Financial Accountant Jobs

As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances.  Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Activities and Duties 

1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems

• Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
• Working with the Director of Finance to prepare  financial reports and commentary for the various  diocesan committees.
• Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
• Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
• Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
• Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.

2. Leadership

• To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance. 
• Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
• To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
• Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
• Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters.  Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
• To deputise for the Director of Finance

Location: UK based with the option for REMOTE working. Occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements. Occasional overseas travel required for the position.

Salary: £44.500 - £49.500 per annum.

​Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], PLUS annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 28.97%.

​Contract details: 9 months fixed term. From April 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).

Management Accountant

​The Management Accountant is a critical role within the Finance Directorate. This strategic role will ensure operational stability and improve financial reporting for WFD, with responsibility for managing budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, and supporting year-end audits, requiring sharp technical expertise to align statutory accounts with internal reports.

​Reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance this role will, oversee the preparation of the consolidated management accounts, working closely with regional finance business partners and finance business partners to scrutinise variances, and writing consolidated commentary for internal reporting. Support the year-end accounts preparation process and act as a finance business partner for specific divisions within the organisation. Finally, they will ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data for WFD-wide management reporting and provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning with occasion support for corporate and program support budget holders for effective financial management.

About You -We are looking for someone with substantial financial management and leadership experience.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Post-Qualification Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a finance role with a focus on management accounts preparation, financial reporting, and business partnering.
• Advanced Excel Skills: Strong Excel skills are mandatory, with experience in data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Finance Systems: Experience with MS Dynamics Business Central is essential.
• Financial Reporting: Proven track record in preparing consolidated financial reports and working with senior management to deliver accurate and insightful commentary.
• Communication and Teamwork: Significant communication and team collaboration skills. Evidence of communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders and of collaborating with cross-functional teams delivered at leadership and management level.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and reporting.
• Adaptable and flexible, must demonstrate experience of managing dynamic workloads.

Apply by 10th March 2025 - visit our website.

We are looking for a fully qualified chartered accountant, with skills or experience in managing day-to-day finances, complex budgets, and audit processes.

The Financial Controller supports and advises the Senior Leadership Team and Board. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Administrator, they play a leading role in ensuring that Kent Music finance processes are efficient and compliant.

What you’ll do:

Your role will involve preparing the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Manager and budget holders. You will also produce monthly management accounts for the Board and Chief Executive and attend Board and Finance Sub Committee meetings as required. Additionally, you will prepare Statutory Accounts, oversee the year-end audit, and provide guidance and support on financial systems and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

· Chartered accountancy qualification (CIMA or CCAB)

· Good communicator, able to share complex information and make it understandable for others  

· Able to lead on audit management processes, and liaise with external auditors

· Proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload

· Good team worker

· Experience of working with charities is a bonus!

How to apply

Please click on the link to our website below, where you will find the full job description and more details about how to apply. Applications should be submitted by no later than 9am on Tuesday 11th March 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th March.

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept notes/proposals to final reports. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

Programme financial planning, management, and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis.

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (Awards Information Management System -AIMS) and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard, and quarterly cash balances (co-finance) report.

Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis.

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required.

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors.

• Support the preparation, review, and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative.

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing.

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks.

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary.

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary.

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance.

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system and update the required information on a quarterly basis.

Audit, internal controls, and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements.

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically.

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations. The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants. Normally this could be 2 – 3 trips per year.

 Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable.

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

• First rate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.

• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment.

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.

Knowledge

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

• Knowledge of charity accounting 

Must have right to work in the UK.

Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Reed Finance Not for Profit are proud to have been appointed recruitment partners to a prestigious London based charity who are looking to add an experienced, driven Management Accountant to their team.

Duties, not limited to:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the finance team in the preparation of statutory accounts and audits.
• Provide financial analysis and support to various departments within the charity.

Experience required:

• Fully qualified or actively pursuing ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Proven experience in a similar role, within the charity sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Salary – £40,000 – 45,000 

Working arrangements – Hybrid working, 3 days per week in their London office

Interviews– We will be conducting interviews ASAP on a rolling basis so please get your applications in early.

Reed positively welcome applications from all areas of society regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. 

Financial Operations & Systems Manager

At Hightown, we are a housing charity that builds homes and supports people.

We are currently seeking a Financial Operation's & Systems Manager for 6 months to cover an internal secondment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the relevant experience and excellent organisational skills who can make a real difference by supporting the ambitions of the Association to continue to grow.

Who we are looking for

Someone who:

• Has AAT qualification or part qualified accountant FCA, ACCA, CIMA or similar.
• Has a sound understanding of accounting concepts and reporting requirements under relevant accounting standards
• Ideally has experience working in Social Housing or Property
• Able to develop direct reports and provide assistance with their day-to-day duties.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting & Operations, you will manage, motivate and support the Financial Operations team dealing with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Rent Accounting, cash and banking transaction processing, employee expense payments and credit card transactions.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

• Manage and support the 3 Senior Finance Officers
• Assist the Head of Financial Accounting in maintaining and reviewing the financial operations processes.
• Support the requirements of internal and external customers in an efficient and effective manner.
• Oversee the the team delivery of daily processing of invoices.
• Ensure that all new tenancies, tenancy terminations and other changes to tenancy standing data are input accurately and promptly by the team. To monitor quality of data input and provide training as required.
• Prepare agreed supporting schedules and notes to support the Association’s annual financial statements for the annual audit.
• Ensure that VAT entries from transactions processed through the operations teams are correct, postings are up-to-date and outputs available for the production of the VAT return each quarter.
• Manage the preparation of accurate financial and performance information to budget holders, senior managers, the Executive Management Team and the Board.

All candidates must be able to commute to our office in Hemel Hempstead as this is a hybrid role with maximum 2 days working from home dependant on department requirements.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (Pro rota for part time)
• £60,753 pro rata for a 35 hour a week contract
• An organisational commitment to health and wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Well-equipped on-site gym
• Ability to work from home two days per week by agreement.

          Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025

          Interview date: Monday 10th March 2025

Specific roles within Hightown Housing are subject to a basic DBS check, the successful applicant will be contacted by the Recruitment Team if this applies to their role.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading international animal welfare charity in its search for a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead the financial planning and finance business partnering team.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in London, with an expectation of one day per week in the office.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis will work closely with department heads and the senior leadership team, providing financial analysis to support decision-making on operational, financial, and strategic matters. The postholder will lead the preparation and production of accurate monthly financial reports, identifying variances against forecasts and budgets. Additionally, they will reform the organisation's planning and budgeting processes, transitioning towards a three-year rolling forecast and implementing a more efficient and effective financial approach.

To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with demonstrable experience in both business partnering and all aspects of financial planning and analysis. You will have strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and coach finance teams to achieve business objectives. Excellent Excel skills are essential, along with proven experience using the SUNfinancial system or a similar accounting platform. You will also have a track record of driving change and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within finance functions.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are dedicated to supporting you throughout the application process.

The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please submit your CV as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Our partner, seeks the support of an experienced candidate, on a variety of tasks related to the year-end close and audit, including but not limited to:

• Balance sheet reconciliations – ensuring the year end balances reconcile to supporting documentation for bank, debtors and creditors and resolving any discrepancies.
• Fixed assets – review fixed asset purchases, disposals, depreciation and tie back to the accounts disclosures
• Ensure completeness of expenditure accruals and prepayments – checking accruals and prepayments against what budget holders have told us they expect, and independently review payments and invoices around the year end to see if any missed.
• Income reconciliations – ensure the reconciliations through the year are complete and check accrued income figures for legacies and grant income.
• Creation of schedules showing composition of amounts in the statutory accounts - tie figures back to trail balance and ensure there is clarity about what the balances are made up of.
• Accounts disclosure notes – work with the team to prepare notes to the accounts as required by accounting standards.
• Liaison and provision of information to the external auditors – ensure that information required by the auditors is uploaded to the auditor’s online platform in line with their deadlines.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, with demonstrable experience in year-end accounts and audit preparation, within an international charity with multiple entities, working globally and in multiple currencies.
• Knowledge of Charity SORP

Role particulars

• This is a 3 month fixed-term contract with an immediate start preferred. 
• The partner is open to candidates who would like to work 4 days/week or 9 out of 10 days.
• This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
• This role offers hybrid working, with time in the London office as required.

The School of Philosophy and Economic Science is recruiting for a full-time Management Accountant to work within our lively and vibrant educational charity, providing Practical Philosophy and Economics courses to adults, based in Central London.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will manage a wide range of the organisation's financial matters and deputise for the Head of Finance, with particular attention given to the upcoming project to replace our CRM/accounting system. A key responsibility of this role is overseeing the year-end process and external audit. This includes working closely with our national branch volunteers to draft consolidated financial statements for the group. You would also support the Head of Finance throughout the annual budgeting process, including collation and preparation of budgets, and attend the budget presentations to the Trustees. The Management Accountant is also responsible for regularly producing the Management Accounts of the charity, comparing actual financial performance to the budget and prior year and explaining variances.

The Person

• Energetic and problem-solving.
• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA.
• Minimum of two years’ accountancy experience.
• Experience in preparing full set of consolidated financial statements in medium-sized organisations (Turnover £1m+) with national branches and subsidiaries, ideally for a charity.
• Strong Excel skills. Proven experience in handling a large amount of data in spreadsheets.

Annual leave is 28 days per year (plus time off between Christmas and the New Year) with a 7% (of gross salary) employer's contribution to our pension plan. This role is based three days working from home, two days a week at our office in W1.

Interviews will be in two stages and will include a test in Excel. Please see below for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 March 2025 but we will begin interviewing as we receive suitable applications.

About the organisation

The School of Philosophy and Economic Science is a registered educational charity dedicated to promoting the study of natural laws governing relations in human society. This is done mainly by providing evening and Saturday courses for adults in Practical Philosophy and Economics with Justice. 

Principal Accountant 

We are looking for a Principal Accountant (Balance Sheet and Payroll) to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £66,555 - £76,077 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Lead Balance Sheet Management & Drive Financial Integrity

This central London Borough is evolving. With the implementation of Oracle Fusion in April, we are embedding a modern, insight-driven approach to financial management. As Principal Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing the Council’s Balance Sheet, strengthening financial controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting at one of London’s most ambitious local authorities.

You will lead a Financial Accountant and work closely with finance colleagues and auditors to ensure effective reconciliation, risk management, and process improvement in a period of transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Strengthening Financial Control & Governance – Ensure robust financial controls are in place across the Balance Sheet, identifying compliance weaknesses and implementing mitigations.

Leading Payroll Costing & Reconciliations – Validate and release payroll costing files to the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.

Closing the Council’s Annual Accounts – Lead on producing the Balance Sheet and associated notes, ensuring timely submission of statutory financial statements and successful audit outcomes.

Maximising Oracle Fusion’s Capabilities – Work with finance colleagues to embed automation, enhance reporting, and improve financial controls using Oracle Fusion.

Managing Financial Reporting & Compliance – Ensure accurate financial returns, align with CIPFA Codes of Practice, and oversee adherence to financial regulations.

Providing Technical Accounting Advice & Training – Support senior officers and finance teams with specialist guidance on financial reporting, reconciliations, and Balance Sheet management.

Leading on Audit & External Reporting – Work with auditors to provide evidence, manage queries, and ensure full transparency in financial reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with a strong foundation in technical accounting and financial reporting.

Balance Sheet & Payroll Expertise – Experience in managing financial and payroll reconciliations, and General Ledger controls.

Strong Technical & Analytical Skills – Ability to interpret financial data, drive improvements, and implement effective financial controls.

Experience of Public Sector Finance – Knowledge of local government accounting, financial frameworks, and statutory reporting.

Confidence with Financial Systems & Automation – Experience using ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and embedding automation in financial processes.

Excellent Communication & Leadership – Ability to train, advise, and challenge senior officers while leading a high-performing finance team.

Why Join Us?

High-Impact Role – Play a critical part in strengthening financial governance and leading Balance Sheet transformation.

Exciting System Change – Help embed Oracle Fusion and maximise its financial management capabilities.

Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a finance team that values professional development and continuous improvement.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Finance and Operations Accountant, Payroll, Payroll Accountant, Balance Sheet, Senior Finance Officer, Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, Lead Accountant, Reporting Accountant, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

'Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.

Position: Charity Accountant

Responsible to: COO

Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. This role requires at least three days per weekk to be based in our Highgate, London office.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Main purpose of job: Responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity’s assets.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days 
• 5% contribution to a personal pension plan 
• Employee assistance scheme 
• Comprehensive flexible working policy 
• Season ticket loan available 
• Bike-2-Work Scheme 
• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
• Birthdays off 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Management

1. Assist with the preparation of timely, accurate and comprehensive financial reports in Xero, provide detailed financial analysis to senior management, highlighting variances, trends and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

2. Contribute to the charity's accounting systems and processes ensuring that they are compliant with charity law, accounting standards and internal policies.

3. Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimise risk and ensure proper governance.

4. Ensure that all grants and donations are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.

5. Preparation of monthly payroll and ensure timely running of payroll reports including the processing of payments to staff, pension funds and HMRC.

6. Processing of transactions in an accurate and timely fashion into Xero including:

• Purchase invoices/sales invoices
• Credit card transactions
• Staff, volunteer and trustee expense claims
• Conferences, grants and other event expenditure

7. Ensuring that all transaction documentation is properly filed and retained.

8. Processing BACS payments in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that these are properly authorised and retaining records of authorisation.

9. Maintenance of the fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation.

10. Management of the Euro-Ataxia accounts (multi-currency) including production of Annual Accounts.

11. Management of the Finance Officer.

12. Any other ad hoc work as required.

General

13. Monitor and proactively seek ways of improving systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, user friendliness and maximum impact

14. To participate with the rest of the team in the reception function e.g. answering the telephone and receiving visitors to the office.

15. Attend supervisions and staff meetings as required

16. Undertake professional development and training as required

17. In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to compliance with Ataxia UK policy and the law such as health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and risk management.

18. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Person specification

Essential

• Working towards or completion of Level 4 AAT or equivalent
• Experience of charity accounting, preferably managing restricted and unrestricted funds
• Extensive experience of working with Xero, including multicurrency.
• Educated to A level (or equivalent) standard.
• Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues and supporters.
• Systematic approach, with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload, learn new skills and work to deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Commitment to working with people with ataxia
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
• Ability to take a sympathetic and patient approach when dealing with our Friends (members).
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research
• Willingness to undertake training as required

Desirable

• Experience of Raiser’s Edge or similar database

Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.

We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position will remain open until filled.

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to work periodically at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £33,188 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting of £3,000, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Business Accountant. This is a hands-on role in a very busy finance team supporting the delivery of a partnering service to colleagues across the organisation where you will have the opportunity to make an impact through your work every day. 

As the Business Accountant, you will be supporting the Finance Business Partnering team to ensure that robust financial reporting and system controls are in place to underpin sound financial management and the delivery of meaningful performance information. Your work will contribute to informing effective long-term decision-making and protect the financial future of Refuge. Work will be directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner and by other members of the Partnering team as required to achieve departmental and organisational outcomes. 

Please note that this role requires some experience in a similar role and is not an entry level opportunity.

Closing Dtae; 09:00am 4th March 2025

Interview Date: 11th and 12th March 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

The Organisation

ImpactEd Group is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to supporting education and social sector organisations to become both impactful and operationally sustainable. We provide consulting, evaluation, data, and philanthropy expertise to help our partners make evidence-informed decisions and improve outcomes. We also incubate TEP Services.

With a strong focus on responsible business practices, employee ownership, and long-term sustainability, we are now looking for a Management Accountant to work in our central Corporate Services team, and oversee our day-to-day financial operations and help guide our strategic financial planning.

The Opportunity

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of ImpactEd Group and its trading subsidiaries, and associated companies (TEP Services Limited). You will manage financial processes, provide strategic financial insights, and support senior leaders in making informed decisions.

Your work will encompass business-as-usual (BAU) financial management, monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as strategic commercial projects, such as improving how we track utilisation in our consulting business.

You will also play a key role in ImpactEd and TEP Board meetings, presenting financial reports three times a year and ensuring financial transparency across the organisation.

You will manage the relationship with our external bookkeepers and oversee their day-to-day tasks and processes.

About You

We are looking for a financially astute, proactive, and commercially minded professional who thrives in a purpose-driven environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or part-qualified with strong experience.

• Proven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse financial data and provide strategic recommendations.

• Hands-on experience with Xero or similar accounting software.

• Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to develop financial models and analyse trends.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial processes.

• Relevant experience working in SME, social enterprise, or consultancy environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Interest in the education and social sector, with an understanding of financial challenges in these industries.

• Interest in employee ownership models and finance for purpose-driven organisations.

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
  family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
  commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

About the role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our growing Finance team at Dementia UK, playing a key role in the efficient processing all income and supporting with VAT and tax compliance.

As an Accountant (Part-Qualified), you will ensure the accurate recording of income in the accounts system and aligning with relevant documentation to maintain a clear audit trail. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Accountant, you will help to establish grant management processes, ensuring appropriate records for accounting restricted and designated funds required for Dementia UK.

Your role will also involve supporting treasury functions and assisting in the year-end process, including preparing appropriate journals to support the production of management accounts and financial statements. Furthermore, you will contribute to the preparation of quarterly VAT calculations and returns for both the charity and its trading activities.

Finally, you will play a key role in ensuring that all finance processes and controls are adhered to across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you must be part-qualified by experience and actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA). You will have a general knowledge of charity accounting, particularly the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), as well as an understanding of donor-restricted funds and reporting. Additionally, you will have experience in income management, intercompany recharges, and accounting.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, contact us.