A well-known Charity based in London are recruiting a Financial Systems Accountant. The post holder will take the lead on the implementation of a new purchase order/ invoicing system and will be involved in finalising the scoping of the project through to user acceptance testing.

Your duties will include:

* Provide project coordination and lead on all aspects of the purchase order/ invoicing project
* Develop and own the project plan, including key milestones, testing, training and data migration for the fixed asset system upgrade
* Understand the affected end-to-end finance process for all projects and provide clarity on what will and what will not be delivered
* Review finance processes and introduce further automation and efficiencies
* Hold regular review meetings with the project leader and delivery teams for each project, highlighting any risks, issues, challenges and escalations which may need to be directed to the relevant governance board

Person specification:

* Part qualified or qualified Accountant (CCAB)
* Knowledge of Access Dimensions and other management information systems
* Proven experience of delivering finance systems project
* Microsoft Office including Excel to an advanced level

Agency Reference Number: 7068120

Daily rate: £300 - £375

Location: remote working

Length: 3 months ongoing

To apply for this role or to find out about other Education Finance jobs, please contact Myles Argent or Louis Pearson on the London Charity Finance Recruitment team

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Our partner is a global charitable foundation with programmes spanning across different areas including education, health & nutrition, empowering agricultural communities and establishing sustainable livelihoods.

The UK office is responsible for raising funds from institutional donors and governments across Europe, and works with partner organisations around the world to identify, apply for and manage these grants. This role has been newly created to support the Programmes Finance Manager during a period of growth and expansion within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Programmes Finance Manager in designing and strengthening financial systems, procedures and controls on grant management and compliance, regularly reviewing and updating these; and training staff as required
• Monitoring programmatic activity and spend, and maintaining the grants management tracker tool.
• Preparing financial information for internal reporting, and assisting in the  preparation of the programmes finance elements on statutory financial statements
• Overseeing the financial administration of programmes grants. This includes reviewing concept notes and proposals, preparing donor and other grant agreements, setting up grant codes, and preparing donor reports.
• Supporting on budget proposal development and refinement for new grant proposals; and ensuring that donor and the foundation rules on accounting, procurement and project implementation are adhered to.
• Supporting in reviewing and approving due diligence assessments on potential partners, and carrying out monitoring visits and audits of projects.

Person Specification

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with a background in grants audit, or of  grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting; this includes experience of institutional grants including DfID, EU, ECHO, German government, Swedish government, and USAID funding.
• Excellent numeracy & financial analysis skills
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MSOffice, especially MSExcel
• Excellent command of the English language, both in a written and oral capacity.
• Strong business partnering skills, experience of working with field staff in an INGO setting in a remunerated or paid capacity is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a grants auditor looking to transition from practice to the charity sector, or for someone working in a UK-focussed charity looking to transition into an international development charity. At present, the role is home-based. Once restrictions list, the role will be based in London. This role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

• A key opportunity to join an established International Development organisation
• Location is flexible with a requirement to travel regularly to Shrewsbury

About Our Client

Build It International are a development charity of NGO with a large programme in Zambia. They deliver an established highly regarded vocational training programme focused on young adults from disadvantaged communities. In addition to running its own training centre Build It also constructs much needed schools and clinics.

Build It are a professional and ambitious organisation, whose aim is to steadily grow and expand their existing programme in Zambia whilst focused on establishing themselves in a second country in due course. As the pandemic in the UK eases they will continue to resume their upward trajectory.

To date 1200 young people have gone through their Training into Work programme, 51 community build projects are complete, they have introduced a specific focus in encouraging young disadvantaged females into their training programmes and have raised over £11 million.

Job Description

Due to impending retirement, Build It has redefined the senior financial role to appoint their first Director of Finance and Resources. This position will form part of the current Senior Management Team this role is central to the organisations future success. The DFR will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will support the charities aims and objectives, as well as ensure its long-term sustainability. The role includes responsibility for a range of support functions and is assisted by a team of five who are mainly located in Zambia.

The new DFR will be a key member of the senior management team and will keep the SMT fully briefed so that it can make timely and informed decisions about programme management, future direction, cash flow/funding requirements and the management of reserves. The role will:

• Overall responsibility for the finance department including all of the UK-based accounting, regulatory, banking and auditing requirements
• Cashflow management and reserves forecasts as well as organisational and project budgets
• Long term financial planning
• Production of monthly management information and reports for the CEO and Finance and Audit Committee (trustees)
• Oversee production of expenditure reports for projects and donors (grants and contracts), and liaison with the fundraising team
• Responsible for year end and relationship with the external auditors
• Ensure financial and IT systems and processes are robust and efficient
• Management of financial risks including currency movements, potential fraud and cybercrime
• Service the Finance and Audit Committee and liaise with the Group and Zambian treasurers
• Manage, coach and develop a remote finance team
• Oversee, Facilities management, IT services, Procurement, HR administration.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will be -

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Ideally have an NGO or commercial finance background
• A hands on individual, who is also able to demonstrate significant financial leadership and decision-making in a senior role
• Strong IT skills including development of systems and processes
• Experienced in team leadership - able to inspire and motivate staff with strong interpersonal skills and interest in developing staff to achieve their full potential
• Adept at concise report-writing, presentations and policy/procedure documentation
• Happy to roll their sleeves up to deliver the maximum value from Build It's funds
• Passion for Build Its purpose, values and vision
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel twice yearly when possible to Build It International's site in Zambia

What's on Offer

£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits.

Location is flexible, either based in Shrewsbury or home based with regular visits on a monthly basis to Shrewsbury. When conditions permit overseas travel to Zambia twice a year.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY062021-2925445Z

START NETWORK

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.

We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:

• Localisation: We believe a more balanced system, that shifts power to those closest to the front line will generate more effective and appropriate responses for people affected by crises.

• New forms of financing: We believe that by understanding the risks we face and providing fast, early, and predictable funding, we can help communities to become better prepared and more resilient to crises.

• Collective innovation: We believe that new ways of working are needed to tackle the challenges we face. By innovating collectively, we can share expertise, insights and perspectives to shape a more effective humanitarian system.

Start Network is well-positioned to deliver change. More than 200 organisations have expressed interest in joining us, we have a growing donor base, and we are the partner of choice on key innovation platforms delivering change in the sector. 

We became a newly-created independent company and charity in May 2019. The Start Network was previously hosted by Save the Children, with whom we continue to work closely as hosts of some of our programmes.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm that may be caused due to their encountering the Start Network as well as responding effectively should any harm occur.We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy.

JOB PURPOSE

The Finance Manager will have primary responsibility for ensuring robust financial information is provided to the executive team, directors and trustees to enable them to make key business decisions and formulate an effective strategy

This position is responsible for providing assurance to senior leaders within the Start Network of the completeness and quality of financial management. This will include the provision of business modelling, analysis of financial risk and financial management information for the Start Network to underpin strong financial performance. Key focus will be providing strategic and financial decision support to the team in managing the annual expenditure of approximately £40m. In addition, the role will ensure that any new initiatives are provided with financial modelling support, while also representing the financial impact to the wider organisation.

This role will also support and advise on financial matters around proposals and donor reporting including audit and compliance and will drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide strategic and financial decision support to the Start team, Board and its committees.

• Oversee the preparation of monthly reporting for management and lead monthly business reviews with the assigned teams to communicate results

• Prepare, consolidate and report budgets, forecasts and financial plans for the Start team.

• Oversee all finance functions (AP, AR, payroll, month end, tax and audit)

• Complete yearly statutory accounts and liaise with auditors

• Manage the Financial Officer and other potential future finance staff to ensure the operation of an effective control and operating framework.

• Develop and maintain the financial controls of Start, ensuring donor compliance and best practice

• Focus on strategic Finance requirements of the business, understanding the business model and what this means. Communicate and advocate these priorities to the wider team

• Act as Finance counterpart to budget holders, working as an equal, and develop the financial acumen of budget holders

• Prepare regular management information and analysis on humanitarian performance and trends both within the Start Network and across the sector.

• Support the preparation and analysis of business cases for new activities, ensuring that appropriate financial targets are set and that systems are in place

• Prepare and present all the financial reports as required by the Start Network Finance & Audit Committee and Board.

• Identify and evaluate financial risks and opportunities.

• Undertake specific project work and carry out other tasks as required

PERSON PROFILE

Technical skills

• Holder of a recognised accounting qualification CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA with a minimum of three years post qualification experience

• Mix of experience in both financial and management accounting at a senior level.

• Advanced Excel skills along with the ability to present and convey complex information in an easy to understand format

• Experience in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budgets and financial management information with multiple and complex funding arrangements.

• Experience of developing and establishing financial processes and controls required for working within an international grant-making organisation.

 Personal skills

• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to develop awareness of commercial issues and expertise in relevant departments’ specific issues.

• Able to develop and maintain effective working relations at all levels both within and outside the department and understand and present issues and solutions succinctly and confidently. Ability to challenge and influence assertively and cooperatively

• Strong customer and quality orientation; solution-focused and confident in operating in a changing environment

• Self-motivated with good time-management skills, an ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload and to take responsibility for queries until fully-resolved

• An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and co-operatively, with a high degree of self-sufficiency within a team setting

 Start Network culture

• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values and approach

• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Centrally located WeWork office with onsite drinks and snacks available free of charge

• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work

• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork

• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely

• Contributory pension

• Life assurance

• Family friendly policies, particularly maternity pay

• Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally

• 25 days’ holiday plus 2 company days over the year end period

Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria. 

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities.

About the role

This is a newly created role at Headway East London to provide strategic financial support to the Senior Management Team and board, and to play a key role in ensuring our sustainability for the future. You will support our existing finance team to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place, and that our budgets are built around our strategic plan. As part of our Senior Management Team you will help to lead and embed a culture of opportunity and growth based on our strong values. You will also take on the role of Company Secretary for Headway East London.

About us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their family. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests. We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.  Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential. 

A short description of what you will do…

• Provide support to the board and Finance Committee to set and monitor short- and long-term budgets, helping the organisation to build unrestricted income and reserves.
• Work with staff across the organisation to develop an approach to recovering full costs for all of our services.
• Manage the audit process for Headway East London.
• Have overall leadership of our commercial partnerships and supplier relationships.
• Support colleagues to manage devolved budgets with increasing autonomy and to ensure that reports are generated for budget managers and funders.
• Take a key role in the leadership of the organisation as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop and manage the risk register for the organisation, provide a regular report to the board on key risks and mitigations.
• As Company Secretary, attend board meetings and ensure Headway East London complies with all statutory regulations and funding requirements.

The post holder will line manage the Finance Manager with potential further line management responsibilities in the future.

How you will work

• In a way which promotes diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice in line with Headway’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Operate at all times in a way that is consistent with Headway East London’s legal responsibilities including, data protection, health and safety legislation and guidance, seeking specialist guidance where appropriate
• Work in accordance with Headway East London’s aims and objectives and policies and procedures and to promote a positive image of the organisation and its members.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. As Headway East London is a small organisation, senior staff carry out ‘hands on’ work at all levels where required to meet the needs of the organisation.

 For more information about what the job entails, please refer to the Job Pack.

I am currently supporting a growing charity in the South West who due to recent demands on their services need some interim support for the next 4 months

You need to be a strong management accountant and experience of financial modelling and development of business case would be extremely useful

Key responsibilities included:

• To be responsible for the production of financial and management accounting planning, reporting & forecasting for the organisation and subsidiaries.
• To be the financial support for the support office heads of service, which will include as a minimum a monthly meeting with each manager and supporting the manager and their team with all financial related items.

They have also just implemented a cloud based new system so there will be some work involving bedding in this system and developing the reports and information from this so that the  charity can continually use fresh information for business improvement and transformational purposes

This role can be based at home but you would need to travel to the office once a month

This post is to enhance our existing Finance and Operations teams to provide further administrative and financial support to facilitate the day to day running of all areas of King’s Arms Project. This is a full time position but we would consider part time requests.

You will support these teams by providing administrative support to ensure the main accounts are kept up to date and accurate. Specifically, you will be responsible for administering day-to-day income and expenditure transactions via online banking, monitoring the bank accounts, especially petty cash, and contributing to the monthly preparation of reports. Additionally, you will be liaising with Head of Operations to maintain up-to-date records of the properties and provide reporting functionality around this to support reporting requirements.

We are looking to introduce new systems within these teams imminently, so this role would particularly suit an applicant who is able to learn new systems quickly and develop these alongside the Finance and Head of Operations to ensure the processes are suitable for the relevant team.

As a part of this role we will be encouraging & supporting the post-holder to undergo an apprenticeship to study AAT Level 3 initially unless this level of qualification has already been achieved and subject to entry requirements by the course provider being met.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate and apply your Christian faith to all that we do. Please refer to our ‘Statement of Belief’ for the basis of our Christian faith. This can be found on our website

A Health Organisation based in Bath is looking for some immediate Management Accountancy support on a permanent basis

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with all areas of the organisation producing their weekly and monthly reporting, whilst also taking ownership of many ad hoc projects

You need to be confident on excel – using pivots, lookups and be able to pick up processes very quickly with excellent attention to detail

Prior experience in working in a management accounting function with a strong track record of producing monthly reporting and commentary information is also needed. Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with various operational managers in the business and support then with their budgets is also essential

This is a great opportunity to be part of a small yet ambitious and growing team

Are you a graduate wishing to develop your accounting career with one of the most highly regarded international charities in the world? If you are looking for change and a brilliant learning opportunity, then this Finance Officer position with Raleigh International could be the right move for you. This role offers the chance to learn about the international development sector in a progressive, exciting and evolving organisation.

As a key member of the Raleigh International Finance team, the Finance Officer is responsible for processing income and expenditure transactions and producing reports and is tasked with ensuring timely information is recorded in the Finance system and CRM database (Netsuite). The position works closely with the Volunteer Fundraising team to ensure that donations are correctly recorded. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build good working relationships with a range of people.

About us

Raleigh International is a youth-driven organisation supporting a global movement of young people to take action. We are an International Development Charity.

Responsibilities

1. Income Accounting and Reporting:
   Processing volunteers’ applications, preparing and communicating fundraising deadline calendars, dealing with outstanding balance queries and producing reports summarising fundraising activity.
2. Income Receipt Processing:
   Processing volunteer debit/credit card payments and donations received on fundraising platforms. Record income received by post and bank transfer including individual donations.
3. Purchase Ledger:
   Responsible for all aspects of processing supplier invoices including payment. Processing staff expenses and Corporate Credit Card transactions.
4. Other:
   Responsible for all aspects of processing supplier invoices including payment. Processing staff expenses and Corporate Credit Card transactions.

Personal Specification

Essential

•AAT or working towards AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or similar qualification

•Excellent attention to detail, reliability and a hands-on approach

•Flexible, willing to adapt and develop in a fast-paced, evolving environment

•Strong communicator with both internal and external stakeholders

•Ability to deal with complex accounting processes

•Enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude

•Excellent IT skills, including intermediate Excel skills

•Experience of a customer services role or credit control

Desirable

•Pursuing a career in accountancy

•Dealing with foreign currency accounting

•Knowledge of Netsuite CRM and finance system

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus 8 public holidays
• Volunteering leave (4 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme

Closing date: Sunday 11 July 2021

Interview dates: Week commencing 12 July 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Deadline for applications is 6th June 2021

Interviewing: w/c 14th June 2021

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS

This role could be carried out on a full time or part time basis.

We will consider applications from people who want a full time role; and also those who want to work 4 days a week.

THE ORGANISATION

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting is an independent not-for profit organization that works with media and civil society to promote positive change in conflict zones, closed societies, and countries in transition around the world.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Grant Accountant reports into the Head of Finance, UK. 

The purpose of the Grant Accountant is to ensure adherence to financial policy, donor rules,  budgets, and internal control measures for a variety of projects in the region.  The Grant Accountant will partner with field and programme teams to facilitate the smooth delivery of projects, provide capacity building and help drive best practice across the region. 

A hands-on role, the Grant Accountant will ensure accurate posting of all project related income and expenditure as well as tracking field advances and managing accounting records for the projects in his/her region. 

Preparing monthly and donor reporting, the Grant Accountant will coordinate discussions with relevant non-finance stakeholders to help drive actions and aid decision making.  The role will also lead on project related budgeting processes, working closely with the Development team and other stakeholders in creating proposal budgets or when re-forecasting.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Financial Management

• In close consultation with field team and management, developing proposal budgets ensuring appropriate cost estimates are applied and budgets are in line with donor requirements.
• Updating project budgets as required for internal budgeting purposes and or as required by donors, (working in close consultation with RDs and Programme Managers).
• Closely monitoring programmatic spend, preparing monthly budget versus actual reports (BVAs) for each project and reviewing with relevant stakeholders to analyse variances and agree action plans.
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to donors.
• Tracking fund transfers between HQ and the Field Offices, posting monthly field reporting into IWPR’s financial system and reviewing other project related postings in the financial system.
• Posting project income on a monthly basis and tracking donor receivables/deferred income.
• Preparing other financial reports and analysis for projects as required by management or donors.
• Initiating and supporting on all financial aspects of project close outs in a timely manner.

Compliance

• Developing a good understanding of donor requirements and compliance, and ensuring these are understood by all programme delivery staff.
• Monitoring IWPR’s fulfilment of financial management requirements, ensuring that projects meet their contractual requirements and comply with policies and regulations.
• Maintaining strong financial management and accounting control systems for project expenditure and contributing towards improving and streamlining processes to maximise IWPR’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Managing programme audits; preparing documents and liaising with auditors and field offices as necessary to ensure audits are completed on a timely basis and audit reports are submitted to the donor in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Reviewing and processing invoices and programmatic payments to be made from HQ in accordance with IWPR accounting procedures and contract policies.
• Maintain project financial and contractual files and a database of accounting documents including back up documentation.

Supporting Overseas Finance Teams 

• Liaising directly with Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Field Office finance staff on financial issues and providing appropriate support.
• Carrying out financial monitoring visits for the purposes of due diligence and spot checks.  Providing support to implement the recommended changes.
• Deliver training to field finance staff to enable them to comply with internal financial guidelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• ACA, ICMA, ACCA qualified (minimum 3 years post qualification) or professional equivalent.
• Experience of the administrative and financial management of complex development programmes, and developing and managing budgets, forecasts and actuals.
• Experience in the NGO/charity sector essential, preferably within an international organization.
• Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting; including experience in managing FCDO, EU, German and Norwegian government funding.
• Strong people skills, both in partnering and managing.
• Excellent numeracy & financial analysis skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Self starter able to work with limited direction, comfortable taking the initiative.
• Excellent level of oral and written English.
• Ability to travel to our regional field offices for financial oversight and capacity building (max 3 weeks a year).

IWPR is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.  We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who can help continue to evolve our culture and contribute to an inclusive environment.

Principals only. No calls please. Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contacted. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.

Systems and Development Accountant for a housing provider and it's private lettings business. Project focused systems development, integration and implementation. Experience with capital accounting and maintaining the fixed asset register a must.

Client Details

Social housing business with a private letting subsidiary.

Description

Systems

• To assist in the implementation of accounting software packages to meet finance needs
• To test how the application upgrades operates
• To write down the processes of an implemented system to be followed by non-finance/finance staff
• Assisting non-finance staff with systems queries

Development Finance

• To ensure that the development scheme costs are accurate and recorded in a timely manner in the Finance accounting software system (Integra) to enable monthly uploads to Development Team's project management software (Sequel).
• To liaise with the Development Project Managers to review schemes under construction and highlight issues with future cashflows monthly.
• To ensure that newbuild/acquisition properties are accurately recorded in Asset 4000, including component costs, component disposals and replacement, grant and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts

Letting Agency Finance

• Liaise with the lettings team to ensure that tenant accounts are accurate.
• Ensure all deductions are made in a timely manner and correct amounts are paid to landlords
• Provide a monthly aged debt list and accounts

Profile

Qualification

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience
• Experience and knowledge of Systems and implementation

Experience

• Systems implementation experience
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills (essential)
• Advanced Excel skills (essential)
• Working knowledge of Sequel, Asset 4000, Lease 4000 and Integra (desirable)
• Strong communication skills - ability to communicate with Finance and non-finance staff (essential)

Job Offer

£300-£375 per day (potential for flexibility)

Financial Systems Accountant, £400 - £500 per day (Umbrella), London | Remote

For a well-known youth charity, we are recruiting an Interim Finance Systems Accountant to lead the change and improvement project to the finance systems including the PO and online authorisation of invoices, the system for reimbursing expenses and the update to the fixed asset register. This role will also support other projects including the increased automation of current financial processes.

Main Duties:

• Lead on and coordinate PO / invoicing project from scoping to UAT, user training and go-live
• Own and manage specification, procurement, and implementation of new expenses system
• Develop and own project plan including key milestones, testing, training, and data migration for fixed asset system upgrade in Access Dimensions
• Process-map all end-to-end finance processes for all projects
• Review organisation use of current functionality in Access Dimensions and recommend and implement more effective ways of working
• Review other finance processes and introduce automation and efficiencies
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and delivery teams and work in collaboration with eh transformation and change teams to ensure projects are delivered to time and budget
• Manage monthly project reporting

Person Specification:

• Track record of delivering complex finance systems projects
• Track record of implementing or upgrading Access Dimensions and other MI systems
• Advanced Excel
• Qualified Accountant or QBE
• Ideally project management methodologies including Prince2, Agile or MSP
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Change management, project management and implementation skills

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring 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.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Project Management Accountant
Location: Islington/Central London
Salary: £37,000 – £39,500 per annum, dependent on experience:
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term contract 18 months
Vacancy Reference:SWA3074

Closing Date:  25th May 2021
Interview Date:  3rd June 2021

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital.  We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our Corporate Services Team and help us make a difference.  We are an Investors in People Employer, committed to attracting, retaining and developing excellent people.

About the Service
We are a dedicated Corporate Services Team, working closely with staff teams and managers across the organisation.  The Finance team are responsive to the needs of the organisation and provide a vital service to ensure the financial stability of the charity.

About the Role
The Project Management Accountant is a new role which will develop a collaborative partnership approach with our Business Development Team.  This role is expected to contribute towards the strategic thinking of Solace and help with financial modelling and analysis, providing advice as necessary.
About You
This is an excellent opportunity to develop the Finance reporting services for Solace. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with Heads of departments, managers and staff.  The ideal candidate will be analytical, flexible and have an appetite to work in a fast growing charity.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and a genuine commitment to learning and development.  We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all communities.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs and request no contact from recruitment agencies.

Senior Management Accountant: £48,000 - £55,000 (6-month FTC)

SE London | Home

For a large, central London University, we are recruiting a Senior Management Accountant for at least 6-months to cover a secondment. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, this role will act as a key Finance Business Partner for two Directorates, liaising with the senior management team and providing management accounts, management information and financial advice. The Senior Management Accountant will also lead on corporate level budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Main Duties:

• Business Partner to Directorates including the provision of financial information, revenue and capital forecasting and the development of financial plans and budgets
• Supporting the Head of Management Accounts with the implementation of new and robust management accounting processes, forecasting and re-forecasting templates
• Support the design and implementation of Finance System Transformation, partnering with stakeholder working groups
• Financial sustainability analysis of new expenditure planning, cost/benefit analysis
• Financial forecasting, bench-marking, and financial appraisals
• Planning and control including budget development, salary, and cash forecasting
• Management reporting including management accounts for University and Subsidiaries
• Corporate statutory accounts including information, schedules, and analytical reviews
• Represent the Finance Directorate on working and project groups

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified or passed finalist
• Proven Senior Management Accounting or Business Partnering experience
• Experience within a complex, matrix organisation and in influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong MS Excel and Oracle experience would be desirable
• Excellent budgeting, forecasting and management accounting frameworks
• A mix of commercial, industry and non-profit experience would be desirable
• HE or NHS experience would be great too!

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