Finance controller jobs near Canary Wharf, Greater London

Southbank Centre is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting and transactional teams. You will develop, maintain and embed appropriate financial systems, processes, controls and policies across the organisation to ensure the department provides a first-class service and acts as a collaborative partner across the organisation

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.  The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 festival of Britain.

The Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, working in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a co-ordinated finance department.

The role will focus on the statutory accounts, system and internal controls, payroll and audit whilst providing oversight on the wider areas of the financial accounting team. You will also monitor and manage Southbank Centre cash flow; ensure the balance sheet accurately reflects the company’s assets, liabilities and reserves; monitor compliance with and provide information in respect of ACE and other funding obligations.

This role is best suited to an ambitious financial accountant or auditor with experience of leadership seeking a progressive move; but the role is also suited perfectly for a proven financial controller seeking a flexible part-time (3 days a week) senior finance role. Southbank Centre is looking to implement a new system in the future and there is scope for the post-holder to lead on the system implementation if they join on a full-time basis.

Applications from those leaving practice and seeking to take a step up are actively encouraged.

Key criteria

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Understanding of charity accounting, including law, tax and VAT issues relevant to charities
• Experience leading a team (5+), with a collegiate management style and strong communication skills
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and improving financial controls

Southbank Centre is committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes you unique.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.  

Applying:

Please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more.

Timings:

• Application deadline – Sunday 21 August
• Interviews – week commencing 29 August

A leading Jewish Charity supporting charitable projects are on the search for a Financial Controller to join their UK Finance team.

This organisation aims to relieve poverty; advance health; advance Jewish belief and faith; advance community development; relieve those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; advance education and training; provide youth projects; advance arts, culture, heritage; and advance environmental protection or improvement.

This role is a hybrid position, with 4 days a week working in their North London Offices.

Main purposes of the role:

• To ensure that proper and appropriate controls and procedures are in place inline with regulation and best practice
• Day-to-day of management of the Group's Finance function
• Provide regular financial information and advice to the Board and the Senior Management Team
• Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are being implemented throughout the Group at the operational level
• Manage all accounting services e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash, and bank

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Fully qualified accountant, (ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
• Have Good working knowledge of reporting requirements and regulations for Charity and Company accounts
• Be Experienced in Xero accounting package
• Have Good communication skills both written and verbal with good interpersonal skills
• Have Team management experience
• Have Previous experience working within a charity
• Have Experience of preparation of Group Statutory Accounts

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Our client is an international humanitarian Charity, that work tirelessly to ease poverty, hunger and suffering in some of the poorest countries around the world.  This worthwhile cause is looking for a Financial Controller who will oversee the management of the Group’s statutory accounts and the processes, policies and procedures that underpin the financial control framework. 

This role will be responsible for taking a lead role in ongoing financial improvement work, bringing professional financial leadership to the Financial Accounts Team and the wider organisation.

The role will be responsible for ensuring a sound system of internal financial control is in place, statutory financial reporting, treasury management, cash flow forecasting, AP/AR and management of the Shared Service Centre relationship.

Detailed responsibilities of the Financial Controller include;

• Management and operation of financial control framework including maintenance of the policies and procedures that support its effective operation
• Attendance at the Finance and Audit Committee
• Leading the Financial Accounts Team of 4
• Producing the annual statutory accounts and leading the statutory audit process
• Managing efficient and effective treasury management including robust and timely cash flow forecasting
• Supervising the controls and processes that support effective management of the balance sheet including balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing good quality accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Leading on the delivery of a complete and timely month end process
• Managing tax for the charity and trading subsidiary including VAT returns and Gift Aid
• Maintaining the integrity of the Chart of Accounts and the supporting accounting transactions, ensuring compliance and consistency
• Ensuring that income recognition and fund accounting are properly applied according to best practice in line with SORP requirements
• Providing financial accounting advice to colleagues across the organisation in line with the requirement of the Charity SORP
• Managing the relationship and output of the Shared Service Centre
• Finance transformation support including process improvement and training

In order to apply, candidates need to be able to demonstrate;

• CCAB qualified accountant status

• Experience gained in a financial control function of a registered charity 
• Strong financial accounting skills: ability to plan and manage all aspects of month end and year end processes, detailed knowledge of Charity SORP and FRS102
• Management experience of leading a Finance team in a busy environment

• Demonstrable experience of automating financial processes

This is an excellent role that offers variety and challenge in well established, growing charity.

A leading Jewish Charity supporting charitable projects are on the search for a Financial Controller to join their UK Finance team.

This organisation aims to relieve poverty; advance health; advance Jewish belief and faith; advance community development; relieve those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; advance education and training; provide youth projects; advance arts, culture, heritage; and advance environmental protection or improvement.

This role is a hybrid position, with 4 days a week working in their North London Offices.

Main purposes of the role:

• To ensure that proper and appropriate controls and procedures are in place inline with regulation and best practice
• Day-to-day of management of the Group's Finance function
• Provide regular financial information and advice to the Board and the Senior Management Team
• Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are being implemented throughout the Group at the operational level
• Manage all accounting services e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash, and bank

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Fully qualified accountant, (ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
• Have Good working knowledge of reporting requirements and regulations for Charity and Company accounts
• Be Experienced in Xero accounting package
• Have Good communication skills both written and verbal with good interpersonal skills
• Have Team management experience
• Have Previous experience working within a charity
• Have Experience of preparation of Group Statutory Accounts

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller role on a permanent, part-time (four days a week) basis. The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (The Trust) is a long-established and successful charity that provides sustainable, long-term funding of world-class medical research into rheumatic and related musculoskeletal, immunological, and inflammatory diseases and has been at the forefront of discovering groundbreaking treatments for millions of people worldwide.

Responsible to the CEO, this Financial Controller will be a critical position with ownership of the Trust’s finance function as well as generating detailed, accurate and timely reports for stakeholders to ascertain the Trust’s financial standing. The role has sole charge of finance under the oversight of the Finance and Investment Committee, and the candidate must be able to work independently.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to help shape the future of the Trust, ensuring the provision of sustainable and ambitious funding of medical research.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts including the primary statements, accounting policies and all notes to the accounts in accordance with UK Charities SORP and FRS 102 and relevant company and charities legislation.
• Co-ordinating completion of the Trustees’ Annual Report including drafting of Financial, Investments and Governance sections with review and input by Trustees and the CEO.
• Work closely with the chair of the Finance and Investment Committee as well as its members.
• Year End Audit: manage the year end audit process including liaising with auditors, timetable and planning, meeting auditors’ requirements and requests, running the fieldwork, reporting to the Trustees and implementing audit findings.
• Ownership and management of the general ledger including accounts payable and cash book
• Act as a primary point of contact and liaise with multiple investment managers primarily via a fiduciary manager.
• Co-ordinating and ensuring delivery of quarterly investment manager reports to Finance and Investment Committee.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly management accounts to Trustees and preparation of the annual budget and cashflow forecast.
• Long Term Cashflow: Modelling of the Trust’s grants spend profile over the life of committed and forecast awards.
• Act as Company Secretary and complete statutory filings with Charities Commission and Companies House.
• Preparation of relevant Committee and Board meeting papers.
• Accounting for investments in the general ledger and Annual Accounts in accordance with Charities SORP and FRS-102.

The organisation:

The Trust supports work on a range of inflammatory conditions, with a focus on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases at its flagship institute the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology in Oxford, supporting scientists and their teams and grant funding to underpin and pump-prime new initiatives. The Trust also provides funding each year outside of the Institute to other universities, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the careers of researchers in the ?eld.

The Trust’s income is primarily derived from a significant investment portfolio and as part of its strategic plans, The Trust is seeking to further extend its ?nancial support to other institutions and programmes in the ?eld of in?ammatory diseases.

The successful candidate will:

Essential requirements

• Hold a CCAB accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing obligations to meet deadlines.
• Strong financial accounting skills including leading external audits.
• Proficiency in producing management accounts including budgeting and monthly reporting.
• Substantial experience of general ledger accounting systems particularly cloud based.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Have experience in working independently in a finance function in a self-sufficient manner
• Have an excellent communication style and ease with senior Trustees and other stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team, showing adaptability, flexibility, problem- solving skills and desire to benefit the whole team.

Desirable requirements

• Have previous knowledge and experience of working with Investment Managers.
• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector including Charities SORP and FRS 102.
• A sound working knowledge of the Charity Commission guidelines and requirements.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 Standard.

This opportunity will be based at offices in Hammersmith and will offer extremely flexible working arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 4th September with interviews taking place on the 15th of September.  Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Haringey Education Partnership

Haringey Education Partnership is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company established by Haringey and Enfield schools in partnership with Haringey Council from September 2018. We exist to improve outcomes for children and young people through delivering the best school improvement available anywhere in the country. We support all types and phases of schools in Haringey and Enfield who want to work with us and our family of 100+ schools.

Our vision is to inspire our schools so every child and young person is able to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to raise outcomes for all in HEP schools so achievement is as good as, or better than, anywhere in the country.

Role Profile

We are seeking to engage a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to lead the finance function following a period of set up and growth.

This is a hands on, top-table strategy role, and you will have the assistance of a part-time finance assistant. 

We are a small company and the post holder will be expected to contribute broadly across the business, particularly in identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities.

The role straddles financial and management accounting, and the post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in being the chief financial advisor to the board, and in being a business partner to the leadership team and beyond.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that business processes, administration and financial management are as efficient as possible
• Assist the Chief Executive in the identification and delivery of business development opportunities
• Undertake and present the finance work associated with new services or products, ensuring that the associated commercial strategies (such as pricing) are appropriate
• Act as chief financial advisor to the board and the finance committee
• Act as business partner to company budget holders in the preparation and presentation of tailored financial management information
• Lead the maintenance of the accounting system (Quickbooks)
• Lead planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals
• Prepare and present financial reports for the company’s finance committee and board
• Prepare and present financial forecasts by modelling scenarios
• Ensure legal compliance with respect to Insurance, Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Prepare revenue, expense, cash flow and balance sheet analysis as required
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist management to make better financial decisions to improve financial sustainability
• Provide the management and development of the financial assistant
• Review and process payments of creditors and employees (payroll is currently outsourced)
• Participate and, where appropriate, lead in the execution of changes to procedures, policies and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance and scaling of the business
• Prepare final accounts and lead the external audit
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and the annual corporation tax return
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with auditors, solicitors and the bank
• Oversee the correct accounting for the relationship with HEP’s charitable arm, HEP Horizons
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPFA)
  • Demonstrable CPD
• Financial Accounting
  • Technical knowledge commensurate with a small business
  • Preparation of VAT and Corporation tax returns
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Leading on annual audit
• Management accounting
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Evidence of business partnering with non-finance managers
  • Preparation and presentation of financial management information to committee and board
• Business Development
  • Evidence of working commercially, preparing finance work for business development
  • Evidence of cross-organisation working
  • Evidence of commercial development aptitude
• Management
  • Evidence of managing and developing staff
  • Evidence of influencing skills

Personal Qualities

You will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Be adaptable with good organisational skills
• Be a team player, with the confidence to lead, motivate and influence
• Have a commitment to customer-focussed working
• Have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Have an understating of the issues around diversity and anti-discrimination and a commitment to both

Other information 

• Salary:£60-70k per annum + 30 days holiday + generous defined contribution pension scheme
• Full-time, 35 hours per week (will consider part-time for an exceptional candidate)
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

To apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV AND with a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in the role along with details of how you would deliver on the responsibilities of the role and how you meet the skills and experience required.

Interviews:  HEP will commence interviews for this role w/c 22nd August

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the financial accounting team on the year-end process and helping to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely annual accounts. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. They are open to both hybrid and 100% remote options.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial accounting experience within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

We are a small committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us then take a look at the current roles we have available to come and join our team!

About the Role

The post will work closely with the Head of Finance & Operations to introduce and roll out a cloud-based accounting system. It will involve collaboration with technical finance colleagues and programmes staff across Cord’s countries of operation in the UK, East Africa, and South-East Asia.

This is an exciting role that contributes to the organisation’s digitalisation and localisation agendas. On completion of this finance system change project, Cord will have a fully digital operating model. As well as improving efficiency across the organisation, this project will enable the roles of finance staff globally to be re-imagined as tasks become less location dependent. This will allow the release of currently under-utilised skills and talents of Cord’s finance staff around the world, and it will strengthen the opportunity for decisions to be made closer to the communities that we serve.

Alongside the system change project you will add vital capacity to the finance team providing support in the areas of programme financial management, donor compliance and partner grant management.

Cord is single entity registered as a UK charity and receives funding mostly from institutional donors, in particular the EU and the US government. To be suitable for this role you will have good understanding of the UK SORP, donor compliance and restricted fund management, as well as of multi-currency working. 

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to work collaboratively with colleagues from across Cord’s global team having advanced interpersonal skills, you will also need self-drive to keep the change project on track amidst a busy ongoing operation.We are looking for a qualified accountant but those with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

On a day to day basis you'll be working as part of the Finance Group with the Cord country teams providing support on programme financial management and grant compliance issues alongside developing and implementing the finance system change workplans.

We are looking for a part-time, UK-based Finance Manager who wants to work flexible hours from home and be a key member of a small, but influential, charity that helps museums work with the information that connects collections and audiences. This is an exciting time for Collections Trust, as we and our partners enter the detailed planning phase for a museum data service that will transform the way UK museums and their users work with the nation’s collections over coming years.

Aims and scope of the post

The aim of this post is to ensure sound financial management to support the organisation’s ongoing charitable work. The Finance Manager is responsible for CT’s financial strategy, timely and accurate financial administration, maintenance of financial and management accounts, as well as cash flow, stock control, payroll and pension.

Responsibilities and tasks

Budgeting and forecasting

• Produce annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario models for the organisation budget.
• Support budget forecasting for project tenders, ensuring due diligence and financial viability.

Reporting

• Produce quarterly management accounts, including variance reports, analysis by income streams, and cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare and present financial reports for the quarterly board meetings and biannual audit committee meeting.
• Produce minutes of the audit committee meetings and contribute to the minutes of board meetings.
• Complete statutory reporting to Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC.
• Submit the relevant reports to funders to ensure timely receipt of grant payments.

Financial management

• Process supplier invoices and carry out twice-monthly payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices for consultancy work, licensing agreements, training, and other income due.
• Carry out credit control for overdue customer invoices.
• Manage payroll, including monthly payments to HMRC, payroll year end, and pension contributions.
• Manage CT bank accounts, including weekly monitoring of transactions and income matching, managing bank mandates and online access.
• Manage company credit cards, ensuring strong controls and adequate accounting for individual cardholders’ usage.
• Respond to financial queries from customers, suppliers, funders and staff members.
• Manage grant receipts.
• Oversee the retail function, responding to queries and issues regarding sales of items through the CT online shop.
• Oversee the purchase ordering system.

Accounting

• Carry out monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Complete month-end procedures, including processing accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory list.
• Ensure accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns, ensuring the correct VAT treatment for all transactions (specifically regarding business/non business, and irrecoverable VAT designations).
• Complete year-end procedures and prepare draft statutory accounts for audit, together with schedules to support the figures and workings in the statutory accounts.
• Act as the main point of contact to external auditors, providing all required information.

Risk management

• Lead on maintaining the organisation’s strategic risk register.
• Ensure adequate annual insurance.
• Regularly review the reserves policy to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
• Lead in liaising with the pension fund, actuary and trustees in the management of the (legacy) defined benefit pension scheme (now closed to new members).
• Carry out regular reviews of systems, procedures and financial controls to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Line management

• Management of the part-time Retail and Administration Officer (0.6 FTE).

General responsibilities

• Following the principles of Collections Trust’s policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

Line management

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive, and is in turn responsible for the line management of the 0.6 FTE Retail and Administration Officer.

Person specification

Collections Trust is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our sector, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Please note that the Finance Manager will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Essential knowledge, skills and qualities

• A part-qualified accountant or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• Three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in the charity sector.
• Strong ICT skills including relevant accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel).
• Ability to write clear and concise board reports, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-financial audience.
• An excellent eye for detail and consistency.

Desirable knowledge, skills and qualities

• Honesty and integrity.
• A working knowledge of Xero or comparable accounting software.
• Familiarity with appropriate charity accounting practices (SORP regulations).
• Autonomy and ability to work effectively under own initiative.
• Strong verbal communications skills, able to convey financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage others effectively.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and proactive approach.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• An understanding of relevant retail and/or consultancy operations.

MLC are proud to be partnered with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in their search for a Finance Manager.

IISS are a global research institute who aim to shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and other experts around the world. Formed in 1958, they are a worldwide renowned voice on defence and national security with a focus on three areas – facts, analysis and influence.

The Finance Manager is a critical management role, reporting into a new Head of Finance in an otherwise settled finance team. The role leads on all financial accounting activities for the organisation and will play a key role in forging a great team culture.

Main responsibilities of the role are:

• Carry out month-end and year-end reconciliations for all balance sheet and control accounts and oversee donor reporting.
• Lead and manage a team of two finance assistants, supporting their career development.
• Manage the relationship with the payroll provider and completing related reconciliations.
• Work with stakeholders to prepare the annual budgets for their own portfolios.
• Support the head of finance with the preparation of year end statutory accounts.

The role will suit both newly qualified candidates and experienced finance managers who are looking for a new challenge.

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant
• Have a proactive mindset, pushing for improvements and change
• Be a strong character who can win over opposition when necessary
• “Know what good looks like” in a transactions/financial reporting team and be able to implement this vision.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 25th August and first interviews will be held on Thursday 1st September. For more information please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

You will work with our Finance Manager to provide financial, administrative and reporting support to help Praxis to deliver its objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in a busy and cutting edge charity supporting migrants at risk or in crisis. You will have experience in an administrative/finance role and knowledge of fundraising processes will be helpful. You must enjoy working collaboratively and be passionate about supporting Praxis to deliver its objectives. You will be energetic and organised, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of IT systems and data. A tenacious starter-finisher and problem solver, able to balance a variety of tasks at any given time and escalate problems where appropriate.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes

• A 35 hour working week including flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
• You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
• A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Check Praxis website for more details.

Closing date: 21st August at midnight

Interviews: w/c 29th August

Main Responsibilities

• General ledger maintenance and review.
• To manage the Accounts Clerk, who is responsible for the Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, as well as some cost allocations.
• Responsible for month end close process; journal entries associated with investments, interest income/expense, over-head allocations, recharges to parishes, and checking that all other month end related tasks are completed on a timely basis.
• To produce monthly and year to date financial and management reports (departmental and consolidated) including commentary; variance analysis preparation and investigation.
• To perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation; monitor and reconcile control accounts.
• To perform fund reconciliations and reporting.
• To prepare and post the monthly payroll journal.
• To liaise with the bank as required.
• To assist with audit queries.
• To visit parishes when necessary.
• To provide general support and guidance to other members of the finance team (Accounts Clerk and Parish Support Finance Assistant).                                                                                                                              Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 18th August 2022
  Interviews to be held: Week commencing: 22nd August 2022
  To be considered for the role, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than one side of A4) 
  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  For an informal chat with Anne-Marie Stokkereit, Director of Finance.                                                                                                       

The Royal Drawing School, an independent, not-for-profit charity aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice. This prestigious School is regarded as the world's leading institution offering in-depth quality observational drawing tuition for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Founded by HRH the Prince of Wales in 2000, it now teaches over 3000 students a week in its studios in London, on international residencies and digitally in over 25 countries.

The School is looking to appoint a Head of Finance (PT) to drive the School’s financial operations so that revenue growth is promoted and compliance with accounting regulations is ensured. Working closely with the Principal and Trustees, this is a pivotal role in the organisation.

As an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and financial guidance on all financial activities so that resources are managed in the most beneficial way. 

This role would be suitable for someone who has extensive knowledge and previous work experience as a Head of Finance or similar role now seeking flexibility in part-time hybrid or WFH setup.

The Royal Drawing School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.  For any queries about the role or how to apply, please email the HR Team. 

Head of FP&A for one of London's Universities

Client Details

This university is one of the leading institutions in the world and is made up of a number of academic areas that provide world class education to it's students. With growing student numbers and new enterprise activity, they are now looking to recruit a Head of FP&A to provide team leadership and commercial, decision making support to the executive team.

Description

• Lead a team of commerical finance individuals
• Lead on key budgeting and forecasting, as well as key commercial financial analysis
• Lead on key financial decision making support
• Drive business partnering and finance as a service across the organisation
• Key financial planning, short, medium and long term

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) that has delivered within a commercial finance role already, working with senior leadership to provide decision making support.

You will have led a team already, including all reviews and support.

Job Offer

Salary c£70,000 plus fantastic holiday and pension