Vacancy:  Director of Finance

• Director of Finance
• £70 - 80,000
• Full time 
• Permanent 
• Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
• Directorate: Finance

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 
• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
• UK staff have been working from home for the last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back into a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy
• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can use your talent to really make a difference in one of the UK’s fastest growing charities? This is a highly specialist role that has responsibility for the financial strategy, financial governance, financial operations and financial controls of the charity.  We are seeking someone who is solutions orientated, can take the initiative, and displays effective decision making. Someone who has significant experience of initiating, delivering, leading and embedding change initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Finance

• Develop strategic financial plans working with the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
• Providing strong and effective strategic leadership for all financial functions of the charity. This is inclusive of robust strategic financial direction across the Global Penny Appeal Family embedding a strong culture of value for money, accountability and strong financial control.
• Providing the charity with robust and thorough analysis of P&L’s, data and business insight to ensure informed decision making, including detailed payback analysis of marketing and fundraising spend to inform future direction and decisions.
• Overseeing the preparation of relevant financial data to be presented to different levels of stakeholders, including detailed monthly management accounts, cost centre reports and budget variance analysis.
• Prepare and present relevant and impactful financial information to the Board of Trustees and make effective recommendations based on this.
• Developing and monitoring financial processes and controls within the Finance department and throughout the organisation.
• Ensure Finance is acting as an effective business partner to all other areas of the organisation.
• Managing the end to end process of external statutory audits and ensure statutory reporting and financial compliance across the business.
• Company-wide financial planning and budget preparation and management.
• Overall responsibility for working capital management (cash flow forecasting, debtor management, strong income and expenditure controls etc).
• Identifying and managing commercial opportunities and helping to drive revenue increases and increased efficiencies across the organisation.
• Implementing and maintaining a strong cost control environment throughout the organisation.
• To ensure sector standards are applied in all programme expenditure and particularly ensure end use of funds in branches of affiliated offices and high-risk countries.
• To develop robust controls for all areas of finance inclusive of procurement and tendering, expenses, cash management, payments processing, etc.
• Ensure the effective, controlled and timely completion of all finance operations and the maintenance of all required accounting records.
• Developing an investment strategy and effective financial management of any trading subsidiaries.
• Completing detailed financial analysis of any specific projects or proposals as required.

Governance and Leadership

• As a member of the senior management team, assist in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of organisational policies including Health and Safety, Staff Welfare, Conflicts of Interest and all those required by regulatory bodies and sector standards for INGO’s applying best practices.
• Ensure Finance operations adhere to all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop and maintain a full and robust Finance operational risk assessment and ensure adequate controls are in place.
• Sit on the Executive Committee along with the senior staff members (led by the CEO) and play an active role in shaping both the long and short term planning for the organisation.
• Implement effective succession planning, people management, development, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Help advise and manage essential matters arising that require senior input as per the direction of the CEO.
• Develop and mentor members of the Finance team, ensuring that appropriate technical skills are in place.
• Executive oversight of Internal Audit and Compliance functions, as required.
• When appropriate represent the charity publicly through effective ambassadorship.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Proven track record of effective senior leadership experience
• Management of a Finance Department in a fast-paced growth organisation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A track record of promoting learning and capacity building.
• Strategic thinking, highly organised, outcome focused and target driven 
• Strong people skills, including managing people working remotely, and networking externally
• Sound project management skills including project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to develop systems and processes to manage and deliver required objectives
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Desirable  

• Contemporary understanding of issues and challenges facing humanitarian organisations.
• Previous experience of managing large diverse multi-disciplinary teams including distance management.

Additional information  

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously.  All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information.  Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point.  Please don’t delay in getting your application in to us!

SCM is a community of students, past and present, and it is community that is at the heart of who we are and how we do things. Wherever students find us and however they engage, they are our purpose; supporting them to be, and, where they are open to it, to grow in their lives and faith.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive, progressive and radical approach to the Christian faith and we are a movement for today, which means campaigning on current issues of concern such as the refugee crisis, the arms trade and food injustice, and modelling LGBTQ+ celebration and pushing the church to do the same.

SCM is a small charity with a strategic plan for growth and sustainability, of which effective fundraising and financial management is a key part. We are looking for a Finance and Fundraising Administrator who will provide high quality administrative support for the fundraising work of SCM, helping to ensure that strong relationships are built with donors and supporters. The post holder will also support the Operations Manager in monitoring the financial performance of the charity by ensuring that financial records are kept up to date.

The main duties of this role include:

• Recording the fundraising activity of donors on a database and maintaining donor records.
• Sending out thank you letters and supporting the Fundraiser with appeal mailings.
• Supporting the Fundraiser to prepare monthly fundraising progress reports.
• Ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded on the accounting software (QuickBooks), including creating invoices.
• Administering the day to day financial activities of the charity, paying bills and expenses claims using online banking and ensuring monies received are banked promptly.
• Maintaining the smooth running of the office by undertaking a range of administrative tasks including dealing with post, staffing the telephone, arranging travel and accommodation and maintaining stocks of stationery as required.
• Undertaking any other tasks as required commensurate with the post, such as taking minutes of meetings.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who is well organised and has a keen eye for detail, with experience of working or volunteering in a similar role. You will need to show, in addition to the skills and experience listed in the person specification, that your values align with our values, and that you share our commitment to safeguarding. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are as important to us as qualifications and experience, so do please get in touch even if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria quite yet.

You would be joining a small but dynamic staff who are deeply committed to the values and work of SCM, and who are excited to welcome you the team and work with you in your role. We can also offer you a competitive salary, a generous annual leave entitlement, pension contributions, enhanced sickness and family leave pay, and flexible working.

We actively encourage people from structurally disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people from communities experiencing racial inequality, migrants, refugees, women, non-binary people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or people from an economically deprived background.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Lisa Murphy, Operations Manager.

Applications should be submitted electronically in Word format by email before the closing date and time. Please ensure that you clearly state the role you wish to apply for.

Closing date for applications:   Tuesday 4th January 2022 at 5pm

Interviews to be held:           From 10th January 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

About us  

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We’ve come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We’ve transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision: 

Transform small change into a big difference for those who need us most 

Mission: 

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal’s mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad 

Strategic aims: 

Within 5 years - 

1. Best in class Muslim Charity 

1. Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for 

1. Most recognizable Muslim charity in the world 

1. Raise over £100 million per annum for good 

Key facts:  

• We are a British Muslim led charity 

• Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.  We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world

• UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

• Please read our latest Annual Report here

About the role 

We have big ambitions and are looking for a talented Business Partner Accountant to help us achieve them.  Someone who isn’t afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary.   Someone who can provide a dedicated business partner service to the Charity’s Programmes and Fundraising teams, specifically focussing on detailed matching, monitoring and analysis of all spend to charitable programmes by appeal, country or type.

Key areas: 

1. Provide a solid link between the Finance and Programmes departments, ensuring accurate and timely tracking of all spend.

2. Working closely with the Programmes team to complete detailed spend monitoring and analysis.

3. Working with the Allocations and Programmes teams to ensure tracking of sponsorship and restricted donations.

4. Review all required Programmes Spend against planned budget

5. Raising purchase requests for required Programme spend and ensuring appropriate approvals in place.

6. Liaising with the Programmes department for feedback on any spend variances and reporting appropriately.

7. Monthly analysis on budgeted spend in comparison to cashflow and providing a monthly report to the Director of Programmes and executive management.

8. Prepare summary reporting of Programmes spend for executive management and the Board.

9. Any other required accounting tasks required to ensure robust financial controls around Programmes payments.

10. Assist in the analysis of costings and payback for all fundraising activities.

11. To review and process invoices and payments against clearly approved plans from the fundraising departments.

12. To research, collate information and produce detailed business cases with relevant information and analysis for any major undertaking requiring a financial investment or commitment for approval by the CEO and /or Board of Trustees. 

Please note: the duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive, nor are they shown in the order of priority or frequency.  You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or on a Sunday.

About you 

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it.  Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)  

• Demonstratable experience of planning, preparing and presenting financial information to the highest standard and accuracy  

• Demonstratable experience of administration and coordination  

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong emphasis on business communication  

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with individuals at all levels both internally and externally, with diplomacy and professionalism   

• Excellent organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to be flexible and able to work under tight deadlines  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Strong attention to detail  

• Strong problem-solving skills  

• Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner

• To uphold and behave in accordance with the organisation’s core values  

• A professional and flexible approach to work  

• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in what we do    

• A positive attitude with a strong desire to see the organisation succeed  

Desirable

• Knowledge of Third Sector and statutory sector  

• Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)

• International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraisers

ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - 12 MONTH FTC - BASED IN BATH

£27 - £40K DOE, FLEXIBLE HOME WORKING

Company overview

Our mission is to work for a healthy, equitable, inclusive, safe and sustainable world. We serve this mission through the provision of international consultancy in health, social justice and social development, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected states, to ensure that our work reaches the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We aim to practice business as a force for social and environmental good and expect all our employees, partners and suppliers to abide by our Code of Business Ethics.

With companies in the UK, Kenya, Nigeria, Cyprus and Bangladesh we have a portfolio of international development programmes as well as fund management responsibilities. We are Fund Manager for UK Aid Direct and UK Aid Match – The Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) central funding mechanisms for awarding grants to small and medium sized UK and international civil society organisations working to reduce poverty overseas and achieve the Global Development Goals. We also manage the AmplifyChange fund; a multi-donor fund supporting advocacy in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across Africa and South Asia.

Job context

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to cover a period of maternity leave on a full time basis on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The position is key to assistance and where applicable direct undertaking and production of management accounting tasks and providing financial management reports both at Group, Corporate and Contracts / Projects Levels. 

You will be capable of supervising a small team of finance officers to ensure financial processing is completed to a timely manner and to a high standard.  As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership and direct management of specific finance functions with accuracy and minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to;

Prepare and provide assistance with management and financial accounting tasks which include:

• Provide preparation of revenue bills and work in progress
• Complete preparation and mangement of Grant funds claims billing and claims process
• Have solid understanding of cost recognition to include apportionment of staff labour costs, apportionment of direct and indirect costs
• Complete accruals and prepayments
• Review of nominal ledger postings for errors
• Process reconciliation of balance sheet, subsidiary intercompany accounts and reconciliation of project ledger activity to nominal ledger direct costs
• Complete the calculation of inter-company interest
• Posting of all journals relative to the above
• Responding to queries from Finance Officers and stakeholders in relation to transactional postings

Other duties & responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance in the development of budget development and preparation 
• Prepare and provide assistance with management accounting reporting

Reporting and organisation

This is a UK based position reporting to the Senior Finance Manager and is based in Bath. It is a permanent, full time role. Occasional international travel may be required. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for either a Part Qualified Accountant (or QBE) from a professional services or consultancy background who is looking to enhance their experience in a specialist finance team.  A minimum of 5 years experience is required, as is strong working knowledge of MS Office, MS Projects and Sage Accounting.

Please download the job description for full details of the job/person specification and details of benefits package.

To apply;

please send in your CV and covering letter by Friday 10 December 2021, stating your notice period and salary expectation.  Early application is encouraged.

If you are looking for your next challenge and are in possession of the above then we are keen to hear from you.

MannionDaniels is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All our employees are expected to share this commitment and abide by our Business Code of Ethics at all times

Are you a Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA candidate who is looking to complete your qualification? Are you concerned about the Climate Crisis and want to do something positive about it? Join our global Finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant and we will provide support to help you finish your studies and become a fully qualified accountant.

We are a legal and environmental charity that uses the power of the law to fight against climate change and to protect nature and the environment. Our finance team currently comprises of 22 colleagues working across our offices in London, Brussels, Warsaw, Madrid, Berlin and Beijing.

In this role you will be working alongside the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to assist in the production of monthly management accounts, providing support to our budget holders and to a busy finance team.

Main Duties

• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts
• Assist in the production of financial Key Performance Indicators
• Prepare and upload journals
• Assist with regular reviews of transactions for correct coding
• Provide direction, challenge and review of budgets and forecasts
• Contribute to the Year-End process
• Assist with statutory and donor audits

Role requirements

• Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. Looking to complete your qualification – Study support provided
• Experience of working within charity finance and especially working with restricted and unrestricted funds in different currencies and coding to specific projects
• Experience of working with Access Dimensions, FocalPoint or other similar accounting packages
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly of large excel spreadsheet functionality including Lookups, pivot tables, data sorting
• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English

Further Information

Flexible working: Post-covid, we are giving our staff the choice to decide where they want to work for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Sussex Community Foundation is looking for a Marketing & Communications Executive to drive engagement across our stakeholder and audience base. We are an expert local grant-maker, supporting grassroots charities across Sussex. Over the last year we have given grants totalling £4.7million to hundreds of frontline charities to support local people through the pandemic.

As well as responding in a crisis, we are there for the long term – building a sustainable source of funding for local communities for generations to come. We raise funds by providing a bespoke service to high-net-worth people and organisations, helping them to make a difference to the local causes they care about.

This is a new role and the successful post-holder will help us make our relationships with donors even stronger, inspiring them to give more by increasing their opportunities to see the impact of giving through the Foundation. You will develop the Foundation’s content marketing plans, both online and offline, to achieve the overall marketing strategy and organisation goals. This will include implementing practical campaigns to attract and inspire new and existing audiences e.g. using our compelling grant recipients’ stories, to strengthen engagement with our existing stakeholders.

Sussex Community Foundation is one of the fastest growing community foundations in the country. Our success is based on deep and trusting relationships with our donors. Trustees and ambassadors have played a key role, helping spread the word about the charity and by introducing us to potential donors and professional advisors.

The Foundation is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people who are disabled, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ people or those who have lived experience of disadvantage of any kind.

Variety, the children’s charity are seeking a Finance Manager who will have day to day responsibility for the organisation’s finances, supervise 3 members of staff, and will report to the Head of Finance and Operations, and work closely with other colleagues.

Finance Manager
Job reference: FM
Location: Camden, London 
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Role Summary

This is a varied and dynamic role and the post holder will help set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, provide support during the annual auditing process, and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met.

With a relevant accounting background, qualified or part qualified studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) or similar and/or qualified by experience, you will have an excellent understanding and experience of financial planning, demonstrable experience and ability using computerised accounting software/databases, bookkeeping and Excel to an advanced level.

You will be well organised with a high level of attention to detail, be able to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial staff, and have the ability to both organise and prioritise your own workload, and work flexibly and pro-actively.

About us:

Variety, the Children’s Charity

In the UK there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and young people and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety, the Children’s Charity, exists to improve their lives.

Variety is a grant-giving charity that provides practical, tangible, direct help that makes an immediate difference to children and young people, as well as their parents and families. We do this through funding wheelchairs, specialist equipment, adapted accessible transport in the form of our Sunshine Coaches and memorable experiences through our Variety Great Days Out programme. We aim to help children have fewer bad days and more great days by facilitating their independence, freedom, dignity and greater self-esteem, so helping them to make the most of their childhood. Our focus is on supporting children aged 18 and under.

Variety in the UK is part of a global organisation, currently active in 17 different countries. Since setting up its UK division in 1949, the charity has raised close to £300 million, and supported countless children affected by disability and disadvantage.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and if a suitable candidate is found we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Income & Engagement team.

This is a varied role, no two days will be the same.  Therefore, we are looking for someone who enjoys a busy day, able to organise their day/week.

Good communication is essential, as you will be working with all teams in Mayhew and external customers.

You will be joining  fun but hard working and supportive team.

In return, we offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days for public holidays.  Day off for your birthday, and a health cashplan membership, after successfully completing your first 6 months.  For more details and to discover more over staff benefits here.

Mayhew works in, and supports a diverse community here in London and internationally, therefore, we welcome applicants from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and the LGBT+ community.

First round interviews will be held over Zoom.

If this sounds of interest to you read the Job Description and Person Specification below and apply.

At BACKUP North West, we believe no young person should experience homelessness. For the young people that do, Backup aims to be an outstanding provider of high quality, holistic housing and support services. We want to find the right person to help us see our vision.

We are looking for someone to manage our busy office in the centre of Bolton. To work with all colleagues but mainly with the CEO and managament team. Also line manager a great team of administrators.

Please go to our website to apply for this job, we do not accept CV's.

Purpose of the Job 

To provide the effective management of strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring, and reporting to enhance the decision-making process of KCV.

To ensure strict compliance with organisational policies, quality standards and all legal and statutory regulations.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Finance and Systems Manager is a key player in supporting the development of the strategic and financial operations of KCV.

Main duties and responsibilities

To take direct management responsibility for the efficient and effective running of the finance and accounting function across KCV. To provide sound financial advice to the staff and Trustees and act as key point of contact on all financial matters for KCV. To prepare accurate and timely reports of financial information for the Board of Trustees, CEO, Project Budget Holders, and external bodies; tailored as necessary for the end users.

Tasks:

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports of operational activities for meetings with the CEO and Project Budget Holders, alerting them to any over or underspends and required actions.

• Prepare KCV’s annual budget in consultation with the CEO and Project Budget Holders. 

• Ensure the efficient allocation and monitoring of income and expenditure, particularly with regards to restricted grants.

• Prepare the financial information required for KCV’s funding applications, tenders, income generation and charged for services. 

• Prepare interim and end of project financial reports for grant funding bodies.

• Prepare and provide KCV’s accounting firm with all the necessary files, schedules and information required to produce the annual statutory accounts.

• Ensure all relevant financial returns are provided to external bodies (HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, etc.) in a timely manner.

• Prepare and present financial reports as required for the Board of Trustee meetings and AGM. 

• Manage and administer KCV’s payroll function and payment of staff salaries.

• Manage KCV’s bank accounts, monitor cash flow and process payments from the accounts.

• Manage the work of the Finance Assistant and undertake all related line management tasks, ie ongoing support, supervision, appraisals and staff development etc.

• Ensure KCV has the appropriate financial systems and controls in place and that they are reviewed and updated in line with the changing needs of KCV and legal and statutory requirements.

Other duties and responsibilities

• To act as KCV’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring KCV processes the personal data of its staff, customers, providers, or any other individuals in compliance with the applicable data protection rules.

• Oversee and co-ordinate all systems for purchasing, fundraising, income collection and delegation of relevant duties as required.

• Contribute to the development of KCV’s longer-term financial and fundraising strategies.

• Participate in KCV’s promotional and social events, working with the CEO and other members of staff and volunteers to fundraise in support of KCV and its activities. 

• Be committed to professional and personal development to meet the needs of the role.

Working Relationships

Internal

Line Manager for the Finance Assistant; Member of Senior Management Team; Regular contact with CEO and Project Budget Holders; Contact with Treasurer as required; Attendance at Trustee Board meetings.

External

Contact with donors; suppliers; HMRC; accountants; bankers; Charity Commission; Companies House; other Government departments as required.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties which may have to be varied (after discussion with the post holder) subject to the needs of KCV, and in keeping with the general profile of the post.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL 

Knowledge, Understanding and Qualifications 

E1 An accounting qualification with a recognised body and/or demonstrable accounting experience. 

E2 A working knowledge of Online Accounting and Payroll packages (ideally QuickBooks). 

E3 An understanding of charity funding sources and their accounting treatment.

E4 A working knowledge of accounting in the charity Sector including recording and preparing financial information in accordance with the Charities SORP and grant funding bodies.

Experience 

E5 Demonstrable experience of financial and management accounting experience. 

E6 Experience of financial planning and the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

E7 Experience of producing financial reports for a range of internal and external audiences.

E8 Experience of project finances and financial systems typical of a medium size charity, including financial monitoring and reporting to a range of different funding sources.

E9 Experience in the management and operation of monthly payroll.

E10 Experience of policy and procedural development in the delivery of the finance function.

E11 Experience of managing staff.

Skills & Behaviours 

E12 Professional in outlook, honest and reliable.

E13 Excellent communication (written and verbal) and reporting skills.

E14 Ability to clearly explain technical financial information to non-finance specialists. 

E15 Positive leadership and management skills.

E16 Ability to think and plan strategically. 

E17 High standard of IT literacy including; accounting software, MS Office, in particular advanced Excel skills. 

E18 Ability to balance competing priorities and work to tight reporting deadlines. 

E19 Ability to be ‘hands on’ in undertaking bank payments, bank reconciliations, transactions to the nominal, purchase and sales ledgers and overseeing petty cash systems as required. 

E20 Commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance and able to show flexibility in approach.

E21 Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

E22 A willingness to travel to offices and meetings within our area of operation and work some occasional weekends or evenings.

DESIRABLE

D1 Experience in a similar finance role in a Third Sector environment.

D2 Experience of auto-enrolled pension schemes.

D3 Experience of implementing systems and control procedures.

D4 Ability to prepare accounts in statutory format.

Closing date for receipt of CV’s is Friday 17th December 2022. 
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview
Interviews will take place at our Registered Head Office, 3 Park Street, Deal, CT14 6AG 
Interviews are scheduled to take place on: January 10th 2022

Our partner is a healthcare charity, who after experiencing growth over the last 12 months, is seeking to recruit an all-round finance business partner, who in addition to supporting finance staff in the country offices overseas, will be willing to work on a range of tasks, as required by the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparing budgets and in reviewing project- and country-specific forecasts
• Review monthly management accounts, analysing these and providing feedback to senior staff.
• Acting a business partner to the country finance teams, reviewing their month-end checklists, reviewing donor reports, and supporting in the preparation of grant and annual audits.
• Providing guidance, technical support and coaching to the country finance teams on financial accounting & internal controls, internal reporting, and donor compliance and reporting queries.
• Support the programmes and fundraising team in the development of budgets for new donor proposals.
• Undertake analytical tasks, and any other ad hoc tasks as required by the team

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with a experience of financial accounting & strengthening internal controls, and at least 3 years of experience in a business partnering role within an international charity.
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, preparing & reviewing management accounts, and undertaking analysis.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills (in English).
• Strong IT skills, specifically advanced MSExcel skills.
• Demonstrable experience of business partnering and relationship building skills. Able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, and demonstrate sensitivity when working with overseas staff.
• Flexible, understanding that they will be coming to an environment with varied workload and able to manage this and take on a range of tasks.
• Trouble shooter and problem solver
• Working knowledge of French is desirable but not essential

The role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation offers hybrid working with the individual expected to spend one day every 10-12 days in the London office. 

Be Free Young Carers is an award winning charity that seeks to improve the lives of young carers living in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader.

Be Free Young Carers operates throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and will establish a presence in the Oxford City District in 2022 as a next step in its expansion plans. We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers.

We are the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire and provide advice, guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being.

In the post pandemic period, like many charities in Oxfordshire, we have seen an increase in demand. It is also clear that a significant unmet need to support young carers exists. We have a strategy to expand the geographical remit of young carers we can support in the County. Our strategy will result in young carers across Oxfordshire receiving vital support they urgently need.

Working with a dedicated, professional and highly motivated team the CEO’s role will be to inspire and lead, ensuring the sustainability of the existing charity footprint, and delivering the expansion strategy. This is an exciting time to join a thriving, growing, commercially minded charity and a rare opportunity for someone to lead a significant programme of work in its early stages of development.

The CEO is responsible for the leadership, the overall strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Chair and Board, and the delivery of all its activities to ensure it meets the needs of the children and families it exists for in the most effective way for the future.

The role is full time, but we will consider flexible time and working arrangements. Closing date is 2 January 2022..

Role Description 

Job Title: HR Administrator 

Location: Newcastle city centre 

Hours: 15 hours (2 days) 

Contract:                       Permanent 

Pay:                  £17,507 - £20,538 (pro-rata)

Responsible to: Head of Operations 

Responsible for: Administration of Human Resources of the organisation 

• Each member of staff at Junction 42 has a financial target that they commit to raise for their role through individual donors from their faith communities. This is to sustain the missional aspect of our work. In some organisations this is known as personal support. 

Summary of main purpose of the role: 

To co-ordinate and administrate key HR functions which contribute to the running of Junction 42.

Main duties and responsibilities: 

• Oversight and coordination of Human Resources within consultation of our HR consultants, Peninsula, and within the existing policy and procedure framework of Junction 42. Activities will include; recruitment, selection, induction, supervision, appraisals, training, staff development and policies & procedures for staff, volunteers, sessional workers and year out placements, as well as being the main point of contact for any staff/volunteer/sessional worker’s HR queries.
• Responsible for development and usage of the recruitment and selection tools and full process, and preparing role and responsibility descriptions across the organisation. 
• Responsible for managing the HR onboarding process for all new staff/volunteers/sessional workers, including the coordination of training and coaching plans. 

• Supporting managers in developing Continuous Personal Development (CPD) plans for all staff, ensuring that they are within budget and forecasting CPD spends for the year. 
• Responsible for administrating pay scales, completing a yearly review with management and providing Accountants with monthly figures for payroll. 
• Supporting managers in management of all sick, bereavement, compassionate and annual leave. 
• Supporting managers in dealing with all HR incidents where staff have not adhered to policy or managers want to address a HR issue. 
• Liaising with our HR consultants and ensuring we obtain advice and legal documentation for any HR query or documentation prior to acting. 

• Arranging all appraisals, supervisions, role and probation reviews for staff, providing administrative support for meetings and collating and distributing outputs and actions. 
• Ensuring all HR policies, procedures & documentation are fit for purpose, and spot checking to ensure staff are adhering to policies. 
• Ensuring sufficient welfare and clinical supervision support is given to those within the organisation. 
• Working with Senior Leadership Team to organise and co-ordinate the strategic schedule of Junction 42 activities within the calendar year, including the promotion of the charity, staff development, recruitment, training of volunteers and engagement with partners. 
• To undertake any other tasks or duties that may be reasonably required. 

Person Specification: 

• The person appreciates and models the core principles and values of the organisation (showing personal commitment to a life of Christian faith) 
• The person identifies with the ethos and mission of Junction 42 

Essential Skills and Abilities:  

• Excellent organisational skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in use of Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience using PCs 
• A strong eye for detail 

• Previous experience in an administrative role 
• The ability to work and contribute as part of a team 
• The ability to manage self, including balancing conflicting priorities 

Confidentiality: 

Any information acquired in the course of duty must be treated in the strictest confidence and must be discussed only within the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff. 

Note: 

This job description is not exhaustive, and amendments and additions may be required in line with future organisational changes. 

The post holder will be expected to attend all Junction 42 training, team days and conferences as requested by the Director. 

Regional Finance Analyst (French Speaking) £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

On behalf of a large international NGO, we are recruiting a French-speaking Regional Finance Analyst to be a key member of the West and Central Africa Team leading the provision of robust and timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, this role will provide finance business partnering and capacity building with regional operations and finance teams, as well as financial analysis and reporting, statutory financial accounting and grants and Donor audit and compliance work.

Main Duties:

• Review monthly performance of country programmes and liaise with regional teams on key queries and variances
• Review country programme budgeting and forecasting as well as balance sheet reconciliations and discrepancies
• Review all cash requests and ensure group accounting compliance is adhered to
• Work with global accounting team over monthly inter-company, deferred income, and stock accounting
• Work with country programmes to build finance capacity and understand training requirements
• Review project budget proposals and work with country teams to audit projects and ensure they are closed down

Person Specification:

• Fluency in French, with excellent written and spoken French language skills
• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA or Part Qualified and actively studying
• Track-record of finance business partnering stakeholders and building capacity
• Strong experience of presenting analysis and data to different audiences
• Financial and management reporting experience
• Ability to travel up to 4 times per year to the global offices
• Strong MS Excel skills are essential

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