Aims of the role
The Financial Controller will lead Wycliffe’s accounting, financial management and financial reporting ensuring the provision of timely information to support the Leadership Team in their decision making. The post holder will have day to day responsibility for the Finance function, managing a team of six staff.

Key responsibilities
● Support the DFO in reporting to the Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Finance & Legal Committee
● Line management of the Finance Manager and Purchase Ledger Manager
● Preparation of monthly management accounts
● Support the DFO in the annual budgeting process
● Monitoring and developing finance systems and processes in collaboration with the DFO and the Business Systems team
● Working closely with the Finance team to promote efficient system usage and process automation
● Ensuring implementation of Wycliffe’s financial controls, including reconciliations
● Oversee the smooth running of the Finance department
● Manage the year-end audit, and the preparation of statutory accounts, annual report and returns
● Represent the finance department on cross-team working groups
● Undertake other finance functions as required by the DFO including deputising for the DFO
● Participate in, and occasionally lead, daily staff prayer meetings.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Ivy Rock Partners are thrilled to be working with Haberdashers' Aske's Federation in their search for a new Financial Controller.

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation are a multi-academy trust consisting of four secondary and five primary schools, dedicated to serving their communities, by providing children and young people the best education possible, to equip them for their adult lives.

They are looking for a strong Financial Accounts skill set to support the Finance Director in the delivery of all statutory reporting for the Federation while maintaining the highest standards of financial controls.  Ensuring that all financial systems used within the Federation are maintained, accurate and produce timely management information.

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job:

Statutory & regulatory accounting

• Manage the preparation of the Financial Statements and the subsequent audit process through to satisfactory completion of the annual audit
• Be the lead for all audit work and liaise with internal and external auditors and staff on all relevant matters
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and submissions of regulatory returns required by the EFA
• Assure compliance with internal controls, to include identifying, enhancing and implementing internal control improvements
• Remain fully appraised of all financial rules and regulations that govern us, actively monitor EFA and DfE guidance and initiatives to ensure the Federation remains compliant with regulation and reporting requirements

Systems

• Ensure the accounting and purchase order systems are maintained and are set up to deliver timely and meaningful management information
• Ensure all other systems such as online banking, payment runs and other governance arrangements are up to date
• Oversight of the AP process to ensure the process runs smoothly and that any queries are dealt with accordingly

Payroll

• Ensure all payroll tasks, set up and reporting are carried out in a timely manner and all necessary reconciliations are done
• Ensure all staff changes are formally approved as per internal controls
• Line manage the Payroll Officer

Committees

• Support the FD with the preparation of  all relevant papers, documentation and analysis for the Board, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee and any other relevant Local Governing Bodies
• Attend the Audit & Risk Committee and Finance Committee meetings

Other accounting & control duties

• Ensure all controls across the Trust are in place and work as required
• Ensure key balance sheet accounts are reconciled and follow up any review points from these reconciliations
• Oversight of the school debtors ensuring that an accurate listing of debtors is maintained and that problem debts are dealt with accordingly
• Lead on all accounting activities for the trading subsidiary and liaise with the schools to ensure that all records and invoices are accurate
• Work with the Management Accounting team to ensure all capital projects are managed and correctly accounted for and that funds are correctly identified at inception
• First stage review and approval of business cases to support capital expenditure
• To manage the treasury function and produce short, medium and long term cash flow forecasts
• Ensure financial policies and procedures remain fit for purpose as the Federation grows by monitoring, reviewing and developing them as necessary
• Manage and develop the Financial Accounting team

£52,500 - £57,000 (London)

£49,500 - £54,000 (National)

With an additional accountancy allowance of up to £7,000 pa for suitably qualified candidate

If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives across the country, the Treasury is the department for you! We sit at the centre of everything that the Government does and have provided advice on economic policy and decisions that affect the public finances throughout the country’s history. A Treasury career continues to offer an exciting opportunity to be part of the decision making that affects the whole of the UK.

Working at the heart of government, we collaborate with other departments to ensure public money is spent well and to drive strong and sustainable economic growth. Our work ranges from protecting customers through to the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, supporting people across the country through the COVID 19 furlough scheme and Plan for Jobs as well as helping first time buyers buy their first home.HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us a stronger organisation, better at developing policy that is reflective of the communities we serve.

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will include:

The role will be required to deliver the following responsibilities:

• Managing the production, including appropriate management review and escalation where necessary, of;
  • The Treasury’s annual report and accounts (ARA), including the narrative sections of the document, as well as the consolidated financial statements;
  • The Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submission for the HM Treasury
• Leading the production of the small company accounts for a number of the Treasury’s bodies.
• Liaising with external audit over the audit period to ensure smooth progression of the HMT ARA and other company accounts to meet the laying timetable.
• Building strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders while acting as a subject expert, providing technical accounting advice in line with IFRS and the financial reporting manual (FReM) and other relevant Government guidance documents.
• Analysing current processes to identify and implement ways to improve processes and financial control.
• Managing key balance sheet items and the monthly processes including reviewing working papers and approving journals.
• Managing at least one staff member within the branch, with a focus on building their capability.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience of financial statements preparation and financial accounting for complex consolidations, including experience of applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent
• Strong numeracy, analytical and Excel skills

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

About the role:

A Multi-Academy Trust devoted to providing children with the chances in life that they deserve are currently seeking to appoint a Financial Controller. You will lead the Financial Accounting team and support accounting staff across the South London based schools within the Trust. The Trust offer a range of attractive benefits and fantastic opportunities for progression!

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the preparation of Financial Statements as well as the annual audit, leading all audit related work
• Supporting the FD with the delivery of statutory reporting
• Ensuring relevant systems are maintained and up to date, with all management information accurately retrieved in a timely manner and queries resolved
• Monitoring payroll tasks, ensuring reconciliations are carried out and changes are approved, working closely with the Business Managers across the schools to implement and monitor these key changes
• Line managing and developing the Central Financial Accounting team, whilst also overseeing the finance staff within each of the schools

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Qualified Accountant with at least 2+ years' post qualification experience in a similar role
• Have an excellent understanding of preparing Statutory Accounts and VAT reporting
• Have excellent financial systems literacy, particularly SUN
• Possess and ambitious attitude with a real willingness to learn and get stuck in
• Have excellent communication skills with an ability to build rapport with stakeholders at varying levels
• Have a desire to work in the education sector

Financial Controller

6 to 9 months FTC

Hybrid Working

£60k - £65k

Reporting into COO and will manage the Financial Accountant and the Senior Finance Officer

A leading independent research institute, with an income of £18m seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to assist with year-end financial reporting, production of Annual Reports and Accounts and related external audit processes.

The Financial Controller will also be the lead contact internally for IT.

Main responsibilities of the role (but not limited to):

• Maintain oversight of transactional input, ensuring that adequate internal financial controls are maintained to minimise the risk of fraud or error and to provide quality assurance over financial data
• Identify any improvements to the finance system, processes, monitoring and reporting and oversee implementation and communication of changes.
• Manage key contracted services
• In conjunction with brokers and the Operations Manager, ensure that the charity carries appropriate insurance cover to protect its assets, and for all aspects of its operational activities
• Monitor cash and update cashflow forecasts to ensure the Institute is able to meet its obligations at all times
• Regular monitoring and approval of schedules of fixed assets and depreciation, prepayments, accruals and other balance sheet items
• Maintain an asset register
• Oversee and monitor the management accounts for expenditure of support functions, identifying key metrics and efficiently communicating variances on a timely basis
• Coordinate and be the internal lead for the implementation of IT related services and products within the organisation.
• Manage third-party supplier relationships, including the IT support company, software and hardware suppliers, e.g. video-conferencing, telephony, mobiles and printers

The post holder will be a CCAB qualified accountant (or international equivalent) with strong knowledge of accounting systems including Access Dimensions and FocalPoint, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Sharepoint).

It is crucial that the appropriate post holder will have gained extensive experience in a Charitable organisation as reporting on the requirements of Charity SORP is essential.

Role: Finance Director

Salary: £58,000 to £64,900 Full-time equivalent per annum

Job Type: Part time (full time considered)

HOURS: up to 4 days per week preferable but full time will be considered for the right candidate

Heart of Kent Hospice, established in 1991, provides exceptional care for people facing the challenge of living with a terminal illness in Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge, Malling and surrounding areas. The Hospice has built an excellent reputation within the local community for the quality of our care which has been further endorsed by the Care Quality Commission who gave the Hospice an overall rating of Outstanding following an inspection in February 2017.

Many people tell us of the difference we have made by making every day precious at the most difficult of times. Our care is local, free, and offered to everyone who needs it.

Could you be just who we are looking for?

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Executive Team, lead on the organisation's strategic financial management and leadership, to meet the Hospice's financial and business objectives
• Influencing, implementing and driving financial strategic objectives, optimising value for Hospice beneficiaries and stakeholders
• Delivering financial and other relevant information to inform and influence the strategic direction of the organisation
• Ensuring appropriate financial processes and controls are in place to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Hospice
• Improving efficiency and cost management, overseeing the effective procurement of goods and services
• Delivery high-quality finance, IT, facilities and information governance (as SIRO) services to the Hospice

Requirements:

• Recognised professional accountancy qualification
• Experience in a senior financial management position (preferably in the charity sector or NHS)
• Previous experience of managing IT and Facilities functions (desirable)
• Demonstrable creative and critical-thinking skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills

For further information and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button. We are unable to accept CVs and must request that interested candidates please complete an application form.

Closing date: 31/12/2021 (we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of this date depending on the level of response).

It is likely to be a 2-stage interview process held during week commencing 10/01/22 (virtual) and 17/01/22 (in person).

Enhanced DBS Check required

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We encourage interested candidates to refer to our privacy policy via our website.

We actively promote equal opportunities, and value diversity.

The job of a Save the Children UK’s Head of Financial Planning & Reporting is complex and rewarding.

• Are you a strong leader with a strong track record of performance in a delivery focused environment?
• Do you have proven experience of leading financial planning and analysis in a large complex organisation?

• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting, will be responsible for all organisational-level financial reporting activities.

Sitting in the Finance Leadership Team, the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting and their team will lead on the financial planning and forecasting process, strategic planning and the delivery of insight through management reporting and analysis.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Note:

This is a fixed-term contract role for 14 months.

Main Accountabilities

The Head of Financial Planning & Reporting’s key duties will be to:  

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Design, develop, and manage the production of consolidated monthly management performance reporting and analysis for SCUK

• Lead monthly performance review meetings within Finance and act as the liaison between Central Finance and the Heads of Finance Business Partners

• Lead the preparation of senior leadership and Board of Trustee papers

• Present monthly financial performance and quarterly forecasts to the ELT and Finance Committee

• Manage the production of consolidated financial management data and insight provision to Save the Children International

• Support the organisational annual budget and quarterly forecast process, including communication planning, defining and consolidating required analysis and outputs

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Co-lead with the Head of Financial Operations the internal year-end processes

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements. Presenting these to the Audit & Risk Committee and satisfactorily answering questions raised

• Manage the production of all subsidiary and platform entity reporting attendance as required at entity Board and Audit Committee meetings

• Act as the key point of liaison with the statutory auditors and liaise with the Finance Business Partnering and Finance Operations teams as required

• Responding to technical accounting queries and writing technical accounting papers as required

• Play a lead role in the design and delivery of our finance improvement projects

• Keep abreast of developments in accounting standards and managing any changes that impact SCUK through to Audit Committee and Board approval as required

Person Profile

Experience

• Previous experience of managing and developing a high performing team in a delivery focused environment

• Proven ability to lead financial planning and analysis in a large complex organisation and contribute at a strategic level (Organisations with income of more than £100s of millions)

• Demonstrated ability to understand and explain commercial issues facing the organisation to senior leaders and propose mitigation strategies if required (Executive director and board level)

• Experience of having produced complex group consolidated statutory accounts, managed external auditors and presenting financial statements to Audit Committees

• Experience of and ability to understand interrelationships between different IT systems and to manage large sets of complex data from multiple sources

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and must be an advanced Excel user able to develop effective tools for financial planning and analysis purposes

• Proven ability to design, develop and implement new financial processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify financial issues through analysis, assess impact and devise appropriate organisational responses

Abilities

• Ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload and to take responsibility for issues through to resolution

• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders with finance and non-finance backgrounds

• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior and Trustee level

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as a critical member of the Finance team

• Ability to request, listen to and act on feedback but can also challenge and influence assertively

• Ability to use own initiative to help identify improvements to systems and processes and to take a role in resolving

• Ability to understand and deliver stakeholder requirements whilst focusing on delivering quality

• Ability to remain solution-focused within a fast-paced culture of change and continuous improvement

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated staff, with a keen eye for detail, to join our Finance team. The role will be integral to the running of Green Pastures as you use your skills, expertise and knowledge in Finance to facilitate our ethical model of purchasing homes to house the homeless. If you'd love to come to work knowing that you'll be making a difference in the lives of thousands of people around the country, this could be for you!

THE TEAM

Our Accounts team are the foundation of the Finance department within Green Pastures. We manage the preparation of the financial statements, balance sheet, cash flow, day-to-day reconciliations, payroll, purchase and sales ledgers and Investor Loan Stock management. We also manage and conduct regular internal audits and put controls in place to make sure that we not only comply with all necessary law and regulation, but that Green Pastures continues to operate in good financial health.

In one year the total value of the transactions we processed came to over £719 million, with more than 40,000 individual transactions - this is a lot of work and a lot of responsibility, but something we do with integrity, enthusiasm and passion.

THE ROLE

This fantastic role is to support the Directors and Finance team with the administration of investments as we continue to expand in releasing the Church to end homelessness. This job requires attention to detail as you will be checking and ensuring all entries in Loan Stock system are posted correctly and efficiently. Other responsibilities will include producing loan stock reports for the Finance Manager and ensuring all information migrates between Loans Stock and accounts software.

Your role is pivotal to the smooth-running of Green Pastures, directly facilitating the purchasing of houses to provide homes for the homeless.

JOB SPECIFICATION 

• Good communicator
• A strong work ethic
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Gmail interface, Google Drive & Dropbox
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to manage multiple relationships and contacts efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Professional attitude to work
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team

WHAT YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES WILL BE

• Ensure timely communication with all investors.
• To credit checks for investments that are relevant and ensure correct identification is present to all applications
• Ensure all entries into software are posted correctly
• Check all documentation generated for loan stock prior to distribution.
• Report to Finance Manager all payment for end of loan or interest payments on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with Directors for request of early redemptions
• Manage communication between solicitors and POA in relation to a death of an investor
• Generate accruals for interest and CT61 Return for HMRC
• Excellent confidentiality skills and a good understanding of GDPR rules
• Report and track different trends on investments including weighted averages and terms.
• Record and analyse marketing resources
• Updating the website with current investment information.
• General administrative task
• This job description is not exhaustive and additional tasks may be added from time to time.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

​Skills & Abilities

• PC literate with the ability to use Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to adhere to deadlines and deliver required information in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multi task and work to deadlines.
• Team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Exerpeience & Knowledge

• Experience of working with investment management (Desirable).
• Experience of working within a Finance Department (Desirable).
• Understanding or previous experience working within the sector (Desirable).

Education & Training

• A good basic level of education 

Attitudes

• Flexible approach to workload and tasks dependent on departmental requirements at the time.
• Keen desire to learn and develop new skills.
• A good team ethic.

WHO ARE GREEN PASTURES?

We are a Social Enterprise that exists to equip and release the Church to end homelessness. For more information, visit the About page on our website.

OUR VISION

Our vision is:

1. To house 2,000 people by 2024
2. To reach 100 Christian Partnerships by the end of 2021
3. To see strengthened and continued growth of our Partners
4. To witness continued growth and transformation of our residents, through Christ
5. To provide opportunities for increased meaningful activity of residents
6. To facilitate our Partners working as one body - sharing expertise and resources as one family

As the world’s leading group of science museums, we at the Science Museum Group share our unparalleled collection of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over 5 million visitors each year. Our museums are located in London, Bradford, Manchester, York and Shildon.

We have a clear and ambitious strategic vision for our future, aiming to take a lead internationally in championing the understanding, enjoyment and prestige of science in modern society. We have a wide portfolio of programmes and projects underway to enable us to achieve our vision, including major international exhibitions, commercial developments and multi-million-pound gallery redevelopment schemes. 

We are looking for a Deputy Finance Director who can build and improve on our high-performing finance function and continue to instil rigour and robustness in our control environment. You will own our relationships with Internal and External Auditors and lead us through our ethos of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for managing financial operations, financial reporting, and business support services for the group. You will provide dedicated leadership for trustee committees including Audit & Risk Committee, SMG Foundation Board and Investment Committee matters.

Reporting into the Director for Finance & Corporate Services and responsible for leading a team of 16, this is a senior leadership role and a key position within the Science Museum Group.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant from the Commercial, Charity or wider Public Sector. You will have proven experience in a senior finance role within a large, complex, customer focussed environment. You will have outstanding people leadership skills, with the ability to direct the work of a large multi-site team, whilst motivating, encouraging and developing them. We are looking for someone resilient, organised and proactive, with robust communication skills.

If you want to champion the provision of a customer-focused finance function, drive continuous improvement and help make the Science Museum Group an even better place to work, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment Timings:

Application deadline: Sunday 9th January

Shortlisting:Week of 17th January

First stage interviews: Week of 24th January

Second stage interviews: Week of 31st January

We are exclusively partnering with Allen Lane. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.

To apply please submit a supporting statement describing why you want to join this team and make the Science Museum Group the best it can be. 

Vacancy:  Senior Programme Finance Officer

• Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
• £25 – 28,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

This key role will support the Programmes team with the delivery of financial compliance controls and oversight and financial quality assurance related activities, with a specific focus on clear budget / spend justification, budget and spend tracking and partner compliance with internal financial processes, guidelines, and mechanisms.

The successful candidate will provide guidance in budget control and use this expertise with a specific focus on departmental budget control and partner project budget evaluation and control and financial reporting. Reporting to the Audit and Compliance Manager, the Senior Finance Audit Officer (PFO) will also provide critical support in the monitoring of, and compliance with donor and internal PA rules and regulations related to financial controls and other key functions as required.

Additionally, we expect this role to be able to provide advice, reflection and assessment to managers across the department and ensuring compliance to our own processes and procedures and that any budgetary risks are highlighted, prioritised and appropriately mitigated. Alongside the risk element, the finance audit officer will also look to support the development of financial controls systems which will allow the Department to better manage thematic budgets, commitments and liabilities and fund availability per thematic area or partner and country.

You will collaborate with other teams within the department and wider organisation to create a culture of compliance and good financial management, which will require high levels of diplomacy and tact, with the ability to stand by your decisions.

Key areas:

Grant Management and Budget Control

1. Review critically project budgets, costings and justifications investigating where necessary, cross check with narrative deliverables and give feedback to Regional Managers and others where relevant highlighting issues and areas of improvement.
2. Reviewing expenditure reports, investigating variances, GISS, supporting financial documentation, evidence of spend and justification commenting on irregularities and sharing with desks for follow up.
3. Support Desks in engaging partners and advising on practical solutions and advisories to improve the quality of budgeting, reporting and value for money.
4. Support with project submission forms and with commentary on variances and project risk
5. Supporting Project Managers with specific queries regarding the financial aspects of the project
6. Keep updated records of all grant commitments and track and log all payment schedules, installments paid and any deviance in the grant, budgets or spend plans during the lifecycle of any specific project.
7. Ensure the regular and timely update of departmental payment register.
8. Review outstanding project payments and flag where payment schedules are falling behind so relevant remedial actions can be taken by Programme Officers and relevant desks.

Departmental Budget Development and Control

1. Support with annual departmental budgets, forecasting expenditure developing the annual budget with different departments and affiliates.
2. Ensure monthly programmes commitments and liabilities are logged appropriately and shared with finance.
3. Update thematic budget availability versus planned commitments allowing for real time clarity on fund availability monthly/quarterly basis.

Compliance and Audit

1. Conduct routine compliance reviews of partner grant budgets, expenditure, justifications, evidence and that all relevant and required documentation is received before approval for follow on grant payments or approvals.
2. Support with project internal financial audits both internally and externally and ensure timely response to audit requests and queries from programme desks.
3. Raise financial compliance issues proactively with Senior Management.

Other

1. Ensure all project related documentations are appropriately stored and easily accessible to auditors
2. Support the monitoring of procurement plans, dossiers etc with view to ensure open process and VFM
3. Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head of Programmes and Senior Management.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.                                                              

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and qualified in a recognized accounting or finance qualification. Relevant solid work experience to compensate for the lack of qualifications can also compensate for lack of qualification. Candidates who are in the final stages of studying towards a major accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA or recently qualified are also welcome to apply.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role with applicable experience in grant management/financial control/internal audit.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• The ability to work with minimum direction, and to respond swiftly to requests E
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Able to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Flexible and enthusiastic approach with an ability to use initiative and be proactive
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually 
• Willing to work outside of normal working hours from time to time
• Provides solutions to individual and organisational problems.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and respond to a rapidly changing external environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to travel and spend time in field locations.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• To uphold and behave in accordance with the organisation’s core values
• A professional and flexible approach to work
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do
• A positive attitude with a strong desire to see the organisation succeed

Desirable

• Grant accounting experience and/or working with Institutional funders (EU, FCDO, USAID) and with international partner organisations.
• Familiarity with non-profit and for-profit sectors and working internationally
• Experience of developing tools, policies and guidance, and establishing new ways of working
• Workable knowledge of a second language

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

A well esteemed regulatory body are looking for a experience Financial Accountant to join their team. This is an exciting role which allows you to have autonomy, creativity and growth to really make the role your own and bring in process improvement.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead on the annual and interim audit, including preparing schedules for audit pack for external auditors
• Preparing and posting all journals for month end
• Manage Finance assistant during month end to ensure their journals are completed and review
• Working with Finance business partner to ensure that monthly accounts and journals are posted
• Produce all Monthly balance sheet reconciliation including, Fixed assets, prepayments, sales and purchase ledger control, accruals and investments

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA,CIMA,ACA)
• Have experience with Management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Have a strong work ethic and can do attitude, ability to manage a heavy work load in a fast passed environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience from a Audit background or from practice is highly desirable.

Senior Internal Auditor, up to £51,000 + Benefits

For a global organisation with operations in over 100 countries, we are recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor. This role will directly assist the Audit Manager in the Global Audit Team with planning, fieldwork and reporting focusing on governance, risk management and project assurance for the Corporate Services and Global Support Function. This role will involve up to 25% travel (post-Covid) and has excellent benefits attached, including enhanced annual leave and pension.

Main Duties:

• Leading and conducting the preparation, planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based audits in the Corporate Services Portfolio including UK HQ based audits of global support functions, business units and change programmes
• Development of the risk-based audit plan
• Producing and delivering audit recommendations for improvements to Country, Regional and Function management
• Delivery of high-quality audit working papers and summaries of information
• Analysis of complex audit workflows and preparing draft audit reports and management updates
• Ad hoc project work and investigations and advisory mandates
• Liaising with NAO, PwC, and various internal and external stakeholders

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Proven track-record in Risk and Assurance
• Internal Audit experience from international and multi-cultural companies
• SAP experience
• Shared Services and IT Assurance would be desirable
• Strong report writing skills and strong presentation skills
• COSA and IIA experience
• Internal Audit practices (COSO, IIA)
• Proven track record in Program and Project Assurance and managing Risk
• Programme and Project Assurance skills
• Very strong report writing and communication / presentation skills

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About the role:

A well-established children's charity are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting & Control Team. This is a fantastic, varied permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to prosper as you support the Financial Accounting & Control Manager with effectively delivering tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working with the Financial Accounting & Control Manager to implement, enforce and monitor internal control procedures, performing relevant tasks in relation to this such as reviewing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the Financial Accounting & Control Manager in the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts, including meeting the requirements of the external auditors
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and overseeing tax compliance within the organisation
• Monitoring and forecasting cash flow and maintaining appropriate treasury management procedures and controls
• Reviewing fixed asset reconciliations and reporting, and monitoring the accuracy of the fixed asset register

The successful candidate will:

• Be a newly qualified accountant, ex auditor or experience of working in a complex organisation
• Have solid experience in relation to the key responsibilities of this role and be able to evidence this
• Be passionate about working for a children's charity
• Be ambitious, hardworking and able to meet tight deadlines to a high standard
• Have excellent communication skills, able to convey complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders

Careers4Change is delighted to be working with BBRC on this fantastic new role as they embark on an exciting new chapter in the development of their funds and funding structures. If you have a background in financial services, legal or risk and have strong commercial acumen this is a great opportunity for you. 

Role Purpose:

BBRC is looking for someone exceptional to support its growth and to help the organisation safely build on its track record of success to date.Working closely with the BBRC Board and senior management team, the Credit and Risk Manager will ensure that we are compliant with existing fund requirements and FCA regulations and ensure that risk and reporting is well managed. You will also support us to manage risk as we develop new funds and funding structures, helping to shape the future structure of BBRC as we grow.

This unique role requires an experienced professional, with strong commercial acumen, good attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.Essentially, we are seeking someone who is inspired by our mission, with a commercial head and a social heart. 

BBRC: Who We Are

Bristol & Bath Regional Capital CIC (BBRC) makes use of investment to address systemic inequalities in our region. We believe that an inclusive local economy just works better. When everyone plays their part, our regional economy will be more creative, resilient, and vibrant. We’re working to be the driving force behind this change. 

BBRC is embarking on an exciting stage in its development. We have made a strong start having created and advised on our first-place based impact investment fund (Bristol City Funds) which has received national recognition, and through our work we have been recognised by the NatWest SE100 index as one of the top 100 social enterprises nationally for the last two years running.We have an ambitious plan to deliver long-term impact in the West of England region.

BBRC is currently FCA regulated as an Appointed Representative of Investing for Good, and partners with a regulated Fund Manager and investors to achieve its aims.A long-term aspiration as we grow is to develop in-house FCA regulated status.

Key responsibilities:

Investment risk management - supporting fund deployment:

• Support the Investment Manager with structuring deals and preparation of proposals to Investment Committees.
• Represent BBRC as a voting member of Investment Committees.
• Maintain security and credit risk ratings to inform decision-making.
• Manage relationship with legal advisors, working closely with the Investment Manager to review legal documentation, arrange security, and manage legal cost budget.
• Review loan and equity agreements, including repayment schedules, from a credit risk perspective.
• Support Investment Manager with completion process for approved investments including anti-money laundering, credit and know-your-customer checks, dealing with client and third-party queries, ensuring appropriate risk management in place.
• Liaise with Fund Manager in investment pay out process, including collection of arrangement fees.

Portfolio monitoring and credit control:

• Keep documentation provided to clients and Fund Manager up to date, reflecting any revisions to drawdown dates and change requests.
• Monitor loan repayments and deal with credit control issues such as missing or late payments, errors, or requests to amend terms.
• Collect financial monitoring data from clients (such as quarterly accounts), review for any issues or indications of risk and recoverability of investments.
• Work with the Finance Director and Investment Manager to manage loss forecasts, tracking the use of underwriting provisions where applicable.
• Collect and review impact monitoring data from clients, contribute to impact reporting.
• Support the Investment Manager in taking appropriate action in managing existing investments as necessary.

Investor relations and reporting:

• Maintain investment policies and processes.
• Support Chair of Investment Committee with planning meetings and other matters.
• Produce quarterly investor reports and deal with investor queries.
• Deliver reporting to other funding partners, internal boards and committees, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly investment drawdown requests to investors.
• Track fund financial performance, working with the Finance Director to maintain fund models, analyse forecast investor returns, and advise the Investment Manager and the Investment Committees on strategies to deliver the required return.

Regulatory (FCA) compliance and governance:

• Lead relationship with the provider of Appointed Representative status (Investing for Good) and implement compliance requirements.
• Support BBRC to secure appropriate regulatory permissions for advising and managing new funds including leading the transition to becoming a fully-fledged FCA regulated fund manager if so required (with support from external sector experts and advisors).
• Manage compliance with the subsidy control regime and other regulatory compliance as applicable.
• Support Finance Director with ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place to comply with regulatory and funder requirements.
• Support directors of the General Partner to the Fund, arranging the Board meeting, taking minutes, and arranging other governance meetings as required (such as investor meetings).
• Provide wider regulatory advice and input to the BBRC business, covering legal, compliance and contract risk assessment in relation to funding agreements and contracts.
• Provide input and support with governance matters across the business as required.

Skills and experience:

We are seeking a commercially minded individual who would like to make a positive difference to society. Ideally, you will have a background in one of following fields - financial services, legal, or risk.We are looking for someone who is confident speaking to Boards, Regulators, and Investment Committees with suitable gravitas, while also willing to ‘muck in’ and deal with the day-to-day realities of working in a small growing business.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring difference to our team.BBRC welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us bring our experiences, our backgrounds, and our own unique perspective to what we do.We are committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve; that said, we don’t appoint staff in order to represent specific groups or organisations.We aim to be an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment, where all team members are encouraged to contribute to their fullest potential.BBRC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, on any grounds.We encourage applicants of all ages.

Essential: 

• Demonstrable experience in credit risk management, security, and working with a lending or investment portfolio.
• Strong attention to detail, coupled with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and report to, a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of delivery of results within a growing business environment.
• Strong commercial acumen that has been demonstrated in a successful investment business or similar transferable context.
• Exposure to regulated business environments, with a demonstrable track record of having managed risk in a proactive and pragmatic way.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Social values aligned with the vision and mission of BBRC.

Desirable:

• Social enterprise experience and/or understanding of social finance.
• Relevant investment qualifications.
• Experience of working within FCA regulations and the process of obtaining regulatory approvals for advising and managing investment funds.

Please let us know if you have any access needs, we will seek to make reasonable adjustments at interview and in the work environment to accommodate these where possible.