The Rose Castle Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the Founding Director (FD). The role will include creation and execution of an effective organisational infrastructure for optimising programme development opportunities and the supporting of generation, follow-up and conversion of fundraising leads.

Hours: ​​Offered as a full-time position; 37.5 hours/week. Candidates looking for a part-time position may be considered. Fixed term 12-month contract with 3-month probationary period. Ongoing contract is subject to review thereafter. 

Location: Remote working. Ideally based in London, Cambridge or surrounding area. Applicants from Cumbria/elsewhere in the UK also considered.

Remuneration: ​£24,000 - £30,000/annum (to be determined by experience)

Ideal Starting Date: ​April 2020

About the Rose Castle Foundation 

Rose Castle Foundation is an international centre for peace and reconciliation, based at the 800-year old Rose Castle on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Its aim is to equip a generation of reconcilers to cross deep divides: within and between faith communities, across religious and secular lines; and between communities and the natural environment. It trains and supports individuals, communities and organisations to build sustainable relationships that lead to reconciliation.

Rose Castle Foundation (RCF) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1159568). 

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Monday 27th January 2020; interviews held 5th -7th February.

Please see attached job specification for full details of the position as well as information on how to apply.

Are you a skilled, enthusiastic finance professional keen to make a tangible difference to young people's lives in London? Are you looking for a hands on role, offering both flexible working and scope for growth?

Our current Finance Manager is relocating in March 2020, having helped build the foundations for a thriving and  sustainable small to medium sized charity (c£1m pa). We are looking for someone who can help lead us on our journey towards organisational excellence. With an exciting new community facility in the pipeline, a set of impressive programmes and initiatives serving a brilliant local community, and  a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, you will be a vital member of the charity's leadership team.

From processing of sales and purchase invoices, to production of service budgets and management information for trustees, to the running of the annual audit; you will be the key driver for all financial functions at The Winch. You will be methodical, have a great eye for detail, and enjoy working  in close proximity to our community provision, supporting managers to plan, deliver and coninuously learn from our ground breaking work.

About the Role
It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for people to join us on this journey of growth. This role is responsible for managing the day to day finance function and supporting the International Finance Business Partner in developing and maintaining financial controls and systems. The role also requires expertise and guidance for managing large and complex donor funded budgets, ensuring effective and rigorous monitoring, control and reporting.

About You
You will be a qualified accountant and will have a comprehensive understanding of managing finances in an International NGO which operates within complex, multi-donor and multi country programmes. A sound knowledge of accounting, taxation and other compliance requirements for international charities is imperative as is the ability to build capacity across a network of international finance managers embedding good practice. You will be able to work well autonomously as well as part of a wider team and will seek to build engaged relationships with all your stakeholders.

About Leonard Cheshire
We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We’re at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe. Through pioneering research and innovation, we are building a fairer, more inclusive society that recognises the positive contributions we all make, and where we are all proud to play our part. Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia.

What we Offer
•  Fair and competitive pay rates
•  A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
•  Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
•  Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
•  A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing Date: 5 January 2020

We are looking for a talented finance professional to take on this exciting and varied role as a Finance Officer at the UK’s leading blood cancer charity.

You will take on a variety of accounting tasks across income and expenditure and be the first point of contact for finance operations. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual who is keen to develop and progress their career in finance.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting & Systems Manager, the Finance Officer provides financial operational support to colleagues across Bloodwise. As a part of a team of two Finance Officers you are responsible for carrying out an interesting and diverse range of accounting tasks: The two Finance Officers are jointly responsible to cover accounting and processing tasks across income and expenditure (including payment runs), as well as bank and balance sheet reconciliations for review.

For many people you will be the first point of contact for finance operational needs and the role therefore requires a proactive and courteous approach to supporting the organisation’s financial needs. Relationship building and an analytical approach to problem solving will be essential to a successful Finance Officer at Bloodwise.

Over the next year we are also reviewing the use of our finance systems and you will have the opportunity to play a key role on process and system improvement projects. 

If this sounds like you send us your current cv and cover letter outlining your experience and what you can bring to this role by: 9am on Monday 13 January 2020

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on receipt and for this reason we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion

We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Finance Officer to join our clients friendly and busy team.

Position: Finance Officer

Location: London

Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days per year (excluding bank holidays), employer pension, free annual flu jabs and annual sight tests, Cycle to Work Scheme, Interest-free Annual Travel Card Loans, An Employee Assistance Programme, staff discount scheme, free fruit every week… plus scope for flexible working including occasional working from home and many more!

Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday 9th January 2020

Interview Date: 15th January 2020

The Role

This Finance Officer will work closely with the Head of Finance and Fundraising Team to ensure the organisations financial systems are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Undertaking general finance tasks
• Inputting financial data
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Making payments
• Reporting on financial information

About You

The Finance Officer role offers an ideal opportunity for someone with experience of working within a finance function to gain experience within a small and dynamic charity. A professional approach to this work is essential, as is the ability to deal with both people and problems in a calm and sensitive manner

The successful candidate will ideally be studying for a recognised accounting qualification, e.g. ACA/ CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. There will be plenty of opportunities for professional development and will be supported by a friendly team. On the job training will be provided in the use of their Finance system, Xero.

When applying for this role you will be asked to complete an application form providing evidence of how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

In return…

Our client has an ambitious mission to end youth homelessness in the UK, so it’s an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing organisation. Along with an excellent benefits package, they also offer career development, support for external mentoring, a Professional Development Fund, scope for flexible working and a ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice, in work time!

About the Organisation

This organisation brings remarkable businesses and individuals from the property industry together in partnership, to support charities delivering life-changing services for vulnerable young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future.

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance, Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Officer, Finance Clerk. 

ActionAid UK is looking for a Finance and Assurance Specialist who is passionate about securing women and girl’s rights and helping us to be effective, learn from our work and develop and strengthen our programmes through improved financial management systems and processes.

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. We are ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

You will work closely with ActionAid UK’s Finance and Assurance Manager to deliver high-level financial management support and your skills and experience will reflect this.

You are experienced and confident in building strong working relationships and are highly organised, work on your own initiative and are able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

The Finance and Assurance Specialist will work with the Finance and Assurance Manager to support colleagues in the international development team on business development and programme implementation.

The role sits in the International Development Policy and Practice department, which is comprised of members supporting financial resource mobilisation, grant / contract management, programmatic innovation, research and learning towards this end.

You will have experience in supporting the development of grant and commercial contract’s budget and financial proposals, in compliance with different institutional donor funding mechanism and donor requirements.

If you have this skill set along with a passion to work within an organisation committed to working with women and girls living in poverty to enable them to change their lives for good, we are keen to receive your application.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working. We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants.

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

Please note that this role is being offered as a six month fixed term contract.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing the 13th of January 2020.

Do you:

• Like working with numbers and have an eye for detail?
• Have good communication skills and enjoy being part of a vibrant team?
• Want your work to help vulnerable children and the Christians supporting them around the world?

Viva is inspiring lasting change in children’s lives through the power of collective action because we have a vision to see children safe, well and fulfilling their God-given potential.

We believe that a network of churches and community organisations, locally focused and united in purpose, is the best possible vehicle for bringing lasting change for children.

We are reaching over 2 million children in 27 countries through our 38 partner networks, which comprise over 4,000 churches and community organisations.  Our goal is to grow over the next 10 years so that we are improving the lives of 5 million children.

We are looking for a new Finance Administrator to join our team, following an internal promotion.  You will assist the Finance Manager in the running of the finance department, administering all day-to-day income and expenditure transactions.  You will be responsible for Viva’s global accounting entries and bookkeeping, based in our Oxford office but working closely with our US, Hong Kong and Uganda offices.

You can be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button for full application details. The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 1 January.  Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 January 2020.  If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role with Adam Perryman, Chief Operating Officer, please call the Viva office prior to 23 December to arrange this.

This is either a part-time or full-time position (22.5-37.5 hours per week) dependent on the successful candidate’s preference.  The full time salary is £20,000-£24,000 (depending on experience).

This is a full-time position and your role will be to support the organisation in ensuring that all financial and accounting control functions are performed professionally and in line with the Union’s policies and requirements. 

The successful candidate should have previous experience in an administration, bookkeeping or accounting role and knowledge and understanding of financial procedures and controls. 

They should be able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment and have excellent team working and communication skills.

If this post sounds like the kind of role for you, application packs and further details are available on our website. 

Events Fundraising Assistant - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral  

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.

This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.

General overview:

• Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events
• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
• Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)
• Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers
• Maintain event systems, including database management and filing
• Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager
• Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
• Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies
• Prepare information packs and marketing materials
• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager
• Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events

The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You’ll thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.

If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.

THE TRUST 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.

We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager

(no agencies please)

My client is looking for a Transactional Assistant to join the team immediately and look after:

- Accounts Payable

- Accounts Recievable

- Petty Cash & VAT

- Bank Reconciliations

Client Details

My client is a large Membership organisation based in Central london with great transport links

Description

- Accounts Payable

- Accounts Recievable

- Credit Control

- Petty Cash & VAT

- Bank Reconciliations

- Ad Hoc duties

Profile

Candidates need to be able to hit the ground running and be quick learners

Must be able to handle large work loads

Want to progress

Good Excel Skills

Exp in Exchequer desirable

Job Offer

£12-14ph

We are looking for a temporary Finance Administration Assistant to support Finance Assistant with day to day Finance duties and preparation of Month End duties for Leading international development charity.

The Role
Processing all invoices and staff expenses for the UK including verifying the completeness, accuracy and authorisation of all supporting documentation.
Raising and receipting Purchase Orders.
Resolving Purchase Order queries.
Setting up new suppliers on the accounting system.
Preparing company credit card journals.
Finance filing.

The Candidate
5 A-C GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths.
1-2 years experience of computerised accounts and spreadsheets.
Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and to handle a very varied job.
Good time management, self motivated and ability to meet deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Are you looking for a new finance role in the new year?

Do you have extensive experience as a finance assistant?

Our client provides free advice to people on managing their debts and money and supporting advisers on improving the UK's money and debt problems.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of invoice processing.
The ideal candidate will have experience of ssetting up supplier invoices, expense claims and credit cards on PS Financials (PSF) accounting software for payment.

You must have experience of credit card reconciliation.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

Regional Finance Manager
Location: Greater London
Salary: £54,174 – £58,380 (SCP 49-53) + Expenses + Local Government Pension
Closing Date: 12pm on 20th January 2020
Interviews: week commencing the 27th January 2020

Come and work for an organisation that cares about its people. Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest educational trusts in the UK, is looking for a new Regional Finance Manager in London. Using your skills across our central London academies, you’ll be supporting them to change the lives of our children and help shape the future of our deserving communities.

Enjoy the challenge of a diverse finance position, with a sense of purpose and reward

What Oasis Offers

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

- A competitive salary, with clear progression routes
- A strong Continuous Professional Development programme with training opportunities
- A steady and sustainable work life balance that is often not achievable in the finance industry
- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment
- A competitive pension scheme with defined benefits, life cover and lower tax
- A generous annual leave allowance of 25 + 8 (Bank Holiday) days per year rising to 30 + 8 after 2 years of service and more!

The Role

We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership as part of a Regional Leadership Team to four of our London South & East academies. You will ensure that all academies within your remit are able to deliver within a financially sustainable budget, whilst providing clear direction to our Principals and Regional Directors. We need someone confident and competent in managing budgets, maximising the use of grant funding and presenting clear and concise information to all levels of employees.

Our Ideal candidate will:

- Have a professional qualification in finance or accounting
- Have proven experience of leading on the preparation of financial plans for the future of the organisations and managing large scale budgets
- Be able to lead on the implementation of financial strategy, systems and policies
- Be driven and self-motivated with a commitment to improving the lives of our children and communities

About Us

Born of the Oasis global charity we work in disadvantaged areas of England, aiming to provide exceptional education at the heart of the community. Our ethos is a core part of our everyday practice and something each of our staff champion daily; Equality, Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please select the button shown and complete our standard application form by no later than 12pm on the 20th January 2020.

If you have any further questions about the role, please do feel free to get in contact with the recruitment team.

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT CVS ALONE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST COMPLETE A FULL APPLICATION.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Finance Manager, Charity Finance Manager, Group Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Academy Finance Manager, Trust Finance Manager, or Schools Trust Finance Manager.

One of our two Finance Assistants will be going on Maternity Leave in February, so we invite you to join our friendly and supportive Finance Team on a fixed term contract, for up to one year. To give some handover we suggest the post starts on 27 January 2020. This role is part of a small team providing services to over 100 students and around 35 staff. It is a general requirement that all the college’s staff be in sympathy with the Christian aims and objectives of the college. The annual salary offered is £17,308 - pro rata to a full time salary of £21,635 (or you might like to volunteer your time if you have personal support!). This role is for 30 hours per week which can be worked over 4 days or spread over 5 days.

Role Overview

The College has one Finance Assistant and one qualified book-keeper, who assist the Head of Finance to maintain proper financial and accounting records for the college and the trading company - the wholly owned subsidiary. These two posts cover for one another and undertake all the day to day book-keeping of the college and trading company.

The responsibilities are divided according to skills and experience and include:

• Processing payments and recording incoming receipts
• Calculating termly fees etc. and providing students with regular statements
• Following up on debts and liaising over payments
• Issuing invoices to conference and other guests
• Administering Gift Aid and petty cash
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconciling inter-company and PayPal transactions and card machine payments
• Assisting with year-end accounts

To thrive in this role, the post holder will enjoy working with numbers, have a great eye for detail and a naturally high level of accuracy in their work. There is interaction between this role and staff and students, so being a team player with good interpersonal skills will be important. The successful applicant is likely to have some accountancy or book-keeping qualification or be working towards one. Good Excel skills will be needed and payroll experience is desirable but not essential. Experience of working in a charity would be helpful as would skills in a computer-based accounting system.

Please see the job description for more detail.

Closing date: 6th January 2020     

Interviews:  Interviews are expected to take place on either 13th or 20th January 2020. However, if a suitable candidate applies early we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.