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Are you looking for your first job in Financial Administration? Are you interested in pursuing a career in Accountancy and developing your career in a leading Children’s Communication Charity, ensuring that “no child is left out or left behind due to a difficulty speaking or understanding”?
I CAN are looking for a process-oriented Customer Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day fulfilment of orders. Working in the commercial arm of the charity, the department sells training programs and resources to educational establishments in the UK and abroad. We require an individual to manage the despatch and financial processing of over 3,000 orders a year.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing of orders for products, training and subscriptions.
- Liaising with I CAN’s fulfilment house regarding delivery of orders and managing issues when they arise.
- The management of the invoicing process for orders, once received.
- Management of the annual fee process for our licensed tutors.
- Administration of card payments.
- Regularly follow up with trade debtors in order to maintain good credit control.
- Providing financial insight and reports to the Head of Commercial about the finances of the department.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previously worked in an operations focused department.
- Is comfortable dealing with figures, data and operational processes.
- Has knowledge of working with a CRM and databases (we use Microsoft Dynamics).
- Has good Excel skills and is able to manipulate large volumes of data.
- Ideally, we would be looking for someone who is working towards an accountancy qualification or who is looking to move into a finance focused role.
In return we offer you:
- An inclusive and supportive environment
- Hybrid working as well as the tools to work from the office and from home
- Access to our employee benefits programmes (Perkbox and Pension Scheme)
- A range of employee wellbeing interventions
- An investment in your personal development
I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity. We run two special schools, design and deliver interventions and train practitioners to deliver these with children and young people, run a Communications Consortium of 35 like-minded charities and social enterprises, run a family support helpline and raise awareness of the impact poor speech, language and communication can have on a child’s life chances. You can read more about us in the recruitment pack.
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you if that is the case.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages by 9am, on Monday 11 July 2022. Interviews will take place later that week. You can download the job description and the recruitment pack below.
I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.
We serve children and young people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our workforce. We strongly believe there is unity in diversity and are committed to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are under-represented by people who are from ethnic minority backgrounds and those who identify as being from the LGBTQ+ community. We particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from these backgrounds. If you are excited about making an impact in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we will not close applications before this time and date as we recognise that candidates put in a lot of time and effort into making an application and we want to give each of you the time and space to put in an application you feel proud of.
Please note that we will not shortlist candidates who do not submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.
We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Finance and Resources Assistant
Location: Stratford, London, E15 4LJ with opportunity for some home working (subject to a minimum number of days in the office)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week worked across five days
Salary: £23,921 - £26,960 per annum inclusive
Closing date: Monday 4 July 2022 at 10am
Interview dates: Monday 11 July
This is a permanent position.
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. The work we do is truly life changing, you should join us on this mission.
We are looking for a Finance and Resources Assistant to join our team and make a difference to the lives of the children and families we support. As the Finance and Resources Assistant, you will be responsible for the financial and office administration at SHS.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, your duties will include data entry, maintaining and running all aspects of the sales and purchase ledgers, project fund accounting and reporting, including tracking restricted funds and preparing journals for input into Sage. You will also assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, performing bank and company credit card reconciliations and ensure all office procedures run smoothly. This role is an excellent opportunity for you to build on your existing experience.
You’ll have experience of:
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delivering finance administration for a charity or not-for-profit organisation
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project accounting and controlling restricted and unrestricted reserves
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data entry and posting journals in SAGE 50
In addition, you’ll have an excellent attention to detail, communication skills and ability to work to deadlines.
To view the job description please download the document under the application resources section at the end of the advert.
To apply for the role, you will need to submit your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification by clicking the apply now button.
At SHS we are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. To find out more about our current initiatives and offerings, please view our EDI & Wellbeing initiatives document which is avaiable at the end of the advert.
As an employer we offer:
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 28 days and bank holidays
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Perkbox membership
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Employee assistance programme
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Life assurance
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Pension scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please contact us email you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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Are you looking for a role within a busy finance team for a leading social enterprise based in London’s South Bank? We’re looking for an accounts assistant with experience reconciling customer accounts and maintaining a continuing relationship with customers.
This role is full time, working five days per week with a hybrid working location (office and home-based).
Coin Street is a social enterprise working in Waterloo and North Southwark, London SE1 and neighbouring boroughs. From a derelict site in 1984, we’ve created a thriving, diverse, vibrant and welcoming ‘mixed use’ neighbourhood – a place for people to live, work and play.
The Role
The Accounts Assistant will provide support to the Finance team, working in Credit Control, raising all invoices accurately and on time and managing the full debt collection processes using our online finance system.
You will have previous experience in credit control and computerised accounting systems, good understanding of accounting concepts and controls.
What we do
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
In return we can offer you:
- 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays – pro rata for part-time)
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Flexible-working, including working from home
- Season ticket loan
- Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
- Commitment to training and development
Contract
Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary
£27,000 per annum
Closing Date
Please send your application by midnight on 30th June 2022.
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Do you have previous accounts payable or receivable experience?
Are you an administrator with strong numeracy skills?
Do you want to work with a team that is serving the church through financial stewardship and administration?
Our Finance Team is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk with a Christian faith to join a growing team and Church, whilst gaining experience in a Christian charity. This role will be responsible for the issue and maintenance of all transactional activity relating to the corporate cards and cash reimbursements. This role is also responsible to run all payments when the other AP officer is on leave.
Summary of responsibilities
- Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable function
- Ensure that the purchase ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales, ensuring all creditors are paid on time.
- Complete monthly reconciliations for suppliers, investigate and reporting on relevant items
- Responsible for processing of all other outgoings and payments from both non restricted and restricted bank accounts, including timely posting of transactions.
- Responsible for petty cash spending, including performing monthly reconciliations and ensuring adherence to controls.
- Preparing daily and weekly reports and information for inclusion in treasury forecasting and management.
- Prepare monthly reports on relevant KPI Information for accounts payable
- Collation of relevant information pertaining to and the submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Provide excellent service, manage and maintain good relationship with the internal and external stakeholders, in particular our key suppliers
- Rresponsibility for Concur administration, including ensuring appropriate approval limits are maintained, new codes are created and ensuring adherence to correct procedures.
- Responsible for expense and invoices submission, including liaising with users across all departments and creating clear policies and processes.
- Responsible for monitoring and reconciliation of credit card accounts, including liaising with employee card holders, reviewing transaction summaries, and completing full month reconciliations. Responsible for ensuring credit card spending controls are adhered to
- Assist Senior Accountant with maintaining best practice for all financial systems and processes, including being proactive to review and make suggestions to improve processes and procedures in relation to accounting systems.
Profile/Skills/Qualification
- Experience in a similar accounting role within a professional environment
- Strong experience in management of nominal ledger
- Part qualified (AAT Technician Level or above)
- High attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to meet assigned deadline
- Intermediate to advanced excel skills
- Knowledge of Sage preferable but not essential
- Excellent personal communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to take initiative and self-manage your own workload
- A willingness to work within our values
Why work for Hillsong Church?
We work in a dynamic, growing, Christ-centred environment that is influencing the world.
We’re always looking for people to join our team! We have a range of exciting employment opportunities spanning various occupations, capabilities, and skill levels. Turn your passion for God into a career that builds the local and global church.
Employees at Hillsong are offered some great benefits including:
- 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays PLUS additional leave for office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Enhanced Company Maternity leave
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Flexible working including hybrid working from home where possible
- Annual staff retreat at offsite location
- In-house learning and development with access to resources via online platform for enhancing personal and professional skills
- Opportunity to apply for financial and leave support for external study programs and qualifications
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs, including health, wellbeing, and other support available. Specialist wellbeing resources and support available.
- Health Intervention program offering opportunity to be referred to professional health services.
- Interest free Season Ticket and Bike2Work loans
In accordance with the Equality Act there is a requirement to have an active faith in Jesus demonstrated by an involvement in a local church.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply today!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A large Not for Profit organisation in Central London is looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join the team immediately on a 3 month contract
Client Details
A large Membership organisation in Central London
Description
* Processing of invoicing ensuring accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement of workflows between teams to avoid duplicate invoicing, in line with departmental targets.
* Promptly responding to invoicing and credit note requests in accordance with SLA's; proactively resolving queries.
* Establish and foster good working relationships with both internal and external customers to resolve enquiries and ensure the prompt payment of invoices through regular contact and discussion.
* Set up new customer accounts and assist in the credit vetting process. Maintain and update customer details as appropriate in order to support invoice accuracy at all times.
* Assist with the management of the direct debit processes, updating the master and ad-hoc files in preparation for timed and scheduled direct submissions.
* Receipting of cheques received from members and raising the appropriate invoices for the system.
* Monitor and check the remittance account to ensure the outstanding debtors list is up to date.
* Create bad debt provision entries following TLS policy ensuring that the relevant budget manager has been consulted regarding collection and debtor status. Where appropriate instigate the write off process for bad debts securing the appropriate business actions and approvals.
* Escalating appropriately to line management debt recovery actions to begin the initiation of legal proceedings.
* Assist as required in any other departmental duties and to undertake other tasks to support the finance operations team.
Profile
* Educated to A level or higher, including good GCSE passes in Mathematics and English Language.
* Detail orientated with experience in a financial or data entry function.
* High level of customer awareness.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills to enable working to tight deadlines and effective prioritisation.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, together with a high level of interpersonal skills.
* Effective team player with ability to develop positive relationships with team members, external and internal stakeholders.
* Ability to use initiative in a busy environment, as well as a willingness to undertake ad-hoc work where necessary.
* An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
* Flexible attitude, enthusiastic and positive.
Desirable:
* Specific experience in credit control and aged debtor maintenance
* Experience of legal professional practice and/or other professional/ member services
Job Offer
£28,000 - £30000
Remote/Hybrid Working
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A large Not for Profit organisation in Central London is looking for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis
Client Details
A large Charity in Central London offering Hybrid working
Description
* Processing of invoicing ensuring accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement of workflows between teams to avoid duplicate invoicing, in line with departmental targets.
* Promptly responding to invoicing and credit note requests in accordance with SLA's; proactively resolving queries.
* Establish and foster good working relationships with both internal and external customers to resolve enquiries and ensure the prompt payment of invoices through regular contact and discussion.
* Set up new customer accounts and assist in the credit vetting process. Maintain and update customer details as appropriate in order to support invoice accuracy at all times.
* Assist with the management of the direct debit processes, updating the master and ad-hoc files in preparation for timed and scheduled direct submissions.
* Receipting of cheques received from members and raising the appropriate invoices for the system.
* Monitor and check the remittance account to ensure the outstanding debtors list is up to date.
* Create bad debt provision entries following TLS policy ensuring that the relevant budget manager has been consulted regarding collection and debtor status. Where appropriate instigate the write off process for bad debts securing the appropriate business actions and approvals.
* Escalating appropriately to line management debt recovery actions to begin the initiation of legal proceedings.
* Assist as required in any other departmental duties and to undertake other tasks to support the finance operations team.
Profile
- Experience in Accounts Receivable
- Has own laptop - Windows only
Job Offer
£14-15ph
Remote/Hybrid Working
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Our Client
A world leading professional membership body based in central London.
The Role
Reporting to the AP Manager, you will be responsible for administering the accounts receivables process of invoicing clients and managing any associated debt collection activities. You will need to ensure that the set policies and procedures are maintained by all stakeholders, with a view to maintaining robust working practices within the Finance Operations Team. In addition to establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers to resolve enquiries and ensure the prompt payment of invoices, you will set up new customer accounts and assist in the credit vetting process.
The Successful Candidate
- Proven experience and strong knowledge of the accounts receivable process
- High level of computer literacy with a particular strong knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables and V-Look up)
- You should have strong systems skills, excellent attention to detail, a proactive nature and excellent communications skills.
What's on offer?
Basic salary from c.£27,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience plus excellent pension and flexible work benefits. Offices are centrally located with a well balanced 2 day on site hybrid working policy. Opportunity to join a great team and have a significant, tangible impact on the success of finance.
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A position has arisen for a Finance and Accounting Supervisor to work for a prominent Essex Charity.
This Christian establishment has an ethos of success and commitment to exceptional delivery of service for internal and external stakeholders. Therefore, the successful postholder will be joining their Finance team to contribute to and aid this.
Job responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Financial Controller in managing the transactional activity and ensuring that financial control meets all local regulatory compliance
- Supporting the Financial Controller to develop a robust management reports process and produce accurate and timely monthly management reports
- Key transactional activities such as; purchase ledger and supplier payments, expenses, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Key management reports such as; monthly activity statements, restricted funds reports, Income and expenditure reports and cash-flow statements
- Being responsible for processing all VAT returns and VAT matters
- Assisting with servicing the Audit and Finance Sub-Committee and responding to general queries
- The provision of technical accounting and Sage support to the Accounts Assistant
The successful candidate must have:
- Charity experience (Essential)
- Experience of Sage 200 Accounting System (Desirable)
- Knowledge of processing VAT payments and bank reconciliations
Agency Reference Number: 3531480
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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?
This newly created position is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to the National Account Executive team who manage the relationships of our largest training customers. They will also support the wider Business Development Team and other National Sales teams and national customers and assist in the achievement of training, product and tender business targets
The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, Hybrid working, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), options to buy and sell holiday, Blue Light and NHS discounts, life assurance, eye care and mental health, wellbeing tools and volunteering days. It will also provide opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You:
- Experience of dealing with customers by telephone email and Internet
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to use Microsoft applications at intermediate level
- Ability to work with and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
About the Role:
- Support the department with general administrative tasks as well as occasional project work.
- To be a central point of contact for NAE’s and assist in communicating with and responding to national customers, prospects, internal market and other customers, logging and channelling enquiries, submitting quotations and supporting information.
- Support National Account Executives (NAE’s) with setting up new national customers on SAP upload special price lists process initial sales orders as appropriate and brief team and customer services when prices complete
About Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
Interview Date: TBC
Application Review Date: 21/06/2022
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
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MIND in Haringey is a well established mental health organisation. We have been working with people experiencing mental distress in the Borough of Haringey for over thirty three years.
Mind in Haringey provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey. We work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental wellbeing and ensure those with mental health problems are respected and included in our local community.
This new post will be part of a small team working to deliver effective financial management support to the organisation. The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out a number of day to day operational tasks, provide support in preparing management reports and accounts, and expected to actively contribute to the implementation of MIND’s financial guidelines. The post-holder will be required to deputise for the finance manager in the latter’s absence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Assistant be responsible for all aspects of the purchase and sales ledger for both the charity and enterprise functions, for the processing of invoices through to payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations. They will be responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including monthly bank reconciliations.
They will support the Finance Director with VAT returns and cash flow analysis and management. They will work with budget holders to provide analysis and insight linking financial reporting to business performance, including leading on compilation of the key performance indicators and monthly management accounts and reports. They will support the year end processes and annual audit.
The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Director. The Finance Director in turn reports to the Director.
Key areas of responsibility
Ledger processes:
- Code, process and input onto Sage all purchase invoices
- Ensure payment of invoices within company terms
- Liaise with budget holders to ensure invoices are approved for payment
- Reconcile, code and post credit card statements
- Post cash and credit card receipts from visitor, retail and other sales points
- Code and post customer sales invoices
- Review debit balances on the debtors report and issue statements and chase debtors
- Prepare banking as required
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and report any discrepancies
- Finance and general administration including supporting reception and front of house colleagues, answering calls and greeting visitors. Providing administrative support to members of staff as and when required
Financial Reporting:
- In collaboration with the Finance Director lead on completion of month end processes and prepare the management reports and budget holder reports
- Assist with preparing the annual budget reports and schedules for the Director and budget holders
- Assist with generating reports to support grant applications and reporting and financial analysis to support fundraising
- Assist with generating reports for defined purpose funds for budget holders and fundraising
- Assist with generating the quarterly VAT reports and return
- Assist with preparing year end reports and schedules for audit purposes
- Report any suspected or actual financial discrepancies or irregularities to the Finance Director or in their absence the Director immediately.
The key duties and responsibilities are indicative not exhaustive.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21 July 2022.
A not for profit organisation building peace around the world
Your new organisation
A not for profit organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful stories. The organisation has a turnover of £10m and finance consists of a small very engaged team.
Your new role
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and financial process support in the Finance Team. Reporting to the Finance Officer, you will be working through the accounts payable process, preparing, and posting expenditure into the accounting system.
- Maintaining and updating the accounts payable
- Prepare journals based on prepared reports including checking receipts
- Manage the Finance team inbox and filing of finance paperwork
- Responsible for daily processing of supplier invoices, partner transfers requests, staff expenses and credit card statements, ensuring that transactions are accurately posted to the approved budget lines.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 6 months of experience in Accounts Payable
- A good appreciation of the basic principles of double entry accounting.
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- 9% pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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A not for profit organisation tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate.
Your new organisation
A world leading strategist on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all. They work closely with closely with likeminded partners in government, organisations, civil society, and the media all across the world to encourage saving the climate.
Your new role
This role reports to the Finance Manager and is a broad role which will give the successful candidate opportunity to support management and financial accounting tasks and get exposure to senior-level stakeholders.
- Support purchase ledger including invoice entry and payment of suppliers
- Support Sales ledger including invoice preparation and chasing payment
- Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations
- Review and entry of staff expenses
- Monthly journal entry - accruals and prepayments
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with monthly management accounts and statutory accounts
What you'll need to succeed
Part qualified or qualified to this level by experience
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working
Study support Annual leave
25 days per year plus 3 days office closure over Christmas
7.5% employer contribution to Workplace pension
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Our partner, a leading human rights organisation, seeks a Director of Finance & Admin to provide oversight on their finance, admin, IT and HR functions as a member of the senior management team.
Responsibilities
- As a member of the senior management team, to lead on the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial and HR strategy; identify efficiencies and cost savings within the organisation; and support in key financial decision making.
- Lead the annual budgeting processes, and oversee the budget monitoring and quarterly management accounting & reporting, and cashflow forecasts and reforecasts.
- Provide oversight on the development of proposals for grants and other bids, ensuring that these are developed on a full cost recovery basis; and oversee the grants compliance & reporting procedures.
- Provide oversight onto the accounting function, reviewing, strengthening and streamlining processes as required; and ensure that all governance systems are fit for purpose.
- Lead on the annual accounts preparation and filing of accounts & annual accounts, and the annual audit process.
- Oversee management of all bank accounts, treasury and the foreign exchange management policy, payroll processing, and VAT filings.
- IT – oversight of the organisation’s systems and needs, covering data protection and cyber security, and ensuring all services received are on a value for money basis.
- HR- oversight of the systems & policies; lead on the development of renumeration & rewards, staff development; and develop a positive culture within the organisation.
- Facilities management
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with experience leading the finance & other operative functions in an organisation. Experience of offering strategic advice, delivering on financial & operational strategies, and supporting in financial decision making,
- Experience in budget preparation, cashflow forecasting & management, leading in the preparation of year-end accounts for a charity, and in full grants cycle management.
- A leader, a good people manager able to cultivate a positive culture, and drive excellence within the finance & operational teams.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in charity compliance & GDPR
- Experience of HR & facilities management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills & interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders – covering the board, senior leadership, junior members of the team, and donors.
- Strong IT & analytical skills.
This role offers hybrid working with the individual expected to be in the London office 2-3 days/week. This role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
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This exciting permanent Finance and Operations Assistant role offers hybrid and flexible working (2 days a week in the office), opportunity for career progression and development in a charity that find, fund and build the most promising charities working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In your new role you will be responsible for ensuring the accounting system is up-to-date and accurate and that transactions are recorded correctly on it.
Some of your duties will include:
- Managing the supplier and customer ledgers
- Processing expense claims
- Recording bank transactions on the accounting system
- Setting up payments on online banking
- Performing monthly bank reconciliations
- Processing credit card statements and supporting documents
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including the month-end process
- Supporting the HR team with a range of administrative duties, including supporting with recruitment (managing applications, co-ordinating interviews etc.)
- Supporting the upload of payroll data to our pension provider
- General administrative duties to support the Operations team and wider organisation.
- Anticipated split of duties will be 70% in finance and 30% supporting HR and other operational duties.
To excel in this role, you will have proven experience in a Finance Assistant role and have an exceptional eye for detail and accuracy.
Your new organisation will offer you a range of benefits including 28 days plus BH's, Employee assistance programme, Interest-free season ticket loan and more!
If you are interested in applying for this role through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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