haddington, eh41 3ha   |   £44,090

vacancy information it is east lothian council's policy that successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. days and hours of work:monday-friday, 09.00-17.00 (flexi time)to start asap home working considerationalthough usually office based, this post may be considered for a homeworking contract (either fully or on an ad hoc basis) in accordance with east lothian council’s home working and worksmart policies, and the requirements of the service. job details as a senior member of the wider finance team, the principal accountant will be expected to: in collaboration with the service manager operationally manage the provision of professional technical financial advice across the council identifying and delivering the strategic objectives for the business finance team and wider finance service. oversee the development and training of the finance team, ensuring the service has the appropriate skills, demonstrating continuous improvement, and is resourced to support the council’s wider transformational change agenda. play a key role in ensuring council services are managing their resources as efficiently and effectively as possible. please download the job outline/person specification (available under 'job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. you will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. you must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the person specification to be considered for interview. the ‘east lothian way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them. job requirements relevant qualificationsqualified accountant with membership of a ccab (cipfa/acca/cima/icas) professional accounting body, combined with substantial experience in a financial management role and evidence of continuing professional development. disclosurethe preferred candidate for this position will be subject to a standard disclosure provided by disclosure scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by east lothian council. please note:if a disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the uk in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the gov.uk website. additional information for additional east lothian council employment information please click on the following link:www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo if you have any difficulties creating an account on myjobscotland or applying for this post please contact the myjobscotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. if you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk please note: we do not accept cv's (either electronically or by mail). all our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. although there is an ‘import data from my cv’ function on myjobscotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 06 Feb

  north london, london   |   £45,000

a firm of chartered accountants based in north london is seeking to recruit a qualified acca/aca senior accountant client managersalary: £50 k plus + benefitsreporting to: managing partnersenior accountantto be successful in this role you will need to be highly client focused, and a confident communicator with experience managing and leading a team.you will have experience working on uk gaap and processing complex matters.you will have experience performing at a high level of efficiency, delivering a range of compliance and consultancy led work including ad hoc projects.a general practice background with accounts and corporation tax experience is essential.you will be experienced in dealing with companies with a turnover in excess of £3m and gross assets in excess of £2m without supervision.the main responsibilities for this senior accountant job include:managing a client portfolio (, accounts, corporation tax). a portfolio suitable to your current skill set can be planned with a view to development.acting as a key contact for those clients, delivering on multiple assignments to agreed deadlines independently and alongside the engagement partner.trusted to manage projects fully and to a specific budget.actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the firm`s growth and management..responsibility for the review of a portfolio of vat tax returns.assisting the outsourcing team with reviewing and finalising financial accounts, monthly management accounts and vax returns.· taking responsibility of your team, providing guidance and development of junior staff.benefits include· yearly salary review.· opportunity for career development.· discretionary equity incentives for individuals who are instrumental to company targets being met and exceeded.the successful candidate will:- hold either have an icaew or acca qualification.- have experience working within a busy public practice.- display unquestionable integrity, excellent verbal, and written communication.- demonstrate strong logical and analytical skills.- have experience in tax after brexit.- knowledge of iris accounts production, and vt & xero + desirablebenefits include· yearly salary review.· opportunity for career development· discretionary bonus offered subject to meeting kpi’s that will mutually be agreed.we are looking for someone with drive and enthusiasm who would like to progress their career.display unquestionable integrity, excellent verbal and written communicationdemonstrate strong logical and analytical skillswe offer a warm welcome and a generous remuneration package, including careerdevelopment.however, we know that life is not all about work, so we offer other benefits to help you.unlock your potential at a three-partner firm with 35 staff and start with a golden hello payment payable upon completion of your three-month probationary period.job types: full-time, permanent « return to the search results

Closing on 19 Feb

  cranfield, bedford   |   £44,001

school of water, energy and environmentfinance school management accountantflexible working will be actively consideredfull time starting salary is normally in the range of £44,001 to £49,048 per annum, with potential progression up to £61,309 per annum location: cranfield, bedfordshirewe welcome applications from experience and qualified accounants to join our finance team.about the roleto provide a professional management and financial accounting service to the themes/centres within the school that you are responsible for, ensuring that financial management is maintained to the highest standard to support the school in achieving its strategic aims. to provide strategic and appropriate management information and recommendations to the directors of theme and heads of centre to enable them to take strategic, forward looking financial decisions with respect to the monitoring, growth and development of their themes. you will support the head of finance and the embedded finance team to become a recognised centre of excellence for budgeting, forecasting and financial information within swee and act as a contact point for financial queries.about youyou will be a ccab qualified accountant with experience of working in a large complex organisation and/or higher education institution. in this role you will be responsible for overseeing the finances of the school’s theme/s. this includes the production of budgets and forecasts, monitoring variance analysis and providing financial advice to the director of theme and the school head of finance.the position would suit a hard-working, self-motivated, proactive and reliable person able to work to strict deadlines and take responsibility for their own workload. good interpersonal skills are essential as there will be frequent contact with customers and university staff.you must be able to build a deep understanding of the school’s analytical, information and professional finance support requirements to provide an extremely high level of professional finance support. this will include a suite of finance reports tailored to the school’s needs that are timely, highly professional, immaculately presented and accurate. it will also include ad-hoc reports of the same standard and general finance leadership, partnership and advice. in the role you must engage and partner with the school’s academic community and be an indispensable partner for budget holders and principal investigators.experience of working with microsoft excel, outlook, powerpoint and word is essential as the work is mainly computer based. previous experience of computerised accounts systems is also essential, significant experience of the unit4 business world (agresso) system would be desirable.in return, the successful applicant will have exciting opportunities for career development in this key position, and to support world leading research and education, joining a supportive team and environment.about us as a specialist postgraduate university, cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. learn more about cranfield and our unique impact here.the role of the finance professional service unit is to ensure that all financial data is processed to enable payments to be made and received accurately and timely and that relevant, timely and reliable information is available to all stakeholders. this covers the university and subsidiary companies (cranfield management development ltd, cranfield innovative manufacturing ltd, cranfield engineering innovations ltd, cranfield quality services ltd, cranfield group holdings ltd and cranfield airport operations ltd. our values and commitmentsour shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: ambition; impact; respect; and community. find out more here. we aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. find out about our key commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion and flexible working here. we are currently piloting hybrid working arrangements until april 2022. this means the majority of our staff are spending between 40% and 60% of their time working from the office where job roles allow.how to apply for an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact sital shah, head of finance swee, on email s.v.shah@cranfield.ac.ukapply online now. please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on e: hr@cranfield.ac.uk. please quote reference number 3885. closing date for receipt of applications: 06 february 2022www.cranfield.ac.uk proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 06 Feb

  bristol, bristol, bs16 1ej   |   £37,165

senior project accountantsf36174business unit: base serviceslocation: stoke gifford, bristol, gb, bs16 1ej main purpose of roleproviding accounting support and advice to the project team within the rules of the company qmac and produce a set of monthly accounts law company procedures and within the designated timescales. main responsibilities include:as a senior project accountant you will validate and amend, where appropriate, all project expenditure for their designated area and be responsible for the development of "accounting reports" detailing performance / forecasting information for use by senior management and directors.you will be responsible for production of cost certificate in-line with caas requirements and provision of supporting evidence as required.provide finance support to earned value management process as required by mod and accurate analysis of actual expenditure and accurate and timely presentation of invoice information to customer. required knowledge, skills, experience and competencesit is essential to have experience in a project accounting function and awareness of commercial/contract/ estimating work practices. you must be able to implement and monitor financial controls and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management. qualificationsqualified/part qualified accountant - cima, acca, aca or equivalent. about babcock internationalfor more than a century, babcock, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. we help customers in the uk and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of marine, land, aviation, and nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training. we're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. the benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. you'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential. application guidanceall applications should be made online using pc, laptop or mobile devices. if you experience difficulties please click here. recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly. we are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. if you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. please follow the link to find out more about how covid-19 is impacting recruitment and on-boarding for applicants. armed forces covenant we are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the armed forces covenant. we recognise the value that serving personnel, both regular and reserves, veterans, uniformed cadet instructors and service families contribute to our business and the united kingdom. as part of the covenant, babcock offers reservists and uniformed cadet instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. to find out more please check our career website for more information. closing date: 04/02/2022 « return to the search results

Closing on 03 Feb

  dundee, dd1 1ls   |   £43,968

job description based at dundee house you will work full time, 37 hours per week. if you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact george manzie on 01382 433636 or email george.manzie@dundeecity.gov.uk. requirements you will be a ccab qualified accountant. responsibilities in accordance with standards laid down by the head of corporate finance, you will supervise and manage the provisions of day to day operational financial support to the council's committees, members and officers. you will assist in the collection, maintenance and interpretation of information required for the development of economic and financial advice and analysis to be submitted to the council's committees, members and officers. the individual you will have experience in revenue budget preparation and monitoring along with knowledge of capital budget and monitoring processes. experience of final accounts preparation, working knowledge of financial ledger systems, analysis of financial data and completion of financial returns is essential. you will also have the ability to present financial and statistical information to non-finance managers, good written and verbal communication skills and excellent it skills including excel. you will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, have leadership abilities and be able to manage staff. you will be adaptable to change, have the ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines and good problem solving and negotiating skills. a standard disclosure scotland check is required. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 28 Jan

  aberdeen, aberdeenshire   |   £39,312

food standards scotland (fss) has a wide and diverse remit, encompassing policy, science and operational delivery across food and feed safety, standards and authenticity, together with diet and nutrition. the finance and procurement branch is responsible for these corporate functions to enable the organisation to deliver its statutory obligations and corporate priorities.the financial accountant reports to the head of finance & procurement. you will lead the financial accounting team to provide a full range of financial support and services across fss. the post has specific responsible for reviewing and implementing robust financial internal controls and to act as the primary source of financial accounting advice and expertise for the organisation. you will also be responsible for key areas of the business including the preparation of the annual accounts, charging model, treasury functions (cash and banking) and accounts payable/receivable.responsibilities• manage the financial accounting team, ensuring that objectives are set, tasks are prioritised and capabilities within the team continue to be developed. contribute to the annual branch business plan.• work with the head of finance & procurement to develop and implement robust internal controls in line with the scottish public finance manual to deliver appropriate elements of the fss scheme of delegation relating to use of finance systems (seas) and procurement cards.• manage the work for charging for official controls in meat establishments and export hubs. ensure the implementation of the scottish charging model including the production, negotiation and publication of the annual charge rates whilst working with the branch head to review on an ongoing basis and that remains fit for purpose.• manage the accounts payable & receivable functions (including debt management), ensuring payments to suppliers within the scottish government (sg) 10 payment target and the invoicing service to customers are completed whilst ensuring the appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place.• manage the work for vat returns, fss fixed asset register, bank reconciliations, cash forecasting and drawdowns, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner and that internal processes are fit for purpose.• prepare the annual accounts in line with the government financial reporting manual (frem) and relevant internal financial reporting standards (ifrss) and ensure that they are signed off by the fss accounting officer with subsequent unqualified audit opinion.• liaise with audit scotland to manage external audits, and the subsequent implementation of any recommendations.competenciesself-awarenesspeople managementcommunications and engagementimproving performancefinancial managementanalysis and use of evidenceessential criteria1. qualified accountant from a member of central council of accounting bodies (ccab) and with relevant practical experience for the role.2. strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write concise papers which inform and influence senior management decision making and present to stakeholders.3. proven leadership skills – ability to lead a team and empower, value, develop and motivate people.4. strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload and competing demands.provisional interview and assessment datesinterviews: week commencing 14th february 2022assessment centre: week commencing 14th february 2022for further information on this vacancy please download and review the “person specification and further information for job applicants” which you will find below.band b person specificationto apply, you must fully complete and submit an online application via this website before the closing date.to learn more about this opportunity, please contact elaine mclaughlin who can be reached at elaine.mclaughlin@fss.scot.if you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot. « return to the search results

Closing on 04 Feb

  bristol  |   £45,000

tribal tribal’s vision is to empower the world of education and we make it our mission to provide the software and services which underpin student success. the role the key goal of the management accounting team is to deliver and continuously improve the monthly management reporting and analysis provided to the business, to enhance the decision-making process and help the business deliver their budget operating profit. the senior management accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, annual budgets, monthly forecasts and financial analysis for one or more lines of business, to enable the businesses to make well informed decisions. the senior management accountant needs to draw upon relevant accounting expertise to ensure accounting for each relevant line of business is in line with group policy and international financial reporting standards. the person in this role you will play a key role in providing financial reports to the business and leadership team providing great exposure. this does mean that you will need to be an effective communicator, capable of working across a range of organisational stakeholders. we are looking for cima/acca/aca qualified candidates with several years post qualified experience in a relevant discipline and ideally an interest in commercial elements of finance as there may be scope for the role to develop. what tribal can offer along with a competitive salary plus benefits such as life assurance, pension, private medical insurance and a healthcare cashplan, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment in a city-centre location. this is a great opportunity to use your existing skills, and learn new ones, in a global technology organisation. so, if you are looking for your next career move, please complete the simple application form and attach your cv and a covering letter. as an equal opportunity employer, tribal celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon any protected characteristics and actively welcome applications from all groups, not least those underrepresented in the tech sector. to safeguard this we are signatories to tech talent charter and work with business in the community to better enable us to be a responsible business.

Closing on 22 Feb

  kensington  |   £47,290

financial accountant closing date: 27 january 2022 required hours: full time site: kensington salary: £47,290 - £52,880 per annum the royal college of art (rca) is the uk’s only entirely postgraduate institution of art and design, dedicated to teaching, research and knowledge exchange with industry. in 2021, the rca was named the world’s leading art and design institute for the seventh consecutive year by the qs world university rankings by subject. founded in 1837, it is also the world’s oldest art and design institution in continuous operation and its most research intensive. among its core audiences - students, artists and designers - the rca brand is legendary. the generations of world-leading designers and artists who have studied or taught at the rca is a roster of international repute. the position of financial accountant is a key post for the royal college of art. reporting to the head of financial accounting you will be an expert within the college regarding technical accounting and financial compliance matters. key responsibilities will include: ensure best practice in terms of complying with all current accounting and legal reporting obligations. support the head of financial accounting in the production of key statutory/legal accounting reports, including the year-end financial statements ensure that key financial controls are operating effectively.support the head of financial accounting when dealing with auditors (both internal and external) and other third-party stakeholders. you will have the opportunity to manage a finance assistant and will be responsible for their future development. working effectively with the head of financial accounting will also be essential with view to continually improving systems and the timeliness of the production of information. there are also various key projects to become involved in, for example, implementing a new fixed asset module. the successful applicant will be a qualified accountant or finalist with a proven track record of technical financial reporting. you will have had responsibility for monthly reporting, including all of the relevant reconciliations and will have at the very least assisted with end of year financial statements. experience of setting objectives for other team members would be beneficial and most importantly you will be able to provide evidence of being able to work effectively in a changing and challenging environment. royal college of art is an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community. key dates: interviews will take place- february 2022 the royal college of art is an equal opportunities employer. the college particularly welcomes applications from all sections of the community and would particularly encourage members of minority groups to apply.

Closing on 22 Feb

  london  |   £40,000

we are a culture-first creative agency . we are hiring a self-motivated management accountant. this is a broad finance position which will have a path to financial controller. key responsibilities: accounts receivable- client invoicing and chasing paymentspreparation of monthly management accounts & consolidation across the groupmonthly variance reporting to budget & earlier yearsprepare annual financial statements to tb & supporting balance sheetmanage journals for the management accountsprepare monthly payroll and pensions for london and singaporeprepare vat/gst quarterly returnsbank reconciliation- multi currency accountscredit card tracking & postingsstaff expenses tracking & postingassist with weekly kpi reportingpurchase ledger, supplier invoices & corresponding with suppliersweekly & monthly gross profit analysisworking closely with the production team during the budgeting process and throughout the course of a project to ensure margins are maintainedassist with monthly reporting and dataad hoc financial analysisoverseeing students on work placementoverseeing & assist training of junior accounts assistant you will be: a brilliant communicatorhands on ready to swap between tasks as and when requiredsuper organised who can work well in a team or alone managing their own workloadcalm under pressureused to preparing financial information with accuracy and attention to detailnot afraid to ask questions & suggest improvement to processes benefits: ? salary + bonus structure ? flexible working hours ? career advancement opportunities ? fast paced, fun and energetic company with a friendly culture ? opportunity to work at an ambitious, creative and purpose led business

Closing on 09 Feb