Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will have full responsibility for the financial accounting function and the provision of a high-quality financial accounting service with a strong customer service ethos.

You will be responsible for high-quality financial advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Trustees and the Mind Senior team. You will also be responsible for ensuring the development and operation of the internal and external audit, tax compliance, treasury and investment functions, and advising senior management regarding areas of financial policies and performances including analyses as required.

You will have significant post qualified experience with previous experience in a similar role in a similar sized organisation and sector. You will have senior managerial experience of providing leadership, planning, managing, and organising a team or department. You will have outstanding communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills and an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have the ability to provide key and relevant financial information to Senior Management and Trustees to enable them to make sound and informed financial decisions.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: Noon on 30 September 2019

Interview date: 10 October 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

My client is a world-renowned performance venue, associated with the best talent on a global stage.  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance function as an interim Financial Accountant. This is a great chance for a technically strong and systems savvy Accountant to join a passionate, proactive and innovative team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of various finance functions, including: Balance sheet, tax, systems oversight, bank & treasury and financial controls.
• Supervise the monthly close process, managing workflow to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage one direct report.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team and to internal clients.
• Support the Financial Controller in their role when needed.

Person specification:

• A CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP.

• Experience of VAT (including partial exemption), and other Charity-related technical issues eg. Charities SORP requirements would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent technical accounting skills, including a thorough grasp of the concept of double entry, profit and loss statements and balance sheets, including accounting for accruals, prepayments and accrued and deferred income.
• Highly organised and motivated, with strong attention to detail, and the passion and ability to develop, streamline and improve financial and administrative systems and controls.

A Financial Accountant role with a leading housing provider in the UK. Based in attractive central London, you will be supporting the Finance Manager and the Finance Team in moving the business forward within the Not For Profit Sector.

Client Details

The client is a leading housing association based in Central London, with plans for mass expansion and development in upcoming plans. They pride themselves on staff sharing the same core values as the organisation itself.

Description

As Financial Accountant your key responsibilities will include:

Produce monthly statutory accounts and the yearend financial statements

Contribute to a good control environment through schedules, reconciliations and the investigation of unusual balances.

Provide support to the Group Financial Controller and deputise for him/her where necessary

Ensure intercompany accounts remain in balance and perform monthly reconciliations.

Analysis of balance sheet items and work with other areas of the finance department to ensure regular balance sheet cleansing.

Support other areas of financial accounting and the wider finance team to ensure accuracy of the accounts and a good control environment.

Reconcile payroll accounts

Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure smooth operation of month end tasks.

Profile

Fully qualified financial accountant

Knowledge of working in a commercial or not-for-profit/public sector environment

Demonstrable knowledge of working effectively to meet deadlines

Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and changes to accounting standards

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Job Offer

Salary of £45,000, as well as fantastic benefits package

Annual leave - 28 days plus bank holiday

Generous pension contribution

Permanent – Birmingham. Full time- 35 hours a week

This is a key senior role within our Birmingham-based team, responsible for the effective management of the Financial Accounting function. Managing two staff, the team are responsible for the production and review of monthly financial information including balance sheet and cash flow, as well as production of statutory accounts and returns and overseeing audit processes.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

About The Prince's Trust is a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

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A Financial Accountant role based in the City of London dealing with payroll, timesheets and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Client Details

My client is a large charity based in the City of London recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join them for a fixed term contract.

Description

- produce the monthly accounts of the purchase order

- reconcile balance sheet accounts

- process the monthly payroll

- support the purchase ledger assistant

- review and authorise payment requests

Profile

The successful candidate will have good experience in producing bank and control account reconciliations. Intermediate Excel skills and experience in monthly management accounts. Bonus if the candidate has experience within a charity. Good inter-personal skills is a must.

Job Offer

A fixed term contract role based in the heart of the City of London with great transport links, working for a well known large charity.

Broster Buchanan are partnering with a leading housing association based in Central London who are currently looking for a Financial Accounting Manager. A pivotal role for the organisation, due to the changing nature of the housing market, this role provides key leadership to the integration of two merging organisations. Reporting directly into the Head of the Department, this person will be responsible for:

• Running the financial controls of the organisation; including statutory reporting, ownership of company balance sheet and finance process improvements
• Management of a large finance team
• Project work, including integrating of finance systems and controls process

This is a real opportunity to be gain new experience in a housing association that has one of the largest property portfolios across the UK.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial/Year-end Accountant.

Your new company
A small, high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for assisting the finance team over the year-end period. Responsibilities will include the balance sheet reconciliation of the key accounts, investigating any discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments; reviewing work to date on the Excel template; populating the auditor's template as well as completing any other tasks relating to audit and clearance. Anticipated duration is for 1 month+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong charity year-end financial accounting experience.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a leading charity.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Our partner is a well-known and respected global INGO. They are seeking an experienced, senior member of the finance team to lead the financial year-end and external audit processes and oversee the monthly balance sheet controls and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the financial year-end financial accounting close process, and in the preparation for year-end financial reporting for the UK, country and regional offices.
• Lead on key risk areas, identifying potential weaknesses, making recommendations and developing plans to address these before year-end.
• Lead on the annual statutory audit process, including agreeing on the audit scope, reviewing the audit findings and management responses, and following up on agreed action plans.
• Ensure that there is an appropriate control framework across all offices, responsible for driving improvements in efficiency, and in updating the country office Finance Manuals.
• Lead on monthly global balance sheet reporting.  
• Lead on financial accounting services to the UK office.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience of operating in a complex, global organisation. Strong technical skills and knowledge of UK SORP and UK/International GAPP and legal requirements, UK VAT, PAYE and other tax issues.
• Experience of leading year-end and external audit processes.
• Proven ability of managing a cross-cultural team – remotely and in-person
• Excellent business partnering and negotiating skills, the ability to influence and liaise and work with a wide range of colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders.

This role is only open to candidates with the righ to work in the UK. Please note, applications are being reviewed and candidates are being invited on a rolling basis. 

Your new company:
My client is a prestigious charity based in Central London. They are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. The organisation has an income of over £200m and a complex structure making it a challenging organisation to work with. They have a fantastic team in palce and seeking a Financial Accountant to join them to cover a team member covering a secondment.

Your new role:
Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the group and subsidiary financial accounts, which will include setting, agreeing and managing the year-end timetable and updating the accounts template annually, including reviewing accounting policies and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting legislation. You will manage the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with auditors in planning and delivering the audit. In addition, you will draft the board and committee reporting to support the presentation of accounts as well as collaborating with other members to ensure the delivery of all statutory reporting and year-end processes. Moreover, you will ensure all income and expenditure is correctly accounted for within a robust control environment.

What you'll need to succeed:
It is essential to be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant with advanced Excel skills. You will have strong finance systems skills, such as the understanding of data structures and chart of accounts optimisation. It is essential to have technical financial accounting skills and an understanding of relevant accounting standards, including FRS102 and Charities SORP. Experience previously gained as a financial accountant or external auditor covering all aspects of statutory reporting for a large organisation is essential.

What you'll get in return:
In return, you will receive a salary up to £55574 per annum, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package working in an excellent Central London location, on a 12-month contract which could extend.

What you need to do now:
In order to be considered, please apply ASAP.

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Are you a qualified accountant looking for an interim opportunity at a leading organisation in Central London? Are you excited by the chance to work for a leading organisation that will add a big name and valuable experience to your CV?

Robertson Bell Finance are partnered with a leading Housing Association located in Central London for the recruitment of an Interim Financial Reporting Accountant. My client sports an impressive property portfolio with plans for ambitious development nationwide.

With a dynamic finance function renowned for developing the careers of driven professional's looking for a fast track to success this role presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring accountants

Paying up to £52,000 on 6-month fixed term contract responsibilities include;

• Consolidating the financial accounts of multiple subsidiaries in accordance with the relevant standards and policies.
• Preparing in depth reports through clinical analysis of financial statements.
• Delivering reports to senior stakeholders, budget holders and the business partnering team nationwide (no travel involved).
• Ensuring year end audit is delivered on time and in line with the relevant standards and policies.

The successful candidate's CV will demonstrate the following;

• A CCAB qualification.
• Experience preparing financial statements in preparation for annual Audit.
• Evidence of analysing and reporting financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

To be considered for this role you must have a notice period of one week or less.

Please do not hesitate in submitting your application if your CV meets the detailed specification and you are looking for a new opportunity to further progress your career.

This is an interim role requiring a fast turnaround. CV's are being reviewed upon reception. Apply now to avoid missing out.

My client's year end and audit period is fast approaching, and as such this large, prestigious national charity is looking for interim support during this busy time. You will be part of a large and hardworking financial accounting team and will support the processing and maintenance of accurate records for the annual returns.

Main responsibilities include:

• Preparing consolidated financial statements for the charity, and producing the audit schedule and supporting documentation as required
• Providing assistance to national branches on procedures for completing annual returns and maintaining branch accounts
• Continually reviewing the existing financial procedures and controls of the charity
• Supervising one part-qualified Financial Accountant

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Have proven experience leading a charity through its year end and audit period
• Be confident and experienced working in a complex organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Have strong Excel skills

Head of Financial Analysis and Planning 

Position: Head of Financial Analysis and Planning 
Location: WC 1N, Central London 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £Competitive 
Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more! 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 3 October 2019 

About the role: 

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation can reach its full potential using financial analysis and planning to inform proactive decision making. 

Our client are looking for someone who continually seeks to improve financial performance, by using analysis of data and insights, whilst understanding the wider organisational context. Working collaboratively across the charity to provide support and guidance. 

About the Team: 

This is an exciting time to join the Finance team who are making substantial enhancements to improve the financial performance of the charity through transparency, reporting and insight. 

About you: 

You will be an exceptional communicator with the ability to not only analyse and model financial data, but to translate it for non-financial colleagues, using a variety of methods. You will be able to support and challenge in a collaborative manner to ensure the best outcome for the charity. 

Specifically, you will have: 

- Experience of financial analysis and modelling. 
- Experience of Business Partnering. 
- A commercial mindset. 

The ideal candidate will also have: 

- Leadership experience. 
- Experience of Agresso and / or Salesforce. 
- Some charity experience, although this is not essential. 

About the Charity 

Every day brings new challenge. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you. 

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - our client offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan. 

How to Apply: 

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of our website before you apply. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. 

Due to the large number of applications our clientreceive, they are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future. 

You may have experience of the following: Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, etc. 

Ref: 88905

Head of Financial Accounts for a medium sized health care charity in central London.

Client Details

This organisation is a medium to large health care charity focused on support for exceptionally vulnerable individuals within London and the UK. They have grown extremely quickly due to huge demand for the services that they provide within areas such as mental health, and they are looking to improve their infrastructure to support this. The organisation will be looking to progress how finance operates across the charity, driving long lasting improvement to financial control, reporting and processes.

Description

• Oversight of overall day to day financial accounting for the charity

• Driving improvement to financial controls, processes and systems within finance and then rolling these out for full use across the organisation.

• Working closely with non-finance to train and answer queries in relation to reporting, financial controls and systems.

• Manage a team of 5

• Production of year-end financial statements and lead on the annual audit process in co-ordination with the wider finance team

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) that has experience of managing a team and working directly with key senior stakeholders. This role will require you to deliver high quality financial reporting to tight deadlines and you will need to provide evidence of this during the interview process. In addition, it is important you hold a passion to work for a health related charity and an interest in working towards improving the lives of those who are extremely vulnerable.

Job Offer

Salary - £55,000 to £65,000 plus excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements

Person specification:

You should have strong organisational skills, be able to manage your time to meet project deliverables. You should also have demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate messages and instructions authoritatively and clearly, with fluency in English, orally and in writing to a high standard

Using initiative to analyse a range of available information from different sources to solve day-to-day problems as they arise. Proven attention to detail, systematic and methodical. 

Essential Criteria

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Competence with small company financial packages, e.g. Sage 50

• Experience of developing complex spreadsheets (e.g. with look up tables) to streamline and automate processes and reporting

• Experience in setting up and maintaining financial procedures and controls within a computerised accounts environment. 

• Experience in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Outline of tasks

Manage the balance sheet including performing monthly reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews and prepare the trial balance.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare and post standard journals for accruals and prepayments

Monthly review of fixed assets and capital expenditure and preparation of depreciation calculations 

Assisting with general ledger and automated reporting management including opening new nominal accounts and ensuring appropriate mapping of new account

Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and month end reporting.

Assist with the yearend close, reporting and audit requirements.

Assist in the Budget and Forecasting processes

Assist the Head of Finance in developing and maintaining documented financial policies and procedures, which are available to WCPT staff, and to assist with monitoring of appropriate financial controls, ensuring that any necessary improvements are made.

Analysis and aggregation of financial transactions to calculate tax liabilities and preparing and submitting tax documents to relevant national authorities, including overseas.

Develop new and improved systems and solutions (including spreadsheets) in order to add value to WCPT’s systems and procedures. 

Provide support for finance projects as they arise