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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

The Director of Resources will ensure that the organisation has appropriate resources in place to deliver services to the charity’s various teams and will monitor/control that delivery. This role will help develop new opportunities, shared standards, services and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including the use of technology. It also focuses on strategic planning, resource management and risk oversight to support the smooth and effective operation of the organisation. The Director of Resources will be a member of the senior management team and will play a vital senior role in contributing to the overall leadership of FEC.

​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please check the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Monday 30 June 2025

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process

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The purpose of the Bookkeeper position at Latin American House is to ensure accurate and timely financial administration, supporting the efficient management and smooth operation of the organisation’s financial activities. This includes processing invoices, tracking payments and expenses, managing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.

The Bookkeeper plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, audit preparation, and supporting senior management in overseeing budgets, payroll, and compliance.

By providing essential administrative support, the Bookkeeper upholds the integrity, efficiency, and transparency of LAH's financial processes, contributing to the overall success, sustainability, and governance of the organisation. 

Head of Finance

Permanent role offering a salary of up to £71,000 pa, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid working with minimum 2 days per week in the London office (near Moorgate)

Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause.

We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry as well as independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to join our team. The role will sit within our Central Services Team and will report to the Director of Resources and Business Systems.

In this role, you'll be responsible for producing and delivering monthly management accounts, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring robust internal controls are in place. You'll also manage the year end audit, budgeting and forecasting and support procurement processes, while leading a dedicated finance team.

If you have a strong background in financial management and a passion for driving organisational success, we'd love to hear from you!

How to apply?

For further information on the role, please refer to the attached job description and read about Drinkaware on our website.

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the role’s requirements and what you can bring to Drinkaware.

Closing date: Saturday 31 May at 5pm

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.

Please note that if you have not received a response to your application within two weeks after the closing date, this means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

About the Role

Iswe is a social impact foundation exploring how to put people at the heart of political and social decision-making to address some of society’s greatest challenges.

Behind powerful democratic innovations is a need for robust financial systems. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage reporting, and help us build strong systems as we grow.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, external accountants, and funders to ensure that financial planning supports programme delivery and strategic goals. This is a key role for someone excited by the opportunity to help shape an ambitious and values-led organisation.
 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Management

• Lead day-to-day financial operations and controls

• Develop and manage financial reporting systems

• Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts

• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes

• Prepare the annual financial report with external accountants

• Ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards
   

Grants and Income

• Provide accurate forecasts and financial information for fundraising bids

• Track income from funders and issue/manage invoices

• Ensure clear reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds
   

Payments and Payroll

• Process payments to contractors, suppliers, and partners

• Oversee payroll payments

• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
   

Internal Systems and Support

• Refine internal workflows to improve clarity and timeliness of financial information

• Maintain up-to-date financial documentation, receipts, and records

• Support supplier management, compliance tracking, and finance-related admin

• Communicate financial insights to support internal planning and delivery

• Act as point of contact for accountants, funders, and financial stakeholders
   

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing finances in a charity or non-profit

• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls

• Experience managing day-to-day accounting and overseeing restricted/unrestricted funding

• Familiarity with grants management and funder reporting

• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership

• Ability to build and manage funder relationships

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive and self-motivated; able to work independently

• Strong IT skills and experience with financial software

• Alignment with Iswe’s mission, values, and commitment to transparency and equity

Desirable

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

• Experience using QuickBooks

• Experience working in a start-up or scaling organisation

• Knowledge of deliberative democracy, such as citizens’ assemblies
   

Salary, Benefits & Working Conditions

• Salary: £40–45k per annum, depending on experience

• Hours: Full-time, but open to part-time (minimum 4 days/week)

• Location: Remote, with flexibility around UK-adjacent working hours

• Leave: 35 days holiday plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time); 14 days medical leave

• Pension: Statutory employer contributions (currently 3%)

• Other: 6-month probation period. The right candidate will have the opportunity to shape this role and grow into a leadership position as Iswe develops
   

About Iswe

We believe that many of the crises we face today - health, climate, the cost of living etc - are symptoms of failing governance structures, and that putting people in the driving seat of decision-making will transform our futures for the better. Our work focuses on Citizens’ Assemblies.

Our team has decades of experience in democratic innovation. Projects include Global Assembly for COP26 and The Future Armenian. Iswe is a fast-growing foundation, dedicated to empowering citizens to play a leading role in the decision-making that affects their lives. 

Our work is founded on strong values, including openness, transparency and humility. We believe that when ‘I’ (an individual) becomes ‘we’ (part of the collective), the results are transformational. We are actively working to build a healthy culture, rooted in care and characterised by being self-organising and self-reflective. We are committed to addressing the dynamics of oppression in ourselves and our work.
 

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, via CharityJob.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be closed early if we find a suitable candidate.

At the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) we are dedicated to helping the billions of people worldwide suffering from untreated caries. This suffering disproportionately affects people from disadvantaged population groups and costs the global economy an estimated $245 billion USD.

We work for better oral health for all through a number of interconnected programmes including advocating at global conferences and meetings, local groundwork throughout 28 volunteer Chapters, designing and recommending better oral health policies for national governments through our Policy Labs and more.

We are looking for a freelance Director of Operations and Finance to work for an average of 4 days a week for a total of 180 days a year. They will be part of the senior leadership team alongside the Chief Strategy and Advocacy Officer and the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

● Deliver our Operations and Finance KPIs as outlined in the Charity’s strategy; as well as being jointly responsible for the successful implementation of the full strategy.

● Lead and shape the Operations department, making sure it’s fit for purpose and maximising resources.

● Work collaboratively with senior management to maximise the success of the charity.

● Work closely and liaise regularly with the Chief Strategy & Advocacy Officer

● Work closely with the Chair of Trustees to ensure sound charity governance and compliance with HMRC and OSCR regulations.

● Ensure sound risk management strategies are in place.

● Manage the finance and operations input to grant bids and negotiation meetings.

● Liaise with external solicitors for advice to the Board.

● Project and logistics management, e.g for events and meetings

Finance

● Set and manage the charity’s annual budgets, supporting senior management in the process

● Report regularly on the charity’s finances, tracking the charity’s income, expenditure and reserves, and liaising with the Board of Trustees.

● Oversee the Charity’s bookkeeping and payroll; input journals as needed and closely monitor cashflow.

● Manage the end of year accounts and audit process, liaising with the external accountants.

Operations, IT and Data

● Manage the office and future office needs

● Manage the technology and data strategy, keeping staff tech secure and up to date, and acting as key liaison with third parties

● Be responsible for upholding our data privacy obligations. Work in partnership with senior management and charity lawyers to ensure GDPR obligations are followed, data security and use of data for internal and external reporting

● Oversee the efficient usage of our database, systems and key platforms (including Xero, Wordpress, Microsoft Office Suite) ensuring we are collecting and analysing relevant data in line with our goals to grow income and impact, ensuring proportionate resourcing and training

● Leadership of ad hoc Operations as required.

People Management

● If needed, oversee the recruitment of new staff, coordinating the process managing the staff journey including inductions, staff surveys, annual reviews, and exits.

● Oversee the communication with and distribution of work with freelancer and contractor staff.

● Maintain our policies and staff handbook, researching and writing/updating policies as required.

About you

Essential Criteria

● Must have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant systems, processes, policies, and procedures involved in the effective management of not-for-profit organisations.

● Demonstrable experience of financial management including, but not limited to, budget creation and reprofiling, forecasting, financial strategy, payments and invoicing, reconciling cashbook and bank accounts, VAT submission, and working with accountants on annual accounts.

● Requires possession of, or ability to quickly acquire specialist or professional knowledge of dental caries, and engagement in appropriate professional activities to keep knowledge base and skills up to date and develop them further.

● Ability to communicate effectively with a global stakeholder base.

● Ability to influence the strategic direction of the organisation and collaborating on the development and implementation of global impact strategy.

● Able to decide own pattern of work, manage own workload and resources.

● Requires the ability to use own judgement, creativity and initiative to resolve complex problems (for which an immediate solution might not be clear).

● Able to take both collaborative and independent decisions that have implications on their own work and that of others and have global, complex and long-lasting impact.

● Ability to advise others on recommended actions, including the creation of guidance documents and training procedures as well as introduction of new policies.

● Able to act independently in order to adapt the service offered based on research and investigation of the needs and requirements of stakeholders

Desirable Criteria

● Have an understanding of international development and sensitivity for ensuring appropriate and effective relationships are built across cultural and geographic barriers.

● Experience running communications campaigns using social media.

● Experience with Xero finance management software.

● Experience with Microsoft 365, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Applications

Please apply by submitting a CV (no more than two A4 pages) and Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) addressing your suitability against the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

Are you looking for a new challenge and a great opportunity to make a positive difference at leadership level? Ambition Aspire Achieve is hiring a Deputy Chief Executive / Finance Manager, to support the charity’s growth and next phase of development.

About Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA):

Ambition Aspire Achieve is a well-established and highly respected children and young people’s charity rooted in Newham, east London. Founded in 2016, we now deliver high-quality, inclusive and accessible services to over 950 children and young people through our youth and play hubs in Canning Town and Stratford. We reach many more through a growing outreach programme delivered in schools and local communities across Newham. 

Our work is grounded in creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people can thrive. We place particular focus on those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or have additional needs, offering meaningful opportunities, enriching experiences and tailored support.

As we continue to grow and deepen our impact, we are seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven leader to join us in a newly created and pivotal role within our senior leadership team.

The Role: Deputy Chief Executive/Finance Manager

We are seeking a proactive and strategic leader, with strong financial and operational acumen to strengthen the charity’s internal infrastructure. The role will lead on financial management and oversight, supporting the Chief Executive at a senior level, playing a vital part in ensuring the AAA’s long-term financial resilience, equipped the charity to deliver its mission for years to come.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking charity professional to combine senior-level leadership with hands-on financial management and organisational insight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial oversight and budget planning support.
• Management daily finance operations including payroll, cash flow, audits and reporting
• Leading statutory compliance and financial risk management
• Supporting strategic planning and business development alongside the Chief Executive
• Representing the charity externally and deputising for the Chief Executive at senior forums
• Line managing and overseeing back-office functions
• Providing operational insight and help to develop infrastructure and systems

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking someone with proven experience in charity, public or social sector leadership who thrives on both strategic challenge and operational delivery. You will have a strong grasp of charity finance, exceptional communication, leadership and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. 

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 29 days)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to make a tangible difference in young people’s lives
• Flexibility wherever possible to suit individual needs.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact AAA's Chief Executive Jonny Boux.

Application deadline: Friday 27th June 2025 at 5pm.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Finance Manager (Part-Time – Temporary, Immediate Start)
London/hybrid 1-day in office (fully remote option) | £24.94 per hr | 21–28 hours/week | 2–3 Month Contract

I am excited to be working with a respected charitable organisation is urgently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join them on a temporary basis (2–3 months). This part-time role (21–28 hours/week) offers flexibility and the opportunity to make an immediate impact supporting vital community services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning and ensure a sustainable financial model
• Oversee payroll, pensions, expenses, and payments (with admin support)
• Produce management accounts, funder reports, and assist with statutory accounts
• Manage budgets using full cost recovery and ensure financial compliance (SORP)
• Maintain records using QuickBooks; manage Gift Aid and grant tracking
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and trustees on financial matters

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience
• Charity sector finance experience essential
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and systems skills (QuickBooks desirable)
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running

Start Date: ASAP

If you're an experienced Finance Manager available immediately and ready to step into a key role in a values-led organisation, apply online today!

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 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

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities. The role demands the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines and that the finance function operates efficiently.

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;

Role Responsibilities:

● Support Finance Manager in day-to-day financial operations, including month-end

and year-end closing processes:

● Cash Management: Overseeing the handling of cash receipts and

disbursements, ensuring accurate recording, and managing bank balances.

This includes reconciling bank accounts and petty cash.

● Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and

credit card statements, ensuring that balances are accurate and up to date.

● Journal Adjustments: Making entries in the accounting system to correct errors

or to record transactions that are not entered automatically.

This specifically includes:

● Prepayments: Accounting for expenses paid in advance.

● Accruals: Recognizing expenses incurred but not yet paid, or income

earned but not yet received.

● Payroll: Processing payroll transactions, ensuring accurate payment of

salaries and wages, and recording related deductions and taxes.

● Prepare mid and end of the month BACS payment run and ensure that

suppliers, staff and students are paid within payment terms.

● Support Head of Finance on the external and internal audits;

● Gathering and organising financial records and documents needed for the

audit process.

● Responding to inquiries: Addressing questions and requests for information

from auditors.

● Prepare the VAT statement for review by the Finance Manager.

● Ensure all suppliers’ invoices are attached to purchase requisitions on

ApprovalMax and in Xero.

● 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 monitored and chased so that

the prompt payment is received.

Person Specification

● ​Previous Officer/Administrator experiences are ideal but not necessary.

● 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 ideally you will have a typing speed of over 60 words per minute.

● 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.

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.

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 contact us directly.

Please also state whether you wished to be considered for a full-time or part-time role.

Closing date for applications: 4th June 2025

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join a well-established charity supporting diverse and impactful community services. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to charity accounting, commercial income streams, grant reporting, and management accounts.

You'll play a key part in the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations including transactional processing, month-end accounts, and stakeholder liaison across the organisation.

About You

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience

• Excellent Excel and financial systems knowledge

• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

• Support preparation of month-end and management accounts

• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and journals

• Monitor budgets and analyse variances across departments

• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and credit cards

• Support preparation of VAT returns and assist with audit processes

• Liaise with internal teams and provide finance support and training

• Assist with grant reporting and project tracking

Additional Information

• Hyrbid role based in North London (3 days a week), supporting both services and events

• Occasional evening work and flexibility required

• Reports directly to the CFO and supports line management of the Finance Assistant

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

About Us

Ealing Swimming Club (ESC) is one of the largest and most dynamic swimming clubs in the UK, with over 1,300 members training in seven pools across West London. We offer high-quality coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities, from beginners to international competitors. Our club is built on a strong sense of community, inspiring individuals to develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. As a registered charity, we are committed to delivering inclusive watersports programs, including competitive swimming, masters, para-swimming, and water polo. Our passionate team ensures that every member has access to expert coaching and a supportive environment, fostering success in and out of the water.

Join Us as a Finance Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and sustainability of ESC. This part-time position (10 hours per week) is essential to maintaining strong financial records, reviewing budgets, and supporting compliance across the club’s operations. As a charity, our financial health is vital to delivering exceptional training, competitions, and community-based initiatives. Your expertise will help us grow and continue to provide high-quality opportunities for swimmers across all levels. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Trustee Board, you will help with financial operations and contribute to the long-term success of the club.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Maintain the integrity of financial records for the charity and its members.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts as required.
• Account Management: Prepare quarterly management accounts and year-end accounts, including pre-payments, accruals, and journal entries.
• Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on the management accounts.
• Audit Preparation: Liaise with external auditors to prepare year-end statutory accounts.
• Treasury Management: Manage surplus funds efficiently.
• Payroll & HMRC Compliance: Prepare and manage monthly payroll and pension payments, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Policy Review: Conduct an annual review of ESC’s finance policies and procedures.
• Governance & Reporting: Attend trustee meetings and monthly operations board meetings as required.
• Sage Management: Ensure integrity of Sage accounting software.
• Charity Compliance: Submit annual returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Project Support: Lead ad hoc financial projects as needed.
• Event Support: Volunteer at ESC events, supporting fundraising and engagement activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 years of experience in management accounting.
• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) preferable.
• Experience in charity finance preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to tasks.

If you meet at least half of the requirements for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Ealing Swimming Club is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that opportunities within our organisation are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. We value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered.

Finance Officer

Central London, Flexible working options are available

£32,000 per annum pro rata £19,200

Permanent

Part-Time

Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025 (Midnight)

Interview Date: TBC

Do you share our clients vision?  Do you share their belief that sport can transform lives? 

For more than 40 years our client has championed gender equality in sport, tirelessly working to break down the systemic barriers and drive change to make sure all women and girls can experience the life changing benefits of sport. But despite the progress made, far too many women and girls are missing out.

With the growing profile of Women’s Sport, they are in a unique position to grow income and push forward their ambitious strategy. But as a small charity with limited resources, they know they cannot drive their mission forward if they are not highly effective and efficient. So, if you care about their cause, have an eye for detail, understand numbers and tell their story simply and use processes to make things easier for the people around you, then they are looking for you.

As part of a small finance and operations team and reporting to the Head of People, Finance and Operations you will be the main point of contact within the organisation for all day-to-day finance questions and queries from the team, funders and other stakeholders. You will be an effective communicator building close relationships with colleagues, suppliers and funders. They are looking for someone who is focused but flexible, a fast learner who can manage their own workload and priorities. Ideally, they would like you to have experience within a charity finance function.

Our client values lived experience, authenticity and resilience. They are inclusive and they listen actively. They want to improve the lives of women and girls through sport and in sport. Critically they want to ensure their staff are representative of the full diversity of society and would particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds. They never discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, impairment, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.

Main responsibilities are: 

• Maintain and process all financial information to produce timely accurate management reports that inform and enable the organisation to meet stakeholder needs.

• Play a key role in supporting the organisation wide budgets based on business plans. 

• Ensure compliance with and submission of VAT, Gift Aid and tax returns.

• Support the annual audit process taking oversight and responsibility for liaising with external auditors to ensure the accurate information is provided on time to meet required timescales. 

• Take responsibility for maintaining and updating financial procedures and controls and educating and informing the wider organisation through workshops and inductions. 

• Support the continuous improvement of the finance function together with the Head of People, Finance and Operations to ensure our financial governance is robust and meets the needs of the organisation. 

What is are client looking for from you: 

• Experience of financial systems and process especially SAGE 50 and charity accounting.

• IT literate with knowledge of all Microsoft packages, especially advanced knowledge of excel. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Experience of working in a close-knit team and of making best use of skills, talent and resources. 

• Optimistic, energetic and with the ability to use numbers and process to serve our purpose. 

• Embracing our culture which is about being highly collaborative, cause-led, and open to constructive challenge. 

If you think your experience is relevant, you share their vision and have the ability to make things happen you might be just right.  You should be outward looking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a 'can do' attitude and want to make a change in the world. 

Our client is committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves. They strive to represent the full diversity of the communities they serve.

Come and be part of their small but ground-breaking charity, in the high profile and fast-moving arena of women’s sport with plenty of scope to make your mark on the cause!

Please see the job description for full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role.

Our client is unable to sponsor any individual who does not have the right to work in the UK. Unless you have the right to work in the UK please do not apply. 

The Finance & Administrative Officer role offers the opportunity to join a young and growing registered charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help lead on establishing Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions.

We are seeking candidates who have experience working in a finance function and have skills in office management and administration including data processing. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, the role provides support in bookkeeping, credit control (inputting of sales and purchases invoices), health and safety and smooth running of the office (ranging from ensuring there is milk in the fridge to ordering stationery as well as IT requirements). As the main point of contact for callers and visitors an awareness of excellent customer service will also be needed. The role is very varied and will suit a candidate skilled at multi-tasking and who has attention to detail. 

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment: in September 2023, after 25 years of community campaigning, Crystal Palace Park Trust took over custodianship of this unique landscape via a 125-year lease from the London Borough of Bromley. We are now working closely with them and a wide variety of other park and community stakeholders to deliver our mission: to protect, manage and improve Crystal Palace Park as a green, historic, ecological, recreational, sporting, cultural and educational resource in the interests of park users and of the wider community.

Role: Finance Business Partner (Volunteering)
Location: (Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, London)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 16.05.2025 (CV’s are being reviewed on an ongoing basis so if interested, please complete an application as soon as possible) 

The successful candidate will need to be willing and able to attend occasional meetings in the evenings, via Teams. TOIL and flexible working arrangements facilitate this.

Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,416 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary
The Finance Business Partner in Volunteering is responsible for providing the first line of support and assistance with the development of financial plans, analysis of the financial performance and forecasts of the Adult Volunteering area, in order to provide high quality business insight to both support and influence strategic decision making by St John’s management teams. They will be a key member of the Financial Planning and Insight team to ensure delivery of the annual three-year budgeting process, that is aligned to strategic operational plans. This will require regularly meeting with relevant stakeholders to critically review and challenge reported performance against agreed plans. This role will not only look after the Adult Volunteering part of the organisation but support some other overheads/areas within the organisation.

About You
You are a fully qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Ideally you have gained experience in the charity sector and large complex organisations. You can demonstrate previous experience in a finance business partner role with a track record of supporting the end-to-end processes for in-year forecasts and annual budgets and three-year plans that are aligned to business strategy. You have significant experience in managing the day-to-day, monthly and annual production of management accounting processes. To be successful you can demonstrate excellent skills in influencing with confidence and gravitas to respectfully challenge. You are naturally curious with a genuine interest in change and technology. You take personal ownership and possess a flexible 'can do' mind set and you are able to build and maintain effective networks both internally and externally.

About the Role

• Deliver high quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits, to identify and present coherent rationales for change, to support continued coordinated, consistent and effective delivery of services across St John
• Provide impactful and effective finance business partnering to St John Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams
• Work with the relevant stakeholders, to timetable in the production of the charity’s monthly management accounts and the annual budgeting and in-year forecasting process that is the aligned to business plans
• Drive continuous improvement in St John’s financial management reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Drive continuous customer experience improvement by simplifying and improving St John’s financial processes, to provide your collective internal and external customers, an efficient and effective finance experience
• Utilise technology and tools to continuously improve the presentation and content of the charity’s financial management reports to best support and meet the needs of Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams
• Provide clear and understandable narrative to stakeholders and the rest of the team, advocating good accounting principles and helping to educate, inform and develop others within the wider finance team
• Identify financial risks and ensure that adequate measures and controls are in place for them to controlled and managed, or escalated where necessary
• Identify and implement cost and efficiency savings, where applicable and appropriate, without compromising the quality of the service and accuracy of the reporting.
• Work with operational business partners to provide the financial analysis and appraisal for business cases, including cost/benefit of capex investment projects, and support the preparation and submission of business cases to Executive Teams for approval

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Job Title: Payroll and Pensions Administrator 

Location: Islington, London, (Around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station) Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and service visits regularly across London, Brighton, Luton, Bedford, Kent, and Liverpool. Once a month, the full People and Culture team have a collaborative office day on a Monday. 

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with some flexibility around these hours as required.

About the role

Our People and Culture team are hiring a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to join the team to support with ensuring our staff are paid efficiently, accurately, and on time. You will play a pivotal part of the team to support with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for all, coordinating effective and efficient end-to-end payroll and pensions administration, plus any additional relevant activities. You will utilise the tools and resources available to ensure we meet the needs of all our stakeholders and comply with legal matters. The role will further include:

• Taking ownership of administrative tasks in the payroll and pensions process, being the point of contact for enquiries in this area.
• Supporting the administrative process of payroll and pensions, including with the database/system, ensure that any problems are identified with the relevant departments for effective resolution.
• Ensure the process for all adaptations are carried out in a timely manner.
• Support relevant colleagues to ensure the correct payments, reports, and returns are made to HMRC, pension providers, and other bodies.
• Work in collaboration with functions within the organisation to ensure consistency of information and process.
• Ensure all data and reporting is updated in a timely manner across the relevant databases on a regular basis and fit the needs of the business.

In this role, you will report to the Payroll and Pensions Manager, working alongside the wider People and Culture team which includes the Generalist team, Talent Acquisition team, Workforce Development, and Talent Development team. As a team, we all have our strengths and individual qualities and interests, we support each other wherever possible and have a collaborative working culture. Once a month, we meet as a team and come together for a fun activity and collaborative working.

About you

We are looking for someone who is methodical and intuitive, with a detail oriented outlook to tasks, with the ability to take ownership of projects and workflows, using your skills, knowledge and materials to provide an excellent service. We are looking for someone who can work in a fast paced environment, able to work with conflicting priorities, whilst maintaining a high level professional service. We look for personable characteristics, someone who can get along well with others and is approachable. As a team we have individual interests and share a sense of humour, we try bring an element of enjoyment to our workplace when we can! You will have a real passion for what we do as an organisation, and be driven to work within the charity sector which transforms lives through empowering change. 

• Experience in a similar role, taking on similar responsibilities in payroll capacity
• Experience in providing a high level of quality administration and customer support (internal or external customers)
• Experience of providing a high level of numerical administration and communications, commensurate to the level of the role
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, competent knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to attend regular visits to our different service locations
• Working knowledge and understanding of payroll, pensions and other relevant laws and external policies commensurate to the level of the role.

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.