will need to be a fully qualified Accountant for this assignment

Person specification

* A qualified accountant with experience of working within a Charity or in an accountancy firm and auditing charities
* The principal requirement of the role is a good level of experience in charity accounting and reporting with the proven competence in the preparation of annual reports and financial analysis. To deal confidently and expertly with a variety of finance tasks.
* Good experience of finance systems (PS Financials, so experience of this system would be a distinct advantage). Very good Excel skills and experience in production of management information. Experience of reporting packages such as Power BI would also be an advantage.

The role

* The primary responsibility of the role is the preparation of statutory accounts and other financial information for a number of the charities in the organisation.
* The role will operate under the overall direction of the Head of Finance with specific areas of work being under the direction of Accountants within the team.
* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee

The Financial Accountant will have the following responsibilities.

Financial reporting

* Preparation of annual reports (year ending 5th April) from their financial records. This includes the preparation of supporting analysis and detailed disclosures as well as liaison with the Auditors.
* To support the senior members of the finance team by preparing periodic financial summaries, cashflow projections and other management information.

Management Information and Finance Partnering

* Preparation of financial information for the trust executives and materials for trustee meeting. Including details of grant making.

Investment management

* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee.
* Monitor the cashflow of funds between the trusts' investment portfolios, deposit accounts and their clearing banks.

Financial Control

* To support the financial control processes including the preparation of key reconciliations and analysis.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant

Your new company
A high profile, London-based health charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will support the team in all areas of statutory accounting. Duties and responsibilities will include: assisting in the production of year-end accounts; reconciliations and posting journals as well as resolving any queries/issues where required; identifying improvements to processes and procedures. The role is being recruited as a six month fixed term contract and it will be remote working for the foreseeable future.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of charity financial year-end accounting.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value in a varied role and within a charity held in high regard.

What you need to do now
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This is an immediate start Financial Accountant role working for a leading Educational charity based in the City of London. This is an on-going interim role for 3 - 4 month role reporting to the Financial Controller.

The day to day duties of the Financial Accountant will include;

• Overseeing the month end, year end close processes of nominal ledger
• Complete quarterly returns to HMRC
• Assist with year -end accounts including statutory accounts
• Complete the monthly cashflow and balance sheet forecast
• Work closely with the Assistant Accountant and ensure all sales ledger and purchase ledger invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and complete the all bank and supplier statement reconciliations
• Monitor the upkeep of financial policies such as expenses, payments and credit cards

This is an exciting role for a qualified accountant with experience in a similar role ideally within a charity or a not for profit organisation. Working knowledge of Sage 200 is ideal but not essential. If you interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

Senior Financial Accountant job on a 12 month fixed term contract working in Central London

Your new company

My client is a non-departmental public body based in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities are:

Financial Accounts:

• Assist with the ongoing IFRS project work and any future technical accounting projects.
• Preparation of monthly IFRS 9 workings, journals, and loan balances for inclusion in the monthly accounts to be submitted.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Assets management
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the year end and the audit working papers.
• Supporting with technical accounting advice.
• Providing support for Finance Systems implementation.

Management Accounts:

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budget

Other areas:

• To work with members of the finance team and other relevant teams on the review/update/or preparation of finance policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement of the finance systems and processes

What do I need?

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with proven experience of financial accounting which includes preparation of statutory accounts or group reporting for consolidation purpose and familiar with accounting standards (especially IFRS). Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, SUN accounting software desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

In return you will be placed on a 12 month fixed term contract and will be paid between, £45000 - £50000 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package, working in an excellent Central London location.

What you need to do now

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A charity in Central London is looking for someone to join the team in January to help the Head of Finance go through Year End and Audit. They need a Part Qualified Accountant to work on the Month End, Year end pack and Audit process. Xero is essential

Client Details

A charity based in Central London, offering Working from Home for 3-4 months

Description

Budget and Forecasts

Preparation of the figures for budgeting and forecasting

Accruals and prepayments

Journals (including the payroll journals)

Reconciliations

Calculation of VAT

Calculation of expenses

Analysis for each of the controls

Post year-end journal entries; ensure accurate upload onto Xero accounting system.

Profile

Part Qualified/Finalist

Candidates must have used Xero and have strong Excel skills

Previously supporting month end, year end processes

They must be able to produce Management Accounts

Candidates must have helped through a previous Audit

Candidates need an understanding of Charity accounts including working with over seas accounts

Job Offer

£17-20ph

One of the leading government backed professional body based in London are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their growing team.

This is a permanent role offering a salary between £38,000 - £45,000 per annum based on experience.

You will be managing one member of staff and reporting to the Financial Controller.

Being part of a forward thinking and highly focused team, this is a great opportunity for the right candidate to bring their skills and experience to this amazing £40million turnover organisation.

Your main duties and responsibilities are:
(1) Financial Accounting
(2) Line manage and develop the member of staff
(3) Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
(4) Assist the Assistant Accountant with bank reconciliations, sales ledger and other duties
(5) Quarterly VAT return to HMRC and other duties and responsibilities

Key skills and experience required for this role are:
(1) Qualified and Finalist level candidate (Recognised CCAB qualifications ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA)
(2) Strong leadership skills
(3) Experience in all financial accounting matters
(4) Strong exposure to year-end audits
(5) Experience of financial controls

This role will be closing on 27th January, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a supporting statement.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a copy of your CV.