Our partner, an award-winning organisation, focusses on a range of different areas to offer children and adults opportunities to be educated, have access to proper healthcare and wellbeing, earn sustainable livelihoods and become empowered to take their place in society as leaders. They are seeking a project accountant to take on a broad role focussing on support in developing project proposals for grants and project reporting; this role has scope for career progression once the probation period has been successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development and preparation of budgets for donor proposals, and review the financial implications of donor contracts.
• Oversee the control environment, accounting processes and restricted funds to ensure that these meet grants compliance and reporting requirements.
• Produce quarterly donor and other reports
• Support in the development of the annual budget for the UK office.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the trustees and board members, and monthly management accounts and cashflow forecast.
• Prepare the statutory accounts for filing with the Charity Commission and Companies House.

Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with extensive experience in project and management accounting & reporting, specifically within the not for profit sector.
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts and in year-end audit preparation, specifically experience of Charity SORP.
• Experience of developing suitable controls and accounting systems.
• Able to manage a varied workload with different priorities and deadlines.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including Excel, Quickbooks and Salesforce.

My client is an inspiring and innovative Charity that focuses on uniting the best of science and healthcare to fight cancer head on. They are currently looking for a qualified accountant to join them for a 6 month period, supporting them through the year end and audit period. The work will encompass all aspects of financial accounts, with particular emphasis on:

• Ensuring bank reconciliations are completed according to agreed timelines;
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is up to date and that there is a robust system for reconciling supplier statements and following up queries;
• Supporting financial transaction processing and reconciliations within the charity, ensuring that robust controls are in operation;
• Identifying improvements to financial processes and procedures;
• Working with other members of the team to produce the year end statutory accounts.

Person Specification:

• You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience of year end statutory accounts preparation
• You’ll have the drive and ability to deliver against high pressured deadlines, with the ability to adapt and operate flexibly to support the business, as required.
• You’ll be ‘hands-on’ when needed to pick up tasks from team members to ensure processing stays on schedule.
• You’ll be an excellent communicator with an understanding and empathy around the challenges faced by the colleagues you support.

Tearfund is offering an exciting opportunity for a team player to join our small team looking after our global finance systems.

The Systems Analyst will be responsible for:

• Systems maintenance and support
• Systems metrics reporting
• Audit liaison and control maintenance (e.g finance systems security)
• Training new and existing users on functionality of Tearfund's finance systems

We are looking for a team player who is:

• Committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs, servant-hearted, courageous, truthful and compassionate
• Flexible and demonstrates the ability to solve problems while remaining calm under pressure
• Focused on the task and deliverables within their control 
• Approachable and attentive to listen and understand stakeholders needs and requirements.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of finance and finance processes. Knowledge or superuser experience of PS Financials Accounting software is desirable.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

The successful management accountant will be assisting the finance manager with budgeting and planning, financial reporting as well as analysis work.

Client Details

My client is an international health care charity providing assistance worldwide.

Description

• Producing management accounts
• Assisting the finance manager with budgeting and forecasting
• Analysis of income and expenditure

Profile

The successful candidate must be part-qualified or finalist CIMA/ ACCA as well as having previously worked for a charity.

Strong Excel skills are required as well as being confident with finance systems.

Experience with SORP accounting is strongly desirable

Job Offer

This is an ongoing temporary role offering between £17-20ph depending on the level of experience.

The purpose of this role is initially to support the Head of Finance in the implementation of a new Finance System, to assist in the review of current processes and practices and to document and promulgate those processes across RUSI.  In the longer term, the position will lead on the Management Accounting and Funder Reporting of the organisation.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the UK’s leading independent think-tank on international defence and security. Its mission is to be an analytical research-led global forum for informing, influencing and enhancing public debate on a safer and more stable world.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

1. To review the current Chart of Accounts in consultation with Finance and other RUSI Departments, and make recommendations to update, taking into account RUSI’s requirements in relation to project management and reporting.  To also ensure that the new structure will assist in providing timely, accurate Management and Financial Information for the Senior Management Team, Trustees and other external parties as required.
2. To review current finance procedures in relation to sales ledger, purchase ledger, expense and credit card expenditure, project reporting, payroll, recording of accrued and deferred income, accruals, prepayments and other areas as appropriate.  To ensure that processes are embedded in the new system, documented and communicated as required.
3. To review current data holdings, to cleanse data as required and to ensure that historical and future data requirements are met.
4. To be part of the project team set up to implement the new financial system, to liaise with the provider as required, to ensure the project is on time and budget and that their requirements are met in a timely fashion.
5. To lead on the Management Accounting of RUSI, ensuring reporting meets organisational requirements and is produced in a timely and useful format.
6. To continually review financial procedures and processes, ensuring they are updated as required and that they meet internal and external requirements.
7. To lead on Funder Reporting, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with external requirements.
8. To implement a business partnering model, ensure financial awareness is raised and that business requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience in an accounting role, including experience of assisting in the implementation of a new finance system
• Experience of change management
• Energetic and motivated
• Good computer literacy and excel spreadsheet skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work with people from different national backgrounds
• Experience of Sun Accounting and Sage 50 (desirable)

LOCATION

This person will be based at RUSI’s offices at 123 Pall Mall, subject to Government Guidance re the COVID pandemic on working from home.

Senior Financial Accountant job on a 12 month fixed term contract working in Central London

Your new company

My client is a non-departmental public body based in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities are:

Financial Accounts:

• Assist with the ongoing IFRS project work and any future technical accounting projects.
• Preparation of monthly IFRS 9 workings, journals, and loan balances for inclusion in the monthly accounts to be submitted.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Assets management
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the year end and the audit working papers.
• Supporting with technical accounting advice.
• Providing support for Finance Systems implementation.

Management Accounts:

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budget

Other areas:

• To work with members of the finance team and other relevant teams on the review/update/or preparation of finance policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement of the finance systems and processes

What do I need?

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with proven experience of financial accounting which includes preparation of statutory accounts or group reporting for consolidation purpose and familiar with accounting standards (especially IFRS). Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, SUN accounting software desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

In return you will be placed on a 12 month fixed term contract and will be paid between, £45000 - £50000 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package, working in an excellent Central London location.

What you need to do now

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Harris Hill are recruiting for a Financial Accountant on a 9-12-month fixed Term Contract to Permanent for this Grant Giving Charity based in Central London.

* The position is currently working from home but will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days a week once the office reopens.
* Salary: 40,000pa - 50,000pa depending on experience
* You will need to be a fully qualified Accountant for this assignment

Person specification

* A qualified accountant with experience of working within a Charity or in an accountancy firm and auditing charities
* The principal requirement of the role is a good level of experience in charity accounting and reporting with the proven competence in the preparation of annual reports and financial analysis. To deal confidently and expertly with a variety of finance tasks.
* Good experience of finance systems (PS Financials, so experience of this system would be a distinct advantage). Very good Excel skills and experience in production of management information. Experience of reporting packages such as Power BI would also be an advantage.

The role

* The primary responsibility of the role is the preparation of statutory accounts and other financial information for a number of the charities in the organisation.
* The role will operate under the overall direction of the Head of Finance with specific areas of work being under the direction of Accountants within the team.
* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee

The Financial Accountant will have the following responsibilities.

Financial reporting

* Preparation of annual reports (year ending 5th April) from their financial records. This includes the preparation of supporting analysis and detailed disclosures as well as liaison with the Auditors.
* To support the senior members of the finance team by preparing periodic financial summaries, cashflow projections and other management information.

Management Information and Finance Partnering

* Preparation of financial information for the trust executives and materials for trustee meeting. Including details of grant making.

Investment management

* Support the ongoing accounting and reporting of the investment portfolios. Including preparation of information for the trustee's investment committee.
* Monitor the cashflow of funds between the trusts' investment portfolios, deposit accounts and their clearing banks.

Financial Control

* To support the financial control processes including the preparation of key reconciliations and analysis.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking an Assistant Accountant to work in the four-person Finance Team, as part of our Global Team working in 20 locations around the world.

• Terms and Conditions: £27,000 p.a + 5% pension contribution; 24 days of Annual Leave
• Contract type: open-ended; full time – 35 hours/week
• Reports to Head of Finance
• London or South East England – attendance at London office usually once per 1-2 weeks
• Closing date: 29th of January 2021
• Interview date: 5th of February 2021

Job description

Achieve efficient financial transactions, month-end processing, and pay-roll as part of the professional financial management of the organisation, delivered by the Finance Team, in collaboration with our Global Team and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Secure coding/authorisation, ensuring that they are correctly coded, authorised, and input onto SAGE.
• To prepare payment runs including supplier payments, refunds, expenses, and foreign payments.
• Process petty cash and the company credit card transactions
• To file accounting records on a regular and timely basis.

Pay-Roll:

• Work with Head of Finance to process UK & US monthly payroll to respective agencies and check output

Month-End and Quarterly Processing:

• Month end processing including
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Month end journals
  • Variance analysis

Project Support:

• Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the organisation on project finance.
• To respond to Regional Researchers and budget holder queries in a timely and professional manner.
• To monitor the Accounts email inbox, managing and distributing incoming mail as required and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. Any other activities as directed by the Head of Finance

Key Skills required

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of assistant accountant or accounts assistance.
• Ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, with a positive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to pick up new processes quickly, and take the initiative.
• Strong IT skills, Excel in particular, Sage Line 50 essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and conscientiousness.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, able to multi-task, prioritise effectively/efficiently and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of using accounting systems (Sage Line 50) essential.
• AAT part qualified finalist desirable.
• GCSE English (or equivalent).
• Proof of right to work in the UK

A charity in Central London is looking for someone to join the team in January to help the Head of Finance go through Year End and Audit. They need a Part Qualified Accountant to work on the Month End, Year end pack and Audit process. Xero is essential

Client Details

A charity based in Central London, offering Working from Home for 3-4 months

Description

Budget and Forecasts

Preparation of the figures for budgeting and forecasting

Accruals and prepayments

Journals (including the payroll journals)

Reconciliations

Calculation of VAT

Calculation of expenses

Analysis for each of the controls

Post year-end journal entries; ensure accurate upload onto Xero accounting system.

Profile

Part Qualified/Finalist

Candidates must have used Xero and have strong Excel skills

Previously supporting month end, year end processes

They must be able to produce Management Accounts

Candidates must have helped through a previous Audit

Candidates need an understanding of Charity accounts including working with over seas accounts

Job Offer

£17-20ph

Based in London with occasional travel internationally

About us

Established in 1987, ARTICLE 19 works for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Our mission is to promote and defend the universal human rights of freedom of expression and information around the world, through international advocacy, legal analysis, and regional and national projects. 

About the PROTECT Consortium

Protecting Rights, Openness and Transparency-Enhancing Civic Transformation (PROTECT) is a multi-faceted international aid project funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The objectives of PROTECT are focused on and will be delivered through partners in Kenya, Malawi and Myanmar.

PROTECT seeks to foster open societies based on expanded and protected civic space. The work is delivered by a consortium of specialist NGOs and expert organisations, led by ARTICLE 19 with partners Internews, the International Centre for Not-for-profit Law (ICNL) and the Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation (Hivos).

About the Role 

ARTICLE 19 requires a Senior International Grant Accountant (SIGA) to lead the financial aspect of the UK Aid Connect PROTECT consortium. This is a key role as part of the PROTECT management team in ARTICLE 19 which consists of the Senior PROTECT Programme Officer, the Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator, the PROTECT Consortium Coordinator and this role. 

The SIGA will lead on all financial aspects of the PROTECT consortium, including budgeting, reporting, compliance and financial management and coordinate closely with the three international partners.

This is a fixed term contract until November 2023 (with possible extension).

For further details and how to apply, please click ‘apply’ to be re-directed to our application page. 

Closing date: 19th January 2021.

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will report to the Head of Finance, overseeing both the Finance Operations and Financial Accounts teams, with responsibility for all statutory and external reporting, taxation, fixed assets and treasury management.

The finance system is Access Dimensions, with an end user interface, Focal Point, which enables staff to raise and manage purchase orders, expense claims and sales transactions. Focal Point is also used to store and manage primarily, but not limited to, financial information for projects / activities.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant or finalist with demonstratable experience. You will have experience in a financial accounts function, managing staff, working with both internal and external stakeholders and intermediate/advanced MS Excel knowledge and skills. You will be proactive, an excellent communicator with a "customer first" approach and able to utilise application functionality in an efficient and effective way.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021

Interviews expected Wednesday 27 Jan; second round Friday 29 Jan

To apply, please visit

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance System Analyst to join our small finance team, on a temporary basis for an initial 3 months period, to provide support with the transition from our old finance system (PS Financials) to a new accounting system (Aqilla).

This is a project management role but it's essential that the post holder has experience in financial systems implementations, integrations with other systems and bolt-ons.  Working with members of the Finance team, budget holders from across the organisation, the Head of IT, Head of Finance and the Director of Finance, you will support the implementation of Aqilla and any additional bespoke system. The role is as dynamic as it is varied with a wide range of stakeholders to engage with. As such, the successful candidate needs to be really flexible to switch between who they are working with on any given day and what tasks will be undertaken.

The role will include data cleansing, data mapping, testing of the new finance system Aqilla as well as providing additional accounting support for Year End.  As such, candidates must have a blend of Accounting experience as well as strong systems experience, ideally with PS Financials and  / or Aqilla.

Main tasks:

• Support the Aqilla system implementation from a finance perspective
• Data extraction and cleansing from PS Financials
• Checking codes on PS Financials, testing and mapping to ensure fit for purpose on the new system
• Working with the Aquila Project Manager to ensure seamless transition
• Working with finance team members to streamline and re-align processes
• Reviewing processes from front end to back end, producing process maps and making recommendations and then managing the implementation of various efficiency programs through to User Acceptance Testing.
• Working with the Aqilla project manager to map and set up effective way of producing restricted fund accounts / fund accounts.
• Working with Aqilla project manager to ensure necessary reports required by the finance team are set up and works effectively.
• Full Process documentation
• Ensuring proper bolt on of the bank reconciliation process
• Ensuring effective uploads of data and checking accuracy of data uploaded
• Driving the automation of data capture, analysis and reporting; ensuring data integrity and internal controls are integral to the new system.
• Entering transactions onto Aqilla and legacy system during the parallel running phase.
• Running reports then manipulating large datasets on Excel
• Booking meetings with Project Team and required stakeholders
• Updating project plan working with the Aqilla Project Manager
• Booking training sessions for finance and non-finance staff, as required,
• Be willing to work with non-finance staff to explore how data from their systems can be interfaced onto the new finance systems.
• Provide support with the implementation of the expense system
• Provide adhoc support with year end and any other tasks, as and where needed

Qualifications and requirements:

• Part qualified accountant or similar (AAT, CIMA, ACCA etc.)
• Experience with PS Financials, Aqilla and/or similar accounting software
• Must be adept in use of the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel to enable the manipulation of huge volumes of data and checking their accuracy.
• Understanding the journey of an implementation and expectations along the way
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible and willing attitude who will be able to 'muck in’
• Well organised and methodical individual with good admin experience, who can check and organise financial information as well as respond to enquiries by email.
• Be flexible and able to deliver to deadlines
• A good understanding of the Charity SORP and accounting concepts, including their application.
• High level of organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Ability to use initiative and to suggest new ideas for service improvement
• Must be organised, flexible and be able to manage/prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across Nightingale Hammerson
• Be willing to work over and above standard hours when necessary and appropriate
• Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Have empathy with the aims and objectives of Nightingale Hammerson

We are looking for a swift hire so only apply if you are immediately available. Applications will be reviewed as received and the advert may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Position: Business Systems Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (with occasional requirement to visit our London office)
Salary: £43,638 - £48,182 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Information Systems and Governance

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Business Systems Manager sits within our new Information Systems and Governance team. This team works with colleagues from across the organisation to manage our key Business Systems.

The role is responsible for the delivery and support of our key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including Sharepoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience of:

• managing and administering Dynamics GP
• managing HR systems
• implementing new accounting and HR systems
• implementing new system processes

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Head of Financial Accounting & Operations required to join a large not for profit organisation. 1 year fixed term contract.

Your new company
This is a multi million pound income organisation with a complex structure encompassing a variety of areas. The finance team operate in a shared service system and are currently in the midst of some exciting changes including around systems and processes. The finance team operate with a collaborative and friendly culture.

Your new role
Reporting to the FD and responsible for Financial Accounting & Control team, Financial Processing team, Tax & Compliance team, Operations and Change Manager, and Payroll. The post has 5 direct reports and 30 indirect reports. You will have oversight of the statutory reporting for four multi-million pound charities, their trading subsidiaries, three multi-employer pension schemes, a common investment fund and a number of other smaller entities. You will lead the delivery of customer-focussed, efficient transaction processing and cash management services within a robust control environment. The Finance team is undergoing significant change, in-step with the changing needs and ambitions of the organisation. This is a 1 year maternity cover opportunity for someone to support the team to embed new roles and responsibilities following a recent restructure, and to adopt two new key business systems due to go live in the year.

What you'll need to succeed
This is a leadership role and requires someone who can take on the operation responsibilities as well as the staff management. The ideal candidate will have experience of both implementing and embedding change. You will have experience of working with larger, complex organisations (open on sector background - happy to consider someone moving into the sector from the commercial world). You will be a qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience.

What you'll get in return
This is a well known, impactful organisation and the contract offers the opportunity to oversee a time of significant change. The organisation will offer work-life balance with some element of working from home available for the long term. The organisation also offers a competitive package of benefits including 28 annual leave days, flexible working opportunities and a pension scheme of 8-15% employer contribution.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered. We will be considering applications before the closing date.

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