Finance Assistant

Part time (3 days a week), 9 month contract

Salary:  circa £26,282 FTE

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public. 

The College is currently seeking a Finance Assistant to provide support during a period of change in the College’s Finance processes.  This is a varied role and the post holder will be encouraged to contribute to improving the College’s systems and supporting College members and staff.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is very organised with an ability to use their initiative.

To apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role and how you meet the requirements in the person specification.

This role is temporarily remote however some travel to the College’s premises will be needed on an adhoc basis.

Closing date: 17.00, Monday, 19 October 2020.

Interviews:  Wednesday, 28 October 2020 via Zoom.

Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Registered charity number 299872

Bishopsgate Institute is a home for ideas and debate, learning, and enquiry. We are a small, fiercely independent charity with our own extraordinary premises at the crossroads of the City, Spitalfields and the East End, where culture, heritage, and learning meet. Bishopsgate Institute was "erected for the benefit of the public" in 1894, with the motto "I never stop learning". Our purpose has not changed.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and the Assistant Accountant. Our Assistant Accountant will be a vital part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Banking
• Maintaining suppliers
• Getting approval for invoices
• Processing payments
• Reconciling and recording income from our two main income systems
• Helping with credit control
• Assisting with budgets
• Assisting with payroll and pension
• Help with month end processes.

What we are looking for

• AAT Level 2 or 3, or qualified by experience
• Knowledge/experience of using accounting software
• Experience of working with purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking
• Great communication and a collaborative working style
• A proactive approach with the willingness and ability to make effective decisions using own initiative
• Demonstrable skill in effective planning and prioritisation of workload to meet deadlines working flexibly if required
• Excellent attention to detail delivering a high level of accuracy
• First class written and verbal communication skills in English and a proactive approach to internal communication

The role offers scope for learning and development in financial management, particularly charity finances. We champion creativity, and although we cannot be creative in accounting, we do encourage you to use your creativity in other parts of the organisation.

We have extended the application period and will now be accepting applications up until the end of 12 October 

Successful applicants will demonstrate a keen understanding of Bishopsgate Institute’s unique offer, and a passion for the work we do here. Please note we only accept application forms, CV’s will not be accepted.

We value and celebrate diversity, and we welcome applications from under-represented communities in our sector, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+, non-binary, neurodiverse and disabled candidates. We want to make sure we represent the society in which we work but recognise that the cultural sector still has much work to do in this area. If you have any questions on our hiring process or inclusivity policies, please contact us via email.

Salary: circa £25k FTE  (Part time 28h/week)

An exciting role for a progressive Assistant Accountant who is aspiring to be a Management Accountant

Client Details

Based in London this is one of the biggest and fastest growing Housing Associations in the country!

Description

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following duties

• Preparation of Financial Reports including Payroll
• Assisting with Monthly Management Accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of Statutory Accounts.

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will have exposure to Month End and be ideally studying for a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

Job Offer

A salary of between £33,000 and £37,000 plus benefits and study support.

An exciting role for a progressive Capital Accountant to join one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Client Details

Based in London this organisation provides affordable housing across the Country.

Description

The Capital Accountant will work with in a fast based dynamic team. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Depreciation
• Sinking Funds
• Assisting with statutory accounts

Profile

The successful Capital Accountant will be actively studying towards a professional qualification and have experience with in capital accounting.

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,0000 and £40,000 plus generous benefits.

Management Accountant, 45 - 48K + Benefits (Permanent)

London | Home

For a large, well established organisation, we're recruiting a Management Accountant to provide comprehensive accounting services across a defined Service Directorate. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will lead the planning and delivery of month-end processes including production of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc statutory and management reports and KPIs. The Management Accountant will work closely with Heads of Departments in making strategic decisions based on analysis, business plans and financial assessments. This role will produce full management accounts packs, balance sheet, month end and forecasting activities so will suit someone CCAB qualified, and with experience of management reporting, business partnering and year-end audit.

Main Duties:

• Leading the planning and delivery of month-end processes
• Leading the production of monthly, quarterly, and statutory and management reports and KPI's
• Partnering with Heads of Departments and other decision makers in making strategic decisions
• Producing business cases analysis, investment appraisals and other data analysis for decision makers
• Regular quarterly and rolling forecast of the department's expected outturn for the year
• Assist budget holders in monitoring budgets and delivering operational targets
• Produce budgets for review with Business Partners and budget holders, highlighting income maximisation, protection of capital investments, ROI, and delivery of value for money
• Providing technical expertise around IFRS
• Production of annual production of income and expenditure and balance sheet notes, liaising with Audit during interim and annual Audit.
• Maintain the COA ensuring consistency across Group systems

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB Qualified
• Strong experience across management reporting, business partnering and year-end audit
• Strong interpersonal skills including proven experience across business partnering and working closely with non-finance staff and Heads of Departments
• Strong Excel and MS Office experience and ideally BI software

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About us

Our vision is for nature and people to thrive in a world inspired by ecology. The British Ecological Society is the oldest of its kind in the world, with over 6000 members worldwide, we publish six successful journals, an ecological book series and a quarterly membership magazine, the Niche.

We actively value the diversity and wide range of perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to their work, to ecology and to our Society.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with outstanding communication skills and an interest in further developing their career in publishing to join our publications team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience in academic publishing, who is looking for an interesting and varied role. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Assistant Editor will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of one of our world-renowned journals but will also work closely with the rest of the publications team.

About the role

12-month maternity cover

This role offers an opportunity to be part of an experienced journals team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have demonstrable experience of working in academic publishing and have a good eye for detail. A proven interest in scientific publishing is essential and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject would be an advantage. Experience using ScholarOne or a similar journals database is desirable.

Core duties will include:

• Managing a timely and fair peer review process for a successful international journal
• Dealing with enquiries from authors, reviewers and editors
• Maintaining accurate records of manuscript progress from submission to final acceptance or rejection
• Contributing ideas for journal development and improvements to processes to Managing Editor and Editors
• Providing regular reports to Editors and Managing Editor from ScholarOne on all aspects of manuscript processing
• Liaising with publisher’s production department to ensure publication runs smoothly
• Assisting in ongoing journal marketing and promotion via online campaigns, printed publicity and social media channels
• Updating journal web pages to highlight new journal content
• Developing and managing the journal blog in collaboration with the blog editor
• Attending the BES annual conference and any other external relevant meetings as required.

A full job description, person specification, competencies and more about the role click on the link.

Our partner is a leading international healthcare organisation. They are seeking an experienced management and grants accountant to undertake management reporting tasks, including cashflow monitoring and analysis & multi-year forecasts, and grants reporting. The individual will also play a key support role in the implementation of a new accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the preparation of the annual-budget and multi-year forecasts, working as a finance business partner with finance and non-finance staff, supporting them in identifying opportunities for cost management.
• Preparation of management accounts, and financial reports and analysis on a monthly, quarterly and bi-annual basis.
• Responsible for grants management and reporting; this ranges from supporting with budget proposal development, grants expenditure analysis, and reporting.
• Supporting in designing the management and financial reporting tools during the implementation of the new accounting software

Person Specification

• Part qualified or qualified accountant, with experience in developing and improving accounting & financial management processes and systems, management accounting & reporting and grants management.
• Strong IT & systems skills, including intermediate/advanced user knowledge of MsExcel, and experience in systems implementation
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – and ability to work effectively with a range of international and external stakeholders.

This is a 6 month FTC. The partner is considering candidates on an ongoing basis, and experienced candidates are strongly advised to apply early. They will consider applicants based in Europe, provided they meet all the required criteria. 

Financial Accountant, 48 - 54K + Benefits (12 months FTC)

London | Remote

For a large education organisation in central London, we are recruiting a Financial Accountant to work with the Head of Financial Reporting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The Financial Accountant will prepare balance sheet reconciliations, produce statutory returns, and get involved in the Oracle systems implementation project. This role is for 12 months initially but could be extended / made permanent thereafter.

Main Duties:

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiaries including schedules
• Preparation of all statutory returns
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Reporting
• Responsible for the opening balances of the Group and subsidiaries
• Ensuring accuracy and robustness of data in the nominal ledgers
• Reconciliation of all period-end and closure
• Year-end lead on the Finance system
• Dealing with internal and external audit
• Management and development of the Assistant Financial Accountant
• Working as required on the Oracle implementation project including implementing financial controls, training processes and manuals
• Cash-flow forecasting and authorisation of BACS payment runs

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity
• External or internal audit experience and preparation of Statutory Accounts
• Experience in a large, dynamic organisations
• Experience in the implementation of new systems with associated training notes
• Ideally advanced Excel, Oracle experience

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I am currently supporting a growing charity in the South West who due to recent demands on their services need some interim support for the next 4 months

You need to be a strong management accountant and experience of financial modelling and development of business case would be extremely useful

They have also just implemented a cloud based new system so there will be some work involving bedding in this system and developing the reports and information from this so that the  charity can continually use fresh information for business improvement and transformational purposes

This role can be based at home but you would need to travel to the office once a month

A hands on role with involvement in finance and treasury management.

Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice to shape effective financial accounting.

Client Details

My client is within the not for profit sector in an organisation that is innovative in providing services for vulnerable people in West London.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Financial Accountant:

- Oversee financial accounts

- Ensure financial data is robust and in line with policies and regulations

- Support the team with monthly management reports

- External reporting including liaison with internal and external auditors

- VAT returns

- Develop and implement financial policies

- Doubly entry accounting

- Treasury management, cash management, working with banks

- Ledger management

- Month end

Profile

The successful Interim Financial Accountant:

- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

- Experience from within the not for profit / local authority sector

- Knowledge of key financial processes

- Able to communicate with Group Managers and people at var

- Understanding of financial reporting in a reasonable sized organisation

Job Offer

For the successful Interim Financial Accountant there is a hands on opportunity in a meaningful organisation in the not for profit sector, a day rate of £225 - £250 per day, part time/flexibile working and an immediate start for someone who can step in and hit the ground running.

Trainee Accountant

We think our trainees are the best people to be around. Join us and you’ll be part of a brilliant group of trainees working alongside qualified staff who are committed to doing the best work for our clients. We place our values at the centre of how we manage our organisation and we value you as an individual who brings a unique perspective and approach.

We work with social purpose organisations – we think they are the best kind of client

All of our clients are not-for-profits – from household name charities, campaigning organisations, and community organisations, to commercially savvy membership bodies and health and social care providers operating in a highly competitive market. This means that during your training you gain exposure to charities, companies, and other organisational structures. We aim to play a full positive role in the voluntary sector and through our work we want to support the positive impact our clients make in the world.

Become a Chartered Accountant with the internationally recognised ACA qualification
Alongside your day job undertaking audit and advisory work, you will study for your ACA qualification with the support of our training provider. Our trainees have a great success rate in completing the ACA and after qualifying, trainees either stay with us or step out into another organisation. Whether you want to stay in practice, develop a specialism around tax, or work towards becoming an FD, the qualification and your Sayer Vincent experience open doors.

About Sayer Vincent:

Sayer Vincent is a firm of chartered accountants that has been dedicated to charities and social enterprises for over 30 years. Through our tailored audit and advice services, we provide trustees and managers with the assurance that their charity is managing its resources effectively. When Sayer Vincent works with your organisation, you will feel that you have extra people in your team. We make a positive contribution to help you achieve your strategic objectives. We’re a friendly professional team that will challenge the status quo from an informed position and share your goals of making your charity more effective. We’re committed to making a difference for charities and helping them to be more effective.

Location: London

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Our selection process will be held online due to the current COVID-19 circumstances. Candidates will be asked to complete two exercises online on Monday 26 October for about two hours and to attend a virtual selection half day on Tuesday 3 or Thursday 5 November. Please note we will not be able to accommodate other interview dates and it is imperative that you are available on those dates.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to contact each applicant personally. We will generally contact shortlisted candidates on week prior to our selection day.

The start date for these roles is early February 2021.

You may have experience of the following: Trainee Accountant, Graduate, Accounts Assistant, AAT, Finance Graduate, ACCA, Trainee Scheme, Finance Assistant, CIMA, Financial Services, Accountant, ACA, Banking, Finance Administrator, Graduate Scheme, Financial Graduate etc.

Ref: 94193

REDRESS is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to be based in London for an initial 12-month contract (with the possibility of an extension) to primarily support our finance and fundraising operations, as well as providing support to our legal casework and events.

Who we are

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that represents victims of torture to obtain justice and reparation. We bring legal cases on behalf of individual victims of torture, and advocate for better laws to provide effective reparations. Our cases respond to torture as an individual crime in national and international law, and as a human rights violation with state responsibility. We apply our expertise in torture, reparation, and the rights of victims to national and international courts. Through our victim-centred strategic litigation we are able to have an impact beyond the individual case to address the root causes of torture and to challenge impunity. We conduct research and advocacy to identify the changes in law, policy and practice that are necessary. We work collaboratively with international and national organisations and grassroots victims’ groups.

The Role

Based in London the Administrative Assistant will primarily support the finance team and the fundraising team. The role will also assist on casework, and with our events. This is an ideal opportunity for a recently qualified professional seeking to develop a career in the operational side of human rights work, in a small and dynamic international charity.

REDRESS has a flexible approach to staffing, and we are prepared to consider this post full-time or part-time.

Responsibilities

The position is expected to contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows

Finance Operations. Support the Head of Finance with regular financial functions, including the following:

· Day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Pro, including transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts.

· Process expenses claims and expenditure requests.

· Respond to payment requests using cheques, BACS, and international transfers as appropriate.

· Provide regular insight into unrestricted and restricted balances.

· Maintain cashflow management controls.

· Assist in the preparation of interim and final financial reports to funders.

· Support and monitor international partner organizations by reviewing their reporting and transaction checking.

· Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the statutory accounts.

Fundraising Operations. Support the fundraising team through activities including the following:

· Research into potential donors.

· Prepare documents for fundraising applications and reports.

· Monitor the fundraising pipeline and deadlines.

· Organise sponsorship for sporting events.

· Respond to enquiries from regular supporters.

· Support social media in support of fundraising.

· Participate in fundraising meetings.

Litigation. Provide clerical support to our casework, through maintaining effective casefiles.

Events. Support the planning and delivery of online and in-person events.

The Administrative Assistant is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

Essential Competencies

This is an entry level position, and so we will consider candidates directly from university.  The ideal candidate will have the following experience.

· Relevant experience working in an office environment.

· A university degree relevant to the role.

· Demonstrated computer skills.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

Desirable Competencies

The following competencies are desirable:

· At least two years relevant work experience.

· University qualification in accounting or finance.

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks programmes.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French, Arabic or Spanish.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:

· A positive and collaborative attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills when engaging with staff, partners, donors, and supporters.

· Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuses.

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task and to work independently.

· Able to pay close attention to detail and work with accuracy.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Finance. 

Hours. Full time (35 hours a week). Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Redress has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home.

Duration. This is a 12-month position, partially supported by project funding. If further funding is forthcoming the position may be extended.

Location. The Redress office in London. For 2020 staff are mainly working remotely.

Salary. Redress uses salary scales with four levels (Assistant, Officer, Advisor, Head of) and seven steps within each level. There is a cost of living increase annually and an expectation of a step increase for strong performance, where funds permit. This is an entry level ‘assistant’ position, within an initial annual salary range (A1-A3) of between £26,087 and £30,000.

Probation. There is a three-month probationary period, which can be extended to six months.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Timeline

This is a rolling recruitment, which will close when the position is filled.  

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in REDRESS and your qualifications for the role, a curriculum vitae, a two-page writing sample (such as a sample of academic written work, authored by the applicant), and the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in the final short-listing process).

We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
• Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
• Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
• Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
• Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
• Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience of working in a finance department
• Good communication and listening
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
• A recognised finance qualification
• Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
• Experience of producing charity accounts

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

Aims of the role

The Finance Assistant actively supports the smooth and efficient operation of the Finance Department, which serves supporters, members and the various departments within Wycliffe Bible Translators.

The Finance team processes and reports on all financial transactions within Wycliffe by processing transactions, providing reports and statements and responding to enquiries about giving, suppliers, funds and reserves and overseas projects.

The role requires a proactive and positive approach to work demonstrating a keen eye for detail and accuracy while being able to meet deadlines.

Key tasks

The Finance Assistant will:

• Ensure and participate in the prompt and accurate processing of transactions, that supports timely month end management accounts
• Process financial transactions on the accounts system and perform regular reconciliations
• Produce journals and be involved in the month end routine
• Ensure and contribute to the maintenance of accurate personal and financial records on the finance system
• Respond in a prompt, friendly and efficient manner to enquiries, liaising with other Wycliffe departments as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to all departmental procedures, reviewing and improving these as required
• Able to work with minimal supervision, although support and training will be provided when required
• Actively participate in team meetings, office prayer meetings, and in wider staff meetings as appropriate
• Take responsibility for own personal development and performance.

Person specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Able to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of performing reconciliations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Communicate effectively regarding financial transactions to non-financial staff and supporters, and able to see things from the other person's point of view
• IT literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel) and preferably with experience of database management
• Developed team working skills to provide cover for absences and sharing team workload
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Relevant experience of processing donations

Desirable

• Knowledge of GDPR
• Relevant experience of processing gift aid
• Relevant experience in a finance department
• Experience of SunSystems
• Experience of Salesforce
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Part-qualified 

Personal qualities

• Passionate about Wycliffe’s aims, personally committed to cross-cultural mission
• Able to get on with others as part of a team
• Have an aptitude for and enjoyment in working with financial matters and an interest in relevant learning and development
• Ability to take appropriate initiative when necessary and being goal oriented
• Trustworthy and honest.