A leading national Arts Institution is currently seeking a committed Financial Controller and on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this exciting permanent opportunity will see the successful candidate playing a key role in the Head Office finance team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with leading a small finance team and with responsibilities including:

• Managing a team of 4 who are responsible for the primary ledgers, financial controls, production and reconciliation of the balance sheet, cash flow, VAT/ TAX compliance and statutory accounts production.
• Producing annual statutory accounts and consolidated accounts
• Leading the charity’s annual audit process
• Establishing tight cost controls and principles to ensure effective pricing and full cost recovery.
• Playing the lead role in driving continuous improvement in terms of financial processes and systems.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with strong technical skills, including ideally previous experience within the charity sector and experience of staff management.

Qualifications/experience required

ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualification

What’s on offer?

£50,000

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work. Our organisation currently reaches from North Tyneside to London, Greater Manchester to South Yorkshire and Kent.

We are looking for a motivated Financial Controller with robust technical skills to lead a best in class financial control function and provide high quality support to the finance team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of year end financial reporting, annual statutory audit process and preparing reports for the Finance, Audit and Compliance Committee;
• Implementing policies and procedures to ensure best practice and managing the financial and operational risk of the organisation;
• Ensuring the month end timetable is adhered to, making sure that all bank and control account reconciliations have been carried out and that other month end procedures have been duly completed;
• Developing effective financial systems, reviewing and streamlining controls and processes, including greater automation/ integration with other business systems;
• Motivating and developing a small team.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of the UK charity or not for profit sector, with advanced knowledge of Charity SORP. You will have robust technical skills and a proactive approach. You will have management experience and the ability to lead and motivate a high performing team. Experience in the development of efficient business systems would be highly beneficial.

Recruitment timings

Closing date: Sunday, 20th October

Shortlist: Friday 25th October

Interviews: w/c Monday, 28th October

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the link by Sunday 20th October. For an informal discussion regarding the roles, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website. 

An early application is highly recommended.

One year fixed term contract
Interim Financial Controller
Ref: V257
Hours/Days per week: 35/5
Salary Range: £42,000 to £52,000 subject to experience and location (plus ILW of £3,366 if applicable)
Location: London; South East; Wales; South West and Midlands and or Scotland and North East England. Location to be confirmed on appointment
Closing date: Noon – 8 November 2019
Interview date and Location: 1st Interview 11-15 November 2019 - London
                                                   2nd Interview 18-22 November 2019 - London

About the role

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering charity supporting some of the most vulnerable in society.

This is one year fixed term contract to lead on the preparation of statutory accounts and budget and then support with new systems implementation and roll out across the UK.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced member of the Finance team to fulfill these key functions and to support the delivery team through the period of transition.

The role manages a small team and reports to the Chief Finance Officer. The candidate will have experience of producing statutory accounts under the SORP and FRS102 as well as delivering systems change. Experience of working remotely within a finance team is desirable.

In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.

To view or to download the JD and the monitoring form click the link ‘Apply on Website’

To Apply please send your CV and supporting statement with a completed monitoring form to the email address available via the link ‘Apply on Website’.

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion we are unable to take your application further.

Goodman Masson are pleased to have partnered with one of the one of London's top Housing Associations for the recruitment of their new Head of Financial Control.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and historic housing association based in Central London. As the Head of Financial Control, you will ensure the financial stability of the association through effective controls, adherence with relevant compliance and regulation, and smooth running of day-today financial operations.

The Head of Financial Control will lead, develop and motivate a team of finance professionals at various stages of their career and be a figurehead for financial excellence.

As the Head of Financial Control, you will;

• Previous experience working within a Housing Association or Local Authority is essential for my client
• Ensure technical strength and rigour throughout the team and lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including rents and service charges, fixed assets, work in progress and general accounting processes
• Build, maintain and document a strong and operationally suitable set of financial controls and instil a culture of compliance and control within the finance team
• Ensure all regulatory compliance requirements are met, including tax returns, Regulator of Social Housing filings and asset and liability registers.
• Lead the external audit for the Group, and as necessary internal audit, with a focus on quality, assurance, and maintaining external relationships.
• Be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) and showcase strong technical capabilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that holds a strong social purpose in an exciting time of development and change.

You will already have heard of Comic Relief, or, our campaign brands, Red Nose Day and Sport Relief. Over the last few decades, together these have raised over a £1bn for those who need it most at home and abroad.

We are looking for a dedicated and driven Financial Accountant to provide high quality support to the Finance Team in provision of an efficient and effective financial accounting service for the organisation.

It’s an exciting time to join Comic Relief as we draw towards another campaign night in March and we will soon welcome a new Chief Executive steering the organisation to more success in an ever changing and challenging environment.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this is a key position responsible for the integrity of the the General Ledger systems and processes. In addition, the role supports Comic Relief’s finance team in decision making for compliance with HMRC and statutory reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting system and associated reporting package, maintaining the chart of accounts and liaising with software suppliers to lead updates and upgrades;
• Leading on the preparation of the annual report and accounts for Charity Projects (aka Comic Relief) and subsidiary entities;
• Being responsible for the preparation of the VAT return in line with making tax digital ensuring accounting records are up to date and accurate;
• Development of the relationship with the wider finance team and communicating complex and contentiously complex information to managers, budget holders and staff across the organisation;

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be highly organised, meticulous and driven. We are looking for someone who is proactive, dynamic with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified professional looking to make the first move out of practice and would provide a fantastic platform in your career. There is so much opportunity to both develop yourself and the finance function and therefore help ensure those in need get as much as they can in our quest for a just world free from poverty.

To apply, please send your CV via the link  by Sunday 3rd November. For an informal discussion regarding the roles, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Senior Financial Accountant

Role: Senior Financial Accountant

Band 7: £44,347 - £50,549 (*inclusive of London weighting)

Type: Permanent

Location: Central London

Sector: Healthcare

Formed in 2007, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 12,000 staff, a turnover of £1.2bn and net assets in excess of £485m. The Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare in North West London for around 1.5m people every year.

The Trust has five main hospital sites which all have a long track record of success in research and education, as well as influencing clinical practice nationally and worldwide. They also have a growing number of community services and provide private healthcare to increase the funds available for NHS services.

In the face of financial challenges the Trust continues to improve its financial position whilst maintaining and improving service quality. The Trust are also a nominated trust in the Health Infrastructure Plan which will lead to a major redevelopment of all its key sites in the coming years, as well as exciting collaborations with the wider health sector in North and West London.

With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for exceptional talent to join their finance team and make a real difference that will improve the service we provide and in turn deliver excellent patient care.

Senior Financial Accountant Job Description:

The Senior Financial Accountants are key roles in the Finance Directorate, with responsibility for providing support to enable an efficient, effective and comprehensive technical accounting support function within the Trust thereby ensuring reliability of reported figures. There are two vacancies, one of which focuses on capital accounting and the other focuses on other areas of the balance sheet including cash and VAT. Both roles also contribute significantly to process improvement and financial reporting best practice.

The key elements of the role include:

• Delivering high quality accounting services which achieve targets for timeliness, accuracy and financial control. Ensuring integrity of financial ledger, consistency of financial data.
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial systems within the Trust

• Assisting in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of statutory monthly returns and annual accounts and supporting the external audit process

• Providing assurance on the integrity of the ledger and high level quality timely accounting reporting
• Management and leadership of two colleagues, supporting and developing them to achieve high-performance and implement process improvements

Senior Financial Accountant Person Specification:

The Senior Financial Accountant role requires a CCAB qualified accountant or a professional with 3 years of financial accounting experience. It is essential that this person has knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards and is technically competent with good accounting and analytical skills. An appetite for change and improvement is also important.

You do not need to have NHS experience to be considered for this role, however, experience working in a large, complex organisations is beneficial.

The Trust’s vales incorporate being KIND, COLLABORATIVE, EXPERT and ASPIRATIONAL. The Trust endeavours to live its values so it is important that this person’s values are inline with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Senior Financial Accountant Package:

• Band 7 £44,347 - £50,549* (*inclusive of London weighting)
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent personal development, training and education opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: 29.4% - 33.1% (at Band 7 level)
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Car lease scheme and season ticket loan

To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job descriptions, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Applications close on FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant? Could you be interested in working in the charity sector for a brilliant organisation with a turnover just shy of £30 million? Keen to work somewhere with a supportive and collaborative culture that offers competitive employee benefits and highly flexible working arrangements? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central London, working in impressive offices and will play a vital role within the financial accounts function. This year marks a significant milestone for this charity and this is an excellent time to join.

Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:

• You would have full responsibility of leading the financial accounts process right up to sign off by the Financial Controller and ensure correct processes and controls and followed at all times.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
• Carry out analysis around prepayments and debtors.
• Oversee cashflow management, analytical work and ad hoc monthly reporting.
• Act as the lead on VAT reporting.
• Maintain the organisations fixed asset register and oversee risk management.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders of all levels.

This opportunity would suit somebody with a couple of years' experience within financial accounts or a newly qualified accountant who is keen to continue their career in financial accounting. The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by five years' experience.
• Experienced in year-end processes.
• Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledgeable around VAT, tax and audit requirements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

Are you an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant looking to take on a new challenge? Do you want to join a central London organisation with a wide-reaching impact on thousands of lives? Do you feel at home in busy, commercial environments but looking for the satisfaction knowing your work helps real people?

The Financial Accountant will oversee all Financial Accounting, Treasury and Payroll activities for the c£50m turnover Central London organisation, whose income comes largely from bidding for and winning contract tenders. Reporting to the Finance Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the work of two Finance staff who focus on Payroll and other Financial Accounting duties
• Taking responsibility for the organisation's year end accounts, comprising of three subsidiary companies focusing on care and support, development and resident services, and making sure reports to the regulator are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Being responsible for signing off on a complex and complicated payroll, including ever changing flexible workers and a mixture of part time, full time, and zero hour contract staff
• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.
• Preparing annual financial statements, producing the annual treasury strategy.

With generous annual leave, flexible working and dedicated staff progression initiatives, this is a great organisation to join and this is a crucial role that is sure to be a career-enhancer for the right candidate. Furthermore, the Finance Director is a highly supportive line manager who will encourage your progression both internally and externally.

To be considered, you'll need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant - candidates who qualified in a small to medium sized practice environment will be seen highly favourably
• Have at least two years PQE leading on the production of annual accounts, and be comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Have experience of treasury management, payroll and the submission of HMRC returns.

Please submit your application ASAP - interviews can be arranged promptly and the post will close as soon as the right candidate is found.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Head of Financial Accounts

Role: Head of Financial Accounts

Band 8b: £59,083 - £67,760* (*inclusive of London weighting)

Type: Permanent

Location: Central London

Sector: Healthcare

Formed in 2007, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 12,000 staff, a turnover of £1.2bn and net assets in excess of £485m. The Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare in North West London for around 1.5m people every year.

The Trust has five main hospital sites which all have a long track record of success in research and education, as well as influencing clinical practice nationally and worldwide. They also have a growing number of community services and provide private healthcare to increase the funds available for NHS services.

In the face of financial challenges the Trust continues to improve its financial position whilst maintaining and improving service quality. The Trust are also a nominated trust in the Health Infrastructure Plan which will lead to a major redevelopment of all its key sites in the coming years, as well as exciting collaborations with the wider health sector in North and West London.

With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for exceptional talent to join their finance team and make a real difference that will improve the service we provide and in turn deliver excellent patient care.

Head of Financial Accounts Job Description:

The Head of Financial Accounts is a key role in the Finance Directorate, with responsibility for overseeing and managing the financial accounting team of eight colleagues. The role provides expertise in complex technical areas including capital accounting, the application of IFRS and NHS accounting rules, cash-flow forecasting, VAT, and leading the production of the statutory monthly and annual accounts. The role is a key part of the leadership of the financial services function and the wider department.

The key elements of the role include:

• Delivering high quality accounting services which achieve targets for timeliness accuracy and financial control
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial systems within the Trust, to develop financial policies and practices as required, and liaise with external and internal audit and counter-fraud
• Leading the month end process for financial accounts and reporting to external agencies
• Leading the production of the Trust Annual Accounts and manage the external audit process
• Overseeing the agreement of balances (AOB) quarterly and annual processes

Head of Financial Accounts Person Specification:

The Head of Financial Accounts role would suit a CCAB qualified accountant with post qualification experience in the public sector, practice or industry. It is essential that this person has knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards and has proven experience managing month and year end financial processes in a timely and accurate way. This person must also have experience leading, managing and developing teams.

You do not need to have NHS experience to be considered for this role, however, experience working in or auditing large, complex organisations is essential.

The Trust’s vales incorporate being KIND, COLLABORATIVE, EXPERT and ASPIRATIONAL. The Trust endeavours to live these values and it is important that this person’s values are inline with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Head of Financial Accounts Package:

• Band 8b £59,083 - £67,760* (*inclusive of London weighting)
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent personal development, training and education opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: 33.1% (at Band 8b level)
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Car lease scheme and season ticket loan

To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job descriptions, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Applications close on FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Assistant Financial Accountant

Role: Assistant Financial Accountant

Band 4: £25,489 - £28,513 (*inclusive of London weighting)

Type: Permanent

Location: Central London

Sector: Healthcare

Formed in 2007, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 12,000 staff, a turnover of £1.2bn and net assets in excess of £485m. The Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare in North West London for around 1.5m people every year.

The Trust has five main hospital sites which all have a long track record of success in research and education, as well as influencing clinical practice nationally and worldwide. They also have a growing number of community services and provide private healthcare to increase the funds available for NHS services.

In the face of financial challenges the Trust continues to improve its financial position whilst maintaining and improving service quality. The Trust are also a nominated trust in the Health Infrastructure Plan which will lead to a major redevelopment of all its key sites in the coming years, as well as exciting collaborations with the wider health sector in North and West London.

With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for exceptional talent to join their finance team and make a real difference that will improve the service we provide and in turn deliver excellent patient care.

Assistant Financial Accountant Job Description:

The Assistant Financial Accountant provides support to enable an efficient, effective and comprehensive capital accounting function within the Trust. Their role is to undertake the timely and accurate posting of transactions in the ledger, and to ensure that financial controls are maintained whilst also assisting in ensuring the completion of statutory accounts and monthly financial returns.

The key elements of the role include:

• Post standard accruals and journals, prepare reconciliations, clear suspense and control accounts, prepare standard reports and undertake analysis
• Providing assurance on the integrity of the ledger, resolve issues around coding and reconciliations, and support the production of timely and value-adding reporting.

• Being accountable to the Financial Accountant for adherence to the Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from the Department of Health.
• To support the Financial Accountant to ensure that internal and external audit recommendations relating to financial procedures and systems are implemented.
• Take responsibility for own development and proactively seek and take advantage of opportunities to enhance knowledge, skills and experience.

Assistant Financial Accountant Person Specification:

This is an ideal role for someone looking to build solid foundations for a career in finance. The role is a key support to the financial accounts team but there is huge scope to develop in it and gain extensive and widely transferable knowledge and skills.

The Assistant Financial Accountant must be educated to A Level standard (or other appropriate qualifications). Training and development is provided but the post holder must be computer literate and be comfortable using MS Office, particularly Excel, to work effectively in a finance environment and also have a good level of numeracy and ability to work with and interpret numerical and financial data. 

This person will be self-motivated and have experience working autonomously as well as within a team.

The Trust’s vales incorporate being KIND, COLLABORATIVE, EXPERT and ASPIRATIONAL. The Trust endeavours to live its values so it is important that this person’s values are inline with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Assistant Financial Accountant Package:

• Band 4 £25,489 - £28,513* (*inclusive of London weighting)
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent personal development, training and education opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: 27.2% - 29.4% (at Band 4 level)
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Car lease scheme and season ticket loan

To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job descriptions, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Applications close on FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Financial Accountant Required

Harris Hill Charity recruiters are working alongside a leading charity that look after the welfare and security of families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading charity and work within their Finance team.
The purpose of the role is to prepare and assist with the production of the statutory accounts for the charity. In addition, you will be responsible for their treasury and investment activities.
The right person will have a recognised professional accountancy qualification or be qualified by experience. You will have good attention to detail, the ability to prioritise, have a strong work ethic and having excellent communication skills is also important.

Summary of Role
Responsible for providing professional support in preparing the financial statements of the charity.
To carry out a range of accounting duties and support the Head of Financial Accounting with the following:
Prepare the statutory accounts; and assist with the preparation of the charity accounts.
Ensure compliance with the charity's system of internal controls.
Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately making sure of compliance with tax legislation and that all requirements are met.
Account for the charity's treasury and investments activities and manage cash flow projections

Responsibilities
Financial Records and Statements:
Maintain the accounting records for the charity ensuring that records are consistently accurate and up to date.
Assist with preparing the annual statutory consolidated accounts, including preparing notes and schedules to support information included in the statutory accounts.
Prepare the statutory accounts of the charity's subsidiaries, other smaller entities and the Staff Pension Fund.
Maintain all payroll and payroll-related accounts.
Maintain the fixed asset register.
Prepare all assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
Prepare monthly analysis of all debtor/prepayment and creditor/accruals accounts.
Maintain the schedules and analysis that will form part of the notes to the statutory accounts so that by the year end they are as up to date and accurate as possible.
Payments: Review and approve welfare and purchase ledger payments daily in line with the appropriate levels of authorisation Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures.
Have a good understanding of all approved internal controls and proactively ensure that they are operating correctly in practice.
Identify and report any emerging risks so that all risks are managed effectively.
Treasury and Investments: Record all investment transactions and prepare relevant reconciliations. Manage cash so that cash balances are held in a manner that is most beneficial to the charity.

Business Support
You will work with your line manager to manage the year end accounts closing processes on all finance and finance-related systems.
Participate in cross-department initiatives and workgroups to ensure that the finance department maintains the right level of influence to be effective.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the Business Plan is delivered successfully.
Execute other tasks as may be requested by your line manager or the Director of Finance from time to time.

Person Specification
Qualifications:
A recognised professional accountancy qualification [CCAB, CIMA or equivalent] or qualified by 5 years' experience

Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
At least 3 years' experience of working with accounting software designed for medium to large organisations, MS Excel and Word
At least 2 years' experience of preparing accounts
Knowledge of the Charities SORP & FRS102
Experience of dealing with investments and cash flow management

Desirable
Experience of working within the not for profit sector
Attention to continuing professional development
Project management skills
Experience of using Access Dimensions

Good Luck! :)

Are you looking for a varied and versatile role where you lead the finance function?

Does working in the finance function for a large and commercially aware not for profit interest you?

Are you looking to take ownership of a multi-faceted finance role where you can develop and grow a small team?

Read on…

The role:

• Overseeing a finance function including managing a small team of junior finance staff
• Leading on all Financial Accounting functions including the year-end accounts and being the first point of contact for all audit enquiries
• Taking responsibility of the internal audit requirements across the organisation throughout different departments to ensure strong and efficient policies are adhered to
• Drive improvements and act as first point of call for system administration including setting up users and continually looking for more efficient ways of working
• Oversee the transactional and payroll functions carried out by junior staff

This organisation is a large and commercially aware not-for-profit who are looking for a strong and technically capable accountant to work in this critical position reporting directly to the Finance Director. With a generous salary of £55k, this role also offers flexible working and opportunities to work from home.

The successful candidate:

• A qualified chartered accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIPFA)
• At least 2-3 years post qualified experience industry experience, specifically on financial accounting
• Strong system knowledge (SUN desirable)
• Management or supervisory experience (desirable)
• Strong excel skills

This is an excellent opportunity either for an experienced Finance Manager with Financial Accounting experience or a Financial Accountant looking for their next step up into a managerial role. With an excellent culture and great work/life balance, this could be the next opportunity for you.

Applicants will be reviewed on a daily basis and the role may close before the deadline so please do not delay in applying.

Financial Accounting Manager £66,000 - £70,000 + Benefits: London

For a large organisation based in central London, we're recruiting a Financial Accounting Manager to provide all technical accounting and financial reporting services across the Group. The Financial Accounting Manager will lead on statutory accounts, financial reporting and accounting advice on a wide range of accounting issues. This role will lead, develop and manage a team of 11 staff.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring statutory accounts are completed on time and with a clean audit
• Ensuring transactions are recorded correctly on Oracle and accounted for correctly
• Ensure Chart of Accounts is fit for purpose for both business and financial reporting
• Responsible for inter-company balances ensuring they are fully reconciled
• Complete required statistical returns including the FVA return
• Assist Head of Reporting in ensuring strong financial controls are in place
• Responsible for balance sheet integrity, ensuring regular reconciliations are done and balances are understood
• Manage, lead and motivate a team of up to 11 staff (qualified and part-qualified)

What you'll offer us:

• CCAB qualified
• High level of technical skills including knowledge of FRS102 and SORP
• Experience of completing complex reconciliations
• Experience of managing a team to produce high quality results
• Experience of implementing financial controls
• Experience of preparing financial statements and associated notes and working papers
• Experience of developing a Chart of Accounts
• Advanced Excel and ideally Oracle experience

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

A leading national Arts Institution is currently seeking a committed Senior Financial Accountant and on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this exciting permanent opportunity will see the successful candidate playing a key role in the Head Office finance team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with:

• providing support to the Chief Financial Officer in running the finances of the Institute and lead on the delivery phase of Grant funded project.  This role will be crucial to ensuring that the capital project is integrated into the finance team and in the financial controls and systems. 
• Monitoring of the key financial milestones.
• Managing the cash flow of the project
• Reporting to the capital funders
• Working closely with the project consultants, project manager and the wider design team.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with strong technical skills, including ideally previous experience within the charity sector and experience of staff management.

Qualifications/experience required

ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualification

What’s on offer?

£60,000