Senior Subsidiary AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Senior Subsidiary Accountant within the group accounting team. Our client is one of the leading providers in supplying communities with affordable housing across London.The RoleReporting directly to the Head of Group Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for the statutory accounting under FRS102 and Housing SORP 2018 for our group subsidiaries, including production of annual Financial Statements as well as monthly financial information, reviewing performance against the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. You will maintain accurate accounting records and control the relevant systems to ensure integrity and consistency of information. You will play an integral part of the annual Group audit of these entities and will need to work collaboratively across the Finance department, wider business and with external auditors to ensure a smooth and successful year end process. You will be able to provide technical expertise and knowledge, interpreting the relevant accounting standards and applying them, selecting appropriate accounting policies, whilst being able to explain these in a simple and understandable way. To take advantage of this opportunity you need to be a flexible, self-motivated individual who is keen to learn and improve on current processes, whilst being able to meet the following criteria:* Be a qualified CCAB accountant, with evidence of statutory financial accounting in a corporate entity, and preferably with some Group consolidation experience or experience from within practice.* Experience in statutory accounts preparation is essential, while external audit experience is desirable (particularly in Housing or Construction industry)* Have excellent technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of IFRS and FRS102 to interpret against complex transactions, discuss with auditors, and practically apply technical skills* Proven and applied knowledge and understanding of regulations relating to statutory accounts* Produce accurate information and reports Senior Executives, with experience in management accounting* Be an excellent communicator with sound presentation skills and the ability to influence people at senior levels* Have a proven track record of ability to manage projects and provide support to senior staff* General understanding of taxation matters affecting the Group and application of deferred tax accounting.Skills, Knowledge and Experience*Successful delivery of Statutory accounts within a regulated environment*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully Qualified Accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project managementIf you a qualified accountant who is looking for a progressive career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
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An amazing opportunity to join the central function of a world respected NGO, undertaking strategic and complex audits globally. Working in a dynamic environment; you will provide significant input to the design and delivery of an internal audit structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Global Internal Audit Manager in developing and delivering an annual programme of work to provide assurance over the risk, internal control and governance processes.
• Plan, organise and deliver assigned internal audits across country offices.
• Report on the findings and make recommendations on the systems, internal controls and procedures being reviewed, and management’s responses. 
• Follow-up and report on management responses, and the status of implementing recommendations.

Person Specification:

• Strong internal audit experience; able to demonstrate an understanding of the approaches and objectives of a good internal audit function, particularly risk-based operational audits and undertaking assignments in developing countries and emerging market environments.Essential.
• Good reporting writing skills; able to demonstrate competent and effective reporting writing skills in English.Essential.
• An effective communicator with a good track record of communicating with senior leadership in a large, complex organisation.Desirable.
• Experience of working in a global organisation.Essential.
• Experience of working in an international grant and commercially-funded NGO.Desirable.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly recommended.

*This role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK. We will not be able to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Senior financial accountant in London University, managing the financial accountts, tax and treasury team.

Client Details

The organisation is a leading London University, with a large finance team. They are committed to academic excellence with around 20,000 students and an enviable central London location.

Description

As a Senior Financial Accountant within the Financial Accounting, Tax & Treasury Team, you will be responsible for:

• Leading on planning and delivery of financial statements for year end, ensuring they comply with all external statutory requirements

• Reviewing the University's corporation tax calculation

• Reviewing the UK and UAE VAT returns

• Reviewing month end journals such as accruals for areas including fixed assets and research

• Preparing and reviewing the preparation of the monthly cash and bank balances, interest receivable and interest payable

• Providing technical accounting, treasury and VAT advice to customers and colleagues

Profile

You must be ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA qualified, who has excellent analytical skills and is able to challenge and be innovative to improve the finance function. You must have strong interpersonal skills, and have a thorough understanding of VAT and tax in a higher education facility. You must have experience post-qualification including financial reporting, group accounts and taxation. Experience of US GAAP is desirable.

Job Offer

• Up to £58,000

• Exceptional pension scheme

• Holiday Benefits

Would you enjoy providing oversight on all transactions and financial controls for a large UK charity? Interested in being a part of an ambitious organisation that offers a fantastic employee culture and competitive benefits? Are you a qualified Accountant with management experience? If the answers are all yes, then please read on!

This permanent Senior Financial Accountant role reports into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are maintained at all times. This is the perfect opportunity for a proven Accountant now looking for a step up in their career.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will be:

• Ensure consistent review and improvement of internal controls.
• Assist the Financial Controller with implementing new financial controls and policies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be responsible for treasury management.
• Oversee credit control ensuring debt is collected in an efficient manner.
• Ensure the organisation views finance as an approachable department.

This organisation positively helps vulnerable people throughout the whole of the UK and is one the country's largest charities. This permanent Senior Financial Accountant will be based at this charities head office based in central London.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven management experience.
• Have an appreciation for the not for profit sector.
• Have strong communication skills.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Do you want to work for a large brand-name charity with an income in excess of £100 million? Do you have proven experience in a financial accounting role and advanced Excel skills? Would you benefit from flexible working hours and the option of working from home? If yes - this could be your next role!

Robertson Bell Finance are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant for a large UK charity that supports vulnerable members of society throughout the country. The organisation has a unique set up with various income streams and offers a highly friendly atmosphere and culture.

Main responsibilities of the Interim Senior Financial Accountant include:

• Drive improvements across financial accounting processes, ensuring tight financial controls are in place.
• Prepare drafts of quarterly VAT returns and carry out review of the monthly output and input of VAT ensuring timeliness and accuracy at all times.
• Manage complex and technical VAT queries and lead a review into the organisational exposure to new IR35 legislation.
• Assist the Financial Controller with upcoming projects around coordinating the year end process, audit process and stay up to date with accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with income tax, VAT and corporation tax.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounting experience, including assisting in the year end process.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have advanced Excel skills (including macros).

This is an urgent requirement so you will need to be immediately available or have a short notice period to be considered. Applications will be reviewed daily, so please do not delay in applying.

Capital AccountantLocation: Central LondonContract: PermanentSalary: Up to £50K- 55K + BenefitsBadenoch + Clark Housing Team are proud to be partnering with a thriving G15 housing association based in Central London to appoint a Capital Accountant within the finance team.In this newly created role and your responsibilities will include maintaining the Group's fixed asset register, monthly management accounts in relation to tangible and intangible assets and ensuring all financial controls related to asset accounting are adhered to.The RoleKey Responsibilities:*Administration of capital asset program by performing periodic audits, tagging assets for tracking purposes and assigning proper acquisition values*Annual capital expenditure budget preparation*Consistent management of depreciation schedules*Dealing with reactive and planned maintenance*Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets using excel modelsPerson Specification*Ideally experience from with Public Sector, Government or Housing exposure *Educated to degree level *Fully qualified CCAB accountant*You will have professional gravitas to influence stakeholders at a senior level and generally strong skills in negotiation and persuasion. *You will understand how to act commercially within a not-for-profit business and act as a role model for the company values*Demonstrable experience of effective project management*Excellent verbal and written presentation skillIf you a qualified accountant with fixed asset or capital accounting experience who is looking for a new career opportunity please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Want a role that offers a study support package and excellent opportunities to develop professionally?

Looking for a role that will allow you to further your Financial Accounting skills in a role that will give you genuine responsibility?

Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with experience in intercompany accounting and producing financial statements?

If yes, then read on!

My client is a London based international organisation who is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them on a permanent basis. With a study support package, a vibrant and dynamic work environment and an excellent progression path, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their financial accounting skills in a closely-knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Take the lead on the preparation and production of the financial statements for the organisation's subsidiaries and manage their year-end procedures.
• Full responsibility for producing all monthly reports and conducting all subsequent analysis for management.
• Sole charge for ensuring that intercompany subsidiary accounts are reconciled and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Be the key point of contact for any financial queries from both financial and non-financial staff in the subsidiaries and provide training and guidance as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in preparing financial statements
• Be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Have had exposure to intercompany accounting.
• Ideally have experience working in the charity sector.
• Be a confident communicator, proactive and have excellent Excel skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client wants to interview as soon as possible.

New finance role in Cheshire based charity that works in the UK, India and East Africa. Great opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our work helping vulnerable children who are alone and at risk on the streets.

You should be part qualified CIMA, ACCA or AAT. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of web based accountancy systems are essential with knowledge of charity accounting an advantage.  A self starter with good people skills and a willingness to travel to our overseas programmes, you will be able to represent complex financial information to colleagues in a meaningful way.

Working for a growing charity in the arts and heritage sector.

My client is looking to recruit an assistant accountant on an interim basis to assist with a new project.

Client Details

My client is a museum based in Central London.

Description

The main responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant are:

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals/ prepayments
• Journals
• Analysis

Profile

The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have worked in the not for profit sector.

You must have a good level of Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups)

Job Offer

This is an interim role based in Central London and paying between £15-17ph.

Group Financial Accountant, London: 8 months - £400 per day Umbrella Co.

For a complex, international organisation, we're recruiting an interim Group Financial Accountant for 8 months on an interim basis. Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, the Group Financial Accountant will lead on Group financial accounting and reporting. The role will also lead initiatives to improve the quality and integrity of the financial and sub-ledgers.

Main Duties:

• Manage production of all Group statutory reporting and consolidation, liaising with regional and country offices to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Manage and enhance the year-end close processes to improve speed and quality of year-end reports
• Manage audit process including planning and coordination with NAO and PWC
• Drive and ensure implementation of financial procedures, policies and systems
• Analyse and advice on implications of changes in accounting rules around Government Financial Reporting Manual (FREM) and IFRS and WGA Accounting.
• Ensure all Group Trial Balance, Balance Sheet accounts are analysed and validated
• Enhance and develop balance sheet review processes
• Oversee and control financial management of the Fixed Assets
• Ensure all financial reporting controls are in place between each subsidiary (globally) and the UK holding company in accordance with GAAP requirements
• Ensure the inclusion in the consolidation processes of additional subsidiaries building relationships with SAP finance management, Tax and Global Networks

Person Specification:

• Qualified or finalist level CCAB accountant
• Group Financial Consolidation experience
• Statutory reporting - local and Group
• Shared Services
• SAP experience is essential, as is excellent Excel skills
• Exposure of continuous improvement of processes and implementation
• Experience of working in a complex, global organisation is essential

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Robertson Bell Finance are proud to be working in a retained partnership with the College of Policing in their search for a Financial Accountant based at their Coventry office with the opportunity for home working.

The College of Policing was established in 2012 as the professional body for everyone who works for the police service across England and Wales. Its purpose is to support everyone working in policing to reduce crime and keep people safe. Working in the finance team within the College offers a unique opportunity to blend the benefits of working in a central government organisation with such an important purpose, but one that also has a significant commercial outlook. The Finance team plays a key role in influencing College strategy and facilitating its success. This will only continue to grow in the future, with the continuing the need to ensure value for money for the taxpayer.

Working as part of a 19 (FTE) finance team and reporting into the Financial Controller, this hands-on position is a great opportunity for you to structure your own role whilst helping to shape and develop a strong financial culture within the college. The role is central to the production of the College's draft financial statements and other key aspects of the Annual Report and Accounts, liaising with other areas of the business to obtain and collate content, and co-ordinating the external audit. The role acts as the main contact with the Auditors and ensures that a strong working relationship is built. It ensures that the College's non-current assets are recorded accurately, and that Finance Business Partners have the sufficient information and knowledge to enable effective financial decision making throughout the College.

In applying for this position, it is essential that you are a part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). The role has broad responsibilities enabling the financial accountant to get out into the business, building relationships across the finance and non-finance teams. As a key player in the finance team, working with the Financial Controller to deliver statutory accounts and leading on the annual audit and will manage a high performing Assistant Accountant. You will need excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to persuade and influence senior stakeholders with confidence. Experience of working to UK government or wider public sector accounting and regulatory requirements would be an advantage but not essential.

As the Financial Accountant in this organisation you will lead on the technical accounting functions whilst assisting and reporting directly into the Finance Manager.

Client Details

My client is a world leading international development charity providing aid across the world with the aim to provide education and health care to fight poverty.

Description

• Ensuring the statutory reporting is within government regulations and there is an appropriate financial control environment.

• Develop and maximise the use of the system working alongside the Head of Finance and liaising with the Information Systems Department.

• Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.

• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.

• Whilst handling the integrity of the financial data, lead and manage the system based accounting service

Profile

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of working as a Financial Accountant. This experience includes having been an integral part of year end within a not for profit organisation. In addition to having been exposed to various streams of funding, you will need to have a meticulous and thorough work ethic.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy are looking to appoint an Accountant to join their South Wales based team.  It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm offering accounting and financial consulting services to small and medium sized not for profit entities.

If successful you will be working alongside our team in South Wales, to provide accounting support to a broad spectrum of not for profit clients across the UK. Your tasks will include producing management and statutory clients for a number of clients, as well helping to manage independent examinations. You will be an enthusiastic and pro-active individual who loves being an integral part of a small and dedicated team, and have proven experience in supporting and supervising more junior staff.

You will be minimum professional stage ACA qualified, or Fundamentals stage ACCA qualified. We are an ICAEW training firm and will support you in completing your qualification. You will be reporting directly in to our Founding Director, and so this is a brilliant opportunity to learn from a sector specialist, and become an integral part of a fast growing firm with ambitions to be the best in its field.

Most importantly, you will have a proven track record either directly in or supporting the not for profit sector, and a desire to commit to working within the sector longer term.

If you think that you have the right skills and are interested in working for a firm specialising in Charity finance, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

From £30,000 per annum FTE depending on experience

Location

Cardiff, CF24 until April 2020 at which point we will be relocating to Barry, CF62 with travel to clients across the UK

Hours

Between 28 to 35 hours per week.

About the firm

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy has been born from a desire to provide charities with an accounting option which has the specialist technical knowledge akin to that found within the charity teams of the top 20 accounting firms but with the personable and consistent working relationships found when partnering with smaller firms.  At Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy, we see our clients as far more than just an important asset - they are part of the family.​

Focusing on not-for-profit entities means that we understand the sector and any members of our team must have a similar focus. We believe this is essential to enable us to provide the high-level quality that all our clients deserve.

We are committed to our staff’s welfare and wider development, and have a real desire to feel like a family firm - our greatest asset is our staff and so we take great pride in ensuring that you feel supported and developed in both your career and wider life.

Our founder, Andy Nash is an ICAEW ACA qualified accountant with significant experience in the third sector, including senior positions at Christian Aid and Lessons for Life Foundation. He was a finalist at the Business Finance Awards 2016 and was named by Financial Director as one of the top 35 finance professionals under 35 in May 2016. He is also a committed Christian and this is an essential part of the vision of the firm.

Main duties:

• Producing high quality and informative management accounts for a mix of not for profit clients.
• Producing high quality and SORP compliant statutory accounts for a mix of not for profit clients. 
• Providing wider book-keeping and payroll support where required.
• Provide support to clients on wider strategic area including forecasting and budgeting.
• Support clients with VAT and corporation tax returns where applicable, including Theatre Tax Relief and Orchestral Tax Relief claims.
• Lead independent examinations on clients, depending on experience.
• Supervise and mentor more junior staff within the office.
• Present management accounts and other reports to clients both via conference calling facilities and face to face.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, depending on experience, ensuring they are happy with the level of service that they are receiving from the firm.
• Other tasks as requested by the Founding Director.

Personal attributes:

Required - will be tested both via the application and interview

• Minimum professional stage ACA qualified, or Fundamentals stage ACCA qualified.
• Experience of working in or supporting the not for profit sector.
• Experience of producing SORP FRS 102 compliant statutory accounts.
• Experience of producing and presenting management accounts.
• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party to confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organised and a real ability to multitask.
• A good knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Able to travel to and work at different locations across the UK.

Desirable - may be tested both via the application and interview

• Good oral and written communication skills in Welsh.
• Experience of being on the board of not for profit organisation.
• Experience of working with cloud based accounting solutions such as Xero and Futrli.

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.