The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading charity supporting serving and former members of the RAF and their families every day. It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we launch an ambitious new five-year strategy to help drive a change in income, profile, brand awareness, reputation, and impact.

We are looking for an experienced accountant with an interest in systems to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic career opportunity to make a visible contribution to the success of the Finance function and the charity’s work, as we launch our new five-year strategy. We recently implemented a new Finance system- Access Dimensions-  and need someone who will take the lead in developing this tool to improve processes and reporting.

To be suitable for this role, you will be a qualified, performance driven accountant with a proactive, curious and customer focused approach, used to working in a collaborative, business partnering environment. You will have the skills to bring your expertise to bear as you provide support that brings insight and helps with making the best decisions for the RAF Family. You will work flexibly in a busy environment and be able to prioritise deliverables. You will also share the values of our organisation.

The role will be office based at our London HQ, with some remote working.

A detailed job profile is available below on the Fund’s website. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Botting.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role to Martin Botting, HR Business Partner, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR, or email.

Applications will be reviewed as received from 31 January 2022 and remote interviews will be held on an on-going basis.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 10810090).

Somerset House Trust is seeking a Financial Controller to be responsible for statutory reporting, as well as day-to-day and overall financial control, including oversight of all transaction processing. This role will also be responsible for the quality, effectiveness and continual improvement of financial systems, processes and procedures.

Working closely with the Systems Accountant / Project manager (fixed term contract) and the Finance Manager, the role will deliver systems and process improvements, ensuring information is captured and reported accurately and efficiently.

This role with also work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure processes, controls and reporting are aligned and effective across the function and meet the needs of the wider Trust operation.

Key responsibilities

1. Financial control

• Responsible for day-to-day and overall financial control, with oversight of all transaction processing, including income/expenditure processing and journal posting, as well as checking/ approving BACS runs and the fortnightly casual staff payroll
• Treasury management to manage cash flow (including agreeing appropriate customer and supplier credit terms) enabling the Trust to meet its commitments and to take advantage of opportunities to earn interest
• Bank account and credit card administration (changes to mandates, electronic banking access and permissions, opening and closing of bank accounts)
• Maintain fit-for-purpose accounting systems including system upgrades, accounts structure and continual improvements to the efficiency of financial processes, working with the Systems Accountant / Project Manager and the Finance Manager to develop the finance system, Access Dimensions, to automate and improve processes and efficiency
• Maintain, review and improve finance policies and ensure they are effectively implemented across the organisation
• Ensure finance team are using the system to its full potential and in line with internal standards, providing coaching and training as required
• Ensure the wider business is equipped to operate key finance systems and processes and that training is timely and effective
• Develop finance ‘how to’ meetings for new starters and refreshers for current employees, with info pack
• Monitor latest developments in VAT and other tax areas, ensuring that the Trust meets obligations and benefits from any reliefs and initiatives available, and working with and influencing Trust departments to ensure financial and tax considerations are factored into project design and implementation

2. Financial accounting

• Deliver monthly financial accounts for Trust and trading company by working day 7, in conjunction with business partnering function (which focuses on P&L), ensuring all key balance sheet reconciliations are completed and up to date, including preparation of the balance sheet for Board reporting
• Deliver annual report and accounts with clean audit, managing and planning the audit and seeking to further accelerate the year end timetable
• Manage reserves accounting and forecasting, working with business partnering function to streamline processes
• Ensure effective and efficient monthly and annual close process
• Supervise and improve bank account transaction processing and reconciliations, and oversee cash handling
• Oversee debtor management, ensuring proactive credit control and that sales invoices are raised promptly and accurately
• Oversee the prompt and accurate transfer of data from sales systems (including Tessitura, Nexudus, EPOS and Shopify)
• Oversee creditor management, including ensuring PO administration and payment of invoices in line with credit terms
• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of the following:
  - Quarterly VAT returns
  - Annual PSA return
  - Gift aid claims
  - Corporation tax returns including exhibition tax claim (if applicable)
• ​Provide technical accounting advice across the organisation and ensure financial reporting continues to reflect both new requirements and evolving external best practice
• Support the Head of Finance to ensure compliance with covenants and other terms and conditions of any loans, leases or other financial instruments
• Ensure continuous scrutiny of transactions to ensure they adhere the Trust policies and procedures

3. Other

• Manage, develop and mentor the Accounting Manager and Accounts Assistants
• Lead or participate in various projects and process improvement initiatives focused on improving quality, efficiency and policy and procedure, recommending methods to ensure consistency and streamlining of procedures across the organisation
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the bank, auditors and other advisors
• Carry out any other reasonable duties, in line with role requirements

Person Specification

We are seeking someone with the following skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience of leading month and year-end processes and delivering the annual report and accounts (experience in the not-for-profit sector is desired but not required)
• Experience of operating a strong controls environment with ability to use initiative to solve problems and identify the need for changes in systems, processes and policies
• Experience of staff management, staff development and ability to work flexibly and as part of a team
• Experience and current working knowledge of Access Dimensions (desirable)
• Excellent technical accounting skills, with up-to-date knowledge and thorough understanding of key financial principles
• A good working knowledge of VAT, ideally including business/non-business and partial exemption
• Strong systems skills: working knowledge of accounting software packages and databases, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good working knowledge of reporting under Charities’ SORP (FRS102) and charity VAT and experience of producing statutory financial statements and supporting workings
• Self-motivated with desire to continue to learn and improve both self and company processes
• Able to work effectively with people inside and outside finance function, understanding the business context

A newly created role as Financial Accountant to join a forward thinking national charity with a focus on preserving the environment with robust funding streams and income.

As Financial Accountant you will lead across the charity for all technical accounting and financial compliance requirements and will be the key liasion with the external auditors when required. Additionally as Financial Accountant your role will have a national focus; responsible for the delivery of external reporting, including year-end statutory accounts. Key areas of delivery will include:

• Reporting for and consolidations across the organisation.
• Managing a substantial balance sheet and significant annual income.
• Working collaboratively with finance colleagues across a large and multi site/remote finance team 
• Leading, developing and managing a small team

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following key skills and experience:

• Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent), with current knowledge of accounting standards.
• Previous experience of year-end accounting processes and preparation of statutory accounts.
• A working knowledge of charities SORP reporting standards either by working for a charity previously or within practice or the willingness to develop this skill.
• Committment towards process improvement and able to develop systems that are efficient, effective and reliable.
• Confidence to constructively challenge current working practices and recommend improvements.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (including lookups and pivot tables)

What's on offer:

• Depending on relevant experience a salary of £47,000 - £52,000 
• A generous contributory DC Pension plan with employer contributions up to 10% based on the employee putting in 5%
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy and sell holidays - starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus statutory days.
• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance scheme
• Life Assurance
• And many more.

Royal Marsden Financial Accountant

Job title Financial Accountant

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, some flexibility may be possible

Allen Lane are delighted to be supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in their search for a new Financial Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation which funds The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world leading cancer centre.

Why work for us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden hospital. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

This is an immensely exciting time to join a charity that has set an ambitious strategy that will ensure we can continue to improve the lives of cancer patients. The charity has been through a period of significant growth, completing our last three-year strategy by almost doubling fundraising income.

We have also been progressively investing in a best-in-class finance team, resulting in the team being shortlisted for Charity Finance Team of the Year at the prestigious Third Sector Award.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future.

What the job involves

As Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Head of Finance in providing proactive advice on financial accounting across the charity. You will have opportunities to work closely with the charity’s Fundraising and Grant teams, and senior internal stakeholders maintaining a collaborative relationship and providing high quality support.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Delivering efficient and robust Financial Accounting; including year-end statutory accounts preparation, the year end audit process.
• Responsible for the systems administration including code and user set up and taking ownership of the accounting systems maintenance.
• Developing the relationship with the wider finance team and supporting the finance officers in their development.

What we want from you

The successful candidate will likely to be CCAB qualified accountant or working towards their final papers (exceptional candidates QBE are highly encourage to apply). The role would suit someone who is looking to make their first move out of practice or someone working in a similar role in another organisation. You will have robust technical skills and direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation. You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to communicate and build rapport with a wide range of internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will be ambitious and self-motivated looking to pursue their career in the not-for-profit sector.

Management Accountant: £28 - £30 per hour Umbrella Co. (3 - months)

For an international NGO based in central London, we are recruiting a Management Accountant to cover the financial and management accounting duties for this international NGO's Head Office. The role will lead on the production of management accounts and will provide business partnering support to budget holders. The role will manage the financial accounting aspects of Head Office, including Audit, Payroll, AP/ AR, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Although for 3 months, there is an opportunity to apply for the permanent role too.

Main Duties:

• Produce monthly management accounts for Head Office budget holders, prepayments, accruals, and other accounting journals
• Production of variance analysis, working with departments to help them understand them
• Manage the financial accounting tasks of Head Office including Payroll, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Business partner with budget holders to support them prepare annual budgets
• Review management accounts to ensure balance sheet reconciliations are correct
• Create Audit pack at year-end and support the Head Office and Regions in the production of Audit packs

What will you bring to this role?

• Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE with strong experience of monthly management accounts production from the Charity sector
• Strong experience of control account reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals
• Budgeting experience
• Ideally experience of working with overseas offices / departments
• Understanding of double entry and how to make corrections and adjustments
• Excellent Excel skills including VLOOKUP's and sum-ifs

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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.

Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership

Management & Systems Accountant 

£34,000 to £38,000

At Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation we’re working to change the lives of everyone affected by asthma, bronchiectasis, COPD, ILD, mesothelioma, pulmonary fibrosis and all other lung conditions.  Two years on from our merger to form the UK’s respiratory charity, we stand at an exciting point in our long history. In the new year, we’ll be launching a bold and ambitious new strategy that builds on our merger, and unleashes our potential as a single voice for people’s lung health.

As part of this exciting period of change Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation are partnering with Allen Lane to appoint a Management & Systems Accountant, this is a truly exciting time to join the organisation and add value to their already established finance team offering a new level of support.

Reporting into the Head of Finance Business Partnering this is a key role and you will be required to: provide a full suite of management accounts and be the lead on the implementation and integration of the ambitious plans to integrate the financial systems. Additionally you will be Identifying opportunities for streamlining of data and reporting and enhancing efficiencies across the department.

The ideal candidate will be a part qualified accountant  (CCAB recognised qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or CIPFA)  with previous experience of working within a Management Accountant position. You will be working towards full qualification and the charity will provide financial support to do so. The successful candidate will additionally have strong Excel Skills and have a key interest in how systems are integrated and maintained.

This role would be a great fit for a candidate who is ambitious and willing to learn who wants a direct impact on an organisation. We are looking for someone who is flexible in approach but firm when necessary, who can work on their own initiative and thrives when thinking and acting proactively; with excellent communication and can work collaboratively with teams outside of finance such as Technology.

To apply please send your CV via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive partner, Tiffany Richards

Management accountant role for a newly qualified accountant at a London University.

Client Details

This University is well known and has won multiple awards for it's teaching as well as for the internal running of the organisation. They are growing and delivering on their objectives and the finance team is highly regarded across the university and the sector.

Description

• Produce management accounts for business units, including detailed analysis
• Business partner key stakeholders to support decision making
• Contribute to the annual year end process
• Work on key projects across the organisation as financial lead

Profile

You will be a newly qualified accountant from accountancy practice (ACA, ICAEW, ICAS or similar) and have a strong understanding of technical finance, alongside dealing with key stakeholders at a senior level.

An interest in education or the not-for-profit sector would be extremely helpful.

Job Offer

Salary c£50,000 plus excellent benefits (35 days holiday and 20% pension)

Excellent financial accountant - process control experience?

Working with a leading social housing provider in a dynamic finance team.

You will:

• Lead, manage, and co-ordinate all technical duties for the Financial Accounting section and manage the production of financial statements.
• Lead in improving the processes and strengthen the financial controls throughout to make the organisation more efficient and minimise financial risk.
• Develop and enhance reporting information and analysis available to key stakeholders.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

My client is a very well recognised not for profit events organisation currently looking to strengthen their finance department with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. With the organisation currently undergoing a restructuring process, they are looking to bring in a strong candidate on an interim basis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Management of AP and AR functions
• Support the Financial Accountant in the maintenance of an accurate fixed asset register including monthly reconciliation
• Support the Financial Accountant in ensuring assigned balance sheet and control accounts
• Streamline current processes for maximum efficiency

The Successful Candidate:

Will be able to demonstrate they have experience with both AP and AR leading. Additionally, the client is looking for someone who is reliable, with a can do attitude, ready to tackle a challenge. Furthermore, some management experience is a bonus.

Company Description

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

Position

The primary responsibility is to provide financial management services, assurance and monitoring on designated Options’ programmes (FCDO, USAID, Gates Foundation) and will take the lead on programme related financial reporting from Options’ overseas offices and key suppliers.

• There is a team of 3 BAs in Options overseeing the financial management of all Options’ programmes. This is a fundamental role ensuring that Options has robust programme, financial and management accounting processes in place, particularly in Options’ overseas offices;
• The BA receives monthly accounts from Options’ overseas offices. The BA will interrogate, reconcile and validate the financial returns to ensure they meet the robust requirements before being transferred to Options’ accounting system;
• The BA will work closely with the overseas Finance Managers to ensure any discrepancies are resolved;
• The BA will take the lead on any development and capacity building needed for the overseas Finance Managers which will involve overseas travel;
• The BA will prepare financial reports for clients using Options’ reporting standards or client reporting requirements if specified;
• The BA is the main QA for financial reporting to clients, working closely with the programme teams ensuring reports are reconciled with Options’ accounting system;
• The BA will work closely with the Programmes team to ensure client financial requirements are taken into consideration when setting up the financial management structure of each individual programme;
• The BA will provide advice and QA when budgets are created on a rolling basis for programmes;
• The BA will need to be able to understand the technical aspects of the programme to add value to the budgeting process.

Requirements

• Fully qualified, or close to, CCAB accountant;
• Extensive experience managing donor / client funds within international development, understanding the generic financial regulations that are often in place;
• In depth experience of development programme budgeting;
• Experience of implementing USAID compliant financial and reporting process;
• Excellent financial accounting skills with experience preparing statutory accounts as well as donor / client financial reports such USAID, FCDO and Gates Foundation;
• Excellent knowledge of accounting packages and experience with report writing packages. SUN and Vision Q&A would be beneficial;
• A “can do” and team focused approach is vital.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About Our Client

Well regarded national charity with a strong commitment diversity, equality and inclusion demonstrated by internal staff networks to support people achieve their full potential.

Job Description

As Systems Accountant you will lead and support the team on management and maintenance of the financial systems, ensuring data integrity and system controls through efficient process design and management. Key areas of delivery will include:

• Acting as a subject matter expert for finance systems development projects, ensuring an efficient and supportable implementation, designing and guiding implementation of their requirements, including preparing documentation and training for Finance, Technology and other users.
• Development, monitoring and regular testing of core Finance systems and their service and disaster recovery procedures, including system recovery, liaising with technology colleagues and 3rd party vendors responding immediately or referring to senior management when risks are identified.
• Planning, managing, testing, releasing and implementing significant changes to the Finance Systems, making sure that effective change control is maintained, and records and documentation produced.
• Using your technical knowledge for resolution of all levels of complex/major incidents in line with ITIL Incident Management methodology ensure all internal SLA are met and documentation / records are maintained.

The Successful Applicant
You could be a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA ) who has branched out into systems accounting or someone who has spent significant time of their systems work within the finance and accounting environment and will possess the following key skills and experience:

• Practical experience of supporting core financial accounting systems (Open Accounts).
• Previous experience of working and applying GDPR and cyber security principles.
• Working knowledge in the development of web or database finance applications with experience of the full development lifecycle.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload with competing timelines, cost and quality requirements.
• Experience of writing requirement specifications.
• Planned, written and executed software tests of application components for unit and system testing.
• Proven experience of analysing reporting requirements and producing deliverables (dashboards/reports TM1).

What's on Offer

• Salary of c£36,000 -40,000 depending upon experience on a 12 month fixed term contract basis
• 35 hour working week
• Annual leave of 29 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages
• Annual staff awards
• Pension - 7% employer contribution pension scheme
• Employee discount portal 
• Hybrid / Remote working with occasional trips to the South of England for meetings

The ESG industry is a rapidly growing space, and this company is right at the forefront of pioneering work within this sector! This international company, set to double in size in the next year alone and continue expanding their reach globally, create positive disruptions in economic systems to further endeavours towards a low-carbon energy environment, regenerative oceans, circular economy and much more.

As International Accountant, your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the International Financial Controller and CFO in setting up banking and financial infrastructures for newly-set up legal entities as the company continues to expand globally
• Reviewing monthly and annual statutory accounts
• Leading the procurement process to select and secure an outsourced provider who will produce the statutory accounts for all global regions
• Assisting with the new finance system implementation, embedding changes and ensuring its integration with other internal systems

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least two years' post-qualification experience in a similar accountancy role
• Have knowledge of international GAAP and strong technical financial accounting experience in an international environment
• Be very finance systems-literate, with proven experience of supporting system implementations or developing existing systems
• Have some experience of monthly management accounting and forecasting

Senior Project Accountant

3-6 months

£550 per day (inside IR35)

Charity

My client is a leading animal charity and they are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Accountant on a 3-6 month basis.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the purpose of the role will be to provide strategic and operational financial management advice and guidance across the organisation in relation to projects. 

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• The Senior Project Accountant will play a pivotal role within the organisation, providing senior finance and accounting support in relation to projects to all eight directorates
• The role will take part in all project related meetings and boards, confidently briefing senior management on the relevant financial position.
• Accountable for monitoring the progress of projects from a financial perspective, investigating and reporting variances.  Drive to resolution and correction as needed.  This will include suggestions of financial mitigations allowing the project to realign to still meet its objectives but get back on financial track. 
• Support the process of gaining the appropriate governance for projects that are likely to overspend when all mitigation has failed to recover the project financially.
• Provide reliable and sound financial advice to facilitate informed decision making, financial management and control on charity and commercial issues orally, in written reports and in presentations.

About you:

• Significant experience of financial project management along with financial management including but not limited to: drafting financial models, budgeting, analyzing financial information and correction.
• Experience of working in a complex operating environment
• Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders to drive a robust business case through from approval to implementation, from a financial perspective

If this role sounds suited to you, please apply now.

Goodman Masson are supporting a leading health care body with their search for a Senior Management Accountant. Located in North London, they are offering a blend of working from home and working in the office. This role will be for a 6 month basis, with the possibility of extension, and the daily rate will be through an Umbrella Company. In this position you will be largely responsible for support the end to end process of the Month end accounts.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing appropriate financial reports to set time lines with written analysis
• Contributing towards the preparation of the monthly Management Reports and Board briefings ensuring that information is prepared in a timely manner, is accurate and is accompanied by incisive commentary explaining major variances to budgets / forecasts.
• Representing the Finance department at key meetings
• Undertaking analysis of complex financial data and advise Operational Managers on highly complex financial matters based on this analysis.

The successful candidate will:

• Be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or at finalist level
• Have demonstrable experience working with month end and management accounts
• Have knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment.