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Financial Accountant role in London offering £40,571 per annum with a prestigious membership organisation.

Your new company

You will be joining one of the largest membership organisations in the United Kingdom. Their members have been making a difference and improving people's health and wellbeing for the last 70 years.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for the legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. You will lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit

What you'll need to succeed

They are looking for a candidate who will be able to demonstrate:

• CCAB qualified or part qualified, or QBE accountant with relevant experience
• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets
• Accuracy and attention to detail necessary
• Proactive "Can-do "attitude

Some of the responsibilities and duties:

• Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts

What you'll get in return

It is a great opportunity to work with a large organisation which keeps their team motivated and inspired by valuing and rewarding the contribution they make, and by supporting everyone to develop to their fullest potential. They offer a wide range of benefits for working with them and invest in people's learning and development. They recognise and promote the value of a diverse, dynamic and inclusive workforce. In addition to your base salary, you will be offered:

• Flexible working hours
• Good -work life balance
• 27 days annual leave per annum
• Pension scheme: employer pension contribution @8%
• Study Grants and loans
• Employee Assistance Programme (Provided by Axa Healthcare)
• Membership of professional body fees
• Life assurance
• Onsite Gym
• Well scheme

and many more

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Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Grade DL, Salary £40,571 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square, London

Closing date:   10th August 2022

Interview date:  15-19th August 2022

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 54,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.

The role will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for four legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. To lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and to assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts.   

Key Result Areas:

1. Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College, including its 3 Devolved Councils and 32 Faculties, and 3 trading subsidiaries.
2. Prepare quarterly investment portfolio reconciliations and post unrealised gains or losses in line with SORP into the accounting system.
3. Co-ordinate the preparation of the monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations and reporting to the Financial Controller thereon.
4. Supervision of 3 staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the department’s objectives.
5. Responsible for performance review and development of team members
6. Ensure direct reports maintain processing of all transactions in a timely and accurate manner and assist with the month end close
7. Undertake any duties as required by the Financial Controller.
8. Monitor existing financial controls and amend in light of any new requirements.
9. Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller

Qualifications/Experience

Qualifications:

CCAB qualified accountant/QBE or finalist

Experience:

• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management and motivation of staff
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets.
• Use of Great Plains
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets on Excel (to macro level) and of Microsoft Word and e-mail.

·Financial reporting to managers at senior and intermediate level.

• Internal audit procedures within a large organisation including recommending and implementing financial controls and policies.
• Understanding of VAT annual adjustment calculation.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Understanding of the culture and workings of membership organisations.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the recommended accounting standards and principles that have an impact on the College, including requirements under Companies Acts.
• Detailed understanding of direct (e.g. PAYE) and indirect taxation, particularly VAT requirements for charities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the needs of the managers and communicate constructively financial issues to non-financial staff and senior managers and to recommend best practices.
• Team working, flexibility, persuasion and influencing skills in a diverse and democratically governed organisation.
• Ability to motivate and monitor staff.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own and staff workload.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to identify key issues.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office
• Customer focussed and will deliver high quality professional advice and support
• “Can-do “attitude

Dimensions:

·Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College and its 3 trading subsidiaries with turnover £40m.

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules for all entities
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Manage all inter-company and inter-branch reconciliations
• Manage relationship with investment managers and supervision of investment portfolio value £10m
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts.
• Provide expert technical support and guidance to budget mangers and staff across the organisation
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Financial Controller
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with the College’s Health & Safety Policies and procedures
• To take responsibility for the provision of health and safety for themselves and the compliance of other employees/colleagues in own service area
• Be an interested and active member of the staff team within Finance department working closely with others and in line with our people values to ensure that the College is seen to be a responsive, courteous and efficient organisation both by its members and other key audiences

In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions.

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

~ Putting members at the heart of everything we do ~

Allen Lane are proud to be working with a climate change charity, predominantly focused around providing financial and business support to smaller domains worldwide. An organisation championing change on an international level, they are now looking to bring in an interim financial accountant to assist with some important projects coming up over the next couple of months. An opportunity to work in a close knit finance function on a fully remote basis. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Preparation of statutory accounts for charities entities and subsidiaries
• Assisting with the year-end accounts and audit including schedules
• Management of the charities investment account
• Reconciliation of the control accounts
• Overseeing the weekly payment run
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Payroll account reconciliations

The successful candidate will ideally come from a charity sector background, however this isn't a necessity. Character wise, my client is looking for someone pro-active and independent, with a methodical, organised approach.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant

Your new company
A high profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for providing high quality statutory accounting. Duties will include the preparation of financial statements; monthly balance sheet reconciliations; cashflow forecasting and quarterly VAT returns. Anticipated duration is for 3-6 months. Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with strong Excel.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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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Financial Accountant

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: Vauxhall

Allen Lane have partnered with a well-established community focused not for profit organisation, on their search for a Financial Accountant. We are looking for a dedicated and driven Financial Accountant to provide high quality support to the Finance Team in provision of an efficient and effective financial accounting service for the organisation.

It’s an exciting time to join my client as they draw towards another campaign night in November and will soon welcome a new Board member steering the organisation to more success in an ever changing and challenging environment.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this is a key position responsible for the integrity of the General Ledger systems and processes. In addition, the role supports the finance team in decision making for compliance with HMRC and statutory reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting system and associated reporting package, maintaining the chart of accounts and liaising with software suppliers to lead updates and upgrades;
• Leading on the preparation of the annual report and accounts for Charity Projects and subsidiary entities;
• Being responsible for the preparation of the VAT return in line with making tax digital ensuring accounting records are up to date and accurate;

· Development of the relationship with the wider finance team and communicating complex and contentiously complex information to managers, budget holders and staff across the organisation;

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be highly organised, meticulous and driven. We are looking for someone who is proactive, dynamic with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified professional looking to make the first move out of practice and would provide a fantastic platform in your career. There is so much opportunity to both develop yourself and the finance function.

For an informal conversation on the advertised role please contact Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane 

Your new organisation

Working with a growing charity committed to providing excellent adult social care. They have very ambitious plans to expand and have established this new role.

Your new role

The purpose of this role is to work with the Financial Controller to identify and implement improvements to working practices within the financial processing function, to help us maximise the use of our finance system, and to improve on efficiency and accuracy. This role will involve day-to-day management of the team, starting with purchase ledger and then moving onto other areas. Strong systems and excel skills are needed to succeed in this role.

• Transaction processing - Review and improve existing processes and work practices, supporting the Finance team to maximise use of the finance system.
• Internal controls - Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and cash management requirements, build up a weekly cash flow model
• Management - Leading on the day-to-day management of the Finance processing functions. Internal Finance Reviews- to undertake finance investigations and manage the finance visits undertaken by an external organisation.
• Stakeholder Management- To work with all colleagues in the team to build stakeholder management, responsiveness times and ensure partnership working is being demonstrated internally and externally
• Transformation- The organisation has a very ambitious forward plan for the next 10 years, you will be tasked with leading on different elements of this ensuring you bring your finance expertise into play

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of transaction processing management and staff management. You must have strong systems ability and be able to lead systems improvements to keep up with the growth of the organisation.

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Senior Financial Accountant. Interim. £300 per day Ltd. (Outside IR35). Remote or Hybrid

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Interim Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This role is outside the scope of IR35 and can be worked remotely, so would suit Ltd Co.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including roll-out and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and roll-out effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA Accountant to undertake 18-month maternity FTC

Financial Accountant required for extremely worthwhile NFP organisation

Client Details

Financial Accountant required to undertake an 18 month FTC for extremely worthwhile Surrey based NFP organisation

Description

Profile

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Previously undertaken a Financial Accounting role

Short notice period

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Generous pension

Hybrid role

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Friendly team

Senior Financial Accountant: Circa. £50,000 + fantastic benefits

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This is a new role in the UK Financial Control team and from organisational change, this role will work with staff aligned to the Control team as well as the FP&A team.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including rollout and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and rollout effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

The interim Senior Financial Accountant will work as part of wider finance team who are undergoing a system migration and require additional support to help deliver day to day financial reporting and managing a £95 million budget of an international charity.

Reporting to the Head of Finance the interim Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for;

• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Maintaining accurate Balance Sheet, completing reconciliation as required
• Produce and review monthly payroll reports reviewing and investigating all variances
• Completing and reviewing all monthly payroll journals
• Reviewing forecasts against budgets
• Producing monthly management information
• Completing other ad hoc financial reports and duties to allow the team to continue with system migration work

Applicants for the position of interim Senior Financial Accountant must;

• Experience in a similar role ideally within the charity/not for profit sector
• Knowledge of producing management accounts and budgeting
• Production of statutory and year end accounts
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Prior knowledge of using an accounting package such as SUN systems

This is an exciting and dynamic role working for an international charity. This is a full time and hybrid role, and applicants should ideally have a relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA or have proven track record in similar role. If you are interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment, then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

An extremely large Charity that operate in over 100 Countries are looking for an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to lead up their financial accounting, tax, and treasury functions. The postholder will report the Finance Director and be responsible to produce statutory accounts across several entities. They will be overseeing a team of 10 and will provide hands on support at all levels.

Your duties will include:

• Provide proactive management of the year end process to ensure timely preparation of the annual accounts in accordance with SORP, Financial Reporting Standards and best practice
• Oversee a large team of qualified and part qualified Accountants
• Present fully consolidated accounts and other relevant data for the Trusts and other relevant Boards
• Provide financial advice and direction for such areas as reporting to Local Authorities and Councils
• Develop reporting and KPIs for the financial accounting department to provide transparency in what is being delivered
• Ensure the production of the group VAT return in a timely and accurate manner every quarter and ensure the correct VAT and tax accounting is carried out across the different entities
• Manage the relationship with HMRC and be the senior contact for the tax authorities
• Ensure the preparation of reports for senior management as needed
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
• Ensure timely payroll posting and reconciliation of all Payroll related control accounts
• Ensure the production of Gift Aid return in a timely manner

Our client will be interviewing candidates as soon as they apply so to avoid missing out please do not wait until the end of the advertisment. 

The successful candidate MUST HAVE:

• Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Significant experience of statutory reporting (E)
• Advanced Excel knowledge (E)
• Staff management experience (E)
• Charity experience (D)

Southbank Centre is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting and transactional teams. You will develop, maintain and embed appropriate financial systems, processes, controls and policies across the organisation to ensure the department provides a first-class service and acts as a collaborative partner across the organisation

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.  The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 festival of Britain.

The Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, working in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a co-ordinated finance department.

The role will focus on the statutory accounts, system and internal controls, payroll and audit whilst providing oversight on the wider areas of the financial accounting team. You will also monitor and manage Southbank Centre cash flow; ensure the balance sheet accurately reflects the company’s assets, liabilities and reserves; monitor compliance with and provide information in respect of ACE and other funding obligations.

This role is best suited to an ambitious financial accountant or auditor with experience of leadership seeking a progressive move; but the role is also suited perfectly for a proven financial controller seeking a flexible part-time (3 days a week) senior finance role. Southbank Centre is looking to implement a new system in the future and there is scope for the post-holder to lead on the system implementation if they join on a full-time basis.

Applications from those leaving practice and seeking to take a step up are actively encouraged.

Key criteria

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Understanding of charity accounting, including law, tax and VAT issues relevant to charities
• Experience leading a team (5+), with a collegiate management style and strong communication skills
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and improving financial controls

Southbank Centre is committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes you unique.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.  

Applying:

Please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more.

Timings:

• Application deadline – Sunday 21 August
• Interviews – week commencing 29 August

Location: UK preferred, other IPPF secretariat office locations considered with London hours

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The post holder is to be responsible for donor reporting/financial management of portfolio of restricted funded projects and designated funds throughout the project’s life cycle. Overseeing the financial administration of programmes grants. This includes reviewing concept notes and proposals, preparing the financial model to run the project delivering with high quality standards and carrying out grant visits as when donors require.  The main project of work is a large mutli-country project focused on improving access to abortion care and contraception. 

Do you have experience working with different donors and making sense of their reporting requirements? Is your understanding of common international NGO compliance and accounting principles sound? Do you want to work in a multinational team where personal initiative, creativity and passion are valued and put into practice? Then join our team!

Profile: Candidates should be qualified accountants (or have a degree level of education with relevant experience) with proven experience in working with multiple funders with different reporting requirements. You have sound analytical and technical skills in financial accounting and the ability to produce and interpret financial statements and reports. Bonus points if you have prior experience working in an audit capacity and experience training others

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 9 August 2022

Interviews: TBC

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

A not-for-profit organisation are recruiting for an Interim Financial/Year-end Accountant

Your new company
An influential not-for-profit organisation with international operations.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work within the financial accounting team and support the team in preparing for the annual audit and production of the financial statements. Duties and responsibilities include the preparation of the audit working papers and schedules; attending to audit queries; balance sheet reconciliations and liaising with auditors. Anticipated duration is 4-5 months. Ideally hybrid working - 1 to 2 days per week in the office but also open to 100% remote.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial/Year-end Accountant, ideally with charity background.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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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