About FareShare

FareShare now operates 21 Regional Centres around the UK. The majority of these are run by local charitable organisations we call our Delivery Partners. This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation yet also think and behave with local concerns at the heart of our actions. We support 9,653 local charities and groups – our Community Food Members. Over the past year 16,992 tonnes of food were redistributed by FareShare Regional Centres nationwide, feeding 772,000 people every week. We operate across 1,500 towns, cities and villages and we save UK charities and community groups more than £28 million each year.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first. Demand far outstrips supply.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values:  Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers

The role

FareShare has undergone a period of rapid change and growth and is forecast to continue to grow.  In order to create a framework to enable the Finance Department to develop with the organisation, the new role of Transactional Team Leader has been created.

This is a vital role working alongside the management accounting function ensuring the integrity of the data within the finance system to provide that data as required to parties such as major grant holders. The post will also require the management of a small team to ensure that the transactional elements of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for FareShare are undertaken correctly.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise as well as experience/transferable experience of managing and supporting finance staff in a change environment.

Main areas of responsibility

Key Focus

The key focus of the role is to ensure that the financial information held on the accounting system is accurate, complete and up-to-date.

In addition the post is responsible for managing the financial administration within FareShare this includes the staff expenses system, the invoice approval process, the batch payment system, etc.  It also includes ensuring that appropriate financial controls are maintained throughout and suitable use is made of the financial accounting system which is expected to change in the near future. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and review the day-to-day financial operations within the charity covering accounts receivable
• Accounts payable, banking and where appropriate
• The nominal ledger and journals ensuring that transactions and processes adhere to financial regulations and legislation as well as providing an accurate and up-to-date record of financial transactions undertaken by the FareShare organisation.
• Professional leadership and operational management of three staff, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer and the temporary Accounts Assistant ensuring that services provided by these people are efficient, effective and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ensure accurate accounting records are maintained for finance system
• Support the finance manager in managing three members of staff in the finance team
• Authorise weekly payments
• Act as administrator for the accounting system (currently Quickbooks), ensuring updates are made when necessary
• Produce monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and petty cash accounts
• Monitor bank accounts to ensure appropriate level of cash held in each account
• Supervise expense payment process, ensure procedures are up to date, well communicated and followed by all staff members.
• Supervise the supplier ledger, ensuring payments made correctly and on time.
• Supervise the Sales Ledger.
• Maintain all national office petty cash accounting records and spot check petty cash for accuracy.
• To uphold and develop the highest standards of timely and accurate accounting information.
• Be proactive and collaborative in supporting the development of improved systems and processes in the Finance Department working with other team members as appropriate as well as contributing to the development of financial processes by raising issues and opportunities as part of a regular dialogue with the Head of Finance.

The Transactional Team Leader will, from time to time, be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature as may reasonably be required by the Head of Finance.  Flexibility will be essential because a new, as yet unknown, finance system is due to be implemented and specific task requirements and ways of working cannot be accurately set.  Any regular changes to duties will be incorporated into this job description.

Person Specification

As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, these are the criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.

Experience

• Experience of Finance Department policies, procedures, controls, processes and best financial practice regarding Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Banking and other similar processes
• Demonstrable and proven track record of managing and developing an effective professional team in a complex work area
• A good track record in financial administration
• Experience of working in a Charity/Not-for-Profit financial environment.

Skills, knowledge and abilities

• Able to provide clear, practical and accurate advice to a variety of people at different levels within an organisation. 
• Proven ability and experience of designing and following processes.
• Good systems skills with both a finance system and Excel spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, both within an organisation and with external stakeholders. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good supervision, team motivation and development skills.
• Able to design, analyse and revise processes to deliver services in the most efficient way to meet changing requirements, balancing the needs of individual areas within FareShare and efficiency benefits of aggregation and standardisation.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop individuals and a team through change

Values and behaviours

• Flexibility and ability to work well as part of a team and alone.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• An understanding of, and empathy with FareShare’s mission and strategy.
• Versatile, adaptable and enthusiastic approach.

Application process: 

If you would like to apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter via our website. Please reply with your full name saved in the title of the cover letter and CV as well as in the body of the document.

I.T Help Desk Officer – Homeless Charity

Do you have the strong interpersonal skills and I.T technical abilities to fill our new IT Help Desk Officer post? Could you make a positive impact to our organisation’s new in-house high quality IT service? If the answer is yes, please read on.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As the IT Help Desk Officer you will be responsible for providing a high quality IT service and pro-actively supporting all staff.  You will ensure a seamless and stable staff and clients experience across all our locations through the proactive support and management of all technical systems and liaising with third party providers for continuity of service. 

Furthermore, you will support the IT Team in the delivery of projects and system implementations; including implementing new contracts for provision of services like Internet and telephone lines.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing security and access for staff, as well as of Office 365 security set-up and cloud management. You will also be able to work independently and as part of a team and have strong communication skills in order to liaise with people internally and externally.

To find out more and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

When completing your supporting statement cover letter, please address (using examples) points 1- 6 in the ‘technical know how section’ of the Job profile.

Closing date: 28th October 2019 (at Midnight)

Interview date: 6th November 2019

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 28 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited. In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work. 

Group Financial Accountant, London: 8 months - £400 per day Umbrella Co.

For a complex, international organisation, we're recruiting an interim Group Financial Accountant for 8 months on an interim basis. Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, the Group Financial Accountant will lead on Group financial accounting and reporting. The role will also lead initiatives to improve the quality and integrity of the financial and sub-ledgers.

Main Duties:

• Manage production of all Group statutory reporting and consolidation, liaising with regional and country offices to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Manage and enhance the year-end close processes to improve speed and quality of year-end reports
• Manage audit process including planning and coordination with NAO and PWC
• Drive and ensure implementation of financial procedures, policies and systems
• Analyse and advice on implications of changes in accounting rules around Government Financial Reporting Manual (FREM) and IFRS and WGA Accounting.
• Ensure all Group Trial Balance, Balance Sheet accounts are analysed and validated
• Enhance and develop balance sheet review processes
• Oversee and control financial management of the Fixed Assets
• Ensure all financial reporting controls are in place between each subsidiary (globally) and the UK holding company in accordance with GAAP requirements
• Ensure the inclusion in the consolidation processes of additional subsidiaries building relationships with SAP finance management, Tax and Global Networks

Person Specification:

• Qualified or finalist level CCAB accountant
• Group Financial Consolidation experience
• Statutory reporting - local and Group
• Shared Services
• SAP experience is essential, as is excellent Excel skills
• Exposure of continuous improvement of processes and implementation
• Experience of working in a complex, global organisation is essential

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Financial Accountant role in a global International Development charity.

Client Details

Our client is an international development organisation with a global presence based in central London. You will have exposure to offices all over the world, in an industry leading organisation.

Description

As a financial accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and categorising expenditure across the business
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts under IFRS102, as well as subsidiary accounts
• Month end group reporting and forecasting quarterly
• Cash flow preparation and forecasting Constant liaising with the wider finance team to create and implement a new cash flow model
• Ad hoc support and project work as and when required

Profile

You will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA newly-qualified accountant, with strong technical finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will have trained with a top 50 accountancy practice firm and have a strong understanding of the audit process and dealing with complex financial reporting.

Job Offer

• £50,000 to £55,000
• Flexible working
• Benefits package including private healthcare

ABOUT US

Our purpose is to build a movement for responsible leadership. The Institute was set up in response to growing concern about the deficit of public trust in large organisations. We believe that if we can help create more sustainable, open and fair organisations, we will all win.

We work closely with 25 major organisations from the private, public and social sectors; ranging from the Civil Service, Met Police and British Army to Tesco, easyJet, Visa, Fidelity and Save the Children.

Our annual Fellowship programme brings together some of the most talented leaders in our partner organisations to collectively explore the practices of responsible leadership and the challenges facing business and society. Our ambition goes beyond most leadership programmes - we aim for organisational, not just individual, impact. We work with our growing network of 250+ Fellows to lead change in and across their organisations and society.

We look after our team well and in the last few months have been awarded as an Escape top 100 companies to work for, and as a B Corp best for the world honoree in the workers category.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the team for 10 months from February to provide maternity cover. The role will have two main areas of focus:

Finance

• Manage the budgeting process for the organisation as a whole, and for individual projects
• Oversee our day to day finances including approval of payments, reconciliations and invoices, providing management accounts and appropriate analysis for the Board, liquidity management and VAT returns
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting is completed accurately and submitted on time
• Internal management of our external audit process
• Ensure financial controls are effective
• Ad hoc analysis and modelling of new projects and products
• Work with our external accountants on a regular basis to oversee the transactional process
• Management of payroll and pensions
• Line management of Finance and Operations Administrator

Operations

• Management of our people function including effective recruitment, on- boarding and retention processes
• Management of our performance management processes, ensuring they are well communicated and effective
• Helping us become more of a learning organisation
• Management of our pay and promotion policies, including our annual pay review, ensuring that they remain fair and transparent
• Keep on top of our B Corp status; continually looking for ways we can improve across all B Corp categories; responsibility for the annual B Corp report
• Continually improve our environmental processes to support our goal of being carbon neutral
• Oversight of risk register, cybersecurity policies and insurance requirement

ABOUT YOU

Apply if...

• You’re a natural numbers person, preferably a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) and with at least 5 years working in a financial role
• You’re a good communicator; comfortable working with everyone across our team and Board. You can clearly disseminate and communicate financial insight
• You are strategic and can think on your feet, with strong organisational skills that help you manage and achieve competing priorities
• You understand what it takes to really make things happen in a small but ambitious and growing organisation
• You enjoy developing a team focused culture, where the emphasis is on building a team that enjoys work and wants to perform to achieve what we are trying to do
• You are passionate about what we are trying to do and you see this as an opportunity to align your values and purpose with a successful social enterprise with big ambitions
• You have an aversion to jargon, you provide clarity in complex situations and have the ability to focus on what really matters

You'll love it here if you...

• Are optimistic, bring warmth and good humour to work, have a strong collaborative work ethic and bring positive intent to every situation
• Are fascinated by different organisations and sectors – and would appreciate the responsibility of having access to some of the UK’s most influential institutions
• Have a curious mind and are always open to the insights and perspectives of others
• Love the idea of working somewhere people share your values and are fully focused on making a meaningful impact on the world
• Would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are happy to work without a big support structure around you

BENEFITS

• The opportunity to shape the activity of a high profile initiative, and to work closely with a wide range of leading thinkers on responsible business, leadership and public service
• Working for an organisation where we take our values and purpose seriously – and work hard to practice what we ‘preach’
• An intense but fun working environment, where everyone is enthusiastic about their job (as well as things outside it)
• Join a talented, diverse team with lots of opportunities to learn. We’ll surround you with smart and driven people who have a vested interest in your development.
• Private health insurance with Vitality (which also provides discounted gym membership)
• Pension allowance (5% matched contribution)
• A book allowance to build the Forward Institute library
• Generous holiday allowance – and a sensible approach to flexible working

It is envisaged that this will be a full-time role, but it would be possible to structure it as 3 or 4 days a week for the right candidate

INTERVIEWS

First round interviews will be held on 4th and 5th November; second round interviews will be held on 8th November.

Finance Director, London, £70,000 per annum

The Organisation
St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is a Charity whose aim is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. Their 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending. The core service is complemented by additional areas of activity - community support projects including community shops, furniture stores and advice centres, youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid. The current total income of the organisation is £10m but there is complexity due to the high number of projects the organisation manages.

Your role
A newly created opportunity, the Director of Finance will lead the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. You will report to the CEO and manage two staff directly including the Financial Controller based in Bradford and the Head of Technology. This role will be based in London and provide a strong link between the finance team and the management team. You will be required to travel regularly to Bradford and some of the project offices. The ability to communicate and build relationships remotely and in person will be essential to success in this role. The Director of Finance will be tasked with tackling some of the organisation's challenges including the formation of a strategic plan, a review of systems, policies and procedures and the provision of reports to stakeholders. This role will be key to ensuring that the organisation has a sustainable plan for the future that allows the organisation to continue with its good work.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will be a senior level qualified Accountant with previous experience of working within the charity sector. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders in various locations and you will have the ability to liaise with them both remotely and in person - this will include travel to locations including Bradford. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong alignment to SVP's mission. It is important that you understand and have a commitment to equal opportunities. You will have sympathy with the Christian aims and purposes of the society and will be able to value people of all faiths or none. You will understand and empathise with the Vincentian ethos, values and the work of the society.

What you'll get in return
The SVP offer a competitive salary and benefits. You will be working with a fantastic team and the role also offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders to have big strategic impact.

What you need to do now
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 4th November.
For an informal conversation please contact Peter O'Sullivan at Hays.

Group Financial Accountnat for exciting London based Housing Association.

Client Details

Our client is a London based housing association that's purpose is to redevelop the local area and that has a number of ventures with private companies to provide sustainable social housing.

Description

As a Group Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Completing and ensuring the quality of the Group's statutory accounts

• Contributing to internal and external audit processes

• The accurate completion of the group's VAT returns, maximising VAT recovery within the legislative framework

• Ensuring that the organisation's accounting practice complies with reporting standards; while guiding the team and providing necessary training

• Processing, checking, reconciling and reporting on pension scheme returns and staff benefits accounting

• Leading the team in relation to all tax processes, setting policies to match compliance

• Line managing the assistant financial accountant - setting the quality standards and performance targets for the accounts payable team

Profile

You must be ACA qualified, who can demonstrate experience working as a senior auditor delivering to tight deadlines and completing statutory accounts. You will have experience of IFRS reporting and will be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to work. You should have strong IT and analytical skills, with the ability to construct and maintain spreadsheets using advanced functions.

Job Offer

• £50,000 to £55,000 per annum

• Flexible working

• Benefits

The Opportunity

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity which supports the creation and long-term success of new schools in order to support the education sector in improving the life chances of young people.

NSN offers a rare opening for an experienced Finance and Corporate Services/HR professional to join our expanding charity.

Our incumbent Chief Operations Officer has been in post for nearly a decade and, after 9 years’ service, has decided to move on and explore new opportunities.

This is an ideal role for an experienced individual from the charity sector who may be seeking their first Executive role, or for those seeking to join the third sector from a corporate environment.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services

The Director of Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of finance, charity grants, HR, IT and all office/ organisational management, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Director.

The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership and direction in the financial management of the organisation, as well as in all other areas of organisational support. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is expected to support the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy, financial modelling and forecasting.

Key responsibilities

This role will include the following responsibilities:

· Providing strong and effective strategic leadership of all aspects of the finance and corporate functions, as well as managing a team of up to four

· Working with the new Director of External Affairs, explore and implement new funding channels for the charity

· Producing accurate and informative reports in relation to budgeting, forecasting, accounts, long-term planning and decision making for relevant stakeholders

· Charity governance including meeting schedules, AGMs and related compliance activity including statutory charity reporting and compliance

· Managing the process of annual audits carried out by external auditors

· Leading all HR activity for the organisation, including but not limited to recruitment, payroll, policies, employee benefits, training and development, employee engagement, performance management

· Charity grant management

· Operational oversight of IT, health and safety, procurement, facilities, property/leasing

Essential skills, attributes and qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:

· a senior finance role, for instance as Finance Manager, financial controller or Head/Director of Finance

· quality assuring new fundraising streams and opportunities for the charity’s development and growth

· charity compliance and financial management

· communicating with confidence when working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

· HR from recruitment to redundancy, including employment law

· managing financial functions across a range of teams, as well as line managing a team of finance/hr colleagues

· producing and managing budgets with diverse income streams and expenditure.

· developing and managing complex finance systems and implementing financial policies, processes and controls

· preparing Board papers and presenting financial information at Board meetings.  

· CIMA or ACCA

Desirable skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

· An understanding of charity governance

· Experience in complex finances

· Experience in grant delivery

· CIPD, ACA, Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA), Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA)

Background

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity improving the life chances of young people by supporting the creation and long-term success of new schools. NSN finds talented people and organisations, supports them to establish new free schools across the country and, through the Academy Ambassadors Programme, places high calibre business people as non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. The organisation is particularly focussed on supporting new schools in areas of high economic and social disadvantage and low educational performance.

By offering advice, guidance and support, the charity has been instrumental in helping hundreds of groups of parents, teachers, charities and schools to establish new schools, and has placed over 1,300 non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. Over the last two years, NSN has expanded its activities to support the 800 or so free schools that are open or have been approved to open. With over 500 free schools expected to be open by September 2019, this is an exciting time to join NSN to design and deliver a compelling communications plan that aligns with the organisational strategy, and re-energises the free school policy.

Details and how to apply

Salary

£55,000-£65,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, with an additional day for each year of service

• Office closure between Christmas and New Year- additional leave not taken out of your annual leave allowance

• 2 days of study/charitable leave per year to allow you to take on charity work, further study or school governor activities

• Season ticket travel loan scheme

• 10% pension contribution

Contract

Full-time, permanent.

For the right candidate, we are willing to consider flexible working and job-share arrrangements. Please indicate this clearly in your application.

Closing date

5pm Thursday 7th November 2019

Location

Vauxhall, London. The role will require travel across England from time to time. 

Reporting

· Reports to: Director and Board of Trustees

· Line manages: Finance and Office Manager and other members of the team to be agreed with the successful candidate.

 How to apply

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this job.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Head of Finance for this international Independent School with Charitable status based in London

This is the most Senior Finance position that reports into the COO for the School

Head of Finance - Job Description

Overview

The Head of Finance is accountable for management of the finances of the School and its compliance with Charity Commission guidelines. The role also has accountability for ensuring that the finances of the School's trading subsidiaries, notably its international franchises, are managed tightly.

This is an exciting time to be joining the School as it embarks on a new site master-plan, whilst at the same time maintaining fee affordability and growing an increasingly complex international business. We are seeking an experienced, qualified professional, who enjoys financial detail and systems, to lead a finance team of two.

* Experiencing of preparing charitable accounts
* Experience of using Sage 200 and Sage 50 Payroll
* Experience of working in the charity sector and/or independent school (desirable)

Please apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be in the next couple of weeks.

Guru Systems is a fast growing for-purpose business, radically reducing carbon emissions from energy systems across the UK. With an excellent client list and hardware installed in more than 20k homes, the company is already profitable and is scaling up to capture the significant opportunities in this expanding market.

We’re now looking for a Finance Director to influence our strategy and ensure excellent financial control as we accelerate our growth. 

Finance Director  

Guru Systems  

London        

£90,000 - £100,000        

The Finance Director will provide specialist financial insights and take ownership of all financial strategy, strengthening management information and financial analysis capability and contributing to the development of organisational strategy across all areas of the business.  

This newly created role, will be an integral part of the senior leadership team, with critical responsibility for challenging assumptions and decision-making across the business, establishing a high level of credibility and engagement. With the ability to operate strategically and tactically, the Finance Director will drive business performance ensuring the most profitable and sustainable outcomes.    

To be successful in this role you will be a commercially astute qualified accountant with a strong personal profile for delivering forward thinking financial leadership, operational effectiveness and profitability. Ambitious and highly motivated you will thrive working in a fast paced, dynamic and diverse environment, and have a personal committed to building a successful for purpose business.      

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.  

Published advert closing date: 28th October 2019      

Preliminary interviews at Prospectus: 7th - 18th November 2019    

Meeting Managing Director at Guru System: W/C - 25 November 2019          

Panel interviews with Guru Systems: W/C - 2nd December 2019          

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.              

Prospectus embraces diversity and works actively to achieve a workforce and governance reflecting society.      

Vauxhall, London

35 hours per week / 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: 22 October 2019 (subject to change)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

About the role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Manager to join our team. As Head of Finance you will have responsibility for key aspects of financial control, reporting and financial management for Marie Curie. This role is an integral part of the Senior Finance Team which manages spend against budget and forecast, ensures correct recognition of financial transactions and adequate financial controls.

A diverse role across the full spectrum of the finance function, you will support Director of Finance to deliver a high standard of financial governance and control, whilst continuously delivering a high quality customer focused finance partnering service to two Executive Directors.

The Head of Finance will oversee the production of monthly management accounts, new bid assessments and help to ensure that all available resources support our aims and organisational direction.

About you

A talented and passionate leader with a wealth of experience working within a medium/large sized finance function in a Senior role.

A customer focused, financial expert who can demonstrate advanced competence and provide quality advice to the charity. A born problem solver who can communicate financial information to stakeholders with ease. With excellent analytical skills, you will see the key messages behind the numbers. You can confidently demonstrate your understanding of tax regulations (VAT, Gift Aid) and knowledge of charity finance (SORP for charities). Experience of reporting, budgeting and forecasting in a complex, multi division organisation is a must, as is ensuring that all financial systems and processes are operated effectively and efficiently.

You must be willing to travel nationally on a periodic basis to attend key meetings and build relationships with stakeholders.

Confidence, professionalism and a passion for service delivery is key, so if you think you fit the bill, we'd love to hear from you!

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Oracle Systems Accountant £57,000 - £61,000 + Benefits: London

For a large organisation based in central London, we're recruiting an Oracle Systems Accountant to ensure the financial systems are fit for purpose and work to allow efficient production of accounts. The Systems Accountant will manage the operations of the financial IT systems; providing support to the management reporting function as it provides a comprehensive and cohesive management reporting service to the organisation. This role will lead, develop and manage an Assistant Systems Accountant.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain Finance Systems, working with colleagues in IT Services
• Ensure adequate controls are in place for systems access, security and segregation
• Respond to user enquiries on the financial systems and manage user acceptance training UAT
• Act as systems administrator for all financial systems including those that interface with 3^rd parties
• Manage the data within the financial systems and provide advice on data interfaced to/from other systems
• Lead on Oracle month-end support including closing ledgers and re-opening periods for review
• Lead review of Chart of Accounts in Oracle and cross validation of codes
• Provide systems training to users as and when required and manage a programme of systems refresher training
• Provide Group finance with professional advice and guidance
• Promote and embed a coaching approach that encourages solution orientation, innovation and creativity to achieve the optimum level of customer satisfaction
• Manage business risks on a day to day basis

What you'll offer us:

• CCAB qualified, part-qualified or finalist
• Significant Oracle finance systems experience in an accounts department as a systems user
• Extensive experience as an Oracle systems manager / administrator of Oracle including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payables and Receivables
• Oracle EBS R12 version experience
• Significant experience of Oracle systems upgrades and implementations having been the key operational interface with IT services and Oracle finance departments
• Experience of improving complex Oracle systems

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Payroll Support Officer Job paying £30,000-£35,600 per annum on a Permanent basis

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established political organisation based in Central London. They aim to set the political agenda and speak in the national media on the issues that matter to council members. The company are looking for a strong & experienced payroll individual who is able to work on their own initiative, seeking an individual who has ran an end to end payroll process and has strong systems knowledge, preferably Unit4 Business World (Agresso).

Your new role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day payroll processes including, but not limited to, processing the monthly payrolls including calculating payments for starters, leavers and changes, calculating statutory payments including Tax, National insurance Contributions, maternity pay and shared parental leave. You will also assist with month-end processes including RTI submissions and third-party reconciliations and be responsible for weekly expenses processing.

What you'll need to succeed
* You will need to have a recognised Payroll qualification or equivalent experience to be considered for this role.
* You will be focused on the detail, well organised and committed to providing a timely and efficient response as well as continuously looking for ways of improving systems and processes, therefore someone with a can-do attitude is essential.
* The role will include some project work; therefore, we are looking for an individual who can multitask and prioritise effectively.

What you'll get in return
Various flexible working options will be considered should they meet the needs for the business. Examples could include, job share, part-time and a flexible pattern, maintaining work-life balance. The organisation also offers a great working environment with annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays), along with performance related annual incremental salary increases within pay scales.

What you need to do now
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Finance Business Partner role with a large charity in Central London.

Your new company:
A large well know charity with a commitment to education. The organisation is based close to Farringdon and has a team that is becoming more commercial in it's focus.

Your new role:
This role will partner with the Executive Director for Quality and Operations. The role will have an efficiency focus and duties will include:

• In collaboration with the lead business partner, to put together a strategy to most effectively work through the Quality, Product and Operations cost base to deliver a material and measurable uplift in performance.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the working practices of the cluster in order to best identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and profitability.
• Build & maintain key stakeholder relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and influencer.

What you'll need to succeed:
The ideal candidate will have approximately 5 years post qualification experience and a strong academic record. You will have experience of working as a Business Partner within a large organisation.

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

What you need to do now
Please apply now to be considered as the client is likely to begin interviews immediately and may hire before the closing date of this advert.

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