Financial Accountant Jobs
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our award winning (Sunday Times Best Not for Profit to work for) team as Head of Finance. We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level.
To join our dynamic staff team, we are looking for an individual with clear systematic thinking and ability to embed system changes in an increasingly complex organisation. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing the financial leadership and culture throughout our organisation with outstanding judgement and integrity. If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.
TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Initial interviews will be held on May 23rd 2024 online.
Final interviews in person on June 3rd 2024 at our National Support Centre, Bradford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Haven House Children’s Hospice supports hundreds of families, looking after children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities.
With funding challenges throughout the hospice sector, Finance plays a crucial role in supporting the charity and overseeing its financial management. As a key part of that work, we are now looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the operational activities of the Finance function.
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We're excited to announce working in partnership with Aggie's. Aggie Weston’s offers pastoral care to members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, as well as their families. Their vision is to ensure beneficiaries experience physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, fostering strong relationships. With approximately 30 Pastoral Workers stationed at most Royal Navy and Royal Marine bases, they collaborate closely with Naval Chaplains, providing practical assistance and a supportive, non-judgmental presence.
Aggie’s is seeking a new Finance Director to join their small friendly staff team. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the charity's financial framework to support and advance Aggie’s mission. As the Finance Director, you'll be a key member of the team, overseeing financial operations, managing day-to-day finances, meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders, and leading two team members.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- To be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
- Previous experience as a Finance Director/Manager, leadership and line-management experience and an understanding of charity accounting
- Excellent track record of budget preparation, including monthly management accounts
- A clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Christian charity with a wonderful history! You'll have opportunities for growth and development, 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, prayer meetings, and the freedom to openly live out your faith at work.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with Aggie’s Statement of Faith.
Location: Portsmouth/Hybrid
Closing date for applications: Monday 8 July 2024
Interviews with Aggie’s: w/c 22 July
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 10 July prior to shortlisting on the 12 July
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We are looking to appoint our first Chief Financial Officer to help drive change across the institution, to lead its financial strategy and enhance its financial stability enabling us to realise our ambitions to be the world’s leading design museum.
It’s an exciting time join the Design Museum’s senior leadership team. We have recently set out our vision and five-year strategy that focuses on how we can realise the transformative potential of design. Over the past two years we have substantially increased programming throughout our landmark building which is buzzing with energy and purpose. We have established Future Observatory as the national centre for design research for the green transition and been accorded IRO status in record time, the first independent museum to be recognised in this way.
As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the board and CEO/Director to drive change across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading financial strategy, leading strategic thinking about future income generation, and enhancing the organisation’s financial and operational stability to enable the museum to realise its ambitions. Leading the Finance and People teams this role has the key levers to shape the future of the museum.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for an inspiring and engaging leader with a highly strategic, financially and commercially astute mind, strong innovation and commercial flair with excellent business and negotiating skills. You will have proven leadership experience in a multifaceted organisation where the management of operational excellence has been integral to the success of the organisation. You will have an understanding of and interest in the opportunities to grow organisational success through appropriate strategies for people development as well as the ability to ensure a supportive and inspiring working environment.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Design Museum the best it can be.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 14th July, midnight
Shortlisting: approx. 18th July
First stage interviews: w/c 22nd July
Second stage interviews: w/c 29th July
The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically and/or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
As our Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability of our charity, directly impacting our ability to support our service users. Your work will span both operational and strategic aspects, maintaining financial excellence, integrity, and resilience.
Your expertise will be key to driving our charity's growth and development. As a member of our small team, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process optimisation. Key responsibilities include leading management reporting, cash flow planning, and preparing the Charity Annual Report & Accounts.
We seek someone with a detailed knowledge of accounting principles, ideally within the charity sector, strong analytical skills, and the ability to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking. Proficiency in accounting and a relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, AAT, or QBE with equivalent experience) are essential.
This role requires advanced Excel skills, experience in charity accounts, and familiarity with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
We are an inclusive charity that values work-life balance. This home-based role offers flexibility to agree on a working pattern that meets both your needs and those of the organisation.
While your work will generally follow a fixed pattern during office hours, Monday to Friday, you will be required to attend 4 to 6 trustee meetings and events per year, usually in London. The charity will cover reasonable travel costs for these events.
The role offers 96 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
Short listing will take place from 15 July 2024 candidates being called to interview on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the roles requirements as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification Document (Attached)
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
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Management Accountant
Salary: £58,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid Working, 2 days in office
Central London based
A prestigious Not for Profit organisation is recruiting a Management Accountant to take on a key role against the backdrop of an ongoing growth plan. As the Management Accountant you will be
responsible for the following duties:
- To take responsibility for the inclusion and transaction of regular month end accruals, prepayments, adjustments and charges to ensure a timely and accurate close of accounts.
- To prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and ensure these reconcile to the data contained within the chart of accounts.
- To work with the Financial Reporting Manager, to provide accurate and timely annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for all sections of the Society.
- To manage the Society’s funds, ensuring the income and costs are charged accurately and in line with the terms of grant agreements or other contracts.
- Analyse financial performance and contribute to business planning.
Communicating complex financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues.
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their management accounting skills whilst playing a key role in the organisation’s transformation journey
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience gained in audit, charity, commercial or wider
public sector. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
35 hours per week
£61,125.54 per annum (National) / £63,990.72 per annum (London)
Benefits - up to 8% pension contribution, generous holiday, flexible working and life assurance.
Location - Whitecross Studios, London with flexible working arrangements
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Enabling Resources domain.
In order to succeed in this role we are looking for someone who is a qualified accountant with strong financial analysis skills including advanced excel ability and good understanding of preparing I&E's, balance sheets, cashflow forecasting over multiple years.
Skills• Strong Finance Systems user and implementer (Essential)• Process mapping and improvement (Essential)• Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel (Essential)• Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines (Essential)• Strong verbal, written and numerical communication skills (Essential)• Strong financial planning and business partnering skills especially with forecasting multiyear (Essential)• I&E's, Balance Sheet and Cashflow (Preferred)• Qualified Accountant (Preferred)
Experience• Experience of implementing new finance systems and finance transformations• Strong experience of working with finance systems, especially budgeting and forecasting tools • Strong understanding of budgeting and reforecasting• Able to quickly embed yourself within a new team, understanding processes and building relationships of trust.• A great communicator capable of engaging with finance and non-finance colleagues.• A finance professional who is detail-oriented, skilled at reviewing finance processes. • A team player who enjoys collaborating and troubleshooting with a positive and collaborative approach.• Experience within the Charity sector would be ideal but not essential.
[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY]
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 19th July. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 5th July.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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Are you a technically minded finance professional seeking a more well-rounded role, that will enable you to progress over time? Are you a proactive finance professional with a knack for process improvement? Do you excel in leading and mentoring finance teams? If yes, read on!
This unique not-for-profit organisation is currently seeking a Head of Finance to join their team on a permanent in this newly created role. Reporting into the Finance Director, you will manage a team of five, across all areas of finance, from financial accounting and audit to management accounts and investments, so this varied role means no two days will ever be the same!
The key duties of this Head of Finance role are as follows:
- Manage a small team of finance professionals, ensuring high performance, coaching and development.
- Serve as the main contact for external auditors during year-end accounts and audit.
- Maintain accurate monthly investment accounting data for presentation at board level and oversee the opening of new investment accounts.
- Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders and support annual budget preparation.
- Conduct monthly reviews of the trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis when discrepancies arise.
- Lead the production of the monthly management accounts, including preparation of the management information pack for presentation at board and committee level.
- Participate in the development and improvement of financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
This opportunity would suit either someone with well-rounded finance experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, or a financial accountant who is looking to diversify their experience into something more well-rounded. The Finance Director has a brilliant track record of developing high-performing finance professionals, and is looking to increase the level of responsibility within this role over time, offering exceptional potential for future progression.
The successful candidate will have:
- Achieved their full accountancy qualification, or be able to demonstrate that they are qualified by significant experience.
- A solid grounding across both management and financial accounting, although candidates with more of a specialism in one than the other are encouraged to apply.
- Experience managing and upskilling a small team, or demonstrable leadership qualities.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a brilliant multi-tasker.
Applications from candidates who are looking to make their first move from practice and into industry would also be welcomed.
If you are ready to drive high performance and efficient financial processes, apply today so you don’t miss out!
Goodman Masson are delighted to be working with a leading UK housing association who are currently growing their London based finance team in their search for a Rent & Service Charges Accountant.
This will be a vital role overseeing the end to end rent and service charges process in line with the tenancy agreements, with support from a dedicated Finance Administrator who will be reporting into you.
The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with proven service charge experience preferably within social housing.
Core responsibilities:
- To lead the service charge function for all properties and leaseholder accounts.
- Responsible for all year-end service charge and rent calculations, ensuring that all calculations are appropriate and equitably applied and meeting the relevant deadlines.
- Prepare income and expenditure reports for leaseholders and sent to external accountant for final audit and sign off of service charge accounts
- Lead on leaseholder audits, resolving any queries arising.
- Production of estimated leaseholder service charges and calculation of actual expenditure adjustments, ensuring leaseholder accounts are appropriately updated
- Line management responsibility for the Finance Administrator supporting the service charge function.
- Manage all service charges expense nominals on a monthly basis to ensure correct invoice allocation and accruals.
- Manage and maintain the financial models used to prepare accurate charges.
- Responsible for the resolution of finance-based service charge queries
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders; tenants, suppliers, management companies and internal departments to resolve service charge queries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across the business, to ensure accurate and correct data is included in all charges calculations.
- Arrange system updates and reconciliation of revised charges.
- Prepare any void and re let rent calculations resulting from tenancy changes.
- Prepare rent and service charges for new developments and handovers.
The person:
- AAT qualified preferred
- Experience within Service Charge in Social Housing
- Strong ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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.
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The Director of Finance and Operations is at the heart of Severn Wye’s programmes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. By ensuring the effective management of the charity’s finances and core services you will guarantee all our programmes grow and have real impact.
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the good financial management and smooth operations of Severn Wye. In turn ensuring Severn Wye projects and programmes are as effective and efficient as they can be in tackling Climate Change and Fuel poverty through the energy system. Responsibilities include finance management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the board of trustees, producing annual accounts, liaison with auditors and acting in the role of Company Secretary. The role manages a staff team responsible for HR, Health and Safety, GDPR, office management and legal compliance.
The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Severn Wye’s work and plan for its future.
The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.
In return for your skills and hard work we offer a competitive salary, training and a company pension scheme. If you’re looking to strengthen your career, broaden your experience and contribute to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.
This role will include
- Organisational development and management:
- In partnership with the CEO, the executive team and Trustees, ensuring the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Being an active member of the charity’s leadership team and play a proactive role in the management of the charity.
- Being responsible for financial planning, budget setting and financial reporting.
- Ensuring operational support is effective, to review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are well supported to be able to work effectively.
Finance:
- Developing and managing the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.
- Being responsible for all financial reporting including preparing annual budget, quarterly reports for trustees, monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasting.
- Being responsible for all project fund reporting, income, budget planning, resources and staff planning.
- Preparing for and liaising re annual audit with the charity’s auditors, ensuring the preparation of the annual accounts for audit and ensure compliance with any audit recommendations.
- Overseeing effective financial record keeping and reporting, including to the Board and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the development team with bid writing including developing budgets and providing financial reports for bids or fundraising.
- Adhering to the Financial Regulations and to good financial practice.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Line management:
- Managing a team delivering day to day financial, HR, office management functions.
Operations:
- Overseeing all areas of the charities operational support including responsibility for:
- HR.
- H&S and Safeguarding.
- Office infrastructure,
- Policies & procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with employment, company and charity law.
- Ensuring Operational overhead expenditure is kept within budget.
Governance:
- Acting as Company Secretary, to attend Board meetings and providing secretariat support.
- Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.
- Making the Annual Returns to Companies House and Charity Commission.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for someone with
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ACA, CCAB or CIMA;
- Proven experience of organisational financial management;
- Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement;
- Experience of managing the HR requirements of an organisation;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders
Desirable skills and experience include
- Understanding of charity accounting, VAT, the charity SORP, the Charities Act, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation
- Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
- Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including H&S, Safeguarding, GDPR.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors
- Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT, & relevant areas
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team
- Experience of using accounting software (we use Iplicit & Sage Payroll)
- Ability to implement and improve financial & HR management systems
- Excellent Excel skills in formulating and linking spreadsheets
- Commitment to Severn Wye’s charitable objectives, core values and strategic direction
Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working in Wales and England with a vision to live in a stable climate with energy for all.
We achieve this by working with people to overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do.
We work with residents and households to help them use energy more efficiently and lead healthier, more affordable lives. We work with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We work with communities to help them meet the challenges of the future, take control of their energy use and implement ideas that reduce fuel poverty and energy use. We work in research and development to pilot innovative renewable technologies. We work with local authorities, government departments and policymakers to promote environmental sustainability through renewable energy and low carbon development.
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User Voice was created for and is run by people who have been in prison and on probation. Lived experience means we engage empathetically instead of sympathetically.
We exist to reduce offending and improve rehabilitation by working with the most marginalised people in and around the criminal justice system. We ensure that practitioners and policymakers hear their voices.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative and growing charity. We are looking for a dynamic, authentic, and inspiring individual to join our team.
The role requires an individual with experience in project management, financial management, financial modelling, contractual management, negotiation and commercial operations.
The successful candidate will be self-driven, energetic, proactive, committed to delivery, and enjoy working in a team whilst also taking ownership. As User Voice is a relatively small team, you must be comfortable being hands-on.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a middle management or senior commercial role
- A recognised high-quality relevant qualification
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Strong presentation skills with ability to summarize effectively for different audiences
- Detail-oriented and able to take initiative in owning projects with the support of the team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to and understanding of the promotion of equality, diversity and safeguarding.
- Good experience of Microsoft Office
- Requires that the post holder is not automatically disqualified by (or can obtain a waiver from) the Charity Commission
Desirable:
- Experience in project accounting
- Experience of the charity sector and/or criminal justice system
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have a new opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our team based in Kings Cross.
You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,086.71 increasing incrementally to £28,247.60 per annum plus benefits.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a keen and driven Finance Assistant who is looking to expand their career and knowledge - the role will provide a broad spectrum of exposure and experience across organisations accounts.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a range of finance related processes, data entry and administrative tasks to assist the Accountant and Finance Team. The aim of the role is to complete high quality accurate transactions at the point of data entry, including processing of invoices, payments, receipts of rent income and recording activities, data entry, filing, as well as providing information, answering queries, filing and other relevant tasks. This will help ensure timely and accurate financial information to share across SHP enabling the best data to aid operational and strategic decision making. High quality transactional data is also the starting point for a positive financial audit.
About you:
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Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
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Good communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Good numeracy skills and an understanding of double entry book keeping
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Good team player with ability to work on own initiative
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Demonstrable ability to use a computerised accounting system with specific ability to manage a large purchase and sales ledger
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Good organisational, record keeping and time management skills
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across London boroughs.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to join the Single Homeless Project team. Please click ‘apply’ now to become our Finance Assistant. We look forward to receiving your application.
Important information:
Closing date: 14th July 2024 - However please don't delay your application by CV as we may close earlier if a suitable person is found.
Interviews: Interviews to be held on an ongoing basis
To be considered remove your name and other personal details from your C.V. before uploading.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient and suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This post will require a DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
Our attractive benefits package includes:
- A salary increase after successfully completing six month's probationary period
- A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
- 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
- A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
- Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
- Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work
At Single Homeless Project, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities. Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for non-profit work? War Child UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract to oversee our month-end, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will support our UK Finance team and consolidate management accounts and budgets at the group level. This role is perfect for someone with UK non-profit and ideally international experience, who can partner with budget holders to provide valuable insights and advice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide budget holders with timely, accurate financial information and support informed decision-making.
- Lead the monthly financial accounting and management accounts process.
- Oversee the quarterly reforecast process and consolidate submissions.
- Prepare tax and regulatory returns for HMRC and other entities.
- Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting.
- Support month-end processes and improve income reconciliation.
- Enhance system administration and improvements.
- Offer technical accounting support across finance teams.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide relevant financial advice.
- Strengthen the financial capabilities of our managers and ensure compliance with financial policies.
- Assist the Director of Finance & IT with the annual statutory audit process.
- Liaise with finance teams across the War Child Alliance for aligned processes.
- Uphold our culture and values, fostering respectful relationships and contributing to a safeguarding-compliant environment.
More information about the responsibilities and expectations for the role can be found on our website. We look forward to receiving your application.
We recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, occasional working from home and compressed hours.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Finance Manager | London - Hybrid | up to £60, 000 | 12-month FTC
For a leading global NGO, we're recruiting a Senior Finance Manager for a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Director of Finance and IT, the Senior Finance Manager will support the Finance team through organisational change, will lead the oversee the month-end processes, quarterly forecasting, annual budget, cash-flow management and group consolidation. The Senior Finance Manager will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making.
What you'll be doing:
- Support budget holder's decision-making via insightful financial management, annual budget, and forecasting
- Lead on financial accounting and monthly management accounting processes
- Lead on month-end processes, including process improvements to income reconciliations
- Lead on quarterly reforecasting processes, ensuring templates and consolidation forecasts are submitted
- Lead on the preparation of VAT and Tax returns to HMRC and regulators
- Produce accurate cash flow forecasts
- Leading on system improvements to monthly accounting cycle and budgeting / forecasting
- Support the Director of Finance and IT with annual statutory audit processes for consolidated group, liaising with auditors
What you'll offer:
- Experience of financial management, and up-to-date UK charity regulations experience including SORP and FRS
- Experience of VAT and Corporation Tax
- Strong experience of financial management processes and reporting within an international development or humanitarian NGO
- Strong experience of financial control, and financial project management
- Strong experience of Excel, and ideally Unit4 / Agresso.
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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.
Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Playing a pivotal role in providing operational and strategic leadership in the financial management of SCIE
· Leading the Finance Team on all aspects of SCIE’s day-to-day financial operations to ensure financial health, long-term sustainability and compliance with polices, charity legislation and other relevant financial standards
· Producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring income and expenditure is recognised accurately with appropriate, supporting audit documentation in place
· Undertaking financial due diligence approval checks against the raising of our client sales invoices, monthly payroll submissions, fortnightly BACS runs, cash flow management and bank reconciliations
· Leading on SCIE’s annual external audit, including the preparation of our statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all relevant charity legislation, regulations and financial reporting standards
· Leading on the process of preparing and setting budgets, financial forecasting and reporting, liaising closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and budget holders as appropriate
What we are looking for:
· A dynamic and experienced individual, who has worked in a senior financial management role, ideally within the charity sector
· Achievement of a recognised, professional Accountancy part qualification status (for example, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
· An inquisitive mind, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff
· Experience in the preparation of budgets, financial analysis and financial reporting
· Proven IT skills, including a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a strong knowledge of Excel’s functions and formulas
· Proficient in financial management software and tools
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
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