Finance jobs in croydon, greater london

WLIC is seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Head of Education, with a clear and compelling vision to enable every future student from our brand new education faculty, Islamic supplementary school and adult education programmes, to fulfil their potential. The Centre has recently undergone a £9.5million redevelopment which includes a dedicated floor with multiple classroom, staff and modern library facilities. The ideal candidate will have the energy and ability to lead and motivate others and will hold a deep belief in the vital role of Islamic and curricular education in young people’s lives, within a caring, respectful and co-operative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on WLIC’s educational service record and to provide a stimulating and enjoyable education for students of all ages. The Head of Education will work with us to create and maintain a positive learning environment through effective school and course management, staff recruitment, financial administration, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, curriculum implementation, policy enforcement, and exemplary leadership.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a prestigious professional membership organisation in the search for a Head of Financial Accounting.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the financial reporting and operational accounting frameworks of a high-profile, respected organisation. Working at the heart of the finance function, this individual will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, audit, treasury, systems, internal controls, and compliance.

You’ll be leading a team of accounting professionals and finance operations staff, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and robust internal control processes that support the strategic goals of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of external financial reports for the group and its associated charities.

• Manage the end-to-end audit process and relationship with external auditors.

• Oversee treasury operations, including investment portfolio accounting and cashflow forecasting.

• Ensure regulatory compliance across accounting standards, VAT, and tax.

• Maintain a strong internal control framework and risk management environment.

• Deliver finance transformation projects and oversee system implementations and upgrades.

• Provide leadership and development for financial accounting and operations teams.

• Act as a key contact for executive stakeholders and committees.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.

• Expert knowledge of FRS 102 and experience in both not-for-profit and commercial settings.

• Proven track record in group consolidations and partial exemption VAT.

• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage audit processes and statutory returns.

• Experience of change management, systems implementations, and process improvement.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (experience with Sage X3 and Prophix is desirable).

• Strategic mindset with hands-on technical proficiency and operational rigour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to shape and drive the financial operations of a dynamic organisation at a critical time of transformation and growth.

Location: London (hybrid working model, 1-2 days a week in the office)

Salary: Competitive day rate + excellent benefits package

Associate Director Commercial

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more

Location: London/Hybrid with at least one day per month in the office

Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?

That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.

We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.

We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking an Associate Director to join our Commercial team.

As an Associate Director in our Commercial team, you’ll help lead the development, testing, and scaling of innovative financial products and services through strategic partnerships. Working at the intersection of commercial contracting, product development, and social impact, you’ll drive key initiatives to transform access to credit, insurance, and savings across the UK.

You will know your way around a contract and be adept at negotiating terms. You will also know how to dig through the ‘noise’ of a proposal to get to the real information, whilst ensuring you mitigate risk for the organisation on the schemes & pilots that you do progress.

You'll be joining a purpose-driven, high-performing team committed to long-term systemic change. If you're a commercially astute professional with a passion for improving financial inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with our goals to drive meaningful social impact

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead commercial lifecycle for new product pilots – from opportunity development and partner engagement through to contracting, testing, and evaluation.

· Identify and engage mainstream and mission-aligned financial providers to co-design, pilot, and scale new propositions.

· Run transparent competitive processes, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure clarity, value for money and impact.

· Oversee delivery and evaluation of pilot projects, ensuring robust data capture, impact measurement and evidence-based decision making.

· Design and structure long-term financial instruments (e.g. subsidies, guarantees) to enable sustainable scale-up of successful propositions.

· Work closely with our Propositions and Investment teams to structure deals and build investment cases for propositions.

· Represent Fair4All Finance externally with C-suite stakeholders, financial providers, and at sector events.

· Ensure sound financial and contract management; contribute to investment committee papers and internal reporting.

· Support internal knowledge sharing, deputise for senior leaders, and contribute to building a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Essential experience and qualifications:

· Proven track record in developing and delivering commercial partnerships, ideally involving financial products or services.

· Expertise in commercial negotiations, procurement, contract management, and structuring financial arrangements.

· Familiarity with consumer-facing financial services and their delivery models.

· Strong stakeholder management, with experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

· Experience working alongside investment teams on capital deployment or investment structures.

· High level of numeracy and ability to build and present commercial business cases.

· Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

· Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.

· A collaborative team player with self-starter mentality and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Desirable experience

· Experience working in or with the public sector or civil service.

· Understanding of public procurement, subsidy control, and assessing economic/social value.

· Experience working with or supporting social purpose organisations or financial inclusion initiatives.

Person Profile

· Passionate about financial inclusion and committed to creating long-term social impact.

· Able to create partnerships and commercial structures that deliver value for all parties – customers, providers, and society.

· Comfortable working at both strategic and detailed levels, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves in a small, agile team.

· Values working with diverse stakeholders and across teams to co-create solutions.

· Adept at using data and insight to inform decisions, measure success and adapt for impact.

· Thrives in ambiguity and is able to flex priorities as new opportunities or challenges emerge.

· Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally

Who are Fair4All Finance?

We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.

Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.

Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.

Our Benefits include:

Financial Security:

· Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave

Wellbeing:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)

Personal & Professional Development:

· Individual discretionary Training budget

· Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year

Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Friday 4th July.

Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses. Your CV will only be reviewed at a later stage in the process.

Due to the nature of our work, and depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID

East End Homes are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. East End Homes, is a locally based and community-led housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This year East End Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 2005 residents of five estates across Tower Hamlets voted for their homes and communities to be transferred to the newly established social landlord.  Today, its 120-strong team manages over 3,900 homes with local offices in each neighbourhood. 

The newly created Financial Controller position offers a rare opportunity for a technically strong, ambitious, and commercially aware finance professional to play a key role in reshaping East End’s finance function and influencing decision-making at a senior level. The Financial Controller will be a member of the Senior Management Team and this role is seen as a natural stepping stone toward Finance Director level within the sector.

The Role:

• Work closely with the Finance Director and Executive Team to support strategic planning and organisational transformation.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Eastend Homes’ long-term financial plans, annual budgets, and business modelling (including BRIXX).
• Deliver and embed a proactive finance business partnering approach across the organisation, influencing decision-making and performance management.
• Drive improvements to financial reporting, insight, and analysis, delivering value across the organisation.
• Coordinate the production of our financial plans and reports including monthly management accounts, the annual statutory accounts, forecasts and the budget.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring sound internal controls, process improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations (FRS102, SORP, RSH).
• Manage cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, and other treasury responsibilities, with support available for professional treasury qualifications if desired.
• Play a leading role in mentoring, developing, and embedding a high-performing, collaborative finance team (c.3–4 staff).

• Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team and support wider change initiatives across the business.

The Organisation:

East End Homes has made significant progress in stabilising its operations and strengthening its governance. With the appointment of a highly experienced new CEO and completion of key commitments to the Regulator of Social Housing, the organisation is now focused on long-term sustainability, performance improvement, and resident impact. The recent appointment of an Interim FD has brought further structure and capability to the finance function, and this Financial Controller hire will be a cornerstone of building a modern, resilient, and insight-led finance team.

Person Specification – Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial and statutory reporting including FRS102 and Housing SORP.
• Demonstrable experience in social housing finance including business planning, management accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience of delivering improvements in management reporting, financial controls, and/or business partnering.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Digitally confident with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., BRIXX).
• Forward-thinking and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
• Experience of coaching or leading teams and ability to develop others.

This role will be based at East End Homes’ head office in Tower Hamlets, with travel between estate-based local offices as required. The closing date for applications is 6th July with interviews taking place week commencing 21st July (first stage) and final interviews scheduled for week commencing 28th July.

Applications will be reviewed continuously before the closing date. Please apply via our exclusive search partner Robertson Bell.

Your new company
My client is a small London-based charity.
Your new role
My new role is an Accounts Assistant. The role will begin on a part-time basis, but will eventually move to full-time. This is initially a temporary role but could become permanent for the successful candidate. Duties will include:
Purchase Ledger - Working with the Finance Manager to manage all aspects of supplier invoices and payments.
Sales Ledger - Work with the Finance Manager to manage all aspects of company invoicing and credit control.
Reconcile all income to ensure recognition in the correct accounting period.
Assist with BACS run through Sage 50 Accounts.
Process staff expenses claims.
Assist the Finance Manager with bank reconciliations and period and year-end adjustments including accruals andprepayments.
Allocate transactions to correct Nominal Codes in line with the set company budget.
Processing Credit Card payments and refunds.
Use of internal systems (Sage) and Excel
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in finance. If you were studying for a professional qualification, this would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a thriving organisation where you will receive full training in a supportive environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
My client is a small London-based charity.
Your new role
My new role is an Accounts Assistant. The role will begin on a part-time basis, but will eventually move to full-time. This is initially a temporary role but could become permanent for the successful candidate. Duties will include:
Purchase Ledger - Working with the Finance Manager to manage all aspects of supplier invoices and payments.
Sales Ledger - Work with the Finance Manager to manage all aspects of company invoicing and credit control.
Reconcile all income to ensure recognition in the correct accounting period.
Assist with BACS run through Sage 50 Accounts.
Process staff expenses claims.
Assist the Finance Manager with bank reconciliations and period and year-end adjustments including accruals andprepayments.
Allocate transactions to correct Nominal Codes in line with the set company budget.
Processing Credit Card payments and refunds.
Use of internal systems (Sage) and Excel
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in finance. If you were studying for a professional qualification, this would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a thriving organisation where you will receive full training in a supportive environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an Accounts Payable Officer looking for your next opportunity? Are you available immediately or on a short notice period? If so, read on…

My client, a well known charity is looking for a Accounts Payable Officer to bolster their finance team on an interim basis.

This role is based in the office 1 days per week and the rest from home

The main responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Officer are:

• Processing accounts payable invoices and ensuring they are matched against purchase orders
• Dealing with invoice queries
• Preparing supplier payment runs for review and finalisation
• Reconciliation of supplier statements

My client is looking for:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role (preferred but not essential).
• Microsoft dynamics Business Central
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, particularly during month end.
• Able to prioritise work and flexible to adapt to changing priorities.

CV's are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

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.

We are supporting a leading professional body with the search for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead the finance business partnering function – playing a key role in supporting the achievement of the organisation’s aims and objectives through the provision of reliable data, financial modelling and insights.

Bringing your business partnering mindset, and excellent service delivery skills, you will be joining at a time where the organisation is investing in new back-office systems and a new finance system. You will therefore play a pivotal role in embedding new ways of working, and you will lead the continued development of effective financial analysis to facilitate informed decision making across the organisation.

In order to be considered for the role you will have a recognised CCAB qualification, and be able to demonstrate significant experience in roles focusing on Financial Planning and Analysis. You will be adept in implementing and utilising financial analysis tools and business models, demonstrate a customer focussed approach, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively at a senior level.
 
To learn more about the recruitment process for this opportunity, please reply to this advert with an updated copy of your CV in the first instance. A member of the TPP team will then be in touch with details of how to apply. Alternatively, contact Matt, Lisa or Sema via [email protected] or 0207 198 6060 to arrange a confidential discussion.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred. Please note, this is a fully remote role but applicants need to be UK-based.

Main Duties:

• Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
• Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
• Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
• Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
• Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy

Person Specification:

• CFA is preferred, but would consider CIMA or ACCA qualified too
• Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
• Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
• Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
• Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
• Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
• FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel, ideally VBA

________

As an employer, we are 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, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

You will be responsible for coordinating the internal operations of the organisation including contract management, ICT, office and HR support.  This role will also be responsible for travel logistics, event administration, contractual, grant and financial administration and internal office systems. This would include but is not limited to reviewing financial reports, checking invoices and timesheets, booking meeting spaces, catering for meetings, booking staff travel, insurance renewal and support on managing the IT and HR providers.

The appointee will also take the same role for CoST – The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency and accountability programme which operates in 21 countries.

Key responsibilities: 

Execute financial administration tasks to time (25%):

• Add invoices to the accounting software package Xero purchase ledger 

• Support payments to suppliers and partners. 

• Preparing sales invoices for submission 

• Review invoices and timesheets submitted by consultants prior to payment. 

Organising and providing meeting support (15%):

• Organise meetings and international workshops in the UK and in overseas locations within an agreed budget. This includes the planning and coordination of logistics, such as participants registrations, venue selection, travel arrangement, accommodation and catering, as well as the circulation of meeting documents and invitations, and the processing of travel expenses and invoices. 

• Provide on the day support for meetings and workshops including catering and ICT. 

• To provide secretarial support to the Board of Trustees. including identification of appropriate meeting dates, circulation of papers and drafting of minutes.

• Update information concerning Trustees and the latest audit with Companies House. 

Support the administration and monitoring of grants agreements (15%)

• Coordinate the invitation and submission of grant proposals. 

• Prepare draft grant agreements based on approved applications. 

• Review quarterly financial reports submitted by partners in receipt of grant funding highlighting any areas of concern and improvement. 

• Carry out internal financial audits of partners in receipt of grant funding highlighting any areas of concern and improvement in how the funding is managed. 

Coordinating the administration and monitoring of consultancy contracts  (25%). 

• Support the recruitment, negotiations and management of consultants and advisors including coordination with the client. 

• Prepare draft consultancy contracts based the agreed scope of work and conditions. 

• Coordinate and monitor consultants’ timesheets to capture time billed against the days allocated in the contracts and approval process. 

Execute office administrative tasks to time (20%)

• Coordinate, relay internal emails to staff, reserve equipment and venues for presentations and in-person staff meetings, maintain office calendars and send out meeting reminders. 

• Provide administrative assistance to colleagues when necessary. 

• Coordinate ICT issues with the service provider. 

• Day-to-day management of staff recruitment including placing of advertisements and arrangements for shortlisting/interviewing. 

• Maintaining staff personnel files and holiday and sick leave records 

• Support renewing insurance policies.

• Support the development of operational policies including financial procedures, employee handbook etc. 

• Support organisational planning and diary management. 

• Provide administrative assistance to colleagues when necessary. 

• Coordinate shared meeting space, travel, ICT and HR support agreements and operations to ensure the company provides the agreed service. 

Experience 

At least 2-3 years’ experience of operational administration and/or assistance with programme oversight, including implementation and governance.

Experience of administering financial, contracting and operational systems. 

Experience of project management and events administration, both online and in person.

Desirable Experience 

International travel logistics and finance administration. 

Background in not-for-profit sector. 

Essential Attributes: 

Legally able to work in the UK. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Proven project management, administrative and organisational skills 

Strong attention to detail. 

Excellent ICT skills especially excel. 

Highly motivated with an ability to work within budgets and meet deadlines. 

Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work. 

Commitment to EAP’s Mission, Vision and Values. 

Strong diplomacy, networking and relationship-building skills. 

Desirable attributes 

A graduate. 

An interest in international development, infrastructure and public policy. 

Experience of using purchaser ledger systems such as Xero. 

Knowledge of charity accounting. 

Knowledge of contracting consultants and grant agreements. 

Key relationships: 

EAP Executive Director 

EAP Director of Programmes 

EAP Lead Policy and Research Adviser 

EAP Communications Manager 

EAP Senior Finance and Office Manager 

EAP Senior Programme Manager

CoST Head of Members and Affiliates 

CoST Regional Managers and Technical Advisors

EAP Board of Trustees 

CoST Board of Trustees 

Strategic Partners 

Associates 

Accountabilities 

Delegated budget / financial authority – 0 

Number of people managed directly – 0 

Number of consultants managed – 0 

Authority level for purchase of resources, materials or services - £0k 

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be working with King’s College London, one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, as they continue to transform and strengthen their financial strategy and planning function. With research income of £250 million and award values of £300 million annually, King’s is looking to better integrate research finance with long-term planning and performance monitoring.

We are recruiting a Research Financial Analysis Lead – a critical new role focused on delivering robust financial modelling, analysis and tools to support King's in maximising research impact and managing cost recovery. You will work across Finance, Research Management, and senior stakeholders to develop data-led insight and improve the visibility of research financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of tools and models that integrate research data into financial planning and forecasting
• Build a dynamic, multi-year planning framework based on research grant data and cost recovery assumptions
• Enhance in-year forecasting by linking live data to forward-looking analytics
• Partner with Finance Business Partners, Research Management, and FP&A teams to ensure data consistency and alignment
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements across research finance
• Contribute to TRAC and benchmarking analysis to inform strategy and performance

About You:

• Deep understanding of research finance, including income recognition and overhead recovery
• Strong experience in research grant financial management and reporting frameworks
• Skilled at financial modelling, data integration and building analytic tools (Power BI or similar)
• Knowledge of TRAC, financial planning, and the UK research funding landscape
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing financial change projects in complex environments
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and at least 5 years post-qualification experience is desirable

Why Join King’s College London:

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how research finance supports strategy at one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions. In return, King’s offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities
• A strong, values-led and inclusive working culture

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Megan Hunter.

Robertson Bell is exclusively partnering with the British Medical Association (BMA) in their search for a Group VAT Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The BMA is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  They represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Group VAT Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the BMA Group (BMA and BMJPG) properly accounts for VAT and meets their statutory return, including overseas equivalents. You will proactively ensure that the finance systems and internal processes across the group are compliant and will manage relationships with external advisors and HMRC, as the organisation’s VAT Subject Matter Expert.

The organisation:

Founded in 1832 as a member-run and led organisation, the BMA champions the rights and interests of the medical profession, negotiates doctors' contracts, and advocates for public health improvements. As of August 2024, the BMA boasted a record-breaking membership of over 195,000.

Beyond national representation, the BMA is expanding its international reach by supporting global health initiatives, such as the Health Information for All (HIFA) campaign, which aims to provide accessible healthcare information worldwide. Through these efforts, the BMA continues to influence healthcare policy both within the UK and globally, and this Group VAT Accountant will be critical to supporting the continued development of their international reach.

The key duties of the role are as follows:

• Responsible for submission of accurate and timely statutory VAT returns (and international equivalents) for the Group.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis that supports the VAT return submission.
• Undertake annual reviews of the VAT position, including any exemptions applied during the year.
• Proactively ensure that the finance systems and internal processes across the Group are compliant with the required tax legislation and remain alert to any future changes.
• Proactively manage the relationship with external advisors and HMRC.
• Liaise with Group Auditors, providing support and information for financial audits, preparation of financial statements and other requests.
• Compile and communicate appropriate tax guidance and training wherever needed within the group, liaising with external advisors as necessary.
• Provide non-finance managers with insight, creativity and support whilst new business proposals are developed for proposed new income streams

To be successful as a Group VAT Accountant you'll ideally have:

• Accounting Qualification (CCAB) (essential)
• Significant experience in VAT within a commercial organisation (essential)
• Previous experience of working in a VAT compliance role (essential)
• Knowledge of applying VAT law and how it affects corporations.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK, EU and global VAT compliance issues
• Good relationship building and management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy and data analysis skills

The deadline for applications is on Sunday 22^nd June, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 7^th July. Applications will be under continuous review before this closing date so please do not delay in applying.

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession!

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting King’s College London, one of the UK’s most prestigious universities, as they undergo an exciting transformation of their finance function. With a turnover nearing £1.5 billion and a global reputation for excellence in research and education, King’s is a world-class institution committed to sustainability, innovation, and impact.

As they expand their Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team, King’s is seeking a talented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the university’s medium-term financial strategy. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to work at the heart of financial decision-making, supporting the implementation of planning tools and frameworks, driving value, and ensuring financial sustainability across the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and budgeting processes aligned with King’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and manage robust planning frameworks, templates, and tools.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis to inform strategy and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance business partners and stakeholders to deliver a cohesive planning process.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial policies and regulations.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience with financial modelling
• Excellent data analysis and Excel skills; knowledge of financial systems is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and support non-financial stakeholders.
• Automation experience and understanding of PowerBI
• Experience with management accounts
• Experience in the higher education sector is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join King’s College London:

This is a rare opportunity to join King’s during a time of positive change and strategic investment in finance. In addition to being part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation, King’s offers a fantastic benefits package including:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to training and development opportunities
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• A vibrant campus environment in central London with world-class facilities

For a confidential conversation please contact Megan Hunter at Ivy Rock Partners.

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a charity that focuses it’s work within the arts and culture space to recruit for a Management Accountant role.
 
This role is available on a 6 month fixed term contract and full-time basis. The salary band on offer for this role is £35,000-£40,000 FTE. This role has hybrid working arrangements where you would be required to attend the London office 2 days a week.
 
Within this role, you will be responsible reconciling membership income, including delivering month-end and year-end finance management. You will support with reconciliations, management accounts, lead on budget and reforecasting processes, and be a beacon of knowledge when it comes to supporting with finance best practises and helping to optimise financial processes. You will work with senior finance professionals and budget holders on finance variances, and model new cost saving and business initiatives.
 
You will support with the implementation of a CRM and finance system, in terms of the financial aspects. You will also support with enhancements and training for team members within the finance department.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be a part-qualified accountant. You will have experience producing month-end processes and reconciliations, budgeting, reforecasting and data analysis.
 
You will have knowledge of charity finance (e.g. SORP). You will have an understanding of finance accounting principles, including management accounts and statutory reporting. You will have experience using Microsoft Excel. You will an excellent communicator with strong relationship building skills and outstanding attention to detail.
 
Desirably, you will have experience working within grant-giving or membership organisation. You will have experience implementing finance/CRM systems.