Administrator and finance manager jobs

As a VAWG Service Manager, you would be part of Stay Safe East a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO) which supports disabled victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse.  We are part of several key partnerships across London supporting victims of domestic abuse, hate crime and other crimes, providing specialist casework as well as advice to our partners.

The VAWG manager will have overall management responsibility for the Violence against Women and Girls Team. They will directly manage 4 Independent Disability and Domestic Violence Advisers (IDDVAs) and two  Senior IDDVAs who will each manage two to three IDDVAs. The VAWG Manager will also be expected  carry a small caseload of their own. They will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of advocacy and support for our clients. They will also collate casework data and provide reports to the CEO for our funders and annual reports.

Please note we do not accept CVs, we only accept our own application form attached.

Aims

• To manage the Stay Safe East Violence Against Women and Girls Service to Deaf and disabled victims/survivors of domestic violence and abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, anti-social behaviour and other forms of abuse
• To implement a high-quality service, to efficiently monitor casework and maintain an effective casework database system. 
• To offer continuous improvements and develop casework support.
• To carry a small domestic violence caseload
• To advocate for the safety of our clients, their children or other dependents  To work within the social model of disability and use non-discriminatory practice 

Tasks

Managing referrals Service Delivery

• To manage enquiries and referrals to Stay Safe East from a range of partner agencies (MARAC and ASBRAC, police, housing providers, education, adult or children’s social care, voluntary sector agencies etc.,) and self-referrals from disabled survivors from domestic abuse 
• To ensure that all referrals and enquiries regarding VAWG are accurately recorded on the database and a spreadsheet
• To manage any waiting list, ensure that contact is maintained with clients on the waiting list and review the waiting list monthly

Management Responsibilities

• To provide overall management and leadership to the Violence against Women and Girls team at Stay Safe East
• To directly manage 4 IDDVAs and 2 senior IDDVAs (numbers may increase over time) and one volunteer , and provide support and regular supervision
• To support the Senior IDDVAs to each manage two to three IDDVAs
• To conduct reviews and  annual appraisals
• To record and manage  sickness absence, annual and other leave
• To maintain up-to-date HR records
• To deal with day-to-day HR matters and report any potential issues of concern to the CEO
• To work with the CEO to deal with any disciplinary issues or grievances 
• To attend HR and management training as appropriate

Casework

• To carry a small advocacy caseload (up to 8 women) supporting Deaf or disabled survivors of domestic violence
• To provide advocacy, practical and emotional support to those clients around safety, housing, access to services (health, social care, mental health support, benefits, access needs etc)

Casework Management

• Ensure  casework systems and practices are up-to-date, and effective in managing client caseload and safety, and are accessible to staff and volunteers
• Hold fortnightly team casework meetings and ad-hoc meetings as required
• Undertake 2 monthly casework reviews meeting with the team of advocates
• Advise and support team members in their casework, answer queries and challenge or step in where needed
• Allocate cases and assist the advocates to manage their workload
• Allocate tasks to volunteers and supervising their work (we only have one volunteer at present but hope to recruit more)
• Coordinate and monitor referrals to MARAC and other multi-agency domestic violence casework panels, ASBRAC anti-social behaviour panel and Adult or Child Safeguarding referrals
• Attend MARAC Casework and Coordinating meetings as required 

Quality standards and service improvement

• Ensure that all service delivery overall meets expected Quality Standards
• Ensure that clients’ access, communication and cultural needs are met by Stay Safe East’s VAWG team   
• Carry out monthly file checks and other checks to ensure quality and consistency of service, and discuss achievements and improvements with advocates
• Ensure that staff are trained and up to date with changes in the law or in practice, and understand what is expected of them
• Work with the Engagement and Involvement Officer to coordinate client satisfaction surveys, analyse and write up the results
• Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in line with Stay Safe East policies, Community Legal Service, MARAC and other guidelines
• Seek to improve the service at all times

Project and contract monitoring

• Maintain monitoring data for 6 different funders and producing funding reports, all with individual monitoring requirements, in a timely manner
• Provide quarterly and annual monitoring reports in a timely fashion, and meet with monitoring officers as require
• Attend contract monitoring meetings and other funder requests
• Provide casework data and trends to the policy team for evidence for policy reports and working for change 
• Report to the CEO issues and trends raised by casework and supply data as required for reports, funding bids etc 

Other

• Attend relevant internal meetings such as team and Stay Safe East staff meetings, manager’s meetings, and external meetings including with commissioners and relevant funders
• Attend training and professional development
•  Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Chief Executive

Are you up for a challenge?

If so, you could be just the person we’re looking for.

Come and join a passionate team striving for a better life for unpaid family carers

At the Carers Support Centre (CSC) we have been supporting unpaid adult and young carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire for 25 years. We provide a wide range of services, emotional and practical support to carers of all ages, not only helping them in their caring role but also to lead a life of their own.

Following a series successful funding bids and an organisational review, we have an opportunity for someone to join our Senior Management Team in the new role of Business Support Manager (BSM).

Business Support Manager (BSM)

30 hours per week

Salary: £25,740 per annum (£32,176 FTE)

In this new role, managing a small team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the core infrastructure functions that are the foundations of a strong charity, allowing us to grow and develop the delivery of services for carers. This includes areas such as: Data Management, Digital Development, HR, Central Administration, Risk Management, Premises, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will also be involved in the strategic and operational leadership of CSC.

If you’re up for a challenge, working in a supportive environment and have the necessary skills and experience we’d love to hear from you.

If you want to discuss the role, please call us and ask for Tim Poole

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on our website 

If you do not have access to the internet, please call our office.

Closing date:  Monday 25 July 2022 @ 12.00 Noon

Interviews:  Week commencing 1 August 2022

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.

Primary function of the role
The Big House Means Business  Manager’s primary function is to deliver The Big House Means Business (TBHMB) strategic plan and meet or exceed outcome and revenue targets as set by the Finance and Operations Director and CEO and develop key partnerships between new audiences, organisations and The Big House. This involves building partnerships with organisations in corporate, educational and social sectors and managing the delivery of workshops and skills development days.

How To Apply:
Please submit your most recent CV and a Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date, how this relates to the duties and personal specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 21 July 2022
First-round interviews will take place: WC 25 July 2022
Start date: ASAP / depending on notice period.

The Big House aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the young people and communities that we engage with. We welcome applications from all groups, especially those underrepresented in the arts, and actively encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

The recruitment process is open to all. If you require any additional support when applying or during the interview process, we are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure that our recruitment is as accessible as possible.

Recruiting a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to strategically lead the finance function following our set up and recent growth.

Haringey Education Partnership

Haringey Education Partnership is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company established by Haringey and Enfield schools in partnership with Haringey Council from September 2018. We exist to improve outcomes for children and young people through delivering the best school improvement available anywhere in the country. We support all types and phases of schools in Haringey and Enfield who want to work with us and our family of 100 schools.

Our vision is to inspire our schools so every child and young person is able to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to raise outcomes for all in HEP schools so achievement is as good as, or better than, anywhere in the country.

Role Profile

We are seeking to engage a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to lead the finance function following a period of set up and growth. 

This is a hands on, top-table strategy role, and you will have the assistance of a part-time finance assistant. 

We are a small company and the post holder will be expected to contribute broadly across the business, particularly in identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities.

The role straddles financial and management accounting, and the post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in being the chief financial advisor to the board, and in being a business partner to the leadership team and beyond.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that business processes, administration and financial management are as efficient as possible
• Assist the Chief Executive in the identification and delivery of business development opportunities
• Undertake and present the finance work associated with new services or products, ensuring that the associated commercial strategies (such as pricing) are appropriate
• Act as chief financial advisor to the board and the finance committee
• Act as business partner to company budget holders in the preparation and presentation of tailored financial management information
• Lead the maintenance of the accounting system (Quickbooks)
• Lead planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals
• Prepare and present financial reports for the company’s finance committee and board
• Prepare and present financial forecasts by modelling scenarios
• Ensure legal compliance with respect to Insurance, Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Prepare revenue, expense, cash flow and balance sheet analysis as required Lead on the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist management to make better financial decisions to improve financial sustainability
• Provide the management and development of the financial assistant Review and process payments of creditors and employees (payroll is currently outsourced)
• Participate and, where appropriate, lead in the execution of changes to procedures, policies and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance and scaling of the business
• Prepare final accounts and lead the external audit
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and the annual corporation tax return
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with auditors, solicitors and the bank
• Oversee the correct accounting for the relationship with HEP’s charitable arm, HEP Horizons
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPFA)
  • Demonstrable CPD
• Financial Accounting
  • Technical knowledge commensurate with a small business
  • Preparation of VAT and Corporation tax returns
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Leading on annual audit
• Management accounting
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Evidence of business partnering with non-finance managers
  • Preparation and presentation of financial management information to committee and board
• Business Development
  • Evidence of working commercially, preparing finance work for business development
  • Evidence of cross-organisation working
  • Evidence of commercial development aptitude
• Management
  • Evidence of managing and developing staff
  • Evidence of influencing skills

Personal Qualities

You will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Be adaptable with good organisational skills
• Be a team player, with the confidence to lead, motivate and influence
• Have a commitment to customer-focussed working
• Have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Have an understating of the issues around diversity and anti-discrimination and a commitment to both

Requirements

• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job Description – Transport and Logistics Manager

Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager

Location: Flexible, UK wide

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Full Time

Salary: £28,000-£34,000

About FareShare

FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18

independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the

food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups. During

2020, we redistributed 113 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our

retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to

waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The COVID19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on the issue of food insecurity in the UK and

with it, FareShare’s ability to get food to vulnerable communities nationwide. We are

fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a

groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to

join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK

by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the

symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries

Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and

achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The Role

This is an exciting new role at FareShare to take our logistics operation to the next level. FareShare is

experiencing fast volume growth and as such needs to manage our transport efficiently. This role will

help develop our logistics strategy, identifying opportunities to streamline our transport operations to

find the most efficient routes to distribute food to our network in a timely, cost effective way, whilst

still ensuring a fair distribution of food to our network of 23 Regional Partners.

The post holder will have opportunities to work closely with leading transport and logistics providers

and act as the relationship lead, progressing our relationships with the haulage industry to help us

achieve our goals and at the same time dovetailing national with local transport solutions.

We are looking for someone with experience of the logistics and transport industry, ideally in the food

industry, who is innovative and analytical and enjoys coming up with new solutions. This is also a great

opportunity for someone who also enjoys relationship management and working with partners to

achieve joint goals. This is a new position within FareShare, the post holder will also have opportunities

to work closely with other departments and our network of Regional Centres.

Main areas of responsibility

Logistics systems & processes

 Identify opportunities to streamline our logistics operations and processes, to identify efficiencies

and cost savings, redistribute product more quickly or reduce our food miles

 Work with the Supply Chain and Logistics Team, Food Team and Network to identify optimum

transport solutions according to circumstance

 Work closely with the finance team to ensure haulier invoices are processed in a timely manner and

charged to appropriate budget codes, work with finance team to track expenditure and financial

reporting escalating issues to Senior Programme Manager as appropriate

 Build up database of food partner haulier relationships to build our understanding and identify

logistics efficiencies

 Expand our capacity to store and distribute different food types when required

 Create logistics load forecasting models

 Support the expansion of our regional food sourcing and logistics models

 Manage current and emerging transport projects e.g. FSUK funded and managed lorries

 Ensure our transport solutions are safe through supporting the Network with the right guidance and

support

 Work closely with consultants, external partners and the H&S team to ensure our people and

reputation remain safe

Relationship management

 Act as the relationship lead for existing haulier relationships

 Work with existing partners to ensure good levels of service provision and opportunities for cost

reduction

 Work with Operations team to support accurate and safe receipt and handling of food and resolve

any haulier related issues

 Identify potential new relationships with hauliers, including identifying key contacts and driving

progress through face to face meetings

 Work with logistics companies to identify opportunities for any surplus in their own operations

FareShare aims to be an equal opportunity employer 3

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

 Experience of working within the transport and logistics sector for a minimum of 2 years,

preferably within the food industry

 Experience and knowledge of logistics operations best practice in the UK and emerging

technologies to help support logistics operations

 Experience of managing projects

 Experience of managing transport budgets

 Financially literate able to work within a budget

 Experience of account management Skills

 Ability to develop excellent working relationships, including great communication and presentation

skills

 A great team player, since this role will require working closely with many different teams

 Good organisational skills and ability to managing conflicting priorities whilst keeping a focus on

longer term activities

 High levels of motivation, drive and tenacity in order to push forwards progress in new areas

 Good problem solving abilities using logical and pragmatic approaches to suggest process

improvements or creative solutions to challenges

 Able to work under own initiative

 Analytical with an ability to analyse data and build reports

Competencies and behaviours

 Good oral and written communication skills

 IT literate with good standard of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

 An understanding of, and passion for, the mission and values of FareShare

 Able to present FareShare professionally and act as an ambassador

 Able to demonstrate respect for work colleagues and FareShare beneficiaries

 A positive and “can-do” attitude

Benefits 

Salary £28,000 - £34,000 per annum

Permanent, 35 Hours, Full Time

25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employers pension contribution eme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Flexible working

Closing Date: 18/07/2022

We are looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join Trinity as we continue to rebuild the organisation and deliver against our charitable objectives. The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently.

You will have a background in finance within a complex organisation, confident and able to adapt your skills, whilst managing a critical business function.

You will oversee the financial functions of the organisation and assist the CEO, providing oversight of financial systems and related data - including review and analysis to ensure Trinity is compliant with financial charity and governance requirements​

We are seeking a Finance Manager who will be passionate about providing strategic oversight of Green House finances to ensure we can deliver effective services meet the needs of those that have been raped and abused across Avon and Somerset.

You will work alongside our Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for optimising our financial position through effective financial and risk management, supporting the team to deliver excellence and providing expert advice to income generation and sustainable growth strategic.

You will be able to build effective relationships with your colleagues and Green House Trustees to ensure a coherence and consistency of approach. You will supervise all financial tasks of the Green House and ensure capital and resources are used beneficially in order to maintain the Green House’s financial health. You will be hands on as necessary to ensure systems, internal controls and financial operational management is in place in order to meet the Green House’s financial, contractual, statutory and legal responsibilities.

You’ll be excited by the opportunity to join the Green House and be part of the senior leadership team leading an organisational culture that reflects a collaborative and supportive environment.
 

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) is seeking to appoint a Services Manager. 

OSARCC’s Services Manager takes overarching responsibility for supporting our Project Leads to deliver and develop services to meet the needs of survivors across Oxfordshire. As part of OSARCC’s Senior Management Team, the post holder will be expected to produce high quality written progress reports, maintain and develop working relationships with partner agencies; and ensure all service delivery meets funder requirements and budgets. 

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, motivated woman who has excellent project management skills, and experience of leading teams. She will have strong experience of resource, people and service management, and a desire to contribute to a growing organisation working within a collective, intersectional feminist ethos.

Join our team of caring and committed women, working together to make a difference to survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire. We care about the wellbeing and development of our staff, so in addition to 28 days of annual leave (up to 33 with long service), we offer a 5% pension contribution, enhanced sickness and parental leave pay, regular clinical supervision, Employee Assistance Programme, and a generous training budget to support your learning and development. Job-sharing proposals would be considered for this role.

To apply please read the Services Manager Job Description and Person Specification and Services Manager Info Pack here attached and complete our online application form on our website.

Closing Date: 9am 13th July 2022
1st Interview Date: 21st July 2022
2nd Interview Date: 28th July 2022 

This post is restricted to women applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

OSARCC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality and social inclusion.  

Enable Concordis work for peace by ensuring our (virtual) head-office operates smoothly. You don’t need experience of peacebuilding or charity work, just sublime organisational skills and a passion for peace.

Flexible hours, working from home within easy reach of Guildford, Surrey, UK, to meet the CEO & directors 1-2 times per week.

Application: Only by application form attached and downloadable from http://concordis.international/careers and emailed to: hr @ concordis.international

Deadline: Sunday 17th July at 23.59 hrs

Reports to: CEO

Concordis is a UK registered peacebuilding charity with programmes in Sudan, South Sudan, Central African Republic and Mauritania.  We work alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.  We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society.

This work makes a difference.  A recent independent evaluation of our work in CAR found:

The project was highly impactful and added significant value to social cohesion, resilience, local economic development and governance. There was widespread evidence of changes in attitudes and behaviour between farmers and herders in project areas.

Delivered in an extremely complex context, the project demonstrated excellent flexibility and adaptive capacity and consequently remained highly relevant throughout the project period… It is an excellent and innovative pilot, which should be replicated and scaled up nationally.

Essential Criteria

These are absolute requirements; please only apply if you have these skills and experience:

1. At least 5 years in a senior administrative / management role (e.g. PA, EA, office manager, project manager)
2. Communications experience: writing or editing newsletters or reports; updating websites; managing social media feeds
3. Human resources experience, including helping recruit staff
4. Able to provide basic IT support to the wider team
5. Highly organised and professional
6. Commitment to Concordis’ mission, principles, values (available at http://concordis.international/our-mission-and-values/)

Desirable Criteria

We don’t expect applicants to be able to do all these things, but if you’ve experience in some of them, we’d love to hear about it.

1. Fundraising
2. Events management
3. French-speaking
4. Video editing
5. Safeguarding
6. Data management
7. Risk management
8. Security management

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND OUTCOMES  

1. Supporting good governance
   1. Organise meetings of the board of trustees, their sub-committees and the advisory panel, arranging dates and venues, collating agenda and papers, taking minutes, following up action points.
   2. Ensure Concordis’ policies (e.g. Security, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption etc.) are available to all staff and kept up-to-date, either reviewing them yourself or following up with the person responsible.
   3. Steward the Risk Register, ensuring risks are reviewed regularly by the responsible person.
2. Helping communicate Concordis’ message
   1. Convert (rather dry) text from project reports into professional and attractive communications materials for printing, website and social media, for dissemination to current and prospective donors.
   2. Technical support with online and in-person conferences and events, creating PowerPoints and ensuring the tech platform is functioning well.
3. Professional support to the CEO and directors
   1. Convene meetings of the directors, senior management team and wider staff team, following up on action points as needed.
   2. Diary management for the CEO, setting up regular meetings with staff and people from outside the organisation, arranging visas, booking flights and accommodation etc.
4. Supporting the wider team (hence French language desirable but not essential)
   1. Oversee the security rota, ensuring someone is tracking staff working in hazardous areas at all times.
   2. Be the first line of IT support for the whole team, fixing minor issues as they arise and referring more difficult questions to IT consultants; help the team implement the cyber security policy.
   3. UK procurement, including IT equipment, branded clothing, business cards etc, keeping a central record of Concordis’ assets.
   4. Help the team improve file and data management, streamlining a workable system across the organisation.
   5. Steward the Office email account, referring messages to the relevant person.
   6. Keep a central record of programme deadlines and help ensure that they are met in good time.
   7. Receive and check staff expense claims, forwarding them for payment to the Finance Director
5. Human Resources
   1. Steward the recruitment processes across the organisation, working with the line managers responsible to prepare job descriptions, advertise roles, sift and shortlist, interview, take up references and checks, offer jobs and issue contracts.  Ensure HR files are kept up-to-date.
   2. Oversee onboarding of new staff, ensuring they have the information and equipment they need, are briefed on policies and feel part of the team.
   3. Diarise appraisals and ensure training needs are met.
   4. Work with programme managers to ensure safeguarding policies are known and being implemented.
   5. Administer the internship programme, ensuring quality recruitment and that interns are allocated to roles in which they can be useful and receive training.
6. Management of service providers
   1. Diarise renewals of insurance, licences, rental contracts and leases held by Concordis in all the countries where we work, ensuring that they are renewed, re-negotiated or notice is served in a timely manner (this might be done by you or referred to a programme manager).
   2. Manage online contracts with Garmin, Fulcrum, Canvas etc. and with donors such as the EU, US, UK.
   3. Be the first point of contact for our travel agent, insurance broker, IT support, landlord etc. ensuring we get a good service from them.

Emmaus Communities offer homeless people a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment by running successful social enterprises.

Emmaus Greenwich, a well-established social enterprise providing a home and work to 35 residents, is seeking a Finance Manager on a part time basis (3 days / 24 hours per week) to manage the charity's finance operations.

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Job Title:   Finance Manager

Location: Emmaus Greenwich Community

Reports To:   Chief Executive

Responsible for:   Finance Assistant and volunteers

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Job Purpose

• To manage the financial operations of the Emmaus Greenwich Community comprised of Companions, Staff, Volunteers, and Trustees
• To support the Chief Executive, Treasurer, and Trustees so they can manage the Community’s finances efficiently
• To Line Manage the Finance Assistant and finance volunteers
• To work as part of the management team delivering the organisation’s objectives, including promoting Emmaus internally and externally, collaborating with other Emmaus Communities and organisations to achieve wider strategic plans and objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

• Managing the Charity’s financial and accounting operations using QuickBooks financial management software and Microsoft Excel
• Producing accurate monthly Management Accounts for Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, including commentary on significant areas and variances from budgets
• Preparing detailed annual budgets for approval by the Chief Executive and Trustees and overseeing cash flow management
• Processing payroll/pensions on a monthly basis including monthly returns, payments to Inland Revenue and year end returns
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, reviewing partial exemption calculations and ensuring payment or refunds are made or received on time
• Processing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing regular trial balances and investigating miscellaneous accounting issues
• Maintaining the Fixed Assets Register
• Production of the year end accounts, liaising with auditors and assisting with annual audits
• Preparing and submitting regular Gift Aid claims, including overseeing all correspondence with donors
• Record and monitor restricted and unrestricted donations and claiming of tax relief on Gift Aid
• Filing of all accounting and corporate documentation, manually and electronically
• Line managing the Finance Assistant
• Overseeing the administration of Housing Benefit income; calculate and check receipts, chase arrears with the Housing Benefit office, submit returns and reconcile payments
• Overseeing the charity’s petty cash, including processing, recording of top-up of petty cash amounts, and issuing petty cash
• Overseeing the banking of all cheques, credit/debit card payments and cash as required. 
• Overseeing the processing of all payments and maintaining accurate records of authorisation for the cheques raised
• Overseeing Companions’ allowances, savings and financial records – ensuring funds are available, schedules of payments, savings, loans and making payments on behalf of Companions
• Overseeing sales invoices as necessary. Controlling all outstanding invoices and ensuring prompt payment
• Managing the EPOS system to ensure accurate recording of all stock items and sales
• Managing the PDQ/card payments system
• Auditing reported shop takings against till receipts and sales records
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintaining and checking of direct debit and standing order payments
• Providing financial information, reports and modelling exercises to support and assist the Chief Executive with grant funding applications and other projects
• Dealing with staff / supplier financial queries and requests
• Other ad-hoc accounting and financial duties that may be reasonably requested and as may arise from time to time necessary for financial integrity

General Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and contribute to the charity’s strategy and policy making
• Put in place robust financial systems and processes
• Improve on efficiencies and work towards reducing charity costs
• Perform any other duties as required by the Chief Executive, including additional duties and responsibilities to cover for holidays and absences

These duties are not exhaustive, and are subject to review with the postholder according to future developments within the charity

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Personal Specification

Essential Skills / Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of financial accounting (preferably part or fully qualified with any of the major accounting bodies)
• At least three years’ experience in the review and production of accounts
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of VAT
• Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of working with online accounting systems, Excel and MS Office

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience of using QuickBooks online accounting system
• Experience and understanding of Charity financial management (SORP)
• Experience of dealing with auditors and a clear understanding of their requirements
• Knowledge and experience of Gift Aid claims
• Willingness to be flexible, tolerant, and non-judgmental
• Understanding of Emmaus’ ethos

Personal Qualities

• A willingness to learn new skills as systems and needs develop
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate and transparent data systems
• Highly organized and effective time manager with excellent prioritization skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and with diverse people
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
• Self-motivated and responsible
• Great professionalism with high respect for confidentiality
• Adaptable / flexible
• Willingness to provide details for a DBS check
• Ability to embrace the values and aims of Emmaus Greenwich

To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Closing date:  5pm on 20th July 2022

For more information please visit our website

Finance Manager 

Home based, UK or Europe

This is a critical support function to the Finance, HR and Administration team. It is a multi-faceted role with responsibilities for accountancy, in particular the management of the annual audits and accounts. Be the point of contact for HR and Administration functions.  Working with our accounting firms, payroll firms in the respective countries, this role will lead on all of the audit processes for the UK, EU and Australian arms of the Foundation and will also provide support to the US and Hong Kong as and when necessary.

Finance:

• Lead on the format and messaging of the global accounts and global annual review and ensure that we provide an accurate and transparent report.
• Lead on the UK, German, Italian, Luxembourg and Australian audits and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure they are completed accurately and on time each year.  Point of contact between the finance team and external auditors to ensure queries are resolved throughout the audit process.
• Work with the gift processing teams, third party fulfilment houses and the Finance team to ensure all income and expense records are filed correctly to support annual audit processes and in line with charity/company regulations.
• Ensure accurate coding is in place across all financial systems.
• Monthly accountancy - perform or assist with the book-keeping for each market as required.
• Manage staff expenses including reimbursement.
• Point of contact for staff credit cards. Manage allocation and use.
• Manage global bank accounts.  Responsibility for keeping signatories, users and authorisers/directors up to date and in line with internal policies and when there are staff changes. Provide financial info to the Finance team as required. Oversee the set up of new accounts as required.
• Ensure day-to-day banking is carried out in line with our Customer Service Charter.
• Manage monthly transfers between bank accounts, supplier accounts and merchant providers for all markets in liaison with Finance team located at headquarters. Obtain required approvals and ensure operational balances are in place.
• Carry out finance related reconciliations such as expenditure reconciliation, bank reconciliation and payment platform reconciliation.
• Point of contact & account manager for payment platforms and merchant accounts, keeping information up to date etc.

HR and Administration:

• Recruitment and retention, including labour engagement for UK, German, Italy, Luxembourg and Australia.
• Work with our Global HR team to ensure Training and Development, performance maintenance, employee relations are well maintain.
• Coordinate / arrange the European staff salaries, and other markets as required.
• Oversee supplier accounts/services & contract management: Keep records up to date, manage payments, maintain online accounts eg, office facilities and insurances. Management of global PO Boxes and international postal services. Ensure they are renewed in time.
• Manage all subscription requirements for the Supporter Engagement team (IT, sector, compliance etc).
• Management of staff mobile phone contracts.
• Control and monitor purchasing costs, including office.
• Manage UK petty cash.
• Manage the global fixed asset registers. 
• Create and manage inventory of staff resources incl. IT equipment. 
• Assist the budget preparation.
• Assist with the creation of performance reports and other (ad hoc) reports as required.
• Provide support for financial, HR processes as required.
• Design and maintain filing systems.

Inter-department relations:

• Ensure that inter-department and inter-personal relationships are positive, cohesive, and contribute to the overall mission of AAF.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management in regard to work procedures and employee relations.

Continuous Improvement and Misc.:

• Contribute to the on-going review, development and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of AAF.
• Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of AAF objectives and mission.
• Ensure procedure manuals are updated in line with changes.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• Do you have a passion for creating a great working environment with continuous improvement initiatives?
• You will be able to combine technical skills (Project Management, IT, H&S, contractor management) with interpersonal skills to build relationships
• You will deliver facilities and IT which support excellent service delivery for staff and clients
• You will have knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• You will have an understanding of effective contract management, as well as experience of managing a range of contracts

Salary: £37,274- £43,349
Closing Date: Sunday 10th July 2022
Interview Date: Friday 15th July 2022

Our Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
• Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Day off for moving house
• Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
• Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

We are a London Living Wage employer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join the team in Cumbria, working 18.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in Cumbria and can be based at either Ulverston, Carlisle or Cockermouth. There will be a requirement to travel to and work from different locations on occassion.

As an Administrator you will be: -

Supporting the current work of Victim Support in Cumbria by providing high quality administrative support to colleagues and the wider team. This will include reviewing referrals & accessing case management systems.

To be successful in this role you will will need to be able to adapt to change and carry out a range of duties as required. You should have experience of delivering high quality administrative support, knowledge of administrative procedures & working to agreed standards.

You will need to be proficient in using Microsoft Office, able to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively as part of a team. Good communication, organisational & time management skills are also essential, as is a good understanding of confidentiality and a willingness to learn about the Data Protection Act & other legal requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Salary:  Grade 6.1 - £30,811 

Hours:  Full Time - 35 hours a week 

Solent Students’ Union is a student led, registered charity with a vision of developing confident students at the heart of the Union and University.  Our mission is to enrich the student experience through opportunities, support, influence, and action. We are committed to promoting equity and diversity and strive to be an organisation that values difference and inclusiveness.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will come with relevant working experience and working within the charity sector would be advantageous, although this isn’t essential.

This is an ideal first management position and the successful candidate will have experience of:

• Qualifications of AAT level 4 or equivalent.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, including forecasts, and attending meetings with trustees.
•  Preparing audit information and working with external auditors.
• Overseeing financial processes, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to identify and manage financial risks
• Overseeing the company payroll and pensions
• The ability to maintain appropriate financial systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• The ability to think strategically and to articulate how you will further the Union’s vision
• The ability to analyse and interpret data, presenting it in accessible form to various audiences to inform decision making
• Sound judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 cloud Payroll

You will be working in a fast-paced environment where projects are constantly evolving. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as being a proactive team member with the ability to prioritise a changing workload. Excellent interpersonal skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to interpret complex information into excellent activities which appeal to a diverse stakeholder group are essential in this role.

Although this post is full time and office based, some home working will be available, and we will consider part time or job share requests. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement or once in post.

We welcome applications from everyone, and we want to strongly encourage applications from; people with an ethnic minority background, disabled people, people with dependents, and LGBTQ+ people.

If you think you are the ideal person who can clearly demonstrate a commitment to our values, we would love you to join our close team of professionals who believe that every student matters.

Further Information For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Judith Strike Interim Chief Executive via the contact us section of our solentsu website.

To Apply - Please download Job description, Person specification and Application form and submit completed applications to the email listed on the form.

Closing Date: 14th July 2022