Investment financial accountant for non profit organisation jobs
As Financial Accountant, you'll be a key member of the Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. You'll manage a small team of two direct reports and take ownership of critical financial processes that underpin Kew's operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the Financial Accounting function – leading your team to maintain accurate financial records, approving journals, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, managing Kew's Fixed Asset Register, and ensuring month-end deadlines are consistently met
- Year-end accounts and audit – preparing Kew's Annual Report and Accounts (including SORP-compliant financial statements), managing the Enterprises subsidiary accounts, and acting as a key liaison with the National Audit Office
- Taxation and compliance – managing preparation and submission of VAT, direct tax and Gift Aid returns, providing expert advice to colleagues across Kew on complex tax issues, and liaising with HMRC and external advisors
- Treasury and cash management – supporting the Financial Controller with cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury operations
- Kew Foundation – managing financial accounting services for this separate charity, including balance sheet reconciliations, investment accounting, and preparation of annual accounts and audit support
- Systems management – providing first-level support for our Unit 4 Agresso system, managing user access and permissions, and driving system improvements
About you
You'll be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a complex organisation, ideally from the commercial or not-for-profit sector.
You'll bring:
- Strong knowledge of charity financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation
- Experience managing taxation requirements including VAT, Gift Aid and employment status determinations
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (Agresso experience highly desirable)
- A collaborative approach and the resilience to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 10th November.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
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About the role
Job Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to provide professional, accurate, and timely financial management and reporting for Repowering London. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting our sustainable growth by ensuring sound financial control, analysis and statutory compliance. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our Finance function, contributing to the organisation’s overall operational excellence.
The role will include providing technical and practical support for Repowering and the family of Community Benefit societies which we service and in the future the growth of additional members.
To succeed in this new role, you will need to be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and a genuine commitment to Repowering London’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management & Statutory Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete statutory returns (VAT, Companies House, FCA), and support annual audits.
· Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, reforecasts, cashflow statements, and ad hoc financial projections.
· Business Partnering: Provide financial insights to the management team and project leads, supporting effective decision-making and project financial reporting.
· Supervision: Manage and support the Finance Officer, ensuring professional development and alignment of tasks with departmental goals.
· Systems & Processes: Maintain and improve finance systems and digital tools for accuracy, efficiency, and timely reporting.
· Finance Operations: Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, payroll, and ad hoc financial reporting for senior leadership.
· Audit & Compliance: Prepare reconciliations for external audits and ensure compliance with HMRC, FCA, and other regulations.
· General Duties: Uphold organisational policies, confidentiality, equality, and sustainability commitments while representing the organisation professionally.
About Repowering London
Repowering London is an award-winning social enterprise developing clean energy for urban communities. A community development organisation, we enable local communities to plan, fund, build and benefit from clean energy and energy efficiency projects across buildings. We help people see how they can make a real difference.
We are UK's most experienced urban community energy innovator with a successful track record of working in partnership with major London councils and national funders for the last ten years.
Our local ownership model for clean energy is scalable and strengthens communities by delivering clean energy hand in hand with a range of long-term local services and benefits – from skills training to lower energy bills and generating funds for local investment.
Our vision is for every town and city in the UK to benefit from locally owned clean energy solutions. We believe that urban buildings can be transformed into intelligent, efficient, clean power hubs, providing substantial economic, social and environmental benefits. Energy security can become the norm, and inequality and fuel poverty a thing of the past.
As a place to work, Repowering London has a strong culture of personal respect and integrity. We have a talented and diverse team, and we have all made the choice to be part of positive solutions to the collective challenges we face. We aim to create a supportive and empowering working environment, with high levels of collaboration, team support, and personal and professional development.
About You
The preferred candidate will have the following abilities and aptitudes:
Essential:
- Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
- A minimum of 5 years experience of management accounts preparation, including reconciliation and reporting.
- Experience of working with accounting software ( QuickBooks & Xero).
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical with a passion for accuracy and commitment to process.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in budget management and resource optimisation.
· Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners.
· Advanced IT proficiency, including Excel and Commitment to teamwork, respect, and collaboration across all areas of the organisation
· Strong understanding of core business functions, including finance, HR, project management, and marketing
Preferred:
- Experience of Charity / not for profit accounting for grants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Payroll Officer (Assistant Financial Accountant)
Location: London (Hybrid – 60% office / 40% home)
Hourly rate: £20.44 £26.44 holiday pay
Contract: Interim
Hours: Full time: 35 hours per week
As the interim Payroll Officer, you’ll take ownership of essential finance processes, from payroll and taxation to treasury and monthly controls, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that helps shape the organisations strategic decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to grow in a non-profit environment while contributing to meaningful change.
In your role as interim Payroll Officer you will.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial systems and reconciliations
• Process monthly payroll and pension runs, including statutory sick leave
• Updating payroll and pension information
• Support audits, statutory accounts, and tax compliance (VAT, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid)
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and investment activities
• Partner with departments like HR to improve processes and drive efficiency
To make a success of this role, you’ll ideally bring:
• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or CCAB) or equivalent professional status
• A proven track record in in financial and payroll experience ideally in a charity or public sector setting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with finance systems
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
To apply for the position of interim Payroll Officer through TPP Recruitment please send your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for an organised and proactive professional who is comfortable working across finance and operations, including HR and compliance. You will combine attention to detail with a collaborative approach to support smooth and efficient operations.
You will play a key role in day-to-day activities related to finance, HR, IT, compliance, office and other operational activities, supporting the CFOO to ensure company policies and processes are adhered to efficiently and effectively.
About Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC)
SASC is an ambitious social investment fund manager providing flexible finance to inspiring social sector organisations that support communities and improve people’s lives. Our investment approach puts social impact at the heart of everything we do: we are committed to developing creative solutions that will enable organisations to grow and continue delivering scalable and sustainable solutions to social issues. Established in 2014, we have committed more than £170m of capital as loans to non-profit organisations across the UK. We work with organisations that are tackling entrenched social issues such as poverty, homelessness, social isolation and unemployment.
Key Responsibilities:
General
- Act as the main liaison for a number of SASC’s outsourced supplier relationships – finance, compliance, company benefits, tax, company secretarial and HR, IT support.
- Manage the day-to-day use of financial and HR systems and apps, such as those to process staff expenses, and ensure that they are used as intended.
- Ensure adherence to the company procedures and controls, and suggest improvement where appropriate.
Finance
- Review monthly payroll / pensions data elements.
- Review and authorise third-party expenditure.
- Coordinate company secretarial activities, including company filings.
- Coordinate and review statutory accounts production for SASC’s various micro-entities.
- Coordinate the annual audits for both SASC, its affiliate charity (SASC Trust) and its various funds.
- Coordinate annual insurance renewal processes.
- Coordinate investor drawdowns and distributions for SASC’s funds.
- Assist with annual budget / business plan as required.
HR
- Maintain HR system records, such as training records and certificates.
- Assist with staff benefits administration.
- Assist with policies and procedures updates.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
Compliance
- Review compliance data and collate information for quarterly FCA regulatory filings.
- Coordinate the provision of information as part of periodic compliance monitoring.
IT/Office Management
- Responsible for maintaining the IT equipment register (incl. laptops and mobiles) and ensuring the smooth onboarding of joiners and offboarding of leavers in relation to IT matters.
- Oversee general office duties for the London office (e.g. office supplies).
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to the CFOO as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a role at a similar level.
- Strong Excel and IT skills.
- Willing to work flexibly and fluidly, can take instructions and can also work independently.
- Analytical in approach, able to quickly gain an understanding of complex work and confident in seeking clarification when needed
- Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple projects effectively.
- Organised, attention to detail and able to work to high standards.
- Proactive, hardworking and a team player.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communicating professionally and confidently with outsourced suppliers and team members.
- Ability to work in a team environment, remaining flexible and willing to accept new challenges in a changing environment.
Desirable but not essential
- Part-qualified accountant.
- Exposure to accounting systems (e.g. Xero) would be beneficial to support reviews, although full bookkeeping responsibilities sit with external providers.
- Understanding of how funds and their structures operate.
Location: Hybrid, London 2 days/week minimum in the office
Reporting To: CFOO
Contract: Perm 3 days/week 0.6FTE
Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Date Closes: Thursday 30th October
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification and why you think you would be the right person to join our team – see below.
As an innovative social investment fund manager with an open and transparent work culture, SASC believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team. People from all underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.