We are looking to recruit an additional Senior Financial Accountant to join our team and help deliver financial accounting to the Age UK Group.

This role requires someone with experience of working within the charity sector and have the knowledge and skills to work confidently within a charity regulatory environment.

You will have a hands-on approach to work and a keen interest in developing accounting systems, looking for new ways to enhance productivity and reporting.

About you

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Previous experience of working within charity or non-profit sector essential
• An interest in, and practical experience of, the technical issues of financial accounting in a non-profit organisation including the regulatory and tax environment.
• A confident communicator, both verbally and written.
• An ability to prepare and occasionally present papers for board and other senior meetings
• Experience of confidently developing and enhancing financial systems

What we offer in return

* Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
* Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Simply Health cashback plan and EAP.
* Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
* Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
* Discount on Gym Membership and Go Sweat Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
* You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Senior Management Accountant (Science & Projects)

Kew Gardens, Richmond, Wakehurst, West Sussex

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.

 In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting all financial aspects of Kew’s varied portfolio of grant-funded research projects, providing knowledge and expertise on the preparation, submission, monitoring and reporting of grant-funded project budgets.

- Supporting on the provision of monthly management accounts, forecasting and budgeting for Kew’s Science Directorate which has an annual budget of around £20m.

- Working collaboratively on funding proposals with colleagues across Kew, including within the Science and Fundraising directorates, and liaising with external funding bodies as required.

- The critical review and monitoring of business cases, project budgets and forecasts.

With proven experience of funded project accounting, you will be part of a team of 4 delivering on the section’s objectives. You will have a track record of providing a professional and supportive interface with non-Finance colleagues across a diverse organisation. Knowledge of project accounting is essential, and some experience of working with external funders across the research sector would be desirable.

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 access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date 15/08/2021

No agencies please.

This role is based at Kew or Wakehurst, with the option of regular home working (2-3 days per week, subject to operational requirements).

This post is subject to a Standard DBS check.

This is a key and varied role in the finance department, supporting budget holders across the organisation on budget preparation and reporting on financial performance against budget, as well as leading on the accounting for Glyndebourne Enterprises Ltd. This role reports to the Finance Director and works alongside the Head of Finance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Management accounts - Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for Directors and Heads of Department.

• Budgets and forecasts - Supporting the Finance Director and Heads of Departments with budget preparation, regular reforecasts, and development of the budget and forecast processes.

• Financial analysis - Preparation of financial analyses as required, including annual return on investments in productions.

• Glyndebourne Enterprises Ltd (GEL) - To lead on the financial accounting and record-keeping for GEL, coordinating with the Head of Finance on finance processes and with support from one of the Finance Assistants. To build and maintain relationships with non-finance teams and colleagues in the areas of Retail/shop, Art, and Production sale/hire to ensure timely and accurate financial records with regular reconciliations to non-finance systems.

• Finance business partnering - In addition to working closely with the Retail, Art and Production sale/hire teams as part of the lead finance role for GEL, to build and maintain the same relationships with the Learning & Engagement department to review project finances. 

• Membership and Development (M&D) - To maintain financial records relating to M&D, including the New Generation Programme (NGP). This includes monthly income reconciliations between the finance system and the M&D database, and bank reconciliations for the dedicated M&D and NGP bank accounts. Alongside the Head of Finance, to be one of two department members with responsibility for processing regular direct debit instructions to collect memberships and donations.

• Year end and audit - To prepare the annual statutory accounts and supporting financial analyses for GEL and to lead on provision of information to the auditors of GEL. To lead on key year end analysis and calculations for the wider group, including the annual management recharge from Glyndebourne Productions to GEL, theatre tax relief claims, and NGP grants. 

• Environmental reporting - Collating monthly meter readings from the Building Services team and providing information on the Wind Turbine to relevant providers to facilitate timely receipt of government subsidies. Tracking information on waste management and recycling, to feed into carbon footprint reporting for Arts Council and Companies House.

• Statutory reporting - Assisting with preparation of information for statutory returns as required for Arts Council England, Companies House, Office for National Statistics and other bodies.

• Team cover - To ensure that appropriate members of the team are suitably briefed and trained to undertake the above responsibilities in the absence of the Management Accountant. To undertake cover for colleagues in the team.

• Other - Other work as required, including ad-hoc project work as agreed with the Finance Director (development of phased forecasts as a current example). 

Other Information

A high degree of confidentiality is essential, particularly in respect of contracts and payments. 

Knowledge, skills and Experience

Essential  

• Demonstrable experience of working within a finance environment and of building and maintaining relationships with non-finance stakeholders

• Suitable qualification - professional accountancy qualification (full or part) ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience

• SQL/Crystal report writing skills 

• Good working knowledge of desktop applications, including advanced Excel

• Ability to work extremely accurately with strong analytical skills

• Personable and team player but also self-motivated 

Desirable    

• Familiarity with PS Financials and Tessitura

• Previous experience in a charity or arts environment 

• Interest in the Arts 

Location

Glyndebourne is situated in Lewes, East Sussex. We believe that the Glyndebourne site and what we do here is central to our culture. However, we take a flexible approach to including an element of working from home. More details can be discussed at interview.

Salary Information

We are offering a salary of £35000 - £38000, depending on experience. 

The contractual hours of work are 35 per week. 

We are currently looking for a full time Payables and Reconciliations Accountant with a professional attitude, to work in our busy International Business Administration Department, based at our International Headquarters. 

You will work with other Account personnel in dealing with aspects of the Payables accounting function, primarily working in our newly launched NetSuite accounting system. You will also deal with several Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Applicants must have experience of working in purchase ledger. A Level or equivalent education is essential, and applicants should ideally be studying towards an Accounting qualification.

Applicants should also be IT literate with experience of Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Experience of Accounting systems is also essential.

Applicants will be able to work in an organised and focussed way and to tight deadlines.

You will be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. 

Management Accountant

Job ID: 028606
Salary: £38,304 - £45,026 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Business unit: Finance & Procurement
Department: Management Accounts: Central & Corporate
Waterloo Campus

Please see the link below for supporting information for prospective applicants. This also includes some background information about the university including rankings, research outputs, King’s Health Partners and our last campaign. 

About the Department of Fundraising & Supporter Development

Fundraising and Supporter Development (F&SD) is an integrated department that provides a single fundraising and supporter engagement function for King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust and for King’s Health Partners, working closely with the Maudsley Charity. Based at KCL, we work with colleagues across our partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare.

The position is varied and involves supporting F&SD budget holders as well as some Central directorates. The role can be fast-paced with short deadlines, and the successful candidate will need to be able to handle multiple tasks, plan their own time well, have excellent communication skills and be proficient using Excel and Business Intelligence tools

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

This is a full-time post.

Closing date: 22-Aug-2021

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button 

Income Accountant

£38,000 - £42,000

Hybrid Working

Office in London Zone 2

Reporting into the Head of Business Processes

A large, Globally renowned Charity is seeking a Part Qualified or QBE Income Accountant.

Experience of working in a complex multi stream income organisation would be hugely beneficial.

Knowledge of end to end income allocation and processing.

Work closely with relevant teams in Fundraising and Finance to devise and communicate end-to-end financial processes and procedures for the annual fundraising programme.

• Oversee the execution of the fundraising campaign from a Financial perspective, ensuring that income is processed, correctly allocated and reconciled on a timely basis. This will involve working across multiple teams and processes due to the diversified nature of appeal income (e.g. cash collections, on-line donations, corporate income etc.).

• Reconcile income received/ banked to income expected and prepare monthly income accruals for review by the Head of Business Processes and Senior Finance Business Partner.

• Act as the subject matter expert for the Campaigns financial processes, developing a thorough technical knowledge of systems, processes and how data is managed in order to identify and trouble shoot issues.

• Act as the finance representative for new initiatives related to fundraising,  ensuring that we maintain a strong control environment as we change and modernise the way income is raised

Part Qualified or QBE with experience in an organisation with high volume transactions.

• Excellent opportunity to join a dynamic Oxford School in a leadership role
• It will suit a qualified accountant with experience in an academic environment

About Our Client

Founded in 1863, St Edward's is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school in the heart of Oxford for pupils aged 13 to 18 (year 9 to year 13); there are presently 735 pupils, of whom 85% are boarders. Our boy/girl split is 57:43 and overseas pupils make up 15% of our community.

There are 13 boarding Houses, most of which house around 60 pupils from all year groups. The school week includes lessons on Saturday mornings, apart from leave weekends or exeats which occur about every three weeks. The boarding and day arrangements offer flexibility for families: day pupils may leave at 6:30pm or 9:00pm (most opt for the latter), and boarding pupils may choose to go home on Saturdays after sport and other commitments - but with a rich and varied weekend programme, a significant proportion of the boarding community stays in school on Saturday nights.

Pupils take part in a wide range of sports and activities in the afternoons and at weekends. St Edward's has a national reputation for sport: both boys' and girls' teams have been county and regional champions in a variety of sports and at all ages.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the School Accountant will be:

Budgeting

• Co-ordinating budgets from Heads of Department, preparing the salary budget and preparing the overall School budget
• On a termly basis preparing a revised forecast budget and preparing accounts for the School's Governors
• On a monthly basis forecasting cash flow and monitoring and producing budget reports for Heads of Department
• Dealing with ad hoc budget enquiries and producing reports

Tax Reporting

• Ensuring compliance with new legislation and introducing new systems as necessary
• On a quarterly basis reporting VAT
• On an annual basis reporting Corporation Tax, Gift Aid and information for P11Ds and PSA
• On an ad hoc basis reporting CT61

Annual Accounts and Audit

• Preparing School, SESIL and North Wall Trust accounts and dealing with the requirements of new accounting standards and regulations
• Annual audit

Funds/Investments

• On a monthly basis processing investment income and transactions
• On a monthly basis processing donations via direct debit
• Reconciling bank accounts and Foundation split

Debtors

• Debt chasing and liaison with Veale Wasborough Vizards
• Set up of AUDIT and processing of monthly and termly Direct Debits
• Co-ordinating the annual process of pupil joiners and leavers
• Processing Advance Fees, scholarships and bursaries and Staff bursaries
• On a termly basis reconciling pupil numbers with fees billed

Managing the work of the Accounts Team

• On a weekly basis authorising invoices and expenses and approving the BACS payment
• Authorising Barclaycard/Direct Debit and any one-off payments
• Making same day and international bank transfers
• On a monthly basis reviewing and approving payroll, dealing with online pension submissions and loading ePayslips.
• On an annual basis checking that pay increases have been processed correctly
• Reconciling accounts for debtors, creditors, fixed assets, the North Wall Trust and others.
• On a termly basis overseeing the parent billing process
• Co-ordinating month end procedures.
• Management of the Accounts team including dealing with queries, monitoring workloads, managing performance, assessing training needs etc.

Completion of Returns and Surveys

Annually for:

• Companies House - for the School, SESIL and the North Wall Trust
• The Charity Commission - for the School and the North Wall Trust
• The Financial Conduct Authority
• ISC/Baines Cutler bench-marking survey
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS)
• Office for National Statistics Business Inquiry

Quarterly for Office for National Statistics Capital Statistics return

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the School Accountant will be:

• A professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable post qualification experience
• Experience of managing complex budgets within strict budget constraints
• Experience of producing and presenting complex management accounts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong numeracy, analytical, accounting, organisation skills
• Ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Able to take a proactive approach to supporting the needs of colleagues and the school as a whole

What's on Offer

St Edward's will be offering a competitive salary and benefits package with full details to be provided on application.

A full job description will also be provided on application. 

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCYJN0420-212568648Z

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted themselves out of special measures, they now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which they are continually striving to improve all services for patients.

The vision is for Barts Trust to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to all patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide them in how to work together.

Barts Trust are currently looking to appoint two bright individuals as Finance Manager to join the Finance Costing team to continue the growth of the department. This is a key role within Barts to be a specialist within service line reporting.

They Key Requirements of this role are :

Provide Financial and Statistical analysis and expertise of costing;

Supporting the development of reporting systems for the delivery of complex service line reporting;

Work collaboratively with other finance teams including member within the Financial planning and Strategy team;

The successful candidates will need to be a Fully Qualified or Part Qualified Finalist Accountant;

Have at least 3 years’ experience within a finance position; Strong Excel skills; Experience in a costing role; having previous experience within the NHS is not essential but is highly desirable. Candidates without prior NHS experience must have a positive track record with working with different departments on costing and can transfer skills over.

For further information please contact our recruitment partner Tiffany Richards at Allen Lanefin

Management Accountant

Home-based, remote working with regular travel to RNID specified locations

£32,000 – £36,000 pa dependent upon experience, plus excellent benefits

Full-time, 35 hours per week

This role is a fixed term contract, ending 12 months after the start date

As the Management Accountant in the Finance and Performance team, you will be supporting the Financial Reporting and Analysis Manager to deliver timely and accurate reporting of the Charity’s financial results by undertaking transactional accounting tasks, preparation of the monthly management accounts, along with the annual budget and forecasting process.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Applications will be considered once they are submitted and we may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate.

The Royal Ballet School is one of the world’s greatest centres of classical ballet training. Our mission is to nurture, train and educate exceptional young dancers for the Royal Ballet companies and other leading UK and international companies and to inspire the future of classical ballet training. Our vision is to be the best classical ballet school in the world.

We are seeking a Parent Liaison, Payroll and Pensions Accountant to be the initial point of contact in our Finance department for our student’s parents and pay-rolled staff; the Parent Liaison, Payroll and Pensions Accountant will ensure effective, high- quality service delivery and build and maintain good working relationships.

The role is responsible for managing, maintaining and recording accurate, relevant, financial information and producing external reporting for the School across the Music and Dance Scheme, Grants, Prizes and Bursaries and for all payroll and pension related items.

This role would suit a CIPP or CCAB or QBE qualified, pro-active and efficient finance professional who has an eye for detail coupled with excellent communication skills and the emotional maturity to deliver excellent customer service.  Significant experience in payroll, pensions and the related UK tax framework is essential. An understanding of the global personal taxation framework and the ability to decipher overseas tax records is desirable.

This is a varied and demanding role requiring excellent administration and management skills, a high degree of attention to detail as well as the ability to appreciate and consider a wider view of the School’s operations and the needs of other departments and teams. It offers a detailed insight into a leading educational and artistic organisation and the opportunity to contribute to the development of the finance function and be closely involved in the upgrade of systems.

Location Mainly home based, one day per week at Upper School, Covent Garden

Start date ASAP

In return we offer 30 days’ holidays plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, local discounts, travel loan and cycle to work schemes. We also provide run regular ‘lunch & learn’ and a variety of wellbeing sessions.

Please note that you must complete our application form, CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 31 July 2021

Interviews: wc 1 August 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and further pre-employment checks to comply with boarding school recruitment regulations.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.  At The Royal Ballet School we are committed to creating an environment where every one of our employees feels part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background.

Management Accountant job on a permanent basis based in Central London

My client is a higher education institution based in Central London. They are looking for a Management Accountant to join on a permanent basis.

Your main duties

• Work flexibly as part of a cross university team to deliver a full and professional management accounting service; ensuring departments operate within the college's financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with the Heads of Department and their management teams and with the relevant Head of School or Head of Service (and their deputies), as well as with the rest of the finance department. Attend and contribute to School and Departmental meetings.
• Work with departments to produce their annual budgets, in-year reforecasts and long-term year plans, ensuring they are aligned with targets for revenue, cost and contribution.
• Produce the monthly management accounts for each department and support the central financial reporting team by supplying data and management information in the required format for institutional consolidation.
• Proactively monitor departmental performance against budget and take appropriate action on variances.
• Provide advice to Heads of Departments and their management teams on all matters of financial management.

What do I need?

You will be a qualified accountant with significant management accounting experience gained preferably within the higher education sector. Public sector management accounting experience will be considered. You must be immediately available or on a short notice.

What's on offer?

A salary of up to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.

What do I need to do now?

Please apply with your CV ASAP.

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Management Accountant 3 days/week , Performing Arts– London, up to £40,000 pro rata

Allen Lane have partnered with a well-respected Performing Arts organisation based in London who are currently seeking a Management Accountant / Show Accountant on a part time 3 days a week basis . The opportunity will suit qualified Management Accountant (or qualified by experience) from the Arts sector who are passionate about performing arts.

Working closely with the Head of Finance the successful candidate will be responsible for

• Completing all Financial Settlements to do with the programme of shows and performances.
• Produce Monthly Management Accounts.
• Reconcile Monthly Balance sheet control accounts.
• Attend programming meetings and ensure finance team are kept up to date with activities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant or QBE
• Experience producing full set of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills [or British Sign Language if primary language],
• Analytical and solutions-focussed, with financial accounting experience

What the role will offer you:

• Competitive Pro Rata Salary.
• 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata) With an additional 3 days after 5 years of service.
• Free Theatre and Performance Tickets.
• Most Importantly you will be a key part in ensuring the organisation keep to their mission to make and share performances that inspire and create connections beyond borders, cultures and languages.

To apply please get in touch with Tiffany Richards @ Allen Lane.

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.

My client, one of the nations most highly regarded membership bodies and are currently seeking a Financial Accountant who will report directly into the Financial Controls Manager to join a dynamic finance team providing high quality support.

The organisation is currently going through a strong period of growth. To continue this they require a strong Financial Account who is ambitious and self-motivated to bring a fresh dynamic to the team.

Reporting to the Financial Controls Manager, the Financial Accountant is responsible for:

• Taking a lead role in Month end closure processes.
• Reconcile the creditor control accounts ensuring they agree to the trial balance.

· Reconcile debtor control accounts including cash suspense and credit card control accounts

• Support the Financial Controls Manager and FD in ensuring theirs a consistent approach across the finance team in regards to policy, procedure and control.

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant  ( or studying towards a professional qualification) with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.

Deadline for applications for this role is 28th July

To apply please send CV’s to Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane