St Pauls Cathedral is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Financial Controller role on a permanent, full time basis. St Pauls Cathedral is a world-renowned landmark and probably one of the most recognisable sights on the London skyline. Following a recent restructure St Pauls are now looking to recruit this key role.

St Paul’s boasts a very diverse environment. Normally welcoming over one million worshippers and visitors a year, this institution also has a shop, hosts corporate and adult learning events as well as engaging with schools and families. Responsible to the Director of Corporate Services this Financial Controller will be responsible for the whole of the Cathedral’s (Group) day-to-day accounting function to ensure effective procedures and robust controls are in place for all aspects of the function.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for the direct line management of all the staff in the Finance Team to ensure they work in an efficient, effective, supportive and co-ordinated way to deliver the Cathedral’s accounting function.
• Lead on year-end and audit planning and preparation; draft annual statutory accounts for review by the Director of Corporate Services and act as main point of contact for the auditors.
• Advise on technical matters to the Finance Team and others as required, in line with the Charities’ SORP and any other accounting standards as appropriate.
• Manage the Cathedral’s accounting system and any related software applications together with any third party support contracts, ensuring complete and up-to-date accounting records are maintained.
• Support the Director of Corporate Services in the annual planning process to ensure that budgets and forecasts are prepared based upon reasonable assumptions and timely base information.
• Produce a single standard set of management accounts each month, incorporating fund balances and overhead charges, and working with budget holders, providing a commentary on key variances and any known risks.
• Monitor cash at bank and utilising latest forecasts maintain a 12-month cash-flow projection; raise any concerns with Director of Corporate Services.
• Preparation of financial reports to funders, as required.

The organisation:

Having opened in 1708 some traditions and ways of working have been in place for hundreds of years; the role of the finance team is to cherish the good but introduce new ways of working. Now the focus is to encourage internal customers to use systems and consistent processes so that they are as efficient and effective as possible.

The Cathedral is fully embracing working from home and now need to ensure that processes are fit for that purpose.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant.
• Expert knowledge of charity SORP accounting
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have the first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets in line with charity SORP.
• Strong experience of VAT including partial recovery and corporation tax
• Experience of developing and implementing financial systems and internal controls.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff, to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, volunteers, trustees, clients and suppliers, funders and donors.

This opportunity will be based at offices on site at the Cathedral.

The closing date for applications is 30th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 7th September. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Financial Controller - UK: £350 - £450 per day Umbrella Co (IR35 Inside scope) 6 months

For a global organisation, we are recruiting a Financial Controller to manage the UK financial accounting team responsible for UK financial compliance activities at month-end and year-end close. This is a key role which will drive significant organisational change as to the way the UK carries out transactional finance and cash management, monthly close processes, and financial compliance. The role maintains strong relationships with the SSC in India and will manage a team of accountants responsible for all UK transactional finance activity supporting the UK regions.

Main Duties:

• Review transactional finance roles across UK including moving transactional activity to SSC
• Working closely with finance teams across month-end to ensure good cash flow management, accurate financial accounts, and management accounts for the UK
• Manage UK payment runs and the debt management process
• Manage and enhance monthly and year-end close processes to improve the quality of UK close while also speeding up the production accounting reports
• Ensure the UK trial balance and balance sheets are analysed and validated / reconciled monthly with a minimum of reconciling items
• Drive and ensure implementation of financial procedures, polices and systems
• Implement and report on audit recommendations
• Develop cash flow forecasting and management, FOREX reporting liaising with the central treasury team
• Advise Operations on technical accounting issues, liaising with Tax, Treasury and Group statutory Reporting
• Devise and implement KPIs for controls and compliance and identify process improvement opportunities to support the delivery of objectives
• Oversee the control and financial management of UK Fixed Assets and manage the provision of information to internal and externa auditors

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified accountant with experience of leading and motivating dispersed staff
• Experience of owning transactional accounting and Group Chart of Accounts
• Experience in directing global competence and effective year-end closing
• Experience in producing policy and guidance on the implementation of accounting standards
• Simplifying, improving processes for account reconciliations and month-end
• Experience leading on year-end closing for a large geographical region or globally
• SAP experience
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders globally
• Proven staff leadership experience, ideally remotely
• Ability to develop and propose accounting solutions to non-compliant reporting
• Experience of providing advice on process improvement

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Financial Controller role with a balance of responsibilities that includes financial accounting, financial control, team management and senior stakeholder engagement. Reporting into the CFO.

Client Details

This London University is a unique institution that works on a global scale. With significant recent funding and ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is looking to drive improvement across corporate services, including the hire of two new qualified finance roles. Student numbers are looking strong and this role will play a key part in the ongoing improvement within the finance function.

Description

• Line manage and support members the finance team, including a mixture of qualified and part qualified accountants
• 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
• Support the CFO on a regular basis as a technical financial expert

Profile

You will be a full qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) and hold 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.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 dependent upon experience

• Private medical insurance

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and close down over the Christmas period

• Opportunity to study a course free of charge

• Generous pension

The Financial Controller is a key senior figure within the finance team with responsibility for the preparation of the statutory reports for the organisation and management of the financial transactions team.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in South East London, which owns and manages 19,000 properties. Over the last few years it has increased its development pipeline to construct 1000 new homes and continues to invest heavily into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The Financial Controller, based in London, reports to the Head of Finance and has three direct reports and an overall team of eight.The Financial Accounting Team is responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/Tax compliance, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. The post holder has responsibility for delivering operational effectiveness and technical compliance in this area.

Further to this you will also have extensive exposure to the implementation of new finance systems and the role interactions on a regular basis with the organisations senior management team.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:

Essential:

• Experience in the production of Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.
• You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.
• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.
• An individual who enjoys a challenge and wishes to work in a high performing finance function, with the ability to develop and motivate a team of people to deliver results.
• Experience of managing a team and getting the best out of team members.

Desirable:

• Housing or property experience.
• Experience dealing with Oracle finance systems.
• Knowledge of rent and service charge accounting.

Job Offer

£65,000-£68,500, flexible working hours, options to work from home up to three days a week and local government pension scheme.

Financial Accountant role with a balance of responsibilities that includes financial accounting, financial control, day to day accounting and stakeholder engagement.

Client Details

This London University is a unique institution that works on a global scale. With significant recent funding and ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is looking to drive improvement across corporate services, including the hire of two new qualified finance roles. Student numbers are looking strong and this role will play a key part in the ongoing improvement within the finance function.

Description

• Play a significant part in the preparation of the financial statements and annual audit process

• Work closely with the financial controller to develop financial controls, policies and processes

• Work closely with the junior finance team members on finance processes, including payroll, treasury and procurement.

• Provide technical finance advice and support across the organisation to stakeholders at all levels.

Profile

You will be a full qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent). 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.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £50,000

• Private medical insurance

• 28 days annual leave

• Opportunity to study a course free of charge

• Generous pension

Marie Curie provide care and support for people across the UK living with any terminal illness. An opportunity to join this life-changing charity has arisen, as Marie Curie are looking for a finalist or qualified Financial Accountant to join the finance team alongside the new Financial Controller.

This role will be ideal for a person who is a finalist or fully qualified with experience in either an audit firm or in a large finance function.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller in ensuring the accuracy of the Trial Balance by preparing regular reports and analysis for review, coordinating monthly process to review balance sheet reconciliations and to ensure a strong control environment, particularly through regular review of key processes.
• Maintaining an accurate Fixed Asset Register through regular postings, based on review and liaison with Budget Holders. Prepare capital expenditure reports and support in ensuring that all payroll costs are accurately reflected in the Trial Balance.
• Preparing timely and accurate VAT returns any handling other tax related queries whilst supporting the year end process to deliver a clean audit.
• Preparation of cash flow reports and forecasts for Financial Controller.

Requirements for the role:

• Extensive financial accounting and tax experience in roles within a medium/large sized finance function or audit firm
• Knowledge of key principles and concepts needed for strong financial controls (Charity sector specific knowledge is desirable)
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA)
• Ability to understand complex processes and drive through improvements

Timings:

• Closing Date:  31st July 2020 (applications being reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Interview date: 5th - 7th August 2020

To find out more, please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for an informal conversation, or apply below to be considered.

Financial Accountant position working for a leading Housing Association in central London. The position reports into the Head of Financial accounting and effectively acts as the deputy in the preparation of the organisations statutory accounts. This is a great role for someone that had recently qualified and is looking for a broad technical position.

Client Details

The organisation exist to provide affordable housing to those that need it and has over 20,000 homes in London and the South East. Housing associations are seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they often looks after some of the most vulnerable within our society.

Description

The Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Produce cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Manage payroll accounts
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external advisors on tax efficiencies

Profile

Essential:

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.
• Excellent analytical skills to review data effectively.
• Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.
• Experience of working within the property/housing sector.
• Technical understanding of Housing SORP.

Job Offer

£50,000-55,000 + Excellent benefits

Job purpose and summary

CDP is looking for a committed and dynamic change agent to join the Global Policy Team, leading the development and implementation of the sustainable financial system dimension of the CDP Policy Programme Plan. The role is new for the team and offers space for shaping content and definition of the programme, in the pursuit  of the overall CDP’s vision for a Sustainable Financial System. The post holder will report to the Global Director, Policy Engagement and work closely with the capital markets and the thematic teams.

About CDP

CDP is an international non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 8,400 companies and 920 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental data to CDP. Our platform is one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change. By working with institutional investors with assets of US$87 trillion, we leverage investor and buyer power to motivate companies to disclose and manage their environmental impacts.

This role sits within the Global Policy Team, a dynamic group of committed policy professionals that engage with policy actors at global, regional and national level to advance the CDP Agenda.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of the CDP Policy Programme Plan to (a) enhance policy conducive to more and better corporate environmental disclosure and (b) shape a Sustainable Financial System
• Develop (and coordinate the implementation of) policy engagement with key policy actors, including policy makers, central banks, financial regulators and supervisors, stock exchanges, Ministries of Finance, Development Finance Institutions
• Establish, map and manage relationships with the institutions mentioned above, in collaboration with the Regional Policy Teams
• Contribute to the management of the internal Global Policy Team knowledge on the topic.
• Develop policy briefings based on CDP’s data, disclosure, research, insight and expertise to inform a sustainable financial system
• Work closely with the capital markets and the thematic teams at CDP to develop briefings, ensure alignment of messages and coordination in the engagement with the above-mentioned organizations.
• Prepare briefings and bridge information to the organization above
• Draft internal and external communication e.g. content for outreach on policy-related updates

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum 5-year work experience in the field of finance, macro-economic policy, financial regulation and supervision. Experience of working within the financial system or on sustainable finance would be an advantage
• An educational background relevant to the role
• Knowledge of the dynamics and mechanisms governing the financial system
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Track-record of international work and across time zones
• Solid analytical skills (e.g. in data analysis, political analysis, research)
• Strong project management skills, with proven track record of effectively leading workstreams
• Ability to work well to tight deadlines and in circumstances where things can change quickly, whilst ensuring attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management experience

Desired skills and experience

• Familiarity with corporate sustainability and disclosure is an advantage
• Interest in policy engagement on sustainable finance
• Professional proficiency of other languages

This is a full-time role based at CDP’s London office , reporting to the Global Director - Policy Engagement. Contract is fixed term (1 year), with the expectation of extension. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Salary and benefits: £45,000 - £ 53,000 per annum, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Before you apply

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How to apply:

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While we truly value the time you invest in the application, we regret to inform you only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks from the deadline, you can consider your application unsuccessful.

The deadline is August 16th, 23:59 GMT.

A medium-sized charity are looking for a technically gifted financial accountant to support the finance team, are you a part qualified accountant, familiar with the nuances of charity accounting?

The requirements for this role include:

• Familiarity with Charity SORP
• Advanced excel skills (including VLookups, Pivot tables and ideally macros)
• Experience of working within the finance function of a charity or non profit organisation

In this role you will utilise your high level of technical finance skill to further the charitable activities of this well known organisation. The finance team is small and in the medium term, there will be opportunities for line management and progression.

Benefits for the role include:

• An annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Study support as you complete your accountancy qualifications
• Working from home up to 2 days a week when the organisation is back in the office

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up to date CV to be considered.

Battersea is one of the oldest, best-known animal welfare organisations in the world and this year sees us celebrating our 160th Anniversary. Since we were established in 1860, we have helped over 3 million dogs and cats and every year help around 7,000 animals directly through our existing three centres, and many thousands more through our work with and support of other UK and international rescue organisations.  We have built an enviable reputation for being a leader in our field, a driver for change and a champion and voice for vulnerable animals.

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our Executive Director’s team at Battersea as they lead, facilitate and inspire our passionate, talented, hugely motivated and very engaged people across Battersea.

You will lead specialist teams across Finance, Compliance, Procurement, IT, Governance and Legacies, with oversight of the development/agreement of major contracts, taking a lead role in governance and acting as Company Secretary and will have strong experience of developing, leading and managing high performing “customer first” focussed teams.

You will be a qualified Accountant and will have a strong and successful track record of achievement in senior finance and corporate services leadership roles in an entrepreneurial and commercially focussed large charity, social enterprise or the private sector.  You will have significant experience of working as part of an organisational senior leadership team, regularly leading projects and speaking to and inspiring staff audiences across an organisation at all levels. As an analytical, strategic, ‘big picture’ thinker, you will have strong experience of developing, delivering and evaluating cross-organisational and departmental strategies and leading associated organisational business planning processes. You will, of course, be committed to our mission, vision and values which underpin everything that we do.  

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. To help us to enhance the diversity of our Executive Directors Team, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Senior Financial Accountant, 40 - 45K + Benefits, London | Remote

For a renowned international charity, we are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to lead in the development and integration of financial reporting in Overseas Offices and in ensuring the Regional Office finance functions and reporting methods are fit for purpose. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, this role will liaise with Overseas Finance teams, Regional Directors, Management Accounts, Procurement, Global Operations, Audit, and Legal Team.

Main Duties:

• Work with overseas offices in developing statutory financial reporting
• Coordinate overseas offices Year-End financial close process
• Prepare templates for consolidating overseas offices financial results into the Statutory Accounts, resolving any technical reporting issues
• Design and conduct internal Audits in overseas offices and reporting to Finance and Audit Committee and overseas office Directors
• Develop and improve internal Audit delivery for overseas offices and manage implementation of Internal Audit Function
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and improve balance sheet controls
• Ensure intercompany transactions are recorded and reconciled
• Promote improvement of financial accounting processes and strengthening of controls in London and overseas
• Point of contact for financial queries including accounting treatment, reporting issues, technical systems, and payroll
• Provide assistant with the use of IS systems and support AP decentralise system processes
• Review and approve payment requests, international payments, and supplier BACS submissions

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity
• External or internal audit experience and preparation of Statutory Accounts
• Experience in a large international dynamic organisation
• Ideally advanced Excel, Sun, and Vision experience
• Development of training materials and best practice procedure guides

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At St Martin of Tours we provide care homes and support services throughout London for people with complex mental health needs.

We are looking for a Director of Finance initially on a twelve month fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate will support leading the organisation in an exciting time of change and transformation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience of implementing financial system change and who can mould the future state of how this company operates alongside the senior team.

Position: Director of Finance

Location: London, N1 2LF

Job Type: Contract, 12 months

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £55-60,000

The role will:

• scope, identify and implement the required change;
• be responsible for designing the future delivery structure to support the stability of accounting, reporting, analytics and budgeting services that benefit the delivery of the Strategic Plan;
• manage the Finance team which includes Payroll, Procurement and Systems Support.

The position would ideally suit someone with experience in leading a commercial finance department within a larger business, or a current FD of a small/ start-up business, who has managed previously all usual finance functions and also has spent time overseeing business investment processes. Commercial awareness and insight is essential, along with the ability to work within the leadership team.

Qualifications

·Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

·Qualified chartered accountant

·5+ years' experience in a finance function

·2 + years’ leading a finance function or department

·Strong organisational, critical thinking and communications skills

·Attention to detail and good judgement

·Flexible and adaptable style

Please send your CV with a covering letter.

Closing date: 27th August 2020

St Martin of Tours aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are delighted to be partnering with the English National Opera, 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 Financial Accountant, as you will be part of an established charity that is devising and implementing fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Running month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet 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 and will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a qualified finance professional who is keen to learn and progress their career.

Video interviews are being held in the second week of August, however outstanding candidates may be able to be seen early, so apply now or contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane to find out more.

Allen Lane is working with a high profile charity in the recruitment of an interim Director of Finance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer this post is the key role in providing financial information and strategic advice to the treasurer and trustees. This interim will lead a review of the financial controls and procedures to ensure that they are appropriate for a more flexible way of working and will support the Head of Finance in optimising the performance of the accounting software. The delivery of yearend accounts (September) and subsequent audit is a key deliverable.