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Salary Range: £31,505 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.
Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK
Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Officer, Reporting & Systems to support the smooth running of Fauna & Flora’s finance and programme management systems and assist in their development. This role will prepare accurate and timely management accounts and other financial reports as well as assisting with the consolidation of the annual institutional budget.
You will have excellent numeracy skills and experience of working with financial accounting software. You will enjoy solving problems, with a meticulous eye for detail and a diligent and rigorous approach to work. You will have experience maintaining databases and feel confident working with large amounts of data.
You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands. With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
The closing date for applications is 7 April 2024.
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Location: Dakar, Senegal
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2024
Contract status: National post, full time
Start date: 1st June 2024
Contract duration: 2 years fixed term
Remuneration: Between 18,500,000 and 22,100,000 FCFA gross per annum
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen, and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
We are currently recruiting a Project Manager - Advocacy to support the delivery of our new advocacy projects in West Africa. The projects of about $2 million over 3 years will be focused on supporting regional civil society organisations to advocate for the rights of small-scale fishers against industrial destructive fishing and promoting transparent and sustainable fisheries governance.
Reporting to the West Africa (WA) Regional Director with a dotted line to the Head of Programme Management, the Project Manager will be supported by the wider Blue Ventures team, which will provide technical and strategic support and guidance. This is a full time role based in Blue Ventures’ Senegalese office, with regular travel in the West Africa region to work closely with partners, field teams, and communities (up to 20% travels).
The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive, and highly organised individual, with an excellent knowledge of project implementation and ideally, strong knowledge of partnerships and advocacy. You will demonstrate a proven track record of project implementation, as well as good spoken and written communication. Ideally, you will have experience of community-based conservation and development initiatives in the region.
We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.
You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and inspiring, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.
Blue Ventures is a fast-growing and mission-driven social enterprise, offering excellent opportunities for further professional development.
Please see the attached job description.
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The post-holder will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day delivery of CSE’s finance function, in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and practices.
They will work with the Director of Finance & Operations and other members of the Operations Team to provide excellent operational support to underpin successful delivery by the whole organisation of our charitable mission, strategic objectives, and associated programmes and projects.
To find out more and to apply, download the information for applicants, job description and application form from our website.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be £25,953 - £31,087 (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). CSE offer a range of benefits including salary sacrifice childcare vouchers, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme.
- We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Process invoices and payments, issuing sales invoices, accounts receivable and managing aged debtors and creditors.
- Cash entries into Sage Accounting.
- Process CSE staff expense claims.
- Managing petty cash, cheques and bank deposits.
- Credit card processing and checking.
- Assist with the Purchase order system as required.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts as instructed by the Financial Controller.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Sage accounting and of relevant accounting standards and practices, tax regulations and other relevant statutory changes, particularly those relevant to charities.
- Be familiar and competent with project finances and budgets to understand the financial position of projects to support in the provision of timely financial data to project managers as required.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Maths & English GCSE/O-Level at a minimum C or equivalent.
- Experience of using SAGE accounting software on a day-to-day basis.
- Working knowledge of accounting standards and practices, VAT HMRC regulations in England, or a willingness to learn.
- A commitment to CSE’s work and charitable mission.
- Excellent abilities with Office Products (Excel, word etc.,) and Sage accounting software.
- Ability to maintain and organise effective electronic and manual filing systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills with experience of working to tight deadlines and budgets.
- Willingness and ability to respond to additional workloads at short notice and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to translate financial information to non-financial managers.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form available to download from our website, along with other supporting documents. Your application form should demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined in the job description.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
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Head of Finance
The Landscape Institute are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Finance.
To fill this position, we are looking for a Head of Finance professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is fundamental to our success as a membership organisation and charity.
This is a critical position within the senior leadership team and will operate at a strategic and operational level, taking overall responsibility for the financial management, financial risk management, procurement and compliance functions. The post holder will be a qualified accountant who is responsible for the development of financial strategy, long term financial forecast, management accounts, reports, organisational performance and framework as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. The role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically and being hands-on.
To fill this position, we are looking for a highly knowledgeable individual who has significant previous experience operating within a charity and membership organisation.
To be successful you will have
- A qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) and an active member of a professional body/network.
- Extensive experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, building organisational capability, and driving performance and inclusion, in a people positive manner.
- Experience of leading and co-ordinating organisation-wide business plans, monitoring and evaluating performance in line with financial resources.
- Strong knowledge of charity governance and company law and regulatory bodies returns relating to charity and company finances.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting management reporting and cash management.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Board and other key stakeholders and lead presentations to the Board and sub committees on financial matters.
- Recent experience of producing annual consolidated statutory accounts, in compliance with FRS102 and supporting external and internal audits
If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.nance.
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Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Finance Officer, based in our office in Newquay, Cornwall. The Finance Officer will provide financial, HR and administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administration and wider team. The Finance Officer role handles confidential matters and manages a varied workload, working independently to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks. The role will handle all day-to-day finance processing for the UK office, whilst also operating as part of a global finance team which increases the scope and interest of the role.
Oceana in the UK is expanding, and this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to support in the growth stage of an organisation, and to build experience across a broad range of finance responsibilities and other operational areas.
This role will be based in our Newquay, Cornwall office three days per week (Tues-Thurs) with two days home working (Mon and Fri). It reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Role Overview
Ø Responsibility for all day-to-day finance processing and system entries across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, fixed assets, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.
Ø Preparation of weekly vendor pay run, ensuring correct documentation and coding.
Ø Initial review of all expense and credit card entries to ensure correct documentation and coding.
Ø Preparation of all journal entries and balance sheet schedules for month end close, in accordance with global timetable, for review by Director of Finance and Administration.
Ø Support UK team to ensure all costs are covered by contract and relevant approval.
Ø Assist with monthly payroll processes and staff onboarding tasks.
Ø Design process guides and training as needed.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration to design, produce and maintain regular cost reporting for UK Budget holders.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration to maintain and improve financial processes and control measures.
Ø Ad-hoc project or problem-solving tasks in response to requests for financial information from UK or global teams, or to investigate banking, tax or process solutions as the UK office expands.
Ø Coordinate with external auditors, including preparation of supporting documentation as required for audit planning and year end field work.
Ø Support Director of Finance and Administration with general administrative tasks across Finance, HR, IT, Governance, Legal and Operations as required.
Ø Act as part of a global finance community, sharing knowledge with finance staff in other Oceana offices.
Ø Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements
Ø Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Ø There is some flexibility in required financial qualifications, but we anticipate that the role would best suit AAT level 4.
Ø Practical work experience in a variety of finance roles is essential, ideally bringing experience from both small and large finance team environments.
Ø Strong IT literacy, with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability and confidence to learn multiple new systems. Some experience of cloud-based IT environments and accounting systems preferred.
Ø Ability to represent Oceana UK in a professional, diplomatic, and responsive manner.
Ø Excellent and effective verbal and written communication with all internal and external stakeholders, including technical, professional, and upper management staff.
Ø Must have excellent attention to detail and take pride in accuracy of work.
Ø Must maintain strict confidentiality when working with sensitive data and possess strong judgment in handling communications, expenses, and budgets.
Ø Willingness to identify problems and suggest resolutions, including providing advice on process improvements.
Ø Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously, with speed, accuracy and initiative.
Ø Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
Ø Must be motivated to show initiative in continuing to develop this role, and to provide excellent and enthusiastic financial and administrative support to an expanding team.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Ø Application Deadline: 7 April 2024
Ø Interviews: w/c 8 April 2024
Ø Start Date: 6 May 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Grants Manager will join ClientEarth’s Grants Management Team and play a leading role in securing grant renewals and managing income from trusts, foundations and other statutory and institutional funders.
Our Development Department is responsible for raising funds to enable the organisation to deliver its mission. The department includes several fundraising strands: established Business Development and Grants programmes, respectively in charge of securing new funding and managing existing funding from trusts, foundations and institutional donors; a Philanthropy team, working with a wide range of individuals and organisations to raise primarily unrestricted gifts to support ClientEarth’s work; and a Digital Fundraising team.
You will work across ClientEarth’s programme areas and geographies to steward funder relationships, develop winning proposals, and ensure a growing and diverse funder base for ClientEarth, with income secured aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities.
You will hold a portfolio of key relationships with some of ClientEarth’s largest funders, and will be responsible for reporting and communicating externally to funders and other relevant stakeholders on all aspects of grant management.
Main Duties
- Manage a portfolio of grants from key Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders. Ensure that funders are aware of project performance, and that ClientEarth’s implementation is always in compliance with grant agreements.
- Maximise existing funder relationships through effective grant management, excellent stewardship and ensuring lessons learned from ClientEarth’s work are fed back and incorporated into future strategy.
- Support the Global Head of Grants in setting up and implementing frameworks and processes to review performance against annual targets and objectives that ensure effective grants management, and to improve best practices around proposal and report submissions.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure the alignment of budget with project needs at proposal stage; ensure adequate budget monitoring to ensure prompt communications with funders on any project implementation issues.
- Support the Global Head of Grants to develop and implement the team’s annual planning and wider fundraising strategy.
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
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- Significant and demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising, grant management or a project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
- Significant experience of drafting complex proposals for trusts, foundations and statutory institutions (including EU) and securing multi-year, six and seven-figure grants
- Experience leading the development and activity of proposal development teams, to ensure the effective and timely input of a variety of internal/external stakeholders into the fundraising process
- Experience of successfully managing donor relationships, from cultivation to stewardship encompassing both personal engagement with funders and/or coordinating the input of colleagues from across the organisation
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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Our ambitious and creative team has been working hard over the last year to expand our work to help more people in need across Sussex and Surrey. FareShare is the UK’s biggest surplus food charity and today we find ourselves on the front line of the Cost of Living Crisis. As our work grows, so does our need for strong financial management.
We are looking for a talented, passionate person to join our Senior Leadership Team to oversee our finance operations. With more growth planned over the next 2 years we want to find someone who has the experience to oversee the day to day finances of a large regional charity and to lead and nurture our finance staff. This role will provide a stable platform for growth.
Using your can-do attitude, mixed with excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, you’ll focus on supporting our CEO and Trustees across our sites. The role includes tasks such as producing monthly management accounts, oversight of payroll, management of our internal financial controls, Year End reporting preparation and leading our small team in the general smooth running of finances. This is a part-time role with the potential to increase as we expand.
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Finance Assistant
Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid: approx. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £23,933-£25,122 depending on experience
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients and customers
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative finance assistant to join our friendly and dynamic finance operations team of 4. You will play an important part in ensuring that day-to-day finance is run smoothly. You will bring strong accuracy and organisational skills and will be able to communicate with a range of staff and volunteers to assist them with finance related queries. This is an entry level role in finance that will suit someone with the desire to learn and develop and who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Main areas of responsibility
Role is focused on accounts payable but will be required to support other areas of the finance department as needed for example to ensure cover during annual leave or helping with month end tasks.
Purchase ledger (80%)
- Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies and procedures.
- Process staff and volunteer expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies.
- Set up payment runs bi-weekly, ensuring every invoice has been processed accurately, into the correct cost centre and authorised in line with the delegated authority.
- Support with the reconciliations of the creditor accounts; investigate and resolve queries efficiently.
- Support with the new supplier’s vetting process.
- Respond to staff queries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
Sales ledger (20%):
- Support with sales ledger invoice processing as and when required.
- Produce monthly statements of debtor accounts.
- Post and allocate in the finance system the income received.
Other:
- Monitor the finance inbox on a rota basis, respond to queries promptly and redistribute emails to the relevant finance team members.
- Attend office at least twice per week on rotation with other team members to process post received, including cheques ensuring these are banked on the same day
- Demonstrate a professional approach to internal and external customers by responding to requests timely and accurately.
- Work collaboratively with the finance team and in particular with the Finance Officers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Skills, experience and abilities
- AAT partly qualified and/or previous experience of working in accounts payable roles.
- Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills and attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work systematically and to fixed deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
- Some experience with finance systems is desirable.
- Basic Excel skills and general IT skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and approach to different audiences.
Values and behaviours
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Curiosity and empathy with FareShare’s mission and strategy.
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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About the role
As a part of our Finance team, you will provide support for all aspects of our financial processes. We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational and communication skills, with a friendly approach and great attention to detail, together with an interest in what we do. You must be fully conversant with MS Office and previous experience of Sage accounts would be a benefit.
How do we support you?
We offer a great benefits package with a range of employee schemes including flexible working, increase to annual leave based on length of service, excellent learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and much more! You can find out more about this on our website.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. You will be joining the Trust in the year we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Standing up for wildlife is as important now as it has ever been and our aims are to see more land in recovery for nature and more people inspired to take action.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
How to apply
Please see recruitment pack for full details.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Closing Date - 9am on 15th April 2024
Interview - 18th April 2024
If you have any questions you can arrange a call with Michael Wood, Head of Finance - contact details found on recruitment pack.
It’s quick and easy to apply. Just email us your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4), outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria outlined in the recruitment pack and Job Description.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
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Bore Place is looking for a new Finance Director to help us achieve the next stage in our development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, financial compliance, and the development and oversight of our Financial Strategy. The successful candidate will provide commercial focus, lead on financial compliance and governance and oversee strong and effective financial administrative functions and reporting. Ideally, you will have experience of providing this function for non-for profit organisation in the charity sector.
Who we are: Bore Place is situated on a 500-acre organic farm estate in West Kent. Our mission is to enhance the planet in all that we do, to inspire people to live and work sustainably and lead happy and fulfilling lives. We provide a unique venue, educational programmes for young people, public activities and courses, and a site that is open to all.
We are now at one of the most exciting stages in our development. You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment as we approach our 50th birthday in 2027. Our 5-year Strategic Plan is in place to guide and focus our work, we have strong cash flows and have recently invested significantly in our infrastructure. Your success will help shape our future – a future focused on creating a paradigm shift in the UK in its approach to nature, farming, climate, and the education of children and young people and our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Your role: The role will be instrumental in finding financial solutions to enable the Trust to deliver its Vision and Mission. You will line manage the Accounts Administrator who will deliver the day-to-day financial administration and finance system, draft reports and will support the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the auditor. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with strong technical and strategic financial skills, experience in charity accounting, the financial and commercial acumen to support our development and a commitment to our mission and vision. Above all, you will have the attention to detail required to ensure organisational compliance, coupled with a desire to enable sustainable growth.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3 years post qualification experience;
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Experience of managing the finance function of an organisation, reflecting the key duties of this role;
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Experience of managing audits and reporting statutory accounts;
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Proven track record of leading, managing and motivating people;
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Ideally, experience of managing the finances of a Charity (including a trading arm);
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Commitment to our vision and values.
What we offer: As an organisation, we seek to be an inclusive and fair employer. We are a happy and supportive team and recognise that people are the heart of our organisation and value them accordingly. This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the organisation to reach its full potential.
We aim to be an organisation with a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants across all identities and backgrounds.
We offer:
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flexible working
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opportunities to learn and develop
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free parking at our beautiful rural location
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staff discounts on events and organic vegetables when in season
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a pension
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life insurance and an employee assistance programme
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30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
You can view the Job Description and our Strategic Plan, and download an application form from our website.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024.
First interviews are planned to be held at Bore Place on Wednesday 24th April 2024, with second interviews on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.
This is an opportunity for a Finance Officer to step into a small, supportive Finance team and to play a vital part in maintaining our accounting records, administering payments to suppliers, staff expenses and petty cash – and assisting in the general running of the unit.
Managing a high volume accounts payable function, you will take on a range of responsibilities including invoice and expense processing, reconciling supplier statements, processing weekly payment runs and managing the accounts inbox, including dealing with queries.
You’ll work with the other Finance Officer to manage petty cash and cash advances, as well as preparing weekly banking. You will also support the Finance Assistant with credit card return processing and provide general administration support to the Finance function.
Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.
You'll have:
• Experience of managing a high volume purchase ledger, including processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Experience of processing weekly payment runs, BACS, immediate payments and foreign payments.
• Experience of processing staff and volunteer expense claims.
• Experience of managing a high volume accounts inbox, including answering queries.
• Experience of managing petty cash, cash advances and preparing weekly banking.
• Experience of processing credit card returns.
We give you:
You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Greenpeace UK we are committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity and becoming anti-racist. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and want to do all we can to correct this. In particular, we want to be more representative of Britain’s diversity at senior levels of GPUK. If you have the skills we need and are a person of colour, disabled, LGBTQIA, non-binary, have a mental health condition, or if you identify as working class now or in the past, we would welcome an application from you.
To Apply
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Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am on 3 April 2024
INTERVIEWS: TBC
An opportunity to work for an inspirational Welsh charity which is restoring nature and connecting people to this wild place, in a magnificent geographical area.
Coetir Anian (Cambrian Wildwood) manages a 142 hectare site near Machynlleth, restoring habitats and species to establish a flourishing, natural landscape and engaging a diverse range of people through education, well-being, and nature connection programmes.
Coetir Anian is seeking a new Fundraising Manager as the charity enters an exciting new phase in its nature restoration and people-land connection work. Much of the funding for the next financial year is in place and the focus is on financing the delivery of our new strategy, which will emphasise inclusive community engagement and storytelling alongside practical nature restoration. Experience with Heritage Lottery or similar applications would be an advantage.
The post holder will work with the Director and other staff to implement an income generation strategy which supports the work of Coetir Anian through unrestricted and restricted income streams.
This role would suit someone with experience of leading grant applications, especially in a small-medium sized charity. Community and major donor fundraising experience will also be advantageous, as will knowledge of funding in the environmental sector. You will need to be flexible, well-organised, a fast learner, have lots of initiative and be a strong team worker.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: St Albans - Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £44,110 to £48,109 inclusive annual salary + £7,000 Market Factor Supplement plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Job Ref: P2218
Our client are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and motivated Senior Finance Business Partner to join their committed finance team. You will be one of 3 Senior Business Partners and what is important in this role is an ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, supporting them to deliver their own challenging objectives.
About the role
You will be responsible for supporting managers in the Customer Business and Corporate Support (CBCS) Directorate which is a wide-ranging directorate including all the back-office functions, councillor, and Mayor’s support. The role is responsible for maintaining clear and effective communication between the Finance team and the wider business and for ensuring that financial concepts and priorities are understood. Attention to detail is of the utmost importance and the ability to work with senior stakeholders is essential.
Your main responsibilities will be:
• Work with budget holders to manage financial performance, forecasts, and budgeting including understanding financial opportunities and risk for the area of business partnership.
• Own the internal recharge process and support the delivery of some large-scale change programmes, such as the transfer of service to shared services arrangements.
• Work with the Strategic Director for CBCS Assistant Director of Finance and Finance Business Partnering Team to plan, deliver, and review the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Write financial commentary on performance and analysis on decisions.
• Support with projects and new process development to continuously improve and evolve our approach to internal financial reporting and modern finance business partnering.
• Provide training and advice to individuals internal and external to the Finance department.
• Generate monthly management accounts for our Senior Leadership Team and managers, ensuring their accuracy and timely delivery.
About you
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
• Membership of appropriate professional body (CCAB or AAT) or equivalent experience
• Up to date working knowledge of relevant finance legislation, regulations, standards, and core disciplines.
• Experience of supporting managers in managing budgets.
• Experience of working in the finance function of a complex organisation.
• Experience of supporting senior stakeholders in delivering their own objectives and supporting change
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
• 30.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to the Council’s Vivup platform to access discounts and benefits
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Come along to find out more about the range of opportunities and meet some members of the finance team at their open evening event at the Council Offices (Civic Centre), on Tuesday 26 March, 5-7pm.
Closing date for applications: 22 April 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 6 May 2024
You may also have experience in the following: Budgeting and forecasting, Financial reporting, Performance analysis, Stakeholder management, Decision support, Cost management, Risk assessment, Relationship building, Leadership, Management reporting, Financial modelling, Cross-functional collaboration etc
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The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is leading the international clean energy transition as the world seeks to stay within 1.5c global warming target. Our mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as the answer to today’s energy challenges, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits. We have innovative programmes and collaborations promoting sustainable offshore wind development, mentoring women working in wind industry, education and energy access. We are a Belgium registered non-profit with subsidiary companies and offices in the UK, Lisbon India, China, Singapore and a global staff of around 70.
We have grown our revenue five times in as many years and have bold growth plans over the next decade as we seek the urgent scale up of wind and clean energy in new and existing markets. GWEC growth plans are enabled by donor grant funded projects or other collaborations, requiring careful financial management to ensure timely delivery, tight budget management and donor confidence.
This is an exciting new position for a highly motivated, organised, analytical and collaborative Financial professional with project and grant experience, with a commitment to improve systems and processes, develop a healthy compliance culture and to make a real difference in a growing organisation.
Overall the role will provide project support and technical finance expertise to our global grant funded projects and advice on donor-funded or other restricted projects, to ensure accuracy of all finance transactions related to the project and to manage all financial aspects of projects from budget preparation to project closure. This will include projects directly managed by GWEC, and projects managed by hosted collaborations.
Headline responsibilities include (please see JD for detail) to ensure/rpovide
1. Complete & accurate project budgets & support financial aspects of funding bids
2. Grant financial set up, compliance oversight and close out, including audit liaison
3. Complete & accurate transaction processing and quality assurance
4. Regular project financial reporting and analysis
5. Project & grant cash management is monitored, reconciled and optimised on a timely basis
6. Project financial knowledge is disseminated and good practice is shared within Finance, Grant and Project teams & GWEC
Essentia Person Criteria:
• Right to work in UK or EU (depending on office location)- no Visa sponsorship
• Ability to regularly attend a GWEC office (1-2 days per week)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Part Qualified accountant or Masters degree in Accounting or Business Finance or equivalent
• Business related degree
• 3 or more year’s post qualified work experience in project finance management and grant management
• Experience of working on multiple projects without loss of effectiveness
• Commitment to the work and mission of GWEC and the clean energy transition
• Proven ability to build good working relationships with non-finance staff
• IT minded, you are comfortable with various international Accounting Systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g. use of VLOOKUP’s, Pivot tables etc)
• Strong analytic skills and problem-solving abilities.
A polite notice to Recruitment Agencies - we recruit directly and are not interested in your servcies. If you contact GWEC you will not be engaged with.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on financial strategy and income generation and sustainability, across Avon Needs Trees (ANT) at the organisational level and for our projects.
You will secure ANT financially and oversee good fiscal management of all its affairs, helping to deliver on our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and complementary habitats. You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of thirteen (which will double over 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of 170 acres (soon to be 600 acres) of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
We are looking for a positive people-person with commercial development experience, exceptional financial acumen and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year. As a fast-growing, high impact charity all of our roles have direct operational responsibilities in addition to managing teams and thinking strategically and with vision.
Main responsibilities
● Lead from the front in the development and implementation of a Commercial Trading Arm for ANT and spearhead new sources of income including green finance
● Ensure development of finance models and plans to support Landscape Recovery, including natural capital frameworks and administration of government agriculture subsidies
● Line-manage and oversee the work of our finance and commercial teams to ensure our people are well-supported and our work is impactful
● Direct operational responsibilities to advance our work at pace
● Work with the Chief Executive and other Heads on organisational strategy, finance, accounting and organisational sustainability
● Work with the Chief Executive to ensure trustees have appropriate information and understanding of our finances
● Ensure the production of internal reports, annual accounts, and reports for funders
● Identify, seize and support new income, funding and fundraising opportunities, and help guide ANT through a period of business and transformation and growth
● Lead the development and implementation of ANT’s finance strategy including:
○ Forecasting models
○ Assessing risk in financial decisions
○ Ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations and our governed by robust and appropriate policies
○ Cost saving opportunities
● Oversight of all ANT budgets, managing cashflows and profit/loss analysis
● Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in agreed areas of responsibility
● Identify and implement opportunities for ANT to continually improve, using your influencing skills to create opportunities
● As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
● Other duties and opportunities as required
Working relationships and expectations
● As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and other Heads, helping to lead the organisation in an exciting period of change and growth
● You will have a number of direct reports, which will grow as ANT takes on more staff
● Hybrid working between home and our office (currently on Gloucester Road, Bristol)
● Occasional evening and weekend working will be required but this is not a substantial feature of your role
● Our staff maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
● Our staff comply with organisational policies, procedures, and guidance, and external regulations and laws
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.