Assistant Management Accountant

Part time, permanent post – 18.5 hours per week

Based in Reading

Salary in the range £25,773 - £31,499 pro rata per annum (£12,887 - £15,750 per annum actual) 

PACT is one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, placing children with secure and loving families and supporting them with specialist therapeutic support.

PACT also runs inspirational community projects supporting vulnerable children and adults facing a range of issues including domestic abuse, homelessness and debt.

The Assistant Management Accountant will assist the Head of Finance with the effective operational control of the charity’s finances.  This is a new role and provides the opportunity for someone to join us at an exciting time of growth and development.

The postholder will be responsible for the day to day control of the charity’s financial processes and for monitoring project budgets, as well as supporting the Head of Finance with monthly payroll and the preparation of monthly and end of year accounts. 

We are looking for someone with knowledge of charity and company financial legislation and previous experience in the management and use of computerised accounting systems (Access Dimensions or Sage is preferred), with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. fully or part qualified ACCA/CIMA) or significant relevant experience.

You will be a strong team player and communicator, with the ability to present financial matters to non-financial managers.  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and demonstrate effective time management is also important.

Interested? If you would like to join an inspirational organisation where you can make a real difference to children and families, further information and how to apply are available on our website.

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 27th January 2021

Interview date: Friday 5th February 2021

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK. No agencies please.

The successful management accountant will be assisting the finance manager with budgeting and planning, financial reporting as well as analysis work.

Client Details

My client is an international health care charity providing assistance worldwide.

Description

• Producing management accounts
• Assisting the finance manager with budgeting and forecasting
• Analysis of income and expenditure

Profile

The successful candidate must be part-qualified or finalist CIMA/ ACCA as well as having previously worked for a charity.

Strong Excel skills are required as well as being confident with finance systems.

Experience with SORP accounting is strongly desirable

Job Offer

This is an ongoing temporary role offering between £17-20ph depending on the level of experience.

Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.

We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for providing excellent, timely, accurate and value added financial management and reporting across both accounting and operational finance at Spurgeons with direct financial responsibility for a portfolio of projects.

They will own the budgeting process, overseeing and producing annual budgets working with children’s services managers, operational finance, heads of departments, applying healthy challenge to provide robust budgets for consolidation and submission to the HoF&CS & the Executive Team.

They will also line manage the finance team (2 direct members) and to take overall responsibility for the quality of service delivered by these individuals. To be an effective business partner within the organisation.

Full information about this role can be viewed in the job description.

Interviews will take place w/c 25th January 2021.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer

The purpose of this role is initially to support the Head of Finance in the implementation of a new Finance System, to assist in the review of current processes and practices and to document and promulgate those processes across RUSI.  In the longer term, the position will lead on the Management Accounting and Funder Reporting of the organisation.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the UK’s leading independent think-tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. To review the current Chart of Accounts in consultation with Finance and other RUSI Departments, and make recommendations to update, taking into account RUSI’s requirements in relation to project management and reporting.  To also ensure that the new structure will assist in providing timely, accurate Management and Financial Information for the Senior Management Team, Trustees and other external parties as required.
2. To review current finance procedures in relation to sales ledger, purchase ledger, expense and credit card expenditure, project reporting, payroll, recording of accrued and deferred income, accruals, prepayments and other areas as appropriate.  To ensure that processes are embedded in the new system, documented and communicated as required.
3. To review current data holdings, to cleanse data as required and to ensure that historical and future data requirements are met.
4. To be part of the project team set up to implement the new financial system, to liaise with the provider as required, to ensure the project is on time and budget and that their requirements are met in a timely fashion.
5. To lead on the Management Accounting of RUSI, ensuring reporting meets organisational requirements and is produced in a timely and useful format.
6. To continually review financial procedures and processes, ensuring they are updated as required and that they meet internal and external requirements.
7. To lead on Funder Reporting, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with external requirements.
8. To implement a business partnering model, ensure financial awareness is raised and that business requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience in an accounting role, including experience of assisting in the implementation of a new finance system
• Experience of change management
• Energetic and motivated
• Good computer literacy and excel spreadsheet skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work with people from different national backgrounds
• Experience of Sun Accounting and Sage 50 (desirable)

LOCATION

This person will be based at RUSI’s offices at 123 Pall Mall, subject to Government Guidance re the COVID pandemic on working from home.

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for the production of all departmental management accounts. You will be working with budget holders to ensure effective management and optimal performance of the Hospice and assisting budget holders to set robust budgets that are fit for purpose, and play a vital role in the production of rolling forecasts.You will also be assisting the Financial Controller with the production of consolidated accounts and year-end accounts, as well as reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Part-qualified (finalist) accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of preparing and improving business and financial reports

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available

We offer 27 days' holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).

Closing date: 24th January 2021

Senior Management Accountant to join a not for profit (music based) organisation in Central London. 1 year FTC

Your new company
A music based not for profit organisation with an income of over £50m. This organisation has an international presence and experiencing exciting changes currently including a digitisation. Due to some changes in the team an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to join the team via a one year fixed term contract.

Your new role
The job holder will work in a team of five who act as business partners. Together they provide helpful and timely information to budget holders. They assist budget holders in understanding and making use of this information in their decision making. Regular reporting will include management accounts, cost reports, forecasts and budgets. Ad-hoc financial analysis to support new developments, investment decisions or changes in the business also form an essential part of the work of the team. The organisation is going through a period of rapid change and this post holder will help transition to new internal reporting requirements. The post reports to the Head of Financial Management and supports and guides the other Management Accountants.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with previous experience in a similar role. You will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy that style of working. As well as an eye for detail, you will be adaptable and come with new ideas.

What you'll get in return
The organisation offers good work life balance and it is expected that working from home (to some extent) will be available for most of the contract. The organisation offers a competitive package of benefits and the organisation will particularly appeal to individuals interested in the arts/music.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Our partner has played a key role in supporting the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis in the UK. As a result of an increase in the demand for the crucial services they provide, they have grown rapidly. They have received a large number of new funds; additionally, they have incurred a large amount of unusual expenditure for pandemic-specific projects, some funded by restricted funds and some not. With this, they require additional support around income recognition and accounting for restricted funds; they are seeking an experience financial accountant to support them in getting ready for the year-end and audit.

Responsibilities

• Review restricted funding received to determine the correct income recognition and allocation of costs, to ensure that the restricted reserves position for the year is materially correct in the accounts and individual donor/grant reporting is correct.
• Undertake monthly review of control accounts to help ensure integrity of the general ledger.
• Support with VAT returns.
• Support Head of Finance with the preparation of statutory accounts and with the statutory audit.
• Review fixed asset register and ensure correct capitalisation of new assets purchased during the year, and that depreciation rate is in line with policy
• Support on generation of some monthly reporting for budget holders, management accounts.
• Support Head of Finance with other ad hoc tasks that may be required.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant with experience in fund accounting, income recognition and VAT requirements in charities. 
• Experience of looking after a general ledger, performing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing control accounts, preparing statutory accounts (charity SORP), and preparing for an external audit.  Experience of grants management and charity finance is desirable.
• Good systems experience, intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically  experience of preparing and presenting reports to a wide range of audience and stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a growing, changing organisation.

They are seeking someone to start within 2-3 weeks, so we can only consider applications from those immediately available to start a new role. Whilst this role is home-based, it is for a UK-based charity, and therefore we can only consider applicants with the right to work in the UK. 

My client is a fantastic charity in Wiltshire who is looking to recruit a permanent Financial Accountant into their finance team

The main purpose of the role is to work closely with the finance team and other business areas in the organisation to improve and strengthen financial accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting and systems utilising a new Finance System. You will also be the finance lead for a number of new projects and initiatives.

You must have in-depth knowledge of financial accounting procedures ideally relating to Charity legislation and have recent experience of leading the financial year-end process and external audit.
You will be able to work effectively under pressure to deadlines and have the ability to work with conflicting demands and priorities.

Experience of working in the charity sector is advantageous but not essential. You need to be a qualified accountant and have good systems skills.

For more information, please get in touch
 

My client is a fantastic charity in Wiltshire who is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant into their finance team on an interim basis.

The main purpose of the role is to work closely with the finance team and other business areas in the organisation to improve and strengthen financial accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting and systems utilising a new Finance System. You will also be the finance lead for a number of new projects and initiatives.

You must have in-depth knowledge of financial accounting procedures ideally relating to Charity legislation and have recent experience of leading the financial year-end process and external audit.
You will be able to work effectively under pressure to deadlines and have the ability to work with conflicting demands and priorities.

Experience of working in the charity sector is advantageous but not essential. You need to be a qualified accountant and have good systems skills.

For more information, please get in touch

Senior Financial Accountant job on a 12 month fixed term contract working in Central London

Your new company

My client is a non-departmental public body based in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities are:

Financial Accounts:

• Assist with the ongoing IFRS project work and any future technical accounting projects.
• Preparation of monthly IFRS 9 workings, journals, and loan balances for inclusion in the monthly accounts to be submitted.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Assets management
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the year end and the audit working papers.
• Supporting with technical accounting advice.
• Providing support for Finance Systems implementation.

Management Accounts:

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budget

Other areas:

• To work with members of the finance team and other relevant teams on the review/update/or preparation of finance policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement of the finance systems and processes

What do I need?

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with proven experience of financial accounting which includes preparation of statutory accounts or group reporting for consolidation purpose and familiar with accounting standards (especially IFRS). Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, SUN accounting software desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

In return you will be placed on a 12 month fixed term contract and will be paid between, £45000 - £50000 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package, working in an excellent Central London location.

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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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking an Assistant Accountant to work in the four-person Finance Team, as part of our Global Team working in 20 locations around the world.

• Terms and Conditions: £27,000 p.a + 5% pension contribution; 24 days of Annual Leave
• Contract type: open-ended; full time – 35 hours/week
• Reports to Head of Finance
• London or South East England – attendance at London office usually once per 1-2 weeks
• Closing date: 29th of January 2021
• Interview date: 5th of February 2021

Job description

Achieve efficient financial transactions, month-end processing, and pay-roll as part of the professional financial management of the organisation, delivered by the Finance Team, in collaboration with our Global Team and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Secure coding/authorisation, ensuring that they are correctly coded, authorised, and input onto SAGE.
• To prepare payment runs including supplier payments, refunds, expenses, and foreign payments.
• Process petty cash and the company credit card transactions
• To file accounting records on a regular and timely basis.

Pay-Roll:

• Work with Head of Finance to process UK & US monthly payroll to respective agencies and check output

Month-End and Quarterly Processing:

• Month end processing including
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Month end journals
  • Variance analysis

Project Support:

• Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organisation on project finance.
• To respond to Regional Researchers and budget holder queries in a timely and professional manner.
• To monitor the Accounts email inbox, managing and distributing incoming mail as required and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. Any other activities as directed by the Head of Finance

Key Skills required

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of assistant accountant or accounts assistance.
• Ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, with a positive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to pick up new processes quickly, and take the initiative.
• Strong IT skills, Excel in particular, Sage Line 50 essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and conscientiousness.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, able to multi-task, prioritise effectively/efficiently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of using accounting systems (Sage Line 50) essential.
• AAT part qualified finalist desirable.
• GCSE English (or equivalent).
• Proof of right to work in the UK

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we 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 report to the Head of Finance, overseeing both the Finance Operations and Financial Accounts teams, with responsibility for all statutory and external reporting, taxation, fixed assets and treasury management.

The finance system is Access Dimensions, with an end user interface, Focal Point, which enables staff to raise and manage purchase orders, expense claims and sales transactions. Focal Point is also used to store and manage primarily, but not limited to, financial information for projects / activities.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant or finalist with demonstratable experience. You will have experience in a financial accounts function, managing staff, working with both internal and external stakeholders and intermediate/advanced MS Excel knowledge and skills. You will be proactive, an excellent communicator with a "customer first" approach and able to utilise application functionality in an efficient and effective way.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021

Interviews expected Wednesday 27 Jan; second round Friday 29 Jan

To apply, please visit

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance System Analyst to join our small finance team, on a temporary basis for an initial 3 months period, to provide support with the transition from our old finance system (PS Financials) to a new accounting system (Aqilla).

This is a project management role but it's essential that the post holder has experience in financial systems implementations, integrations with other systems and bolt-ons.  Working with members of the Finance team, budget holders from across the organisation, the Head of IT, Head of Finance and the Director of Finance, you will support the implementation of Aqilla and any additional bespoke system. The role is as dynamic as it is varied with a wide range of stakeholders to engage with. As such, the successful candidate needs to be really flexible to switch between who they are working with on any given day and what tasks will be undertaken.

The role will include data cleansing, data mapping, testing of the new finance system Aqilla as well as providing additional accounting support for Year End.  As such, candidates must have a blend of Accounting experience as well as strong systems experience, ideally with PS Financials and  / or Aqilla.

Main tasks:

• Support the Aqilla system implementation from a finance perspective
• Data extraction and cleansing from PS Financials
• Checking codes on PS Financials, testing and mapping to ensure fit for purpose on the new system
• Working with the Aquila Project Manager to ensure seamless transition
• Working with finance team members to streamline and re-align processes
• Reviewing processes from front end to back end, producing process maps and making recommendations and then managing the implementation of various efficiency programs through to User Acceptance Testing.
• Working with the Aqilla project manager to map and set up effective way of producing restricted fund accounts / fund accounts.
• Working with Aqilla project manager to ensure necessary reports required by the finance team are set up and works effectively.
• Full Process documentation
• Ensuring proper bolt on of the bank reconciliation process
• Ensuring effective uploads of data and checking accuracy of data uploaded
• Driving the automation of data capture, analysis and reporting; ensuring data integrity and internal controls are integral to the new system.
• Entering transactions onto Aqilla and legacy system during the parallel running phase.
• Running reports then manipulating large datasets on Excel
• Booking meetings with Project Team and required stakeholders
• Updating project plan working with the Aqilla Project Manager
• Booking training sessions for finance and non-finance staff, as required,
• Be willing to work with non-finance staff to explore how data from their systems can be interfaced onto the new finance systems.
• Provide support with the implementation of the expense system
• Provide adhoc support with year end and any other tasks, as and where needed

Qualifications and requirements:

• Part qualified accountant or similar (AAT, CIMA, ACCA etc.)
• Experience with PS Financials, Aqilla and/or similar accounting software
• Must be adept in use of the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel to enable the manipulation of huge volumes of data and checking their accuracy.
• Understanding the journey of an implementation and expectations along the way
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible and willing attitude who will be able to 'muck in’
• Well organised and methodical individual with good admin experience, who can check and organise financial information as well as respond to enquiries by email.
• Be flexible and able to deliver to deadlines
• A good understanding of the Charity SORP and accounting concepts, including their application.
• High level of organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Ability to use initiative and to suggest new ideas for service improvement
• Must be organised, flexible and be able to manage/prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across Nightingale Hammerson
• Be willing to work over and above standard hours when necessary and appropriate
• Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Have empathy with the aims and objectives of Nightingale Hammerson

We are looking for a swift hire so only apply if you are immediately available. Applications will be reviewed as received and the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroots and award-winning organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. Our menu of services continues to flourish thanks to investments and trust placed in us by clients, funders, and partners. While providing free legal, welfare, and family advice, accredited learning, capacity-building and employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities for all age group, we work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business, and statutory organisations to ensure each client is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. 48 children are also in our care at our pre-school nursery opened in 2017.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer who has knowledge and understanding of how charity finance works. You will have a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and values of the LHP and work effectively alongside the Director to implement the financial policies whilst working to support our dynamic teams.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables, budget preparation, and managing office operations.
To input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorization and documentation are received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, committed individual to work alongside inspirational and passionate colleagues at a very exciting stage of development at the LHP.

Main Purpose of role;

• Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support Limehouse Project operations.
• Preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables, and managing office operations.
• Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support Limehouse Project operations.

Please see our recruitment pack and application on our website for more information