We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to support our finance Manager by ensuring our financial records are kept up-to-date and payments are made and received on time. As a think tank with twelve employees, we are looking for an accounts assistant who has the ability to work independently and also as part of a team, and to strict deadlines.

There will be periods when you will be busy. We hold a number of events throughout the year with Spring and Autumn being the busiest seasons in our events calendar. From March to July you will support the Finance Manager with the financial year-end work, audit and the Board of Trustees’ meeting reports.

For a small organisation we offer good benefits, flexible working and a pension. We even give you your birthday as an extra day of leave as well as additional leave at Christmas and over the New Year. All of us at ILC are committed to creating a welcoming and friendly work environment which you are sure to enjoy.

For the full job description and details of how to apply for this post, download the Accounts Assistant recruitment pack from the ILC website. The deadline for applications is 8am on Tuesday 8 October 2019.

Do you have experience in accounts? Are you interested in the arts sector?

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an exceptional global arts and cultural centre in London as they look for their new Accounts Assistant. With a range of offers, including an exhibition gallery, events space, a restaurant and a retail floor of thoughtfully curated pieces, this is a great opportunity to support a new organisation whilst developing professionally.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will assist primarily with accounts payable and also accounts receivable transactions within a small finance team. You will take the lead of authorisation through to payment and play a key role in reporting the profit and loss statement. You will also play a supportive role in the preparation of financial reports for upper management. On a day to day basis, you will undertake key clerical duties and work with suppliers to ensure a solid accounts payable service. As the finance team forms and continues its adoption of Xero, the Accounts Assistant will contribute to designing and improving processes that ensure robust accounting outcomes.

To be a successful candidate, you will be someone who is keen to expand your financial knowledge. Ideally, you will hold a finance related bachelor's degree or equivalent and possess some experience in a finance or accounts based role. With a proactive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, this post will provide a really positive professional challenge to a candidate looking to build a career in accounting.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage; a full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and it is possible we may appoint before the closing date. Please apply early to ensure your CV will be reviewed.

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

The role

This role sits within the Account Management team which raises £1.3m a year through a variety of long-term multi-faceted partnerships across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of partnerships from a variety of sectors, with a focus on delivering partnership plans, maximising current activity and exploring new income streams. This role will be a day-to-day contact for the partnerships in their portfolio and will play an essential supporting role on the larger, strategic partnerships managed by the team’s Account Managers. We would expect this role to liaise across the Corporate Partnerships team and wider organization as a support on cross-departmental projects.

About you

You will be someone with experience of providing first-class relationship management, either from the charity or business sector. You will have experience of working on employee engagement partnerships or strategies and will have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

Your skills in communicating with a wide range of audiences through a variety of mediums ensures that all communications feel personal and relevant. You will also have good project management skills and the ability to manage changing priorities at the same time as protecting and growing income.

This is a fast-paced role so we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and quickly get to grips with the intricacies of long-standing and varied relationships, whilst also being a positive and productive member of the wider Corporate Partnerships team.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25th September

Interview date: Monday 30th September

Rent Account Officer 

Would you like a meaningful job that makes a difference, with flexibility and real potential for growth? 

The Salvation Army Housing Association (saha) is an organisation that provides a range of housing and varied support services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people in achieving their full potential. We are currently going through a large period of growth and have a vacancy for a Rent Account Officer. 

Position: Rent Account Officer 
Location: Bolton Regional Office 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (Flexible working considered) 
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Salary: £19,975 to £23,500 per annum 
Benefits: 26 days’ annual holiday rising a day a year for the first 5 years + bank holidays, Life Assurance, Pension scheme and an Employee Health Assistance Programme. Professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. 

Closing date: 16th September 2019 
Interview dates: 24th September 2019 

About the role: 

To maximise recovery of resident debt owed to the Association, providing advice and assistance to residents to realise any income they may be entitled to. 

To proactively monitor residents accounts taking preventative action to minimise debt as far as possible. 

To maximise recovery of any other current and former resident sundry debts, recharges, and court costs owed to the Association. 

About you: 

- Experience of providing welfare benefit advice. 
- A basic understanding of housing law, housing benefit, Universal Credit and rent enforcement. 
- Experience of working in a credit control / debt recovery environment. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Certificate will be required for these roles. 

As an equal opportunities employer, our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

You may have experience of the following: Rent Account Administration, Welfare Reform, Housing Advice and Support, Housing Association, Arrears Officer, Collections Adviser, Collection, Arrears, Income Recovery Advisor, Collections Officer, Arrears Controller, Rent, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, 

The Salvation Army Housing Association (SAHA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. 

Ref: 88826

Key Accounts Executive
Location: Salford
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:30pm - 5pm)
Contract: Fixed term contract until December 2020
Salary: Up to £17,332 per annum, dependent on experience (basic salary) plus commission, incentives and benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, customer focused individual to join the friendly team at our Red Cross Training contact centre in Salford.

What you'll be doing
Your role will be essential in helping grow, maintain and manage customer relationships, which will help ensure that Red Cross Training remains a market leader in the provision of first aid training courses.

You will achieve this by providing customers with a bespoke course booking support and account service, acting as the first point of contact for an allocated number of our key accounts.

Communicating with your customers via a range of channels, particularly inbound telephone and email, you'll nurture customer relationships, and look to maximise sales opportunities by promoting our first aid courses and associated products to your customer base, with the overall aim of converting enquiries into bookings.

After costs have been deducted, every penny made from our first aid courses goes to support the work of the British Red Cross, so this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career in a truly rewarding role.

Career development
At the British Red Cross, we invest in our people. In this role you will be supported by our learning and development team from day one.
You will have the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification in customer service, as well as take part in our Building Capability programme - where you will develop the skills and knowledge to become a Team Leader.

This role might be for you if ....

• You've got customer service experience - and you're always looking for feedback to develop your skillset.
• You've got a positive personality and a 'can do' attitude - and you're always looking to find solutions
• You relish the opportunity to work towards achieving targets and encourage others to do so too
• You're excited by the chance to work alongside a passionate and diverse team
• You're comfortable using a range of IT packages

Meet the team ....
The Red Cross has been delivering first aid at work courses for more than 30 years and has an enviable reputation for quality and excellence. We have over 180 training venues across the UK.

You will be working with a close-knit team providing managed customer service to a number of Key Account clients at our Salford contact centre, which is home to a number of support services for our Red Cross Training team.

What you get in return
As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you'll get access to a wide range of benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance, pension, training and development opportunities and more.

Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV, together with a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role, , quoting reference number REQ0000026VG in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 25th September 2019, with interviews to follow between 1st - 4th October

A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

Follow us on Twitter @RedCrossJobsUK and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Accounting, Finance and Executive Assistant

WE is a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. Our vision is to shift the world from “me” to “we.” Our mission is to empower all people to change the world, locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes for themselves and others. 

WE – Making doing good, doable.

WE is seeking an Accounting, Finance and Executive Assistant to join our team in the UK. The Accounting, Finance and Executive Assistant reports directly into the Head of WE Charity and will be responsible for providing junior support on executive projects and deliverables to senior members of staff. Working closely with the Head of Accounting, they will play a key role leading on day-to-day accounting tasks.

The ideal candidate will be a (part-)qualified accountant and a highly organised individual with a professional demeanour, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to juggle various projects in a fast-paced work environment. A proactive self-starter, they will have excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to draw the big picture from raw data. 

The successful candidate will be passionate and committed to our core beliefs within WE.

This is a full-time permanent role with an immediate start date.

The salary is £22,000 to £24,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

This position resides within WE’s United Kingdom operation in Kennington, London.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Your Impacts and Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Support with processing month end duties and maintain and reconcile the financial ledgers to support the Head of Accounting in the production of the monthly management accounts
• Support the Accounting department in developing and obtaining accurate financial reports and transaction data to ensure accounting records are up to date for reporting purposes
• Prepare financial analysis reports reviewing trends and relevant recommendations
• Lead on payroll information submission and review trial data provided by our external payroll company
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Record accounts payable and accouts receivable 

Executive Support and Financial Analysis

• Provide support relating to monthly expenses for the Head of WE Charity and the wider senior leadership team
• Prepare presentation materials for external meetings and pitches for various external audiences, including board information packs (financial and programmatic)
• Support on executive communications with external stakeholders
• Support with quality control relating to data in our CRM application

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Fully or partially qualified accountant (i.e. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Relevant experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
• University degree educated
• Prior experience working with accounting system software, preferably QuickBooks
• Solid knowledge on accounting double entry
• Experience of tax regulations, particularly in relation to PAYE and VAT
• Excellent comprehension and ease with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience communicating across external and internal audiences, including with senior level staff
• First-class organisational skills and extremely keen eye for detail with the ability to analyse and eloquently interpret raw data
• A motivated self-starter with the confidence to work both independently and within a team setting
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with challenging and rapidly shifting priorities, demonstrating the ability to multi-task and to plan and prioritise your own workload
• Outstanding work ethic and proven ability to take initiative and remain organised and solution driven
• Desire to work in the charity of not-for-profit sector

Desirable

• Knowledge of charities’ statement of recommended practice (SORP)
• Understanding of and experience coordinating payroll activities
• Experience of database management, preferably Salesforce

Supplementary Benefits

• Employer-provided health and dental benefits and pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (20 days annual leave + statutory holidays + office shutdown days during the holiday period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day) + Birthdays off
• Flexible work hours if on occasion you need to start late or leave early
• Staff trip to Kenya, India or Ecuador with all costs on the ground covered by the organisation
• The opportunity to attend WE Day, our flagship event

Closing Date: 22nd September 2019

Applications are reviewed as and when they are received so the post may be filled before the advertised closing date.

If invited for an interview, please note our interview process is multi-staged and will involve interviewing once with the HR and Operations Manager and have a second interview with the Head of WE Charity and the Head of Accounting.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.

If you have any access requirements, please notify us in advance and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.

What makes us unique…

WE is a family of organisations making doing good, doable. WE is made up of WE Charity, empowering domestic and international change, ME to WE, a social enterprise that creates socially conscious products and experiences to help support the charity, and WE Day, filling stadiums around the world with the greatest celebration of social good. WE enables young people and families to better the world—supporting 7,200+ local and global causes by volunteering millions of hours of social action, shopping daily with an impact, and raising millions of pounds that directly benefit their local communities and the world. Globally, WE teams in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have provided more than 1 million people with clean water, built 1,500 schools and schoolrooms overseas, and empowered more than 200,000 children with access to education. WE was founded more than 20 years ago by social entrepreneurs, brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger. 

We sincerely thank all those who apply, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Refuge opened the world’s first safe house for women and children fleeing domestic violence in Chiswick, West London in 1971. Since then the charity has grown to become the country’s largest single provider of specialist domestic violence services. On any given day, its national network of services supports over 6,500 women and children. Committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety, Refuge aims to empower women and children rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Finance Department, as a Finance Assistant. The role involves managing the purchase ledger function, ensuring that all invoices are appropriately coded, processed and promptly paid within agreed payment terms.

It also entails processing employee expense claims and controlling all petty cash floats.

It is essential that as well as being a competent user of MS Office, you should also have solid experience of computerised accounting systems, particularly of purchase ledgers.

You are expected to be highly numerate, accurate and methodical with very good attention to detail. You should also be able to actively prioritise your workload and be able to work to strict deadlines in a structured and organised manner.

You will also have good written and verbal communication skills with a mature attitude to resolving difficulties, strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work well within a team as well as liaising with non-financial managers and colleagues.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. Refuge also offers a competitive salary withannual progression within points of the salary grade, 28 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, pension scheme with People’s pension that includes a 6% Employer contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work andwill be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work. 

Closing date: 29 September 2019

Interview date: 09 - 11 October 2019

A basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Location: Global Hub, Woking (25 minute train journey from London Waterloo)

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Senior Finance Business Partner 

Salary: £23,120 - £28,900 per annum

Closing Date: 29th September 2019. PLease note we may start shortlisting before the closing date

The Opportunity

The Group Finance Department in the Global Hub(GH) provides financial services to support the operations of 55 programme countries and 20 National Organisations (NOs) which are the independent members of Plan as well as the Headquarters. The Group Finance department provides financial accounting, reporting and planning services, treasury and the financial systems, processes and control structure to support the €800million global operations.

We are currently looking for an assistant accountant to join the Group Finance Department at our Global Hub, based in Woking, on a permanent basis. You will be tasked with assisting with all aspects of management and financial reporting, supporting the effective operation of the global organisation, with a focus on intercompany processes. You will need to have a good analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information, and a working knowledge of general ledger, reconciliation practices, and fixed asset registers. In addition, you will need to quickly learn intercompany processes.

The Organisation

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.We are independent of governments, religions and political parties. What does Plan International do? We work with children, young people and communities to tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion and vulnerability. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. Our work enables children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International has been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and is active in over 70 countries.

Role: Referrals Account Executive
Location: Either home-based or out of any of the regional office bases across England / Wales.
Salary: £22,367
Contract: Full-time and permanent

1 in 14 people over the age of 65 people have dementia and there are over 40,000 people under the age of 65 that also have it. These people need support and that is why the charity I am working with has recently launched a new personalised support and advice service for people with all types of dementia, their families and carers.

We are looking for a Referrals Account Executive to account manage a number of relationships for the charity to support the roll out and embedding of the programme with external partners. A Referrals Account Executive you will be responsible for championing and developing leads for referral opportunities and engaging and on boarding referral partners. You will be working to develop relationships with a range of internal and external audiences and act as ambassador, championing the benefits of the offer.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with an unrivalled passion for supporting those affected by dementia and be committed to promoting the work of the service. You should be a confident communicator, known for your ability to form and manage relationships with diverse audiences and be comfortable working as part of a geographically dispersed team. Ideally you will have some experience using CRM systems and databases and be comfortable working toward KPIs and targets.

This role offers the flexibility to be based from any of the charity offices in England and Wales, or from home, and will involve regular travel across the regions. This position will be varied and interesting and offers a real opportunity to be at the fore of providing invaluable support to those affected by dementia. To discuss in more detail, please contact Charlie on 0161 2331600 / [email protected] .

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Referrals Account Executive
Location: Either home-based or out of any of the regional office bases across England / Wales.
Salary: £22,367
Contract: Full-time and permanent

1 in 14 people over the age of 65 people have dementia and there are over 40,000 people under the age of 65 that also have it. These people need support and that is why the charity I am working with has recently launched a new personalised support and advice service for people with all types of dementia, their families and carers.

We are looking for a Referrals Account Executive to account manage a number of relationships for the charity to support the roll out and embedding of the programme with external partners. A Referrals Account Executive you will be responsible for championing and developing leads for referral opportunities and engaging and on boarding referral partners. You will be working to develop relationships with a range of internal and external audiences and act as ambassador, championing the benefits of the offer.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with an unrivalled passion for supporting those affected by dementia and be committed to promoting the work of the service. You should be a confident communicator, known for your ability to form and manage relationships with diverse audiences and be comfortable working as part of a geographically dispersed team. Ideally you will have some experience using CRM systems and databases and be comfortable working toward KPIs and targets.

This role offers the flexibility to be based from any of the charity offices in England and Wales, or from home, and will involve regular travel across the regions. This position will be varied and interesting and offers a real opportunity to be at the fore of providing invaluable support to those affected by dementia. To discuss in more detail, please contact Charlie on 0161 2331600 / [email protected] .

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Referrals Account Executive
Location: Either home-based or out of any of the regional office bases across England / Wales.
Salary: £22,367
Contract: Full-time and permanent

1 in 14 people over the age of 65 people have dementia and there are over 40,000 people under the age of 65 that also have it. These people need support and that is why the charity I am working with has recently launched a new personalised support and advice service for people with all types of dementia, their families and carers.

We are looking for a Referrals Account Executive to account manage a number of relationships for the charity to support the roll out and embedding of the programme with external partners. A Referrals Account Executive you will be responsible for championing and developing leads for referral opportunities and engaging and on boarding referral partners. You will be working to develop relationships with a range of internal and external audiences and act as ambassador, championing the benefits of the offer.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with an unrivalled passion for supporting those affected by dementia and be committed to promoting the work of the service. You should be a confident communicator, known for your ability to form and manage relationships with diverse audiences and be comfortable working as part of a geographically dispersed team. Ideally you will have some experience using CRM systems and databases and be comfortable working toward KPIs and targets.

This role offers the flexibility to be based from any of the charity offices in England and Wales, or from home, and will involve regular travel across the regions. This position will be varied and interesting and offers a real opportunity to be at the fore of providing invaluable support to those affected by dementia. To discuss in more detail, please contact Charlie on 0161 2331600 / [email protected] .

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Financial Analysis and Planning 

Position: Head of Financial Analysis and Planning 
Location: WC 1N, Central London 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: £Competitive 
Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more! 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 3 October 2019 

About the role: 

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation can reach its full potential using financial analysis and planning to inform proactive decision making. 

Our client are looking for someone who continually seeks to improve financial performance, by using analysis of data and insights, whilst understanding the wider organisational context. Working collaboratively across the charity to provide support and guidance. 

About the Team: 

This is an exciting time to join the Finance team who are making substantial enhancements to improve the financial performance of the charity through transparency, reporting and insight. 

About you: 

You will be an exceptional communicator with the ability to not only analyse and model financial data, but to translate it for non-financial colleagues, using a variety of methods. You will be able to support and challenge in a collaborative manner to ensure the best outcome for the charity. 

Specifically, you will have: 

- Experience of financial analysis and modelling. 
- Experience of Business Partnering. 
- A commercial mindset. 

The ideal candidate will also have: 

- Leadership experience. 
- Experience of Agresso and / or Salesforce. 
- Some charity experience, although this is not essential. 

About the Charity 

Every day brings new challenge. Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you. 

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - our client offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan. 

How to Apply: 

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of our website before you apply. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment. 

Due to the large number of applications our clientreceive, they are unfortunately only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies in the future. 

You may have experience of the following: Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, etc. 

Ref: 88905

Interested in working for a world-renowned organisation? Are you looking to develop a wonderful career in finance? Do you want to work for a line manager that prides themselves on helping their staff to reach their full potential? Then this is the role for you!

My client is an instantly recognisable charitable organisation based in London looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team in a role filled with progression opportunities.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure that all invoices are processed correctly and in a promptly manner.
• Act as the main point of contact within the finance team for all accounts payable queries from suppliers and employees.
• Take the lead in various payment runs on a weekly basis including BACS.
• Full responsibility for multiple company reconciliations.
• Provide invaluable support to any finance related ad hoc work as and when required.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious candidate who is looking to develop themselves a fantastic career within finance, as the role reports to a line manager that prides themselves on developing their staff within. Furthermore, this position offers the potential for support towards a finance qualification, if the successful candidate has ambitions to work towards one.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 12 months experience within an accounts payable function.
• Ideally knowledge of the accountancy system SUN.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Ideally experience of working within the Charity sector, however, candidates without this are still encouraged to apply.
• The motivation and ambition to build a highly successful career within finance.

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as this role is likely to gather a lot of interest and will be filled before the closing date.

Finance Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will be supporting with both financial and reporting needs of The Vegan Society. When reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will assist with reconciliation and review of the balance sheet, including support with the Accounts Payable and Treasury functions. This role will assist with accounting entries, adjustments and analysis to ensure delivery of an on-time and accurate management information.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for individuals experienced at Finance Assistant level, looking for their next development opportunity.

Support for qualifications will be considered.

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible, you do not bring animal products into work

What we offer

- A fun and supportive team
- A solution-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Childcare vouchers scheme
- Animal companion compassionate leave
- Ethical pension scheme
- 25 days’ leave, plus Xmas/New Year closure days and 8 bank holidays
- Central Birmingham office location

Salary and hours

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary of £19,554 - £23,836 per annum.

How to apply

The application deadline is 9am, 8th October 2019.

To apply for this role, please select the button shown and you will be taken to the Vegan Society website where you can download and review the full job description and will be provided with information on how to apply.

CVs cannot be accepted. No agencies

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Accounting Officer, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Technician, Accounting Technician, Finance Technician.