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Vacancy Reference Number:
AA/FS/N-UK-2-R3
Position title:
Accounts Assistant
Reports to:
Finance Analyst
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
& Remotely, until further notice.
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £19,000.00 (pro Rata, commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
[Extendable] 3-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 2-weeks’ Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th March 2021
Note:
- Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
- Deadline for applications is 26th March 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.
Main Responsibilities:
To work closely with the Accounts Manager ensuring that all departmental targets and expectations are met in timely manner.
- To process donations according to their intended methods; Cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Online and electronic donations.
- To process and issue receipts to donors in a transparent and efficient manner.
- To process and issue certificates to donors wishing to make ‘Great Charity Gifts’ ensuring the recipients names and plaque details correspond.
- Undertake banking activities to ensure objectives are met on a daily basis.
- To manage and balance daily funds (inwards).
- Deal with donor queries and requests
- To remediate inaccurate donations.
- To liaise and make payments to service providers on behalf of Muslim Hands.
- To process internal requisitions for funds to be allocated overseas.
- To process the release of funds to overseas offices ensuring this is achieved in a timely fashion.
- To administer and process overseas regular donors’ payments.
- Support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time
- Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
- To adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy
- Providing support with maintaining and monitoring of Departmental Budgets.
- Providing support with the management of all Invoices Raised, Ledgers and Expenses.
- Providing support with the reconciliation of all Accounts.
- Providing support with Processing Sales Invoices, Receipts and Payments.
- Checking company bank statements
- Preparing cash flow statements
- Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
- Dealing with Accounts related queries, concerns and comments from external agencies, donors and organisations in an efficient and effective manner.
- Demonstrating Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
Essential for Successful Candidate:
a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
- Able to demonstrate working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role/ or supporting an Accounts Function
- Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
- Must be able to work as part of a team and individually demonstrating responsibility and self-initiative
- Familiarity with basic Accounting Software, Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms
Desirable:
- Working towards or qualified at AAT Level 3 (minimum), Graduate OR Part ACCA Qualified
- Possess working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role within the Charity sector.
This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.
This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, then please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
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Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021
Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.
The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes.
This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.
You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust.
Why we need a Head of Financial Accounting:
Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training.
The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
Perks for working at The Trust:
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
- The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
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The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables and budget preparation
Main Responsibilities:
·Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support GRT operations.
·To input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorisation and documentation are received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly.
·Preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables
·Banking cash and cheques received
·Raising invoices and monitoring debtors
·Reconciling donations received from online gateways (Just Giving, Launchgood etc)
·Reconciling donations received via standing order or direct debits
·Administering invoice approval and payment processes
·Operating expense claim procedures and payments
·Support delivery partner expenditure review process
·Support Finance & Resources department as required with ad hoc administrative support
·Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with restricted funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with contractual and financial regulations.
·Support the SFO in reviewing and appraising relevant policies and procedures
·Any other duties as may be required from time to time by SFO or CEO.
General Duties
•Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
•Comply with organisational policies and practices.
•Encourage effective cross-departmental working through personal example.
•Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date.
•Attend internal and external meetings as required and contribute positively.
•Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the CEO and/or Operational Manager
•Deal with day-to-day, ad hoc queries.