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£38,949 to £42,500 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2297
About the role
St Albans City and District Council is seeking a skilled Financial Transactions Supervisor to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and cash handling operations. You will supervise a small team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and reconciliations. Key responsibilities include monitoring regulatory compliance, guiding team members, and improving procedures. Strong technical knowledge of financial systems, leadership experience, and the ability to interpret financial regulations are essential.
About you
You are a confident leader with a strong understanding of financial systems and practices. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in financial transactions, and you’re skilled in reconciliations and compliance with regulations like VAT and financial legislation. You’re highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, and support your team effectively, offering guidance and training where needed. Excellent problem-solving skills help you address complex financial issues, and you’re comfortable working with large data sets, using Excel to analyse and present financial information. Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work well with both financial and non-financial colleagues.
Whilst Local Government/Public Sector experience is desirable, this is not essential. You will be receiving support, training, and guidance to ensure that you settle in your role. In time, we would like the candidate to gain a good understanding and take ownership of the Council’s Fixed Assets Register and associated reports and communicate directly with all the stakeholders on all Fixed Assets related activities.
If you are enthusiastic, pro-active, proficient in using Excel, with strong attention to detail, with strong organisational and communication skills and if you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Our team is friendly, and we work well together. Our office is based in St. Albans city centre, great location with excellent transport links, car park available and a short walk from the train station. It is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Safeguarding
• This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
• The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
• A minimum of AAT Level 3 is required.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
You may also have experience in the following: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, CIMA, ACCA, Operations Manager, General Manager, Commercial Management, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Credit control, Payroll, Sales ledger, Accounts Receivable, Senior Credit Controller, Billing Analyst, Credit Control Manager etc.
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Finance Director
We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Finance Director to join the team at Right to Succeed, helping us build on the great work we’re already doing and achieve even more.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to join the charity as we continue our journey of rapid growth and scale, supporting communities in areas of high deprivation to give children and young people the best possible start in life.
Position: Finance Director
Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval.
Salary: £67,600 – £70,720 per annum (plus 5% employer pension contribution, Medicash health plan, group life assurance, and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3:00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025
Interview Dates:
- First stage: Monday 6th October 2025
- Second stage: Thursday 9th October 2025
The Role
The Finance Director will be both a hands-on and strategic role, working to ensure that the charity is making the greatest possible use of the resources available to it. You will lead the finance team (currently 2 FTEs) and work on financial planning, management and reporting, feeding into the Charity’s organisational and strategic goals and work closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership and Leadership Teams to provide effective financial direction to the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
This role will see you:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO, SLT, and Trustees on key financial matters.
- Lead on financial management and control, ensuring high standards across reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Produce accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Charity SORP.
- Oversee budgeting and reserves management, ensuring the organisation maintains appropriate financial sustainability.
- Support programme and fundraising teams with financial insights, templates, and reporting.
- Lead financial risk management, procurement, and oversight of contracts and grant agreements.
- Manage, motivate, and develop the finance team, ensuring clear accountability and high performance.
If you are passionate about strategic leadership, financial excellence, and helping communities deliver better outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and qualified finance professional with:
- 5+ years of demonstrable senior leadership experience in a charity or commercial setting.
- A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A proven track record in financial management, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in implementing system improvements and managing organisational change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Knowledge of Charity SORP (or willingness to develop this).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Xero, Sage, or similar systems.
Benefits Include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Medicash health plan
- Group life assurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to wellbeing and professional development
Please upload your CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria of the role (no more than 2 sides of A4).
About the Organisation
Right to Succeed works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we’ve supported over 50,000 children and young people across 10 communities, with our approach described as “a potential template for community transformation nationally.”
We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Finance Director, Director of Finance and Resources, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance and Operations Director, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Key responsibilities:
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Support the securing of income opportunities by providing financial information for bids, grants, and applications.
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Work with project leads and the senior team to ensure the effective management of funds, including tracking and reporting expenditures.
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Develop and deliver financial performance information to assist the senior team and trustees in running the charity, providing valuable financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing the charity's strategy.
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Assist the CEO and Senior Leads in the business planning and budgeting/forecasting processes.
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Support the Director of Services, to manage and review contract rates to ensure competitiveness and maximize income generation.
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Manage the year-end independent examination by liaising and engaging with the external auditor.
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Monitor and evaluate Hooyo Eas Food Enterprise & Chicksand Preschool Business Model.
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Work with the Senior Team and Finance Sub Committee to provide adequate procedures, measures, and systems of internal control appropriate for the nature and size of the charity and meeting statutory obligations.
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Produce accurate monthly/quarterly Management Accounts for the CEO and Senior Management Team, including commentary on significant areas and variances from budgets and Update monthly the cash flow forecast.
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Manage the complete payroll process through QuickBooks and submit relevant deductions.
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Complete monthly payments to HMRC, and year-end submissions in a timely, proactive and accurate manner and deadlines are met.
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Manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring authorised bills and invoices are recorded and processed on time.
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Enhance income streams, such as registering for Gift Aid and VAT etc.
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Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, identify and manage financial risks.
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Undertaking administrative tasks as required, being hands-on and fostering a collaborative working environment.
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Proactively monitor and evaluate activities within services business through the development and delivery of effective cross-service monitoring and evaluation, responding to issues and identifying and following-up on opportunities.
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Deputise for Director of Service and the CEO when necessary including attending meetings and preparing and presenting reports.
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Proactively monitor and evaluate activities within services business through the development and delivery of effective cross-service monitoring and evaluation, responding to issues and identifying and following-up on opportunities.
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Support/seek new business opportunities, develop, and draft funding bids, and produce and lead on tender responses, and produce progress reports For the fundraising team.
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Develop business case funding/tender reports for funders, commissioners and the Board of Trustees.
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Support the CEO strategic leadership role as an active member of the Senior Management Team, including being proactive in providing solutions to strategic issues with and for colleagues.
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Participate actively in strategic planning process in the following ways:
- Leading /inputting on the planning and development of projects (both existing and new); and
- Proactively alerting staff and trustees to potential opportunities and threats to the charity.
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Lead on the delivery of a sustainability plan, evidenced by Monitoring and evaluations outcomes.
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Oversee designated project budgets for services and produce reports related to these.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025
Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.
We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.
As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:
✅ Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
✅ Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
✅ Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
✅ Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth
About You
You’ll bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example
Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.
Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email.
�� Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.
Please note that applications must include both a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a written supporting statement (maximum 1000 words) addressing the person specification and your motivation for joining us. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
We kindly ask all candidates to ensure their application includes both documents before submission.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision and mission statement Age UK Northamptonshire cares for older people. We help them to make the best of life and to have a secure and dign
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✨Are you passionate about helping young people who are struggling to thrive in mainstream education? We’re looking for an experienced, dynamic leader to become our first Head of Alternative Provision and build this exciting new service from the ground up.✨
Our Charity
No Limits is the leading youth services charity in Southampton, supporting children and young people in the city and across Hampshire.
At No Limits, it is important our staff and volunteers reflect, represent, and have experience of the challenges faced by the children and young people we support. We are proud of and appreciate our many staff and volunteers who use their own lived experience to support the children and young people they work with.
With this in mind, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our work and organisational culture – and when recruiting, it’s important to us that we continue diversifying our staff and volunteer teams, with children and young people at the centre of everything we do. You can learn more about our DEI approach here.
When we talk about talent, we value the transferrable skills and experiences you can bring to No Limits, whether through work (in the same or a different sector), volunteering, or personal experiences. To make sure we get the best talent on our team, we are open to and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community, including diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals.
Your Role
As our Head of Alternative Provision, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our new Alternative Provision service, supporting young people who are struggling to thrive in mainstream education. This is a hands-on role at the start, shaping the model, refining plans, and directly managing delivery. As the service grows, your focus will shift to leading its further development, maintaining quality, and expanding provision across sites.
You’ll be part of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in building strong partnerships with schools, commissioners and families, ensuring we provide outstanding, therapeutic and accredited learning opportunities. Through these relationships, you’ll also help identify new ways for No Limits to support schools and families to meet young people’s needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development, delivery and quality assurance of our Alternative Provision service
- Overseeing service design, safeguarding, risk management and outcomes for young people
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, local authorities and commissioners
- Acting as subject expert on Alternative Provision, SEMH and EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
- Managing teams, budgets, quality assurance, and resources effectively
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we work with, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the No Limits ethos. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those who have had experiences similar to the young people we aim to support. We are committed to creating a diverse environment where people can be their authentic selves, where their experiences and opinions are valued, and we are all open to learning from each other.
As part of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive induction and access to learning and development opportunities relevant to your role, supporting your ongoing growth.
You’ll have the essentials of:
- Proven experience of developing and managing Alternative Provision, SEMH, or education-focused services
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management within education/youth settings
- Experience of building partnerships with schools, commissioners, and external agencies
- Leadership experience, including managing and supporting teams
- Knowledge of EBSA, SEMH and attendance challenges affecting young people
- Ability to plan, deliver and monitor services that achieve measurable outcomes
Please let us know if we can support you with any reasonable adjustments at any point prior to, during or after the selection process, such as access arrangements, flexible working, or a suitable place to pray.
Interested?.. We’d love to hear from you
We’d be happy to have an informal discussion and answer any immediate questions you might have.
Role Terms
Salary: Band G £40,270 to £47,828 per annum, full time equivalent (based on 37.5 hours per week all year)
Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week - happy to talk flexible working. We are happy to consider all year or term-time only plus 2-4 weeks, please let us know your interest.
Place of Work: Hybrid – Southampton base with opportunity for remote working
Contract: Initial 12-month fixed term (reviewed at the end of term linked to role success)
Essential Car User: No - The postholder must be able to travel across Southampton and Hampshire services
Our recruitment timeline:
• Applications close: 9am on Monday 6th October 2025
• Final stage selection and interview: Week commencing 13th October 2025
To apply for this role, please refer to the Head of Alternative Provision Applicant Pack and submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your motivation for applying and your relevant experience, qualifications and achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about delivering outstanding supporter experience and operational excellence?
Sue Ryder is seeking a proactive and experienced Supporter Services Team Leader to join our dynamic team. If you have a strong background in donation processing, financial reconciliation, and managing a team, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Supporting our Fundraising Directorate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring donation compliance, driving income processing efficiency, and leading a team to success. You'll work closely with the Supporter Services & Standards Manager to deliver strategic initiatives that support our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead donation compliance: Oversee best practices and Gift Aid operations, ensuring donations are processed in line with standards, including for third-party platforms.
- Manage income processing & financial reconciliation: Take ownership of the financial reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and transparency in income management.
- Team Leadership: Line manage the income processing side of the Supporter Services & Standards team, supporting their development and fostering a high-performance culture.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in supporter or customer care, particularly in donation processing and financial reconciliation.
- Leadership skills: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team to achieve goals.
- A passion for impact: A desire to contribute to the success of our fundraising efforts, and to help deliver strategic goals that support Sue Ryder’s mission.
- Proactive mindset: Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in donation management.
At Sue Ryder, we’re committed to making a real difference in people's lives. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our incredible work while advancing your own career in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Competitive Benefits Package
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Inclusion passports
- Free Period Products
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Death in Service Benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 25th September
Interview date: w/c 6th or 13th October (inc test)
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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Do you want to use your research skills to influence real change?
The Race Equality Foundation is an evidence-based charity working to dismantle systemic racism and improve outcomes for Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities across the UK. We generate and share knowledge, influence policy and practice, and deliver programmes that make a tangible impact.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Researcher or Senior Researcher who is passionate about using evidence to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, reflective, and inquisitive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Foundation’s research and policy work.
You will develop and lead projects exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences, identifying and sharing good practice, and developing potential solutions. Central to the way we work are intersectional and participatory approaches that place the voices of those with lived experience at the heart of our research, and you will be instrumental in embedding these principles in the projects you manage.
As part of the role, you’ll also take a leading role in disseminating findings to diverse audiences, influencing policy and practice, and developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including central and local government, funders, and voluntary and community sector partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research, inform systemic change, and be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to tackling racial inequality.
Why work with us?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to racial justice. We offer:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
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Above-statutory employer pension contributions
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Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) to support your wellbeing
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Opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile research projects
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A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment
How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 13th October 2025
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.