About the role

Are you a graduate wishing to develop your accounting career with one of the most highly regarded international charities in the world? If you are looking for change and a brilliant learning opportunity, then this Finance Officer position with Raleigh International could be the right move for you. This role offers the chance to learn about the international development sector in a progressive, exciting and evolving organisation.

As a key member of the Raleigh International Finance team, the Finance Officer will work with the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant, processing income and expenditure transactions and producing reports. The Finance Officer is tasked with ensuring timely information is recorded in the Finance system and CRM database (Netsuite) so that Raleigh International can track volunteer numbers, volunteer income and expense payments. The position works closely with the Fundraising team to ensure that donations are correctly recorded.  Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build good working relationships with a range of people.

Responsibilities

Income Accounting and Reporting

• To process volunteer and volunteer managers’ applications and allocate them with an Expedition code. To process financial implications of any applications subsequently deferred or withdrawn.
• To update on a daily basis JustGiving – volunteer, volunteer manager accounts with their Raleigh ID.
• To deal with volunteers’, volunteer managers’ outstanding balance queries.
• To prepare fundraising deadline calendars and to remind volunteers and volunteer managers of fundraising deadlines by email, text and phone.
• To reconcile individual volunteer and volunteer manager accounts.
• To report volunteers withdrawn and signed up statistics.
• To prepare and submit Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
• To reconcile at least monthly the banking suspense account and to identify unallocated payments.
• To produce weekly/periodical reports summarising fundraising activity for volunteers and volunteer managers.

Receipt Processing

• To process debit/credit card payments from volunteers, volunteer managers and individual donors.
• To record, on a weekly basis, donations received from Just Giving, Virgin Money Giving and Paypal websites or any other fundraising platforms.
• To record, on a fortnightly basis, donations received from Rapidata relating to direct debit giving fortnightly.
• To record income received by bank transfer in NetSuite.
• To record cash and cheque donations in the ‘post book’ and NetSuite, and bank weekly.
• To record fundraised donations including any information on restrictions.

Purchase ledger

• Ensure supplier invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Process supplier invoices in Netsuite accounting system
• Carry out monthly supplier’s statements reconciliation where appropriate
• Deal with supplier queries
• Process payment requests
• Prepare payment runs and upload payments into Bankline
• Process all payments in NetSuite accounting system
• Process staff expenses reclaims
• To process Barclaycard statements monthly.

Other

• Manage the accounts inbox.
• Manage the Petty Cash and reconciliation.
• To assist with the preparation of information and documentation for the Group’s auditors.
• Ad hoc administrative duties that might be required once working from the office resumes.
• To perform other duties as requested by the Director of Finance and Corporate Services or the Management Accountant and Assistant management Accountant..

Person Specification

Essential

• AAT or working towards AAT, ICAEW or similar qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and a hands-on approach.
• Flexible, willing to adapt and develop in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to deal with complex accounting process.
• Enthusiastic with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience of a customer services role or credit control.

Desirable

• Pursuing a career in accountancy.
• Dealing with foreign currency.
• Knowledge of NetSuite CRM and finance system.

As a result of an exciting array of opportunities for greater impact and influence, TLG are creating the brand-new role of Schools Strategy Director to initially lead a strategic review of the TLG Education Centre model and the existing support structure. 

The School Strategy Director will build a shared understanding with senior leaders of the practices that are central to success and identify opportunities for school improvement, efficiency, investment and change across the TLG network of Education Centre Schools. 

They will bring leadership in the implementation of change and development with the goal of enabling local churches to play their part with TLG in transforming the lives of struggling children.  We are seeking a senior educational leader with a vibrant Christian faith and a passion for the Church to be at the forefront of changing lives.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Administrator - Hertswise

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: £18,741 FTE for 37 hours per week (£12,662 pro-rata)

Contract: To 28th February 2022

We are looking for a reliable and committed person to join our Administration team at our Head Office in Hertford. The successful candidate will provide a friendly and efficient first point of contact for all carers enquiring about services provided by Carers in Hertfordshire.

You will provide high quality administrative support to the Involvement Team, Carers Development and Learning Team, Hertswise project and contribute to a variety of internal services as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal person will be a good team player, who can work independently and has the ability to multi-task.

A good standard of IT skills is required, including use of databases, Microsoft Office, and the internet.

Closes: Friday 21st May 2021 at 09.00

Interviews: Friday 28th May 2021

CARERS SUPPORT ADVISOR

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary: £22,492 per annum FTE 

We are looking for a reliable and committed person to be part of our team providing information, advice and emotional support to carers.  You will need to work collaboratively with colleagues and other organisations to achieve this.  Experience of providing such support is essential and prior working with carers desirable.

This role is based mainly in our Hertford office and will be working with a team of nine Carers Support Advisors and volunteers. Telephone caseload work is primarily undertaken from the office, with some remote home working. 

Part of the role will also include undertaking talks and presentations to both promote and raise awareness of the service and our organisation.  You will need to be prepared to travel and undertake various duties supporting carers in the community including supporting Carers in Hertfordshire’s Hubs and Forums which continue to be developed. 

You will be required to manage and prioritise your workload, work independently and record information, including using our in-house database, for which training will be provided. 

You should be confident in speaking with a wide range of people at any level.  As a number of calls we receive are from distressed people, you will need to have emotional resilience and be able to remain calm under pressure. 

The information and carer planning service is continuing to develop and broaden its role for carers so this is an exciting time to be joining the team and the organisation.  We are looking for keen, enthusiastic new staff to further enhance the service.

Closes: Monday 7th June 2021, at 9am.

Interview:  Monday 14th June 2021

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the senior leadership team of Harper Adams Students’ Union. Working with a unique university and student community, located in beautiful Shropshire, where you can make a real difference to student life at Harper Adams University. You will be a leader and manager who truly believes in empowering people. A leader with the energy and commitment to deliver the Union’s vision – ‘To be a more active and inclusive Union with a powerful student-led voice; delivering meaningful change for our members across their Harper Adams experience’.

A leader who listens and understands the Harper Adams community. You will be a relationship builder, an engaging communicator with the proven ability to build collaborative working relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders. You will support and work alongside the President and Vice President and lead and manage a team of six people who are responsible for an interesting portfolio of activities. This is a role for someone who is happy developing strategy, exploring ideas, working with university senior management and then supporting their direct reports at an operational level when needed, helping to turn strategy into reality.

With a track record in practical budgeting and planning, you will be a leader of people who knows when to delegate and when to support. With strong listening and influencing skills you will bring new ideas and encourage the ideas of others, while bringing fresh perspectives and thinking to innovate and grow the Union to achieve its vision.

As Union Director you will work with the Board of Trustees and play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and guidance to the Union’s full and part-time staff. You will thrive on change, enjoy working in a team and believe in creating and supporting a diverse community, which enriches the student experience.

You may or may not have worked in a Students’ Union, what’s important is your belief in our vision and the skills to engage with all stakeholders. You are likely to be an experienced manager or head of, who is ready for the next step and wants a new challenge, where you can make your mark. This really is a role where you can identify, create and lead change. You might also be an experienced Director who wants to shape the future of the Union working with a highly respected university and student body.

Due to this being such a great opportunity, we are happy to explore this vacancy with anyone who feels they have the right skills and values, who can build on the Union’s successes and become an even more successful Students’ Union which is relevant to its existing and future members.

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter of no more than two pages, addressing the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification. The deadline for receipt of applications is strictly midnight Friday 21 May. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 June with a panel interview and tour of the university campus (following covid safe rules).