There is great demand for our services and we are seeking to expand the team so that we can serve more clients. Alongside this we are also seeking to develop the services we provide so that we can serve our clients more effectively. 

The role involves the preparation and independent examination of year end accounts for our client charities whilst being alert to broader issues (be they related to internal controls, taxation, regulation or communications on finance) that may need to be brought to the attention of our clients.  The applicant may also, depending on their skills and experience, be asked to provide other ad hoc advice and assistance to clients and be asked to assist with education and training.  Our clients are churches and other Christian charities with income below the current audit threshold of £1,000,000.

Responsibilities:

Key (applicable to all applicants)

• Undertake the preparation of year end accounts for our client charities.  For charitable companies and larger charities, this will mean preparing accounts that comply with the Charities SORP.
• Undertake, or review, independent examinations of charity accounts. 
• Review the information we receive to identify any significant financial and regulatory issues that need to be brought to attention of our client charities.

Ancillary 

• Provide ad hoc advice to client charities on a whole range of technical issues (which may include advice on accounting issues and arrangements, internal controls, gift aid, taxation and regulatory compliance).
• Help to develop educational resources and / or deliver training that will assist the team and / or our client charities.

An opportunity for an account cxecutive to gain more experience in the charity sector.

Join a fun, friendly and high-performing account management team, looking after a varied portfolio of accounts.

The role will be the sole account manager on three exciting accounts worth up to £75,000 each. They are all very bought into the cause and are great accounts to manage. One account is due to come to an end so there will be the chance to extend this partnership at the end of the year.

We are looking for someone very personable, who’s comfortable leading their own accounts, holding conversations with senior stakeholders and presenting to a range of audiences. We are happy to consider candidates with a commercial background.

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Emily Birch at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

The successful Accounts Assistant will get the opportunity to work with a great team over the next 2 months dealing with backlog and incoming invoices.

The role has the potential to be extended and you will be expected to come up with a plan of action with the Financial Controller to tackle the task at hand.

Client Details

The client is a growing Housing Association in Central London with new offices.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will be to;

• Process invoices.
• Carry out payment runs.
• Ensure every invoice has been approved.
• Liaise with external suppliers and organisations.
• Carry out creditor reconciliations.
• Handle finance queries promptly in a professional manner.
• Ensure refunds for over payments connected to utilities bills and council tax are obtained promptly.

Profile

The successful Accounts Assistant will have come from roles with similar duties and you will be able to start ideally as soon as possible.

You will be someone who is punctual, manages their workload effectively, will adhere to financial controls in place.

You will be very professional in your manner when communicating with external organisations and suppliers.

It is expected that you will have good Excel skills, being proficient in both V Look ups and Pivot Tables as there will be a lot of work done on spreadsheets.

Coming from a Housing background is not needed but is desirable.

Job Offer

The successful Accounts Assistant will have the chance to work in a friendly environment in new offices with the opportunity to have the contract extended beyond the initial 2 months.

A children's charity based in London is looking for an Accounts Assistant to take on a full-time temporary role within a fast-paced environment.

Client Details

A children's charity based in London with good transport links.

Description

The successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:

• processing regular payments including invoices and expenses
• preparing accruals and prepayments
• reconciling payments to supplier statements
• monitoring petty cash

Profile

The Accounts Assistant will be immediately available for interviews, and have previous exposure to working within a similar position for a Not for Profit organisation.

You will be a confident user of different accounting systems, namely Agresso, Sage or Quickbooks, with an ability to work under pressure within a team-based environment.

Excellent levels of communication and organisation are essential for this role as you will be dealing with budget holders and a high task load on a daily basis.

Job Offer

An hourly rate of £11-£14 p/h dependent on previous exposure to both the duties the role requires and a history of working within a similar industry.

The Eve Appeal is looking for a strong relationship builder to lead on our high-value fundraising – across high-net-worth individuals, trusts and corporates. 

The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

We’re looking for a natural relationship builder who has experience in at least one area of high-value fundraising and/or high-value partnerships management to help us save women's lives. You will be highly organised with a can-do attitude, and will support your small team (this role line manages 2.5 FTE) to maximise income from high-value audiences.

With many corporates from the beauty and retail industries on board, and proven success with trusts and foundations, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone to join The Eve Appeal and drive our high-value fundraising forward.

You will benefit from a committed multi-disciplinary team, an experienced and supportive line manager, an outward-facing CEO and a highly-networked and engaged Board of Trustees.

If you have a demonstrable track record in high-value fundraising, and are looking for the next step in your career then we would love to hear from you.

Please click Apply and send us your CV with covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.

Please note we are holding rolling interviews and reserve the right to close the role ahead of the published closing date, so we encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.

An exciting role for an Accounts Payable Officer looking to work in a fast paced and dynamic Organisation.

Client Details

Based in Central London this Organisation is a pioneer in Scientific Research.

Description

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for the following duties

• Processing over 100 invoices per day.
• Supplier reconciliations.
• Answering Queries
• Coding, matching, batching invoices.
• Ad-hoc duties.

Profile

The successful Accounts Payable Officer will have exposure to a busy Finance Department in an Accounts Payable Role. Exposure to the Education sector and knowledge of Agresso is desirable but not essential.

Job Offer

A salary of between £22,000 and £26,000 plus benefits including study support.

Credit Control and Accounts Receivable Finance Officer

Permanent

£30,000 - £32,500 + Benefits, Croydon

For a global education company, we're recruiting a Credit Control and Accounts Receivable Finance Officer on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Transactions Manager, the Credit Control and Accounts Receivable Finance Officer will deliver Credit Control and Accounts Receivable duties and support AP as necessary. This role will work closely with the UK and Ireland operation team and will need excellent stakeholder management skills and meet the core debt management targets as well as working on process improvement.

Main Duties:

• Credit control duties from start-to-finish including achieving monthly cash collection targets
• Recording debtor communication on the debt collection software
• Liaise with debt collection agency to review payment plans; organise effective chasing cycle
• Reduce aged days by managing ledgers and maintain ledger allocations and reconciliations for UKI and Overseas
• Complete monthly customer statement runs for all products, capturing trends in the market dashboard and analysis of performance and variances
• Oversee the Accounts mailbox and maintenance of ledgers including posting of journals and performing reconciliations
• Bank and control accounts reconciliations including Sun Systems reconciliations
• Assist with Year-end activities
• Support with ad-hoc AP tasks as required.

Person Specification:

• Extensive experience of Credit Control and Accounts Receivable
• Very strong communication skills and ability to work effectively to targets
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Able to be based in Croydon but with occasional travel to London site.

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As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

The purpose of the Accounts Receivables Officer is to be responsible for administering the AR process of invoicing clients and managing any associated debt collection activities.

Client Details

The client in a not for profit organisation that is the professional association representing and governing professionals of England and Wales. It provides services and support to professionals in a certain field.

Description

The responsibilities of the Accounts Receivables Officer include:

• Raising sales invoices
• Setting up new customer accounts
• Assist with the management of the direct debit process
• Credit control

Profile

The Successful Accounts Receivables Officer will have 18 months of experience working in a similar role doing accounts receivables and credit control duties.

The Accounts Receivables Officer must also have great communication skills, be proactive and a team player as well as being polite, punctual and professional.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Accounts Receivables Officer is a salary of up to £24,000 depending on experience. Also on offer in a competitive benefit package including flexible working.

Reporting to the Head of Finance & IT, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial and accounting systems. The ideal candidate will possess good business acumen, and will be looking for a varied and challenging role in an organisation through which they can make a real impact. 

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Contribute to the achievement of BCOP’s Business Plan objectives by delivering an efficient, effective and comprehensive financial service and ensuring the team is proactive in supporting all BCOP business;
• Providing efficient and effective management and financial accounting, forecasting, modelling and financial analysis which promotes the best use of resources using Value for Money principles;
• Providing assurance that appropriate internal controls are in place that contribute towards the creation of an organisational culture that manages risks;
• Provide robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation.

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date. Our ideal candidate would have availability during April to support the handover process and/or be available for an immediate start.

About you: 

• Professional qualifications (preferably CCAB) with evidence of continued professional development relevant to the post
• Strong skills in IT, including MS Office skills & accounting packages
• Financial management experience from producing management accounts through to final accounts and budgets
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and current legislation
• Ability to recommend and implement system improvements & internal controls
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the role and culture of the organisation
• Ability to build good relationships with non–finance staff e.g. Nursing Home Managers 
• Good communication/influencing skills/presentation skills e.g preparation of Excel graphics, writing reports etc.
• Ideally, experience of working in a regulated business environment, with preference for charity, social care and/or social housing settings
• Ability to coach, mentor and performance manage 2 direct reports: (i). Weekly Payroll/Purchase Ledger; (ii). Sales Ledger/Trainee.

What's on offer: 

• Salary up to £40k dependent on skills and experience
• Flexible working - Early finish on a Friday, with a 35 hour working week 
• 32 days’ annual leave including statutory/ public holiday rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service
• Pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing scheme including Employee Assistance Programme 
• Health insurance scheme 
• Free parking at our locations, with Support Office located close to Kings Norton rail station 
• Free tea and coffee facilities at our locations
• Training and development opportunities
• Strong working culture of empowerment and support
• Locally Based for a reputable Charity established since 1946.

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.

About us:

Broadening Choices for Older People is a charity that has been offering accommodation, support and care for older people across Birmingham, for over seventy years. 

Our turnover is in excess of £7M per annum with the main sources of income coming from Local Authority, Health commissioning and private pay of care home fees. 

All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure being carried out by the DBS and will include a check against the adult barred list. BCOP are committed to equality of opportunity.

London Area Manager (Based in Stratford)

Permanent contract

30 hours per week

£35,430

Stratford Office, London

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local and national services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

You will be joining The Children's Society in London developing services for the most vulnerable children and young people. We have a strong track record of delivering a range of services including Trafficking; CSE and Missing; Refugee and UASC services across London. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled senior manager

-To represent The Children's Society at a strategic level, in an account manager role, to drive change for children and young people and to contribute to increased impact and income through our commissioned and funded services for young people.

-Ensure that high quality and innovative work with children and young people shapes and contributes to The Children's Society's Strategy.

-To successfully lead and manage, both strategically and operationally, the development of services across London and build on our track record of innovative service provision.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Substantial experience of managing, developing and evaluating effective and innovative services for vulnerable children and families.

-Proven ability in leading and developing teams of staff and volunteers.

-A professional qualification in work with children and young people - or an equivalent qualification that demonstrates transferable skills and knowledge.

-Knowledge and understanding of the protection of vulnerable people and safe practice.

-An understanding of managing and leading continuous improvement against the background of innovation and challenge.

-Understanding of contract management, identifying and delivering success and holding others to account.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the London area.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 5th of April 2020.

Skype interviews will be held on the 15th/16th of April.

The successful Accounts Payable Clerk will be helping the finance department to keep up with incoming invoices over a busy period of growth.

The role is expected to last for 2 months but could be extended.

Client Details

The organisation you'll be working for has brand new offices in the centre of London and are currently going through a period of growth.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk will be to;

• Help clear a backlog of invoices
• Help to keep on top of incoming invoices
• Assist in weekly payment runs
• Contact suppliers regarding any queries

Profile

The successful Accounts Payable Clerk will ideally come form a property or housing association back ground.

You'll be experienced in accounts payable and you will have a pro active approach to your work.

You will be capable of efficiently processing high volumes of invoices daily.

Job Offer

The successful applicant will be working in a brand new office with a great team and the contract has the opportunity to be extended.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dance to lead the search for their new Senior Philanthropy Manager - Trusts and Foundations. The Royal Academy of Dance is a world leader in dance teaching, has offices in 36 countries and is one of the most influential dance education organisations.

Joining at an exciting time ahead of the centenary next year and a brand new headquarters opening in 2021, the Senior Philanthropy Manager - Trusts and Foundations will lead the development and stewardship of all relationships with trusts and foundations. You will play a pivotal role in the research, identification and solicitation of major philanthropic partnerships at the five and six figure level, managing the pipeline throughout the year and planning accordingly. Working with the Director of Development and Fundraising, you will take a relationship-based approach to trusts and foundations fundraising and will understand the entire funding landscape in the arts and culture sector.

The selected candidate will have a proven track record of securing trusts and foundations income with strong experience in delivering compelling pitches and proposals. You will also have strong account management experience and will understand how to develop complex, multi-year bids. Ideally, you will have an interest in dance and the teaching of dance and will have experience of working in an arts environment.

Get in touch with Ryan at Prospectus for a confidential discussion to learn more about all the RAD has to offer!

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

The Role

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is Charity Today’s ‘Charity of the Year’ and Charity Times’ ‘Fundraising Team of the Year. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative and supportive. Based in The Ark, a brand new children’s hospice building set on a stunning 7.5-acre nature reserve in Barnet, we work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work.

Our recent growth has included building strong, exciting and long-term fundraising relationships and partnerships. The Senior Corporate Fundraising Manager plays a pivotal role within the Fundraising Team and the post-holder will be instrumental in developing and implementing the corporate fundraising strategy.

The Person

This role could be for you if you:

• have a successful corporate fundraising track record

• are a self-starter

• enjoy taking on responsibility

• are an accomplished and confident communicator

• possess excellent time management and organisational skills

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!