Financial Accountant Jobs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant part time 3 days per week to join our Finance team.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant, whose primary responsibility will be to ensure the financial accounting elements of our organisation are robust. This means ensuring we have an efficient annual audit process and completion of the statutory accounts, built upon the role holder maintaining an accurate balance sheet throughout the year.

This role will take a key responsibility for regulatory compliance and accuracy of VAT, Corporation Tax and Regulatory returns and ensure financial policies, processes and procedures are kept up to date.

This role can be based in our London office, or hybrid working with regular attendance to our London office.

Key Skills and Attributes: 

You will be responsible for preparation of year end accounts for the Charity and Limited company. This will include ensuring we have all balance sheet accounts reconciled during the year, providing required deliverables and evidence and completion of the financial statements to the Auditors, you will be the focal point for the auditors.

We work in a complex charitable environment the successful applicant must have good experience with VAT and Corporation Tax.

The ideal candidate, will be a qualified accountant, with strong technical skills and the ability to build relationships within the team and with external advisors.

The team: 

We have a strong finance team, especially for the day-to-day processing, management accounts and budgeting. This role will co-lead the Finance team together with the Finance Business Partner and Finance Manager. 

Closing date: Wednesday 13th December (23:59)

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: Part time (21 hours over 3 days per week) with flexibility during the audit period

Location: London based or hybrid and able to regularly commute to London

Salary:  London £32,131 - £33,559 based on 0.7 FTE (£45,902 - £47,942 FTE), Regional or outside of London £29,769- £31,197 based on 0.7 FTE (£42,528 - £44,568 FTE) per annum

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

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Position summary

The Financial Accountant role is a newly created position and will be a key member of the Pennies team.  The role will support the Finance Director, taking direct responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the finance function including financial reporting and accounting, MI, financial controls, and credit control. The Finance Officer, who deals with day to day financial processes, will report into this role.

It is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to get involved in all aspects of this dynamic, fast growth organisation, and to develop and broaden their skill base, contribution and career as operations move to scale.

Duties and accountabilities

· Preparation of annual, monthly and periodic budgets, forecasts, and cashflow statements

· Prepare monthly accounts

· Supervision of Finance Officer  

· Processing gift aid claims

· Preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with current accounting standards

· Preparation and submission of annual returns to HMRC, Companies House and the Charity Commission or its                      equivalent in Rep of Ire, and the Isle of Man

· Liaison with auditors, trustees, and advisory board members  

· Preparation of reports for various board meetings

· Maintenance of operational documentation

· Develop and maintain management information and financial dashboard reporting

· Develop functionality and reporting capability of finance system (Sage Intacct)

· Investigate operational issues and discrepancies working closely with the Systems Manager

· Act as the primary finance contact with Pennies’ Partners

· Cash management and treasury duties.

· Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained.

· Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

· Manage payroll processing

Wider team support

· Provide support for the wider team where necessary, working cross-functionally to help deliver our objectives.

Experience and skills

Essential

· A formal accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience of the operational skills needed to fulfil the duties          and accountabilities of the role

· Well versed in charity accounting

· Strong IT skills including experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Good people skills

· Well organised, logical and detail focused

· A willingness to work flexibly when required

· Good organisational skills and will be able to develop and document business processes and accounting policies.

Desirable

· Experience with Sage accounting software, ideally Sage Intacct

· Experience within the charity sector.

· Knowledge of the payment or retail sector.

Personal competencies

You should be:

· Able to demonstrate a curious, analytical and ambitious mindset, whilst being fiercely collaborative and culturally                  sensitive;

· Confident, a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment;

· Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment, logical decision making and a hands on approach;

· Computer literate with good excel skills, a solid understanding of accounting software principles and able to work on             modern ERP & IT systems;

· Up to date on accounting regulations;

· Hands on delivery focussed with limited resources.

· A good team player with a strong work ethic

· Have excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels; and

· Have the ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced professional environment with                    multiple tasks and deadlines.

What we offer

Salary

· £50,000-£55,000 (dependent on experience).

Benefits

· 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

· Work for an established, award-winning charity, using tech for social good.

· Become part of the ‘Pennies family’, a small team championing a simple idea with huge potential.

• Flexible work options available - supportive of family and personal commitments

· Hybrid working – home and office, based in the City of London.

· Regular team off-site days and social activities.

· Personal and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to provide a high-quality financial accounting service to support the effective and efficient management of the Academy’s financial resources.

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring that the underlying accounting records of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) and Academy of Medical Science Trading Limited (AMSTL) are accurate and up-to-date.

You will contribute towards continuous improvement of the Academy, ensuring the reliability of financial reports, ongoing regulatory compliance and overseeing efficient, accurate processing of transactions.

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days' annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays
• Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
• Family friendly benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, coaching for parents returning to work)
• Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information, please view the job description. To apply online, please click the apply button to be taken to our careers portal.

Closing date: Thursday, 7 December 2023.

Interview date: Wednesday, 13 December 2023 (held online).

The successful post holder will provide high quality support to the Finance team through preparing statutory financial reporting and managing the year-end process

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing the delivery of a smooth, well-controlled and timely month-end and year-end close
• Support on the preparation of year-end financial reporting fully meet SORP and other accounting, legal and donor requirements
• Managing the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with the auditors
• Working with the Financial Accounting Officers and Financial Processing team to maintain a strong financial control environment
• Preparing the Board and Committee reporting to support the presentation of the Accounts and presenting draft accounts for review and sign-off on behalf of the trustees as necessary
• Overseeing the production of daily, weekly, monthly and annual cashflow forecasting

Person Specification:

• Fully Qualified Finance Professional (Essential)
• Good technical financial accounting skills and thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and Charities SORP
• Experience of operating in a large and complex organisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using the SAP Finance system (Desirable)

Salary:  £62k per annum

Contract Type: 2-year FTC 

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Agency Reference Number: J73848

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so please get your applications in early to avoid missing out!

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

Your new company
A large, well known organisation based in central London. The organisation is made up of various entities which are serviced from a central \'shared service\' type area. This is a large, complex organisation with a large team in place.
Your new role
You will manage the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department, preparing statutory financial reporting for a range of complex entities (incorporating investment, pension scheme, company and charity reporting requirements), overseeing period-end processes, and ensuring strong financial controls and good balance sheet management. Responsible for a small team of qualified financial accountants and Financial Accounting Officers. You will manage, motivate and develop your team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of statutory financial reporting. Provide oversight of banking, cash management and cashflow forecasting. There is significant opportunity here to get involved in process improvements. The organisation is currently at the beginnings of a finance transformation project which will need the involvement of the entire team (although managed by a project team).
What you\'ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar role, including staff management. You will be a strong technical accountant with experience of liaising with auditors and producing statutory accounts.

• Excellent technical financial accounting skills and thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards, such as FRS 102, Pensions SORP or Charities SORP

What you\'ll get in return
There is a fantastic team in place here - friendly, experienced and welcoming. You will get the opportunity to work with a well-known, interesting and complex organisation - with a lot of opportunity for progression and to get involved in various projects. The organisation work on a hybrid basis - ideally 2/3 days in the office. They offer a competitive pension contribution of 8%-15% non-contributory 28 days holiday, work-life balance and flexibility.
What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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I am recruiting for one of my London based not for profit clients who are looking for someone to take over from the outgoing permanent member of staff, who is currently in the Senior Financial Accountant role.

They need someone to come in and help with the production of the annual accounts, coordinate the annual audit and supervise all processes - their financial year end is in December, so you would be coming in at a particularly busy time.

The role reports directly to the CFO and is a stand alone position with no staff management - a big part of this role is helping people to be more outward facing and not inwards looking, to develop finance as a function.

You will be a “people person” with very strong communication skills and will be able to liaising with overseas offices, HR and the finance management team.

This will be a 6 month minimum contract, working from home on the whole and the maximum you will be required in the office is 1-2 days a week.

Please apply now as interviews will be this week!

My client is a major brand in the international development sector. With an income of over $1 billion, they reach out to the most vulnerable members of society in over 120 different countries, delivering immediate and lasting change. At present they are currently recruiting for an interim Financial Accountant to support with their year end.

Key duties:

• Assist with the year end and audit process, working closely with regional and country offices to gather audit evidence.
• Act as the key contact to the external auditors, co-ordinating sample documentation from country offices.
• Support the year-end financial accounting close process and preparation of year-end financial reporting.
• Support on the quarterly risk reporting cycle.

With a strong academic background, the successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has previous experience of audit preparation and/ or delivery. This can be whilst working in industry, charity or a practice environment. Additional skills include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

My client is fully open to fully remote or hybrid working.

Senior Financial Accountant
Salary: £62,000
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working, 2 days in office
Offices located in Westminster

My client is a national not-for-profit organisation that provide support across numerous infrastructures. The Finance department is a shared services function working across the organisation to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service, and helping to co-ordinate joint projects where appropriate. 

You will be part of the Financial Accounting team within the Finance department and will act as the dedicated Financial Accountant, preparing statutory financial reporting and managing the year-end process. Whilst you will have autonomy and be expected to be able to work independently, you will also work collaboratively with the rest of the Financial Accounting team to develop a high-quality finance service, including best practice external reporting and a robust financial control environment.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Reviewing the year-end trial balance and analysing key variances with previous years to identify potential omissions or misstatements
• Managing the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with the auditors in planning and delivering the audit, liaising with other members of staff in Finance and other departments to deliver the auditors’ requirements, preparing schedules to support each note to the financial statements and providing explanations when requested
• Preparing the Board and Committee reporting to support the presentation of the Accounts and presenting draft accounts for review and sign-off on behalf of the trustees as necessary
• Overseeing the production of daily, weekly, monthly and annual cashflow forecasting and monitoring spreadsheets and active management of cash balances to maintain the liquidity of all the NCIs while optimising the funds available for investment
• Developing excellent working relationships and clear communication with the Finance Business Partners, to ensure a consistent understanding of activities across the NCIs, and that this is reflected accurately in both statutory and management reporting

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified Accountant with relevant experience of financial accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral, able to communicate effectively with finance professionals, senior management and trustees, and non-accountants to achieve cooperation and results
• Ability to manipulate data, analyse information, identify anomalies and extract pertinent information. Excellent attention to detail

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times.

If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.

About the organisation
I am working with a highly interesting Charity organisation based in London. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in all workings of the organisation and is a great opportunity to further enhance your career.
About the role
Responsible for managing all aspects of the organisation's financial activities, including taking responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the organisation, financial planning, controls, monitoring and reporting, along with the audit process.
Key responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the budget
• Leading preparation of budgets and forecasts to support Heads of and working closely with Director of Finance
• Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external auditors
• Preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining general ledger and supporting the implementation of financial control systems
• Manage the Finance Officer

About you
A determined and adaptable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced organisation.
Requirements

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified accountant
• Strong Excel experience and recent experience with Xero
• Strong accounting knowledge and good communicator

What you will receive in return

• £50-55k annual salary
• Competitive pension scheme

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We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with accountancy qualifications to manage the financial aspects of the Trust’s operations. 

The Dulverton Trust is a grantmaking charity. Last year, the Trust awarded over £4 million in grants in the categories of Youth Opportunities, General Welfare, Conservation, Heritage and other fields. 

We are a dynamic organisation and anticipating some change in the next year. We are looking for someone who will hit the ground running and work with our small and friendly team to help us continue to improve to be as effective as possible.  

This is a part-time post reporting to the Finance Committee and the Trust Director.

Duties

•  Preparation of papers for the Finance Committee meetings (in June, October and February), encompassing analysis of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and requiring liaison with the Trust’s Multi-Asset Manager’s report on investment performance.  Act as Secretary to the Committee, executing the decisions made and arranging for investment managers to present at meetings.
• Produce draft annual accounts and supporting financial information for the audit and liaise with the Trust’s auditors to plan audit timetable;
• Ensure that the Foundation complies with relevant legal, accounting, tax and charity regulations, including submitting the financial returns required by the Charity Commission, HMRC (including VAT) and Companies House. 
• Act as the lead contact for the Trust’s bankers, investment managers, finance consultants and other relevant finance professionals.
• Action investment instructions from the Finance Committee, including completing due diligence.
• Lead on the annual ESG review of the Trust’s investments.
• Monitor income from the endowment and manage cash flow. Initiate the necessary transfers between Trust accounts to meet overheads and grant targets.
• Oversee property management, including
  •  Invoicing tenants
  • Monitoring office income and expenditure against agreed budgets.
  • Working with Office Manager to ensure maintenance and repairs are up-to-date.
• Oversee insurance cover for the Trust.
• Administer payroll, pension and other benefits.
• Bookkeeping (with the support of the Office Manager).
• Occasional support the team in the financial assessment of applicant charities.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and experience of managing a finance function.
• High level of IT competency – Office, Xero, CRM systems (Salesforce an advantage), online banking.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities with attention to detail. Accurate while working to deadlines.
• Interest in and ideally knowledge of investment administration.
• Knowledge of VAT.
• Understanding of governance and experience of servicing Boards or Committee.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely in oral and written form. 
• Understanding of and genuine interest in the charitable sector and a commitment to act in the best interests of the Foundation in accordance with its aim and values.

Exact salary will reflect qualifications and experience of the appointed candidate.

Visits to the office will be necessary for the role, but we would be open to considering hybrid working. Employees will benefit from pension contributions of 8% of qualifying earnings.

We are looking to appoint a candidate as soon as possible, and so will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply - and may close the advert early.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) have an opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis (22.5 hours per week). This is a home-based role however regular travel to our Colchester and London offices will be required so the ideal candidate would be within commutable distance within these regions. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum pro rata.

RAD encourages honesty and openness. It provides a safe place to work and encourages development and participation. Our values are at the heart of our work. They define TeamRAD – who we are, and how we will behave.

Everyone in TeamRAD is expected to commit to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and to embed associated principles throughout all working practices.

About the role:

As our Management Accountant, your main responsibility is to provide the organisation and its management with prompt and accurate financial information which supports effective decision making. The finance team is small, and the Management Accountant is expected to have some responsibilities to ensure RAD maintains strong internal financial controls and remains robust when there is absence.

Key Responsibilities as our Management Accountant will include:

• Reviewing the monthly payroll preparation and ensuring accuracy, including the coding of costs to departments and projects
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of all bank reconciliations and other account analysis
• Ensuring that finance documentation is securely stored and destroyed in line with RAD’s data protection and retention policies
• Preparing monthly management accounts and forecasts in line with agreed timelines, including income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
• Taking an active role in the preparation of the annual budget and outline budgets for future years, in line with strategy
• Working with budget holders, management colleagues and the Business Development team to prepare project budgets for funding applications and/or Commercial Service proposals
• Ensuring processes are in place to accurately allocate time and costs of colleagues to projects and services
• Preparing financial reconciliations of all projects and supporting the Data Insight team with financial information needed for monitoring returns
• Building financial literacy and confidence with budget holders, including ensuring they can use Sage Intacct
• Providing support to the Executive Team and Managers as required
• Takingan active role in the preparation of RAD’s statutory accounts
• Ensuring budget holders receive detailed monthly management accounts within agreed timescales, and deliver regular, timely, accurate financial information and analysis to them to ensure they have a good understanding of the financial situation of all projects and services
• Taking an active role to keep the financial reporting under review to ensure that it meets the needs of all users and adapt where necessary

Essential requirements we’re looking for in our Management Accountant:

• A recognised accountancy qualification – full or part qualification or; Qualified by experience
• Qualifications in BSL, or willingness to achieve minimum Level 2
• Experience of working as a management accountant
• Experience of working within a high performing finance team
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Teams/Outlook)
• Able to process complex financial information and present the results clearly and concisely for nonfinancial colleagues
• Plans and organises resources to meet strict deadlines
• Builds and manages successful inter-departmental relationships
• Responds flexibly to the needs of the business
• Identifies and supports mitigation of risk
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good personal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Adaptable
• Strong analytical skills
• Logical thinker

If you have a positive attitude, a flexible approach, and would like to join us as our Management Accountant, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 9th January 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 17th January 2024 at our Colchester office

No CV’s accepted

You will be the an Accountant with substantial experience of preparing financial reports to strict deadlines, performing complex financial calculations and of presenting information in a clear and comprehensible manner.  You will also have a keen desire to improve things, make them better and deliver change.

This is a role where you lead and co-ordinate the financial year end process within the finance team. You will also produce the Statutory financial primary statement and notes along with various year-end reconciliation and reports ensuring compliance with relevant statutory rules and regulations.

What you'll need to offer:
Advanced knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems, control accounts and reconciliations along with an advanced knowledge and understanding of MS Office including excel

• Detailed knowledge of the statutory and legal requirements of financial reporting
• Detailed knowledge of, and familiarity with, corporate risk management including internal controls, key strategic risks and related policies and procedures
• Part ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) Qualified Accountant
• Good team management skills

 What's in it for you:

• 26 days plus bank and public holidays rising by one day each year to a maximum of 31
• An occupational pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• A health cash plan
• A 24-hr confidential employee assistance programme when you need some extra help, and someone to talk to
• Flexible working arrangements to help employees manage life and work in the way that works for them
• Substantial investment in learning and development
• A salary of £42,000

The Role

At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.

The Church Revitalisation Trust (CRT) partners with Church of England dioceses to plant vibrant and transformational churches in strategic locations across the nation.

The Church Revitalisation Trust is a catalyst for church planting that will see 100 Resource Churches and hundreds of other churches and sites planted and revitalised in strategic cities, towns and areas of high deprivation across the country, bringing revitalisation to the Church and seeing communities transformed.

The Role

• Contributes fully to the day to day operation of their team or area, with flexibility and without the need for close supervision

• Using a good degree of proficiency and well - established professional knowledge, will analyse and help to find solutions to challenges and issues that arise

• Support the HTB Financial Controller and the CRT Financial Controller in running the reporting and reconciliation systems of HTB, Central Services and CRT. 

• Support in Producing monthly management accounts (forecasting, liaising/business partnering with HTB/CS and CRT department heads),

• HTB Cash flow forecasting

• Involvement in the HTB & CS annual budget process (e.g, Review departments budget templates and liaison with budget holders regarding steer and approvals),

• Reconciling Raiser Edge (RE) giving report for HTB against the report Dimensions

• First line of support for some of the HTB/CS budget holders when they have questions about their budget codes/payments etc during the year,

• Regular review of Events, Production and Creative team recharge model based on the actual events/project days and forecast,

• Regular review of clergy budget recharge against actuals

• Preparation of Annual Review for HTB,

• Liaising with the London Diocese on clergy and church related matters

• Review the fortnightly purchase ledger payments for CRT providing first-time compliance and accuracy checks. 

• Regular update and analysis of HTB monthly departmental salary, forecasting, and check for accuracy,

• Regular review of specified fund for HTB and liaison with giving team to ensure proper allocation

• Assist the HTB Financial Controller with projects on an ad-hoc basis.

• Assist other members of the Finance Team and Heads of Department, where required, to ensure the proper functioning of the HTB Group Accounts.

• Involve in the year end accounts preparation and audit process for HTB

CRT

• Support the CRT Financial Controller with processing and monthly tasks

• Reconcile and post Focus booking income for CRT2

• Review the fortnightly purchase ledger payments for CRT2 providing first-time compliance 

              and accuracy checks

• Perform Bank Reconciliations for CRT2 and CRT1

• Monthly Intercompany reconciliations for CRT2 and CRT1 and follow up

• Update CRT monthly department file with actual costs

Combined

• Work with Processing Team on their monthly reconciliations, providing support on HTB &   

               CRT bank reconciliations and purchase and sales ledger. 

• Preparing and posting monthly giving Journals for HTB Group entities

Others

• Take occasional lead in Finance Team prayer sessions.

• Helping with cash collections and counts on Gift Days, LC and Focus.

The Right Candidate

• Qualified or Part Qualified accountant.

• Well organised and confident with numbers.

• Word, advanced excel and Outlook experience.

• Experience in a Finance environment is essential, and experience in charity finance is desirable. 

• Commitment to the vision and aims of the organisation.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently.

• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Working environment

We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.

Organisational Context and Role Purpose

Keychange is a Christian Charity working in elderly residential Care and Housing communities. A practicing Christian would be desirable for this role, as it is important that all employees understand the Christian vision, ethos, values and culture of the organisation.

Keychange is going through a time of positive change, that is creating new opportunities to impact more of the vulnerable adults in a deeper way we work with.  This transition means that this role will have lots of chances to help influence how we deliver the impacting vision well.

Job Purpose:

This is an exciting role in Keychange as we increase our provision of broader Finance capacity.  The role will work within the Finance team and will be responsible for delivering robust management and financial data for the community managers, leadership, and Trustees to drive operational success. We are looking for a person who will have expertise in delivering financial analysis and producing management information for non-Finance users.

In addition, you will support the Director of Finance producing management accounts, ad hoc reporting, implementing cost control, and streamlining processes. The role requires a candidate with strong accounts payable and receivable knowledge.

Key Responsibilities/Competencies

Cross-Organisational Systems

· Producing Management Accounts timely each month

· Assist in meetings with Managers to discuss performance against budget, management accounts support, make recommendations to ensure costs are controlled

· Collaboration with budget holders and Finance team to create forecasts and assist with annual budget preparation

· Liaise with external providers

· Review and recommend system and process improvements

Business support and analysis

· Perform regular supplier and customer ledger reconciliations and bank reconciliation

· Conduct internal checks to ensure integrity and accuracy of data, adjusting as appropriate

· Support year end accounts preparation and processes

· Manage provision of data required for external audit, including preparation of information requests

· Support on filing regular compliance returns timely (Companies House, Charity Commission, ONS)

· Support the Finance team with data needed for outsourced finance processer

· Support other areas of Central Office where needed

General:

· Work in a flexible manner, taking initiative and prioritising the needs of the organisation

· Attend regular line-management meetings

· To attend relevant training sessions as required by the role and your line manager

· Any other reasonable duties as required

Person Specification

· We encourage those from a Christian background to apply

· 3 years plus experience of working in a similar role

· Highly organised ability to manage, multiple projects and diverse workload

· Recent Accounts Payable and Receivable (desirable)

· Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships.

· A team player with a flexible, "can do" attitude, with a problem solving approach

· Experience of internal and external stakeholder engagement

· Excellent numeracy, literacy, analytical and communication skills

· Ability to use initiative and ask questions about existing processes

· Excellent IT skills and ability to effectively use computer software packages

· Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to ongoing change and lead others through change

· Experience line managing staff (desirable)

Qualifications:

· Relevant professional accounting qualification essential

· Experience in XERO Accounting system essential

· Strong knowledge of Excel, able to create models, and work with large data sets