Accountants Jobs in Central London, Greater London

We are currently working with a London based Council to recruit an interim accountant for an initial period of 6 months. You will be supporting year end and the closing of accounts as well as working on some of the transformation that will be taking place

The successful candidate will be fully qualified, with great technical experience in a local authority setting, especially around the closing of accounts and year end. Experience is transformation/ change management work in a local authority setting is also required.

This role offers hybrid working with time in office to be once a week.

A quick application is encouraged. If you would like to apply please contact Charlotte Daly 

My client is a prestigious organisation that seeks to support an integral part of UK’s medical profession. With a diverse business model they provide a huge range of services to its members and seek to influence NHS policy and direction for the benefit of all.  The organisation is recruiting a Technical Accountant to play a pivotal role in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations.

• You will be Technical Accounting Lead for the development and transition to Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations from the current on-premise system. Due for delivery in mid-2025, your role will be to ensure that the D365 F&O system set up and internal control framework are delivered to accommodate the reporting requirements for a Charity.

• The implementation of Microsoft Dynamics D365 with its scope and functionality will allow the Charty to deliver on its ambitions to reach an international audience, it will be your role to ensure that the system can deliver and account for international transactions. Other technical area’s we will be looking to use your expertise will be in Investments and Pensions.

• As the Technical Accountant you will ensure the system build complies with current group reporting standards and will adapt to the upcoming changes to FRS 102.  You will also provide assurance that the internal control environment within the D365 F&O system are robust, fit for purpose and will meet the external and internal audit requirements.

This post is an excellent career opportunity for a qualified Accountant who wants to have an influential role in a large transformation programme from the discovery phase all the way through to implementation.

I am excited to be working with an amazing London based disability charity in search of a Project Accountant on a 6-month FTC. You will be responsible for assisting the Financial Controller with the management and administration of the organisation’s finances.

You will manage a number of business-related and operational systems, processes, procedures and required controls across the organisations group of charities in the delivery of the charity’s services. You will play a key role in the Finance team and will work closely with departmental budget holders and other stakeholders in the organisation, performing a variety of finance tasks from bank reconciliations through to assisting with month end and year end processes and annual audits.

Main duties:

• To assist in the production of the monthly management accounts for the group.

• To process repayments, accruals, intercompany and other relevant month end journals.

• To reconcile Donation income

• To maintain the fixed assets register.

• To prepare Foundation bank reconciliation.

• To assist with the preparation of the annual accounts and liaising with auditors.

• To support the annual budgets cycle in liaison with managers and other budget holders..

• To assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring.

• To assist with processing & reconciliation of online book sales and VAT returns for the group.

• To manage the organisation mobile phones contract.

• To assist with preparation of accounting records and supporting schedules for audit.

• To manage the Sales Ledgers and credit control function.

• To manage the Purchase Ledger.

• To provide financial information and advice to all staff.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

My client is a prestigious organisation that seeks to support an integral part of UK’s medical profession. With a diverse business model they provide a huge range of services to its members and seek to influence NHS policy and direction for the benefit of all.  The organisation is recruiting for a Systems Accountant to lead a high-profile, end to end transformation programme.

• You will be the Finance Transformation Lead during the development of and transition to Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations from the current system.  The project is due for delivery in mid-2025 and you will work closely with the third-party implementation team and the project team responsible for delivering the statement of work.
• As the Transformation Lead you will be involved in a number of projects associated with this programme, one project will be to support the Finance team and Implementation team in the development of the internal control framework, Chart of Account, Ledger set up, authorisation routings and other data structures for a D365 F&O environment.  A second on-going project will be the development of a suite of Financial Reports and Dashboards across all Finance functional areas.
• A key deliverable for you as the Transformation Lead will be to bring together all the key stakeholders and design a system that delivers the end to end transactional processes and reporting structures and controls required for an organisation that has charitable status.
• The post provides a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Systems Account to deliver a large, organisation-wide Finance Transformation Programme from the discovery phase all the way through to implementation.  This programme will add value to the organisation and it’s members for years to come and you can play a part key part in leaving this legacy.

If you are a qualified Systems Accountant with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI experience and have delivered an end to end programme of a similar nature please apply.

In their search for two new Management Accountants on a permanent basis. The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.

Operating within the Management Accounting team, the role holder will act as a Management Accountant for the business area(s) for which they are made responsible. Working directly with budget holders / project owners, Heads of Department and Directors, they will manage all aspects of their management accounting and financial planning services providing incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making.

The organisation:

We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare’s will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.

The role:

• Be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate, relevant management information to all levels of management within assigned Directorate(s), regularly reviewing this information with the senior management team. This will include provision of monthly reports, critical review of results, value-add analysis, explanation of variances and early identification of potential issues / opportunities.
• Proactively provide improvements to procedures, applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
• Be responsible for providing analysis that informs and supports effective decision making
• Apply various tools such as investment appraisal techniques to better inform decision making.
• Support the business in gathering evidence to assess the costs, benefits and risks of a wide range of delivery options when making commercial decisions, and provide advice which helps secure value-for-money (vfm).
• Support the business in the development of detailed business cases.
• Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior managers (notably heads of Departments), providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant.
• Have strong analytical skills, able to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecasting
• Have the ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, able to ‘look beyond the numbers’ and understand the wider business context.
• Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
• Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed
• Have strong finance system skills including advanced Excel skills

Desirable criteria:

• An understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards

This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply via the link or contact  Katie Moore at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024.

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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Organisation: Professional membership body

Location: Central London with hybrid working

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £63,000 per annum

A leading professional membership body based in central London is seeking a Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. The organisation is a prestigious and historic professional body providing an impressive array of qualifications, services and resources to its members.

The role will manage a small team, and the organisation offers a highly flexible working environment with an excellent benefits package.

Key points:

-Management Accountant role at medium sized professional membership body

-Full-time permanent role with salary of £63,000 per annum

-Hybrid working – 2 days per week on average in central London

-Managing small team of 1-2 staff

-Role covers monthly management accounts, month-end work, all budgeting and forecasting, business partnering to senior stakeholders and financial planning

-Fully-qualified accountant essential

-Charity sector/membership sector experience preferred

-Excellent benefits package

The role would be best suited to a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar management accounting or business partnering role in a comparable organisation.

Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis for this position.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration. 

Royal Voluntary Service - Interim Management Accountant

Home based with occasional travel

£35,000 - £40, 000 plus benefits - would consider PT

Overall purpose of the job - T

To provide the financial management support to

• the NHS&C VR programme
• the Fundraising team

What you will be doing:

• Working with the H&C Finance Business Partner and the Treasury & Finance team to prepare the monthly financial accounts for the NHS VR programme and ensure that the appropriate invoice is raised.

* To work with colleagues engaged in the NHS VR programme to prepare a forecast of expenditure to the end of the current financial year

• To prepare the monthly financial report for the NHS&C VR programme to be presented to the NHS team
• To work with the Assistant Director of Finance to make sure that the VAT treatment for the services included in the NHS VR programme is appropriate and correctly accounted for
• To support the Fundraising team in the preparation of the Budget and Financial Plan for 2024-26
• To prepare the monthly financial report for the charity's fundraising activities
• To work within the Fundraising team reviewing investment in income streams and providing support as necessary with regard to decision making and analysis
• To assist in the preparation of funding applications, providing information and advice
• Key point of contact for the fundraising team for all financial matters
• To work with colleagues across the charity to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the preparation of the financial reports set out above

What you need to know:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA)
• A minimum of three years' experience of having led and managed the preparation of complex financial management accounts.
• A high level of Excel experience including the use of key functions to automate part of the process

Experience of working with non-financial colleagues in the gathering of relevant information, the development of budgets and forecasts and the reporting and interpretation of actual performance.

Please get in touch for a more detailed JD

[email protected]

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with an outstanding Multi Academy Trust to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their team, reporting to the Financial Controller on a 12 month fixed term contract.

They are looking for someone to work with the Audit Lead and the Financial Controller support the delivery of the Audit and ensure financial statements are prepared for both internal and external consumption.

This is a hybrid role working 3 days in their office based in East Croydon.

This role would be perfect for someone who is passionate about developing their skills in an excellent organisation.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare balance sheet control accounts.
• Consolidate all grant income remittances for Government income.
• Prepare monthly income and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed.
• Provide support on reconciling Fixed assets registers for all schools and head office.
• Create audit packs for auditors and work on queries from the auditors

You will:

• Be fully qualified
• Be experienced in production of month end accounts.
• Have strong reconciliation and data analysis skills.
• Experienced in preparing month end journals, including departmental recharges
• Have strong excel skills and experience of using a variety of software packages to generate reports
• Have excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Have a professional "cando" attitude and work ethic
• Have excellent time management skills

Experience of the education sector is desirable but not essential.

For more information on this role please contact Megan Hunter

About The Role

Closing Date: 26th May
Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Immediate start preferred.
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Are you a Qualified Accountant looking to use your skills and accounting knowledge to help address the biggest health issue in the UK today?  

We are looking for a Financial Accountant, to join our busy Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract as progress our finance transformation journey, including the implementation of a new ERP finance system, Unit 4 (Agresso).

In this role, you will help manage the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts and statutory returns, quarterly VAT returns, and oversight of monthly accounting processes ensuring that accurate accounts are produced on a timely basis.
You will be responsible for ensuring:

- Thorough testing of finance related end to end processes on Unit 4 ensuring that any issues are captured and resolved as appropriate.
- Successful finance data cleanse activities to ensure that data migrated to Unit 4 is fit for purpose
- Opening financial data migrated to Unit 4 reconciled clearly back to the legacy systems on a detailed and timely basis to ensure strong financial control and a successful audit
- Take lead on understanding and implementing any changes to approach necessary for month end close, journal processing and balance sheet reconciliations
- Successful and timely transfer of knowledge to the remaining members of the finance team

This is a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our flagship offices.
 
About you

- Qualified Accountant (ideally ACA)
- Experience and knowledge of Unit4 ERPx or equivalent cloud-based system
- Experience of working within the charity sector is preferred but not essential
- Ideally focussed all or part of your career on being a Financial Accountant and you are likely to have worked in an organisation of similar size, scale, and complexity.
- We also welcome applications if you are newly qualified, with practice experience.
- You will be joining a committed finance team with an ambitious transformation plan and will be expected to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and a continuous improvement mentality.
- Being systems-oriented and having an interest in tax will also be beneficial.

Person Specification

- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience of producing minutes, action lists and meeting summaries.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages. 
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solutions focussed.
- Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines and know when to ask for help.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
 
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Would you like to be part of an organisation changing lives through work?

A royal College is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Technical Accountant to join their team for a 15-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the RCN's financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition from the current on-premise Open Accounts systems to Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations (D365 F&O).

Supportive Benefits as Technical Accountant you will receive will include:

• Generous Time Off: Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas break (pro-rated for part-time).
• Supportive Leave Options: Maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
• Invest in Your Wellbeing: Award-winning health and wellness programs.
• Continuous Learning: Broad range of learning and development opportunities.
• As the Group's Technical Accounting Lead, you'll be responsible for:

As Technical Accountant your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of D365 F&O, ensuring it meets the reporting needs of our unique structure - a Trade Union, Charity, and Trading Subsidiaries organisation.
• Configuring the system to accommodate our partial exemption VAT rules and support international transactions.
• Working collaboratively with the project team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and external implementers to ensure a robust and compliant financial system.
• Designing and testing the system's functionality for accurate reporting, encompassing Group Statutory Accounts, Quarterly VAT Returns, Trade Union Returns, and Business-as-usual (BAU) requirements.
• Guaranteeing the system's internal control framework adheres to external and internal audit standards.
• Transferring your knowledge to the BAU team for a seamless transition.

As Technical Accountant you will be/ have:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience with technical accounting principles and a strong understanding of Group reporting standards (UK GAAP and upcoming FRS 102).
• Proven experience in implementing and configuring accounting systems (preferably D365 F&O)
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

The closing date for applications ais 1^ST June, please submit you CV to if your qualifications, skills and experience aligns with this role and you would like to be considered for submission.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Systems Accountant (15-month Fixed Term Contract)

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working required, occasional travel within the UK with overnight stays).

Do you want to lead a major finance transformation project?

Are you a Systems Accountant looking to play a pivotal role in our exciting Finance Transformation project. In this 15-month fixed-term contract, you'll be the Group's Finance Transformation Lead, guiding us as they transition from their current on-premise systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O).

Supportive Benefits as Systems Accountant you will receive will include:

• Generous Time Off: Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas break (pro-rated for part-time).
• Supportive Leave Options: Maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
• Invest in Your Wellbeing: Award-winning health and wellness programs.
• Continuous Learning: Broad range of learning and development opportunities.

As Systems Accountant you will:

• Lead and collaborate with the Finance team, Project team and third-party implementer to design and implement a robust D365 F&O system.
• Develop the internal control framework, Chart of Accounts, and other data structures for the new system.
• Work closely with the implementation team to create a suite of financial reports and dashboards.
• Support data cleansing, conversion, and migration from our current systems to D365 F&O.
• Lead the development and standardisation of future-state end-to-end Finance processes for the Group.
• Train the Finance team on D365 functionalities and reporting.
• Utilise your expertise to support the wider Finance team throughout the project

Your experience and attributes will include:

• To be a qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with D365 F&O and Power BI.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.

The closing date for applications is June 1st, please submit your CV to [email protected] if your qualifications, experience and attributes align with this role and I will be in touch for an initial conversation should your application be sucsesfull.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

A well-established Housing Association in London is looking to take on a Treasury and Management Accountant (focus on the Treasury) for the next 3 months at first.

This organisation enables tenants and communities to thrive whilst also providing great support to their employees. They have award winning ways of engaging with residents and provide homes that people feel happy and safe to live in. It is an interesting role and comes with the flexibility of being fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Manage treasury facilities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimisation for the group.
• Liaise with bankers and investors, maintain positive relationships, ensure accurate reporting to stakeholders, and identify potential treasury risks.
• Produce monthly and long-term cash flow forecasts, alongside conducting sensitivity analysis on group liquidity.
• Oversee arrangements with valuers for various valuations
• Ensure the property security register is up-to-date, advising on cost implications of property regeneration, preparing quarterly reports for the security trustee and Business Partners, and coordinating with legal teams for adding or releasing properties from the security portfolio.

Requirements:

• Strong Treasury and Cash Flow knowledge
• Housing Association/Charity or Not for Profit background
• Ambitious with the ability to take the lead on Treasury
• Good communication skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

My client is a leading and pioneering UK health charity. From education to prevention, support and counselling to political campaigning, they deliver a wide range of services to people across the country.

Currently in the middle of a major transformation programme, they are keen to secure some additional resource for the busy finance team that can lead them through year end.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts – financial reporting and analysis, trial balance, P&L and balance sheet.
• Working with finance colleagues on information required for internal and external stakeholder reporting.
• Responsible for preparing analysis to support the statutory disclosures.
• Handling external audit queries with auditors.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified and have experience of preparing accounts for year end in the charity sector. A good level of Excel and practical, can-do approach are also essential.

This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, this role can be delivered fully remote.

Your new company

Workingfor a professional body based in Farringdon, London. This opportunity is officebased 4 days a week. The office is closed on Fridays, so the successfulcandidate can work from home 1 day a week.
Your new role

• Reporting to the Finance Manager.
• Supporting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Month-end journals.
• To support monthly close-down and the production of month-end reports.
• Post sales day books into nominal ledger.
• Support purchase ledger and credit control functions.
• To maintain and reconcile cash books to the nominal ledger.
• May be required to deputise for the Finance Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong double entry and reconciliation experience.
• You will be an experienced Accounts Assistant.
• Strong purchase and sales ledger experience is required.
• Ideally part-qualified.
• Strong systems' usage.
• Great communication skills - both written and verbal.
  
  What you'll get in return
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There will also be an extra 3 paid leave days between Christmas and new year due to office closure.
• 2 paid volunteering days. 1 paid leave day if you are moving house.
• Employer contribution pension scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Life assurance.
• + more.

What you need to do now

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