Are you looking for a role in which you can apply your technical ability and desire for accuracy in financial information alongside your love of systems and modernisation? Do you take a holistic view of finance and enjoy liaising with other departments to make sure you're getting the most out of your colleagues? Do you want to work in a modern, lively culture where you are a valued and supported member of a fun team?

My client is a West London organisation that is renowned for its welcoming and modern culture. They are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the production of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all reporting standards and regulations
• Take full responsibility for the balance sheet and provide scrutiny and accuracy over data
• Liaise closely with the wider business to ensure timely and relevant data is received for inclusion in the accounts
• Provide some high level data analysis and produce reports used to influence senior leadership strategy
• Own the Capital Accounting function, contribute to a smooth month end process, as well as oversee the finance systems and isolate opportunities to improve procedures and provide an increasingly high quality service.

The Financial Accountant will join a motivated and upbeat Finance team which likes to work highly collaboratively. The offices are bright and modern, and there is a flexible culture that genuinely respects individual requirements and commitments outside of work.

This would be an excellent role for someone looking to make their first move from practice post qualifying and candidates of that profile are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly, those already with industry experience who are looking for a new challenge will find much of interest in working for an organisation with such impressive Development and Growth plans.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Be fully qualified (candidates with exceptional experience who are at finalist level may also be considered)
• Be energetic and hungry to learn the inner workings of the finance department of a complex organisation
• Have a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for finance systems, and the interpersonal skills to build relationships outside of finance.

Applications are under regular review - apply now to be considered.

Are you seeking a Financial Accounting role within a £100m turnover organisation? Would you enjoy being a part of a high performing team? Are you a newly qualified Accountant now keen to gain experience in the charity sector? If yes - this could be your next role!

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts this permanent Financial Accountant role based in central London will offer a great challenge for a newly qualified Accountant working within one of the most prestigious brand names in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the year end process, working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax calculations and act as one of the main points of contacts for any VAT related queries.
• Provide analysis and closely monitor audit adjustments.
• Write commentary for balance sheet reviews to support the monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting on a weekly basis and carry out reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of financial procedures and processes.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring and forecasting and ensure effective treasury management is maintained at all times.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts when necessary.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experience in audit. Additionally, this position requires someone to have experience handling and analysing large volumes of data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into a role in industry.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounts experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically sound.
• Have strong system skills including advanced levels of Excel.

Knowledge of charity SORP from time in audit is preferred but not essential.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Our client is a world leading performance venue dedicated to providing an inspiring and memorable experience. Having adopted a diverse and open approach, this distinguished client strives to ensure the greatest degree of accessibility to the arts.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supervising the monthly close process, including the preparation of a monthly balance sheet
• Reviewing purchase ledger BACS listings on a regular basis
• Creating and presenting reports including Treasury, Debtors and Balance sheet reports
• Contributing to the improvement of processes to enhance efficiency
• Preparing pensions reconciliations
• Supporting the Financial Controller in busy periods or in their absence
• Managing and developing the Assistant Financial Accountant

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following attributes; CCAB qualified with knowledge of current UK GAAP; experience working in a fast-paced finance team; brilliant technical accounting proficiency; exceptional organisation and attention to detail; and the confidence to suggest new and innovative ways of working to support the consistent modernisation of the finance structure.

We are working with a nationally recognised arts charity, renowned for both their breath-taking productions and outreach work. Currently going through a finance transformation project, this is a very exciting time to join as you will be part of an established charity with fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assisting with month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet accounts reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparing and submitting the quarterly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Overall responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets, maintaining the fixed asset register and posting monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts including auditors lead schedules
• Preparing the monthly cashflow
• To challenge financial processes and work with the HOF to improve the control environment in the organisation

To be the right person for this role, you will have had experience of different accounting cycles, you will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a part qualified finance professional seeking to qualify.

Interviews are being scheduled as applications come in, so apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane to find out more.

Are you seeking a Financial Accounting role within a £100m turnover organisation? Would you enjoy being a part of a high performing team? Are you a newly qualified Accountant now keen to gain experience in the charity sector? If yes - this could be your next role!

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts this permanent Financial Accountant role based in central London will offer a great challenge for a newly qualified Accountant working within one of the most prestigious brand names in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the year end process, working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax calculations and act as one of the main points of contacts for any VAT related queries.
• Provide analysis and closely monitor audit adjustments.
• Write commentary for balance sheet reviews to support the monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting on a weekly basis and carry out reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of financial procedures and processes.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring and forecasting and ensure effective treasury management is maintained at all times.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts when necessary.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experience in audit. Additionally, this position requires someone to have experience handling and analysing large volumes of data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into a role in industry.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounts experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically sound.
• Have strong system skills including advanced levels of Excel.

Knowledge of charity SORP from time in audit is preferred but not essential.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

The successful Finance Officer will be part of a close knit team where you will be playing an important part in their aim to make changes in the team and improve processes.

This position will give you the opportunity to get involved with other areas of accounting and gain exposure to help further your career in finance.

Client Details

The organisation is a small charity which a very good cause, providing care and support to children.

They are based in London and are a great organisation to work for.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Finance Officer role are to:

• Manage the purchase ledger, process invoices on Sage 50 and handling staffing expenses
• Manage the sales ledger
• Maintain the payroll, working closely with HR, processing the journals onto Sage 50
• Reconcile control accounts monthly up to trial balance
• Maintain VAT records
• Carry out bank reconciliations
• Assist with the budgets

Profile

The successful Finance Officer will have experience in a finance department and will have worked in a role where you have covered the purchase and sales ledger. Experience with VAT returns and Payroll would be highly desirable.

You will be someone who can work on their own initiative, has the confidence to question how things are done and seek to make improvements to the processes currently in place.

You will have a desire to gain more experience in finance and take on extra responsibilities.

You will be a very proficient user of Excel spreadsheets and you will have a proactive approach to your work.

Job Offer

In addition to the salary, you receive a great pension, flexible working, 27 days holiday not including bank holidays, plus additional benefits available.

Want to use your skills in Financial Accounting to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as International Financial Accountant to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid International Finance Team plays a key role in supporting all of our International Country Programmes. As our accounting expert, you will support Heads of Finance in Country Programmes to develop and maintain good financial control environments and to manage key financial risks appropriately.

Due to the nature of this role there will be some requirement to travel - see job pack for details.

Job Description

In this role, you will work across the finance function and with other stakeholders to review, develop, enhance and embed effective financial processes as well as provide insights to UK office to understand where local deviation from the WaterAid standard is appropriate and desirable

You'll also:

* Support the Head of International Finance in the development and implementation of a global financial assurance programme;

* Be the lead regional contact (for two regions) on financial accounting and financial assurance issues, working closely with the Regional Management Accountant, Regional and Country Programme teams;

* Provide Heads of Finance in Country Programmes professional levels of support and advice on technical financial accounting issues, financial policies and processes and tools

* Identify and monitor high risk Country Programmes and emerging high-risk themes, advise and support the Country Programmes as they develop and implement risk management plans

* Provide induction, support, training and coaching to senior Country Programme finance staff

Person Specification

The role requires someone with a passion for financial accounting with a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent with significant post qualification experience.

To be successful, you'll need:

* A passion for making a difference
* To be systems savvy - accounting systems, MS Office including advanced excel skills
* To be highly analytical and methodical with great attention to detail
* To be a people person; highly inter-personal with great communication skills
* To have the ability to prioritise, work flexibly and adaptable with minimum supervision

Visit the WaterAid careers page for a full job pack.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on Sunday 2nd February 2020. Availability for interview on the 7th Feb (1st stage technical test) and 13th Feb (2nd stage interview) is required.

Salary: £42,000-£46,000 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits

Additional Information

WaterAid benefits include:
* 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
* We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
* Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
* Season Ticket Loan
* Free annual eye tests
* Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
* Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.
* Sabbaticals
* Volunteer Day

WaterAid is currently located at Durham Street, Vauxhall. However, we will be leaving our current location in the summer of 2020 (likely to be June/July 2020) and moving to 20 Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Therefore the London Office location and contract base, if you are successfully offered the role, will change. This will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely serious. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

An established charity focused on providing accommodation for postgraduate students is seeking an interim Financial Accountant for a 6 month fixed term contract position.

The role is to start ASAP so applicants must be immediately available or on a very short notice period.

The role will primarily focus on completion of charity SORP year-end accounts for the charity and its subsidiaries.

The organisation has multiple entities, has staff numbering around 90 and a turnover of £14 million.

Applicants should have prior experience completing Charity SORP year-end accounts in a charity of a similar size, with multiple entities and subsidiaries.

Part-qualified candidates will be considered.

This role is offered on a salaried basis only at £48-50k and will not be offered on a day-rate.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration

With a very recent merger, my client is a fresh new brand in the UK charity market. With much of the top level strategy and business plan in place, they are now looking for interim support to assist with the integration of its finance function.

Working closely with the business, you will provide support on the design and implementation of a new chart of accounts for the organisation. Supporting the consolidation of processes, you will also review budget templates and management reports.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a strong financial controls background (commerce, practice or NfP). Although experience of supporting change programmes would be an advantage, an ambitious appetite to explore systems development and/or project management is essential.

A large UK charity is seeking a a customer-focused, committed and energetic Financial Accountant to join a mutually supportive and dynamic team.

This leading charity operates in the UK and around the world and their Finance team are fully integrated in the organisation, hard-working and busy. They need someone who can be a major contributor to delivering a high-performing trusted team, thrive in a fast-paced organisation, deliver results, and want to be part of an organisation that wants to catalyse innovation in the UK. 

Core Responsibilities

• Responsibility for assisting the Head of Finance on the financial control systems and procedures to ensure finance comply with statutory, regulatory and governing accounting standards.
• Lead on the preparation of the individual annual report and accounts for all charity entities and the production of the charity’s consolidated annual report and accounts.
• Responsible for the accounting of the charity’s Trust endowment fund and reporting on movements on investments including the accounting treatment of investment income and the valuation of the investment funds. 
• Lead on the reconciliation of the monthly payroll, reviewing changes on individuals gross and net pay and ensuring new starters and leavers have been recorded correctly. Post the monthly payroll data to the general ledger in line with month end.
• Responsible for the timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts across all entities, following up reconciling items to ensure the accounts are fully auditable and are in line with accounting standards.

Person Specification

• Professionally qualified accountant with degree level education preferred.
• Strong technical and reporting skills. 
• Experience in investment accounting is essential. 
• Strong Excel skills and experience with SUN v6 and Vision Q&A preferred but not essential. 
• Experience in a charitable organisation is desirable. 
• Experience of working with numerous entities and consolidating accounts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and add value to a well-respected UK charity. This is an 11-month fixed term contract role. To discover more about this opening, please apply online.  Applications will be considered as they are received.

The Financial Accounting Manager is a key senior figure within the finances with responsibility for the consolidated financial reports for the group.

Client Details

The organisation is one of the largest Housing Associations in the UK and has been growing rapidly over the last few years. The Financial Accounting Manager has a critical role to play in supporting the delivery of this mission, ensuring effective management and control of the organisations resources, production and communication of financial information to all stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Description

The Financial Accounting & Control Manager, based in London, reports to the Head of Central Finance and has five direct reports - two Financial Accountants (who deputise for the role) and three Finance Officers. The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/Tax compliance, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. The post holder has responsibility for delivering operational effectiveness and technical compliance in this area.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:

• Experience in the production of consolidated Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.

• You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.

• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.

• An individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to work in a high performing finance function, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of people to deliver results.

• Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of team members.

Job Offer

£55,000-65,000 + Additional benefits, working from options and flexible working.

Financial Accountant with Study Support

A large charity are looking for a technically gifted financial accountant to support the programmes they deliver. Are you a part qualified accountant, familiar with the nuances of charity accounting?

The requirements for this role include:

• Familiarity with Charity SORP
• Advanced excel skills (including VLookups, Pivot tables and ideally macros)
• Experience of working within the finance function of a charity or non profit organisation

In this role you will utilise your high level of technical finance skill to further the charitable activities of this well known organisation. The finance team is large and in the medium term, there will be opportunities for progression and job advancement.

Benefits for the role include:

• An annual salary of £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Study support as you complete your accountancy qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme

Mentoring scheme matching qualified individuals within the organisation to those actively studying

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up to date CV to be considered.

Do you have a passion for supporting strategic decision making through your high-level analysis?

Do you want the opportunity to develop and enhance reporting standards for a medium-large charity?

Does working with and advising senior stakeholders to lead as their business partner interest you?

This excellent opportunity as Senior FP&A Accountant will work for a large charitable organisation with a turnover of almost £70mil. As well as offering a collaborative team environment and opportunity to work with a number of senior stakeholders this Senior FP&A Accountant position will have the following key responsibilities:

• Leading on budgeting and forecasting activities for the organisation and communicating concise and relevant information to senior stakeholders
• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process
• Design, develop and implement policies and procedures around the budgeting process to ensure understanding from stakeholders
• Assist stakeholders in developing reports to help understand the business needs from a finance perspective

The successful candidate for this position will be:

• A CCAB qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• An experienced financial professional with working knowledge of dealing with large budgets
• A strong communicator, with the gravitas to approach senior stakeholders and maintain a solid working relationship with them
• Ideally experienced in working for a charitable organisation
• A proactive and approachable individual

Applications are being reviewed on a daily basis and so don't delay in applying now.

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis working for a expanding Housing Association in central London. The role reports into the Director of Finance and has overall responsibility for the budgeting process, development accounting and commercial activities for the group.

Client Details

The organisation is a Housing Association based in London that is currently undertaking a significant expansion in their property development plans. The award winning company works with the local community to support local business, run youth centres and construct sustainable housing.

Description

The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis is a broad role that covers a number of different areas across the Finance team. The key responsibilities are:

• Management of a team of three.
• Managing the annual budgeting process with a consideration for the groups financial business plan.
• Dealing with the SMT in setting and delivering the groups budgets
• Act as the lead for the financial controls relating to development, joint venture and commercial activities.
• Preparation of quarterly board reports including commentary on key strategic objectives, delivery and risk.
• Overall responsibility for the groups treasury, risk and value for money strategy.
• Carrying out investment appraisals on potential property developments.

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA OR CIMA). Ideally you will have experience with dealing with senior stakeholders, managing a business partnering function and coordinating the management account function evidenced through experience. It is desirable you will have exposure to long term financial planning, investment appraisal and financial modelling.

Candidates from any background are welcome to apply but experience within property or Housing is an advantage. Furthermore the line manager is open to candidates looking to make their first move out of practice applying. ACA candidates currently in practice are welcome to apply.

Job Offer

£58,000-£62,000