FILE is a grant-making Foundation whose charitable object is to promote protection of the environment through law and related advocacy.
FILE has two sets of objectives: the first to encourage philanthropies to join strategies and co-manage funds for climate and biodiversity activities, and the second is to apply these funds to support legal reform and cases, campaigns and advocacy around legal interventions, the research and evidentiary support of law cases, and learning within the community. Whilst FILE is a grant-making institution, it also aims to help build the NGO ecosystem, shape strategy, and make an impact on climate change and the protection of biodiversity.
Main purpose and description of the role:
The Head of Operations reports to the Director, Global Programmes and Operations, working alongside her and the wider FILE team to build and manage the systems and processes we require for the organization to function effectively. In addition to the management of operations function, the ideal candidate should also have experience in donor compliance and project managing fundraising applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter, who likes working in a fast-paced start-up environment, prepared to get involved in a multi-faceted role.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
- Lead on the development of our annual operational plan, ensuring that we are set up to deliver. Monitoring and reporting on our progress. Updating and changing our operational plan in line the strategy as directed by the Executive Team.
- Support the wider FILE team to ensure that they are set up to achieve their goals, by providing support, accountability and resources to teams in order to support the execution of our operational plan. A key priority of the role will be staff engagement, assisting management with supporting the wellbeing, and development of staff, providing necessary training where required and dealing effectively with poor performance when appropriate.
- Develop and inspire our people, supporting the Executive team and line managers with the hiring of new resources when required. Enable the recruitment of the best possible people, with the same values and commitment to the FILE vision.
- Provide our staff with the tools they need to perform, ensuring that we have the best systems in assist with efficient delivery. You will manage our IT systems, management information, database, systems and processes and office management requirements as required. You will take responsibility for rigorously managing our processes and policies, and working with the finance team to select the very best operational partners for FILE.
- Work closely with the Executive and Finance teams in the development of the organisational budgets, making sure that we stay to plan. You will ensure that budget holders can manage their budgets efficiently and confidently, ensuring accountability at all times.
- Overseeing our IT and Data security, and acting as our Data Protection manager to ensure that we are compliant at all times.
- Managing and overseeing all of our internal communications. Putting in place an internal communications structure, to ensure that the File teams are update to date on HR/Finance /Governance and Operations matters.
Governance and compliance.
- Ensure that FILE operates in line with the relevant legislation, working with the team to manage the risks to our organisation, ensuring that the relevant legal advice is sought when necessary. Implementing tools and processes to monitor our adherence to the law and best practice.
- Assume company secretarial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained, whilst enabling the implementation of the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Donor Relations Management
- You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, for our donor relations, tracking and reporting on all donor related activity, ready to report back to the Board, Executive Team and donors, in compliance with regulatory and donor requirements.
- Working with the Executive Team, act as liaison between File and our key donors, ensuring that an environment of trust is developed that our donors understand exactly how and what their donations are being spent on, in accordance with their wishes.
- Project management of the development of fundraising applications, working with the wider FILE team to obtain inputs and to build a clear and pitch.
Qualifications & Experience
- A university degree in a related field including business management, Human Resources Management or law. A postgraduate degree or certificates in a relevant field (for instance, Fundraising, HRM, Accounting) is desirable.
- Understanding of the non-profit field is required, with understanding of the climate and / or biodiversity landscape desirable.
- You will have previous experience in a head of role in either Finance, HR or Operations.
- You will be an accomplished project manager, and will be able bring teams and people together in order to achieve a goal. Ensuring accountability in a collaborative and supportive manner.
- You are interested in taking on the challenge of a multi-faceted role, and equally excited to act in operational, compliance, HR, and donor relations capacities.
- You will have exceptional organisational skills, with a passion for finding ways to make things work more efficiently.
- You will be process driven: an expert at putting in and developing new systems, with a proven track record on improving efficiency. You will have previous experience of driving accountability through processes in an organisation.
- You are a quick learner, interested in getting stuck in to the job at hand and passionate about delivering to the highest possible standard. You have a love for learning new things and continuously developing your skills set accordingly.
- You should have exceptional verbal, numerical and written communication skills.
- You will have prior experience of managing budgets, and liaising at both a board and executive level.
- You are a team player; you act with integrity and a commitment to our end goal as a foundation at all times. You find it easy to get to know people and build strong relationships with others.
- You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and act with a high level of integrity at all times.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fixed term - 12 months
Working from home
Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
Unicef UK is a £100M income, 350 staff organisation and part of the global Unicef family. Work is underway on a new finance system (Finance Transformation Project). This will involve updating our finance systems and processes, with plans to implement a new finance system in mid 2021.
To support us through this project, we are looking for a Projects Accountant who has strong project and change management experience in implementing finance systems in large organisations. The role has no direct reports and will report directly to the Director of Finance
You will support the CFO and FD in implementing a series of other improvements to Finance policies and procedures to improve internal controls, improve cashflow forecasting and automate Finance KPIs reporting. You will also provide person cover for the Financial Controller on the month end process.
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred but not essential, depending on work experience. You will be an advanced MS Excel user and experience with application of Charities SORP preferred, but not essential. Strong preference will be given to a candidate who can start at short notice.
Act now and visit our website via the button below to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday, 3 November 2020.
Interview date: Wednesday 11 November 2020. Interviews will take place via video conferencing.
We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for children.
Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
- Job Title: Head of Finance
- Contract type: Permanent
- Starting date: ASAP (December 2020 - January 2021)
- Department: Finance
- Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer
- Location: London office, Old Street. We are temporarily working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Hours of work: 1.0 FTE (equivalent 37.5 hours per week)
- Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December
- Application deadline: 10:00 (UK) Monday 16th November 2020
We are looking for a Head of Finance who is excited to work at an organisation which values the following principles:
1. Fairness, openness and decency: As the Head of Department with accountability for finance across the organisation, your role will be to ensure that our financial policies, procedures and systems are robust yet workable – for our staff, for beneficiaries and other stakeholders. You will value ‘diversity’ in its widest sense, and will be an ‘enabler’, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to provide clear financial analysis and embed sound financial practice into day to day decision-making. You’ll provide proactive support and guidance to your colleagues, and will strive to make ‘finance’ a positive, empowering and engaging experience. You will be a fair, supportive and enthusiastic leader of your team, providing leadership and guidance on personal, professional and technical development.
2. Ensuring our programmes are helping to challenge injustice and inequality: We must use our organisation’s financial resources in the best way possible to deliver maximum impact for our beneficiaries. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will work with your colleagues to ensure that we develop trainings and programmes which are founded on sound financial principles and an informed understanding of costs and pricing. In close liaison with the CEO, you will be excited at the prospect of seeking and developing partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely reporting. You will relish the opportunity to guide the Trustees in their strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing insightful management and monitoring information which highlights challenges and risks, as well as opportunities.
3. Balancing process and pragmatism: As a relatively small but ambitious and growing organisation, we know that we have to make trade-offs about what to prioritise. We need to mitigate and minimise financial risks where we can, and build a sustainable financial base, culture and systems to support our plans for the future. As an experienced Head of Finance, you will have a keen understanding of the critical balance between prudence, financial control, bureaucracy and the need for ‘audit trails’, whilst encouraging flexibility, responsiveness and innovation. Engaging your colleagues – especially those who are not primarily in a ‘finance’ role or confident about ‘finance’ – will be crucial in helping you to successfully address this part of your role.
4. Supporting a learning approach and encouraging innovation: We need to be nimble and keen to try new things, but also quick to understand if they are successful or not. You will draw on your expertise and creativity to actively seek opportunities to ‘do things better’ whether in relation to advising on financial governance and compliance, or through considering changes to the organisation’s financial processes and systems. You will seek and value the views of your colleagues and key stakeholders, and will work collaboratively with the Head of Operations and other Leadership Team members to collectively address concerns and to continually look for opportunities to champion financial best practice.
5. Passion for our purpose: Whilst we believe that it is not crucial to have experience within any particular sector, it is important that every member of our senior team has a passion, and optimism, for our mission and ways of working. As Head of Finance you will be passionate about conveying Campaign Bootcamp’s story and call for action ‘through’ and ‘beyond’ the numbers – whether that’s in relation to the information on our website, reports for funders, regular management reports, or the annual statutory reporting process.
Role description:
Your role as Head of Finance will centre on four key areas:
1. Helping the organisation grow its impact by:
- Leading and developing the finance team (Finance Officer, and Finance & Business Support Manager) who are well-motivated, productive, and who are enthused to support their ‘non-finance’ colleagues to take ownership for the financial aspects of their roles. You will use your experience to ensure that the organisation’s finance and related systems ‘enable’ growth in order to deliver maximum charitable impact.
- Advising and supporting the CEO, the Board and the Finance and Fundraising Committee through providing technical input and financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to inform their decision-making. You will take a lead role – with the CEO and Head of Income Generation - in the development of the financial strategy and business plan to support the organisation’s overall strategic priorities.
- Working with the Finance & Business Support Manager to produce timely, accurate, insightful and incisive management and forecasting information for staff colleagues and Board members. You will consider and implement the most effective way to portray financial and non-financial indicators which highlight and address organisational challenges and risks as well as opportunities.
- Working with the CEO and Head of Income Generation, you will seek and develop partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely stakeholder reporting.
2. Providing strong, fair and insightful financial leadership which ensures we are a compliant and financially sustainable organisation by:
- Sensitively and appropriately challenging financial systems and processes where you feel that they could be enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness. You will balance consideration of risk and compliance, with the needs of the organisation’s staff and the circumstances of its beneficiaries.
- Leading – in conjunction with the Head of Operations – the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial systems and controls. You will blend commercial knowledge with experience of charity best practice / requirements and risk management.
- Working with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop the annual budget and business plan, and managing the input of the budget into the accounting system. You will lead the organisation’s re-forecasting process (2-3 times annually) and support colleagues with information for financial assumptions, scenario planning, coding, and cost / pricing structures - particularly relevant for the ongoing development of sustainable future income streams.
- Leading the relationship with the external auditors to ensure that the statutory audit process is efficient, cost-effective and extracts maximum value for the organisation. You will guide the Finance & Business Support Manager in the production of the draft statutory accounts and you will ensure that the Annual Report and Accounts comply with relevant accounting and reporting requirements, particularly in relation to fund accounting, income recognition, cost allocations and other charity / SORP requirements. You will advise and support the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the Board as they develop, review and approve the Annual Report and Accounts, in order to discharge their responsibilities in this important area.
3. Ensuring our financial governance is fit for purpose, and is aligned with our mission, vision and culture by:
- Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant financial, accounting, tax, VAT legislation and regulations; you will create time to ‘horizon-scan’ and research upcoming developments in financial, charity and governance best practice for discussion with the CEO, Leadership Team and Trustee Board to ensure that all responsibilities and obligations in this area are appropriately addressed and discharged.
- Overseeing particular areas of financial development, improvement or risk on behalf of the Board, as delegated through the CEO; you will develop and value regular liaison with the ‘Finance’ Trustee and Finance and Fundraising Committee.
- Providing financial and management information for the CEO, Board and Finance and Fundraising Committee on a timely basis, including KPIs and commentary; You will be expected to attend and present at the required meetings, and will be responsive to questions and suggestions, and requests for further analysis or information.
- Acting as a strong role-model to promote the culture, principles and values of the organisation in a practical and visible way at a senior level.
4. Continually reviewing and improving how the organisation runs by:
- Overseeing the day to day operation of the finance function, including the use and proactive development of the accounting system (currently QuickBooks), and implementation of other financial systems and processes throughout the organisation. You will proactively engage with users to ensure that the financial systems continue to best support the organisation’s needs and challenges.
- Supporting the Finance Officer and the Finance & Business Support Manager with the production of accurate and timely financial reports. You will act as a sounding board and quality control, and will support your team in resolving queries from their ‘non-finance’ colleagues.
- Encouraging increased financial awareness and understanding of financial matters, and appropriate ownership of financial and budgetary responsibilities by staff in other teams; in conjunction with your team, you will develop and implement tailored financial training and appropriate support structures for your ‘non-finance’ colleagues to help them deliver their objectives better.
- Engaging with the Head of Income Generation and their team to ensure effective use of the Salesforce and other fundraising systems. Together, you will agree mutual responsibilities to ensure clarity of tasks and prompt and accurate financial / fundraising / funder data and reporting thereof.
General
- Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
- External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and emails relating to fundraising via the charities inbox.
- Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
- At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR.
- At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.
Person specification:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recognised UK or equivalent accounting / finance qualification (for example, CCAB or CIMA) and full membership of the accounting / finance body
- Evidence of up to date and ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development which is relevant to this role
- Working knowledge of finance and reporting, accounting, tax, payroll, governance requirements / regulations / best practice as applicable to Campaign Bootcamp
- Working knowledge of financial policies, systems and controls which would be relevant for Campaign Bootcamp (refer to the role description)
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff in a finance team / function, and in a wider organisational context, to achieve results against team / organisational goals
- Experience of working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at a senior management / leadership team level
- Experience of actively shaping strategic, financial and business planning in a commercial and / or charity setting
- Experience of successfully leading finance and / or systems projects and influencing change within the wider organisation
Desirable
- Working knowledge of payroll systems, processing and regulations; ability to oversee a payroll function and liaise with an external payroll bureau
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in a not for profit / charity finance role, preferably at manager or equivalent level
- Experience of working effectively and proactively with Board members and Finance (or equivalent) Committees; ability to inspire Board level confidence in your work
- Experience of building and sustaining successful relationships with funders
- Experience of working in an organisation focused on championing the rights of, and voice of, groups who may otherwise be viewed as disadvantaged and / or marginalised
SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALITIES
Essential
- Competent at using accounting software, such as QuickBooks or equivalent online / Cloud-based packages in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
- Competent at using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
- Proficient at developing and producing timely, insightful and incisive financial and management information, including financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators, and adapting this for all levels of staff, and for Board members
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and requirements to non-finance colleagues
- Strong leadership skills; proven ability to develop teamwork and build trust and commitment within your team and across other departments
- Ability to effect positive change through consultation with, and effective influencing of, staff at all levels within an organisation - especially non-finance staff
- Highly developed personal and interpersonal skills; demonstration of tact, teamwork, diplomacy and high standards of integrity
- Ability to develop and lead relationships with external auditors, in line with budget and within Board reporting deadlines [Desirable – for this to be in a not for profit / charity context]
- Ability to build effective relationships with, and inspire the confidence of, funders
- Passionate about promoting equitable opportunity in the workplace and / or service delivery, and in the wider society
- Awareness of how systemic injustice operates in our society; tangible commitment to progressing and achieving sound practice in relation to inclusion and diversity in their widest sense
- Ability and desire to be a strong internal role model, and enthusiastic ambassador for Campaign Bootcamp
Desirable
- Competent at using other IT packages and systems such as Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Zoom in a physical and virtual (remote working) environment
If you have any questions about this role please contact hr {at} campaignbootcamp {dot} org
We are a rapidly growing charity dedicated to supporting people in marginalised communities to challenge injustice and inequality.
... Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
About the role
- 18 month fixed term contract
This is a vital post within the charity which will oversee the financial accounting team. You'll play a leading role in producing and issuing financial statements and reports.
We're keen to find someone with a digital savvy mindset who'll use their skills to improve and develop charity processes and drive forward those efficiencies.
What you'll do
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Oversee the financial accounting team which services the transactional accounting needs for the Charity
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Support in the production of the annual financial statements for the group and the trading subsidiaries.
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Support the Financial Accounting Manager to maintain an accurate balance sheet, ensuring regular reconciliations and review.
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Maintain and update the fixed asset register and record the monthly depreciation
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Maintain and update the prepayments schedule.
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Ensure completeness and accuracy of all intercompany accounts.
What you'll bring
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Strong people management skills; experience of developing staff to deliver a flexible and adaptable team
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ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified accountant with a commitment to a future career in Finance
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Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles and VAT for charities
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Financial accounting knowledge, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations
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Experience of accounting for investments and administration of bank and investment mandates
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Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace embracing new digital tools to foster collaboration and enhanced productivity
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our London office during 2020. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of office and home working until we’ve re-opened our London office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines.
This is a great role for an ambitious and strong Head of Financial Accounting & Treasury to join one of the foremost national charities and lead a large team during exciting transformation for the charity.
This is a wonderful charity and is one of the largest national philanthropic organisations in the UK. Last year, the charity helped 387,000 children and families across the UK, protecting and supporting children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
This is a great role for a fully qualified accountant (ideally having qualified in audit) with relevant post-qualified professional experience of having overseen financial accounting and AP/AR. Whilst sector experience is not required at all (and candidates from the commercial sector are welcomed), you will need to have a genuine passion for the charity sector and be ambitious to develop best practice.
In this diverse role, you will be responsible for:
- Working with the CFO to develop the long-term finance and investment strategies and to be responsible for their implementation, including the evaluation, periodic reporting of performance and management of risk
- Ensuring delivery of comprehensive, accurate and compliant month end and year end accounts closure processes
- Ensuring robust balance sheet and cash flow planning, tight control of the cash movements and short-term investment management
- Analysing financial data to provide reports using benchmarks and recommendations on the cash flow and financial position of the organisation
- Implementing, communicating, and monitoring an effective set of internal controls
- Providing leadership to maintain an efficient and effective financial function including development of effective financial systems and to streamline processes and operations
- Overseeing and preparing statutory income statements, coordinate external audit process and prepare the annual financial report for publication
Please submit your CV or contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more (Ivy Rock Partners are the exclusive recruitment agency on this role and will sift all 3rd party CVs).
It is best to make an early application to avoid missing out on timing, but the plan is currently:
- Deadline of 8th November – please submit your cv and cover via this advert before this date
- Interviews will likely take place on weeks of 16th & 23rd November
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Requirements:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or equiv.)
- Experience od working within a finance team, either on a transactional or statutory accounting basis
- Demonstrable experience of team management or supervision is desirable
This role joins a bustling finance team to help strengthen statutory accounting controlls and improve the standard of financial reporting
Responsibilities:
- Ensure day to day financial accounting is carried out with a high level of accuracy
- Mentoring and managing a team of 4 financial accountants (surrently not qualified)
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Bridge House Estates (BHE) is a charitable trust for which the City of London Corporation is sole trustee. Its funding arm, the City Bridge Trust (CBT) awards around £20m each year, supporting community charitable causes across Greater London. Since 1995 we have awarded nearly 8,000 grants totalling over £400million. This role sits within the City Corporation and supports Bridge Houses Estates and other charities for which the City Corporation is trustee.
This is an opportunity for a charity specialist to support a registered charity that has strong links to the governing body of the City of London, bringing charity accounting acumen and outstanding communication skills to the 7th largest charity in the UK by asset value.
Responsibilities:
- To provide strategic charity finance advice to staff at all levels across the organisation
- Financial modelling and analysis of the permanent endowment fund and reserves of the charity in order to continue the long term aims of supporting charitable objectives within the capital
- High-level reviewing of colleague’s assessments of the financial due diligence and sustainability of the charities who have applied for funding
- To support the rationalisation of the portfolio of charities of which the City Corporation is Trustee
- To assess the impact of legislative updates relevant to the charity, including from the Charity Commission, and advise senior colleagues on the appropriate response where necessary
- Line management of the Assistant Charity Accountant
- To lead on the provision of 1-to-1 and group financial training to CBT’s funding managers on charity accounting requirements
Requirements:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
- Outstanding excel skills, to contribute to scenario planning relating to the charity’s reserves to enable strategic planning of charitable funding decisions
- As this role is for a subject-matter-expert, significant experience of charity accounting from either an internal or audit perspective is absolutely essential
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to influence strategic decision making with authority and tact
Relevant Timings:
- Application deadline: Sunday 15th November at 23:59
- 1st Stage Interviews: w/c 30th November
- 2nd Stage Interviews: w/c 7th December
Please note we are recruiting another role in conjunction with this one, please see the advert for the ‘Assistant Charity Accountant’. There is also a brief application form to be completed, which can be sent to you upon request.
Please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for further information or to apply.
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Financial Accountant role, picking up technical financial reporting, year end, financial control and transactional finance.
Client Details
Large Children's charity based in Central London that have grown considerably across the last 5-10 years. They are rated extremely highly by the regulator within their industry and are constantly looking to drive improvement across the group.
Description
- Financial accounting across year-end and throughout the yearly cycle
- Supporting the month end process
- Reconciliations and driving improvement to the processes
- Working with the Head of Finance on maintaining financial control and driving improvement
Profile
You must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong understanding of the financial accounting process and technical finance. Audit experience would be helpful. An understanding of the charity sector would be beneficial but not essential.
Job Offer
Salary up to £45,000 plus benefits
This is an immediate start on going interim role working for charity based in the city of London. Reporting to the CEO, the interim Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the finance function including all operational and financial reports are complete.
Day to day duties of the interim Accountant will include;
- Processing all payable and receivable invoices
- Reconciliation of control accounts including bank statement reconciliation
- Producing monthly management accounts
- Quarterly reports to the board of Trustees; including cashflow forecasts, income & expenditure
Applicants for the position of Interim Accountant must have working knowledge of Xero.
This is a part time role, working remotely and the successful candidate will need to work 2/3 days week.
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A large grant giving charity in central London are looking for an experiences charity accountant to support their grant-giving teams, ensuring due diligence is observed and charity specific financial regulations are adhered to.
Responsibilities:
- To provide specialist charity finance advice to non-financial colleagues
- To support the assessment of the financial health of grant applicants
- To undertake due diligence in relation to potential charity grantees to ensure grants are awarded effectively and appropriately
- To assist with timely training of non-financial colleagues on financial information relevant to their roles
Requirements:
- A fully qualified or finalist accountant, you must be able to demonstrate you have up to date technical knowledge of a full finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Sound knowledge of Charity SORP, Charity Commission Governance and tax regulations relevant to charities
- You must have experience in an accountancy role in the third sector (this can be in-house experience or from auditing registered charities)
- Financial Accounting experience in a grant-making charity is desirable, but not essential.
- Outstanding verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience of working with senior stakeholders
- Experience of working with an integrated finance system (ideally Oracle) and outstanding Excel skills
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An exciting role for a progressive Capital Accountant to join one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Client Details
Based in London this organisation provides affordable housing across the Country.
Description
The Capital Accountant will work with in a fast based dynamic team. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Depreciation
- Sinking Funds
- Assisting with statutory accounts
Profile
The successful Capital Accountant will be actively studying towards a professional qualification and have experience with in capital accounting.
Job Offer
A salary of between £35,0000 and £40,000 plus generous benefits.
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Would you love to use your accountancy skills to grow gospel impact in London?
Do you have a passion to see difficult to reach communities impacted with the gospel?
We are seeking a Charity Accountant who is a Gospel-hearted individual with experience in accountancy in a charity organisation. This role will support the Head of Finance and IT in the management of the Finance team, VAT & payroll and in the preparation of financial analysis reports for the Leadership Team, and Trustee Board and sub-committees.
About Us
London City Mission serves the Church in London in sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with people in London who are least likely to hear it. This is an exciting time to join LCM as we embark on our new strategy: Because London Needs Jesus!
About You
- You will be hands-on, adaptive and a flexible fully qualified accountant. You will have extensive experience in the preparation of financial statements, financial and management reporting, annual financial planning, VAT and supervising Payroll for a Christian Charity.
- You will have excellent people and administration skills.
- You are wholly committed to growing in your evangelical faith, rooted in Christ.
- Prayer and the study of the Bible is foundational in your own spiritual walk.
There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A large Arts organisation in London is looking for a Business Analyst to come on board on a 12 month FTC to help the organisation with their Data Modelling
Client Details
A Large Arts and Heritage Organisation in London
Description
- Agreeing performance indicators
- Building reporting models
- Review, analyse and report on commercial trends
- Prepare statistical data for budgets, cashflow forecasts and other reports
- Business partner support and Budget Management
- Review and simplify Sage Chart of Accounts for both entities
- Review monthly accounting processes between Accounting and Management Reporting
- Improve use of Sage200 for reporting
- Develop and provide performance reports for big projects
- Provide modelling support for business cases
- Make cost savings and maximise income
- Improve procurement processes
Profile
Candidates need to have previous experience in all duties for them to be considered for the role
Sage 200 is essential
Not for Profit experience is desirable
Job Offer
£32,000 for 12 months
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Our partner is a recognised humanitarian orgnaisation. They are seeking a senior accountant to lead all aspects of the accountancy function, including the production of management and statutory accounts for the UK and global entities. This is a newly created role.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the production of the annual and revised budgets for the UK , consolidating these into the global budget.
- Oversight of the monthly closure of the accounts process, and lead on the production of monthly management accounts, including analyses, forecasts and narratives.
- Monitor cashflow and currency flows.
- Produce the statutory financial accounts for the UK and global offices
- Oversight of payments, payroll and income functions.
- Review and strengthen accounting & financial management systems.
Requirements
- CCAB qualified accountant with a strong background in financial and management accounting & reporting, developing and strengthening accounting systems, and charity SORP.
- Experience working in an international organisation, specifically of producing and managing group budgets, consolidated accounts and treasury management in a multi-currency environment.
The role offers flexible working options. For full job description and candidate profile please apply &/or email AfID with a copy of your CV
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Head of Financial Accounting and Controls (Maternity Cover)
We're looking for a fixed term Head of Financial Accounting and Controls to lead our financial accounting, payment and income operation teams. Reporting into the Associate Director of Finance, this is an exciting and integral role for the charity. You will be responsible for:
- Leading the statutory accounting and audit process
- Maintaining and developing effective financial controls across the charity
- Tax and treasury management
- Ensuring efficient processing of payments and income and high standards of customer service is delivered
- The role also offers the opportunity for delivery of strategic project work across the charity
Head of Financial Accounting and Controls Requirements:
We are looking for a qualified accountant, with relevant experience of leading financial accounting teams or someone coming in from an audit background.
We want someone with strong management skills and an aptitude for coaching and developing staff. You will be forward thinking, with a continuous improvement mind-set. You will be highly personable, with strong relationship building skills – you need to be confident at engaging with a range of people and leading a team. You’re also highly motivated and pragmatic, with strong attention to detail and the ability to delegate and stand back and see the bigger picture.
Ideally located in South West (based 2-3 days in the Bristol Office, with the rest remote working) though will also consider those that could be based in our London Office 2-3 days a week (with occasional travel to Bristol in line with COVID restrictions). Start date would be beginning of January 2021.
If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!
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CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
About CLIC Sargent:
Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, offering them care and support every step of the way. You can be a part of helping them live their life to the full.
We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from BAME and other under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.
Location: Bristol or London
Job type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover, 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
Closing date: 15 November 2020
You may have experience of the following: Head of Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Head of Finance, Head of Accounts, Financial Accountant, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Auditor, Finance Director, Senior Accountant, Finance Controller, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.
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