Are you looking to lead on management accounting for a children's charity?

Would working to business partner with multiple senior stakeholders be of interest to you?

Does working for a long established charity in Central London interest you?

The Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous salary package of £45-50k
• Substantial pension contribution
• Working in a large office in Central London

The Role

• Producing detailed management reporting for areas including fundraising and service contracts
• Prepare cashflow forecasting and additional strategic financial plans in collaboration with other members of the senior finance team
• Working towards planning, maintenance and development of the budget for the charity
• Act as a business partner to various members of the SMT including senior non-finance staff, in order to deliver and present financial information in a way that is understandable
• Provide training and exposure for junior members of the team

The Candidate

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Excellent communication skills with experience in working with and explaining complex financial information to non-finance staff
• A proactive nature
• Ideally have experience working in a charitable organisation
• Ideally have experience of working with service contracts from a finance perspective

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply now!

Aiming to reduce the HIV transmission rate to zero, Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support individuals who are living with HIV and help people access their national services to promote sexual health.

This role, Senior Management Accountant, is an exciting opportunity to get involved with this iconic organisation in a period of change. Becoming less reliant on statutory accounts, and investing more into fundraising, this role will business partner closely with income generation and projects, providing cost modelling and financial analysis, as well as identifying robust risk and opportunity areas to relevant parts of the organisation. After a robust handover and induction period, this role will be fairly autonomous, forming part of the senior finance team and reporting directly to the finance director.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on financial analysis to aid decision making across Terrence Higgins Trust, collaborating with stakeholders across THT (particularly income generation) to ensure the best outcome of fundraising programmes, funding applications and commercial schemes
• Creating and monitoring complex budgets with stakeholders, maintaining a strong relationship to mitigate risks and lost opportunities
• Improving the financial reporting framework, ensuring stakeholders remain engaged and are utilising the resources available to them to the full.
• The ability to create and consult on cost modelling for stakeholders
• Some creation of and support with Management Accounts where necessary

Requirements

• An analytical, emotionally intelligent accountant who enjoys collaboration
• Ability to explain communicate complex financial information to non-financial people, providing advice and insight, and pushing back and influencing where necessary
• High level of excel, or similar demonstrable analytical software use

• Agresso or a similar data mining experience would be beneficial but not essential 
• Full finance qualification – ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or equivalent
• For this role, we are considering qualified candidates from a range of backgrounds. Direct management accounting experience is not necessarily required, more important is an aptitude and enthusiasm for pulling apart accounts to provide insight, add value, and ensure ROI.

Though initially looking on a full time basis, we are also interested in speaking to candidates who are interested in part time roles. Terrence Higgins Trust is introducing a flexible working policy, including from home and the offices are dog friendly (a particularly exciting dynamic). This agile, refreshing approach is reflected across the charity, including in the accounting practices and makes this a wonderful environment to work in.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please apply now or contact Emma at Allen Lane. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis, so apply early!

We are looking for an experienced administrator, who can play a key role in managing our finances and help us raise vital funds for our work. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the young people of Weston living life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate Christian charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

Your role will be to manage - and report upon - the financial activities of the project and to assist the trustees and project manager with the implementation the charity's fundraising strategy.

Hours: 16 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is the March 1 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Would partnering with executive level stakeholders for multiple areas interest you?

Do you want to add value through strong analysis and make an impact in organisation-wide decision making?

Are you looking to deliver a strong business partnering service for a large and commercially aware charity?

This excellent opportunity as a Management Accountant for an amazing charity that work all across the UK in a number of regions across to deliver fundraising activities and commercial benefits to the public. The newly created Managment Accountant position will have the following key responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Delivering sound advice to budget holders by supporting and coaching them through the decision-making process to improve financial performance across a number of exciting projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the annual budget setting process and appropriately forecasting to communicate financially to non-finance staff at a Senior level
• Prepare accurate and relevant management reports for budget holders
• Embed this role in the team for budget holders as a key source of advice and knowledge to support business planning
• Actively add value and drive forward communication through business partnering across departments

Benefits

• Very flexible working opportunities including condensed hours
• Working from home opportunities
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after 5 years of service
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Healthcare plan
• Many other excellent benefits

The successful candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or significant experience (QBE)
• Significant experience as a confident and collaborative Business Partner to challenge budget holders
• Experience of working on income and cost analysis
• Ideally experience within the charity sector but not essential
• Knowledge of SAP accounting with drive to find the most efficient and effective way of reporting to add value to the business
• A proactive and 'outside-the-box' thinker
• A tenacious and ambitious individual

This is a brilliant opportunity for a strong Management Accountant/Finance Analyst who is looking for their next step in their career, which will not only utilise your existing stakeholder engagement skills but also develop areas on a more strategic perspective.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply today!

Interested in working for an organisation whose work supports the lives of vulnerable members of society across the country?

Do you have proven experience working in a rents and service charge-based role?

If yes, then this could be the role for you!

My client is a London based organisation who is looking for an Assistant Accountant for Rents and Service Charge to join their team on a permanent basis. With flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary and excellent opportunities to develop professionally, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in rent and service charge accounting.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Take the lead on reviewing the variances between service charge and expenditure, ensuring that all income is accounted for and investigating any discrepancies as required.
• Provide invaluable support in the yearly budget setting process for rent and service charges and assist in the preparation of new budgets as and when further properties are acquired.
• Full responsibility for ensuring that all cost data is collected and certified in an accurate and timely manner and to notify clients of changes to their service charges where necessary.
• Play a vital role in the month end procedures, preparing journals and reconciliations for areas relating to rent accounting.
• Build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, providing financial support and guidance to aid decision making and budget setting.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working within a rent and service charge focused role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ideally experience working in the housing sector. However, candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Part-qualified as an accountant or be actively studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills.

If you are interested in this position, please apply immediately as applications are reviewed daily and this role may be filled before the closing date.

Vacancy Reference Number:

AA/FS/N-UK-2-R2

Position title:

Accounts Assistant

Reports to:

Accounts Manager

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 23rd February 2020

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Deadline for applications is 23rd February 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.

Main Responsibilities:

To work closely with the Accounts Manager ensuring that all departmental targets and expectations are met in timely manner.

• To process donations according to their intended methods; Cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Online and electronic donations.
• To process and issue receipts to donors in a transparent and efficient manner.
• To process and issue certificates to donors wishing to make ‘Great Charity Gifts’ ensuring the recipients names and plaque details correspond.
• Undertake banking activities to ensure objectives are met on a daily basis.
• To manage and balance daily funds (inwards).
• Deal with donor queries and requests
• To remediate inaccurate donations.
• To liaise and make payments to service providers on behalf of Muslim Hands.
• To process internal requisitions for funds to be allocated overseas.
• To process the release of funds to overseas offices ensuring this is achieved in a timely fashion.
• To administer and process overseas regular donors’ payments.
• Support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
• To adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy

• Providing support with maintaining and monitoring of Departmental Budgets.
• Providing support with the management of all Invoices Raised, Ledgers and Expenses. 
• Providing support with the reconciliation of all Accounts.
• Providing support with Processing Sales Invoices, Receipts and Payments.
• Checking company bank statements
• Preparing cash flow statements
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
• Dealing with Accounts related queries, concerns and comments from external agencies, donors and organisations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Demonstrating Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

Essential for Successful Candidate:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• AAT Level 3 (minimum), Graduate OR Part ACCA Qualified
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role.
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Desirable:

Possess working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role within the NGO / Charity sector.

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, then please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Cabinet Office has a vital role to play at the centre of government. Its purpose is to maintain the integrity of the union, the security of the country and a flourishing democracy, to ensure delivery of the government's programme and the Prime Minister's priorities, and to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

The Assistant Finance Business Partner is central to the relationship between an individual business area and the finance function. You will use your technical skills and sound understanding of the business unit to provide advice, challenge and scrutiny. You will ensure that budgets are well constructed, managed and monitored and provide support in the production of business cases and plans to deliver improved performance, reduced risk and better value for money.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Business Partner will include

• Developing a deep knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities, looking at the bigger picture to make sure that the business understands the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Acting as key liaison point between Finance and the business, building in depth understanding of different business areas and performance priorities.
• Providing analysis to support decision making and using benchmarking to highlight opportunities and add value.
• Supporting the financial analysis of business areas to prepare for Spending Reviews, risk management and business planning processes.
• Supporting financial reporting, including analysing financial information and preparing summary reporting.
• Supporting on the construction of business cases through financial challenge and the identification of commercial implications of options considered.
• Providing accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
• Building financial and commercial awareness of non-finance staff within the business.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified or part-qualified (or with sufficient financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• A minimum of two years' experience in a finance or strategy role.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Well-developed communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of budget management, planning, forecasting and risk identification.
• The ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information.

Salary - £32,905 - £38,580 + £2,500 or £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status)

The Cabinet Office has a vital role to play at the centre of government. Its purpose is to maintain the integrity of the union, the security of the country and a flourishing democracy, to ensure delivery of the government's programme and the Prime Minister's priorities, and to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

The Assistant Finance Business Partner is central to the relationship between an individual business area and the finance function. You will use your technical skills and sound understanding of the business unit to provide advice, challenge and scrutiny. You will ensure that budgets are well constructed, managed and monitored and provide support in the production of business cases and plans to deliver improved performance, reduced risk and better value for money.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Business Partner will include

• Developing a deep knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities, looking at the bigger picture to make sure that the business understands the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Acting as key liaison point between Finance and the business, building in depth understanding of different business areas and performance priorities.
• Providing analysis to support decision making and using benchmarking to highlight opportunities and add value.
• Identifying sustainable cost savings targets and initiatives as part of the business planning cycle.
• Supporting the financial analysis of business areas to prepare for Spending Reviews, risk management and business planning processes.
• Leading on financial reporting, including analysing financial information and preparing summary reporting, ensuring that the leaders of the Cabinet Office are able to make decisions based on accurate financial information.
• Supporting on the construction of business cases through financial challenge and the identification of commercial implications of options considered.
• Assessing accounting implications and providing accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
• Building financial and commercial awareness of non-finance staff within the business.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB, or equivalent, qualified (or with considerable financial/ commercial experience and/or the ability to gain formal CCAB qualifications within a reasonable time.)
• A minimum of four years' experience in a finance or strategy role.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills combined with a clear understanding of how this should be applied for the benefit of the organisation.
• Well-developed communication, presentation and relationship management skills including an ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A high level of competence in budget management, planning, forecasting and risk identification combined with excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent technical accounting skills across a wide range of financial disciplines and a proven ability to apply them effectively.
• High credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders and the ability to influence decision-making.
• The ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information in a clear and understandable way.
• Strategic and commercial skills gained from working in other specialist areas such as commercial, policy, IT, HR or delivery.

Salary - £38,700 - £43,889 + £2,500 or £5,000 accountancy allowance (Dependant on qualification status)

Description

An exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow in an accounting role as part of a growing charity.

The role of the Accounts Assistant is to expertly perform key financial activities that support the achievement of Resurgo’s mission and to encourage the flourishing of its culture.

You will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and are expected to contribute actively to improve and develop the department’s activities. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, support creation of forecasts and budgets, and help with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.

The finance team is led by the CFO, who is supported by the Financial Accountant and the Accounts Assistant.

Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London.  It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes to its work. Resurgo Trust owns two wholly owned trading subsidiaries, Resurgo Consulting Limited and Resurgo Ventures Limited.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards.

Person specification

•A practising Christian who is passionate about personally representing the Christian values of Resurgo and is committed to Resurgo’s mission to transform urban communities.

•Professional accounting qualification (AAT/CIMA) essential, whether completed or in process

•Accounting experience for a minimum of three years essential

•Xero (or similar) accounting solution experience desirable, together with expertise in Microsoft office programmes

•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills essential

•High attention to detail and excellent accuracy

•Effective communicator, with the ability to work closely with colleagues

•Self-motivated with good time management skills

•High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially

About Us:

SPEAR is dynamic and unique – much like our employees. Their expertise and commitment has enabled SPEAR to thrive, despite the challenge in the sector of the growing rough sleeping population. One of the ways we achieve this is through a constant focus on improvement - thinking creatively about ways to deliver great value for our commissioned services. We are a small charity with a big ambition, putting our customers at the heart of what we do.

The Role:

Joining us at an exciting time of change you’ll have plenty of opportunity to test and develop your leadership and management expertise. In this crucial role, your focus will be on service delivery and business performance across the following operational contracts – Outreach Rough Sleeper Services, Homeless Health Link Service, Peer Mentoring and Service User Involvement and Education, Training & Employment/Skills Development. You will support managers and the leadership team to drive forward a collective vision of inclusion and user participation across the organisation.

About You:

Most likely from a public sector background - you’ll have broad management experience, including developing and managing staff, processes and systems to achieve continuous improvement across your business remit. You’ll have a track-record of multi-disciplinary team management, data analysis, policy review, organisational change and financial management. The ability to build relationships and influence at a senior level is essential.

What We Offer:

If you’re as productive as you are ambitious and collaborative as you are enterprising, this is your chance to take real ownership of your work, and lead on the management of highly functional community based services across the organisation. This is a unique place where it all happens. And where it could all happen for you. As a progressive and innovative organisation, we welcome applications from candidates keen to work in an agile environment with flexible conditions.

If you are interesting in applying for this role please submit your covering letter and CV.

Closing date for this post: 24th February 2020.

Background information on Grief Encounter South West: 

We are the Bristol branch of a nationally renowned children's bereavement charity Grief Encounter, who are based in London. We are pleased to be expanding and are now looking for a proactive, versatile professional fundraiser to join our team and assist with growth.

Job Description

Overall Job Purpose:

To help provide an effective fundraising function to support the delivery of the organisations therapeutic objectives. This involves primarily Trusts and Grants applications alongside developing relationships, helping organise events and working to support the fundraising structures and staff in place. You will working alongside and supporting a Fundraising Manager in the Bristol office.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations, identify new funding opportunities and submit high quality applications
• Help plan, organise and attend fund raising events
• Research new potential funders and grant opportunities
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with new and existing funding sources through regular communication to maximise value and duration of support
• Assist in managing incoming community and general fundraising enquiries
• Help identify relevant companies for charity of the year partnerships
•  Assist with talks, events and cheque presentations etc to maintain the public profile
•  Meet fundraising budgets and targets as agreed each year
•  Work within legislation and guidance from the Institute of Fundraising to maintain standards
•  Maintain systems for donation processing, Gift Aid claims, data management and donor stewardship and ensure the database is kept up-to-date
• Monitor and report on fundraising activities monthly, as requested
• Liaise with other staff eg clinical about fundraising content, including ‘shopping lists’ and examples of our work or fundraising lead on work plans and tasks
• Build relationships which promote the charity and its aims
• Promote legacies and memorial giving where time allows
• Operate in accordance with the organisation’s employment, Health and Safety, equal opportunities, all legal requirements, organisational practices, policies & procedures.
• Help develop and maintain voluntary fundraising roles to support growth
• Ensure sound book keeping and accounting for all fundraising
• Any other reasonable duties requested to achieve organisational aims.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

Essential

• Preparing and delivering written fundraising applications & budgets.
• Creating and developing strong and successful relationships with funders
• Two years’ experience of charity fundraising with Trusts and Foundations
• Track record of generating income opportunities
• Experience of using fundraising databases

Desirable

• Corporate fundraising
• Demonstrable  strategic planning / development to increase funding
• Confidence with Etapestry

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Relevant qualification
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and take the initiative to solve problems
• Good organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and to balance planned work with reactive pieces of work that arise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and phone manner
• Computer literate and familiar with using common IT programmes
•  Presentation/ public speaking skill

Desirable

•  Fundraising qualification
•  Educated to degree level or equivalent
•  Strong operational and organisational skills.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Good relationship builder with strong inter-personal skills
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work independently, proactively and under own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Access to own transport

Desirable

• Sense of humour
• Calm under stress
• Ability to multi task and prioritise

Terms and Conditions of employment

Salary: dependent upon experience, approx £23-26,000 pro rata

Conditions of employment: Part time contract approx 2days per week initially (tues & wed)

Probationary period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 12 months. There will be a staff review at 6 months and again at 12 months.

Application deadline: Monday 12th March

Interview Dates: W/C Monday 16th March

With a view to Start Asap

We are looking for an experienced administrator, who can play a key role in managing our busy Centre, contribute to our programme of youth work, support our finance and budgeting processes and help us raise vital funds for our work.

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre become a busy hub of activity, well used by other groups and families within the Petworth and surrounding areas. The role will also support our vision to see the young people we work with through our youth clubs living life to the full!

Attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

Hours: 16 hours per week, potentially over 3 days. Term time contract and/or other flexible working patterns may be available

Part-time, 3 year contract

Applicants will be required to complete our standard application form to ensure consistency in our shortlisting process (available as attachments, together with the Role Description). 

If you need the application form in a different format, then please contact us. 

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. Deadline for applications is March 6th 2020. Interviews during the 3rd week of March. This role is funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

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. 

The Youth Endowment Fund is a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending.

Over the last few years, evidence suggests that growing numbers of children and young people have been affected by violent crime. More children have been found carrying knives and a growing number have been recorded as victims. We believe that each individual child is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. Founded by youth charity Impetus and its partners the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business, we exist to prevent children and young people from getting caught up in violent crime. Many organisations have this calling. Our unique role is to identify what works best and to spread the good news. The Operations Lead has a critical role in ensuring we succeed at this role.

Key responsibilities

All of your responsibilities boil down to this. Working with others especially the Executive Director of YEF, the COO for Impetus and the FDs at the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business, you ensure that we:

• Hire, develop and inspire the very best people. You will work with partners to ensure that we hire the best possible staff, provide necessary and effective training, build and maintain a clear and inspiring culture and set of values, gain a clear understanding and strong focus on staff well-being, manage and develop staff effectively and address poor performance when required.
• Provide staff with the tools they need to perform. You will work with partners to ensure that we have the tools we need to deliver including management information, databases, systems and processes, office facilities and more as you see fit.
• Use our resources wisely. You will work with partners to ensure that there is effective financial reporting and controls in place and an effective budgeting process.
• Build our partnership that is more than the sum of its parts: In nearly all of the above you will work with operational staff in each of our partners: Impetus, the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business. You will ensure that the partnership operates effectively so that all of the above can be achieved and that we can deliver our goals.

Person specification

• You are brilliant at improving and organising things: You like finding ways to make things operate better for everyone. You enjoy bringing order to what is going on. You are good at getting your head around how a process works and improving it. You are excellent at designing and putting in place effective systems and processes.
• You have significant experience of getting things done: You have a track record to getting things done. In previous jobs, you have held significant responsibility for ensuring challenging projects are delivered on time. You are very reliable. You take pride in making things happen.
• You win people over. People tend to warm to you and respect you. You have built good relationships with very senior people and with very junior people. You are particularly good at working with people in other organisations. You work very well in a team. You are not motivated by being the individual winner. You want the team as a whole to succeed. You don’t care who gets the credit as long as things get done.
• You are interested and experienced in both staff development and financial planning: You are equally at home thinking about the processes and approach we need to recruit and develop great staff as you are thinking about how we control our expenditure and report our finances. You do not need to be a trained accountant, but you are comfortable understanding a budget. You can easily use excel to keep track of expenditure and to project future expenditure.
• You learn fast but remain humble. You are quick at getting your head around things. It wouldn't faze you to have responsibility for organising things that are new to you as long as you have an expert to ask advice from. You like learning and developing. You know how much you don't know as well as what you do.
• You are good at working with partners. You have experience of working with partner organisations and making sure that the partnership is more than the sum of its parts.
• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in a charity that is making a difference. You like the idea of doing a job that makes young people safer.
• You have experience working with young people. You have experience working directly with or managing staff who work directly with young people, preferably having worked for a youth charity. Ideally you also have experience of working with charities or a variety of different sizes.
• You are a good strategic thinker. People say that you are good at seeing the big picture as well as the detail. You have experience of wrestling into place a strategy for a project or organisation. You are able to see things from different points of view.