Want a role that offers a study support package and excellent opportunities to develop professionally?

Looking for a role that will allow you to further your Financial Accounting skills in a role that will give you genuine responsibility?

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience in intercompany accounting and producing financial statements?

If yes, then read on!

My client is a London based international organisation who is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. With a study support package, a vibrant and dynamic work environment and an excellent progression path, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their financial accounting skills in a closely-knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Take the lead on the preparation and production of the financial statements for the organisation's subsidiaries and manage their year-end procedures.
• Full responsibility for producing all monthly reports and conducting all subsequent analysis for management.
• Sole charge for ensuring that intercompany subsidiary accounts are reconciled and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be the key point of contact for any financial queries from both financial and non-financial staff in the subsidiaries and provide training and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in preparing financial statements
• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Have had exposure to intercompany accounting.
• Ideally have experience working in the charity sector.
• Be a confident communicator, proactive and have excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client wants to interview as soon as possible.

Head of Finance

The Snowdrop Project are looking for a new Head of Finance to provide sound financial advice, skills and knowledge to ensure the organisation is sustainable in it’s growth, responsible in its reporting duties and diligent in the management of day to day accounting and financial activities. This is a pivotal finance role within a dynamic and growing anti-trafficking charity which provides long-term support to survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, counselling, community activities and a house renovation programme. 

In the last two years Snowdrop Project has seen an exponential growth in the provision of its services by 200% and continues to have plans for further growth and development to meet the continued demand for our services and knowledge. The Snowdrop Project has become a respected name in the field being invited to be part of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, speaking in the House of Lords and provide training to local authorities, police and health professionals in various locations around the UK.

You will become part of a small but vibrant team who are in the job to bring real and lasting change to both our direct beneficiaries and the national and international field.  To succeed in this position, this person will have experience running charity accounts, be an excellent time manager and have a passion for the mission of the project and the varied responsibilities of helping to run a fast-growing charity.

We offer a supportive and fun team environment, CPD training opportunities, individual support with health and wellbeing and a 4% contribution to the pension autoenrollment.

Employer: Snowdrop Project

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 22.5 hours p/w, permanent contract

Day of work: Flexible

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 pro rata; 4% contribution to autoenrollment pension scheme; health and wellbeing package; 25 days annual leave (pro rata) +bh

Direct reports: None currently but within the remits of the role as the growth of the charity dictates.  The role currently works closely to oversee the administration of payroll by the team administrator

Reporting to: CEO and trustees

Closing date: Friday 13th December 2019 at midnight

Interview dates: Stage 1: 7th January 2020, Stage 2 (if needed): 10th January 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

This is a great role for a fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with post qualified financial accounting experience gained from within and international organisation. It is an exciting time to join the organisation and given the senior exposure, the opportunity suits someone with ambitions to progress to Head of Finance or FD.

Our client is an international charity with a global presence and a wonderful cause. Whilst sector experience is not essential, if you are currently working in or have worked in the charity sector, it could be an advantage.

Based in the Central London office, the Head of Financial Accounting will lead the team responsible for financial reporting, month end and the systems upgrade.

We are seeking:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
• Proven track record of running year end and leading a financial accounting team (at least 3 staff)
• Positive approach and ability to manage a wide range of work and stakeholders across multiple functions
• A genuine desire to work for an international charity and passion for the cause
• A proactive change-lead, capable of leading the routine of the team work as well as driving progressive change

Please contact Michael Quest from Ivy Rock Partners directly for more information; or apply via the link below with your CV to arrange a call.

As the Financial Accountant in this organisation you will lead on the technical accounting functions whilst assisting and reporting directly into the Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a world leading international development charity providing aid across the world with the aim to provide education and health care to fight poverty.

Description

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.

• 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.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

Profile

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of working as a Financial Accountant. This experience includes having been an integral part of year end within a not for profit organisation. In addition to having been exposed to various streams of funding, you will need to have a meticulous and thorough work ethic.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

A charity are recruiting for a Financial Accountant

Your new company
A London-based arts and cultural charity.

Your new role
You will be responsible for preparing period end accounts, monitoring and controlling working capital, overseeing the external audit process, and providing accurate and timely Year End Statutory Accounts. You will also be reviewing and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, and overseeing company balance sheets.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a qualified Accountant with strong experience in charity financial accounting and the preparation of charity statutory accounts. SAP experience is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work for a cultural attraction and well-known organisation in a team where you can take ownership of the statutory accounts and add value.

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.

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Senior financial accountant in London University, managing the financial accountts, tax and treasury team.

Client Details

The organisation is a leading London University, with a large finance team. They are committed to academic excellence with around 20,000 students and an enviable central London location.

Description

As a Senior Financial Accountant within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury Team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading on planning and delivery of financial statements for year end, ensuring they comply with all external statutory requirements

• Reviewing the University's corporation tax calculation

• Reviewing the UK and UAE VAT returns

• Reviewing month end journals such as accruals for areas including fixed assets and research

• Preparing and reviewing the preparation of the monthly cash and bank balances, interest receivable and interest payable

• Providing technical accounting, treasury and VAT advice to customers and colleagues

Profile

You must be ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA qualified, who has excellent analytical skills and is able to challenge and be innovative to improve the finance function. You must have strong interpersonal skills, and have a thorough understanding of VAT and tax in a higher education facility. You must have experience post-qualification including financial reporting, group accounts and taxation. Experience of US GAAP is desirable.

Job Offer

• Up to £58,000

• Exceptional pension scheme

• Holiday Benefits

Reporting into the Head of Finance, this Financial Accountant will provide support with financial services and accounting. Statutory accounting and financial control will be required, preparing for government and internal audits for the housing organisation.

Client Details

This housing assocation is one of the largest in Central London, developing properties for rent, shared ownership and private sale. Having various projects and streams of revenue, they are requiring a Financial Accountant to help assist in their consolidation of accounts.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the annual reporting and accounts for audit.

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Reporting on cash flow, quarterly VAT returns and month end balance sheets.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Line manage a Financial Assistant, guiding with training and on the job coaching.

• Ad hoc management accounting

Profile

You will be a qualified Financial Accountant with the understanding of applying UK GAAP and SORP. Having worked with financial statements you will have the knowledge of complex spreadsheets and detail orientated reporting. This role requires knowledge in preparing and managing all tax matters and working to tight deadlines. Applications from all financial accounting backgrounds are welcome but those with previous staff management and housing industry are desirable.

Job Offer

Competitive salary, 8hrs a day, 28 days annual leave and benefits package and office location in enviable Central London.

Job Overview

Financial Accountant

£40,000 - £46,000

Exceptional Pension and Holiday benefits

My client is seeking a recently qualified Financial Accountant.

This position will report into the Financial Controller.

This role is within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury Team which is part of the University’s Finance Directorate.

Responsibilities

Support with preparation of the year end accounts,

• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable aging at month end (and periodically) and ensure items are actioned
• Ensure AR and AP ledgers reconcile to control accounts at month end
• Weekly cash flow analysis – both forecasting and historical
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.
• Process the depreciation of fixed assets.
• Production and submission of VAT returns

• Support the Financial Controller in all areas of the year-end: processing adjustments, preparing schedules, ensuring that audit trails exist for all areas, documentation and reporting. Coordinate the Prepared by Client (PBC) list and ensure that all items are completed appropriately, preparing some of them.

Qualifications/experience required

The Successful candidate must be Qualified or finalist.

 ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA

What’s on offer?

£40,000 - £46,000

Robertson Bell Finance are currently recruiting an interim Accountant to join a prestigious membership body based in London. This exciting opportunity is due to last for 4 months and also offers the potential to be extended.

As the interim Accountant within this organisation, the primary focus will be to manage all bank account and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring they are maintained to a sufficient standard. You will also investigate and improve current processes in place and ensure they are being adequately adhered to and make any amendments and improvements required to enable effective and efficient working for the team.

In addition, you will be assisting the finance business partners on the production of the management accounts including; monthly reporting; variance analysis, accruals, journals and prepayments.

The successful candidate will be a commercially aware, part qualified or finalist level acountant, that is currently studying towards their qualification and already have gained experience working in a management accounts function. It is essential you have knowledge of SUN accounts version 5 or version 6, and Q+A. Importantly you will be enthusiastic, have clear communication skills and show a keen desire to learn. You will ideally be immediately available however my client will consider candidates with a maximum of a one week notice period.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with an excellent and supportive line manager. Please do not hesitate in applying for the role as it will be filled before the closing date. My client is open to look at CVs from all sectors equally looking at those from commercial or not for profit backgrounds.

Capital AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K- 55K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Capital Accountant within the finance team.In this newly created role and your responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's fixed asset register, monthly management accounts in relation to tangible and intangible assets and ensuring all financial controls related to asset accounting are adhered to.The RoleKey Responsibilities:*Administration of capital asset program by performing periodic audits, tagging assets for tracking purposes and assigning proper acquisition values*Annual capital expenditure budget preparation*Consistent management of depreciation schedules*Dealing with reactive and planned maintenance*Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets using excel modelsPerson Specification*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully qualified CCAB accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project management*Excellent verbal and written presentation skillIf you a qualified accountant with fixed asset or capital accounting experience who is looking for a new career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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London Business School (LBS)

Financial Reporting Accountant

Location: Regent's Park, London

Permanent Role 

Ivy Rock Partners has been selected as exclusive recruitment partner by LBS.

This role is ideal for a part-qualifed or recently qualifed auditor or financial accountant (ACA/ACCA).

We’re looking for an ambitious, part-or-fully-qualified Accountant to help shape best practice financial reporting for one of the world’s leading business schools. Working proactively with every part of the School, you’ll help deliver the insight and analysis that underpins our bold plans for the future.

Shape our strategy and Add your financial acumen to our world-class business brains.

The Role

Accounts is a key department within our Operations team, delivering a range of financial services, helping to drive change across the School and supporting our long-term planning goals. As Financial Reporting Accountant, you’ll make a key contribution to external financial reporting for the School and its associated companies, as well as maintaining a strong internal control environment.

That means you’ll:

• Help to produce year-end financial statements and reports to the Office for Students and other bodies.
• Produce a monthly internal accounting controls pack, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Assist the Finance and Reporting Manager on a range of reporting, treasury matters and technical queries.

Share our knowledge

We generate research and ideas that have a real, lasting influence on people, businesses and markets around the world. To do that, we have to make sure we’ve got the people, tools and infrastructure to share our thinking globally. Working in a great environment, you’ll help to make our bold plans a reality by embracing change and having a real influence on the way we work financially.

Who We Are Looking For:

• A part-qualified or fully qualified ACA accountant, (ACCA also considered).
• Audit experience and a track record of preparing financial statements, statutory accounts, monthly management accounts and reports.
• A driven, hands-on, proactive approach with great relationship building skills.
• Technical financial accounting knowledge and, ideally experience on Inforsun or similar software.

Be part of an international network

We’re a global institution: 94% of our students and 86% of our faculty members are international. Together, we’re changing the way the world does business. Based in London’s Regent’s Park, this is an opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s digital capital – and in one of the world’s most important financial, entrepreneurial and cultural centres.

Why London Business School?

Our vision is to have a profound impact on the way the world does business. This can only be achieved through our people; with 93% of our staff saying they are proud to work here and being consistently ranked among the best in the world for our MBA, global Executive MBA and Masters in Finance programmes you will have an opportunity to be part of this journey.

Benefits We Offer:

As an employee at London Business School you will enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, on site swimming pool, sauna and gym, automatic enrolment to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (a defined benefit workplace pension scheme) and season ticket loan facility. There is also a wide range of professional development opportunities to support your career path. 

For more information please contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly or apply for this role now.

A well known, large national charity has created a new Head of FP&A role whilst it goes through an exciting time of change and transformation. This large disability charity does truly amazing work on a national scale and this newly-created position is an excellent opportunity to work with a commercially-minded, forward-thinking charity.

Main responsibilities include:

Ownership and preparation of both the monthly Exec and the quarterly Board packs with commentary
Oversight of all management reporting and financial analysis as well as forecasting, annual budgeting and longer-term planning processes
Leading the business partnering of central functions and enterprise-wide change programmes
Supporting the implementation of the new finance system; lead on the improvement of reporting & forecasting
Responsibility for corporate overheads (with focus on the IT department, but also strong oversight of HR, Finance, Quality, CEO Office and Communications)
Business case preparation / investment appraisals
Managing 3 direct reports (total team of 5)
The successful candidate will be:

Fully qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior level FP&A role
An advanced user of Excel, to VBA/macro level
Highly experienced presenting financial information (including Exec and Board pack preparation & presentation)
A strong manager with a proven track record of leading a team
An experienced Finance Business Partner to IT teams

Our partner is a young, but leading and growing human rights organisation with programmes in Asia and Africa. They are going through a period of expansion; this includes establishing new country programmes, bringing their finance function in-house, and preparing themselves to receive a large institutional grant. They are seeking a Systems Accountant to support the Head of Finance in the implementation and integration of their new cloud-based system; reviewing and ensuring that their processes meet their statutory, regulatory and grants compliance requirements; and documenting any changes and new processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of the new system, including liaising with internal stakeholders to continually ensure that the system is capturing the business requirements; liaising with  the software provider and contractor on system configuration; and facilitating data migration.
• Support in developing tools to monitor grant income and expenditure.
• Undertaking testing of the new system, leading on the roll out and facilitating training for all relevant members of staff.
• Review existing accounting & financial management processes and policies, ensuring these meet grant compliance requirements and making recommendations on any improvements in line with best practice.
• Update Finance Procedures & Policies Manual, ensuring it reflects changes in processes and the system.  

Person Specification

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in project management of a new systems implementation from the scoping to the delivery stage within an INGO with multi-country and multi-currency operations.
• Experience of charity finance and accounting processes, including cost allocation and cost recovery.
• A good understanding MSDyanmics and advanced MSExcel skills
• Experience of reviewing and documenting financial and accounting systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, business partnering and report writing skills.
• Experience of training finance and non-finance staff.

This is a 4-6 month contract.

Candidates are being considered on a rolling basis, and we recommend early applications. Immediate start-date preferred.

* Please note, that this role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

New finance role in Cheshire based charity that works in the UK, India and East Africa. Great opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our work helping vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets.

You should be part qualified CIMA, ACCA or AAT. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of web based accountancy systems are essential with knowledge of charity accounting an advantage.  A self starter with good people skills and a willingness to travel to our overseas programmes, you will be able to represent complex financial information to colleagues in a meaningful way.