Year end accountant jobs in city of london, england

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a large charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team with the production of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This role will involve working closely with senior finance colleagues and auditors to ensure a smooth and accurate year-end process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance to prepare statutory accounts from draft to final signed accounts
• Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
• Assist the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in line with data retention policies
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the finance function

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in the charity or public sector
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes for large organisations
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools
• Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to continuous development

Job Title: Year-End Accountant
Location: Central London
Day Rate: £250 - £300 (paid via an Umbrella company)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 3 months initial contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The role is suitable for someone with ideally at least 3 years experience with strong all-round knowledge and accuracy, particularly in month-end processes, bookkeeping (including oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes), ledger experience (ideally Xero), the experience of management accounts, cash flow, VAT, audit processes, gift aid.

Charity and/or Cultural Sector experience a distinct advantage, as is the demonstrable ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency of processes and implement them as appropriate

Essential Skills

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a financial accounting role
• Holds a professional finance qualification, part-qualified, or qualified by experience but also currently training to obtaining a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience of:
  • the key areas of accounting processes and systems, including management accounts, trial balance and nominal ledger, purchase and sales ledgers, banking and cash management, balance sheet, VAT, payroll, budgeting and monitoring
  • working for a charity or charity accounting
• Strong level of IT skills:
  • familiar with Microsoft Office
  • proficient in Microsoft Excel for Accounting (SUMIF, LOOKUP, Pivot tables)
  • practical working knowledge of accounting software packages (ideally Xero)
• Excellent attention to detail with high level of numeracy and accuracy, whilst working at a fast pace  
• Ability to resolve problems using own initiative and an eye for financial opportunities 
• Strong organisational skills and able to work independently, manage and prioritising a busy and varied personal workload, often working to challenging deadlines 
• Has a "continuous improvement" mind set, questioning processes and investigating better ways of working within the role
• Highly self motivated, with the willingness to get more involved as time will allow

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues

• Enthusiasm for team building and strong working relationships 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present numbers
• A team player with a flexible, "can do" attitude, taking initiative to solve problems

BENEFITS

•  27 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays ​(This is inclusive of the mandatory closure period between Christmas and New Year)
• Staff Discounts in the Café, Museum Shop & Museum
• Pensions Auto Enrolment

About Us: 

The Garden Museum in London is Britain's only museum of the art, history and design of gardens. In addition to the museum, the charity has a café and shop, is a venue destination and a key partner in local and other garden projects. The charity has a total income of c.£3.9m and a team which consists of c33 permanent employees, and a number of casual workers and volunteers - whose contributions are key to our success

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Main objectives: 

• To ensure an efficient and effective finance function 
• To deliver effective daily financial operations and controls and the provision of quality reporting to help accurately manage the financial activities of the organisation 

• To provide guidance to staff on financial policy and procedure
• To provide support to the part-time FD and implement any new directives for the Finance function, as instructed

Summary of duties:

The provision of accurate and timely business support and analysis, including:

• Responsible for the ongoing day-to-day running of the company’s financial systems, primarily on Xero accounting software and Excel. 
• Management of month-end process ensuring all procedures are completed including bank reconciliations. 
• Support departments in finance reports in liaison with department contacts, discuss/resolve any variances. 
• Delivering other ad hoc reporting and analysis for all departments as required
• Ad hoc financial guidance and input for departments as required, ensuring a high level of responsiveness and assistance, particularly for larger one-off projects. 
• Develop, review and document all financial systems and procedures and keep information and processes up to date, (Soldo Card, approval & posting of purchase invoices) 
• Balance sheet – posting and reconciling all the balance sheet accounts including the processing of prepayments, deferrals and accruals as required
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships and levels of customer service across the GM
• Supporting the part-time Director of Finance in the development of the finance system in relation to management reporting and analysis
• Assisting in maintaining and improving our internal controls and processes as the finance function continues to grow
• Work with external partner to ensure that the annual accounts are provided in a timely manner
• Ensure annual Gift Aid claims are completed and processed in a timely manner
• Manage the accounts payable process and ensure all invoices are posted correctly, and paid in line with company policy. 
• Oversee the accounts receivable process and ensure all sales invoices are posted correctly.
• Review debtors weekly and take action to ensure invoices are settled in good time. 
• Review and resolve any issues with monthly bank reconciliations. 
• Prepare management accounts, cashflow and other papers, as required. 

• Monthly Payroll: To ensure:
  • correct posting and reporting, so as to enable Finance Director review and authorisation for payment;
  • all PAYE and pension contributions are submitted and paid on time
  • effective interaction with the HR manager who prepares and manages the monthly payroll and the company auto-enrolment pension scheme) 
• Compilation and submission of monthly payroll to external payroll provider including staff salaries, reviewed by the Finance Director.

• Support in monitoring and to ensure the company’s compliance with financial and finance-related regulations including tax, VAT, accounting regulations, Charity Commission, Companies' House (including SORP, SOFA) and Charities Act. 

· Responsible for ensuring that all transactional processing happens efficiently and effectively.

· Manage and maintain the fixed assets register ensuring the company has accurate and relevant information on all assets.

General responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings and appropriate working groups
• Carry out any other reasonable duties, in line with role requirements or as instructed by your line manager
• Follow organisational policies and practices.

 Reports to: The part-time Finance Director

Recruitment process:          We regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants, you will only hear from us if we                                                         wish to invite you to an interview

                                                 (Applicant Interviews will be scheduled for Tues, 28th October)

Equal Opportunities

The Garden Museum aims to be an inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and where there is equal opportunity for all. The Garden Museum respects and values diverse characteristics. We are committed to positively engaging and celebrating the differences between our diverse staff and users, to enabling us to achieve our aims within the organisation and the external community.

Venn Group is delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a respected membership organisation based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and contribute to the smooth running of financial operations.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead weekly and fortnightly payment runs for suppliers and staff expenses
• Process purchase and sales invoices in line with internal controls and VAT compliance
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts and control accounts
• Prepare general ledger journals and assist with month-end and year-end procedures
• Support audit preparation and respond to audit queries
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve finance-related queries

Ideal candidate profile:

• AAT qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
• Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with payment processing, reconciliations, and financial systems (e.g. Great Plains)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• A team player with a customer-focused approach and problem-solving mindset

Agency reference number: J91506
Location: Central London
Duration: 6-month fixed term contract, likely extension
Salary: £35,500 per annum
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance and Services
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Working Pattern: 35 hours a week (2 days in the office)
Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

The Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status. The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas.

The Position

We are seeking a full time Assistant Accountant to support timely processing of financial transactions, accurate accounting, consistency of financial records, supporting the year-end close.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will become an integral part of our dedicated team, ensuring the smooth functioning of financial operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain and improve accounts receivable processes – review and issue of sales invoices, and debt recovery, and follow-up invoicing queries.
• Recording receipts – subscriptions, legacies, grants, gift aid and investment income.
• Manage and reconcile payments, including direct debits, credit card expenses, and PDQ receipts.
• Perform accurate cash and bank reconciliations and updates of bank and deposit balances.
• Reconciliation of receipts in the financial system and the CRM system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and other key ledger accounts.
• Assist with VAT returns, ensuring compliance with accurate coding and reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with the month-end process, including posting month-end journals and assisting with the preparation of month-end reports.
• Assist with year-end processes, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
• Oversee and manage multiple shared finance mailboxes.
• Support internal stakeholders with finance queries.
• Undertake ad hoc general accounting tasks as required.

Salary and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £34,000-£36,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 31 October 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place on 3 November 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.

We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Accountant to join the finance team supporting both the Helen Bamber Foundation. This role is key to ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintenance of supplier relationships, and effective management of the purchase ledgers for both organisations.

You will play an important part in safeguarding the charities’ assets by adhering to established financial policies and procedures, while ensuring that suppliers are paid promptly and financial data is accurately recorded. Your work will directly support the production of reliable management accounts and contribute to informed decision-making across the organisations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proficient in Excel and financial systems, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with Sage and knowledge of VAT processes are desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is motivated by purpose-driven work and wishes to contribute to the continued success and impact of two respected charities.

The Organisation

This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.

The Job

As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.

Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants

The Person

You'll be a qualified (or part-qualified with suitable experience) accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration.We're looking for someone who:

- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership

What's in it for You?

- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference - Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£55,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact

What to Do Now

If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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This is an opportunity to join a well-established international not-for-profit who support people around the world facing some of the world’s biggest crises.

The organisation has enjoyed a significant period of growth over the last 5 years, almost doubling their income. As such, the role the finance team plays in enabling the organisation’s mission has never been more crucial — ensuring resources are used effectively, transparently, and strategically to deliver life-changing programmes around the world.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Head of Financial Accounting to lead the financial accounting function during a period of transition and audit preparation.

This role will oversee the 2025 year-end process, manage the statutory audit, and ensure robust compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements. It’s a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and can balance operational delivery with strategic oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the financial accounting function to ensure accurate transaction recording and efficient accounts payable/receivable operations.
• Oversee the production of statutory annual accounts and audit in accordance with FRS102, UK GAAP, and charity accounting standards.
• Manage, mentor and develop a small team of finance professionals.

We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with substantial experience leading a financial accounting function in a complex organisation — ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.

Key Dates:

• Closing date: Sunday 26 November 2025, 11:59pm (GMT)
• First-round interviews: Week of 3 November 2025
• Projected start date: Mid-November 2025

Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager

Location: London (hybrid working)

Contract: 9 Months FTC (Temporary to Permanent Opportunity)

Goodman Masson are delighted to be supporting a leading professional membership organisation in their search for a Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of a critical financial accounting and reporting function within a highly respected, values-driven organisation, on a 9 month Fixed-Term-Contract.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting and Operations, you'll lead a team responsible for all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and control. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and stakeholder collaboration across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead, develop, and coach the financial accounting team to deliver a high-performing and customer-focused service.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Manage the preparation of statutory financial statements (including group consolidation) and act as the key contact for external auditors.

• Oversee VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, working closely with external advisors to ensure proactive adherence to evolving regulations.

• Lead on Treasury and Investment Management, maintaining effective relationships with banking and investment partners.

• Take ownership of financial reporting for the organisation's charitable entities, including presentation at trustee board meetings.

• Drive continuous improvement across all financial accounting processes and strengthen the organisation's control environment.

• Support the Head of Financial Accounting and Operations in delivering a robust and compliant financial framework aligned with organisational strategy.

About You

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of  5 years post-qualified experience in financial accounting and reporting, ideally gained in a complex or multi-entity environment. You'll combine technical expertise with strong people leadership and a commitment to delivering high standards.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven track record of managing financial accounting and reporting functions.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and statutory reporting (including FRS 102).

• Experience managing VAT, Corporation Tax, and Treasury operations.

• Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyse financial data effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate across teams and influence at all levels.

• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a dri

The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role with Home-Start Wandsworth, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation.  They will work closely with the Managing Director, and other members of the leadership team, to ensure the success and long term sustainability of the charity.

The role oversees the operational functions of the charity including HR, IT and Finance, as well as support of service development projects.  The role also requires project management of grant applications, delivery and reporting, and plays a pivotal role in shaping how we measure, communicate and enhance the impact of our work.  This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

To work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to

● deliver the objectives of the organisation.

● develop our services & ways of working to ensure the charity’s long term sustainability.

● engage and motivate the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to.

● work closely with the Family Support Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements.

● contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required.

Operations

● Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR, HR, Finance and IT.

● Ensure the systems, processes and policies the team are using are understood and working effectively and that ways of working are compliant with all current policies, or recommend changes as relevant.

● Manage the operations and ensure efficient use of resources.

● Manage the budget, reconciliation and year end accounting processes.

● Lead on operational projects and oversee office administration, tech support and premises management.

● Lead on Quality Assurance requirements related to operational delivery.

● Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including charity log.

● Produce tailored reports and insights for funders, Trustees and partners.

● Manage outsourced contracts.

Organisational Development

● Lead on service development projects to support agreed strategies, priorities and commitments, working with other members of the team as relevant.

● Explore/recommend other service developments that would benefit the organisation by engagement with other Home-starts and relevant organisations.

Grant Management

● Work closely with the Managing Director and Fundraising function to project manage grant and trust applications, deadlines and progress reports.

● To ensure effective monitoring of all grant & trust commitments & deliverables, liaising with other members of the team as appropriate.

● Deliver a regular report to the Board on performance against grants and trusts.

Team Management

● Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient running of the organisation.

● Manage staff and freelancers according to the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values.

● Support effective management of any non home visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation’s work.

Line Management:

● Business Support Administrator

● Data specialist (freelance)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

● Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

● Proven experience in operations management

● Experience in financial management essential and using Xero is desirable

● Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis

● Management experience of small/medium teams

● Solutions focussed team player

● Excellent written and verbal communication

● Flexible and adaptable to change

● Excellent organisational and project management skills

● Experience of using Charity Log or other database management systems.

● Knowledge of GDPR legislation

● Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting

● Experience of working in the non-profit or community support sector is desirable

Help shape the financial future of a fast-growing charity supporting Gaza’s children. If you’re a qualified, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in purpose-driven settings, we’d love to hear from you!

About Children Not Numbers

The conflict in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots UK-based charity committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.

Children Not Numbers was established in early 2024 to address the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. Within 18 months, we have grown rapidly into a global network of c.200 staff and volunteers, most of whom are volunteer paediatric medics representing more than 30 subspecialties.

Our work includes:

• Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics

• Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date

• Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma

• Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments

• Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care

• International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies

About the role

 As Finance Manger you will have opportunity and agency to make a huge contribution:

○ Ensuring smooth financial operations;
○ Agency to set up and develop the function;
○ Supporting our team on the ground, and patient facing team to ensure they are empowered to make a difference.

As well as this opportunity to make a difference, you will supported in your role by an international team that cares and supports one another, where diversity is a given and creating a sense of belonging is core to who we are and what we do.

We are seeking a values-based, experienced and qualified Finance professional to support and oversee all our financial operations, including but not limited to recordkeeping, payment processing, reporting, and systems oversight, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Reporting to the charity co-founders and directors, you’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Fundraising and People teams, and Trustees.

About you

We are seeking a qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) - or equivalent - with proven experience of budget development and financial reporting (trusts, foundations, or institutional funders). You will have a track record of managing supplier relationships, payment platforms, and international transactions, and a demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements and reports for fundraising teams, boards, or trustees. 

Please see the job description document attached for a full list of role responsibilities and person specification. 

Whitechapel Gallery is seeking a talented and hands-on Finance Business Partner (Accounts and Reporting) to bring clarity, insight and practical support to our financial reporting. In this role you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of our accounts while helping colleagues across the Gallery make confident financial decisions and deliver world-class exhibitions and programmes.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and departmental heads you will prepare monthly management accounts, consolidations and statutory returns and support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. You will also play a key role in developing financial processes and systems, supporting funding applications and ensuring compliance with charity and donor requirements making a real impact on the smooth running and success of the Gallery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for Whitechapel Gallery and Whitechapel Gallery Ventures.
• Prepare monthly consolidated accounts, including income & expense reports, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data through monthly review of transactions and correct coding to nominals and departments.
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, public sector, and charitable sector regulations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and stock.
• Prepare departmental income & expenditure reports for Senior Managers.
• Work with the Publications and Editions team to perform quarterly review and reconciliation of stock and post journals for movements in Sage.
• Provide quarterly commentary and analysis of performance, highlighting key variances to budget and risks or opportunities.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Contribute to the Gallery-wide annual budgeting process, including preparation of Excel budget templates for Department Heads.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for Museum and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR).

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-finance colleagues.
• Curious, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced, creative environment.

You will be part of a small, supportive Finance team where your skills, insight and expertise genuinely make a difference. This is not just about numbers it is about helping colleagues bring inspiring exhibitions and programmes to life, reaching and engaging communities in meaningful ways. Every report you prepare, every process you improve and every piece of guidance you give contributes directly to the Gallery’s creative work.

At Whitechapel Gallery we see finance as part of the creative heartbeat of the organisation. It is not just about numbers it helps ideas take shape exhibitions come to life and audiences be inspired. In this role your work really matters every day. You will be welcomed into a supportive friendly team that values your skills and experience and you will help guide decisions across the Gallery from day to day financial management to planning for the future.

We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates and especially encourage individuals from our local community who identify as BIPOC/Global Majority to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive.

About the Role

Ally Pally is looking to recruit 2 Accounts Assistants to provide support to the finance team, working across purchase and sales ledgers in both the Trust and Trading Subsidary. You will hold an AAT qualification at level 3 or 4 or have equivalent work experience, with proven experience working in a similar accounts generalist role preferably in retail, hospitality or the leisure sector. 

About Ally Pally

We are a major event, heritage and cultural destination in North London. We host live music, live sport, theatre productions and Park events all year round. All the money that is generated by events goes back into maintaining and restoring the Park and Palace, to celebrate and share the past, deliver extraordinary ecperiences at present, and regenerate for the future

Key duties

Purchase

• Match invoices with purchase orders checking for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure direct debits and regular payment invoices are received, approved and processed
• Upload payments on bank ready for authorisation
• Send out remmittance statements

Sales

• Reconcile and record sales transactions from EPOS system
• Post receipts to customer account

Bank

• Record ank transactions in the accounting system
• weekly bank reconciliations

Payroll

• Support with the monthly payroll processing schedule
• Ensure timesheets are received from departments on time and follow up queries
• Prepare and upload chargeable costs journey into finance system

General

• Assit with year-end audit
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records including ledgers and journals
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets
• identify and mitigate financial risks such as fraud or financial discrepancies

This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK attachment for further details.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the reauirements of the role with reference to the job descripton and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am Wendesday 22 October 2025

Are you a reliable and dedicated individual, who understands the importance of customer focus and who is keen to learn and support colleagues? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking a Finance Assistant to step into a fixed-term maternity cover contract and hit the ground running. 

About the Role: The Finance Assistant role is a key member of the Finance team, supporting all aspects of financial operations and management.  The role provides support to fundraisers and other staff across the charity and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in ad hoc projects, such as the development of the Charity’s SharePoint, so it is a very varied and interesting role.

Why Join Us?  The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million over the next five years. This is an exciting opportunity to further establish and develop the finance function so that is it well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and high performing finance team and to play a key role in its success.    

Ideal Candidate: You have a proactive attitude, willingness to learn and support colleagues, as well as excellent organisational and numerical skills and attention to detail. You have a positive customer focussed attitude along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to RMCC’s purpose and objectives. 

What We Offer 

· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution 

· Flexible working options 

· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more 

· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens 

Inclusion Matters 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Lead Financial Excellence at a World-Renowned Institution.

The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators. Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few. We have an income of £33m and employ approx. 300 staff. We are seeking a strategic, technically skilled, and forward-thinking Head of Financial Operations & Control to lead and enhance our finance function.

We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Operations & Control is a pivotal senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all financial records across The Courtauld and its subsidiaries. You will oversee core financial operations, reporting, tax and treasury management, investment support, regulatory compliance, and risk management, playing a key role in safeguarding the financial stability and integrity of the institution.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· Lead the finance function, including financial accounting, control, compliance

· Manage all aspects of financial operations such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, and tax

· Ensure accurate accounting and tax services to the group and its subsidiaries

· Lead the production of high-quality statutory financial statements, management reporting, and lead the annual audit

· Develop and maintain internal control policies, systems, and procedures to facilitate timely and accurate financial transactions and reporting

· Maintain the integrity and completeness of financial data held in the ERP system, including the chart of accounts and resolution of data quality issues

· Support investment strategy, manage treasury, endowment accounting and liquidity planning

· Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls and contribute to strategic financial planning

· Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations (including HMRC, VAT, Gift Aid and tax implications for fundraising activities)

· Build effective relationships across the institution and externally, including auditors, investment managers, and regulators

· Deputise for the Director of Finance when required

In order to be successful in the role we're looking for;

· A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

· Significant experience in managing financial control and operations including VAT, Tax relief, treasury in a charitable/education/not-for-profit organisation of similar size and complexity

· Able to self-sufficiently lead a smooth, accurate and timely year end process

· Strong technical expertise in accounting standards, able to ensure correct accounting treatment of restricted, unrestricted and endowment income

· A proven track record of leading finance teams and driving process improvements, thriving to develop a best-in-class finance function

· Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence at a senior level

· Experience in investment and endowment accounting is strongly desirable

Why Join The Courtauld?

You’ll join a world-class institution with many of your stakeholders based at the iconic Somerset House. You will join at a time of exciting transformation and growth. You will be able to develop your skills and make a difference by further developing systems, processes, and contributing to the strategic growth of the investment portfolio. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to make a lasting impact, in a vibrant, arts-focused environment. We also offer;

· Competitive salary of £75,000

· Excellent USS pension scheme

· 30 days annual leave + additional closure days

· Training and development opportunities

· Hybrid work pattern 3 days a week in the office (Kings Cross)

In order to apply, please submit your CV along with covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4 outlining why you wish to apply and highlighting your relevant experience by the 19th of October. For a confidential call to discuss your suitability please contact our recruitment partner Sian Negal of Morgan Law.