Are you a natural at developing relationships and a skilled communicator? Do you want to help us develop relationships with our key supporters?

We have an exciting opportunity for an External Affairs Manager to join our team at our Rehoming Centre in Harefield to lead and nurture high value relationships on behalf of the centre.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

To deliver on our mission we need to ensure we are properly funded and resourced. The External Affairs Manager will become an expert on all our campaigns and initiatives as well as our operational aspects and will be capable of showing how our high value supporters’ donations are making a difference every day. You will also become knowledgeable about all the dogs at the centre; their needs, history and welfare to be able to create a unique and authentic experience for all donors.

To achieve that you will work closely with centre management team as well as Philanthropy and Corporate Partnership teams to deliver an annual programme of private tours, events, meetings and individual volunteering opportunities at the centre with a goal of converting these to major gifts and corporate partnerships in the long term.  You will also play a role in the daily running of the centre as a member of the management team.

With a passion for dogs and their welfare and a proven team player with management experience, you will be a strong communicator and  be comfortable interacting with different audiences, particularly major donors, VIPs, media, internal stakeholders and others. A manual driving license is also essential.

WasteAid, the international waste management charity, is searching for a new Chief Executive to help us build our capacity and be ready for significant growth of and impact for our work.

We are looking for someone who matches our values, displays inclusive leadership and has the track record of delivering significant expansion. 

Demand for our solutions to poor waste management in low-income countries is endless and we are hungry to do more.

Salary: circa £50k (full-time) plus pension contribution. 4-day week possible for the right candidate.

Location: flexible, home working possible.

Recruitment Pack including a full Job Description and Person Specification is available on the WasteAid website.  All enquiries to Ray Georgeson our Interim Executive Support who is managing the recruitment process. You are welcome to book a call with Ray to discuss the opportunity informally.

Applications by CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4) which address the Person Specification to be sent to the email address for Ray listed below.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

About us

The vision of Global Witness is simple: we want a better world - where corruption is challenged and accountability prevails, all can thrive within the planet’s boundaries, and governments act in the public interest.

We’ve been creating change for over 20 years, from alerting the world to blood diamonds to halting forest destruction deals.  Our investigations have changed the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Donor and Management Accountant to join our Finance Team, an important part of our support structure that helps our campaign teams deliver on our organisational goals.

About the role

This key role will work collaboratively across the organisation, providing an essential service to internal and external financial users, as well as providing leadership and management to a skilled team member.

Working closely with fundraisers and campaign teams, you’ll prepare and monitor our donor budget reports, presenting information relating to both the restricted and unrestricted fund balances available. You’ll also be supportive in planning and co-ordinating preparation of the organisation’s annual budget and reforecasts.

About you

You’ll be a part qualified Accountant with a proven track record in a similar role, having already demonstrated the knowledge and skills needed to produce management accounts for senior staff and budget holders.

You’ll have excellent knowledge and experience of accounting for restricted funds and accounting systems.

Finally, you’ll bring your excellent attention to detail, as you ensure financial controls are fully adhered to, and feel at home working as part of a high performing team to deliver a precise service.

What you can expect from us

We’ll reward you through a combination of an exciting and challenging role together with a sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to your development.

Benefits include a generous leave allowance, pension scheme and health insurance as well as opportunities to work flexibly in an engaging and friendly environment.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work.  We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of regardless of race, colour, religious belief, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

How to apply

Please send in your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the role requirements (no more than two pages please) by Midnight on 03 February 2020.

The role of Assistant Accountant is to manage the ledgers and day to day finance function, ensuring they are kept up to date and invoices are processed promptly. This role also overlaps with management accounts and has a large element of reporting to it.

Client Details

The client we are working with is a not for profit organisation situated more closely with financial services and has both a charitable and trading arm. The organisation aims to impact investment and entrepreneurship to have a benefit on the wider population.

Description

The responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant include but are not limited to:

Bookkeeping and Accounting -

• Processing of invoices
• Managing and reconciling all accounts payables and receivables
• Reconciling supplier accounts and bank statements
• Assist with annual audit

Development -

• Collate financial information for reporting to donors
• Prepare financial reports on grants
• Monitor expenditure
• Assist with the creation of management accounts

Profile

The successful Assistant Accountant must be studying a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA) and have at least 3 years experience in a transactional finance role with solid experience using Sage 50.

The Assistant Accountant must also be self motivated, have excellent communication skills, be pro active as well as being out-going and hungry to develop.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Assistant Accountant is a salary of up to £30,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

The Management Accountant will have a pivotal role in the Finance department. The role will involve being a financial business partner for our core and fundraising departments, acting as their main interface for setting and monitoring budgets and assisting them to set financial strategies. At an organisational level, the role will help create global management reporting processes, including strategic KPIs, budgets, and cashflow and investments. They will be provide financial analysis to help inform organisational financial strategy, as well as for day-to-day financial management.

Role requirements

A qualified accountant with significant experience of management accounting and business partnering in an international organisation, the Management Accountant will have a firm understanding of NGO finance requirements, including the importance of UK SORP, donor compliance and multicurrency environments.

Further Information

Click on the apply button and you will be directed to our vacancy page.

ClientEarth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging work, volunteering, & engaging in community events, as well as providing a safe environment in which people can develop friendships and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also encourage and support members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions (some weeks they may work more than seven hours, some weeks less, they will be responsible for prioritising and planning their work). They will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home (however no financial allowance other than office supplies would be provided if they choose this option).

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Empathy with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential in this post as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

This role combines some daily tasks, which require attention to detail to accurately record data and maintain records, along with a broader responsibility for employee expense claims which will allow the successful candidate to show their proactive approach and use their initiative in resolving issues and helping others in the organisation.

This role requires excellent focus, time management and prioritisation as this involves daily, weekly and monthly tasks which may vary in complexity depending on queries and requests received. The successful candidate will organise their workload to aid others in the team as needed, which will allow the candidate to gain wider Finance experience over time.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.
• Filing and assistance collating documents for year-end audit.
• Processing and payment of employee expenses.
• Imports of data between different systems.
• Monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to expense claims.
• Responsibility for maintaining records, such as the creation of new employees in systems, applications for new credit cards and changing of credit limits and expense approvers.
• Helping employees with their claims as needed.
• Recording, management and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.
• Daily scanning of cheques received and recording in finance system.
• Printing of invoices received.
• Logging new invoices and assisting with supplier queries at times
• Ad hoc support such as posting invoices to the system and assisting with payment runs.

What we are looking for:

• GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
• Data entry and/or administrative office experience
• Proactive and helpful attitude
• Methodical approach to workload
• Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £21,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd February 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 10th February 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date considering the 10th February.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Holy Trinity is a growing, vibrant, evangelical church located in the heart of Cambridge city centre.  Our mission is to help people “Come to Christ; Learn to Love and Love to Learn”. Whilst not a requirement of this job description to be a member of the church or a Christian, it is important to understand and appreciate our values.

We are looking for an outstanding Finance Assistant to join our team here at Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Cambridge. You will support and work closely with our Finance Officer who manages the day-to-day running of the Finance function of the church. The role will be required on a part-time basis for approximately 15 hours per week. It will be initially be a two year appointment, with the prospect of continuing into a permanent position.

This role has been created to support the Finance Officer in producing timely and accurate financial information. Below is a non-exhaustive list, outlining some of the key areas of responsibility for this role.  In addition to this, there are numerous duties not listed and ad hoc tasks arising that you will be expected to perform.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Document management:
  • Managing the update of our documents on our server
  • Update internal accounting spreadsheets
  • Filing of invoices, bank statements and other financial information

• Accounting software processing and management:
  • Go-to person for any queries on the accounting software (training will be provided)
  • Main liaison between Holy Trinity (HT) and the accounting software providers
  • Processing of HT income from the accounting software and ensuring all income items are reconciled
  • Managing the data entry of information onto the accounting software, including cash, banking, income and expenditure items
  • Coding of financial information ready to load onto the software
  • Monthly bank reconciliations

• Transaction processing:
  • Contactless and iZETTLE
    • Main office point of contact for any issues with regards to the contactless terminal or iZETTLE
    • Providing transaction details/analysis from the contactless terminals when required
    • Update the amounts when required
  • Expenses and Credit Cards
    • Processing of the credit card details for all staff on a monthly basis
    • Processing of all staff and non-staff expenses

• Gift Aid:
  • Assist the Finance Officer with any Gift Aid related matters
  • Entering of donations onto Accounting Software
  • Keeping donor records up-to-date (whether Gift Aided or not)
  • Ensuring that our Gift Aid claims are correctly calculated ready for submission to HMRC
  • Working closely with the Gift Aid secretary on any Gift Aid related items

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Highly numerate
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Reasonable computer and Excel skills
• Discretion and a professional attitude
• Calm under pressure
• A willingness to learn new processes and systems

Desired skills, knowledge and experience:

• Prior experience in a Finance or Admin role
• Relevant A-level or degree level education would be an advantage
• Good communication skills
• Focus, positivity and proactivity
• A natural problem solver

Salary and benefits:

The role is envisaged as a 15-hour a week role.  However, for the right candidate this could be flexible.  We would expect that the hours are spread over either two or three days (e.g. two 7.5-hour days or three 5-hour days).  It will be necessary for your working days to overlap with our part-time Finance Officer (three days) and therefore once agreed, the chosen days (e.g. Mon-Wed) cannot easily be changed.  We will endeavour to be as flexible as we can to accommodate reasonable requests or constraints.

• Salary: £19,000 on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis, based on a 37.5 hour week.  Therefore for 15 hours a week, the salary would be £7,600
• Pension: 8% non-contributory pension (we pay the full 8%)
• Holidays: 33 FTE paid holidays, inclusive of bank holidays.  Therefore for 15 hours a week, the holiday allowance would be 13.2 days.

Applications:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV addressed to the Finance Officer, Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, CB2 3NZ.  Please also include a covering letter which should address the following:

• Details of how your skills/experience match this job description and why you consider yourself a good fit for this role
• Your flexibility/constraints over the hours/days that you are able to work
• Confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK
• Two supporting references (one from your current or most recent employer).

Overview of the role

Playing a central role within a small, growing team, Borne’s Finance & Office Manager provides financial, administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive team, enabling the effective running of the charity.

The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who can multi-task and has a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, self-motivated and makes things happen. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as Borne continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Finance administration (50%) - You will be a key point of coordination for the charity’s financial processes and responsible for managing the relationship with our external accountants.​
• Office administration (20%) - You will oversee the running of the charity’s office and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of all requirements.​
• Charity governance (10%) - You will assist the COO with charity governance and the Board of Trustees.​
• Risk Management (10%) – You will work with the COO to review and implement an effective risk management policy for the charity.​
• Human Resources (10%) – You will oversee the human resources aspects of the charity.

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Essential skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with finance and office management duties.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing financial processes and accounting systems for payroll, invoice processing and financial reconciliation.
• Experience in working with CRM systems for fundraising, record-keeping and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a range of senior audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, work to tight and changing deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build good working relationships within the office and with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possess strong judgment and discretion, ability to recognise urgency/sensitivity of issues arising with high profile donors, ambassadors or stakeholders to handle tactfully and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, and well as part of a team.

About Borne

Borne is a young medical research charity at the forefront of funding preterm birth research to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. The research that we support has changed our understanding of labour, taken forward promising new treatments to delay the onset of premature labour and improved clinicians’ knowledge and ability to manage complicated pregnancies.

Our fundraising events bring together the influential, curious and passionate to raise awareness and funding to stop premature birth. Our supporters help us create unique experiences that help grow our network of support and broaden the impact of our research. Our Patrons and Ambassadors include British icon Dame Darcey Bussell, rugby great Will Greenwood MBE, television personality Jason Fox, golf champion Francesco Molinari, fashion icon Erin O’Connor, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and tennis champion Greg Rusedski; they are all passionate and proactive in their support of Borne.

We hold family life, the health of mothers and babies and scientific excellence at the heart of everything we do. Research provides the foundations for lasting change, and our work has the potential to give millions of babies around the world a better start in life, unaffected by disability caused by being born too soon.

How to apply

Please send us your CV and cover letter by close of business Wednesday, 5th February 2020. 
A shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend two rounds of interviews on the week commencing Monday 10th February 2020. 

Are you an Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK. 

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

Our partner is passionate about improving the livelihoods of rural, smallholder farmers in East and West Africa. Their interventions help farmers improve their agricultural skills, improve their position in the value chain, access and fairly compete in markets. They also offer farmers tailor-made loans and savings initiatives. They are seeking a bi-lingual (fluent English and French) Finance & Admin Manager to oversee the delivery of a complex, multi-country programme funded by one of their largest donors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, develop & strengthen the current accounting systems, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to appropriate track & account for their grant funds.
• Develop the financial management system, including creating tools for budgeting (individual country & consolidated budgets), variance analysis & cashflow forecasting.
• Donor compliance, including preparing the quarterly grant reports
• Train and staff development in regional offices.
• Administrative support, including overseeing HR issues, internal processes, managing shared Google Drive file structure, planning for management team and project-wide activities.

Person Specification

• Experienced accountant with a strong technical background, and experience in reviewing and strengthening controls within an international context.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems, and comfortable working in an environment where systems changes are being implemented.
• Strategic thinker experienced in change management, supporting senior management in streamlining processes, planning, and in embedding digital changes within an organisation.
• Excellent business partnering and influencing skills – able to train/mentor junior staff and work with a variety of senior internal and external stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to take initiative, demonstrate openness, sharp business acumen and sound judgement.
• Good knowledge of grant management and reporting requirements.
• Experience of working with an international INGO, and experience living and working in more than one African country. 

The partner will offer the cost of a return flight, a monthly accommodation & living allowance, in addition to the salary. This role is based in Senegal with extensive travel to other countries in West & East Africa. 

Candidates are being considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged to apply early.

If you are looking to take your first step into the International Development sector and want to join an impressive INGO with a great track record of developing strong candidates, this International Finance Business Partner may be the right next step for you.

The International Finance Business Partner will be responsible for working with regional offices and producing financial reports for donors, tracking performance and linking impact to spend. This is an exciting time to join this organisation who are one of the most commercially-minded in the sector.

The International Finance Business Partner will oversee global project reporting and forecasting. Responsible for providing management information to global project managers, this position will play a key role in ensuring that projects are financially set up properly and are running smoothly and efficiently. This role will also get involved in developing budgets for proposals and therefore plays a key role in growing the impact of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified (or finalist) accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) who has a passion for the sector and is either looking to make a move out of practice or who has strong budgeting, reporting and forecasting experience. Some experince volunteering or working within an INGO would be desirable but not essential so if this is a first venture into international development for you, get in touch. This client does have a good track record of developing strong candidates and giving great opportunities for progression and if desired, international travel.

With one of the best reputations in the sector, this is a great opportunity to join a prestigious organisation offering unparalleled progression opportunities. If you are interested in this position, please apply early as this role may be filled before the closing date.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

About Us

The vision of Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB) & Alpha International is the re-evangalisation of the nations, the revitilisation of the Church and the transformation of society. Each member of staff plays a key role in contributing to our vision. Our mission is bigger than any individual task but together our work contributes to the bigger picture.

Holy Trinity Brompton is a church over five sites with an average weekly congregation of 4,000, and is the home of the Alpha Course with a gross budget of c.£13m

Used in over 114 countries across all five major continents, Alpha International’s mission is to equip and serve the church to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. We do this by equipping churches around the world with Alpha – a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Alpha has a gross budget of c.£14m

The Role

We are looking for one Financial Controller to join our strong 18 person finance department. They will be responsible for the financial management and reporting requirements for Alpha International. Their key responsibilties will be to:

• Prepare and compile budgets – the budget process takes place from August- November with approvals in December.

• Prepare the monthly management accounts with commentary for the leadership team and trustees.

• Prepare the annual financial statements and liaising with auditors as required.

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, check and authorise supplier payments, and payrolls.

• Manage the Assistant Accountant.

• Prepare regular updates to the budgets - reforecasting based on latest information in order to keep the fundraising needs and cash-flow management up to date.

• Manage day to day finance queries.

• Monitor and manage the cash needs of the charity on a weekly basis, ensuring best use is made of funds on deposit.

• Maintain the audit trail for the due diligence process to track grant distribution.

• Take responsibility, together with the Group Financial Controller and business partners for ensuring strong financial controls, good governance and statutory compliance.

• Work with the Donor Development Team and business partners to record specified fund income and its application by the ministries and regions.

• Ad hoc reporting to statutory agencies and government departments as required.

• Other financial duties as delegated by the Group Financial Controller to assist the Central Finance Team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recognised senior accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with experience of preparing budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, statutory accounts and stakeholder reporting.

• Experience of Charity SORP would be advantageous.

• Hands-on experience of using accountancy software for reporting with high proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently and handle change and growth.

• Thrives in a team environment.

• Shares a passion for the vision and aims of HTB and Alpha International.

Our Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (out of pocket health expenses including new glasses, dentist, and complimentary therapies)
• Flexible working options.
• Local discounts including gym membership and days out.
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Child Care voucher scheme.
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance. 
• Cycle to work scheme