Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. In collaboration with more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Project Accountants work closely with project managers and partners (particularly TI National Chapters) to support the effective financial management of the many projects we run. This includes working with a diverse range of donors and fulfilling differing donor requirements, while also assisting TI National Chapters in developing efficient project financial management systems. The Project Accountant role therefore offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to learn and master all aspects of project financial management.

Main function: 

The Project Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial control within assigned projects, and provides financial management support to project staff. The Project Accountant coordinates the reporting of financial information for regular reporting of assigned projects to project stakeholders.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of extension

Location: TI-Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin/Germany

Team: Project Accounting / Finance

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial management support to assigned Programmes/Projects/Teams and their staff
• Prepare accurate budgets for proposals, projects, and teams, including relevant supporting narrative and explanations
• Monitor expenditure, budgets and cash flows, at appropriate intervals to identify material issues as they arise and to propose appropriate preventative interventions and solutions in a timely fashion
• Prepare financial reports to donors, ensuring accuracy and compilation of supporting documentary evidence; engage auditors on project audits 
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts, monitoring that income and expenditure is recorded into the accounting system accurately
• Ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of all project accounting procedures
• Support clear internal project communications capability across TI-S and the Movement

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Part/Fully qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or university studies in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/or Business
• Min. 5+ years of financial, project and operational management experience
• Knowledge and experience of managing projects funded by the European Commission a strong asset
• Knowledge of MS Office; advanced skills in Excel and competence in SQL an advantage
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work against tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within the finance team and with other teams
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required; additional languages, in particular German, French and/or Spanish, an advantage
• Good communication skills and ability to explain accounting and financial matters to non-financial staff
• Culturally sensitive and able to handle issues with diplomacy and to cultivate productive working relationships

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. 

About Us

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction, leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.

The Museum is a diverse organisation primarily funded by Government grant-in-aid; other income generating activities include ticketed exhibitions, Science research and consultancy, retail and catering. We are now embarking on a major capital investment and fund-raising programme to deliver our mission, and transform our offer.

We will soon launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will provide support to our Programme Management Office (PMO) by leading on programme and project budgets and forecasts, producing accurate and timely financial reports for both income and expenditure and proactively assisting in all aspects of the programmes' financial management.

The finance system we use is Access Dimensions, with an end user interface, Focal Point, which allows individuals to raise and manage purchase orders, expense claims and sales transactions. It is also used to store and manage project information, including (but not limited to) financial information.

Leading on the financial reporting for the priority capital and innovation programmes, you will provide forward-looking, accurate and relevant management information to Project managers and other stakeholders, through the provision of relevant monthly reports, cash flow forecasts, reconciliations and KPI's.

About you

You will be part qualified or equivalent experience and studying towards an accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA or CIMA, with substantial experience in a management/project accounts function, working with stakeholders and intermediate/advanced MS Excel knowledge and experience. You will bring with you experience of control account reconciliations to an advanced level and some accounting package experience.

Fixed Term Contract, until Nov 2020
Applications closing 9am on 24/09/2019

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.

Person specification:

You should have strong organisational skills, be able to manage your time to meet project deliverables. You should also have demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate messages and instructions authoritatively and clearly, with fluency in English, orally and in writing to a high standard

Using initiative to analyse a range of available information from different sources to solve day-to-day problems as they arise. Proven attention to detail, systematic and methodical. 

Essential Criteria

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Competence with small company financial packages, e.g. Sage 50

• Experience of developing complex spreadsheets (e.g. with look up tables) to streamline and automate processes and reporting

• Experience in setting up and maintaining financial procedures and controls within a computerised accounts environment. 

• Experience in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Outline of tasks

Manage the balance sheet including performing monthly reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews and prepare the trial balance.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare and post standard journals for accruals and prepayments

Monthly review of fixed assets and capital expenditure and preparation of depreciation calculations 

Assisting with general ledger and automated reporting management including opening new nominal accounts and ensuring appropriate mapping of new account

Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and month end reporting.

Assist with the yearend close, reporting and audit requirements.

Assist in the Budget and Forecasting processes

Assist the Head of Finance in developing and maintaining documented financial policies and procedures, which are available to WCPT staff, and to assist with monitoring of appropriate financial controls, ensuring that any necessary improvements are made.

Analysis and aggregation of financial transactions to calculate tax liabilities and preparing and submitting tax documents to relevant national authorities, including overseas.

Develop new and improved systems and solutions (including spreadsheets) in order to add value to WCPT’s systems and procedures. 

Provide support for finance projects as they arise

Our partner is a leading human rights organisation, supporting people in understanding their rights, influencing positive outcomes in health & nutrition, and increasing their ability to secure food & water and maintain economic livelihoods in conflict and humanitarian situations. They are seeking an experienced management accountant and finance business partner, familiar with DfID grant compliance, management & reporting, to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes for their country and regional programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Project Managers on budget creation & management; understanding the financial reporting requirements of new and existing donors.
• Gathering monthly financial information from country offices, and producing monthly project reconciliations.
• Oversight of data recording, ensuring it is accurate; identifying and resolving any issues as these arise.
• Preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports, analyses and forecasts.
• Preparing quarterly project expenditure forecasts.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical background, and experience in budget creation, management, preparing monthly management accounts, analyses, and forecasts.
• Strong business partner with demonstrable experience of successfully working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience working in an INGO, specifically a familiarity with managing DfID grants. Other institutional grant management (FCO, EU and USAID) is highly desirable.

The role is based in London with some travel overseas. Please note, this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

Accountant (Investments)

• Circa £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus pension, death in service benefit, season ticket loan, medical and dental insurance (on completion of probationary period)

• Full Time, Permanent

• 25 days holiday (plus 3 additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden)

• Support towards professional qualifications

OVERVIEW

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is seeking a calm, methodical and detail orientated finance professional to provide high quality support to the finance team.  Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accountant is a key role which is responsible for the oversight of the Investment portfolio, and of all the MCF bank accounts including daily cash updates, reconciliations and cash flow reporting. In addition this role will support with a growing company secretary function and assist in statutory submissions, managing the credit card scheme and looking after the company insurance policies.

The ideal candidate will have experience of investment bookkeeping or accounting and would either be AAT qualified, be currently studying or qualified by experience.  Previous experience within the charity sector would also be desirable but is not essential.

Strong communication skills are essential to be successful in this role as you will be required to build excellent working relationships internally with the various departments and will also need to be able to work with the external brokers and have the courage to question when required. It is also essential that you have previous SUN and Q&A experience and have an analytical approach to your work.

Deadline for applications:  23 September 2019

No Agencies thank you.

My client is a world-renowned performance venue, associated with the best talent on a global stage.  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Finance function as an interim Financial Accountant. This is a great chance for a technically strong and systems savvy Accountant to join a passionate, proactive and innovative team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of various finance functions, including: Balance sheet, tax, systems oversight, bank & treasury and financial controls.
• Supervise the monthly close process, managing workflow to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage one direct report.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team and to internal clients.
• Support the Financial Controller in their role when needed.

Person specification:

• A CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP.

• Experience of VAT (including partial exemption), and other Charity-related technical issues eg. Charities SORP requirements would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent technical accounting skills, including a thorough grasp of the concept of double entry, profit and loss statements and balance sheets, including accounting for accruals, prepayments and accrued and deferred income.
• Highly organised and motivated, with strong attention to detail, and the passion and ability to develop, streamline and improve financial and administrative systems and controls.

My client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant or a candidate with extensive knowledge within the finance industry to join their fast growing company.

Client Details

A fast growing, popular charity, based in central London with excellent transport links.

Description

- Cost Accounting

- Various Forecasting

- Monthly Management Accounts

- Variance Analysis

- Balance Sheets

- Production of Budgets

Profile

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience within the finance industry. Excellent communication skills and intermediate level within Excel. Charity experience is a bonus.

Job Offer

A company that offers excellent training and promotional opportunities as well as team building days and individual incentives. Located in central London with excellent transport links.

Are you attracted by the opportunity to work in a dynamic Charity that sports the opportunity to take full ownership of the finance function? Are you available at short notice and looking for an interim to permanent opportunity in London?

Robertson Bell Finance are proud to be working in partnership with a dynamic and vibrant charity with a unique personality in the recruitment of an interim Accountant. My client is a small Charity offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the organisations accounts and put your own stamp on the role.

Sporting a modern working environment with the latest technology and accounting software, my client is proud of the work they do to with disabled children. Based in the heart of the City of London, the offices are highly accessible with numerous stations based close by.

This role is expected to last four months on an interim basis with the view to the successful candidate going permanent at the end of this period, if so desired.

Paying up to £22 per hour, key responsibilities include;

• Leading on annual audit with Deloitte; preparing the accounts and liaising directly with external auditors.
• Reconciling both the Balance Sheet and Bank statements to a high level in accordance with Charity SORP.
• Calculating the charities VAT returns and inputting the data into the Sage accounting system.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience;

• Assisting with, or leading on, annual audit in a small to medium sized organisation.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Sage accounting system.
• An ability to adapt and show flexibility in their approach to work depending on the needs of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills.

To be considered for this role you will need to be available at short notice with a maximum notice period of 2 weeks.

This is an interim opportunity; therefore, CV's are being reviewed upon reception so please don't hesitate in submitting your application to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

An Academy Trust in Sheffield are looking to recruit an interim Finance Manager/Financial Controller to assist them during their busy year end period. If you have experience within a school setting, and are available at short notice - please apply.

Are you a qualified accountant looking for an interim opportunity at a leading organisation in Central London? Are you excited by the chance to work for a leading organisation that will add a big name and valuable experience to your CV?

Robertson Bell Finance are partnered with a leading Housing Association located in Central London for the recruitment of an Interim Financial Reporting Accountant. My client sports an impressive property portfolio with plans for ambitious development nationwide.

With a dynamic finance function renowned for developing the careers of driven professional's looking for a fast track to success this role presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring accountants

Paying up to £52,000 on 6-month fixed term contract responsibilities include;

• Consolidating the financial accounts of multiple subsidiaries in accordance with the relevant standards and policies.
• Preparing in depth reports through clinical analysis of financial statements.
• Delivering reports to senior stakeholders, budget holders and the business partnering team nationwide (no travel involved).
• Ensuring year end audit is delivered on time and in line with the relevant standards and policies.

The successful candidate's CV will demonstrate the following;

• A CCAB qualification.
• Experience preparing financial statements in preparation for annual Audit.
• Evidence of analysing and reporting financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

To be considered for this role you must have a notice period of one week or less.

Please do not hesitate in submitting your application if your CV meets the detailed specification and you are looking for a new opportunity to further progress your career.

This is an interim role requiring a fast turnaround. CV's are being reviewed upon reception. Apply now to avoid missing out.

Habinteg Housing Association is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Capital and Treasury Accountant to join their Finance team. Habinteg currently owns and operates around 3,500 homes and employs around 120 staff, with the Finance team operating out of the head office in Holborn, London. Habinteg has growth plans in place, accelerating from the organisation's current development portfolio of circa 15 homes a year up to 85 homes a year. This Capital and Treasury Accountant role is fundamental to that growth.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities of the Capital and Treasury Accountant are to:

• Lead on Habinteg's Treasury management activity, involving liaising with lenders to maintain accurate information about the organisation's banking, cash and £40m loan portfolio
• Ensure the accuracy of information being recorded in the fixed asset register, involving performing depreciations, amortisations, acquisitions and disposals
• Business partner with the Head of Development to certify the accuracy of information regarding various development schemes and ensure that cash flows are prepared appropriately, and cash is available when required
• Business Partner with the Head of Asset Management to certify the accuracy of information regarding stock investment and other capital expenditure
• Assist in the preparation of the 30-year financial plan using cash flow forecasting software.

This position will give the successful candidate the chance not only to join an organisation at the beginning of a period of growth, but to play a crucial part in facilitating that growth. This would be an excellent development opportunity for someone and a truly CV enhancing opportunity. Through working with highly supportive senior managers, you will gain exposure to two key functions of a thriving Housing organisation, creating strong opportunities for long term progression.

The role offers flexible working including the option to work at least one day a week from home. The role can also be offered as a 4 day a week role, so candidates considering part time working are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered, candidates need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant, or Qualified By Experience, with specific sector experience coming from Housing, Local Authority, ALMO, or private property development organisations
• Ideally have experience in both Capital and Treasury accounting, but as a minimum, candidates should have strong experience in at least one of these functions within the sectors above
• Have a positive attitude, with a 'can-do' mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd of September. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply without delay.