"Finance Manager" Jobs
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Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?
Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential, Mental Health and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the children, young people, families and vulnerable adults in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops!
Where and when do we need you?
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to work within our established finance function. In this role you will be reporting directly into the Finance Director and will play a key part in driving the service improvements and compliance at an operational level. You will operate as a critical member of the organisation through the management of the finance function, effectively leading the management of day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the needs of internal and external stakeholders are met. This will be done through working as a true strategic partner within the charity, advising and consulting with managers on a wide range of issues ensuring the delivery of key financial objectives supporting the charity in meeting its goals for growth and financial stability.
In this role you will be involved in exciting and rewarding things like:
- Leading and developing a fantastic team - Undertaking line management responsibilities for allocated members of the finance team undertaking dedicated coaching, development, 121's and any day to day support that is required to ensure that finance colleagues are supported and developed appropriately and that we deliver an outstanding service both internally and externally.
- Advising and Consulting - Producing high quality monthly financial reporting which is accurate, timely and meets the needs of managers and directors using financial information extracted from the appropriate finance systems to assist them to manage their departments' budgets and understand budget variances.
- Data analysis and Reporting - Leading on the year-end audit and accounts closedown process through the collation and analysis of appropriate financial information and liaising with auditors to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This work will contribute to the production of best practice statutory reporting and provide internal and external stakeholders with assurances that the charity's finances are well managed.
- Managing Compliance and Risk - Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations and legislation by monitoring controls and procedures and making recommendations to adapt to changing circumstances. This is to ensure that any risk associated with non-compliance is assessed, rectified and managed appropriately moving forward in order to ensure that any impact to the charity is managed effectively.
- Delivering Excellence - Supporting the delivery of the Finance strategic agenda including taking the lead on the development and monitoring of the annual department Continuous Improvement Plan. This will involve undertaking a SWOT analysis of the Finance function in collaboration with colleagues in order to assess the current environment and produce a development plan to address shortcomings and aim for excellence.
- Being a subject specialist - Leading on VAT issues on behalf of the organisation in conjunction with external VAT advisors. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, review existing processes and consider the implications of changes in VAT regulations in order to ensure the charity is complying with legislation and maximising charitable reliefs available.
Successful candidates will be working a 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, you will hybrid work between home and a minimum of 1 day per week at our office at Lakeside in Portsmouth.
All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
You and your specialisms
Management roles within the charity are pivotal in achieving our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification levels:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
- Significant experience of preparing monthly management accounts
- Clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks.
- You will have experience as a Finance Manager, leading and developing a team of professionals, and a good knowledge of accounting and tax issues in a high performing organisation.
- Excellent communication skills to drive engagement with Finance issues and manage change effectively.
- Prioritise and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment with your values at the core of your decision making.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Not For Profit sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP.
- Good working knowledge of HMRC and particularly VAT tax regulations
Let us look after you!
At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:
- Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
- Health and Support: Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
- Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
- Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
- Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.
Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!
If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an energetic and passionate person ready to lead our growing charity into the future?
Come and help us be the best we can be as we work to protect and improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the Cheddar Valley area of Somerset.
Applications should include completed application form, CV and covering letter
Closing date for applications: 2nd April 2024
Please send us a completed application form along with your CV and a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YOUTH MENTORING PRACTITIONER vacancies
2 based in OASIS HUB HADLEY,
1 based in OASIS CROYDON,
1 based in OASIS HUB WATERLOO
HOURS RANGE FROM 28 – 40 PER WEEK
24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £28,536 based on 40 hours per week (Including London Weighting)
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make the community a better place?
Oasis Community Partnerships are looking for four special, talented, and adaptable people to help us strengthen and sustain our youth mentoring programme.
Each Youth Mentoring Practitioner’s primary purpose is to develop and deliver quality and safe 1-2-1 and small group mentoring for young people.
We are looking for people who:
· Have recent and proven experience with inner city young people.
· Can co-develop and co-deliver inclusive and supportive programmes with young people.
· Are comfortable working on their own or in a team.
· Can enable us to improve our service and opportunities for young people.
Do you have the character, chemistry & competency we are looking for? Great – read on.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority, and underrepresented groups.
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details.
Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.
Deadline for submitting your CV and Supporting Statement is midday Friday 5th April 2024.
Interviews will take place 17th April 2024.
If you’ve not heard from Oasis by 12th April 2024 – on this occasion you were not shortlisted.
Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Leaving Care Worker - Project Worker 1: Lincoln & Louth
Barnardo's work in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver its Leaving Care Service for care experience young people aged 16-25.
- We support, encourage, and empower care experienced young people to live independent lives.
- Knowledge of the risks worries and safeguarding concerns when working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking young people is desirable.
Initial Specific Responsibilities
- To carry out pathway plans reviews, statutory visits and risk assessments for Lincolnshire care experienced young people.
- Within Lincolnshire the Signs of Safety model is used across County as an assessment tool. Offer information, advice, guidance and support with Accommodation, Health, EET, Finances and Independent skills.
Supplementary Information
- Knowledge or experience of working with Children in Care and Care experienced young people.
- Present self in professionals' manner with continued professional development and a desire to learn is essential.
- Experience of working with the Signs of Safety programme is desirable.
- The Leaving Care worker (Personal Advisor) has a statutory responsibility to provide advice and support and to attend the young person's statutory reviews (under 18).
- The Leaving Care Worker to work in partnership with other agencies to provide information, advice, and guidance on: Appropriate accommodation, Helping the care experienced young person to acquire independent living skills: Employment, Education and Training, Finance – New homes Grant, Applying and manage Universal credit claims, Asylum claims & Health issues.
- To work on your own initiative and to assist specialist workers in supporting Care Experienced Young Person to attain their employment, housing, educational and emotional wellbeing aspirations.
- Good level of knowledge of IT use, Microsoft programmes and internal platforms and systems. Experience of professional report writing skills.
- Able to self-manage own diary, workload and prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Participation to work as part of a team and participate in delivery of the Urgent Support service.
- Essential Driving Licence and ability to travel nationwide, occasional overnight stays
- Be prepared to work outside of core hours as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young person's Support Worker
Our social care client is looking to recruit a young person's Support Worker to work within their supported accommodation site in Wandsworth.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Location: Wandsworth, Closest station (Tooting Broadway)
Assignment: 3 months +
Hours: 40hrs pr week (Full-Time) (Mon-Fri 9-5 or 12-8pm) One in every 4-5 weeks- Saturday or Sunday shift. When you do a weekend, you get a day off in the week
Pay: £14.56 + holiday pay = £16.32 per hour or £19.00 per hour via a umbrella company
The role
The client group being supported is those leaving care in the Wandsworth area, who will need tenancy related support as well as advice and guidance to help them best prepare for an independent lifestyle once they move on from the service
Responsibilities
- As the young person's Support Worker, you will manage your own case load putting together support plans based on their circumstances and aims, incorporating and encouraging education, training, and employment.
- Overseeing a case load of 6 low to medium needs young people aged 16-21
- Key working clients 1-1, gaining their trust, assisting with their benefits, and helping with their budgeting/finances
- Updating needs and risks assessments of the young people and incorporating your updates into each support plan
- Writing up the weekly and monthly reports on each member of your case load to maintain an organised, structured workplace. This will ensure that a supportive, yet empowering environment is supplied
Candidate
The successful social care candidate for the role of young person's Support Worker will have:
- Experience working with young people in a similar service
- A genuine passion for working with young people
- Knowledge of ETE, benefits and independent living skills
- An enhanced child and adult checked DBS issued within the last 12 months and/or on the update service.
This role gives you the opportunity to gain employment within a reputable charity within a unique project. It is perfect for someone who has the passion and ability to have an impact on the lives of young people.
Apply now! Before someone else does!
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