Job Title: Commercial Accountant

Job Ref: GW AScgca003

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £70,000-£75,000

Client: Central Govt

Start: 10/01/2008

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our Client, nestled in the hub of Central London, is one of the largest and most dynamic Central Government bodies in the UK. On the cusp of an ambitious and highly important new finance strategy, they are looking for an energetic and experienced Commercial Accountant to join the Senior Finance Team. The post-holder will be responsible for: Collaboratively working with senior managers across the Organisation to develop a strategic approach and maximise value for the directorate The management of an out-sourced IT support Contract, conducting contract related financial analysis, supplying business management information and playing an advisory role within the Division s planning process Ensuring financial controls are in place to deliver to reporting requirements, lead the planning process and ensure that all business decisions are taken with full knowledge of their implications Managing the annual budgeting, medium and long term financial plan, in-year monitoring, variance analyses and the outturn position Regularly applying investment appraisal techniques and analysis The right candidate for the role will be fully CCAB qualified with strong PQE. It is vital that this person is able to demonstrate using tangible examples when and where they have conducted similar responsibilities as outlined above, whilst also exhibiting the sort of energy, commitment and verve that is essential to succeeding in the role 

Job Title: Financial Planner

Job Ref: GW AScgfp024

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

Client: Central Govt

Start: 10/01/2009

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the most prominent and established Central Government bodies in the UK situated in the heart of Central London. As they embark upon an ambitious finance transformation programme, they are in need of an impressive and ambitious Financial Planner to join the Senior Management Team in their pursuit of success The role entails: Collaboratively working with senior managers across the Organisation to develop a strategic approach and maximise value for the directorate Coordinating and developing strategic/major bids for IT resources through compelling business cases to ensure funding is achieved Developing and implementing a new financial operating model and 5 year plan Lead management of the Directorates finance strategic operational delivery with responsibility of overall financial planning and modelling, encompassing change and risk management Leading and managing a small team of staff and providing professional and mentoring support across the whole of finance The post holder will be CCAB qualified with post-qualification experience directly relevant to the above responsibilities. This is a new role and will consequently need an energetic Finance Manager with initiative in abundance, thereby making the role their own. Possessing outstanding interpersonal skills, they must be able to develop relationships across the Director and Organisation as a whole 

Job Title: Financial Planner

Job Ref: GW AScgfp024

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 p/a

Client: Central Govt

Start: 10/01/2009

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the most prominent and established Central Government bodies in the UK situated in the heart of Central London. As they embark upon an ambitious finance transformation programme, they are in need of an impressive and ambitious Financial Planner to join the Senior Management Team in their pursuit of success The role entails: Collaboratively working with senior managers across the Organisation to develop a strategic approach and maximise value for the directorate Coordinating and developing strategic/major bids for IT resources through compelling business cases to ensure funding is achieved Developing and implementing a new financial operating model and 5 year plan Lead management of the Directorates finance strategic operational delivery with responsibility of overall financial planning and modelling, encompassing change and risk management Leading and managing a small team of staff and providing professional and mentoring support across the whole of finance The post holder will be CCAB qualified with post-qualification experience directly relevant to the above responsibilities. This is a new role and will consequently need an energetic Finance Manager with initiative in abundance, thereby making the role their own. Possessing outstanding interpersonal skills, they must be able to develop relationships across the Director and Organisation as a whole 

Job Title: Project and Programme Accountant

Job Ref: GW AScgppa0234

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £65,000-£70,000

Client: Central Govt

Start: ASAP

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the most prestigious and prominent Central Government bodies in the UK. As they roll toward an ambitious finance transformation programme, they are restructuring from the top down. They need an outstanding Project and Programme Accountant to play an invaluable role in achieving their ambitions. The role entails Working alongside the Finance Director, deputising in their absence and sitting within the Senior Management Team to coordinate strategy Leading in investment appraisal to ensure appropriate consideration is given to wider financial implications Developing effective financial management and controls across the whole project portfolio throughout the Organisation Leading on the delivery of all projects and programmes, and through this facilitating change Building and maintaining strong relationships with Senior Managers, Directors and Stakeholders Leading and managing a small team of staff, providing them with support and mentoring The right candidate will be fully CCAB qualified. You must have a proven track record of success within a project-based finance environment, able to narrate tangible examples of when you have gone over and above the call of duty. It is also imperative that you are outstanding in person, able to build and maintain relationships throughout the Organisation 

Job Title: Financial Systems Analyst

Job Ref: GW LFFISREP

Location: London

Duration: +6 months

Salary: £32 p/h

Client: Central Govt

Start: ASAP

Contact: Lester Fernando

Vacancy Description:
Our client is a major Government department going through a period of transformation. The Finance Integrated Systems team is responsible for the development of financial systems and system processes that will help to deliver improved financial and management accounting information. The FiS team in conjunction with other service providers manages a number of financial systems including SAP. The job holder will provide support for the system reporting team and will provide technical advice and support to all stakeholders. The job holder will need to be a data management specialist and an experienced report developer with expertise in the strategic application of databases and IT to meet business needs. You will be responsible for assisting in the management of all business reporting solutions involving the financial system, and work proactively with contributors to ensure the data held is of a high quality – accurate, consistent and provided on time. The job holder will be expected to provide subject matter expertise in all business reporting issues relating to the systems, and will actively participate and contribute to development initiatives. You will be an advanced user of Excel and have some SQL knowledge.

Job Title: Financial Planner

Job Ref: GW AScgfp023

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 p/a

Client: Central Govt

Start: 10/01/2009

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the most prominent and established Central Government bodies in the UK. As they embark upon an ambitious finance transformation programme, they are restructuring and consequently hiring an impeccable new team of finance staff able to drive the organisation forward. This particular role, that of Financial Planner, is pivotal to delivery The role entails: reporting to and working in accordance with the Directorate FD. Working within Senior Managers on the Senior Management team to coordinate strategy across the Group. Coordinating and developing strategic/major bids for IT resource through compelling business cases to ensure funding is achieved. Developing and implementing a new financial operating model and 5 year plan. Lead management of the Directorates finance strategic operational delivery with responsibility of overall financial planning and modelling, encompassing change and risk management. Leading and managing a small team of staff and providing professional and mentoring support across the whole of finance. The post holder will be CCAB qualified with post-qualification experience directly relevant to the above responsibilities. The right candidate will be driven, ambitious and outstanding in person, able to build and maintain relationships across the Director and organisation as a whole.

Job Title: Project and Programmes Accountant

Job Ref: GW AScgppm024

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £65,000

Client: Central Govt

Start: 03/01/2009

Contact: Adam Sharpe

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the most prestigious and prominent Central Government bodies in the UK. On the cusp of an ambitious finance transformation programme, they are restructuring this particular directorate from the top down, putting a new Senior Management team in place to drive this strategy forward. They need an outstanding Project and Programme Accountant to play an invaluable role in achieving their ambitions The role entails: working alongside the Finance Director, deputising in their absence and sitting within the Senior Management team to coordinate strategy. Leading in investment appraisal to ensure appropriate consideration is given to wider financial implications. Developing effective financial management and controls across the whole project portfolio throughout the organisation. Leading on the delivery of all projects and programmes, and through this facilitating change. Building and maintaining strong relationships with Senior Managers, Directors and Stakeholders. Leading and managing a small team of staff, providing them with support and mentoring. The right candidate will be fully CCAB qualified. You must have a proven track record of success within a project-based finance environment, able to narrate tangible examples of when you have gone over and above the call of duty. It is also imperative that you are outstanding in person, able to build and maintain relationships throughout the organisation. 

Job Title: Business Accountant

Job Ref: GW NM/HIL/121108

Location: London

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £30 p/h

Client: NHS

Start: 17/11/2008

Contact: Nicole Morris

Vacancy Description:
Our client, one of the largest NHS organisations in North West London, is looking to recruit a versatile and open-minded candidate with specialist experience. Assisting with the head of Financial Planning, this position will cover a range of areas including costings, forecasts and service line reporting. Responsibilities will include: ensuring that planning and costing systems are continuously improved as Management Information Systems for both service and financial planning purposes; to calculate activity and cost proposals for commissioning PCTs, collecting and forecasting activity and costs, and providing financial information direct to PCTs and Trust management as required; to support the Head of Financial Planning in all elements of contract negotiation on the financial elements of SLAs with commissioners and continue to develop SLA monitoring systems interpreting, in addition to implementing Payment by Results; take the lead on the preparation of the Trusts annual Reference Costs return, ensuring it accurately reflects the activity and costs of relevant services within the Trust, as well as reviewing the reference costs return after submission, including the comparison of costs with the national averages and analysis of the variances. The appropriate candidate will have sound knowledge of the National Health Service, particularly areas of commissioning, payment by results and service line agreements.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Ref: GW NM/HOSEAL/121108

Location: London

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £400 p/d

Client: NHS

Start: 17/11/2008

Contact: Nicole Morris

Vacancy Description:
A new position has arisen for an interim Finance Manager at a prestigious Trust in South West London. The focus of the role will be utilizing ones finance experience and knowledge of the National Health Service, to provide financial information to the Trust and make recommendations for improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency for their largest Directorate. Responsibilities will include: providing high level financial advice to the division and as such, will perform the key link between the finance function and the operational/clinical side. To contribute towards the preparation of monthly management reports and board briefings ensuring that information is prepared in a timely manner, is accurate and is accompanied by incisive commentary explaining major variances to budget an forecast. To work with general managers to prepare regular forecasts of full year income and expenditure for their directorate. Assisting the Deputy Director of Finance and Head of Management reporting to reduce the period end reporting timeline further by implementing improved processes and procedures. You will be an experienced Accountant with strong communication skills, demonstrated by successfully communicating financial information to non-financial staff. You will have experience within the NHS and heading up a clinical directorate. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your existing analytical skills and your CV in a strong finance team.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Job Ref: GW NM/CMHT/121108

Location: London

Duration: 3-6 months

Salary: £20 p/h

Client: NHS

Start: 17/11/2008

Contact: Nicole Morris

Vacancy Description:
Looking for a means to develop your career in a supportive environment? Our client, one of the most prestigious Health organisations in Central London is looking to adopt a Management Accountant to their solid team. Ideally looking for someone with Health or Public Sector experience, we are looking to appoint a part qualified accountant to support and consistently improve the provision of clear and incisive management information. Key requirements will include: assisting with the complete annual budgetary cycle and monthly management reporting across the whole organisation. To provide financial and business evaluation of all development proposals. Providing first hand support on all financial modelling, maintenance of the long term Financial Plan and provision of regular cashflow forecasts. To build up relationships with budget holders and hold monthly meetings with them to discuss income and expenditure variances against budget. Applicants must be CCAB part-qualified with proven experience in the preparation of budgetary and management reporting schedules within a Public Sector organisation. You will be outgoing, personable and have an astute, analytical mind with strong Excel skills. 

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Ref: AEALFR082710FM

Location: London

Duration: 6 months

Salary: £250 - £325 p/d

Client: NHS

Start: ASAP

Contact: Alex Evans

Vacancy Description:
An excellent new interim Finance Manager position has arisen at a highly regarded Acute NHS Trust.You will be responsible for providing high level financial advice to the division and as such, will perform the key link between the finance function and the operational/clinical side.  The focus of the role will be on using financial information to make recommendations for improvement to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and Trust.  Although the role is responsible for covering a designated directorate, you will work across the Trust to deliver specific objectives.You should be an experienced accountant with strong communication skills, demonstrated, for example, by successfully communicating financial information to non-financial staff.  Ideally you will have experience within the NHS, but a strong skillset will also be considered.  This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your existing analytical skills and your CV in a strong finance team.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Ref: AEALFR08923

Location: London

Duration: 3-4 months

Salary: 280-350 p/d

Client: NHS

Start: ASAP

Contact: Alex Evans

Vacancy Description:

An excellent position as Finance Manager has arisen at this highly thought of Acute Trust.

This position is a key within the hospital, as it provides the interface between the finance department and the clinical/operational teams and requires aptitude in explaining budgets and financial information to non-financial staff.  You will be responsible for management reporting and analysis followed by the production of commentaries on the performance of directorates.  This includes supervising a small team to this end.

Job Title: Financial Services Director

Job Ref: LFOPS

Location: London

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 p/a

Client: Housing

Start: ASAP

Contact: Lester Fernando

Vacancy Description:
Our client is a commercially focused Property/Housing company currently in the midst of a transitionary period. Now is an exciting time to join this emerging Senior Management Team as it embarks on a radical change/improvement regime. With the key focus being on people management, the Financial Services Director will be responsible for the efficient processing undertaken by the finance department. With four direct reports, you will be overseeing a team of 35 based in two locations (although the role will be based in Central London).  Reporting in to a recently appointed Director of Finance, the requirements will include: Managing, planning, prioritising and monitoring the work load and outputs of direct reports, Provide active leadership, helping to create a strongly motivated and well trained team, and encouraging the development of a service culture,  Establish process improvement methodologies including documentation of procedures, measurement of performance, identification and resolution of process blockages and systems developments, Contribute to the development of the Finance Department as part of the Group Finance Director’s teamApplicants must be CCAB qualified with vast Management experience ideally within an Operational/Transactional role in a sizeable organisation.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Job Ref: BY2402AL

Location: London

Duration: Temporary

Salary: 25-32 p/d

Client: Charity

Start: ASAP

Contact: Beth Young

Vacancy Description:
Our client is one of the leading international development charities in the UK.  With ambitious plans to transform their finance department from a functional unit into a fully integrated business partnership, they are in need of a Senior Management Accountant who identifies with their current objectives. The role will entail:  Deliver a professional business support service to the business units, providing a valuable contribution to the achievement of financial objectives,  Facilitate the budgeting and forecasting processes for the divisions, Prepare the monthly management accounts and commentary for two divisions, Contribute to the overall strategy of the divisions through business analysis and financial expertise, Support the development and implementation of KPIs and other business performance measurements.The right candidate for the role will be CCAB qualified with significant management accounting experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top tier charitable organisation and deliver on a programme of change that will have a long lasting legacy. Call now for further details.