International Development Charity - Central London - Financial Controller

A large, faith-based organisation are looking for a Financial Controller to join their Senior Leadership Team. With 5 direct reports, this position will be the number two role in finance and will lead the financial control agenda for the entire organisation.

As the Financial Controller you will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Have experience of Statutory accounts and liaising with internal and external auditors
• Have a successful track record of leading a financial control function
• Have experience of assessing processes and implementing improvements

This organisation are starting a number of large scale changes and are looking for somebody to come in with fresh ideas of how to maximise the efficiency of their financial operations. This is a great opportunity to move into a large international development organisation, especially from a commercial background, and have a great impact on how they operate on a global scale.

If this is of interest please do apply now. or if job is not quite right, but you are looking for a new job within the charities and not for profit sector then please do email me an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected]

International Development Charity - Central London - Financial Controller

• Winner of Higher Education Financial Performance Award
• Lead a team to deliver excellent financial reporting and management

About Our Client

The University of West London is ranked as the top modern university in London, 8th modern university in the UK and 56th university nationally by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

98% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation (HESA 2018) and they achieve the second highest starting salaries of all the London modern universities.

The university has an ambitious 5 year growth plan and as a result they are looking to hire the right skill set into the finance function with an ability to see commercial opportunity and impact on the bottom line of their revenue streams as well as delivering fantastic financial management and reporting on a regular basis.

Job Description

• Line manage and support members the finance team, including a mixture of qualified accountants, AP and payroll.
• Lead on the preparation of the year-end Financial Statements for the University and subsidiaries, including liaising with the external Auditor and preparing suitable analyses to enable the Financial statements to be audited.
• Ensure effective financial control across the organisation
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Deputy CFO/CFO
• Liaising with the Heads of these services on a regular basis to discuss progress against budgets and to aid their understanding of financial results
• Playing a key role in preparing the annual UWL financial budgets
• Playing a key role in preparing and monitoring the UWL 5-year plan
• Support the Deputy Chief Financial Officer to deliver a first-class accounting function

The Successful Applicant

You will be a full qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) and hold 2+ years post qualification experience. You will have an excellent understanding of technical finance and will have delivered strong financial reporting in your most recent role. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to liaise effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels. You will be ambitious, eager to learn and keen to work in a fast-paced and growing organisation.

What's on Offer

• Up to £63,000
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and close down over the Christmas period
• Opportunity to study a part time course free of charge
• Extremely generous pension with employer contribution exceeding employee contributions

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14078034Z

Arts Sector

£55-60k plus great benefits 

Financial Controller - Permanent role

Central London

This is a fantastic role for a fully qualified Financial Controller with a passion for the cultural sector to join a world-renowned arts organisation in central London.

Leading a team of 5 staff and overseeing the full responsibility for organisational financial reporting, statutory accounting, VAT and controls, this is a very important role for the organisation and will enjoy a broad oversight of interesting subsidiary accounting and process improvements.

This role is perfectly suited to an experienced Financial Accountant/Finance Controller with strong leadership potential and the ability to learn the unique technical accounting aspects that will impact the role. You do not need SORP experience, but you will need to demonstrate a hunger and drive to learn the new aspects of the role.

Please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners if you are interested to explore the opportunity - interviews will be taking place on an ongoing basis and it is better to make an early introduction for the role.

My client is one of the leading brands in the London tourist circuit. With ever growing ambitions they continue to challenge boundaries and to expand their portfolio with new business ideas and activities.

At present they are looking for interim support to provide cover for a planned leave of absence by their Financial Controller.

Key duties:

• To lead, manage and motivate a team of 5 staff to deliver the financial accounting services to the organisation and its other entities.
• To ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements completing the annual reports and accounts.
• To ensure policies and procedures are in place across the organisation to promote effective financial control and ensure compliance within the regulatory framework.

With a strong academic background, the successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with track record in complex technical accounting. Previous experience of preparing statutory accounts for charities or central government bodies required.

Interim Group Financial Controller: 6 months, £500 - £550 per day (IR35 in-scope)

On behalf of a global organisation in the City, we are recruiting an interim Group Financial Controller for a 6-month assignment. Reporting to the CFO, the interim Group FC will support and work along-side the current team during a busy period of change.

Main Duties:

• Take over responsibility for the transactions team (credit control, payroll and AP) based in other offices Nationwide
• Provide support to the Group Financial Controller, Reporting Team, Treasury and Financial Accounting Team
• Support with the transition into a global business shared service function
• Support with the recruitment for a Financial Operations Manager
• Support on business-critical projects including the IR35 impact and internal audit within Payroll

Person Spec:

• Fully CCAB qualified with proven senior Group FC experience
• Medium to large company experience
• International Group experience helpful but not essential
• Knowledge of IR35
• Technical controls experience
• SAP, Hyperion and OneStream experience would be helpful
• A mix of Industry and Non-Profit experience would also be helpful

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Group Financial Controller

Common Purpose, an international not-for-profit leadership development organization, runs programmes in over 100 cities worldwide offering participants the knowledge, skills and inspiration to cross boundaries, solve complex problems and become more active and engaged leaders in society.

Through purpose, impact and customer centricity, our mission is to drive success across our leadership programmes. 

This role of Group Financial Controller is based in London for £45,000-£50,000 per annum as permanent full-time role. 

As Group Financial Controller you will take responsibility for the operational element of the Finance Department, including producing the monthly management accounts, forecasts and annual budget; leading financial business partnering within the organisation; and managing and developing a small team of finance staff based between London and Bangalore. 

You will: 

• Manage day to day operations and delivery of work of the Finance team; including development and training, monthly one-to-one supervisions and annual appraisals
• Lead on the production of management accounts to an agreed timetable including raising journals, regular reconciliations, supporting analysis and variance analysis to a monthly timetable or as otherwise agreed
• Work on the annual budget process ensuring that it is embedded within the business planning cycle and budget revisions/forecasts.
• Partner with non-finance staff to further their understanding of budgetary control and other finance-related matters, including monthly meetings with key budget holders for the preparation of quarterly forecast.
• Lead on the external audit for both UK and Singapore, and act as a key liaison between the Company and the auditors.
• Lead on the production of the statutory report and accounts for the Group and its subsidiary companies under FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Work with the Finance Director to develop further the use of Acumatica, SAP Concur and other finance related systems.
• Lead on the day to day relationship with the bank; including transferring money between different bank accounts, buying foreign currency and producing the bank reporting for overdraft facility 
• Lead on submitting timely and accurate information to the external auditors as well as relevant regulatory authorities, including HMRC and Charity Commission.
• Deputise for the Finance Director in his absence.

 You bring this experience with:

• A relevant accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent is essential.
• High level of technical skills including knowledge of FRS102 and the Charity SORP.
• 3 years+ experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Experience of managing a team is desirable but not essential as training and coaching could be provided.
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills, the ability to apply them and proven ability of completing complex reconciliations.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with Finance and Non-Finance staff, both internally and externally.
• Advanced computer skills on financial systems.
• Ability to work methodically and with good attention to detail to produce accurate and high quality work.
• Ability to follow strict guidelines and complete work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Excellent IT skills including Outlook, Word and intermediate to advanced level computer skills in MS Excel (using Vlookups, pivot tables, SUMIF).

What we are offering?

• 25 days of annual leave + Christmas week (25/12-1/1)
• Global organisation with multiple work experience exposure
• Diverse culture, working with driven individuals who will support you at every stage of your learning journey with us
• You will gain access to our materials, thought leadership and programmes. 
• Supportive environment with our internal training designed to upskill, develop and enhance your learning.
• Working environment that values excellence
• Full access 24/7 to e-learning (LinkedIn Learning)

Sounds interesting? Please send us your CV and cover letter!

Common Purpose is willing to consider candidates from any background provided they can demonstrate the relevance of their skills and experience. 

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Controller/Head of Finance for this Well-established Charity based in Kent

You will hold a full formal accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or otherwise qualified through substantial experience.

Location: Kent
Salary: 50,000pa
You will be involved in the following:

* Oversee all charitable accounts and investments.
* Prepare monthly management accounts.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual year-end financial statements.
* Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
* Co-ordinate the payroll function.
* Ensure compliance with relegation legislation.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Manage the finance team budget.
* Continuously improve the finance department
* Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported in a timely and accurate manor.
* Manage and report on cash flow.
* Develop and document financial processes to maintain and strength internal controls.
* Liaising with external and internal auditors, insurance brokers, investment advisors, HMRC, bankers and pension providers.
* Assist in the cost modelling of new and existing services.
* Assist the Director of Finance in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders and Board members.
* Assist budget holders in understanding their management accounts and provide training where necessary.
* Attend and participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
* Deputise for the Director of Finance in their absence.
* To take responsibility for the day to day management of staff and resources to ensure that the service achieves key targets and objectives.
* To performance manage the team including operational performance, individual performance reviews, managing sickness, absence, capability and disciplinary.
* Take an active role in relation to own Personal and Continuous Professional Development including attending regular, line manager reviews, appraisal and planning own training and development needs through the use of the CPD file and process.
* Ensure that all policies and procedures that relate to employment are read and understood. Policies may be revised for time to time so it is your duty to ensure you regularly review policies and procedures.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time. The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of Management.

With a very recent merger, my client is a fresh new brand in the UK charity market. With much of the top level strategy and business plan in place, they are now looking for interim support to assist with the integration of its finance function.

Working closely with the business, you will provide support on the design and implementation of a new chart of accounts for the organisation. Supporting the consolidation of processes, you will also review budget templates and management reports.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a strong financial controls background (commerce, practice or NfP). Although experience of supporting change programmes would be an advantage, an ambitious appetite to explore systems development and/or project management is essential.

Our client is a world leading performance venue dedicated to providing an inspiring and memorable experience. Having adopted a diverse and open approach, this distinguished client strives to ensure the greatest degree of accessibility to the arts.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supervising the monthly close process, including the preparation of a monthly balance sheet
• Reviewing purchase ledger BACS listings on a regular basis
• Creating and presenting reports including Treasury, Debtors and Balance sheet reports
• Contributing to the improvement of processes to enhance efficiency
• Preparing pensions reconciliations
• Supporting the Financial Controller in busy periods or in their absence
• Managing and developing the Assistant Financial Accountant

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following attributes; CCAB qualified with knowledge of current UK GAAP; experience working in a fast-paced finance team; brilliant technical accounting proficiency; exceptional organisation and attention to detail; and the confidence to suggest new and innovative ways of working to support the consistent modernisation of the finance structure.

A highly commercial and large UK based not-for-profit is seeking a Financial Accountant for their finance team.

Working with an excellent Head of Finance and a high calibre finance team, you will take the lead on all financial accounting activities so we are looking for a strong financial accountant who is confident producing statutory accounts and leading year-end audits.

The organisation is investing in modernising their finance and reporting systems so you will have the opportunity to get involved in the development of these and training for staff across the business. They would like someone who is positive and proactive, who can take the initiative to identify where the weaknesses are in processes and come up with ideas to improve ways of working.

This is a brilliant role for someone who already has some good financial accounts experience but who wants to work in a business undergoing change, where they can really add-value.

Good communication skills are essential as you will partner with the business during these changes and will need to bring people on board with change and communicate the benefits to them.

A full ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Are you seeking a Financial Accounting role within a £100m turnover organisation? Would you enjoy being a part of a high performing team? Are you a qualified Accountant now keen to gain experience in the charity sector? If yes - this could be your next role!

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts this permanent Financial Accountant role based in central London will offer a great challenge for a newly qualified Accountant working within one of the most prestigious brand names in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the year end process, working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax calculations and act as one of the main points of contacts for any VAT related queries.
• Provide analysis and closely monitor audit adjustments.
• Write commentary for balance sheet reviews to support the monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting on a weekly basis and carry out reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of financial procedures and processes.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring and forecasting and ensure effective treasury management is maintained at all times.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts when necessary.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experience in industry. Additionally, this position requires someone to have experience handling and analysing large volumes of data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with previous experience in the charity sector.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounts experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically sound.
• Have strong system skills including advanced levels of Excel.

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

About us. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s vision is to have a significant evangelical Christian impact alongside churches in all of those communities where we operate and to grow  in response to accelerating gospel need as our population ages.  We are a leading Christian provider of residential, dementia care and housing for older people, tracing our history back to Wilberforce, Shaftesbury and Spurgeon. With 15 schemes throughout England, caring for around 450 people, we also provide resources such as books, other publications, conferences and seminars on Christian perspectives on caring for older people. 

About the role: Pilgrim’s Friends Society has ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we are looking for a Director of Finance who can help us achieve those ambitions. Working as a key part of the Executive Leadership Team,  you will use your experience and commercial acumen to lead the charity through the financial challenges of investing in our Renewal Programme designed to build 6 new homes over the next twelve years to replace smaller and older operations whilst overseeing the day to day financial management of the charity.

About you: You will be an experienced finance professional looking for their next big challenge with experience of working in an organisation of similar scale or larger to PFS (500 staff and £11m turnover) and within a growth environment.  Given our expansion plans, knowledge of (or capacity to develop knowledge of) charitable and social investment fundraising is key and knowledge of funding sources such as bank and social investment is highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 March 2020.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why your suitable to the role.

No agencies please.

Salary - £35,635 - £40,248 + £2,500 or £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status) with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) was launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018. The GPA represents a step change in the way that Government property estate and assets are managed efficiently, by providing innovative and flexible solutions across the Government estate. Our core service is to support departments in business change and workforce transformation. The GPA is the place to be for UK's leading professionals in estates, commercial, project management and beyond.

The Government Property Agency is expected to grow exponentially over the first few years of its existence; this equates to transferring hundreds of assets (worth billions of pounds) onto its balance sheet from Government Departments, as well as gaining responsibility for the running of a large part of the central government office estate.

The Financial Accounts Manager is responsible for the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts which is independently audited and laid in Parliament to strict deadlines. The Financial Accounts Manager 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 one staff member 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 Financial Accounts Manager will include

• Support 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 the delivery of internal and external audits.
• Provide advice on technical accounting and regularity issues including spending controls compliance.
• Manage access rights for key finance systems in line with roles and delegated responsibilities.
• 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

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified or part-qualified (or with sufficient financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• 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.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant

Your new company
A high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the financial accounting, reporting and taxation for an important subsidiary within the group. Aside from the day to day statutory accounting, there will be an opportunity to improve and streamline processes and procedures. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent financial accounting experience within charity.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value in an influential role for this well-established organisation.

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.
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