We are looking to recruit an additional Senior Financial Accountant to join our team and help deliver financial accounting to the Age UK Group.

This role requires someone with experience of working within the charity sector and have the knowledge and skills to work confidently within a charity regulatory environment.

You will have a hands-on approach to work and a keen interest in developing accounting systems, looking for new ways to enhance productivity and reporting.

About you

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Previous experience of working within charity or non-profit sector essential
• An interest in, and practical experience of, the technical issues of financial accounting in a non-profit organisation including the regulatory and tax environment.
• A confident communicator, both verbally and written.
• An ability to prepare and occasionally present papers for board and other senior meetings
• Experience of confidently developing and enhancing financial systems

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.

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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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

Your new company

A charity that focuses on offering comfort and enjoyment to those who may solitary, isolated or frail to boost morale thereby enabling beneficiaries to live a full life with dignity and independence.

Your new role

As the financial controller you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial process including the production of management and statutory accounts. Also for best practice bookkeeping, policies and procedures as well as ensuring appropriate financial controls.

You will be providing external interface with bankers, auditors, investment managers and other finance specialists. Liaising with all authorities on all tax matters, including Giftaid, pensions, PAYE & national insurance contributions.

You will be responsible for bookkeeping and accounting tasks including invoice processing, banking, petty cash, cheque and BACS payments and bank reconciliations. You will also be responsible for preparing monthly payroll and all statutory deductions and HMRC payments, payments to pension providers including all annual returns.

Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts to Chief Executive and Trustees is also a key part of the role.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be a Qualified Accountant with minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role. Possess comprehensive IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365. All Microsoft packages, using a database and experience and knowledge of Xero and Sage.

You will also need excellent interpersonal skills and be able to engage socially with confidence to beneficiaries, benefactors and the wider public.

Previous charity sector experience is essential.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary, flexible working and potential for the role to be made permanent.

What you need to do now

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

Your new company

A charity that focuses on restoring buildings and surrounding areas from neglect.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the management of the finance department which will include working with the accounts team to prepare the year-end statutory accounts, in accordance with SORP, including managing the audit, the relationship with the auditors and overseeing preparation of the audit files. Managing the submission of the statutory accounts to the Charity Commission and leading the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and, with the support of the Director and COO, obtain Trustees' approval. You will also be providing quarterly re-forecasts, for the senior management team, Trustees & Audit Committee, as the year progresses including commentary. Produce regular written and, as required, verbal reports to Trustees, Audit and Remuneration committees on the organisation's financial performance and future financial position and trends. Undertake careful treasury management, liaise with bankers regarding banking and financing matters and liaise with Audit Committee on any review and implementation of cash and investment policy.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful you will need to be a Qualified accountant with strong finance management experience and fully conversant with accounting procedures legislation. You will need strong knowledge of SORP, charity legislation which is why previous charity experience is essential. You will need to be a strong communicator and have the ability to prioritise and manage diverse workloads.

What you'll get in return

The organisation offers significant flexibility and a salary up to £52,000 (depending on experience).

What you need to do now

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

Location: Horsham or Central London

RSPCA are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. They were the first to introduce a law to protect animals and work hard to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Through their campaigns, they raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today.

At an exciting period of change and transformation, RSPCA are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Financial Controller to provide high quality financial support to the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing annual statutory accounts for submission to the Charity Commission and Companies House;
• Leading on the preparation of group consolidations, external reporting requirements, treasury management, VAT and tax compliance;
• Supporting the design, implementation and review of systems, processes and procedures to improve insight quality and stronger controls;
• Leading on ad hoc projects within the Finance Department.

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional from the Commercial or Charity secotr with an in depth understanding of financial reporting and control. You will likely be ACA qualified from an audit background and as such will have demonstrable experience in managing audits. You will have robust technical skills and a meticulous approach. We are looking for somebody pragmatic, motivated and be able to take initiative. Experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to make a name for themselves in the sector.

To apply please send your CV  via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

We reserve the right to close the process early and as such an early application is highly recommended.

Location: Horsham or Central London

RSPCA are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. They were the first to introduce a law to protect animals and work hard to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Through their campaigns, they raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today.

At an exciting period of change and transformation, RSPCA are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Financial Controller to provide high quality financial support to the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing annual statutory accounts for submission to the Charity Commission and Companies House;
• Leading on the preparation of group consolidations, external reporting requirements, treasury management, VAT and tax compliance;
• Supporting the design, implementation and review of systems, processes and procedures to improve insight quality and stronger controls;
• Leading on ad hoc projects within the Finance Department.

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional from the Commercial or Charity secotr with an in depth understanding of financial reporting and control. You will likely be ACA qualified from an audit background and as such will have demonstrable experience in managing audits. You will have robust technical skills and a meticulous approach. We are looking for somebody pragmatic, motivated and be able to take initiative. Experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to make a name for themselves in the sector.

To apply please send your CV via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

We reserve the right to close the process early and as such an early application is highly recommended.

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

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.

My client is a very well-known brand in the UK offering a wide variety of services. At present, they are looking to recruit an interim Financial Accountant to support during a major transformation project within the team.

Key duties:

• Support the Financial Controller in ensuring the accuracy of the Trial Balance by preparing regular reports and analysis for review. 

• Carry out any changes required to the Chart of Accounts and check regularly to ensure that it remains fit for purpose. 

• Ensure accurate reporting of the Balance Sheet and reserves for the Consolidated Monthly Accounts and other ad hoc reports.

• Support the year end process to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely Annual Accounts, including preparation of audit schedules and accounts for Financial Controller review.  Responsible for pension and subsidiary accounts. 

• Support the Financial Controller to ensure a strong control environment, particularly through regular review of key processes.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has a track record in technical accounting role. Although charity accounting experience would be advantageous, my client is very open to candidates from any commercial or public sector background with a genuine passion for the sector.

Due to the current Covid crisis, this role will initially be home based, although formally based in London.

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

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.