Part Time Project Accountant (12-month FTC) 25 hours per week Derby & London (remote working) Up to £55,000 + benefits (Full time equivalent) Our client is a manufacturing SME who are rapidly growing and looking to double their turnover as part of their 3 - 5-year strategic plan. Their CFO and number two in finance have identified the need to recruit a new person who is looking to apply their project accounting skillset in a growing business, by contributing to business processes, enhancing business intelligence, influence decision making and change. Duties: Monthly project reporting and quarterly forecasting for a million plus grant-funded project; strictly monitoring expenditure versus budget; assisting in quarterly submission to UK Research and Innovation; dealing with finance queries from UKRI; ensuring a successful grant claim in the month after quarter-end Establishing an effective working relationship with the Project Management team; advising the team on what's allowed expenditure according to the UKRI rules; assisting in project setup and maintenance in SAP Business ByDesign Developing detailed knowledge of SAP Business ByDesign and using SAP BYD to post journals, track timesheet and purchasing orders, view and download reports, working on Capex projects, asset under construction and fixed asset Tracking project cash flow and incorporating cash outflow in the quarterly grant claim Supporting the financial reporting and analysis of our China legal entity when required Potential to develop responsibilities in other projects or cost centres To be successful: You will be a qualified accountant or studying towards a finance qualification Possess a proven ability in taking ownership of various projects An ability to challenge and 'push-back' to engineering/ production managers and experience in maintaining and delivering accurate reports to key stakeholders Be an intelligent, proactive individual who is proactive, has a 'can do' attitude Have excellent Excel skills are critical, as well as a generally good experience using other ERP/ Finance Systems Have experience of working in the UK
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Part Time Project Accountant (12-month FTC) 25 hours per week Derby & London (remote working) Up to £55,000 + benefits (Full time equivalent) Our client is a manufacturing SME who are rapidly growing and looking to double their turnover as part of their 3 - 5-year strategic plan. Their CFO and number two in finance have identified the need to recruit a new person who is looking to apply their project accounting skillset in a growing business, by contributing to business processes, enhancing business intelligence, influence decision making and change. Duties: Monthly project reporting and quarterly forecasting for a million plus grant-funded project; strictly monitoring expenditure versus budget; assisting in quarterly submission to UK Research and Innovation; dealing with finance queries from UKRI; ensuring a successful grant claim in the month after quarter-end Establishing an effective working relationship with the Project Management team; advising the team on what's allowed expenditure according to the UKRI rules; assisting in project setup and maintenance in SAP Business ByDesign Developing detailed knowledge of SAP Business ByDesign and using SAP BYD to post journals, track timesheet and purchasing orders, view and download reports, working on Capex projects, asset under construction and fixed asset Tracking project cash flow and incorporating cash outflow in the quarterly grant claim Supporting the financial reporting and analysis of our China legal entity when required Potential to develop responsibilities in other projects or cost centres To be successful: You will be a qualified accountant or studying towards a finance qualification Possess a proven ability in taking ownership of various projects An ability to challenge and 'push-back' to engineering/ production managers and experience in maintaining and delivering accurate reports to key stakeholders Be an intelligent, proactive individual who is proactive, has a 'can do' attitude Have excellent Excel skills are critical, as well as a generally good experience using other ERP/ Finance Systems Have experience of working in the UK
Location: Potters Bar, London or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) The FP&A Partner role supports a number of the core FP&A functions, namely: a) the production of the business plan and forecasting, b) management of the P&L for the respective business, c) acting as a point of liaison for the CFO and their Finance function with the business units and, d) providing insightful analysis of financial and commercial performance against Plan and forecast to both the UK management team and our parent company in Canada. The FP&A Partner works closely with the Pricing and Distribution teams in each business to understand trading and commercial performance, . In doing so, the Partner works with the Business Unit to ensure that the new business we are writing meets our return-on-investment targets and is aligned with our risk appetite. The FP&A Partner provides independent review and challenge of business performance - including how business initiatives and the benefits associated with them will support the competitive positioning and financial outlook for the business. This individual and will also be credible when communicating with stakeholders and contribute effectively to senior management meetings. In particular, the Partner supports the financial and commercial decision- making of the business senior leadership team. Duties/Responsibilities Supports the Head of FP&A and Financial Performance Director to deliver an effective and credible FP&A function to the business. This requires the role holder to possess sufficient relevant expertise, experience and insight to manage the P&L for the relevant line of business. At a more detailed level, this involves the provision of support (or sourcing / facilitation of support from elsewhere in the Finance function) to a life insurance or wealth management business in the following areas: Technical Accounting Financial and management reporting (e.g. on business volumes, mix, and margins) to inform SLT decision making, and Interpretation and use of actuarial judgements and management information (i.e. Solvency II capital and IFRS17 impacts) Oversees the provision of smooth running and efficient forecasting, planning, analysis and management reporting process providing consistent and high quality information to support the respective business in making sound, strategic business decisions in respect of its operations including providing effective expense discipline (both BAU and projects). Supports the Head of FP&A and Financial Performance Director by robustly reviewing and challenging the both the outputs from / and the inputs into Finance to ensure that the numbers are credible and ensure that the supporting commentary links to both the market and respective business unit performance in a meaningful way. Key outputs include: 1) Management Information 2) Annual budgeting and forecasting (including quarterly reforecasting) 3) Commentary on Canadian earnings including analysis versus plan4) UK local entity reporting including UK GAAP /IFRS financial statements (as applicable) and Solvency II (if applicable) Critical to the establishment of a high quality business partnering model, that meets both the needs of the respective business unit and the expectations of the CFO and Financial Performance Director. This includes establishing and maintaining agreed SLA's for scheduled and ad hoc activities - including the operation of processes and timely delivery of outputs that are complete, accurate, relevant and are landed on a 'no surprises basis. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Part Qualified or Qualified Actuary/Accountant with good financial services industry experience including proven understanding of the marketplace and competitor environment in which the respective business unit operates. Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and business to facilitate cooperation and information exchanges that improve customer and business outcomes Demonstrates strategic understanding of the life insurance industry Excellent quantitative business analytical skills Excellent risk, balance sheet and financial planning skills Ability to interpret and apply actuarial/finance techniques to business problems Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to address both technical and non-technical audiences in formal and informal setting Strong influencing skills Able to work successfully in a collaborative manner within a matrix organisational structure and framework.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Location: Potters Bar, London or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) The FP&A Partner role supports a number of the core FP&A functions, namely: a) the production of the business plan and forecasting, b) management of the P&L for the respective business, c) acting as a point of liaison for the CFO and their Finance function with the business units and, d) providing insightful analysis of financial and commercial performance against Plan and forecast to both the UK management team and our parent company in Canada. The FP&A Partner works closely with the Pricing and Distribution teams in each business to understand trading and commercial performance, . In doing so, the Partner works with the Business Unit to ensure that the new business we are writing meets our return-on-investment targets and is aligned with our risk appetite. The FP&A Partner provides independent review and challenge of business performance - including how business initiatives and the benefits associated with them will support the competitive positioning and financial outlook for the business. This individual and will also be credible when communicating with stakeholders and contribute effectively to senior management meetings. In particular, the Partner supports the financial and commercial decision- making of the business senior leadership team. Duties/Responsibilities Supports the Head of FP&A and Financial Performance Director to deliver an effective and credible FP&A function to the business. This requires the role holder to possess sufficient relevant expertise, experience and insight to manage the P&L for the relevant line of business. At a more detailed level, this involves the provision of support (or sourcing / facilitation of support from elsewhere in the Finance function) to a life insurance or wealth management business in the following areas: Technical Accounting Financial and management reporting (e.g. on business volumes, mix, and margins) to inform SLT decision making, and Interpretation and use of actuarial judgements and management information (i.e. Solvency II capital and IFRS17 impacts) Oversees the provision of smooth running and efficient forecasting, planning, analysis and management reporting process providing consistent and high quality information to support the respective business in making sound, strategic business decisions in respect of its operations including providing effective expense discipline (both BAU and projects). Supports the Head of FP&A and Financial Performance Director by robustly reviewing and challenging the both the outputs from / and the inputs into Finance to ensure that the numbers are credible and ensure that the supporting commentary links to both the market and respective business unit performance in a meaningful way. Key outputs include: 1) Management Information 2) Annual budgeting and forecasting (including quarterly reforecasting) 3) Commentary on Canadian earnings including analysis versus plan4) UK local entity reporting including UK GAAP /IFRS financial statements (as applicable) and Solvency II (if applicable) Critical to the establishment of a high quality business partnering model, that meets both the needs of the respective business unit and the expectations of the CFO and Financial Performance Director. This includes establishing and maintaining agreed SLA's for scheduled and ad hoc activities - including the operation of processes and timely delivery of outputs that are complete, accurate, relevant and are landed on a 'no surprises basis. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Part Qualified or Qualified Actuary/Accountant with good financial services industry experience including proven understanding of the marketplace and competitor environment in which the respective business unit operates. Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and business to facilitate cooperation and information exchanges that improve customer and business outcomes Demonstrates strategic understanding of the life insurance industry Excellent quantitative business analytical skills Excellent risk, balance sheet and financial planning skills Ability to interpret and apply actuarial/finance techniques to business problems Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - able to address both technical and non-technical audiences in formal and informal setting Strong influencing skills Able to work successfully in a collaborative manner within a matrix organisational structure and framework.
The Modern Institute is one of the world's leading International contemporary art galleries. Working with internationally established and emerging artists on both public and private shows, the gallery hosts a yearly program across its two spaces in Glasgow, as well as participating in major art fairs around the world. Role: This is a varied role that works across all parts and departments of the business. We are looking for someone keen to work in a creative environment with strong communication and an ability to take ownership of projects and tasks. The Finance Manager will work closely with and report to the Directors and Director of Finance, making sure that the finance systems are robust and financial data is recorded and reported on correctly. Responsibilities: Finance Oversight of posting and admin by finance assistant of Sage 50 Preparation of quarterly management accounts, inclusive of variance analysis alongside Director of Finance Cash Flow and risk management Define and execute project budgets and review actual spends Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Collate year end accounting pack for reporting to Director of Finance Maintenance of a thorough system of accounting records Maintain chart of accounts Manage, maintain and process payroll Manage staff pension Oversee any international sales tax requirements and admin Checking of VAT transactions for preparation of VAT return Ensure purchase order procedure is adhered to throughout the business and maintained Ensure recharge invoices are issued in accordance with expenditure incurred Manage and oversee purchase ledger and supplier payment runs in line with cash flow Manage and maintain sales ledger and credit control Artist finance Liaise with collectors, galleries and artists on financial matters Prepare and issue sales invoices to collectors and galleries Manage and maintain artist financial statements - this is a large part of the role Management of artist commission payments Meticulous recording of production costs and calculations on the database and artist statements for review by Director of Finance Office Ensure staff onboarding admin and training is followed General oversight of the office Processing holiday requests etc. Person Specification Minimum 1 - 3 years working in a Financial Management role or ability to prove a record of management level output Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience Excellent practical IT skills and knowledge and must have worked on Macs Working experience of Sage 50 desktop Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to deal with different sections and departments of the business Hands on accountant who is willing to get involved in all processes and able to drive projects forward with minimum guidance Desire to understand all aspects of the business The role is full time and the salary is on offer is £40K - £50K DOE. This is a great role in a creative industry and perfect for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their career or move into a new industry.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
The Modern Institute is one of the world's leading International contemporary art galleries. Working with internationally established and emerging artists on both public and private shows, the gallery hosts a yearly program across its two spaces in Glasgow, as well as participating in major art fairs around the world. Role: This is a varied role that works across all parts and departments of the business. We are looking for someone keen to work in a creative environment with strong communication and an ability to take ownership of projects and tasks. The Finance Manager will work closely with and report to the Directors and Director of Finance, making sure that the finance systems are robust and financial data is recorded and reported on correctly. Responsibilities: Finance Oversight of posting and admin by finance assistant of Sage 50 Preparation of quarterly management accounts, inclusive of variance analysis alongside Director of Finance Cash Flow and risk management Define and execute project budgets and review actual spends Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Collate year end accounting pack for reporting to Director of Finance Maintenance of a thorough system of accounting records Maintain chart of accounts Manage, maintain and process payroll Manage staff pension Oversee any international sales tax requirements and admin Checking of VAT transactions for preparation of VAT return Ensure purchase order procedure is adhered to throughout the business and maintained Ensure recharge invoices are issued in accordance with expenditure incurred Manage and oversee purchase ledger and supplier payment runs in line with cash flow Manage and maintain sales ledger and credit control Artist finance Liaise with collectors, galleries and artists on financial matters Prepare and issue sales invoices to collectors and galleries Manage and maintain artist financial statements - this is a large part of the role Management of artist commission payments Meticulous recording of production costs and calculations on the database and artist statements for review by Director of Finance Office Ensure staff onboarding admin and training is followed General oversight of the office Processing holiday requests etc. Person Specification Minimum 1 - 3 years working in a Financial Management role or ability to prove a record of management level output Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience Excellent practical IT skills and knowledge and must have worked on Macs Working experience of Sage 50 desktop Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to deal with different sections and departments of the business Hands on accountant who is willing to get involved in all processes and able to drive projects forward with minimum guidance Desire to understand all aspects of the business The role is full time and the salary is on offer is £40K - £50K DOE. This is a great role in a creative industry and perfect for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their career or move into a new industry.
Production Accountant 12-month FTC London based with UK and International Travel £50,000 - £55,000 Altum consulting are delighted to be partnering with an international entertainment organisation who are seeking a Production Accountant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term basis. You will be responsible for the tour accounting and reporting across EMEA, APAC and Latin America, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in this type of accounting and someone who is able to and enjoys travel within the UK and Internationally with the business. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with Touring and Production teams to refine show projections, track and control spending, and manage third party payment approvals. Prepare tour settlements and packs in advance of each tour for internal review and liaise with show representative to present and agree show settlements with Artist representatives. Review provisional settlements, analysing revenue and costs and any effect on budgets, and pro-actively raise any concerns to the Promoter and Touring department. Liaise with Ticketing team to ensure all income streams have been reported correctly. You will have/be: Experience within a similar role within the entertainment industry Strong core accounting skills Confident communicator both internally and externally Strong Excel skill set If you feel this role is right for you, please get in touch ASAP -
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Production Accountant 12-month FTC London based with UK and International Travel £50,000 - £55,000 Altum consulting are delighted to be partnering with an international entertainment organisation who are seeking a Production Accountant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term basis. You will be responsible for the tour accounting and reporting across EMEA, APAC and Latin America, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in this type of accounting and someone who is able to and enjoys travel within the UK and Internationally with the business. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with Touring and Production teams to refine show projections, track and control spending, and manage third party payment approvals. Prepare tour settlements and packs in advance of each tour for internal review and liaise with show representative to present and agree show settlements with Artist representatives. Review provisional settlements, analysing revenue and costs and any effect on budgets, and pro-actively raise any concerns to the Promoter and Touring department. Liaise with Ticketing team to ensure all income streams have been reported correctly. You will have/be: Experience within a similar role within the entertainment industry Strong core accounting skills Confident communicator both internally and externally Strong Excel skill set If you feel this role is right for you, please get in touch ASAP -
Summary: Join the dynamic team at one of the largest philanthropic bodies in the UK. This organisation supports a diverse range of causes including scientific research, the arts, social inclusion, and more. They are seeking a qualified accountant to fill the role of Finance Projects Manager on a contract basis for over a year. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a large group of charities, implementing efficient solutions across the group and making a lasting impact. Our Client: Each organisation within the group have their own distinct priorities, reporting processes, and board of trustees. They collectively turnover £100 million annually and fund various fields, including scientific research, the arts, heritage, and social inclusion. The ambitious team work collaboratively to support one another in all areas of finance and are excited to have a initiative driven specialist with sector experience to provide value add to their goals. The Role: Oversee and deliver various projects and initiatives while covering for a team member on maternity leave. Collaborate with a large group of charities to develop and implement efficient and effective solutions. Support finance systems initiatives and implement improvements to processes across all organisations. Act as the lead coordinator for the groups year-end close and external audit. Provide dedicated finance support to designated entities and participate in office-wide projects as required. The Successful Candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with direct experience in projects and preferably standardisation implementation. Previously worked in the not for profit sector. Practical knowledge of accounting processes, financial accounting, and reporting for charities. Strong communication skills, able to deal across all levels of the organization. Highly organized, motivated, and capable of working independently. What s on Offer? Contract role for 15 months £60,000 - £70,000 per annum 12% non-contributory pension Benefits include above market holiday days, season ticket loan, life assurance, optional private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and Give as You Earn scheme Hybrid model with flexible working, office based in central London
Mar 27, 2024
Contractor
Summary: Join the dynamic team at one of the largest philanthropic bodies in the UK. This organisation supports a diverse range of causes including scientific research, the arts, social inclusion, and more. They are seeking a qualified accountant to fill the role of Finance Projects Manager on a contract basis for over a year. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a large group of charities, implementing efficient solutions across the group and making a lasting impact. Our Client: Each organisation within the group have their own distinct priorities, reporting processes, and board of trustees. They collectively turnover £100 million annually and fund various fields, including scientific research, the arts, heritage, and social inclusion. The ambitious team work collaboratively to support one another in all areas of finance and are excited to have a initiative driven specialist with sector experience to provide value add to their goals. The Role: Oversee and deliver various projects and initiatives while covering for a team member on maternity leave. Collaborate with a large group of charities to develop and implement efficient and effective solutions. Support finance systems initiatives and implement improvements to processes across all organisations. Act as the lead coordinator for the groups year-end close and external audit. Provide dedicated finance support to designated entities and participate in office-wide projects as required. The Successful Candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with direct experience in projects and preferably standardisation implementation. Previously worked in the not for profit sector. Practical knowledge of accounting processes, financial accounting, and reporting for charities. Strong communication skills, able to deal across all levels of the organization. Highly organized, motivated, and capable of working independently. What s on Offer? Contract role for 15 months £60,000 - £70,000 per annum 12% non-contributory pension Benefits include above market holiday days, season ticket loan, life assurance, optional private medical insurance, critical illness cover, and Give as You Earn scheme Hybrid model with flexible working, office based in central London
Credible financial planning. Informed decision-making. Impacting the future. Commercial Finance Analyst £36,000-£45,000 (+ Benefits & study support) Reports to: Retail Finance Manager Department: Chief Operating Office Contract: Permanent Hours: Working hours Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Closing date: 01 April 2024, 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with an Excel exercise Interview date: From the week commencing the 08 April 2024 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We are looking for a part qualified Commercial Finance Analyst to join Cancer Research UK's Finance team to deliver insightful reporting and financial planning for our Retail & Trading teams. Our growing network of 600+ stores, superstores, and distribution hubs raised £127m in 2022/23 towards our life-saving work, and we're investing significantly in the expansion of our new online marketplace (e.g. eBay, ASOS Marketplace, and Depop) making this a diverse and exciting area. This means you will have the exciting (and fulfilling) opportunity to directly support the financial performance and cause-driven impact of a diverse and growing business area. You will use your financial planning, modelling, and reporting experience to provide analysis and decision support to various initiatives and projects across Cancer Research UK, and support the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning for a large cost-centre base throughout the financial year. You'll also collaborate closely with the team's management accountant to ensure a joint approach to financial reporting/planning and analysis. This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified Finance Analyst with multisite experience to gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder relationships while being supported with your studies to become a qualified accountant. In this supportive working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement, or a talent you never knew you had. What will I be doing? Producing the planning and reporting for our Retail & Trading teams (600+ cost centres). This will involve understanding variances, providing accurate insight into the financial performance of these business areas; and supporting the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning throughout the financial year. Providing analysis and information to support decisions, projects, and business cases with the support of both the Retail Finance Manager. Supporting the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and Finance Managers for your business areas. Building strong relationships and clearly communicating financial information with non-financial stakeholders across the Retail & Trading teams to enable the organisation to own and take responsibility for their plans. Analysing trends and performance to feed into forecasts and long-term financial planning. Producing and communicating analysis that turns data into insight to financial and non-financial audiences while understanding the 'so what' and questioning 'what's next?' Collaborating closely with the Management Accountant for your business area to ensure accounts are complete and correct, and analysing management information to find efficiencies and improvements. What skills will I need? To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/ CIMA/ ICAEW or equivalent) Produced financial planning within a large, multisite organisation (100+ sites/ cost centres) that receives a high volume of daily transactions/ sales (this can be in a non-Retail industry such as hospitality). Experience in delivering financial planning, modelling, and reporting (including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting). Supported a budgeting and forecasting cycle throughout a full financial year. Built strong business partnering relationships with an ability to clearly analyse, present, and explain financial information and extract key issues with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Can set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and effectively managing expectations. IT Literate and comfortable manipulating data in Excel (e.g. v-lookups, index match and Pivot Tables) What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact Jamie.Byford Additional Information For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Credible financial planning. Informed decision-making. Impacting the future. Commercial Finance Analyst £36,000-£45,000 (+ Benefits & study support) Reports to: Retail Finance Manager Department: Chief Operating Office Contract: Permanent Hours: Working hours Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Closing date: 01 April 2024, 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with an Excel exercise Interview date: From the week commencing the 08 April 2024 How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We are looking for a part qualified Commercial Finance Analyst to join Cancer Research UK's Finance team to deliver insightful reporting and financial planning for our Retail & Trading teams. Our growing network of 600+ stores, superstores, and distribution hubs raised £127m in 2022/23 towards our life-saving work, and we're investing significantly in the expansion of our new online marketplace (e.g. eBay, ASOS Marketplace, and Depop) making this a diverse and exciting area. This means you will have the exciting (and fulfilling) opportunity to directly support the financial performance and cause-driven impact of a diverse and growing business area. You will use your financial planning, modelling, and reporting experience to provide analysis and decision support to various initiatives and projects across Cancer Research UK, and support the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning for a large cost-centre base throughout the financial year. You'll also collaborate closely with the team's management accountant to ensure a joint approach to financial reporting/planning and analysis. This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified Finance Analyst with multisite experience to gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder relationships while being supported with your studies to become a qualified accountant. In this supportive working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement, or a talent you never knew you had. What will I be doing? Producing the planning and reporting for our Retail & Trading teams (600+ cost centres). This will involve understanding variances, providing accurate insight into the financial performance of these business areas; and supporting the forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning throughout the financial year. Providing analysis and information to support decisions, projects, and business cases with the support of both the Retail Finance Manager. Supporting the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and Finance Managers for your business areas. Building strong relationships and clearly communicating financial information with non-financial stakeholders across the Retail & Trading teams to enable the organisation to own and take responsibility for their plans. Analysing trends and performance to feed into forecasts and long-term financial planning. Producing and communicating analysis that turns data into insight to financial and non-financial audiences while understanding the 'so what' and questioning 'what's next?' Collaborating closely with the Management Accountant for your business area to ensure accounts are complete and correct, and analysing management information to find efficiencies and improvements. What skills will I need? To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/ CIMA/ ICAEW or equivalent) Produced financial planning within a large, multisite organisation (100+ sites/ cost centres) that receives a high volume of daily transactions/ sales (this can be in a non-Retail industry such as hospitality). Experience in delivering financial planning, modelling, and reporting (including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting). Supported a budgeting and forecasting cycle throughout a full financial year. Built strong business partnering relationships with an ability to clearly analyse, present, and explain financial information and extract key issues with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Can set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and effectively managing expectations. IT Literate and comfortable manipulating data in Excel (e.g. v-lookups, index match and Pivot Tables) What will I gain? Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well. Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture. Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team. For the full job description and more information about working with us please contact Jamie.Byford Additional Information For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Our client, based in West London, is looking for an experienced VP of Finance to join their team. Using your knowledge and experience you will provide financial leadership and strategic guidance, while establishing and building a future-proof, first-class finance function. All applicants for this exciting role will need to be a fully qualified accountant (with experience in a similar level role), used to working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced biotech/pharmaceutical industry. As VP of Finance (reporting to the Chief Executive Officer) you will: take responsibility and ownership of the finance function of the Company, maintaining strong financial controls and compliance; Understand the business strategy and work closely with the senior management team to support the preparation of budgets and cash-flow forecasts. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary on financial performance on a monthly basis Monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close procedures and VAT returns Responsible for the accounting operations for the Company (and subsidiaries) including payroll, tax matters for employees (resident and non-UK resident), accounts payable, general ledger, financial reconciliations, banking, share option schemes, and cash management. With the R&D Management team: contribute to business planning, forecasting and budgeting processes based on anticipated R&D work, and prepare the budgets and cashflow forecasts Working with the CEO on strategic activities, including longer term forecasting and budgets, the commercial structure of the company (new subsidiaries etc) Manage the annual compensation reviews and benefits programmes Assist with the preparation of due diligence information Planning and management of the annual audit process Project accounting to support corporate relationships and R&D tax credit claims Overall responsibility for the HR function and other various business and administrative matters including IT, property, insurances, risk management and treasury management Review of all legal contracts, liaison with external lawyers on commercial matters Board interaction including preparation and presentation of materials for G&A Overall responsibility for procurement including credit checking and discount negotiations. Candidates must have the following skills, education and experience: Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with knowledge and experience of IFRS Significant relevant finance and accounting experience including previous experience leading an accounting team Sound working knowledge of technical accounting, including prior experience of financial close activities Excellent interpersonal skills and professional skills Experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry Knowledge and experience in handling financial systems Strong IT skills, particularly Excel Excellent written and oral communication skills High levels of ethics and integrity Proactive with recommending process & systems improvements High level of professionalism with internal and external stakeholders Experience of venture capital / private equity backed businesses would be an advantage. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills, strong business acumen, and proven managerial skills. They will be detail-oriented, with both the ambition and willingness to roll up their sleeves and dive into the details.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client, based in West London, is looking for an experienced VP of Finance to join their team. Using your knowledge and experience you will provide financial leadership and strategic guidance, while establishing and building a future-proof, first-class finance function. All applicants for this exciting role will need to be a fully qualified accountant (with experience in a similar level role), used to working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced biotech/pharmaceutical industry. As VP of Finance (reporting to the Chief Executive Officer) you will: take responsibility and ownership of the finance function of the Company, maintaining strong financial controls and compliance; Understand the business strategy and work closely with the senior management team to support the preparation of budgets and cash-flow forecasts. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts and commentary on financial performance on a monthly basis Monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close procedures and VAT returns Responsible for the accounting operations for the Company (and subsidiaries) including payroll, tax matters for employees (resident and non-UK resident), accounts payable, general ledger, financial reconciliations, banking, share option schemes, and cash management. With the R&D Management team: contribute to business planning, forecasting and budgeting processes based on anticipated R&D work, and prepare the budgets and cashflow forecasts Working with the CEO on strategic activities, including longer term forecasting and budgets, the commercial structure of the company (new subsidiaries etc) Manage the annual compensation reviews and benefits programmes Assist with the preparation of due diligence information Planning and management of the annual audit process Project accounting to support corporate relationships and R&D tax credit claims Overall responsibility for the HR function and other various business and administrative matters including IT, property, insurances, risk management and treasury management Review of all legal contracts, liaison with external lawyers on commercial matters Board interaction including preparation and presentation of materials for G&A Overall responsibility for procurement including credit checking and discount negotiations. Candidates must have the following skills, education and experience: Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with knowledge and experience of IFRS Significant relevant finance and accounting experience including previous experience leading an accounting team Sound working knowledge of technical accounting, including prior experience of financial close activities Excellent interpersonal skills and professional skills Experience working in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry Knowledge and experience in handling financial systems Strong IT skills, particularly Excel Excellent written and oral communication skills High levels of ethics and integrity Proactive with recommending process & systems improvements High level of professionalism with internal and external stakeholders Experience of venture capital / private equity backed businesses would be an advantage. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills, strong business acumen, and proven managerial skills. They will be detail-oriented, with both the ambition and willingness to roll up their sleeves and dive into the details.
Department - Finance Reports to - Head of Finance Reports to you - None, but matrix management relationship with 2/3 Finance colleagues Hours of work - 37.5 hours a week over five days Base - Hybrid working for the foreseeable future with regular attendance to the office at least 2 -3 days a week at our office in Hampstead North London Our vision Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services. What we do Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients' experiences of care. Our volunteering, support hub, and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients - whether they live locally, or come from further away to access the trust's specialist services. Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their very best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation-wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so staff can achieve the best outcomes for patients. We fund ground-breaking research with the potential to change people's lives, whether it's through our grant programmes, commissioned research or delivering major capital funding appeals. Our approach We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production. The Royal Free Charity (the Charity) invests in: Enhanced support for patients Vital support for our staff Ground-breaking research and innovation Cutting-edge medical equipment The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this. The charity, which employs about over 80 FTEs, is working towards becoming an employer of choice. Finance Business Partner (Corporate Services) Job Purpose: To be the lead accountant within the finance function supporting our corporate activities, including HR, Comms, Finance and Property & Operations To lead our annual budget setting process and annual refresh of our Five Year Plan Remit Finance Business Partnering support for HR, Comms & Finance: Be the primary point of contact between finance and heads of department Support budget holders in managing their budgets, advising and upskilling them where necessary Challenge budget holders in the event of variances to budget Respond to queries from the business, acting as the 'face of finance', and escalating where necessary Working with budget holders and finance staff to ensure that management accounts are accurate and accompanied by a strategically useful narrative Support continuous improvement of productivity and efficiency Finance Business Partnering support for Property & Operations: Lead finance relationship with outsourced service providers (utilities, facilities management, service charge management) Lead finance relationship with tenants Manage all BAU estates related budgets Manage VAT treatment of estates costs Advise on strategic estates options to maximise the financial and social returns on our investments Cash and investments: Monitor and report on the performance of our investment portfolio Working with colleagues to maximise returns on our cash balances while ensuring that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our expenditure needs Annual and five-year budget setting process: Own the annual charity budget setting process in collaboration with the FD/Head of Finance In parallel, refresh the charity's five year financial plan Management: Matrix management relationship with accounts payable officer and assistant financial accountant Approval of journals and invoices for posting Work as team member of the Finance department Take part in cross-directorate corporate projects and working groups Deputise for the Head of Finance and FD for own areas of responsibility Key Relationships: CEO Director of Finance Budget Holders Trustees Tenants (UCL, NHS Trust) Suppliers Investment managers Person Specification Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge: Experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role (essential) CCAB qualified (desirable) Excellent IT skills, including a thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and databases (essential) The ability to manage and juggle a large workload whilst maintaining an excellent service level to internal & external stakeholders (essential) Communication: To have excellent communication skills both verbally and written Managing Own Performance & Development: Strong commitment to growing own knowledge and skills Can-do attitude to problem solving and unfamiliar challenges Strong drive to take responsibility for own work Other requirements - we expect you to:- To have a good understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team. Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner To work unsupervised To work to tight deadlines and deliver results To have a positive professional work attitude Be highly motivated and able to take the initiative Be enthusiastic and passionate for the Charity / Hospital environment To have a strong affinity with the NHS and philanthropic values To have attention to detail To support your team and your other colleagues Attend meetings and training as required Be flexible and respond to the needs of services Attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager To treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic Read and adhere to the Charity policies, including the dress code, and all relevant legislation and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Procedure and understand the correct action to be taken in the event of a fire Work toward the charity's vision and mission, and act in line with its values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. To undertake any additional relevant duties as required This job description is not exhaustive, and the role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and subject to change to meet legislative requirements. The recruitment process To apply for this post, please send the following: CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment) Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification, Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered for this role. Closing date for application: Monday 15 April 2024, 12 noon. Interview date: w/c Monday 22 April 2024. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. You must be eligible to work in the UK We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, please contact us as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities' employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join in the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. Benefits: Core benefits: 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees). A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we'll match your contribution up to 9%. . click apply for full job details
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Department - Finance Reports to - Head of Finance Reports to you - None, but matrix management relationship with 2/3 Finance colleagues Hours of work - 37.5 hours a week over five days Base - Hybrid working for the foreseeable future with regular attendance to the office at least 2 -3 days a week at our office in Hampstead North London Our vision Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services. What we do Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients' experiences of care. Our volunteering, support hub, and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients - whether they live locally, or come from further away to access the trust's specialist services. Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their very best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation-wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so staff can achieve the best outcomes for patients. We fund ground-breaking research with the potential to change people's lives, whether it's through our grant programmes, commissioned research or delivering major capital funding appeals. Our approach We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production. The Royal Free Charity (the Charity) invests in: Enhanced support for patients Vital support for our staff Ground-breaking research and innovation Cutting-edge medical equipment The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this. The charity, which employs about over 80 FTEs, is working towards becoming an employer of choice. Finance Business Partner (Corporate Services) Job Purpose: To be the lead accountant within the finance function supporting our corporate activities, including HR, Comms, Finance and Property & Operations To lead our annual budget setting process and annual refresh of our Five Year Plan Remit Finance Business Partnering support for HR, Comms & Finance: Be the primary point of contact between finance and heads of department Support budget holders in managing their budgets, advising and upskilling them where necessary Challenge budget holders in the event of variances to budget Respond to queries from the business, acting as the 'face of finance', and escalating where necessary Working with budget holders and finance staff to ensure that management accounts are accurate and accompanied by a strategically useful narrative Support continuous improvement of productivity and efficiency Finance Business Partnering support for Property & Operations: Lead finance relationship with outsourced service providers (utilities, facilities management, service charge management) Lead finance relationship with tenants Manage all BAU estates related budgets Manage VAT treatment of estates costs Advise on strategic estates options to maximise the financial and social returns on our investments Cash and investments: Monitor and report on the performance of our investment portfolio Working with colleagues to maximise returns on our cash balances while ensuring that we have sufficient liquidity to meet our expenditure needs Annual and five-year budget setting process: Own the annual charity budget setting process in collaboration with the FD/Head of Finance In parallel, refresh the charity's five year financial plan Management: Matrix management relationship with accounts payable officer and assistant financial accountant Approval of journals and invoices for posting Work as team member of the Finance department Take part in cross-directorate corporate projects and working groups Deputise for the Head of Finance and FD for own areas of responsibility Key Relationships: CEO Director of Finance Budget Holders Trustees Tenants (UCL, NHS Trust) Suppliers Investment managers Person Specification Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge: Experience as a Finance Business Partner or similar role (essential) CCAB qualified (desirable) Excellent IT skills, including a thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and databases (essential) The ability to manage and juggle a large workload whilst maintaining an excellent service level to internal & external stakeholders (essential) Communication: To have excellent communication skills both verbally and written Managing Own Performance & Development: Strong commitment to growing own knowledge and skills Can-do attitude to problem solving and unfamiliar challenges Strong drive to take responsibility for own work Other requirements - we expect you to:- To have a good understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Take time for personal development, contributing learning and ideas to the wider team. Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner To work unsupervised To work to tight deadlines and deliver results To have a positive professional work attitude Be highly motivated and able to take the initiative Be enthusiastic and passionate for the Charity / Hospital environment To have a strong affinity with the NHS and philanthropic values To have attention to detail To support your team and your other colleagues Attend meetings and training as required Be flexible and respond to the needs of services Attend supervision on a regular basis with the line manager To treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic Read and adhere to the Charity policies, including the dress code, and all relevant legislation and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Procedure and understand the correct action to be taken in the event of a fire Work toward the charity's vision and mission, and act in line with its values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. To undertake any additional relevant duties as required This job description is not exhaustive, and the role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and subject to change to meet legislative requirements. The recruitment process To apply for this post, please send the following: CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment) Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification, Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered for this role. Closing date for application: Monday 15 April 2024, 12 noon. Interview date: w/c Monday 22 April 2024. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. You must be eligible to work in the UK We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, please contact us as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities' employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join in the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. Benefits: Core benefits: 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees). A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we'll match your contribution up to 9%. . click apply for full job details
We are surrently looking for a Property Accountant which will be office based in Leicester to be part of an existing team, working office hours Monday - Friday and there is some flex on the hours As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth financial operations of our property portfolio. You will also be required to support the wider finance team. Key responsibilities include: Account Reconciliation:Conducting account reconciliations and addressing any associated queries promptly and accurately. Rent, rates & service charge: confirming accuracy of invoices, statements, payments and financial ledgers for rent, rates & service charges. Customer Facing: Confidently deal with landlords & their queries. Invoice Processing: Managing supplier invoices, credit notes, and internal invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Solicitor Payments:Processing payments on account to solicitors as required. Turnover Certificates:Producing annual turnover certificates for our properties. Supplier Records:Creating and updating supplier records in our system. Monthly Rent Run:Generating monthly Rent Run reports for all our properties. Insurance Payments:Handling insurance payments related to our property portfolio. Assist with the preparation of property related forecasts and budgets. Business Partner property managers & property director. Ad hoc involvement in finance projects as required. Drive improvements and efficiencies and raise financial awareness across the business Communication Skills:Demonstrating excellent written and verbal English, with professional telephone etiquette to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. Computer Proficiency:Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Advanced excel skills are required. Sage X3:Familiarity with or prior use of Sage X3 accounting software. Email Management:Handling a high volume of emails and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. As the Property Accountant we are looking for the following Previous experience in a similar role. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines. Proactive problem-solving skills in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of property management or real estate accounting is a plus. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
We are surrently looking for a Property Accountant which will be office based in Leicester to be part of an existing team, working office hours Monday - Friday and there is some flex on the hours As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth financial operations of our property portfolio. You will also be required to support the wider finance team. Key responsibilities include: Account Reconciliation:Conducting account reconciliations and addressing any associated queries promptly and accurately. Rent, rates & service charge: confirming accuracy of invoices, statements, payments and financial ledgers for rent, rates & service charges. Customer Facing: Confidently deal with landlords & their queries. Invoice Processing: Managing supplier invoices, credit notes, and internal invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Solicitor Payments:Processing payments on account to solicitors as required. Turnover Certificates:Producing annual turnover certificates for our properties. Supplier Records:Creating and updating supplier records in our system. Monthly Rent Run:Generating monthly Rent Run reports for all our properties. Insurance Payments:Handling insurance payments related to our property portfolio. Assist with the preparation of property related forecasts and budgets. Business Partner property managers & property director. Ad hoc involvement in finance projects as required. Drive improvements and efficiencies and raise financial awareness across the business Communication Skills:Demonstrating excellent written and verbal English, with professional telephone etiquette to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues. Computer Proficiency:Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Advanced excel skills are required. Sage X3:Familiarity with or prior use of Sage X3 accounting software. Email Management:Handling a high volume of emails and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner. As the Property Accountant we are looking for the following Previous experience in a similar role. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines. Proactive problem-solving skills in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of property management or real estate accounting is a plus. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Management Accountant Our client, an innovative and dynamic Group within the Utilities Sector, are seeking an experience Management to play a pivotal role in the business, with direct responsibility for accounting and reporting, this is the lead finance role covering all aspects of financial management The ideal candidate will be a true team player with a positive attitude, be driven, well organised with a innovative and hold a strategic approach to their work. You will also be a competent and able leader with a great mind for business, have exceptional communication skills, and be driven by a desire to make improvements Able to oversee, explain and interpret complex financial information, your role and Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Ownership of the month end process, including preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and control, detailed variance and Opex Developing and maintaining forecast models and ownership of the annual budgeting cycle and mid-year reforecasting Production of monthly financial performance reports for executive review and for monthly Board reporting Bank and cash management, including short-term and long-range cash forecasting and balance optimization Management of CAPEX and other major expenditure Provide financial support / modelling / analysis to the team Financial analysis of Costing / Pricing / Margin strategy Evaluation of opportunities / new channels / portfolio optimisation Involvement in potential external funding of projects Provide cost control and financial support to all departments in the business Approval of payments, purchase orders and other spend Control of billing (accuracy, timing etc.) The ideal candidate will have a Highly developed understanding of financial / management accounting practices and hold strong experience at business partner level and delivering to senior stakeholders and experience of budgeting / forecasting / modelling within a complex customer life cycle Financial Services / Regulated market sector awareness is desirable Salary 55,000 to 60,000
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Management Accountant Our client, an innovative and dynamic Group within the Utilities Sector, are seeking an experience Management to play a pivotal role in the business, with direct responsibility for accounting and reporting, this is the lead finance role covering all aspects of financial management The ideal candidate will be a true team player with a positive attitude, be driven, well organised with a innovative and hold a strategic approach to their work. You will also be a competent and able leader with a great mind for business, have exceptional communication skills, and be driven by a desire to make improvements Able to oversee, explain and interpret complex financial information, your role and Responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Ownership of the month end process, including preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and control, detailed variance and Opex Developing and maintaining forecast models and ownership of the annual budgeting cycle and mid-year reforecasting Production of monthly financial performance reports for executive review and for monthly Board reporting Bank and cash management, including short-term and long-range cash forecasting and balance optimization Management of CAPEX and other major expenditure Provide financial support / modelling / analysis to the team Financial analysis of Costing / Pricing / Margin strategy Evaluation of opportunities / new channels / portfolio optimisation Involvement in potential external funding of projects Provide cost control and financial support to all departments in the business Approval of payments, purchase orders and other spend Control of billing (accuracy, timing etc.) The ideal candidate will have a Highly developed understanding of financial / management accounting practices and hold strong experience at business partner level and delivering to senior stakeholders and experience of budgeting / forecasting / modelling within a complex customer life cycle Financial Services / Regulated market sector awareness is desirable Salary 55,000 to 60,000
If you are looking for a fresh challenge in an accounting leadership role, we want to speak with you Hertsmere is a largely rural Borough, situated immediately to the north of London. With 80% of the borough in Green Belt land, the majority of residents live in one of the four main towns - Bushey, Borehamwood, Radlett and Potters Bar - each with their own identity. It's this mix of green areas, distinct towns, and strong connections that means life in Hertsmere offers a great balance of city and countryside. Home to the world-famous Elstree Studios, Borehamwood Employment Area as well as thriving towns, Hertsmere has a diverse and distinctive nature of people, towns and businesses which are rightly celebrated. They are driven to ensure their unique assets provide maximum benefit. Across all departments, services, projects, and partnerships, Hertsmere is committed to embracing the future. An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to be part of the leadership of their talented finance team as Chief Accountant and deputy s151. Helping to shape the future and structure of the team as well as taking on a responsibility crucial to the financial stability of the Council. Among the main purposes of this role will be to provide expert technical financial advice and support at all levels across the Council and to support the Head of Finance and Business Services in providing high quality strategic financial advice and support to Members and senior officers. You will also be responsible for the efficient and effective operational management, service delivery and provision of all financial services for the Council. To include financial strategy and medium term financial planning, management accounting, financial reporting and financial systems and control. As well as day to day management of the financial team. The role is wide ranging and effects many services at operation level as well as strategically. The postholder will need to be sensitive to the requirements of all customers, senior management, as well the political and reputation impact of their decisions and actions on the Council. If you are wondering whether you are right for this position, why not give us a call to explore it in more depth. We looking to speak with senior and experienced accounting professionals ideally with a local government or public sector background however, we are happy to consider those outside of the sector who have successfully operated at a senior level for a multi-functional organisation. This will be a fairly hands on role, so we want to talk to proactive, practical, and diligent individuals who are able to manage teams and processes effectively and have a track record of hitting deadlines. In return you be rewarded with a competitive salary and a generous raft of benefits including but not limited to local government pension scheme, Interest-free season ticket loan, Free Gym Membership, Free Car Parking and Regular free / subsidised well-being initiatives. Apply directly to Ivy Rock Partners to avoid disappointment or contact Will Thomson.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
If you are looking for a fresh challenge in an accounting leadership role, we want to speak with you Hertsmere is a largely rural Borough, situated immediately to the north of London. With 80% of the borough in Green Belt land, the majority of residents live in one of the four main towns - Bushey, Borehamwood, Radlett and Potters Bar - each with their own identity. It's this mix of green areas, distinct towns, and strong connections that means life in Hertsmere offers a great balance of city and countryside. Home to the world-famous Elstree Studios, Borehamwood Employment Area as well as thriving towns, Hertsmere has a diverse and distinctive nature of people, towns and businesses which are rightly celebrated. They are driven to ensure their unique assets provide maximum benefit. Across all departments, services, projects, and partnerships, Hertsmere is committed to embracing the future. An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to be part of the leadership of their talented finance team as Chief Accountant and deputy s151. Helping to shape the future and structure of the team as well as taking on a responsibility crucial to the financial stability of the Council. Among the main purposes of this role will be to provide expert technical financial advice and support at all levels across the Council and to support the Head of Finance and Business Services in providing high quality strategic financial advice and support to Members and senior officers. You will also be responsible for the efficient and effective operational management, service delivery and provision of all financial services for the Council. To include financial strategy and medium term financial planning, management accounting, financial reporting and financial systems and control. As well as day to day management of the financial team. The role is wide ranging and effects many services at operation level as well as strategically. The postholder will need to be sensitive to the requirements of all customers, senior management, as well the political and reputation impact of their decisions and actions on the Council. If you are wondering whether you are right for this position, why not give us a call to explore it in more depth. We looking to speak with senior and experienced accounting professionals ideally with a local government or public sector background however, we are happy to consider those outside of the sector who have successfully operated at a senior level for a multi-functional organisation. This will be a fairly hands on role, so we want to talk to proactive, practical, and diligent individuals who are able to manage teams and processes effectively and have a track record of hitting deadlines. In return you be rewarded with a competitive salary and a generous raft of benefits including but not limited to local government pension scheme, Interest-free season ticket loan, Free Gym Membership, Free Car Parking and Regular free / subsidised well-being initiatives. Apply directly to Ivy Rock Partners to avoid disappointment or contact Will Thomson.
Interim Principal Finance Manager - Financial Services Job Ref: Manchester B9 / 1 Pay Rate: Up to £222.00 per day PAYE depending on experience TBC Hours per week: 35-37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Role Length: This opening assignment is for 5-6 months City: Manchester Hybrid working The pay rate is provisional only and the ad will be amended with the confirmed rate, once received. Please state expected pay on your CV. The role holder will provide an appropriate, accurate and effective financial management service ensuring financial probity and timely interpretation and implementation of legislative and accounting changes. The role holder will identify, advise on and manage the financial aspects of high level initiatives and projects undertaken by the City Council and, where appropriate, its partners and be a proactive member of relevant steering groups as necessary. Key Responsibilities: To support the Group Finance Lead in the effective and efficient preparation of the medium term revenue and capital budgets in accordance with the statutory timetable and in line with corporate priorities. Provide accurate and timely corporate revenue and capital budget monitoring and funding reports to senior officers and members. Support the production of the annual statement of accounts including ensuring that all accounts are closed and statements produced in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with statutory requirements and the corporate timetable. Keep up to date with any legislative and accounting changes including consultation and proposed changes in legislation, impacting upon Local Authority or other relevant external bodies, in order to review and scrutinise and provide briefing and other reports as required to ensure effective implementation, compliance and risk mitigation. Co-ordinate consultation responses to Government Departments and other External agencies/groups e.g. CIPFA, SIGOMA. Provide information and financial data required for Business Plans, project plans and management action plans and to provide an overview and initial scrutiny role. Provide financial information required by external bodies. Ensure that financial regulations are applied and adhered to and promote their importance. Support Directorates, Corporate Finance and other stakeholders by providing comprehensive financial management services including budget planning and reporting and advice regarding the financial implications of service development proposals and statutory changes. The role holder must challenge and support officers when developing the assumptions underpinning their business plans and specific business cases. Advise on the financial implications for MCC of high level initiatives and projects, ensuring strategy fully supports the City Council's Strategic Plan and meets the requirements of the City Treasurer in providing robust financial management arrangements. Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly budget forecasts vs actuals. Providing senior leadership with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective decision making at Board meetings and Sub-Committees. Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to Senior Leaders. Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support to successfully complete annual audit activities. Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation. Establishing effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company's financial procedures. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Interim Principal Finance Manager - Financial Services Job Ref: Manchester B9 / 1 Pay Rate: Up to £222.00 per day PAYE depending on experience TBC Hours per week: 35-37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Role Length: This opening assignment is for 5-6 months City: Manchester Hybrid working The pay rate is provisional only and the ad will be amended with the confirmed rate, once received. Please state expected pay on your CV. The role holder will provide an appropriate, accurate and effective financial management service ensuring financial probity and timely interpretation and implementation of legislative and accounting changes. The role holder will identify, advise on and manage the financial aspects of high level initiatives and projects undertaken by the City Council and, where appropriate, its partners and be a proactive member of relevant steering groups as necessary. Key Responsibilities: To support the Group Finance Lead in the effective and efficient preparation of the medium term revenue and capital budgets in accordance with the statutory timetable and in line with corporate priorities. Provide accurate and timely corporate revenue and capital budget monitoring and funding reports to senior officers and members. Support the production of the annual statement of accounts including ensuring that all accounts are closed and statements produced in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with statutory requirements and the corporate timetable. Keep up to date with any legislative and accounting changes including consultation and proposed changes in legislation, impacting upon Local Authority or other relevant external bodies, in order to review and scrutinise and provide briefing and other reports as required to ensure effective implementation, compliance and risk mitigation. Co-ordinate consultation responses to Government Departments and other External agencies/groups e.g. CIPFA, SIGOMA. Provide information and financial data required for Business Plans, project plans and management action plans and to provide an overview and initial scrutiny role. Provide financial information required by external bodies. Ensure that financial regulations are applied and adhered to and promote their importance. Support Directorates, Corporate Finance and other stakeholders by providing comprehensive financial management services including budget planning and reporting and advice regarding the financial implications of service development proposals and statutory changes. The role holder must challenge and support officers when developing the assumptions underpinning their business plans and specific business cases. Advise on the financial implications for MCC of high level initiatives and projects, ensuring strategy fully supports the City Council's Strategic Plan and meets the requirements of the City Treasurer in providing robust financial management arrangements. Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly budget forecasts vs actuals. Providing senior leadership with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective decision making at Board meetings and Sub-Committees. Summarising budget trends, analysing deficiencies and reporting variances to Senior Leaders. Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support to successfully complete annual audit activities. Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation. Establishing effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company's financial procedures. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Management Accountant based in Edinburgh paying £43,000 - £50,000 plus bonus & a competitive benefits package. The Company This business has expanded significantly due to organic growth and substantial mergers & acquisitions. Its consider one of the most prestigious brands within its industry and has a reputation for excellence, furthermore it partners with instantly recognisable clients across the globe. The majority of its business its UK based, however it does have a strong international footprint with a presence in several continents which is expanding further each year. Value Add Exposure The business is never content with standing still and each year embarks on continuous improvement projects which the new Management Accountant will be involved in. These projects will be centred around improving the infrastructure to allow for further growth/expansion, or to develop systems, automation, processes, procedures & controls. Career Progression & Mentorship All these finance leaders are extremely passionate about creating a flexible, engaging and interactive environment where aspiring finance professionals will flourish. Succession planning and organic promotions are pivotal to attracting and retaining the top talent for this finance function. The Role The Management Accountant position is a really balanced role between month-end and providing insights to assist with commercial finance. The key components of the role will include: Assisting with business partnering with senior stakeholders Involvement in continuous and process improvement projects Preparation of monthly management accounts Assisting with monthly reporting packs P&L analysis with ability to understand and explain variances Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis Ensuring robust month-end close Liaising with group accounting for statutory accounts, returns & annual audit On Offer The position of Management Accountant is based in Edinburgh with excellent flexible/hybrid working and will also offer: £43,000 - £50,000 base salary (top bracket achievable depending on experience) Bonus Competitive pension A range of benefits & perks Flexible and hybrid working Candidate Profile We are keen to engage with individuals that meet the following criteria: Finalist (few exams remaining) or qualified Accountant Competent management accounting skills Exposure to financial accounting Strong verbal and written communication skills Next Steps Please do not hesitate to contact Jonny Elliott for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent opportunity.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Management Accountant based in Edinburgh paying £43,000 - £50,000 plus bonus & a competitive benefits package. The Company This business has expanded significantly due to organic growth and substantial mergers & acquisitions. Its consider one of the most prestigious brands within its industry and has a reputation for excellence, furthermore it partners with instantly recognisable clients across the globe. The majority of its business its UK based, however it does have a strong international footprint with a presence in several continents which is expanding further each year. Value Add Exposure The business is never content with standing still and each year embarks on continuous improvement projects which the new Management Accountant will be involved in. These projects will be centred around improving the infrastructure to allow for further growth/expansion, or to develop systems, automation, processes, procedures & controls. Career Progression & Mentorship All these finance leaders are extremely passionate about creating a flexible, engaging and interactive environment where aspiring finance professionals will flourish. Succession planning and organic promotions are pivotal to attracting and retaining the top talent for this finance function. The Role The Management Accountant position is a really balanced role between month-end and providing insights to assist with commercial finance. The key components of the role will include: Assisting with business partnering with senior stakeholders Involvement in continuous and process improvement projects Preparation of monthly management accounts Assisting with monthly reporting packs P&L analysis with ability to understand and explain variances Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis Ensuring robust month-end close Liaising with group accounting for statutory accounts, returns & annual audit On Offer The position of Management Accountant is based in Edinburgh with excellent flexible/hybrid working and will also offer: £43,000 - £50,000 base salary (top bracket achievable depending on experience) Bonus Competitive pension A range of benefits & perks Flexible and hybrid working Candidate Profile We are keen to engage with individuals that meet the following criteria: Finalist (few exams remaining) or qualified Accountant Competent management accounting skills Exposure to financial accounting Strong verbal and written communication skills Next Steps Please do not hesitate to contact Jonny Elliott for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent opportunity.
SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Controls & Governance Analyst to join our wonderful team! The chosen candidate will support SThree's overall purpose to 'bring skilled people together to build the future'. In SThree's journey towards total spend transparency and more centralised spend control, this role holder will need to embrace new behaviours, processes and polices, achieving a balance between regional and group needs.This is a global role working with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with a focus across IT and Operations, to ensure the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework (which is aligned to the Group Risk and Control strategy) is effectively deployed and operated. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who change the world work with us. Examples of day-to-day tasks include the following Deploy enhancements to the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework for all functions across the Global organisation Support the Risk and Control Owners to maintain the Risk and Internal Control registers, ensuring best practise guidelines are followed and quality standards are adhered to as set out in the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework Provide SME assessment of the effectiveness of the Control Environment, gap analysis and plan remediation with the Risk and Control Owners where required Maintaining all Risk, Controls and Governance Framework documentation Maintain the Controls and Governance Share Point Hub, updating content and managing user access permissions Operation of key Controls and Governance Internal Controls Work closely with SAP IT, IT Service Desk and Functional Role Owners to run and maintain the SAP Access review process. Support all programs and change management initiatives to ensure effective controls review and improvements are in place Produce the Risk, Controls and Governance reporting and analytics as required for the Risk and Compliance Committee or Audit Committee meetings. Produce the Internal Audit open item reports for use within the processes and during the monthly IA review meeting Produce control environment effectiveness assessment reports in a detailed and timely manner to support the Risk and Control Owners in maintaining or improving the strength of the control environment. What skills and knowledge are we looking for? Experience within a similar role (Assurance, Internal Audit or Internal Controls Design and Deploy) Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Frameworks (i.e. SOx , COSO) desired Strong background in deploying effective Internal Controls Multi-functional end to end process experience in an operational environment Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable in dealing with stakeholders from all levels of an organisation Strong Office 365 skills including Microsoft Excel experience (Nested formulas, complex VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) and SharePoint skills Qualifications: Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified finalist studying their professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / ICAS / IRM / MoR / IIA) Or A minimum of 3 years of relevant internal experience in a Risk Management / Internal Controls & Governance / Internal Audit role. Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybrid working policy. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Controls & Governance Analyst to join our wonderful team! The chosen candidate will support SThree's overall purpose to 'bring skilled people together to build the future'. In SThree's journey towards total spend transparency and more centralised spend control, this role holder will need to embrace new behaviours, processes and polices, achieving a balance between regional and group needs.This is a global role working with key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with a focus across IT and Operations, to ensure the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework (which is aligned to the Group Risk and Control strategy) is effectively deployed and operated. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who change the world work with us. Examples of day-to-day tasks include the following Deploy enhancements to the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework for all functions across the Global organisation Support the Risk and Control Owners to maintain the Risk and Internal Control registers, ensuring best practise guidelines are followed and quality standards are adhered to as set out in the Risk, Controls and Governance Framework Provide SME assessment of the effectiveness of the Control Environment, gap analysis and plan remediation with the Risk and Control Owners where required Maintaining all Risk, Controls and Governance Framework documentation Maintain the Controls and Governance Share Point Hub, updating content and managing user access permissions Operation of key Controls and Governance Internal Controls Work closely with SAP IT, IT Service Desk and Functional Role Owners to run and maintain the SAP Access review process. Support all programs and change management initiatives to ensure effective controls review and improvements are in place Produce the Risk, Controls and Governance reporting and analytics as required for the Risk and Compliance Committee or Audit Committee meetings. Produce the Internal Audit open item reports for use within the processes and during the monthly IA review meeting Produce control environment effectiveness assessment reports in a detailed and timely manner to support the Risk and Control Owners in maintaining or improving the strength of the control environment. What skills and knowledge are we looking for? Experience within a similar role (Assurance, Internal Audit or Internal Controls Design and Deploy) Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Frameworks (i.e. SOx , COSO) desired Strong background in deploying effective Internal Controls Multi-functional end to end process experience in an operational environment Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable in dealing with stakeholders from all levels of an organisation Strong Office 365 skills including Microsoft Excel experience (Nested formulas, complex VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) and SharePoint skills Qualifications: Qualified Accountant or Part Qualified finalist studying their professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW / ICAS / IRM / MoR / IIA) Or A minimum of 3 years of relevant internal experience in a Risk Management / Internal Controls & Governance / Internal Audit role. Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. While SThree is committed to hybrid working and these roles will fall under this policy, it is important to note that for a successful and efficient delivery of the project there will be a requirement for extended attendance in the office in line with the hybrid working policy. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Elevation Recruitment Group
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a leading retail business near Mansfield as they look bring in an additional Commercial Accountant into their expanding finance team due to further continued success and growth. You will be joining the Reporting team within the wider management account team and play a pivotal role in delivering some key insight that will ensure the business continues to elevate their brand awareness and success. The role will be varied and duties will include: - Ownership of all overhead costs for specific departments, including calculation and input into the finance system of monthly prepayments and accruals Production of department reporting in order to help with financial planning, including review and investigation of any variances between the actual results and budgeted/forecasted results Build relationships with relevant commercial departments and act as a business partner for financial/numerical queries Calculation and ownership of figures to be included in quarterly budgets and forecasts for specific departments/ cost lines Ownership/presentation of monthly finance reports to direct line manager, and senior finance as required Support group & statutory audits for relevant areas Project work Assisting with the integration of new subsidiaries Ad-hoc support to wider UK finance team as required. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experiences: - Qualified ACCA/CIMA (study support can be provided for part qualified) Minimum 2 year's experience working in a similar role within finance Excellent IT system skills, in particular MS Excel Ability to work to tight deadlines Confident communicator The business works out of modern and well-equipped offices in a convenient location adjacent to the motorway. They offer an onsite gym, canteen, open plan office space and free parking on site. They have a large finance team and are constantly looking to grow the business so they can offer fantastic career opportunities for ambitious individuals. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send in your CV today!
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a leading retail business near Mansfield as they look bring in an additional Commercial Accountant into their expanding finance team due to further continued success and growth. You will be joining the Reporting team within the wider management account team and play a pivotal role in delivering some key insight that will ensure the business continues to elevate their brand awareness and success. The role will be varied and duties will include: - Ownership of all overhead costs for specific departments, including calculation and input into the finance system of monthly prepayments and accruals Production of department reporting in order to help with financial planning, including review and investigation of any variances between the actual results and budgeted/forecasted results Build relationships with relevant commercial departments and act as a business partner for financial/numerical queries Calculation and ownership of figures to be included in quarterly budgets and forecasts for specific departments/ cost lines Ownership/presentation of monthly finance reports to direct line manager, and senior finance as required Support group & statutory audits for relevant areas Project work Assisting with the integration of new subsidiaries Ad-hoc support to wider UK finance team as required. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experiences: - Qualified ACCA/CIMA (study support can be provided for part qualified) Minimum 2 year's experience working in a similar role within finance Excellent IT system skills, in particular MS Excel Ability to work to tight deadlines Confident communicator The business works out of modern and well-equipped offices in a convenient location adjacent to the motorway. They offer an onsite gym, canteen, open plan office space and free parking on site. They have a large finance team and are constantly looking to grow the business so they can offer fantastic career opportunities for ambitious individuals. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send in your CV today!
CY Executive Resourcing are thrilled to be working with a visionary NHS organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner for this newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward looking and growing organisation, in a role that can be shaped to suit the individual with real scope for development. The Finance Business Partner will provide a comprehensive financial management and performance management service, and influence decision making by providing expert financial advice. Key responsibilities: Produce accurate, timely and appropriate monthly financial and performance management information, including the monthly management accounts Act as the key contact for the Shared Service, influencing, informing and challenging as required Exploit the ledger and interfacing systems to bring together effective analysis of resources, producing financial information that is meaningful and relevant to corporate teams Quality check month end reports for accuracy Report the financial position and forecast at month end review meetings, and identify and explain any significant issues Produce year end financial projections and monthly variance reports Present complex financial and performance information to Management Teams Work closely alongside the Project Managers in the annual financial planning process, including identifying, co-ordinating and quantifying Service/Grant Developments, Cost Pressures, Cost Control Measures and Capital Bids & Forecasting to support annual objectives Lead the annual budget setting process for all specialties, in line with the timetable The successful candidate will have excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills, and a background of working within the NHS or wider public sector. You will be a fully qualified or part qualified accountant, with the ability to translate finance information and present this to key stakeholders within the organisation to support decision making. Ideally you will have knowledge of working with shared services, understanding the complexities that come with this, and the scrutiny required. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on site in the West Midlands. For further information including a full job description, please speak to Kathryn Knight. To apply, please submit your full CV to Kathryn by 12 pm on Tuesday 12th March. Kathryn Knight Associate Business Director
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
CY Executive Resourcing are thrilled to be working with a visionary NHS organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner for this newly created position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward looking and growing organisation, in a role that can be shaped to suit the individual with real scope for development. The Finance Business Partner will provide a comprehensive financial management and performance management service, and influence decision making by providing expert financial advice. Key responsibilities: Produce accurate, timely and appropriate monthly financial and performance management information, including the monthly management accounts Act as the key contact for the Shared Service, influencing, informing and challenging as required Exploit the ledger and interfacing systems to bring together effective analysis of resources, producing financial information that is meaningful and relevant to corporate teams Quality check month end reports for accuracy Report the financial position and forecast at month end review meetings, and identify and explain any significant issues Produce year end financial projections and monthly variance reports Present complex financial and performance information to Management Teams Work closely alongside the Project Managers in the annual financial planning process, including identifying, co-ordinating and quantifying Service/Grant Developments, Cost Pressures, Cost Control Measures and Capital Bids & Forecasting to support annual objectives Lead the annual budget setting process for all specialties, in line with the timetable The successful candidate will have excellent stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills, and a background of working within the NHS or wider public sector. You will be a fully qualified or part qualified accountant, with the ability to translate finance information and present this to key stakeholders within the organisation to support decision making. Ideally you will have knowledge of working with shared services, understanding the complexities that come with this, and the scrutiny required. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on site in the West Midlands. For further information including a full job description, please speak to Kathryn Knight. To apply, please submit your full CV to Kathryn by 12 pm on Tuesday 12th March. Kathryn Knight Associate Business Director
Senior Commercial Accountant - c£60k - Sports / Entertainment / Media -HYBRIDReady to elevate your accounting career in the dynamic realm of Sports Entertainment & Marketing Production? Your gateway to innovation awaits at our cutting-edge creative marketing production agency, where we lead the charge in the worlds of TV, Film, Sports, and Entertainment marketing.Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you'll be instrumental in their financial success, taking charge of Gross Profit for our PR and Experiential projects.Your Diverse Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Oversight: Directly manage Gross Profit for international partnership projects. Lead month-end accounting closures across all properties. Maintain a watchful eye on project costs and perform variance analysis against forecasts. Meticulous Financial Mastery: Skillfully navigate monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee vendor payments, collaborating seamlessly with the group accounts payable function for timely AP transactions. Innovate and strengthen controls for vendor creation, AP, and AR processes. Precision in Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis: Craft comprehensive gross profit forecasts for the PR business unit. Collaborate intimately with Commercial colleagues to assimilate essential data into our advanced forecasting system. Demonstrate expertise in periodic cash-flow forecasting. Strategic Business Partnership: Organize and participate in meetings with business leaders Soundboard ideas and projects with your financial expertise & analysis. Maintain meticulous deal records. Ongoing campaign & project support to non-finance teams Foster Team Collaboration & Excellence: Lead engaging meetings with commercial teams to guarantee accurate cost reconciliation and timely rebilling. Your Qualifications: Accredited in PQ/FQ CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent. Infuse your work with a passion for the dynamic Entertainment & Sports marketing space. Showcase experience in month-end close procedures and journal entry postings. What Awaits You: Immerse yourself in a vibrant team reshaping the landscape of sports marketing. Collaborate with globally renowned brands. Propel your finance career in an invigorating and dynamic environment. Contribute significantly to our agency's financial growth. Uncover abundant opportunities for ongoing professional development. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? If you're an PQ/FQ Accountant with experience business Partnering clients, ideally gained within Marketing/Advertising/PR with an interest in sports & Entertainment, and a commitment to financial excellence, we're eager to hear from you.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Senior Commercial Accountant - c£60k - Sports / Entertainment / Media -HYBRIDReady to elevate your accounting career in the dynamic realm of Sports Entertainment & Marketing Production? Your gateway to innovation awaits at our cutting-edge creative marketing production agency, where we lead the charge in the worlds of TV, Film, Sports, and Entertainment marketing.Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you'll be instrumental in their financial success, taking charge of Gross Profit for our PR and Experiential projects.Your Diverse Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Oversight: Directly manage Gross Profit for international partnership projects. Lead month-end accounting closures across all properties. Maintain a watchful eye on project costs and perform variance analysis against forecasts. Meticulous Financial Mastery: Skillfully navigate monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Oversee vendor payments, collaborating seamlessly with the group accounts payable function for timely AP transactions. Innovate and strengthen controls for vendor creation, AP, and AR processes. Precision in Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis: Craft comprehensive gross profit forecasts for the PR business unit. Collaborate intimately with Commercial colleagues to assimilate essential data into our advanced forecasting system. Demonstrate expertise in periodic cash-flow forecasting. Strategic Business Partnership: Organize and participate in meetings with business leaders Soundboard ideas and projects with your financial expertise & analysis. Maintain meticulous deal records. Ongoing campaign & project support to non-finance teams Foster Team Collaboration & Excellence: Lead engaging meetings with commercial teams to guarantee accurate cost reconciliation and timely rebilling. Your Qualifications: Accredited in PQ/FQ CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent. Infuse your work with a passion for the dynamic Entertainment & Sports marketing space. Showcase experience in month-end close procedures and journal entry postings. What Awaits You: Immerse yourself in a vibrant team reshaping the landscape of sports marketing. Collaborate with globally renowned brands. Propel your finance career in an invigorating and dynamic environment. Contribute significantly to our agency's financial growth. Uncover abundant opportunities for ongoing professional development. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? If you're an PQ/FQ Accountant with experience business Partnering clients, ideally gained within Marketing/Advertising/PR with an interest in sports & Entertainment, and a commitment to financial excellence, we're eager to hear from you.
Management Accountant Salary: £45k - £50k Location: Berkhamsted with parking Job Type: Permanent - Full time Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Study support on offer Our client is a well-established business based in Berkhamsted and they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity? This position is office based on the hours of 9am until 5pm and is Monday to Friday. They are looking for someone with initiative who is driven and self-motivated. They would like someone with either qualified, or part qualified. in ACCA/CIMA/ACA or someone with previous experience as a Management Accountant. The responsibilities include: Production of monthly management accounts Production of balance sheet and review of all balance sheet reconciliations Treasury function - management bank accounts Revenue analysis on a monthly basis Support on other ad-hoc finance projects Does this sound like it could be you? Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch today.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Management Accountant Salary: £45k - £50k Location: Berkhamsted with parking Job Type: Permanent - Full time Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Study support on offer Our client is a well-established business based in Berkhamsted and they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity? This position is office based on the hours of 9am until 5pm and is Monday to Friday. They are looking for someone with initiative who is driven and self-motivated. They would like someone with either qualified, or part qualified. in ACCA/CIMA/ACA or someone with previous experience as a Management Accountant. The responsibilities include: Production of monthly management accounts Production of balance sheet and review of all balance sheet reconciliations Treasury function - management bank accounts Revenue analysis on a monthly basis Support on other ad-hoc finance projects Does this sound like it could be you? Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch today.
Group Finance Manager Manchester (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 remote) 55,0000 - 65,000 plus bonus, medical, life assurance, excellent benefits and staff discount l Financial Services, digital, eCommerce A high profile Manchester based Financial Services, digital, eCommerce business is looking to appoint a newly created Group Finance Manager role. Reporting directly into the GFC, the ideal candidate will be a proven qualified accountant likely to be from an ACA or ACCA Large practice Audit background. The business is going through an exciting period of transformation and change and there are many development opportunities from this role. The culture of the business is fantastic, an energetic, forward thinking and dynamic environment with many like minded individuals. Key responsibilities Group Accounting Responsible for driving change and patterning with stakeholders to continuously improve Improvement of procedures, processes and controls IFRS9 / impairment work Maintain strong audit relationship Balance sheet reconciliations Assistance with year end Analysis Reporting Ad-hoc projects Person profile Qualified accountant (preference for a large practice background) Post qualified experience in industry Excellent attention to detail, first class communication Ability to work autonomously Package 55,0000 - 65,000 plus bonus, medical, life assurance, excellent benefits and staff discount Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29988 NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following removed) & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Group Finance Manager Manchester (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 remote) 55,0000 - 65,000 plus bonus, medical, life assurance, excellent benefits and staff discount l Financial Services, digital, eCommerce A high profile Manchester based Financial Services, digital, eCommerce business is looking to appoint a newly created Group Finance Manager role. Reporting directly into the GFC, the ideal candidate will be a proven qualified accountant likely to be from an ACA or ACCA Large practice Audit background. The business is going through an exciting period of transformation and change and there are many development opportunities from this role. The culture of the business is fantastic, an energetic, forward thinking and dynamic environment with many like minded individuals. Key responsibilities Group Accounting Responsible for driving change and patterning with stakeholders to continuously improve Improvement of procedures, processes and controls IFRS9 / impairment work Maintain strong audit relationship Balance sheet reconciliations Assistance with year end Analysis Reporting Ad-hoc projects Person profile Qualified accountant (preference for a large practice background) Post qualified experience in industry Excellent attention to detail, first class communication Ability to work autonomously Package 55,0000 - 65,000 plus bonus, medical, life assurance, excellent benefits and staff discount Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH29988 NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following removed) & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information
Our client is a market leading Top 10 firm of chartered accountants based in Guildford, with a very strong reputation and national presence. We are recruiting for a Corporate Tax Manager to join their fantastic tax team, in an exciting and progressive position. This role will provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide advisory services to your clients. The team deals with a wide range of business tax work including business reconstructions and demergers, general corporate tax advisory support, capital allowances, EIS and SEIS, R&D, and share options. There will be an opportunity to get involved in a variety of areas and the business will provide support and training to develop your knowledge and skills in more technical areas. Responsibilities: Oversee tax compliance services and provide advisory services to a wide range of clients. Opportunity to support in niche advisory areas, based on experience/ aspirations. Manage a substantial portfolio of interesting clients. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the business. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others. Challenge current practice - drive improvements and champion change. Lead on complex projects Requirements CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent Extensive accountancy practice experience An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio Demonstrable post qualified experience Benefits A highly competitive salary, competitive with the London market, dependent on experience and background, negotiable. An extensive benefits package including, Pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Agile Working,Flexible Working, Enhanced Parental + Family leave, Life Assurance, Employee Referral Bonus, Employee Benefits Portal, Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities, Opportunity to attend social events, Career Coaching Please contact Kourtney Luckett on , or via (3) Kourtney Luckett LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend We're keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Our client is a market leading Top 10 firm of chartered accountants based in Guildford, with a very strong reputation and national presence. We are recruiting for a Corporate Tax Manager to join their fantastic tax team, in an exciting and progressive position. This role will provide tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. You will also provide advisory services to your clients. The team deals with a wide range of business tax work including business reconstructions and demergers, general corporate tax advisory support, capital allowances, EIS and SEIS, R&D, and share options. There will be an opportunity to get involved in a variety of areas and the business will provide support and training to develop your knowledge and skills in more technical areas. Responsibilities: Oversee tax compliance services and provide advisory services to a wide range of clients. Opportunity to support in niche advisory areas, based on experience/ aspirations. Manage a substantial portfolio of interesting clients. Develop professional relationships with clients and within the business. Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. Support, train, mentor and advise others. Challenge current practice - drive improvements and champion change. Lead on complex projects Requirements CTA and/or ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent Extensive accountancy practice experience An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio Demonstrable post qualified experience Benefits A highly competitive salary, competitive with the London market, dependent on experience and background, negotiable. An extensive benefits package including, Pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Agile Working,Flexible Working, Enhanced Parental + Family leave, Life Assurance, Employee Referral Bonus, Employee Benefits Portal, Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities, Opportunity to attend social events, Career Coaching Please contact Kourtney Luckett on , or via (3) Kourtney Luckett LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend We're keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).