Do you want to use your systems accounting experience to influence multiple live systems projects? Do you feel at home in large, complex organisations, playing a pivotal role in ensuring back office processes are of the highest standard? Are you looking for a hands-on role in which you'll focus on change and ensure efficiency in a range of finance systems?

This Finance Systems Project Accountant position is newly created and sits in a team dedicated to providing first class finance system support to a large London-based rganisation with a Finance headcount of circa 300. Created to deal with the large number of short- and long-term projects already underway, and in anticipation of future projects as well, the right candidate will enable projects to be separated from the business-as-usual workload.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Systems, the key deliverables will be to:

• Be the project lead in charge of managing change within Finance systems, ensure change is effectively delivered on time and stakeholders are kept informed of the progression of various projects
• Play a pivotal and leading role in the implementation of various systems and ensuring the user base is trained and supported in the use of new and existing systems
• Project manage the configuration, testing, and implementation phases in line with agreed timelines
• Produce effective documentation to inform existing and new users of any changes, and communicate the changes around the organisation, thereby allowing for a smooth transition to the new systems and processes.

With such a range of systems projects underway, and a diverse team within Finance systems to support on the delivery of these projects, this is an exciting time to take on such a challenge and support a large, successful organisation in upgrading its systems. By improving back office processes and procedures, your influence will stretch far beyond Finance and help ensure the organisation's commitment to growth is delivered.

To be considered for the role of Finance Systems Project Accountant, please meet the following minimum criteria:

• Have experience managing complex systems implementations and upgrades
• Be an experienced project manager - PRINCE2 or similar project management qualifications will be seen highly favourably
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders at all levels
• Ideally be a qualified accountant, though candidates without a full qualification with significant relevant experience in similar roles are still strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications are now under review and interviews are being arranged with strong candidates as soon as the deadline passes. Please apply now if you meet the criteria to be considered.

New finance role in Cheshire based charity that works in the UK, India and East Africa. Great opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our work helping vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets.

You should be part qualified CIMA, ACCA or AAT. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of web based accountancy systems are essential with knowledge of charity accounting an advantage.  A self starter with good people skills and a willingness to travel to our overseas programmes, you will be able to represent complex financial information to colleagues in a meaningful way.

The number two for grant reporting in the organisation, will be responsible for hitting the upcoming deadlines whilst ensuring that business as usual remains to a top standard.

Client Details

This worldwide organisation is responsible for driving companies and cities to be transparent with their environmental footprint. Focusing time and money on understanding and measuring the environmental impact, this company is building a sustainable economy for our future.

Description

• Ensuring all grant financial reporting deadlines are met, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.

• Working with the finance officers and regional finance teams to ensure the completion of all global balance sheet reconciliations, including working with the Europe and North America on the inter-co reconciliations as well as assisting the Finance Officers with APLA offices financial reporting.

• Supporting the Group and Grant Reporting Manager in all aspects of their role with a clear focus on P8 (Nov 2019) and P10 (Jan 2020) reporting

• Assisting the Development team with grant proposal queries and other finance related queries

Profile

• Experience in a financial reporting environment whilst managing meeting deadlines

• Previous experience of grant financial reporting preferable

• Good IT skills including strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to learn on-the-job and work independently on tasks

• Prioritisation and organisation

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

Tearfund is a Christian International Relief and Development agency working globally to end poverty and injustice; and to restore dignity and hope among the most vulnerable and poorest communities in the world. Tearfund responds to humanitarian crises and complex emergencies globally.

Tearfund is looking for an experienced accountant to join their International Finance team to provide an integrated, high quality and effective financial function and systems support for the International Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing active and responsive support across the following areas:

• Support to Cluster Finance Teams;
• Financial Business Process Improvement;
• Financial Process & Procedure Development Support;
• Financial Systems and Reporting Support;
• Finance Training & Capacity Development; and
• Financial Control & Risk Management.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a professionally qualified licenced accountant who has work experience in the non-government sector;
• has experience of implementing new processes, procedures and controls;
• has expertise in providing systems and reporting support within complex accounting structures;
• is able to provide responsive support to cluster finance staff to ensure controls are operating effectively and risks are minimized.

The candidate should be willing and available to travel and work within cross cultural settings, and should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Management Accountant required to join the busy team at a not for profit org reporting to the Head of Finance.

£10m income charity based close to Kings Cross station. The organisation serves and is partly run by young people.

Purpose of the job
The Management Accountant will play an integral role in providing a modern and accessible finance service, whilst leading on the organisation's financial management and performance. The Management Accountant also plays a vital role in building excellent working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for system improvements and have the skill and attitude to impact on business improvements. You will also work closely with the Financial Accountant to deliver operational elements of the role. The Management Accountant will deputise for the Head of Finance in supporting the Senior Management, Leadership and Board of Trustees teams. Responsibility will include management of two Finance Assistants including development and coaching.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant and be an experienced management accountant with experience of working in a charity finance function at both operational and strategic level. You will ensure that the organisation receives a first-class, customer focused services which enhance the organisation's ability to support and deliver consistent financial performance and planning, and ultimately a great experience to its members.

Management Accountant package includes:
19.5% employer pension contribution
27 days of annual leave plus six closure days (at Christmas and Easter) as well as statutory holidays

To find out more information about the organisation or the role and to receive the full job description, please apply or contact Peter O'Sullivan at Hays.

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Capital AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K- 55K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Capital Accountant within the finance team.In this newly created role and your responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's fixed asset register, monthly management accounts in relation to tangible and intangible assets and ensuring all financial controls related to asset accounting are adhered to.The RoleKey Responsibilities:*Administration of capital asset program by performing periodic audits, tagging assets for tracking purposes and assigning proper acquisition values*Annual capital expenditure budget preparation*Consistent management of depreciation schedules*Dealing with reactive and planned maintenance*Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets using excel modelsPerson Specification*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully qualified CCAB accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project management*Excellent verbal and written presentation skillIf you a qualified accountant with fixed asset or capital accounting experience who is looking for a new career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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Our partner is a young, but leading and growing human rights organisation with programmes in Asia and Africa. They are going through a period of expansion; this includes establishing new country programmes, bringing their finance function in-house, and preparing themselves to receive a large institutional grant. They are seeking a Systems Accountant to support the Head of Finance in the implementation and integration of their new cloud-based system; reviewing and ensuring that their processes meet their statutory, regulatory and grants compliance requirements; and documenting any changes and new processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of the new system, including liaising with internal stakeholders to continually ensure that the system is capturing the business requirements; liaising with  the software provider and contractor on system configuration; and facilitating data migration.
• Support in developing tools to monitor grant income and expenditure.
• Undertaking testing of the new system, leading on the roll out and facilitating training for all relevant members of staff.
• Review existing accounting & financial management processes and policies, ensuring these meet grant compliance requirements and making recommendations on any improvements in line with best practice.
• Update Finance Procedures & Policies Manual, ensuring it reflects changes in processes and the system.  

Person Specification

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in project management of a new systems implementation from the scoping to the delivery stage within an INGO with multi-country and multi-currency operations.
• Experience of charity finance and accounting processes, including cost allocation and cost recovery.
• A good understanding MSDyanmics and advanced MSExcel skills
• Experience of reviewing and documenting financial and accounting systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, business partnering and report writing skills.
• Experience of training finance and non-finance staff.

This is a 4-6 month contract.

Candidates are being considered on a rolling basis, and we recommend early applications. Immediate start-date preferred.

* Please note, that this role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 

Working for a growing charity in the arts and heritage sector.

My client is looking to recruit an assistant accountant on an interim basis to assist with a new project.

Client Details

My client is a museum based in Central London.

Description

The main responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant are:

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals/ prepayments
• Journals
• Analysis

Profile

The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have worked in the not for profit sector.

You must have a good level of Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups)

Job Offer

This is an interim role based in Central London and paying between £15-17ph.

Senior Subsidiary AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Senior Subsidiary Accountant within the group accounting team. Our client is one of the leading providers in supplying communities with affordable housing across London.The RoleReporting directly to the Head of Group Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for the statutory accounting under FRS102 and Housing SORP 2018 for our group subsidiaries, including production of annual Financial Statements as well as monthly financial information, reviewing performance against the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. You will maintain accurate accounting records and control the relevant systems to ensure integrity and consistency of information. You will play an integral part of the annual Group audit of these entities and will need to work collaboratively across the Finance department, wider business and with external auditors to ensure a smooth and successful year end process. You will be able to provide technical expertise and knowledge, interpreting the relevant accounting standards and applying them, selecting appropriate accounting policies, whilst being able to explain these in a simple and understandable way. To take advantage of this opportunity you need to be a flexible, self-motivated individual who is keen to learn and improve on current processes, whilst being able to meet the following criteria:* Be a qualified CCAB accountant, with evidence of statutory financial accounting in a corporate entity, and preferably with some Group consolidation experience or experience from within practice.* Experience in statutory accounts preparation is essential, while external audit experience is desirable (particularly in Housing or Construction industry)* Have excellent technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of IFRS and FRS102 to interpret against complex transactions, discuss with auditors, and practically apply technical skills* Proven and applied knowledge and understanding of regulations relating to statutory accounts* Produce accurate information and reports Senior Executives, with experience in management accounting* Be an excellent communicator with sound presentation skills and the ability to influence people at senior levels* Have a proven track record of ability to manage projects and provide support to senior staff* General understanding of taxation matters affecting the Group and application of deferred tax accounting.Skills, Knowledge and Experience*Successful delivery of Statutory accounts within a regulated environment*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully Qualified Accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project managementIf you a qualified accountant who is looking for a progressive career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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Management Accountant job paying £35000-£38000 on a 12-month FTC

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established organisation based in Central London. Your new company are looking to recruit someone with the interest in working in the Arts.

Your new role
Your new role will involve preparing key financial data including monthly management accounts, reforecasts and budgets as well as assisting departmental budget holders in managing their budgets. The role will be split; you will be managing accounts and acting as a business partner (liaising with budget holders). Likewise, you will be providing management information and analytical support and developing regular performance reports to monitor sales.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need previous experience of producing and managing budgets with diverse income streams and expenditure. Too, you will need to be part-qualified with experience of working in management accounts. The ability of building rapports with internal and external stakeholders is key, fostering a culture of collaborative working.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be receiving a great competitive salary of 35-38K per annum. You will have an opportunity to work in a dynamic workforce for an Artistic organisation.

What you need to do now
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My client is a busy and growing charity. They are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Your new company:
My client is a busy and growing charity based in the City which supports local as well as national projects. They are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their busy team.

Your new role:
This new and exciting role will support the finance team dealing with:
Assisting the Financial Controller with:
Budgeting and forecasting
Variance reporting
Producing reports in Excel
Investigating variances and providing commentary
Fixed assets
Complex reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations and reconciliations of several bank accounts
Multi-currency work
Use of Excel and internal systems

What you'll need to succeed:
In order to succeed, you will need to have prior experience in accounting duties. My client is also ideally looking for someone who is studying for a professional qualification. Previous experience in using financial software is also required.

What you'll get in return:
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-regarded local charity which makes a real difference in the local and wider community.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Reporting into the Head of Finance, this Financial Accountant will provide support with financial services and accounting. Statutory accounting and financial control will be required, preparing for government and internal audits for the housing organisation.

Client Details

This housing assocation is one of the largest in Central London, developing properties for rent, shared ownership and private sale. Having various projects and streams of revenue, they are requiring a Financial Accountant to help assist in their consolidation of accounts.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the annual reporting and accounts for audit.

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Reporting on cash flow, quarterly VAT returns and month end balance sheets.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Line manage a Financial Assistant, guiding with training and on the job coaching.

• Ad hoc management accounting

Profile

You will be a qualified Financial Accountant with the understanding of applying UK GAAP and SORP. Having worked with financial statements you will have the knowledge of complex spreadsheets and detail orientated reporting. This role requires knowledge in preparing and managing all tax matters and working to tight deadlines. Applications from all financial accounting backgrounds are welcome but those with previous staff management and housing industry are desirable.

Job Offer

Competitive salary, 8hrs a day, 28 days annual leave and benefits package and office location in enviable Central London.

Head of Finance

The Snowdrop Project are looking for a new Head of Finance to provide sound financial advice, skills and knowledge to ensure the organisation is sustainable in it’s growth, responsible in its reporting duties and diligent in the management of day to day accounting and financial activities. This is a pivotal finance role within a dynamic and growing anti-trafficking charity which provides long-term support to survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, counselling, community activities and a house renovation programme. 

In the last two years Snowdrop Project has seen an exponential growth in the provision of its services by 200% and continues to have plans for further growth and development to meet the continued demand for our services and knowledge. The Snowdrop Project has become a respected name in the field being invited to be part of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, speaking in the House of Lords and provide training to local authorities, police and health professionals in various locations around the UK.

You will become part of a small but vibrant team who are in the job to bring real and lasting change to both our direct beneficiaries and the national and international field.  To succeed in this position, this person will have experience running charity accounts, be an excellent time manager and have a passion for the mission of the project and the varied responsibilities of helping to run a fast-growing charity.

We offer a supportive and fun team environment, CPD training opportunities, individual support with health and wellbeing and a 4% contribution to the pension autoenrollment.

Employer: Snowdrop Project

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 22.5 hours p/w, permanent contract

Day of work: Flexible

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 pro rata; 4% contribution to autoenrollment pension scheme; health and wellbeing package; 25 days annual leave (pro rata) +bh

Direct reports: None currently but within the remits of the role as the growth of the charity dictates.  The role currently works closely to oversee the administration of payroll by the team administrator

Reporting to: CEO and trustees

Closing date: Friday 13th December 2019 at midnight

Interview dates: Stage 1: 7th January 2020, Stage 2 (if needed): 10th January 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

Assistant Adviser (Bovine TB Delivery)

You will join as an Assistant Adviser to support the operational and technical functions within the Bovine TB Delivery Unit to deliver our client's strategic aim of eradicating Bovine TB.

Assistant Adviser (Bovine TB Delivery) Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Technical Manager, your main role will be in assisting them and the Operations Manager in organising and coordinating training as well as collating and processing data and information to assist companies in applications for wildlife control. This will also including arranging and supporting meetings as well as providing an advisory resource to farmers working towards national TB licensing and trading rules.

Assistant Adviser (Bovine TB Delivery) Requirements:

Are you a pro-active individual with strong organisational skills, who is good with detail and enjoys working within the farming community? Our client is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has the ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role you must be a positive and responsible individual, quickly able to adapt your working styles to support your team. You will also have the ability to synthesise and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience.

You will have an academic background in agriculture and a practical understanding of UK livestock farming systems. Ideally you will have experience of working in a similar professional environment.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.

About Our Client:
Our client represents the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting the interests of farmers and growers, they aim to influence decision making at the highest levels to create an environment in which members can be successful.

Location: Wellington, Somerset TA21

Job type: Full time, 2 years Fixed Term Contract; 35 hours per week

Salary: circa of £22,600.67 per annum

Benefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays, and increasing with service), free parking, an attractive contributory, National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a range of discounts through an employee portal, and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 24th November 2019
Interview date: 11th December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Assistant Adviser, TB Adviser, Bovine TB Advisor, Policy Advisor, Animal Welfare Adviser, Animal Welfare, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, Animal Welfare Advisor, Bovine TB, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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