Accountant jobs near Manchester, Greater Manchester

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading charity within our Finance Team, supporting our Community Operations Team where our first responders, night-time economy operations, services for the homeless and other key projects help communities most impacted by this generation’s health challenges.

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key leadership role within finance and is responsible for driving financial operational analysis and insights across St John Ambulance and providing best-in-class financial business partnering to the Community Operations network (COPS) with high quality analysis and business insight to both support and influence strategic decision making. The Senior Finance Business Partner must be self-motivated and impactful with first class financial planning and operational finance experience. This role requires gravitas and presence, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to present a logical argument and challenge.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Significant PQE experience in managing the day-to-day, monthly reporting and forecasting accounting processes
• Significant experience in managing the end-to-end process of an annual three year budget as well as providing high quality business and financial analysis
• Track record of delivering high quality business and financial analysis, that provides insight into; business outcome drivers, the future business state, alternative scenarios and options.
• Experience of successfully leading a team to deliver exceptional business partnering across an organisation
• Excellent influencing and the confidence to present a logical argument and challenge.

About The Role:

• Provide an exceptional business partnering service to teams across St John including Senior Management, Executive Teams and Trustees
• Ensure the continued high quality delivery of services as well as identifying areas for improvement through business and financial analysis and coherent rationale for change
• Lead on the analysis and review of information and processes (including cost base and pricing) to ensure operations achieve value for money, sustainability and maximise their commercial output and resource efficiencies.
• Provide detailed and robust financial and data analysis for projects, business cases, bids, and tenders.
• Continuously seek improvement to ensure value for money and resource efficiency as well as internal and external customer satisfaction
• Effectively lead and manage a team to ensure a performance management culture in line with SJA policies

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Project Accountant

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

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for business partnering with the finance and programme management teams; leading on project budgets and forecasts and producing accurate and timely financial reports for both income and expenditure and ad hoc financial analysis. Anticipated duration is for 3 months+. To start ASAP. Flexible working - open to hybrid and 100% remote.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with experience of project accounting for central government funded projects.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Senior Financial Accountant. Interim. £300 per day Ltd. (Outside IR35). Remote or Hybrid

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Interim Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This role is outside the scope of IR35 and can be worked remotely, so would suit Ltd Co.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including roll-out and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and roll-out effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Our partner works to offer a comprehensive medical response during any humanitarian crisis overseas; in addition to deploying trained medical personnel, they have the capacity to set up primary health facilities and field hospitals. They are seeking an Finance & Systems Manager to support them through a period of growth, and at a time when they are responding to the crisis in Ukraine. This is 6 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent role

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Finance in developing budgets for grant proposals, in the set up of grant management, compliance and reporting requirements.
• During an emergency response, look to establish processes and systems, working with implementing partners to ensure compliance, working with them to provide day-to-day accounting and resource management oversight and support, and advise them on contractual obligations and requirements of grants and other partner organisations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, working with budget holders to understand variances and forecasts.
• Act as a finance business partner working closely with the logistics and operations teams in the UK and on the ground, providing accounting, financial and grants management advice and support as required.
• Contribute to ongoing systems review and strengthening

Requirements

• PQ or qualified accountant with experience of the financial operations of an international charity, experience within a humanitarian NGO is desirable.
• All round experience of reviewing and developing controls, processes and systems, budget creating, monitoring and reporting, and grants management, compliance and reporting.
• Strong finance business partner, with experience of working with non-finance teams as well as implementing partners, providing finance coordination and support on the ground.
• Demonstrable understand and knowledge of procurement processes.
• Strong systems knowledge and experience.
• Able to manage a complex grant and project portfolio.

This is a 6 month role, with the possibility of being converted to a full-time role. The organisation offers hybrid working, with the individual expected to be office-based once a week. 

Our partner is a leading conservation organisation. They are seeking to recruit an interim regional COO, overseeing the effective and efficient operational health of their countries and operations/programmes in the Asia Pacific Region for a period of 3-6 months. 

Responsibilities

• Leading the finance, compliance, HR, administration and management systems across the Asia Pacific Region; this covers the regional and country offices.
• Lead on reviewing & strengthening the operational performance of country offices; implementing operational structures to ensure excellence across the region; ensuring these are aligned to and comply with the global organisational policies, procedures and values.
• Develop and strengthen the regulatory, legal, risk and compliance framework, policies and procedures.
• Working with the Regional Finance Director to provide financial oversight and lead on developing the budgets and strategic plans for the country offices; and drive an environment of strong controls and compliance.
• Working with the Regional HR Director to influence and shape the organisation’s culture and values amongst staff, and to drive talent management & HR processes.
• Working with the legal team to ensure that country-specific legal compliance requirements, as well as broader donor/partnerships contracts and agreements are met and adhered to.
• Working with the senior leadership team, offering operational direction to meet business and strategic plan targets; and on any global matters.
• Lead on change initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, with over 10 years of progressive experience in a senior finance and operations role within a complex international INGO with decentralised operations.
• Leader, with a high level of integrity, and strong financial acumen experience and demonstrated experience of implementing and evaluating strategic plans.
• Strong negotiation. influencing skills and interpersonal skills and cultural awareness, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Working knowledge of an Asian language is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills.

They would prefer to consider candidates who are based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines or Vietnam (all these would be nationals/residents). However, they are open to candidates based with relevant experience working remotely. They are seeking candidates immediately available to start a new role. 

My client is a specialist health charity. At present, they are looking to recruit an interim Financial Accountant to health check their balance sheet following a recent systems implementation.

Reporting directly into the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with previous experience of Access Financials essential to the role.

Very flexible over office/ home working, this role is outside of IR35.

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.

The Finance Business Partner for Property will support the Head of Finance (Property) in ensuring that real estate transactions are properly accounted for and providing expert commercial advice to the Property Team. The role will require the individual to be the interface between the business and the finance team. The post holder will contribute to GPA developing a culture of strong financial management.

The responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner (Property) will include:

• Working with GPA’s outsourced Property Partner to:
  • Ensure that the financial accounting for the GPA property estate is accurate.
  • Ensure that financial controls operate effectively across GPA and the Property Partner.
  • Maintain the property general ledger.
  • Delivery timely and accurate financial reporting on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure that Clients are accurately billed.
• Understanding the commercial drivers, risks and financial expenditure and income, ability & knowledge to manage finances, contracts, commercial relationships to secure benefits for GPA, it’s clients and customer.
• Good knowledge and experience of finance business partnering in a complex environment.
• Play a pivotal role in developing financial forecasts and refining processes.
• Ability and gravitas to support and challenge the senior property management team.
• Support the management of the Directorates in year budget, ensuring expenditure is with approved delegated limits, following GPA control processes, and in line with HMT’s Managing Public Money and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance. This includes the material Agency’s Landlord Services budget
• Identifying and reporting on financial risks and opportunities
• Management of future year financial planning for the Property Directorate, working with central finance
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
• Play an active role as a member of the Business Partnering and wider Finance team, contributing expertise in the development of strategies, proposals and work implementations
• Leadership and line management of Property Management Accountant(s)

 Key Skills & Experience

• A qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant, or part qualified actively studying towards qualification. (desirable)
• Previous experience in Property/Facilities Finance
  • Excellent financial modelling skills
  • Knowledge of public sector accounting (desirable)

• A commercially astute finance professional - capable of supporting supplier negotiations
• A strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience and varying locations to deliver essential support
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Kerry Gashi at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.

The role covers client financial reporting. The Senior Client Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial services delivery for existing and prospective Clients including budgets, forecasts and Client liaison. Key deliverables are: Producing high quality forecasts and reports for clients and securing timely receipt of income from GPA’s clients – £600m in 2020/21 rising to over £1bn by 2022/23. This will be achieved by ensuring timely and accurate forecasting, regular monthly scrutiny of income, costs & billing, reconciliations, client meetings and management of Client expectations.

The responsibilities of the Senior Client Finance Manager will include:

• Responsibility for delivery of budget & forecasts by Client, Property and tenancy, using complex data from MRI Horizon general ledger and using Hyperion and Excel tools. This will include leading staff in producing accurate income & expenditure budgets for our services for clients. Setting a forward budget in liaison with Clients taking into account service and affordability. Ensuring income and costs are correctly accounted for.
• Take accountability for financial control over property services accounting to ensure accurate cost allocation, billing and full cost recovery. This impacts the bottom line as all costs need to be recovered including fees for services. Client satisfaction is directly impacted by accurate forecasting, explanations and billing.
• Direct, plan, coordinate, and establish new systems and processes for quarterly financial reporting to customers that ensures they understand their costs and bills. Deliver an ongoing client reporting service that meets client expectations.
• Lead the interface with senior finance & property staff in Client meetings, for prospective and existing Clients. Understand customer needs and translate into action. Lead in preparing briefing and explaining financial reports clearly and succinctly. Be proactive in problem solving, resolving issues and finding solutions. Take responsibility for providing excellent client service.
• Lead and influence long term change through setting up new systems and processes and create high performing teams and continuous improvement.
• Lead in managing the service delivery with others in the team and 1-2 management accountants reporting to them. Managing the growth, matching resources to client demand. Integrate the efforts of others to support the implementation of improved financial systems to simplify and automate.  Developing those systems.

Key Skills & Experience

• A qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant, or part qualified actively studying towards qualification. (desirable)
• Must have experience in client finance, reporting to clients, managing systems and processes and working in partnership with others to deliver results.
• Ideally this should be in the property industry and in a medium to large organization of >£100m.
• Skills in MRI Horizon, Yardi Voyager or other property management systems. Skills in use of Excel Microsoft Power BI or Hyperion for financial reporting. (desirable)

To apply for this opportunity, you will be required to produce a supporting statement alongside your CV. For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Kerry Gashi at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Do you have financial management experience?

Would you like to put your finance skills to valuable use by becoming a Trustee and helping to improve the life chances of children and young people?

If you have a background in financial management and understand the challenges faced by growing organisations we’d love to hear from you.

nurtureuk is a national charity dedicated to improving the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people by promoting nurture across the whole education system and beyond.

The charity is looking for a Finance Specialist to join their Board as it leads the charity into a new era of growth and influence.

The team is working tirelessly to promote access to education for all and has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be.

The Opportunity:

Increasing numbers of children and young people are affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties that inhibit their progress and limit their life chances. nurtureuk is undergoing a period of growth and transformation as its work becomes more vital than ever.

As a Trustee with a finance specialism you will:

• Oversee financial aspects of the Charity on behalf of the Board of Trustees to evaluate financial positions and any associated risks

• Assist the Chair and the CEO in ensuring the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity

• Help support and steer the charity through its continued development

We’re looking for:

• Fully qualified CCAB Accountant

• Knowledge of accounting practices for corporate governance

• Knowledge of financial regulations governing charities and companies

• Understanding of investment strategy

• Able to think strategically and forward plan

• Willingness to challenge and engage

We’re looking for people who have enthusiasm, leadership skills and a commitment to education. You’ll have the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and busy Board.

Applications are especially welcome from those with a direct and personal understanding of the disadvantages faced by many young people.

You’ll need to commit to 1-2 days per month which includes four Board meetings, an annual Away Day, some sub-committee work which reflects your special interest and experience, and preparation for meetings.

Trusteeship is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses remunerated.

nurtureuk is committed to the encouragement of equality and diversity throughout its workforce and it’s important its Board represents the community it serves. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets our essential criteria.

Deadline for applications: 3rd October 2022

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.

This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes.

This role will report into the Deputy Director of Finance – Property to ensure that changes within Property Finance are properly planned for, governed and delivered seamlessly.  Changes will include those driven by external factors such as the onboarding of GPA Clients or assets, development of systems and processes, adoption of changes in technical accounting requirements and changes to supplier/contractor arrangements. 

The role will provide financial support to the Deputy Director of Finance – Property and be a key member of the team across GPA responsible for onboarding.  The role-holder will ensure that all financial aspects of onboarding are properly governed and managed and that GPA Finance systems and processes operate effectively from the day of onboarding

The responsibilities of the Head of Property Finance Change & Onboarding will include:

• Developing a Project Management Office (PMO) approach to ensure that changes impacting Property Finance are properly planned, resourced, governed and delivered seamlessly.
• Supporting Property Finance in proactively identifying changes that may impact Property Finance and developing a process of continuous improvement to deliver efficiencies and best value for GPA and it’s Clients.
• Leading the financial management of the onboarding process, including:
  • Leading finance engagement with senior finance and property staff across Government to build trust and working relationships to influence Government departments to onboard their estate to GPA.
  • Managing financial due diligence to ensure that assets are transferred with minimal financial risk.
  • Co-ordinating the development of GPA financial processes to ensure that onboarded assets are properly governed, managed and reported from day 1 post transfer, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing.
  • Ensuring that newly onboarded Clients understand GPA processes and approaches and that their integration into ‘BAU process’ is seamless.
  • Attending Onboarding meetings as required to proactively manage onboarding processes and resolve issues.
  • Contributing to the overall development of Property Finance strategy to achieve team objectives and those of the wider GPA.

To be successful in the Head of Property Finance Change & Onboarding post, you will be:

• A qualified CCAB (or CIMA) accountant, or part qualified actively studying towards qualification (desirable)
• Experience of managing finance processes and systems
• Knowledge of managing property finance and change initiatives
• Knowledge of public sector accounting and accounting packages
• A commercially astute finance professional with a strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Strong team player with excellent planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills

For more information or to apply please use the link or contact Michael Swinburn or Kerry Gashi at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller

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

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the financial accounting team on the year-end process and helping to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely annual accounts. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. They are open to both hybrid and 100% remote options.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial accounting experience within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are looking for a Finance Coordinator who is inspired by Finance and Nature.

Job title: Finance Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £25,000 per annum (FTE)
Working hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Home-based (UK)
Benefits: 32 days of paid annual leave, including public holidays per annum (FTE), flexible working and TreeSisters operates a discretionary wellness scheme which currently offers six wellness days (FTE) pro-rata per annum
 

About the Role

At TreeSisters, we envision a world where it is normal for everyone to protect and restore themselves and their world.  Our mission is to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation.

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the organisation's financial administration, from processing payments, raising invoices and keeping the accounting system up to date and functioning effectively and efficiently. They will be responsible for all balance sheet items, including monthly bank reconciliations, fund reporting and production of the monthly management accounts. 

Core accountabilities of the role

• Prepare management accounts.
• Make all company payments and monitor income streams.
• Ensure compliance with Government institutions.
• Assist with the audit.
• Administer payroll.
• Support the Head of Finance.

Interested? 

For more information, please see the job description.

To apply for this position, please complete our employment application form on the link above.  Please note that the application closing date is 9am (BST) on the 8th of September.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
TreeSisters is committed to a long-term, ongoing, organisation-wide journey of dismantling systemic racism and making our team and network as inclusive as possible. At TreeSisters, we want to encourage everyone to become restorers of the planet. We accept and welcome all whatever their culture, nationality, religious persuasion, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender, race or age. We aim to be an inclusive organisation allowing people to be themselves.

Who Are We?
TreeSisters is a UK registered social change and reforestation charity that places restoration into everyone’s hands. Our mission is to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation. 

We bring communities together and put solutions in their hands. By ethically funding the planting of over 26 million trees in places like Brazil, Borneo, Kenya, India, Madagascar and West Papua, we provide a measurable way to restore life and mitigate climate change. 

Our mantra is to make restoration the new normal. We actively encourage the cultural and behavioural shift required to move from a consumer to a restorative culture. With a focus on gender parity, we seek to empower women globally and champion the feminine within all of us toward personal and collective action on behalf of the earth. With our relentless desire for integrity, ethical, environmental action, decolonisation, and deep listening to Original Peoples, TreeSisters is looking to change the world. We want to inspire and encourage the feminine in everyone and allow people to fully and generously express their unique gifts on behalf of themselves, each other and the forests we love and need.

We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for Collections Trust, as we and our partners enter the detailed planning phase for a museum data service that will transform the way UK museums and their users work with the nation’s collections over coming years.

Aims and scope of the post

The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation’s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT’s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension.

Responsibilities and tasks

Budgeting and forecasting

• Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget.
• Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability.

Reporting

• Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting.
• Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings.
• Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC.
• Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments.

Financial management

• Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due.
• Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices.
• Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions.
• Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access.
• Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders’ usage.
• Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members.
• Manage grant receipts.
• Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop.
• Oversee the purchase ordering system.

Accounting

• Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list.
• Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations).
• Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information.

Risk management

• Lead on maintaining the organisation’s strategic risk register.
• Ensure adequate annual insurance.
• Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
• Lead in liaising with the pension fund, actuary and trustees in the management of the (legacy) defined benefit pension scheme (now closed to new members).
• Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Line management

• Management of the part-time Retail and Administration Officer (0.6 FTE).

General responsibilities

• Following the principles of Collections Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Line management

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive, and is in turn responsible for the line management of the 0.6 FTE Retail and Administration Officer.

Person specification

Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Essential knowledge, skills and qualities

• A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector.
• Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel).
• Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience.
• An excellent eye for detail and consistency.

Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities

• Honesty and integrity.
• A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations).
• Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.

Are you passionate about Finance and preserving the Environment?

Job title: Head of Finance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £48,000 per annum (FTE)
Working hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Home-based (UK)
Benefits: 32 days of paid annual leave, including public holidays per annum (FTE), flexible working and TreeSisters operates a discretionary wellness scheme which currently offers six wellness days (FTE) pro-rata per annum
 

About the Role

At TreeSisters, we envision a world where it is normal for everyone to protect and restore themselves and their world.  Our mission is to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation.

As Head of Finance (HoF),you will be responsible for the daily operation of the finance function and its members. You will ensure statutory compliance and implement best practices for financial activities to flow smoothly throughout the organisation. You will drive insight and analysis to support and influence TreeSisters' strategic decision-making. 

Core accountabilities of the role

• Financial Management & Governance. Responsible for creating an annual review of all financial policies and procedures and ensuring adherence to them. Manage all accounting and reporting and have complete responsibility for Banking and payroll management. Support the process of granting funds to our Tree Partners, including understanding tree price, supporting due diligence, monitoring, reporting and timely payments.
• Financial Viability. Oversee and report on all funding streams that support financial growth.
• Strategic Direction. Assess and explore ways to manage financial activities in line with paradigm shifts in global economics. Provide recommendations for sustainability and maximising income. 
• People and Culture. Represent our organisation internally and externally.   Build and maintain relationships and line management for the Finance team.

Interested? 

For more information, please see the job description. 

To apply for this position, please complete our employment application form on the link above.  Please note that the application closing date is 9am (BST) on the 8th of September.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
TreeSisters is committed to a long-term, ongoing, organisation-wide journey of dismantling systemic racism and making our team and network as inclusive as possible. At TreeSisters, we want to encourage everyone to become restorers of the planet. We accept and welcome all whatever their culture, nationality, religious persuasion, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender, race or age. We aim to be an inclusive organisation allowing people to be themselves.

Who Are We?
TreeSisters is a UK registered social change and reforestation charity that places restoration into everyone’s hands. Our mission is to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation. 

We bring communities together and put solutions in their hands. By ethically funding the planting of over 26 million trees in places like Brazil, Borneo, Kenya, India, Madagascar and West Papua, we provide a measurable way to restore life and mitigate climate change. 

Our mantra is to make restoration the new normal. We actively encourage the cultural and behavioural shift required to move from a consumer to a restorative culture. With a focus on gender parity, we seek to empower women globally and champion the feminine within all of us toward personal and collective action on behalf of the earth. With our relentless desire for integrity, ethical, environmental action, decolonisation, and deep listening to Original Peoples, TreeSisters is looking to change the world. We want to inspire and encourage the feminine in everyone and allow people to fully and generously express their unique gifts on behalf of themselves, each other and the forests we love and need.