Location: Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA

Hours per week: 21 hours per week

Salary details: £36,342 FTE per annum (£21,805 pro rata at 21 hours per week)

Closing date: Thursday 28 November 2019 at 12:00

Interview date: 11 December 2019

With an income of over 29 million pounds last year the work of our Finance Team is vital in supporting the wider organisation and enabling us to put our funds to the best possible use.

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for managing the Purchase Ledger for all Amnesty International UK (AIUK) entities.  You will oversee all accounts payable processes, ensuring that current procedures are followed and implementing improvements where identified.  You will be a key point of contact in the finance team for suppliers and will liaise with staff to ensure compliance with the procurement policy.  This role is also responsible for preparing AIUK’s quarterly VAT returns.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing an accounts payable purchase ledger system, and be able to use financial software and systems efficiently to support this.  Excellent communication skills are required, with an ability to convey financial information clearly to all staff members.  Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential, enabling production of accurate VAT returns. 

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

To Apply

For further details about the role and to apply, please click the 'apply on website' button and complete an application before 12pm Thursday, 28 November 2019. 

Interviews will be held at our Shoreditch office on Wednesday 11 December.

Amnesty International values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applications for flexible working will be considered. Please note that to be considered for this role, the successful candidate must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (Interim) 

Contract Type: Fixed term (must be able to start on or before 6th January 2020)

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: London (other Prince’s Trust offices in England will be considered)

Our vision at The Prince’s Trust’s is that every young person should have the chance to succeed. Our mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

You will be joining us as part of a new direction for finance at The Prince’s Trust, in the newly created role of Chief Finance Officer you will work closely with the UK Chief Executive, as a key member of The Trust’s Executive Committee (ExCo) and play a vital role in ensuring a sound & sustainable future for the trust.

In this interim role, you will be responsible for defining the financial strategy in-line with the guidelines set out by ExCo and The Council (our board of trustees), as well as owning responsibility for the overall performance and management of The Trust’s finances, investments and property portfolio, while ensuring that The Trust complies with all statutory and tax requirements and that the financial reporting and financial management systems of The Trust comply with industry standards.

You will be an experienced financial leader, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in developing, coaching and mentoring a high-performance team within a large national or international organisation (over 30 staff with income profile of £50million+). You must have experience within a charity organisation that has included large project/contract management at a similar level, ideally, serving in a board level role.

We can consider candidates from both a fixed term contract & daily rate background, however, you must be available to start on or before 6th January 2020.

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

About The Prince’s Trust

We are 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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We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Want a role that offers a study support package and excellent opportunities to develop professionally?

Looking for a role that will allow you to further your Financial Accounting skills in a role that will give you genuine responsibility?

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience in intercompany accounting and producing financial statements?

If yes, then read on!

My client is a London based international organisation who is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. With a study support package, a vibrant and dynamic work environment and an excellent progression path, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their financial accounting skills in a closely-knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Take the lead on the preparation and production of the financial statements for the organisation's subsidiaries and manage their year-end procedures.
• Full responsibility for producing all monthly reports and conducting all subsequent analysis for management.
• Sole charge for ensuring that intercompany subsidiary accounts are reconciled and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be the key point of contact for any financial queries from both financial and non-financial staff in the subsidiaries and provide training and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in preparing financial statements
• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Have had exposure to intercompany accounting.
• Ideally have experience working in the charity sector.
• Be a confident communicator, proactive and have excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client wants to interview as soon as possible.

As the Financial Accountant in this organisation you will lead on the technical accounting functions whilst assisting and reporting directly into the Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a world leading international development charity providing aid across the world with the aim to provide education and health care to fight poverty.

Description

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.

• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

Profile

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of working as a Financial Accountant. This experience includes having been an integral part of year end within a not for profit organisation. In addition to having been exposed to various streams of funding, you will need to have a meticulous and thorough work ethic.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

This is a great role for a fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with post qualified financial accounting experience gained from within and international organisation. It is an exciting time to join the organisation and given the senior exposure, the opportunity suits someone with ambitions to progress to Head of Finance or FD.

Our client is an international charity with a global presence and a wonderful cause. Whilst sector experience is not essential, if you are currently working in or have worked in the charity sector, it could be an advantage.

Based in the Central London office, the Head of Financial Accounting will lead the team responsible for financial reporting, month end and the systems upgrade.

We are seeking:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
• Proven track record of running year end and leading a financial accounting team (at least 3 staff)
• Positive approach and ability to manage a wide range of work and stakeholders across multiple functions
• A genuine desire to work for an international charity and passion for the cause
• A proactive change-lead, capable of leading the routine of the team work as well as driving progressive change

Please contact Michael Quest from Ivy Rock Partners directly for more information; or apply via the link below with your CV to arrange a call.

A charity are recruiting for a Financial Accountant

Your new company
A London-based arts and cultural charity.

Your new role
You will be responsible for preparing period end accounts, monitoring and controlling working capital, overseeing the external audit process, and providing accurate and timely Year End Statutory Accounts. You will also be reviewing and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and overseeing company balance sheets.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified Accountant with strong experience in charity financial accounting and the preparation of charity statutory accounts. SAP experience is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work for a cultural attraction and well-known organisation in a team where you can take ownership of the statutory accounts and add value.

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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Senior financial accountant in London University, managing the financial accountts, tax and treasury team.

Client Details

The organisation is a leading London University, with a large finance team. They are committed to academic excellence with around 20,000 students and an enviable central London location.

Description

As a Senior Financial Accountant within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury Team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading on planning and delivery of financial statements for year end, ensuring they comply with all external statutory requirements

• Reviewing the University's corporation tax calculation

• Reviewing the UK and UAE VAT returns

• Reviewing month end journals such as accruals for areas including fixed assets and research

• Preparing and reviewing the preparation of the monthly cash and bank balances, interest receivable and interest payable

• Providing technical accounting, treasury and VAT advice to customers and colleagues

Profile

You must be ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA qualified, who has excellent analytical skills and is able to challenge and be innovative to improve the finance function. You must have strong interpersonal skills, and have a thorough understanding of VAT and tax in a higher education facility. You must have experience post-qualification including financial reporting, group accounts and taxation. Experience of US GAAP is desirable.

Job Offer

• Up to £58,000

• Exceptional pension scheme

• Holiday Benefits

Job Overview

Financial Accountant

£40,000 - £46,000

Exceptional Pension and Holiday benefits

My client is seeking a recently qualified Financial Accountant.

This position will report into the Financial Controller.

This role is within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury Team which is part of the University’s Finance Directorate.

Responsibilities

Support with preparation of the year end accounts,

• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging at month end (and periodically) and ensure items are actioned
• Ensure AR and AP ledgers reconcile to control accounts at month end
• Weekly cash flow analysis – both forecasting and historical
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.
• Process the depreciation of fixed assets.
• Production and submission of VAT returns

• Support the Financial Controller in all areas of the year-end: processing adjustments, preparing schedules, ensuring that audit trails exist for all areas, documentation and reporting. Coordinate the Prepared by Client (PBC) list and ensure that all items are completed appropriately, preparing some of them.

Qualifications/experience required

The Successful candidate must be Qualified or finalist.

 ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA

What’s on offer?

£40,000 - £46,000

Reporting into the Head of Finance, this Financial Accountant will provide support with financial services and accounting. Statutory accounting and financial control will be required, preparing for government and internal audits for the housing organisation.

Client Details

This housing assocation is one of the largest in Central London, developing properties for rent, shared ownership and private sale. Having various projects and streams of revenue, they are requiring a Financial Accountant to help assist in their consolidation of accounts.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the annual reporting and accounts for audit.

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Reporting on cash flow, quarterly VAT returns and month end balance sheets.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Line manage a Financial Assistant, guiding with training and on the job coaching.

• Ad hoc management accounting

Profile

You will be a qualified Financial Accountant with the understanding of applying UK GAAP and SORP. Having worked with financial statements you will have the knowledge of complex spreadsheets and detail orientated reporting. This role requires knowledge in preparing and managing all tax matters and working to tight deadlines. Applications from all financial accounting backgrounds are welcome but those with previous staff management and housing industry are desirable.

Job Offer

Competitive salary, 8hrs a day, 28 days annual leave and benefits package and office location in enviable Central London.

Would you enjoy providing oversight on all transactions and financial controls for a large UK charity? Interested in being a part of an ambitious organisation that offers a fantastic employee culture and competitive benefits? Are you a qualified Accountant with management experience? If the answers are all yes, then please read on!

This permanent Senior Financial Accountant role reports into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are maintained at all times. This is the perfect opportunity for a proven Accountant now looking for a step up in their career.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will be:

• Ensure consistent review and improvement of internal controls.
• Assist the Financial Controller with implementing new financial controls and policies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be responsible for treasury management.
• Oversee credit control ensuring debt is collected in an efficient manner.
• Ensure the organisation views finance as an approachable department.

This organisation positively helps vulnerable people throughout the whole of the UK and is one the country's largest charities. This permanent Senior Financial Accountant will be based at this charities head office based in central London.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven management experience.
• Have an appreciation for the not for profit sector.
• Have strong communication skills.

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

London Business School (LBS)

Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: Regent's Park, London

Permanent Role 

Ivy Rock Partners has been selected as exclusive recruitment partner by LBS.

This role is ideal for a part-qualifed or recently qualifed auditor or financial accountant (ACA/ACCA).

We’re looking for an ambitious, part-or-fully-qualified Accountant to help shape best practice financial reporting for one of the world’s leading business schools. Working proactively with every part of the School, you’ll help deliver the insight and analysis that underpins our bold plans for the future.

Shape our strategy and Add your financial acumen to our world-class business brains.

The Role

Accounts is a key department within our Operations team, delivering a range of financial services, helping to drive change across the School and supporting our long-term planning goals. As Financial Reporting Accountant, you’ll make a key contribution to external financial reporting for the School and its associated companies, as well as maintaining a strong internal control environment.

That means you’ll:

• Help to produce year-end financial statements and reports to the Office for Students and other bodies.
• Produce a monthly internal accounting controls pack, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Assist the Finance and Reporting Manager on a range of reporting, treasury matters and technical queries.

Share our knowledge

We generate research and ideas that have a real, lasting influence on people, businesses and markets around the world. To do that, we have to make sure we’ve got the people, tools and infrastructure to share our thinking globally. Working in a great environment, you’ll help to make our bold plans a reality by embracing change and having a real influence on the way we work financially.

Who We Are Looking For:

• A part-qualified or fully qualified ACA accountant, (ACCA also considered).
• Audit experience and a track record of preparing financial statements, statutory accounts, monthly management accounts and reports.
• A driven, hands-on, proactive approach with great relationship building skills.
• Technical financial accounting knowledge and, ideally experience on Inforsun or similar software.

Be part of an international network

We’re a global institution: 94% of our students and 86% of our faculty members are international. Together, we’re changing the way the world does business. Based in London’s Regent’s Park, this is an opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s digital capital – and in one of the world’s most important financial, entrepreneurial and cultural centres.

Why London Business School?

Our vision is to have a profound impact on the way the world does business. This can only be achieved through our people; with 93% of our staff saying they are proud to work here and being consistently ranked among the best in the world for our MBA, global Executive MBA and Masters in Finance programmes you will have an opportunity to be part of this journey.

Benefits We Offer:

As an employee at London Business School you will enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, on site swimming pool, sauna and gym, automatic enrolment to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (a defined benefit workplace pension scheme) and season ticket loan facility. There is also a wide range of professional development opportunities to support your career path. 

For more information please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly or apply for this role now.

A well known, large national charity has created a new Head of FP&A role whilst it goes through an exciting time of change and transformation. This large disability charity does truly amazing work on a national scale and this newly-created position is an excellent opportunity to work with a commercially-minded, forward-thinking charity.

Main responsibilities include:

Ownership and preparation of both the monthly Exec and the quarterly Board packs with commentary
Oversight of all management reporting and financial analysis as well as forecasting, annual budgeting and longer-term planning processes
Leading the business partnering of central functions and enterprise-wide change programmes
Supporting the implementation of the new finance system; lead on the improvement of reporting & forecasting
Responsibility for corporate overheads (with focus on the IT department, but also strong oversight of HR, Finance, Quality, CEO Office and Communications)
Business case preparation / investment appraisals
Managing 3 direct reports (total team of 5)
The successful candidate will be:

Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior level FP&A role
An advanced user of Excel, to VBA/macro level
Highly experienced presenting financial information (including Exec and Board pack preparation & presentation)
A strong manager with a proven track record of leading a team
An experienced Finance Business Partner to IT teams

My client is a world renowned organisation that plays an integral role in London’s cultural scene. At present they are looking to recruit a high calibre finance lead to support a small but capable financial accounting team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a smooth transition of management, leadership and knowledge following the departure of the current post holder.
• Ensuring all internal and external financial reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Overseeing the early preparation of the year end accounts, including timetable design and liaison with auditors.

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in leading technical accounting teams. Matching the ambition of the organisation, you will have an energetic personality, strong communication skills and drive. Although a background in the Not-for-Profit sector would be advantageous, candidates with a genuine passion for the sector are actively encouraged to apply.

If you want your next role to be with a prestigious international charity who are a household name, in a role with a remit to effect global change, this Finance Controller position might be the right next step in your career.

This is a pivotal role for a large INGO, who are looking for a technically strong financial accountant to lead a high performing team and oversee the financial operations function for the charity, working closely with the Director of Finance on of financial strategy.

The Financial Controller will report to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for overseeing the production of the full statutory accounts for the charity. Leading a team of accountants (two qualified), the Financial Controller will take on global oversight of the financial accounting function. This position will take a lead on implementing and updating controls as necessary across the organisation and will work with a number of regional finance staff to help standardise procedures across international sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong financial accounting background and will have worked in an international environment. This position would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIFPA) who can confidently manage a team and who has a strong technical skillset, ideally with strong systems knowledge. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex financial information to non-finance partners.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed continuously and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.