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Finance Assistant

Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, or remote within the UK
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week, flexible working is supported as much as possible and requests for non-standard or condensed hours will be considered.
Hourly pay: £12.09 per hour plus £1.46 per hour holiday pay up to £13.19 per hour plus £1.59 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £22,000-£24,000 FTE)
Contract Type: 5-6 Months Temporary Assignment (paid weekly via timesheet set up)

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Elrha which is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. They are an established actor in the humanitarian community, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, researchers, innovators, and the private sector to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing people all over the world.

A Finance Assistant opportunity has come up to join their Grants Operations and Finance (GOF) team. They focus on managing financial planning, reporting and grant operations.

About the role
You will be working closely with the Management Accountant and all other team members to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring disbursements are made to Elrha grantees and service providers when due, and that transactional information for inclusion within donor funding reports are accurate. You will also act as a focal point, working in close collaboration with SCUK colleagues, to ensure that the details relating to all grantee and suppliers of goods and services are correctly recorded in the finance system in a timely fashion.

Key Responsibilities
* Closely collaborate with the Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team members to ensure payments for Elrha grantees (both existing and new) are disbursed when due.
* Ensure that all Elrha supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
* Work closely with the management accountant to ensure that all costs are correctly codes and allocated to the appropriate cost centre and donor
* Ensure that all new suppliers of goods and services are correctly set up in the accounting system.
* Collect and input purchase order requisition requests into the accounting system
* Ensure that requisitions are approved by the authorising signature on receipt on invoice.
* Support change requests to purchase orders.

About you
You will have:
* Previous experience in tasks associated with financial administration including the monitoring financial expenditure reports and undertaking basic financial processing.
* Experience of basic finance and accounting principles and processes with a high level of numeracy
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience of working within an NGO / charitable organisation

You will be:
* Resourceful, proactive, flexible and with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
* High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft packages, including SharePoint.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and ensure implementation of work to required standards and tight deadlines, often under pressure.
* Willingness to adopt hybrid working practices including attending offices in Cardiff and/or London on occasion and as required.

Desirable:
* AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
* Experience in IATI data publication and Agresso finance system.
* Knowledge of humanitarian/development sector and donor requirements.
* Experience in stakeholder management and policy implementation.

How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian field and meet the qualifications and experience outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April at 9am
Timed task: Thursday 25th April / Friday 26th April
Interview: Friday 26th April
Start: Wednesday 1st May

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with an outstanding University to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner on a 9-12 month FTC. You will be joining an excellent team, reporting to the Head of Academic Finance as well as managing 3 team members.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office based in Stratford.

You will be responsible for the financial planning, financial reporting, and analysis together with the finance operations.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, support and guidance to the team
• Business Partnering with the Management Team to support good decision making
• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial management information packs
• Lead the annual budget setting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly monitoring, control and reporting process
• Contribute to business planning by providing business intelligence and financial analysis to inform, guide and improve decision making

You will be:

• Fully CCAB qualified
• Experienced in Business Partnering at a senior level
• Experienced with providing leadership and managing a finance team
• Experienced with leading or managing change at a senior level
• An excellent communicator

Some of their benefits include:

• Up to 42 days off a year
• Competitive USS pension scheme
• Discount card (offers over 200 student discounts)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• 3 days of paid volunteering leave
• Discounted private health insurance scheme
• Free staff development courses

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Megan Hunter

Finance and Operations Manager - 4 or 5 days a week - Fully remote - one year contract

An exciting opportunity has come up to work for a circa £1million turnover association. This is a newly created role, where you will be working very closely with reporting to the CEO.

This is a fully remote role, offering a salary between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum with 30% non contributory pension. My client is open to candidates looking to work 4 days a week, where the salary will be prorated.

This is a very hands-on Finance role overseeing the HR and the IT infrastructure. The role provides support to the Board ensuring the organisation is charity compliant in all its work. The organisation has grown rapidly recently, receiving a number of grants, and this role will help provide assurance regarding their administration and on reporting.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a suitable business planning model covering long term cash flow forecasts
• Ensure annual Statutory Accounts are completed in adherence with UK accounting standards
• Develop and maintain adequate financial control systems and procedures
• Develop an effective IT strategy and ensure service levels are set and maintained with external IT suppliers
• Ensure that the organisation complies to relevant regulations for data protection and data security
• Day-to-day oversight of the finance function
• Support project officers with grant management and reporting
• Produce monthly management accounts and prepare the finance part of the annual report
• Main contact for accountants who audit and lead on preparing required documents
• Ensure processes are in place for payroll, expenses, assets, issuing of invoices, purchases
• Work with colleagues to produce detailed annual budgets and oversee financial planning for the organisation
• Oversee recruitment processes including advertising, interviewing, issuing contracts etc. for staff and contractors
• Lead on the development and implementation of technology solutions across the National Landscapes Association
• Working with colleagues and the Chief Executive to set strategic targets and develop an annual business plan

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or very strong QBE candidates
• Very strong experience in Charity SORP
• Experience of implementing financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure excellent service delivery
• Experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Experience of preparing financial business plans, modelling scenarios and carrying out sensitivity analysis and stress tests
• Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support services such as IT, HR and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities would be an advantage
• Managing and supporting junior finance staff
• Working with Xero or a similar accounting software (desirable)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task

This role will be closing on 23^rd April, 2024.

First round interviews held over MSTeams w/c 22nd April

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

An international healthcare charity is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their central finance team in London. 

The organisation works worldwide, working in partnership with community-level and national organisations and government to deliver support on important and high profile healthcare programmes. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager oversees the financial planning and analysis function for the charity, working to drive financial performance and support the charity in deciding strategy. An oversight of responsibilities is as follows:

• Leading in the development of annual budgets and forecasts
• Partnering with relevant budget-holders to inform on the competion of budget templates
• Producing and presenting budget analysis for budget-holders and the senior leadership team
• Reviewing and providing insightful analysis on month end 
• Working with the Head of Finance to develop long term strategic plans by providing financial analysis

About you: 

You will be a qualified accountant (finalist may be considered) with a passion for business partnering and providing financial analysis to a variety of stakeholders. 
You will be passionate about supporting the humanitarian work the charity undertakes globally 
 

What's on offer:

Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum 

Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in London office

The role will be offered on an 18 month fixed-term contract initially with scope to become a permanent employee thereafter
 

MLC Partners are supporting a well-known Charity to recruit a 12-month fixed-term Finance Systems and Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly alongside the Head of Financial Accounting and Processes and be involved in critical finance projects across the organisation.

Key deliverables of the role:

• Lead on and deliver the Finance system upgrade (Agresso/Unit 4 Business World from on-premise solution into the Cloud)
• Develop and enhance a robust cashflow forecast, and maximise the outputs to take a pro-active approach with Treasury management for short-term cash deposits
• Further develop and embed the internal financial control framework into the Finance team
• Support the Head of Financial Accounting & Processing with other Finance related projects as and when required 

Successful candidates will:

• Have experience in leading a system upgrade (desirably within Agresso/Unit 4 Business World)
• Significant experience in Financial Accounting, processes, and controls
• Proven experience in leading and delivering on projects and process improvement; including cashflow forecast
• CIMA, ACCA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience (essential if not Q, P/Q)
• Charity sector experience desirable

If this position aligns with your experience and you are available immediately, please apply now as applicants are under constant review. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

MLC Partners are partnering with a prestigious Charity based in South-East London, to recruit an experienced Finance Systems Consultant (interim).

This position will play a pivotal role in researching and implementing a new financial system, working closely with the Finance Director and team to automate and modernize internal controls and processes.

This is a full-time position, working hybrid (3days/week in the office), and will be an initial 6month interim position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the charities current finance system, and internal controls and processes
• Research, develop and implement a new finance system, with a strong focus on optimising finance operations, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the finance system with other business functions, ensuring seamless operations and data integrity

Key criteria:

• Professional Finance qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Proven experience and success in finance systems implementation and process improvement
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is due to commence at the end of April. Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before this advert. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners to discuss further.

Goodman Masson is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful organisation is seeking a People Systems Implementation Manager. This contracted role involves a 6/9 months project to upgrade HR systems, aiming to streamline operations and integration across multiple international jurisdictions. This goal of this role aims to reduce administrative burdens, costs, and errors while improving processes, data consistency, and decision-making. This initiative is crucial for modernising the NGO's people management tools across the international organisation by integrating various systems such as ATS, HRIS, Payroll, LMS, staff survey, and finance for more efficient operations.

The role is based in London and will require presence in the London Office 1/2 days a week. The main deliverables are:

• Come in and quickly make the case for change
• Develop and implement HRIT road-map for strategic goals. The HRIT systems shortlisted to be implemented are Personio, HiBob and HR Bamboo. Consulting with the HR D and deciding which HR system fits the international organisation's needs best will be key to the role
• Manage planning, execution, and delivery of HRIT activities across multiple countries
• Create business case for system improvement.
• Lead selection, implementation, and optimisation of HR technology.
• Establish HRIT working group for systems improvement.
• Provide guidance and training for sustainable HRIT capability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in communicating and influencing in a global organisations
• Demonstrated Programme Management expertise, ideally in HR processes or technology-driven transformations, with transferable skills across sectors.
• Proficient in standard Project Management tools like MS Project, SharePoint, and Visio for efficient project execution.
• Mastery of various project management frameworks for versatility in managing diverse projects.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical information persuasively and fostering understanding.
• Strong understanding of HR systems technology functions and capabilities on a global scale

Benefits:

• Competitive day rate salary outside of IR 35
• Flexible working (can be one day in the office)

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Our partner, a leading international charity, seeks an interim Head of FP&A. This is fixed term contract to the end of 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation of the organisational budget, and in monitoring the budget, working with regional heads of finance.
• Lead in monitoring the pipeline of funding, forecasting grant and other income flows, cashflows.
• Advise senior leadership on managing changes in cashflow and income, in allocation of surpluses/deficits, and cost savings.
• Lead on reviewing new funding opportunities, ensuring the accuracy of funding calculations, and in the contacting process for core funding.
• Lead in undertaking analysis and creating reports, and in the continual streamlining and improvement of reporting.
• Support in the year-end accounts preparation.  

Requirements

• A chartered accountant, or with a masters degree in accounting/finance/equivalent with over ten years of experience in leading the budgeting, forecasting and reporting functions of a complex international organisation.
• Experience of developing and implementing improvements.
• Strong analysis and financial modelling skills.
• Experience of working and managing an international and decentralised team.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, able to motivate a team.
• Strong systems skills, and advanced MSExcel skills.  

This role has management responsibilities. The role is only open to candidates who are UK-based with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. This role offers hybrid working in the UK. 

Financial Controller - Projects | London | 12-month FTC | £55,000 - £60,000

For a leading global NGO, we're recruiting a Project Financial Controller for a fixed term of 12-months. Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller and working closely with the CEO, this role will lead the financial management and internal controls for the Regional and Country offices and shared service processes and transactions. The Projects Financial Controller will implement robust management reporting, and cash-flow forecasts, and will work with stakeholders to monitor budgets and forecasts. This is a key role within the NGO, and will be instrumental in building Finance knowledge, capacity and delivering training to Regional and country offices.

What you'll be doing:

• Monitoring and improving financial control processes
• Monitoring and analysing Regional, Country, Project and Departmental budgets and reporting including annual accounts of Country offices and reporting to external Donors
• Provide capacity building, training, and Finance support to all stakeholders
• Set up accounting systems for Country Offices and global offices, proposing improvements and robust controls
• Lead monthly and yearly close processes and review and prepare statutory audit deliverables
• Review and validate Country proposals, Donor proposals and reporting
• Review and reconcile Donor and Partner grants and reporting
• Support the migration and consolidation of data for closing processes

What you'll offer:

• Strong experience of financial management processes and reporting within an international development or humanitarian NGO
• Strong experience of financial control, and financial project management
• Strong experience of Excel, and ideally Unit 4
• Track-record improving finance processes, systems, and controls
• Experience of Donor compliance with a range of Donors including DFID, FCDO, USAID, ECHO, UN

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Do you have experience dealing with both European and US Grants?

Charity People are very pleased to be partnering with a growing and forward-thinking circa £10million turnover international charity based in London. My client is looking for a Management Accountant (Grants and Partnership) to join their agile, forward thinking Finance team.

This is a newly created contract role till December 2025 role. The salary being offered is £53,507 per annum with amazing benefits and investment for your personal development by the organisation.

You will be reporting to the Head of Management Accounts and will be office based twice a week.

Some of your main duties are:

• Developing budgets for concept notes and proposals.
• Ensuring financial requirements for grants are managed properly by all involved in approved grants.
• Allocating expenditure to grants according to the agreed budget.
• Preparing financial reports for donors according to donor requirements.
• Lead or support donor audits against the grants.
• Dealing with donor queries.
• Maintaining and improving partnership management guidelines from the financial aspect.
• Ensure the financial clauses in the standard partnership agreement are aligned with partnership guidelines.
• Ensure the financial clauses in any partnership agreement are adapted according to the situation.

Candidates applying for this role must have the following requirements:

• Proven experience in the grant management cycle and Donor Reporting and Proposals (US and European donors)
• Proven experience in the financial aspects of Partnership management and the allocation of Expenditure to a number of Donors
• Proven experience in the financial aspects of Partnership management and agreements
• Significant knowledge on working on Donor Budgets , Reports and Audits.
• Understanding of working with Partners and the reporting and disciplines required
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with the ability to ensure compliance with organisational policies.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately record and analyse complex financial transactions.
• Proficiency in financial software (SUN and Vision Q&A preferable) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge and use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 , Power BI and Power Query preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Has self-awareness, understands own strengths, limitations, and impact on others

Interviews for this role will held w/c 29^th April, 2024. Due to the nature of this role, my client may close the role early if we have suitable candidates.

If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with a copy of your CV.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you a talented Financial Accountant who can make an impact?

You will make a real difference by being part of the finance team responsible for a £6m charity supporting end-of-life care.

Hybrid role: Flexible working with core hours (10am-4pm) and at least 2 days in the office.

Competitive salary: £40000-£55000 per annum (12-month contract).

Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities are to:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports with budget commentary.
• Manage cash flow and support year-end audits.
• Utilize Xero and Excel (including formulas and pivot tables).
• Identify and propose improvements to streamline finance processes.
• Assist in preparation of year end accounts and prepare for audit.
• Balance sheet accounts - simple intercompany BS reconciliation:
• Maintain accurate intercompany accounts: Ensure seamless reconciliation between the two charities' balance sheets within Xero.

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Part-qualified accountant status (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Xero proficiency.
• Strong Excel skills with formula writing (SUMIFS, PIVOT TABLES, LOOKUP).

Ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Send your CV to without delay if your skills and expectations align or if you are keen to know more about this role.

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.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) on their search for an Accounting Officer to be responsible for the financial and budgeting operations of the CTO.

This role is hybrid – 1 day a week working from the CTO’s London office, and it is offered on a part-time basis in the first instance with the possibility of becoming full-time after the initial 6 months of the contract. The CTO will be able to consider supporting sponsorship and or visa for the right candidate if they are a national from one of the CTO's 33 member states.

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation is the oldest and largest Commonwealth membership organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. Today, the CTO plays an integral role in providing 21st-century thinking, knowledge, understanding and leadership to its members, helping them to shape their digital futures. They are fully involved in the development and use of digital ICT for social and economic development and are at the forefront of the ICT revolution to deliver significant benefits to its members.

Reporting to the Finance and Pensions Manager, this plays a pivotal role in developing and continuously revising the CTO’s budgets, financial rules, and regulations. The post holder will control all areas of expenditure and on the revenue side, the Accounting Officer will ensure all receivables are accounted for, actualised, and appropriately posted. The Accounting Officer will ensure the accounting software package is optimised and will be expected to prudently manage the CTO’s cash flow and investment activities. The incumbent will work closely with the IT Administrator to develop and/or revise the accounting system that will be used by the CTO.

We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with significant experience in a similar capacity in an organisation with a comparable scope and complexity. You will have strong finance and accountancy experience, as well as solid analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Specialised knowledge of Pension Fund Management would be desirable, but not essential.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a phone call to brief you on the role.

Our Client:
Working across Africa, Asia and Latin America this INGO is based in Central London looking for a strong FP&A leader to join and add value quickly.

The Role:
A newly  created role to help set up the FP&A team by bringing together the FBPs into one team. Reporting directly into the CFO, and working closely with other department heads and SLT to provide analysis for the decision making process within the charity on both an operational and financial basis. A real opportunity to add value quickly, and oversee all aspects of FP&A. Managing a team of 3 FBPs.

The Successful Candidate:

- Fully Qualified Accountant ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
- Demonstrable experience in both Finance Business Partnering and all aspects of Financial Planning and Analysis.
- Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset
- Demonstrable experience in leading / managing teams

Whats on offer:

Opportunity to work closely with Senior Leadership Team during a pivotal time for a ever evolving INGO.

- c.£80,000 - £85,000
- 9 month contract, with the opportunity to extend 
- Hybrid working, one day in the central london office (Wednesdays)
- Reporting directly to CFO

Project Accountant 
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000
12 month fixed-term contract
Flexible hybrid working
Start date: ASAP, subject to notice period
Office based in Shoreditch

My client is a major brand in the international development sector, fighting for human rights. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of a large scale Process improvement programme. This has led to a need to recruit a project accountant in support of this ambitious plan. As the Project Accountant you will work closely with the regional teams to ensure a more comprehensive purchase order system.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Engage with and consider the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, to develop timely, accurate and efficient financial management information.
• Consider current technical functionality and whether any additional software is required to meet the financial reporting needs of the organisation.
• Enable project-based reporting, working in collaboration with the Head of Planning and the Data and Insight Team to integrate financial data with information on staff time and qualitive information to support analysis of how resources are employed to achieve impact in our work.
• Develop purchase order functionality and workflows within X-Ledger.
• Review and update the suite of financial policy and procedures impacted by the change including Procurement, Contract Approval and Financial Delegations.
• Engage with stakeholders to launch the purchase order system and support the wider organisation through this period of change.

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience accountant with relevant experience of accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice) 
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation 
• Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability

My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times. If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.