Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Senior Management Accountant will own the end to end management accounting processes, assist in the year end and audit process and play an integral role within the finance team in its support of the wider organisation.

Client Details

Our client a leading think tank and a high profile, independent charity, working to improve health and health care in England. Through research and analysis they help to shape health policy and practice by developing individuals, teams and organisations. They promote the understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Their vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

Description

• Advising a diverse range of budget holders on key financial decisions, acting as a business partner to non-finance colleagues.

• Ensuring that all management accounting processes are performed on time, to a high standard and to provide a high quality of service to the organisation.

• Playing a key role in ensuring month-end, forecasting and annual budget setting processes are in line with the charities high expectations.

• Developing and maintaining project budgeting systems and controls.

• Managing the Assistant Management Accountant & Payroll and Finance Officer.

Profile

The successful candidate will be professionally qualified with demonstrable experience of working in a management accounting role. You must be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and have the interpersonal skills and confidence to influence and support them. You will also have strong Excel skills as you will be required to manipulate and analyse a wide range of data.

Job Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a respected and high profile organisation getting the exposure to accelerate your career.

Senior Management Accounting and Systems Manager £60,000 - £69,700 + Benefits: London

For a Governmental department and National Regulatory Authority, we're recruiting a Senior Management Accounting and Systems Manager to be responsible for the information, reporting and analytics of the finance department. The role will ensure the optimal use of all Finance and Payroll systems and will also manage a management accounting function. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance, the Senior Management Accounting and Systems Manager will oversee a team that manages and improves processes and controls which support the integrity and value of the data and information the organisation uses.

What you'll be doing:

• Reporting and Systems Management - Overseeing the production of financial and workforce financial information and reporting including dashboards on a regular basis
• Consolidation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial results and forecasts
• Lead development of reporting tools including dashboards and reporting suites
• Identify areas for improvements to systems use, reporting, dashboards, tools etc
• Ensure cost centre and cost codes and reporting systems maintain integrity
• Financial Systems Optimisation - Ensure optimal operation of all Finance systems and reporting packages
• Act as primary technical contact point for all Finance systems
• Ensure collaboration with IT on finance system optimisation and issue resolution
• Review system performance and develop network with external systems providers
• Financial Systems Development - Work with Heads of Finance and Accounts Payable Team to lead the procurement of new finance systems such as PO and Contracts system
• Project manage developments to finance software; lead on finance systems and reporting enhancements
• Management Accounting - Develop new management accounting function to support the Finance Business Partners; Ensure this covers all input and transactional data to provide finance activity, accruals, journals and manual adjustments

What you'll offer us:

• Qualified with extensive experience working with financial systems and reporting suites
• Track record of leading a highly performing management / systems accounting team
• Experience of leading the consolidation of reports
• System design and development
• Experience of managing systems enhancement and development
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Ideally Civil Service experience

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for a world class Arts venue as a Management Accountant right at the heart of the creativity.  Although this role is initially an interim contract for 6 months, there is potential for the right candidate to be made permanent after that time. This is a great chance to work at an incredible respected organisation in a role that works directly with the artistic director and other creative departments.

Responsibilities:

• To prepare key financial data for directorates, including budgets and forecasts;
• To assist departmental budget holders in managing their budgets;
• To provide management information and analytical support;
•  To produce and develop regular reports;
• To reconcile a number of control accounts on a monthly basis.

The successful candidate will be at least part-qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification and have two years experience in the above duties. They will be interested in theatre and performance or the arts sector in general and be able to build excellent relationships with non-finance budget holders. They must have excellent excel and be a fast learner.

Your new company
One of the largest charities in the UK with an income of over £200m. This organisation is well known in both the UK as well as internationally. The organisation has a large finance team with lots of opportunity within the team for career progression and advancement.

Your new role
Financial analysis, budgeting support and financial planning reflecting the organisation's objectives. Providing customer focused financial partnering to meet the departments current requirements and planned future developments. Lead, manage and develop one direct report.

• Present management accounts and other relevant data to budget holders
• Provide relevant support through business cases with financial analysis and advise as needed
• Meet with on a monthly/quarterly basis to explain & verify variance on budgets & forecasts

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant
• Significant experience of Management Accounting, budgeting & forecasting
• Financial planning & analysis experience with strong business partnering focus
• Staff management experience is desirable but not essential

What you'll get in return
This organisation will offer offer you experience of working with a large, complex organisation. There are progression opportunities within the structure due to their size. Furthermore the organisation offers a competitive package of benefits including a pension contribution of more than 10% and work life balance.

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

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Looking for a role that will allow you to further your management accounting skills?

Want to be part of a rapidly growing organisation that has recently been through a period of change?

Are you a driven and ambitious accountancy professional that is looking to assume extra responsibilities as you progress?

If yes, then look no further!

My client is a London based organisation that is looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a permanent basis in this newly created role.

The main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Leading on the preparation of quarterly and monthly management accounts for the organisation.
• Business partnering with over 10 budget holders, ranging up to director level and from a mixture of financial and non-financial backgrounds.
• Full maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Provide invaluable support in year-end procedures, the preparation of the long-term forecasts and accounting for grants and donors.
• Deputise the Head of Finance and support the rest of the finance team in occasional ad hoc tasks.

With the great opportunity to develop professionally and assume more responsibilities over time, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to further their management accounting skills in a closely knit team and is excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced line manager who will invest in someone ambitious.

The successful candidate will be:

• A part-qualified or actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.
• Experienced at least 18 months experience leading on month end management account procedures.
• An excellent communicator, willing to get stuck in and have strong Excel skills.
• Motivated and driven to build a wonderful career as a Finance Business Partner.

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

Are you an experienced and qualified Financial Accountant looking to take on a new challenge? Do you want to join a central London organisation with a wide-reaching impact on thousands of lives? Do you feel at home in busy, commercial environments but looking for the satisfaction knowing your work helps real people?

The Financial Accountant will oversee all Financial Accounting, Treasury and Payroll activities for the c£50m turnover Central London organisation, whose income comes largely from bidding for and winning contract tenders. Reporting to the Finance Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the work of two Finance staff who focus on Payroll and other Financial Accounting duties
• Taking responsibility for the organisation's year end accounts, comprising of three subsidiary companies focusing on care and support, development and resident services, and making sure reports to the regulator are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Being responsible for signing off on a complex and complicated payroll, including ever changing flexible workers and a mixture of part time, full time, and zero hour contract staff
• Taking the lead on the year end audit process, liaising with external auditors and being the key point of contact for all financial accounting queries.
• Preparing annual financial statements, producing the annual treasury strategy.

With generous annual leave, flexible working and dedicated staff progression initiatives, this is a great organisation to join and this is a crucial role that is sure to be a career-enhancer for the right candidate. Furthermore, the Finance Director is a highly supportive line manager who will encourage your progression both internally and externally.

To be considered, you'll need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant - candidates who qualified in a small to medium sized practice environment will be seen highly favourably
• Have at least two years PQE leading on the production of annual accounts, and be comfortable working in a busy, fast paced environment
• Have experience of treasury management, payroll and the submission of HMRC returns.

Please submit your application ASAP - interviews can be arranged promptly and the post will close as soon as the right candidate is found.

A fast-growing mental health based charity in the heart of London is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join their central finance team. This organisation delivers mental health programmes on a local and national level, in partnership with NHS and other health delivery partners, and also works to raise awareness through the delivery of informative and innovative campaigns.

As Management Accountant, and reporting directly in to the Head of Finance, you will deliver on the following duties:

• Prepare and present monthly management account packs for relevant stakeholders including senior management team members
• Produce variance analysis and commentaries on monthly and quarterly variances
• Business partner with a variety of non-finance budget-holders to advice on budgets & forecasts
• Involvement in ad hoc project accounting for new programmes and business cases

You will be CCAB qualified or equivalent and passionate about the charity's aims. You would be joining the team at an exciting time during a period of expansion.
Experience within the charity sector may be desirable, though is not a must.
The organisation offers flexible and remote working options.
Requests for part-time working will be taken on a case by case basis.

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant? Could you be interested in working in the charity sector for a brilliant organisation with a turnover just shy of £30 million? Keen to work somewhere with a supportive and collaborative culture that offers competitive employee benefits and highly flexible working arrangements? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central London, working in impressive offices and will play a vital role within the financial accounts function. This year marks a significant milestone for this charity and this is an excellent time to join.

Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:

• You would have full responsibility of leading the financial accounts process right up to sign off by the Financial Controller and ensure correct processes and controls and followed at all times.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
• Carry out analysis around prepayments and debtors.
• 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 opportunity would suit somebody with a couple of years' experience within financial accounts or a newly qualified accountant who is keen to continue their career in financial accounting. The successful candidate will be:

• A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by five years' experience.
• Experienced in year-end processes.
• Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.
• 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.

Interested in working in a medium sized organisation that has complex and diverse income streams? Do you have previous experience in grant reporting? Would you like to have a supportive Manager and benefit from generous employee benefits? If yes please read on!

Robertson Bell are proud to be working with this prestigious third sector organisation to recruit for a permanent Finance Business Partner to join their small and friendly team. This organisation has a mission to be the leader in their field and carries out vital work in the medical sector. Working closely with the Head of Finance this Finance Business Partner would manage one Accounts Payable Clerk and be responsible for a range of financial management duties. Duties for the Management Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Manage relationships with around 10 Budget Holders, answering queries, preparing and delivering reports and challenging when necessary.
• Assist the Head of Finance with biannual forecasts and models, offering strategic input when necessary.
• Manage, provide support and mentor one direct report.
• Support the grants team, preparing reports and ensuring all claims are submitted on time.
• Carry out analysis of variances to guarantee accurateness of information and ensure effective decision making.
• Act as one of the main points of contact within the finance team for all queries and ensure information provided is in an accessible and understandable format.

This would be the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys month end reporting and business partnering that is now seeking experience in managing staff. This organisation, based in central London promotes a friendly, collaborative culture and offers flexibility around working alongside fantastic employee benefits.

This successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in grant reporting.
• A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or finalist.
• Experienced in month end processes.
• Personable with the ability to engage with staff of all levels.

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

An exciting role for a progressive Assistant Management Accountant look to work in a dynamic and rapidly expanding Organisation in South East London.

Client Details

Based in South East London this Organisation builds and provides affordable homes for thousands of families and individuals across the Capital.

Description

The Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for the following duties,

• Assisting with the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
• Liaising with Key Stakeholders and Budget Holders to prepare Annual Budgets.
• Provide Variance Analysis and Profit and Loss information to Senior Management.

Profile

The successful Assistant Management Accountant will be Part Qualified and actively studying ACCA or CIMA. Experience of assisting with Management Accounts is essential. Experience with in the Housing or Property Sector is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 plus benefits.

- Management Accountant working for a industry leading charity.

- 12 month maternity cover.

Client Details

The client is a high profile independent charity and a leading think tank working to improve health and health care in England. They help to shape health policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Their vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

Description

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will own the end to end management accounting processes and play an integral role within the finance team in its support of the wider organisation. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Advising a diverse range of budget holders on key financial decisions, acting as a business partner to non-finance colleagues.

• Ensuring that all management accounting processes are performed on time, to a high standard and to provide a high quality of service to the organisation.

• Playing a key role in ensuring month-end, forecasting and annual budget setting processes are in line with the Fund's high expectations.

• Developing and maintaining project budgeting systems and controls.

• Managing the Assistant Management Accountant & Payroll and Finance Officer.

Profile

The successful candidate will be professionally qualified with demonstrable experience of working in a management accounting role. You must be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and have the interpersonal skills and confidence to influence and support them. You will also have strong Excel skills as you will be required to manipulate and analyse a wide range of data.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a respected and high profile organisation where you will be getting the exposure to really accelerate your career.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary + excellent benefits.

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.

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

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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.