Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next move into a progressive organisation in the charity sector? Does working in a changing environment excite you and inspire you to drive improvement? If this sounds like you, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a well-known international development charity to recruit an Interim Management Accountant - Systems for a minimum period of 5 months. Based in Central London, the organisation are going through a period of transformation and will have a lot of change in the wider team.

The main responsibilities of the Interim Management Accountant - Systems are as follows:

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a number of subsidiaries in the organisation.
• Carry out detailed analysis of variances between the actuals and the forecasted numbers - addressing these with stakeholders.
• Ensure the completion of a range of complex reconciliations and assist with any year end requirements in the wider team.
• Work with senior stakeholders across the organisation to produce annual budgets and forecasts.
• Be the go-to person in the team for all system related queries, acting as the super-user for the ERP.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has led on the production of monthly management accounts in a previous role - assisting with this will not be enough. In addition to this, it is highly preferable to have worked in the charity sector so that you are able to hit the ground running. Finally, you will be well experienced with producing budgets and forecasts and communicating these with senior budget holders.

You will need to be immediately available or have a short notice period to be considered. Applications will be reviewed daily, so please do not delay in applying.

A growing mental health charity in London requires an Interim Management Accountant.

Client Details

A growing mental health charity based in London with good transport links.

Description

The Interim Management Accountant will be responsible for:

• managing the month end process
• generating management reports to be used in board meetings
• producing budgets and preparing forecasting reports with the Head of Management Accounting
• building relationships with stakeholders to support business partnering.

Profile

The successful Interim Management Accountant will have a familiar background of working within a similar role, and have the ability to demonstrate high levels of organisation and management skills.

You should be part qualified or equivalent and uphold great communication skills.

Job Offer

A salary of between £17-£20ph dependent on previous knowledge of working within a similar Interim Management Accountant role in an excellent office space based in London.

Charity based in Cornwall is looking for some immediate Management Accountancy support to cover a period of sickness

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with all areas of the charity producing their weekly and monthly reporting, whilst also taking ownership of many ad hoc projects

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce monthly management accounts and reports for Executive and Trustee Board tracking variances on a monthly basis

• Provide solutions to queries on organisation wide issues and specifically manage internal customers

• Provide expertise on all management accounts and business processes

• Undertake ad-hoc projects that provide added value where required

About You:

• Part or fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA accountant with a number of years accounts experience in a large finance team

• Prior experience in management accounting function with strong track record of producing monthly reporting information

• Highly numerate and analytical with strength in accuracy and attention to detail in a high output environment

• Strong collaboration skills and able to communicate effectively across multiple departmental functions

• Proactively drive improvements in process to generate measurable efficiencies and play a significant part in shaping the Finance function.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

This role is a part of the International Headquarters (known as the Global Hub) Finance team and reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner. This role will assist with all aspects of management and financial reporting which supports the effective operation of the global organisation and in particular, the intercompany process.

• Intercompany transaction processing and reconciliations;
• Maintaining GH Fixed Asset Register;
• Assisting with aspects of management and financial reporting

The Individual

We are looking for an individual who has previously worked in a finance role and is keen to learn more and progress. Within this role, you will be responsible for maintain the Global hub asset register, delivering the intercompany process and reconciliation of the central IT recharge, and assisting with the intercompany process and reconciliation of intercompany balances. In addition, you will work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner in assisting with data cleansing work in preparation for new systems, and will help with reporting on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Ideally, you will have a recognised accountancy qualification, will be working towards one, or will be qualified by experience. In addition, if you have previously worked with SAP finance modules, this would be advantageous.

Location: Global Hub, Woking, Surrey.

Type of Role: Fixed Term contract until September 2020

Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner

Salary: £23,120 - £28,900

Closing Date: 9th April 2020. Please note that we will be reviewing CVs on an ongoing basis and may shortlist before the closing date. Please note that interviews will be held over Skype.
 

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: UK, Swindon Office (possible home working for 2-3 days per week)
Annual Salary: GBP 30,000 - 37,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Who are we?
United Bible Societies (UBS) is a global organisation. We serve about 150 Bible Societies working in more than 200 countries and territories. We are looking for a talented individual to support the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in producing management information and partnering with departmental directors.

What will this role involve?
The Management Accountant will take the lead on developing and producing reporting and analysis together with budget and payroll modelling for the global team. They will also partner with departmental directors, and produce quality monthly management accounts to help them manage their budgets and inform their strategic decisions.

Who are we looking for?
The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant, with advanced Excel skills, and proven experience in management accounting, reporting and analysis.

What do we offer?
You will be joining a dynamic, international organisation with a passion for providing all people with the Word of God in their heart language. There will be opportunities to travel, and to work on unique projects with a global team, as well as external mission partners and organisations.

How to apply
Please submit the following 3 documents by the closing date given below.  The application form, job description and a copy of the advert can be download from 'Additional Documents'.
1. Up to date CV.
2. Cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
3. Completed Application Form.

Applications Closing Date: 13 April 2020 (all applications must be received by midnight GMT)
1st Stage Provisional Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2020

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts for RCVS and the VAT returns for RCVS and RCVSK in accordance with relevant RCVS policies and UK legislation
• To provide a narrative around the changes in figures to the accounts each month.
• To cover for the Deputy Head of Finance in preparing the monthly payrolls and Knowledge management accounts.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working in a similar role
• Experience of professional regulation is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills and experience
• The ability and presence to represent the organisation with a range of audiences
• A co-operative, consultative and collegiate personal style

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Accountancy qualification and experience of preparing management accounts

Use of SAGE 200 would be useful

The RCVS is an equal opportunities employer & Stonewall Diversity Champion

We offer flexible working, 2 days paid volunteering per year, Holiday Trading, Loyalty Bonus, Babylon Health app free, Employee Assistance program, Free eye tests, In House Staff Massages and a generous pension and benefits package. 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and Stonewall Diversity Champion and have featured in the rankings of the Great Place to Work Awards for the past 5 consecutive years (2014 – 2019).

An exciting opportunity for a progressive and ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to work in a busy and rapidly growing team in one of London's Top Universities.

Client Details

Based in Central London this Organisation provides Higher Education Courses to thousands of Students from around the world.

Description

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following duties

• Provide information to Key Stakeholders to help them manage budgets.
• Manage both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger Functions.
• Produce various reports and analyses based on income and expenditure.
• Process corporate Credit Cards and ensure they are correctly allocated.

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant will be actively studying ACCA or CIMA and keen to progress. You will have experience of transactional duties and reporting or analysing data. Experience with in the Education Sector is not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 plus benefits including study support and a generous holiday allowance.

Are you an aspiring or current Assistant Accountant who is tired of the daily grind? Would you like 38 days of holiday allowance in a role with flexible working? How about a pension scheme with a contribution of over 20%? If this sounds like the role for you then please read on!

Robertson Bell are delighted to be partnering with a Birmingham-based education organisation on the recruitment of a permanent Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with a recently restructured team and put your stamp on an already well established and highly regarded organisation.

The main duties of this role will be:

• Creating reports and analysis on a monthly basis regarding both the current and forecasted financial position of key budget holders
• Assisting the Finance Manager with annual planning
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Handling high volumes of bank reconciliations daily
• Working in conjunction with the AP and AR teams to ensure cash is posted correctly
• Managing the preparation and posting of month end journals as well as accruals, generally overseeing the month end processes
• Completing control accounts for review by the Finance Manager

This position will join a small team within a wider finance function, offering the opportunity for personal development as well as salary increases and even more holiday as you progress. This role will suit someone who is a strong analytical thinker and possesses a solid range of knowledge in management accounting.

Successful applicants will be:

• Educated to a good standard, particularly with English and Maths
• Qualified to at least AAT level 4
• Experienced in working in a similar role (min. 3 years)
• Proficient in the use of technology, especially Excel
• An excellent communicator, able to converse with colleagues and clients at all levels

If you're interested in joining a progressive, forward thinking and modern organisation, please do not hesitate to apply below.

Wessex Cancer Trust is a vibrant charity, supporting people affected by cancer across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

In 2014, just over 98,600 people in Wessex were living with or beyond cancer. This number is estimated to increase significantly in the next 20 years. This is partly because of the ageing population and increasing incidence, but also because of increasing survival from cancer. By 2030, it is estimated there will be around 164,700 people in Wessex living with and beyond cancer, a potential increase of approximately 67% (Public Health England, Cancer in Wessex 2017)

Wessex Cancer Trust has recently launched a new strategy to allow us to assist a growing number of people affected by cancer in the coming years and the role of Management Accountant provides key support across finance, HR and IT, most critically, in recording and analysing transactions to provide meaningful and accurate management data.

We offer a vibrant working environment, free parking, flexible hours, a friendly open plan office, and the opportunity to support local people with cancer. To apply please send a cover letter outlining your suitability along with an updated CV. Interviews will be given on a rolling basis. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and talented financial professional to join our Finance team as a Management Accountant. The role is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing a variety of financial reports on behalf of the Finance department. You will also handle a number of financial processes which will work cross-departmentally, supporting the wider Ambition Institute Team with their understanding of the role of finance across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop financial process and reporting within the team and take ownership of financial knowledge across the wider organization through business partnering.

Based in one of our three UK offices (London, Birmingham or Manchester), you’ll proactively ensure that Ambition Institute is financially compliant across all processes, support on financial system projects, and ensure that all monthly processes, such as payroll, are managed competently. The Management Accountant will report to the Finance & Operations Director and will manage a small team of Finance Associates.

You will have previous experience of working within a similar role, managing the whole internal reporting process, including communicating financial information to none financial staff. You will be committed to Ambition Institute’s mission of improving the education and outcomes of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.  You will be an excellent communicator and be able to build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as having excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a commitment to the development of staff. 

Who are Ambition Institute?

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate)
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development

How to apply

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please click the link to visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

The role is to assist in a very busy period until the end of June with the possibility of being extended.

You will be working within the reporting team and carrying out full management accounts, liaising with stakeholders and handling a statutory account.

Client Details

The client is a well established Housing Association in London. They have nice offices and promote and a friendly environment.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant will be to:

• Carry out full management accounts
• Liaise with stakeholders and heads of departments to go over budget reports
• Produce reports, related to budgets, variance analysis etc.
• Carry out the completion of a statutory account
• Review reconciliation processes
• Provide commentary on variances, budgets vs actual etc.

Profile

The successful Management Accountant will have come from a Management Accountant background.

You will be part qualified ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience.

You will be required to start ASAP ideally Monday the 16th of March.

The client is looking for someone who can carry out full management accounts, who will be committed to the role.

You will have a proactive approach to your work, with a keen eye for detail. You will be confident in producing and presenting reports to stakeholders.

Job Offer

The successful Management Accountant will have guaranteed work till the end of June with the possibility of the role being extended.

Management Accountant: £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits, London

For a global company, we're recruiting a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounting, this role will produce and deliver management accounts along with accurate and insightful management information to senior stakeholders as well as acting as a Business Partner to the Service Directorate. The Management Accountant will be instrumental in helping transform the finance function by improving month-end processes, improving the quality of management information and the timeliness of reporting and checks and controls.

Main Duties:

• Act as Finance Business Partner for the Press Directorate, providing advice and guidance to the Press team.
• Liaise with the Director and Press Team to produce robust budgets and forecasts; Support on ad-hoc business cases, projects and analysis
• 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
• Actively lead on continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• 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
• Proactive, solution oriented with experience of process improvement

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Management Accountant

• to £55,000 plus excellent benefits
• Westminster, London

A professional membership organisation, who are a registered charity with a commercial trading arm are seeking a Management Accountant - Commercial

You will maintain timely, accurate records of financial transactions/forecasts to assist management in the decision making process. Provide business partnering support with budget holders to improve the company's operations and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The preparation of accurate financial statements, monthly management accounts and forecasts to assist managers with timely decision making
• Supporting managers and key employees with accurate and timely ad hoc financial information to ensure the smooth running and progression of every department
• Identify and drive improvements to financial processes
• Liaison with various divisions for reporting requirement and simplifying processes to improve control
• Managing the annual budget and forecast process, to collate information from budget holders to present detailed company reports
• First Point of contact with Audit Team to ensure information is provided as quickly as possible leading to a smooth audit sign-off
• Assisting in the preparation of the Yearly statutory accounts and Audit pack for final review by the Finance Director & Controller
• Preparing board pack and presentation for the FD to present at board meetings
• Providing new product development & Capex reports as required by divisional heads
• Providing quarterly vat summaries
• Providing training/mentoring to the assistance accountants
• Ensuring the balance sheet is fully reconciled and all excel working files are presented clearly

Essential criteria for this role:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of management accounting, accounting principles and reconciliation skills is essential
• Advanced user of Excel
• Experience of extracting, formatting and manipulation of high volumes of financial data
• Well organised with excellent time management with the ability to prioritise, working smart, to meet strict deadlines
• Must be able to work accurately and effectively to time pressures
• Must be flexible during the month-end & year-end process in order to meet tight reporting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and communications skills
• Experience in a similar role in a commercial environment

Desirable

• CCAB qualified or final stage is desirable for this role (or evq)
• Experience working with Access Dimensions Accounting system is desirable

This organisation offers a wide range of benefits including working in a amazing building and a wide range of other benefits. Send your CV ASAP to be considered.

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Looking to develop your career in finance within a large charity with a household name? Want to gain exposure working with stakeholders and developing your management accounting skills? Are you looking to take the next step that offers support and progression? If so this could be the next job for you!

This incredible opportunity as a Management Accountant will report to the Finance Business Partner and work in a varied and diverse environment with no two days the same. They will work to assist in a number of areas within the charity with the following key responsibilities:

• Work closely with budget holders offering support and advice whilst ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Oversee the monitoring of results against forecasts and budgets preparing reports as requested by senior management.
• Prepare budgets and assist throughout the forecasting process working closely with the Finance Manager.
• Assist with financial projects providing evaluation of financial information as and when required.
• Provide month end commentary and variance analysis to aid management reporting.
• Carry out reviews of processes suggesting necessary improvements.
• Act as one of the main points of contact for queries related to the directorate.
• Use the financial system to extract information to enable the development of commentary and models for monthly presentations to a range of audiences including budget holders.
• Ensure all budget holders have access to necessary training and that they have adequate knowledge of all organisational processes and policies.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or at the later stages of their qualification.
• Have solid excel experience in order to work on multiple spreadsheets.
• Be a confident communicator.
• Have some experience of working in a finance function.
• Aspire to develop your career within finance.
• Show ambition, determination and enthusiasm to gain exposure in a multi-faceted role in finance.

This permanent Management Accountant vacancy is for a well-known charity with many opportunities to progress up in the finance team. The position would be based full time in central London and will offer the opportunity to learn and grow at an early stage in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a reputable and opportunistic environment.

Applications will be reviewed on a daily basis however the client is looking for candidates ASAP so please don't hesitate in applying!