Total 21 Manager level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in London, SE1 9AA

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Term: Permanent
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.
Salary: £65,087 - £68,513 per annum, based on experience


What exactly will you be doing?

As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead our procurement function, aligning activities with organisational goals while ensuring transparency, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships and drive compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Your role will be pivotal in professionalising our procurement processes and balancing strategic vision with operational excellence. This role sits with the Performance and Transformation portfolio and reports into Finance Director.

Major objectives 



Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy
Identify and deliver cost savings without compromising quality
Enhance supplier relationship management and performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
Lead and develop the procurement team to achieve operational excellence
Drive innovation in procurement processes and systems


What are we looking for?



We are seeking a highly experienced procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and a proven track record in senior procurement roles. You should excel in negotiation, contract management and strategic sourcing. We value someone who can balance short-term gains with long-term strategic goals, demonstrate commercial acumen and effectively influence at all levels of the organisation. A proactive 'can-do' attitude, analytical thinking, and a passion for procurement excellence are essential for success in this role.



What are the benefits?



At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:



Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.


Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 26 November 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.



It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.



We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.



Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!



Interested?



To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

Join us as a Behavioural Risk & Applied Empirical Science Audit Manager

• In this key role, you’ll be focussing on driving the adoption of empirical scientific research methods within the NatWest Behavioural Risk team and wider Internal Audit sector
• You’ll be responsible for leading and managing data science and behavioural science colleagues, and you’ll shape and lead high profile evidence-based and data-led pieces of insight, providing assurance to senior executives on our assets and sustainability
• This role offers a great platform to build your leadership profile as you shape a high performing and vibrant team culture

What you’ll do

As a Behavioural Risk & Applied Empirical Science Audit Manager, you’ll collaborate with audit experts to understand critical business assurance and sustainability questions. You’ll work closely with a diverse group of talented and accomplished behavioural and data scientists, identifying opportunities for innovation, gathering resources and owning implementation.

You’ll also:

• Guide more junior colleagues in designing feasible research approaches, as well as in executing and interpreting insights
• Develop and manage effective stakeholder relationships and act as first point of contact when leading reviews
• Stay on top of latest applied empirical science methods and applications, as well as analysis and workflow management technology
• Stay at the forefront of empirical social science behavioural insight, sharing knowledge where possible

The skills you’ll need:

We’re looking for someone with extensive relevant technical and research leadership experience. You’ll hold an academic degree in a social science discipline, with a strong quantitative analysis element, or you’ll have a proven equivalent track record.

You’ll also have experience in empirical social science design and execution, covering statistics, causal inference and data science. Knowledge of large-scale business data handling such as databases and SQL would be beneficial, as would an understanding of retail banking, financial markets and code development and quality assurance practices such as Git, GitLab and GitHub.

In addition to this, we’re looking for:

• Enterprise level coding experience including object-oriented programming, ideally using Python
• Experience in drawing conclusions from different primary and secondary data sources
• Clear, concise and compelling communication skills to inspire others, maintain momentum and ensure work completion
• Experience role-modelling, supporting and supervising through coaching, feedback and development
• The entrepreneurial skills, resilience, drive and enthusiasm to develop your skill set and innovate

Your new company
I have been approached by a global consulting firm which have rapidly expanded over the last couple of years. Due to this, they are looking to build an internal audit function.


Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to steer the function from a global context. This role provides a unique opportunity to create and implement your own policies and procedures whilst also creating the annual audit plans.
This greenfield position will likely change into the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance within the coming years.


What you'll need to succeed

• Well-rounded experience across internal audit and compliance.
• Previous experience within a professional services organisation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Program Manager to lead our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) program. In this pivotal role, you will ensure effective project governance and facilitate communication between key stakeholders while managing development resources based in Helsinki and Poland.

Key Responsibilities:Main Stakeholders:

• Work alongside the Performance Monitoring Team
• Engage with Financial Controllers for Fund Accounting

Team Management:

• Oversee development resources across both onshore and offshore teams
• Guide a Business Analyst (BA) to ensure project alignment and effective communication

Project Governance:

• Regularly report to and engage with steering committees
• Create and manage comprehensive project reports and plans

Workstreams:
You will be responsible for two main workstreams:

• Back End Development
• Front End Development

Candidate Profile:Attributes:

• Proactive mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts effectively
• Experience working collaboratively with developers; while a technical background is not required, you should have sufficient knowledge to engage with them effectively

Experience:

• Familiarity with QIR or similar client reporting initiatives
• Experience with low code/no code automation is preferred
• Private Equity (PE) experience is advantageous
• Essential: Fund accounting experience

Project Timeline and Details:

• Current Project:
  Focused on enhancing our Quarterly Investment Reporting (QIR) efforts
• Systems Used:
  In-house built system utilizing the Neptune automation tool
• Current Phase:
  Data reconciliation for Fund Accounting

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days a week in our London office

Compensation:

• Rate: £800 per day inside IR35 via umbrella
• Duration: Initial 6 months

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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Job description

Company name:

Mitie Group Plc

Job Title:

Internal Audit Manager

Reporting to (position):

Head of Internal Audit



Our values and behaviours

An individual's belief in our values and behaviours is as important as their technical and/or professional know-how, which is why our job descriptions are written with these in mind:



Job objectives and responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager plays a crucial role in strengthening Mitie's internal control framework, assessing risk management capabilities, and providing independent assurance to the company's stakeholders on the effectiveness of processes and controls. The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related audits and assurance advisory services. In addition, working alongside the investigation and internal controls teams, the role allows for end-to-end ownership of various activities including helping to shape the internal controls environment, assisting with internal investigations and ad-hoc advisory services to management.

The team reports to the Audit Committee and its work is visible to, and valued by, senior management and the Board. With a broad spectrum of internal audits, investigations, fraud monitoring and internal controls, the role offers a great opportunity to learn about the different business units within Mitie and to progress internally.



Key Responsibilities

· Apply business insights into the scoping of audits included in the Internal Audit Plan, ensuring that the audits provide adequate assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee

· Ensure all audits have clear timescales and milestones which have been agreed with the auditees

· Perform audits in accordance with internal auditing standards and company policies, ensuring timely completion

· Prepare and present clear and concise reports on audit findings, ensuring the controls properly mitigate the risks, are well-documented, supported by evidence, and clearly communicated to auditees

· Ensure corrective actions arising from internal audits protect and add value to the business and are tracked to completion

· Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels throughout the company

· Prepare and present to Senior Management and the Audit Committee on key findings from pivotal audits

· Maintain professional certifications and stay current with developments in internal audit, accounting, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance

· Maximise performance delivery and development, encouraging collaboration and empowerment

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, promoting open communication channels and fostering a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement

· When required, undertake ad-hoc reviews/advisory projects requested by management



Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

· Qualified Accountant (CCAB qualification) with working experience of risk-based auditing and of internal audit

· Good working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting requirements

· Exposure to the commercial environment within a large and fast-moving organisation (preferably in FM/outsourcing)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues and convey audit findings and recommendations in report format

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at a senior level, including presentation of proportionate and strategically aligned findings to senior management

· Able to inspire respect, trust and commitment within the businesses

· Demonstrate sound business/professional judgement through strength of character, independence of thought, risk awareness and commitment to culture and values

· Work well under pressure, with high levels of personal drive, energy and commitment

· Able to take personal responsibility for delivery, with a practical, ‘hands on' approach

· Experience of auditing within a transforming organisation and auditing of change and projects

Desirable

· IT/IS auditing knowledge and experience of Data analytics



Working within the Mitie values and behaviours

The Internal Audit Manager is expected to be a proactive leader who demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities to enhance the organisation's governance, risk management, and internal control processes, while continuously fostering a collaborative and results-focused team environment.



Health and Safety responsibilities

· Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times;

· Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment;

· Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received;

· Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system;



Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

Your new company
They combine having a large company footprint with a small company ethos, providing their customers and employees with a unique experience. Their decentralised nature means they have close to 100 subsidiaries internationally and are more adaptable than their competition. They focus on the logistics and manufacturing space but have a wide presence touching on areas such as life sciences and retail.

Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to report directly to the Head of Internal Audit. You will be tasked with a wide range of audit engagements, these being operational and financial. You will get the chance to advise the subsidiaries and make sure they are staying up to group standards.
This role provides a unique level of variety that most FTSE 100 companies would not be able to provide.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 or more years experience in industry.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 40%.
• Experience within a manufacturing or logistics business is desirable.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

A day in the life:
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


What you’ll need:

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be fully qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 28 August 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/

At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.

We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.

Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £76,153 - £80,000 per annum, basis experience
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

What exactly will you be doing?
As the Head of Development, Culture and Inclusion at AAT, you will lead a transformative agenda to align our people strategy with our 2030 vision. You will spearhead the design and implementation of comprehensive strategies for talent development, diversity and inclusion and employee wellbeing. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our organisational culture, enhancing employee experience and driving engagement across the organisation.
You will be joining AAT during a period of significant change, presenting a unique opportunity to assess and evaluate our current approach to Talent & Development. You will design a roadmap for improvement, scaling up the organisation to a level where Talent & Development is fundamentally connected to performance and business goals ensuring that AAT has people with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to meet its strategic plans and objectives.

Major objectives

• Develop and deliver a high-quality, inclusive programme of development that supports our 2030 strategy and enhances employee experience.
• Design and embed diversity and inclusion throughout all people team policies and processes.
• Create and implement a wellbeing strategy with high-quality initiatives supporting colleagues throughout their AAT career.
• Establish a robust framework for talent management, workforce and succession planning with clear career progression pathways.
• Lead internal communications to align key messages with our strategic plan and cultural transformation.
• Continuously improve our end-to-end employee experience.
• Review and enhance our talent and development maturity, creating a roadmap that connects performance and organisation goals.

What are we looking for?

We're seeking a visionary leader with:

• Extensive experience in leading and motivating an effective people development team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organisation development, talent management and succession planning.
• Experience in design, delivery and implementation of talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• The ability to align learning and development initiatives with strategic business objectives.
• A passion for creating an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• MCIPD qualification or equivalent level of experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proven track record in change management and cultural transformation.

The ideal candidate will be a value-driven, inclusive leader with strong personal integrity and the ability to make and implement tough decisions when necessary. You will be politically astute, consultative and focused on delivering measurable results that drive our organisation forward.

What are the benefits?

At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:

• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle2Work scheme and much more.

Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 19 August 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.

It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.

Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!

Interested?

To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join us as a Behavioural Risk Audit Manager

• You’ll deliver and lead audits using behavioural and data science methods and insights to identify and understand behavioural risk affecting our customers and colleagues
• We’ll rely on you to stay at the forefront of behavioural risk insight and innovation, sharing knowledge and insights widely
• Enjoy a great platform to build your profile as you help to shape a high performing and vibrant team culture
• We’re offering this role for a period of 12 months

What you'll do

As a Behavioural Risk Audit Manager, you’ll lead, or deliver part of, an audit engagement or behavioural risk innovation project, using your behavioural and data science skills and knowledge, with limited oversight. We’ll look to you to design new robust and feasible approaches to effectively identify and understand behavioural risk, particularly around good customer outcomes.

Your role will also involve:

• Contributing to innovative business insights to identify risks
• Identifying new opportunities and delivering new, or optimising existing research methods, to better identify and understand behavioural risk
• Building relationships with, and identifying new opportunities to work with academics on behavioural risk topics, managing engagements where relevant
• Making sure that audit tools and associated documentation is maintained to high quality through reviews
• Overseeing and coaching other team members where required
• Developing and managing effective stakeholder relationships and being the first point of contact when leading a review

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a relevant qualification in behavioural science with a strong quantitative element such as psychology, economics, finance, data science, or similar. You’ll also need strong experience designing, conducting, and analysing quantitative research methods such as quasi-experimental methods, surveys, lab, or field experiments.

You’ll demonstrate an in-depth understanding of behavioural science theory, particularly around consumer judgement and decision making or household finance. As well as this, we’ll expect an understanding of behavioural risk application in a risk, regulatory, financial services or consultancy context.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to source, prepare, and access data for analysis
• An understanding and experience of developing and testing hypotheses, and drawing inferences from primary research or large data sets
• Proficiency in Python or another coding language and the drive to further develop those skills
• Experience in drawing conclusions from different primary and secondary data sources
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting, coaching, and developing a team

Your new company
I have been approached by a global consulting firm which have rapidly expanded over the last couple of years. Due to this, they are looking to build an internal audit function.


Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to steer the function from a global context. This role provides a unique opportunity to create and implement your own policies and procedures whilst also creating the annual audit plans.
This greenfield position will likely change into the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance within the coming years.


What you'll need to succeed

• Well-rounded experience across internal audit and compliance.
• Previous experience within a professional services organisation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Join us as an Audit Manager within Infrastructure and Cyber Security

• We’re looking for someone who can provide effective assurance for regular audit engagements while working in Technology, Infrastructure and Cyber Security
• You’ll be influencing business managers to improve controls while being an ambassador for the internal audit to build on our reputation and improve our function’s integrity
• If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to make an impact through your work by helping with our internal audit, this could be the opportunity you’re looking for

What you’ll do

Day-to-day, you’ll be leading your audit team as they deliver audit engagements on time and to budget while undertaking key aspects of assurance fieldwork and supporting assurance planning.

We’ll look to you to leverage internal audit methodology and tools. You’ll also make sure that our global methodology is fully compliant and accurate. That way the audit management tool is up-to-date. You’ll also build on our internal audit position and influence our evolution of control.

Your other responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of a flexible and risk-based audit plan that addresses regulatory requirements and provides independent assurance and impactful opinions
• Supervising the audit engagement team while supporting them through coaching to help them realise their potential
• Assuring regular audit engagements by supporting assurance planning to make sure key risks are covered while collaborating with internal audit teams in line with regulatory requirements
• Undertaking key aspects of assurance fieldwork while taking responsibility for work across the team so it’s delivered on time and provides reliable evidence to support issues and opinions
• Managing key stakeholders throughout audit engagements to understand business risks and to make sure effective discussion is undertaken about key risks

The skills you’ll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll be an established internal auditor or risk manager. We’ll expect you to understand risk management principles through a meticulously investigative approach. You’ll also have good written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll be able to successfully lead a team in delivering projects while adhering to budget, schedule and quality. You’ll also support your team by identifying talent, coaching and feedback.

You’ll also need:

• Excellent knowledge of IT general controls
• Outstanding subject matter expertise and experience of technology risk management in infrastructure or cyber security
• Great knowledge of technology service operation either as an IT auditor or an IT practitioner

Finance Manager - Financial & Rent Accounting
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Rate: £62,000 - £67,000 per annum
Start Date: Flexible
*Hybrid Working - One day minimum in office*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Housing Association in London for a Finance Manager (Financial & Rent Accounting) to join the team on a permanent basis. The organisation has over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. They are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale and supported housing and also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
This role will have line management responsibilities for 4-5 staff members and will provide cover to the Finance Manager - Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting.
• Contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business.
• Ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data.
• Ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements.
• Prepare the annual FVA submission file.
• Prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
• Supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing.
• Ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policies
• Ensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner.
• Provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes.
• Provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy.
• Work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution.
• Lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
• Lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases.
• Ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system.
• Input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting.
• Ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level.
• Enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or Equivalent with extensive PQE
• Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails.
• Experience of working on Rent Accounting within a Social Housing environment is highly desirable.
• Experience of operating at a senior level with high-level financial reporting and presenting skills.
• Experience of setting and managing timescales/timetables for work completion in line with internal controls.
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
It is really important to us that you share and reflect our values making sure our customers receive a dependable and localised service.
Wande Finance Vision – “To provide consistent, excellent, and good value financial services to internal and external customers.”

<h4>A day in the life:</h4>
You will:

Report to the Assistant Director of Financial Services, providing adhoc support as required
provide cover to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting as required. The Finance Manager for Management Accounting will also provide covering support as required
ensure the Transactions team have support where required for Accounts Payable, Banking and Rent accounting
contribute to project working groups as required with the wider business
ensure all Financial accounting systems are providing accurate and reliable data
ensure that the trial balance is reconciled for annual financial statements
prepare the annual FVA submission file
prepare returns or surveys for NROSH, The ONS or FCA
ensure that value for money calculations are accurate
supervise the Financial officers responsible for AP and Rents processing
ensure the AP team process invoices efficiently and in line with Wandle Policiesensure all reconciliations for Banks, Rents, AP and AR are completed each period in a timely manner
provide relevant AR reporting to support credit control processes
provide reporting to ensure Purchase Orders are raised in accordance with policy
work with the Governance Transition Manager to ensure successful implementation of the Dynamics/Redkite automated rent uplift solution
lead on regular training of Social Rent Accounting (Formula rent, affordable rents, etc.)
lead the budgeting process for annual rent increases
ensure accuracy of rental transactions and rental accounts within the Dynamics system
input to the year end and internal audit process as required, producing data flows and trails to support all areas of reporting
be a key part of ensuring systems work within the Finance Team
ensure the data set is consistently allocated at property and scheme level
summarise reporting on a development-by-development basis
enhance budget detail and monthly comparisons to actuals.


<h4>What you’ll need:</h4>

An attention to detail
Experience of reporting within the Social Housing sector with an understanding of the technical accounting and reporting requirements this entails
Be qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all staff
Proven experience in innovation and use of technology
Experience to continually drive and advance system improvement programmes within Finance
Setting and delivering to timetables as well as understanding of appropriate internal controls
Experience at operating at a senior level and to give confidence to the business that Finance data is robust, accurate and reliable
Strong collaborative skills to navigate the wider teams to deliver for our customer


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 2 July 2024.
Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments.
For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/

Your new company
They are one of the largest transport businesses in the UK and own subsidiaries that operate across a range of sectors including the railways and bus services.

Your new role
As the Internal Audit & Risk Manager, you will get the chance to report directly to the Group Head of Internal Audit & Risk. You will get the ability to meaningfully impact the function and influence an organisation with a truly national presence.
This role will primarily focus on risk, initially identifying them at group level before analysing the subsidiaries. You will also have the chance to conduct business-wide audits.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven experience within a risk role.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Business insight of specified business operations and business risks.

What you'll get in return


What you need to do now


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Your new company
I have been approached by a global consulting firm which have rapidly expanded over the last couple of years. Due to this, they are looking to build an internal audit function.


Your new role
As the Internal Audit Manager, you will get the chance to steer the function from a global context. This role provides a unique opportunity to create and implement your own policies and procedures whilst also creating the annual audit plans.
This greenfield position will likely change into the Head of Internal Audit and Compliance within the coming years.


What you'll need to succeed

• Well-rounded experience across internal audit and compliance.
• Previous experience within a professional services organisation is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk