The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues.

The Accounts Assistant will work within a busy finance team. This post would suit someone who is proactive, keen to learn and well organised. This is an ideal role for someone who wishes to start a career in finance.

Duties and responsibilities

• Processing the day to day entries from Centre's bank accounts; 

• Processing online and card machine income – bookings, donations;

• Highlighting receipts of income that cannot initially be allocated and finding an allocation;

• Liaising with training department over processing refunds;

• Administration of received cheques including processing and banking;

• Assist Accounts Payable with;

* Processing, coding and obtaining approval for purchase invoices;

* Processing, coding of for expense claims;

• Cover for Accounts Payable when on holiday.

The post-holder will be based at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midnight, Monday 25 November 2019

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 27 November 2019

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 2 December 2019

ThinkForward Executive Assistant

Location: London, Islington
Salary: £29,078-£30,983 (pro rata) including London weighting
Hours: Part Time - 22.5 hours per week – semi-flexible working offered
Contract: Permanent 

Please press the 'apply' button to send word versions (not PDFs) of your CV and a cover letter of no more than one side by 9am on Thursday 12th December.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications is received the post may close prior to the specified closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Interviews: week commencing 16th December

Overview of ThinkForward
ThinkForward is a breakthrough coaching programme that offers young people 1 to 1 support through trusted, long-term relationships to help overcome challenges in and out of school and linking them to ready for work activities provided by a community of businesses. By the end of the programme young people develop the aspirations, skills and mind-sets needed to thrive and sustain employment.

Purpose of the role
The Executive Assistant is a pivotal role within ThinkForward, responsible for the smooth operation of the executive functions of the charity, including support for governance (board and subcommittees), office management plus team diary support.

Key Relationships: ThinkForward Trustees and Executive Team, Central Team

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Governance:

• Lead responsibility for the administration of board meetings and sub-committees, including timetabling, paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting and sub-committee minutes and updating of the rolling action log.
• Manage external file sharing platform, including providing access and uploading documentation
• Administration of specific project sub and working groups as required
• Liaison with trustees as required, including setting up telephone calls
• Perform charity and company secretarial duties

Office Co-ordination:

• Act as point of contact for suppliers in relation to facilities matters
• Support the Office Administrator to resolve technical & IT issues
• Manage office layout, storage and ensure Office Administrator maintains supplies of equipment and stationery
• Manage the telephone conference calling facility

• Lead for telephony relationships, including opening and closing accounts, maintenance of asset log and monthly reconciliation

Team administration:

• Timetabling of Exec Team appraisals and staff member 121s
• Organise and minute relevant team meetings
• Co-ordinate operational set-up and organisation of external events, meetings and training, co-ordinate office events calendar
• Diary management for Chief Executive, COO, Director of Fundraising and Director of Delivery
• Drafting correspondence and responding to enquiries
• Ensure accurate filing in paper and electronic form

Other responsibilities:

• Support the Heads of Fundraising & Delivery and the COO with operational and finance related duties
• Other support as could be reasonably required

Person Specification:

Qualifications/skills/experience:

• Excellent data inputting skills and keen attention to detail.
• Computer literate with intermediate skill levels in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Team player, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• Aptitude for numbers, data, absorbing lots of information, willing to learn a lot and take on responsibility
• At least 3 years’ relevant prior experience with knowledge of administrative and policy procedures
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Proactive in reviewing and evaluating personal performance and identifying areas for improvement and development

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager will be a confident and energetic individual with demonstrable experience in the fields of office management, governance support and administration. A skilled and confident communicator, they will be able to work on their own initiative and take a solution-focused and accountable approach. This is an external facing role and the post holder will need to identify and exhibit behaviours which promote our values and purpose.

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an affinity and empathy with our charity. Ideally, the candidate will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and may have worked in a charitable environment where they have managed sensitive information. Discretion and at all times maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality are paramount.

ThinkForward’s staff competency framework informs our recruitment and performance management of staff. The following behaviours for each competency define the expectations for this position:

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels from a variety of different stakeholders
• Approachable, open and transparent with young people, stakeholders and colleagues
• Ability to deliver messages in an interesting and stimulating style, appropriate to each audience

Planning and organising

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Very strong organisational and project management skills, including use of appropriate tools and systems
• Excellent computer literacy

Teamwork

• Working in a team ideally in a fast pace environment, working collaboratively to achieve goals
• Building lasting relationships with different stakeholders for example suppliers, property agencies and their representatives, colleges, other charities,

Impact and quality focused

• Comfortable working to targeted outcomes/goals
• While working to targeted outcomes, ability to keep ThinkForward’s core mission at the heart of what you do
• Driven by excellent standards and high quality

Professional expertise

• Three years direct experience of working in a similar role
• High levels of customer service delivery
• Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Experience in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• revious experience supporting senior executives essential

ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.​

ThinkForward 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.​

This will role will be offered subject to the outcome of a DBS check and a 6 month probation period.​

Job title: Finance Manager

Location: Based in Bargoed.

Salary: £36,000 to £40,000 plus a pension contribution.

Hours per week:  37

About us:

Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, is the largest Citizens Advice service in Wales and one of the largest in the England and Wales network.

From our newly refurbished head office in Bargoed we run a range of services across our two counties, across the whole of Gwent and, from our 100 seat contact centre in Caerphilly, multiple telephone and digital advice services across England and Wales.

Over the last five years we have seen substantial growth and now employ just under 150 people and manage a budget in excess of £3.5 million.

About the role:

An  exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Manager to join our team. The Finance Manager will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team.

As Finance Manager you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and hold a key relationship with the Trustee Board Treasurer. You will lead and develop the interface between management and the Trustees on financial matters and provide sound financial advice to Trustees, the Finance Committee, the Chief Executive, Operational Managers and other senior management colleagues. Ideally, you will have substantial experience in a similar role in the third sector environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To proactively lead an effective, efficient and professional Finance Function.

• To contribute, at a senior level, to the overall strategic and operational direction and objectives of the organisation including the development of the Charity’s business plan and risk register.

• To take responsibility for the provision of high quality financial reporting in support of the Charity’s operational objectives.

• To proactively protect and safeguard the charity’s assets, facilities and systems. 

• To lead on the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure that the financial management of the charity complies with our internal policies, the relevant regulatory bodies and good practice.

• To lead on the development of appropriate financial management arrangements and advice to support the long-term financial sustainability of the charity.

• To oversee the work of the Finance Officer; providing support and the opportunity to reach full potential.

• Preparation of management accounts/finance reports on a quarterly basis and presentation to the Finance Committee and Trustee Board.

• To manage the preparation of the annual budget within the agreed timetable.

• To provide budget holders with accurate and timely performance and cost information to allow them to manage and understand their budgets effectively.

• Deal with all aspects of financial reporting to funders.

• To prepare the year-end statutory accounts and working papers satisfying all legislative and administrative requirements. To liaise with the external auditors.

• Other duties in keeping with the role of Finance Manager and a member of the Senior Management Team.

Essential skills and attributes

• The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.

• Qualification with a recognised body in accounting/business and/or qualified by accounting experience.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and reporting skills.

• High standard of IT literacy including accounting software, MS Office and in particular advanced Excel skills. 

• Commercially astute.

• An understanding of the Third Sector financial landscape, including grant funding, tenders and funder reporting.

• A working knowledge of accounting in the Charity Sector in recording and preparing financial records in accordance with the Charity SORP.

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a Third Sector environment.

• Ability to clearly explain technical financial information to non-finance colleagues and Trustees.

• Experience of producing financial reports for a range of audiences.

• Ability to interpret and analyse data to a high standard.

• Experience in the preparation of business plans, financial planning and budgeting.

• Positive leadership and management skills including experience of managing staff.

Closing date: 12 noon 29 November 2019

See Job pack for further information.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment. You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate, drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders. Fundamentally, too, you will be passionate about realising our vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

This wide-ranging role will support the Bishop, the Chief Operating officer, Clergyand Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth in all aspects of the Charity including investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, data protection, the identification of opportunities for income generation and fundraising and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust you will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices. You will also lead on the development and implementation of Information technology solutions to achieve effective and responsive service to our parishes and the delivery of our charitable trust business.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector. Your ability to contribute to the development of a small Director team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills. You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans. You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the trust board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours.

Applications by CV with a two-page covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

For more information please contact Soraya Ciccarone who will arrange a discussion with Heather Hauschild, Chief Operating Officer.

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2019 at 17:00pm. 

Interviews: December 2019/Early January 2020 TBC

Please Note The Following Before Applying
·Closing date: we reserve the right to amend the closing date based upon the number of applications received.

·Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

·Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

·Criminal records: due to the requirements of certain roles, a Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) disclosure must be obtained by the organisation. Please be aware that anyone who is included in the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) barred lists will commit an offence if they engage, or seek or offer to engage, in a regulated activity from which they are barred.

·General: this post will be subject to review by Trustees.

·New employees to the Diocese of Portsmouth will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

This role in The Prince's Trust is known as Contract Executive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time- 35 hours a week

Location: Belfast

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Prince’s Trust’s Contract Management team as a Contract Executive within our Northern Ireland team.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our contracted income in compliance with our funding agreements by compiling and submitting claims and report to the Funders in a timely manner.  Working effectively across the Prince’s Trusts Operations, Finance and Fundraising teams in a proactive manner. 

The successful candidate will require excellent planning and organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.  Excellent attention to detail is required along with good Excel skills. Some previous finance experience is also required. 

To learn more about the role, please visit our website.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Key to our success is our engagement with a wide variety of public sector and private funding sources.  This needs effective contract management to allow us to maximise our draw-down, keep local delivery and fundraising staff teams aware of progress on contracts and ensure that all relevant and eligible expenditure is included in claims. 

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

We are looking for a highly organised, professional Personal Assistant to join the UK’s blood cancer charity to support two senior members of our busy Executive Team on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

The successful candidate must have a positive can-do attitude, discretion, an eye for detail and excellent communication skills as these are all essential for this busy role.

This exciting role involves organising schedules and calendars, providing administrative support, working as an outward-facing representative of the Director of Research and Policy and the Chief Digital, Innovation and Services Officer and being a central part of the support team to our Executive and Board

If you have a flair for administration, the ability to multi-task and love a challenge, as well as a passion for helping people affected by blood cancer, this could be the job for you!

The closing date for this exciting opportunity is:

9am on Monday 9 December 2019

To apply just send us a current cv and cover letter.

*Please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion*

We are looking for a Personal and Administrative Assistant to support the work of SEA’s Director and also our Operations Manager.

Leap works with young people, giving them the skills to manage conflict in their own lives, reduce violence in their communities and help lead our society.

We are offering a unique opportunity to join our dynamic and ambitious senior management team in the role of Director of Finance and Resources.

This role will be integral to our ability to build upon our financial growth but also in ensuring good governance and the continued development of a well-led and supported organisation and culture in turn supporting our staff in achieving our aspirations.

You will be accountable for all financial and resource aspects of Leap’s operations from financial planning and management (including risk, forecasting, reporting and control) through to the oversight of HR and organisational development, IT and establishment management including contracts and policy, currently across two office sites (North London and South London).

Benefits: 

• Contributory pension available subject to employee contribution to begin upon employment with up to a maximum employer contribution of 8%

• Flexible working in line with Leap’s policies

• 25 days leave, rising to 26 days after 2 years and an 1 additional day ever year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme available upon completion of probationary period

• Leap is conveniently located within a short walk from Finsbury Park tube and mainline railway station.

How to apply: 

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 4th December 2019

Interviews: Thursday 12th December 2019

Second interview: w/c Monday 16th December 2019

Ex-offenders are invited and encouraged to apply.

Leap Confronting Conflict are a London Living Wage Employer. 

Director of Commercial Finance
Location: Central Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: circa £95,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role 
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior Finance professional to join Midland Heart as our Director of Commercial Finance. Leading our Finance Business Partner, Finance Operations and Procurement teams, this role is key to maintaining our strong financial position needed to deliver the goals of our “Making What Matters Brilliant” corporate plan and beyond.

You’ll be a highly experienced Finance professional, with a solid background in management accounting and a real appreciation of the necessity for a profit-for-purpose organisation to be just as commercial as any other business.

Leading and championing our Finance Business Partners, you’ll drive them to deliver a service that provides robust management accounting, budgeting and advisory services that the organisation views as invaluable when making commercial decisions. Similarly you’ll ensure that our Finance Operations function is providing a high-quality transactional service and utilising financial systems that are fit-for-purpose and best serve the finance function and wider organisation.  You’ll also be responsible for the leadership of our highly professional Procurement team whom, alongside our finance function ensure that our organisation exercises strong financial control and obtains the best value for money from suppliers.

Our ideal candidate? You’ll be a senior qualified Accountant with a proven track-record of leading teams to deliver management accounting, financial planning and analysis and budgeting services in a complex commercial environment. We want you to evidence the positive commercial impact that your teams, through your leadership and support, have had on organisations – highlighting the influence that you’ve have had on business decision making and the opportunities you’ve successfully identified to reduce costs and improve profitability. We’re also interested to hear about your finance systems knowledge and your experience is implementing new systems. All importantly, you’ll be a highly effective communicator with the ability to work with Finance colleagues and stakeholders across our organisation to enable the delivery of our commercial ambitions.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you’ll be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Interested? For full information please see the "Information for Candidates" pack available on our website – If you click the apply button and follow the job board process you will be redirected here.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1st December 2019.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted we will assume the candidate is our own.

No agencies please.

In this role, you will be the strategic lead for all estates, property and facilities work across the charity, providing expert technical knowledge and assurance to the Director of Finance and Estates, overseeing the Estates department and acting as the organisation’s lead for all legal and regulatory requirements.

Welfare Programmes Assistant

Initially 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Circa £30,000 pa salary and benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The Welfare Directorate is responsible for understanding and meeting the social welfare needs of those in the RAF Family, from those currently serving in the RAF and their families through to veterans of all ages. This is achieved through the delivery of a wide range of services, initiatives and programmes which last year helped over 50,000 individuals.

We are seeking a highly organised individual with a compassionate and flexible approach to support our wellbeing services.  Working to the Welfare Programmes Coordinator, you will provide support to the Strategy & Programmes Department with administration, records management and dealing with enquiries.

The successful candidate will need to have high attention to detail and advanced IT skills, particularly in relation to Microsoft Excel, with the ability to capture and analyse data. A clear communicator, they will be able to deal empathetically with beneficiaries, and indeed be able to relate professionally to people at all levels, working well in a team and demonstrating strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December 2019.

Please note interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th December 2019.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

• To provide a comprehensive range of support and assistance to the Welfare Strategy & Programmes Department and the development of the wellbeing services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support as required to Head of Strategy & Programmes and across the department, including assistance with arranging meetings, minute-taking, sorting travel arrangements, maintaining records, and file & database management.
• Respond to enquiries received into the wellbeing services, predominantly via telephone and email, particularly in relation to social isolation and mental wellbeing. Provide information, signposting and referral to a range of interventions, liaising with other staff and partner organisations as appropriate.
• Carry out eligibility checks for access into the Fund’s wellbeing services and update databases and information systems with accurate records.
• Make short-term friendship calls to beneficiaries who are waiting to access services providing longer-term support.
• Provide support to evaluation and research work across the department, particularly in relation to sending out correspondence and inputting responses. Provide support with reporting where required.
• Process invoices received in relation to contracts and projects, obtaining approval and passing through to Finance for payment.
• Maintain thorough records of all projects and keep project plans up-to-date.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope of the job as requested by Head of Strategy & Programmes or the Welfare Programmes Coordinator.

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVES:

• Progressive professional development through identified training opportunities and programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of three A-levels grades A – C, or equivalent

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience, with high attention to detail
• Experience of responding to enquiries from people in need, by telephone and email
• Experience of supporting project work, including coordinating / managing projects
• Excellent IT knowledge, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience of working within a case management system

Desirable

• Experience of working within the charity sector and/or the RAF
• Knowledge of mental health, bereavement and social isolation issues
• Experience of the CARE system

Competencies

Essential

• Working With People – demonstrating an interest and understanding of others, listening and proactively supporting
• Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way, using own initiative and maintaining a high degree of accuracy & quality at all times
• Following Instructions and Procedures – appropriately following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures
• Writing and Reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way
• Adhering to Principles and Values – upholding ethics/values, demonstrating integrity and promoting and defending equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Deciding and Initiating Action – taking initiative, working under own direction and taking responsibility where appropriate
• Adapting and responding to change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas
• Analysing – analysing data and information, making rational judgements and analyses
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives – accepting and tackling goals with enthusiasm and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Applying Expertise and Technology – developing job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development, and using technology to achieve work objectives
• Learning and researching – rapidly learning  new tasks and managing knowledge

Finance and Payroll Assistant
Bristol

About Us

Established in 2004, Oasis Community Learning is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in England. Our academies are based across the country, providing primary, secondary, all-through education or special education.

Oasis Academy John Williams, based in Bristol, is built on the vision of "Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community". We are committed to raising the educational bar for all our students and ensuring that every child is supported to succeed, no matter what their background. 

We are currently looking for a Finance and Payroll Assistant to join our team and support the smooth running of Oasis Academy John Williams, as well as academies throughout the Bristol area.

The Benefits

- Salary starting from £18,795 per annum plus a £1,200 recruitment and retention allowance
- Continuous professional development programme
- A caring network and family of staff to support your progress
- Competitive pension scheme
- Benefits including life cover, lower tax and gym membership
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after two years’ service)

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a welcoming organisation with a people-focused culture and excellent development prospects.

At Oasis Academy John Williams, we believe that knowledge is the key to success. We offer excellent training, including the chance to study for your AAT and ACCA accounting qualifications, making us a superb organisation in which to develop your accountancy career with.

The Role

As a Finance and Payroll Assistant, you will help the Finance Officer to facilitate the financial management of academies in the Bristol area.  

In this varied role, you’ll be responsible for processing purchase ledger transactions and petty cash, as well as supporting payroll activities.

Your duties will include:

- Maintaining the creditor accounts
- Processing orders
- Handling written and verbal enquiries
- Supporting pension administration
- Generating contracts for new starters

About You

To be considered as a Finance and Payroll Assistant, you will need:

- Experience of working in a finance or accounting team
- Previous experience of processing financial transactions (e.g. purchases, sales ledger, bank or cash book)
- The ability to report and present information effectively
- The willingness to support other team members and continue your own development
- Strong interpersonal skills

Other organisations may call this role Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Junior Finance Officer, Accounts Clerk, or Finance Clerk.

This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week. For the right candidate, a job share will be considered.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

So, if you are seeking your next step as a Finance and Payroll Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

All Hallows Bow

All Hallows Bow is a vibrant, diverse and growing Anglican church, in the heart of London’s East End. We believe that the gospel of Jesus is good news for individuals and communities and we are passionate about working inclusively with our local community to transform the lives and life chances of local people.

Main purpose of the role:

In this key role, you will be responsible for maintaining the financial records of All Hallows by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions of all the parish projects.In addition to data entry, you will produce trial balances and other reports as required.

There may be opportunities to use your skills and interests to expand your role beyond the advertised position. For example, if you were interested in providing debt advice, this could lead to the Family Centre including such a service in their community engagement, once funding was obtained.

To find out more: Please see the full job description and personal specifcation attached.

How to appply: Please send us a CV and detailed covering letter explaining what makes you a great fir for the role and All Hallows, Bow.

Job Purpose

• To assist the Finance Manager in managing and processing the financial affairs of the charity
• To provide administrative support to the SFM team

Key Tasks Include

• Prepare and make payments via BACS
• Prepare invoices for customers, chasing and recording income in Sage as required
• Prepare and send out membership invoices annually, issue reminders as necessary
• Liaise with project officers to monitor each project’s income and expenditure

• Post transactions and reconcile bank accounts in Sage

• Check supplier invoices against project budgets and process staff expense claims

• Maintain gift-aid data and make claims as required

• Assist Finance Manager on producing annual accounts (reconcile ledgers, year-end spreadsheets, checking debtors/creditors)
• Provide administrative assistance to SFM team as and when required including data entry and management of Airtable database
• Assist with administrative tasks relating to staff recruitment and welfare, trustee and patron records maintenance

• Support volunteers to claim expenses
• The Finance and Administration Assistant will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with Sage accounting software
• Experience of working in a busy office
• Confident and competent IT skills across Office suite of programmes

• Ability to work independently to agreed deadlines
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Experience of reconciling project budgets and producing financial reports for funders
• Experience of working in a small charity environment
• Experience of working with Airtable
• An interest and enthusiasm in all things relating to food education and sustainable living!