Senior financial accountant jobs near London, Greater London

Your new organisation

Working with a growing charity committed to providing excellent adult social care. They have very ambitious plans to expand and have established this new role.

Your new role

The purpose of this role is to work with the Financial Controller to identify and implement improvements to working practices within the financial processing function, to help us maximise the use of our finance system, and to improve on efficiency and accuracy. This role will involve day-to-day management of the team, starting with purchase ledger and then moving onto other areas. Strong systems and excel skills are needed to succeed in this role.

• Transaction processing - Review and improve existing processes and work practices, supporting the Finance team to maximise use of the finance system.
• Internal controls - Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and cash management requirements, build up a weekly cash flow model
• Management - Leading on the day-to-day management of the Finance processing functions. Internal Finance Reviews- to undertake finance investigations and manage the finance visits undertaken by an external organisation.
• Stakeholder Management- To work with all colleagues in the team to build stakeholder management, responsiveness times and ensure partnership working is being demonstrated internally and externally
• Transformation- The organisation has a very ambitious forward plan for the next 10 years, you will be tasked with leading on different elements of this ensuring you bring your finance expertise into play

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of transaction processing management and staff management. You must have strong systems ability and be able to lead systems improvements to keep up with the growth of the organisation.

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Senior Financial Accountant. Interim. £300 per day Ltd. (Outside IR35). Remote or Hybrid

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Interim Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This role is outside the scope of IR35 and can be worked remotely, so would suit Ltd Co.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including roll-out and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and roll-out effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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The interim Senior Financial Accountant will work as part of wider finance team who are undergoing a system migration and require additional support to help deliver day to day financial reporting and managing a £95 million budget of an international charity.

Reporting to the Head of Finance the interim Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for;

• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Maintaining accurate Balance Sheet, completing reconciliation as required
• Produce and review monthly payroll reports reviewing and investigating all variances
• Completing and reviewing all monthly payroll journals
• Reviewing forecasts against budgets
• Producing monthly management information
• Completing other ad hoc financial reports and duties to allow the team to continue with system migration work

Applicants for the position of interim Senior Financial Accountant must;

• Experience in a similar role ideally within the charity/not for profit sector
• Knowledge of producing management accounts and budgeting
• Production of statutory and year end accounts
• Experience of working in a large organisation
• Prior knowledge of using an accounting package such as SUN systems

This is an exciting and dynamic role working for an international charity. This is a full time and hybrid role, and applicants should ideally have a relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA or have proven track record in similar role. If you are interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment, then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

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Senior Financial Accountant: Circa. £50,000 + fantastic benefits

For a large international organisation with presence in over 120 countries, we are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounting processes across their largest business unit including month and year-end close. The Senior Financial Accountant will ensure consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with corporate policies. This is a new role in the UK Financial Control team and from organisational change, this role will work with staff aligned to the Control team as well as the FP&A team.

Main Duties:

• Manage the month-end process. Report to the UK Finance Controller for pre-closing and month-end closing steps
• Review and monitor all accounting transactions and adjustments
• Financial control for the UK region businesses including monthly invoicing and credit checks
• Management of global fee reconciliations and recharges
• Financial control for a smaller UK-based business
• Financial control for a global operations team including rollout and re-charge processes
• Management of the Shared Service Centre relationships including management of 2 staff in the SSC
• Lead on corporate business processes
• Point of contact for Corporate Finance for Treasury and Tax
• Cash-flow forecasting and reporting
• Review reconciliations for all control accounts to balance sheet accounts
• Manage internal audit and NAO audit preparation
• Develop and rollout effective finance processes, standards, templates, and systems
• Liaise with Risk and Compliance, SSC, Corporate Finance, Tax and Treasury and External Suppliers

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Experience in Financial Control and in meeting deadlines
• Experience of SAP financial control system
• Experience of managing a diverse group of stakeholders in multiple locations
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience of MS tools including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience of working in international and multi-cultural organisations
• Experience of redesigning and automating processes

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Financial Accountant role in London offering £40,571 per annum with a prestigious membership organisation.

Your new company

You will be joining one of the largest membership organisations in the United Kingdom. Their members have been making a difference and improving people's health and wellbeing for the last 70 years.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and month end close process for the legal entities and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of management information. You will lead the finance processing team including Accounts Receivables & Payables and assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of statutory accounts and audit

What you'll need to succeed

They are looking for a candidate who will be able to demonstrate:

• CCAB qualified or part qualified, or QBE accountant with relevant experience
• Comprehensive experience of providing financial and management information at a senior level
• Experience of line management
• Detailed reconciliations of control accounts and inter-company accounts
• Working to tight deadlines and planning and allocation of resources to meet defined targets
• Accuracy and attention to detail necessary
• Proactive "Can-do "attitude

Some of the responsibilities and duties:

• Assist in the preparation of the statutory financial accounts and audit of the College
• Responsible for complex monthly reconciliations and ensure timely and accurate reporting of the balance sheet
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns for all entities and corporate taxation in compliance with the relevant tax regulations
• Assist with the review of financial policies and procedures and embed continuous improvement mindset relating to processes and controls
• Supervision and motivation of 3 Assistant Accountants to work towards various deadlines for the management and statutory accounts

What you'll get in return

It is a great opportunity to work with a large organisation which keeps their team motivated and inspired by valuing and rewarding the contribution they make, and by supporting everyone to develop to their fullest potential. They offer a wide range of benefits for working with them and invest in people's learning and development. They recognise and promote the value of a diverse, dynamic and inclusive workforce. In addition to your base salary, you will be offered:

• Flexible working hours
• Good -work life balance
• 27 days annual leave per annum
• Pension scheme: employer pension contribution @8%
• Study Grants and loans
• Employee Assistance Programme (Provided by Axa Healthcare)
• Membership of professional body fees
• Life assurance
• Onsite Gym
• Well scheme

and many more

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Allen Lane are proud to be working with a climate change charity, predominantly focused around providing financial and business support to smaller domains worldwide. An organisation championing change on an international level, they are now looking to bring in an interim financial accountant to assist with some important projects coming up over the next couple of months. An opportunity to work in a close knit finance function on a fully remote basis. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Preparation of statutory accounts for charities entities and subsidiaries
• Assisting with the year-end accounts and audit including schedules
• Management of the charities investment account
• Reconciliation of the control accounts
• Overseeing the weekly payment run
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Payroll account reconciliations

The successful candidate will ideally come from a charity sector background, however this isn't a necessity. Character wise, my client is looking for someone pro-active and independent, with a methodical, organised approach.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant

Your new company
A high profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will be responsible for providing high quality statutory accounting. Duties will include the preparation of financial statements; monthly balance sheet reconciliations; cashflow forecasting and quarterly VAT returns. Anticipated duration is for 3-6 months. Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with strong Excel.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Financial Accountant

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: Vauxhall

Allen Lane have partnered with a well-established community focused not for profit organisation, on their search for a Financial Accountant. 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 my client as they draw towards another campaign night in November and will soon welcome a new Board member 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 General Ledger systems and processes. In addition, the role supports the 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 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.

For an informal conversation on the advertised role please contact Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane 

A not-for-profit organisation are recruiting for an Interim Financial/Year-end Accountant

Your new company
An influential not-for-profit organisation with international operations.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work within the financial accounting team and support the team in preparing for the annual audit and production of the financial statements. Duties and responsibilities include the preparation of the audit working papers and schedules; attending to audit queries; balance sheet reconciliations and liaising with auditors. Anticipated duration is 4-5 months. Ideally hybrid working - 1 to 2 days per week in the office but also open to 100% remote.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial/Year-end Accountant, ideally with charity background.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant.

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support on all aspects of the year-end financial accounting process. Duties and responsibilities include the production of financial statements; liaising with auditors; various reconciliations and other ad hoc duties as required. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. Hybrid working - 2 days in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant with recent charity background.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Allen Lane are delighted to be assisting a London based charity with the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This key role will be responsible for the delivery of finance business partnering to several of the charities directorates and be responsible for the management of two Management Accountants. The role will include:

• Leading a comprehensive management accounting service to the charity directorates and Budget Holders
• Run and manage the monthly management reporting process including the annual budget process
• Running regular budget meetings with budget holders to provide advice and guidance around budget management
• Preparation of long terms financial planning forecasts as part of the business planning process
• Prepare and develop financial costings and appraisals
• Lead and manage a team of two providing support and guidance to team members

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Accountant who has proven experience in a similar role. Knowledge of UK GAAP as well as experience of leading and manage a finance business partnering and reporting function is essential. Experience of the education or charities sector is highly desirable.

Southbank Centre is looking to recruit a Financial Controller to lead the financial accounting and transactional teams. You will develop, maintain and embed appropriate financial systems, processes, controls and policies across the organisation to ensure the department provides a first-class service and acts as a collaborative partner across the organisation

Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying a 17-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.  The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 festival of Britain.

The Financial Controller will report to the Finance Director, working in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead a co-ordinated finance department.

The role will focus on the statutory accounts, system and internal controls, payroll and audit whilst providing oversight on the wider areas of the financial accounting team. You will also monitor and manage Southbank Centre cash flow; ensure the balance sheet accurately reflects the company’s assets, liabilities and reserves; monitor compliance with and provide information in respect of ACE and other funding obligations.

This role is best suited to an ambitious financial accountant or auditor with experience of leadership seeking a progressive move; but the role is also suited perfectly for a proven financial controller seeking a flexible part-time (3 days a week) senior finance role. Southbank Centre is looking to implement a new system in the future and there is scope for the post-holder to lead on the system implementation if they join on a full-time basis.

Applications from those leaving practice and seeking to take a step up are actively encouraged.

Key criteria

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Understanding of charity accounting, including law, tax and VAT issues relevant to charities
• Experience leading a team (5+), with a collegiate management style and strong communication skills
• Experience of reviewing, implementing and improving financial controls

Southbank Centre is committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes you unique.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.  

Applying:

Please contact Jake Morrow at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more.

Timings:

• Application deadline – Sunday 21 August
• Interviews – week commencing 29 August

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
A large, high-profile, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading the financial accounting team on the year-end process and helping to deliver a clean audit and accurate and timely annual accounts. Anticipated duration is for 6 months+. They are open to both hybrid and 100% remote options.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial accounting experience within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Management Accountant role offering circa £52,000 with one of the leading children's charities in the UK.

Your new company

You will be joining one of the leading children's charities in the UK. Their members have been making a difference and improving children health and wellbeing for the last 70 years.

Your new role

The Management Accountant will be a key member of the Finance Team and will work with the Head of Finance to deliver critical business partnering across the organisation. They will be responsible for management information reporting and will play a pivotal part in developing business operating models.

Some of the duties and responsibilities:

• They will work collaboratively, building strong relationships internally and externally to understand charity's ambitions, objectives and delivery plans.
• Take the lead on measuring and reporting for all aspects of financial performance (income, costs, cashflow) for the 5 year strategy
• Liaising with the Head of Finance to highlight strategic risks, proposing relevant risk mitigation action.
• Preparing all management account schedules and journals so that income and expenditure are accounted for in line with relevant accounting principles
• Preparing draft statutory financial statements for review by the Head of Finance
• Responsible for the maintenance of appropriate records and the completion of statutory and tax returns including VAT, gift aid and Charity Commission filing

What you'll need to succeed

They are looking for a candidate who will be able to demonstrate:

• ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Extensive financial management experience with strong knowledge of finance systems
• Able to work across the organisation and be supporting, collaborative and challenging
• Experience of building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of meeting objectives within set budget and staff resources
• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes

• Proficient IT user
• Able to articulate technical and complex issues to a non-financial audience
• Able to influence stakeholders through effective interpersonal and communication style.
• Able to lead and motivate teams whilst being a positive driver for change
• Able to effectively manage own workload whilst also supervising the work of team members
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving

What you'll get in return

You will be joining an organisation that truly believes in making a difference. It is a great role for someone who has a passion for the business challenges and will be rewarded by an interesting career with the opportunity to be a key player in the charity's ongoing success. In addition to your base salary, you will be offered:

• Flexible working hours
• Good -work life balance
• 27 days annual leave per annum
• Hybrid work: expected to work twice a week from the office

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.

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