Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 240 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.
This exciting opportunity has emerged as a result of a restructure to the finance team. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the finance function, managing two other staff. They will report in to the Head of Finance & Resources.
Applicants should be qualified accountants or part-qualified with a number of years’ experience at a senior level. They should have the ability to ensure the integrity of the trial balance is maintained and be able to produce both financial and management accounts. They should have a positive can do, problem solving attitude and an appreciation of the importance of their role in enabling the organisation to meet its goals.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.
Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 4th November 2019
Likely interview date: Friday 15th November 2019
Registered Charity: 1082972
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We are looking for someone to ensure that BookTrust’s financial processes and reporting cycle are robust, accurate, meet the needs of the organisation, and are embedded effectively within the business planning processes of functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Management
• Business Partnering
• Financial system and process improvement
• Team management
Find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply by going to our website.
BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. We are dedicated to getting children reading. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.
Closing date: Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 16:00
Interviews: Week commencing 28th October 2019
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
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The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust - Head of Management Accounting
Role: Head of Management Accounting
Band 8c: £68,554 - £79,374* (*inclusive of London weighting)
Type: Permanent
Location: Central London
Sector: Healthcare
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Head of Management Accounting to join their finance team. The Foundation Trust has revenues of circa £55m, employs over 700 people and for almost 100 years has been committed to improving mental health, emotional wellbeing and gender dysphoria for children, families and adults. They aim to spread their way of thinking and practice through devising and delivering high quality clinical services, the provision of training and education, research, organisational consulting and influencing public debate. The finance team is close-knit and collaborative, giving you the opportunity to work a broad and varied role, as well as manage your own team of three people.
Head of Management Accounting Job Description:
The management accounting team is the function within the Finance Department which works most closely with operational managers to set, monitor and manage Trust finances and, as such, is critical to the ability of the Trust to attain its key short and long term strategic and business objectives.
Working closely with the Director of Financial Operations and the Director of Finance, the post holder will be responsible for the leadership and performance of the management accounting function of the Trust, ensuring that the function supports the Trust in the delivery of its key strategic and business objectives, that systems and processes are fit for purpose and that staff are trained and equipped to deliver the necessary support and services to other Trust departments.
The key elements of the role include:
- Influencing strategic decision making within the Trust through the provision of business and financial advice to Budget Holders and Directorate Directors, including the Clinical Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Education and Training and the Medical Director.
- Analysing, interpreting and comparing highly complex information in the production of major business cases to ensure the business and clinical objectives of the Trust are achieved. Supporting the production of business cases in respect of service developments within the Trust and with partner organisations.
- Working with Trust Directors to ensure that savings and efficiency projects are accurately identified both at a planning and delivery phase. Ensure that financial expertise and acumen is deployed in the achievement of transformation projects.
- Responsible for development of Trust costing and pricing systems and, in particular, for development and implementation of the Trust’s NHSI/E-mandated Patient Level Costing System.
- Managing and overseeing the management accounting function.
- Preparing policies and procedures for the Finance directorate and the wider Trust, relevant to the remit of the management accounting function.
- Deputising for the Director of Financial Operations, in their finance capacity, as necessary.
Head of Management Accounting Person Specification:
The Head of Management Accounting role requires a CCAB qualified accountant with post qualification experience as a Senior Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner or Head of Management Accounting. It is essential that this person has previous experience delivering robust budgets and forecasts, delivering high quality presentations to non-finance audiences, and working with Senior Managers and Directors.
You do not need to have NHS experience to be considered for this role; however, NHS employees are welcomed. It is important to be able to demonstrate the versatility of supporting your team with the detail, as well as influencing senior management team with strategy.
Head of Management Accounting Package:
- Band: 8c £68,554 - £79,374* (*inclusive of London weighting)
- 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
- Flexible working
- Annual Recognition Awards
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
- Excellent Pension Scheme: 33.1% (or above at Band 8c)
- Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
- Car parking facilities and season ticket loan
- Bike racks and showers
To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job description, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane who is managing this campaign and will share details on how to apply.
Applications close on Monday 28th October and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Technical Accountant (Capital)
Role: Technical Accountant (Capital)
Band 8a: £51,383 - £57,596* (*inclusive of London weighting)
Type: Permanent
Location: Central London
Sector: Healthcare
Formed in 2007, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 12,000 staff, a turnover of £1.2bn and net assets in excess of £485m. The Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare in North West London for around 1.5m people every year.
The Trust has five main hospital sites which all have a long track record of success in research and education, as well as influencing clinical practice nationally and worldwide. They also have a growing number of community services and provide private healthcare to increase the funds available for NHS services.
In the face of financial challenges the Trust continues to improve its financial position whilst maintaining and improving service quality. The Trust are also a nominated trust in the Health Infrastructure Plan which will lead to a major redevelopment of all its key sites in the coming years, as well as exciting collaborations with the wider health sector in North and West London.
With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for exceptional talent to join their finance team and make a real difference that will improve the service we provide and in turn deliver excellent patient care.
Technical Accountant Job Description:
The Technical Accountant is a key role in the Finance Directorate, with responsibility for supporting the Head of Financial Accounts to oversee and manage the financial accounting team, to provide expertise in complex technical areas including cash-flow forecasting, capital accounting, VAT, and to support the production of the statutory annual accounts, ensuring the application of financial reporting standards.
This role is responsible for the provision of a high quality capital accounting service including management reporting, technical advice, IFRS-based asset accounting, the development of the Fixed Asset Register and support for the external audit. The role works closely with capital budget managers and the strategic finance team around both the in-year programme and future years’ financial planning.
The key elements of the role include:
- Managing the capital accounting of the Trust and advise on all aspects of capital. Maintain an accurate and up to date asset register, monitor expenditure on all capital schemes, manage depreciation journals and reconcile the asset register on a regular basis
- Leading a team of three colleagues and work collaboratively with other finance teams and budget managers
- Leading on the monthly and annual statutory accounts and lead on the external audit in relation to capital
Technical Accountant Person Specification:
The Technical Accountant role requires a CCAB qualified accountant or a professional with 3+ years of financial accounting experience. It is essential that this person has knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards and is technically competent with good accounting and analytical skills.
This person will also have experience in the preparation of the statutory annual accounts process, managing capital accounting processes, as well as planning, monitoring and reporting using asset management systems.
You do not need to have NHS experience to be considered for this role, however, experience auditing or working in capital accounting in a large, complex organisations is essential. Experience of managing and leading others is also a requirement
The Trust’s vales incorporate being KIND, COLLABORATIVE, EXPERT and ASPIRATIONAL. The Trust endeavours to live its values so it is important that this person’s values are inline with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.
Technical Accountant Package:
- Band 8a £51,383 - £57,596* (*inclusive of London weighting)
- 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
- Flexible working
- Annual Recognition Awards
- Excellent personal development, training and education opportunities
- Excellent Pension Scheme: 33.1% (at Band 8a level)
- Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
- Car lease scheme and season ticket loan
To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job descriptions, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane
Applications close on FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
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Based: Central London
Salary: £30 - £32,000. pa (£18,000 - £19,200 pro rata)
Responsible for:
No line management responsibilities
Reports to: Head of Finance and Resources (HoF&R)
Contract: Part time, 21 hr per week. Permanent
Start date: asap
Purpose of Role
This role will be responsible for the day to day management of the purchase and sales ledgers, bank accounts, reconciliation of various Balance Sheet accounts and first line credit control, for all charities and trading subsidiaries within the Postal Museum group.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise the running of the purchase ledger, including resolution of queries, ensuring that all due payments are made on time.
- Maintenance of fixed asset records.
- Supervise the running of the sales ledger, including the resolution of queries.
- Take the lead on first line credit control matters and assist with debt recovery as necessary. Flag up any debts that require escalation to a higher level.
- Ensure all bank transactions are posted promptly and reconcile all bank accounts at least on a monthly basis.
- Manage and dispense petty cash as required, ensuring that the petty cash float is maintained.
- Assist the Management Accountant with cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
- Assist the Management Accountant with reconciling ticketing and retail income, and post income journals in the Finance system.
- Reconcile Balance sheet accounts as directed.
- Reconcile all intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that all holders of company credit cards provide adequate and timely backup documentation and appropriate budget coding for all transactions on the monthly statements. Post the monthly credit card journal.
- Assist with ensuring that finance procedures are fully documented and kept up to date.
- Assist with internal audit tasks as directed.
- Assist the HoF&R with preparation for the year end audit including production of some year end schedules.
- Occasional project work.
- Carry out any other duties that are appropriate to this post as directed by the HoF&R or the Management Accountant.
The postholder is expected to monitor and report on their work as directed by their line manager and adhere to office guidelines on handling, health and safety, lone working, etc., as advised, taking responsibility as appropriate.
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A large University in London are looking to recruit a skilled Accountant to help manage their TRAC return. This role would include managing the compilation and completion of the TRAC return and provide strategic and operational advice to the TRAC Oversight Group. This role would perhaps suit a TRAC Manager who can hit the ground running, take ownership of updating and improving the current process, and make it understandable and auditable.
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Are you an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant looking to take on a new challenge? Do you want to join a central London organisation with a wide-reaching impact on thousands of lives? Do you feel at home in busy, commercial environments but looking for the satisfaction knowing your work helps real people?
The Financial Accountant will oversee all Financial Accounting, Treasury and Payroll activities for the c£50m turnover Central London organisation, whose income comes largely from bidding for and winning contract tenders. Reporting to the Finance Director, your key responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the work of two Finance staff who focus on Payroll and other Financial Accounting duties
- Taking responsibility for the organisation's year end accounts, comprising of three subsidiary companies focusing on care and support, development and resident services, and making sure reports to the regulator are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
- Being responsible for signing off on a complex and complicated payroll, including ever changing flexible workers and a mixture of part time, full time, and zero hour contract staff
- Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.
- Preparing annual financial statements, producing the annual treasury strategy.
With generous annual leave, flexible working and dedicated staff progression initiatives, this is a great organisation to join and this is a crucial role that is sure to be a career-enhancer for the right candidate. Furthermore, the Finance Director is a highly supportive line manager who will encourage your progression both internally and externally.
To be considered, you'll need to meet the following criteria:
- Be a fully qualified accountant - candidates who qualified in a small to medium sized practice environment will be seen highly favourably
- Have at least two years PQE leading on the production of annual accounts, and be comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment
- Have experience of treasury management, payroll and the submission of HMRC returns.
Please submit your application ASAP - interviews can be arranged promptly and the post will close as soon as the right candidate is found.
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Are you a qualified Financial Accountant? Could you be interested in working in the charity sector for a brilliant organisation with a turnover just shy of £30 million? Keen to work somewhere with a supportive and collaborative culture that offers competitive employee benefits and highly flexible working arrangements? If yes, please read on!
This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central London, working in impressive offices and will play a vital role within the financial accounts function. This year marks a significant milestone for this charity and this is an excellent time to join.
Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:
- You would have full responsibility of leading the financial accounts process right up to sign off by the Financial Controller and ensure correct processes and controls and followed at all times.
- Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
- Carry out analysis around prepayments and debtors.
- Oversee cashflow management, analytical work and ad hoc monthly reporting.
- Act as the lead on VAT reporting.
- Maintain the organisations fixed asset register and oversee risk management.
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders of all levels.
This opportunity would suit somebody with a couple of years' experience within financial accounts or a newly qualified accountant who is keen to continue their career in financial accounting. The successful candidate will be:
- A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by five years' experience.
- Experienced in year-end processes.
- Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledgeable around VAT, tax and audit requirements.
If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.
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Are you looking for a varied and versatile role where you lead the finance function?
Does working in the finance function for a large and commercially aware not for profit interest you?
Are you looking to take ownership of a multi-faceted finance role where you can develop and grow a small team?
Read on…
The role:
- Overseeing a finance function including managing a small team of junior finance staff
- Leading on all Financial Accounting functions including the year-end accounts and being the first point of contact for all audit enquiries
- Taking responsibility of the internal audit requirements across the organisation throughout different departments to ensure strong and efficient policies are adhered to
- Drive improvements and act as first point of call for system administration including setting up users and continually looking for more efficient ways of working
- Oversee the transactional and payroll functions carried out by junior staff
This organisation is a large and commercially aware not-for-profit who are looking for a strong and technically capable accountant to work in this critical position reporting directly to the Finance Director. With a generous salary of £55k, this role also offers flexible working and opportunities to work from home.
The successful candidate:
- A qualified chartered accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIPFA)
- At least 2-3 years post qualified experience industry experience, specifically on financial accounting
- Strong system knowledge (SUN desirable)
- Management or supervisory experience (desirable)
- Strong excel skills
This is an excellent opportunity either for an experienced Finance Manager with Financial Accounting experience or a Financial Accountant looking for their next step up into a managerial role. With an excellent culture and great work/life balance, this could be the next opportunity for you.
Applicants will be reviewed on a daily basis and the role may close before the deadline so please do not delay in applying.
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We are a religious and charitable congregation seeking an experienced and competent professional for a wide-ranging financial role.
Reporting to the Provincial and Bursar, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for:
- Preparation, administration and maintenance of the Province’s accounting records.
- Preparation of management accounts including year-end financial accounts.
- Preparation for the annual audit.
- Dealing with matters/correspondence with the Charity Regulatory Authority and ensuring compatibility with the Trustee Report.
- Dealing with matters/correspondence with HMRC including PAYE returns, VAT returns, PAYE settlement agreement.
- Preparing and updating the Province investment policy, with particular emphasis on responsible investing.
- Oversee all aspects of payroll for the sisters ensuring accurate delivery of salary, pension, attendance and absence allowances and social security.
- Keeping record of insurance, employee contracts and benefits as well as other records while ensuring GDPR compliance at all times.
- The successful individual will be a strong multi-tasker and collaborator with widespread business experiences and interests. Possession of the ability to conduct a broad range of administrative practices for the Province is essential.
The successful candidate will possess or be in the process of acquiring an accounting qualification and have experience in a similar financial role within the non-profit sector. Strong accountancy and numerical skills alongside analytical experience are vital for this position.
The candidate must be able to work to strict deadlines in a highly organised manner; ensuring attention to detail and accuracy are demonstrated continually. Strong verbal and written communication skills are key components to success in this role.
The candidate will also possess a strong set of IT skills with emphasis on the MS Office suite and SAGE 50 system. They will also exhibit the proven ability to work proactively and independently with excellent attention to detail.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Systems Accountant
London, EC4
About Us
We are Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), a not-for-profit that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation.
Established in 2005, we work alongside local providers to enable them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.
We are now looking for a Systems Accountant to join us in London and oversee and develop our finance systems.
The Benefits
- Salary of £35,815 - £38,053 per annum
- Collaborative and engaging work environment
- Up to 5% matched pension contribution
- 25 days' holiday
If you are a part qualified accountant with accounts systems administration experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to have a significant impact on the operations of a leading organisation.
Our Finance function is currently centralised and we plan to decentralise this over our next business plan period (2020 – 2025). This will provide more responsibility and autonomy within our framework, which in turn, will enable us to achieve even more.
You will have the chance to play an incremental role in this process and make a huge difference to our organisation as a whole.
The Role
As a Systems Accountant, you will support our financial processes and manage our online purchase requisition system (IPOS) and finance system (SUN).
Reporting to the Finance Controller, you will ensure financial information is posted and available to the organisation by providing Systems Administrator support to the Finance Team.
You will oversee and develop our financial systems so they are fit-for-purpose and ensure that key financial information is correctly inputted into systems.
Additionally, you will:
- Liaise with WSUP’s IT management (People and Support team) and external IT providers to ensure platforms are appropriate to support the operation of finance systems
- Analyse the purposes and uses of time and wages data within WSUP’s global finance system to ensure that time can be planned and monitored
- Post all recharges to the SUN accounting system
- Reconcile all wage-related control accounts
About You
To join us as a Systems Accountant, you will need:
- To be a part qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
- Accounting systems administration experience
- Previous experience of proactively examining processes and identifying ways to improve, automate or otherwise extract efficiency
- A track record of successfully integrating finance systems with other in-house systems
- Experience of working with overseas currencies
- Previous experience of impact assessments and testing systems
- Experience with accounting software
Other organisations may call this role Part Qualified Accountant, Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Financial Systems Accountant.
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Financial Accountant
Full time permanent role
Salary circa £40K plus benefits
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity, supporting serving personnel and their families and veterans. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading military charity and work within the Finance team.
We are looking for a capable and highly motivated person to join our Finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to prepare and assist with the production of the statutory accounts for the RAFBF and its subsidiary organisations. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for the Fund’s treasury and investment activities.
The right person will have a recognised professional accountancy qualification or be qualified by experience. They will have good attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and have a strong work ethic. Being a good team player and having excellent communication skills is also important. If successful you will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for the work of the team and the RAFBF.
A detailed job profile is available on the RAFBF’s website. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Penny Cassell.
To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role to Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR, or email.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October 2019.
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 14th October 2019.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community
Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
1. MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Responsible for providing professional support in preparing the financial statements of the RAF Benevolent Fund, its subsidiary and associated entities.
To carry out a range of accounting duties and support the Head of Financial Accounting, through undertaking the following responsibilities:
- Prepare the statutory accounts of the RAFBF subsidiary and associated entities; and assist with the preparation of the RAFBF Group accounts.
- Ensure compliance with the RAFBF’s system of internal controls across the Fund.
- Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner throughout the accounting year, making sure of compliance with tax legislation and that all requirements are met.
- Account for the Fund’s treasury and investments activities and manage cash flow projections
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Records and Statements:
- Maintain the accounting records for the Fund and its subsidiaries and related entities ensuring that records are consistently accurate and up to date.
- Assist with preparing the annual statutory consolidated accounts, including preparing notes and schedules to support information included in the statutory accounts.
- Prepare the statutory accounts the Fund’s subsidiaries, other smaller entities and the Staff Pension Fund.
- Post transactions for the Fund intercompany accounts and ensure they are reconciled monthly.
- Maintain all payroll and payroll-related accounts.
- Maintain the fixed asset register for the main Fund and the Housing Trust.
- Prepare all assigned bank and other balance sheet reconciliations monthly and present them for sign off, meeting all deadlines as set, identifying any issues and making corrections as required.
- Comply with month end routines as scheduled making sure all accruals and prepayments are identified and posted in the accounts.
- Prepare monthly analysis of all debtor/prepayment and creditor/accruals accounts.
- On a regular basis maintain the schedules and analysis that will form part of the notes to the statutory accounts so that by the year end they are as up to date and accurate as possible and all issues have been dealt with.
- Systematically monitor the financial ledgers for all income and expenditure, liaising with finance staff to clarify any ‘out of the ordinary’ movements in transactions.
Payments:
- Review and approve welfare and purchase ledger payments daily in line with the appropriate levels of authorisation
Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures:
- Have a good understanding of all approved internal controls and proactively ensure that they are operating correctly in practice.
- Identify and report any emerging risks so that all risks are managed effectively.
- Provide segregation of duties in the payments processing and other reconciliations as required.
- Maintain a confidential record and filing system to ensure speedy and efficient retrieval of information.
- When processing and storing data, be cognisant of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Treasury and Investments:
- Record all investment transactions properly and prepare relevant reconciliations.
- Manage cash so that cash balances are held in a manner that is most beneficial to the Fund and its related entities and report as required.
- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, anticipating future cash requirements
Taxation:
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the Fund and its trading subsidiary.
Business Support:
- Working with your line manager to manage the year end accounts closing processes on all finance and finance-related systems.
- Participate in cross-department initiatives and workgroups to ensure that the finance department maintains the right level of influence to be effective.
- Respond to internal and external telephone/e-mail enquiries, to deal with or refer, using appropriate judgement.
- Provide cross-cover within the team as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the Business Plan is delivered successfully
- Execute other tasks as may be requested by your line manager or the Director of Finance from time to time.
- Travel to other Fund locations to carry out any other duties within the scope of the role as requested by management.
3. DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:
- Constantly update job knowledge through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- To be assessed on an on-going basis as part of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.
4. PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification [CCAB, CIMA or equivalent] or qualified by 5 years’ experience
Desirable
- A university degree or equivalent.
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years’ experience of working with accounting software designed for medium to large organisations, MS Excel and Word
- At least 2 years’ experience of preparing accounts
- Knowledge of the Charities SORP & FRS102
- Experience of dealing with investments and cash flow management
Desirable
- Experience of working within the not for profit sector
- Attention to continuing professional development
- Project management skills
- Experience of using Access Dimensions
Competencies
Essential
Applying expertise and technology:
- to achieve work objectives
Analysing:
- numerical data, verbal data & all other sources of information
Planning and organising:
- manage time effectively
Working with people:
- adapts to the team & contributes to team spirit
Achieving personal work goals and objectives:
- works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary
Deciding and initiating action:
- takes responsibility for actions, projects & people
Desirable
Presenting and communicating information:
- speaks clearly and fluently
Delivering results and meeting expectations:
- sets high standards for quality and quantity
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The successful Accountant will be responsible for helping to alleviate the pressure on the Finance team as the organisation continues to grow internationally.
You will be assisting the Head of Finance with management accounts and a variety of other duties.
Client Details
The client is an international membership body who have their head office in London.
Description
The key responsibilities of the Accountant will be to:
- assist with the management accounts
- carry out bank, balance sheet, credit card, inter-company and investment reconciliations
- post the monthly payroll journal
- assist the Head of Finance with other duties when required
Profile
The successful Accountant will have a keen eye for detail, checking and reviewing processes and a real interest in accounting. You will be AAT qualified and/or ACCA/CIMA qualified. experience with Sage 50 and/or 200 will be very desirable. You will be a proficient user of Excel with a good understanding of V Lookups and Pivot Tables.
Job Offer
The successful Accountant will receive the option of two pensions and flexible working hours.
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