Looking for a Management Accountant role with the genuine capacity to influence senior managers in an organisation whose reach spreads across the country? Would you like to be a part of a complex organisation that offers a fantastic employee culture and a competitive benefits package?

If yes, then look no further!

Reporting into a well-respected Head of Finance, this permanent Management Accountant role based in Berkshire will offer a great challenge for someone who is looking to consolidate their previously learned skills within a highly ambitious, complex organisation.

The main responsibilities of this Management Accountant role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for the preparation of the monthly management accounts, for your subsidiaries, including reviewing variances, challenging overspends and writing commentaries as required.
• Take the lead in preparing the yearly budgets and long-term forecasts.
• Undertake occasional travel to manage key relationships with your stakeholders from financial backgrounds across the country to ensure that all work is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Capacity building budget holders and other team members, in addition to being a key point of contact within the finance department.
• Monitor and maintain the organisation's budget software to optimise functionality and be at the forefront of producing new ideas related to improving the effective allocation of funds across the wider organisation.

This role offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a close-knit finance team within a forward-thinking, dynamic establishment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive benefits package, including 30 days annual leave, flexible working hours and a generous pension contribution.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least six month's experience of preparing management accounts.
• Started studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Demonstrable experience of budget setting.
• Strong Excel skills, including vlookups and sumifs.
• Ideally, have previous experience working in the education sector. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be a proactive worker.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

Would partnering with executive level stakeholders for multiple areas interest you?

Do you want to add value through strong analysis and make an impact in organisation-wide decision making?

Are you looking to deliver a strong business partnering service for a large and commercially aware charity?

This excellent opportunity as a Management Accountant for an amazing charity that work all across the UK in a number of regions across to deliver fundraising activities and commercial benefits to the public. The newly created Managment Accountant position will have the following key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process to improve financial performance across a number of exciting projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and appropriately forecasting to communicate financially to non-finance staff at a Senior level
• Prepare accurate and relevant management reports for budget holders
• Embed this role in the team for budget holders as a key source of advice and knowledge to support business planning
• Actively add value and drive forward communication through business partnering across departments

Benefits

• Very flexible working opportunities including condensed hours
• Working from home opportunities
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years of service
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Many other excellent benefits

The successful candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or significant experience (QBE)
• Significant experience as a confident and collaborative Business Partner to challenge budget holders
• Experience of working on income and cost analysis
• Ideally experience within the charity sector but not essential
• Knowledge of SAP accounting with drive to find the most efficient and effective way of reporting to add value to the business
• A proactive and 'outside-the-box' thinker
• A tenacious and ambitious individual

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Management Accountant/Finance Analyst who is looking for their next step in their career, which will not only utilise your existing stakeholder engagement skills but also develop areas on a more strategic perspective.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply today!

The Opportunity

Decision Support Accountant at UKCEH

Support the finance and delivery of strategic Environmental Research for one of our world leading Science Areas!

About Us

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is an independent, not-for-profit research centre carrying out excellent environmental science with impact. We are home to around 500 scientists, who work to understand the environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it. We provide the data and information that governments, businesses and researchers need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment. Scientific curiosity, integrity and transparency are at the heart of how we work.

Summary of main duties

This role will support the financial management of the Biodiversity Science area, supporting the delivery of strategically important environmental research projects for a number of government and commercial funders.  In addition, you will provide a proactive service to non-finance budget holders, enabling them to understand and manage their individual project financial performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory and funder spending requirements.

About you

You will be a qualified Accountant with a good degree (2:1) in an appropriate subject.

With excellent numeric and mathematical skills, you will hold demonstrable experience as a successful management accountant with an ability in project accountancy.

You will be able to demonstrate your skill in analysing complex financial information drawn from multiple systems, and produce concise conclusions. You will have experience in successfully line managing staff.

What we offer

To find out the benefits of working with UKCEH, please follow the apply button, which will take you to further information on the role and our benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, click the link below. As well as a CV, please provide a covering letter detailing why you may be suitable for the role.

A highly commercial and large UK based not-for-profit is seeking a Financial Accountant for their finance team.

Working with an excellent Head of Finance and a high calibre finance team, you will take the lead on all financial accounting activities so we are looking for a strong financial accountant who is confident producing statutory accounts and leading year-end audits.

The organisation is investing in modernising their finance and reporting systems so you will have the opportunity to get involved in the development of these and training for staff across the business. They would like someone who is positive and proactive, who can take the initiative to identify where the weaknesses are in processes and come up with ideas to improve ways of working.

This is a brilliant role for someone who already has some good financial accounts experience but who wants to work in a business undergoing change, where they can really add-value.

Good communication skills are essential as you will partner with the business during these changes and will need to bring people on board with change and communicate the benefits to them.

A full ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Aiming to reduce the HIV transmission rate to zero, Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support individuals who are living with HIV and help people access their national services to promote sexual health.

This role, Senior Management Accountant, is an exciting opportunity to get involved with this iconic organisation in a period of change. Becoming less reliant on statutory accounts, and investing more into fundraising, this role will business partner closely with income generation and projects, providing cost modelling and financial analysis, as well as identifying robust risk and opportunity areas to relevant parts of the organisation. After a robust handover and induction period, this role will be fairly autonomous, forming part of the senior finance team and reporting directly to the finance director.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on financial analysis to aid decision making across Terrence Higgins Trust, collaborating with stakeholders across THT (particularly income generation) to ensure the best outcome of fundraising programmes, funding applications and commercial schemes
• Creating and monitoring complex budgets with stakeholders, maintaining a strong relationship to mitigate risks and lost opportunities
• Improving the financial reporting framework, ensuring stakeholders remain engaged and are utilising the resources available to them to the full.
• The ability to create and consult on cost modelling for stakeholders
• Some creation of and support with Management Accounts where necessary

Requirements

• An analytical, emotionally intelligent accountant who enjoys collaboration
• Ability to explain communicate complex financial information to non-financial people, providing advice and insight, and pushing back and influencing where necessary
• High level of excel, or similar demonstrable analytical software use

• Agresso or a similar data mining experience would be beneficial but not essential 
• Full finance qualification – ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or equivalent
• For this role, we are considering qualified candidates from a range of backgrounds. Direct management accounting experience is not necessarily required, more important is an aptitude and enthusiasm for pulling apart accounts to provide insight, add value, and ensure ROI.

Though initially looking on a full time basis, we are also interested in speaking to candidates who are interested in part time roles. Terrence Higgins Trust is introducing a flexible working policy, including from home and the offices are dog friendly (a particularly exciting dynamic). This agile, refreshing approach is reflected across the charity, including in the accounting practices and makes this a wonderful environment to work in.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis, so apply early!

Harris Hill is working with an international NGO that is searching for a Commercial Contract Accountant. If you have the relevant experience in this field you will know Commercial Contracts are a popular funding methodology for donors, and as the Commercial Contract Accountant you will be part of the core team involved in the worldwide commercial contracts.

Your remit will be to develop, implement and manage all the finance processes that will ensure efficient financial management and overseeing of the commercial contracts. You will need the experience to be the focal person for all the finance related issues.

As Commercial Contract Accountant will also play a significant role in ongoing DFID commercial contracts and any future commercial overseas contracts.

Ideally you will be qualified (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and a strong track record in effective budgeting, reporting and process improvement. However, if you have experience of working on commercial and/or performance-based contracts is that more important.

This position could be based in Dublin or London. It will also involve overseas travel as well as to the London office if Dublin-based, and vice versa (possibly 20-30%).

Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Contract Tender preparation.

- Ensuring full understanding of commercial criteria and templates linked to tender submission.

- Leading the development of commercial submission including completion of cost templates with appropriate fee rates.

- Liaising with field teams and Commercial Contract team to ensure timely submission of tenders.

- Supporting development of any commercial risk or value for money submissions.

- Assisting with the development of reporting packs related to the financial management of commercial contracts.

- Development of related financial manuals and procedures.

- Working with the Finance staff in countries with Commercial Contracts to support and train local teams on the relevant procedures and compliance issues.

- Carrying out support visits to areas of operation to conduct trainings and workshops as required.

- Monitoring and tracking fluctuations in foreign exchange.
- Working with the Finance team, as part of the annual audit process, on issues related to commercial contracts

- Working with relevant staff in countries with Commercial Contracts to establish controls and review procedures that ensure all official submissions and invoices to the client are appraised and evaluated before submission.

- Working with the relevant staff in countries with Commercial Contracts to review and monitor field level management reports, cash flow forecasts, financial milestones and deliverables and following up on any relevant variances.

Essential
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA or CA or equivalent) with 3 years post qualification experience at a senior financial level (or Qualified by Experience)

- 2/3 years' plus experience in financial contract management.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Strong track record in effective budgeting, reporting and process improvement

- Ability to work on own initiative and to lead process

- Strong IT knowledge

Desirable
- Previous experience working with an international humanitarian organisation.
- Experience in commercial contract management.
- Previous experience workings with government (or equivalent), contracts.
- Previous experience of financial management in a consortium arrangement.
- Internal or External Audit experience.
- Experience in project start up and/or close out.

Contact length: 2 years

We are looking for an experienced accountant with a proven track record in managing projects and dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders and who is interested in ensuring equal rights for women everywhere.

Womankind is recruiting for the role of Projects Finance Manager to join its dynamic staff team based in their North London offices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Womankind manage its many overseas projects and achieve its organisational objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant wanting to make a difference for the women’s rights movement.

Overall Purpose

The Projects Finance Manager (PFM) is a key member of the Finance & Resources Team and is tasked with leading and coordinating the financial operations, management, and administration of Womankind’s portfolio of projects. The PFM is responsible for providing the organisation with accurate and timely financial information in accordance with Womankind’s financial policies and procedures and for leading on project financial development, contract compliance, project reporting and financial management across Womankind’s portfolio of women’s rights projects, in line with the Womankind Project Cycle Management (PCM) Manual and approach. As PFM, you will be able to juggle competing and time-bound priorities and to build effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and with partner organisations in the UK and internationally.

The PFM will  be expected to be proactive in providing integrated contract, financial and compliance expertise to a portfolio of Womankind work, throughout the project cycle: from due diligence with partners, funding proposals, project inception and interim reporting, through to final donor reporting and project close-out.

The PFM is a member of Womankind’s Finance & Resources Team, which is made up of the Finance Officer, Office & HR Manager, Management Accountant and Director of Finance and Resources. The role reports to the Director Finance & Resources and has no direct report responsibility.

This role is tasked with delivering five key areas of responsibility, as detailed below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Projects Cycle Management (75%)

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of Womankind costs. Make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the Womankind teams and partners in our focus countries to ensure these are complete, accurate, and consistent with the narrative. 
• Prepare Project Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) with Womankind partners. Lead on consortium/partner agreements, ensuring compliance with UK donor requirements and identification and management of risk for each Project undertaken. 

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time and to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative. 
• Review of contractual performance of projects with Project Lead, proactively working to address financial/compliance issues; escalate risks and issues to line manager when needed. 
• Manage the process of claims from Donors including ensuring timely submission of all claims in line with project requirements, as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 
• Verify requests for transfers to partners, ensuring sufficient cashflow for projects, including Womankind pre-financing. 
• Develop donor and internal sub-grant agreements with Agencies, and other partners, including (but not limited to) those that include co-financing. 
• Design, implement and as needed, improve already-existing quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools. 
• Develop financial processes, controls and guidelines for donor commercial contracts. 
• Ensure that donor and Womankind rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular engagement with project partners. 
• Develop, in collaboration with the programme/partnerships team, and implement an annual monitoring and internal (in-person or remote) spot check schedule on specific projects including Spend Rate monitoring & reforecasting. 
• Develop, deliver and continuously update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff, and act as a resource for agencies/field units with regards to donor regulation compliance. 
• Prepare audit schedules and attend to external auditors for financial audits of grants. 
• Provision of finance and contracts technical expertise, guidance and support to colleagues within Womankind and to our partners in Africa and South Asia. 
• Undertake hands on technical assistance visits to partners in Africa and Asia, in liaison with the Policy, Programmes & Learning team, as required.

2.  Projects Financial Reporting & Processes (15%)

• Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place for the entire life cycle of grants, properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used.
• Ensure all Womankind grant transactions are reflected accurately each month and produce timely management reports, data and analysis.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations of all grant funds are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a monthly cash flow projection for Womankind grant transactions and jointly with the projects teams, regularly review and analyse grants.
• Ensure internal budgets and financial reports relating to the grants portfolio are robust and meet requirements.
• Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis.
• Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets and that new funding opportunities include provision for Womankind to cover its costs, where possible.
• Own and develop internal tools that track the active grants portfolio, secured and pipeline funding, reporting schedule and other compliance, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date.
• Generate financial analysis, forecasting, back-up papers and reports and produce effective synthesis for management decision-making, Board and Finance and Resources Committee submissions and other reporting requirements.
• To contribute to ensuring that team members across the organisation follow Womankind’s financial systems, policies, and procedures.  

 3. Financial Planning (3%)

• Support the annual budget and forecasting process, under the leadership of the Director of Finance & Resources.
• Work with The Management Accountant on the preparation of Management Accounts and Mid-Year Forecasts.

4. Audit, internal controls and risk (7%)

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and Womankind regulations and compliance requirements and respond to Audit queries for projects and the organisation.
• Prepare the programme finance elements of the Womankind statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Manage follow up of external audits of Womankind on programme finance and compliance related matters.
• Ensure that Womankind is up to date on all programme finance related financial regulations, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Finance Manual and Project Cycle Management Manual reflects these changes.
• Manage and oversee internal financial control policies and procedures related to Womankind grants.
• Carry out the due diligence assessments and updates on potential partners
• Manage the section of the Womankind risk register that relates to programme finances.

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature – including providing cover within the Team - and which have been discussed and agreed with your line manager. 

• All team members are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and to demonstrate their commitment to Womankind’s values on an ongoing basis. Team members are expected to exhibit professionalism, respect for colleagues, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in Womankind’s policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values, and aims of Womankind Worldwide.

Essential Knowledge

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent
• Clear understanding of international NGOs’ common compliance, accounting and reporting requirements, including in relation to grants from key donors
• Understanding of Value For Money principles and their application to international grant funded programming 
• Clear knowledge and understanding of Charity Fund accounting, SORP 2005 & the Companies Act
• Understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Knowledge of  accounting software systems  

Essential Experience and Skills 

• Good experience of financial management and inter-departmental budgeting in the international NGO sector, including computerised accounting systems.
• Sound analytical and technical skills in financial accounting and ability to produce and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Experience of working with fundraising colleagues to identify the financial aspects of donor calls and develop the financials of project proposals.
• Experience of leading and providing support on international programmes financial management, from project development through to donor contract management and compliance.
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
• Experience of developing and maintaining financial operational systems, schedules and reporting.
• Experience working with DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment with multiple accountabilities, and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of delivering training, coaching and / or capacity building support.
• Ability to travel to programme countries in Africa and South Asia and other international destinations as and when required, estimated 4-6 weeks per year.
• The ability to originate, introduce and be open to, new practices, concepts, ideas and change and to demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• Highly organised, flexible and able to function with a high degree of autonomy.
• Honesty and integrity, including desire to accept ownership and accountability, whilst getting things done well and meeting challenging goals.

Essential personal attributes

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, up to-6  weeks per year  

Desirable

• Experience of working with others in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working and living in Africa or South Asia
• Experience of delivering technical assistance to NGOs in Africa or South Asia
• Ability to review and develop financial systems and procedures

Terms and conditions  

Hours  

35 hours

Salary     

£41,239

Contract          

 Permanent  

Probationary period

6 months

Holidays                                

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break 

Pension  

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place

 How to apply   

To apply for this position please complete an application form on our website via link below.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 18th March 2020  

First round interviews: w/c 30th March 2020  

Second round interviews: w/c 6th April 2020

Head of Management Accounts to produce monthly accounts & stat accounts. Managing team of 4, reporting to DoF.

Your new company:
The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. Home to two of the worlds' great artistic companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet - the organisation seeks to be accessible and engaging. The organisation has an income of almost £140m with 75% of income generated from ticket sales, fundraising and commercial activity . This is a dynamic organisation that has a big cultural impact.

The role:
The postholder will be responsible for providing a range of duties for the Director of Finance, including overseeing the monthly management accounts, budgeting process, preparing the statutory accounts for the main charity and various ROH entities and accounting support as required for other projects. You will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounts, including work with the auditors on the year end accounts, and supporting development work on financial systems applications. You will also liaise with the Finance Business Partners to ensure that the information provided is accurate and clear. You will manage a team of four Management Accountants including one Group Management Accountant.

What you'll need to succeed:
You will be a qualified Accountant with broad experience including accounting experience within a large, complex organisation. You will have substantial accounting experience in a busy, tightly managed business, including: monthly reporting, budget preparation, financial modelling, cash flow reporting and preparation of statutory accounts. You will have experience of managing the preparation of monthly management reports and delivery of sound financial analysis.

What you'll get in return:
This is an opportunity to work within a creative organisation. You will also be offered a competitive package of benefits. Please apply ASAP to be considered as this process is moving quickly.

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Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager working in our Student Development Department. The Student Activities Manager will lead our Activities team in their work supporting student leaders running societies, halls of residence committess and our student media outlets. This is a significant role for someone who'll be excited to be part of the largest Students' Union in the UK.  With over 400 societies, 16 halls committees, and three media outlets this role is suited to someone who appreciates the impact that student-led activities can have on the student experience.

The priority will be to create consistency and encourage collaboration between various student groups. The successful candidate will be able to develop and deliver engaging and fulfilling training and support for student leaders.

The role requires someone who is able to offer excellent line management that encourages innovation and drives the high performance of their team. Natural people skills and an ability to influence and inspire is also important.

Overview

ukactive is a commercially minded not-for-profit body comprised of members and partners from across the UK physical activity sector. Our focus is a long-standing and uncompromising vision to get more people, more active, more often.

The role of the Finance team is to support the wider organisation in achieving this vision by ensuring that the business prioritises spending towards the most impactful projects that will get the most amount of people active but also ensure the long-term commercial sustainability of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join the Finance team in this newly created role.

As part of the organisation’s key revenue streams, ukactive provides music licences to the fitness industry. As Finance Manager – Revenue and Control you will lead a team of 3, ensuring that key revenue streams (including music licensing, membership, events and products) are accurately billed by the team and that revenue is correctly recognised and reported in the Salesforce/Sage Financials systems. You will be the lead in producing key internal and external financial revenue information, and reporting this information to external partners.

A particular focus will be in reviewing existing processes, implementing efficiency improvements, and driving a culture of continuous review and development in your team so that the department continues to work more effectively. You will also support the Head of Finance during the implementation of a new Finance system in 2020.

Responsibilities

Financial Controls

• Ensuring robustness of all financial controls so revenue is accurately reported and recognised
• Overseeing the direct debit collection process to ensure that all collections are made at the specified times and any rejections or cancellations are investigated in a timely manner
• Completing and reviewing monthly journals and reconciliations, ensuring that issues are promptly investigated and resolved, and that AR can be accurately closed by the required deadline

Process Improvement​

• Use of Salesforce CRM system to maximise productivity of team
• Develop and implement processes to support new products/services provided by ukactive to members
• With support from the Head of Finance, review and suggest process improvements for the membership cancellation process

Financial and Management Reporting 

• Ensuring all revenue is correctly recognised for monthly management accounts and that deadlines are met
• Ensuring monthly revenue targets are met and results communicated to Head of Finance/Finance Director
• Lead on budgeting and forecasting for the Licensing function, and support Head of Finance on other revenue budgets as required
• Support Head of Finance in ensuring that accurate information is provided as part of the external audit

Team Management 

• Day to day management of Licensing function
• Development of the team; ensuring that they are supported to produce ambitious but realistic KPIs and personal development objectives, and that team and individual targets are then met
• Monitoring of team performance and task allocation using Salesforce

Stakeholder/Customer Management 

• Key point of contact for external partners including PPL, MPLC, EIDO
• Key point of contact for internal teams relating to Licensing, Membership, Events & Products revenue
• Support team in resolving complex customer queries, communicating issues internally to appropriate areas of the business
• Work closely with the rest of the Finance Function to ensure the smooth flow of financial operations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities 

• Qualified CCAB or equivalent accountant
• Proactive and solutions based mindset
• Line management experience is essential
• Team player that can develop and inspire their team to perform at a high level
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Experience of Salesforce (or other CRM systems) would be desirable, however training will be provided
• Good IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Effective communicator who can explain complex financial information to non financial staff
• Experience in supporting the implementation of a finance system would be desirable
• A passion for the fitness and the physical activity sector is desirable.

When applying for this position via CharityJob, please submit your CV along with a cover letter in order to be considered for the role with the reference UKACT/FI/FMRC/CJ/012020

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2020

Interview dates: 

First Round (Interview and Test):  26th - 28th February
Second Round (Interview): 5th March

Finance Manager - Working with an Arts/Culture organisation (dance) managing all aspects of finance. £35m org.

Your new company:

A world class dance organisation with not for profit status and an income of £35m. The organisation has a team of 7 and this role reports to the Head of Finance. Offices are based in Central London (East).

Your new role:
The Finance Manager will work closely with the interim Head of Finance to support the delivery of timely and accurate financial reports for the Company and lead on day-to-day financial transactions, providing leadership and management support to direct reports. The role will business partner a number of key Departments in the organisation, including Development (fundraising), Engagement, Marketing, Human Resources and Executive.

* Management of two including a Finance Officer
* Production of the monthly management accounts.
* Preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts in liaison with the budget holders.
* Oversee the purchase ledger function and provide cover for team absences.
* Approve new supplier set ups and bank detail changes on SUN.
* Review the weekly BACS and appropriate authorisation on banks.
* Review the weekly payroll for suppliers and freelancers.
* Contribute towards cash flow management/projections.
* Assisting in preparation of the year end accounts and the various balance sheet reconciliations.

What you'll need to succeed:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA fully qualified accountant with significant post qualification working experience in the Charity/Not for Profit/Arts sectors.
* Proven experience of financial and management reporting, audit management, charity tax and VAT (including partial exemption) and commercial financial analysis.
* Knowledge of SUN and Q&A is desirable

What you'll get in return:
The organisation offers a competitive package of benefits including pension and flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now:
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Salary - £35,635 - £40,248 + £2,500 or £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status) with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) was launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018. The GPA represents a step change in the way that Government property estate and assets are managed efficiently, by providing innovative and flexible solutions across the Government estate. Our core service is to support departments in business change and workforce transformation. The GPA is the place to be for UK's leading professionals in estates, commercial, project management and beyond.

The Government Property Agency is expected to grow exponentially over the first few years of its existence; this equates to transferring hundreds of assets (worth billions of pounds) onto its balance sheet from Government Departments, as well as gaining responsibility for the running of a large part of the central government office estate.

The Financial Accounts Manager is responsible for the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts which is independently audited and laid in Parliament to strict deadlines. The Financial Accounts Manager will also lead on the production of consolidation returns for the Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts. The role requires the post holder to manage one staff member in planning and delivering while identifying and managing key assurance risks and issues. Further growth will be required as GPA expands its client and property base.

The responsibilities of the Financial Accounts Manager will include

• Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts.
• Manage the delivery of internal and external audits.
• Provide advice on technical accounting and regularity issues including spending controls compliance.
• Manage access rights for key finance systems in line with roles and delegated responsibilities.
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role.
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change.
• Ensure Record to Report principles are embedded within the GPA.

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified or part-qualified (or with sufficient financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• Good experience of financial reporting, ideally in a public sector context.
• Good experience of financial assurance.
• Good experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to seek and analyse significant amounts of financial data to inform decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to plan and prepare to maximise time and productivity.

If you are looking for a role in the international development sector that is challenging and varied, where you can operate in a flexible environment where change and improvement is encouraged and invested in, this Financial Planning and Reporting Manager may be the right next role for you.

You would be part of one of the most influential INGO's operating from the UK, responsible for changing the lives of millions across the world. The Financial Planning and Reporting Manager will be responsible for setting budgets and ensuring these are aligned with the finance strategy. This role will oversee the budgeting process and ensure these are updated and work with country operations to encourage ownership of the budgeting process.

This position will work closely with the Head of Finance to deliver a well-run finance function, dedicated to continuous improvement. This position will manage the month and year end process with support from a qualified team and will assist the Head of Finance to prepare the statutory accounts and budgets for commercial proposals.

Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage 'up' in addition to overseeing a strong finance team. Audit experience would be beneficial but we are encouraging applications from candidates from all backgrounds, including international development, UK charities and commercial organisations. This position would suit fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) who are looking for an opportunity to drive change, improvements and be part of a globally recognised international charity supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society.

If you are looking for a role with variety and change, please get in touch with Kate at Robertson Bell for more information: [email protected] Applications are being reviewed daily and we are holding interviews as and when suitable candidates apply, so please get in touch early as this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.