Management Accountant

£35K

full-time, flexible working options

Office location: Witney, near Oxford

Open Doors UK & Ireland is a Christian charity raising awareness to provide practical and spiritual support for persecuted Christians in over 60 countries. We believe in freedom of religious belief and in standing strong with all Christians suffering for their faith.

We’re seeking to appoint an experienced Christian* management accountant as a key part of our finance team. You’ll confident and articulate with the ability to produce and present high-quality financial information. Significant experience in a similar role is essential and you’ll need to be a qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. You’ll also be responsible for running payroll (for c. 120 staff), line managing our finance assistant, and deputising for the Director of Finance on occasion.

You’ll ensure our financial processes are efficient and work with business managers providing financial and budgeting advice. You’ll need to be an excellent communicator and enjoy working with others as well as being a whizz with numbers and Excel. Here you’ll find a friendly and professional work environment built upon our core Christian values, and we’ll invest in your career development as part of our commitment to L&D for the organisation.

If you’ve got a gift for financial management and you’re ready for a new challenge, then we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date:  25 November 2019

Interviews:  4 December 2019

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Senior Financial Accountant

Role: Senior Financial Accountant

Band 7: £44,347 - £50,549 (*inclusive of London weighting)

Type: Permanent

Location: Central London

Sector: Healthcare

Formed in 2007, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 12,000 staff, a turnover of £1.2bn and net assets in excess of £485m. The Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare in North West London for around 1.5m people every year.

The Trust has five main hospital sites which all have a long track record of success in research and education, as well as influencing clinical practice nationally and worldwide. They also have a growing number of community services and provide private healthcare to increase the funds available for NHS services.

In the face of financial challenges the Trust continues to improve its financial position whilst maintaining and improving service quality. The Trust are also a nominated trust in the Health Infrastructure Plan which will lead to a major redevelopment of all its key sites in the coming years, as well as exciting collaborations with the wider health sector in North and West London.

With a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for exceptional talent to join their finance team and make a real difference that will improve the service we provide and in turn deliver excellent patient care.

Senior Financial Accountant Job Description:

The Senior Financial Accountants are key roles in the Finance Directorate, with responsibility for providing support to enable an efficient, effective and comprehensive technical accounting support function within the Trust thereby ensuring reliability of reported figures. There are two vacancies, one of which focuses on capital accounting and the other focuses on other areas of the balance sheet including cash and VAT. Both roles also contribute significantly to process improvement and financial reporting best practice.

The key elements of the role include:

• Delivering high quality accounting services which achieve targets for timeliness, accuracy and financial control. Ensuring integrity of financial ledger, consistency of financial data.
• Maintaining the integrity of the financial systems within the Trust

• Assisting in ensuring the accurate and timely completion of statutory monthly returns and annual accounts and supporting the external audit process

• Providing assurance on the integrity of the ledger and high level quality timely accounting reporting
• Management and leadership of two colleagues, supporting and developing them to achieve high-performance and implement process improvements

Senior Financial Accountant Person Specification:

The Senior Financial Accountant role requires a CCAB qualified accountant or a professional with 3 years of financial accounting experience. It is essential that this person has knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards and is technically competent with good accounting and analytical skills. An appetite for change and improvement is also important.

You do not need to have NHS experience to be considered for this role, however, experience working in a large, complex organisations is beneficial.

The Trust’s vales incorporate being KIND, COLLABORATIVE, EXPERT and ASPIRATIONAL. The Trust endeavours to live its values so it is important that this person’s values are inline with these expectations and that they are able to communicate well and work with people at all levels of the organisation.

Senior Financial Accountant Package:

• Band 7 £44,347 - £50,549* (*inclusive of London weighting)
• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Flexible working
• Annual Recognition Awards
• Excellent personal development, training and education opportunities
• Excellent Pension Scheme: 29.4% - 33.1% (at Band 7 level)
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Car lease scheme and season ticket loan

To find out more information about the organisation, the role and to receive the full job descriptions, please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Applications close on FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER and interviews will follow shortly after. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

Due to continued growth, an excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a commercially focused Housing Association in West London on a permanent basis.

As the successful candidate, you will be a qualified accountant or similar with experience of working in a financial
control environment and must have worked within the housing sector. You will have strong technical accounting and tax skills. The ability to use SUN, Excel or other tools to manipulate data will be essential.

Requirements:

• Operating the financial control system that ensures the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the organisations financial systems, processes and procedures at a level appropriate to the financial risk
• Liaise with auditors for the year-end audit
• Review of key balance sheet reconciliations
• Advise on technical accounting matters as required
• Preparing tax returns (VAT,CT) of the organisation
• Producing the supporting schedules of the statutory accounts
• Experience of Social Housing is essential

A leading national Arts Institution is currently seeking a committed Senior Financial Accountant and on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this exciting permanent opportunity will see the successful candidate playing a key role in the Head Office finance team.

The successful candidate will be tasked with:

• providing support to the Chief Financial Officer in running the finances of the Institute and lead on the delivery phase of Grant funded project.  This role will be crucial to ensuring that the capital project is integrated into the finance team and in the financial controls and systems. 
• Monitoring of the key financial milestones.
• Managing the cash flow of the project
• Reporting to the capital funders
• Working closely with the project consultants, project manager and the wider design team.

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Accountant with strong technical skills, including ideally previous experience within the charity sector and experience of staff management.

Qualifications/experience required

ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualification

What’s on offer?

£60,000

What the job involves

We have an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated senior finance professional to lead our Financial Accounting & Governance team on an interim basis. You will lead the annual statutory year end requirements and oversee financial transaction processing and reconciliations within the charity, ensuring that robust controls are in operation and workloads are managed effectively.

You will oversee banking relationships, review VAT and Gift Aid returns and oversee/authorise monthly payroll. You will work collaboratively across directorates providing timely and proactive advice to the charity.

What we want from you

An ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant, you will have direct experience of year end statutory accounts preparation, as well as leading the year end external audit and managing this relationship. You will also be experienced in reviewing and enhancing robust controls in financial accounting processes. You will be an excellent communicator, confident in managing internal and external relationships and influencing positive change across the organisation.

You will be an experienced team manager focused on developing your team and encouraging them to achieve their best.

Why work for us?

We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer

We’re investing millions to find better treatments and tests that could save thousands of lives.
We work with the NHS to make sure men get access to breakthrough tests and treatments.
We spread the word about who is at risk of prostate cancer, especially to those at higher risk.
We support people dealing with prostate cancer and provide health information. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

Financial Reporting AccountantLocation: EustonSalary: £300 day rate (LTD)Contract: 6 month FTC Start Date: Immediately Are you a Qualified financial specialist The Badenoch + Clark Finance Team want to hear from you... We are proud to be partnering with a UK leading G15 housing association based in Euston to appoint their Financial Reporting Accountant.The Role:You will be reporting to the Senior Financial Accounting, to assist in the delivery of quality financial reporting service. Ensuring full compliance and requirements are maintained. You will also ensure that accounting policies are applied consistently.The successful candidate will perform a key role in partnering executives and senior managers in providing accurate and timely insight into the businesses financial performance, as well as ensuring all financial controls and reporting integrity is maintained to a high standard.Key Responsibilities:*Prepare consolidated and individual statutory accounts within agreed timescales and specifications*Maintain an up to date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations to ensure statutory and regulations are adhered.*Responsible the financial reporting, financial control, forecasting and budgeting activities.*Solid experience in financial accounting under UK GAAP and specifically FRS102 is essential.*Responsibility for managing and coordinating the annual planning and forecasting cycle in a multi-activity and complex business. *Provide ad hoc financial analysis/forecasting to support the business to make effective and informed decisions. *Support the production of the Annual Financial Statements. *Manage the inter-company reconciliation process and reporting timetable. Skills, Knowledge and Experience*Have demonstrable experience of statutory financial reporting and audit either in a practice or industry role*Experienced in reviewing and analysing financial information and reporting results*Experience in inter-company accounting and reconciliation*Knowledge of Oracle Financials*Proven customer service experience*CCAB or CIMA qualified*Experience in social housing sector desirableIf you are Financial professional who is immediately available. Please do get in touch with your most recent CV for immediate consideration. The organisation is delighted to offer this opportunity to join their progressive teams. 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

We are a religious and charitable congregation seeking an experienced and competent professional for a wide-ranging financial role.

Reporting to the Provincial and Bursar, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Preparation, administration and maintenance of the Province’s accounting records.
• Preparation of management accounts including year-end financial accounts.
• Preparation for the annual audit.
• Dealing with matters/correspondence with the Charity Regulatory Authority and ensuring compatibility with the Trustee Report.
• Dealing with matters/correspondence with HMRC including PAYE returns, VAT returns, PAYE settlement agreement.
• Preparing and updating the Province investment policy, with particular emphasis on responsible investing.
• Oversee all aspects of payroll for the sisters ensuring accurate delivery of salary, pension, attendance and absence allowances and social security.
• Keeping record of insurance, employee contracts and benefits as well as other records while ensuring GDPR compliance at all times.
• The successful individual will be a strong multi-tasker and collaborator with widespread business experiences and interests. Possession of the ability to conduct a broad range of administrative practices for the Province is essential.

The successful candidate will possess or be in the process of acquiring an accounting qualification and have experience in a similar financial role within the non-profit sector. Strong accountancy and numerical skills alongside analytical experience are vital for this position.

The candidate must be able to work to strict deadlines in a highly organised manner; ensuring attention to detail and accuracy are demonstrated continually. Strong verbal and written communication skills are key components to success in this role.

The candidate will also possess a strong set of IT skills with emphasis on the MS Office suite and SAGE 50 system. They will also exhibit the proven ability to work proactively and independently with excellent attention to detail.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Are you a qualified financial accountant looking for your next opportunity with a leading not for profit organisation based in Berkshire? Do you enjoy working in a varied role within a changing environment where two weeks are never the same? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a well known not-for-profit organisation to recruit an Interim Senior Accountant to join their team for a minimum period of 6 months with the potential for extension. Although a somewhat firefighting type role, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact.

Reporting into the Finance Director, the main responsibilities include:

• Support the Head of Management Accounts and the Financial Controller in their day to day tasks - covering for a number of vacancies in the teams.
• Head up a number of finance based projects to ensure the delivery of a number of critical functions.
• Review, document and improve processes, policies and procedures across the international finance function.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (with a preference for ACA OR ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in similarly multifaceted roles. Exposure to multi-currency accounting functions will be a benefit and you will need a high level of Excel knowledge to carry out complex financial analysis. Experience in the not for profit sector and use of MS Dynamics GP will be a bonus but is not critical.

You must be available immediately or with a short notice period to be considered and applications will be reviewed daily so please do not delay in applying.

Purpose of the role:

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,

where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...and one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for a Research Manager to join our Education Team

Key areas of responsibility:

The post involves close working with a range of staff and volunteers including the Association Services Quality team, business development and Regional Education Managers.

The post-holder is the key staff member responsible for ensuring the Association is effective and efficient in its activities around outcome and impact measurement, whilst maintaining a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

About you:

Postgraduate degree in Social Research Methods.

Experience of carrying out and managing qualitative and quantitative research in an adult education context.

Experience of team leadership, line management and effective performance management of staff.

Ability to manage budgets and resources.

Experience of research consultation and advice

Experience of supporting bids and generating income through external funding contracts

Experience of disseminating research to different audiences using a variety of methods

Knowledge of and commitment to the Association’s mission, vision and values.

Ability to develop and maintain effective controls to safeguard and maintain the Association’s integrity and continuity

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to respond appropriately to a wide variety of people in different situations

Advanced level knowledge and skills in using research tools and software such as SPSS, NViVo

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Are you looking for a varied and versatile role where you lead the finance function?

Does working in the finance function for a large and commercially aware not for profit interest you?

Are you looking to take ownership of a multi-faceted finance role where you can develop and grow a small team?

Read on…

The role:

• Overseeing a finance function including managing a small team of junior finance staff
• Leading on all Financial Accounting functions including the year-end accounts and being the first point of contact for all audit enquiries
• Taking responsibility of the internal audit requirements across the organisation throughout different departments to ensure strong and efficient policies are adhered to
• Drive improvements and act as first point of call for system administration including setting up users and continually looking for more efficient ways of working
• Oversee the transactional and payroll functions carried out by junior staff

This organisation is a large and commercially aware not-for-profit who are looking for a strong and technically capable accountant to work in this critical position reporting directly to the Finance Director. With a generous salary of £55k, this role also offers flexible working and opportunities to work from home.

The successful candidate:

• A qualified chartered accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIPFA)
• At least 2-3 years post qualified experience industry experience, specifically on financial accounting
• Strong system knowledge (SUN desirable)
• Management or supervisory experience (desirable)
• Strong excel skills

This is an excellent opportunity either for an experienced Finance Manager with Financial Accounting experience or a Financial Accountant looking for their next step up into a managerial role. With an excellent culture and great work/life balance, this could be the next opportunity for you.

Applicants will be reviewed on a daily basis and the role may close before the deadline so please do not delay in applying.

You will already have heard of Comic Relief, or, our campaign brands, Red Nose Day and Sport Relief. Over the last few decades, together these have raised over a £1bn for those who need it most at home and abroad.

We are looking for a dedicated and driven Financial Accountant to provide high quality support to the Finance Team in provision of an efficient and effective financial accounting service for the organisation.

It’s an exciting time to join Comic Relief as we draw towards another campaign night in March and we will soon welcome a new Chief Executive steering the organisation to more success in an ever changing and challenging environment.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this is a key position responsible for the integrity of the the General Ledger systems and processes. In addition, the role supports Comic Relief’s finance team in decision making for compliance with HMRC and statutory reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting system and associated reporting package, maintaining the chart of accounts and liaising with software suppliers to lead updates and upgrades;
• Leading on the preparation of the annual report and accounts for Charity Projects (aka Comic Relief) and subsidiary entities;
• Being responsible for the preparation of the VAT return in line with making tax digital ensuring accounting records are up to date and accurate;
• Development of the relationship with the wider finance team and communicating complex and contentiously complex information to managers, budget holders and staff across the organisation;

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with robust technical skills from the Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will be highly organised, meticulous and driven. We are looking for someone who is proactive, dynamic with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified professional looking to make the first move out of practice and would provide a fantastic platform in your career. There is so much opportunity to both develop yourself and the finance function and therefore help ensure those in need get as much as they can in our quest for a just world free from poverty.

To apply, please send your CV via the link  by Sunday 3rd November. For an informal discussion regarding the roles, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

Have you got a background in financial accounting and do you enjoy managing staff? Would you like to continue your career with a role in the charity sector? Interested in belonging to an organisation that really makes a difference to the lives of many? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central Leeds and will manage the transactional function of this medium sized charity. Working closely with the Financial Controller you would have full autonomy of leading the financial accounts team of six whilst overseeing statutory accounts duties, right up to sign off by the Financial Controller. Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:

• Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
• Provide support and leadership to six transactional staff, ensuring a high quality of work is always maintained.
• Review current systems and processes, feeling confident to suggest areas where improvements could be made.
• Oversee cashflow management, analytical work and ad hoc monthly reporting.
• Act as the lead on VAT reporting.
• Maintain the organisations fixed asset register and oversee risk management.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders of all levels.

This organisation has an annual turnover of around £30 million and is going through an exciting period of growth. This opportunity would suit a part qualified Accountant who is a confident team leader, now looking for a new challenge. Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.

This successful candidate will be:

• A part qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in managing staff.
• Experienced in year-end processes.
• Knowledgeable around VAT, tax and audit requirements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

Financial Accountant Required

Harris Hill Charity recruiters are working alongside a leading charity that look after the welfare and security of families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading charity and work within their Finance team.
The purpose of the role is to prepare and assist with the production of the statutory accounts for the charity. In addition, you will be responsible for their treasury and investment activities.
The right person will have a recognised professional accountancy qualification or be qualified by experience. You will have good attention to detail, the ability to prioritise, have a strong work ethic and having excellent communication skills is also important.

Summary of Role
Responsible for providing professional support in preparing the financial statements of the charity.
To carry out a range of accounting duties and support the Head of Financial Accounting with the following:
Prepare the statutory accounts; and assist with the preparation of the charity accounts.
Ensure compliance with the charity's system of internal controls.
Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately making sure of compliance with tax legislation and that all requirements are met.
Account for the charity's treasury and investments activities and manage cash flow projections

Responsibilities
Financial Records and Statements:
Maintain the accounting records for the charity ensuring that records are consistently accurate and up to date.
Assist with preparing the annual statutory consolidated accounts, including preparing notes and schedules to support information included in the statutory accounts.
Prepare the statutory accounts of the charity's subsidiaries, other smaller entities and the Staff Pension Fund.
Maintain all payroll and payroll-related accounts.
Maintain the fixed asset register.
Prepare all assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
Prepare monthly analysis of all debtor/prepayment and creditor/accruals accounts.
Maintain the schedules and analysis that will form part of the notes to the statutory accounts so that by the year end they are as up to date and accurate as possible.
Payments: Review and approve welfare and purchase ledger payments daily in line with the appropriate levels of authorisation Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures.
Have a good understanding of all approved internal controls and proactively ensure that they are operating correctly in practice.
Identify and report any emerging risks so that all risks are managed effectively.
Treasury and Investments: Record all investment transactions and prepare relevant reconciliations. Manage cash so that cash balances are held in a manner that is most beneficial to the charity.

Business Support
You will work with your line manager to manage the year end accounts closing processes on all finance and finance-related systems.
Participate in cross-department initiatives and workgroups to ensure that the finance department maintains the right level of influence to be effective.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the Business Plan is delivered successfully.
Execute other tasks as may be requested by your line manager or the Director of Finance from time to time.

Person Specification
Qualifications:
A recognised professional accountancy qualification [CCAB, CIMA or equivalent] or qualified by 5 years' experience

Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
At least 3 years' experience of working with accounting software designed for medium to large organisations, MS Excel and Word
At least 2 years' experience of preparing accounts
Knowledge of the Charities SORP & FRS102
Experience of dealing with investments and cash flow management

Desirable
Experience of working within the not for profit sector
Attention to continuing professional development
Project management skills
Experience of using Access Dimensions

Good Luck! :)

Financial Accountant

Full time permanent role

Salary circa £40K plus benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the Royal Air Force’s leading welfare charity, supporting serving personnel and their families and veterans. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading military charity and work within the Finance team.

We are looking for a capable and highly motivated person to join our Finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to prepare and assist with the production of the statutory accounts for the RAFBF and its subsidiary organisations. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for the Fund’s treasury and investment activities.

The right person will have a recognised professional accountancy qualification or be qualified by experience. They will have good attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and have a strong work ethic. Being a good team player and having excellent communication skills is also important. If successful you will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for the work of the team and the RAFBF.

A detailed job profile is available on the RAFBF’s website. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Penny Cassell.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role to Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR, or email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October 2019.

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 14th October 2019.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

1.  MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Responsible for providing professional support in preparing the financial statements of the RAF Benevolent Fund, its subsidiary and associated entities.

To carry out a range of accounting duties and support the Head of Financial Accounting, through undertaking the following responsibilities:

• Prepare the statutory accounts of the RAFBF subsidiary and associated entities; and assist with the preparation of the RAFBF Group accounts.
• Ensure compliance with the RAFBF’s system of internal controls across the Fund.
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner throughout the accounting year, making sure of compliance with tax legislation and that all requirements are met.
• Account for the Fund’s treasury and investments activities and manage cash flow projections

2.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Records and Statements:

• Maintain the accounting records for the Fund and its subsidiaries and related entities ensuring that records are consistently accurate and up to date.
• Assist with preparing the annual statutory consolidated accounts, including preparing notes and schedules to support information included in the statutory accounts.
• Prepare the statutory accounts the Fund’s subsidiaries, other smaller entities and the Staff Pension Fund.
• Post transactions for the Fund intercompany accounts and ensure they are reconciled monthly.
• Maintain all payroll and payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register for the main Fund and the Housing Trust.
• Prepare all assigned bank and other balance sheet reconciliations monthly and present them for sign off, meeting all deadlines as set, identifying any issues and making corrections as required.
• Comply with month end routines as scheduled making sure all accruals and prepayments are identified and posted in the accounts.
• Prepare monthly analysis of all debtor/prepayment and creditor/accruals accounts.
• On a regular basis maintain the schedules and analysis that will form part of the notes to the statutory accounts so that by the year end they are as up to date and accurate as possible and all issues have been dealt with.
• Systematically monitor the financial ledgers for all income and expenditure, liaising with finance staff to clarify any ‘out of the ordinary’ movements in transactions.

Payments:

• Review and approve welfare and purchase ledger payments daily in line with the appropriate levels of authorisation

Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures:

• Have a good understanding of all approved internal controls and proactively ensure that they are operating correctly in practice.
• Identify and report any emerging risks so that all risks are managed effectively.
• Provide segregation of duties in the payments processing and other reconciliations as required.
• Maintain a confidential record and filing system to ensure speedy and efficient retrieval of information.
• When processing and storing data, be cognisant of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Treasury and Investments:

• Record all investment transactions properly and prepare relevant reconciliations.
• Manage cash so that cash balances are held in a manner that is most beneficial to the Fund and its related entities and report as required.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, anticipating future cash requirements

Taxation:

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the Fund and its trading subsidiary.

Business Support:

• Working with your line manager to manage the year end accounts closing processes on all finance and finance-related systems.
• Participate in cross-department initiatives and workgroups to ensure that the finance department maintains the right level of influence to be effective.
• Respond to internal and external telephone/e-mail enquiries, to deal with or refer, using appropriate judgement.
• Provide cross-cover within the team as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the Business Plan is delivered successfully
• Execute other tasks as may be requested by your line manager or the Director of Finance from time to time.
• Travel to other Fund locations to carry out any other duties within the scope of the role as requested by management.

3.  DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

• Constantly update job knowledge through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• To be assessed on an on-going basis as part of the Performance Development Review (PDR) process.

4. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification [CCAB, CIMA or equivalent] or qualified by 5 years’ experience

Desirable

• A university degree or equivalent.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years’ experience of working with accounting software designed for medium to large organisations, MS Excel and Word
• At least 2 years’ experience of preparing accounts
• Knowledge of the Charities SORP & FRS102
• Experience of dealing with investments and cash flow management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the not for profit sector
• Attention to continuing professional development
• Project management skills
• Experience of using Access Dimensions

Competencies

Essential

Applying expertise and technology:

• to achieve work objectives

Analysing:

• numerical data, verbal data & all other sources of information

Planning and organising:

• manage time effectively

Working with people:

• adapts to the team & contributes to team spirit

Achieving personal work goals and objectives:

• works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary

Deciding and initiating action:

• takes responsibility for actions, projects & people

Desirable

Presenting and communicating information:

• speaks clearly and fluently

Delivering results and meeting expectations:

• sets high standards for quality and quantity