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Title: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - FTC 12 MONTHS – LONDON OFFICE

A.  Role:

To provide administrative support to the Finance Partner on a full-time basis.

There is the possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate

B1. Duties and Responsibilities: Accounts

You will be supporting the Finance Partner and Assistant Management Accountant with the day-to-day accounts matters. We use a computerised Practice Management software called SOS. Training will be given on using this and all other systems so previous experience is not essential. You will be given accounts work gradually and fully trained on each area of work before moving onto the next level once you are confident and able. Tasks initially allocated to you will include those listed below:

•  Submitting interim cost/disbursement claims to the Legal Aid Agency - This will be your main priority
• Maintaining the purchase ledger system – receiving supplier’s invoices, checking, and entering onto our system then paying suppliers as required
• ·Paying costs draftsmen fees each month
• ·Paying all client related disbursements and posting to SOS
• ·Processing staff expenses
• Weekly reconciliations of the firm’s bank accounts
• Weekly reconciliations of the firms PBA account
• ·Topping up and reconciling the firms cash cards
• Monthly reconciliations of the partners credit cards
• Investigating and clearing residual balances
• Checking office/client account throughout the day and ensuring payments received are allocated to correct matters and informing Fee Earners
• Helping the Assistant Management Accountant with ad-hoc accounts tasks as required

B2. Duties and Responsibilities: Admin / IT

· Setting up new users’ computers, supporting users when they have minor issues with their PC’s, e.g. replacing mice, screens and keyboards when necessary.

· Liaising with our external IT suppliers

· Generally helping with tasks as required

· Archiving matters on SOS

General:

· Attending meetings.

· Providing cover to colleagues as necessary

· Compliance with the firm’s equal opportunities policy

C. Standard of Performance:

· You are expected to learn the firm’s procedures and perform them competently and reliably.

· You are expected to develop expertise in using the firm’s systems, CCMS, Microsoft excel

· You are expected to assist with the administrative tasks of the firm to ensure that the firm runs smoothly and that a service of a high standard is provided to clients and all with whom the firm has contact.

· You are expected to understand and follow the solicitor’s accounts rules

D. To Whom Responsible:

You are responsible to the Finance Partner and act under the direction of all the partners.

Outline Terms and Conditions of Employment

Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday-Friday, with an unpaid lunch break of one hour.

There is the possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right candidate.

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

PURPOSE: To provide varied support to the Chief Operating Officer. The role involves tasks within HR and Operations including tasks such as minuting team meetings, organising in-person meetings, assisting the COO with financial record keeping and minuting quarterly board meetings. This is a key role in a fast developing and exciting organisation, with passionate people committed to protecting freedom of speech.

LOCATION:Home based with the ability to travel to London for monthly team meetings and quarterly Board meetings. Costs covered by the FSU.

Applicants should send a CV and Cover Letter

Who are we?

The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body. We stand up for the speech rights of our 25,000 members and campaign for free speech more widely. Our in-house legal counsel, working with our casework team, coordinates legal representation for members in difficulty. Our research arm publishes briefings on where free speech needs to be better protected. Our events arm organises events and stages public debates. The FSU has sister organisations in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland with more to come.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

· Assisting the COO with ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

· Acting as administrator for Outlook365, SharePoint, leave (WhosOff), and other HR and/or operational systems.

· Minute taking for in-person and online meetings.

· Planning staff events – booking meeting rooms, lunches for monthly meetings, travel and accommodation for all staff members.

· Assisting with financial management, e.g. checking receipts and processing expense forms, filing invoices, using QuickBooks to reconcile invoices, keeping track of departmental spending.

· Filing documentation.

· Ensuring the SharePoint filing system remains organised and accessible.  

· Managing the recruitment of new staff (posting job adverts, liaising with candidates, arranging interviews and sharing applications with the relevant managers).

· On-boarding new staff and managing HR tasks, e.g. annual leave, expenses, setting up accounts.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential: Work experience

Work experience in an admin role.

IT Proficient: Outlook 365, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Teams.

Proof reading, editing or minute taking.

Financial record keeping

Use initiative and take a pro-active approach.

Extremely well organised, calm, discreet and comfortable working with strong personalities.

Communicator – excellent standard of literacy and written communication skills.

Agreeable and discreet – good interpersonal skills with people at all levels.

Homeworking – has premises, equipment and systems to enable productive working from home.

Desirable

Experience in a similar supporting role.

Experience using QuickBooks or similar software.

Experience working remotely.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Benefits

· Employer pension contribution of eight per cent.

· Full access to our learning and development programme.

· 20 paid holidays per calendar year plus public holidays.

· Bupa Healthcare

Probationary Period

This post is subject to the requirements of a one-month probationary scheme for new staff only.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

The FSU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage or Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, or Sex.

Venn Group is partnered with a leading health charity to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a 1 year fixed term contract. This role involves providing day-to-day, month-end and year-end finance support to the Finance team, managing accounts payable, processing income streams, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Record and code transactions, invoices, and payments accurately in Business Central, ensuring compliance with finance procedures
• Support payment processing, including international transfers, BACs runs, and staff expenses administration
• Manage and reconcile trade, staff purchase ledgers, and petty cash, ensuring controls are followed
• Process income from online platforms, bank cash/cheques, and raise sales invoices promptly and accurately
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, and income accruals
• Monitor and manage outstanding debts, liaising with customers and suppliers as required.
• Contribute to system and process improvements, supporting finance system upgrades and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Assist with year-end financial statements, annual audits, and respond to auditor queries
• Monitor the Finance inbox and forward relevant queries to other members of the Finance team

Ideal candidate profile:

• Currently pursuing an AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification
• Skilled in using Business Central, or similar accounting software, with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong expertise in accounting and financial management
• Capable of performing effectively under pressure and managing priorities efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Agency reference number: J85857

Location: Central London

Duration: 1 year fixed term contract

Salary: £33,000- 36,000 per annum

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Finance Assistant (full time employment contract)
£31,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

St James’s, Piccadilly is seeking someone who has at least 2+ years experience working in finance or similar role, who has a strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and XERO with particularly extensive experience of using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills. A certified accountancy qualification or studying towards one is essential. 
This new role has been created as part of a review concerning St James’s partnership with St Pancras Church Euston Road.

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+. 
Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded from our website.

Closing date for applications is midday Monday 3rd February 2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 13th February 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.

Finance Assistant (Part-time)

A great opportunity has risen for a Finance Assistant to support our Finance Team in the delivery of a comprehensive finance function for the charity, by specifically managing the purchase ledger.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will be responsible for the purchase ledger, weekly payment runs, maintaining our invoice and general mailbox. You’ll be an expert user of our P2P system, assisting colleagues in ensuring their invoices are paid in a timely manner.

You will have excellent organisation, time management and IT skills with some experience with accounting software packages. You will have good verbal and written communication skills and be a team player. You will interact with colleagues at all levels across the organisation and have a great opportunity to develop your overall finance knowledge and experience.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

Salary:  £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum)

Contract: Permanent and part-time at 21 hours per week

Closing date: 11.59pm Monday 20 January 2025

Sightsavers is an international development organization working across more than 35 countries to prevent avoidable blindness, treat neglected tropical diseases and promote disability rights.

Title: Finance and Admin Assistant ELFA

Location: Mozambique

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the procurement of project assets and goods
• Prepare payment requisitions for the ELFA project
• Process payment of expenses, including per diem and transport for participants during field activities for the ELFA project
• Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account/bank transfers
• Maintain accounting files and records for the ELFA project
• Support logistics for travels and activities for the ELFA project
• Track and follow up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation
• Daily filing of vouchers for the ELFA project
• Update and maintain the fixed asset register under the direction of the FSSO
• Prepare all logistics in preparation for and during seminars, workshops, etc.
• Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
• Assist in booking hotels and shuttle services for Sightsavers staff travelling and coming into the country

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Holds a degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field, or is in the final year of completion or has equivalent work experience
• Holds or is working towards a professional accounting qualification or has equivalent work experience
• Strong budget and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Desirable:

• Experience working with accounting systems
• Knowledge of the NGO environment and work
• Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems

Closing date: 26 January 2025

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

We are proud to announce that TreeHouse School has retained their Ofsted “Outstanding” grading (in all areas) as of June 2024.

In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic pupils. You will provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.

Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant

School: TreeHouse School, Muswell Hill, N10 3JA

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 8.45am – 4.35pm)

Salary: £25,661 to £27,322 (based on experience)

About the School:

TreeHouse School is a happy and vibrant community where autistic children and young people learn and flourish. Currently, we have 100 pupils on roll aged 4- 19 years old. We provide children with the specialist, intensive and integrated support to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve. All pupils have a Primary diagnosis of autism with some that also have additional complex needs. We adopt a person-centred approach which ensures that the voice of the young person is at the centre of all we do.

As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
• A competitive salary of up to £27,322 with an increase every September
• Free healthy breakfast available everyday
• We put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do; the SLT practise “compassionate leadership”
• State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
• Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
• Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description or website.

Start date: After February half term 2025

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Finance Officer - Income and Payments

The role involves correctly accounting for all payments and income including district assessment, ensuring that all sums due to the Church have been duly received and where necessary, banked intact and promptly and correctly accounted for. Also, processing and accounting for gift aid claims and supporting churches.

Your Qualities:

• Good attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• First class organisational and administrative skills and systematic approach to work
• Ability to deliver to set deadlines
• Able to remain calm under pressure and be tactful in difficult or sensitive situations
• Honesty, integrity, resilience and professionalism

Key Duties include:

• Process gift aid claims and provide support to churches Gift Aid Secretaries
• Processing supplier invoices ensuring payments are made on time
• Processing donations, raising sales invoices and performing credit control checks
• Posting investment income transactions and administering legacies
• Raising sales ledger invoices and performing credit control
• Posting cash book journals and preparing bank and control account reconciliations
• Process the pension scheme cashbooks and general ledger journals
• To be the main point of contact to handle customer and supplier queries

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Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. Details are available on the website. 

Closing Date: 26 January 2025

Interview Date: 4 February 2025 at Methodist Church House, London

Are you passionate about putting your administration and organisational skills to use to support people in their professional development and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our PA to the CEO and board. This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.

ClientEarth is seeking a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential administrative and organizational support to the CEO and Trustees. As the first point of contact for the CEO and Board, you will be instrumental in ensuring seamless communication and efficient management of their schedules.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the wider Executive Team, you will be part of a collaborative support team that contributes directly to the effectiveness and success of ClientEarth's senior leadership.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Gabby Hood, our Chief of Staff, who joined ClientEarth in 2021. Prior to joining ClientEarth, Gabby has worked in non profits for fifteen years, latterly as a Special Assistant and fundraiser. As Chief of Staff, Gabby works with ClientEarth's global board, global leadership team and manages our PA team. She ensures the smooth running of the CEO office and supports the delivery of our global strategy.

Main Duties

• Provide a wide range of high-quality and essential administration and organisational support to the CEO and Board
• Proactively manage complex diaries, ensuring the effective prioritisation and scheduling of meetings, events and activities
• Where necessary, act as a point of contact for CEO communications, using own judgement to determine action

Role requirements

• Experience of being a PA to a member of C Suite staff, with a focus on diary management
• Experience of effectively managing competing complex tasks by prioritising and being proactive in developing new ideas and ways of working
• Substantial experience of setting up, managing, and improving effective administrative processes, systems, and procedures

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment. The post holder will be working closely within the CEO, the post requires 60% in-person attendance in our London office. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work within the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Join a small, committed team working to build dignity, agency and power to end poverty in the UK. The finance assistants' key responsibilities will be

▪ Maintaining financial systems through accurate record keeping.

▪ Providing financial support operationally to the wider staff team nationally.

▪ Supporting the Finance Manager to implement financial systems and processes.

Other areas of responsibility:

Building Dignity, Agency and Power to End Poverty

· Actively build relationships with colleagues, partners and individuals to strengthen networks across our projects and activities.

· Encourage opportunities for individuals experiencing in poverty to speak truth to power and take part in community activism with the organisation and partners.

· Support the aims of the movement, organisations and partners through contributing to campaigning and community organising (e.g. Challenge Poverty Week).

Financial Administration

● Assist with efficient and accurate bookkeeping and records management of financial accounts including regular reconciliation activity according to standard processes.

● Raise, receive, process, code and upload invoices to/from suppliers and funders using finance management software (Quickbooks and Salesforce).

● Reconcile monthly bank statements, credit card and pre-paid cards

● Record grants, donations and other income from supporters, members, churches etc and maintain up to date donor records on the financial management system (Quickbooks and Salesforce).

● Liaise with and responding to inquiries from colleagues, suppliers and programme partners.

● Assist with the preparation of monthly fundraising progress reports, quarterly management accounts, Gift Aid claims and annual financial examination.

Programme Support

● Administer, track staff expenses related to programme activities.

● Support in regular reconciling and reporting of donor income and programme expenditure, answering queries and providing up to date information to the wider staff team.

● Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining financial reports to enable tracking and monitoring of spend and in reporting to grant funders

Compliance

● Ensure your work is carried out to the required quality standards and adhering to internal financial management procedures.

● Provide documentation to facilitate programme operations, including grant documents and funder reports.

● Support the Finance Manager in ensuring the charity is compliant with contractual and legal obligations.

Accountability and relationships

The Finance Assistant will be accountable to Church Action on Poverty’s Finance Manager; and will work closely with the core office team and other members in the team. They will also have a working relationship with staff from suppliers, partners and volunteers. They will be expected to attend regular staff meetings and supervision sessions.

Other details

Duration:  Permanent contract with six month probationary period.

Hours: 21 hours per week including very occasional 'unsocial' hours, weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.

Salary: £28,624 pa pro rata (Scale C point 14 based on NJC pay scale) paid monthly on the 14th day of each month.

Benefits: Church Action on Poverty operates the Nest auto-enrolment pension scheme, and contributes a 10%                                      employer contribution provided the staff member commits to making a 5% employee contribution.

Cash plan health insurance fully funded for staff and dependents.

Holidays:  25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays.

Location: Offer of hybrid working on a flexible basis from home or/and at our Salford office.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. 

 We are looking to recruit a finance assistant within our Grants Operation and Finance team (GOF). As a central strategic function of Elrha, GOF works closely with all other teams and is responsible for managing Elrha’s financial planning, management, and reporting; and for leading on the operational aspects of grant management. The team has a particular focus on risk management in Elrha’s grant-making, and ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to comply with all donor requirements.  

In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Elrha and in SCUK to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The Finance Assistant will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the process in order to ensure Elrha is always maintaining best practice. 

Your application will need to demonstrate: 

• Experience of experience of undertaking a range of transactional tasks associated with financial administration. 
• An understanding of basic finance and accounting principles and processes. 
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numeracy. 
• Proven ability to work proactively and resourcefully in a constantly changing environment. 
• An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.

Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of new or updated policies, processes and procedures would also be an advantage. 

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.   

We offer: 

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required. 
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours. 
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (25 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform. 
• Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salary. 

Note for applicants: 

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 

Closing date: 29 January 2025 

Interview dates: w/c 10 February 

Finance Assistant

Camphill Blair Drummond is a vibrant and forward-looking organisation, with a clear vision for the future.

OUR VISION: We are committed to sustaining, nurturing, and developing our vibrant Camphill Community. A place where everyone has the opportunity to live, work and grow together and realise their fullest potential.

We are a home-from-home environment giving people with learning disabilities, residential and day care, meaningful activities and lasting friendships. Our community offers one of the most distinctive work environments in the Central Belt. It is an attractive place to work offering a diversity of people, activities and opportunities for everyone in a rich culture with a guaranteed friendly welcome and as we overlook the Safari Park you may even spot a giraffe or hear a lion roar!

OUR MISSION: To transform lives in our Camphill Community, underpinned by the ethos and values of the Camphill movement. We will achieve this through life and work enriching opportunities, meaningful relationships and connections. Where adults with learning disabilities, employees, volunteers and our families share lives together. We will also promote participation in community life, through dedicated care and support, which meets and exceeds expectations for all.

As part of a small finance team, the job holder will play an active role within the team, providing financial support to the Finance Coordinator and the Finance Manager. This is an exciting time to be joining the finance team as we grow and develop the business and work towards implementing the finance operational plan.

We are looking for someone that can play an active part in the effective and efficient running of the financial administration for our organisation, who possesses strong organisational skills, has a keen eye for detail and has the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. This role would suit someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and confident in their abilities to contribute to the development of the finance function. Please refer to the job description for more information.

Salary: £25,818.00 (FTE)

Hours:  30 hours per week

Benefits:

· 10% Employer Pension Contribution – auto enrolment after 3 months

· Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme – from day 1 you will benefit from 1-week full pay and 1-week half pay

· Access to an employee discount benefit platform

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Learning and Development Opportunities

· Non-contributory Employee Assistance Programme – access to support for you and your immediate family.

· PVG paid for by Organisation.

Working at Camphill Blair Drummond is deeply rewarding, satisfying and challenging. If you are an enthusiastic, motivated, resilient and flexible individual, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025 with interviews being carried during the week commencing 3 February 2025.

THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.  APPLICANTS REQUIRE TO HAVE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN UK.

Applicants should note that this post requires PVG membership in relation to working with vulnerable adults.

The Management of Offenders Act (Scotland) 2019 (Exclusions and Exceptions) applies to this role. 

Are you passionate about teamwork, innovation, and driving positive change? At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our collaborative Business Partnering team to help us empower young people across the UK.

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape, develop, and implement impactful business strategies.
• Advise, challenge, and connect with leaders, embedding yourself as a key member of their teams.
• Champion commercial thinking, providing analysis, insight, options, and scenarios that influence key business decisions.
• Lead performance management, from forecasting to budgeting and business planning.
• Support the wider team to deliver exceptional business partnering for our Delivery and Fundraising directorates.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proactivity, enthusiasm, and a drive for collaboration.
• Experience in a finance partnering environment, ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join The King's Trust?
Here, you’re part of a supportive, purpose-driven community where your ideas and insights make a real difference. Working together, we transform young people’s futures—and grow as professionals and people.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

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The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

The Youth Endowment Fund 

Assistant Director – Finance and Planning  

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer 

Salary: £75,000 - £79,000 

Location:  Central London or Hybrid*(see below) 

Contract: (2-year fixed term – potential to extend)

Closing date for applications: 9:00am Monday 3rd February 2025 

Interview dates: week commencing 10th February 2025 

We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.  

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We have c.£145m committed now to projects that are already underway and aim to commit and spend another c.£80m by 2029. It really matters that this money is spent effectively: every project we complete gives us more information on what works to prevent violence affecting young people. We’re looking for a new Assistant Director for Finance and Planning who will be accountable for the financial planning to ensure this money is spent well and implementing processes to ensure we get full value from the endowment. 

Key responsibilities 

Your job is to ensure that every pound of our funding is spent effectively. You are accountable for our financial planning and management, and effective commissioning of c.£30m-£40m of external projects annually. Your main responsibilities will be ensuring that: 

• We manage our finances excellently. 

• When other organisations do work with us, we procure and contract for it really well. 

• We fulfil our legal responsibilities. 

• We make decisions based on the right information. 

• We lead the organisation excellently. 

About you 

• You’re confident and competent at overseeing finance. You have had previous responsibility for financial management within an organisation. 

• You create simple processes and communicate them very well. You’re a structured thinker, able to develop proportionate and user-friendly processes across a range of domains. 

• You love data - and love making it seem simple. You can extract and analyse data and present this in a way that is easily understood.