We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:
- Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
- Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
- Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
- Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
- Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
- Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
- Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager
Personal Specification
Values
- Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence
Skills and Experience
- Excellent administrative skills
- Experience of working in a finance department
- Good communication and listening
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following
- An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
- Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
- A recognised finance qualification
- Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
- Experience of producing charity accounts
To Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:
- Where you heard about the job vacancy
- Why you want to be considered for the role
- How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification
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Are you organised and highly motivated with a passion for supporting people with visual impairments and other complex needs?
Focus Birmingham has a new opportunity for a talented Income Generation Officer with the skills to help us raise the vital funds we need to provide the services we deliver for the people we support.
We are looking for a team player with a track record of delivering significant sources of income for restricted, capital and unrestricted core funds, achieving financial targets.
You will be able to demonstrate:
• Delivery of income generation KPIs achieving financial targets
• Previous experience of working within an charitable income generation role
• Successful writing of detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines
• Production of timely progress and impact reports for funders
• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters
• Support of a wide range of income generation programmes
• Writing detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines
• Production of progress and impact reports for funders
• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Support of income generation programmes
You will be a pro-active self-starter and adept at working collaboratively across the sector, the organisation, and with our extensive network. You will be an excellent communicator, able to prioritise tasks, have exemplary attention to detail as well as being highly organised to manage individual projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate with income generation experience to join a friendly and talented team and support our vital work.
If this is sounds like the role for you then apply today.
To apply
Please download and complete an application form or alternatively upload your CV and personal statement and submit using the link below. .
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification provided.
The closing date to apply for this position is 27th September 2020. Due to the high number of applications received in the past, if you are among the qualified candidates you will be contacted within approximately 2 weeks of the vacancy closing to attend an interview.
About us
Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in the Birmingham area affected by sight loss or other complex disabilities.
Focus Birmingham is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, age, gender, sexuality or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.