Account Management Jobs

Location: Causton Street Office/Hybrid (min. three days)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months with possibility of extension), full-time
Salary: £54,000-56,000 

Do you have a passion for business partnering and enabling your colleagues to make sounds financial decisions? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain a unique experience in property accounting? 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Property Finance Business Partner to play a key role within the Finance and Operations team, contributing to the Diocese of London by supporting our property teams, producing property financial reports and annual budgets, as well as being responsible for timely and accurate accounting for property income, expenditure and all capital transactions. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Produce monthly property management accounts, annual budgets and 5-year plans
• Ensure all financial accounting records are maintained to agreed standard  
• Design and implement Capital Project Accounting and Reporting process (against budget and financial plan)
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register
• Post year-end journals, prepare property notes to the accounts
• Finance lead for working groups/committees for large restricted capital projects (advise, report, provide financial information).
• Manage and develop two direct reports

Who We’re Looking For: 

Essential 

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or other accredited higher accounting qualification)  
• 3-5 years experience in management and financial accounting in a charity sector
• Practical accounting, general ledger maintenance, control and other account reconciliation experience  

Desirable

• Experience in property, capital projects and investment property accounting.  
• Experience in working with budget holders

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London 

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs. 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy. 

Safeguarding Statement 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 

Why Apply? 

✔ Unique opportunity to grow your technical property and charity accounting knowledge in a complex organisation 

✔ Work in a team of amazing charity finance specialist who are here to support you along the way 

✔ 27 annual leave days, plus bank holidays 

✔ 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

✔ Plus lots more as outlined in the job description!

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! 

For more details, please see the full Job Description.

Join deafPLUS as a Finance Officer!

Salary: £37,000 FTE (£14,800 pro-rata for 2 days per week)
Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours)
Location: Hybrid – 1 day remote, 1 day in London
Reports to: CEO and external business accounting provider

deafPLUS is a dynamic and evolving organisation focused on improving the life chances of deaf and visually impaired individuals in certain regions, including Birmingham and West of England. Through partnerships, we raise awareness of their needs and provide essential information, advocacy, and advice to enable full participation in society. Our commitment extends to offering wellbeing support, and we are currently working on a new strategy taking us to 2027.

Established in 1971, deafPLUS has a rich history in providing exceptional support services to the deaf community. Recently, we unveiled a new logo in collaboration with our staff, service users and supporters.

We maintain a person-centred ethos and prioritise excellent customer service to our stakeholders.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a meaningful role in the charity sector? deafPLUS is seeking a Finance Officer to support our mission of empowering deaf people. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading deaf-led organisation and ensure the smooth financial running of our charity.

Are you the person for us?

Your Role:

As our Finance Officer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting financial reporting. You’ll work closely with the CEO, external accounting provider, and managers to ensure financial efficiency across the organisation.

What You’ll Do:

✅ Process purchase invoices, staff expenses, and supplier payments
✅ Prepare and send invoices to funders and customers
✅ Manage credit control and track incoming funding
✅ Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash records
✅ Collate payroll information for our external provider
✅ Assist with budget preparation and financial reporting for funders and trustees
✅ Restart and manage the Gift Aid reclaim process
✅ Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

✔️ Experience: 3+ years in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping
✔️ Skills: Proficiency in Xero (or similar), strong numerical and analytical skills
✔️ Knowledge: Understanding of charity finance, financial regulations, and HMRC requirements (incl. Gift Aid)
✔️ Communication: Ability to explain finance matters clearly to non-financial staff
✔️ Work Ethic: Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented

�� Desirable: AAT/part-qualified accountant, charity sector experience, familiarity with payroll & pension administration, and an understanding of deaf culture/BSL.

Why Join Us?

At deafPLUS, 97% of our staff are deaf, ensuring an authentic, empowering environment for the communities we serve. Be part of a team that makes a real difference, with our CEO, Reg Cobb, and the great team within.

�� Apply Now!
To apply, send your expression of interest to Deanna Roberts – [email protected], for us to send an application pack.

The closing date is Tuesday 22nd April.

Help us break language barriers and empower those deprived of a voice!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Account Manager to join a fantastic Tutoring Agency.

Location: Remote (will need to come to London initially for training)

Salary: £40k pro rata (£24,000)- 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities include speaking with prospective clients/parents, identifying their needs and then liaising with tutors to match requirements.

The Account Manager needs to be able to build rapport quickly and easily with parents. They also need to be able to discuss and advise parents on London independent schools and the exam process for 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ exams, so knowledge of the independent sector and how the exams work is essential. 

This position would suit someone  with experience working in admissions at a school or account management in a tutoring agency. However, you could also be the parent of children in the independent sector in SW London or someone with a sales/ client management background.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Location: London / Hybrid
Department: Programmes & Strategic Partnerships
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £55,000

About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Amref works in 35 countries to improve access to healthcare and to help create an environment that is conducive to good health. Amref’s programmes focus on: child health and nutrition; communicable and non-communicable diseases; health financing; maternal, newborn health; neglected tropical diseases; sexual and reproductive health and rights; and water and sanitation and hygiene.  Our programmes align with our Global Strategy objectives: to increase primary healthcare access for all, and to address the social determinants of health such as access to education, gender, and exposure to the impacts of climate change.

Amref Health Africa UK (Amref UK) is an independent UK-registered NGO that exists to support the programme and policy activities of Amref. With a UK-based Board of Trustees and staff team, our main purpose in the UK is to develop and manage partnerships with UK donors who want to support Amref’s work in Africa. Amref UK’s Strategy 2024–2030 will deliver growth to support the work towards Africa’s health transformation. We raise funds by engaging supporters and donors from across the giving spectrum.

About this role

The Global Account Manager position will drive the GSK/Amref Health Africa strategic partnership. You will play an integral role in the management of GSK-funded programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective monitoring, and excellent stewardship of the GSK account. You will be responsible for providing overall quality assurance and oversight for projects and grants/contracts within the GSK portfolio, and for managing related risks and contractual compliance.

This position will build relationships with Amref Headquarters (HQ) and Country Office (CO) teams to ensure co-creation of GSK programmes, taking into account community and Ministry of Health needs, as well as partnership objectives. You will work with geographically and culturally diverse teams, using various channels to showcase the impact of the programmes and partnership. Travel to Africa, Europe and within the UK will be required for the purposes of partner stewardship, programme monitoring, and participation at conferences and events.

How to apply

To apply, please read the attached job description and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages each) demonstrating your interest in and suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted through the Hireful platform by Monday 21st April 2025. First round interviews will take place the week commencing 28th April March 2025.

Amref UK champions inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity in every aspect of our work. We appoint our staff on merit, respecting and valuing the wide range of ways in which they are able to demonstrate the potential, experience and skills we seek.  Unfortunately Amref UK is not able to support UK work permit sponsorship for this role, so all candidates must already hold UK Right to Work status.

Benefits: London Living Wage employer. Commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee development. Flexible working with ability to work up to 80% of work schedule from home. Time off in lieu (TOIL) for work outside of standard hours. 25 days holiday allowance, increasing to 27 days after 2 years bank holidays 3 additional days at Christmas. Generous pension scheme and family leave policies. Employee Assistance Programme & staff benefits through BHSF Connect. Tickets for Good membership. Season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes available. Potential travel to our offices in Africa and Europe as appropriate.

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ABOUT US – THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

OUR VALUES

• Awareness and personal responsibility.
• Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit.
• Collaboration and community: every person matters and so does the collective.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager with strong background in charity finance to join our Executive team. A key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees.

✔ join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic organisation, with strong collaborative and human-centric practice, growing and changing in innovative ways

✔ deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional

✔ join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world

✔ support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

✔ flexible working and hybrid with home working and convenient office location when you’re in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will proactively plan, manage and oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of our dynamic and growing organisation. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic planning and has hands-on oversight of financial transactions, operations, compliance and reporting.  

As the Finance Manager, you will be a member of the Executive leadership team working closely with the CEO on matters of financial strategy and business development - contributing to strategic decisions and providing financial guidance.

Main Objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategy, business development and operations. 
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, controls and cash flow to ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines and procedures. Also ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting - working closely with the CEO.
• Lead on enhancing procedural efficiencies and streamlining in finance operations.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts. Manage the annual financial audit and implement recommendations.
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting and conduct financial analysis and financial modelling for business development.
• Manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role works closely with the CEO and is assisted by the Assistant Finance Manager and the Bookkeeper.

Financial Planning

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks. Also scenario planning and financial modelling for growth and sustainability.
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy and business development.

Financial Management

• Lead on and manage the annual financial audit, including preparation, responding to auditors queries and implementation of recommendations, effectively and in a timely manner. Also filling with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations to ensure sound financial management and accuracy of all financial routines and procedures.
• Monitor performance of actuals in relation to budget, income generation targets, approved expenditure and in relation to forecast. Note, analyse and comment on variations and propose adjustments.  
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for decision-making and planning.
•  Advise on and manage investments and cashflow.

Governance: Policies, procedures and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with all requirements and standards in respect to Insurance, Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC.
• Proactively lead on process improvements as we grow. Includes writing, reviewing and updating finance procedures and policies, in collaboration with the CEO and Executive colleagues.
• Ensure governance documents are up to date. Including Trustees appointment and resignation records, conflict-of-interest forms, and relevant submissions to Companies House.
• Monitoring and mitigating financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls. Also manage credit control and ensure that payments are received on time.
• Ensure financial procedures, policies and reporting systems are updated as required and maintained thereafter.

Accounting

• Supervise and review accounting tasks and records processed by the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expenses allocation and coding, including deferred income and monthly reconciliations.
• Review and update coding structures and nominal coding, clearing accounts and reconciliations in collaboration with the CEO and finance colleagues.

Payments and Payroll

• Manage effectively payroll, tax and pension submissions, banking and associated procedures.   
• Ensure all payments are made, received and acknowledged in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of financial calculations regarding payments and fees for tutors, assessors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Management

• Ensure that operational, building, insurance and supplier contracts are up to date and renew them as required. Includes utility bills, IT and telephone.
• Prepare and issue employee contracts (working with the CEO/HR).

Support service delivery

• Calculate and prepare courses fees and other financial information for reviews and to support decision-making
• Liaise with students to offer and manage payment plans
• Ensure financial queries by colleagues, collaborators, students and practitioners are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of financial and operational systems.

People Management

• Supervise, manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper, ensuring and supporting high performance and wellbeing.
• Recruitment, induction and professional development of the finance team. Also ensuring team members understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant financial management experience working with a charity/not for profit.
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector. Good knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process.
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks.
• Sound knowledge and experience providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes and leading on budgeting and forecasting.
• Extensive experience in balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Sound experience working effectively with confidentiality and GDPR in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
• Good experience with organisational realities, challenges and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable).
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable).

Qualities

• Awareness of self and others alongside a learning and growth mindset
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills and ability to apply big picture thinking. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic organisation.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and accounting software systems
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems

Variety, the Children's Charity, seeks an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver our corporate partnerships portfolio and secure new, high-value partnerships – could it be you?Our corporate supporters are key to achieving our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. You will be joining the charity at a very exciting time as we launch a three-year strategy to drive ambitious growth and develop sector-leading partnerships.

Based in our head office in London, you will play a key role in our fundraising team, working alongside the CEO and Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop corporate leads from our high-profile events and supporters, grow our existing partnerships and drive corporate engagement to achieve our goals. 

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

Here are some of key responsibilities of the role although a full brief and job description is available on request:

 ●  Account management of a portfolio of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship to meet income targets and agreed KPI’s, increasing engagement to deliver maximum potential for Variety

●Management of the new business pipeline and new business approaches, developing leads and identifying prospects, engaging them with our work to grow the partnerships portfolio

●Create comprehensive partnership delivery plans including fundraising, communications, finance, impact reporting with partnership key messaging

●   Write and deliver bespoke propositions, proposals and pitches for new business development meeting agreed KPI’s

In return we are looking for someone that has the following attributes and experience:

•   Experience of managing multiple, large corporate partnerships

•   Experience of managing a variety of different types of partnerships (e.g. employee fundraising, transactional, programme focussed partnerships, corporate foundations, etc)

•   Experience of new business development and securing new partnerships

•   Experience of account management set-up and partnership agreements

•   Good organisational and planning skills

•   Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated

•   An understanding of the fundraising marketplace and partnership trends

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.

Applications will close on 30th April 2025 at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 5th May 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• 25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual).
• In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
• Employer pension contributions of 7%,
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Medicash cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 1/2 days working from home

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Summary

We are holding a webinar to give you the opportunity to find out more about this role at 12:00pm - 12:45pm on Tuesday 8th April 2025.

The Finance department is a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation, and helping to co-ordinate joint projects where appropriate. The Finance department is on a change journey, transforming the way we work and the service we provide to the NCIs.

You will manage the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department, preparing statutory financial reporting for a range of complex entities (incorporating investment, pension scheme, company and charity reporting requirements), overseeing period-end processes, and ensuring strong financial controls and good balance sheet management for the NCIs.

You will manage, motivate and develop your team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of statutory financial reporting for each of the NCIs and provide a high-quality finance service to the NCIs. You will act as subject-matter expert on accounting matters, demonstrating excellent technical accountancy knowledge, and will be able to explain complex financial issues to finance and non-finance staff.

An excellent communicator, you will be able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and will work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance team to build strong internal control processes. You will be someone who is always looking to improve processes and work smarter, collaborating with your finance colleagues to drive best practice in everything we do.

You will deliver relevant training and support across departments to help improve financial literacy and ensure compliance with relevant financial control procedures.

• This is a 15 month fixed-term contract
• A Basic DBS check will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks for this role

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

About us! 

The Climate Governance Initiative empowers board directors on every continent to take climate action by enhancing their knowledge and skills in climate governance. Our rapidly-growing network of Chapters in over 70 countries worldwide reaches more than 100,000 board directors.

The Climate Governance Initiative team is based in Cambridge, UK and forms part of the Chapter Zero Alliance, a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting sustainable corporate governance. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

As our Management Accountant you will work with the Associate Director, Operations to manage our income and expenditure effectively. This will be achieved through timely provision of financial information including management accounts and funders reports as well the preparation of budgets, forecasts, funding proposals, and the ongoing review of our financial performance. 

• Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 per annum pro rata
• Pension: Government Workplace NEST Pension Scheme
• Hours per week: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
• Location: hybrid with one day per week at offices in CB2
• Reports to: Associate Director, Operations
• Contract: Permanent

KEY DUTIES 

Financial Modelling and Forecasting 

• Build and manage a financial model capable of organising and forecasting the financial structures that result from income from multiple sources of funds. 

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including scenario planning and risk assessment. 

Internal Reporting 

• Work with our virtual finance office (external bookkeeping team) to ensure monthly management accounts are produced with the appropriate narrative. 

• Prepare quarterly financial accounts, variance analysis, and management information. 

• Monitor and report on restricted and unrestricted income, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting. 

Budgeting 

• Undertake the preparation of CZA’s annual budget and quarterly reforecasting. 

• Support non-finance staff by providing guidance on budget management and financial processes as needed. 

Grant-Based Financial Activity 

• Develop funder budgets and financial plans to be included in grant submissions. 

• Produce financial reports for multiple funders on a regular basis using their templates and following their specific funder guidelines in a timely manner. 

• Support sub-grant activity to ensure payments are accurate, timely and properly accounted for. 

Compliance and Governance 

• Ensure compliance with charity finance regulations, including Charity Commission reporting. 

• Act as the primary interface for CZA with external auditors. 

• Develop and review/update CZA financial processes, policies, and procedures, in line with the charity's Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), building on these as the operation develops. 

Financial Systems and Automation 

• Manage and improve financial systems to ensure they effectively capture and report financial data. 

• Build in automation as needed to reduce manual processing. 

Reserves and Investment Management 

• Develop and monitor reserves policy to ensure financial stability. 

• Develop cashflow forecasts and models to inform investment decisions and ensure the organisation maintains adequate reserves. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent experience 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or working towards such a qualification and close to qualification 

• Significant relevant experience, ideally gained in the charity sector (working with grant income, familiar with Charities SORP (FRS 102) etc.) 

• Knowledge of the preparation of grant applications, monitoring of grant expenditure, grant reporting and close-out

• Ability to interpret financial information and present to both financial and non-financial stakeholders 

• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel

• Experienced in the use of Xero or similar financial systems 

• Ability to build processes and procedures and apply them with consistency

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Finance/ accounting involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and/or principles 

• Ability to work well as part of a team and balance need, risk and pragmatism when developing solutions 

• Meticulous attention to detail with high standards of accuracy

• Highly confidential and discrete 

Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 
Pre-employment checks: Two satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent

Corporate Partnerships

The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.

This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.

About the Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.

This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.

You will be required to

• Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
• Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
• Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
• Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
• Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
• Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
• Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals

Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships

• Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
• Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
• Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
• Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral

What are we looking for?

​Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
• A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category

Why Join us?

Our Benefits:

RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd April at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 30th April & 1st May
Second interview dates: w/c 12th May

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch.  We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Working in partnership with colleagues across the Dimensions group, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will lead on growth within the region(s) / subsidiaries they are affiliated with, and in support of other regions where required, in service of the Group strategy and an increased focus on Individual Service Funds (ISF). This roles focus would be in supporting our West Region. (Please see attached the map of our West region).

Relationships are at the heart of what we do and the BDM needs to be someone who can promote Dimensions as a provider of choice through development of close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, individuals and families.

This role is home based, requiring you to live within the West Region, with some travel expected within the region for regional management meetings, as well as commissioner meetings and events, as well as to group wide meetings in locations such as Birmingham or London.

Shortlisting for interviews will consider both the application form and cv, please answer the questions as fully as you can as it helps us to learn more about you and your skills. 

Interviews will take place on the 16th April via Microsoft teams.

About the role: Your main duties will include: 

• Evaluate and prioritise Business Development (BD) opportunities within the framework of area, regional and Group growth plans, in line with Group strategy, in partnership with Operations Directors, Managing Directors, Head of BD, and wider BD team members.
• Leading on identifying areas/individuals which would benefit from ISFs, empowering people we support to be in control of how their support is designed and delivered. Working closely with Operations to support transfers to ISFs for existing support and Referrals Managers in setting up new support as an ISF.
• Have oversight of bids and tenders, taking responsibility for critical appraisal, including go/no go decisions; working in partnership with the Tender & Bids Team, BD Co-ordinators, Operations and Finance to deliver winning submissions that promote the Dimensions brand and differentiate us from our competitors.
• Ensure a focus on account management, with an overview of all regional partnerships, working with colleagues to deliver a coherent approach to partnership development and external relationship management. 
• Carry out market intelligence, competitor analysis and horizon scanning to identify opportunities for growth, product development, pricing strategies, guide prioritisation and decision-making processes.

About you: The successful applicant will have: 

• Experience of negotiating and developing effective partnership working relationships
• Able to network and build positive relations with customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge of social care commissioning and procurement systems and practices
• Understanding of how to stimulate the market and pre-engage commissioners

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

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• Dimensions is an inclusive employer and is committed to reflect the diverse communities we work within. Candidates from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background, who meets the essential criteria for the role, will be invited for an interview.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

About Us

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset. With a turnover of £290 million and a workforce of over 3,000 staff we provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000.

DCH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services and our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

To achieve this, we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike.

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Head of Management Accounts.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, the post holder will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to a strict timetable and be responsible for identifying and reporting drivers of the financial position including accurate monthly forecasting.

In your role as Head of Management Accounts you will be responsible for the promotion and installation of proactive management accounting techniques and deliverables of the Management Accounts department.

You will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to strict timetable, identifying and reporting drivers of the position including accurate monthly forecasting, including identification of risks, opportunities and mitigations highlighted.

You will also play a key lead role in the development of the Trust’s business planning and operational plan for current and future financial strategy. This will involve working closely with other members of the senior finance team to produce a detailed Trust plan with effective supporting information to stand up to external scrutiny and challenge.

This role is a core member of the Senior Management Team and plays an integral part in providing senior leadership within the Trust. The post holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Management as necessary.

About you

To succeed in the role at DCH, you will:

• Be a qualified Accountant with substantial financial management experience in a medium to large and complex organisation.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Have excellent understanding of management accounting, budget setting, financial reporting, planning and forecasting as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team’s priorities.
• Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy.

The benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Band 8b salary package starting at £62,215 - £72,293
• 27 – 33 days holiday (excl bank holidays based on length of NHS service)
• Hybrid and flexible working available
• Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits

NHS Experience is certainly not a prerequisite for this role and we would welcome applications from all sectors. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams.

Location: Online/Bidborough House
Salary: £87,000-£95,000
Reports to: Director of Management Accounting

A leading global university is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Management Accounting to join its Finance Division. In this key leadership role, you’ll lead the Management Accounting team to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and insights that support the university’s strategic goals. You’ll drive change, streamline processes, and enhance financial service delivery across various academic faculties and professional services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Inspire and support a talented team to deliver comprehensive management accounts, including income & expenditure, capital, and cash flow.
• Ensure Excellence in Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial data.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve financial systems, processes, and workflows, enhancing the accuracy of reporting and supporting better decision-making across the organisation.
• Foster Strong Relationships: Work closely with senior stakeholders within Finance and across the organisation, including faculties and professional services, to deliver a seamless and effective management accounting service.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across Finance to align strategies, share best practices, and contribute to the development of new systems and processes.

What  is needed from you:

• Qualified Accountant: You must be a fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in management accounting or finance roles.
• Proven Leadership Skills: You have a strong track record of managing large teams, driving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Financial Expertise: You have experience in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Work within complex organisation: Knowledge of the funding environment for research and teaching is beneficial along with experience with financial systems such as Oracle Financials.
• Strong Communication & IT Skills: You are skilled at communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and have advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Why Join?

• Be Part of a World-Leading Institution: Join a global leader in research and education, and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy and operations.
• Drive Change: This is a key leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the management accounting function, introducing improvements that make a real impact.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions will be valued and encouraged.
• Professional Development: Excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth in a world-class academic setting.

If you're a visionary finance leader with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a difference. Apply today and join a top-tier institution in driving the future of higher education!

For more information about the role, do apply below or reach out to Rosemary Pini - Business Manager from Allen Lane. Details can be found on the company website or find me on LinkedIn

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Our goal is to scale up access to treatment in the most underserved areas of the world so that all babies born with clubfoot can live a life free of preventable disability.  Do you have the skills, knowledge and passion to help us build strong organisational foundations so that we are effective in our mission? 

We are looking for an experienced charity operations manager to build upon and strengthen our operations and infrastructure as we grow.  This is wide ranging role, working closely with the CEO to set operational priorities and with the whole team to develop systems and processes to support our key areas of work in advocacy, collaboration and training.  Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to widen our network and work effectively towards our goal that all children born with clubfoot will be able to walk, play and run free.

Role Description

You will be responsible for a range of areas that support the infrastructure and smooth running of the organisation.  We are looking for a senior operations manager with capabilities across operational strategy and systems, but you will not necessarily need to be an expert in all areas listed, and there is some scope for freelance support if required (for example in designing communications or book keeping).  The role-holder will lead on operations and a key infrastructure project which will provide a foundation for future growth: scoping, setting up, and implementing a CRM system to support data and contacts management across the charity and skills in scoping and setting up CRM are essential to the role.

• Working closely with the CEO, prioritise and develop key operational areas, including: IT, Knowledge/Resource management, Cybersecurity, Human Resources systems and processes
• Lead on scoping, setting up, and implementing a CRM system
• Manage communications and annual renewals with our members
• Work with the training team to set up and manage our resource library
• Oversee social media marketing, website and newsletters with support from the team for content development
• Financial management including bookkeeping, managing payments and invoicing, payroll, supporting the CEO with preparation of annual accounts

For the full role description and person specification including skills and experience required for the role, please see the attached Senior Operations Manager Job Description.

We are only able to offer this role to individuals with existing right to work in the UK.  Applicants from outside the UK must include in their application whether they have been granted right to work in the UK.  If not, unfortunately we will not be able to consider your application.

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The Organisation:

Metra Living are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Metra Living, a subsidiary of L&Q Housing Trust, manages a portfolio of over 3,100 private rented sector homes across Greater London. They are committed to providing high-quality rental homes and exceptional customer service, ensuring residents have access to well-maintained properties and responsive support. With a strong focus on simplifying operations and enhancing the living experience for all residents, Metra Living is looking for an organised, diligent accounting professional to support their finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information.

The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and exposure to different elements of finance, including AR, AP, and reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting key processes such as payment runs, invoice processing, and liaising with suppliers and internal teams, all while contributing to the smooth transition as Metra Living continues to evolve and separate from L&Q.

Key duties of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Handling AP duties such as weekly payment runs, processing invoices, and reconciling payments. You will partner with suppliers and work closely with departments to ensure accounts are updated and reconciled promptly.
• AR involvement will be minimal, but you will support the reconciliation process and work with the system for customer account management.
• Performing bank reconciliations, raising purchase orders, and managing both manual and automated processes, including scanning and processing invoices.
• Collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers to resolve any queries and ensure smooth transactions.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures as part of a small but collaborative finance team.
• Assisting with additional tasks, including liaising with council tax offices and other third-party departments.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Essential experience in AP processing with the ability to hit the ground running and manage the day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience with systems like Excel; ability to reconcile accounts and work with formulas.
• Desirable experience with Yardi or similar systems would be a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be interacting with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders, so the ability to build and maintain relationships is key.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage workload during fluctuating periods.
• A background in real estate, housing, or the commercial sector would be beneficial, though not essential.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 9am – 5pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases to 31 days after three years of service.
• Hybrid working – the role is based in East London, going into the offices once or twice per week.

Logistics

• Salary: £30,000 per annum.
• Location: East London (with flexible working options).

Metra Living is a growing and dynamic organisation. With their focus on transition and continued development within the private rented sector, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to expand their career in finance.