10. Here's your chance to be an accountant for Rwandan poverty-relief
So this one doesn't pay, but it might bring welcome change to your commute to work. Working for Accounting for International Development, this role will take you to Rwanda, Africa. The organisation is run by a small team of 50 who aim to reach 300,000 beneficiaries with projects that address food insecurity, health and HIV/AIDS prevention. They are looking for a volunteer accountant to create an internal audit manual, business plans and revenue generating projects. This could be a great role for those looking to escape the ordinary office environment and embark on an adventure.
9. An escrow account manager
Are you a quick thinker, with a flair for client relationship management and strong analytic problem-solving skills? Well, The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales (there is a big picture of a barrister's wig on their website to verify) and they are launching a new enterprise, designed to provide escrow services to barristers and their clients. This has created a new entrepreneurial role for an escrow account manager that needs to be filled.
8. Here's one particular use for graduates seeking finance opportunities
Are you a recent graduate with an ability to put yourself in the shoes of others? Are you keen to learn how to guide public and private sector clients through major deals, organisational changes and strategic decisions? And the real clincher – how does working for an organisation that's been voted number one in The Times top 100 graduate employers survey for the last eight years, take your fancy? If it all that sounds appealing, you might want to consider financial advisory graduate opportunities with PwC.
7. Environment team manager
This management level position would be great for someone whose green fingers can also work a treat on a calculator. The role is with a large international financial services company which operates predominantly in the green market. Responsibilities will include leading strategy development for lending and business services within the environment sectors. Just a quick note, you must have at least five years' experience in commercial lending or project finance.
6. Graduate football trader at an online odds compiler
This next jobs asks, "are you more numerate than Statto with a wealth of footballing knowledge that makes Jonathan Pearce look like some sort of a chump?" That exhaustive knowledge of European football could actually make you money if you can team it with skills in maths and statistics. You need to be a 2011 or 2012 graduate and be willing to work weekends, but if you fit this criteria then it's a brilliant opportunity in a busy trading environment.
5. An accountant for small education charity
TPP Not For Profit have a vacancy for a permanent part-time accountant to lead and manage the financial affairs and administration of a small education charity. The role requires you to work just three days a week but offers £50,000 per annum (pro rata). Experience with investment is desirable, along with IT literacy and an understanding of appropriate software and systems.
4. Finance manager at Modern Art Oxford
This is an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy number crunching and a bit of contemporary visual art. Modern Art Oxford is looking for a finance manager to provide essential administrative and financial support to the whole organisation, especially its retail and cafe services. You will be responsible for all financial records, financial systems and hard copy paper files, including purchase orders, payroll, invoices and banking. The gallery celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2015 and the successful candidate can expect to be an important contributor to the organisation as the big birthday creeps up.
3. Head of finance at the College of West Anglia
The College of West Anglia are currently recruiting a head of finance who should ideally have experience of leading a finance department and a relevant accounting qualification. The college is one of the largest providers of education and training across the eastern region, plus it's been awarded "outstanding" status by Ofsted. There's a handsome holiday allowance too; annual leave is 35 days plus bank holidays, plus the five days due to college closure.
2. Management accountant for Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK are seeking an experienced management accountant to, amongst other duties, take forward the budgeting and forecasting process and provide financial support in building business cases and models. They say of the role, "our passion, determination and ambition leads us to set ourselves more and more challenging targets." The position is a rewarding one where you can contribute your financial expertise to the fight against cancer.
1. At the top of the chart is a senior commercial finance music manager
This is the ticket for music fans who want to get behind the scenes. As a senior commercial finance manager, you will be responsible for the review, control and analysis of all music label overheads, as well as offering deal analysis for all new artists and other contracts relevant to the label. Previous music experience would be helpful but of greater importance are strong communication and influencing skills as well as "the ability to work with creative personalities". There's no mention of road trips or back stage passes, but this is a job that must come with perks.
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