We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to support our Head of Finance and Resources – our ambitions as a charity are expanding and so we need more support to make sure we’re running as efficiently as we can.

2021 is a big year for Working Chance, as we grow our team and embark on a new organisational strategy. We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in.

The role offers plenty of flexibility as it’s part-time, and you will be part of a dynamic charity, with a passionate team and a friendly organisational culture. You must have worked in a role where you have gained experience working with accounting software (we currently use Xero) as well as excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.  Finance experience in a charity would be an advantage. 

Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021

Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.

The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes. 

This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

Why we need a Head of Financial Accounting:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince'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, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince'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.

This position is responsible for administering the accounts receivables process of invoicing clients and managing any associated debt collection activities

Client Details

Professional membership body based 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 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

To be considered for this role you must be immediately available and have had previous experience with credit control duties.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contract paying £23,000.

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ. We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith. We are looking for someone to join our team to assist with accounts. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• managing financial bookkeeping for all Feba’s day-to-day finances including posting, payment of invoices and other financial transactions within agreed limits; 
• handling all automated and online supporter donations; 
• reconciling bank accounts; 
• preparing and submitting Feba’s Gift Aid claims; 
• providing regular financial reports as required for the CEO, Board of Trustees, Auditors, Companies House and the Charity Commission; 
• liaising with our Payroll provider; 
• assisting in the preparation of budgets and in providing year end information for our Auditors. 
You will have: 

• a clear, demonstrable personal Christian faith and a genuine commitment to Feba’s ministry; 
• a minimum of two years’ bookkeeping or other relevant experience. Financial qualifications are desirable but not essential. 
• experience of extracting, interpreting and reporting financial information for senior management; 
• the ability to work efficiently to high standards of accuracy, at both a detailed and ‘big picture’ level, to aid operational and strategic decision making; 
• a high level of competence and confidence in the use of Excel, Word and Outlook; 
• familiarity with a CRM system such as thankQ, and a browser-based accounting package such as QuickBooks; 
• a good grasp of the particular requirements of charity sector finance. 

The Feba team is small (currently less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you, if you share our vision and values, and if you tick those bullets in the above lists then we’d love to hear from you! 

Salary: Based on £21,000 - £23,000 per annum, pro rata 

Hours: 30 hours per week (ideally spread over 5 days) 

Location: The office is currently in Worthing but a move is likely, when we hope to relocate somewhere between Worthing and Chichester. 

Please note that due to COVID-19, all staff are currently working from home. 

Closing date: 8th March 2021 

Panel interview: 12th March 2021 

For more information and application details, please visit the website.

Please note: This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010

The Wesleyan Church is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to be responsible for the financial functions of the church.

Resposibilities will include:

• To receive, record, and hold all the funds raised within the churches and to report on such funds monthly.
• To supporting the work of the treasurers in the local branches of the Wesleyan churches.  To facilitate training where appropriate
• To submit all financial records as required by the Charities Commission.
• To submit all records and funds for an annual audit, after the close of the financial year, and as provided for and at any other time as may be requested by the Board.
• To submit a complete financial report of all funds administered or attended to by the Finance Manager, to each regular session of the Annual Conference; to submit reports to the Board and the district superintendent as they may require.

The postholder will also be responsible for managing the finance team (approx 3 people)
This team undertakes the following duties:

• Every month to produce an accurate set of accounts and report to the Board.
• Assist Local Church Treasurers with monthly financial records 
• Provide training for local treasurers
• Provide budget training for Pastors/Leaders

The Finance Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, monthly management accounts, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables and budget preparation

Main Responsibilities:

·Maintaining financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirements and support GRT operations.

·To input all financial data on QuickBooks Online software, ensuring that authorisation and documentation are received from the appropriate members of staff, and filed accessibly.

·Preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable & receivables

·Banking cash and cheques received

·Raising invoices and monitoring debtors

·Reconciling donations received from online gateways (Just Giving, Launchgood etc)

·Reconciling donations received via standing order or direct debits

·Administering invoice approval and payment processes

·Operating expense claim procedures and payments

·Support delivery partner expenditure review process

·Support Finance & Resources department as required with ad hoc administrative support

·Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with restricted funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with contractual and financial regulations.

·Support the SFO in reviewing and appraising relevant policies and procedures

·Any other duties as may be required from time to time by SFO or CEO.

General Duties

•Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.

•Comply with organisational policies and practices.

•Encourage effective cross-departmental working through personal example.

•Keep professional knowledge and expertise up to date.

•Attend internal and external meetings as required and contribute positively.

•Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the CEO and/or Operational Manager

•Deal with day-to-day, ad hoc queries.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Employer: Albion in the Community

Salary: Salary dependant on skills & experience

Location: American Express Community Stadium, Brighton

Hours:35 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits: Club Pension Scheme, Group Life Protection and much more!

Deadline Day: 4th March 2021

Who are Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club?

Albion in the Community (AITC) are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club. Through the power of football and the brand of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, AITC are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible opportunities that improve the health and wellbeing, education and aspirations of our community.

The job

AITC are looking for an individual to join the charity as a key member of the finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join Brighton & Hove Albion's official charity to play a vital and central part in ensuring the good financial health of the charity.

What does the day to day look like?
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, you will have specific responsibility for the daily operations of the finance function, alongside providing excellent and accurate financial services to both internal and external partners. You will work alongside the Finance Assistant to ensure all income and expenditure is recorded into the charity’s accounts programme. Given the nature of the role, you will have monthly deadlines to work to, so it will be imperative that you have great organisational skills and work well to tight deadlines.

What we need

The successful candidate will need to hold a recognised financial qualification or be working towards this as well as proven financial and accountancy experience. It would be beneficial to have experience in financial accounting software (Sage 50) and an understanding of charitable accounting and SORP.

Our values

Values play a pivotal role in the success of the charity. Our values aren’t just a list of words we expect our people to learn, but a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors - in fact, with anyone who interacts in anyway with our brand. Each year we hold awards where peer to peer nominations are recorded. Those with the most nominations take away awards for their commitment to AITC values.

Our values are:

• Commitment
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork

What is in it for you?

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but not limited to:

• Free lunch (fantastic healthy and tasty food provided by our inhouse chefs)
• Free onsite parking
• Local travel discounts
• Discounts at the Club’s superstore and website
• Health benefits including eye care
• Discounts and benefits for local businesses

Disability Confident

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club are proud to be a disability confident employer who are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our People and Culture team.

Equality Statement

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club celebrates and values the diversity brought by employees, potential employees, casual workers, potential casual workers, players, potential players, applicants, supporters, participants on community programmes and customers and believes the Club benefits from engaging with everyone from a variety of backgrounds, thus allowing it to meet the needs of a diverse population within a multi-cultural society. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Safeguarding Statement

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club and Albion in the Community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the leading charity for the provision, protection and promotion of playing fields in London. Our vision is to create a happier, healthier, more cohesive London by encouraging more people to play sport on affordable, accessible and attractive playing fields. We believe that playing fields are more than expanses of open space and are places where the lives of local people and particularly those from disadvantaged groups can be improved.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Head Office team at this sport and physical activity based charity. We are looking for an experienced qualified accountant to take a leading role in the financial management of the charity. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Hon Treasurer, the successful applicant will be someone who is well organised, demonstrates good attention to detail and provides solutions in a calm and methodical manner. You will be joining a committed and dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through better access to sport and physical activity.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive and Hon Treasurer your role will entail:

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements for The London Playing Fields Society and the Financial Statements for Wadham Lodge Sports Centre Ltd, its trading subsidiary.
• Liaise with auditors during the annual audit.
• Prepare an annual budget for the Finance and General Purposes Committee approval and implement appropriate financial systems for proper budgetary and cashflow control.
• Prepare the financial information to support the strategic Three-Year Plan produced by the Chief Executive.
• Prepare quarterly accounts for presentation to the F&GP Committee, identifying and reporting any matters which should be drawn to the Committee’s attention in a timely manner.
• Update the Fixed Asset Register and reconcile on a quarterly basis ensuring control of the Charity’s assets.
• Reconcile the Charity’s investments on a quarterly basis.
• Reconcile all other Balance Sheet accounts on a quarterly basis and perform a salaries reconciliation to agree to the quarterly accounts.
• Keep the charity’s books and financial records, including sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank processing, bank reconciliations and purchase ledger payment runs on Sage 50.
• Ensure that the charity has proper arrangements for handling of the funds, including banking, invoicing, payments, and online banking.
• Liaise with Companies House and the Charity Commission about the general company and charity administration and ensure timely filing of all reports, returns and accounts as required.
• Ensure credit control.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring the charity is fully and properly insured.
• Ensure the payment of staff and attend to payroll/HMRC matters including the administration of pensions.
• Ensure the appropriate retention of staff records.
• Ensure that the VAT calculation and submission are carried out in a timely manner so that the returns and payments are done on time.
• Contribute to the costing of bids to funders and the monitoring of grant monies expended.

Please download the Job Information Pack for full details of the position including the Person Specification.

Applicant guidelines

When we shortlist for this job, and when we interview, candidates will be assessed on their skills and experience as set out in the job description, using the selection criteria set out here and on the person specification.

For your application to be considered please send by the closing date of 19th March the following:

• A covering letter stating why you want the job, what you think you could bring to it and how your experience to date relates to the person specification.
• CV
• Details of two references, one of whom should be your existing or last employer (who will not be contacted without your prior consent).
• Your notice period from any existing employment.
• Your current or last salary.

LPFF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals with a disability. Should applicants require any support please contact us.

Recruitment timetable

The closing date for applications is 19th March.

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, if you do not hear from LPFF within one week of the closing date, please note you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

First interviews will be held virtually on 29th & 31st March. Second interviews will be held on 14th April.

Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London. It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes. 

Resurgo Trust's Finance team is led by the Head of Finance, supported by the Finance Assistant, and plays a crucial role in the financial and operational management of Resurgo. The role of the Finance Assistant is to expertly perform key financial activities that support the achievement of Resurgo’s mission and to encourage the flourishing of its culture

The Finance Assistant will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and will be expected to contribute actively to improve and develop the department’s activities. You will be responsible for day to day bookkeeping functions, preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, supporting the creation of forecasts and budgets, and helping with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.

Responsibilities

• Perform all day to day bookkeeping duties, updating the bank feed and reconciliations, providing regular reporting to internal teams
• Maintain all necessary accounting records including invoices, expenses, payments and transactions
• Manage core ledgers and processing transactions
• Produce sales invoices and ensure all bills and expenses are posted and accounted for
• Report on accounts payable and receivable, and follow up on payments and collections
• Produce month end journals for payroll and internal allocations and subsidiaries
• Complete VAT and Gift Aid reports
• Support the development of project and company budgets
• Ensure capital assets are correctly recorded, valued, depreciated and reported
• Prepare calculations of accruals and prepayments
• Support auditors with their enquiries
• Prepare monthly reports, comparing actual income and spend to budget
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support other teams with finance matters, explaining technical matters clearly

Active participation in and support for Resurgo’s team and mission

• Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member.
• Lead and contribute to regular team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.

Person specification

• A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and is committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.
• Professional (bookkeeping or accounting) qualification (AAT/IAB/ACCA/CIMA) desired, whether completed or in process, but not essential
• Bookkeeping ability or experience is essential as you will need to hit the ground running and pick up day-to-day operations quickly
• Experience working in or with the charity sector desired, but not essential
• Xero (or similar) online accounting solution experience desirable, together with expertise in Microsoft office programmes including Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Effective communicator, with the ability to work closely with colleagues and to work confidentially and with integrity.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary £23,000 - £28,000 pro-rata dependent on experience, plus pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Part-time, 3-4 days a week 9.30am – 5.30pm, with some flexibility as to working days and the split of hours, and some home-working considered.
• 25 days annual leave pro rata, plus time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Occasional evening and weekend working , for events such as Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party.
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including attendance on the accredited Coaching for Leadership course.
• Participation in the wider staff team including taking an active part in weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences.
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 130 staff.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the role is to assist the finance team in delivering its objectives and providing effective support to our Awards Management Unit programmes and country offices.

Scope and Authority

Authority:

This position assists and works closely with the Head of Finance. The position has no line management authority

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to Head of Finance
• Close coordination with other members of the Finance team including Finance Assistant and Financial Accountant
• Working relationship with the wider Finance & Operations department and the Awards Management Unit (AMU)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Grants income Allocations and Transfers (30%)

• Donor receipts: ensure all donor income are identified and allocated to the correct grant and country codes and inform AMU UK, New York and country offices on a timely basis.
• Field Grant transfers: prepare international fund transfers batches to New York twice a month; ensure grant funding balance is checked using the Funds Available and Bank running balance spreadsheets.
• Maintain digital files for grant transfers and international invoices with full supporting documentation attached.
• Assist in providing Intercompany supporting documents on UK and Technical Unit grants/transactions as required by country offices for Field Audits.

Grant Balances Reconciliation (50%)

• Reconcile transfers and field expenditure data and between UK and New York for all UK grants by end of each month.
• Raise all issues arising from the reconciliations with the Head of Finance for quick resolutions with New York and country offices by end of each month so the corrections can be made promptly.
• Ensure each grant is reconciled monthly and added to the main Grants Schedule.
• Prepare grant revenue recognition journals entries ensuring completeness and accuracy every month.
• Assist in fund balances reconciliations for all restricted grants and resolution of issues with Head of finance.

Transactions processing (10%)

• Assist in creating and uploading new account and financial codes (T codes) into SUN.
• Process international invoices and expenses ensuring correct coding and authorization.
• Assistant with processing of supplier invoices, staff expenses and credit notes in SUN.

Payments (10%)

• Maintain UK office bank account templates held in on-line Bank software; ensure dormant accounts are removed and amend templates when necessary.
• Ensure all digital bank statements are received from the bank and filed in the correct location on the server for all periods.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of accounting demonstrated by an accounting qualification such as AAT or part Qualified Accountant
• Strong IT skills including excellent Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Data driven
• Able to work independently and also as part of a team
• Has strong communication skills, including communicating with staff in the UK and New York Offices over the phone, in person and email in a clear and professional way

Experience:

• Experience of working with accounting software such as SUN or Microsoft Dynamics.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline will be 17:00GMT on 5th March 2021.
Interviews will take place week commencing 9th March 2021.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination foralljobapplicantsandemployees,andweseekto ensureweachieve diversityinourworkforceregardlessofgender,race,religiousbeliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

Due to recent structural changes in our core departments, we are recruiting for a Finance and Data Officer to support and develop our internal finance and organisational systems.

The ideal candidate should be a methodical and objective thinker with the ability to work well under pressure, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of the third sector is desirable, but not essential. Please see the full job description for further details. 

The role will initially be home based due to current covid restrictions but it will involve  office working once allowed.

Interviews to be held virtually and timings to be confirmed.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance & Operations for this health charity based in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive and be part of the senior management team.

- The role takes full operational responsibility for all financial matters (including management accounts, forecasting, banking, payroll, invoicing, purchasing/cost reductions, reviewing existing contracts, budgeting etc).

- All operational matters, including and overseeing activities to ensure safe and cost-effective management; management and negotiation of supply contracts for services; management of the facilities and IT.

Criteria:

* You will ideally be a Fully Qualified Accountant or have extensive Charity experience, being Part Qualified or QBE
* At least 3 years in Financial & Operations Management
* Have a strong background of charity accounting and annual reporting using SORP
* Salary: £35,000pa FTE
* Days: 3 or 4 days a week

An opportunity for a candidate with a good level of book-keeping, accounting, and administration skills, who would like to build their experience by working at a growing international not-for-profit organisation and be part of a small, dynamic team at the heart of global sustainability.

About the Role

As Finance & Administration Executive, you will work with the Finance & Risk Manager on all aspects of the finance function (approx. 80% time). Much of your time will be focused on maintaining accurate accounting records, enabling the business to meet its statutory filing obligations, and providing management with accurate, timely and relevant financial information. The role will also encompass supporting the CEO and the wider team in relation to governance administration and other administrative tasks (approx. 20% time).

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the role, you should be able to demonstrate your capability for being an effective finance professional with a keen eye for detail. You will have previously worked in bookkeeping and you would like to pursue your own growth in a finance role.  You are proactive and positive in your approach, a doer who ensures that actions are prompt and issues resolved to completion. You have recently worked in a similar role and are familiar with the day-to-day financial activities of a smaller organisation.

As well as being financially literate, you should be an accomplished multi-tasker who enjoys and is capable of providing administrative and organisational assistance to busy colleagues, including the Chief Executive Officer. Being a relatively small organisation with a global reach and a challenging mission, we are looking for someone adaptable, resilient and able to work with a diverse set of colleagues and external stakeholders. An interest in sustainability would round off your profile.

We provide good development opportunities to our staff, as well as a dynamic and inspiring work environment with a friendly culture. Working as part of a Corporate Services team of six people, based in central London, you will report to the Finance & Risk Manager.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life insurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, and a childcare voucher scheme. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, although initially this normally office-based role is likely to involve working from home in light of current Covid-19 restrictions.

Bonsucro is committed to being an inclusive employer and we value diversity, so we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain sales, purchase & general ledgers
• Receive, check and process expenses claims
• Create and post month end accounting journals
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts (including foreign currency)

• Process payroll for Bonsucro´s UK-based and overseas staff
• Assist with other pay items (pensions, childcare vouchers, loan schemes, etc.)
• Carry out tasks related to credit control
• Assist with weekly payments runs
• Provide additional support to the Finance & Risk Manager, including assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and annual planning and budget setting process
• Coordinate the effective functioning of the London office space (e.g. liaise with office building manager; manage procurement of office supplies; anticipate and deal with any problems before they arise) and the current remote-working setup.
• Provide administration to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider team
• Assist with organisation and logistics of internal/external events and meetings 
• Support the organisation of governance meetings, including Board of Director meetings, Sub-Committee meetings and Members Council meetings.

Person specification

• A good working knowledge of accountancy/bookkeeping principles and common accountancy software packages
• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role (ideally in a not for profit or professional service environment)
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong IT skills, in particular of Excel within a finance and accounting context
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• A proactive approach to work and confidence in working independently
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with others, including remotely based colleagues in the UK and internationally
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliable, hard-working and reliable

Other Criteria

• AAT Advanced certificate in Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Xero accounts software
• Experience of dealing with multicurrency accounting
• Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Office management

Other information

Start date

As soon as possible

Salary

£25,000 to £30,000 pa (depending on experience) + competitive benefits package

Reports to

Finance and Risk Manager

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week), open to discuss flexible working arrangements for exceptional candidates

Term

Initial 12 months contract with a view to becoming permanent

This job description reflects the core activities of the post. As the service and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself. We expect that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. The line manager will consult the post-holder if significant changes to the job description become necessary. Any changes will be reflected in a revised job description.

A specialist community focused charity based in Peterborough, who are part of a wider national network, are seeking a sole charge Finance Lead for a permanent role on a part-time basis (18 hours per week).

The role is based in Peterborough, and post Covid it is expected that the role will be a mixture of home-based and office-based work.

The role will be highly varied and will report directly to the CEO. The organisation has around 18 staff and the Finance Lead is the only finance person in the organisation. Supported by the CEO, Treasurer and external auditors, the Finance Lead is responsible for the day to day bookkeeping of the organisation. This includes transactional processing & reconciliations, payroll, cashflow, budgeting and preparation of the annual accounts for audit.

It is highly desirable that applicants have Quickbooks experience.

The role will involve:

-Liaison with Honorary Treasurer

-Liaising with bankers, auditors etc

-Coordinating year end external audit

-Reporting on income and expenditure

-Input supplier invoices and receipts on Quickbooks

-Keep fixed asset register up to date and post depreciation journals on Quickbooks

-Create monthly forecast report with variance analysis and significant issues for CEO

-Monitor cash flow and make bank transfers between accounts as required

-Complete simple payroll monthly, processing salary payments, inputting on Quickbooks and making payments to HMRC

-Maintain auto enrolment pension account, including monthly pension contributions spreadsheet.

-Bank reconciliations

-Quarterly financial reports

-Annual audit including creating draft accounts, setting up audit meetings

-Adhoc budgets for new projects as required

-Adhoc financial reports for funders as required

Requirements:

-Experience in Quickbooks is highly desirable

-Demonstrable experience as a Finance Manager or Bookkeeper in a similar sized organisation, with similarly varied finance duties is required

-Broad finance experience covering financial processing, budgeting and assisting with year-end/audit processes

-Working towards a finance qualification such as AAT or ACCA is desirable but not essential

-Experience with charity finance and accounting is desirable but not essential

In this role candidates will be supported by an ACCA qualified Treasurer, along with the CEO.

It is however important that applicants have some experience of accounts preparation and budgeting, and can demonstrate skills beyond basic financial processing.

Salary: £29,000 per annum FTE (£14,914 for 18 hours)

Closing date: Monday 8th March.

Please send your CV for consideration.