About the role

Reporting to our Director of Finance and Operations this role is responsible for the content and statutory reporting outputs produced by the finance function including the annual financial accounts and any HMRC/tax requirements such as VAT and PAYE. In addition this role will support business partnering across the organisation to enable group finance reporting to support the delivery of SIB’s strategy and focus. In particular the ability to ensure our structures (charity with commercial subsidiaries), processes and controls are robust.

We are looking for someone who: Is self motivated, pro-active, has excellent relationship management skills, a strategic thinker and someone who is able to adapt and be flexible in a very demanding and busy environment. You will be extremely comfortable with technology and cloud based systems and ideally have experience of working with remote teams.

Key responsibilities:

Group Accounting

1. To be a trusted business partner across SIB working with all teams to support accurate financial reporting.
2. To manage the framework for all legal entities at an individual and group level and ensure there is understanding across the finance team and wider organization as part of this provide reporting on this to Directors Group/and or the Board or other external parties as appropriate.
3. Understand the financial implications and requirements of all contracts/sub-contracts/agreements in place relating to all group companies, partners, consortia, funders etc. and within the appropriate law and accounting practice (Companies Act, Charity law, SORP, Partnership Act etc
4. Produce annual draft Group accounts and supporting schedules in line with agreed audit timetable with clear links to SIB’s annual impact report.
5. Treasury management for the group, including supporting the credit function through business partnering; multi-year cash flow forecasting; automated secure payment run processes.
6. Responsibility for finance procedures and policies related to group accounting and embedding and implementing these across the finance function and wider organization with a particular emphasis on fraud prevention and effective controls/segregation of duties.
7. Tax management for the group including VAT and partial exemption.
8. Responsible for providing clear frameworks for future scenario forecasting and modelling in relation to new
   and existing funds or grant programmes

Other

1. Line manage , support and where appropriate provide cover for our Finance Assistant.
2. Support the annual budgeting process
3. Attend committees and other meetings to represent Finance when appropriate
4. To manage external stakeholder relationships with HMRC/Bank/Auditors
5. To be responsible for managing relevant & related tasks across the team
6. To ensure contractual financial reporting with partners or external funding providers is in place and monitored effectively, working closely with the Management Accountant, Grants and Loans teams to ensure accuracy
7. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system, ensuring the finance manual is up to date.
8. Contribute to the knowledge management and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation and delivery of the strategy.
9. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support The Social Investment Business’ objectives as required.

Core Competencies

• ACCA or ICAEW Qualified Accountant
• Excellent Relationship Management Skills, external and internal customer focused; assertive and with leadership skills
• Flexible and adaptable as a team player
• Influencing skills – motivating teams and individuals
• Excellent planning skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  The post demands the ability to present and report financial information to a high standard (tables, graphics etc.) to write clear and concise reports and to make confident verbal presentations
• Excellent and up to date accountancy, tax and compliance experience.
• Excellent understanding and experience of efficient financial procedures and robust internal controls
• Competent user with demonstrable experience of cloud based/electronic financial process including ensuring effective control mechanisms
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Strategic thinker and innovative – willing to try new ideas and test new ways of doing things
• Commitment to equalities and customer care

Desirable competencies

• Good knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, local and central government and the statutory sector as a whole.
• Previous experience of Xero

The talent we are looking for does not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

A medium-sized charity are looking for a technically gifted financial accountant to support the finance team, are you a part qualified accountant, familiar with the nuances of charity accounting?

The requirements for this role include:

• Familiarity with Charity SORP
• Advanced excel skills (including VLookups, Pivot tables and ideally macros)
• Experience of working within the finance function of a charity or non profit organisation

In this role you will utilise your high level of technical finance skill to further the charitable activities of this well known organisation. The finance team is small and in the medium term, there will be opportunities for line management and progression.

Benefits for the role include:

• An annual salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Study support as you complete your accountancy qualifications
• Working from home up to 2 days a week when the organisation is back in the office

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up to date CV to be considered.

Marie Curie provide care and support for people across the UK living with any terminal illness. An opportunity to join this life-changing charity has arisen, as Marie Curie are looking for a finalist or qualified Financial Accountant to join the finance team alongside the new Financial Controller.

This role will be ideal for a person who is a finalist or fully qualified with experience in either an audit firm or in a large finance function.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller in ensuring the accuracy of the Trial Balance by preparing regular reports and analysis for review, coordinating monthly process to review balance sheet reconciliations and to ensure a strong control environment, particularly through regular review of key processes.
• Maintaining an accurate Fixed Asset Register through regular postings, based on review and liaison with Budget Holders. Prepare capital expenditure reports and support in ensuring that all payroll costs are accurately reflected in the Trial Balance.
• Preparing timely and accurate VAT returns any handling other tax related queries whilst supporting the year end process to deliver a clean audit.
• Preparation of cash flow reports and forecasts for Financial Controller.

Requirements for the role:

• Extensive financial accounting and tax experience in roles within a medium/large sized finance function or audit firm
• Knowledge of key principles and concepts needed for strong financial controls (Charity sector specific knowledge is desirable)
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA)
• Ability to understand complex processes and drive through improvements

Timings:

• Closing Date:  31st July 2020 (applications being reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Interview date: 5th - 7th August 2020

To find out more, please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for an informal conversation, or apply below to be considered.

Financial Accountant position working for a leading Housing Association in central London. The position reports into the Head of Financial accounting and effectively acts as the deputy in the preparation of the organisations statutory accounts. This is a great role for someone that had recently qualified and is looking for a broad technical position.

Client Details

The organisation exist to provide affordable housing to those that need it and has over 20,000 homes in London and the South East. Housing associations are seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they often looks after some of the most vulnerable within our society.

Description

The Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Produce cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Manage payroll accounts
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external advisors on tax efficiencies

Profile

Essential:

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.
• Excellent analytical skills to review data effectively.
• Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.
• Experience of working within the property/housing sector.
• Technical understanding of Housing SORP.

Job Offer

£50,000-55,000 + Excellent benefits

Financial Accountant role with a balance of responsibilities that includes financial accounting, financial control, day to day accounting and stakeholder engagement.

Client Details

This London University is a unique institution that works on a global scale. With significant recent funding and ambitious plans for growth, the organisation is looking to drive improvement across corporate services, including the hire of two new qualified finance roles. Student numbers are looking strong and this role will play a key part in the ongoing improvement within the finance function.

Description

• Play a significant part in the preparation of the financial statements and annual audit process

• Work closely with the financial controller to develop financial controls, policies and processes

• Work closely with the junior finance team members on finance processes, including payroll, treasury and procurement.

• Provide technical finance advice and support across the organisation to stakeholders at all levels.

Profile

You will be a full qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent). You will have an excellent understanding of technical finance and will have delivered strong financial reporting in your most recent role. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to liaise effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £50,000

• Private medical insurance

• 28 days annual leave

• Opportunity to study a course free of charge

• Generous pension

We are delighted to be partnering with the English National Opera, a nationally recognised arts charity, renowned for both their breath-taking productions and outreach work.

Currently going through a finance transformation project, this is a very exciting time to join as Financial Accountant, as you will be part of an established charity that is devising and implementing fresh ideas.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Running month end processes by processing various income and expenditure items including their reconciliation
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparing and submitting the quarterly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Overall responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets, maintaining the fixed asset register and posting monthly depreciation
• Assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts including auditors lead schedules
• Preparing the monthly cashflow
• To challenge financial processes and work with the HOF to improve the control environment in the organisation

To be the right person for this role, you will have had experience of different accounting cycles and will be methodical with strong problem solving capabilities. Your excel skills will be excellent and you will be a qualified finance professional who is keen to learn and progress their career.

Video interviews are being held in the second week of August, however outstanding candidates may be able to be seen early, so apply now or contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane to find out more.

Senior Financial Accountant, 40 - 45K + Benefits, London | Remote

For a renowned international charity, we are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to lead in the development and integration of financial reporting in Overseas Offices and in ensuring the Regional Office finance functions and reporting methods are fit for purpose. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, this role will liaise with Overseas Finance teams, Regional Directors, Management Accounts, Procurement, Global Operations, Audit, and Legal Team.

Main Duties:

• Work with overseas offices in developing statutory financial reporting
• Coordinate overseas offices Year-End financial close process
• Prepare templates for consolidating overseas offices financial results into the Statutory Accounts, resolving any technical reporting issues
• Design and conduct internal Audits in overseas offices and reporting to Finance and Audit Committee and overseas office Directors
• Develop and improve internal Audit delivery for overseas offices and manage implementation of Internal Audit Function
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and improve balance sheet controls
• Ensure intercompany transactions are recorded and reconciled
• Promote improvement of financial accounting processes and strengthening of controls in London and overseas
• Point of contact for financial queries including accounting treatment, reporting issues, technical systems, and payroll
• Provide assistant with the use of IS systems and support AP decentralise system processes
• Review and approve payment requests, international payments, and supplier BACS submissions

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity
• External or internal audit experience and preparation of Statutory Accounts
• Experience in a large international dynamic organisation
• Ideally advanced Excel, Sun, and Vision experience
• Development of training materials and best practice procedure guides

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The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

My client is a very well known brand in the UK offering a wide variety of services. At present, they are looking to recruit an interim Head of Financial Accounts to lead on a transformation project within the team to ensure best practice throughout.

Key duties:

• Oversee all technical financial accounting including statutory accounting, tax and transactional recording.
• Deliver a full review of current processes and procedures to ensure best practice throughout the team.
• Promote finance as a responsive and customer facing business unit.
• Manage and support the team, ensuring clear objectives are set and training and support provided.

With a strong academic background, the successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant who has already operated at a significantly senior technical accounting level within the charity sector.

Due to the current Covid crisis, this role will initially be home based, although formally based in London.

Penny Brohn UK is looking for a bright and dynamic financial professional to join our outstanding staff team. This is a part time, permanent role, based in our National Centre at Pill, Bristol, with the potential for flexible working from home arrangements.  Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Controller will have responsibility for the day to day financial control and management of the charity.

Financial Controller
Ref: FC361
Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week
Salary Range: £40,000 – £45,000, pro-rata, per annum
Contract type: Permanent Contract
Location: Penny Brohn UK, National Centre, Pill, Bristol
Responsible for: Finance Manager, Data Support Officer, HR Advisor
Responsible to: CEO
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, pro-rata + bank holidays, pro-rata + additional days over Christmas and New Year period. Free parking in a beautiful semi-rural setting.

About the role

In addition to the financial control and management of the charity, the role will also oversee the outsourced IT function and manage the HR and Volunteer team. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (or a part qualified finalist) able to lead by example and get things done through their own drive and determination. Ideally they will have previous experience of working at this level in the charity sector, will demonstrate strong communication skills. They will play a crucial part in liaising with the Senior Lead team and in building strong relationships with colleagues across the charity.

This is a hands on role and the successful candidate should thrive on working in the detail but also be able to articulate in a clear and concise manner to senior management and the Trustee Board.  The role will join the Senior Lead team and report in to the CEO and will play a crucial leadership role in the future development of the charity.

Penny Brohn UK is the leading UK charity specialising in a whole person approach to helping people live well with the impact of cancer. The way in which we help people is known as the Bristol Whole Life Approach which provides a powerful combination of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support that is designed to help anyone affected by cancer, at any stage of the disease. We do this through residential courses, group sessions and 1-2-1 complementary therapies. We work in partnership with many major healthcare providers and our services are underpinned by evidence based research.

Timetable for appointment:
Closing date: 9am on Friday 4 September
Interview date: Tuesday 15 September to be held via Zoom

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to our website where you can register your interest in this vacancy in the first instance.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Penny Brohn UK.

No agencies please.

St Pauls Cathedral is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a part time Entity Accountant on a permanent basis. St Pauls Cathedral is a world-renowned landmark and probably one of the most recognisable sights on the London skyline. Following a recent restructure St Pauls are now looking to recruit this key role.

St Paul’s boasts a very diverse environment. Normally welcoming over one million worshippers and visitors a year, this institution also has a shop, hosts corporate and adult learning events as well as engaging with schools and families. Reporting into the Financial Controller this part time Entity Accountant will be responsible for Associated Entities, Fundraising and Project Support.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Provide the vital link between the Fundraising and Projects teams, carefully tracking funding received over several entities and then ensuring that this is reflected in the project plans.
• Provide insightful financial reports and in-depth analysis to enable high-quality decision-making.
• Financial and management accounting for the Cathedral’s associated organisations: Enterprises, Friends, Foundation, COLET, Garfield Weston.
• Working with the Fundraising team to manage and report on cash received and translating this information to inform project planning and management.
• Ensuring that we are working to a strong control framework with clearly identified and linked processes, responsibilities and deliverables.
• Working with the Financial Controller and the wider team to ensure that all information is delivered is timely and accurate manner – managing towards a clear month and year end timetable.

The organisation:

Having opened in 1708 some traditions and ways of working have been in place for hundreds of years; the role of the finance team is to cherish the good but introduce new ways of working. Now the focus is to encourage internal customers to use systems and consistent processes so that they are as efficient and effective as possible.

The Cathedral is fully embracing working from home and now need to ensure that processes are fit for that purpose.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally be qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or part qualified with relevant experience in a similar role.
• Have a strong knowledge of charity SORP accounting;
• Have demonstrable ability to prepare statutory accounts including accounting for investments and manage the audit process
• Have excellent excel and system skills as well as strong analytical skills
• Be an excellent communicator with a positive, can do attitude. Highly perceptive with good inter-personal skills in order to liaise and gain the buy in of colleagues across the Cathedral, including Trustees and external partners
• Have confidence to put forward new ideas to improve existing processes

Desirable criteria includes:

• An understanding of partial recovery for VAT and corporation tax
• An understanding of Gift Aid
• Knowledge of Access Dimensions and MS Access

This opportunity will be based at offices on site at the Cathedral.

The closing date for applications is 30th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 7th September. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a part qualified management accountant has arisen at one of London’s fastest growing educational charities. A commercially minded and forward organisation, this role will suit someone who has experience in either the charity or education sector. If you are a part qualified finance professional, with excellent management accounting experience, this could be the right role for you!

The responsibilities for this role include creating the monthly management packs by liaising with mid-level and senior stakeholders across the organisation, working with budget holders on their accruals, deferments and budgets, supporting the Head of Finance as necessary. You will sit as part of a fairly small finance team, so must be able to work outside your job description, gaining exposure to a range of charitable financial activities.

Requirements:

· You must have at least 2 years management accounting experience, with exposure to the full management accounting pack and ideally have written or produced commentary

· You will be part qualified, with the desire to qualify in the next few years (there will be opportunities to work outside your job description on other exciting projects)

· You have worked with accruals, deferments and journals, and are able to apply your technical knowledge in ways that are easily understandable to non-finance professionals

· You will be articulate, emotionally intelligent and bright, with excellent attention to detail and organisation skills

Benefits:

· Study support including 5 extra days leave a year and money towards your studies

· Salary of £32,000 to £37,000 per annum

· Working in a close knit, friendly team in an artistic and expressive space

If you are interested in this role, please apply to find out more.

Financial Controller - UK: £350 - £450 per day Umbrella Co (IR35 Inside scope) 6 months

For a global organisation, we are recruiting a Financial Controller to manage the UK financial accounting team responsible for UK financial compliance activities at month-end and year-end close. This is a key role which will drive significant organisational change as to the way the UK carries out transactional finance and cash management, monthly close processes, and financial compliance. The role maintains strong relationships with the SSC in India and will manage a team of accountants responsible for all UK transactional finance activity supporting the UK regions.

Main Duties:

• Review transactional finance roles across UK including moving transactional activity to SSC
• Working closely with finance teams across month-end to ensure good cash flow management, accurate financial accounts, and management accounts for the UK
• Manage UK payment runs and the debt management process
• Manage and enhance monthly and year-end close processes to improve the quality of UK close while also speeding up the production accounting reports
• Ensure the UK trial balance and balance sheets are analysed and validated / reconciled monthly with a minimum of reconciling items
• Drive and ensure implementation of financial procedures, polices and systems
• Implement and report on audit recommendations
• Develop cash flow forecasting and management, FOREX reporting liaising with the central treasury team
• Advise Operations on technical accounting issues, liaising with Tax, Treasury and Group statutory Reporting
• Devise and implement KPIs for controls and compliance and identify process improvement opportunities to support the delivery of objectives
• Oversee the control and financial management of UK Fixed Assets and manage the provision of information to internal and externa auditors

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified accountant with experience of leading and motivating dispersed staff
• Experience of owning transactional accounting and Group Chart of Accounts
• Experience in directing global competence and effective year-end closing
• Experience in producing policy and guidance on the implementation of accounting standards
• Simplifying, improving processes for account reconciliations and month-end
• Experience leading on year-end closing for a large geographical region or globally
• SAP experience
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders globally
• Proven staff leadership experience, ideally remotely
• Ability to develop and propose accounting solutions to non-compliant reporting
• Experience of providing advice on process improvement

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The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Who are we?

Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, SAMS is Scotland’s premier independent marine science organisation generating new knowledge for the benefit of the marine environment and society since 1884.

What are we looking for?

Do you enjoy working in an accountancy environment but get your greatest motivation from developing a high performing team who are successful in supporting business delivery through a partnership approach?  We need someone who enjoys the responsibility of delivering finance and contracts work, a natural leader with proven success at nurturing talent and maintaining a happy, focused and competent team. Being an excellent communicator, you will also foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.

You will be creative, pro-active and keen to develop a commercial agenda to support SAMS growing focus on enterprise activities alongside our research and education activities.  You will also be conversant with accountancy software and may have implemented or developed new systems.

So, what do we offer in return?

A stimulating working environment working alongside world class academics, enterprise consultants and professional services staff as well as students. In an amazing scenic location on the west coast of Scotland, we offer flexible working hours, freedom to grow as an individual and to develop your career.  In addition, we offer a generous remuneration package including pension, holidays, free onsite parking, as well as access to our employee benefits package. 

Interested?  We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have before progressing through the application process. Please contact HR 

Further information is available online. Alternatively, please send a CV and cover letter to: Human Resources, Head of Financial Services (Job Ref. D02/20.NO), Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QA 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th August 2020

SAMS is a registered Scottish charity (SC 009206), has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Finance Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and responsible for crucial management reporting, analysis and finance business partnering for a key business area of a large housing and property business in East London.

Client Details

This organisation is one of the leading housing organisations in London and the UK, owning and managing over 100,000 homes across the UK. The organisation is known for its excellent treatment of its staff and has be awarded various prizes for this.

Description

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Finance business partnering across various key stakeholders, at all levels.

• Preparing accurate and timely management accounting

• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required

• Medium/Long term planning, financial modelling

Profile

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA,CIMA or Similar) with strong technical and commercial finance understanding. An ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders and support decision making is absolutely crucial for success for this role and experience working in a business partnering position would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary £45,000 to £50,000

Excellent benefits including pension, annual leave, medical provider