Project Accountant role working with an International Development charity in North London.

Your new company
International Development organisation with projects operating all over the world. The organisation has an income of approx. £6m.

Your new role
The Project Accountant will work alongside the Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of timely finance donor reports, provide structured finance technical support and assist with generating monthly management reports.

• Provide business partnering and support to teams, including providing technical finance assistance and taking part monthly meetings.
• Assist in the investigation of Budget versus Actual variances as highlighted by budget holders or teams.
• Working with the Finance Business Partner and programme teams, prepare interim and final financial donor reports as they fall due.
• Provide technical support and assistance to budget holders during the annual budget planning process
• Create project and donor codes on the accounting system for new projects/donors
• Working with the Finance Business Partner, deliver accurate and timely comparative management reports to the teams

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally with experience of donor reporting.
The client will consider qualified or part qualified candidates.

What you'll get in return
The organisation will offer work life balance on an ongoing basis. It is a dynamic organisation with a competitive package of benefits.

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

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• A 12 month role working for a globally recognised charity at the forefront of the pandemic.
• Work on a number of exciting new projects from day one and form lasting relationships with stakeholders.

Client Details

This organisation is a leading international development charity located in the heart of London. They have been on the front line of the pandemic and are extremely busy at present. They are looking for a skilled finance professional to join them for 12 months to assist with high priority projects.

Description

• Working closely with the Finance Manager and Project team on a variety of new projects.
• Continuously look for and suggest improvements that could be made to internal processes.
• Make efficiencies to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Effectively build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work as part of the team responsible for the a new system implementation. This will involve the process definition and documentation, functional testing, VAT testing, data migration/cleansing, system implementation, communication, participate in training and contribute to preparing training materials.
• Ad-hoc finance tasks.

Profile

• A fully qualified CCAB accountant.
• Posses exceptional communication skills.
• Experience working on a number of simultaneous projects.
• Experience working in the charity sector or a keen interest in working in the sector.
• Experience working with basic controls, VAT and tax.
• Highly IT literate.

Job Offer

• Up to £47,000 p/a.
• Generous pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave

A prestigious and well known international organisation is looking for a qualified accountant to join their high-performing team, to provide all-round finance project support whilst they undergo a period of change. This newly-created role will enable the team to meet the challenges and risks created by both the already-underway finance and systems change project, and COVID-19.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing finance-specific risks and undertaking discrete pieces of work in response (for example, their approach to VAT/Corporation tax, reviewing the financial sustainability of key suppliers, cashflow forecasting)
• Investigating areas for, and implementing improvements to, budgeting, reporting and analysis tools whilst also improving processes and controls efficiencies
• Working with the Finance Manager and Project Manager to implement the new finance system, which will include process definition and documentation, functional testing, UAT testing, data migration/cleansing, system implementation and ad hoc training
• Working with the Fundraising and Project teams to develop, design and maintain policies and procedures supporting integration between the fundraising CRM and the finance system
• Re-forecasting and re-budgeting in light of the impact of COVID-19

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience working in a similar project-focused role
• Have experience carrying out discrete time-bound project work and of acting as the business partner for organisation-wide projects
• Be knowledgeable of Charity SORP
• Have excellent exposure to accounting packages and strong Excel skills, with proven experience assisting with a system implementation
• Be agile and adaptable in your ability to work on multiple different projects simultaneously

Our partner is a leading humanitarian and development organisation. They are seeking a Management and Project Accountant to support and establish sound financial systems in line with the needs of the organisation. 

Key Responsiblities Include:

• Monthly management accounts preparation.
• Quaretly financial report preparation - for both Trustee and Board approval.
• Maintain integrity of the financial information; review grant agreements, transfers and international invoice payments; review accounting processes & controls, and propose actions to mitigate any risks and implement process improvements as appropriate.
• Provide finance support and financial management surge support to international teams as required.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with experience of working in international development and/or non-profits.
• Experience of developing financial systems to support international operations
• Experience with institutional donors, including budget proposal development, budget management, grants compliance & reporting.
• Flexible, able to adapt to workload and changing priorities as required
• Excellent communication skills – able to communicate to finance and non-finance staff.
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*Please note this role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Our partner is considering candidates on a rolling basis, and therefore early applications are strongly advised.

A well known international arts company is seeking a permanent Management Accountant to join their central London finance team. Reporting in to the Head of Finance, you will work as part of a small finance team on the delivery of monthly management accounts and preparation and delivery of the quarterly and annual budgets. 
 
In the wake of Coronavirus, you will also support the Head of Finance in the provision of insightful financial analysis of current and future revenue streams - collating and presenting informative management information and financial data for non-finance stakeholders including SMT and Board level individuals. 
 
The role will suit a recently qualified individual (finalists will also be considered), and, given the modest size of the organisation, candidates with good soft-skills and a 'hands-on' attitude. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate, friendly, and collaborative workforce, in an environment where hard-work is rewarded. 

Please note that this role will be shortlisted in August 2020 - due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, it may not be possible to respond to your application directly though we will endeavour to do so. 

The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity working hard to create a huge new woodland in the heart of the country that will benefit people and wildlife for generations to come. Already the largest new native broadleaf woodland in the country, we take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment.  Planting trees and creating new woodlands is no longer just a positive ambition for the country, it’s absolutely essential. It is the simplest solution to help mitigate climate change and create new green spaces that can help reconnect people and communities with nature and the natural environment.

Our goal is to reach 30,000 acres of semi contiguous forest by planting 13 million native broadleaf trees. To date we have planted more than 1.8 million trees.  The significance and scale of our work cannot be underestimated: The Heart of England Forest - already the largest new native forest in the country – will become one of the largest forests in the UK.

Not only is our Forest expanding, so, to, is our team. If you share our ambition, we have a number of exciting opportunities for you to join us.  The charity is a rewarding place to work and offers its staff a number of benefits.

Please visit our website to download a job description / person specification and an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

The Heart of England Forest is looking to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team within a growing, dynamic and highly respected national conservation charity.

The role will involve:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Preparing VAT returns
• Overseeing the month end process including journals and accruals

You will be

• Experienced in working in a similar role
• Proficient in the use of IT, especially Excel
• An excellent communicator, adaptable to change and be able to converse with colleagues at all levels

This role will suit a strong analytical thinker with a solid range of knowledge in management accounting. If you're interested in joining an ambitious charity, playing a part in creating and conserving a huge forest for the benefit of people, wildlife and the environment, please apply.

Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a part qualified management accountant has arisen at one of London’s fastest growing educational charities. A commercially minded and forward organisation, this role will suit someone who has experience in either the charity or education sector. If you are a part qualified finance professional, with excellent management accounting experience, this could be the right role for you!

The responsibilities for this role include creating the monthly management packs by liaising with mid-level and senior stakeholders across the organisation, working with budget holders on their accruals, deferments and budgets, supporting the Head of Finance as necessary. You will sit as part of a fairly small finance team, so must be able to work outside your job description, gaining exposure to a range of charitable financial activities.

Requirements:

· You must have at least 2 years management accounting experience, with exposure to the full management accounting pack and ideally have written or produced commentary

· You will be part qualified, with the desire to qualify in the next few years (there will be opportunities to work outside your job description on other exciting projects)

· You have worked with accruals, deferments and journals, and are able to apply your technical knowledge in ways that are easily understandable to non-finance professionals

· You will be articulate, emotionally intelligent and bright, with excellent attention to detail and organisation skills

Benefits:

· Study support including 5 extra days leave a year and money towards your studies

· Salary of £32,000 to £37,000 per annum

· Working in a close knit, friendly team in an artistic and expressive space

If you are interested in this role, please apply to find out more.

Management Accountant
ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.
THE ROLE
The Management Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts, working within the budgeting and forecasting process and ensuring reporting is completed on time and distributed to the correct people.
Partnering key stakeholders across the Trust, the Management Accountant will advise budget holders in the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts challenging future financial decisions regarding their return on investment and the impact on the organisation as a whole
THE CANDIDATE
You’ll be CIMA qualified or part qualified at final level, with substantial experience in the development, production and review of monthly management accounts. With  collaborative and pragmatic approach you’ll be skilled at challenging and influencing budget holders, senior leaders and directors, explaining complex financial principles to improve budget management and working in partnership with them in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to ensure that CACT’s financial records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.  The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring financial performance and explaining variances to budget, and together with the Director of Finance, ensuring that statutory reporting requirements are complied with. 

Applicants must be part or fully qualified professional accountants and have experience of ledger management and reconciliations, as well as management accounts preparation.

For further information please download an application pack.

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 and are at an interesting phase in the development of their finance function. They are seeking an experience management accountant to support them through this phase of increased volume and complexity of activity, and to act as a business partner engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly management accounts, variance analysis and reports, and engaging with department heads to manage these.
• Act as a business partner to the programmes team, providing accounting & financial support, analysis and identifying risks in order to better assist resource allocation and decision making within the organisation.
• Support in the creation of a reporting structure for new projects, working with the finance and programmes team to introduce and embed this.
• Work with the Head of Finance in preparing reports for senior leadership and the board of trustees.
• Support the Head of Finance with other projects including revising and documenting their processes, a system implementation, and coaching and developing junior members of the team.

Requirements

• An experienced accountant (qualified or finalist) with experience in budget preparation, preparing management accounts, undertaking variance & commercial analysis, reporting, developing controls, processes & systems, and systems implementation.
• Good systems experience, intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work successfully with finance and non-finance staff, and engage a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is a 9 month fixed-term contract. This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

Our partner, an international healthcare INGO, is seeking an experienced systems accountant to advise them on a finance systems change in the UK, and potentially across their country offices overseas. 

Responsibilities

• Review the existing system, and understand the requirements for a new system
• Review pitches & demons from selected providers, and understanding whether each system can be customised to meet business requirements
• Support the Head of Finance and board with decision-making

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable experience in selecting and implementing a new system within an INGO context. Knowledge of a range of systems including SUN, MSDynamics, NetSuite & Quickbooks is highly desirable.
• Understanding of INGO finance & reporting requirements.

At this stage, the scope of the role would be to support in decision-making within the organisation; the Head of Finance would like to prepare a case to present to the board. Depending on the outcome of this, and on the budget available, there would be scope for this to turn into a longer-term role (likely on an annual salary) to project manage the implementation, and if the system is to be rolled out across country offices, to lead on that. For the advisory element, a competitive day rate is offered. This is a remote support role.

Management AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £40K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Public Sector Team are proud to be partnering with a government organisation based in Central London to appoint a Management accountant within the group accounting team. Our client is one of the leading providers in supplying communities with affordable housing across London.The RoleThe purpose of this role is to provide support for the Finance & Operations of the company by partnering with the business to monitor and forecast operational costs, provide financial support to projects and to develop and enhance internal reports. Assist Reporting and Planning Manager (RPM) in budgeting, forecasting, month end process, internal and external reporting. The role reports to the Reporting and Planning Manager.Key Responsibilities:The key responsibilities of the role are to:*Prepare the Operational Finance section of the Management Information Pack (MIP) and coordinate the overall consolidation of the pack.*Assist the business, by providing financial information, in producing ad-hoc board papers.*Work with budget holders, to prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and monthly cost centre packs.*Manage monthly operational costs reporting to stakeholders including capital spend for projects. *Lead the monthly review of the cost centre performance against forecast and budget. Monitor underspends and overspends to allow optimum use of company funds. As well as highlighting trends, the successful candidate will analyse causes and prepare supporting commentary.*Provide support to departments (particularly HR and Procurement) that need regular assistance from Finance.*Produce journals, reports and monthly reconciliations to assist Reporting and Planning Manager.*Manage the reporting interface.*Provide support and aid in the review of the Accounts Analyst's work.*Assist the Reporting and Planning Manager in developing KPIs for the business and individual departments*Regularly calculate and report on the developed KPIs*Manage new supplier set up process and supplier listing.Skills, Knowledge and Experience*Part qualified, finalist or qualified accountant*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level or equivalent*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *Experience working in a finance role including:*Preparation of management reporting*Business partnering*Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and extensive user experience of ERP software.*Experience of dealing with business intelligence tools would be desirable*Good written and verbal communication skills*Ability to establish relationships with a range of people across the business to support delivery of business outcomes*Be willing to be flexible to meet the challenges of a younger business *Produce work on a timely basis while maintaining qualityPlease do apply with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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Aims of the role

Wycliffe is looking for a Financial Accountant to strengthen our dedicated finance team of six people. This new position has been created to increase the team’s capacity to support Wycliffe’s growth, and to assist the Director of Finance & Operations in developing new systems and processes for the future.

The finance team manages all financial transactions within Wycliffe by processing transactions, providing reports and statements, and responding to enquiries about gifts, expenditure, and funds for overseas projects. The role requires a proactive and positive approach, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and accuracy while being able to meet deadlines. The successful applicant will work alongside the Finance Manager, and will report directly to the Director of Finance & Operations.

Key Tasks

The Financial Accountant will:

• Develop and produce monthly management reports
• Assist with organisational budgeting and forecasting
• Manage month end and year end processes including reconciliations
• Have responsibility for all capital expenditure including budgets and , maintaining the fixed asset register
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and other reporting requirements
• Monitor performance of finance systems
• Work closely with the team to promote efficient system usage and process automation
• Work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations to develop new processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance systems
• Deputise for the Director of Finance & Operations
•  Actively participate in team meetings, office prayer meetings, and wider staff meetings as appropriate.

Person Specification

This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a deep personal concern for world mission to serve in this unique role with Wycliffe.

Essential

• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Minimum of five years working in a finance context
• Able to work accurately and efficiently
• IT literate, proficient in the use Excel
• Self-starter, able to use own initiative and work independently, but also as part of a diverse team
• High degree of personal organisation and self-management, with the ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience working in the charity sector
• Experience of improving/developing finance systems and processes
• Experience with CRM systems.

Public Sector organization based in Devon are looking for a forward thinking and commercially astute Management Accountant to join their Finance team on an interim/ftc basis

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with the Central Support and Operations teams producing their weekly and monthly reporting, whilst also taking ownership of a specific divisions and many ad hoc projects

Role

• Produce monthly management accounts and reports for Executive and Trustee Board tracking variances on a monthly basis
• Take a lead role in annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
• Provide solutions to queries on organisation wide issues and specifically manage internal customer interface
• Provide expertise on all management accounts and business processes
• Undertake ad-hoc projects that provide added value where required

About You

• Part or fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA accountant with a number of years accounts experience in a large finance team
• Prior experience in management accounting function with strong track record of producing monthly reporting information
• Highly numerate and analytical with strength in accuracy and attention to detail in a high output environment
• Strong collaboration skills and able to communicate effectively across multiple departmental functions
• Proactively drive improvements in process to generate measurable efficiencies and play a significant part in shaping the Finance function.

Qualifications/experience required

Part qualified /Qualified

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