An exciting new role has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a growing provider of homes and services to those people that need them most.

The business has charitable status so having worked in this sector or a not for profit would be a distinct advantage. Joining at this very exciting time when the business is developing a new vision for its customers and its employees will mean that the successful candidate can help to shape the way things get done and the culture of the business.

The postholder will be expected to work with the team to ensure the finance function of the charity meet governance requirements of relevant legal, regulatory, and monitoring frameworks in line with Charity Commission requirements.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the nominal ledger, accounts payable system and cashbook function.  They will also be responsible for accurate and timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring prepayments and accruals are processed.  The postholder will also play a key part in assisting with the production of the monthly Management Accounts, they will also be required to assist with the processing of the payroll and the organisations stakeholder pension scheme in line with auto enrolment compliance.

Meeting standards and compliance are high on this company's agenda and will be a fundamental part of how the person will be expected to work.

This is a pivotal role for the finance team and will work very closely with the Financial Controller to ensure that standards are met and maintained across all aspects of the teams' work.

Who are we looking for?

If you feel that this role might be for you, you will need to have a Level 4 AAT qualification or higher with at least three years' experience in a similar size organisation or more senior role. Charities/Not for Profit or Housing sector experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

There’s lots to do in this business, ensuring systems are embedded, processes streamlined, and the business accounts get managed on a day to day business.

You will have been used to assisting with monthly management and year end accounts and producing accurate reports with a high level of attention to detail whilst being a proficient user of Sage 200. The postholder will also have experience of being an integral part of the year end audit process ideally in a not for profit organisation.

You will need to be organised, have a great attention to detail, a good problem solver and tenacious at seeing things through to conclusion. You will be a great communicator at all levels, both verbally and written, able to translate financial speak to those less confident than you.

Always looking to improve itself this business would encourage people to apply who can generate ideas and aspirations to improve services, make efficiencies and all round do things better.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please apply via our website attaching your CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to tell us how you meet these criteria and what you are looking to achieve from a role like this. No agencies please.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial screening interview and then if successful will be invited to a selection day, consisting of an in-tray exercise and panel interview.

Application Deadline: Friday 18th December 2020

Telephone interviews and selection days will take place in January 2021.

An exciting role for an experienced Rent Accountant looking to grow and progress in a fast paced environment.

Client Details

Based in Central London this organisation provides affordable and luxury housing across the country.

Description

The Rent Accountant will be responsible for the following duties

• Maintaining the Rent Ledger
• Reviewing Service Charge actuals.
• Posting accruals and prepayments
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Supporting year end accounts

Profile

The successful Rent Accountant will have experience of Rent Accounting and ideally be studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 plus benefits, a bonus and the chance of progression.

Job Description: Chief Accountant

Reports to: General Manager and Treasurer

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:                             

1. To develop, improve and maintain accounting reporting and controls
2. To manage, develop and support the Management Accountant and Trainee Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core activities

• Management of the Accounts team
• Review of current accounting processes to find efficiencies and improvements. Using Audit reports and feedback from the Finance Sub-Committee, develop new protocols in a wide-ranging review of how the Greentree integrated accounting and CRM system is used
• Quarterly reviews of:
  • TB Account reconciliations (Bank, Debtors, Creditors, Accruals/Prepayment)
  • VAT Returns
  • Capital Projects Approvals & Expenditure
  • Nominal Ledger journals
• The generation and co-ordination of Annual Budgets and Forecasts for all the School’s activities, excluding those of our trading subsidiary and the regional Branch operations
• The production of summary Management Accounts by major business segment showing actual performance to Budget with a commentary on causes of variances
• The construction and implementation of monthly budgetary expense controls, and production of regular reports to show actual performance to Budget / Forecast
• The communication of these reports to key Budget expense holders and the Executive committee to include recommended actions to be taken
• Review of the School’s funds and a twelve-month rolling Cash forecast of requirements
• Working with the Treasurer and General Manager on an expanded and updated organisation-wide Finance Manual. Identifying risks to the business and finding processes that address these risks
• Submit Annual Returns to the Charity Commission and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator

Additional

• Working with General Manager on payroll and pensions
• Assisting with the annual Audit of the organisation, including supporting the Management Accountant in preparing the financial statements
• Cross-training roles with Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant to provide cover during busy periods or team member absence

Hours

Monday to Friday (8 hours including paid lunchbreak) within the hours of 8:30am – 6:30pm
Initially based at home, in due course this role will be at our office in West London.

Person Specification: Chief Accountant

Experience

• Qualified as a Chartered Account 3+ years ago
• Experience working with an accounting solution such as Sage or Dimensions, within a medium-sized organisation. Knowledge of Greentree ideal
• Supervisory or management experience essential. Ideally management of a team, and experience developing and coaching staff into new or enhanced roles
• Experience in an accountancy role in a charity essential. Time spent within a charity of £1m+ annual turnover preferable

Qualities

• Comfortable with leading significant change in a small team
• Efficient and problem-solving, able to set out clear milestones for reaching goals
• Patient, with a team-focussed attitude
• An understanding of the unique challenges posed by a high-turnover organisation with a small core team

28 days annual leave per year (excluding Bank Holidays) and pension scheme.

An internationally renowned development charity is looking for their next member of finance to join their growing team. You will be an integral part of the finance team, diversifying the income of the organisation by delivering donor proposals and developing programmes.

Client Details

This International Development Charity is committed to making the lives of those in less fortunate situations better through education, investment, and equality. They work in several countries worldwide with the mission of equal opportunities for all.

Description

• Producing the budgets and consolidating the financial reports for the donors, with all due diligence being completed accurately.
• To be the internal compliance expert regarding institutional funding terms and conditions.
• You will work closely with the Programmes team, ensuring professional and efficient support is given throughout the project life cycle.
• To support the contracting, contract revisions, the partnership delivery budgets, budget modifications, reporting, audit and close down.
• Review systems, develop new processes and ensure that restricted funds are accurately and efficiently managed.

Profile

You will be:

• A fully qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA or equivalent.
• Have a solid background of managing government compliance in an NGO setting and demonstrable experience of preparation of budgets and financial reports.
• Experience of developing internal systems and processes.
• Experience of using an accounting system for management of restricted grants
• Demonstrable experience of working with grants
• Experience of working with multiple currencies
• Excellent numerical skills
• An interest in the sector

Job Offer

• Flexibility to work from home
• Negotiable salary
• Flexibility of a day rate

An exciting opportunity to be a Rent Accountant, working for a Housing Association based in London.

Client Details

A Housing Association based in London, seeking an experienced Rent Accountant to join their team.

Description

The Rent Accountant working for a Housing Association based in London will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the Rent Ledger
• Line managing a small team of staff
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Business partnering and working with finance and non-finance colleagues and stakeholders

Profile

The Rent Accountant working for a Housing Association based in London will:

• Have experience of working in a previous Rent Accountant role
• Be studying towards ACCA or be qualified by experience
• Have relevant housing sector experience
• Have business partnering skills, working with non-finance staff
• Have line management experience

Job Offer

A salary of £38,000-40,000, plus annual leave and pension

Barnwood Trust is a long-established charitable trust in Gloucestershire.  Its vision is that Gloucestershire is a better place for disabled people and people with mental health challenges to make the most of their lives, through acting as a catalyst for lasting change.

By enabling possibilities within communities, sharing ideas and providing grants, we enable people to shape where they live and discover new opportunities.

The Management Accountant is a part time role that leads a small Finance Team and is responsible for the provision of effective financial and operational management and control throughout Barnwood Trust.

We want to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, and actively recruits and promotes members of groups that have historically been denied access and opportunity.

Key duties:

• Provision of regular, accurate, informative and timely management information reports and funding information to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management Team.
• Production of month end and year end journals and management accounts.
• Production of year end Charity SORP financial statements.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process.
• Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.
• Line management of the Finance Lead

Skills and experience required:

• Passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges
• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or experience to this level is essential for this role
• Demonstrates a logical and methodical approach with attention to detail and ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, financial systems and processes
• Experience of preparing management accounts and analytical review
• A positive attitude and an ability to generate goodwill and build relationships with collaborators and colleagues

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)!
• Work within an organisation that’s committed to improving equality and diversity
• Highly competitive salaries and pension contribution rates
• Join an organisation that is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist multicultural organisation
• Learning and development is seen as an essential part of all roles at Barnwood Trust; this includes both role related development and personal development.

Contract Terms:

• Permanent, 15 – 18 hours a week
• This position would normally be based in Overton House, Cheltenham but until Government guidance changes, will work from home.

Closing date, interviews and start date

Deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 14th December 2020. Applications will be shortlisted that week with a view to hold first stage interviews w/c 4th January 2021 and second stage interviews w/c 11th January 2021. We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible.  

To apply

Click on Apply Now which will take you to the Barnwood Trust website to apply directly.

If you would like any of this information in a more accessible format, please let us know and we’ll arrange this with you.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

£41,723 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Wakefield Hospice is committed to providing the highest level of symptom management and care for people who have advanced active, progressive and life threatening illness.

The Hospice endorses a holistic approach in promoting quality of life for patients as well as in the continuing support that is offered to families and carers throughout the period of illness and into bereavement.

We are now urgently seeking a Financial Accountant to join the busy and successful Finance Team. We are looking for a committed and dedicated individual to help us manage our operations as we embark on our new exciting ventures.

You will join a fun and vibrant team of talented individuals, with a passion for the work of the Hospice and a desire to provide an exceptional supporter experience.

For more information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

Closing date:

23 Dec 2020. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

To apply:

Applications are subject to DBS enhance check and right to work in the UK. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient application. 

Privacy Policy:

In order to process job applications, Wakefield Hospice collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy.

My client is a large NHS Trust in Devon who are looking for some extra capacity over the next 6 months to support a busy finance team and a busy period of activity.

This role will provide a high quality Management Accounting service to the Finance Managers of the Trust. It will be important in ensuring that financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner and have an important role to play in the management accounting team

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the Senior Management Accountants and Finance Manager by providing Management Accounting assistance and advice to budget holders throughout the Trust.
• Support the budget setting process and confirm, check and initiate costings as required for the CIP/QIPP agenda
• Provide Ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Managers and the Assistant Director of Finance
• Investigate budget holders and managers complex queries relating to designated budgets and/or business plans in a swift and professional manner.
• You need to have prior experience of working in a complex organisation in a management accounting role and be very familiar with excel and all IT
• Ability to work under pressure and to realign priorities to fit in to business needs on a daily basis is important.
• Prior NHS or public sector experience would be useful but not essential

Looking for highly motivated Management Accountant to join one of London's fastest growing non-profit organisations. The successful individual will have demonstrated a strive for excellence using their own initiative, in a previous role, to reflect the company's ethos.

Client Details

This organisation is in the process of growing, going against the grain of market conditions and fulfilling their own ambitious expectations. It is a particularly exciting time to join this evolving company and champion their growth, whilst making a valuable contribution to society.

Description

This is a technically demanding role, requiring the candidate to report on the company's financial status and make recommendations to budget holders, with reference to the wider market. Thus, experience of presenting will be highly beneficial.

Profile

The successful candidate will have all of the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS) with solid experience in a previous accounting role.
• Experience of month end reporting
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of performance improvement, driven by own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Excel skills

Job Offer

The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a fast-paced organisation, whilst having clear pathways for internal progression.

ABOUT US

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.

THE ROLE

The Management Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts, working within the budgeting and forecasting process and ensuring reporting is completed on time and distributed to the correct people.

Partnering key stakeholders across the Trust, the Management Accountant will advise budget holders in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts challenging future financial decisions regarding their return on investment and the impact on the organisation as a whole

THE CANDIDATE

You’ll be CIMA qualified, part qualified, or equivalent with substantial experience in the development, production and review of monthly management accounts. With  collaborative and pragmatic approach you’ll be skilled at challenging and influencing budget holders, senior leaders and directors, explaining complex financial principles to improve budget management and working in partnership with them in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

The Trust reserves the right to close this job listing before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Early submissions are encouraged

Financial Accountant

Working for a national membership Association, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our client's in-house finance team based near Gloucester. The Association delivers a full programme of educational courses and events, in addition produces a range of publications and other resources that contribute to the continuing professional development of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

Financial Accountant Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working as part of the finance team, the Financial Accountant will support the whole finance function, specifically responsible for monthly reporting, credit control, payroll and employee benefit administration.

Financial Accountant Requirements:

Our client is looking for an individual with a minimum of AAT Level 4 qualification or any other professional finance related qualification. You should also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a finance team environment.

Proven proficiency and prior experience of an accounting system and a good working knowledge of the whole accounting process including month end, along with the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.

Experience of a credit control process, direct debit management and asset reporting is desirable.

Understanding of the Not for Profit sector would be advantageous, but not an essential requirement.

About our client:

They are a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, they work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research and developing policy. Each year they deliver numerous education courses, host the largest small animal Congress in Europe, publish books, manuals, apps and magazines.

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AB

Job type: Part time, Permanent, 20 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 per annum pro-rata, depending on qualification and experience

Benefits: include 23 days holiday, contributions towards Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance and free parking.

Closing date: 4th December 2020 - If applicants haven’t received a response within 7 days of the closing date then it is to be assumed that they have not been successful with their application.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, etc.

Ref: 95545

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity available for you to join the team as a Management Accountant based in Bethnal Green, London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 35 hours per week (part time/flexible working arrangements available) and in return, you will receive an attractive salary ranging from £29,297 - £31,519 per annum.

Vibrance is a medium sized charity operating across London & the Southeast of England, that supports adults with a range of disabilities to live their lives as they wish and to maximise choice and independence.

About our Management Accountant role:

You will assist the Assistant Director of Finance & IT in the provision of an efficient, effective and pro-active finance function that is responsive to the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Responsibilities as our Management Accountant will include:

- Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Finance in the production of management accounts, forecasting, cash flow analysis and cost analysis
- Supporting the production of the annual budget and investigating any variances to ensure that the accounts are accurate
- Undertaking reconciliations and analysis of income & expenditure to support the production of the end of year accounts and the external audit process
- Providing support and supervision to the finance team including any apprentices, trainees or graduates. Ensuring that operational targets are achieved and that each individual meets their delegated responsibilities
- Contributing to development of the shaping of the service to ensure that the Finance Function remains effective and provides a high quality & responsive service to our key stakeholders including Service Managers

Skills and experience required by our Management Accountant:

- GCSE Maths/English (or equivalent)
- Accounting Qualification or Part Qualification/Studying
- Minimum of five years experience working within an accounting environment
- Sound Customer Service Experience
- Ability to produce accounts to Trail Balance and to complete all required reconciliations in accordance with accounting legislations
- Experience of accounting & payroll practices & legislation
- Understanding of all key accounting concepts and statements
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels and give advice on a wide range of Financial Issues
- Ability to produce detailed, accurate and relevant financial reports and recommendations
- Excellent organisational ability including time management and prioritising tasks
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to use own initiative
- Excellent numerical skills

In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, you'll enjoy all the support you need to develop a rewarding career, including an opportunity to attend a comprehensive training programme covering core skills, Corporate Induction and continue your professional development.

We also offer a range of benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and recognition of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 11th December 2020

To join us as one of our Management Accountant please apply online with your CV.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Management Accountant: £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits, London

For a global company, we're recruiting a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounting, this role will produce and deliver management accounts along with accurate and insightful management information to senior stakeholders as well as acting as a Business Partner to the Service Directorate. The Management Accountant will be instrumental in helping transform the finance function by improving month-end processes, improving the quality of management information and the timeliness of reporting and checks and controls.

Main Duties:

• Act as Finance Business Partner for the Press Directorate, providing advice and guidance to the Press team.
• Liaise with the Director and Press Team to produce robust budgets and forecasts; Support on ad-hoc business cases, projects and analysis
• Prepare regular monthly financial income and expenditure reports to managers including narratives, variance analysis and year-end forecasts.
• Completion and ledger posting of prepayments and accruals; Monthly ledger balance sheet analysis; Reconciliation of income and expenditure adjustments
• Support Head of Business Partnering in preparation for monthly financial meetings with budget holders to review accounts, forecasts and queries
• Provide forecasts and commentaries to help decision making and to challenge forecasts
• Actively lead on continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• Prepare templates for forecast and budget and support Head of Business Partnering in analysing and reviewing year-on-year variances
• Assist production of year-end accounts and financial returns and support during interim and final external audits

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Strong experience in preparing year-end and monthly management accounts including year-end forecasts and budgets
• Experience of consolidation of management accounts packs for management reporting
• Experience of working in a multicultural and multisite organisation
• Proactive, solution oriented with experience of process improvement

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My client is a national Charity who specialise in providing care and support to a wide range of people in our communities.

The charity makes a difference by listening and responding to their customers’ needs, helping them to live as independently, happily and healthily as possible, and encouraging social connections.

We are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant into the team to ensure that the overall financial control environment is robust and effective and to manage a small finance team including the income and payroll team

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide overall financial control including month end , year end and all audit requirements
• Continue to improve in the delivery of financial operations and monitoring of costs
• Provide a high quality service to all areas of the business with regards to a payroll and credit control services
• Work with the Finance Director and other SMT to ensure that all financial plans are fully costed and explained to non finance personnel
• Manage a small team
• You will need to be a qualified accountant, well organised in your approach to work and happy to adapt quickly to the changing demands of the charity
  Good communication skills and an awareness of the charitable sector would be highly beneficial