Accounting and Finance Jobs

External co-opted Member – Audit and Risk Committee

London

Permanent

Remote working (meetings to take place in the London and Manchester offices in the future) Do you have an extensive audit and/or financial background and board-level experience in an executive/non-executive role? If so, the General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking to co-opt one external member onto its Audit and Risk Committee for an initial period of four years. The GMC has an important regulatory healthcare remit, protecting patients, improving medical education for students and trainee doctors in the UK and supporting doctors throughout their careers. Our operational remit is delivered by 1400 staff working across four countries, supported by high quality back office services. Our audit activities are highly visible, supporting business performance, helping us learn when things don’t work as well as we would like and adding value to the continuous improvement we strive to achieve. It is an exciting and challenging time for the organisation as we take forward our new Corporate Strategy for 2021-25. The Audit and Risk Committee plays a vital role in providing assurance to Council that operational and strategic activities are supporting us in delivering the Strategy. Working with the GMC is an extremely rewarding role. As a new co-opted member, you will be joining at an important time as we work to support doctors and to protect patients in health systems that are under pressure like never before. The Audit and Risk Committee meets five times a year, currently meetings are taking place online. There will be an expectation that members will be available to travel to our offices in London and Manchester once board meetings can take place again in person (previously four meetings a year took place in London with two in Manchester). The Committee’s role is to provide oversight of the GMC’s governance, risk management and internal control practices. The Committee performs its role by providing a structured, systematic oversight of the organisation’s governance, risk management and internal control practices. It assists Council, and management, in fulfilling its responsibilities by monitoring the integrity of the GMC’s financial statements and monitoring and reviewing the activities and performance of our co-sourced internal audit and external audit. Your expertise will be vital to optimising the Committee’s effectiveness and in enabling us to provide assurance on the important work we do on behalf of millions of patients. You should have experience of working on boards at a senior level as well as recent, relevant financial experience and be a chartered accountant with a professional qualification from one of the accountancy bodies. Strong knowledge and an understanding of audit, risk management and corporate governance is essential, as is experience of a non-executive role on an audit committee. You should have an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a regulatory body and an interest in regulation and the healthcare professions. You will also need the ability to think and act strategically, influence others and consider the bigger picture as well as detail. With a high degree of integrity, you must be able to comply with the GMC members’ code of conduct and the Nolan Principles of Public Life. In order to be considered for appointment to do this important work, you will need to submit an application. Please visit jobs.gmc-uk.org for more information and the application documents. Fees will be paid for attending meetings.   Interviews will be held in remotely on 21 April 2021.

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Professional Consultant – Members Advisory

Milton Keynes

Permanent

£65,000 - £72,500

Join our team   Help provide world class accounting, ethics and anti-money laundering advice to our members with this fantastic new opportunity in our advisory team.   Responsibilities   Help ICAEW members to remain leaders of the accountancy and finance profession by offering them best practice advice, guidance and professional opinion on a wide range of technical, ethical and anti-money laundering issues. Understand, diagnose and provide comprehensive practical advice on a wide range of professional matters. Provide excellent customer service; resolving member enquiries from a variety of channels. Record enquiries on the member database. Maintain a thorough and up to date technical accounting knowledge. Develop and maintain relationships with specialists in other departments to share knowledge and to develop TAS. Contribute to team’s understanding of members’ needs and expectations, supporting colleagues in offering the best possible advice and guidance. Develop material to support members in a multi-media environment. Outreach – attending / presenting / supporting at member events Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs.   Candidate Profile   Qualified accountant with good knowledge and practical experience of accounting, auditing and company law. Good knowledge and awareness of guidance produced by ICAEW. Commitment to providing excellent customer service via various communication channels including webchat and AI bots. Strong team player with an enthusiasm for change to meet evolving stakeholder needs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to empathise with ICAEW members, offering practical/pragmatic advice/guidance/solutions.   ICAEW values – for all employees   The 3 i’s are the values that drive everyone’s attitude and approach to working at ICAEW. They help us to collaborate, innovate and be an agile organisation.      Initiative • Actively collaborate to identify needs and look for innovative solutions. • Bring together different groups and communities to work together. • Empower people to be agile, so they can take ownership and harness the collective efforts of ICAEW in a flexible and responsive way.   Insight • Actively gather insights to develop innovative and considered thought. • Collaborate with our networks to voice different perspectives and insights internally and externally, to stimulate discussion and debate. • Be agile in finding new and timely ways to provide understanding and insight to our members, organisations and government.   Integrity • Act with transparency, consistency and openness as integrity underpins everything we do. • Stand by your principles to adhere to the highest professional standards even when facing adversity. • Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.   Our department: Technical Advisory Services   We focus on ICAEW’s ethical, technical and anti-money laundering advisory services for members.   Not the role for you?   We often have other roles we are recruiting for and we’re always interested to hear from people, particularly if you have experience in accountancy practice, the legal and regulatory sector, or digital skills. Please visit our job portal for the latest opportunities.     Why work at ICAEW? At ICAEW we offer a comprehensive benefit package which enables our employees to choose from a range of options including: 24 days holiday, increasing with service and the ability to buy or sell holiday. Group personal pension plan with an employer contribution of 9%, Private medical insurance for you and your family An additional day off at Christmas Gym discounts Dental Plan Potential to work from home and our offices Season ticket travel loans   As well as offering employee benefits, we truly believe in creating a diverse and empowering culture where our teams can thrive and be themselves. We support sustainability, corporate and social responsibility campaigns and encourage our employees to take a day to work for a cause of their choice, or to work collaboratively as a team in doing this. We nominate and support two charities every year and run all manner of events to raise money. Our active social committees provide fun events ranging from the seasonal parties, to quiz nights and bowling tournaments.   Here are just a few of the initiatives we run to fly the flag for employee well-being, equality and diversity:   CABA CABA supports the well-being of ICAEW Chartered Accountants, ACA students and ICAEW members of staff – helping them through challenging times and also offering guidance for personal development.   Whenever you contact CABA, you will be assigned a highly trained adviser who will devise a bespoke programme of practical, emotional and financial support to address and resolve your situation. Any information provided will be held in the strictest confidence. Please visit caba.org.uk for more information.   Together Community Our LGBT+ network, the Together Community, aims to create an open, progressive and informed working environment to support ICAEW's employees and stakeholders. They provide regular meetings and activities, and act as a point of contact for LGBT+ employees and allies for related issues.   Embrace Community Our Diversity and Inclusion network, embrace, creates a supportive working environment for all our colleagues while also encouraging employees to understand the needs of individuals across our organisation. It helps us to understand our individual differences, so we can support each other with respect. If you’re interested in our work around inclusion and these communities please visit: https://www.icaew.com/insights/diversity-and-inclusion and also our Instagram feed.

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QAD Reviewer - Audit and Practice Assurance

London

Permanent

£70,000 +£6,000 car allowance, pension scheme and private medical insurance.

M25 area including extensive travel. Join our team ‘The role uses the skills, knowledge and experience (both commercial and technical) I’ve acquired in previous jobs, and I’m still learning.’  ‘It’s a dynamic and flexible role that combines collaboration with working autonomously. I don’t go to the same job every single day and some days I work from home.’   Be part of a team that ensures the highest levels of public confidence in the services delivered by practising members.   Using your people skills and considerable technical knowledge, you will visit firms of all sizes to review their procedures, processes and controls to make sure they align with relevant regulations and standards. You will provide constructive professional advice to help firms identify practical solutions to any findings you raise. You will also act as an ambassador for ICAEW, providing advice, managing concerns and explaining services either on a day-to-day basis or at events. For those wanting to broaden their horizons you may be involved in developing quality assurance programmes for other international bodies.   Purpose and Responsibilities   1- Delivery Conduct visits to members in practice and report on the findings 2- Quality Drive continuous improvement in quality of work to ensure it is of the highest standard 3- Workflow Management Ensure delivery of KPIs through effective workflow management 4- Representing QAD   Be an ambassador for QAD/ICAEW ·Conducting visits in a professional and sensitive way, establishing effective relationships with members and gaining their trust and respect ·Identifying and analysing findings and providing constructive advice to members ·Planning and prioritising own work effectively. Being responsible for the quality of your own work, ensuring that it is accurate and error free first time ·Understanding the quality standards that apply to your own work ·Taking action to develop own skills and knowledge and keep up to date ·Taking ownership of effective writing; minimising editorial changes in reports ·Helping members and stakeholders by connecting them with other parts of ICAEW when appropriate ·Playing a full part in the team to ensure the achievement of individual and team tasks ·Taking ownership of the management of WIP, workpack reviews and reports by communicating with managers/senior managers to ensure delivery against the overall KPIs ·Delivering against ad hoc reporting and project requirements; being prepared to put in extra effort to get the job done on time ·Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs.    Requirements   ·Strong recent external statutory audit experience gained in practice ideally across a broad range of sectors to Senior Manager level. ·Thorough understanding of work undertaken by members / firms ·A wide and up to date knowledge of the accountancy profession and its current challenges including the oversight of the profession. ·A full understanding of regulations, guidance and standards affecting QAD’s service, DPB, and Practice Assurance as appropriate. ·Highly developed people, organisational and time management skills.    ICAEW values – for all employees   The 3 i’s are the values that drive everyone’s attitude and approach to working at ICAEW. They help us to collaborate, innovate and be an agile organisation.     Initiative • Actively collaborate to identify needs and look for innovative solutions. • Bring together different groups and communities to work together. • Empower people to be agile, so they can take ownership and harness the collective efforts of ICAEW in a flexible and responsive way.   Insight • Actively gather insights to develop innovative and considered thought. • Collaborate with our networks to voice different perspectives and insights internally and externally, to stimulate discussion and debate. • Be agile in finding new and timely ways to provide understanding and insight to our members, organisations and government.   Integrity • Act with transparency, consistency and openness as integrity underpins everything we do. • Stand by your principles to adhere to the highest professional standards even when facing adversity. • Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.   Our department:   The Quality Assurance department (QAD) helps to preserve the highest professional standards of member firms by monitoring their compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards and their adherence to the Code of Ethics.   QAD is responsible for monitoring around 13,000 firms, performing approximately 3,000 quality reviews each year. QAD monitors firms that are licensed to work in regulated areas (ie, audit, probate, investment business, insolvency and ATOL services under ICAEW’s licensed practice scheme). It also monitors all ICAEW member firms under ICAEW's Practice Assurance scheme (which encompasses anti-money laundering regulation). QAD help firms to establish appropriate systems, controls and procedures, run their practices effectively, and comply with the laws regulations, standards and codes that apply to them. The QAD team aims to visit firms at least once every eight years, but visit many firms more often, based on their size and other factors, such as the type of services they provide to their clients. They also carry out monitoring contracts with several organisations in the finance sector that seek ICAEW’s services   Not the role for you? We often have other roles we are recruiting for and we’re always interested to hear from people, particularly if you have experience in accountancy practice, the legal and regulatory sector, or digital skills. Please visit ICAEW.com for more information.   Why work at ICAEW? At ICAEW we offer a comprehensive benefit package which enables our employees to choose from a range of options including:   24 days holiday, increasing with service and the ability to buy or sell holiday Group personal pension plan with an employer contribution of 9% Private medical insurance at family level An additional day off at Christmas Gym discounts Dental Plan Potential to work from home and our offices Season ticket travel loans   As well as offering employee benefits, we truly believe in creating a diverse and empowering culture where our teams can thrive and be themselves. We support sustainability, corporate and social responsibility campaigns and encourage our employees to take a day to work for a cause of their choice, or to work collaboratively as a team in doing this. We nominate and support two charities every year and run all manner of events to raise money. Our active social committees provide fun events ranging from the seasonal parties, to quiz nights and bowling tournaments.   Here are just a few of the initiatives we run to fly the flag for employee well-being, equality and diversity:   CABA CABA supports the well-being of ICAEW Chartered Accountants, ACA students and ICAEW members of staff – helping them through challenging times and also offering guidance for personal development. Whenever you contact CABA, you will be assigned a highly trained adviser who will devise a bespoke programme of practical, emotional and financial support to address and resolve your situation. Any information provided will be held in the strictest confidence. Please visit caba.org.uk for more information.   Together Community Our LGBT+ network, the Together Community, aims to create an open, progressive and informed working environment to support ICAEW's employees and stakeholders. They provide regular meetings and activities, and act as a point of contact for LGBT+ employees and allies for related issues.   Embrace Community Our Diversity and Inclusion network, embrace, creates a supportive working environment for all our colleagues while also encouraging employees to understand the needs of individuals across our organisation. It helps us to understand our individual differences, so we can support each other with respect. If you’re interested in our work around inclusion and these communities please visit: https://www.icaew.com/insights/diversity-and-inclusion and also our Instagram feed.

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Accounts Manager / Senior Manager – new practice, Partnership Prospects

London

Permanent

55000 - 60000 + Bonus + future Partnership

Are you an entrepreneurial Manager or Senior Manager from a small firm accountancy practice background, looking for an exciting newly created opportunity where you can really make your mark on a rapidly growing new practice? Are you looking to work in a dual role working directly with the owner of the business, where half your time will be spent working on external clients and the other half will be managing the internal affairs of the business (ie in a Head of Finance & Operations role)? Are you also looking for a role where you will work with many high profile media, production and creative clients? Are you looking to work for a new business which already has a number of clients and is expected to grow rapidly in 2021? Are you also looking for a role with a very large element of working remotely / home working? Reporting to and working closely with the owner of the business, your role will be split into 2 areas – managing a portfolio of mainly media and creative clients and handling all their needs, plus working internally on the group and managing all the financial affairs of the business as well as recommending and improving internal systems, controls, and procedures. For external clients you will be responsible for managing the firms portfolio, managing a small number of staff, carrying out assignments in a hands on capacity (statutory and management accounts, production accounts, simple tax returns, and managing staff / reviewing bookkeeping and VAT work), plus helping to grow the client portfolio. The client portfolio currently stands at £160k GRF and is expected to grow to £300k to £400k by the end of 2021 and the firm has big plans to expand going forwards. For the Head of Finance / Internal responsibilities, you will be in charge of ensuring the practice runs efficiently, assess and improve the firms systems, controls and procedures and working with the owner of the business on all firms financial and operational matters. You will be in charge of KPI’s, reports, analysis, budgets, internal management accounts, business planning and providing the owner with information in order to help make business decisions. You will be the number 2 in the firm and you will play a major part in all business decisions. Progression to full partner grade is expected after one to two years. To be considered for this exciting newly created role you must be a qualified ACA Manager or Senior Manager from a small practice background, or made the move to industry and looking for a dual role where you can carry out some client facing duties again. You must have 3-5 years PQE experience (or more) and have experience of a mixed varied role including producing accounts, basic tax returns, managing staff and managing a portfolio of clients. You must also hold ambitions to become a Partner in a thriving and rapidly growing entrepreneurial accountancy practice firm. Experience of media, production and creative clients would be an advantage but not essential (an interest in media companies is required). You must be entrepreneurial, a team player and be looking to make your mark and progress in a new but rapidly growing practice. This rapidly growing practice has a great reputation due to the owners contacts in the media, creative and production industries. The firm mainly works with fast-growing media production & creative SME’s, start-up’s and scale-up’s although they are branching out into new industries all the time. The business opened recently and already has a portfolio of £160k, which is expected to grow to £300k to £400k by the end of 2021. You will work directly with the owner of the business and can expect to be part of all decision making and helping the business to grow and thrive. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial Manager / Senior Manager from a small practice background, looking to really make their mark on a new and growing practice in a dual role where your time will be split between client facing duties and Head of Finance duties, in a role with progression to Partnership on offer.

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Top 20 Audit Senior – Small firm ACA / ACCA

London

Permanent

42000 - 46000

Are you a small firm ACA qualified Audit Senior in a role at least 50% audit based, looking to continue your career in a good quality and friendly Top 20 practice based in a prime location in Central London? Are you looking to upgrade to a larger firm where most of the staff come from small or medium sized practice firms? Are you looking to receive excellent training and support so that you can step up and work for a much larger practice, work on larger, technically more challenging clients as well as manage larger teams? Are you also looking to increase the amount of audit work that you undertake, but still carry out a mixed, general practice role? Are you also looking for a firm that will offer you genuine progression to manager grade? Based in the audit and assurance department, your role will be 80% - 90% audit based, with the rest of your time spent on accounts and general practice assignments. There will also be the opportunity to carry out advisory project based work, as well as cashflows, budgets, forecasts, due diligence reporting etc. This unique firm has a very laid back and easy going culture and would suit someone looking for a good work life balance. You will be responsible for leading audits from planning to completion, managing teams and reporting to managers and partners. Your clients will be varied and include industries such as media, property, entertainment, creative, technology, financial services and professional services with turnovers to £200m+. You will also gain exposure to groups as well as international clients an IFRS. There will also be genuine opportunities for you to progress to manager level in the future as most managers are promoted from within. To be considered for this new role you must be either a qualified ACA Audit Senior with a minimum of 3 years of practice experience. You will be working in a small or medium sized practice firm in a role at least 50% audit based and looking to upgrade to a larger firm that will offer you better opportunities and future development. This firm has also had great success with candidates who have lived outside of London and relocated to London and wanted to work in a good quality, friendly Top 20 firm. You must have experience of leading audits from planning to completion as well as accounts preparation assignments. Experience of a wide range of clients would be an advantage as would enthusiasm to progress in a short space of time. This friendly practice with a client base to rival a much larger firm, will offer you a challenging and varied role, interesting and high profile clients to work on (up to £200m turnovers) and genuine work life balance. You will also have the opportunity to progress to a higher level in the future. This represents an excellent opportunity for a qualified ACA Audit Senior to work in a rapidly growing Top 20 practice, develop your audit and advisory skills and receive top rate training and support in a friendly and growing firm.  

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Director of Finance and Resources

High Wycombe

Permanent

Bucks Pay Scale 11 - £57,736 - £63,569

The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of Financial Resource Management, Management Information and ICT, Human Resource Management, Facility & Property Management and Health, Safety, Risk and Compliance Management of the School and its associated entities.    The Director of Finance and Resources is the school’s leading support staff professional and a member of the School’s Leadership Group and as the Chief Financial Officer has responsibility for the Trust’s detailed financial procedures.    He/she is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of School support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.    The Director of Finance and Resources is the Company Secretary for Wycombe High School Academies Trust (WHSAT) and a Director of Cygnus Teaching School Alliance, plus ex officio a Trustee of the Wycombe High School Fund and the Wycombe High School Prize Fund.   Main Duties and Responsibilities General Ethos / Culture • To promote the aims and ethos of the Trust; ensure organisational alignment with the School’s Vision, Mission and Values   Financial Resource Management  • Strategic lead in the growth and maximisation of student numbers • Maintain a strategic 5-year financial plan • To provide advice to the Trust Board and the Governing Body and act as Company Secretary to WHSAT • To provide advice, guidance and support for the Strategic Boards of the entities operated by WHSAT (currently the BBO Maths Hub, Cygnus Teaching School and National Mathematics & Physics SCITT) • Advise the Leadership Group and Governing Body on the identification and management of strategic risks in Finance, Administration, HR, Facilities and ICT • Advise on staff modelling and costs • Evaluate information and consult with the Leadership Group, Governors and Trust Board to prepare a realistic and balanced budget for the School and its entities • Submit the proposed budget to the Headteacher, Leadership Group, Governors and Trust Board for discussion and approval and lead the overall financial planning process  • To submit the approved budget to the Department for Education (DfE) and Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) as necessary and within the required timescales   • Use the agreed budget to monitor and control performance to achieve value for money  • Identify and inform the Headteacher and Trustees of the causes of significant variance and recommend prompt corrective action • Propose revisions to the budget if necessary, in response to significant or unforeseen developments  • Provide regular budgetary information, financial reports and management accounts to relevant parties including the Trust Board, Governors and the Senior Leadership Team  • Identify additional finance required to fund the School’s proposed activities and present fully costed proposals, recommendations or bids  • Monitor the effectiveness and implementation of financial agreements  • To manage and control debts and to apply appropriate sanctions as necessary • To maintain the financial Asset Register  • To manage the allocation and funding for special projects and to provide financial information and recommendations for the management Team • To provide benchmarking data to the Leadership Group and Governors to aid financial monitoring and evaluation of performance  • Keep up to date on financial developments and best practice in the Educational Sector • Provide formal reforecast of the full year financial outturn after the first six months of actual results. • Ensure monthly financial results are up to date and all accruals and prepayments are included. • Ensure effective project management of building projects from funds application through to project completion to the agreed timescale and budget.    Risk and Compliance • To provide support and advice on matters relating to governance, both for the Trust Board and Governors • To advise the Headteacher, Governors and Trust Board on policies and legislation regarding employment, equal opportunities, GDPR, financial management and health and safety • Ensure the safeguarding, safe maintenance and security operation of all School premises • To ensure compliance with GDPR legislation • Preparation and maintenance of the Business Plan and Risk Register. Ensuring the risks are identified and owned by relevant staff members, including the identification, probability and management of these risks.  • Ensure that any formal finance agreements meet statutory Academy regulations, with suitable providers for agreed amounts, at agreed times and appropriate agreed costs and repayment schedules • To ensure the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook are met and maintained   • Prepare information for publications and returns for the DfE, ESFA, Companies House and other agencies and stakeholders within statutory guidelines  • To keep the school’s Single Central Record under review to ensure its accuracy and completeness HR Management • Line management responsibilities for the Finance, ICT and Facilities Management departments • To line manage and provide leadership and guidance for support staff working in the areas of finance, premises and maintenance, grounds and cleaning. To be responsible for their performance management, professional development, and training. • To plan, arrange and report on aspects of Staff Development for these associate staff.  • To work under the direction of the Headteacher and alongside the Headteacher’s to recruit associate staff in these areas.   • Manage the relationship with the Academy’s auditors including briefing Trustees on performance on both statutory and other audit services. To include the programme of internal work and reports prepared for the Board.   Technology and ICT • As far as possible within limited resources to ensure the security and integrity of the School’s ICT systems, minimising threats from potential malware attacks and other risks which would affect efficient and effective service delivery • Consult with the ICT Services Manager and other relevant parties to introduce new technology or improve existing technology for different purposes  • Ensure that the school has a strategy for using technology aligned to the overall vision and plans for the school ensuring value for money  • Communicate the strategy and relevant policies, including GDPR for use of technology across the School  • Ensure contingency plans are in place in the case of technology failure  • To oversee the school website and other social media platforms, providing changes and information to as required   • Ensure resources, support and training are provided to enable work colleagues to make the best use of available ICT, including teaching, learning and assessment systems  • Establish systems to monitor and report on the performance of technology within the School  Other • Seek professional advice on insurance and give advice on appropriate insurances for the school and implement and manage such schemes accordingly • Liaise with the Department for Education / Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) in connection with the management, asset plan information and development of the School premises • Maximise income through lettings and other approved activities  • To deputise for the Headteacher on activities related to the entities as required • To undertake all other reasonable duties as required by the Headteacher     Scope The role of the Director of Finance and Resources is to provide strategic leadership on all elements relating to finance, premises, ICT.   Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Knowledge/Qualifications  Accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA. Relevant honours degree (upper second- or first-class desirable).   Desired   Good knowledge of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies. Good project management experience. Specialist knowledge in one other key areas of responsibility, whether governance, finance, premises or ICT.   Skills Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate others to succeed  Strong interpersonal and communication skills Organised and disciplined approach with strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work and deliver under time pressure.  Strategic thinker, able to understand the big picture, prioritise effectively and take decisions in the long-term interests of the School and Trust.  Strong commercial acumen and common-sense approach  Able to solve problems with confident and effective decision-making skills.  Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information to diverse audiences in a clear and succinct manner  Strong negotiating skills; able to persuade and influence colleagues and key stakeholders at all levels   Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion cultural and organisational change  People Development Change management   Experience  Experience of leading finance teams in a charity/ commercial/ public sector environment (ideally more than one)  Experience of using financial software packages  Management of significant budgets (£10+m) and closure of period and year end accounts  Understanding of audit requirements (internal and external). Experience of liaising with external and internal auditors.  Experience of preparing statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Acts and UK GAAP as it applies to charities  Demonstrable understanding of key issues affecting HR  IT literate with a broad understanding of the overall system requirements of SMEs  Experience of managing complex development projects Experience of marketing and fundraising Experience of change management in a complex environment  Can demonstrate skills in people development    Job Features Planning and Organising Take a lead in planning and organising work related to the accountabilities, ensuring an effective Finance, IT compliance and people service for the Trust. Decision Making High level of decision making. The post holder is a member of Leadership Group and required to be in attendance at Governor and Trust meetings, providing a support and service for these, including where appropriate setting agendas with the appropriate Chairs. Internal/External Relationships All government and local authority departments / agencies and any other statutory or business-related bodies as relevant to the post.  Problem Solving All areas of accountability carry problem solving responsibilities. In the absence of the Headteacher the Director of Finance and Resources will take a lead in advising the School and the Deputy Headteacher. Other Entities, current and future, are part of the accountabilities.  Director of Finance Booklet

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Top 10 Audit Manager / Audit Senior Manager

London

Permanent

60000 - 80000 + Benefits

Are you an Audit Manager or Audit Senior Manager, looking to upgrade to a Top 10 international practice where you can carry out a high profile and varied new role? Are you looking for a role with great future progression and will provide you with the opportunity to learn new skills and develop your existing skillset? Are you keen to work on a mixed portfolio of clients from sectors such as technology, property and real estate, media, retail, mining, oil and gas and professional practices? If so this large Top 10 firm, with a growing and very successful audit and business services department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious Audit Manager or Audit Senior Manager due to many impressive new business wins from competitors. Reporting direct to partner level, your role will be varied and include managing a portfolio of clients (to £800k+), managing workflow, managing the audit process from start to finish, managing teams, reviewing work, staff appraisals and training, and assisting with the smooth running of the department. Your client portfolio can be tailored to accommodate your overall interests and areas of expertise and will range from listed companies to high growth owner managed businesses. You will also be involved with new business development and you will be expected to grow and develop your portfolio over time. Your role will be split roughly 90% audit with the rest of your time spent on advisory projects (due diligence, cashflows, budgets, forecasts, fraud investigations etc) and some accounts assignments. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. To be considered for this new role you must be a qualified ACA Audit Manager or Audit Senior Manager with at least 3 years PQE minimum. You must currently be working for a medium of large accountancy firm in an audit based role, at least 70% audit based. You must also have experience of leading audit assignments from start to finish, managing a portfolio of clients and managing staff. You must ideally have experience of FRS 102 and IFRS. Ideally you will have strong academics and a good pass rate in your ACA. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality Top 10 firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding role. This large Top 10 international practice based in a prime location in Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their expanding audit and business services department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on, and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes all industries from large listed companies to smaller SMR / OMB clients. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to a higher grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Manager or Audit Senior Manager to join a large and growing Top 10 practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit and advisory based position.

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Partner Designate / Salaried Partner – Top 60 firm

United Kingdom

Permanent

90000 - 150000 + Benefits + Bonus

Are you an ACA qualified Director / Partner Designate / Salaried Partner looking to join a Top 60 practice based in Zone 1 Central London where you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of clients, be responsible for networking and bringing in new clients and helping to manage this growing Top 60 firm? Are you keen to work for a very reputable, good quality practice that has been growing steadily over the last 5 – 10 years, works with clients from a wide range of sectors and will offer you partnership opportunities in the short term? You will assist with the smooth running of the audit / accounts department, manage staff, review work, give staff appraisals, and be responsible for providing a first class service to your portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of high profile clients, from varying industries and sizes, and be expected to grow this portfolio over time. As well as providing audit and accounts services you will also be expected to provide other advisory projects to clients. The firm has a range of different departments that can provide services to your client portfolio such as audit, accounts, tax, VAT, business management and other advisory services. Ideally you will have your own portfolio of clients that you can bring with you and grow although the firm will still consider a Director / Partner Designate / Salaried Partner with no clients, but you must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence that you can build and grow a client portfolio over time. To be considered for this high profile new position you must be ACA qualified with post qualification experience. You must currently be working as either a Director / Partner Designate / Salaried Partner probably with a small or medium size firm with experience of audit, accounts and some tax assignments. You must also have experience of business development / networking, and be able to demonstrate that you have the ability to attract and bring in new clients. You must have ambitions to progress to salaried partner level, or if you are already a salaried partner you must be able to provide evidence that you can become an equity partner in the future. You must also possess strong technical skills and be a strong team player. This entrepreneurial, growing practice will provide you with the perfect platform to consolidate your audit, accounts and general practice skills, improve your ability to manage and develop a growing team, and provide you with a genuine opportunity for partnership in the near future. The office has a friendly atmosphere, very good quality staff and a very loyal and impressive client base. You will assist with the overall running of the firm, as well as build and develop your own portfolio of clients. This is the perfect opportunity for a good quality and ambitious ACA qualified Director / Partner Designate / Salaried Partner from a small or medium size practice to join a growing mid tier practice firm and carry out a rewarding and enjoyable new position with a modern and forward thinking accountancy practice firm.

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Director of Accounts and Tax

United Kingdom

Permanent

80000 - 85000 + Benefits

Note: Finerva's Head Office is based in London but this role offers significant flexibility with where the person wants to work. About the Company Finerva is an accountancy practice on a mission to help hungry Founders grow their businesses quickly. Finerva provides bookkeeping and accounting services to our client base. In addition, the company provides virtual Finance Manager and CFO support, EIS & SEIS Advance Assurance, claiming R&D Tax Credits and setting up EMI share options schemes. To do this, the team at Finerva needs to think and act differently. They are unique among traditional accountancy firms, (including the Big 4) because they are CFOs with experience growing and exiting businesses. Finerva’s 3 most important core values are excellence, integrity, and hunger (to do things better and differently to their competitors). More information about the company can be found on Finerva’s website The Role The role takes responsibility for managing the statutory accounts and CT600 process for our clients along with the final sign off and submission.  This  will be carried out for our book of recurring bookkeeping clients but the individual will also have ownership for building a client base which is separate from our recurring bookkeeping service line.   The person who takes on this role will be technically strong with a broad accounting experience and aptitude to solve problems they have not encountered before. In addition this person will want to lead and develop a team.  Delivering a fantastic client experience and building strong client relationships is essential. Of equal importance is ensuring that a standardised financial statement and tax preparation process is followed, and that technical accounting advice and guidance is provided during the year to our clients or internal team. We are a young and dynamic firm so there are very few constraints in changing how we work to develop a better service or process. The individual who takes on this role will have a desire to create better processes and a team that delivers a great service.  As with all fast-growing companies the role is “hands-on” and may also require the person to support other areas of the client facing or operational parts of the business. This will allow the individual to be actively involved in the growth of the business.   Responsibilities include: Manage the team of employees and contractors to deliver and assist in the deliverables detailed below Manage the financial statement and corporation tax return process for our clients Complete the financial statement review process Signing and submission of accounts and tax returns Provide technical accounting advice for internal and external stakeholders on statutory accounting and tax matters Prepare accounting papers in support of accounting treatments Identify and manage regulatory risk Provide guidance on potential implications of any technical accounting regulatory changes Experience required: Fully qualified chartered accountant Experience of managing a team and reviewing their work Previous responsibility for signing and submission of accounts and tax returns Strong knowledge of FRS 102 and applicable reporting standards Strong knowledge of corporation tax regime Managing a diverse portfolio of clients  

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Non Executive Director (Finance/Audit Committee)

London

Contract

Competitive NED Pay

The Company Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services, helping clients make the most of a world increasingly driven by data and technology.  Our purpose is to make things that matter work better for everyone. With our clients we: ·      Tackle social and environmental challenges ·      Improve and simplify the way markets work ·      Harness the power of digital transformation ·      Ensure data is protected and used ethically We operate in four sectors:  Energy, Health, the Public Sector, and the Private Sector offering professional services enabling the energy market transformation. Using our insight, we work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure this complex and technology-driven market works for everyone’s benefit. The Requirement Working with the Board, there is the requirement to recruit a Non-Executive Director (NED) for the company who has a strong financial and Audit Committee background. The NED will work 2 days a month with the company and take part in the 6 Board meetings per annum. Relevant Experience & Knowledge Suitable candidates will display the following objective experience: Strong values which align with company values of Innovative, Insightful, Collaborative, and Impactful and aligned with the company purpose of “Making things that matter work better for everyone” Accountant qualification with recent and relevant financial experience Previous Board and Audit Committee experience Sector experience could be across any of the following areas: Health, Cyber, Digital, Public Sector, Energy, Technology, Environmental or Information Services Genuine commercial experience in growth environments, ideally in diversifying existing sector/services Informed views on digitalisation as relevant to the sectors in which the company operates Strong interest in ESG Sound understanding of corporate governance - IoD, FT NED diploma qualifications welcomed It will be nice if candidates have: Health, Cyber & Digital, Energy sector senior level knowledge, experience, and networks Experience in complex public contracts and regulated markets Recent or current Exec experience – financially focused SME and professional services businesses experience Subjectively suitable candidates will: Be independent thinking Have excellent listening and influencing skills Be strong communicators and team players, to add to Board cohesion and effectiveness Have strong belief in the power of business to do good for people and planet Be entrepreneurial Provide a high level of commitment and energy Candidate Availability Able/willing to travel to London Ability to attend virtually via video conference from home in the event physical attendance is not possible Attend interviews (in person subject to COVID-19 restrictions) on dates specified Once appointed, approximately 2 days per month, ad hoc calls/meetings, and participation in company events where possible Expectation to serve at least 1 x 3-year term with opportunity to extend to a further 3-year term If you feel this opportunity is suitable and of interest, please email your CV in the first instance to George Woodward george@novoexec.com from Novo Executive Search.  

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Advisory and Forensic Accountant - Grade 7

Bristol

Permanent

£51,050 - £64,750

HMRC is the UK's tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: collecting the money that pays for the UK’s public services and helping families and individuals with targeted financial support. Advisory and Forensic Accountants Team We have approximately 140 Advisory and Forensic Accountants within HMRC and by joining us you will be able to support HMRC’s drive to tackle avoidance and criminality, while making a positive difference to the nation’s finances. You will play an active role in high-profile issues and ultimately your work will touch the lives of everyone in the UK. We are seeking to fill posts in four different Advisory and Forensic Accountant roles. These roles are senior leadership roles.   Job description The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant who has trained and spent a few years in the profession or industry. This could be in the public sector or private sector. You will be joining a team who share their wealth of knowledge and breadth of experience and apply this to commercial situations, both on an advisory perspective as well as a forensic perspective (i.e. for court).   Responsibilities • Be a visible leader within and outside HMRC, promoting the work of the directorates and HMRC, working cross directorate and actively implementing strategy. • Support litigation, to include acting as an expert witness, case accountant or witness of fact and be proactive in assisting others involved in litigation. You will prepare and review professional reports with both factual and opinion evidence, attending case conferences, meetings and Court appearances whilst acting with professionalism, integrity and independence at all times. • Provide accounting advice, analysing relevant customer facts, accounting frameworks, applying precedent and, where appropriate, challenging customer’s accounting analysis. • Support risk activities, including reviewing financial statements and accounting information, meeting with customers and working with other specialists to form a view and assess impact for tax. • Communicate, meet and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to influence behaviour, including case teams, policy experts, other advisory and forensic accountants, courts and customers. • Develop and provide quality accountancy training to accountancy and tax professionals. Tailor training materials and offer follow up support to delegates. • Coach and mentor colleagues and trainees, using own skills and experience to aid their development. • Share knowledge amongst Advisory and Forensic accountants and more widely, as appropriate, using innovative methods and digital tools. • Assist delivery of strategic objectives, matching resource to risk, through prioritisation, work planning and national/cross directorate work sharing. • Display expertise and experience at a sufficient level and authority to appear credible to courts, tribunals, accountancy firms, customers and senior HMRC officers. Essential criteria / experience: • Full and complete qualification from, and continuing membership of, at least one of the following professional accounting bodies: the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). • Strong financial accounting experience gained in either practice, industry, public sector or private sector and specifically including: (1) Experience of analysing and interpreting a range of financial records; and (2) Experience of preparing or reviewing financial statements; and (3) Experience of considering the appropriate accounting treatment of a variety of specific transactions; and (4) Experience in communicating orally and in writing with a variety of audiences. Please confirm which body you are a full member of within your application. These posts are full time however applicants who wish to work alternative working patterns are welcome to apply. The preferred working pattern may or may not be available, agreement will be subject to business need, and any request to work an alternative working pattern should be made prior to your acceptance of the provisional offer Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Accountancy skills via an On-line technical test   Apply Here  

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