Financial Accountant Jobs

Role Purpose

The Senior Accountant will be part of the Khalsa Aid Management Team and will report to the CFO.  You will provide financial leadership in all financial areas including production of monthly accounts; financial controls; general accounting; budgets; financial planning and analysis; policy management and adherence; compliance; risk; exchange rate management; key business and financial processes; cost management and auditing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, compliance and efficient operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Operational Management

• Preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics; including monthly Business Performance Report, KPI’s, and Management Accounts, Project Aid reporting as well as annual financial reports
• Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, setting goals.
• Present operational metrics to monitor progress on the efficient spending of KAI Charity Aid funds. Implement a programme of timely corrective actions where necessary thereby implementing best in class practices
• Ensure that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are compliant with Charity reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, a robust controls environment is in place and that approval processes are adhered to
• Manage cash flow and exchange risk including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting
• Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting including foreign operations
• Ensure Management Information Systems are appropriate for internal, external and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate business processes, recommend and implement improvements

Team Management

• Provide leadership to the Accounts Assistant by providing clear goals and objectives.
• Lead with a management style that creates a culture that fosters collaboration, encourages cooperation, promotes creativity, values willingness to assume prudent risk and responsibility, reflects a sense of urgency and ensures results driven work environment
• Engage other members of the Khalsa Aid Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial and related IT solutions positively support the business’s strategic plan execution, operational delivery, and data collection needs

Detailed tasks to be carried out:

1. Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
   • Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
   • Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant.
   • Register invoices from suppliers and service providers for payment.
   • Handle various donation platforms (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse, Worldpay, Donorbox).
   • Post and review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
   • Process purchase orders and bills.
   • Answer supplier and donor queries.
   • Monitor email inboxes and confirm donations.
2. Banking and Reconciliation:
   • Enter payments in the bank for authorization.
   • Complete and check bank reconciliation for various accounts using XERO.
   • Monitor restricted fund movements.
   • Track and report fund utilization.
   • Maintain petty cash and handle cash/cheques.
3. Cash Flow Management:
   • ​​Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity for overseas operations.
   • Inform Treasurers about fund requirements.
   • Arrange cash for overseas travel.
4. Payroll Duties:
   • Process monthly payroll, including RTI submissions and pension feeds.
   • Handle new starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/pay.
   • File P11D-B for benefits in kind.
5. Audit and Compliance:
   • Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and department managers.
   • Assist in writing and finalizing the Annual Trustee report.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
   • Liaise with auditors and third-party contractors.
     • Assist with annual reviews from charity commissions and banks.
     • Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures.
6. Financial Planning and Analysis:
   • Support CFO in month-end and year-end processes
   • Assist in forecasting and budget preparation.
   • Conduct variance analysis and review balance sheet reconciliations.
   • Implement audit recommendations.
   • Stay informed about accounting software and technological advances.
   • Insurance – ensure adequate cover for insurance.

Role Requirements

•  Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done.

Qualifications/ Skills Required

• Recognised professional accounting qualification or enroute to qualification
• Educated to degree standard
• Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity
• Knowledgeable of the regulatory and reporting requirements for a UK Charity
• Technically and managerially competent with impact awareness of specialist areas including accounting, controls and governance, audit, ethics and risk management
• IT literate – Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems
• Experience in XERO and Gift Aid will be an added advantage
• Additional languages such as Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu would be advantageous

Systems Accountant - Unit4 | Permanent | £65,000 - £69,000 + Benefits | London / Hybrid

For one of the most loved animal charities in the UK, we are recruiting a Systems Accountant to develop and optimise their financial systems and improve financial and non-finance reporting though Unit4. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will ensure the Unit4 system is robust, and will enhance the value of financial data, providing insights to support the accounting function and overall systems and management tools used to inform the organisation. This will be a key role in connecting Finance and IT functions, and the delivery of any finance system changes and enhancements to Unit4.

Main Duties:

• Lead the development of UnitT 4 ERPx and ensure the integration of extensions (e.g., Salesforce)
• Act as systems administration workstream lead of Unit4 ERPx, including 3^rd party software
• Manage all incidents and process requests and ensure SLAs are maintained
• Act is the Unit4 Super-User
• Define learning and training needs for all end-users and drive best practice
• Maintain documentation of the financial system procedures, workflows and controls
• Act as the Business Analyst for finance operations across the charity, creating a systems improvement roadmap
• Build financial reports in Unit4 to provide insights and recommendations to managers
• Partner with internal stakeholders regarding system requirements

What will you bring to this role?

• Significant, hands-on experience with Unit4
• Strong analytical skills and experience of optimising financial accounting systems
• Strong experience of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Hands-on experience of producing and delivery systems training to end-users
• Experience in financial systems management and 2^nd 3^rd line support
• Ideally experience of working in the charity sector

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join renowned not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to the CFO, you will support with the year-end processes and day-to-day running of the financial accounting function while also shaping processes and improving financial systems.

Key responsibilities include overseeing financial control processes, managing the year-end process audits and acting as the main point of contact for auditors.

The role suits those who are happy to get 'hands on' with a background in the not-for-profit sector. Experience reporting to DCMS is desirable.

Essential Criteria:

• Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with significant experience in financial control, ideally in not-for-profit sector
• Experience in managing year-end audits and producing statutory accounts.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

What’s in it for you:

• Day rate: £400-500pd (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working: 2/3 days required in Central London office

Why work for us?

At CARE International UK, we stand for integrity, passion, and innovation. We are part of a global movement dedicated to creating lasting change. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is nurtured. Our inclusive workplace champions diversity and offers you the platform to lead, inspire, and be part of meaningful work that impacts lives worldwide.

About you

You are not just a finance professional; you are a leader who thrives on bringing clarity, structure, and vision to financial operations. You possess the expertise and strategic insight to steer a complex financial landscape with confidence and integrity. Your experience speaks of excellence in financial control, team leadership, and a commitment to building strong processes that empower others. Ideally, you bring sector experience, but more importantly, you are driven by the desire to contribute to a mission that changes lives globally.

About the role

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial excellence at CARE International UK. This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to influence the financial direction of a global charity and contribute to life-saving work around the world. You’ll lead a team that embodies a culture of innovation, continuously advancing how we manage and control financial processes. Your insights will drive key decisions and strengthen our ability to deliver impactful programmes globally.

At CARE, your leadership will extend beyond numbers; it will empower action, inspire growth, and leave a legacy of resilience and hope. Join us and transform your career while helping to transform the world.

About CARE

CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR team.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:  1 December 2024 at 11pm

Interview date:  Week commencing 9 December 2024

Your new company
This organisation is a community-focused international development and humanitarian charity based in North West London. It addresses poverty within the community and extends support beyond it. This organisation creates opportunities for unemployed individuals to achieve self-reliance, provides dignity for the elderly, assists refugees, and responds to international disasters. The charity is actively growing, so it needs extra support within the finance team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days required in the office per week. Working hours are 09:00 -17:30, with an early finish at 15:00 every Friday.
Your new role

• Reporting to the Finance Manager
• Invoice and payment processing - managing the entire invoice payment process, including receipt authorisation, and weekly payment runs in the finance system (Iplicit). Handle grant transfers to partners, setting up payments in Bankline.
• Expense management - Oversee staff expense payments and manage credit card processes, including monthly reconciliations for NatWest cards. Administer prepaid card processes, including requests, top-ups and reconciliations.
• Reconciliation tasks - Reconcile supplier payments and direct debits to the ledger. Ensure all bank accounts are reconciled against the cash book. Post monthly bank interest, charges, and fees to the ledger.
• Journal preparation - Prepare and post routine and month-end journals, including depreciation, accruals and prepayments. Ensure automated journals are run and posted correctly.
• Financial reporting and compliance - Complete month-end reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation. Maintain fixed assets and contract registers. Assist in preparing annual accounts and documentation for auditors.
• Cash management - Manage petty cash and foreign currency floats. Update the charity's monthly cash holding position as part of treasury management.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Studying / part-qualified in a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Proven bookkeeping and financial accounting skills.
• Previous Finance Officer / Assistant Accountant experience in a medium-sized organisation.
• Experience of preparing month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• 23 days of annual leave + bank holidays and other religious holidays. After 2 years' service, holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• 5% contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Season ticket loan.
• Health Cash plan
• + more

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and organised Assistant Accountant with outstanding excel and book keeping skills, great attention to detail and a thorough understanding of all finance processes to join our friendly and hard-working Finance & Resources Team. 

You will be responsible for:

• All end to end payment processes including supplier invoices, payment of grant transfers to overseas partners and staff expenses, including credit cards and prepaid cards
• Ensuring regular month-end journals are posted correctly, including bank interest, fees, monthly depreciation, cost accruals, accrued income and prepayments
• Completing month end reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Assisting with preparation of annual accounts and compiling supporting documentation for auditors
• Assisting with treasury management, updating the charity’s monthly cash holding position

You should have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification or be part qualified
• Previous assistant accountant experience in a medium-sized organisation
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across every aspect of your work
• A proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and open approach to engaging with colleagues, suppliers and supporters
• Ability to use your own initiative and make independent decisions

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interview dates: 4th & 5th December 2024

Accountant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 per annum

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is an Educational Charity committed to enriching the lives and transforming the futures of their children. Their vision is that every child, regardless of their background, within the Trust will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced Accountant to provide a proactive, forward-thinking, trust-minded, competent and consistent Finance service across the Trust and contribute to the overall success of the Finance department. To support the Chief Operating Officer with the creation and implementation of the Finance policy and procedure.Analysing financial data, preparing reports, supporting schools and offering actionable recommendations to help drive the Trust’s financial planning and operational decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Professionalfull or part accountancy qualification or willing to work towards
• Commitment to Trust aim and values
• Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Promotes a culture of Safeguarding
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training)
• Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people
• Experience of Working with financial procedures and controls
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
• Demonstrable experience of operating MIS systems

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Green Car Scheme
• Perkbox discount platform
• Perkbox Wellness hub
• Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2023 – now 5 years in a row!

Reporting directly to Head of Planning and Reporting, the Bid costing manager will support financial planning and analysis across the business, along with our key budgeting and forecasting processes. A key part of the role will be pricing of significant value or complex tenders with ownership of regional pricing activity. There will also be a key focus on reviewing our tender process and ensuring we continue to make improvements.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft teams on the 28th November.

Your main duties will include: 

• Lead and agree all costings including fair cost of care assumptions to ensure all business costed is financially viable
• Develop positive and productive working relationships with colleagues, working closely with FBP
• Manage the budget & forecasting process, creating sets of financial budgeting assumptions for review.
• Maintain and update rules in the budgeting software, ensuring they are amended for any revised working practices and assumptions. Update global figures when appropriate.

The successful applicant will have: 

• We require applicants to be part Qualified – AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Experience of working in a Finance Team
• Possess intermediate excel.
• Ability to build, develop and maintain supportive and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• 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.

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We exist to solely support The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and its patients providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

 The Charity Finance Director will oversee the Charity’s finances, including financial planning, forecasting and reporting. They will be an integral part of the senior leadership team working closely with the Chief Executive and the board of trustees to achieve strategic objectives.

 This is a really exciting time to join the Charity as we continue to embed our change of governance structure and develop new ways of generating income, including social investment opportunities.

 This senior level role requires a team player with integrity and resourcefulness, coupled with exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills and the drive and motivation to support the Charity’s ambitions.

Our partner is a well-respected advocacy INGO. They are seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to provide financial management support to project managers and their oversea offices.

Responsibilities

• Finance business partner to project teams and country offices, offering financial management support.
• Prepare project budgets, monitor expenditure and cashflows, and prepare management accounts, including variance analyses and supporting narrative reports.
• Grant management, compliance and reporting – preparing financial reports to donors, ensuring that these meet their requirements.
• Review the capacity of overseas offices, and support with capacity building as required.

• Ensure the integrity and operational effectiveness of project accounting procedures, developing, and maintaining these as required, and supporting and coaching junior staff as required.
• Supporting the broader finance team, including junior finance staff, in any ad hoc analysis, reporting and project work as required

Person Specification

• Accountant, qualified or QBE, with at least 5 years of experience in accounting, an understanding of accounting & finance principles and management accounting & reporting.
• Experience of project accounting, grant compliance & management is desirable; an understanding of the grant compliance & reporting requirements of the EU and German government grants is desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced MSExcel skills. Competence in SQL an advantage.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance staff.
• Quick learner, organised and flexible, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English, with excellent spoken and reporting writing skills. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is highly desirable. Knowledge of German is not essential or required.
• Culturally sensitive
• Willingness to travel abroad.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to get good grounding in project accounting & grant management within a large, complex INGO. For the right candidate, the organisation will offer sponsorship For those candidates outside of Germany, some relocation costs, including the cost of obtaining a permit (if required) will be covered.

Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Are you Immediately Available? If so, please read on...

Our client, a leading organisation in the not-for-profit sector, is seeking a dedicated professional to provide expert financial insights and support to key operational areas. This is a chance to join a meaningful mission and contribute to organisational success through financial excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive management accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare management accounts with clear commentary for non-financial stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support financial aspects of staffing, including payroll corrections and headcount analysis.
• Develop and present financial reports to aid strategic decision-making.
• Assist with year-end schedules, audit queries, and ad-hoc investigations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/CCAB preferred) with extensive management accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior management and non-financial audiences.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within large organisations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in charity sector accounting, including VAT and Gift Aid.
• Familiarity with Unit4 Business World/Agresso systems.
• Knowledge of KPI development and lean finance principles.

This is an amazing opportunity to take you through to 2025! Applications are under constant review so, please don't hesitate in applying as the advert can close at any time!

Join a mission-driven organisation and make your mark as a Management Accountant!

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.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a faith-based charity in their search for a Management Accountant.
 
The Management Accountant will be a key part of the operations, reporting to the Director of Finance to provide financial management information across the charity. This is a full-time position, across 33.5 hour week (mainly based in their London office, with some WFH).
 
This is a hands-on finance position where you will be responsible for a small finance team, ensuring all financial processes and procedures are run efficiently and effectively to trial balance, to ensure the timely production of management reports for Trustee Boards. This will include timely delivery of month end reconciliations, management of expenses and payments to suppliers and debtor control, responsibility for all payrolls and taking charge of the year-end financial reporting cycle for all organisations. 
 
In addition to this you will, prepare monthly trial balance reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timely reporting, proactively support and line manage the finance team, ensuring that they are fully skilled to meet their personal objectives and proactively develop and improve financial systems to streamline processes and create efficiencies.
 
The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with the ability to address with a variety of financial requirements with confidence. You will have the ability to line manage the finance team, ensuring they have the required support for the finance team to operate efficiently. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to deliver complex information to a variety of stakeholders across the organisation. Finally, you will strong analytical and technical skills with a keen eye for operational improvement.
 
Please note: Whilst the organisation is a faith-based charity, the organisation welcomes applicants from all faiths and beliefs. 
 
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 committed to supporting you in your application.  

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

ZSL is seeking a senior-level financial and commercial reporting manager to lead our team of finance business partners.

Financial & Commercial Reporting Manager
Location: Head Office (Regents Park)
Department: Finance and procurement
Salary: £62,000 - £68,000
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Workplace type: Hybrid
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services

Purpose of the role

In this visible, high-profile position, you will work directly with senior stakeholders and be responsible for overseeing all ZSL business and commercial reporting, including monthly performance reporting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.

Key responsibilities: 

• Promote a strong business partnering culture between finance and all stakeholders, including senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Manage month-end close and the timely preparation of high quality monthly financial reports to support ZSL’s commercial reporting and analysis
• Deliver timely and meaningful insights into ZSL’s business and commercial performance to key budget holders and ZSL’s leadership teams to support strategic decision making
• Lead and manage ZSL’s forecasting processes by developing robust forecasts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, ensuring all key inputs are thoroughly reviewed and challenged for accuracy
• Lead ZSL’s business planning and annual budgeting processes, including preparation of executive presentations and reports for the Executive Committee, Board Finance Committee, and Council, ensuring alignment with ZSL’s strategic priorities.

About You

We're looking for a strategic finance expert with a proven track record in driving business performance through financial insights and reporting. You must be a qualified accountant, as well as having a blend of the following:

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align financial insights with business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead a small team effectively, providing direction, support and coaching
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, balancing support with constructive challenge
• Excellent skills in analysing complex data, offering insights from both financial and non-financial information

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to be in our office two days per week.

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. 

What do we offer? 

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct 
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you 
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays 
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops 
• Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle 
• Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work 
• Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages 

Closing Date: 24th November 2024
First stage interviews will take place week commencing 2nd December.

NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

Interested?

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

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Management Accountant - leading university in London

Charity People are proud to be working with a leading university based in London to help recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly created role, where you will be reporting to the Senior Management Accountant and working closely with the Head of Management Accounts and other senior budget holders.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + LGPS pension scheme

Contract: 35 hours per week, full time, permanent

Hybrid: Flexible home working coming to London once a week

This is an exciting time to join this ambitious and growing team. Candidates applying for this role, must have very strong experience working with senior budget holders (Directors and Head of departments).

Some of your key duties and responsibilities are;

1. Assist budge holders in managing their monthly accounts, forecasts and future financial budgets
2. Be a critical friend and finance business partner to all relevant budget holders
3. Complete all month-end tasks and assist in the completion of the full consolidated monthly management accounts report and forecasts
4. Prepare and provide accurate and timely full monthly management accounts to budget holders and lead the annual budget setting process
5. Advice the Senior Management Accountant and Head of Management Accounts on risks and opportunities
6. Assist in the completion of various external reports such as the annual TRAC returns
7. Demonstrate value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect and show commitment through everyday practice in the role

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Qualified Management Accountant with strong business partnering experience (CCAB recognised qualifications - CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACA)
• Experience leading on detailed management accounts, including monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
• Very strong partnering experience with budget holders at all levels, challenging and training them
• Experience working in Charity, university or NFP sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to challenge budget holders in a positive way
• Ability to manage upwards and championing initiatives
• Experience using Agresso or any cloud-based finance system

Deadline: 29^th November, 2024

Interview date:

Interviews will take pace w/c 2^nd December, 2024, face to face.

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.