An opportunity has arisen for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing robust day–to-day management of the College’s finances and contributing to the commercial development of our business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is both an exciting and challenging time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and have recently celebrated our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members both in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring the financial sustainability of the College and, through your abilities as a leader, empowering teams to deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered and advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for commercial development, overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams; and for the technology department, ensuring that the College continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have an excellent grasp of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be either ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent digital skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, an employer contribution pension scheme, and 25 days’ annual leave. A full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge, albeit at present RCOG is following national guidance and all staff are working from home.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

You will be asked to complete an on-line application including the need to submit a Supporting Statement and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am on Monday 14 December 2020

At the RCOG we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

About the role

We are looking for a methodical and highly analytical Financial Controller to join our Operations team to take full ownership of our financial processes and provide robust and reliable global financial control. You will draw upon your training as a fully qualified accountant to make sure that we are fully financially compliant and have a full set of financial processes for our internal operations across our UK, US and Berlin offices. Working closely with our People Director, COO and CIO, you will have a significant impact on how efficiently we are able to run as an organisation.

You will also work closely with our Deployment team to ensure that our deployment of grants, receipt of donations and raising of funds is completed in the most effective and financially responsible way possible, and your experience handling high-value accounts will give you the rigour and capability you need to thrive in this role.

Reporting to our COO, you will be responsible for:

• Providing financial control and thought leadership across the business with relation to our financial operations

• Management of the day to day finance function

• Implementing scalable financial processes

• Building and maintaining financial models and forecasts on an on-going basis, taking into account our fundraising pipeline

• Undertaking month-end reconciliations across all entities

• Preparing monthly consolidated management accounts

• Leading and owning the audit process for our UK, US and German entities

• Reviewing and approving payments set-up by the Deployments team to charities

• Working across teams to monitor spend and update budget owners of actuals vs variances

• Maintaining payments across all entities using Spendesk

This role is perfect for someone who has:

• Full accountancy qualifications (ACA / ACCA)

• Excellent practical experience working within the finance function of a small to medium sized business, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment

• First class Excel and modelling skills

• Previous experience using Xero

• Strong numerical skills and an ability to translate the needs of the business into financial processes

• A strong sense of dependability and attention to detail, with an excellent attitude towards getting the job done

• Knowledge of charity-sector specific reporting responsibilities is ideal, but a willingness to pick these up is more important

• Strong understanding of reporting and compliance for UK, US and German entities

Why work with us

- Help shape the future of strategic philanthropy

- Join a team of talented, mission-driven individuals

- Generous vacation time to let you recharge and refresh

- 2 days per year charity & civil engagement leave

- Private healthcare through BUPA

And when we're back in offices...

- A well-stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and healthy snacks

- Discounted gym membership and on-site massages

- Office dogs

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About Us

Founders Pledge is a charity that brings together a community of entrepreneurs committed to finding and funding solutions to the most pressing global challenges. On joining, every member makes a legally binding pledge to donate a percentage of their personal proceeds to charity when they liquidate shares. Our in-house research and advisory team helps them understand how and where those donations will create the biggest impact based on the latest evidence from the sector.  We facilitate grants to charities around the world on behalf of our members and offer access to a global network of experts, at zero cost.

Since launching in 2015, the Founders Pledge community has collectively pledged more than $3 billion towards social causes. Spanning 30 countries and over 1,500 members, it includes the people behind industry-leading companies including Deepmind, Skype, Spotify, Uber, Farfetch and Planet. Working across our offices in London, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, we are a growing and passionate team committed to empowering entrepreneurs to do immense good.

Working for this exciting charity based in North London. This charity supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. They do this by supporting them to make the most of their money and resources, by putting financial leadership at the heart of their decisions.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned Financial Controller to initially join on a six month contract.

This role will work within the finance team to continue delivering effective financial management of their resources. You will support the finance team in ensuring that financial policies and procedures are legally compliant.

This is a hands-on, challenging and varied role and requires the post holder to be comfortable with managing and delivering concurrent activities with tight deadlines. The successful candidate will need to be extremely well organised to manage a high workload as well as having a sound understanding of financial accounts, debt recovery and charity accounting.

You will know how to bring out the best in people and be comfortable allowing others to find answers. You will be someone who enjoys continuously learning new skills and topics in a rapidly changing workplace.

You will feel comfortable operating and delivering finance systems (mainly through SAP Business 1) and will have a presence and credibility with internal teams.

It is essential you have the following:

Evidence that technical financial accounting practical skills have been kept up to date.
Experience of preparing group financial statements.
Experience working in a membership organisation, to deliver high quality results to deadlines.
Experience in cash-flow forecasting and management reporting.
Experience of using computerised Financial Software.
Be a comfortable and effective manager.
Have the skills to deliver the finance functions within the organisation.
Be a team player and work seamlessly with the team.
Be open, approachable and a firm believer of continuous development.
Understanding of the voluntary/not for profit sector.
Knowledge of Charity SORP Accounting.

This role is to interview and start immediately. Unfortunately due to the urgency of the role , only immediately available or short notice candidates will be considered.

This is a highly technical role, requiring the successful candidate to confidently produce the management accounts, complete tax returns and ensure all financial statements are compliant with relevant statute. They will be able to communicate the financial standing of the business to budget holders to help them make informed decisions for the future of the company.

Client Details

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant, to work for a large non-profit organisation, which offers a unique service to its customers in West London. The successful candidate will thrive in this fast-paced work environment whilst utilising their technical expertise and good judgement, to champion the company's growth.

Description

• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Ensure the company has complied with statutory, legal and accounting requirements
• Constructing management accounts, reporting the company's liquidity status to the treasury
• review and authorise the monthly payroll process
• Conducting financial analysis to advise decision-making committees on company strategy

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS) with solid experience in a previous accounting role. You have an in-depth knowledge of financial accounting processes and procedures and be able to communicate effectively with budget holders and external auditors.

Previous experience working for a not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial.

Job Offer

£45,000-£50,000 salary.

Generous holiday.

Excellent pension.

Financial Accountant

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date Thursday 26th November 2020.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Financial Accountant Responsibilities:

The Financial Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and member of the Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate. The post holder will support the Financial Controller in maintaining a strong and effective control environment for the Society, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures, as well as compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.

The role will be responsible for:

• Providing effective financial management and control of the Society and of the Society’s Subsidiaries.
• Preparation of the year-end statutory accounts for the Society in accordance with the Charities SORP, FRS102, the Charities Act and UKGAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure on time completion of the year-end audit
• Preparing analysis and reporting to meet regulatory matter
• Tax related matters, including preparation of VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and responding to tax related queries
• Deputising for the Financial Controller on governance matters, and will liaise at all levels of the organisation on operational finance and regulatory issues
• Providing technical expertise and project knowledge on change programmes
• Preparation of Year end and Management accounts for all of the Society’s subsidiary and joint ventures.

Financial Accountant Requirements:

• CCAB qualified, finalist or part qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Advance knowledge of statutory accounting, taxations and audit control requirements.
• Technical understanding of financial controls and procedures and how they are applied in a large complex organisation
• Project management (desirable)
• Strong IT skills including advanced excel, experience of large financial systems (e.g. the Society’s finance system Navision) and the use of reporting applications to extract data.
• Experience of implementing new software and technology to meet business needs.
• Interpretation of complex data.
• Strong written and verbal communications with the ability to communicate and implement decision and policies across large audiences.
• Autonomous working and ability to confidently deal with key stakeholders, including HMRC, tax advisors, investment managers, bankers and auditors.

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Position: Financial Accountant
Location: Home Worker - England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,982 - £38,505 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 26 November 2020
Interview Date: 4 December 2020

You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Accountant, CCAB, Qualified Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity etc

Financial Accounting Manager reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting responsible for the preparation of the statutory accounts.

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 seeking to construct 1000 new homes in the next three years and continues to invest 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 Accounting Manager has the following responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the review and oversight of accurate recording of accounting entries.
• Responsibility for the production of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the control accounts and company balances.
• Maintain the necessary record, chart of accounts and systems.
• Ensuring adequate internal financial controls are in place and provide assurance that these controls are in place.
• Monitoring financial systems to make sure they are being used correctly and that transactions are being recorded accurately.

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.

Desirable:

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

Job Offer

£50,000-£53,000, 26 days annual leave and a 19% Employer Pension contribution

MLC Partners are currently partnered with a prestigious healthcare charity in London for the recruitment of their new Finance Director.

Established over 100 years ago, this organisation is one of the largest of its kind, both in terms of estate footprint and income (£20m). Engrained into the local community and enriched in history, they have developed over the years to offer a world class, high quality care programme and are at the beginning of their ambitious 5-year strategy for growth and improvement. 

Working with an experienced and respected CEO who has 20+ years’ operating at board level across the NHS, and operating as part of the executive team, this role will lead the finance and facilities teams in providing both strategic and operational support to the wider organisation. Specifically, you will take responsibility for:

• The preparation and monitoring of the annual budget
• Management of the risk register for Finance; developing and monitoring risk management policies and procedures and ensuring stakeholder engagement
• Preparation of financial reports for both partners and donors in line with specific reporting requirements
• Preparation of timely, accurate and purposeful management accounts on a monthly basis, and other financial reports to present to the Board as required
• Implementation of financial policy, ensuring that the best practice is adhered to and that the organisation operates lawfully
• Supporting the CEO with the negotiation and monitoring of contracts with service commissioners, leading on the financial aspects to ensure contracts support the strategic goals, and represent sufficient funding levels
• Responsibility for facilities management function for the whole estate of the organisation.
• Responibility for leadership and development of the finance and facilities team through 2 direct reports. 

This is a perfect opportunity for someone that has blended experience across healthcare and charity settings, that is looking for a hands on position with a multidisciplinary remit; a position that operates on the front line, allowing you to see and experience the good your work is doing. 

In applying for the role it is essential that you hold a full relevant accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA or equivalent) and that you have a good understanding of both NHS and charity accounting practices gained from working in those environments.

A large grant giving charity in central London are looking for an experiences charity accountant to support their grant-giving teams, ensuring due diligence is observed and charity specific financial regulations are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

• To provide specialist charity finance advice to non-financial colleagues
• To support the assessment of the financial health of grant applicants
• To undertake due diligence in relation to potential charity grantees to ensure grants are awarded effectively and appropriately
• To assist with timely training of non-financial colleagues on financial information relevant to their roles

Requirements:

• A fully qualified or finalist accountant, you must be able to demonstrate you have up to date technical knowledge of a full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Sound knowledge of Charity SORP, Charity Commission Governance and tax regulations relevant to charities
• You must have experience in an accountancy role in the third sector (this can be in-house experience or from auditing registered charities)
• Financial Accounting experience in a grant-making charity is desirable, but not essential.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders
• Experience of working with an integrated finance system (ideally Oracle) and outstanding Excel skills

Please note that this role will interview and start on a remote basis, but this position will be based in Central London once it is safe to do so.

Initial conversations on this role will be happening on a rolling basis, please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for more information or to apply.

My client is a world-renowned organisation and one of the leading brands on the London tourist circuit.

As they look to improve the role and involvement of their finance function in day-to-day decisions and long term strategic direction, they are currently mid-way through an operational review of their back office function.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of the financial plans, budgets and performance reporting.
• Provide Senior Management Team and Trustees with financial information and support they need to make effective decisions.
• Challenge existing assumptions and working practices, taking into account the financial impact, effective use of resources and strategic objectives.
• Engaging in project appraisal and analysis of new initiatives.
• Support and develop team 10 members of staff.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong academic record. You will already have built up a strong working knowledge of business collaborating and have a track record of managing a team. You will now be looking to make the next step in your career with a strategic input and long term planning element to your role. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders.

Due to the current COVID crisis, this role will be home based for the foreseable future.

Teachers’ Housing Association was established in 1967 and provides rented accommodation for people in housing need, particularly those associated with education. They are committed to providing high quality tenant-focussed services to all those living in their housing, and continuing to adapt to the challenges presented by the pandemic by putting the wellbeing of their tenants at the forefront of their decision making.

It is an exciting time to join, as not only are THA going through an organisational review, they are also progressing a number of significant projects  including developing and implementing a new IT strategy and exploring opportunities for providing  more social housing.

To help ensure delivery of THA’s mission and objectives, they are recruiting a Finance Director to provide effective leadership within the Association, and play a key role in supporting the review. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference, and shape the organisation moving forward.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Finance Director reports to the Chief Executive, and plays an instrumental role in advising the Board on financial strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Taking the organisational lead for the strategy and deliverance of effective financial management
• Providing effective leadership and professional development to the Finance team to ensure service excellence
• Developing financial strategy to secure appropriate funding for the delivery of organisational objectives
• Leading on the delivery of the annual and the 30-year business plan

To be suitable for the role you need to be fully qualified, with the ability to build influential relationships and demonstrate accountability to Board level. The successful candidate will also have substantial experience operating at a senior level in a finance function within a comparable organisation, and have an in-depth understanding of financial compliance within a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire staff through confident, energetic and visible leadership, as well as having experience developing and managing a strong service culture.

To view the THA Applicant pack, and for more information about THA or the interview processes please contact Matthew Swindell or Will Ryan at Allen Lane for a confidential conversation.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Matthew Swindell at Allen Lane by Sunday 1st November, 2020. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages and should include why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are suitable.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial and Management Accountant for this faith charity based in London.

Salary: to £45,000pa plus Benefits

Overall Purpose of the Role

* This role will support the Head of Finance in the management of the Finance team, VAT & payroll and in the preparation of financial analysis reports for the Leadership Team, and Trustee Board and sub-committees.
* The role is for a hands-on, role for a fully qualified accountant experienced in the preparation of financial statements, financial and management reporting, annual financial planning and VAT.

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity available for you to join our team as a Financial Internal Auditor based in Bethnal Green, London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 35 hours per week (part time/flexible working arrangements available) and in return, you will receive an attractive salary ranging from £29,297-£31,519 per annum

Vibrance is a medium sized charity operating across London & the Southeast of England, that supports adults with a range of disabilities to live their lives as they wish and to maximise choice and independence.  

About our Financial Internal Auditor role:

You will report directly to the Director of Finance and will support the organisation to ensure that its risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. This will include providing support to our service managers, undertaking local audits, supporting the development of policies & procedures and working in partnership with our external auditors.

You will maintain the continual development of a system that assesses on behalf of the Audit & Finance Committee corporate governance issues, such as control; and risk exposure. And you will ensure that the function supports organisational performance management and its quality systems as well as according with Legislation and industry codes of best practice. 

You will work in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Department to support the system of continuous improvement and implementation of Vibrance’s policies & procedures. You will work in partnership with the Organisations external financial auditors to ensure that the organisation meets its obligations in regards to the SORP and to support the annual auditing process.

Skills and experience required by our Financial Internal Auditor:

- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of financial systems including payroll
- Ideally a commitment or understanding of working within the not-for-profit sector

In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, you'll enjoy all the support you need to develop a rewarding career, including an opportunity to attend a comprehensive training programme covering core skills, Corporate Induction and continue your professional development. We will also offer our Financial Internal Auditor a range of benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and recognition of service awards.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November 2020

To join us as our Financial Internal Auditor please apply online with your CV.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

An exciting opportunity presents itself in this newly-created role with a fast-growing property company! One of the leading companies in its field, this national provider with ambitious plans for continued growth is looking to add a further Rent Accountant to its team. Working alongside the existing Rent Accountant, this role also supports the Financial Controller.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as internal and external liaison point for all financial entries relating to the organisation's rental housing manager, ensuring transactions are appropriately reconciled
• Reviewing service charge actuals and updating the rent ledger for correct service charge amounts to tenants annually
• Maintaining the rent ledger and taking responsibility for posting rent journals to the general ledger
• Taking ownership of Net Operating Income P&L lines, posting accruals and prepayments and reviewing accounts to ensure accuracy
• Working closely with the Management Accountant to ensure smooth running of the month end process; working closely with the Financial Controller to support the year end statutory accounts preparation

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong prior experience working in rent accounting
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbally and written
• Have advanced Excel skills (not including macros) and confidence manipulating high volumes of data
• Be working towards an accountancy qualification, or be a qualified accountant

Business Partner reporting into the Head of Business Partnering with responsibility for the management, budgeting and business partnering activities for a number of key departments.

Client Details

The organisation is a Membership body based in South East London. The membership body is one of the largest medical bodies in the UK and is heavily involved in the national response to the Coronavirus. The company is going through a significant period of change and as a result is looking to strengthen their finance team.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner are:

• Providing support to Managers on all aspects of budgeting, financial performance reporting, forecasting and financial business analysis.
• Support the Manager to develop a series of Dashboards or other suitable reporting frameworks which provides insightful management reporting.
• To challenge business assumptions in forecasting and planning.
• Participate in a programme of cost/business reviews which delivers meaningful, timely and relevant financial business analysis.
• To take a key role to support the annual budgeting exercise for your business area and to develop a more responsive budgeting system which is aligned to strategic plans and delivers improved bottom line performance.

Profile

Business Partnering across multiple work streams is huge part of this role - the successful candidate must have exposure of this in a similar role. You will have a track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits. A self-starter approach is key, with a 'can-do' attitude and the ability to recognise opportunities and drive forward.

• The successful candidate for the Business Partner role, will be a CCAB qualified accountant with exposure to operating at similar level to the position.
• Ideally you will have exposure to working within the Membership, Not for Profit or Public Sector.
• Track record of engaging with management with the gravitas to support and influence decision making in the business, demonstrating tangible benefits.
• Ability to distil complex analysis and succinctly present findings.
• Previous experience of creating management reporting process and implementing financial controls across multiple departments.

Job Offer

£49,000-50,000, 26 Days Annual Leave and 9% Employer Pension contribution