Senior Accountant Jobs

Hand in Hand International is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent, part-time basis.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work for a charity that helps millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their way out of poverty.  The role also offers the possibility for international travel, excellent benefits, being a part of a passionate and high performing team, as well as definitive room for growth and development, e.g. 3 staff members were promoted internally at the start of this financial year.

Hand in Hand International is a growing charity that is increasing its reach geographically.  Current areas being supported includes Eastern Africa and Afghanistan.  The current strategic plan to 2026 has an ambitious target to increase income by 15% each year and expand reach by launching programmes in Zimbabwe and Uganda in the next year. 

The Organisation

At Hand in Hand, we help women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. The money they earn and the confidence they gain changes everything. Whole families and communities rise with them.

Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, we’ve helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change. Some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.

Hand in Hand International is based in Baker Street, central London, with a hybrid working policy. Our team works with partners throughout the global Hand in Hand network, specialising in fundraising, strategic and programmes advice, and donor relations.

Why Work at Hand in Hand International?

• Work-life balance (Hybrid)
  We offer a hybrid working model, with staff working from home on Mondays and Fridays and from our Baker Street office Tuesday-Thursday. Flexible working requests (including compressed hours) will be considered for this role.
• Positive, inclusive culture
  Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand's six strategic goals. We aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via our yearly staff survey). We believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to recruit 33% of all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector. 
• Sector-best parental leave
  We offer employees parental leave at 20 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new mothers or primary caregivers and 13 weeks’ full pay or equivalent to new fathers or secondary caregivers (this also applies for adoption and surrogacy). We also offer five days paid dependents’ leave per year.
• International travel
  In this role you will have the opportunity to travel to Kenya and Tanzania and meet the entrepreneurs we support.
• Employer pension contributions
  6.5% 
• Working from home stipend
  We provide a monthly contribution towards working from home. 
• Professional development
  As part of a growing team, you will have opportunities to progress and develop in your role and access external training if required.
• Cycle to Work scheme
  Receive a bicycle worth up to £1,000 tax-free, repaid over 12 months by means of salary sacrifice.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and working closely with the Senior Programme Finance Officer, the primary objective of the role is to manage the monthly and annual accounts, prepare for and lead the end-to-end statutory audit and support the wider organisation with financial insight and guidance.

• Monthly accounts: maintain financial records and produce monthly management reports. Prepare financial reports for quarterly board meetings.
• Annual accounts: prepare the annual financial accounts, including the Trustees’ Annual Report.
• Lead the audit process: manage the audit process and be the key contact for the auditor during the audit fieldwork and follow up.
• Organisational budget: support the Director of Finance with development of the annual organisational budget. Liaise with budget holders across the organisation (fundraising, programmes, communications, office management and CEO) on a regular basis to manage spend against the annual organisational budget.
• Support the wider team with financial information and insights: provide financial information or conduct analysis to support the activities of the wider organisation, including due diligence information required for proposals for funding opportunities.
• Provide guidance to our network partners’ finance teams: for example, reviewing our overseas network partners’ annual accounts and finance policies. Liaise with the Treasurer of Friends of Hand in Hand in New York to manage donations from the US.
• Compliance: support the Director of Finance with the reviewing and updating organisational policies, including risk, governance and the Finance Manual. Ensure that regulatory requirements for staff training are met, such as anti-bribery, cyber security and data protection.
• Manage invoices and purchase orders: manage the invoices tracker and purchase orders system to ensure that the appropriate approvals are obtained, and suppliers are paid on time. Support with payments and monitor bank income for the fundraising team.
• Manage trademarks: work with the CEO to maintain global trademarks for the Hand in Hand network.
• Gift aid: ensure that gift aid is claimed on all eligible donations in a timely manner.
• Staff timesheets: monitor monthly staff timesheets for projects that require them. Manage analysis of staff time across projects and provide actual spend for project reports. In time, we would like to implement a more sophisticated timesheet system and the Financial Accountant could take the lead on this project.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Accountancy qualification required (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience and up-to-date knowledge of SORP accounting.
• Experience of preparing accounts under the charity SORP.
• Experience of QuickBooks and/or Sage accounting systems.
• Experience working in the non-profit sector.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured and organised - with the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks in line with team needs.
• Excellent cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Desirable

• An understanding of the charity sector, women’s rights, climate, or international development.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience.

We treat all applications equally, however we actively encourage applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBT+, who have a disability, as well as those from a working-class background, as these groups are currently under-represented in the charity sector. Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation, with a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

As the most senior finance professional within the organisation, the Group Accountant has overall responsibility for the quality of the consolidated financial reporting, and for supporting the Business Director with managing financial risk, setting financial strategy, and ensuring that Trustees are appropriately informed of the financial position of the charity.

The Group Accountant is expected to coordinate the preparation of high quality consolidated financial reporting. He or she will set high standards for school finance teams, support them in their work, provide advice, develop constructive working relationships and facilitate the sharing of best practice.

MIST is proud of being one of the larger charities in the UK by turnover. Our ethos and values are at the heart of all that we do, and the Group Accountant is expected to reflect these in the quality and manner of his or her work.

• Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
• Location: Nottingham Office/Hybrid
• Salary: £25,000
• Permanent, 35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.

This role is part of a small Finance team that supports the work of Headway - the brain injury association. The role is line managed by the Finance Manager and liaises with every team within the organisation.

What you will do

As a Senior Finance Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the purchase and sales ledgers for both the charity and retail company, supporting colleagues, and resolving queries from suppliers and customers. You will monitor the purchase invoice mailbox and online purchase invoice accounts, ensuring that all invoices are downloaded promptly and passed on to relevant colleagues for authorisation.

You will be responsible for recording all purchase and sales invoices on our accounts system, Exchequer and ensuring that all bank transactions are entered on a timely basis. You will also be responsible for preparing and entering key monthly journals, including but not limited to charity and retail income, charity merchandise sales, depreciation, credit card expenditure, pre-paid rent and service charges. The majority of this work will use our Excel linked auto-loaders, but some manual entry will also be required.

You will complete monthly supplier account reconciliations and be responsible for raising any concerns or discrepancies with the Finance Manager.

You will maintain the stock system for the online merchandise shop, updating it with new stock and prices, using the information from the system to create the monthly cost of sales journal.

The Senior Finance Officer will work with the Finance Manager to ensure that all monthly and month-end routines are completed in line with team and organisational deadlines and complete any other finance tasks that may be required.

About you

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, as a Senior Finance Officer you will:

• Have a passion for finance.
• Be a highly organised individual with a focus on precision and accuracy.
• Able to manage your workload autonomously.
• Driven by your ability to deliver on measurable outputs.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidently to colleagues throughout the organisation.
• Strong attention to detail able to consistently input accurate information into the accounting software.
• Be an active member of a small team and contribute to its culture.
• Have a professional approach to relationships and standards of work.

Benefits

As a staff member at Headway - the brain injury association you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial security

• Competitive salaries
• Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible working

• Remote working – for the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway - the brain injury association offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.

About us

Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway - the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway - brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway - brain injury association, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

Safeguarding

At Headway - the brain injury association we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to cotnact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway - the brain injury association and the Senior Finance Officer role - we look forward to getting to know you!

We are a large-scale, dynamic and forward-thinking restoration and hospitality project in the Northwest Highlands with strong philanthropic and community connections. The heart of our operation is on a remote and beautiful 800-acre island.

We continue to build on our finance team and are seeking a Junior Management Accountant for an exciting opportunity to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be based at our Ullapool facility with occasional travel to the Island of Tanera Mor. Candidates who wish to work on a hybrid basis with at least 2 days per week on site, will also be considered. As Junior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the growing team in its day-to-day operations, whilst working with the Finance manager to implement and maintain new systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

· Prepare month end reconciliations and management accounts to a draft position

· Post monthly accounting journals

· Assist with the implementation and administration of the accounting and purchasing systems

· Maintenance of fixed asset register

· Reconcile bank accounts daily

· Quarterly VAT Returns

· Manage weekly supplier payment process

· Maintain, implement and improve internal controls and procedures

· Provide cover and support for other members of the finance team as required

Skills and Experience

· Previous relevant accounting experience and knowledge essential

· Completed or working towards an accounting qualification (AAT or similar) with at least 1-2 years of experience in a finance role

· Strong knowledge of excel

· Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and high level of accuracy

· Confident user of Xero as well as other office applications (applicants with experience of similar accounting packages will also be considered)

· Numerate with strong analytical skills

· Good communication skills

· Adaptable with a positive and proactive approach

Benefits

· Salary Range £30 - £40k

· Company pension scheme

· Employee healthcare scheme

· Training and development

· Generous annual leave entitlement

· Annual discretionary bonus

This role would suit someone who is looking to progress and assist with management accounting duties, whilst also being happy to undertake day to day transactional work. The ideal candidate will have all round accounts experience and be looking to take a step up.

To be considered, please submit your CV along with a covering letter. The closing date is Wednesday 8th May 2024 for applications and the first online interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD - Senior Fundraising Executive, Humanities

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities.  Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.

About the Role

This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Cultural Programme and Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

• To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
• Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
• The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
• Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 2 May 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 13 May 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

An innovative housing organisation with ambitious plans for further growth is looking to take on a Senior FP&A Analyst on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract that has potential to become a permanent opportunity.

This expanding company provides great quality homes and is a dynamic and collaborative place to work. This role requires a qualified accountant who is strong technically and enjoys working on various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Business partnering with various stakeholders and providing strategic advice
• Analysis of new and existing projects and strategies within the business
• Presenting reports to senior leadership and looking at projections of business performance
• Financial Modelling and the provision of commercial insight

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience within financial reporting, planning and analysis
• Senior stakeholder management and strong excel skills
• Desirable - Big 4 with Real estate/private equity background

If this sounds like an exciting new opportunity, please apply ASAP as the role is moving quickly.

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.

Come from the education sector and are looking for a new role that will give you full responsibility over the production of management accounts for several entities? Looking for an opportunity within an organisation that helps to shape the lives of the next generation? If yes, read on.

Robertson Bell are excited to announce their partnership with this established educational institution as they go to market for a Senior Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis. It is an exciting time to join this growing, organisation who provide crucial services and support to the up-and-coming generation as they transform their finance team!

The main responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner include:

• Consolidate and review financial data from various entities to prepare accurate and timely management accounts for presentation to the Head of Finance.
• Have line management responsibilities over a small team, including multiple Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants.
• Work closely with heads of entities to prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that align with strategic objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Continuously conduct comprehensive reviews of current management accounting and reporting processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with the Senior Managers to gather up to date information in order to maintain the integrity of the complex financial models, identifying changes in assumptions and further consequences.

Based in North London, this role is being offered on a hybrid basis, working form the office only one or two days a week. This organisation demonstrates their commitment to their employees and offers a competitive annual leave allowance, a generous pension and unrivalled development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or CIMA Accountant
• Come from an education or public sector background, however, candidates with a strong desire to move into the sector are highly encouraged to apply.
• Have experience working in a similar role, producing management accounts for several entities.
• Be an excellent verbal and written communicator with the ability liaise effectively with stakeholders.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so do not hesitate and apply now to avoid disappointment!

The Role

 The Senior Finance Business Partner will oversee financial management of key programme areas for the charity.

· Provide financial analysis and commentary to support in strategic decision making in relation to programme areas

· Ensure financial and management reports are presented in an accessible way to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike

· Finance business partner across programme management teams to support in financial management reporting

· Support in the production and review of management accounts

· Create and deliver financial plans for programme areas including forecasting and reporting on performance against budgets.

· Liaise with wider team to ensure donor reporting standards are met for donor financial reports

· Staff management one finance business partner and be responsible for their development

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working arrangements: 1-2 days per week in the office (central London)

Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Annual Leave: 25 days + 3 days at Christmas + Bank Holidays

Regular staff social events and clubs

Employee assistance programmes covering health and wellbeing support

About You

· You will be a finalist level or fully qualified accountant.

· You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.

· You will have a passion for human rights and the global charitable work the organisation undertakes.

· Previous sector experience may be advantageous though is not a prerequisite – candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply.

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD - Senior Fundraising Executive 
known at Oxford as 'Senior Development Executive - Medical Sciences (Neuroscience)'.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, to lead on Neuroscience related fundraising for the Departments of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences as part of the friendly team working across the Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford.

The Medical Sciences Division at Oxford has been ranked number one in the world for the last twelve years in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences. Recent accomplishments of the Medical Sciences Division include its research into the COVID-19 pandemic, most notably through the delivery of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine, which is estimated to have saved over 6 million lives.

About the role:

This fundraiser will work closely with the Heads of Departments and academics in the Departments of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. The post will focus primarily on funding for research, academic posts, scholarships and infrastructure related to Neuroscience which includes Mental Health and neurological disease (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke and Epilepsy). The fundraiser will work on special projects including the possible major capital redevelopment of the Warneford site. While an interest in medical research and neuroscience is essential, you do not need to be a sciences graduate, just an enthusiast for knowledge.

About you:

You are an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think creatively. You will lead on major gift fundraising (£100k-£1m+) working with a range of donors (corporates, trusts and individuals). 

What We Offer:

As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
• Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
• Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
• Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
• Discounted bus and transit travel

In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.

Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
• Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 30 April 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Friday 10 May 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Senior Finance Business Partner
Permanent, Full-time
£60,000 - £65,000
Hybrid working 3 days in office
Location: Central London

My client is a world-leading arts not-for-profit organisation that works to push the boundaries of the arts and work tirelessly to produce new shows. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of improving the commercial arm of their business and explore new avenues for revenue. This has led to a need to recruit a senior finance business partner in support of this ambitious plan. As the senior finance business partner you will work closely with the wider team as well as moulding the department and building relationships with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and work in partnership with other teams providing data and analysis relevant to the business strategy.
• Use data from various data sources to understand historic trends and use this information to create financial models and presentations to inform budget decisions.
• Create income and cost Key Performance Indicators and research other organisations to measure performance.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly management accounts including income and expenditure, balance sheet reconciliations and Key Performance Indicators.
• Prepare budgets according to timelines in discussion with the team and Chief Financial Officer.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts of income and expenditure, working closely with other members of the Team,
• Undertake monthly reviews with budget holders to review income and direct costs  and feedback to key stakeholders where necessary.
• Take an active role in aiding senior managers and team members understanding of their financial responsibilities.
• Working with the Financial Accounts Team, ensure complete and accurate transaction processing.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a desire to drive change in an organisation, influencing senior stakeholders at multiple levels. Additional skills include highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise and work across different teams.

My client is fully open to sector experience and committed to delivering a first-class training and induction programme. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds

Field Lane Job Description

Job Title: Senior Finance Coordinator

Salary: £37,500 plus Study Assistance

Responsible To: Finance Manager

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

Location: Head Office – London Near Victoria

Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial reports. This includes processing of both purchase and sales invoices and the reconciliation of the books of prime entry. You will assist senior members of the finance team at month end and year end.

Main Duties

1. Go through relevant financial procedures as necessary with new staff.

2. Set up and train new starters on the purchase order system.

3. Review and post all monthly petty cash and prepaid card returns per the management accounts timetable.

4. Maintain the Purchase Ledger making any changes necessary such as name and bank details with the necessary correct documentation.

5. Maintain the Sales Ledger making any changes necessary such as name and bank details with the necessary correct documentation.

6. To clear accounts payable queries daily

7. Answer queries via telephone and e-mail relating to creditors and payment of invoices.

8. Reconcile monthly the balances on the creditor ledger and supplier statements.

9. Prepare BACS run with supporting documentation

10. Document processes used in the Finance function to support the ongoing development of the department and ensure that potential efficiencies are maximised.

11. Support the of Director of Finance with the Business Partnering approach to non finance colleagues.

12. Reconciling the Aged Debt report at month end to the General Ledger ensuring all payments are allocated and providing notes on any outstanding debt and action being taken for recovery.

13. Collecting Payment and managing the credit control function for both Field Lane and Fun.

14. Ensuring all Fee invoices are properly raised accurately for all Client Services

15. Ensure all rent and service charges are billed accurately.

16. To act as a point of reference for guardians when it comes to invoices queries and rent and service charge increases.

17. Produce weekly report showing voids per project and distribute to senior management team.

18. Produce monthly analysis showing the fees received compared with fees expected by client and to raise any adverse variances with the director of finance.

General

· Complying with Field Lane’s policies and procedures at all times.

· Covering and supporting other members of the team as necessary.

· Attending and participating in team meetings and other meetings as required.

· Being proactive in reflecting on own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.

· Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by your line manager or other senior colleagues.

Person Specification

We need you to provide a covering letter to give evidence with supporting examples of how you meet the requirements in each point listed below.

Experience

· A formal finance qualification, or evidence of a significant period of study towards one.

· Experience of databases for the purposes of inputting and extracting information, report writing and design

· A proactive attitude

· To have demonstrable experience of working across multiple financial disciplines within a busy finance department

· Liaising with banks & auditors.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· Willingness to undertake training and continuing professional development.

· Advanced experience of Excel spreadsheets skills including the use of and knowledge of complex formulae set-ups.

· Ability to plan, manage and organise own workload.

· Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with staff at all levels across all departments.

· Team working.

· Computer literate, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

· Excellent written and numeracy skills.

· Sound analytical skills and the ability to apply those skills to problem solving.

· Adaptable to different situations

· Positive attitude towards disability.

· Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity

The Royal Academy of Music is one of the oldest music schools in the UK, founded in 1822. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate training across a variety of musical disciplines, including instrumental performance, composition, jazz, musical theatre and opera. The Academy has a global reputation and attracts students from over 50 countries.

The Academy’s charitable aim is to provide high-quality musical education and training. It offers scholarships and bursaries to support talented students who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend. Legacies are an integral part of the Academy’s income, accounting for around 30% of fundraised income each year and supporting a range of key priorities, from scholarships and bursaries to artistic projects and capital investments.

The Senior Legacies Manager is a reworked position that will manage relationships with high-value legacy pledges and create and implement a legacy marketing strategy for the Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a legacy professional who is keen to develop their career and looking for a potential stepping stone to a head of level role.

About the role

• Responsible for legacy income of between £2.5-3 million a year
• Management of the legacy portfolio, ensuring excellent stewardship and communications to current and prospective high value pledgers
• Develop and implement a legacy fundraising and marketing strategy following an initial audit of the legacy programme and income
• Work with external legacy administration consultants, preparing reports for SMT and ensuring compliance
• Work with other fundraising teams to develop supporter journeys which include legacy pathways
• Ongoing internal engagement about legacies and the importance of legacy giving for the Academy
• Opportunity to develop an In-Memory product and structed In-Memory giving for the Academy

About you

• Experience of relationship based legacy fundraising as well as experience of legacy marketing
• Background from legacy fundraising at arts or Higher Education Institution is of specific interest but will consider candidates from the not for profit sector with the mix of relationship and marketing experience
• Candidates may also have a fundraising background from major gifts and legacy giving
• Able to see the potential of driving legacy acquisition and be able to build a proactive legacy marketing programme
• Interest in arts and culture with the ability to understand the passion that the Academy legacy givers have for the Academy

Interim Finance Business Partner

£42,237 excluding £3,000 London Weighting Allowance

Educational Charity

Hybrid / Remote working - can be located at a number of regional offices throughout the UK.

27 days holiday a year (excluding bank holidays) and an excellent benefit package.

Teach First is creating the results we all want to see: every child reaching their potential. In the classroom, in work, and in life.

For nearly 20 years - and with the generous backing of our supporters - we've been helping schools build a fair education for all. By developing the next generation of great teachers and brilliant leaders. And by growing a powerful network of talented people committed to change.

We now work with schools in every region of England, helping them make a difference where it's needed most.

Teach First is looking for an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Interim Finance Business Partner - covering a 6 months FTC.

The role provides strategic analysis to support and challenge our stakeholders in making the right decisions for our growing organisation. We are a critical friend to the organisation, ensuring that we are maximizing the impact of our income and expenditure for our social mission.

The focus of this role will be budgeting, forecasting and management reporting as well as representing our team in organisation wide projects and driving consistent improvements in processes to add value to Teach First.

You will be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience and familiar in business partnering roles. The ability to convey complex issues with clarity and confidence is also essential as is communication skills with stakeholders through active listening and effective questioning.

To receive a full JD and candidate information pack please contact me

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King’s College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-faculty institution, providing high-quality research, education and innovation across the social sciences, humanities, health, law, dentistry, and sciences. As a member of the Russell Group, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in research and education.

The Finance, Procurement, Strategic Planning and Analytics directorate, led by the Chief Financial Officer / VP (Finance), comprises c.150 roles located across our campuses in central London.  The Finance department of c.100 roles provides various accounting, assurance, advisory, decision support and financial processing functions for the whole university.

The Director of Finance Business Partnering (Operations) is a critical role within the Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance division that will lead, develop and deliver high quality finance business partnering and decision support to all the central services of the university, including providing financial planning, reporting and insight across revenue and capital funded activity. 

You will support the senior Director of the Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance function in development and improvement projects. Examples include the development of a professional competencies framework to support career progression and performance at all levels, supported by learning and development opportunities, improving key processes, resource allocation and financial planning methodologies, and reporting on financial performance.

As part of the function’s senior management team, this role will lead a team of finance business partners who will provide outstanding partnering services to our central services including large functions such as Estates and Facilities, IT, Students & Education, Research Management and on other crucial ‘head office’ activities. Working closely with the corporate reporting team on the provision of management accounts, you will lead on financial performance support in-year and across our three-year financial planning framework. You will also undertake and provide professional support to your team on business partnering skills, financial modelling, business case development and financial appraisals. You will play a wider role as a senior member of the finance leadership team on cross-college initiatives and be asked to deputise for the senior Director of the division or their peers.

It is an exciting time to join the university as we are making a step change in our support and advice, particularly to directorate heads and our Senior Vice Principal (Operations), and onwards through the leadership roles across the central service directorates where financial and operational decisions are made.

This is a full time post (36 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. We work in a hybrid way and there is an expectation of being able to work at least three days a week in our offices to help facilitate a collaborative working culture.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Professional Accountancy Qualification

2. Highly resilient with the ability to run multiple objectives, large senior teams and complex political processes concurrently

3. Exceptional understanding of running and leading financial planning, monitoring, forecasting and business partnering in a complex and large organisation

4. Exceptional leadership skills and a service approach in your professional work

5. Ability to operate and deliver change and improvements in a complex organisational environment

6. Exceptional business case financial appraisal and modelling skills

7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in the written word and in person in a variety of formats including committee presentations and policy documentation

8. Numerate and IT literate with the ability to use the standard suite of office software together with excellent knowledge of one or more corporate finance/ERP and reporting systems

9. Significant recent experience of leading business partnering, financial support and advice functions and services

10. Experience of designing, delivering and improving capital planning and reporting processes

11. Leading teams to achieve complex and competing objectives over a variety of time horizons in partnership with other technical leads and partnered areas.

12. Ability to build and manage internal and external relationships

13. Self-management and ability to work independently to meet deadlines

14. Attention to detail and working to a high-level of accuracy

Desirable criteria

1. Degree level qualification

2. Leadership of technical / professional staff who manage their own work and activities

3. Experience of having worked in or with the university sector

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We have a strong equality, diversity and inclusion agenda and would expect the post holder to demonstrate these values. 

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. The deadline for applications is Sunday 19th May 2024. If you would like to discuss the role, please get in touch with Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.

Shortlisting will complete late May and may include an initial conversation with Allen Lane, our recruitment partner for this role. First stage interviews with King’s College London are planned for early June.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates for this role who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.