Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable. 

We are recruiting an Office Administrator to take responsibility for the administrative procedures relating to the charity’s operations and provide ongoing support to volunteers and staff. The post holder will be responsible to the Finance and Administration Manager and will carry out general administrative and office management duties as well providing volunteer and services support and financial administrative support. 

A minimum of 3 years office administration skills and advanced IT skills are required for this role. The post holder must have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise a varied work load. 

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and help the charity transform the lives of beneficiaries.

Typical duties involve:

• Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required
• Dealing with email enquiries
• Taking meeting minutes
• Diary management 
• Data entry 
• General office management such as ordering stationary
• Arranging events

To apply for this role, please read through the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Role description:

About Us

‘Nicodemus’ is a Christian Charity that bridges the gap; rescuing and restoring young people. Some may have once been sponsored or supported by other agencies, but have now found themselves living back on the streets while others have become impoverished and face difficulty due to the generational cycles of poverty. Helping them to rebuild their lives by empowering and equipping these same young people as community leaders transforming and rebuilding their communities, promoting community development, sustainability and leaving a lasting legacy of positive world change...

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build a career in fundraising and to make a huge impact on the lives of marginalised young people, as well as the growth of an amazing charity. We are looking for a Fundraising Administrator to enhance our sustainable income generation. The post holder would be expected to work from the office or from home during COVID as agreed. They will need to attend regular meetings and participate in discussions with colleagues in the office. This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising. This investment will enhance our strategic and operational ambitions in line with our three-year plan.

Reporting ultimately to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for supporting with the development of our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills, to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience and excellent capabilities in writing and undertaking research, with the ability to present information concisely to a wide range of audiences. You will have good communication and relationship development skills and will be capable of working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. 

During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and some early income generation will be anticipated from established strategies and contacts.

Post this establishment period, an annual fundraising target will be proposed and agreed with the Trustees. Fundraising Administrator is a key member of the Charity with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategies.

In particular, the post holder will take overall responsibility for:

• Self-motivated fundraising, achieving financial target on an exponential programme.
• Planning, delivering and supporting to develop the fundraising functions.
• Promoting effective collaborative team working and a culture of professionalism, learning and development.

The post starts at £18,000 per annum, with the opportunity to progress to Trust and Statutory Fundraiser, after six months earning £21,000 per annum. 

Your new company
A nationwide charity are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager based in their head office in Central London, reporting to the Head of Finance.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Head of Finance in an Accounts Payable Manager role, responsible for the administration of the AP process. You will ensure the accurate validation of invoices before they are matched to a PO. You will also ensure all supplier invoice payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner. You will manage relevant outgoing cash processes which will include vendor payment runs, quicker payments and monitoring of direct debits. You will be responsible for managing five direct reports which will include setting objectives that align with the finance processing team goals.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Experience of managing an Accounts Payable team
• Experience working in a large organisation in an AP role
• Experience of managing a high-volume processing department to meet objectives.
• Excellent Excel skills are essential
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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This is an exciting new role created thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. We are looking for a flexible, experienced all-round Office Administrator; someone who can quickly become a core member of a dedicated, professional, and friendly team.

You will be valued for who you are and the essential job you do. This job would suit someone with some general administration experience looking to develop a career in human rights or migration.  As an organisation we offer opportunities for professional development, through formal and informal pathways.  Flexibility and adaptability are vital to work, as are a commitment to Human Rights and Equality and Diversity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of record-keeping, finance and HR and office administrative functions, using offline and online systems and processes
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Experience producing concise, accurate notes and minutes of meetings
• Excellent use of computers/software, particularly Office 365, and understanding of web-based technology and social media

We are a large national charity with our Head office based in Stockport, looking for an enthusiastic Finance Officer to work in our fast paced and friendly Financial Reporting Team.  We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer with a hands-on approach, and good experience of successfully producing Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

You will be working collaboratively in the Financial Reporting Team alongside the Financial Accountants, who will provide the support to enable you to develop in this role.  You will assist in the production of management accounts with responsibility for the completion of accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations and the resolution of any associated differences.  A good understanding of double entry bookkeeping would be advantageous in the role.

This would be a great opportunity for an individual with previous accounts experience to develop and progress to a formal  AAT qualifications after successful completion of a suitable initial period.

You will need to be well organised, hard-working and flexible as this is a fast paced role.  You will be able to work independently, manage your own workload and respond flexibly to the needs of the team and the wider organisation. You will be IT proficient with particularly emphasis on MS Excel, with excellent written/verbal communication skills.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• A Birthday Holiday Bonus after 2 years continuous service

• A range of employee discounts

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

This is a real opportunity to make an impact and contribute to the performance of the charity. You will be offered on the job/external training and career development opportunities.

Our Head Office located in close proximity to transport links into Manchester City Centre, with Stockport train station a 5 minute walk away.

To undertake a range of administration tasks in a faith based organisation  supporting staff and voluinteers including responsibility for finance and property management, website development and electronic record keeping.

The Hackney and Stoke Newington Circuit comprises five churches (six buildings) covering the London Borough of Hackney. The staff team comprises two full-time and one part-time ordained ministers and three lay employees.

Candidates for this role must be self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision. They should be well organised and able to prioritise workloads which will vary according to the time of year.

Experience of administration in a faith-based organisation is preferred but not essential and training will be provided according to previous experience.

Join our friendly and dynamic team to provide a solid backbone to the organisation for all our financial and personnel aspects. Triangle is at the cutting-edge of thinking and practice in supporting and measuring service user change. Collaboration is at the heart of how our teams across the UK work together to achieve our social mission.

Outcomes for the role

• Finance processes are accurate and up to date and tasks are completed on time, including the sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation and debtors processes.
• Staff receive their salaries, pension contributions and other payments correctly and on time.
• Colleagues are supported effectively with finance to enable smooth interactions with clients
• Communication and interactions with colleagues, the Directors and external parties (such as clients, the bank, HMRC and payroll providers) is timely and clear and aimed at making finance operations run smoothly.
• Internal and external systems to support the HR function of Triangle work effectively and staff are supported with their queries

Tasks of the role

The Finance & HR Administrator will carry out the following tasks to achieve the defined outcomes:

Finance

• Sales Ledger: raise accurate and timely invoices, chase unpaid invoices, including invoices for international clients and counter-parties, and apply the correct VAT rules
• Purchase Ledger: ensure all payments are made on time, working in conjunction with the Finance Director and supported by staff
• Xero Accounting System: use Triangle’s online finance system, Xero, in order to
  • record all financial information
  • process all billing,
  • process reconciliations
  • facilitate budget tracking
  • maintain purchase ledger and
  • reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliation
• Staff expenses: process and pay expenses in line with Triangle’s policies
• Supplier forms: complete supplier forms
• Financial Reporting: Assisting the Finance Director and accountants to produce the quarterly VAT Returns, Management Accounts, Budget and Annual Accounts
• Insurance administration: manage policy renewals
• Salesforce: use Triangle’s Salesforce Client Relationship Management system to record and keep up to date relevant information
• Internal & external liaison with:
  • The Finance Director and other Triangle colleagues, including supporting their client relationships with finance-related processes and information
  • Bank(s)
  • Communicating with clients by phone & email
  • Liaison with external providers for payroll, pension scheme, benefits (childcare voucher scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme)

HR

• Recruitment: assist the team with recruitment administrative tasks, including job advertising and providing a point of contact for candidates
• Payroll coordination
• Policies & procedures: ensuring all documentation is up to date, in conjunction with the Business Manager
• Leave: Potentially managing / registering staff absences and holidays

The post holder will also be given other tasks from time to time as required.

The Person Specification

Essential – The person in this role will:

• Have AAT Level 2 qualification or similar
• Have a proven track record of at least 2 years in finance and HR administration of a small to medium-sized business
• Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Triangle’s continued growth
• Be consistent and accurate and have an 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 advanced 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 take 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

Desirable – The person in this role will ideally also have experience of working with Xero and Salesforce

We are a large national charity with our Head office based in Stockport, looking for an enthusiastic Finance Administrator to work in our friendly Finance Department.  This is a fast paced environment with a strong emphasis on team work.

Experience of working within an office environment is desirable but not essential as full on the job training will be provided.  Within this role, you will become familiar with finance processes, handle external queries, and resolve account discrepancies.

The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail.  Experience and knowledge of using MS Excel will be beneficial in the role.

This role would suit individuals looking to develop their experience in finance, with opportunities for formal training and qualification after successful completion of an appropriate introductory period.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• A Birthday Holiday Bonus after 2 years continuous service

• A range of employee discounts

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

Our Head Office is located in close proximity to transport links into Manchester City Centre, with Stockport train station a 5 minute walk away.

DKMS have an exciting opportunity within our office in Chiswick, West London for a Database Administrator. You will be working on a full-time permanent basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum plus great company benefits.

About DKMS:

DKMS UK is a national charity and not-for-profit organisation established in the UK in 2013. The organisation works in the field of blood cancer and blood disorders, with the primary aim of recruiting potential blood stem cell donors to the UK registry, who will then be available to donate their blood stem cells to patients in need of a life-saving blood stem cell transplant.

DKMS has grown and developed massively in its nearly 30-year history and is now the world’s largest blood stem cell donor centre, having passed in early 2020 the milestone of recruiting 10 million donors globally. Since its founding, DKMS has created over 85,000 second chances of life (as of June 2020).

As of June 2020, we have recruited c680,000 donors to the UK registry, which account for just over one-third of the 1.9 million registered donors in the UK. Since founding, we have arranged over 1,000 blood stem cell donations and are growing our work and impact at a fast pace.

The Database Administrator role:

The Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the data on our rapidly expanding database of blood stem cell donors and fundraising supporters is accurate and kept up to date. As the first point of contact for queries, you will provide excellent customer service to all our donors, supporters and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities of the Database Administrator:

- To complete the data import of new online blood stem cell donor registrations on a daily basis, verify incorrect addresses and prepare data for export to our fulfilment partner so that swab packs can be dispatched.
- To support the Database Manager in maintaining clean data on the database, including developing cleansing priorities and strategies, so as to ensure potential donors can be easily and quickly contacted if they are matched to a patient.
- To create and manage database reports and visualisations to support other departments.
- To identify and clean duplicate records, liaising with our data entry company, where required.
- To support the Customer Support Team, to adjust and update contact details in the database.
- To liaise with International Data Management Team to collaborate on the continuous improvement of the database.
- To maintain confidentiality of donor and supporter data, ensure best practice standards are adhered to.
- To respond to subject access requests, as required and approved by the Database Manager and Head of Customer Service.
- To support requests for second swab packs, as required.
- To provide support for ad hoc projects within the Customer Service Department, such as CRM implementation and retention mailings.
- To meet with the Database Manager for the purpose of regular supervision and appraisal.

What are we looking for in our Database Administrator?

- Educated to A-Level, or equivalent.
- Experience of working with a complex or large Customer Relationship Management database.
- At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Good skills in the other Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
- Experience of using data to create regular and bespoke reports and dashboards.
- Highly confident in working with large or large CRM databases.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional telephone manner).
- Well organised with strong attention to detail.
- Collaborative working style and team worker.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proactive and flexible.
- Strong passion for the DKMS mission.

Benefits:

- 25 days’ holiday per annum (plus public holidays)
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Corporate Eye Care Scheme
- DKMS pension scheme – automatic enrolment contribution rate: 3% employee, 5% employer.
- Further information on staff benefits are coved on our website.

If you think you have what it takes to become our Database Administrator, please apply online today, we’d love to hear from you!

Founded in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust works to uphold the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people in countries around the world where they are discriminated against or marginalised due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. We work with British and international institutions and partners to support the work of LGBT+ activists to bring about positive legislative, policy and social change for LGBT+ people everywhere.

The Role

The Finance and Programmes Administrator will play an important role at a small, creative and influential NGO as we deliver our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people. To support this work, we now seek a proactive Finance and Programmes Administrator as we expand our international activities championing the equality and human rights of LGBT+ people.

The Finance and Programmes Administrator will support the Finance and Compliance Manager, Board Treasurer and programmes team with efficient and effective administration and logistics relating to the organisation’s operations and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

Administration and logistics (operational and programmatic)

● Raise, receive, process, code and upload invoices to/from suppliers using Kaleidoscope Trust’s finance management software (Xero)

● Ensure efficient and accurate book-keeping and records management of Kaleidoscope Trust’s financial accounts, including the collation of all receipts in line with donor guidelines

● Reconcile expected programmatic spend with expenditure in the finance system, at regular intervals and as needed for reporting, including reviewing and making journals in the finance system

● Process donations (online and otherwise) and Gift Aid claims

● Support the programmes team with logistics, such as making travel arrangements, and carry out other administrative tasks as necessary to ensure the successful implementation of programmes and operations

Reporting and analysis

● Support the Finance Manager, programmes team and Board Treasurer with preparing and updating budgets and forecasts

● Create financial reports (including forecasts and expenditure reconciliations) to enable tracking and monitoring of spend and to identify trends and risks

Compliance

● Contribute to the improvement and proper implementation of finance processes, administration and procurement relating to operations and programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations

● Investigate and implement methods for cost-effective and rapid international money transfer

● Carry out due diligence assessments for potential new suppliers, sub-grantees, donors, etc.

● Prepare documentation to facilitate programme operations, including contracts, requests for expressions of interest, procurement notices, bidding document and tender evaluation reports, among others

Skills and Competencies:

We are looking for a candidate with one year’s financial and/or programmatic administration experience, preferably with a charity and in an international context, who can demonstrate:

Education and experience with:

● Providing precise bookkeeping and maintaining accurate records

● Activity-based budget management, budget reconciliation and reporting

● Contributing to regular financial planning and budgeting processes

● Working with institutional funders

Knowledge and understanding of:

● Proper financial management and compliance principles, processes and procedures

● Using Microsoft Excel (Google Sheets a bonus) to create reports

● Financial management systems, ideally Xero

● Risk management and mitigation, with regard to organisational compliance and financial matters especially

Personal qualities/skills:

● Commitment to Kaleidoscope Trust’s mission to advance the human rights of LGBT+ people

● An understanding of how a human rights organisation operates in an international context, or a willingness to learn

● A collegial, adaptable and detail-oriented approach to facilitating the inputs of people contributing to a multi-stakeholder process, including in cross-cultural environments

● Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience of presenting complex issues to audiences with differing levels of knowledge of and confidence with finance and compliance matters

● Good time management and problem-solving skills

● Confident working as part of a team and with managing the on-time delivery of tasks from various colleagues

● Willingness to “pitch in” and support colleagues outside the parameters of the job description where necessary

Terms and Conditions:

● This role is full-time for a fixed term until 31 March 2021 (with possibility of extension)

● The salary is £28,000 p.a. plus pension contributions

● The post-holder is entitled to standard annual leave plus bank holidays

● The post-holder will be managed by Kaleidoscope Trust’s Finance and Compliance Manager

● The post-holder will be based out of Kaleidoscope Trust’s offices in Dalston, London, however will be expected to work from home (like all other staff) during the pandemic until the organisation deems it safe to return to the office

● Standard core hours of work are 9:00am - 5:30pm with possible requirement to work very occasionally at evenings and weekends (which will accrue Time Off In Lieu)

● The post-holder must possess the right to live and work in the United Kingdom for the period of the contract

● Start date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

Kaleidoscope Trust is committed to equality and diversity and we particularly encourage applications from women, all sections of the LGBT+ community and Black and minority ethnic communities.

Please send your CV and a one-page covering letter explaining:

(i) your interest in joining Kaleidoscope Trust, and

(ii) your relevant experience as per the skills and competencies outlined above.

Please email the above documents, along with a completed Recruitment Monitoring and Analysis Form, to recruitment[at]kaleidoscopetrust[dot]com, titling your communication: “Vacancy: Finance and Programmes Administrator”.

Closing date:29 October 2020

Interviews: via Zoom, week commencing 2 November 2020

Did you know that there may be over 20,000 Sutton residents who care, unpaid, for a family member or friend
who is sick or disabled due to a physical, mental health or substance misuse issue? Sutton Carers Centre
works in partnership to help improve and maintain the quality of life for these Young and Adult Carers living
and/or working in the London Borough of Sutton.

As a partner in Sutton ‘Uplift’, Sutton Carers Centre is working alongside the lead partner, South West London & St Georges NHS Mental Health Trust, to deliver a range of services aimed at supporting anyone with a mental health or wellbeing need in the London Borough of Sutton.

We are seeking a Carers Wellbeing Navigator who will be based within the Wellbeing Team at Sutton Uplift, and who will lead on providing practical and emotional support to Carers and those who may otherwise not access mental health services.

You will have experience of working with people who have experienced poor mental health, with values based on recognising the unique strengths and abilities of individuals and families. You will be helping to build capacity and resilience within families and communities, offering support tailored to individuals to help improve their wellbeing.

Closing date for applications: Monday 26th October 2020 12 noon

Proposed date for Interviews: Tuesday 3rd November 2020

About The Childhood Trust

The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity, founded in 2013. Our mission is to alleviate the impact of child poverty in London through our grantmaking, advocacy and partnership programmes. Since our foundation, The Childhood Trust has supported 616 projects across London working to alleviate the impact of child poverty. The Trust uses funds donated to us to generate and match other donations, primarily through online fundraising campaigns and fundraising partnerships with philanthropists, companies and trusts and foundations. These campaigns have brought people together and inspired them to donate through matched giving to raise £18.4 million to fund grassroots child poverty charities working throughout London.

The Childhood Trust is a successful and growing charity. With a staff team of four, the charity already punches well above its weight having impacted the lives of more than 250,000 children.

Job description

A competent, experienced Bookkeeper & Administrator is required to support the administration and finance functions of a thriving child poverty charity based in central London, SW1  (3-4 minutes from Victoria tube / train station).

This role is key to supporting the expansion of the charity. You will be the central point of administration support and will be expected to provide the full range of administration from answering queries and banking cheques to more complex duties such as reconciling payments and producing monthly management accounts - so you will need a minimum of 18 months accounts experience, preferably with Xero.

The ideal person will be responsible with a good sense of humour; a team player with a natural flair for figures and accounts. Common sense is essential and there is a real opportunity to make this role your own. Essential experience / skills include previous office support and accounts experience, Xero, Word & Excel, and excellent attention to detail. This is initially a fixed contract (one year) part time role, with the potential to increase to a full-time role. An extensive induction is offered along with a friendly, supportive working environment and a fantastic career opportunity for the right person

• Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum pro-rata
• Hours: 3 days/week (24 hours) ideally spread over 4 or 5 days. Flexible working available
• Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Annual Leave: 20 days pro rata + statutory holidays
• Responsible to: Chief Executive
• Location: Flexible – Home & Office

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage the charity’s administration, bookkeeping and accounts:

• Ensuring all income and expenditure data from different channels is processed accurately for management and financial accounts
• Regular reconciliation of income using Xero and entry of expenditure data into management accounts (weekly or 2x a month)
• Liaising with the other staff support the accurate entry of all donation details into our database, and to support the timely submission of gift aid claims. 
• Checking and processing invoices
• Reconciling income and expenditure
• Managing employee expense process and reimbursements 
• Liaising with the payroll agency to oversee payroll for staff 
• Liaising with accountants / auditors to support the preparation of annual accounts and annual returns.  
• Providing cash flow and other financial summaries periodically as required by the Chief Executive for trustees/treasurer/funders (e.g. month-end, quarterly, end of grant basis) 
• Organising and maintaining filing of all financial documents

Administration and Chief Executive assistance:

• Managing and updating employee data re: holiday tracking, sick leave etc.  
• Being familiar with key staff policies and communicating to team as relevant and required
• Assisting Chief Exec with document management
• Assist Chief Exec with correspondence & co-ordination as required

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• 18 months + bookkeeping experience including basic knowledge of management accounts
• Knowledge and experience using an accounting package (essential) and XERO (desirable)
• Time-management and organisational skills – able to prioritise and handle a busy workload
• Experience with a CRM database such as Salesforce (essential)
• Good operational knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 
• Excellent communication and numerical skills
• Experience working in for a charity or non-for-profit organisation (desirable)

• Highly organised (essential) – able to create and follow efficient processes 
• Systematic and effective problem solver with a strong attention to detail 
• A quick learner, self-starter with high initiative.
• Calm, unflappable and resilient nature
• Discrete
• Enjoys working both with systems and people.
• Able to work well in a team as well as independently

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of caring and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including home working.

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 1 page long.

Please note: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a Work Task prior to their interview. 

Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. We seek to ensure that all applicants receive fair and equitable treatment or are not disadvantaged by any inappropriate conditions or requirements being placed on them. When we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to be successful. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we reasonably can to accommodate flexible working.

The Scottish Fundraising Standards Panel promotes compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice and adjudicates on fundraising complaints related to Scottish registered charities. We are starting a new chapter in the Panel’s journey and are looking to appoint a full time Marketing and Administration Assistant to support the Panel.

This challenging and exciting role involves undertaking the day-to‐day administrative and marketing duties to assist the Panel members in the work of the Panel and promotion of its activities.

We are looking for a self-starter who is resilient, persistent and driven. You will need to be a good communicator and be able to use your own initiative.

For more information on this post, please download the full job description and application form on our website: https://www.goodfundraising.scot/news-events/.

If you are interested in being considered for this role please complete our application form, highlighting how you believe your skills and experience fulfil the role requirements, and return it no later than Friday 23rd October 2020.

The Marketing and Administration Assistant role is hosted by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. The Chartered Institute is an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to ensuring that the only criterion that governs matters of recruitment is merit alone.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking two Regional Finance Officers to support in the provision of financial leadership to their global programmes. Both are newly created positions, and are an excellent entry-level roles for finance professionals looking to work in international charity finance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Regional Finance Manager in the financial monitoring the portfolio of grants and contracts across the region, supporting in the development of appropriate controls, processes and tools to ensure effective management of these.
• Support in the production of timely donor reports, and in monitoring project costs to completion.
• Provide support in developing donor budgets, and country budgets.
• Support in the day-to-day programmes finance – entering monthly journals, reviewing and reconciling country cashbooks, and reviewing and reconciling payment requests and reports from implementing partners.
• Assist in monitoring of compliance against donor regulations, the organisational requirements, and overseas statutory regulations.
• Assist in preparing for grant and external audits.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and risk management skills.  
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from country offices and implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

The role offers flexible working options. For full job description and candidate profile please apply &/or email AfID with a copy of your CV.