FILE is a grant-making Foundation whose charitable object is to promote protection of the environment through law and related advocacy. 

FILE has two sets of objectives: the first to encourage philanthropies to join strategies and co-manage funds for climate and biodiversity activities, and the second is to apply these funds to support legal reform and cases, campaigns and advocacy around legal interventions, the research and evidentiary support of law cases, and learning within the community.  Whilst FILE is a grant-making institution, it also aims to help build the NGO ecosystem, shape strategy, and make an impact on climate change and the protection of biodiversity. 

Job Description

Job Title: Finance and Operations Assistant
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: London

Support towards AAT qualifications.

Full-time

Initial 1-year short term contract

Main purpose and description of the role:

The Operations and Finance Assistant reports to the Head of Operations, but will also work closely with the Finance Business Partner and wider File Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting both the operations and finance teams to deliver against business targets in an administrative capacity. Helping to ensure that both functions operate smoothly. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detailed. With a passion for learning, and implementing new processes and practices when required, getting a sense of achievement for ensuring that processes run smoothly and to time. They will be happy to work on their own in a remote working environment, and be able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. They will need to be flexible and happy to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Responsibilities

• Responsible for HR administration and record-keeping, including preparing paperwork and co-ordinating recruitment, induction and leaver processes.
• Act as an IT superuser becoming an expert in IT systems and supporting colleagues to use them effectively.
• Ordering stationery and IT equipment as required.
• Managing health and safety for all employees.
• Ensuring that insurance documents are up to date and compliant.
• Assisting the Head of Operations with maintaining governance policies and organising related training when required to ensure compliance.
• Managing Training and Coaching partners, and organising training when required.
• Managing the relationship with facilities partners, dealing with any issues with regards to the premises, managing contracts with external suppliers

• Supporting the Head of Operations to manage the risk register.

 Finance Responsibilities

Maintaining and managing the update on the grants excel spreadsheet:

• Grants payment forecast
• Grants pipeline
• Grants data (input for budget)

Assisting in quarterly management packs

• cash flow forecasts
• income and expenditure analysis

Assisting in other various ad hoc tasks:

• admin side of the grantee and donor side Due Diligence (web search/ making sure the DD forms and documents are saved in relevant folders, filling in Know Your Donor)
• assist with data transition to the new Grant Management System
• assist with power point presentations  

Qualifications & Experience

• A university degree in a related field including business management, Human Resources Management or law.  A postgraduate degree or certificates in accounting, AAT or studying towards AAT certifications.
• Understanding of the non-profit field would be desirable, with understanding of the climate and / or biodiversity landscape desirable.
• Previous experience in a similar role as either an Operations or Finance assistant required.
• High level of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills. Excellent telephone manner and confident in a public facing role.
• Able to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically.
• Confident user of IT software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Confident working with numbers, data and spreadsheets.
• Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.

Diversity & Inclusion

File Foundation is committed to challenging inequality and values diversity in all areas of life. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. 

Networks Assistant (part-time 0.6 FTE)

We are recruiting a Network Assistant to support the delivery of our Trust Leaders Network and other programmes run by Challenge Partners.

The role is for 22.5 hours a week

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job Purpose:

You will have an important role to play in supporting the delivery of our work with school trusts by providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our Trust Leaders’ Network. You may also be asked to contribute with other administrative tasks that support the delivery of our organisational priorities.  You will report to the Head of Network Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with trust partners to communicate programme activity and assist with meeting preparation
• Upload files, meeting papers or reports to Dropbox and GoogleDocs, update our Trust Leaders Network directory and manage our inbox, using our escalation process to redirect and respond to queries
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings for the Trust Leaders Network and other events as required
• Manage bookings and provide relevant information to the finance team for invoice generation, send out contracts and prepare expense claims for processing
• Maintain our Salesforce CRM system, upload data as directed and maintain other programme dashboards used internally for planning, monitoring or evaluation purposes
• Support across other networks, programmes and activities as required e.g. arranging virtual or in person national recruitment events

Person Specifications:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, express yourself concisely and appropriately with senior leaders
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively
• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, identify and provide solutions and improvements
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• Positivity, optimism and agility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. You will therefore need to be flexible and comfortable with uncertainty
• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Experience of either administrative support or project management, communications, account management, business development, relationship management within the education sector or similar is desirable.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
• An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• A school-based office in South Bermondsey. There is currently no requirement for staff to work in the office, but you may choose to do so.
• A supportive and friendly team
• A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes
• The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team
• The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please apply with:

• A CV of no more than two pages
• A cover letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification.

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and looking to appoint someone to start in January/February 2021. Please apply promptly to be considered for this role. We will close the application process when we appoint.

Start date: ASAP in January/February 2021 although we are prepared to be flexible to ensure that we recruit the most suitable candidate.

This is a 12 month maternity cover 

Please make sure to answer the compentency questions listed below in your application

About us

Christian Aid Ireland believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing team and to make this change happen. 

About the role

This post is based in Belfast and reports to the Head of Finance & Governance- Ireland.  The Finance Team in Ireland comprises 8 staff:  Head of Finance and Governance, 3 x Accountants, 2 x Accounting Technicians and 2 x Administrators.   This post is fixed term for 12  months to cover the post holder's maternity leave. 

About you

Essential:

• Member of a CCAB recognised professional accounting body with some post qualification experience.
• Experience of using complex computerised accounting systems
• Experience of working with non-finance managers on complex financial issues
• Experience of producing or assisting in the production of Annual Budgets
• Experience of producing or assisting in the preparation Management Accounts and variance analysis
• Experience of reviewing financial information for consistency and accuracy and in reviewing reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts
• Significant experience of using Excel
• Experience in preparing or assisting in the preparation on year-end accounts and production of audit file
• Ability to work under pressure and manage and priorities workload and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing

Desirable:

• Experience of legislative/accounting requirements for Charities in UK and Ireland  
• Experience of payroll processing
• Experience of using computerised databases and electronic funds transfer systems
• Experience of accounting in multi-currency environment
• Experience of SUN accounting Systems
• Experience of PROACTIS
• Experience of Adaptive Budgeting system
• Experience of working in a consolidated group structure
• Experience of foreign exchange/treasury management
• Experience of payroll review
• Experience and knowledge of income tax and VAT including practical application of same

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

• Strive for improvement – Please tell us about a time when you had to implement a new idea to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Build Partnerships – tell us an example of when you had to build relationships with different individuals or other organisations to further your organisations goals.

• Staff Management – Please outline any experience you have in staff management

• Strive for Personal Improvement - How do you go about continuing to develop your professional skills and knowledge? What Training courses have you undertaken recently?

The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust is a young, successful charity with an ambitious agenda. Funded by commercial broadcasters, we commission television programmes made in British Sign Language and we support the companies and Deaf programme-makers who produce them.

We are now looking for a Finance Officer to join the team. For this new role you will need to be qualified at the minimum AAT level 4 or CAT and/or possess a degree in Accounting or Finance. We also require three to five years’ professional experience in a similar role, with at least one year in charity accounting. You must also have a high level of attention to detail with advanced Excel skills as well as the ability to write accurately and clearly in English. Please see attachment for the full role description and person specification. 

It is also important that you support the work of BSLBT: you should have an interest in Deaf culture and language and be familiar with our website and our programmes.

To apply, please send a relevant CV plus a letter (no more than two A4 pages) explaining how you are suitable for this role by 1200 on 11th December. Interviews will be held remotely by Zoom due to current Covid-19 restrictions.

BSLBT particularly welcomes applicants from BSL users, and from people of Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage.

Clean Break is a women's theatre company, founded in 1979 by two women prisoners who believed in the power of theatre to transform lives.

Our vision is of a society where women can realise their full potential, free from criminalisation.

We're looking for a friendly, practical and solutions-driven manager to oversee day to day facilitiies operation for the next nine months at our Kentish Town building. Our much-loved base houses 4 rehearsal studios, offices and communal spaces.

You'll ensure a warm, professional and safe working environment for our staff, beneficiaries, contractors and other visitors, and keep the building and our core systems running smoothly and sustainably.

You'll work closely with our Operations Team - Receptionist & Admin Assistant, Cleaners, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteers and Front of House Staff - and report to our Head of Finance & Operations.

Over the nine months, you'll also help us to work out longer term management needs for our building and the facilities on site, in a post-Covid world. 

All of our positions are open to women only (exempt under Equality Act 2020 Schedule 9, part 1).

An exciting new role has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a growing provider of homes and services to those people that need them most.

The business has charitable status so having worked in this sector or a not for profit would be a distinct advantage. Joining at this very exciting time when the business is developing a new vision for its customers and its employees will mean that the successful candidate can help to shape the way things get done and the culture of the business.

The postholder will be expected to work with the team to ensure the finance function of the charity meet governance requirements of relevant legal, regulatory, and monitoring frameworks in line with Charity Commission requirements.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the nominal ledger, accounts payable system and cashbook function.  They will also be responsible for accurate and timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring prepayments and accruals are processed.  The postholder will also play a key part in assisting with the production of the monthly Management Accounts, they will also be required to assist with the processing of the payroll and the organisations stakeholder pension scheme in line with auto enrolment compliance.

Meeting standards and compliance are high on this company's agenda and will be a fundamental part of how the person will be expected to work.

This is a pivotal role for the finance team and will work very closely with the Financial Controller to ensure that standards are met and maintained across all aspects of the teams' work.

Who are we looking for?

If you feel that this role might be for you, you will need to have a Level 4 AAT qualification or higher with at least three years' experience in a similar size organisation or more senior role. Charities/Not for Profit or Housing sector experience would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

There’s lots to do in this business, ensuring systems are embedded, processes streamlined, and the business accounts get managed on a day to day business.

You will have been used to assisting with monthly management and year end accounts and producing accurate reports with a high level of attention to detail whilst being a proficient user of Sage 200. The postholder will also have experience of being an integral part of the year end audit process ideally in a not for profit organisation.

You will need to be organised, have a great attention to detail, a good problem solver and tenacious at seeing things through to conclusion. You will be a great communicator at all levels, both verbally and written, able to translate financial speak to those less confident than you.

Always looking to improve itself this business would encourage people to apply who can generate ideas and aspirations to improve services, make efficiencies and all round do things better.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please apply via our website attaching your CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to tell us how you meet these criteria and what you are looking to achieve from a role like this. No agencies please.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial screening interview and then if successful will be invited to a selection day, consisting of an in-tray exercise and panel interview.

Application Deadline: Friday 18th December 2020

Telephone interviews and selection days will take place in January 2021.

Location: London, scope for home-working

Salary banding: £22-24k depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Overview

Street Child are looking for a Finance Assistant to support across all Street Child Group financials. You will be responsible for compiling, analysing and processing all Street Child Group financial transactions, providing vital support to our core finance team. We are looking for an individual with good book-keeping knowledge, a strong attention to detail and experience working in a similar role. Street Child is a growing organization and this junior role will provide an excellent opportunity for a positive ‘can-do’ candidate to gain experience within a fast moving international development charity.

Organisational Background

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today’s education crisis. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 338,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 29,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (40%)

• Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals.
• Analysing the data from the donor portals to summarise the information in Excel so that it is in the correct format to be uploaded to the Finance system.
• Maintaining details of cheques received.
• Issuing donor receipts.
• Raising donor invoices and requests for payments.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

Accounts Payable (40%)

• Recording all approved supplier invoices and staff expenses in the accounting system ensuring that they are all appropriately coded to the correct cost centres and projects and invoices are uploaded into the finance system.
• Ensuring that all invoices for payment are appropriately approved by budget holder.
• Setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals from payment authorisers.
• Reviewing staff expense claims to ensure that all supporting documentation is provided before payment.
• Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Payable.

Month end support (20%)

• Complete bank reconciliations each month for all group bank accounts.
• Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format such as bank statements, remittance advices and credit statements.
• Assist in preparation of internal reports.
• Entering Gift Aid data onto Gift Aid returns and assisting with compilation of information for Gift Aid returns.
• General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-Level or equivalent
• Good book-keeping knowledge

Desirable

• Part qualified AAT

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• IT Literate with strong excel skills
• Experience of working in a similar role

Desirable

• Charity or third sector experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills

Desirable

• Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
• Persistence and tenacity

Other

Essential

• Proactive communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary
• Not afraid to ask for help!
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other departments and other external contacts
• Good interpersonal skills

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to view contact information and how to submit your CV and Application Form for consideration.  We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. Our interview process will involve a written assessment, followed by two interviews. Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Finance Assistant

Our client is looking for a full time Finance Assistant to join their busy Finance team.

Finance Assistant Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for the whole purchase ledger function, from posting invoices against PO’s to preparing the payment run for BACs. Another key part of the role is ownership of the sales ledger, which includes identifying income and recording in the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis. Recording the weekly retail sales income and reconcile to the bank statement. In addition, you will maintain the cash book in the accounting system and perform bank reconciliations on a timely basis. You will also work closely with other teams and assist with the month end and year end tasks within the Finance team.

Finance Assistant Requirements:

The successful applicant will be a team player, possess an adaptable, flexible working approach utilising excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be well organised and able to manage and prioritise their own workload. As a member of a small, busy finance team flexibility and ideas for process improvement will always be welcome.

Ideally you will have experience of using Sage 200 and of working in a similar role involving purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and general accounting duties.

About our client:

They are the largest charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. Their vision is to free lives from kidney disease. They fund research into all aspects of kidney disease - from understanding the condition, to how they can prevent and treat it. They want to discover better, kinder treatments.

Research has given us life-saving kidney transplants, dialysis machines that filter the blood when the kidneys fail, and drugs to keep us going. But these treatments come at a cost. They can be gruelling, confining, relentless. A transplant is not a cure, they rarely last a lifetime.

Kidney disease still affects three million people in the UK. And one million of those don’t know they are at risk. That’s three million people who are someone’s parents, grandparents, children, friends.

And kidney failure is rising, as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes and obesity.

That’s why their work is more essential than ever.

Research is what they do. It is the only way to discover future preventions, treatments and cures. It is vital to keep our loved ones safe. Your support is crucial to make this happen.

They’re here to be heard, to make a difference, to change the future. Kidney disease ends here.

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 depending on experience

Closing date: 4 December 2020

You may have experience of the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant , Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, AAT, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, etc

Ref: 95513

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same?

Where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...and one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for a Financial Support Assistant.

You will assist with all aspects of the Association`s financial analysis and financial support, as well as the day to day processing tasks and responsibilities, whilst providing a customer focused service.

As a Financial Support Assistant, you will ensure the timely and accurate processing of the finance tasks and may be required to assist colleagues with general administrative support within the agreed procedures.

Are you a passionate, Finance Assistant looking for a new role? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active part in a vibrant educational movement.

An opportunity for a candidate with a good level of book-keeping, accounting, and administration skills, who would like to build their experience by working at a growing international not-for-profit organisation and be part of a small, dynamic team at the heart of global sustainability.

About the Role

As Finance & Administration Executive, you will work with the Finance & Risk Manager on all aspects of the finance function (approx. 80% time). Much of your time will be focused on maintaining accurate accounting records, enabling the business to meet its statutory filing obligations, and providing management with accurate, timely and relevant financial information. The role will also encompass supporting the CEO and the wider team in relation to governance administration and other administrative tasks (approx. 20% time).

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the role, you should be able to demonstrate your capability for being an effective finance professional with a keen eye for detail. You will have previously worked in bookkeeping and you would like to pursue your own growth in a finance role.  You are proactive and positive in your approach, a doer who ensures that actions are prompt and issues resolved to completion. You have recently worked in a similar role and are familiar with the day-to-day financial activities of a smaller organisation.

As well as being financially literate, you should be an accomplished multi-tasker who enjoys and is capable of providing administrative and organisational assistance to busy colleagues, including the Chief Executive Officer. Being a relatively small organisation with a global reach and a challenging mission, we are looking for someone adaptable, resilient and able to work with a diverse set of colleagues and external stakeholders. An interest in sustainability would round off your profile.

We provide good development opportunities to our staff, as well as a dynamic and inspiring work environment with a friendly culture. Working as part of a Corporate Services team of six people, based in central London, you will report to the Finance & Risk Manager.

We offer 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life insurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, and a childcare voucher scheme. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed, although initially this normally office-based role is likely to involve working from home in light of current Covid-19 restrictions.

Bonsucro is committed to being an inclusive employer and we value diversity, so we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, in particular from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain sales, purchase & general ledgers
• Receive, check and process expenses claims
• Create and post month end accounting journals
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts (including foreign currency)

• Process payroll for Bonsucro´s UK-based and overseas staff
• Assist with other pay items (pensions, childcare vouchers, loan schemes, etc.)
• Carry out tasks related to credit control
• Assist with weekly payments runs
• Provide additional support to the Finance & Risk Manager, including assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and annual planning and budget setting process
• Coordinate the effective functioning of the London office space (e.g. liaise with office building manager; manage procurement of office supplies; anticipate and deal with any problems before they arise) and the current remote-working setup.
• Provide administration to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider team
• Assist with organisation and logistics of internal/external events and meetings 
• Support the organisation of governance meetings, including Board of Director meetings, Sub-Committee meetings and Members Council meetings.

Person specification

• A good working knowledge of accountancy/bookkeeping principles and common accountancy software packages
• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role (ideally in a not for profit or professional service environment)
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong IT skills, in particular of Excel within a finance and accounting context
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• A proactive approach to work and confidence in working independently
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with others, including remotely based colleagues in the UK and internationally
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Reliable, hard-working and reliable

Other Criteria

• AAT Advanced certificate in Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Xero accounts software
• Experience of dealing with multicurrency accounting
• Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Office management

Other information

Start date

As soon as possible

Salary

£25,000 to £30,000 pa (depending on experience) + competitive benefits package

Reports to

Finance and Risk Manager

Hours

Full Time (35 hours per week), open to discuss flexible working arrangements for exceptional candidates

Term

Initial 12 months contract with a view to becoming permanent

This job description reflects the core activities of the post. As the service and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself. We expect that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. The line manager will consult the post-holder if significant changes to the job description become necessary. Any changes will be reflected in a revised job description.

About the role

Reporting to a Relationship Manager in the Investment Team this role plays an important part in enabling the investment team to support the delivery of SIB’s new strategy and focus.

We are looking for someone who: is motivated by our mission and is looking for entry level position at SIB. You will need to like working with numbers and have good attention to detail

Key responsibilities

1. To handle and triage initial loan enquiries from customers looking to obtain investment
2. To Support the senior product manager and Relationship manager (new business) in driving a pipeline of investment applications
3. To maintain Loan Book Processes and manage monthly data production/outputs to Finance Team and Senior Management/Board.
4. To collate quarterly case commentary updates, prepare and collate Investment Committee portfolio review papers and agree agenda items/papers required
5. To create business support contracts and manage payment of business support invoices/related budget data
6. To maintain customer action diaries and delegated decision records
7. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
8. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation and delivery of the strategy.
9. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support Social Investment Business’ objectives as required.
10. To work in accordance with our five core values.

Core competencies

• Good team player with willingness to assist others
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of manipulating data using Excel functions and formula to produce reports.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good numeracy/analytical skills
• Well organised with attention to detail
• Confident in supporting new business activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences
• Good understanding of how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion may contribute to an organisation’s success.
• Ability to multitask, work flexibly and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to negotiate, anticipate and solve problems and to support others to do so
• Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with people from all levels with a calm, professional and friendly attitude

Desirable competencies

• Advanced Excel skills

The talent we are looking for does not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

Are you an experienced finance assistant looking for a role broader than just finance? Would you thrive as a pivotal member of a small team supporting vibrant communities for older people to live independently?

We need you!

Abbeyfield Southern Oaks is a small but growing charity that aims to enhance the quality of life for older people through supported independent living, providing companionship and social interaction to diminish the effects of loneliness and isolation.

We have created this new role to support both our well-established sheltered houses and our new extra care facility, Nonsuch Abbeyfield, in Ewell, where this post is based.

We are looking for a reliable, organised Finance Assistant to take ownership of transactional finance and the day-to-day general office management and administrative aspects of running the organisation. You will have a positive attitude, a desire to work as efficiently as possible, and excellent communication skills. If you have worked in a fast-paced office and you enjoy establishing your own organisational systems, we are excited to talk with you. We are looking for someone who can operate effectively with little or no supervision and who can manage multiple tasks at once without becoming overwhelmed.

Why should you join Abbeyfield Southern Oaks?

• Starting salary £25,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• NEST pension scheme, 3% employer contribution
• Flexible working  

Please note that, for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require an enhanced DBS check.

If you think your skills match and you would like to be part of a dynamic and caring team, please send your CV with covering letter highlighting how you meet the job description and person specification.

London Met SU is home to over 10,000 students studying in North London, across our two campuses on Holloway Road and in Aldgate. London Metropolitan University is a diverse and exciting university that challenges how our society works and prepares graduates to thrive and continue to challenge and change the world around them.

We are now recruiting for a Finance and Operations Assistant to join our small but ambitious team.

Accountable to: Finance Manager
Salary: £12,585 @ 0.6 FTE (3 Days a Week)

Purpose of the Role: To ensure the smooth running of the SU by supporting its administrative needs in both Finance and Clerical areas. The successful candidate will need to display an aptitude to gather information from various websites Eventbrite, PayPal etc to support the Finance Manager and an ability to to assist the Leadership team by providing administrative support.

Interviews/Start Date: We will be conducting interviews once all applications have been received. Deadline for the submission of applications is midday on Wednesday, 2nd December. The successful candidate will be notified on Friday, 18th December and will start on Monday, 4th January.

How to apply: Send your CV and a cover letter answering to our Job Description.

An opportunity has arisen for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing robust day–to-day management of the College’s finances and contributing to the commercial development of our business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is both an exciting and challenging time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and have recently celebrated our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members both in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring the financial sustainability of the College and, through your abilities as a leader, empowering teams to deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered and advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for commercial development, overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams; and for the technology department, ensuring that the College continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have an excellent grasp of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be either ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent digital skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, an employer contribution pension scheme, and 25 days’ annual leave. A full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge, albeit at present RCOG is following national guidance and all staff are working from home.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

You will be asked to complete an on-line application including the need to submit a Supporting Statement and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am on Monday 14 December 2020

At the RCOG we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.