Age UK is recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to ensure the production of commercially astute incisive management information and analysis to support and challenge the performance of the division.

Being a qualified accountant with substantial experience, you will work closely with divisional management (Directors/Heads and other budget holders) to deliver on the "financial agenda" for the division.

Contributing to the good governance and risk management of the division and to the development of the broader FP&A and Group Finance teams.

This fantastic opportunity is a hybrid role, dividing time between the London office and home working.

You will have:

• Experience of managing a team of professional accountants.
• Prior experience within a Business partnering / FP&A/ Management accounting function.
• Report creation and development skills including the use of KPIs to explain trends etc. up to Board Level presentation standards.
• Strong communication skills that demonstrate experience of working with and presenting to staff at all levels of the organisation (Directors, senior managers and budget holders, financial and non-financial staff) either via verbal reasoning, reports or presentations.
• Substantive experience in the general control of financial operations including budgeting, analysis, investigations, problem solving.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships, with good negotiating and influencing skills.
• Proven proficiency with MS Excel up to advanced level.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and be articulate.
• The ability to work to deadlines.
• Knowledge and proven experience working with financial accounting packages and corporate reporting systems. Jet and Navision experience advantageous but not essential.

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

This is a key and varied role in the finance department, supporting budget holders across the organisation on budget preparation and reporting on financial performance against budget, as well as leading on the accounting for Glyndebourne Enterprises Ltd. This role reports to the Finance Director and works alongside the Head of Finance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Management accounts - Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for Directors and Heads of Department.

• Budgets and forecasts - Supporting the Finance Director and Heads of Departments with budget preparation, regular reforecasts, and development of the budget and forecast processes.

• Financial analysis - Preparation of financial analyses as required, including annual return on investments in productions.

• Glyndebourne Enterprises Ltd (GEL) - To lead on the financial accounting and record-keeping for GEL, coordinating with the Head of Finance on finance processes and with support from one of the Finance Assistants. To build and maintain relationships with non-finance teams and colleagues in the areas of Retail/shop, Art, and Production sale/hire to ensure timely and accurate financial records with regular reconciliations to non-finance systems.

• Finance business partnering - In addition to working closely with the Retail, Art and Production sale/hire teams as part of the lead finance role for GEL, to build and maintain the same relationships with the Learning & Engagement department to review project finances. 

• Membership and Development (M&D) - To maintain financial records relating to M&D, including the New Generation Programme (NGP). This includes monthly income reconciliations between the finance system and the M&D database, and bank reconciliations for the dedicated M&D and NGP bank accounts. Alongside the Head of Finance, to be one of two department members with responsibility for processing regular direct debit instructions to collect memberships and donations.

• Year end and audit - To prepare the annual statutory accounts and supporting financial analyses for GEL and to lead on provision of information to the auditors of GEL. To lead on key year end analysis and calculations for the wider group, including the annual management recharge from Glyndebourne Productions to GEL, theatre tax relief claims, and NGP grants. 

• Environmental reporting - Collating monthly meter readings from the Building Services team and providing information on the Wind Turbine to relevant providers to facilitate timely receipt of government subsidies. Tracking information on waste management and recycling, to feed into carbon footprint reporting for Arts Council and Companies House.

• Statutory reporting - Assisting with preparation of information for statutory returns as required for Arts Council England, Companies House, Office for National Statistics and other bodies.

• Team cover - To ensure that appropriate members of the team are suitably briefed and trained to undertake the above responsibilities in the absence of the Management Accountant. To undertake cover for colleagues in the team.

• Other - Other work as required, including ad-hoc project work as agreed with the Finance Director (development of phased forecasts as a current example). 

Other Information

A high degree of confidentiality is essential, particularly in respect of contracts and payments. 

Knowledge, skills and Experience

Essential  

• Demonstrable experience of working within a finance environment and of building and maintaining relationships with non-finance stakeholders

• Suitable qualification - professional accountancy qualification (full or part) ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience

• SQL/Crystal report writing skills 

• Good working knowledge of desktop applications, including advanced Excel

• Ability to work extremely accurately with strong analytical skills

• Personable and team player but also self-motivated 

Desirable    

• Familiarity with PS Financials and Tessitura

• Previous experience in a charity or arts environment 

• Interest in the Arts 

Location

Glyndebourne is situated in Lewes, East Sussex. We believe that the Glyndebourne site and what we do here is central to our culture. However, we take a flexible approach to including an element of working from home. More details can be discussed at interview.

Salary Information

We are offering a salary of £35000 - £38000, depending on experience. 

The contractual hours of work are 35 per week. 

Financial Accounting Manager: 48,000 - 55,000 + Benefits. London | Remote

For a renowned international charity, we are recruiting a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee the global financial accounting function including Group statutory and regulatory reporting, Group audit, Group balance sheet management, Tax and UK Payroll. This position will lead and manage a team of 3 Financial Accountants.

Main Duties:

• Preparation of statutory accounts and management of the external audit process
• Supervision of the Payroll Accountant including oversight of payroll submission and queries
• Ownership of the Balance Sheet, ensuring robust month-end processes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review Fixed Asset Register
• Enhancement of financial controls, financial systems, and the financial accounting processes
• Lead on the implementation and adoption of new financial processes under Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Manage all areas of Taxation, including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid
• Support the financial accounting across regional offices
• Manage 3 direct reports and support their processional development

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• Experience of preparing accounts under UK GAAP and SORP
• Experience of managing and delivering Group yearend and audit processes for complex multisite international organisations
• Experience in multi-currency reporting and accounting
• Experience in managing staff (desirable)
• Ideally experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Sun Systems
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity

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Financial Accountant

Agency Reference Number: 7083650

A position has arisen for a Financial Accountant to work for a small Charity based in Central London. This organisation is community based that strives to increase community development and environmental and economic wellbeing.

Job Role entails:

* Ensure internal control procedures are implemented and followed
* Formal month end procedures implemented, followed and completed as directed
* Timely and accurate production of the monthly management accounts within set guidelines
* Regular review and ownership of the nominal ledger to ensure accurate GL postings across the Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet
* Monthly Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliations with discrepancies investigated and rectified
* Deliver Departmental I&E information to Department Managers on a monthly basis, to ensure they understand all income and costs associated with their functional area
* Support Forecasting and Budgeting processes
* Support those who are developing grant funding applications with the budgeting process where required
* To work together with other departments to identify any cost improvements, process improvements and improve standards, efficiency and profitability
* Project work as assigned by Head of Finance
* Management and production of year-end audit file and information requirements to deadlines set
* Working with Head of Finance to produce and finalise the Annual Report

The successful candidate MUST :

* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Have experience working in a small Charitable organisation
* Practical knowledge of VAT including Charity accounting standards

* Have a good knowledge of Finance systems
* Have excellent communication skills

 

The Chief Financial Officer role was introduced to assist the charity in developing its financial strategy and transforming it systems and processes. We are looking for a commercially minded individual with an appetite for taking a lead in organisation change. The ability to think strategically; contribute confidentially; direct projects and also be comfortable with the hands-on element of the role is essential. You will be leading and managing Finance and IT with oversight on legal and Company Secretary Activities, and responsibility for Offices and Property.

As CFO you will lead the Finance Team to deliver an outstanding financial support service to the charity. The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team with overall responsibility for the finances of the charity. The CFO is instrumental in leading and supporting operations to deliver financially viable services.

Full tasks are within the brief, however key activities include:

• Leading the financial strategy of the charity
• Establishing systems for financial control; effective planning & forecasting; and monitoring
• Delivery of a robust IT service supporting digitalisation across the organisational departments

As a qualified accountant you will be fully competent in managing budget setting; you will lead in the provision of timely and accurate financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.  You will work with the team to create budgets and forecasts; monitoring them throughout the year; and work closely with operational budget holders to ensure they understand their financial position.

You will be comfortable leading change with empathy and collaboration, therefore the ability to build internal and external relationships, communicate well and adapt styles to differing audiences is critical.  Furthermore as a member of the executive team reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will sit on the Finance & Development Governance Committee. In addition to business as usual, you will also contribute to strategic direction of the charity and the development of new projects, tenders and grant applications providing oversight on the financial aspects. Applications from a solution focused person with an interest in taking the lead to further develop the charity’s finance function through systems and processes would be welcomed.

The success candidate will need to have/be:

• Proven experience at a senior level role
• Significant financial management experience of preparing management accounts
• Experience and knowledge of financial management information systems
• Proven experience leading finance and IT teams.
• Experience of operating at both strategic and operational level.
• Commercially minded with an empathy towards the charity/non for profit sector
• Education to a degree level or a Business Management Qualification with a professional qualification i.e. ACCA, CCAB, ACA, CIMA

To succeed they will need to:

• Be comfortable communicating effectively both orally and in writing; adapting the message for a diverse audience.
• Be skilled at motivating and leading a team effectively.
• Have a high level of analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be confident making important and high level decisions.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive your base will be the Lower Earley office, with hybrid remote working if preferred. You will join us to play a vital role in our objective to ensure autistic adults are valued by society and supported to live happy lives.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 16th August 2021.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd September.
Interviews will most likely be take place in person at the Lower Earley office.

For more information about Autism at Kingwood please visit our website where you will be able to complete our full application and download the full Brief for the position.

We believe the successful candidate will enjoy working with the Autism at Kingwood team, and will find involvement with the charity and its work very rewarding.

If you are a proven expert with a sound financial background we look forward to hearing from you.

My client, one of the nations most highly regarded membership bodies and are currently seeking a Financial Accountant who will report directly into the Financial Controls Manager to join a dynamic finance team providing high quality support.

The organisation is currently going through a strong period of growth. To continue this they require a strong Financial Account who is ambitious and self-motivated to bring a fresh dynamic to the team.

Reporting to the Financial Controls Manager, the Financial Accountant is responsible for:

• Taking a lead role in Month end closure processes.
• Reconcile the creditor control accounts ensuring they agree to the trial balance.

· Reconcile debtor control accounts including cash suspense and credit card control accounts

• Support the Financial Controls Manager and FD in ensuring theirs a consistent approach across the finance team in regards to policy, procedure and control.

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant  ( or studying towards a professional qualification) with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.

Deadline for applications for this role is 28th July

To apply please send CV’s to Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane 

Part Qualified or QBE  Financial Accountant

£41,000 - £45,000

Hybrid Working

Office in London Zone 2

Reporting into the Financial Controls Manager

A large membership organisation is seeking a Part Qualified or QBE Financial Accountant.

Experience of Membership body or a subscription income organisation would be hugely beneficial.

Monthly Responsibilities include

• Reconcile the creditor control accounts including salaries and accruals ensuring they agree to the trial balance.

• Reconcile debtor control accounts including cash suspense and credit card control accounts

• Responsible for the ensuring the fixed asset register is kept up to date and agrees to the monthly trail balance

• Accounts Payable and Purchase Order.
• Accounts Receivable Process.

Cashbook

• Responsible for the daily bank reconciliation for all  bank accounts and producing the daily cash position spread sheet.

Treasury

• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast consistent with the financial forecast, the budget and in year forecasts as a basis for Treasury management.

Part Qualified or QBE with experience in an organisation with high volume transactions.

Financial Control Manager

My client, one of the nations most highly regarded membership bodies and are currently seeking a Financial Accountant who will report directly into the Financial Controls Manager to join a dynamic finance team providing high quality support.

The organisation is currently going through a strong period of growth. To continue this they require a strong Financial Control Manager who is ambitious and self-motivated to bring a fresh dynamic to the team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance this role will be responsible for : 

• Delivering efficient and robust Financial Accounting support to the wider organisation; including year-end statutory accounts preparation, the year end audit process and the provision of proactive taxation/gift aid advice;
• Reviewing and enhancing financial controls; driving forward continuous improvement to processes; managing ad hoc change projects as required, as the organisation moves to a more agile business.
• Developing the relationship with the wider finance team and communicating complex and contentiously complex information to managers and staff across the charity.

The successful candidate is likely to be newly qualified from the Not for Profit, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust technical skills and direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation. You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to communicate and build rapport with a wide range of internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be ambitious and self-motivated looking to pursue their career in the not for profit sector. This would suit someone looking to make their first move out of practice and would provide an excellent platform in your career.

Deadline for applications for this role is 28th July

To apply please send CV’s to Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane

Prostate Cancer UK Financial Accountant

Job title Financial Accountant

Salary £47,000 to £50,000 per annum

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, some flexibility may be possible

Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK in their search for a new Financial Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-known national charity which funds research to stop prostate cancer from killing men and damaging bodies and lives. 

Why work for us

We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

What the job involves

As Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting and Governance in providing proactive advice on financial accounting and governance matters across the charity. You will have opportunities to work closely with the business partners, maintaining a collaborative relationship and providing high quality support at an exciting time.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Delivering efficient and robust Financial Accounting support to the wider organisation; including year-end statutory accounts preparation, the year end audit process and the provision of proactive taxation/gift aid advice.
• Reviewing and enhancing financial controls; driving forward continuous improvement to processes; managing ad hoc change projects as required, as the organisation moves to a more agile business.
• Developing the relationship with the wider finance team and communicating financial information across the charity.

What we want from you

The successful candidate must be a CCAB qualified accountant, ideally with charity or not for profit experience. The role would suit someone who is newly or recently qualified looking to make their first move out of practice or someone working in a similar role in another charity. You will have robust technical skills and direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation. You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to communicate and build rapport with a wide range of internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be ambitious and self-motivated looking to pursue their career in the not for profit sector.

What we offer

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. We’re particularly proud of our agile working arrangements which allow (as appropriate to the role) for flexibility around where and when we carry out our work to ensure we can achieve the best results for the charity, at the same time as balancing our working lives with life’s other commitments!

We also offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, a Health Cash Plan, life insurance and group income protection, as well as free advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme. Season ticket and cycle loans are also available.

Our commitment

Our teams, supporters, partners, and those living with prostate cancer, come from all walks of life. We draw upon the difference in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think to build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer. Not only is it the right thing to do, it makes our charity stronger and helps us reach more people. If you share our ambition we would love to hear from you.

Next steps/questions

Contact Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane with your CV and supporting statement. Please also contact Tiffany if you have any questions.

Closing date: Applicants should provide a CV and supporting statement by the closing date of 9th August.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887

Wakefield Hospice is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.

The Hospice endorses a holistic approach in promoting quality of life for patients as well as in the continuing support that is offered to families and carers throughout the period of illness and into bereavement.

We are now urgently seeking a Financial Accountant to join the busy and successful Finance Team. We are looking for a committed and dedicated individual to help us manage our operations as we embark on our new exciting ventures.

You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and a desire to provide an exceptional supporter experience.

For more information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

£49,700 - £56,524+ accountancy allowance up to £5,000 (fully qualified)

The Government Property Agency’s mission is to provide great places to work for civil servants. We are using our scale and commercial expertise to do this effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping to support growth in all parts of the UK. We are growing rapidly through acquisition of Government properties from Departments. Turnover has risen from £0.4bn in 20/21 to £1.1bn in 21/22 and it will continue to grow as more properties are transferred and run by GPA. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London. GPA has offices in Birmingham, 23 Stephenson Street, Leeds, The Lateral; Manchester, Piccadilly Gate; Nottingham, Apex Court. Some business travel may be needed in due course when travel restrictions allow. 

Creating a first class finance function at the heart of decision making is a key priority of our transformation programme. The finance team will provide robust financial reporting and control alongside outstanding commercial business finance advice.

The Head of Financial Accounts is responsible for the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts which is independently audited and laid in Parliament to strict deadlines. The post holder will also lead on the production of consolidation returns for the Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts. The role requires the post holder to manage two members of staff in planning and delivering while identifying and managing key assurance risks and issues. Further growth will be required as GPA expands its client and property base.

The responsibilities of the Head of Financial Accounts will include

• Lead the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
• Manage internal assurance processes including balance sheet reconciliations
• Coordinate the delivery of internal and external audits
• Provide advice on technical accounting and regularity issues including spending controls compliance
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
• Ensure Record to Report principles are embedded within the GPA

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Good experience of financial reporting, ideally in a public sector context
• Good experience of financial assurance
• Good experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to seek and analyse significant amounts of financial data to inform decisions
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team
• Ability to plan and prepare to maximise time and productivity

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The Landmark Trust is a heritage charity whose objects are to preserve sites of historic or architectural interest and to promote their enjoyment by the general public. We take on historic buildings and carefully and sensitively restore them, by making them available for holidays they can be enjoyed by all both today and for future generations.

We have approximately 250 buildings across the UK with a small number in Europe. We have an annual income of approximately £11 million a year and employ circa 500 staff, the majority of whom are part time and work across the UK.

We're looking for a Financial Controller on a part time basis, working 28 hours a week over four to five days. You'll be primarily based in our beautiful offices in Shottesbrooke, White Waltham with an option to work from home.

This role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance department, both from a financial and management accounts perspective.  The role combines supervision of others with personal contribution.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The supervision of the finance team to ensure that day-to-day accounting functions are performed as necessary, all deadlines are met and financial controls are operated. This includes overseeing and authorising transactions for the various purchase and nominal ledgers, payrolls, income and reconciliations.
• The preparation of monthly management accounts for Landmark entities and specific cost centres, ensuring all related reconciliations have been completed, by the end of the following month, liaising with Heads of Department as required to resolve queries.
• Project reports for all of the restoration projects. This will include close liaison with the Historic Estates department to ensure that accurate costings and timings are included.
• Review of the funding information included in the project report with the Fundraising Department to ensure it is accurate, correctly allocated between projects and grant and other fundraising claims are being made promptly.
• Work with the Senior Accountant to prepare the year-end statutory accounts, in accordance with SORP and Companies Act regulations and Charity Commission requirements where applicable, including managing the audit, the relationship with the auditors and overseeing preparation of the audit files.  Supervise or manage submission of the statutory accounts to the Charity Commission along with any other reporting requirements after Trustee approval. At the time of writing the Senior Accountant takes the lead on Landmark statutory reporting and the job holder Lundy reporting.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and, with the support of the Director and COO, obtain Trustees’ approval. 
• Work closely with the Historic Estates department to help them forecast and control in particular our restoration projects (£2m a year spend and growing) and provide the necessary financial information for grant applications by the Fundraising department.
• Provide financial support, analysis and guidance for the management of Lundy.
• Undertake careful treasury management, liaise with Landmark’s bankers regarding banking and financing matters and liaise with Audit Committee on any review and implementation of cash and investment policy.
• Undertake appropriate and legal measures to maximise tax recovery and optimise compliance risk particularly in regard to VAT and to take the lead on Risk Management.
• In liaison with the HR Manager, manage the Landmark Trust’s pension scheme and, associated benefits (Death in Service, BUPA, fleet, etc) including P60 reporting.
• Manage the Landmark Trust’s insurance affairs, liaising with Landmark’s insurance broker and administering the insurance policies and the annual renewal cost-effectively.

In return our benefits package includes, pension scheme, 25 days leave a year, and the opportunity to work in our office, based in the beautiful countryside of Shottesbrooke. 

For more information on this role and The Landmark Trust please see our website

Assistant Financial Accountant | Temp | 4-5 weeks | £200 per day (Umbrella Co) | London

For a renowned international charity, we are recruiting a temporary Financial Accountant to assist with the reporting and analysis of consolidated global financial information. This role will also support the financial management of the operational grant budget and advise on the allocation of resources to entities. Reporting to the International Finance Manager, the Financial Accountant will liaise with the global fundraising team, the international income manager, and the finance directors of over 70 entities.

Main Duties:

• Support the consolidation of financial information from 70 international entities across 50 multi-currencies to prepare financial reporting and analysis
• Support the production of management accounts and in-depth analysis
• Provide financial decision-making support and analysis to allocate resources to entities, including operation and fundraising investment grants
• Manage financial elements of grant administration including preparation of payment schedules and monthly grant reporting

Person Specification:

• Part -qualfied ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified
• Strong consolidation experience within multi-currency environments
• Excellent Excel skills
• Sun, Q&A, MS Dynamics, and Longview is desirable
• Ideally experience from the NGO / International Charity Sector

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring 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.

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Your new company

My client is a central government organisation based in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Financial Controller on a permanent basis.

Your new role

The successful candidate will lead a team of 4 (and support other staff in UK and overseas offices) in:

• the provision of all finance operational services (including multi-currency AP, AR T&E etc.)
• the management of the balance sheet including treasury management
• ensuring the organisation are compliant with central government guidance / frameworks and relevant tax legislation in both the UK and overseas
• the production of annual statutory accounts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation mid-way through a transformation programme that has achieved a great deal but still has much more to do. The focus, to date, has been in addressing some basic compliance issues and starting to simplify, standardise and systemise processes. We have identified a long list of other changes that we wish to pursue.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of leading and developing a finance team. You will have experience of producing statutory accounts as well as an understanding of VAT and international tax rules.

What you'll get in return

In return you will be paid a salary of between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package, working in an excellent Central London location.

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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