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Are you a dog loving, IT professional who loves providing excellent customer service?
We’re looking for a Senior Service Desk Analyst to help us ensure our colleagues across the charity get fantastic, end-to-end IT support.

What does this role do?

As Senior Service Desk Analyst, you’ll:

• monitor and supervise a team of Service Desk Analysts, triaging and assigning tickets, ensuring consistency and supporting the team to deliver a high-quality service across the charity,
• personally manage your own tickets, including high-priority incidents, providing timely escalation of critical issues or ensuring their escalation to third party providers, often acting as the bridge between first and second line and third line teams,
• take part in regular service review meetings with external partners and internal teams, collaborating to ensure customers are supported effectively,
• support with the delivery of on-site support and maintenance, travelling to our rehoming centres and charity shops to resolve incidents and implement upgrades.

Due to the nature of this role, the post holder will be expected to work one weekend in four.
 

Initial screening calls for this role are provisionally scheduled for Friday 18th September 2026 and will take place on Teams. They will be followed by a panel interview, which are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 21st September 2026, and will be at our London office.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need some experience of working on an IT service desk, with the ability to effectively resolve a range of issues, from simple fixes to complex tickets. Your depth of experience in this area will give you the knowledge and skills to effectively triage and prioritise tickets too. We’re looking for candidates who have experience of mentoring, supervising and coaching others, who can lead day-to-day operations with enthusiasm. You’ll be proactive, with a can-do attitude, and passionate about providing our colleagues with first-class customer service.

What does this team do?

The IT Infrastructure and support team provide excellent services across all IT systems and equipment to ensure the organisation can be successful in achieving its mission and goals. This will be achieved by reducing complexity and ensuring an effective and secure infrastructure exists to support the development of services and technology.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

IHP is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance & Resources Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability, administrative effectiveness and strong governance of our organisation. This is an rewarding opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about using their skills to play a key role in ensuring the organisation has the financial strength, governance and resources needed to achieve its mission.

Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, you will lead the day-to-day financial management of IHP, strengthen governance and management of resources and support effective organisational decision-making. 

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

About the Role

As Finance & Resources Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of IHP's financial operations, ensuring high standards of financial control, reporting and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee financial processes, budgeting, forecasting and resource management, while providing clear and insightful financial information to support strategic planning and organisational performance.

This role combines hands-on financial management with broader responsibilities for governance and organisational resource management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working collaboratively across teams.

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

About You

We are looking for an organised, analytical and collaborative individual with strong financial management experience and a commitment to supporting charitable work.

You will have:

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• An analytical, proactive and solution-focused outlook
• A commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• An approachable, supportive and collaborative nature
• A committment to IHP's Christian ethos, values and mission.

Why join IHP?

This is an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference. You will join a passionate and collaborative team committed to ensuring more people can access the medicines they need, regardless of circumstance.

Our Christian faith inspires our mission and values, and we are committed to demonstrating compassion, integrity and excellence in everything we do. Staff regularly spend time together in prayer and, as such, there is an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

We value our people and offer a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover 
• Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.

Join Our Leadership Team: Head of Service Delivery, Quality and Standards

Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield (with flexible/hybrid working)
Hours: 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday (flexible between 8am–6pm)
Salary: 42,000- 45,000 based on experience
Contract: Permanent

Are you a passionate, innovative leader looking for your next challenge in the charity or social care sector? Do you want to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of older people across Sheffield?

At Age UK Sheffield, we’re not just a service provider—we’re an organisation that puts older people at the heart of everything we do. We are now recruiting for a strategic, forward-thinking Head of Service Delivery, Quality and Standards to join our Senior Management Team and lead the evolution of our services at a time when older people need us more than ever.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, award-winning charity that prides itself on delivering excellence. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with our Board of Trustees, you will have overall responsibility for the quality, delivery, development and strategic leadership of a diverse portfolio of services, including:

· Independent Living Coordination

· Hospital Discharge

· Dementia Support

· Information & Advice

· Paid-for Home Support Services

You will provide leadership to managers and teams working across multiple locations and community settings, ensuring services are safe, effective, person-centred and financially sustainable. You will lead on safeguarding, health and safety, quality assurance and continuous improvement, helping us maintain high standards and achieve excellent outcomes for older people.

About You

You will be an experienced senior leader with a background in social care, health or the voluntary sector. You will have a proven track record of managing multiple services through others, balancing strategic leadership with strong operational oversight.

You will be comfortable leading managers and geographically dispersed teams, ensuring consistent standards, strong performance and a positive culture across a complex service portfolio.

You're equally at ease presenting performance reports and strategic proposals to trustees as you are engaging with frontline staff, volunteers and older people using our services.

You'll Bring

· Significant experience of leading multiple frontline services, ideally across different locations or community settings.

· Experience of managing and developing managers, team leaders and remote or dispersed teams.

· A strong understanding of safeguarding, governance, quality assurance, health and safety and risk management.

· Experience of external audits and working within quality frameworks, with a good understanding of regulatory standards continuous improvement.

· Strong operational and contract management skills, including performance monitoring, KPI reporting and service development.

· Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire, support and develop others.

· Strong IT and data literacy, using information and insight to drive decision-making and improve outcomes.

· A collaborative, flexible and values-driven approach to leadership.

Why Work With Us?

- You’ll be part of a visionary, supportive, and diverse organisation committed to making Sheffield a great place to grow older.
- We offer flexible working hours and hybrid working options following a comprehensive induction.
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Age UK Sheffield is proud to be a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and Black and ethnic minority communities.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape and deliver outstanding services that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by: 9am on Monday 14th September. Interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 21st September

Join us. Lead with heart. Deliver with purpose

A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Finance team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, helping to ensure supporter donations and charitable funds are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance team plays a crucial role across the organisation, working collaboratively with fundraising, research and operational colleagues to provide accurate financial information, safeguard charity funds and maximise the amount available to invest in pioneering Parkinson’s research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the search for a cure.

As our Accounts Officer, you will have previous experience in a finance role and be part-qualified or qualified AAT (or equivalent). You will have a good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and journals, along with strong Excel and organisational skills. A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, you will be looking to develop your career in the charity sector while applying your skills to a cause that changes lives. You will require excellent communication and relationship-building skills as you will work with colleagues across the organisation and be the first point of contact for finance queries. Working as an effective member of our Finance team, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information with discretion and supporting the production of management information that helps drive informed decision-making across the charity.

Operations & Administration Manager Vacancy

Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026

Job Title: Operations & Administration Manager

Salary: £35,000 + (Dependent on Experience)

WLIC Ealing Masjid is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and enthusiastic Operations & Administration Manager who will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day administration, operational coordination, services delivery, facilities oversight, guest reception and event support of the Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exceptional WLIC staff and management team, see attachedjob desciption. 

Only the applicants shortlisted will be notified. Any offer of employment will be subject to references, an enhanced DBS, qualifications, medical and other statutory checks being satisfactory.

Finance Administrator – Job Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

Direct reports: None

Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week at the Power Up North London office

Contract: Part-time (15 hours a week)

Salary: £12,000 per annum (£30,000 full-time equivalent, pro rata)

Application deadline: 31 August

Interviews: Online interviews will take place between 7 and 11 September 

Role Purpose

Power Up North London is a leading community energy organisation delivering renewable energy, energy-efficiency and retrofit projects that directly benefit community groups and public buildings. We believe communities can and must play a central role in the transition to a low-carbon future.

The Finance Administrator will support the effective financial management and integrity of Power Up North London’s financial operations. The postholder will prepare accurate financial and management information, monitor budgets, and support finance processes including cashflow management, invoicing, payments and associated controls.

Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Board, internal colleagues and external finance providers, the postholder will provide timely financial information and administrative support to inform decision-making, meet funder requirements and support the organisation’s sustainable growth. The postholder will report to the CEO for day-to-day management and will work with the Treasurer, who provides Board-level financial oversight.

Key responsibilities

Financial Management and Governance 

• Maintain accurate and robust financial accounts and processes.

• Support the set-up and preparation of monthly management accounts for internal and Board reporting.

• Support preparation and management of the annual budget.

• Track income and expenditure against approved budgets, identifying and explaining variances.

• Establish and maintain grant and project income and expenditure tracking against budgets.

• Prepare financial reports for funders.

Billing and Revenue Assurance 

• Ensure timely billing and effective debtor management.

• Identify and escalate site billing discrepancies.

• Support the investigation and resolution of issues to ensure accurate income collection.

Cashflow and Treasury Management

• Manage cashflow and maintain accurate forecasts.

• Reconcile bank accounts fortnightly and track cash movements.

• Monitor invoice timing and payment disbursements to support effective cashflow management.

Performance Monitoring and Financial Modelling 

• Liaise with the Asset Management Team to track solar-site and project performance against forecasts.

• Analyse income and expenditure, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Support electricity pricing for new sites and review financial assumptions and models.

External Finance Coordination

• Work effectively with Sharenergy, Power Up North London’s outsourced finance provider.

• Liaise on accounting, reporting and financial queries, ensuring timely resolution.

• Monitor delivery against the service-level agreement.

Financial Controls 

• Ensure compliance with Power Up North London’s financial processes and controls.

• Implement and maintain controls for incoming and outgoing payments, grant management and bank reconciliations.

Funding context

This role is funded in part by a National Lottery Community Fund grant and in part through Power Up North London’s earned income from the delivery of solar, retrofit and energy advice/training projects that generate project management fees. 

Finance Administrator - Person Specification

Essential experience

• Experience in a finance or accounting role, including financial reporting and budget tracking.

• Experience preparing or supporting the preparation of management accounts.

• Experience working with external finance providers or accountants.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Strong financial and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to analyse financial data and communicate insights clearly.

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience tracking project-based finances or multi-site income models.

• Confidence using spreadsheets and financial systems.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant.

• Experience in community energy, sustainability or the not-for-profit sector.

• Familiarity with energy pricing or financial modelling.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.

• Proactive and able to identify and resolve issues independently.

• High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy.

• Collaborative approach to working within a small team with internal and external stakeholders.

• Motivation to contribute to social and environmental impact.

ISEAL is seeking an experienced charity finance professional to play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and systems.

As part of our small finance team, the Finance Coordinator will help provide a strong financial administration service to the organisation. The postholder will work closely with ISEAL’s membership team, as well as across different areas of ISEAL’s finances. Having recently introduced a new finance system (Sage INTACCT) and generally overhauling our major systems, we see this role as being part of our journey to learn how to further exploit this set-up.

The role has some core responsibilities focused on ISEAL’s sales ledger, timesheets and payroll. The Sales ledger covers both income from our members, and other customers. The postholder will hold responsibility for engaging colleagues across the organisation with the relevant finance processes.  All our core-finance roles also cover for each other as needed.

As an ideal candidate, you will bring a good understanding of accounting and finance, ideally having passed some professional exams. You will have experience of finance systems as well as excellent IT and excel skills. You will bring strong technological competencies and an interest to develop financial systems and processes. An ability to manage your own work and comfortably communicating with colleagues and customers alike comes naturally to you.

ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems, including many of the world’s most respected schemes. Our members work across diverse sectors and issues – from labour rights and livelihoods to biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. They are international, with global reach, and support businesses and the economy to become more sustainable in every way.

Key responsibilities

Financial accounting

• Maintain and manage sales ledger
• Ensure that money received is properly captured in ISEAL’s accounting system
• Monitor outstanding balances, and cooperate with Membership Team to ensure proper escalation
• Management and reporting of bad debtors
• Support across the financial operations so that the team can cover all areas, depending on fluctuating need
• Support with monthly and quarterly management accounting processes, such as balance sheet reconciliation, fixed asset accounting and VAT

Timesheets

• Manage timesheet process and support ISEAL staff in understanding its purpose and fulfilling its requirements
• Ensure clear communication of the schedule for timesheet completion, following up where submission is late
• Support Manager, Financial Accounting with reconciliations and accuracy checks

Payroll

• Act as back up for timely processing of payroll payments
• Support with proper accounting and reconciliations for ISEAL’s payroll

Essential experience, knowledge and attributes

• Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience
• Strong experience supporting financial day to day operations and financial transaction processes.
• Some experience of management accounting and month/quarter-end processes incl. journal entry, reconciliations and similar
• Exposure to and familiarity with credit control, cash allocation and aged debt management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and how these are reflected in accounting software
• Familiar with principles of double entry accounting
• Competent user of excel and accounting software
• Affinity with and interest in developing systems and processes for greater efficiency
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Desirable

• Progressing towards an accounting qualification and taking initiative for professional development
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software– would be an advantage

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are connection, empowerment, inspiration, wellbeing, effective working, and creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation. We instil these values in all our processes and interactions.

We work on global issues and our team reflects this, with individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity adds to the quality of work that we deliver and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we strengthen our team.

Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas that form someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with the budget and processes in place for staff to take advantage of development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, with an additional day a year added after two years (to a maximum of 30 days). In addition, we add an extra five days as a one off, once you have been with us for five years. Leave will be pro rata for part time staff.

We have a hybrid-working model with most work done remotely. A minimum of 2-3 days per month in the London office. Staff have the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is an initial fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary: £35-38,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience

Working hours: 22.5 hours/week, over at least 3 days, based on a timetable to be agreed. All ISEAL’s finance team currently work on Wednesdays.

Location: The role is mostly done remotely, but London is the formal base and office presence required 3 days per month during probation, 2 days per month thereafter. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. 

International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel

Annual leave: 25 days pro rata

Ideal Start Date: mid November

How to apply

Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(@)isealalliance(.)org.

Deadline for applications is 15 September 2026. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)

First interviews (Teams): starting 21 September

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): from 30 September

Panel interviews (in person): 7 October 2026

Decision: mid October

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

We’re currently recruiting one full-time and one part-time Charity Administrator. The post is office based and offers a great opportunity for a varied role in a forward-facing young people’s mental health charity. The job description in this pack provides a generic overview of the Administrator role. Administrators are based centrally with other support staff. Our Administrators are a vital and valued part of our team supporting and enabling the work of our mental health practitioners and the work of the Charity overall. Administrators report directly to the Service Administration Manager and will work collaboratively within a team of administrators covering different services as needs arise. 

The post holder will be the predominant point of contact for young people and professionals contacting the services and hence a sensitive and professional telephone manner will be of key importance. However, the post holder will NOT be acting as a mental health practitioner and will be expected to maintain clear boundaries between their role and that of the mental health practitioners.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for the Charity Administrator role, attached to the advert, and fill in the application to be considered. 

We understand some candidates may want to use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we also want to learn more about the authentic you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences wherever possible. In the spirit of transparency - we also ask that you indicate if you have used AI in your application. 

Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the Person Specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered. 

Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to arrange interviews. 

The Office Administrator will cover the reception and core office administration and be responsible for coordinating bookings and assist with marketing. They will be responsible for greeting visitors to Hinde Street Methodist Church and ensuring that they are warmly welcomed. This crucial and interesting role has the opportunity to be part of a friendly and efficient team in an inclusive and engaging community. Whilst the majority of the work is administrative, there are opportunities to be involved in the digital communications and also in engagement and support of the diverse groups who use the church’s spaces.

We are recruiting a fixed term Finance Administrator (maternity leave cover) to join our wonderful team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s financial administrative processes and supporting the Head of Operations with day-to-day financial tasks.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
• have experience of finance administration, with excellent organisation skills
• have excellent attention to detail
• be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
• enjoy working as part of a small and busy team

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK. 

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices and debtor reports
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and data entry
• Process weekly online bank payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
• General administrative support 

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. For over 70 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights, and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy, and capacity building with our member societies.

Financial control responsibility for accurate, complete, Charity SORP compliant balances in the balance sheet. Review of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations, completeness and of income and expenditure lines and controls accounts. This includes ownership of fixed assets register, KPIs for debtor and creditors aged balances, correct processing of taxes (PAYE/NI and VAT) and banking administration.

Responsible for administering the Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority. Manage and delegate the financial systems. This includes all aspects of systems management, continuous development and full utilisation of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) cloud-based software. Lead and support system-led financial and procedural controls to elevate current practices to meet best practices in accounting and reporting as per IFRS102 and Charity SORP regulatory standards. The role includes change management and process embedding, upskilling end-users and improving user experience.

Business partner across internal and external stakeholders to ensure reporting requirements are met. Achieve high level of assurance and integrity in reports including interrogation and correction as required. Support variance analysis and commentaries on all levels of reporting.

Support finance colleagues in delivery of overall Finance objectives when required i.e. absence cover and deputise for the Head of Finance. 

Lewisham Parochial & Almshouse Charities is looking for a Clerk to the Trustees: an experienced, independent-minded governance professional to support our board on governance, finance and administration.

We are a small group of four historic charities, amalgamated by Charity Commission scheme in 1990 but with roots reaching back over 400 years in the ancient parish of Lewisham. We run the Lloyd Court almshouse in Ladywell, providing independent housing for older residents, and award small grants across the parish. Our staff team is small — a House Manager and a Premises Manager on site — supported by a board of volunteer trustees.

What you'll do:

• clerk the board and its committees, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up;
• maintain the three-year budget and prepare the annual accounts for audit and filing with the Charity Commission;
• keep statutory and operational records, policies and compliance in good order;
• advise trustees on charity law, regulation and good practice;
• and work with the House Manager so trustees stay sighted on day-to-day operations.

What you'll need:

• demonstrable experience of clerking, company secretarial or equivalent governance support to a charity board;
• sound knowledge of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements;
• financial acumen across budgets, management accounts and annual accounts;
• excellent minute taking and clear written English

Experience in the almshouse sector, social housing or sheltered accommodation is desirable, as is familiarity with the Almshouse Association's Standards of Almshouse Management.

This is a contract for services rather than an employed post. You would be engaged as a self-employed individual or through your own company, responsible for your own tax, National Insurance and professional indemnity insurance.

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

Mind Cymru is Mind in Wales. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mind works across England and Wales with 11 staff at Mind Cymru's Cardiff office. Mind Cymru also works closely with our 15 affiliated Local Minds in all parts of Wales.

The Business Administrator works directly to the Director and supports the Senior Management Team (SMT), and is responsible for the effective running of the office, including dealing with correspondences, diaries and meetings and internal systems, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Register, Decision Time, Smartsheet's and Risk Management systems, keeping these up-to-date in support of the SMT.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Effectively manage the efficient working of the Director's office being the first point of contact and providing administrative support and coordination across all functions, i.e. planning, risk, budget, training and general office activity.

-Organise and plan diaries, to optimise time, making travel and other arrangements as required.

-Be responsible for managing and responding to correspondence to the Director, identifying appropriate action and responses.

-Set up internal and external meetings as required and ensure the smooth running of these by setting dates, ensuring papers go out in good time, booking rooms and refreshments, taking accurate minutes and being proactive in following up actions arising.

-Provide high level customer care in dealing with routine and non-routine enquiries from staff, local Minds, external stakeholders using judgement to take or decide on appropriate action.

-Provide secretariat and administrative support for governance and other fora including Pwyllgor Cymru - the governance sub-committee for Wales; One Mind in Wales - the local Mind network in Wales; and The Wales Alliance for Mental Health - the alliance of leading mental health charities in Wales which is Chaired by the Director of Mind Cymru.

-Be the first point of contact for key members of the above groups and, with the Director, manage relations with them.

-Be responsible for co-ordinating and supporting meetings and be pro-active in ensuring that actions arising from the meetings are followed up.

-In keeping with the level of access and trust commensurate with this role, the post holder is required to maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times.

-Process invoices and make payments via Minds internal accounting processes, being planned and accurate in line with delegated responsibility.

-Work closely with the Social Impact Directorate Executive Assistant when required to ensure coordination with Mind Cymru and the wider Directorate plans, meetings and commitments.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is 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 partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

We retain the authority to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date and without prior notice, once an adequate number of applications has been received. Applications will be assessed on a continuous basis, and we respectfully advise prompt submission to ensure consideration.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We retain the authority to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date and without prior notice, once an adequate number of applications has been received. Applications will be assessed on a continuous basis, and we respectfully advise prompt submission to ensure consideration.

Assistant Financial Accountant

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience and qualifications, pro rata if working four days
Location: Talgarth
Hours: 4 or 5 days per week, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Hybrid working: Minimum two days per week in the Talgarth office once fully trained
Reporting to: CFO
Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays, pro rata for four days
Benefits: Flexible working hours and £200,000 Death in Service cover

About The Wye & Usk Foundation

The Wye & Usk Foundation is an environmental charity working to protect and improve the rivers Wye and Usk and their catchments. We are part of the Rivers Trust movement, a network of independent charities working to protect and restore rivers across the UK and Ireland.

We work with farmers, landowners, local communities, businesses and other organisations to find practical solutions to the challenges facing our rivers.

Our work covers a wide range of activities, including river and habitat restoration, farm advice, water quality, monitoring and data, natural flood management and the development of new approaches to funding river restoration.

About the role

We are looking for someone to join our small Finance Team in a varied role covering day-to-day finance as well as project finance and reporting.The role could suit a recent graduate looking to start and develop a career in finance, someone already working in finance who is looking for their next step, or a part-qualified candidate looking to broaden their experience.

The salary within the £26,000 to £30,000 range will depend on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and the level of responsibility they are able to take on. The role can be worked over four or five days per week.

The role will initially be shaped around the successful candidate's existing skills and experience. The core responsibilities will cover transactional finance and finance administration, with additional responsibilities across project accounting, reconciliations, budgets and financial reporting introduced depending on experience and development within the role.

We are a small team, so the role is varied and offers a good opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of finance activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing invoices in Sage, obtaining authorisations and dealing with supplier and internal queries.
• Apply the correct VAT treatment to invoices depending on the project. Training will be provided.
• Process staff expenses, checking receipts and supporting information and ensuring claims are authorised.
• Manage monthly timesheet authorisations and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Review farm grant applications before payment and collate financial evidence for grant claims, including payroll information, invoices, expenses and timesheets.
• Maintain finance records and provide supporting information for audit and year-end requirements.
• Assist with quarterly payments to Fishing Passport beat owners.
• Provide cover for sales invoicing, other Finance Team duties, general administrative duties and Fishing Passport telephone queries. Training will be provided.

Further Responsibilities and Development

Depending on experience, and as the successful candidate develops within the role, responsibilities may also include:

• Maintain project cashflows, including updating actual costs and forecasts, and work with Project Managers on budgets and finance queries.
• Maintain project budget templates, including staff day rates and other assumptions.
• Monitor project finances and highlight significant variances or issues.
• Manage pension payments and complete monthly pension reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist with aged debtor and creditor reviews.
• Help prepare and submit grant claims and assist with Gift Aid claims, National Statistics returns and other finance returns.
• Maintain and reconcile in-kind contributions and finance information for new and existing projects.
• Help improve finance processes and reporting, including the use of Sage, Excel and Power Query.

There will also be opportunities to become involved in monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts as experience develops.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• A degree, relevant finance qualification, or practical experience working in finance or accounts.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Good Excel skills, including basic formulae and tables.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A practical approach, willingness to learn and willingness to help other members of the Finance Team when required.

Desirable

We do not expect candidates to have experience in all of the following, but any of these would be useful:

• A degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or another numerate subject.
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIFS, lookups and Power Query.
• Experience of accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience of project accounting, budgeting or grant-funded projects.
• Knowledge of VAT, including VAT reconciliations or partial VAT recovery.
• Experience of Sage 50 or similar accounting software.