Management Accountant Jobs

Job Title: Management Accountant

Salary: £35,090 per annum – Band E, Level 3 (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting)

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working at least two days in the office at Gilwell Park)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35
 

We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our friendly finance team. In this role, you’ll prepare accurate management accounts, support financial planning and forecasting, and provide insightful reporting for key stakeholders like the Exec Team and Trustees.

You’ll handle variance analysis, support audits, improve systems, and help with month-end processes. If you’re passionate about collaborating with others, simplifying finance, and driving better decision-making, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

• Management Reporting & Financial Planning: Prepare accurate management accounts, support budgets and forecasts, and develop performance reports for stakeholders.
• Financial Analysis & Insight: Build and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and business planning.
• Accounting & Compliance: Assist with statutory accounts, audits, month-end processes, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Manage and enhance financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and streamlining workflows.
• Collaboration & Training: Work across the finance team, support projects, and train budget holders on financial tools.

What we're looking for in our Management Accountant

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex topics simply and effectively to support decision-making.
• A proactive, empathetic team player with strong change management skills, who works well with others to tackle challenges and achieve outcomes.
• Part-qualified in accountancy (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or equivalent) with experience in complex financial environments and advanced use of computerised finance systems.
• Able to adapt and work successfully within an evolving culture.
• Committed to the development of young people and to the values of Scouting.

What we offer in return:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

For a full list of our benefits click .

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 12 January 2025.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at Gilwell Park.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies

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.

Calvert people

Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in-between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.

Who are we?

We are Calvert Exmoor; a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We also provide school break programmes and run a community swimming pool and Riding for the Disabled Equestrian Centre. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. At Calvert Exmoor, we prove that it’s what you CAN do that counts! In the summer of 2024, Calvert Exmoor ran an incredibly successful fundraising appeal which achieved outstanding results. The charity has huge support, and this success will cement an exciting and long-term sustainable future for the centre. You’re welcome to join us at this very exciting time! 

The role of Senior Management Accountant

Overview

As Senior Management Accountant at Calvert Exmoor you will be required to reduce the complexity of and deliver accurate financial reporting, supply information to relevant financial bodies, assist the Finance Manager with streamlining existing processes and ensure that the finance function can continue to run effectively at all times.

Key responsibilities

• To oversee the production and audit of the Annual Financial Statements
• To assist the Centre Director wherever possible in ensuring compliance with all financial bodies.
• To oversee and support the preparation of the annual and monthly budgets and forecasts.
• To deliver change management through the finance function, including system processes and methodology to streamline the function and eliminate any inefficiencies.
• To work with the Finance Manager and income generating teams to ensure that the routine reporting system is automated wherever possible.
• Develop and monitor financial performance through KPIs and forward-looking reporting. 
• To review reports where appropriate, comment on performance against budget and provide explanation for variances and recommendations where possible.
• To coordinate and be a key point of contact amongst with regards to all aspects of insurance.
• Deliver ad hoc financial modelling.
• To have sufficient knowledge of the day-to-day systems and processes to be able to stand in for the Finance Manager for short periods.
• Lead and manage the Finance Manager including regular performance and development reviews.

What you will need

• CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent or qualified by experience to the higher level
• The ability to analyse complex financial information and provide insights
• The ability to interpret and present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• A strong understanding of UK charity law, tax regulations, and financial compliance
• Proficiency in Excel, financial accounting systems, and software
• Knowledge and experience of using Sage is desirable
• The desire to simplify processes to improve business performance
• Proven experience in financial process improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Experience of working within the charity sector

Some amazing benefits

• As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
• Speedy response to all applicants
• Option of a site visit prior to application to see who we are, what we’re about and meet the teams
• A collaborative and friendly work environment
• Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
• Free on-site parking
• Beautiful location, with immediate walks around the reservoir
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with length of service increase
• Death in service benefit
• Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do

Location

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.

Our hiring process

You’ve found this ad, and it’s piqued your interest, what’s next…

• Get in touch – send us, a copy of your CV, a covering letter detailing why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor and details of 2 referees, who should be your most recent or present employers where possible. Referees will not be contacted until a job offer has been made.
• If it looks like you might have what we are looking for we’ll be in touch with a copy of the job description and an interview invite.

Job type:  Part-time 2-3 days per week, permanent or fixed-term contract considered

Start date:Immediate start

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pa pro rata

Location: This is an office-based role working from Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ.

No agencies please.

Calvert Exmoor complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy.

Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site.

All our roles require either an enhanced or basic DBS check relevant to the role.

Senior Management Accountant

Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum - skills and experience dependant

Providing financial partnering and support for one of the UK’s leading Social Investment Groups.

Big Issue Group is searching for a Senior Management Accountant to provide full financial business partnering to our investment function – Big Issue Invest.

The role sits within the finance team and helps align the financial requirements of Big Issue Invest with the overall strategy of the Big Issue Group, alongside providing bespoke support to the Invest function.

You will create and provide management information for multiple management accounts and help to shape strategy to enable informed and effective decision making.

You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience, have strong budgetary and statutory accounting experience, have a proactive approach and be comfortable with developing and implementing strategy that aligns with group missions.

You will be an important part of enabling Big Issue Invest to provide amore impactful investment offering by empowering them to make fully informed financial decisions and more confidently planning their way forward.

This role is offered as full time and permanent.

For a full job pack including a full list and summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.

Salary and Benefits:

•    Salary £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays incrementally increasing with service.
•    Flexible working policy
•    Pension scheme
•    Private Health care cover
•    Enhanced Family benefits
•    On-going learning and development
•    Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
•    Blue Light Card benefits scheme

Workplace details:

This role based at the Big Issue Groups Head office in Finsbury Park, London. With Hybrid working available.

Closing date – 26th January 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. So please apply asap. 

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Since 1991, the Big Issue has sought to tackle poverty by creating opportunities through enterprise and working with individuals to rebuild their lives. Over time our organisation has grown, extending our mission so the Big Issue Group now consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

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We're seeking a finance professional to contribute to our award-winning work enabling a fairer and cleaner energy future in southeast London. Selce promotes community-financed renewables, supports residents to increase the energy efficiency of their homes, and provides advice and referrals for vulnerable residents at risk of fuel poverty.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact at a fast-growing organisation. The Financial Manager will develop experience at the executive level leading up to direct board-level presentations, people management, organisational efficiency (systems, processes), and other areas as their skills, interests, and abilities dictate. The Finance Manager will prepare financial reports, provide financial advice, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They will work with our bookkeeper to ensure excellent day-to-day financial management.They will oversee a transition from Quickbooks to Xero and the development of new predictive cashflow systems. This role is crucial in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organisation.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Review financial data and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Present financial reports with variance analysis and commentary for the board.
• Prepare annual accounts, working with Selce’s nominated accountants.
• Respond to any queries from Selce’s nominated accountants.
• Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for all areas of the business.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Financial Record Keeping:

• Work with and manage our book-keeper,
• Respond to queries from the book-keeper about how best to enter transactions
• Help the book-keeper to implement improved record-keeping
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and receipts are processed
• Ensure Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable are managed
• Manage the monthly Payroll process

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
• Establish and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures for Selce
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to Selce
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

Support Functions:

• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial support and advice to Project Managers
• Support the CEO and the Board in various financial tasks and projects.
• Work with other staff and volunteers to track Selce’s financial performance and identify areas for potential improvement

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT level 4 qualified
• Experience in Financial & Management Accounting.
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Experience using financial software in particular Xero and QuickBooks.
• Experience with MS Excel including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with community-financed projects.
• Experience in a cooperative or member-led organization.

Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Finance Manager Accounting                

Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Hybrid with travel to London as required

Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services? 

That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.

We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. 

We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a Finance Manager to ensure our financial operations are as impactful and efficient as our mission.

As our Finance Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial accounting, effective treasury management, and streamlined processes that empower our teams. Specialising in Accounting, you’ll manage the integrity of our general ledger, oversee accounts payable/receivable functions, and design efficient processes to support financial transparency and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for technical accounting and the opportunity to make a positive impact through finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining robust financial controls.

• Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, including monthly close processes, reconciliations, and managing accruals.

• Optimise financial workflows for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger processes, simplifying tasks for non-finance teams.

• Supervise AP and AR functions, mentoring junior finance staff and ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Manage technical accounting responsibilities, including compliance with UK accounting standards (e.g., FRS102 or IFRS).

• Handle treasury management activities, optimising cash reserves and ensuring alignment with financial forecasts.

• Ensure accurate payroll and salary journal processing, collaborating with HR to resolve discrepancies.

• Produce insightful management accounts and comprehensive funder reporting, supporting budget holders and organisational transparency.

• Maintain precise financial records, contributing to strategic planning and data integrity.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor on financial processes and decisions.

Essential experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical accounting expertise.

• Proven experience in financial management, audit, and compliance.

• Proficiency in optimising AP/AR and ledger workflows.

• Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with experience working collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently in a small, agile organisation

Desirable experience:

• Experience working in a small business, not-for-profit, charity, NGO, public sector, or finance organisation. 

Personal Characteristics

• Thrives in a dynamic, resource-constrained environment, effectively juggling varied tasks and responsibilities.

• Takes initiative to optimise processes and improve outcomes, demonstrating a solutions-focused mind-set.

• Builds strong relationships across departments, promoting teamwork and shared goals.

• Exceptional ability to explain complex financial concepts in an understandable manner for non-finance colleagues.

• Dedicated to the values and mission of the not-for-profit sector, with a genuine desire to create positive impact

Who are Fair4All Finance?

We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. 

Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.

Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector. 

Our Benefits include:

Financial Security:

• Pension (2:1), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave

Wellbeing:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)

Personal & Professional Development:

• Individual discretionary Training budget

• Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year

Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, submit your application by close of business Friday, 17th January. Interviews will be held throughout January. We reserve the right to close the role before the end date, should we reach an appropriate number of applicants. 

Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses.

The Financial Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of statutory financial statements for three school charities under the Charities SORP. For two of these charities, the work involves the consolidation of the results of the school operations. The postholder will be the key contact for the external auditor for the year-end audits for these charities.

There will also be an opportunity to support with the production of other financial information and to contribute to improvements in financial procedures and controls, both within financial reporting and more widely in the Finance department.

The role is expected to be part-time though it may require some weeks of full-time (or close to full-time) during the external audit period. The work is likely to take c.4 months, after which point the responsibilities for the school charities will revert to the permanent team.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or with significant equivalent professional experience
• Experience in the operation of Charity fund accounting
• Good knowledge of and confidence with key IT applications
  • MS Office 365, especially Excel
  • Accounting systems, notably Exchequer
• Confident and experienced with key statutory reports
• Experience of working with charities and / or membership organisations preferable

Attributes

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable working as part of a small department and staff team, operating within a larger membership organisation
• Hardworking, highly motivated, energetic and responsible
• Able to work under pressure when necessary to meet deadlines
• Happy to work independently and to operate at times with limited supervision
• A capable problem-solver, prepared to engage with the detail of issues and to use initiative to overcome challenges
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Sympathetic to the objectives of a membership organisation which undertakes philanthropic and charitable activity, principally in the Education sector.

Other considerations

• The principal place of work is Haberdashers’ Hall. Some attendance at the office is expected, with remote working to be discussed

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

As an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant, you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This is a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company.

The Epilepsy Research Institute serves as the central hub for the epilepsy research community. Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. The Institute aims to strengthen the epilepsy research ecosystem by driving strategic investment and developing partnerships and collaborations between academia, the NHS, industry, funders, patient groups and people affected by epilepsy. Central to all we do is a culture of advocating and actioning the research priorities of people affected by epilepsy.

Underpinning our strategy are six themed research programmes, each with a task force group led by leading UK scientists and clinicians. These research themes are driving a programme to secure large-scale research investment which will feed into an overall roadmap for research into epilepsy.

The Institute is building an ecosystem that will attract the best researchers, foster an ambitious and inclusive culture of collaboration and enable research into epilepsy to flourish.

The Institute is seeking to employ a Finance Manager to lead the financial administration of the organisation through its next stage of development.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager, a qualified accountant who is ideally experienced in working with a charity or research environment. The post holder will be a self-starter that relishes a challenge, demonstrates full ownership of their role and who is prepared to support and develop the finance function of the Institute. They will need to be a hands-on Finance Manager who understands the mechanics of working within a small organisation, with competing and evolving priorities.

Application is by way of a CV and a covering letter containing a supporting statement that highlights why you are interested in the role and charity and how your experience fits the needs of the charity as set out in the person specification. 

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager with outstanding organisational skills who is passionate about ensuring great outcomes for children and young people.

As Finance and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing systems and processes that ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Young Manchester’s core activities and diverse programmes. You will work closely with the CEO to oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic and fast-paced charity; ensuring efficient workflows, managing team performance, supervising financial operations, and coordinating key operational activities.

This role is particularly vital as Young Manchester continues to expand its grant portfolio, attract additional funding to the city, provide infrastructure support to its network of local youth organisations, and grow its youth consultancy service, collaborating with businesses across Manchester.

The postholder will be critical in maintaining our standard of work and commitment to ensuring children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise impact and opportunities for young people. In this role, there is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.

Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.

Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)

Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January

TO APPLY please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441

Join a dynamic team at a leading educational provider in St Albans

Ivy Rock Partners are thrilled to be working with a leading educational provider in St Albans in search of a financial accountant to join their small yet dynamic team.

This role is technically focused, including tasks such as:
• Support on the annual audit of the financial statements,
• Supporting the implementation of a new financial system in 2025
• Leading month-end tasks, such as balance sheet reconciliation and management accounts
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Supporting the colleges annual budget and forecast preparation.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a strong background in both management and financial accounting, who can handle technical tasks and can support the colleges’ financial goals. Sector experience is flexible.  

What’s on offer?

A competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 FTE, with a fantastic pension, around 30 days of annual leave plus extra time off at Christmas, and hybrid working options. Full-time or part-time (3-4 days a week) positions are available, with 2 days in the office for contract roles and 4 days for full-time roles. The contract is a 12-month FTC with potential for a day rate or permanent position.

If this sounds like a role that would be of interest to you and you’d like to learn more, get in touch with Megan Hunter or Heather Bateman at Ivy Rock Partners.

Role description:

Southampton Hospitals Charity is a newly set up charity, with a new finance department. We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced individual, to undertake and manage all day to day book keeping operations and tasks in the department. This will mean rolling up the shirt sleeves and doing the book-keeping (in the short term, alongside the Director of Finance). In the medium term, after assessing resourcing requirements, we may recruit an additional member of staff for this role to manage.

Essentially, this role will be responsible for all day to day book keeping operations in the finance department, ensuring that accurate and complete accounting records are kept up to Trial Balance, and that financial processes are efficient and adhered to. They will not be responsible for preparing management accounts.

The role will be expected to collaborate with the Director of Finance on the improvement of existing systems and the introductions of new ones, especially those used by non-financial staff, to ensure that all necessary information is fed to the finance department. They should be proactive, and excited by the opportunity to make their mark on this fledgling charity with a remit to raise money for the NHS in the local area.

Main Responsibilities:

Income

• Post all income streams to the nominal ledger
• Download supporting records from all payment platforms (JustGiving, Stripe, etc), and reconcile to receipts
• Liaise with fundraising staff to identify other bank receipts
• Raise sales invoices as required
• Maintain credit control over the very small sales ledger
• Reconcile fundraising CRM software with accounting software

Expenditure

• Process purchase orders and purchase invoices, ensuring compliance with authorisation procedures
• Process grant awards, ensuring compliance with authorisation procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Generate suggested payment runs
• Maintain purchase ledger and resolve supplier queries
• Process staff expenses
• Process prepayment card and credit card expenses

Bank

• Perform bank reconciliation
• Manage the process for onsite storage of cash and cheques, their transfer to the NHS Trust cashiers office, and the recording of cash and cheques

Record keeping

• Ensure that records are properly maintained in electronic format to comply with statutory, financial and GDPR regulations
• Support end-of-year preparation to ensure compliance with statutory reporting and thorough, accurate record-keeping
• Assist in gathering documentation for audits, ensuring necessary information is organised and available
• Work with FD to ensure that the necessary accounting processes and reporting systems are in place

Other

• Reconcile control accounts at month end
• Post regular journals as required
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required
• Complete government and other surveys as required
• Represent the Charity in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner
• Champion our code of behaviour and act as a role model, ensuring that our safeguarding and other key policies and procedures are adhered to at all times so as to protect the people we work with and our reputation
• Perform other duties as reasonably required in line with the nature of the role

Person Specification:

Knowledge and experience

• Qualified or part-qualified in an accounting qualification
• Experience of maintaining book-keeping records for an entire organisation
• Experience of working with accounting software (Xero is used by the charity)
• Experience of working independently
• Some experience working within a charitable or health-based organisation would be useful but not essential.

Skills, abilities, and behaviours

• A drive for accuracy
• A drive for adherence to processes
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good communication skills – liaison with other charity staff will be essential
• Good IT skills, including database work and at least intermediate Excel
• Good written communication skills
• Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others

This is a critical role within the finance team to ensure it's delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and contribute to donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small,collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.

Role and responsibilities

Reporting

• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.

• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.

• Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders

• Compile financial information for grant applications and contract reporting demonstrating sound financial acumen.

• Timely provision of information for the annual audit.

Budgeting

• Assist in the creation of department budgets

• Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.

• Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.

• Procurement and Contract review

• Ensure robust procurement procedures are in place and well implemented by the wider team.

• Maintain a register of contracts

Controls

• Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review

• Drive and encourage a strong, proportionate internal control environment in line with Charity Commission guidance and good practice.

• Ensure data protection and security processes remain fit for purpose and robust.

Systems

• Coordinating and performing the day-to-day accounting operations including sales invoicing, income capture, purchase processes through to payment, payroll coordination with outsourced providers and cost accounting.

• Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.

• Lead the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.

• Champion financial integration across organisational processes.

Relationships

• Advocate for the finance team

• Ensure integration and cohesion of the finance team and wider team

• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.

• Work with the Finance Director to develop and implement our finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability

• Build strong relationships across the charity, supporting operational delivery as necessary from time to time.

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