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Resuscitation Council UK’s Quality and Compliance Team leads on driving quality management and continuous improvement across the organisation. Positioned within the Governance and Assurance Directorate the team works alongside our customer services and HR team, to ensure our products and services are meeting the needs and expectations of our people. Our certification in ISO9001: Quality Management, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
As an experienced Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading on key organisational projects, driving deadlines and delivering excellence in our products and services. Working with colleagues across the organisation you will facilitate open and inclusive communication, maintain high attention to detail; close control of budgets; and manage change control.
What you will do:
- Act as Project Manager across concurrent projects that span the work of RCUK.
- Drive consistent standards of project management across teams, including clinical, technical and engagement projects
- Champion RCUK established project management process and governance requirements with colleagues
- Advise on best practice and drive continuous process improvement.
- Maintain project documentation in collaboration with project teams.
- Report to Project Board.
- Champion collaborative, open and inclusive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain tight control of project budgets, working in collaboration with Finance, and taking responsibility for project spend.
- Ensure a risk-based approach is adopted through the project lifecycle, ensuring a suitable level of mitigation is in place and under constant review.
- Escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Monitor and review appropriate performance indicators and report outcomes.
The post is hybrid working and based in London. The successful candidate is expected to attend the office a minimum of one day per week.
What we can offer you:
We offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. All staff benefit from flexible working hours, and ensuring staff can balance their work and personal life is important to us.
Visit our website to access complete application details and further information.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 6th October 2025.
Interviews will be held in person in our London office on Monday 13th October 2025.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.
We appreciate all applications, but we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21 hours per week (working days and times to be agreed)
Salary: £55,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)
About the Role:
As Chief Operating Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Baytree’s organisational strategy—ensuring we remain a high-performing, mission-aligned charity. You’ll lead on financial planning and reporting, organisational development, HR strategy and people practices, and efficient day-to-day operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-led leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for building resilient, people-centred organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Finance: Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial compliance using QuickBooks and associated tools.
- HR Strategy: Oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
- Operations: Ensure facilities, IT systems, and internal processes are efficient, compliant, and user-friendly.
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the SMT and Board to shape organisational strategy and manage risk.
- Culture & Compliance: Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and accountability while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
- CIPD Level 7 and relevant finance qualification (AAT, ACCA/CIMA)
- Experience producing budgets and managing financial systems
- Strong HR leadership and employee relations experience
- Skilled in operational management and digital systems
- Commitment to Baytree’s mission and inclusive values
Registered Charity
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A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London
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A distinguished Housing Association in London is looking to take on a Rent Accountant on a 6-month basis to begin with. The organisation aims to help people flourish by providing great homes and housing services. This association has a big impact in its communities and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.
They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in Rent Accounting – particularly posting weekly journals and completing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
- Posting journals for rent transactions into finance system in a timely manner
- Reconciliations bank, rent and service charge control accounts, supporting financial accuracy
- Ensuring customer payments are reconciled, liaising with stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies
- Carry out reconciliations of all daily universal credits receipts, providing updates when necessary
Requirements:
- Finance background with some knowledge of rent accounting and reconciliations
- An understanding of rent setting and ability to work independently
- Confident using excel and various finance packages
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and strong time management skills
If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent for the client.
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A well-established housing association in London with over 20 years of history in the sector are looking for a Management Accountant focussing on repairs to come into their welcoming team environment.
They place the community at the heart of their business and are excited to welcome a Management Accountant to their team for an initial 12 Month period. Alongside putting their tenants and communities at the forefront of their business, they understand the need for colleague satisfaction and make sure they invest in their workforce to get the best out of them.
Role - Management Accountant (Repairs)
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000
Pattern - Hybrid
Potential opportunity of going permanent
Responsibilities:
- Lead on management accounts for the property maintenance service, working closely with operational teams to provide insight, support decision-making, and drive financial accountability
- Deliver monthly management reports with meaningful analysis, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and monitor labour cost performance
- Maintain the integrity of key balance sheet items, and ensure timely, accurate regulatory returns related to subcontractor payments
- Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting tools, and act as a finance systems expert to maximise data accuracy and business value
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting / Business Partnering ideally in Repairs within Housing Associations
- Knowledge of assets and maintenance
- Ability to work and liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Strong system's experience and ability to lead on continuous improvement
If you are a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner with repairs experience who is looking for their next exciting role, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent.
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National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is looking for a new Director to lead our national network and champion rural arts across the UK. We’re seeking an inspiring leader with a collaborative approach to advocate for our members and sector, to strengthen partnerships and support a vibrant network that ensures creativity and culture thrive in every community.
About NRTF
NRTF is an Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) within Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio. As a national membership and strategic organisation, we unite and champion the diverse parts of the rural touring sector. We advocate on behalf of our members, offering up-to-date information, advice, guidance, professional development and networking opportunities. By sharing news, stories and opportunities, supporting rural touring-focused projects and initiatives, and through our Annual National Rural Touring Conference, we raise the profile of rural touring, embedding its value in the wider cultural landscape. We celebrate the work and achievements of the volunteer promoters, professional artists and organisations who make culture accessible for rural communities. This is an exciting moment to join NRTF as we enter our third decade as an organisation and continue building the profile and impact of rural touring across the UK, while supporting the passionate and committed members at the heart of our network.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Director is the strategic and operational lead of NRTF, responsible for the organisation’s vision, management, performance, and long-term sustainability. They ensure delivery against NRTF’s mission and business plan, champion rural touring at a national level, and act as the primary liaison with Arts Council England, stakeholders, and the wider sector. Working closely with a proactive Board of Trustees, the Director provides leadership on governance and compliance in line with UK Charity Law and NRTF’s Articles of Association, ensuring the organisation operates with transparency, accountability and good practice. The Director is a visible ambassador for rural touring, building strong relationships across the cultural sector, advocating for members, and promoting the role of rural touring in ensuring that creativity and culture thrive in every community.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
● Lead and implement NRTF’s Business Plan and strategic objectives.
● Oversee the delivery and evaluation of all funded programmes and initiatives.
● Develop and sustain relationships with our members, including the rural touring schemes, national and regional stakeholders, funders, and policy-makers.
● Ensure alignment with ACE’s Investment Principles and “Let’s Create” strategy.
● Ensure long-term sustainability through innovation, partnerships, and appropriate diversification, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and forward-thinking.
Finance and Fundraising
● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance Officer and Treasurer.
● Ensure ACE and funder reporting is accurate and timely.
● Lead on developing new funding opportunities, working with colleagues and freelance support to secure income from trusts, foundations and diversification streams.
Membership and Sector Support
● Foster strong relationships with membership, particularly scheme members.
● Understand and respond to member needs, ensuring services and benefits are relevant.
● Foster a strong member community through events, forums, and networking opportunities.
● Together with the NRTF team, design and deliver initiatives to grow, engage, and retain members.
● Represent NRTF and advocate for member interests at national and international events, conferences, and sector forums.
Project and Event Delivery
● Provide strategic oversight of all NRTF projects, ensuring they are well-managed, impactful and aligned with the business plan.
● Lead and represent NRTF at the Annual National Rural Touring Conference and other national events, with project managers and freelance teams responsible for delivery.
● Foster partnerships with schemes and sector organisations to co-create and deliver events and projects that serve members and raise the profile of rural touring.
Communications and Advocacy
● Provide strategic leadership for NRTF’s communications and advocacy, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with the business plan.
● Lead sector advocacy and act as spokesperson and ambassador for rural touring.
● Maintain and develop national visibility for rural touring through partnerships, media opportunities and press engagement (with support from NRTF’s freelance press agency).
● Oversee delivery of marketing and communications, working with the Marketing & Digital Coordinator to manage campaigns, content and social media.
● Build strategic partnerships with other organisations, funders, and influencers.
HR and Operations
● Lead on recruitment, contracting, staff management, and HR policy implementation.
● Line-manage employed staff, ensuring fair and effective working conditions.
● Manage Contracts for Services for freelance teams and contractors
● Maintain organisational infrastructure, including IT, office resources.
Governance and Legal
● Support and develop the Board of Trustees, ensuring sound governance practices.
● Organise and service Board meetings, the AGM, and working groups.
● Act as Company Secretary: ensure compliance with charity and company law, maintain registers, and submit returns.
Person Specification
Essential
● Proven senior leadership within arts or cultural organisations.
● Commitment to rural/community engagement.
● Strong understanding of the UK arts funding landscape, especially ACE.
● Demonstrable experience in finance, HR, governance, and fundraising.
● Experience in project delivery.
● Strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills.
● Experience of working and engaging with key stakeholders.
● Experience working with or supporting a Board of Trustees.
● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
● Evidence of original thinking, idea making and bold ambition.
● Caring and positive leadership style.
Desirable
● Awareness of the ethos, principles and practice of rural touring.
● Knowledge of community arts and engagement, and/or cultural networks.
● Experience in legal compliance and company secretary responsibilities.
● Understanding of contemporary cultural policy and advocacy.
● Experience in digital communications, social media, and PR.
● Experience in event management and programming.
If you are excited by this role but are not sure if you fully meet the person specification, we encourage you to reach out to our Interim Head of Operations, Jo Purseglove to discuss further.
Please complete our equal opportunities form here: http://bit.ly/4gss9vB
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to NRTF directly via their website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group is delighted to be partnered with a national health and wellbeing charity to recruit a Management Accountant within their Finance team.
This key role is responsible for delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, supporting operational teams, and ensuring stakeholders and funders receive timely information.
The role will also lead budgeting and forecasting processes and provide financial analysis to support effective planning and decision-making, offering an opportunity to apply technical expertise within a values-driven organisation.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and variance commentary
- Monitor financial performance, highlighting key trends and risks to senior stakeholders
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models for planning purposes
- Assist with statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
- Prepare and issue sales invoices, ensuring compliance with commissioner and funder requirements
- Manage debtors and support cashflow forecasting and reporting
- Provide financial insights and business partnering support to budget holders and operational teams
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and charity accounting standards (SORP)
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including enhancing reporting systems and tools
- Prepare accurate reports for commissioners, funders, and grant managers to meet contractual obligations
Ideal candidate profile:
- CCAB-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)
- Strong background in management accounting, reporting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of charity finance regulations and funder compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Agency reference number: J90924
Location: London
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid – home-based with occasional travel into the London office
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Job purpose
As a Debt Advisor (Omni-Channel: Telephone & Video), your primary role will be to provide over-indebted clients with tailored debt advice through various channels, including telephone, WhatsApp, and our network of video advice kiosks located in prisons, hospitals, job centres, town halls, and other community settings. You will help clients start their debt advice journey efficiently, ensuring they receive accurate and effective support.
Scope of role
- To provide over-indebted clients with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances
- To maintain detailed case records
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
Key Responsibilities
- To provide over-indebted clients with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances
- To maintain detailed case records
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
- Contribute to team
Essential Criteria:
Experience and Skills:
- Hold a valid Money Advice Service accredited qualification in debt advice to level three or higher
- Minimum 2 years f debt advice experience
- Prven record of good quality debt advice
- Prvided casework support
- Experience in a client-facing service envirnment
- CMS experience (Advice Pr preferable)
- Strng IT knowledge and familiar with using Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Clear cmmunication skills and a strong command of the English language, oral and written
- Ability t communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Advcacy skills
- Ability t remain non-judgmental
- Awareness f, and ability to, understand and empathise with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and disadvantaged groups living in the community
Personal Attributes:
- Ability t work as part of a team and be open to receiving feedback and learning from others
- Ability t give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively
- Custmer-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Tenacity t remain persistent throughout a difficult situation with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability t think outside the box and be open to new challenges
Commitment:
- A cmmitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in advice topics
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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A leading cancer charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them for a 9 -12 month fixed-term contract. This well-known charity plays a vital role in funding cancer research, providing support for patients across a range of programme areas as well as leading in campaigning and advocacy work
The role will support the organisation undertake effective financial reporting and systems change work, with key duties being as follows:
- Undertaking month end reporting including balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting in relation to audit requirements
- Act as a key point of contact for financial reporting queries
- Oversee financial transactions processes including implementing relevant financial controls
- Play a supporting role in implementing a new finance system including advising on the design of financial reports and relevant controls and processes
About You
- Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or finalist level.
- Applicants from all sectors are welcome (including those from accountancy practice), though an interest in working for the charity sector is a must.
- Strong technical finance knowledge, particularly around financial reporting and / or finance systems work.
What’s in it for you?
- Candidates requiring different ways of working are encouraged to apply: this role can be offered on a full-time basis though part-time or condensed working patterns will be considered.
- Hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office (more days available if wanted)
- Working as part of a helpful and collaborative finance team during a period of investment and transformation for the team.
For more information about the role, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ivy Rock Partners are supporting an international sustainability-focused not-for-profit organisation in their recruitment for a Global Financial Controller for a 10 month FTC.
This is a pivotal role leading the financial control and statutory reporting across multiple geographies. You’ll oversee a small, high-performing finance team, ensuring robust controls, compliance with international standards, and accurate, timely reporting.
As a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, you’ll provide strong financial stewardship, manage global audits, and drive improvements in systems and processes. You’ll also ensure that all statutory entities are fully compliant, while safeguarding the organisation’s resources to further its mission.
The role can be offered on a four-day-per-week basis if preferred, and while the office is based in London, remote working is supported with occasional travel to the London office.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the implementation and oversight of robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and prevention of errors or fraud.
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Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting functions across multiple countries.
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Oversee payroll and intercompany balances, ensuring efficient cash management and minimisation of FX risk.
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Lead preparation of annual audits, statutory accounts, and the consolidated group financial report.
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Ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements across global offices.
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Maintain and streamline organisational policies, including anti-fraud, bribery and corruption, procurement, and modern slavery.
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Coach, mentor, and develop a team of three finance professionals.
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Drive continuous improvements in systems, processes, and reporting to enhance efficiency and minimise risk.
What You’ll Bring
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A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, FCA or equivalent).
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Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in statutory accounts and audit.
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Experience in developing and maintaining control environments.
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Confident in navigating and improving finance systems and processes.
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Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Excel.
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Ability to manage and develop staff, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with confidence working across international teams and time zones.
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Commitment to the organisation’s purpose and values, with an interest in sustainability issues.
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(Desirable) Experience in a charity, international, or SORP context.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our partner seeks an experienced VAT specialist who will be able to lead in preparing and submitting their VAT returns, and supporting the team in completing outstanding bank reconciliations.
Requirements
- Solid hands-on experience with VAT compliance (returns, reconciliations, partial exemption).
- Experience in completing outstanding reconciliations (working through transaction listings, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring the finance system is up to date).
- Comfortable working with manual data extracts and reports.
- Experience with Dutch VAT (preferred, but not essential).
- Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to the work.
- Able to pick things up quickly and work independently
This role offers remote working either in the UK or from Netherlands; candidates will need to have the right to work in either country. This is a 2 month fixed-term contract, and offers part-time working (minimum 3 days/week). An immediate start is required.
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The Senior Accounts Technician plays a key role within the financial accounts team, working in partnership with the Director of Finance and Governace to ensure the smooth operation of financial systems and processes.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, values-led organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely data processing of the sales and purchase ledgers for both our organisation and those we outsource our services to. Teamwork is central to the ethos of our work and staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and supportively.
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Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be exclusively supporting an outstanding Academic organisation in London. With a rich heritage and a bold future, this organisation requires an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their collaborative finance team.
The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team, reporting into the AR Manager, and take ownership of the sales ledger and cash collection process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for cash collection across multiple international territories.
- Manage and monitor customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
- Raise invoices accurately and in accordance with customer agreements.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies swiftly.
- Liaise with internal departments to address billing issues and streamline processes.
- Assist with month-end close procedures and reporting as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or credit control roles.
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (MS Dynamics advantageous).
- A proactive, problem-solving approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Public sector experience
What’s On Offer:
- Be part of a high-calibre, supportive finance team.
- Career progression opportunities within an outstanding organisation.
- Hybrid working.
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We’re partnering exclusively with Kings College London to appoint a Financial Accountant (Payroll). You’ll be the go-to specialist for payroll accounting, safeguarding control and accuracy across high-volume, complex payrolls while collaborating closely with HR and Payroll to improve processes end-to-end.
The role
- Maintain integrity of all payroll-related balance-sheet items (net pay, pensions DB/DC, PAYE, NI, advances, loans, salary sacrifice, international payrolls).
- Prepare monthly & annual reconciliations; investigate and resolve complex reconciling differences.
- Post routine and corrective journals; ensure the general ledger reflects accurate payroll accounting.
- Review, document, and strengthen end-to-end payroll processes with HR/Payroll; drive systems and control improvements.
- Define accounting treatment for new payroll initiatives; implement coding, monitor transactions, and process adjustments.
- Support year-end and audit deliverables for payroll and pensions; provide high-quality working papers.
- Build strong relationships across Finance, HR, and wider stakeholders; deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts where required.
For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow.