Location: Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA

Hours per week: 21 hours per week

Salary details: £36,342 FTE per annum (£21,805 pro rata at 21 hours per week)

Closing date: Thursday 28 November 2019 at 12:00

Interview date: 11 December 2019

With an income of over 29 million pounds last year the work of our Finance Team is vital in supporting the wider organisation and enabling us to put our funds to the best possible use.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for managing the Purchase Ledger for all Amnesty International UK (AIUK) entities.  You will oversee all accounts payable processes, ensuring that current procedures are followed and implementing improvements where identified.  You will be a key point of contact in the finance team for suppliers and will liaise with staff to ensure compliance with the procurement policy.  This role is also responsible for preparing AIUK’s quarterly VAT returns.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing an accounts payable purchase ledger system, and be able to use financial software and systems efficiently to support this.  Excellent communication skills are required, with an ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff members.  Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential, enabling production of accurate VAT returns. 

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

To Apply

For further details about the role and to apply, please click the 'apply on website' button and complete an application before 12pm Thursday, 28 November 2019. 

Interviews will be held at our Shoreditch office on Wednesday 11 December.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered. Please note that to be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

An exciting role for a progressive Assistant Management Accountant look to work in a dynamic and rapidly expanding Organisation in South East London.

Client Details

Based in South East London this Organisation builds and provides affordable homes for thousands of families and individuals across the Capital.

Description

The Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for the following duties,

• Assisting with the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
• Liaising with Key Stakeholders and Budget Holders to prepare Annual Budgets.
• Provide Variance Analysis and Profit and Loss information to Senior Management.

Profile

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will be Part Qualified and actively studying ACCA or CIMA. Experience of assisting with Management Accounts is essential. Experience with in the Housing or Property Sector is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 plus benefits.

The role of the Assistant Management Accountant (Charity) is to support the Management Accountant and play a vital role within the finance team taking ownership of reporting and month end.

Client Details

The client is a leading children charity which aims to support the development of children and provides many other facilities and support for families.

Description

The responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant (Charity) include but are not limited to:

• Month end
• Reporting
• Reconciliations
• Supporting on production of management accounts

Profile

The successful Assistant Management Accountant (Charity) mus be actively studying ACCA/CIMA and be working towards becoming a qualified accountant.

The applicant must also have relevant experience working in a charitable organisation and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Assistant Management Accountant (Charity) is a salary of up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience plus an extensive benefits package including flexible working.

My client is a busy and growing charity. They are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Your new company:
My client is a busy and growing charity based in the City which supports local as well as national projects. They are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their busy team.

Your new role:
This new and exciting role will support the finance team dealing with:
Assisting the Financial Controller with:
Budgeting and forecasting
Variance reporting
Producing reports in Excel
Investigating variances and providing commentary
Fixed assets
Complex reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations and reconciliations of several bank accounts
Multi-currency work
Use of Excel and internal systems

What you'll need to succeed:
In order to succeed, you will need to have prior experience in accounting duties. My client is also ideally looking for someone who is studying for a professional qualification. Previous experience in using financial software is also required.

What you'll get in return:
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-regarded local charity which makes a real difference in the local and wider community.

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

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Management Accountant: £200 - £220 per day Ltd Co

(3 months - temp to perm)

London

For a global education company, we're recruiting a Management Accountant initially a 3-month temporary basis which could go permanent. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, this role will deliver a set of accurate and timely consolidated accounts. The Management Accountant will support Business Partners in the consolidation and delivery of the budget and the quarterly forecast. The role will contribute to the ongoing improvement in reporting. This role will be based in London but will have regular meetings in the Croydon office too.

Main Duties:

• Prepare regular monthly financial income and expenditure reports to managers including narratives, variance analysis and year-end forecasts.
• Completion and ledger posting of prepayments and accruals; Monthly ledger balance sheet analysis; Reconciliation of income and expenditure adjustments
• Support Head of Business Partnering in preparation for monthly financial meetings with budget holders to review accounts, forecasts and queries
• Provide forecasts and commentaries to help decision making and to challenge forecasts
• Stock accounting and audit; Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Prepare templates for forecast and budget and support Head of Business Partnering in analysing and reviewing year-on-year variances
• Assist production of year-end accounts and financial returns and support during interim and final external audits

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Strong experience in preparing year-end and monthly management accounts including year-end forecasts and budgets
• Experience of consolidation of management accounts packs for management reporting
• Experience of working in a multicultural and multisite organisation

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Grant Management Advisor 

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Grade D - £40k+ per annum + benefits

London

Having gained expert knowledge in sector-wide restricted funding grant management, you are looking for a role that will let you develop your skills and give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of some of the poorest people in the world. This Grant Management Advisor role with ActionAid international is the opening you are looking for.

At ActionAid International we help people to use their own power to fight poverty and injustice. We want you to support the delivery of our new grants management system (the Contract Management System – CMS) and Grants Management handbook. These initiatives are being implemented to enable our Federation to effectively manage an increasingly complex portfolio of donor-funded projects that will help diversify our income.

Working alongside the Country Implementation Manager you will provide surge country capacity support to embed the new CMS and the Grants Management handbook tool in each member of our Federation. You will focus on ensuring the new system can help members to improve practices and processes around the raising and management of restricted funds. You will champion best practice, ensure new working practices are effectively embedded and develop a strong capacity building and learning programme around grant management. You will get involved in system project training too.

This role will be the key global standard setting lead for the Federation on restricted funding grant management process and practice. The ability to act as our representative in external NGO networks and other initiatives to broaden perspectives on industry trends on grant management. This is a key priority role, given the increased levels of restricted income in the Federation.

You must have a strong understanding of restricted funding donor requirements and experience of managing restricted funding donors through a donor grant or contract. You will also be expert in sector-wide restricted funding grant management standards, best practice, policies, systems, processes, compliance and tools. This means you will be used to using NGO Online or other similar grants management tools. You will have worked in an INGO and been involved in change management and capacity building activities too.

Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and will have an understanding of how to work within complex federated structures. You will also be flexible to travel as needed.

If you have the skills, motivation and technical knowledge to drive effective grant management at ActionAid please send your CV and motivation letter to us via the link by 27 November 2019

To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of right to work in the mentioned location. You are also requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role.  If you do not meet all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet all of the essential criteria listed on the job description. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.

Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular women who are currently underrepresented in senior positions. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

Reg. Charity No: 274467

Working for a growing charity in the arts and heritage sector.

My client is looking to recruit an assistant accountant on an interim basis to assist with a new project.

Client Details

My client is a museum based in Central London.

Description

The main responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant are:

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals/ prepayments
• Journals
• Analysis

Profile

The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have worked in the not for profit sector.

You must have a good level of Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups)

Job Offer

This is an interim role based in Central London and paying between £15-17ph.

Are you available on the interim market looking for a new opportunity in London? Do you want to work for an organisation that offers excellent career progression?

Robertson Bell Finance are recruiting for an interim Assistant Accountant for a leading not for profit organisation based in London. You will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team for an initial period of three months on an interim basis, with possibility of extension and transition to a permanent post.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the primary function of the interim Assistant Accountant will be to lead on managing the full sales ledger function. You will also chase customer payments of overdue invoices and improve the organisations debt levels, raise and integrate credit notes into the finance system, code and post all payments received, accounts receivable write-offs and payment reversals.

The ideal candidate for this post will be a methodical and organised individual, with the ability to problem solve, and demonstrate good common sense and sound judgment. Being able to prioritise workload effectively and working productively with minimum supervision is essential for this role.

You must have previous experience working in a busy finance environment in the charity sector. Previous use of finance system SUN version 6.0 is an essential requirement. Previous use of Proactis and/or Q+A would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity that offers career and skill development for an ambitious up and coming accountant to enter a role where you can enhance your technical skill and be part of the exciting changes this organisation has coming up.

This is an interim role and applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You will need to be immediately available or on a short notice period (one week max).

Robertson Bell Finance are currently recruiting an interim Accountant to join a prestigious membership body based in London. This exciting opportunity is due to last for 4 months and also offers the potential to be extended.

As the interim Accountant within this organisation, the primary focus will be to manage all bank account and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring they are maintained to a sufficient standard. You will also investigate and improve current processes in place and ensure they are being adequately adhered to and make any amendments and improvements required to enable effective and efficient working for the team.

In addition, you will be assisting the finance business partners on the production of the management accounts including; monthly reporting; variance analysis, accruals, journals and prepayments.

The successful candidate will be a commercially aware, part qualified or finalist level acountant, that is currently studying towards their qualification and already have gained experience working in a management accounts function. It is essential you have knowledge of SUN accounts version 5 or version 6, and Q+A. Importantly you will be enthusiastic, have clear communication skills and show a keen desire to learn. You will ideally be immediately available however my client will consider candidates with a maximum of a one week notice period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with an excellent and supportive line manager. Please do not hesitate in applying for the role as it will be filled before the closing date. My client is open to look at CVs from all sectors equally looking at those from commercial or not for profit backgrounds.

New finance role in Cheshire based charity that works in the UK, India and East Africa. Great opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our work helping vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets.

You should be part qualified CIMA, ACCA or AAT. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of web based accountancy systems are essential with knowledge of charity accounting an advantage.  A self starter with good people skills and a willingness to travel to our overseas programmes, you will be able to represent complex financial information to colleagues in a meaningful way.

Capital AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K- 55K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Capital Accountant within the finance team.In this newly created role and your responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's fixed asset register, monthly management accounts in relation to tangible and intangible assets and ensuring all financial controls related to asset accounting are adhered to.The RoleKey Responsibilities:*Administration of capital asset program by performing periodic audits, tagging assets for tracking purposes and assigning proper acquisition values*Annual capital expenditure budget preparation*Consistent management of depreciation schedules*Dealing with reactive and planned maintenance*Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets using excel modelsPerson Specification*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully qualified CCAB accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project management*Excellent verbal and written presentation skillIf you a qualified accountant with fixed asset or capital accounting experience who is looking for a new career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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Want a role that offers a study support package and excellent opportunities to develop professionally?

Looking for a role that will allow you to further your Financial Accounting skills in a role that will give you genuine responsibility?

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience in intercompany accounting and producing financial statements?

If yes, then read on!

My client is a London based international organisation who is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. With a study support package, a vibrant and dynamic work environment and an excellent progression path, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their financial accounting skills in a closely-knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Take the lead on the preparation and production of the financial statements for the organisation's subsidiaries and manage their year-end procedures.
• Full responsibility for producing all monthly reports and conducting all subsequent analysis for management.
• Sole charge for ensuring that intercompany subsidiary accounts are reconciled and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be the key point of contact for any financial queries from both financial and non-financial staff in the subsidiaries and provide training and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in preparing financial statements
• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Have had exposure to intercompany accounting.
• Ideally have experience working in the charity sector.
• Be a confident communicator, proactive and have excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client wants to interview as soon as possible.

Management Accountant required to join the busy team at a not for profit org reporting to the Head of Finance.

£10m income charity based close to Kings Cross station. The organisation serves and is partly run by young people.

Purpose of the job
The Management Accountant will play an integral role in providing a modern and accessible finance service, whilst leading on the organisation's financial management and performance. The Management Accountant also plays a vital role in building excellent working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for system improvements and have the skill and attitude to impact on business improvements. You will also work closely with the Financial Accountant to deliver operational elements of the role. The Management Accountant will deputise for the Head of Finance in supporting the Senior Management, Leadership and Board of Trustees teams. Responsibility will include management of two Finance Assistants including development and coaching.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant and be an experienced management accountant with experience of working in a charity finance function at both operational and strategic level. You will ensure that the organisation receives a first-class, customer focused services which enhance the organisation's ability to support and deliver consistent financial performance and planning, and ultimately a great experience to its members.

Management Accountant package includes:
19.5% employer pension contribution
27 days of annual leave plus six closure days (at Christmas and Easter) as well as statutory holidays

To find out more information about the organisation or the role and to receive the full job description, please apply or contact Peter O'Sullivan at Hays.

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As the Financial Accountant in this organisation you will lead on the technical accounting functions whilst assisting and reporting directly into the Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a world leading international development charity providing aid across the world with the aim to provide education and health care to fight poverty.

Description

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.

• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

Profile

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of working as a Financial Accountant. This experience includes having been an integral part of year end within a not for profit organisation. In addition to having been exposed to various streams of funding, you will need to have a meticulous and thorough work ethic.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate