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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and contribute to a more sustainable world through your expertise in financial accounting.
Overview
Salary
£40000
Location
UK based - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a leading voice in promoting the transition to a circular economy and works closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, academic institutions, and policymakers. The organization is deeply involved in generating ideas and advocating practices that reduce waste and encourage the continual use of resources.
Role Summary:
- Manage the sales process and credit control
- Monitor budget against actual costs
- Maintain accurate accounting records and systems
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Manage the sales ledger
- Leading monthly accounting and reporting activities
Role Requirements:
- AAT qualification or studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in the charity sector and familiarity with Access Financials software is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a hybrid/remote working arrangement
Application Process Details:
- Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK valid for at least the length of the maternity cover
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy, which aims to design out waste, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Our work involves collaborating with businesses, academia, policymakers, and institutions to drive global change.
The role: As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the sales process and credit control, monitoring budgeted costs against actuals, and maintaining accurate, up-to-date accounting records and systems. Your focus will be to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, manage the sales ledger, and lead month-end accounting and reporting. This is a maternity cover position for 10 months, and you will be required to travel to our offices in Isle of Wight or London monthly.
Job requirements: You should be AAT qualified with relevant experience or studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA, and have 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the charity sector and familiarity with Access Financials software are advantages. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively within a hybrid/remote working arrangement.
Benefits: The Foundation offers a salary of circa £40,000 per annum, a generous holiday allowance, enhanced pension options, a private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Additional Information: Please note that we are unable to sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for this role. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK valid for at least the length of this maternity cover.
