Group management accountant jobs near South Bank, Greater London

Come and lead the operation of the Good Company's foodbank (part of the Trussell Network) project across 5 centres plus other aspects. Good Company (Surrey) is a charity that works to prevent and alleviate poverty. Our mission is to lead our community towards a poverty-free future, while supporting those who need our help. We demonstrate our values by being compassionate, kind, trusting, engaged, non- judgemental and resourcing.

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are seeking a Management Accountant to hold a wide range of essential financial responsibilities. These include transactional processing, month-end procedures, supporting budget holders, and financial due diligence over grantees.

Our Management Accountant role is vital to Elrha’s robust financial management. It plays a critical part in ensuring that Elrha’s programmes and activities run smoothly and efficiently, while also supporting accurate and timely financial forecasting and reporting. This role is varied, touching on all aspects of Elrha’s financial management, and acts as a key contact for a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.

The profile of a successful candidates is a qualified or part-qualified accountant, with strong technical skills and the ability to translate these skills into working successfully with non-financial specialists. You will also have a good understanding of the practical interactions between an organisation’s operations, its key risks, and its financial data. Experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector will be an advantage, as will be knowledge of UK charity accounting and/or technical understanding of audit principles.

In addition, you will also:

• have the ability and willingness to take responsibility for a wide variety of tasks, ranging from routine administrative tasks and monthly reporting, to addressing technical accounting problems.
• be able to adapt to shifting priorities and responsibilities as the situation demands.
• take a constructive approach to problem-solving, applying judgment to consult with colleagues to ensure solutions meet the needs of all those affected.
• be a confident user of Microsoft Excel, comfortable working with pivot tables, lookups and similar advanced functions.

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.In return, we can offer a large degree of autonomy and flexibility for you to shape the role, develop, learn and grow professionally. We are a committed, friendly and collaborative team, and the role is a great opportunity to develop your skills across a wide financial remit.

Please review the full job description for further details. When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children recruitment system. Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.Please note that we will assess your communication skills on the quality of your personal statement and CV as well as any presented achievements.

About Elrha

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

Remote Working

Elrha is currently transitioning to new hybrid ways of working and with the aim of promoting flexible working practices. Other than the expectation to attend occasional team meetings in person, for the purposes of building personal connections and successful collaborations, employees can chose to work either in their designated office base or at their home within the UK. We are happy to discuss flexible working options and patterns at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We 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 LGBTQ+, 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.

Salaries and benefits

Jobs are positioned within the salary structure based on evaluation. New employees will usually be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Elrha is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff.

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution) and life cover.

Pre-employment Checks

Any employment with Elrha will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references
• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’.

Please ensure you read the full job description and complete the Personal Statement as requested in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust to recruit an Accountant who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust's finances. Reporting to the Director, you will: ensure the integrity of the Trust's financial data and controls; monitor the financial progress of major grants; oversee payments to grant-holders and suppliers; produce quarterly management accounts and cashflow forecasts; and manage the annual audit and the production of the statutory accounts.

Please note this role is offered on a part time basis of 0.6 FTE (21 hours a week) with 1 day worked in their central London office.

The Trust is a grant-making charity endowed by Sir Jules Thorn, who built a group of successful companies to form one of the UK's largest electrical businesses. The largest grants support translational medical research undertaken in the UK's leading medical schools and NHS organisations, but the Trust is also committed to supporting broader aspects of health and care. The Trust typically makes new awards of around £4m each year.

The main responsibilities of this role are to develop, maintain and document robust financial procedures and controls, to track the financial progress of major grants and to receive, check, process and monitor all requests for payment from grant-holders, contractors and staff. You will monitor short and long-term grant commitments, work with the Director to manage the Trust's cashflow and effective management of cash balances and prepare the year-end audit file and draft statutory accounts. This includes notes and figures in the Trustees' Report; ensuring they are compliant with the Charity SORP.

To be successful as an Accountant you will have experience of operating financial accounting systems and controls including data entry, payroll preparation and oversight, reconciliations, journal entries, audit, budgeting and forecasting. You will have good, current knowledge of charity accounting law, including best practice as defined under the Charity SORP and relevant accounting standards, alongside substantial experience of online accounting systems.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV, covers letters are not required. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to discuss the role further.

We are proud to be partnering with a social mobility charity that empowers economically disadvantaged communities, to find an outstanding Management Accountant. The role will be for 4 days per week and is a flexible, hybrid role with home working. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

We are looking for a qualified finance professional with great attention to detail and excellent communication skills to join our small finance team within the Partnerships & Impact division. This role will work with the Finance Manager to develop a business-partner approach to finance and grow financial understanding across the organisation.

One of the main responsibilities is the preparation of management accounts including comparison with budget and forecasting. You will be updating and monitoring budgets and cashflow, working as a business partner to teams to advise and challenge. You will be responsible to support the smooth running of projects with accurate and timely financial information, helping ensure any funder requirements are met. You will have to keep accurate financial records, including - all income including grants, donations and ecommerce charges and banking records across the Group and associated allocation of funds. You will have to lead on the continual review of financial processes to achieve time-savings and ensure compliance with accounting and data regulation.

In order to be considered for this role, you must be qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. Dynamics NAV/ Business Central for accounting would be an advantage but by no means essential.

This post is to start immediately and will be an ongoing temporary position until they appoint the permanent candidate, which could be you.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply by sending a Word copy of your CV.

Would you like to use your skills in financial management to help Tearfund reach its goal of ending global poverty?

Tearfund's International Finance team seeks to provide an integrated, high quality and effective financial and systems support.

We are looking for a candidate to provide active and responsive business-partnering support to the regional team on all aspects of finance, focusing on operational programmes,  institutionally funded projects and appeals.

The successful candidate will have a professional Accountancy qualification or be able to demonstrate qualification by experience. They must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of institutionally donor funded projects & reporting, have a good understanding of fund accounting and be able to work within a complex accounting structure, including understanding of multi-currency accounting & systems. 

We are looking for a self-starter with great communication skills and a passion to make a difference.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

A charity are recruiting for a Year-end Accountant

Your new company
A large, high profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the CFO, you will support on the production of the Annual report and the Accounts for the Group and will lead on liaising with the external auditors in adherence with agreed deadlines and standards. Anticipated duration is for 9 months. To start ASAP. Hybrid working pattern: 1-2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience of financial/year-end accounting for a sizeable, complex charity.

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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 (£16,615 to £18,593 pro-rata) (depending on experience) pro-rata

Location: Remote – UK based. Our offices are in East London but we welcome applicants from across the UK who do not wish to relocate. You should be willing to travel to our London office for team and project meetings up to six times per year (Covid permitting).

Hours:  Part time 8.5 days a month (60 Hours per month (flexible))

Contract: Fixed term contract (two years)

Benefits: 25 days annual, excluding bank holidays, and three days off between Christmas and New Year pro-rata.

About The Young Foundation

The UK faces significant social, economic and environmental challenges, which demand urgent collective action.

Today, The Young Foundation’s mission is to develop better-connected communities and shape a fairer future. Together with individuals, organisations and policy-makers, we explore new ways to tackle the issues people tell us they care about.

We believe that stronger communities, where people have influence, will secure the greatest wellbeing in society. That’s why we work with local people; to understand the issues affecting them, involve them in research, and innovate with them to drive positive change.

About the role

We are seeking a CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant to perform part-time flexible role, supporting the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources in producing monthly management accounts and liaising with users of the accounts. Overseeing monthly reconciliations and financial controls and performing complex reconciliations.

How to apply

With reference to the job specification, please visit The Young Foundation website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 27th July 2022

The selection process will consist of a virtual interview and task. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Friday 29th July

Interviews will take place w/c 1st August 2022 via video-call.

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants who require a work permit in order to take up employment will not be considered.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an automated response to say we have received your application.

Please note that we review application after the closing date and we regret that we will only be able to reply and give feedback to short-listed applicants.

Senior Financial Accountant. Interim. £300 per day Ltd. (Outside IR35). Remote or Hybrid

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Interim Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This role is outside the scope of IR35 and can be worked remotely, so would suit Ltd Co.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including roll-out and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and roll-out effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

A position has arisen for a Finance and Accounting Supervisor to work for a prominent Essex Charity.

This Christian establishment has an ethos of success and commitment to exceptional delivery of service for internal and external stakeholders. Therefore, the successful postholder will be joining their Finance team to contribute to and aid this.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Financial Controller in managing the transactional activity and ensuring that financial control meets all local regulatory compliance
• Supporting the Financial Controller to develop a robust management reports process and produce accurate and timely monthly management reports

• Key transactional activities such as; purchase ledger and supplier payments, expenses, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Key management reports such as; monthly activity statements, restricted funds reports, Income and expenditure reports and cash-flow statements
• Being responsible for processing all VAT returns and VAT matters
• Assisting with servicing the Audit and Finance Sub-Committee and responding to general queries
• The provision of technical accounting and Sage support to the Accounts Assistant

The successful candidate must have:

• Charity experience (Essential)
• Experience of Sage 200 Accounting System (Desirable)
• Knowledge of processing VAT payments and bank reconciliations

Agency Reference Number: 3531480

Are you a qualified Accountant that would love to apply your accounting skills to improving human rights?

This exciting role will manage the global financial accounting function of the IS, with specific responsibility for Group statutory and regulatory reporting, Group audit, Group Balance sheet management, tax, and UK payroll. Reporting to the Head of Central Finance, you will support the Head of Finance Operations with delivering the team's mission.

The Finance team provides accountability for the funds donated to Amnesty, through effective resource allocation, to reporting to donors on project spend, to assisting in global income growth. The Finance team have a responsibility to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of our funding to further the cause of improving human rights globally.

LOCATION:

This is a London-based role, however?we will also consider applications from different IS locations. Please note that the salary will depend on the IS location. Do you think you are a perfect match for the role but not in commutable distance to London? Please apply!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Statutory Reporting
• Payroll
• Balance sheet
• Financial governance
• Tax
• Regional Offices
• Staff management and development

Please see the Job Description attached for more details of main responsibilities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether or not they have a disability.

About Us

Amnesty International is a movement of 10 million people which mobilizes the humanity in everyone and campaigns for change so we can all enjoy our human rights. Our vision is of a world where those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and individual donations. We believe that acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our societies for the better.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

What we hope you will do next:

If you are passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, and their families, make the most of every day. The charity aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. We’ve been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported, more major hospitals being partnered with and more supporters donating. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to a serious player delivering major impact both in the community and at our state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, opened in 2019. Philanthropy & Partnerships, which covers both Major Donor and Corporate fundraising streams, is pivotal to Noah’s Ark – typically accounting for around 50% of the charity’s overall income. This is an area of real expertise for Noah’s Ark, with much scope for further growth. The successful candidate will therefore enjoy opportunities to develop their portfolios and gain invaluable in- house training and support, working as part of a high-performing and super supportive team, ready for its next exciting growth phase. The Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager will line manage a new Philanthropy & Partnerships Fundraiser, and will work closely with the Senior Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to manage and develop the Major Donor, Mid-Value and Corporate pipelines, along with instrumental work on high-value campaigns and events. This includes our annual matched-funding campaign and The Winter Ball - which last year raised £2.1m and £435,000 respectively. The post-holder will be key in taking the Philanthropy programme to the next level, securing new Corporate Partnerships, increasing multi-year gifts and supporting the new Philanthropy & Partnerships Fundraiser to work to the same end with their portfolios. 

ABOUT YOU

 You will be a dedicated, organised and reliable individual. You will show determination and have an ability to read people and situations intuitively. An exceptional and eloquent communicator, excellent at managing your time and a natural relationship builder. At this stage in your career, we would not expect you to have high levels of knowledge and experience in both fundraising streams. We encourage you to apply if you consider yourself to have an emphatically successful grounding in Major Donor or Corporate fundraising, and you’re an up-and-coming manager of people, ready to step into management in a nurturing environment

Finance Officer

Agency Reference Number: 7203350

A position has arisen for a Finance Officer to join an excellent Charity in Central London.

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Length: 9 months fixed term contract

Job responsibilities include:

• Managing the accounts payable function
• Managing the accounts receivable function
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Carrying out bank reconciliations
• Dealing with gift aid
• Posting daily bank receipts onto finance system
• Manage income collection, banking and recording for all events
• Follow the guidance on cash handling procedures
• Ensure that all payments and receipts are posted on the finance system in a timely manner
• Reconcile all bank accounts on a timely basis
• Reallocate online giving to the appropriate income stream in liaison with the Data team

The successful candidate MUST:

• Experience in using SAGE accounting packages
• Have experience working in the Charity  sector
• Have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience
• Experience of using a computerised financial systems and desktop packages

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, and their families, make the most of every day. The charity aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. We’ve been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported, more major hospitals being partnered with and more supporters donating. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to a serious player delivering major impact both in the community and at our state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, opened in 2019. Philanthropy, which covers both Major Donor and Trust fundraising streams, is pivotal to Noah’s Ark – typically accounting for more than 50% of the charity’s overall income. The successful candidate will manage the Grants, Trusts & Foundations programme which has been expertly led and is now an area of real success. However, we know that we can go much further still. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will benefit from working as an integral part of a high-performing and super supportive team, ready for its next exciting growth phase. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will line manage an existing Trust Fundraiser and work closely with the Senior Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, with guidance from the Director of Fundraising & Communications, to manage and develop the trust pipelines, along with instrumental work on developing a structure around corporate and community application processes. The post-holder will be key in taking the philanthropy programme to the next level, securing new multi-year grants, supporting with applications to key corporate foundations and establishing lasting relationships with funders. 

ABOUT YOU 

You will be a dedicated, organised and reliable individual. You will show determination to succeed and have a solutions-focused outlook. An exceptional and eloquent communicator, excellent at managing your time and a natural relationship builder; you will have an eagerness for cross-team working. Whilst direct experience in all fundraising areas isn’t a prerequisite, you will have confidence in your ability to add value through collaborative lateral thinking and through supporting other team members with their applications, as well as acting as a key liaison with our care team to obtain latest information about service delivery. If you have experience of leading a trust fundraising programme to an outstanding level, including securing numerous six-figure grants, we would love you to apply.

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager leads on the development and delivery of fundraising activity for the organisation. Working with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and colleagues, the role will be responsible for generating in the region of £275,000-£300,000 per annum, comprising mainly Trusts and Foundations grant income and a smaller proportion of individual giving and corporate support. The role will also oversee the management of our small but dedicated group of supporters, cultivating new donors and progressing various opportunities for income generation for the organisation.

This is a hands-on, exciting role and a fantastic opportunity to develop fundraising skills across a broad portfolio in a supportive environment. Training will be offered for those areas that may be unfamiliar for the candidate such as in Tessitura CRM system. The role will also liaise closely with our freelance Fundraising Consultant who can support occasional larger strategic funding applications.

Salary: £32,000 - 35,000 per annum, depending on experience, full time permanent role (35 hrs per week)

Please visit our website for further details, to download the Job description and application form. All applicants must also complete the online Equality and Diversity form which can be accessed via the link on the website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 13 July 2022

First round interviews likely to take place on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st July 2022

Second round interviews – to be confirmed as required