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Do you love dogs?  Are you a tenacious account manager, with excellent relationship building skills looking for a new challenge?

Dogs Trust has exciting plans to grow its reach and impact over the next ten years. We are reliant on voluntary donations in order to deliver on our ambitions and we are looking for an Account Manager to ensure effective stewardship of our corporate partnerships.

About the role:

As an Account Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of partners: designing and delivering tailored partnership plans and an innovative and personalised suite of partnership activity.
• You will identify opportunities to increase the value of your partnership portfolio
• Ensure the transition between new business and account management is seamless for both Dogs Trust and our partners.
• Work with colleagues across the charity to ensure we maximise our promotional opportunities

About You:

We are seeking a fundraiser or an experienced account manager who relishes the excitement of exceeding income targets and developing strong relationships. If you are a real team player with a proven track record in delivering exceptional account management as well as having excellent communication and relationship building skills, along with a tenacious approach, then we’d love to hear from you. 

About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

What do you need to know:

Please note that in this role you will split time between home-working and our London office in line with our agile working policy.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave, perkbox and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

Role:  Finance Manager

Part-time 22.5 hours per week

Benefits:

· Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)

· Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday

· Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary

· Optional Private Medical Insurance plan

· Access to Blue Light Card

· Learning and Development opportunities

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time.

People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters.

As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.

SCAA is seeking to appoint an experienced, qualified, professional Finance Manager with strong analytical skills, capable of producing and presenting financial information in a succinct and straightforward manner. The preferred candidate will have experience of producing management accounts and other management information relating to organisational performance, cashflow, investment reporting and budget analysis.

Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The appointed individual will be expected to liaise effectively with colleagues, Executive Team Members, Trustees and other colleagues within the Charity. They will also develop and strengthen relationships with banks, insurers, investment managers, auditors and other professionals. The person will be expected to produce and present a range of financial information, query and challenge any unusual and misleading information and to support his/her colleagues in the office as required to further the objectives of the charity.

This is a growing charity, and you will have a broad remit, and we are looking for a fully Qualified Accountant holding a CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent membership with experience ideally gained in charity accounting, external reporting and internal management accounting.

The successful candidate is likely to be operating in a similar role in the Private, Public or Third sectors and looking for a new challenge.

Application notes

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, your relevant experience, and your motivations for applying.

To find out more about the role you can also contact Simon Phillips on 0300 123 1111 or by email at the address shown above with any questions.

Application deadline is 6pm on 6th November 2024.

Interviews will take place on 20th November 2024.

About the Company
Bluestep was incorporated in 2010 and is based at Blisworth Hill Farm in the lovely Northamptonshire countryside, commutable from Northampton, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The business operates in design, merchandise, storage and fulfilment services providing varied solutions to a wide range of clients in the charity, healthcare, outdoor education, corporate and sports sectors. We are a progressive, forward-thinking company that prides ourselves on a first class service.

Main purposes of job
As our Charity Account Director within the Client Services team, you will play the lead role in driving business growth across the Charity sector in line with our 4-year plan that we launched at the start of this new financial year (April 2024).

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, leading, inspiration and coaching of our Charity Account Management team (from Senior Account Managers to Account Executives, possibly Apprentices down the line), while at the same time looking after a select number of high value Charity partners.

This responsibility will involve you being constantly immersed in the daily activity, providing on the spot advice and coaching to our team, making a concerted effort to get to know each of our clients and an expert knowledge of our portfolio of services on offer. Due to the experience and network of the successful candidate, we expect you to bring opportunities our way.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with the commerciality, leadership and ambition to push us to the next level.

Main responsibilities

Client Strategic Influence: Will play a huge part in creating, influencing and implementing strategy for a very small number of extremely high value, lifelong clients surmounting to a multi-million pound portfolio. Without your involvement, our clients would struggle.

Inspiring, Mentoring, Coaching: We expect the successful candidate to have a huge passion for developing teams and individuals. You should gravitate towards people and be an inspirational figure that the team will want to seek knowledge and support from. You should have the ability to help integrate and intertwine individuals with their clients, making them an indispensable extension to their team.

Reporting Lead duties: All members of the Charity team will report into this role and the individual will be responsible for all aspects of people management.

Living in the Detail: With such a huge client base within the Charity sector, offering a variety of services (Merchandise, Design, Storage & Fulfilment), we expect the successful candidate to have the capacity and ambition to immerse themself in the detail, investing an incredible amount of time getting to know individual accounts and clients alike. Much of this will take place in “real life” through discussion with Account Managers and clients, though detail will also come from Synergist, our CRM platform.

Strategic Implementation: Able to support the development and implementation of commercial strategy with the aim being to accelerate the growth of Bluestep as a business and industry player. Adaptability will be required as trends and needs develop over time.

Client Relationship Management: Love & Care is central to everything we do (Net Promoter Score is a key metric that we have introduced to the business) and your philosophy must be focused around this. Our Love & Care Manager is the key to unlocking the rewards of this and a resource that must be utilised to the best of your ability. This role will require management and delegation of clients when the team are on leave.

Sales and Revenue Generation: This role will require integrated working with our Client Services Director and Marketing team to ensure that sales support is directed in the right areas at the right times. This ties in with our recruitment strategy and demands. With the candidate’s standing within the Charity community, we also expect this person to unlock significant opportunities within the sector.

Collaboration: This role works very closely with our Client Services Director, who has overall responsibility for all Client Services related activity, and our Love & Care Manager, who will underpin and support all operational and client requirements for the team. Generally, this role requires collaboration across the business in order to guarantee success.

Budget Management: Responsible for creating and monitoring annual, quarterly and monthly sales and GP margin budgets across the Charity sector by individual. Responsible for communicating and agreeing budgets across the team.

Reporting: Develop and update reporting tools that keep the team and management abreast of performance, including presentations within our fortnightly “Scrum” meetings. Prepare and present regular reports and updates to leadership.

Drive change on Industry Trends: Not only offering solutions both internally to Management and to clients in order that these are addressed, but playing a huge role in ensuring they are implemented. This person should be an influential member of the sector community.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Variation may occur to the duties and responsibilities at the request of the Managing Director without changing the general character of the post. Any variation will always be discussed first.

Charity Account Director Experience
Proven experience in Senior roles within a merchandise and design agency or similar environment
Experience working with Not-for-profit organisations or in-house roles including Senior Fundraising Manager/Director (essential)
Proven track record of winning significant new business, developing customer relationships and spend
Evidence of inspiring, coaching and mentoring teams of people to achieve success
Track record of creating positive, values-based cultures
Client-facing experience and extremely comfortable in presenting environments
Strategic thinker
Technology proficient (CRM systems such as Synergist)

Charity Account Director Skills & Attributes
A natural leader and inspirer
People-person
Superb teamwork skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capacity to take on a lot of information in a short space of time
Adaptable across many areas of a job role
Problem-solver and adaptable to certain situations
Time management
Strong commercial acumen: results orientated with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals
High standards of integrity, service delivery and customer care
Personable and fun to work with

On offer for the Charity Account Director

• We allow one day of remote working each week (increases to two days once 6 month probation period is complete)
• Some travel/overnight stays will be expected
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
• Inclusion in our Profit Share Scheme (paying out up to 15% of basic salary) upon completion of 6 month probation period
• NEST Pension scheme (Bluestep contribution of 5%)
• 29 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free onsite gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (upon completion of 2 years’ employment)
• Plus many more benefits included in our Perks Guide (including Private Medical Healthcare through Vitality on your 2-year anniversary)

To apply for the Charity Account Director Role
Please follow the Indeed process for applying.

• Application deadline: Friday 15th November 2024
• Stage 1 Interviews (Teams): Once application received and successfully through initial screening process
• Stage 2 Interviews (Face-to-Face): if successfully through Stage 1 interview
• Stage 3 Presentation (Face-to-Face): If successfully through Stage 2 interview.

Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about using your expertise to support organisations with meaningful missions? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a medical charity with a focus on supporting doctors who lead in clinical radiology and clinical oncology ultimately working to improve patient outcomes and we are looking for a talented Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner to join us. 
As our Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, advice and support to key stakeholders across the organisation. You will be a trusted adviser to non-finance teams helping them to understand financial data and make informed decisions. You will be a key element of the high-performing and credible finance team, supporting both the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant and the Assistant Accountant in operational finance and in ongoing delivery of accurate financial information on which the business partnering relies.

To be successful in this role you will have strong analytical skills, providing financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting advice to drive performance and operational efficiency. You will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the RCR. Having strong commercial acumen, you will be able to communicate with and influence a range of audiences effectively with an understanding that strong, reliable financial data is the foundation of a successful business and is a primary deliverable.

You will be a pivotal player within the finance team delivering an excellent service to teams across the RCR. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about our mission and making a difference. This role will suit someone who has worked as across business partnering and management / financial accounting in their recent roles, and who is inquisitive and driven.

What you’ll do: 

• Deliver a decision support service to managers and directors to deliver improved financial performance outcomes for the RCR.
• Ensure that partners use effective financial controls over their spend and income conforming to RCR’s policies and to optimise RCR’s outcomes.
• Support the partners in the production of outturn forecasts, budgets and multiyear financial plans that conform to RCR’s financial needs.
• Provide effective analytical insight and advice to partners and Head of Finance to maximise the return on investment and support for implementing change to improve outcomes. 
• Supporting RCR’s regular financial and non-financial performance reporting with analytical advice, insight and commentaries. 
• Support the wider finance team in delivering timely management information 
• Help with system development within the finance team such as upgrades
• Cover for the Head of finance in their absence.

What you’ll need:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
• Experience of both financial business partnering role and accounting role.
• Excellent commercial skills, including the ability to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences. 
• An enquiring and analytical mindset with the ability to spot risks, to dig further to follow up on problems and work through issues to offer practical solutions.
• Experience of collaborative work across functions to support others in delivering tasks and projects.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join a proactive and high-performing finance team in a charity with a meaningful mission. Please find out more about the Senior Accountant and Finance Business Partner role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to join our team and play a vital role in our continued success. As Finance Manager, you will have the opportunity to positively impact local lives by leading and overseeing all aspects of our financial operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of our financial reporting, while also providing strategic financial insights to support our mission. You will be a member of the Wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and internal teams to ensure our financial sustainability and resilience. This is a hands-on role with a mix of strategic and operational tasks and is essential to the success of our 3-year strategy, maintaining best practice financial controls and budgetary oversight, and meeting statutory obligations.

You will be part of an upbeat, skilled team within a values-led organisation that focuses on the wellbeing of its staff. You’ll make an important contribution to our culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect, and passion in our mission to see no good food going to waste in the South West.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring the day-to-day smooth efficient running of the finance function.
• Contribute to strategy development and implementation as part of the wider SLT.
• Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management, including attendance at the monthly Finance Sub-Committee.
• Manage, maintain and develop financial systems and controls, increasing their impact and quality and implementing best practices in financial management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, HMRC).
• Ensure FSSW fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements around GDPR.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including our Auditor and peers across the FareShare network.
•  Act as a local ambassador for FSSW.

Finance Operations Management

• Undertake the day-to-day bookkeeping (Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax) including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank, payroll, banking, and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage the staff payroll and pension process, monthly HMRC reporting and payments, including monitoring of VAT, tax, and gift aid, and prepare required returns.
• Lead on procurement practices, including relationship management of key suppliers such as insurance, utilities, IT providers to ensure best value for money.
• Petty cash controls across all FSSW sites.
• Debtor management, including liaising with internal membership account managers. 
• Other finance administration activities as required.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves management and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting commentary for presentation to SLT and Trustees. 
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support decision-making and funding applications across the organisation, including quarterly reviews.
• Prepare year end accounts to trial balance and lead the annual audit process.
• Ensure Restricted Funds are allocated correctly and assist with the monitoring of their budgets and cash flow in conjunction with the SLT.
• Assist the Deputy CEO to collate relevant evidence e.g. invoices for grant monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure day-to-day management of IT and data protection.
• Complete administration duties such as filing to Charity Commission and Companies House as directed to comply with statutory reporting requirements.

General

• Respond to communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems. 
• Be willing to receive and engage positively with any visitors to the warehouse and office space.
• Support FSSW events.
• Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the main purpose of the role, including liaising with the wider FSSW team. 
• Uphold high quality customer care and standards of conduct when dealing with all stakeholders and the public.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable for this post. Please explain in your Covering Letter why you meet the points in the Person Specification. 

Essential Criteria 

• Full/part qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent) 

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a financial leadership role; setting and curating a positive workplace culture 

• Proven experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and year end reporting 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and mentoring a finance team 

• Hands on experience of preparing year end accounts to trial balance and managing the year end process both internally, and externally with external independent examiners and auditors 

• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft, and Google products

• Proven track record in driving a culture of continuous improvement and best practice internal controls 

•  Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills 

• Excellent organisation skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently 

• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively 

• Excellent attention to detail, comfortable using own initiative, managing priorities and workload 

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; with a solution focus 

• Able to foster a culture of cooperation and togetherness

• Business partnering with CEO, SLT Treasurer and Trustees and other functional managers 

• Proactive, resilient, and able to work under pressure 

• To subscribe to the ethos, vision, and mission of the organisation

• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity 

Desirable Criteria

• 3-5 years PQE 

• Experience preferably gained in a charity, food systems or logistics and transport or FMCG environment 

• Familiarity with charity SORP 

•  Budgetary management in excess of £1 million 

• Experience with Xero 

• Committed to reducing food waste and fighting food poverty 

Other Requirements

• Willing and available to work outside normal working hours occasionally if required 

• Willing to be based in Bristol with some travel to alternative site 

• Predominantly office based with some flexibility for working remotely 

• Proof of right to work in the UK 

Safeguarding statement 

FSSW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults that we work with. As such, this post is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks where appropriate. We ensure that we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment. 

Equality Diversity and Inclusion 

FSSW are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and it's important to us that this is reflected in the diversity of the people who work for the Charity. We actively encourage applications from global majority candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West. Please call or email if you’d like to chat about the FareShare South West community in more detail.

Your eye for detail, 'get things done' attitude, and your bookkeeping skills will make a huge difference to our creative and innovative team.

You will be responsible for managing our financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations, and providing administrative support to the team. You will already have working experience of QuickBooks Online in a non-profit setting and a proven track record of getting things done efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping:

  • Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.

  • Process accounts payable and receivable, including donations and grants.

  • Submit quarterly VAT claims

  • Reconcile bank statements and manage cash flow.

  • Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budget preparation.

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

• Administration:

  • Provide administrative support to the team where it would add most value (e.g. sales invoicing, scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies).

  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of fundraising events and campaigns.

  • Handle general inquiries and provide excellent customer service to stakeholders.

• Compliance and Reporting:

  • Help prepare management reports to support the trustees in their governance

  • Assist with annual audits and liaise with external auditors.

  • Ensure compliance with charity-specific financial regulations and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper/administrator, preferably in a non-profit setting.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.

• A formal and UK recognised bookkeeping/accounting qualification is highly desirable

• Solid understanding of non-profit accounting principles and regulations.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using spreadsheets for analysing financial data

• Proficiency in Google Workspace

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with donor management / CRM software.

• Understanding of fundraising and grant management.

• Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated with a “get things done” attitude.

• High level of integrity and commitment to the charity’s mission.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Accountant to join our team in Thomson Reuters Foundation . In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of programs, leading all aspects of program accounting and reporting, including timely donor reporting, and ensuring clean donor audits. You will provide leadership and mentorship to Program Accountants working closely with the Head of Finance and the CFO to support strategic financial planning and drive key initiatives. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through meticulous financial management and leadership, we invite you to apply and join our  organisation.

A successful candidate will have strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure all Program reporting requirements are met on time. Additionally, you must possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey information between various levels within the Foundation and provide mentorship and support to project accountants .

About the Role

As a Senior Program Accountant at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Ensure accurate and timely project accounting and reporting for your portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Collaborate with the Business Development and Program Teams in the preparation of budget proposals to donors.

• Prepare and present financial reports to the CFO and Senior Leadership monthly.

• Ensure accurate and timely donor reporting in line with donor requirements, timelines, formats, contractual obligations, and timescales.

• Provide financial guidance and support to Program Managers and stakeholders supporting decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and donor regulations.

• Lead on improving program reporting and analysis to support decision-making in the Foundation.

• Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute proactively in simplifying and automating finance systems, processes, and procedures.

About You
You're a fit for the role of a Senior Program Accountant if your background includes:

• Qualified Accountant with experience working in a program accounting, reporting and managing teams in a Charity (minimum of 5 years of experience).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, donor reporting including problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of financial processes including cost allocation and cost recovery in charities.

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities, with experience working with stakeholders.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What’s in it For You 

At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth: 

• Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed. 

• A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.  

• Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now. 

• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits. 

• Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities. 

About Thomson Reuters Foundation 

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change. 

Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Caxton Youth Organisation, a specialist youth charity, that empowers learning disabled and autistic young people aged 11-25 living in the London borough of Westminster.

We have a part-time, fully online/ remote role available to produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts. The role requires good working knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software, as well as experience working with a small organisation.

We require someone to work 3-4 days a month. The working hours are flexible and would suit someone who may be re-entering the job market or is retiring, but looking for some additional work.

We have a Finance and Facilities Officer who is responsible for the day-to-day input of transactions into Xero, reconciling bank statements, producing invoices and remittance advice for grants and liaising with payroll. The payroll function is outsourced to CET Payroll. The unaudited financial statements are prepared by the independent examiner. The CEO is responsible for the financial management of the organisation.

Your role

The work would include:

•  monthly preparation and posting of payroll journals
• reconciliation of the monthly accounts (including rectifying any discrepancies).
• monthly income and expenditure report and variance analysis
• monthly cashflow forecast on a cumulative basis
• processing of accruals and adjustment Production of quarterly and annual budgets and reforecasts
•  Supporting the annual independent examinatio
• Meeting with the Treasurer, CEO and Finance and Facilities Officer as and when needed.

Successful candidate profile:

• Fully AAT qualified
• Minimum of 5 years experience of bookeeping
• Minimum of 2 years experience of using Xero Software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel user
• Strong experience of managing month end and year end processes
• Fluent English speaker with strong communication skills
• Experience working with a small organisation
• Ability to work independently 

About Reall

Reall’s vision is housing markets that work for people, prosperity and planet. Reall is improving the lives of under-served households in African and Asian cities by building and increasing access to green resilient homes. We create the conditions for families to secure their own homes. Globally, there are 1.2 billion people without somewhere decent to call home. Working across our priority markets, including Kenya, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and beyond, Reall has a commercially and environmentally viable solution that drives macroeconomic development and catalyses pathways to net zero.

We have been pioneers and thought leaders in the global affordable housing space for more than 30 years and to date we have improved the lives of over three million people, created over 200,000 jobs, brought clean water to half a million people and delivered sustainable sanitation to over a million.

The Role

This role will lead on the production of monthly management accounts and other financial reports in relation to projects and programmes, assisting in the preparation of annual budgets as well as the maintenance and development of systems to deliver the most effective finance support to the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An ability to work in a complex finance role, with strong technical knowledge of statutory, management and financial accounting.
• Experience in providing variance analysis of actual spend against budget and forecast to assist with financial planning.
• Experience in month end processes, cash flow reconciliation, accruals and reconciliation of the purchase ledger
• Experience of working in foreign currencies.
• Excellent financial analysis skills & attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate, analyse and improve financial systems and processes.

Why work at Reall?

With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with significant ambition and a track record of success.

Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence.  This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.

A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms.  You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.

Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We positively encourage applications from those who are suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief, as Reall believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.

What We Offer

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

• A competitive salary and total reward package
• 33 days' annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday. Increasing by 1 day every year for every year of service
• A comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced Pension offering, including death in service coverage along with a generous Maternity and Shared Parental Leave provision
• Access to a Reward portal, which provides high street discounts and a cashback reward scheme in popular online and retail outlets.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment including on-site health and well-being support through access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential support to colleagues. Along with access to funded training and further career development.
• More details are available in job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through as you apply for this role. 

Salary – £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

Working hours – Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are open to flexible working patterns subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met. We are currently working hybrid with blended office and homeworking with the ability to work up to three days from home most weeks.

The closing date for applications for is 3rd November 2024

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you would like further information please contact us through the recruitment portal with your questions or contact details and a member of our team will contact you.

Job Title: Accountant (Charity sector)

Location: UK, remote

Annual fees: £12,000

Hours: 1 day per week on average

Reports to: Chief Executive

About Us

The Brazzaville Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a civil society and non-profit organisation registered by the England and Wales Charity Commission (registration number 1160693). It promotes and supports African initiatives in the following areas:

• conflict prevention and resolution missions with concrete actions such as the Inter-Libyan Dialogue Dakar 1 and the African Mediation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine;
• an environmental protection mission whose flagship actions include the assistance of the creation of the Blue Fund for the Congo Basin (signed in Oyo in 2016) and the support of “Elephant Protection Initiative” in favour of the fight against the ivory trade;
• a major multi-year, multi-disciplinary health initiative in the fight against fake and substandard medicines, which gave rise to the signing of the Lomé Initiative, a multi-country initiative aimed at combatting this scourge.

Role Overview

The accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the foundation’s financial health, ensuring compliance with charity law, and supporting its mission through effective financial management.

You will be responsible for bookkeeping, financial management, and providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making by senior staff and trustees.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping

• Perform regular bookkeeping tasks in a timely manner including:

- Accounting for purchase invoices coding to the correct activity and account code;
- Accounting for income receipts to the correct fund – restricted or unrestricted and account code
- Monthly payroll – and journal to correct activity and account code;
- Monthly pension submissions;
- Accounting for direct card payments;
- bank reconciliations – sterling, Euro and other currencies;
- accounting for accruals and prepayments on a monthly basis;
- regular review of accounting transactions to ensure all transactions tracked correctly;
- proper knowledge and application of fund accounting.

2. Statutory Accounts

• Preparation of Statutory accounts to comply with Charity and Company law
• Preparation of backing documentation for audit purposes;
• Co-ordination with auditors during audit process to ensure necessary adjustments posited correctly where appropriate.

3. Finance Management

• Implement and maintain financial controls to ensure efficiency, stability, and good governance, including record-keeping to provide a clear audit trail.
• Conduct detailed analysis of different charitable activities and funds, managing both restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts in a timely manner, highlighting significant points and discussing them with senior staff and trustees.
• Monitor financial activity against specific projects and funding streams, providing regular updates and analysis.
• Conduct an annual review of internal controls to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an accountant in the charity sector or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of charity law, including handling restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in preparing financial reports for senior management and trustees.

• Proficiency in Xero accounting software.

• Familiarity with the requirements of funders and the ability to monitor financial activity against specific funding streams.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks with deadlines.

Working conditions

• Contract: Consultant contract with 3-month trial period.
• Remuneration: To be negotiated according to profile and experience.

The Conservative Party are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to search for a permanent Accounts Receivable Assistant position.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the main objective of the Accounts Receivable Assistant is to reinforce strong financial controls and careful management of the Party’s income. This role is ideally suited to someone with some experience in finance or accounts looking to step up or someone who has worked within a conference and events environment in a similar administrative role looking to transition into finance.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating and processing the day-to-day funds raised by the Treasurer’s team in our accounts package Access Financials and donor CRM (Raisers Edge).
• Coordinating and accounting for transactions processed through digital payment solutions.
• Support direct mail fundraising, coordinating the processing of responses and receipts.
• Work closely with these teams to process charges generated from their databases and ensure invoices are raised accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Ensure cash receipts are posted to the appropriate accounts and the appropriate VAT treatment applied.
• Support the account management of key clients; to ensure the booking and billing process is smooth and their commercial experience is seamless.
• Preparation of daily Treasurer’s cash report and weekly income reports for distribution to stakeholders.
• Manage aged debtor balances and the receivables ledger, ensuring that strict procedures are followed to mitigate bad debt through structured debt collection procedures.
• Complete month-end/year-end closure procedures including monthly bank reconciliations.

This position will be based at the Conservative Party’s central Leeds office and requires four days per week of working from their office. Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis, with first stage interviews being held on the 6^th and 7^th of November. You will join a supportive and friendly team and benefit from generous employee benefits including study support!

Essential Criteria:

• A commitment to gaining CIMA / ACCA or a similar finance qualification is essential for this role – study support will be provided!
• Previous experience in accounts and/or finance team or equivalent income generation administrative role within an operations team (ideally having completed the Foundation Stage of a formal finance qualification but this is not essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership for wide-ranging responsibilities
• Detail orientated, great numeracy skills and experience using Excel

Please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Ivy Rock Partners is excited to be working with a leading organisation to recruit a talented Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team where you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial information for internal and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the fixed asset register, including accounting for property, plant, and equipment.
• Manage accounting for deferred capital grants, property disposals, and the financial aspects of new housing properties.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist the Senior Financial Accountant in delivering accurate monthly management accounts and supporting the year-end audit process.
• Ensure financial reporting is clear and targeted to diverse audiences, including internal teams, external regulators, and auditors.
• Drive process improvements across financial controls, policies, and procedures, and ensure compliance with industry best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACMA/ACCA/ACA) with relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data.
• Experience in statutory reporting and knowledge of UK and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Fixed Asset Register
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software; experience with housing-related systems is a plus.

What’s on Offer:

• A hybrid working model that provides flexibility between home and the office.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• The chance to work closely with senior finance leaders and contribute to strategic financial initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your input will directly impact the organization’s financial performance.
• Funding your finance qualification

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

ABOUT US:

Open for Business is a coalition of leading global businesses committed to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion worldwide. Through data-driven research, we demonstrate the economic benefits of LGBTQ+ inclusion and leverage our network of partners and programs to foster positive change for LGBTQ+ communities.

Founded in 2015, Open for Business has rapidly expanded to include 38 global member organizations and four local programs in East Africa, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe, with additional programs set to launch next year. We take pride in harnessing the power and expertise of the private sector to support some of the most vulnerable members of our global community, ensuring that their advocacy is bolstered by some of the world’s largest and most influential organizations.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our financial and operational functions as we continue to grow. This role is critical in ensuring that Open for Business adheres to best practices in financial management and reporting, including compliance with the Charity SORP.

You will serve as the main point of contact for our external accountants and our Financial Advisory Committee, providing timely and accurate financial information to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

On the operations side, you will help build and execute the organizational infrastructure needed to support our expansion, which includes office management and collaborating with our HR team to create a robust induction system for new staff, as well operational management or oversight of core processes.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about tackling LGBTQ+ inequalities on a global scale and are eager to contribute to a dynamic and fast-growing organization. This UK-based role offers a hybrid working model, with time split between our London office and remote work. Remote candidates within the UK are also welcome to apply. Part time considered. The position reports directly to the Chief Executive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage financial and operational systems, processes, administration, and internal controls.
• Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day business and financial operations.
• Oversee bank accounts, accounts payable and receivable functions, purchasing, financial reporting, and grants administration.
• Conduct bank and transaction reconciliations and manage expenses, bills, and payments using Xero.
• Produce or oversee production of monthly payroll.
• Produce quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Collaborate with external accountants for annual audit and accounts.
• Liaise with other external advisors as needed.
• Prepare project-specific budgets and lead financial reporting for grants.
• Lead the induction process for new staff and consultants.
• Project manage the implementation of new systems, including coordination with consultants to deliver small-to-medium internal projects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The ideal candidate will be experienced with charity finances and may have worked in a similar role previously. You should be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Direct experience in managing a charity finance or operations function.
• Experience liaising with third party providers, including accountants.
• Proficiency in budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Experience with Xero and other accounting software.
• Experience with project management and leading internal change management
• Experience of bookkeeping and (management) accounting.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Open for Business is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to addressing inequality. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or socioeconomic background. All hiring decisions are based on merit.

The closing date for submission of applications is 22 November 2024.

Ivy Rock Partners is currently supporting an impactful organisation in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated finance team that is making a difference within medical research. The role involves contributing to high-quality statutory audits, efficient month-end and year-end processes, and maintaining a strong financial control environment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Support the production of group year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Interpret and communicate the impact of FRS102 changes on the organization’s financial practices.
• Drive process improvements to reduce reporting timeframes and enhance the quality of financial information.
• Play a key role in developing and optimizing finance systems.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and group consolidation tasks.
• Maintain a robust control environment, proactively managing risks, and addressing audit findings.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of effective financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified Financial Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Recent experience in an accounting practice, with knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS102) and charities SORP.
• Strong knowledge of tax and VAT compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel, including functions like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; experience with Workday is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

What’s on Offer:

• A permanent role that offers the chance to directly contribute to meaningful work.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic finance team and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.