We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join us based in London. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis (working 14 hours per week – excluding lunch breaks) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £39,245 per annum FTE (£15,698 actual salary) plus benefits.

About the role:

As our Financial Controller, you will support the Finance Team with managing balance sheet reconciliations, managing group transactions, supporting year end preparation, and working with budget holders in the organisation to manage their budgets.

Key responsibilities of our Financial Controller will include:

- Ensuring there is a monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
- Investigating any issues in the balance sheet accounts and resolve them
- Working with the Finance team to ensure they are managing and reconciling the accounts they own
- Working with the COO on preparing the Balance Sheet for the Financial Statements
- Preparing accounting records for Passage Housing Services
- Preparing Financial Statements for Passage Housing Services
- Managing inter-company journals between Passage Housing Services and The Passage
- Preparing monthly management accounts for Passage Trading Services
- Preparing Financial Statements for Passage Trading Services
- Managing inter-company journals between Passage Trading Services and The Passage
- Working with budget holders to support financial understanding and financial self management
- Working with the Finance Manager to develop the capability of the finance system
- Working with fundraising to develop an integrated fundraising and finance solution

Our ideal Financial Controller will have the following skills, experience, and knowledge:

Experience

- Experience within a Finance function
- Experience of preparing Financial Statements, preferably under SORP or for a Registered Social Landlord
- Experience of reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Experience of managing month end processes
- Experience working with non- financial budget holders

Knowledge

- Hold an accounting qualification, or be qualified by experience
- Understanding of the principals of reconciling accounting balances to supporting information, such as bank statements, cash counts, debtors’ listings, etc.
- Knowledge of accounting systems
- Knowledge of working within the charity or social housing sector (desirable)

The Closing date: Monday 15 March 2021, 10am
The interview date: Tuesday 23 March 2021

If you would like to join us in the role of Financial Controller, please click ‘apply’ now – we would love to hear from you!

I am looking to find a newly qualified account with exposure to the education sector to join one of London's largest education providers, as their new Financial Accountant.

Client Details

This client has significant influence in their sector, making them a fantastic organisation to start your career with. You will be joining a large team of specialist, who value hard work, inclusivity, and team spirit.

Description

• Support senior management with accurate and timely reporting,
• Undertake cash flow management
• Updating and reconciling the income statement and balance sheet
• Liaising with external auditors
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Completing adhoc analysis for the Financial Controller

Profile

The successful applicant will be newly qualified in ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA and will be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the education sector.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to kick start your career with a well-respected education organisation. From day 1 you will be encouraged to grow and develop your skill set, moving you forward in your career. The organisation offers flexible working hours and an fantastic holiday package.

The London Institute, Britain’s first independent research centre in the mathematical sciences, is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead financial strategy and oversee the accounting as it expands following recent investment.

Located in the Royal Institution (the world’s most prestigious scientific building), The London Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a registered charity and a private institute for curiosity-driven research in physics, mathematics, AI, life, technology, finance and beyond. Funded by research agencies, foundations and firms, scientists are given the freedom and support to make groundbreaking discoveries full-time.

The Finance Director will play a uniquely impactful role, taking a lead in growing and shaping the organisation at an exciting moment of additional funding and government attention. The post is broad in remit and the successful candidate will:

• work with the Director to develop a strategy for growth
• work with our Director of Development on income targets
• prepare and manage the Institute’s budget
• attend and report on meetings of our Board of Trustees
• provide management accounts and financial forecasts
• be or become familiar with charity accounts
• maintain our payroll and limited bookkeeping
• advise on VAT exemptions, investments, and pensions
• manage the accounts of LIMS Ventures and any start-ups
• prepare and submit research grant application budgets
• allocate, track and report on our grant expenditure
• doggedly seek R&D tax breaks and other government incentives
• manage our audits and corporate filings

Candidates should be qualified accountants (CCAB or equivalent) with relevant experience and have a passion for science and technology. Raw talent is more important than extensive experience. 

You will need to show:

Ambition, Communication, Drive, Enthusiasm, Fearlessness, Imagination, Mastery, Originality, Perfectionism, Persistence, Resilience and Simplicity

To Apply:

Please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly to discuss in more detail and you will need to submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter before midnight - Sunday 28/03/2021

Institute of Physics
Chief Financial Officer
London
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £125, 000 p.a. plus benefits

The leading professional body and learned society for Physics in the UK and Ireland, the Institute of Physics (IOP), are recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer to work alongside the Chief Executive Officer. As a trusted voice for the physics community, the IOP is a leading scientific society with a membership ranging from students to those at the top of their fields in academia, business, education and government. Their purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics and a key strategic objective to tackle the challenges of diversity and inclusion within physics and to bring many more young people in to physics from under-represented backgrounds.

We are seeking a commercially-minded Chief Financial Officer to play a key role in the IOP's Executive Team in delivering the strategic plan. The CFO will help to shape the work of the organisation in delivering this ambitious strategy, to form strong and effective stakeholder relationships, help to ensure the long-term financial resilience of the charity, and that the IOP maintains demonstrable best practice in its governance and compliance work. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for ensuring that Group accounting and audit functions are carried out in accordance with relevant charity and company registrations - in so doing, providing the CEO and the IOP's Council of Trustees with the assurance needed on the overall financial health and compliance of the Group.

You will be a Qualified Accountant with a drive for results and a strong commercial acumen. You will possess strong and demonstrable leadership experience at executive level, and also have led development and change through the use of well-positioned finance and governance functions. You will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a proven experience in developing, embedding and managing robust processes and following continuous improvement principles.

To find out more information about this great opportunity, please email us along with a copy of your CV. For an informal discussion, please contact our retained advisors at TPP Recruitment: Angela Chellappah or Brigitte Stundner. 

The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 12th March, 2021.

An exciting role in a well known Housing Association for a Credit Controller

Client Details

This organisation based in London provides affordable housing across the Country.

Description

The Credit Controller will be responsible for the following duties

• Carry out end to end sales ledger procedures
• Calculating monthly adjustments for the management accounts
• Dispatch invoices to customers
• Communicate with customers and budget holders to resolve any queries

Profile

The succesful Credit Controller will ideally have worked in a housing association and have experience in dealing with tenants. Credit Control experience in another sector is also desirable.

Job Offer

A rate of between £12 and £14 pounds per hour plus the opportunity of a longer term position. This role is remote working during the pandemic.

One of the most highly respected performing arts organisations is seeking a permanent Director of Finance and Resources to act as a strategic partner to the CEO during exciting times of change.

Reporting to the CEO and Board, the successful candidate will oversee corporate services and need to balance the operational and strategic requirements of the role.

There is a genuine appetite from the CEO and Board to deliver changes and we are seeking exceptional Finance Directors/CFO/COO’s with a proven track record of having delivered strategic change and partnered across the executive community whilst also overseeing the operations.

This is a great role for someone with a passion for performing arts and the creative industry; but professional sector experience is not required and applications from the SME/PE/VC world are warmly welcomed too.

Timings:

• Application deadline is 25th January (please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly for the candidate pack and for more information)
• Interviews to take w/c 1st Feb and 8th Feb

The AHOY charity’s mission is to change people’s lives through sailing and rowing.From our base on the River Thames in Deptford, London, we provide opportunities for young people and the local community including those at-risk, disadvantaged or with learning disabilities. We offer the opportunity to participate in water activities not usually accessible in this area of London by using London’s greatest natural resource – the river Thames. Through sailing, rowing and related learning activities we aim to break down social barriers, develop essential life skills, confidence and pride. We bring together people from many walks of life to work together as a community helping others. Our activities and programmes are focused on teaching transferable and employable skills.

We are seeking a Finance and Charity Support Manager who will play a crucial role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Board of Trustees.

You will have overall responsibility for all financial activities, supported by the Finance Assistant. You will work with colleagues and trustees to agree and monitor budgets, maintain financial records, provide support for fundraising and ensure effective financial controls and compliance.

You will be a part qualified or qualified accountant with experience of charity financial management.You will be well organised, able to work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively and have excellent interpersonal skills.

This is a part-time role for 3 days per week with flexibility over hours.

During the COVID pandemic this role is home-based.

Your new company
A membership organisation, based in Central London, are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Financial Controller in a Finance Manager position. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the accounting and financial control processes. You will prepare monthly and year-end accounts, report and analyse monthly budget variances, maintain financial ledgers, prepare the monthly payroll for the outsourced payroll provider, prepare VAT reports and statutory returns. You will be responsible for supervising 2 junior members of the Finance team.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Working towards an accounting qualification - part-qualified/qualified by experience/fully qualified
• Strong Excel skills
• Previous experience supervising staff is desirable
• Experience working a small organisation
• Previous experience working in the Not for Profit sector is desirable

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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This is an immediate start interim Head of Finance role working for an International Charity. Reporting to the CEO and looking after an existing finance team of 3 people, the successful Head of Finance is required to transform the finance function, ensuring effective finance processes & procedures are in place including relevant financial reporting strategies.

The day to day duties will include;

• Reviewing existing financial controls, management systems, budgeting processes to ensure they meet business, governance and compliance needs
• Ensuring that the finance system PS Financial is set up to work to its full capacity whilst meeting the users and business needs
• Leading and managing the end of year accounts and completing the audit process including the preparation of statutory accounts
• Ensuring that the existing team is the right size and composition to meet business needs and deliver an effective service
• Working closely with the CEO and SMG to deliver 2 year international business plan, and monthly forecasts
• Ensuring that all income is processed in accordance with charity policies, Charity SORP and any other relevant compliance related to restricted and unrestricted funds
• Preparing and assisting in the charities Audit, Finance & Risk Committee

The successful candidate must be able to start asap, and must have a proven track of managing a finance function with a clear track record of creating efficiencies in its processes and procedures ideally within a charity or NFP organisation. In addition to a proven track in a similar role applicant's must hold relevant accounting qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA.

Largely a home based/ remote role the successful Head of Finance will be required to travel into the offices occasionally.

If you are interested in applying for this full time Head of Finance role through TPP recruitment please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

If you are a recently qualified accountant looking for a chance to join an organisation supporting millions worldwide in a role with truly global impact, this Financial Accountant position may be the right next step for you. 

Joining a supportive and sociable team, this role offers great exposure to the sector and the chance not only to develop your financial skills, but the potential to move internally in an organisation renowned for offering internal progression and secondments.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the International Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Working with global teams to review project balances
• Developing reporting functionality for the wider business.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to pull together the statutory accounts for the organisation
• Supporting regional teams with their accounts and audits, requiring excellent business partnering skills

This position would suit a newly-qualified accountant from audit. Experience working with not-for-profit clients would be an advantage but is not essential. This may also suit a recently qualified or finalist currently working in Financial Accountant with exceptional technical skills. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as is the appetite for development and the ability to build relationships internationally and in the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners for more information. This client is interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply, so this role will be filled before the closing date.

We are pleased to be working in partnership with a globally-recognised brand to recruit a Finance Business Partner role for their international team.

We are looking for a qualified accountant who wants to work for a business with meaning, which really makes a difference to people's lives globally. If you want to work in a team which delivers programmes globally, and would like to add-value to decision making through sound financial analysis and reporting, this could be a great role for you.

Here are some of the key day-to-day activities:

• Support and drive the business areas in maximising impact through delivery of effective and efficient financial performance management
• Drive strong financial control and advocate financial priorities to the business
• Work with and influence the relevant Divisional Directors in their strategic decision making, managing income/expenditure budgets across divisional areas of significant variability
• Provide strategic and financial decision support to client areas to underpin strong financial performance
• Prepare monthly reporting for and lead monthly business reviews with assigned teams. Communicate understanding of financial performance based on variance analysis
• Prepare, consolidate, present and upload forecasts, budgets and longer-term financial plans, working together with business areas. Analyse, comment on and challenge proposed plans throughout the process
• Development and utilisation of Excel modelling underpinning financial planning and providing the financial inputs for business cases
• Assist the teams in developing their strategy and building business cases for investment spend within their areas, providing financial and commercial insight and challenging to ensure best value for money and efficiencies
• Maintain a view of material financial risks and opportunities throughout the year, helping to identify potential actions to mitigate risks and to fully exploit opportunities
• Involvement with wider Finance Team projects/ work-streams, working collaboratively with other teams to identify further process improvements

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who is able to develop effective working relationships with senior stakeholders. The role will require the ability to challenge and influence assertively and cooperatively whilst maintaining an emphasis on the customer, remaining solution-focused within a culture of change and continuous improvement.

This is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of their work both external and internal. They strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Main role and responsibilities

This role is all about inspirational leadership, developing people and making the most of opportunities. In the past few years ShelterBox’s UK Giving team have launched some of the sectors most successful new fundraising products to market and have developed an insight led approach to engagement.

Individual giving, major giving and community & events fundraising are the main focus to generate sustainable increased income. It is also a key requirement to continue to drive insight and supporter engagement as core to decision making and all we do at ShelterBox.

This role reports to the Fundraising & Communications Director. The successful candidate will continue to support and develop the UK fundraising and engagement teams to deliver against ambitious income growth targets.

The timing of this role is particularly exciting as this year we are completing our organisational strategic review. The review will define the impact we want to make in the world and identify new value-creating opportunities for growth, offering a real chance to make a tangible impact to the way we work.  

This is a fixed term role for a period of 11 months to cover maternity leave.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a leader with a strong track record in fundraising.  We want someone who is an inspiring leader themselves and, just as importantly, can develop and lead their staff to be the best they can be. This is a key senior leadership role at ShelterBox and we are seeking a strong communicator, who is adept at developing and leading effective functions, bringing together teams and working effectively across the whole directorate.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to manage multiple deadlines, working collaboratively alongside other members of the team.

Experience of a leadership role in the non-profit sector is desirable as is an understanding and awareness of contemporary fundraising trends. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a dynamic and exciting team, and play a key role working to ensure that no family goes without shelter after disaster.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of an effective strategy for fundraising from UK audiences, in line with ShelterBox’s overall objectives and plans.

• Create a supporter centric environment, built on our expertise in donor care, and build a real drive towards supporter satisfaction.

• Prepare for and manage emergency fundraising appeals in response to major disasters to maximise income and new donor acquisition

• Lead and inspire the team, ensure work plans, objectives and success indicators are in place, together with the necessary resources (including training, support and development plans).

• Manage financial and budgeting processes within the team and provide regular reporting as required.

• Work with the wider Fundraising and Communications directorate to support consistent and audience relevant message and brand communications to all of ShelterBox’s external audiences and to help drive international fundraising.

• As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.

• Represent ShelterBox as required and always work in line with our aims, values and plans.

• Other duties as may be assigned by your line management.

Finance Manager

£32k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

14 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced finance manager to lead our finance team in a new role for LRMN. You will join the leadership team and support the CEO to set the finance strategy.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, working with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background and qualification you will have an excellent understanding of, and experience of, financial planning. You will be organised with a high level of attention to detail.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 22nd March 2021

The Charterhouse, a four-hundred-year-old start up, is an historic forward-looking care home for older people in Clerkenwell, London, with a museum, learning centre and thriving events business. We are seeking a dynamic full-time Finance Manager with demonstrable emotional intelligence for our small team.

You will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have over 2 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with some in the Charity sector. It is essential that you have experience of attending Management and Trustee meetings, and of producing monthly management accounts. You will also need to demonstrate experience in finance business partnering with budget holders. Knowledge of Sage Line 50, experience in producing Charity Statutory Accounts, understanding of the payroll process and a working knowledge of VAT and partial exemption would be a distinct advantage. You will be able to work with diplomacy, tact and discretion, including at Management level, and to demonstrate high emotional intelligence.

We can offer flexible work conditions and an option to work some days from home, however please note the beneficiaries of our Charity live onsite and staff will be expected to be onsite in London most of the working week once that is possible. Salary is £40,000-41,000 per annum. 

Please apply with your CV, via LinkedIn, in the first instance, thank you.