Accountant Jobs in City Of London, England

Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact? the3million is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the operational and strategic financial management of our organisation. Your work will ensure we can continue to deliver vital services efficiently and sustainably at a critical time. 

the3million is a not-for-profit organisation established after the Brexit referendum to give EU citizens in the UK a voice. We work on social justice issues, providing a platform for EU citizens to become politically active and use their voices to advocate for a fair and compassionate immigration system.

Working conditions

Salary: From £33,000 - £35,900 FTE
Place of work: Remote, must be UK based. 
Duration of contract: 12 months contract 
Hours: Part-Time, between 2 and 3.5 days/week
Benefits: 28-days holiday pro-rata + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.

Job Description 

The Finance Manager is responsible for the management and technical support of the Finance function and acts as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assists in the development of the organisation’s financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance. 

You will also be responsible for maintaining accounts on Xero and all related bookkeeping tasks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsibility for bookkeeping on the organisation’s accounting system (Xero);

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the organisation and individual cost centres, including variance analysis and reports for the Board. This information should include a short narrative on the current position, future prospects, and financial risks and opportunities. The reports will be tailored as necessary for the Board and management; 

• Provide robust financial information including accurate balance sheets and a rolling cash flow forecast; 

• Act as key point of contact for project budget holders on financial matters;

• Carry out regular reviews of spending under various grants, alerting budget holders and CEO to any actual or potential over or underspend;

• Work with CEO and managers on fundraising bids and financial reports for funders;

• Produce statutory accounts, files and schedules, in partnership with the3million’s accounting firm; 

• Monitor records of all funding and funding sources and the appropriate allocation of incoming funding;

• Monitor monthly accrual of income and expenditure, deferral of income, maintenance of reconciliation to Xero, balance sheet changes and undertake bank reconciliations;

• Monitor the accounts mailbox and ensure invoices are included in the accounting system, answering internal and external queries as they arise;

• Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors;

• Other duties as requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

The post requires the holder to:

• Have an appropriate accounting qualification – in full or part (AAT, ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA);

• Have a minimum of three years of professional experience, including experience of operating within a not-for-profit organisation (managing accounts for restricted and unrestricted funds);

• Be proficient in Xero Online accounting software and Excel spreadsheets, including experience in using Power Query;

• Be comfortable with the financial systems typical of a small organisation, including financial monitoring and reporting to a range of different funding sources;

• Have some experience of projects finances and understand the financial implications behind an efficient delivery strategy;

• Be honest and reliable;

• Ability to work on own initiative when appropriate and seek guidance when necessary;

• Commitment to the values of a small organisation that works on social justice issues;

• In support of EU citizens in the UK;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form to set out your motivation and suitability for the role.

Please also fill in the attached equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million fairer. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process. 

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk.

Application deadline: 07/10/2024

Please note: this is an open-ended recruitment process, so please apply promptly as we will interview candidates as we go along, and reserve the right to close the application process early if we find the right candidate.

Before you apply

One of the3million’s core values is inclusion - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people. 

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

You may not have worked in the migration sector before, or in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Please still consider applying as many other sectors and settings offer transferable skills.

If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

About the Role

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a visionary and strategic financial leader to join our team as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This executive-level role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization committed to tackling the global challenge of malnutrition. . In the face of increasing global challenges like COVID-19, the conflict in Ukraine, and worsening malnutrition and hunger, we are driven by our strategy to transform food systems for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations.

The Role

As CFO, you will play a pivotal role in our Strategic Management Team (SMT), providing financial leadership that aligns with our bold strategy. You will ensure that GAIN’s financial plans are robust, transparent, and meet the highest standards of probity, while also ensuring compliance with donor requirements for budgeting and reporting. You will lead GAIN’s finance team, providing the strategic direction necessary to support our ambitious goals.

This role can be based in London (UK), Nairobi (Kenya), or New Delhi (India), offering flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide expert financial analysis, strategic guidance, and sound financial management across GAIN. Lead the finance team to support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Corporate Finance: Develop and manage GAIN’s corporate finance activities, ensuring robust financial systems and processes that are user-centric and future-proofed for a growing organization.
• Budgeting and Reporting: Oversee effective budgeting and financial planning, supporting the development and use of KPIs, and ensuring transparency and value for money.
• Risk, Compliance, and Controls: Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards. Oversee risk management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished career in finance, ideally within the non-profit or related sectors, and a proven track record at the Finance Director or CFO level in a multi-country context. Key attributes include:

• A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., ACA, FCA, CPA).
• Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and managing financial operations in a complex, global environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Deep understanding of diverse regulatory environments, particularly those relevant to Swiss Foundations.
• Expertise in donor and project funding, FOREX, and cash optimisation in a non-profit context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, and non-financial staff.

About our Offer

Why Join GAIN? This role offers the opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a growing and highly respected organisation with a global impact. As a member of GAIN’s C-suite, you will contribute to collective strategic decision-making and play a crucial role in driving positive change. If you are passionate about improving global nutrition, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with this role, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.

We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.

For more information about GAIN, our work, and the impact we are making, please visit our website.

About GAIN

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Due to COVID19, conflict in Ukraine and climate change, malnutrition and hunger have worsened significantly since 2019, reversing a decade of progress. There is growing recognition that our food systems need to change if we are to reverse these trends.

GAIN’s Strategy aims to transform food systems to make healthier diets from sustainable food systems accessible to all people and especially those whose are most vulnerable to shocks. By 2027, we aim to improve the access of 1.5 billion people to nutritionally enhanced staple foods, improve the access of 25 million people to healthier diets, and support positive food system change in 10 countries. This is bold and complex, and the only way to achieve this is to work together with partners including governments, businesses, and civil society at the country and global level. These goals, and the ways of achieving them, build on our twenty-year legacy of transforming people’s lives with improved nutrition through concerted action and effective policy change.

Our Working Culture and Environment

We provide a flexible working environment that includes a combination of home and office working opportunities through our global hybrid working policy. This encourages our staff to have a healthy work-life balance and increases staff motivation, enriches employee wellbeing, and improves performance and productivity.

All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements. Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. Please note, that GAIN does not sponsor working visas and relocations. 

GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.

To apply, please go to our website and follow the links to Careers at GAIN.

This advert closes on 27th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.  We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.

Your new company
A new permanent opportunity has arisen within a well-renowned not-for-profit organisation in Central London. This is a permanent opportunity, offering hybrid working.
Your new role

• Responsible for managing the entire accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers, ACH payments and check payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Maintain and update vendor files, including contact information and payment terms.
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• A qualification in Finance - at least finished AAT level 2.
• Experience of general accounting - debit vs credit entries, purchase ledger, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Experience of working with Workday is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Type of role: Full time, permanent

Annual Salary:£28,000 to £31,000 (depending on location and relevant experience)

Holidays:25 days per year and  up to 5 discretionary  efficiency days

Location:                                         London, Victoria  or Manchester Ancoats

Working Hours & Pattern:             37,5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (flexible)

Start date: As soon as practicable

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.

We are a small, specialist college with c.500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

We stand apart from other Colleges due to:

• The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related subjects
• Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners
• The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships
• Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds
• Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners

We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

The post holder will work cross-functionally to provide front-line administrative and transactional systems support to the People team and the Finance team. Within the HR/People elements of the role, the focus will be on day-to-day systems and process queries, recruitment, HR system support to Ada’s staff, compliance and general HR administration. This will require the post holder to have strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, and have the ability to manage and prioritise their workload.

To be successful in the role the post holder will:

• Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Ada’s continued growth;
• Be consistent and accurate and have a keen eye for detail;
• Have experience in and be committed to following careful procedures to protect the sensitive personal data involved in this role;
• Have excellent numerical skills and good knowledge of Excel;
• Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation;
• Be able to take the initiative and demonstrate a creative problem-solving approach;
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues in person and remotely.

Role Responsibilities:

Finance Support: 60%

Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Purchase Ledger:

• Ensure that purchase requisitions are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner,
• Ensure that all expenditure is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account, and that the correct VAT code is used,
• Ensure all suppliers’ invoices are attached to purchase requisitions on ApprovalMax
• Prepare mid and end of the month BACS payment run and ensure that suppliers are paid within payment terms,
• Receive and check all statements from suppliers,
• Investigate and action any issues that arise with regards to creditors,
• Regular review and maintenance of the outstanding purchase order and goods received notes report,

Support the Assistant Finance Manager in updating the Sales ledger:

• Ensure that all income is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost account and that the correct VAT code is used,
• Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are processed and sent to debtors promptly,
• Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are monitored and chased so that the prompt payment is received

Petty Cash:

• Ensure that the disbursement of the funds, keeping records of those disbursements and requesting replenishment of the fund is done accordingly to the Petty Cash Policy;
• Ensure that the reconciliation of the business petty cash transactions is done on the bi-weekly basis in the Xero finance system.

Other finance duties:

• Support Assistant Finance Manager in preparation of the pay runs;
• Monitoring finance account inbox and dealing with staff, students and supplier queries to ensure they are quickly and properly resolved;
• Support staff in following the financial policies and procedures, such as: filling out charge card tracker, purchase orders, setting up new supplier;
• Support the Finance team in setting up a Fixed Asset Register and making sure it is kept up to date on a regular basis;
• Support the Finance Team with any other queries that may arise.

HR Support:

Recruitment

• To work with the HR Manager to draft adverts for posts being advertised, ensuring that they are well-written and engaging.
• To obtain quotes for advertising on various job boards and recruitment media channels in a timely and accurate fashion ensuring the best possible exposure for vacancies
• To coordinate interview/selection logistics including room bookings, diary management, scheduling and preparation of relevant materials and sending invites to candidates
• To support the HR Manager with the administration processes around onboarding and offboarding of staff including consultants, mentors, volunteers and governors.

Inbox Management & Staff queries

• To manage the recruitment inbox, responding to candidate and hiring manager queries in a timely manner
• To work with the HR Manager to manage the HR inbox, responding to staff enquiries in a timely manner recognising that some correspondence will be highly confidential and/or sensitive in nature.

Systems & Compliance

• To be the main point of contact for all HR system queries and to action all first-level system transactions, escalating more complex transactions to the Head of People & Talent or the HR Manager.
• To send out reference requests for all shortlisted candidates, chasing responses and passing on to the relevant line manager
• To maintain spreadsheets and trackers to ensure all relevant HR information is collected and collated (eg vacancies, DBS and other pre-employment checks, probationary periods, performance management, exit interviews.)
• To create and maintain electronic copies of  personnel files
• To support with the updating of the Single Central Record for all staff, volunteers, consultants, agency workers and governors
• Under the direction of the Head of People, issue relevant letters to staff in relation to Employee Relations (ER) matters ensuring that timelines are strictly followed, meetings arranged, notes/minutes taken and all paperwork, including checklists, is fully completed.
• To support the People team with all HR policies, processes and projects as required.

General Administration

• To provide accurate data for Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) in monthly data returns,
• Liaising with CIVICA support team to seek advice on better use of MIS (REMS),
• Acquire data from primary and secondary sources and update database system REMS,
• Keeping up to date with the latest ESFA funding rules and regulations.

Additional duties:

• Undertake confidential shredding and filling,
• Coordination Support for the Finance or People/HR elements of staff on-site events

Person Specification

• Previous Officer/Administrator experience and used to working with limited supervision ideally in a Human Resources field.
• Ability to undertake administrative tasks and development of effective office systems and procedures
• Ability to use information technology for,word processing, spreadsheets and databases and excellent typing skills
• Ability to pick up new applications and software quickly
• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A good understanding of equal opportunities issues as they affect our stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management, working with individuals across an organisation
• Aligned with the values of the College in their approach to their work.
• Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and have a strong sense of integrity

Other Requirements:

• Passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances
• A commitment to on-going personal development
• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours
• Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.

Variation to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please write to us. 

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you have in the subject field please write “Application  for Finance and HR Officer” followed by your name.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 20 September 2024 at 11.00

Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Finance Assistant.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Administration Team.

The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.

You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust's procedures, and that coding and costing are accurate and appropriate. You will work with the Finance Manager to support a range of financial procedures from banking to preparation of budgets and forecasts.

You will be the first point of contact for finance queries. Therefore, strong numeracy skills, previous experience in a finance role and good communications skills are essential.

For further details regarding the role, please see the job description and person specification in our recruitment pack.

As part of this role there will be the opportunity to access financial support towards further education in accountancy qualifications, if you so wish.

In addition to the above, we also offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include:

· Hybrid working

· 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days dependent on service

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working hours

· Pension, life insurance and permanent health insurance

Our vision is to work to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.

If you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us and we will give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV. You will be asked a number of questions to give you an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your skills and experience. 

Closing date 15 September 2024

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant with a community charity focussed on helping children and families, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Finance Assistant you will provide finance support to the charity and report to the Director of Operations.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation.

As Finance Assistant, you will:

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the sales ledger. Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure

- Be responsible for the production of monthly financial reports

- Work with HR and the outsourced Payroll provider in preparing and processing the monthly payroll, management of PAYE and Pension Payments

- Work with the Director of Operations & Business Manager to prepare annual budgets

The successful applicant will:

- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Hold an accounting qualification such as AAT or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc)

- Have experience of producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight the current position and future risks

- Have excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Internet applications

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Risk & Audit Manager
£50,178 set salary
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office
Office based in Vauxhall

Exciting opportunity for a Risk & Audit Manager to join a global international development Organisation to improve the internal audit and risk management processes. To lead the function and push the department to a higher level.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Develop and execute an annual internal audit plan, prioritising audit activities based on identified risks and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that audits are carried out and documented in accordance with recognised auditing standards, gathering robust evidence to support findings.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organisations risk management framework.
• Maintain and update the organisation’s risk register, ensuring regular review and assessment of risks.
• Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, Compliance, and Governance, work closely with the Programmes and Fundraising teams to oversee the compliance function.
• Ensure donor compliance, including adherence to all donor requirements and regulations.

Who are we looking for?

• Professional qualification, such as a Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or full CCAB qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
• Proven experience in risk management and internal audit, ideally within an international NGO or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and internal audit methodologies.

My client is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Our mission at CharityJob is to help charities find people who share their purpose—faster, easier and fairly. From launch in 2000, we've grown quickly to become the UK’s largest and busiest job board for the not-for-profit sector.

We want to spread the word about how rewarding it is to work in the charity sector and we’re looking for a Performance Marketing Manager to help us scale growth and drive quality candidates to find their next job through our site. You’ll report directly to the Marketing Director and sit within our in-house marketing team. 

This role is a 12-month FTC to cover maternity leave to begin in October/November. 

Job Overview: 

• You will devise and execute CharityJob’s  multi-channel, full-funnel growth strategy to drive quality candidates to site, as well as driving revenue from recruiters. 

• You'll collaborate with our two agencies to deliver the media management and test-and-learn strategies. You’ll ensure we are aligned to meet targets and will project manage activities to optimise our long-term campaign health, detailed in the performance marketing strategy. 

• You’ll prepare and work in partnership with those agencies delivering quarterly recommendations for our overall media maturity and growth.

• Closely monitor our campaign performance and attribution across all channels, making data-driven insights to inform our activity. 

• Working to meet annual targets, you will oversee the budget management for success and efficiency, accounting for all costs. 

• As you deliver projects for our overall campaign maturity, you’ll collaborate with our internal teams including data analytics, design, content, product and the sales team. 

• You’ll monitor the latest digital marketing and recruitment tech opportunities that could efficiently widen our reach of quality candidates or drive new monetisation opportunities. 

The person we are looking for: 

• You’ll have a track record of developing and delivering successful growth strategies. 

• You’ll have a strong understanding of platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads etc. 

• You'll be proficient in using GA4. 

• You’ll be a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to make data-driven decisions. 

• You'll have excellent project management and organisation skills with the ability to multitask. 

• You’ll be a strong communicator and able to provide clear briefings to agencies and in-house teams. 

We offer: 

• Opportunity to work in a positive and passionate marketing team. 

• Remote working 3 days per week, with 2 fixed days in our Kingston office. 

• Flexible working hours. 

• 5pm finish in August and December. 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 

We are only accepting applications for this role from applicants who live in the UK. 

• Location: Remote/London/Bristol/Birmingham.
• Permanent
• Contract: Full time or Part time (minimum 4 days per week)
• £25,000 (plus £2,000 London weighting if applicable) per annum full time equivalent.

As Business Administration & Finance Officer (BAFO) you will be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the charity. Working closely with the finance team, HR team, regional managers and the senior management team and the post holder will have communication with all members of Envision employees. The aim of the role is to standardise our back-office processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency including Finance, HR & IT as well as event and travel management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for all Envision delivery staff including event space hiring, sending out contracts to our partners and inputting information into our customer relationship management (CRM) software, Salesforce.
• Financial transactions including bookkeeping, raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices, administration related to organisation purchasing cards.
• Processing travel bookings and hotel bookings for the organisation.
• Submitting gift aid claims to HMRC.
• HR transactional administration including recruitment, maintaining employee records, etc.
• Maintain IT inventory and submitting IT queries to our external IT provider.

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Experience with IT systems – Office 365 & Shared Drive.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy for data entry.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Experience of working in a busy and varied administrative support role.
• Experience with IT systems – Xero, SafeHR, Salesforce & Docusign.
• Demonstrate a logical approach to developing and implementing processes.
• Understanding of, and/or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap.

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview. 

To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.

Deadline- Midnight Wednesday 25th September

Please note:

- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

Reports to: Finance Manager 

Direct reports:  None

Location:  Our base is Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N8JH but we offer a mix of working remotely and in the office. There will be office based team and member related activities on a regular basis.

About Ukie

Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games. 

We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team in the new role of Finance Officer. The role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, be involved in a wide range of activities and develop their finance skills alongside an experienced Finance Manager.

About you

You will be a proactive, motivated person who enjoys building positive working relationships across a small, busy team and who wants to develop their understanding of how finance works in a trade association with a national profile.

Ideally, you will bring:

• The ability to work quickly and accurately, with an excellent eye for detail

• The ability to manage and meet deadlines

• The ability to work alongside budget holders to ensure good financial control

• A willingness to learn new procedures and ways of working

• A reasonable degree of financial literacy, with some experience of reading and understanding financial reports

• Strong transferable computer skills, including some experience with SAGE financial systems

You do not need to hold a financial or accounting qualification to apply for this role. We are looking for candidates with a willingness to learn and the ability to work well across a diverse team. Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate.

What you’ll be doing

This role is an exciting opportunity to learn how finance works in a busy and ambitious trade association. You can expect a combination of regular tasks and a significant amount of variety as you get involved in different aspects of our work. 

Your day is likely to involve:

• Building relationships with our busy staff team, answering questions and helping them make use of financial information to support their work

• Providing support during audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, reports, forecasts and budgets

• Working with the Finance Manager to find ways to reduce financial risk for the company

• Performing data entry and ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions

• Supporting our accounts payable and receivable functions

• Processing invoices and payments (including membership fees)

• Supporting day-to-day transactional processing and banking

• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

Qualifications and experience required for this role: Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a prior finance or accounting qualification to apply for this role. On-the-job training will be provided and Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate. 

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm

• Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events as the business requires

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.

This is an exciting role, for a charity finance professional and great communicator to join CoppaFeel!.

• Are you analytical and forward thinking with finances?
• Do you enjoy collaborating and empowering the wider organisational team in finance understanding?
• Do you like variety in a Finance role?

If yes to the above we would love to hear from you.

For parttime applications we are able to consider 4 days a week.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

About the role

This is a new role at CoppaFeel! as we grow and develop our finance team. As the Senior Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for overseeing CoppaFeel!’s finances . The Senior Finance Manager will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making for Leadership team.

This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and growing organisation to integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with the wider team. You will be able to understand the story behind the numbers and work with the wider team to ensure financial cost effectiveness..

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

• Support on the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting process
• Support with long term financial plans

Reports

• Preparation of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports
• Supporting with cashflow monitoring

Stakeholder

• Support Auditors with audit information
• Line manage finance assistant/intern
• Create and maintain positive relationships with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and team managers in order to aid in their understanding of budgets and financial statements, and to support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs.

Finance processing

• Manage day to day running of the finance function (Banking, team queries)
• Trial balance reconciliation and month end journals
• Manage and maintain appropriate financial policies and financial controls mitigating financial risk and implementing best practice.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Part qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Evidence of building successful working relationships externally and internally and at all levels of an organisation
• Able collaborate and use good interpersonal skills to navigate complex and or difficult conversations
• Ability to analyse complex information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively.
• Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP
• Have experience driving change and improving processes.
• Experience of line management
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays). Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

A hybrid of office and flexible, working Daily Flexi Time: starting anytime between 8am and 10am. Working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata).

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Application information

Applications close on Monday 23rd September 9am. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the applications early in the case of a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so early application is advised.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen within a large, global not-for-profit organisation based in the City of London. This is a permanent role, working as a Treasury Manager for a medium-sized team. This opportunity also offers hybrid working.
Your new role

• Cash management - monitor daily cash balances and cash flow projections to support operational needs.
• Banking relationships - cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banking partners, serving as the main point of contact for treasury-related matters. Coordinate bank account opening, closing, and management.
• Cash forecasting - develop and maintain cash forecasting models to accurately predict short-term and long-term cash requirements. Analyse cash flow trends, variances and risks.
• Financial reporting - prepare regular reports on cash positions, liquidity metrics, and financial performance for senior management and external stakeholders. Assist in the preparation of cash flow statements and other treasury-related disclosures for financial reporting processes.
• Risk management - identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk and counterparty risk. Develop and implement hedging strategies to mitigate exposure to financial risks and safeguard the institute's assets.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional certification such as Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is desirable.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is essential.
• 3+ years of experience within a treasury, cash management, or financial analysis roles is essential. Preferably within a global organisation or within the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, banking operations and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with the financial system Workday is preferred.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference? Justice & Care is seeking an experienced Programme Finance Lead to drive and manage the financial processes that support our global efforts to combat modern slavery.

About Us

Justice & Care is an international anti-slavery organization dedicated to addressing slavery and human trafficking, providing vital support to victims, dismantling criminal networks, and advocating for systemic change. We work closely with policy makers, governments, and other key stakeholders to protect communities and bring perpetrators to justice.

Position: Programme Finance Lead

Location: London (Hybrid) or Fully Remote with occasional travel to London

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible working options available)

Why This Role?

As the Programme Finance Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in our exciting new ten-year strategy, overseeing financial management for international projects funded by the US State Department and UK Government. You’ll also lead the UK audit process, manage income and expenditure forecasting, and support strategic decision-making through regular financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with country finance leads and programme teams to develop and manage budgets for funding proposals, including full cost recovery.
• Monitor programme spend against budget, advising on financial and compliance decisions.
• Lead on project management of the UK audit process and ensure financial compliance on restricted grants.
• Deliver regular funder income and expenditure forecasting, supporting strategic decision-making with financial insights.
• Act as the finance point of contact for the UK team, managing queries and fostering strong relationships with budget holders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Highly Numerate: Ability to produce, manage, and interpret budgets and financial data.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail, especially in financial reporting and compliance.
• Team Player: Passionate about working as part of a global team with excellent communication skills.
• Self-Starter: Motivated, adaptable, and able to take the initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the fight against modern slavery.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
• Growth: Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization with a new long-term strategy.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to use your financial expertise to support a global cause, we want to hear from you! Please complete the online process on this platform and we will contact you if your skills match this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply!

Join us at Justice & Care and help us build a world free from modern slavery.

#FinanceJobs #ProgrammeFinanceLead #AntiSlavery #JusticeAndCare #FinanceCareers #CharityJobs #RemoteWork #LondonJobs

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our small, independent charity, which has a successful record of income generation over the last 5 years. We are creating a new excecutive team to support our experienced CEO, so this is an exciting time to join the team. Please see the pack for full details.