Management Accountant Jobs

As a Finance Manager at Cruse Bereavement Support you will oversee the day-to-day financial transactions made by Cruse Bereavement Support and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all income and expenditure transactions undertaken. You will also assist in implementing the financial control within the team, oversee month-end processes and monthly payroll, and prepare the monthly management accounts and supporting information. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a national charity and make a difference.

How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. The closing date for applications is 25th April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 30 April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
 Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
 Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Join Us in Creating a Legacy of Extraordinary Sporting Moments!

Sport Finance Manager
Location: London, Loughborough, or Manchester
Salary: £62,000
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week in the office in the closest office

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for sport and a commitment to excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your financial expertise can make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

At UK Sport, our mission is to create the greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments—reaching, inspiring, and uniting the nation. Our values—Pride & Passion, Commitment to Excellence, Working Together, and Openness & Integrity—are at the heart of everything we do.

As our Sport Finance Manager, you will lead the Sport Finance team, overseeing the financial monitoring and assurance of grants to UK Sport’s World Class Programmes and Partners. Your expertise will ensure compliance, drive financial insights, and support investment decisions, ultimately contributing to the success of elite sport in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the team, systems and processes for the financial monitoring arrangements for grant recipients, ensuring compliance and optimal use of funding.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Performance Advisors, to ensure financial best practices are upheld.
• Manage the Sport Investment budget and ensure alignment of grant funding agreements with UK Sport’s internal records.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support investment decisions and reviews.
• Oversee the end-to-end payment process, ensuring strong internal controls.
• Champion the responsible use of public funds, conducting enquiries and escalating issues where necessary.
• Lead and develop a team of two Sport Accountants, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Respond to information requests from DCMS and auditors.

What We’re Looking For:
Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in managing financial processes with impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills, building trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge and hold others accountable to financial management standards.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a drive to improve systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Excel with a willingness to learn Power BI.

Desirable:

• Experience in Public Sector compliance, including Functional Standards and Managing Public Money.
• Experience in grants management.

This is more than just a finance role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to the success of the UK’s elite sporting landscape. If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a high-performing, passionate team, apply today!

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Are you a strategic forward thinker and would you like to work for an organisation that enables careers in finance and supports the development of skilled accounting experts.
This position requires established line management experience and the proven ability to successfully manage a Management Accountant.
 
Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Providing high-quality financial data and analysis to senior management.
• Overseeing the production of accurate and timely month-end management reports.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Partnering with senior business managers to provide financial insights and support.
• Managing complex financial scenarios and assessing their impact on business strategy.
•  Experience in line management, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a Management Accountant.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Expertise in managing financial procedures, including revenue and deferred income recognition, and executing complex accounting reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience in overseeing the production and presentation of financial reports.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations.

• Proficient in SharePoint and confident in delivering impactful PowerPoint presentations.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Your attributes and capabilities will include:

• Forward-Thinking: Drive strategic financial planning and analysis, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Challenging the Status Quo: Possess the spirit and backbone to confidently question decisions and idea.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, contributing to long-term financial planning and profitability analysis.
• Financial Modeling & Profitability: Develop and maintain complex financial models, providing insightful profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Budgetary Control & Stakeholder Engagement: Hold budget holders accountable, assist in the interpretation of financial data, and drive meaningful conclusions. Confidently present financial information to stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the finance function.

 
If you are a forward-thinking, commercially astute Finance Business Partner with proven management capabilities, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Sobell House Hospice Charity is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Director of Finance to join our Senior Management Team. With our retail and fundraising teams generating around £4m income annually, this is a growing and dynamic charity.

As Director of Finance, you will manage our finance function and lead our finance team. You will also work alongside the CEO, the Director of Fundraising and Director of Retail to develop the charity’s strategic direction, fulfil our aims and embody our values across the organisation and externally where appropriate, in conjunction with the Charity’s trustees. If you are motivated, want to work with people who care about making a difference and have a can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.

 

Main Responsibilities

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will collaborate closely with the CEO, Directors, and Trustees, to deliver the aims and objectives of Sobell House Hospice Charity (SHHC), in particular supporting the delivery of income generation activity and grants to the NHS. You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial management and compliance of the charity and its subsidiaries. The Director of Finance is also responsible for budgeting and reporting on the financial performance to the Trustees and particularly their Finance Committee, as well as communicating financial information and improving financial understanding at all levels of the organisation. 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

 1. Direct all financial management matters, including setting policy and procedures, for:

• Accounting
• Tax
• Controls, including management

2. Reporting

3. Communicate strategy and policy decisions to senior management, employees and volunteers

4. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Charity

A full job description can be found on our website.

Part-time hours 22.5 - 30 hours per week.

How To Apply

Please apply on our website. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th April 2025 with first interviews taking place on Friday 11th.

Sobell House Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will be required to undergo identity checks including a DBS check before taking up the role.

Our aim is to provide care at the heart of our community, and we can do this best when our staff truly reflects that community. To ensure that we represent and support everyone, we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and with differing experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other aspect of a person’s background.

 

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, community-focused organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a small team of 3, and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, compliance, and commercial initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping financial strategy and ensuring effective governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team to ensure efficient service delivery across the organisation.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal postings, and variance analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring robust data to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, maintaining strong governance.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring sound financial controls and resource allocation.
• Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations effectively. Manage cash flow and cost recovery processes to support business sustainability.
• Support system improvements, ensuring the organisation leverages technology for financial efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights clearly.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and strategic finance leader with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.

Key attributes include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and audit processes.
• Experience in housing, not-for-profit, or public sector finance is desirable but not essential
• . A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to communities while offering a challenging and rewarding career path. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and financial leadership plays a key role in driving success.

For more information, please contact Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Management Accounts - Band 8b salary package starting at £62,215 - £72,293

Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits

About Us

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset. With a turnover of £290 million and a workforce of over 3,000 staff we provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000.

DCH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services and our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.

To achieve this, we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike.

The Role

We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Head of Management Accounts.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, the post holder will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to a strict timetable and be responsible for identifying and reporting drivers of the financial position including accurate monthly forecasting.

In your role as Head of Management Accounts you will be responsible for the promotion and installation of proactive management accounting techniques and deliverables of the Management Accounts department.

You will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to strict timetable, identifying and reporting drivers of the position including accurate monthly forecasting, including identification of risks, opportunities and mitigations highlighted.

You will also play a key lead role in the development of the Trust's business planning and operational plan for current and future financial strategy. This will involve working closely with other members of the senior finance team to produce a detailed Trust plan with effective supporting information to stand up to external scrutiny and challenge.

This role is a core member of the Senior Management Team and plays an integral part in providing senior leadership within the Trust. The post holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Management as necessary.

About you

To succeed in the role at DCH, you will:

* Be a qualified Accountant with substantial financial management experience in a medium to large and complex organisation.

* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.

* Have excellent understanding of management accounting, budget setting, financial reporting, planning and forecasting as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team's priorities.

* Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy.

For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law on 07554 443 877 or to apply please send a CV to

Closing date: 6^th April

Interview date: 25^th April in Dorchester

The role

This post plays a key role in the strategic leadership and day to day management of IES, with overall responsibility for IES’s financial stewardship, financial management and support services.  The post reports to the CEO, is a member of the Institute Management Team and acts as Secretary to IES’s non-executive Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities in the role are set out below.

Financial management

■ Overall responsibility for IES budgeting, accounting, audit, reporting and internal controls.

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES internal systems, processes and reporting, to ensure that there is a regular, timely and accurate understanding of the Institute’s financial position.

■ Providing information and advice to the Management Team and Board of Trustees on IES’s financial position and future financial risks and opportunities.

■ Responsibility for ensuring that timely and accurate financial information is available to project managers, alongside appropriate support with management of project resources. This includes oversight of systems for project accounting and reporting, administration of research contracts and contracts with third parties, contract-related client relationship management, and data protection.

■ Managing relationships with key external suppliers, including the bank and auditors.

Company secretary

■ Ensuring that IES complies with all relevant company and charity law and can meet wider standards of good governance and transparency in the sector.

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES systems and processes that support effective corporate and charity governance.

■ Lead responsibility for IES business continuity planning and risk management, including maintenance and oversight of the IES strategic risk register.

■ Ensuring that IES has access to appropriate and suitably qualified advice where this is needed in order to comply with governance and legal requirements, including legal and tax advice.

Support services

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES premises, information technology systems, telecommunications and office supplies.

■ Ensuring continued IES compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CyberEssentials and other industry-standard accreditations.

Policies and processes

■ Ensuring that IES policies and processes in relation to these areas of responsibility are in place and kept up to date.

Institute leadership and management

■ Contributing to the wider strategic development leadership and management of IES including:

● Membership of the Institute Management Team and Operational Management Group

● Contributing to the development of the annual business plan and supporting its achievement

● Contributing to, and where appropriate leading, specific continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the CEO and Management Team

● Direct line management and professional development of colleagues with responsibility for areas set out above where appropriate (current line management responsibility is for one full-time finance officer and one part time office manager).

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be able to combine active delivery of financial and other services with high level proactive advice, and will have:

■ Experience of financial management within a small/medium sized organisation, preferably one reliant on project or contract-related funding. This could include charitable organisations, research bodies, consultancies, legal or professional services firms, academia, or similar.

■ Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

■ Experience managing a diverse team in a similar environment; with strong collaboration skills.

■ Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, the IES Management team, and research, consultancy and support staff within the organisation.

■ An initiative-taking and adaptable approach to managing a small and administratively lean organisation.

■ Understanding of corporate or charity governance procedures or the ability to learn quickly.

■ Experience or knowledge of relationship management with clients and/or funding organisations, especially research funding organisations; experience with fundraising from corporate or institutional bodies.

■ Experience of change management: experience of introducing new systems, processes, or ways of working to improve efficiency in a small/medium-sized organisation.

Working at IES

We support flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work arrangements The post will be based in our office in central Brighton, although we work in a hybrid way.

IES offers a friendly workplace culture and has an active social committee. Brighton and the surrounding areas offer a superb location in which to live with easy access to the sea, countryside, and plenty of culture and nightlife. Brighton is close to Gatwick airport (30 mins), London (1 hour) and France (2.5 hours).

Our research and practice are guided by our values and our staff act in accordance with these. Our values centre on: respecting others, acting with integrity, collaboration, curiosity, excellence and compassion. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at IES by looking at our Glassdoor profile.

The Institute for Employment Studies is a registered charity (no. 258390). IES seeks to be an equal opportunities employer.

Our client is a Charity which specialisies in the provision of high-quality independent living accommodation for people of limited financial means.  They are searching for a qualified Finance Manger to work with their leadership team, based in the Hounslow area.

The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Charity Directors and Finance Committee. The post is responsible for running and maintaining the Charity’s financial matters and records, including production of the management accounts and preparation of the draft annual report and the development of budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and other initiatives.  This is a key role, working with a great team and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charity.

This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.

Job Purpose:

· Manage day to day book-keeping and key financial processes.

· Produce accurate and timely monthly accounts.

· Develop quarterly reports, annual budgets, accounts and cash flow forecasts.

· Produce the required documents and process for audit partners.

· Plan and organise data for payroll processing.

· Partner with the Charity’s Directors and Finance Committee to develop budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and initiatives.

· Work with the Charity’s key partners to ensure that all governance and compliance matters are fulfilled.

· Work effectively with the team, stakeholders and residents on a day-to-day basis.

Position Requirements:

· A track record of working in finance and teamwork.

· Excellent business acumen and commercial skills.

· Have a high level of interpersonal, communication skills with a can-do attitude.

· Be a self-starter with excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.

· A solid educational background and be a fully qualified accountant.

If you have experience in finance ideally with knowledge of the housing and or the charity sector and are passionate about undertaking a position something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Senior Finance Officer

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 p.a. plus benefits

About us:

Each year, we provide housing and support for around 1,800 socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and South-West London.
We make a difference to clients by enabling them to feel valued and supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and believe everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. Our values – respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence – guide everything we do.

The role:

Transform Housing & Support have ambitious plans, and this is a great opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the finance team.

The Senior Finance Officer will support our finance team in driving efficiency, optimising processes, and ensuring financial best practices. The Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process improvements within the finance function. This role will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance financial reporting, streamline operations, and support strategic decision-making. The Senior Finance Officer will also work closely with various departments to ensure efficient financial management and procurement of goods and services that support the organisation's operations and strategic goals.

We’re ideally looking for:

• As Senior Finance Officer, you will have a strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and procurement processes. Familiarity with housing association regulations and compliance requirements is an advantage.
• Ideally you will have at least 3 years of experience in a finance or procurement role, preferably within a housing association, non-profit or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of housing regulations, and financial management practices in the context of social housing.

Our benefits are great too, they include:

• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and one wellbeing day each year.
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year.
• A defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance.
• A comprehensive range of discounts and wellbeing resources through our benefits platform.
• Agile working and connecting with each other is easy, thanks to our technology, but being able to be face-to-face is something we value highly and make time for.

Tick most but not all the boxes?

The best candidate rarely does! If you are excited by this role, share our values and feel you have most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply – you could be exactly who we need.

About Transform Housing & Support

We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. 

Why work at Transform

Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.

Other things you need to know
At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values.

If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help.

We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance, Charity finance, etc.

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Your new company
A large, London-based charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Deputy Financial Controller, you will help to support the organisation's year-end and audit process by preparing and providing information for the external audit as required.
Duties include assisting the finance team by consolidating financial information for both the UK and overseas divisions; reviewing various balances; supporting the production of financial statements and liaising with auditors. The anticipated duration is 6 months+.
To start ASAP.
Hybrid working: 2 days per month in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Accountant, ideally with charity sector experience.
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.

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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We’re looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our senior management team as Finance and Operations Manager. You’ll ensure the smooth operation of our financial and legal aid reporting processes and manage office contracts across our three locations.

Salary: £38,700 per annum, plus 4% pension contributions
Reports to: CEO, Trustees, Finance Board of Trustees, and SMT
Term: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Based at: SWLLC’s Croydon Office / Hybrid working available

For more details, please see our application pack. 

To apply, send us your CV and covering letter (no more than two pages of A4), clearly outlining how you meet the person specifications and why you would like to join South West London Law Centres.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 5 pm on 02/05/2025

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be supporting King’s College London in the recruitment of a new Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting.

King’s College London is at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As we continue to grow and expand, our Finance team is undergoing an exciting transformation to support the university’s strategic ambitions. With a turnover approaching £1.5 billion, we are modernising our financial operations, enhancing our capabilities, supporting King’s to grow sustainably and fostering a culture of excellence to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape.

This is an exciting time to be part of King’s Finance. Our finance development programme focuses on delivering innovative solutions, improving processes, and enhancing a high performing, forward-thinking finance function. We are expanding Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance with dynamic, talented individuals in new areas of work who will contribute to this journey, helping us ensure the university’s financial sustainability while driving value for money.

The Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting, is part of the FP&A function management team, and will provide leadership to transform King’s College London’s financial reporting outputs and accessibility, ensuring it meets the needs of the university’s strategic and operational priorities. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will lead a team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management accounting and reporting, underpinned by robust governance, innovative tools, and efficient processes. This will include the use of data integration tools such as Power BI. The Deputy Director will play a central role in redesigning and delivering on King’s financial management reporting framework, leveraging systems such as Power BI and Agresso, and enhancing the reporting structures to align with the scale and nature of the university’s activities (including review/adjustments to the Chart of Management Accounts). The role will ensure that reporting outputs provide actionable insights, drive compliance with financial policies, and empower budget holders with accessible, quality-assured data, thereby also enabling the business partnering function to refocus. This role is pivotal in building a culture of accountability, consistency, and efficiency across the university’s financial management practices.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Reporting Framework

• Lead the design, implementation and operation of a new management reporting framework that aligns with King’s strategic and operational goals.
• Lead the development of a suite of consistent, quality-assured monthly and quarterly reporting products, accessible to stakeholders including through user friendly interfaces such as Power BI.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to ensure reporting outputs align with the needs of faculties, directorates, and other key areas of activity. Process and Efficiency Improvements
• Identify and take forward opportunities for automation and process efficiency in month-end accounting, including goods received not invoiced (GRNI) recognition and other ledger adjustments.
• Lead the implementation of a refreshed Chart of Accounts, ensuring the income and expenditure (I&E) management reporting structure reflects the university’s key activities.
• Review the utilisation of financial systems, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and value in management reporting activities.
• Develop a month-end timetable, working with relevant teams to enhance the reporting cycle, facilitating meaningful, risk-based financial reviews. Governance and Compliance
• Monitor financial management activities across faculties and directorates, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
• Develop and manage a financial controls framework, providing assurance over the accuracy and reliability of management reporting.
• Working with the Finance Business Partnering function, support the transition to new financial management practices, including in the roll-out of updated policies and training for budget holders. Team Leadership and Development
• Lead the central management accounting team, ensuring they are empowered, motivated, and effectively aligned with the department’s vision and goals.
• Provide professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a high performing, collaborative culture.
• Build strong links with other finance teams, ensuring alignment and integration across the Financial Strategy, Planning, and Performance service.

Stakeholder Engagement and Insight Delivery

• Act as a key advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Build relationships with budget holders, ensuring they have access to meaningful, actionable financial information.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance data quality, reporting tools, and user interfaces.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Our expectations

There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate:

• Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported.
• Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
• Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace.
• Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Phil Southern for a confidential discussion.

Senior Financial Accountant

(SEO)

£41,055 - £44,415 (National)

+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

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

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

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

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will include:

• Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
• Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
• Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
• Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
• Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
• Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change

Key Skills & Experience 

• Good experience of financial accounting
• Good knowledge and experience of VAT
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
• Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
• Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel Ability to work to tight deadlines

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

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Head of Finance and Services

We are seeking a passionate and motivated leader to oversee financial and operational management, ensuring strong financial health and strategic growth.

The charity has grown significantly over the last two years and is on an exciting growth path. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a Head of Finance position, working closely with the CEO to shape the organisation’s future. We are looking for a candidate with a growth mindset who is eager to take on challenges, develop innovative financial strategies, and drive sustainable expansion.

Position: Head of Finance & Services

Salary: £40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

Location: Rushden, with opportunities for some remote working

Hours: Full-time (flexible for the right candidate)

Closing Date: 21st April 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

About the Role

As Head of Finance and Services, you will play a critical role in the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO to drive financial and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for financial management, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting. Additionally, you will provide leadership to the core operations of the charity, which depending on your experience, may include HR, ICT, Health and Safety and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate financial accounts using Sage 50.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, supporting the organisation’s vision and business plan.
• Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to trustees and funders.
• Support funding bids and oversee fund monitoring.
• Manage payroll, expenses, invoices, debtors, and creditors.
• Lead risk management and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Supervise the Finance Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and audits.
• Support HR, procurement, Health & Safety, and ICT as required.

About You

We are looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a strong background in finance. Whether you are an experienced finance professional seeking your next leadership role or someone eager to step into a Head of Finance position for the first time, this opportunity is ideal for you. You should be highly organised, adaptable, and able to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing budgets, payroll, and statutory accounts.
• Ability to lead and develop financial systems and controls.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Highly competent in IT and accounting software (Sage 50 preferred).

Desirable:

• Relevant financial qualification (AAT, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Knowledge of charity finance regulations and governance.
• Experience in charity accounting and reporting.
• HR, ICT, or operational leadership experience.

About the Organisation

A North Northamptonshire charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction, and food poverty. The charity’s mission is to empower people to live independent and fulfilling lives. Working closely with the community to provide practical support and compassionate care, ensuring no one faces hardship alone.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity Finance Lead, Director of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Finance & Operations Manager, Charity Manager, Accountant, etc. #INDNFP

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