Are you a qualified (or part qualified) accountant?

Do you have an interest in international development?

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an international development organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This post is offered as full time or part time basis for 4 days per week.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance management for the charity, alongside providing updates to the Chief Executive, Treasurer and the Board when required. This is a high profile role that will act as a business partner across teams to develop robust financial systems and processes that will support the organisations continued growth.

Your overall duties will fall under three overarching areas of work. The first, statutory financial reporting for audit (in line with UK and US regulations), this will include the preparation of accounts and the annual budget, raising invoices, and the development of the charity's financial procedures. The second, communicating strategy and policy decisions to senior management that will incorporate the provision of financial advice across the charity, acting as the link between the senior management team and the board with regards to financial matters, and ensuring the long term financial stability of the charity through robust process management. Finally, providing an external face for stakeholders which will involve pension and insurance administration, completion of annual returns for the Charities Commission, and the preparation of Gift Aid claims.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you are a qualified (or part qualified with strong experience) accountant, with expertise or exposure to SORP, charity law and VAT. I.T. literate, the ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of accounting procedures and legislation in relation to the charity sector, and be comfortable being responsible for payroll. As an excellent communicator, you will be at ease advising senior level stakeholders and reporting to the board and CEO. We are looking for an innovative candidate who will relish the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV online (Word format only); cover letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and it is possible they may appoint before the closing date. Please apply early to ensure your CV will be reviewed.

Senior Finance Manager (Band 8b)

Salary: Band 8b (£57,049 - £67,397*)

Sector: Healthcare

Type: Permanent

Location: South East London and Kent

* Inclusive of outer London weighting

We are delighted to be supporting Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in recruiting two Senior Finance Managers.

• Senior Finance Manager – Corporate Services, Forensic and Prison Services and Estates
• Senior Finance Manager – Children and Young People’s Services and Bexley Directorate

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offer a wide range of health and social care services in South East London, specialising in mental health, community health and learning disability services.  They have been the main provider of specialist mental health care in Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich for more than ten years and have developed a comprehensive portfolio of services in community and hospital settings. 

You will be responsible for providing high quality, accurate, expert financial advice to managers outside of finance to ensure the best decisions are made.  You will act as the finance business partner for either Corporate Services, Forensic and Prison Services and Estates or Children and Young People’s Services and Bexley Directorate.

Senior Finance Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders such as Directors, Service Managers, Finance staff, Business and Service Improvement Managers, Budget holders throughout the Trust, HR and IT staff.
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as auditors, finance staff in other NHS organisations and local authorities.
• Leading a team of 3 management accountants to provide highly complex strategic financial and business advice across multiple directorates.
• Analyse highly complex problems relating to business cases and make judgements on financial and business decisions relating to the allocation of finances.
• Make a significant contribution to the production of business cases and to the Trust’s long and short term business planning processes. Co-ordinate the work of business managers, budget managers and other staff in order to achieve this objective.
• Take a proactive approach to developing own skills and experience and that of others.

Senior Finance Manager Person Specification:

To be considered for these roles, you must be a CCAB Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation. Financial management experience covering both management and financial accounting is desirable and experience managing teams/leading people is essential. The Trust’s values include EXCELLENCE, BEING RESPONSIVE, PARTNERSHIP AND LEARNING. It is important that your values are inline with this and that you are a proactive, team player.

Senior Finance Manager Package:

• Salary: Band 8b (£57,049 - £67,397*)
• Flexible working
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: employee contribution 12.5% (at Band 8b) + 20.6% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking

To find out more information about the Trust, the job opportunities and to receive the full job descriptions, please apply or contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane. Applications close on Wednesday 11th September and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Senior Finance Manager (Band 8b)

Salary: Band 8b (£57,049 - £67,397*)

Sector: Healthcare

Type: Permanent

Location: South East London and Kent

* Inclusive of outer London weighting

We are delighted to be supporting Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in recruiting two Senior Finance Managers.

• Senior Finance Manager – Corporate Services, Forensic and Prison Services and Estates
• Senior Finance Manager – Children and Young People’s Services and Bexley Directorate

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offer a wide range of health and social care services in South East London, specialising in mental health, community health and learning disability services.  They have been the main provider of specialist mental health care in Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich for more than ten years and have developed a comprehensive portfolio of services in community and hospital settings. 

You will be responsible for providing high quality, accurate, expert financial advice to managers outside of finance to ensure the best decisions are made.  You will act as the finance business partner for either Corporate Services, Forensic and Prison Services and Estates or Children and Young People’s Services and Bexley Directorate.

Senior Finance Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders such as Directors, Service Managers, Finance staff, Business and Service Improvement Managers, Budget holders throughout the Trust, HR and IT staff.
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as auditors, finance staff in other NHS organisations and local authorities.
• Leading a team of 3 management accountants to provide highly complex strategic financial and business advice across multiple directorates.
• Analyse highly complex problems relating to business cases and make judgements on financial and business decisions relating to the allocation of finances.
• Make a significant contribution to the production of business cases and to the Trust’s long and short term business planning processes. Co-ordinate the work of business managers, budget managers and other staff in order to achieve this objective.
• Take a proactive approach to developing own skills and experience and that of others.

Senior Finance Manager Person Specification:

To be considered for these roles, you must be a CCAB Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience in a large, multi-disciplinary organisation. Financial management experience covering both management and financial accounting is desirable and experience managing teams/leading people is essential. The Trust’s values include EXCELLENCE, BEING RESPONSIVE, PARTNERSHIP AND LEARNING. It is important that your values are inline with this and that you are a proactive, team player.

Senior Finance Manager Package:

• Salary: Band 8b (£57,049 - £67,397*)
• Flexible working
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: employee contribution 12.5% (at Band 8b) + 20.6% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking

To find out more information about the Trust, the job opportunities and to receive the full job descriptions, please apply or contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane. Applications close on Wednesday 11th September and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Based in London this Payroll Manager presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and be responsible for the Payroll Function in this well known Education Institution.

Client Details

Based in London this well known and award winning organisation is part of a large international group providing higher education courses.

Description

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for end to end Payroll for up to 1000 staff and the following duties

• Take ownership of the monthly payrolls
• Be the first point of contact for Payroll Queries
• Completion and Submission of P60s and P11ds
• Assisting with System Upgrades and Process Improvements

Profile

The successful Payroll Manager will have exposure to a sole payroll role running end to end Payroll for around 1000 members of staff. Knowledge of basic accounting functions is also essential. Exposure to the higher education sector is desirable.

Job Offer

A salary of between £30,000 and £40,000 plus benefits including a generous holiday allowance.

The Service Charge and Rents Manager will support the Management Accounting function of the organisation with in the Service Charge Team of one of the UK's biggest housing organisations.

Client Details

The organisation manages nearly 4000 homes and is building more in order to grow the size of the organisation.

Description

The Service Charge and Rents Manager will be responsible for the following duties

• Update and maintain all ledgers.
• Assist with the annual service charge budgets.
• Prepare Monthly Reports for Leasehold officers

Profile

The successful Service Charge and Rents Manager will have experience in reconciliations and understanding of management accounts.

Job Offer

A salary of between £43,000 and £48,000 plus benefits.

An exciting role for an experienced Rents Finance Manager to join a G15 Housing Association

Client Details

Based in London this fast moving and dynamic organisation provides affordable housing across the UK

Description

The Rents Finance Manager will be responsible for the following duties

• Leading a team of 3 including development, training and recruitment.
• Managing the rent control accounts and suspense accounts.
• Managing the annual rent increase process
• Leading on process improvement projects and any system upgrades.

Profile

The successful Rents Finance Manager will have experience of managing a busy Rents team. Exposure with in the Housing Sector is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 plus generous benefits such as a flexible working pattern and generous holiday allowance.

I am working with a Charity who are looking for a Finance Business Manager on a 6 month immediate contract

We are looking for an individual who is methodical in their approach to work, commercial in thought process and can offer support to the Finance team on a variety of interesting projects.

The perfect individual would be someone who has passion, enthusiasm and knowledge in the charitable sector.   

Skill / responsibilities

• Working on a wide range of duties that will include some routine Management Account duties ie assisting the current Finance team with the Month End accounts
• Ad hoc projects and finance business partnering analysis.
• Involvement with ongoing Projects and workstreams within the Finance Department - Key current projects for the organization currently are  detailed analysis on the organisations income and expenditure / new funding and grant proposals / review of corporate spends / implementing a number of efficiency programmes in the business

For more information in this position please send in your CV for consideration.

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified QBE

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, QBE

What’s on offer?

£40- 45 000 FTC 6 MONTHS  

Offering flexible working with a fun and friendly team, we're looking for an experienced and qualified Finance and Office Manager for the UK's only charity dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. Currently, just 4% of cancer research funding is spent on prevention.

This is a key recruit for the charity managing the finance and administration function of a small team, working with experienced and highly-skilled individuals to create a future free from breast cancer.

You'll have a varied workload, which will include:

* Working with Finance Consultant to prepare quarterly Board reports
* Preparing monthly cashflow report
* Allocation of expenditure - restricted and unrestricted
* Managing payroll working with external agency
* Overseeing and improving admin processes for all donations - online and offline
* Managing GDPR and consent requirements
* Management of a small team of finance and admin staff

Our wish-list includes experience of Xero, a relevant accounting qualification (AAT, part ICAEW or ACCA) and significant experience preparing management and year-end accounts. You'll be a motivating team leader who knows how to support people to shine. Previous charity experience would be useful, although not essential.

Flexible, life and family-friendly. You'll have a primary base at the home of one of the most ambitious breast cancer research programmes in Europe, but also potential to work one day each week from home.

Please send a copy of your CV to our North West consultant, Amelia Lee, for lots more info on this fantastic job: [email protected]

Deadline for completed applications is 5pm on Thursday 3rd October with a view to interviewing on 11th October.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are a qualified accountant, either looking to leave practice or are currently working in the charity sector and looking for a move that will offer a lot of future potential, this Finance Manager role for a large, highly regarded INGO might be of interest to you. Offering the change to develop your hands on accounting skills in a role with a great network of support, this role would suit someone ambitious and passionate about working in the charity sector.

Working closely with the Global Financial Controller of a large UK charity, the Finance Manager will run a finance team of three, overseeing the production of income and expenditure reports, financial processing and reconciliations and the production of journals. In addition, the Finance Manager will support the Global Financial Controller on monthly reporting and will drive improvements in the month end process. This role will engage with stakeholders across the business and strong communication skills are essential.

This position would suit someone newly qualified who is looking for a role offering great training and support and the chance to take on a hands-on, technically challenging accounting role. This position will suit someone who wants to manage a team and is comfortable developing staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to balance priorities. Working with a supportive finance team, this role will develop management and technical accounting skills, and would provide a great platform for an ambitious candidate, keen to learn quickly.

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.

Charity People are a friendly, down to earth and passionate charity recruitment agency. We operate across the whole of the non-profit sector on a national basis. After a hugely successful period of organic growth we are now looking to add to the team, and we're creating a specialist Finance Division to serve our diverse and (mostly) incredible clients.

We have had some success in Finance recruitment but as this is very much a growth area for us; it just needs the right person to lead it. The successful candidate will be given ownership for building the team and division, but will be supported by the rest of the Senior Management team. We don't necessarily need someone who has experience of recruiting in the not-for-profit world, but we do want someone who has experience in recruiting for Qualified and/or Part Qualified Finance roles. You will need to be driven and organised, with a track record of growing a desk.

Most importantly, you will be a high performer with a genuine interest in people and the charity sector.

Charity People is a grown up recruitment company that hires great people who enjoy coming to work. We all recognise that work is just one part of all of our lives and as such everyone starts on 25 days holiday (plus time off between Christmas and New Year ), and after 3 years' service employees are offered the chance to take a sabbatical of up to 3 months (1 month fully paid). We have a great office in London Bridge, just near Borough Market and fully stocked with excellent coffee and great tea and some funky chill out areas and a beer fridge on a Friday. We are open to flexible working arrangements and we are especially proud that 100% of our consultants love working here.

If you are interested in joining the team then please send your CV through, outlining what sort of work pattern you would be seeking and if we think you might have the sort of experience that we need we will make contact to arrange a time to speak.

We will hold interviews on a rolling basis so please don't hesitate to apply.

My client is a leading healthcare charity in the UK who has exceeded expectations in growth and impact over the last couple of years. The Finance function are actively seeking a passionate and credible Business Partner to take on a pivotal role in the organisation, managing the Finance Business Partnering team.

Responsibilities:

• lead and actively develop our finance business partnering function
• Meet monthly demands and month end deadlines, whilst also working flexibly throughout the year to focus on different projects and tasks.
• Support, develop and manage the team so they can perform to their best
• Be a role model in managing risk, maximising income and keeping strategic oversight of activities.

Person specification:

• A qualified accountant
• A talented Business Partner
• A highly skilled communicator with a talent for writing in plain English
• Proactive, curious, enthusiastic and someone who enjoys making improvements and wants to develop and make a difference at a thriving Charity
• Able to work in a demanding environment.

Interested in that next CV enhancing role? Want to work for a line manager that prides themselves in developing their staff? Are you a part-qualified accountant interested in improving your managerial skills? Then this is the role for you!

My client is a charity based in London with the goal of helping and supporting young people across the UK, who are looking for a Financial Transactions Manager to join their team in a role filled with great potential for growth.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions of the organisation, ensuring that all income and expenditure is correctly accounted for.
• Take the lead in all of the monthly and year-end reconciliations which include, bank, supplier accounts and balance sheet.
• Provide invaluable support to the Financial Controller in the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Full involvement in vital project work that helps the charity to thrive and grow.
• Manage and develop two members of staff, giving them every opportunity to reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious part-qualified accountant to work under a line manager who offers fantastic scope for development, through on the job training of key accountancy concepts. Overall this is a CV enhancing opportunity that is full of broad technical and managerial responsibilities that can put the successful candidate on the path to a wonderfully successful career in finance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Part-qualified as an accountant and be actively studying towards completing their qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• At least a few years' experience within an accounting/finance role.
• Previous experience of producing multiple reconciliations.
• Ideally managerial experience, however, candidates without this are still encouraged to apply.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• The ambition and drive to build a fantastic career in finance.

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

Would you like to work for one of the largest international development charites? Do you enjoy working in a changing environment where you can make a real difference? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a well-known brand in the international development sector to recruit an Interim Finance Manager to join them for a period of 6 months with the potential for extension following this. This is a great opportunity for someone who is ambitious to grow into a bigger management role and wants to join a high-performing team.

Main responsibilities of the Interim Finance Manager are as follows:

• Managing and maintaining an effective finance function for the UK and Ireland entities, reporting figures into the international arm.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and implementing audit findings to improve the finance function.
• Oversee the production of the monthly management accounts, analysing the numbers produced by the team and producing commentary for SMT meetings.
• Maintaining all transactional functions of the organisation, also carrying out the fortnightly payment run and the monthly payroll.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (QBE will also be considered) who has experience managing a small team in a previous role. You must have experience of working in a charity with specific knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding to be able to hit the ground running. Finally an open minded attitude to a changing environment is critical in order to be a success.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily. You must be available with a short notice period to be considered.

If you are looking for a newly created role in the International Development sector, where you can make your mark on a prestigious organisation dramatically increasing its work across Africa and Asia, this International Finance Manager role may be the right next step for you.

With unparallelled opportunities for internal progression, this position will offer the successful candidate the chance to work in a growing organisation, in a role closely linked with overseas teams, delivering a significant positive impact across the world.

The International Finance Manager will oversee global project reporting and forecasting. Responsible for providing management information to global project managers, this position will play a key role in ensuring that projects are financially set up properly and are running smoothly and efficiently. This role will also get involved in developing budgets for proposals and therefore plays a key role in growing the impact of the organisation. You will be responsible for building relationships with regional offices to produce financial reports for donors and will provide insightful analysis to project managers, being a key financial adviser for international stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a qualified (or finalist) accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) who is either looking to make a move out of practice but has some consultancy expereince, or who has strong budgeting, reporting and forecasting experience ideally gained in an INGO. This client does have a good track record of developing strong candidates and giving great opportunities for progression and if desired, international travel. With one of the leading sector safety and development programs, this is a great opportunity to join a prestigious organisation offering unparalleled progression opportunities.

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