An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Team for a qualified Finance Business Partner interested in managing the development of business processes and reports across the different funds of the Trussell Trust, creating and implementing process improvements and reconciling information between the CRM and finance systems.

If you are looking for a role in this area and you are passionate about the work of The Trussell Trust, we’d love to hear from you.

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Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.

• An exciting opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with a long history
• The ideal candidate will hold a CCAB qualification

About Our Client

Based in central Oxford, The Rhodes Trust is a global organisation who aim to use their well established and historic connections to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. They encourage them to openly debate and challenge each other's thinking to generate new ideas.

The Trust is made up of endowed charitable funds, trading subsidiaries and international charitable giving subsidiaries with the combined mission that articulates commitment to service, leadership and social impact. They are currently in the planning phase for a major building project and an impending further capital campaign. They are also in the development phase of two current, and one anticipated, partnerships and joint ventures that will continue to have a significant impact on the longer term strategic vision of the Trust.

Due to the current rate of growth and the anticipated capital campaigns the need has arisen for a new Senior Accountant to joining the evolving finance team.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will be:

• Quarterly departmental management reporting, to budget holders and funding partners;
• Quarterly Board Summary management reporting;
• Preparation of group financial accounts under UK Charities SORP, in collaboration and under the supervision of the Head of Accounting;
• Working with US and UK tax accountants to provide supporting schedules and analysis as required for compliant tax reporting;
• Some operational payroll management, liaison with out-sourced payroll function and staff costs budgeting.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Senior Accountant role will:

• Be a CCAB qualified Accountant;
• Have strong financial accounting experience either in International Charity, US or Group reporting;
• Have high standards for delivering accurate information efficiently with attention to detail;
• Have experience in developing reporting structures with a hands on approach;
• Have an interest in Education and the third sector;
• Knowledge and experience of Charities SORP is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

The Rhodes Trust is offering a salary range of £50,000 - 60,000 and membership of the USS pension scheme (19.5%)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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A Financial Accountant role with a leading housing provider in the UK. Based in attractive central London, you will be supporting the Finance Manager and the Finance Team in moving the business forward within the Not For Profit Sector.

Client Details

The client is a leading housing association based in Central London, with plans for mass expansion and development in upcoming plans. They pride themselves on staff sharing the same core values as the organisation itself.

Description

As Financial Accountant your key responsibilities will include:

Produce monthly statutory accounts and the yearend financial statements

Contribute to a good control environment through schedules, reconciliations and the investigation of unusual balances.

Provide support to the Group Financial Controller and deputise for him/her where necessary

Ensure intercompany accounts remain in balance and perform monthly reconciliations.

Analysis of balance sheet items and work with other areas of the finance department to ensure regular balance sheet cleansing.

Support other areas of financial accounting and the wider finance team to ensure accuracy of the accounts and a good control environment.

Reconcile payroll accounts

Work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure smooth operation of month end tasks.

Profile

Fully qualified financial accountant

Knowledge of working in a commercial or not-for-profit/public sector environment

Demonstrable knowledge of working effectively to meet deadlines

Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and changes to accounting standards

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Job Offer

Salary of £45,000, as well as fantastic benefits package

Annual leave - 28 days plus bank holiday

Generous pension contribution

A London-based charity is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Your new company:
My client is a well-supported charity based near to Waterloo. They are looking for a tenacious Assistant Accountant to join their busy team.

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

What you'll need to succeed:
In order to succeed, you will need to have prior experience in accounting duties such as reporting, Excel-based work, budgeting and analysis. The employer is ideally also looking for someone who is studying for a professional qualification. Previous experience in using financial software is also required.

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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Are you ready for your next challenge leading a Capital/Development Finance function? Do you want a flexible role in which you can influence major development projects? Do you get spurred on knowing that your work makes building new properties feasible?

My client is a medium sized Housing provider in London that is looking to ramp up their development portfolio in the near future. This role is crucial for allowing that to happen, as well as for maintaining accurate information about assets already under management.

Key responsibilities of the Capital & Development Accountant include:

• Leading on Treasury management, involving liaising with lenders to keep accurate information about the loan portfolio, as well as cash and banking
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, involving performing depreciations, amortisations, acquisitions and disposals
• Partnering with the Head of Development to ensure accurate information relating to development schemes is provided, ensuring cash flows are prepared appropriately
• Partner with the Head of Asset Management to ensure accuracy of stock investment and capital expenditure data
• Using financial/cash flow forecasting programmes to assist in the preparation of the 30-year financial plan.

You will gain the opportunity to get on board at the start of this period of growth and truly make this function your own. Using your experience in similar roles, you will have a lasting impact on the future of this organisation and the users it serves, whose lives are greatly benefitted through its efforts.

Please note: This role is also open to candidates considering part time, four-day-week roles, so if you are looking for work on reduced hours, please do apply.

To be considered, you will be:

• A qualified accountant or QBE with relevant experience in similar roles in Housing, Local Authority, private construction or ALMOs.
• Have experience in at least a Capital, Development Finance, Financial Planning or Treasury Management role within the above sectors.
• Have a positive, can-do attitude with excellent communication skills.

Applications are under constant review - please apply now if you meet the above criteria.

A Financial Accountant role based in the City of London dealing with payroll, timesheets and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Client Details

My client is a large charity based in the City of London recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join them for a fixed term contract.

Description

- produce the monthly accounts of the purchase order

- reconcile balance sheet accounts

- process the monthly payroll

- support the purchase ledger assistant

- review and authorise payment requests

Profile

The successful candidate will have good experience in producing bank and control account reconciliations. Intermediate Excel skills and experience in monthly management accounts. Bonus if the candidate has experience within a charity. Good inter-personal skills is a must.

Job Offer

A fixed term contract role based in the heart of the City of London with great transport links, working for a well known large charity.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial/Year-end Accountant.

Your new company
A small, high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for assisting the finance team over the year-end period. Responsibilities will include the balance sheet reconciliation of the key accounts, investigating any discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments; reviewing work to date on the Excel template; populating the auditor's template as well as completing any other tasks relating to audit and clearance. Anticipated duration is for 1 month+.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong charity year-end financial accounting experience.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a leading charity.

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

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Are you experienced in working on DFID funded projects? Do you have a real flair for project accounting? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with one of the leading brand names in international development on an exciting Interim Project Accountant position to join their high performing team. The International Project Accountant will be responsible for working with regional offices and producing financial reports for a major grant from DFID. This is an exciting time to join an organisation who have secured a major grant and are leading the sector when it comes to expanding their reach.

The Interim Project Accountant will oversee project reporting and forecast for projects running globally funded from the major grant they have just secured. As the main point of contact for this project, you will be heavily involved in leading and setting things up. Providing management information to global project managers and ensuring DFID funding is maximised is a key responsibility, as is building relationships and capacity internationally. On top of this you will be responsible for two country office finances.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) who has strong budgeting, reporting and forecasting experience. In addition to this, experience of having worked on DFID funded projects previously is critical.

You will need to be available to start immediately or with a short notice period. Applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying as this role may be filled before the closing date.

Our partner is a UN agency working on a range of human rights issues. They are seeking a project accountant, to support them in providing financial oversight, guidance, monitoring and reporting for projects funded by institutional donors, specifically DfID and the EU.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with programmes managers to review and monitor programmes finance, ensuring expenses are properly accounted for.
• Responsible for grant compliance & reporting, including ensuring integrity of supporting documentation, monitoring the system for accuracy of records, responding to donor & audit queries, and undertaking grants close-outs as required.
• Carrying out month-end closures

Person Specification

• University degree in accounting, business or finance, with 5 years of experience in an accounting/finance role; part-qualified and qualified candidates considered.
• Experienced in project accounting and grants compliance, monitoring and reporting (specifically DfID & EU), within an INGO.
• Business partner with strong communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance staff.
• Culturally sensitive
• Able to demonstrate the UN Agency’s values of inclusion, integrity and professionalism
• Excellent command of the English language; French and/or Spanish desirable

Please note:

• The salary annotated is the salary that the candidate will receive net of tax. The successful candidate will be responsible for making their own NI contributions.
• This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

Your new company:
My client is a prestigious charity based in Central London. They are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract. The organisation has an income of over £200m and a complex structure making it a challenging organisation to work with. They have a fantastic team in palce and seeking a Financial Accountant to join them to cover a team member covering a secondment.

Your new role:
Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for preparing the group and subsidiary financial accounts, which will include setting, agreeing and managing the year-end timetable and updating the accounts template annually, including reviewing accounting policies and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting legislation. You will manage the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with auditors in planning and delivering the audit. In addition, you will draft the board and committee reporting to support the presentation of accounts as well as collaborating with other members to ensure the delivery of all statutory reporting and year-end processes. Moreover, you will ensure all income and expenditure is correctly accounted for within a robust control environment.

What you'll need to succeed:
It is essential to be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant with advanced Excel skills. You will have strong finance systems skills, such as the understanding of data structures and chart of accounts optimisation. It is essential to have technical financial accounting skills and an understanding of relevant accounting standards, including FRS102 and Charities SORP. Experience previously gained as a financial accountant or external auditor covering all aspects of statutory reporting for a large organisation is essential.

What you'll get in return:
In return, you will receive a salary up to £55574 per annum, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package working in an excellent Central London location, on a 12-month contract which could extend.

What you need to do now:
In order to be considered, please apply ASAP.

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For those looking for a role with huge global impact, who want to work for one of the most highly regarded charities in the world, famous for their immediate and effective response to global emergencies, this International Project Accountant position may be the right next step in your career.

With broad global reach, this position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to join the sector and take advantage of a market leading training programme and exciting travel opportunities.

The International Project Accountant will be responsible for providing financial support and advice to country operational teams, managing project finances and providing analysis to senior project managers. This position will be involved in projects at all stages of their lifecycle, working on project set up in new regions, in addition to managing projects running currently, and those closing soon. This position will also take on an active role in training and developing colleagues on financial tools and processes.

We are looking for part-qualified or newly qualified accountants who are interested in joining the international development sector. Excellent communication skills are required, and candidates moving from practice are encouraged to apply as this organisation has a proven track record of developing candidates from this background.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.

Broster Buchanan are partnering with a leading housing association based in Central London who are currently looking for a Financial Accounting Manager. A pivotal role for the organisation, due to the changing nature of the housing market, this role provides key leadership to the integration of two merging organisations. Reporting directly into the Head of the Department, this person will be responsible for:

• Running the financial controls of the organisation; including statutory reporting, ownership of company balance sheet and finance process improvements
• Management of a large finance team
• Project work, including integrating of finance systems and controls process

This is a real opportunity to be gain new experience in a housing association that has one of the largest property portfolios across the UK.

The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Manager to join their growing and developing organisation. As a long-established and successful small charity, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied and multi-faceted finance function.

About The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research

Based in Hammersmith, the Trust provides sustainable, long-term funding of medical research into rheumatic and other inflammatory diseases and has been doing so for over 50 years in association with The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology at the University of Oxford. They are now in a position to grow the team and therefore are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager during this exciting period.

The Role
The Finance Manager is a part-time position (2.5/3 days a week) and reports directly to the CEO. They will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining an effective finance function for the CEO, investment managers and the finance committee
• Producing annual budgets and monthly management accounting including all cash flow reporting to communicate relevant and accurate information across the Trust
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and implementing audit findings to improve the finance function.
• Maintaining all transactional functions of the Trust including liaising with outsourced payroll provider and weekly payment runs
• Liaising with Investment Managers and Finance Committee to present on relevant reporting
• Overseeing all governance policies, ensuring they are kept up to date and that the Trust meets all regulatory requirements
• Act as Company Secretary for The Kennedy Trust.

The Candidate
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident accountant to take ownership of the finance function. The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in working independently in a finance function
• Ideally have experience of working in a charitable organisation
• Be a confident communicator and able to work positively with senior stakeholders
• Ideally have experience of working with investment managers
• Be ambitious and take initiative to provide positive ideas in order to improve finance functions
• Preferably be a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant

This part-time role offers excellent flexible working opportunities across 2.5 or 3 days, depending on candidate’s preference. There is opportunity to work one day from home and some flexibility around how the working hours are spread across the week. Other additional benefits are a 10% employer contribution pension an exciting and varied workload as well as a positive and friendly culture.

This role is being exclusively handled by Robertson Bell on behalf of The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research. Please apply now or contact Imogen at Robertson Bell directly for more details.

The Finance Manager vacancy will close on 30th September and applications will be reviewed daily so do not delay in applying.

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