Endeavour is on a journey of development under our new CEO and is looking for a senior finance person with wider business skills to join the senior leadership team and aid in the growth of this exciting Youth Charity. Seeking a fully or part qualified professional who demonstrates extensive financial expertise & business acumen and experience in a leadership role. We are looking for the right person as well as the right skills and experience and hope that this person is someone who can grow and develop with the role as the organisation rebuilds for the future.

Role

To provide financial management of Endeavour’s resources, and ensure all financial legislative requirements are met.

To be an active member of the Senior Management team with responsibility for driving forward the strategic and operational performance of the organisation.

Duties

• To develop & maintain Endeavour’s financial management and accounting systems in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
• To oversee the smooth running of daily financial processing, including invoicing, banking and payroll
• To prepare annual accounts and the associated documentation according to Charity and Company law for Endeavour and its trading subsidiary, and liaise with external auditors.
• To ensure the CEO and Board are aware of current legislation and best practice, particularly relating to Charity and SORP regulations.
• To report to the Board regularly on the financial performance of the organisation and to attend the Board of Trustees meetings.
• The forecasting and modelling of short, medium and long term resources, risks and opportunities.
• To complete and submit all appropriate financial returns (e.g. HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House etc.) as and when required.
• To be responsible for the production of management accounts, cash flows and financial reports, including those requested by funding bodies.
• To manage the day-to-day activities and ongoing development of the Finance Officer.
• To prepare the financial elements of funding bids, and contribute to other elements as appropriate including reporitng and evidencing of spend.
• To ensure Endeavour maximises its income by promoting Giftaid, and applying Charity VAT reliefs where appropriate.
• To increase financial awareness within the organisation and develop financial and budgeting skills of colleagues.
• To work closely with other members of the senior management team to ensure all activities are aligned with Endeavour’s organisational goals and mission.
• To act as Company Secretary and ensure all legislative requirements of Companies House and the Charity Commission are adhered to.
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as appropriately required.
• Adhere to protocols for safe working, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Take an active part in the runing and development of the organisation as part of the Senior Managemnt Team
• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the function commensurate with the level of responsibilities of the post

Qualifications and Experience:

• The ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure, prioritising workload to achieve deadlines
• Knowledge of financial processes and procedures, including budgeting, cash flows and production of management accounts
• Knowledge of Charity financial reporting requirements and legislation, including SORP requirements, Giftaid and charity VAT reliefs
• Experience of producing Annual Accounts and returns for Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Experience of payroll processing, including auto-enrolment pensions
• Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), industry with ideally some charity experience,
• Senior management and leadership experience, ideally a minimum of three years
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Understanding and management of risks and issues
• Development of robust strategic development plans
• Empathy with the needs of young people and, ideally, experience of working in or with the voluntary sector
• Experience of promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Clean driving licence

Skills:

• Strong financial planning, forecasting and modelling skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a broad range of stakeholders including auditors and Board members
• Being able to envision a strategic overview beyond financial considerations
• Ability to determine priorities and targets and how to achieve them
• Resilience, tenacity and strong influencing skills
• Excellent collaborative worker
• Self-starter, able to work alone
• Confident user of Excel, Word and accounting and banking software
• Understanding of the needs and working practices of differing organisations

• A flexible approach to work including willingness to take on tasks outside the normal remit
• A positive “can do” attitude

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

My client is of the UK’s largest charities providing support to vulnerable children and their families. We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Financial Controller to provide high quality leadership to the finance function during a period of change and transformation.

Reporting into the CFO, this is a key post which will have significant influence over the future of the finance function. The Financial Controller and will work closely with the CFO to improve the quality of service, drive efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation’s finance and accounting functions.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing leadership, direction and management to a team of senior professionals;
2. Maintaining an efficient and effective financial function including development of effective financial systems and to streamline processes and operations;
3. Providing advice to the Executive Leadership Team and other Directors on Financial matters;
4. Deputising for the CFO as required to attend and present financial reports at Executive, Committee and Board meetings

Key skills we are looking for:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA)
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Significant post qualification experience gained in a senior capacity.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in particular having the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
• Aptitude to prepare reports to Executives and Board

To apply, please send your CV via the link or for an informal conversation about therole, please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency site.

A large International Charity are seeking an experienced:
Financial Controller 

To manage the financial accounts team in the delivery of excellent financial services.

Permanent Role based in Central London
£59,000

Responsibilities 

• Lead the financial reporting team in the provision of accurate and timely finance performance.
• Ensure the charity has effective financial business processes and systems.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Manage the monthly process that highlights trends in the I&E statement and balance sheet.
• Staff management of a team of 6
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation of the charity commission and HMRC.

Qualifications/experience required
ACA, ACCA or CIMA 

A professional background of working for a Charity or from Practice would be highly beneficial.

An excellent opportunity has come up to work for a growing charity based in Waterloo.

The charity's current turnover is £500,000 but this will substantially increase within the next 12 months as the charity is underway with a large capital building project. This is an exciting time to become part of the team as the organisation expands. You will be the sole charge finance person reporting directly to the CEO.

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the bookkeeping and the financial reporting. You will also be responsible for the monitoring and implementation of all internal controls, developing and maintaining budgets monitoring systems and identifying areas that require improvement and implementing the necessary change. The salary offered for this role is between £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.

Some of your main duties and responsibilities are:
- Preparation of month end accounts
- Ensuring all transactional processes are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring all income and expenditure is recorded accurately
- Undertaking budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting
- Completing balance sheet, P&L and cash flow forecast

Candidates applying for this role must have the following skills and experience:
- Recognised CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Able to work within a very small team
- Extremely hands on and have the ability to contribute to the charity's financial strategy
- Experience using Sage line 50

Candidates who prefer to work 3-4 days are very much welcome to apply for this role. The salary will be prorated for 3-4 days. You will also have the opportunity to work from home once a week.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.
Interviews for this position will be held on 29th January, 2020

If you are interested in this role, please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for immediate consideration.

Are you passionate about working for a Charity Are you a qualified accountant looking for a new challenge? If your answer is "Yes" the Badenoch + Clark 3rd Sector team wish to hear from you!The team have partnered with a leading international charity to recruit their Interim Financial Controller to deliver on an exciting new transformation project. In this role you will deliver quality service bringing experience of system implementation and process designs. You will also collaboratively work with the permanent Financial Controller to ensure that financial controls are maintained and reporting requirements are met throughout the project. Key responsibilities include: *Mapping current and proposed best practice business processes. *Embedding recommendations from recent review of our Procurement processes. *Cleansing existing data and ensuring data is correctly formatted for import into new system. *Involvement in User Acceptance Testing. *Ensure all relevant functional system and process documentation is created. *Support with system and process roll out within Finance Team and across the organisation.*Preparation of monthly management accounts and ad hoc financial reports, for budget holders, directors and trustees. *Preparation of annual statutory accounts and management of the audit *Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end procedures by all Finance Team members. *Review of monthly bank reconciliations and routine financial processes *Work with the Finance Business Partners to analyse variances, explore potential problems or emerging issues and make appropriate recommendations. *Lead on preparation and submission of relevant Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns *Provide advice on financial policies and procedures, and specialist accounting and tax matters. Experience required for the role:*Experience of technology system implementation, process design and systems testing *Collaboratively working with senior, external and internal stakeholders across the business *Experience of working for a charity or not-for-profit organisation*Strong Excel and data manipulation skills required*Qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualificationIf this sounds like a role that you can excel in and want to deliver a quality service of developing systems and processes fit for a forward thinking and innovative organisation please do get in touch for immediate consideration.Location: East LondonContract: 12-14 monthsHours: 35 hours Salary: up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Action for Children are looking for an experienced and change-focussed Financial Controller with robust technical and leadership skills to work closely with the CFO during an exciting time of change and transformation.

About Action For Children

From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children across the UK. We help them through fostering or adoption – and by intervening early to stop neglect and abuse. Our 7,000 staff and volunteers operate over 522 services, improving the lives of 301,000 children, teenagers, parents and carers every year. We have a vision that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive. 

The role

Action for Children are looking for a Financial Controller who will work closely with the CFO to improve the quality of service, drive efficiency and effectiveness of Action for Children's finance and accounting functions. This is delivered through clearly established procedures and application of effective financial controls which should also provide the necessary assurance. The successful candidate will have a functional role in the development of financial strategies, accurate recording of financial data, reporting to internal and external stake holders and to use the financial systems to their maximum effect. 

Skills & Attributes:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA)
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working across a variety of stakeholder groups
• Significant post qualification experience gained in a senior capacity.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in particular having the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues.
• Aptitude to prepare reports to Executives and Board
• Capability to question and critique to senior organisational colleagues, achieved through establishing credibility, and trust.
• Proficiency in using common accounting software as well as Excel
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamental
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What will you need?

While previous experience in a charity organisation would be advantageous, someone with a good mix of public and private sector experience would also make an ideal candidate. You will possess finely-tuned people skills and the intelligence to enable you to build excellent working relationships with employees on all levels. In your previous roles, you will have demonstrated the ability to manage teams successfully and fostered a strong leadership persona. The successful applicant will have both proven experience in preparing final accounts and annual statutory financial statements with experience in finance management and the ability to deal with CEOs / CFOs and Board Directors. Managing a service to meet competing demands and demanding deadlines. Experience in guiding the year end closure of accounts and liaising with external auditors. You will have experience of introducing and applying compliance controls with a focus on assurance. Experience of supporting the development of financial strategy, and development of service standards and strategies.

The post-holder will be subject to a DBS check. 

What are the rewards?

• Flexible working, including condensed hours and remote working available
• Minimum 29 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme, up to 7% employer match
• Season ticket travel loans
• Discounts at major high street retailers

To apply please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 26th January. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane agency website.

Action For Children are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users, therefore all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Robertson Bell Finance are recruiting for an Interim Head of Financial Control and Reporting. Our client is a newly created organisation, who are working on a significant high-profile, multi-billion-pound programme, based in London. This is a 12-month contract with scope to be extended further.

Working in a complex organisation which will see significant growth across the finance team in the next 6 to 9 months, you will be responsible for the recruitment and growth of your financial accounting team of up to 5 accountants.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Set up, document and develop a framework for financial controls and reporting processes including policies and procedures.
• Lead the delivery of financial reporting, management reporting and the annual audit.
• Lead on the development of annual, quarterly and monthly planning and reporting to ensure the financial performance of the programme is assessed accurately.
• Work closely with the Board Committees and Senior Management team to provide them with regular updates regarding the financial position of the programme.
• Act on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer as required.
• Build strong working relationships within a complex stakeholder environment.

In applying for this role, you will be a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent) accountant. You will have senior experience within a similar role including developing new financial policies and procedures and have managed a small team. Experience of working in in a start up environment or have worked in an organisation that has gone through a significant period of change would be hugely beneficial.

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

Please note this role is INSIDE IR35.

Salary Circa £50k Pro rata 

Hours – Part time – 3 to 4 days a week (22.5 to 30 hours a week)

Working at Make-A-Wish UK is a rewarding place to work, every day you will be helping to make a difference granting life-changing wishes to seriously ill children.

We are looking for a CCAB / CIMA qualified Financial Controller, with significant experience in the Not for Profit sector,  to join our dynamic finance team in Reading. 

As our successful candidate, you will have excellent communication skills as well as a strong customer focus and the ability to build relationships across the wider organisation.  You will be passionate about the sector we operate in, and want to work in an organisation that delivers amazing wishes to children with life changing illnesses. 

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work pro-actively with budget holders and the leadership team to actively contribute to the delivery of the Charity’s strategy. Ensuring that financial records, controls and reporting are maintained for Make-A-Wish and its trading subsidiary is core to this role, as is managing and supporting the finance team.

This role has responsibility for managing the forecasting and budgeting processes, preparing annual statutory accounts and managing year-end; providing variance analysis and reports to our Trustees and committees as required.

Please read the full Job Description below before applying. Applications will be reviewed regularly with an aim for interviews to be held on Tuesday 11th February. 

Make-A-Wish is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested where required. 

We’re committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as it’s important that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we serve at every level within the organisation.

To apply:

Please email your CV and covering letter including your response to the following two questions:

Question 1. What would you like to achieve at Make-A-Wish?

Question 2.  If you had one Wish what would it be?

openDemocracy is a global, non-profit media platform that challenges power and inspires change through tenacious reporting, thoughtful analysis and democratic debate.

Our recent investigative reporting on ‘dark money’ and on the global threats posed to human rights have collectively triggered law change, parliamentary probes and criminal investigations, and have been picked up across the global media.

Our site currently attracts more than 8 million visits per year, and we host a diverse range of independent projects – including those publishing in Russian, Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese as well as English.We collaborate with a rich and diverse network of NGOs, media, think tanks, policymakers, activists and academics across the world; and we have an open submissions policy committed to diversity of voice and perspective.

The Finance Manager role will report to the Chief Operating Officer. This role is responsible for financial control and reporting at openDemocracy. 

Purpose of the role & key responsibilities

Responsible for financial accounting as follows: 

• Lead the day-to-day financial management of openDemocracy, including annual audit and quarterly budget re-forecasts
• Donor reporting and delivering management accounts
• Record keeping and annual audits 
• Arranging payments and responsible for checking invoices on expenditure, including online banking input prior to authorization
• Financial accounting which includes maintenance and reconciliation of control accounts. Responsible for VAT reporting with partial recovery.
• Payroll and pension processing: being the focal point for payroll and pension processing, working in close collaboration with the operations manager.
• Working closely with the operations manager as part of the finance and operations team
• Set an example for financial transparency and integrity across the organisation and independent media as a whole

General duties

• Adhere to and promote the policy for equality of opportunity in all aspects of work.

• Maintain the highest professional standards at all times to maintain and improve the reputation of openDemocracy, helping to ensure that all work is delivered within agreed budgets, time scales and specifications.

• Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.

• Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information.

• Act responsibly in terms of the health, safety and welfare of yourself and colleagues, in accordance with openDemocracy policies and procedures.

Person specification

Please provide evidence of:

Essential Skills and Experience

• Study towards a recognised accountancy qualification or related experience 

• Broad financial project management experience 

• Good knowledge of financial reporting requirements, relevant legislation, and accounting best practice

• Track record of working with multiple budgets and funding sources

• Experience of Payroll, PAYE and Pensions 

• Ability to develop and implement monitoring and reporting systems 

• Excellent working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting system

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of working for an international NGO, media organisation or charity working with multiple funding streams and currencies and/or experience of working in a small, growing organisation

Personal Qualities

• Understanding of and commitment to openDemocracy’s mission

• Energy and enthusiasm

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• High personal integrity

 

Leeds Castle is a leading international tourism destination with a turnover of around £12m a year.  It has an established accommodation, hospitality and events business.  To meet the charitable objectives of preserving this heritage site we must continue to develop in the competitive and fast-moving leisure and tourism sector.  A vacancy has arisen for an experienced, forward thinking Finance Director who can operate in this demanding and challenging environment

About Leeds Castle Foundation

Leeds Castle is a former Royal palace, with a substantially intact medieval complex and Tudor and late Georgian additions, all of which was substantially refurbished during the 1920s.  It was left by its last private owner to the Leeds Castle Foundation in 1974, who manage the building today. The business activities of the castle fall into a number of different categories; day visitors (we welcome over 600,000 visitors every year) and the associated catering and retail operations, conferences, weddings and hospitality functions.  We also have a number of holiday cottages, bed and breakfast accommodation and  a  ‘Glamorous Camping’ or Glamping site.

The Finance Director, supported by an Accountant and Finance Team  (6) is responsible for overseeing all Finance functions throughout Leeds Castle Foundation and Leeds Castle Enterprises in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as fully participating in all board level and management activities.  The role also acts as Company Secretary to LCE and Secretary to the LCF.

My client is an innovative think tank that strives to tackle the challenges of the modern world. The importance of their work only continues to grow and therefore this is an exciting time to join as they look at new strategy. The Finance team are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant for a maternity cover until the end of 2020.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Head of Finance on the financial control systems and procedures to ensure finance comply with statutory, regulatory and governing accounting standards;
• Lead on the preparation of the individual annual report and accounts for all entities and the production of consolidated annual report and accounts;
• Responsible for the accounting of the endowment fund and reporting on movements on investments including the accounting treatment of investment income and the valuation of the investment funds;
• Lead on the reconciliation of the monthly payroll. Post the monthly payroll data to the general ledger in line with month end;
• Responsible for timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts across all entities;
• Compile the quarterly group VAT returns;
• Reconcile inter-company transactions, prepare inter-company journals ad invoice, to support preparation on the consolidated annual report.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid technical background, experience of producing statutory accounts, consolidation and reporting on investments. They will be highly inquisitive, proactive and adaptable and enjoy getting out into the business.

We are working with a nationally recognised arts charity, renowned for both their breath-taking productions and outreach work. Currently going through a finance transformation project, this is a very exciting time to join as you will be part of an established charity with fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assisting with month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet accounts reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparing and submitting the quarterly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Overall responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets, maintaining the fixed asset register and posting monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts including auditors lead schedules
• Preparing the monthly cashflow
• To challenge financial processes and work with the HOF to improve the control environment in the organisation

To be the right person for this role, you will have had experience of different accounting cycles, you will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a part qualified finance professional seeking to qualify.

Interviews are being scheduled as applications come in, so apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane to find out more.

Interim Head of Financial Control & ReportingLocation: London Salary: £600 per day (inside IR35)Contract: 12 monthsFantastic opportunity with a high growth prestigious Government organisation that is currently undergoing one of the biggest regeneration projects in the UK. This is a long term rolling contract which could propel your career and experience to the next level.This multi-billion-pound project requires a specialist within Financial Control & Reporting to ensure develop and manage the financial transaction and system activities for theThis is a 'doing' role, and the post holder will require a blend of financial transactional management, systems management and business analysis skills. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring financial control, management board reporting, Accounting Officer advice and statutory reporting. Requirements: *Developing a framework for financial control and reporting processes including systems, policies and procedures*Documenting financial control and reporting policies and procedures to manage the funding, performance and monitoring of the programme*Maintaining strong and effective working relationships with a wide range of customers and partners including, Sponsor Body, HM Treasury and the National Audit Office*Developing and leading on annual, quarterly and monthly planning and reporting cycles to assess the current and future financial performance of the programmes*Reporting and analysing contingency and risk, Anticipated Final Cost forecasting, change control management and variance analysis against business case and programme baselines The Person:*Experience of working in a start-up environment or organisation going through change and developing new financial policies and procedures*A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA) or experience working in similar environment of developing processes for complex programmes*Experience of managing a small team*Working knowledge of relevant project/programme financesDon't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this prestigious project, please apply with an updated CV for immediate consideration.