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Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Financial Accountant to take charge of legal entities for our Housing Schemes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running and reconciling finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.

The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.

Read the full candidate pack here

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal preparation, accruals, and finalising accounts in Sage.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including agreeing on inter-charity balances within the group.
• Conduct profit and loss (P&L) reviews, ensuring the accuracy and understanding of monthly financial results.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports to managers across the organisation, while assisting in the development of new reporting processes as needed.
• Participate in the annual budget preparation process and provide ad-hoc reporting (e.g., ONS, Charity Commission returns).
• Assist the Financial Controller with various finance-related tasks to support the organisation’s operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with managers outside the finance team, including visits to care homes as needed.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance team;
• Finance qualification to at least AAT level 4;
• Advanced Excel skills (including Vlookups, and pivot tables);
• Experience with Sage 200 (desirable but not essential);
• Able to work under pressure;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a cohesive team.

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).

Hours:

Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week-Monday to Friday.

Hybrid working- 3 days in the office 2 days at home

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible workig hours
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
• Life assurance scheme
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Social events
• Pension scheme

- What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … -

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Goodman Masson are partnered with The Scouts Association to recruit for their new Financial Accountant.

The Scouts are a national UK charity that actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the recording and reviewing of financial data and produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports including statutory accounts.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Manage the month end and year end close process
• Develop and produce monthly financial reports including a monthly cash flow, cash analysis and balance sheet
• Take ownership of Balance Sheet including reconciliations, intercompany and robust financial controls
• Manage the year end audit with the Financial Controller
• Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance with external laws, tax obligations and regulations
• Develop and maintain relationships and knowledge with external experts on financial reporting
• Support the production of revenue, capital and cash budgets and forecasts
• Provide support, advice and guidance to enable the wider organisation to understand their finances
• Assist with short and long-term cash flow, working with the FP&A Manager

Essentials:

• CCAB qualified accountant
• Experience within the charity/non-profit sector or experience auditing charities
• Strong financial accounting/technical experience
• Strong communication skills

Salary is £55,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits.

Deadline for applications is 24th January. Please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operation of various finance functions within the Finance Department, to supervise the monthly close process, to manage workflow to ensure deadlines are met and that financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Taking a lead on all aspects of the department’s work, providing technical advice and support to the team and to internal clients as a senior member of finance team, and to support the Financial Controller and Finance Director in their roles.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• A CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP
• Experience of working in a busy financial accounting team or first time move out of Practice
• Excellent technical accounting skills, including a thorough grasp of the concept of double entry, profit and loss statements and balance sheets, including accounting for accruals, prepayments and accrued and deferred income
• Experience of VAT and other Charity-related technical issues e.g. Charities SORP requirements would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication skills and an awareness of the importance of sharing information with the team, with colleagues and with the senior managers within the Finance Department and the rest of the organisation

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 12 noon

About Us ​

Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports charity is leading the fight for a future where young people are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges, through sport. We coach and mentor young people from deprived backgrounds because the crisis for children living in deprivation is real and it is urgent. Children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities compared to those from wealthier families and they lack many opportunities that are available to their wealthier peers.​

We have an exciting opportunity to join a mission driven Sport for Development charity that makes a real difference. We are also a great place to work and are proud to be a winner of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards for 2024, in the medium category. ​

The Person​​

Are you a skilled Financial Accountant with a passion for driving change and making a difference? Do you have strong technical expertise in charity accounting and want to use your talents to support young people facing inequalities? If so, we want to hear from you!​

The Role​

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team on a 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week) permanent role. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, producing statutory financial reports, and supporting a variety of finance projects aimed at improving processes and controls. This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong knowledge of charity accounting standards (SORP, FRS102) and advanced Excel skills.​

Key Requirements:​

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Charity Accounting Knowledge: Experience with Charity SORP and FRS102 regulations
• Advanced Excel Skills: Expertise in pivot tables, formulas, and financial modelling
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse data, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions
• Communication: Strong ability to interact with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Teamwork: Energetic, collaborative, and willing to support the broader finance function​

Benefits:​

• Flexible working arrangements (home/office)
• 20 days’ paid holiday (increasing by 1 day per year) + 7 additional days at Christmas
• Health insurance plan, personal wellbeing budget, and sick pay
• Opportunities for career development and internal promotion
• A diverse and inclusive work culture​

Join Us!​

​If you’re passionate about using your financial expertise to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people, this is the perfect role for you​! 

Application Deadline: Friday 14 February at 23:59 hrs.​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

I am excited to be partnered with Barking and Dagenham Reside Homes to recruit for their Financial Accountant.

Are you a keen accountant who works well within an organisation that wants to growth and consistently improve their processes? From balance sheet reconciliations to year end statements, your expertise within finance will ensure organisational efficiency.

This is a role where you can expand your skill set and learn from some very experienced individuals within the team

• Location: Hybrid (Barking/Home)
• Company: B&D Reside Homes
• Salary: £50-£55k

What you'll do:

• Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations to audit standards, including inter-company reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for multiple entities and liaise with auditors to meet deadlines.
• Produce VAT returns, regulatory filings, and other compliance-related documentation.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Accounts team to support management reporting and financial analysis.
• Provide ad-hoc support for specific financial projects and initiatives as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Newly qualified or finalist accountant with a strong understanding of accounting standards and financial processes.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and working on year-end processes, either in-house or as an external auditor.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) and proficiency with large accounting software packages.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial data clearly and concisely.
• Efficient communication skills to build relationships and influence effectively across teams.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

English National Opera
Financial Controller 
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
Closest stations: Covent Garden or Charing Cross

The English National Opera (ENO) is a key part of London’s cultural scene, known for delivering opera that is accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and inclusivity, ENO continues to bring opera to a broad audience while supporting creativity and education.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Controller. This role will lead on external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you will play an important part in maintaining and improving ENO’s financial accounting and compliance processes.

This hands-on role involves preparing financial statements, working with auditors, and managing the financial aspects of capital projects to ensure budgets are followed. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation that values cultural and artistic achievement.

About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller’s main responsibilities include:

• As a member of the Executive Plus team, contribute to the leadership and implementation of the strategic direction of ENO. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial accounting team, to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of all financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Ensure that risk and compliance management is embedded and operational across the Division.
• Coordinate monthly review of the Balance sheet and undertake reconciliations where relevant.
• Work with the CFO/CEO, Director of Strategy & HFBP to prepare and present funding requests, including NPO submissions. 
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management of statutory audit and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Preparation of Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with external advisors to ensure the accuracy of the return and advising the business on actions to maximise eligibility of spend. 
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations . 
• Prepare/ supervise preparation of the quarterly Vat return ensuring that partial recovery methodology is operating correctly and remains appropriate to changes in the business model . Review the returns annually and undertake the annual adjustment. 

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional who is confident working in a busy and varied environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A formal accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical finance experience, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to managing priorities and solving problems.
• Experience in the arts, higher education, or charity sectors (desirable but not essential).

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a range of sectors, including industry, charity, and professional practice

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. 

Closing Dtae; 09:00am 17 February 2025

Interview Date: 24th and 25th February 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our finance team at Coin Street on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or a permanent role.  The Management Accountant plays an important role within the finance team by preparing the monthly management accounts while also managing three direct reports and overseeing general accounting procedures and practices within the business across our 5 companies. 

The organisation will be going through a period of transformation, and we require someone with the right expertise to hit the ground running.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Qualified CIMA – ACCA (or at least part qualified), with management accounts preparation experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in preparation of monthly management accounts
• ​Commercial experience preferable and an understanding of business 

What we do 

We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change. 

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own. 

We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy. 

From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community. 

Extras 

In return, we can offer you: 

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff 
• 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution) 
• Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions 
• Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs 
• ​Commitment to training and development 

Contract 

12-month Fixed term (with possibility of extension), 35 hours per week. Hybrid working with 3 days based in the office. 

Salary 

£60,000 per annum 

Closing Date

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 9 February 2025.

£54,285 - £60,585 (National)

+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance with relevant qualification

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service.  Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities of the IFRS16 Accountant will include:

• Ownership of the GPA's technical IFRS16 accounting calculations, performing accurate and technically correct IFRS16 calculations for all relevant lease events, undertaking verifications,  validations and checks
• Monthly reporting of IFRS16 financial performance, risks and opportunities (RDEL & CDEL)
• Produce key information to support annual budgets and monthly forecasts for IFRS16. This will form part of SR bidding and Estimates, submissions to Cabinet Office & HMT. Respond to queries arising
• Support systems improvements behind IFRS16 accounting including accounting ledgers for IFRS16 transactions. Working with GPA's outsourced Property Partner and supporting the development of accounting systems to ensure that IFRS16 accounting is accurate
• As required, supporting the production of GPA business cases/investment appraisals and ensuring that IFRS16 calculations are accurate
• Business partnering across GPA Directorates to ensure that IFRS16 impacts are understood and incorporated into all decision making
• Providing IFRS16 advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders across GPA. Supporting IFRS16 training across GPA Finance. Working towards becoming a subject matter expert on the application and reporting of IFRS16.

Key Skills & Experience 

• A technically strong, confident qualified accountant
• It would be preferable to have experience of IFRS16 technical accounting, particularly in its application to property leases (as both landlord and tenant) - if no prior experience, then the candidate must have a technical aptitude and be prepared to work towards become an expert on IFRS16
• A commercially astute finance professional, capable of translating technical accounting requirements into language that will inform, advise, influence and inspire confidence in financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-starter, comfortable with change and with the drive-to-drive continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience in a challenging and complex environment
• Good communication, networking and negotiation skills, capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance professionals
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent,

Our partner is a global charity with programmes spanning across different areas including education, health & nutrition, empowering agricultural communities and establishing sustainable livelihoods. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a close-knit, collaborative team, with the role having a strong focus on finance business partnering and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and strengthening financial systems, procedures and controls on grant management and compliance, regularly reviewing and updating these; and training staff as required
• Monitoring programmatic activity and spend, and maintaining the grants management tracker tool.
• Preparing financial information for internal reporting, and assisting in the  preparation of the programmes finance elements on statutory financial statements
• Overseeing the financial administration of programmes grants. This includes reviewing concept notes and proposals, preparing donor and sub-grant agreements, setting up grant codes, and preparing donor reports.
• Supporting on budget proposal development and refinement for new grant proposals; and ensuring that donor and the foundation rules on accounting, procurement and project implementation are adhered to.
• Supporting in reviewing and approving due diligence assessments on potential partners, and carrying out monitoring visits and audits of projects.
• Supporting in the preparation of and implementing the recommendations of donor grant audits.
• Undertake overseas travel (around 2-3 trips a year)

Person Specification

• Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in programmes financial accounting & reporting; developing and managing administrative systems; and budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring.
• Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting; this includes experience in managing FCDO, EU, ECHO, German government, Swedish government, and USAID funding.
• Excellent numeracy & financial analysis skills
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MSOffice, especially MSExcel
• Excellent command of the English language, both in a written and oral capacity.
• Strong business partnering skills, including experience of working with field staff in an INGO setting.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

The organisation offers hybrid working with the successful candidate expected to be in the office in London 1-2 days/week.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Director of Finance and Planning to join our Executive Leadership Team.

You'll lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, financial management, planning and reporting of Ambitious about Autism to facilitate the achievement of the charity's strategy.  You'll be the Chief Financial Officer for Ambitious About Autism School Trust. Acting as Company Secretary, you will lead the governance support function to ensure effective and compliant governance for both the registered Charity and the Multi Academy Trust that make up Ambitious about Autism.

You'll contribute to the development of the organisation's overall strategy and operational plan as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, whilst ensuring that colleagues have the financial, economic and resource information and advice they need for them to fulfil their responsibilities. You'll support the organisation to develop its business model, leading the organisation's planning processes and developing performance management systems, producing regular report of progress against plans.

Please find links to our strategy and our most recent report and accounts by clicking 'apply via website' and accessing the links on the job page:

We are looking for someone who has:

• An accountancy qualification (Member or Fellow of one of the CCAB accountancy bodies)
• Strategic knowledge of finance, business planning, governance, data protection and risk management
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and experience of supporting a Board to achieve the highest standard of governance
• Proven experience of effectively leading a finance function
• Proven experience of developing, proposing and managing income and expenditure budgets in a £20m+ organisation

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Goodman Masson are partnered with The Scouts Association to recruit for their new Management Accountant.

The Scouts are a national UK charity that actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Day to day duties include:

• Preparation high quality, fit for purpose, accurate and timely consolidated management accounts including commentary, and key performance indicators
• Support the revenue, capital and cash financial planning process
• Develop reports for monitoring of performance for a range of stakeholders
• Complete detailed variance analysis and collect meaningful commentaries
• Continually improve how finances are communicated to a range of stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision making
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Complete monthly reconciliation of allocated balance sheet accounts

Essentials:

• Part Qualified Accountant/Active studier
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to present financial information to various stakeholders

Application deadline closes on the 12^th January 2025 therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Management Accountant MA250114

Centre for Alternative Technology – Machynlleth SY20 9AZ

About CAT

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales.

CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

Key activities include a visitor centre where groups can see solutions in action, residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning.

Job Details:

Ref: MA250114

Area of Responsibility:

Finance, Statutory accounts and Audit, & Management Information

Responsible to:

Director of Finance and Operations and/or Co-CEO

Responsible for:

Finance Manager & Team, including shared responsibility for Student Finance

Contract type:

Permanent

Responsibility Grade:

7

Location:

Flexible with regular visits to the CAT Eco centre near Machynlleth, Mid Wales

Hours:

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.

Working Days:

Usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening working

Salary: £35,898 per annum

Work remotely: See location

Application deadline:  9am 13 February 2025

Interviews to be held: 21 February 2025 on site

Expected start date:  As soon as possible

Overview of Role

The role is a key part of the finance team at CAT as the organisation grows and looks to plan for the future. It reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or Co-CEO with line management responsibilities for the Finance Manager and finance team. 

Key areas of the role will include: working with the DOFO in the development of management information and reporting; production of monthly reports for the senior management team (SMT); production of reports for the Board of Trustees; forecasting and budgeting; setting targets; expanding the use and efficiency of our accounts software, including integration with other systems, preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and supervision of the production of our monthly payroll.

The role includes line management responsibilities for the finance team and shared line management responsibilities for the student finance team.

The role reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or the CEO, and will involve working closely with them to monitor, maintain and take forward the development of CAT’s finance systems and controls.

In addition, the role includes working with the finance team to produce the annual statutory accounts, preparing for our annual audit, and liaising with the auditors over their work, ensuring that all reporting deadlines (internal & external) are met.

This role is ideally suited to someone who would like to use their accountancy skills and experience as part of a dedicated team working together on solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role in a charity or other not-for-profit organisation and have strong IT, oral and written communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

Area 1: Management Information

• Line management of the finance team

• Monitoring of bookkeeping and accounting systems to ensure the timely and accurate production of information

• Production of monthly management reports

• Assisting with production of KPIs

• Assisting with the production and interpretation of variance reports

• Assisting with the interpretation of financial and management information including identifying key trends

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of management reports

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of reports for the Board of Trustees

Area 2: Systems & Controls

• Ensuring that accounting systems and controls are operating efficiently and adhered to

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of accounting systems and controls

• Assisting with the enforcement and ongoing development of our finance regulations

Area 3: Payroll

• Ensuring that the monthly payroll is prepared accurately and on time

• Ensuring that PAYE/NI returns and payments are made correctly and on time

Area 4: VAT

• Preparation of the quarterly VAT returns

• Ensuring the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns

• Ensuring that timely payments of any VAT due to HMRC

• Dealing with ad hoc queries around VAT compliance at CAT

Area 5: Forecasting

• Assisting the DOFO with the periodic production and updating of financial forecasts

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of commentaries on the forecasts

Area 6: Budgeting & Target Setting

• Production of annual budgets for the organisation and individual departments, liaising with departmental managers to ensure budgets are realistic and understood

• Monitoring of budgets during the year

• Reporting on variances

• Reviewing the proposed use of our accounts software for recording and reporting on budgets

• Setting departmental targets

• Monitoring and reporting on actual figures against targets

Area 7: Student Finance

• Assisting in managing and controlling the aspects of the Student Finance Team roles that directly relate to CAT’s finances & accounting

• Liaising with the Student Support Team and the wider Graduate School, in relation to finance matters

Area 8: Other Responsibilities

• Ad hoc assignments relating to financial matters

• Dealing with taxation matters that may arise to ensure that CAT remains compliant with all statutory requirements

• Assisting with any compliance visits such as HMRC, VAT and PAYE inspections.

• Assisting the DOFO in relation to CAT’s banking arrangements.

• Attending meetings across CAT to discuss finance matters and assist with planning

• Other duties that might reasonably be requested relating to, but not necessarily limited to, financial and accounting matters.

Application forms are required. CVs will not be accepted.

Further details, including application form, can be obtained from our website 

Applications should be forwarded to vacancy email address by the deadline stating the job title in the Subject line.

Any queries should be addressed to vacancy email address

Designability is a national charity that supports disabled people to live with greater independence.

Our expertise is in person-centred design: to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of disabled people by placing them at the heart of everything we do. As a charity, we respond to specific needs with the aim of our products and services reaching those who need them, whilst also inspiring new markets to blossom. We strive for a future where disabled people live the life they choose, every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at an exciting time of growth across our charity, and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant, who will lead on the production of monthly management accounts and lead schedules, including project reporting, in line with internal and external deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record in successfully managing the month end process, significant experience in producing management accounts and supporting and previous experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns. You will also have significant relevant experience in managing purchase and sales ledgers, hold an accounting qualification – minimum AAT Level 3, or recent relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.

Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We offer a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme.

Designability is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description. Applications will not be considered unless a covering letter is submitted.

We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats.

We will be happy to answer any questions regarding the role/your application.

Closing Date for applications: Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience as this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.

Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will usually be held at our Bath offices.

Start date: At earliest availability.