Management accountant jobs near Lewisham, Greater London

Type of role:  Part-time 0.6 FTE, permanent

Reporting to:  Finance Manager

Annual Salary:  £27,000 - £30,000 pro rata

Pension: Workplace pension scheme with employer contribution of 10%

Holidays: 25 days (pro rata)  plus up to 5 during Christmas closure period

Location:  Based initially in Tottenham then moving to Victoria in Autumn 2023. Option to work remotely occasionally.

Closing date:  Midday 15 August 2022. (We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended).

 Welcome to Ada!

We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills, a high performing technical college with the mission of educating and empowering the next generation of diverse digital talent. We currently employ around 50 staff and educate just under 400 students and apprentices. We work with a fantastic range of industry partners to fulfil our mission including Deloitte, Bank of America and Salesforce.

We currently operate across three sites, two in London (Tottenham Hale and Whitechapel) and one in central Manchester. Over the next two years we are moving into larger long-term buildings in both cities and will be growing our staffing and infrastructure to support our growth plans and the move to new premises.

We are looking for a Management Accountant, ideally with experience in the Education sector, who will strengthen the Finance and Data team through effective processing and analysis of the College’s finances.

The role

This is a hands-on role in a growing organisation. You will lead on day to day processing of transactions, regular reconciliations and production and analysis of monthly management accounts to support effective decision making. You will support the Finance Manager and Director of Finance in ensuring effective financial control processes are in place and followed as well as supporting financial submissions to relevant bodies and providing information for the annual accounts.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a small time and is happy to work on their own initiative.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Processing of income and expenditure transactions, allocation to cost centres and cost codes and processing journals in the Xero accounting system;

Undertaking regular bank reconciliations including charge and credit cards transactions;

Ensuring purchase orders are raised for expenditure and ensuring they are appropriately approved and authorised;

Working with the Finance Manager and budget holders, ensure that budgets are effectively monitored and action taken as appropriate;

Produce monthly management accounts, including P & L, Balance Sheet and cashflow and provide analysis of key variances and financial performance for reporting to the Finance Committee and Board;

Be the main point of contact for finance queries including liaison with bankers, HMRC, payroll provider and other bodies;

Train staff on using the Purchase Order system and relevant parts of the Accounting system;

Support completion and submission of relevant financial returns to the ESFA and other funders;

Support on and provide information as required for the annual statutory accounts process.

The above list is not exhaustive and may be changed by the Director of Finance and Data as required. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description. 

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:

Experience of working in finance in an education establishment or the sector;

Experience in transaction processing and bank reconciliation processes, ideally using Xero or similar;

Understanding of financial processes and controls;

Ability to analyse financial information and explain variances in written and verbal form;

Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines;

Able and willing to use own initiative to complete tasks

Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.  References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

We care about equity, diversity and inclusion
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity

• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;

• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the 

duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact us.

Sponsorship

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to apply for the role
Please submit a completed application form, your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job responsibilities and personal qualities and answer the question: ‘What excites you most about this opportunity?’ in your email. In the subject field please write “Application for Management Accountant” followed by your name.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join Independent Age as we work to increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

The Finance team are a key function within the Corporate Services directorate, providing accurate and timely management information to colleagues across the organisation to support effective decision making. 

We are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join as an integral part of the team, to work collaboratively with the Finance Officers to ensure a tight and accurate month-end close with all accounts reconciled. 

The ideal candidate will bring experience of working in both accounts payable and receivable environments and be able to provide further analysis to ensure that transactions have been correctly recorded. There will be the opportunity to take responsibility for the trial balance by preparing nominal ledger journals and undertaking monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. 

You should have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise to meet deadlines, have the ability to work collaboratively, along with excellent attention to detail and great customer service skills. 

You will have experience of using computerised accounting systems along with being proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel as all are essential for this role.

At Independent Age we live by our values. We are purpose-driven, compassionate, expert, collaborative, accountable and inclusive.

We champion inclusion and celebrate diversity within and outside to create a culture where everyone knows that they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger.

If you are passionate about our cause, share our values and believe you have the skills for this role, then we’d love to meet you.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. A full-time role is 35 hours a week. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for everyone (those contracted to work in the office usually attend one day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are happy to talk flexible working. As part of our commitment to supporting colleagues in balancing their work and family life, and to supporting parents, soon to be parents or colleagues who have other caring responsibilities, we also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.  

In line with the current guidance in relation to the activity to be undertaken in this role, a Basic DBS Certificate will also be required.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, along with your CV.

We will be considering applications as we receive them and so may change the closing date to an earlier date.

Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 19 or Monday 22 August but may take place sooner.

Management Accountant - ENB

Location: London/Hybrid 

Contract: Perm

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £36,000

The following is an outline of the role. Please visit our website for more information and a full job description.

About the role

English National Ballet’s Finance Team make a significant contribution to delivering the organisation’s strategic priorities by focussing on strengthening our ability to meet our organisational challenges through: 

• Managing a tight financial envelope and significant financial risk
• Providing timely information and efficiencies so that we can maintain our artistic impact and make it pay so that we have a sound financial base
• Growing our revenue streams
• Increasing our commercial skills and striving to develop and professionalise our corporate services function

The Management Accountant will provide excellent business and management reporting to internal stakeholders reporting directly to the Head of Management Accounting. This role supports Directors and Managers across the Company to assist them to operate within agreed budgets and to identify the financial impact of their work.

ENB’s Finance team is a high performing, hard-working and close-knit team who work collaboratively with each other and the wider organisation. The team aims for high performance, efficiency, and seeks to deliver a high level of service to users of the Finance Department.  The role would suit a candidate currently studying towards an accountancy qualification.

As our Management Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide management accounting expertise to budget holders across the Company, building good relationships and acting as a business partner to provide appropriate, high-quality information to stakeholders.
• Support the Management Accounting team’s objective of ensuring excellent provision of financial information for a range of budget holders, the Executive team and senior management, providing day-to-day financial control and reporting, and general finance and management information support for individual projects.
• Utilise a strong understanding of the Company’s activities and components for cost and income drivers to provide analysis and information to aid decision-making across all Departments and ENB’s main business areas: Productions, Engagement, and income-generation (Development and ENB Enterprises).

• With the Head of Management Accounting, deliver budgeting and forecasting processes with consideration for the needs of the organisation and individual business partners.
• Be a key contributor in the preparation of external reporting, statutory accounts, and tax filings.
• Support the Finance department’s contribution to delivering ENB’s strategic priorities, working collaboratively in a high-performing, customer-focussed team.

Competencies and behaviours

• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA, or AAT qualified with experience of working within a structured finance team.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of a general ledger, double-entry, finance processes and procedures, financial and management reporting, purchase and receivables ledger processes.
• Experience/demonstrable understanding of Month- and Year-end reporting.
• Experience/demonstrable understanding of using CRM systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Active listening skills with the ability to articulate financial information accurately, succinctly, and to a range of audiences.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising workloads to handle conflicting deadlines, with an efficient, focussed, and calm approach.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong ability using accounting software.
• Professional and ethical approach in all aspects of your work as an ambassador for the Company.
• A can-do attitude at work, and effective in balancing work and life demands.
• Enthusiasm for ENB and the performing arts generally.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with SUN Systems and Q&A.
• Experience with Tessitura.

Benefits 

Hybrid working

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

About ENB

English National Ballet brings world class ballet to the widest possible audience through live performances across the UK and on eminent international stages; its digital platforms Ballet on Demand and BalletActive; its distinguished orchestra, English National Ballet Philharmonic; and being a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building innovative partnerships to deliver flagship programmes such as English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s.

Allen Lane have partnered with a well-respected Performing Arts organisation based in London who are currently seeking a Management Accountant / Show Accountant. The opportunity will suit qualified Management Accountant (or qualified by experience) from the Arts sector who are passionate about performing arts.

Working closely with the Head of Finance the successful candidate will be responsible for

• Completing all Financial Settlements to do with the programme of shows and performances.
• Produce Monthly Management Accounts.
• Reconcile Monthly Balance sheet control accounts.
• Attend programming meetings and ensure finance team are kept up to date with activities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant or QBE
• Experience producing full set of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills [or British Sign Language if primary language],
• Analytical and solutions-focussed, with financial accounting experience

What the role will offer you:

• Competitive Salary.
• 25 Days Annual Leave with an additional 3 days after 5 years of service.
• Free Theatre and Performance Tickets.
• Most Importantly you will be a key part in ensuring the organisation keep to their mission to make and share performances that inspire and create connections beyond borders, cultures and languages.

To apply please get in touch with Tiffany Richards @ Allen Lane.

This exciting Management Accountant role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000 p/a and is a charity that focusses on pastoral, health care, education and outreach work globally. You will be working in their Maryfield office.

In your new role you will be responsible for ensuring the accounts are accurate, timely and that all numbers are fully supported and understood within the organisation. You will be taking ownership of the balance sheet accounts and all aspects of income.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage & maintain timely and accurate Purchase, Sales Ledgers and other records of allocated units.
• Management and Maintenance of all allocated Bank accounts.
• Manage allocated Communities accounts reviews and queries.
• Process and manage Intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
• Systems development and improvements for increased efficiencies.
• Assist in timely preparation and review of accurate management reports, annual accounts, budgets and supporting documents for Audit Purposes.

To excel in this role, you will have proven experience in a Management Accountant role and be part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA.

Alongside a salary of £30,000-£35,000 p/a, our new organisation will offer you a range of exciting benefits.

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Our client believes everyone deserves access to life's essentials and no usable product should go to waste. Since being founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1996, £297m of products have been donated by 1,250 manufacturers and retailers. They’ve diverted 32,725 tonnes of stock from going to waste, helping 11,655?charitable organisations.

They provide a single contact point for companies to donate new consumer goods such as toiletries, cleaning and laundry products, clothes, toys and office supplies to the communities that need them. Working with big names including P&G, Essity, Kimberly-Clark, PZ Cussons, and Amazon; they are the only UK charity with the infrastructure able to deliver this service at scale. The overall impact is an efficient, practical solution which improves people’s lives, makes giving easy for companies, and unlocks vital resource into the charity and voluntary sector.

Their network of thousands of charitable partners is a diverse mix of UK charities, community groups, food banks and schools. The majority of those they work with have an annual income below
£100,000, working with either a handful of staff or run by volunteers. In 2021, they generated £27m in savings for their network.

They are looking for an experienced finance professional with attention to detail and excellent communication skills to join their small finance team within the Partnerships & Impact division. You will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the charity group’s financial transactions & processes and tasks. This role will work with the Finance Manager to develop a business-partner approach to finance and grow financial understanding across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join them on their growth journey as they aim to triple their impact for communities by 2025.

You will lead on delivering efficient and robust processes that maximise the power of their systems to enable their growth. Confident working independently, as well as excited to collaborate across teams, bringing your insight that leads to strong decision making. You will manage specific areas including payroll, liaising directly with the HR function. We believe this role would be a great next step for someone with established financial experience looking to develop and share their knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Accounts & Treasury support (50%)

• Preparation of management accounts including comparison with budget and forecasting.
• Updating budgets and cashflow, working as a business partner to teams to advise and challenge.
• Support the smooth running of projects with accurate and timely financial information.
• Work with the Finance Manager to prepare the charity’s group & entity annual accounts.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining their chart of accounts.
• Responsible for developing financial reports, using e.g. JET/MS power BI

Transaction processing, VAT & Inventory records (25%)

• Input and maintain accurate financial records, including
• All income including grants, donations and ecommerce charges
• Banking records across the Group and associated allocation of funds
• Compliant donation recording to meet any funder requirements
• All assets, debtors, creditors, accruals, and prepayments
• Sales invoices, BACS reconciliation and payment journals.
• Intercompany reconciliation across the organisation.
• Responsible for the group VAT accounting and returns
• Responsible for maintaining fixed asset and inventory list with depreciation calculations.

Process improvement and organisational planning support (15%)

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and long-term strategic planning.
• Review of financial processes to ensure compliance with accounting and data regulation.
• Power user of financial systems, championing their development and process automation
• Support organisational forecasting to support robust decision making and resource planning.
• Working with staff across the organisation to offer guidance and insight.

Payroll and pension (10%)

• Responsibility for payroll, pension administration and benefit management.
• Liaise with HR function to ensure processes are robust and timely.
• To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
• Qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Experienced user of Dynamics Nav/Business Central for accounting
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel
• An eye for innovation, and openness to doing things differently
• Ability to communicate financial data and analysis concisely and engagingly
• Accurate data entry skills with a methodical, diligent approach
• Post-qualification experience; preferably within the charity sector (D)
• Experience of dealing with a trading subsidiary (D)

Working for Our client

Their team receive excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including an interest free travel loan, volunteering days, 25 days holiday each year (plus public holidays, pro rata) and 7% pension scheme entitlement.

They seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to their values of kindness, togetherness, integrity and innovation. They are on an organisational journey to achieving their EDI vision and welcome any questions about their progress and aspirations. They especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on low income. They will meet all reasonable expenses and make reasonable adjustments for anyone invited to interview.

How to apply

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Contract: 4 days a week (open to flexible options)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
Location: Remote working with 2 days/week in their London office

You may have experience of the following: Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Corporate Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Financial Controller, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant, etc.

Ref: 135 216

Fulham FC Foundation is the Official Charity of Fulham Football Club, committed to a vision for a healthy, inclusive and thriving community.

With the passionate pursuit of building better lives through sport, we connect Fulham FC to young people and adults across South West London. We work with a broad range of the community, supporting disabled young people, refugees, socially isolated adults, people with mental health challenges and many others.

We change the lives of over 10,000 people every year. We inspire and engage through sport, improving the physical health and mental wellbeing of our participants, while supporting people across our community to feel socially connected and confident.

As a key member of the Finance Team and working closely with the Director of Finance, this role has a vital and central part to play in ensuring the good financial health of the Charity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To oversee the integrity of the data within the accounting system, including reconciliation of control accounts.
• To work alongside the Finance Officer to ensure all income and expenditure is recorded into the charity’s accounts programme.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, regular and ad hoc financial reports including reporting on variances versus budget/forecast.
• To support programme managers to understand their budgets and progress against them throughout the year.
• To work closely with programme managers to help develop good financial practice and the integration of the finance function through the organisation.
• To assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of year end reporting and audit.
• To review the Foundation’s cashflow and provide regular forecasts.
• Support the Director of Finance, colleagues and executives with projects and tasks when required.

Essential Skills and Experience include:

• A recognised financial qualification or be working towards a qualification. eg ACCA, CIMA.
• Proven finance and accountancy experience, especially of monthly management accounts, cashflow and account reconciliations.
• Be comfortable with standard accounting packages and preferably have a knowledge of NAV Business Central.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel & Word.

We are looking for someone who has a flexible mindset with the ability to work to monthly deadlines. Someone who can focus on cost conscious outcomes and be an excellent problem solver with great communication skills, and work as part of a team offering support where necessary.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant team who are passionate about the positive role that sport, and physical activity can play in people’s lives whilst developing your skills and experiences.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st August

A large Membership organisation in Central London is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the team and work on all technical processes alongside the Finance Manager

Client Details

A large Membership organisation in Central London

Description

• Monthly Management Accounts
• Accruals and prepayments
• Work on process improvements for reporting and analysis
• Working on projects throughout the organisation

Profile

At least Partly Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Experience of financial planning and budget setting

Ability to use Macros and VBA

Job Offer

£18-21ph

Temp to Perm

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 organically and through M&A and delivering well on their strategic and financial objectives. The finance team is high calibre and 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£53,000 plus excellent benefits (35 days holiday and 20% pension)

To support the Head of Finance in providing high quality revenue accounting, cost accounting and analysis. To act as business partner to the Association's Heads of Service and other budget managers, providing support and challenge to the management of their budgets. To contribute to the monthly management accounts, the annual accounts and the annual budget under the guidance of the Head of Finance. To provide ad-hoc cover for capital accounting roles.

Client Details

My client is a leading housing association that has a strong and well established reputation in the UK market. Due to a new project in the finance team, this role will assist with the delivery of routine financial reporting for the business.

Description

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Complete the month end processes in line with the closing calendar deadlines
• Business partner with key business stakeholder groups including leads, cost centre owners and finance stakeholders
• Support the preparation of routine management, reporting including associated variance analysis, fixed costs and commentary
• Ensure compliance to internal controls as set and governed via the group internal control framework
• Assist in explaining accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to other areas of the business
• Provide support and assist in operational aspects of business initiatives or projects
• Ensure day to day accounting activities comply to Group accounting policies and procedures or specific regulations, laws and standards
• Support the preparation of budget and forecasts in line with agreed time lines
• Assist with quarterly/ half year reviews and audit requirements
• Identify areas for improvements and actively participate in the continuous improvements of accounting processes, financial systems and reporting

Profile

The Successful Management Accountant:

• You will have a minimum two years' experience of working in a similar role.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant accounting standards.
• Have proven track record of robust forecasting of organisational cash flows.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of working to strict timetables. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, creative and has a keenness to learn and develop professionally.
• You will have experience in interpreting and communicating financial results through reports.
• You will be confident in proactively preparing a budget with the business and offering professional challenge where appropriate.
• You will enjoy making processes efficient by default.

Job Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working model
• Multiple opportunities for role related training which can be done online or face to face. This includes professional qualifications relevant to the role.
• Pension scheme where they will match your contribution up until 10%
• Cycle scheme where you can purchase a bike and pay the cost monthly through your salary.
• Free eye test and a contribution towards new glasses
• Life assurance scheme
• Private Health Cash Plan
• Well being programme

Progressive Assistant Management Accountant opportunity.

Your new organisation
The Church of England - Working in their Central Services area which is similar to a shared services function supporting the various parts of the Church of England. This is a large, complex organisation. Although faith based they are open to applications from all faiths and backgrounds - the team here are great, really friendly but also switched on. Lots of opportunity here because they are a large team with lots going on including project work such as systems and process improvements.

Your new role
The Assistant Management Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, supporting the production of standardised management accounts, and undertaking initial analysis as part of the monthly reporting processes. The Assistant Management Accountant will also provide support for the Finance Business Partnering team in the production of monthly management reports.

• Production of regular monthly journals, including intercompany recharges, accruals, prepayments, etc.
• Uploading journals into the finance system
• Producing monthly management accounts / budget holder reports for designated departments
• Undertaking preliminary variance analysis between budgets, forecasts and actuals and drafting variance commentary

What you'll need to succeed

• Part qualified or qualified by experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals and prepayments; understanding of fixed assets.

What you'll get in return

• Full time working week of 35 hours
• Hybrid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

What you need to do now
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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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Page Personnel is recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a Housing Association in London. You will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting whilst providing detailed support to stakeholders across the business.

Client Details

A growing Housing Association in London.

Description

Financial Reporting:

• Ensuring timely and accurate recording of all day-to-day and month-end consolidated financial reporting for the Group.
• Preparing monthly individual department reports, comparing to budgets, and identifying variances to facilitate understand within each department and help enhance performance.
• Liaise with auditors during the external audit and provide all relevant development finance / treasury information and back up
• Produce service charge budgets for new affordable homes to ensure Value for Money (VfMVfM) for both residents and the Group.
• Produce service charge accounts for new affordable homes and ensure that the charges to residents are accurate and fair.

• Cashflow forecasts to identify and manage in a timely manner any future shortfalls or issues.
• Where necessary, preparing funding file and accompanying loan down documentation to enable the Group to access its funding facility.
• Working with the Corporate Finance team to ensure all aspects of the Group's near-term working capital cashflow are captured and forecasted.

Profile

The successful Assistant Management Accountant:

• Enthusiastic and willingness to learn to and support in a small but high performing finance function.
• Experience of preparing and analysing financial information and reporting on results.
• The ability to understand commercial business operations and the related drivers and risks.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to link financial performance and management information.
• Part- Qualified or equivalent

Job Offer

Salary:

• £30,000 - £40,000

Benefits:

• Great team
• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation
• Office in London

Allen Lane are delighted to be assisting a London based charity with the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This key role will be responsible for the delivery of finance business partnering to several of the charities directorates and be responsible for the management of two Management Accountants. The role will include:

• Leading a comprehensive management accounting service to the charity directorates and Budget Holders
• Run and manage the monthly management reporting process including the annual budget process
• Running regular budget meetings with budget holders to provide advice and guidance around budget management
• Preparation of long terms financial planning forecasts as part of the business planning process
• Prepare and develop financial costings and appraisals
• Lead and manage a team of two providing support and guidance to team members

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Accountant who has proven experience in a similar role. Knowledge of UK GAAP as well as experience of leading and manage a finance business partnering and reporting function is essential. Experience of the education or charities sector is highly desirable.

My client is a world-renowned organisation dedicated to the protection, understanding and conservation of our natural world and resources. Having recently promoted internally within their finance team they are now looking to appoint to a new trainee role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within the accounting world, offering the appointed candidate the opportunity to learn and flourish in a rewarding and supportive mentoring environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the financial planning team in the annual budgeting cycle including variance and cost centre analysis.
• Contribute to the month end process including accruals, prepayments and journal calculations.
• Assist with process improvement projects relating to the finance system(s)
• Provide general support to the finance team during busy periods including year end.

The successful candidate will be someone who has already chosen a career in accounting, backed up by both early stage practical experience and professional studies. Now looking to take their first step towards management accounting and business partnering, this role is a great fit for someone who is ambitious, proactive and looking to fast track their career.

This role will be offered on a Hybrid basis 2/3 days working in office.