Do you want a role within a rapidly growing organisation with an excellent progression path? Are you a driven and ambitious individual in the early stages of your finance career? Looking to work for an organisation that encourages and nurtures the development of their staff?

If yes, then look no further!

My client is a London based charity who is looking for a Finance and Admin Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their finance career, who has the drive and determination to learn and push themselves in this supportive environment.

The main responsibilities of this Finance and Admin Assistant role are as follows:

• Full responsibility for ensuring that all transactional data is uploaded into the system accurately.
• Take the lead in the processing of sales and purchase ledger invoices, ensuring that all payments are made in a timely manner.
• Provide invaluable support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts, including the preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Sole charge for gathering requested financial data, liaising with the business partners or external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Play a pivotal role in the wider resources team, providing ad hoc administration support as required.
• Attend wider organisational meetings, booking rooms and taking minutes where necessary.

This role is for a forward-thinking charity and offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a close-knit finance team within a rapidly growing establishment. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive benefits package, including flexible working hours, an excellent annual leave allowance and numerous opportunities to develop professionally.

The successful candidate will have:

• Started actively studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification.
• Related work experience within a finance team, however candidates without are still encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• The determination and ambition to build a fantastic finance career and enthusiasm to learn on the job.
• Ideally, previous experience using Quickbooks or another system of equal complexity.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now as applications are being reviewed daily and the client is looking to interview candidates as ASAP.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Accounting Technician to join our vibrant team.  You will be based at our busy Bootle Centre working alongside the Finance Officer and CEO with financial and accounting tasks, working towards collation, checking and analysis of financial information that will be utilised by senior staff, trustees and accountants.

Please see job description and person specification.

Closing date:  Close of business on Tuesday 16th June 2020

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

The Venus Charity

Venus is a charity providing support and information services to women and their families, children and young people and homeless individuals.

Experienced charity finance assistant sought to provide administrative and financial processing support throughout the organisation using Sage 50. This role is responsible for accounts payable process, ensuring that invoices and staff and volunteer expenses are paid on a timely basis, supported by the right documentation. The role ensures that accounting transactions are prepared and entered accurately in the Sage accounting system and generally support the Financial Director in achieving great financial stewardship of the charity’s funds. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative, data processing and inputting of the operations of the charity, with regard to the charity’s accounting policies and procedures. This includes reconciliation of all control accounts and ensuring the charity received the appropriate documentation before payments are made for expenses and invoices.

Only those candidates with relevant qualifications and experience, preferably in a charity, will be considered. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, each of a maximum of two pages in length.

Essential Requirements

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good team player but also a self-starter
• Understanding of charity accounts.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience of using Sage 50
• AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB accountant.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience of using a computerised accounting package(s).
• Strong MS Office skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and spoken (face to face and phone) communication skills.
• Experienced or involved in implementing change in systems and processes is an advantageous

Integrity Action is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance and Administration Assistant who will be excited to support the organisation in whatever way they can. The perfect candidate will be very well organised and brimming with common sense.

About Integrity Action

Integrity Action works with communities in developing countries to promote integrity-based values and behaviours through collaborative problem solving, supported by an autonomous and transparent tech tool, DevelopmentCheck. The tool is used by citizens to drive value for money and report the percentage of problems resolved to their satisfaction. Our mission is to empower citizens to act with and demand integrity, actively taking part in building institutions to promote a state that is open, accountable and responsive to their needs and expectations. 

This role will work closely with the Head of Finance and Resources to provide operational support to all areas of the organisation (finance, administrative, HR, legal, governance and internal IT). There may also be scope to support the Operations team in aspects of programme implementation.

We are a small, friendly team and all staff are expected to support each other to the best of their abilities.

As an inclusive organisation, we encourage applicants from different backgrounds with different experiences and skills to join us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Please see the full job description in the attachment below.

To Apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing your interest in the position and any relevant experience.  Please note, any interviews will necessarily take place remotely due to the current 'lockdown' restrictions, but we will work with candidates to ensure this doesn't disadvantage them in any way.

The Gaia Foundation (Gaia) has nearly 35 years’ experience working to revive bio-cultural diversity, regenerate healthy ecosystems and strengthen climate change resilience. We host an exciting programme for seed sovereignty in the UK and Ireland, and work closely with partner organisations, indigenous communities and Earth defenders globally, especially in Africa and South America.For more information we recommend you visit our website.

The position of Finance Assistant is key to Gaia’s small team. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work directly with the Finance Manager, carrying out a wide range of financial tasks and procedures. The role requires someone with at least 5 years experience in a finance role, who loves figures and bookkeeping. Daily accounting and processing of payments and payroll are among the financial tasks.

This position requires a person who is accustomed to working from home, though initial handover and training will take place in our NW3 London office.Gaia operates a non-discriminatory employment policy, and we welcome all applicants no matter age, gender or ethnicity.We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, team-spirited and has an eagle-eye for financial detail. See more about the role of Finance Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be ready to start on 1st July 2020. We offer a fixed-term contract – it covers a team members’ maternity leave until February 2021, with a view to continuing afterwards. The Finance Assistant will report directly to the Finance Manager. 

If you are interested in joining the Gaia team and have the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm for this post, we ask that you please:

• Complete the Gaia Job Application Form
• Send the form and your CV by clicking 'Apply'
• Put “Finance Assistant” in the subject line, and ensure it reaches us before 14th June.

Deadline for applicationsSunday 14th June

Interview Dates17th- 19th June (times to be arranged)

More about the role of Finance Assistant

Purpose:

To support the Finance Manager with bookkeeping requirements, budget assistance, other finance tasks such as gathering quotes, and general clerical support.

Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Day-to-day accounting using SAGE software and maintain financial records and filing systems (including digital filling).
2. Processing of invoices and claims ensuring the coding, authorisation and payment details are correct and initiate payments using internet banking.
3. Monthly financial controls and bank reconciliations.
4. Managing petty cash and credit card payments.
5. Assisting with the monthly payroll process.
6. Assisting with production of monthly management accounts and donor reports.
7. Reconciliation of grants, ensuring that supporting documents are received from partners.
8. Gathering quotes and estimates for project budgets.
9. Ensuring that financial controls operate in line with Gaia policy and procedure.
10. Processing and monitoring Gift Aid claims.
11. Provide support for and respond to enquiries from staff and overseas partners as necessary regarding financial administration, budget monitoring and other financial matters.
12. Assisting with the annual audit process.
13. Some general clerical duties, such as liaison with suppliers, donors, partners and bankers.

Required experience & desireable skills:

This position requires a person with at least 5-year experience insimilar role, and with a bookkeeping qualification (AAT, ICB or other recognized qualification).

The successful applicant will be highly numerate and with proven experience in using SAGE accounting software; and proficient inmanaging a purchase ledger, internet banking and petty cash systems. Prior knowledge of charity fund accounting, donor reporting and of internet banking systems (HSBCnet, Triodos, American Express) will be an advantage.

We are looking for a person with a logical, systematic approach to work, who pays great attention to detail, and who is keen to use their skills to support others working on ecological, social and climate justice issues. The position will suit someone who is self-motivated, well-organised, and is accustomed to working from home. Our ideal candidate is used to working from home but can reach our NW3 office as needed such as monthly team meetings. As a small remote-working team we need someone who can cope with varying workloads, who remains calm despite deadlines. Familiarity with the remote-working systems we currently use (Microsoft Office 365, zoom, jitsi) will be useful.Willingness to provide support out of hours, if required, will be appreciated. 

Terms and conditions:

The Finance Assistant is a fixed term part-time (14 hours per week) position. Gaia operates a six-month probationary period. Annual leave is 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time).

Finance Specialist

You will join us as a Finance Specialist responsible for the purchase ledger which will include managing the invoice process, including making bank payments to UK and international suppliers.

Finance Specialist Responsibilities:

• Receive and check all supplier invoices against our bespoke contract management system to ensure supplier invoices are in accordance to pricing agreements and flag any discrepancies with managers and suppliers.
• Process all invoices into the finance systems for payment in accordance with agreed timescales, ensuring that invoices are coded correctly and appropriately authorised
• Ensure the Accounts Payable account is reconciled to the balance sheet and maintained correctly
• To run the transaction listing report weekly and chase budget holders to ensure they approve any outstanding invoices in time for the payment run.
• Receive, check and process employee, director and external customer expenses and ensuring they are in line with the Company’s expenses policy

Finance Specialist Requirements:

• Have at least two years’ experience working in a finance transactions role.
• Being AAT or part-CABA qualified would be advantageous, we would also consider colleagues with more extensive practical experience who are working towards such qualifications.
• Ideal candidates will need to be familiar with core accounting principles.
• Have experience working with one or more accounts packages

About Girl Effect:

Girl Effect builds youth brands and mobile platforms to empower girls to change their lives

We’re a creative non-profit empowering girls to change their lives. Started by the Nike Foundation, we are experts in media, mobile, brand and international development: a unique mix of skills that we use to solve global problems in a different way.

We work across the world in the places where girls are marginalised and vulnerable. We create for young people in ways they love and interact with. And it's all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day – from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to magazines written by girls.

Location: London, W1F 0DE

Hours: Full Time Flexible, Fixed Term Contract until 30th March 2021

Salary: £Competitive + excellent benefits package

Closing Date: 3rd June 2020

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 93095

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. 

Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) is an ambitious and successful provider of skills-based, further and higher education. To enable the College’s continued success they require a dynamic and aspirant finance department leader to deputise for the Finance Director; someone who can demonstrate a proactive response to professional challenges and is eager to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The Assistant Finance Director will need to be professionally qualified and highly experienced in providing leadership to teams with expert knowledge of digital finance systems for purchase, sales and nominal ledger.

So as to ensure continued, effective oversight and control of the College finances, the person appointed will be experienced in the preparation and reporting of management accounts and reports, with detailed knowledge of accounting standards and best practice.

Whilst experience of working in a further education/education setting is desirable, the College is happy to consider candidates with wider commercial finance experience gained from a range of other sectors. As a supportive organisation focused on the development of both students and staff, comprehensive support will be offered to the appointed person throughout their first annual cycle of business.

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit the microsite on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Are you seeking a broad and dynamic finance role within an evolving organisation? Do you enjoy business partnering and having a direct impact on key decisions made by senior management? Have you previously worked in the public sector? Would you describe yourself as having first class communication skills? If yes, this could be the job for you!

Robertson Bell are proud to be partnering with a unique and interesting organisation that sits at the heart of lifechanging medical research whilst they recruit for a permanent Finance Manager. This role reports into the Head of Finance and will be responsible for one Accounts Assistant whilst carrying out a broad range of finance tasks. Duties will include:

• Provide support, advice and training to key stakeholders and members of the senior management team to enable them to make key financial decisions.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance as and when necessary.
• Work closely with a range of directorates to ensure resources are utilised effectively whilst maintaining focus on meeting all strategic objectives.
• Carry out detailed analysis, prepare vital management reports and provide budgeting advice.
• Manage all internal financial controls and compliance inline with relevant statutory accounting standards.
• Manage the draft year end accounts working closely with the Director and Head of Finance.
• Act as the main point of contact for both internal and external auditors.
• Monitor and ensure Grant claims are submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepare management accounts and represent the finance team at audit and committee meetings.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who already have financial management experience and are now looking for a role focused on business partnering. The organisation can fully support remote working for the time being but eventually this role will be based at their new east London office.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have previously worked in the public sector.
• Have strong leadership capabilities.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have experience using ERP systems.
• Have previous experience in a business partnering role.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily.

Amazing new opportuniting for someone with a background in finance and operations, and a commitment to tackling homelessness. 

About Jimmy’s Cambridge

Jimmy’s is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people experiencing homelessness. We help people get off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.

The Role

We aim to use as much of our funding and resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness. To enable us to do this, we need efficiently run finances and resources to support the team and general running of the organisation.

This new role brings together key functions of finance, human resources, facilities, IT, and other related resources, to ensure they are run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Many of our resources are delivered through contracts, which need constant review to ensure we are getting the best service and best value for money. 

About You

The person will come with experience and a working knowledge of charity finance and accounting. We need someone who understands some of the legal and governance requirements relevant to a charitable organisation. We need great communication skills, someone who can build relationships with people. Being well organised will be central to how this person works, and the person will have the right people and project management experience and skills. We are a small charity, and a willingness to be ‘hands on’ as required is needed.

Overarching this, the person will want to work with an organisation that is making a real difference to people's lives. 

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, both no more than 2 sides each, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 14th June 2020. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually, with a second stage subject to the latest guidance at the time. Email details are in the Job Description. 

Are you looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that is now significantly growing its finance function? Do you enjoy business partnering and describe yourself as highly personable? Are you a qualified Accountant looking for a step up in your career? If so please read on!

Robertson Bell are partnering with a large organisation who have an inspiring social purpose whilst they recruit to a permanent Finance Business Partner role. Leading a team of four this role will partner with key Executive Stakeholders whilst also being responsible for quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and monthly reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team and gain varied experience in a highly sought-after organisation.

The key responsibilities will be:

* Working with key Executive Directors to support them on all financial matters and provide key guidance and advice.
* Be fully responsible for producing annual budgets and future business plans.
* Provide detailed commentary and analysis through the review of overall business performance.
* Deliver finance initiatives ensuring they are in line with the organisational goals.
* Collaborate effectively with the wider business driving key business objectives at all times.
* Create client focused and commercially minded solutions through a range of techniques.
* Lead on the production of accurate monthly management accounts including detailed budget holder reports.
* Highlight long term projects and work with the Director of Finance Business Partnering to implement these.
* Manage a team of three qualified Accountants and one Finance Assistant, ensuring they are motivated and have access to relevant training and development opportunities.

The permanent Finance Business Partner would be based out of their brand-new head office in Hampshire. This role comes with extremely generous employee benefits including 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 over time), flexible and remote working, up to 12% matched pension, employee vouchers and discount plus much more!

The successful candidate will:

* Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
* Have proven business partnering experience.

* Have management experience.
* Experience working within a large and complex organisation.
* Have first class written and verbal communication skills.

This vacancy is likely to close early so please apply now to be considered!

Head of Finance Business Partnering to manage a team of 4 - management accounts and Business Partner service.

Your new company:
a £45m income professional body representing medical professionals based in North West London. This organisation has an excellent reputation and a has income from both membership fees and commercial activities such as Conferencing.

Your new role
This is a key role, dealing with senior stakeholders across all 4 entities in the organisation and enabling robust, data driven business decision making through the following responsibilities:
* responsible for finance business partnering across the organisation
* responsible for delivering management reports and budgets
* responsible for financial and business analysis to assist the College to move to a continuous improvement mind-set
* support the achievement of strategic objectives across the organisation
* manage the finance business partnering and management accounts team of 4.

What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Qualified Accountant

Experience
* Financial experience in delivering strategy
* Working in a complex organisation
* Management experience
* Building constructive relationships with non-finance colleagues including development of wider organisation financial skills and knowledge

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes
* Project management and process mapping
* Good analytical skills
* Good interpersonal skills

What you'll get in return
8% employer pension contribution, 27 days annual leave, Flexi-time, on site gym and more.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Your new company:
a £45m income professional body representing medical professionals based in North West London. This organisation has an excellent reputation and a has income from both membership fees and commercial activities such as Conferencing.

Your new role

This is a key role, dealing with senior stakeholders across all 4 entities in the organisation and enabling robust, data driven business decision making through the following responsibilities:
* responsible for finance business partnering across the organisation
* responsible for delivering management reports and budgets
* responsible for financial and business analysis to assist the College to move to a continuous improvement mind-set
* support the achievement of strategic objectives across the organisation
* manage the finance business partnering and management accounts team of 4.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Qualified Accountant

Experience
* Financial experience in delivering strategy
* Working in a complex organisation
* Management experience
* Building constructive relationships with non-finance colleagues including development of wider organisation financial skills and knowledge

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes
* Project management and process mapping
* Good analytical skills
* Good interpersonal skills

What you'll get in return
8% employer pension contribution, 27 days annual leave, Flexi-time, on site gym and more.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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A charity are recruiting for an interim Finance Business Partner

Your new company
A large charity based in Central London.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Finance Business partner, you will be responsible for a specific, high profile division of the organisation. Duties and responsibilities include the provision of accurate management information; acting as a trusted advisor to budget-holders; budgeting and forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis. Anticipated duration is for 3-6 months.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as a charity Finance Business Partner.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work for a sizeable charity in an interesting and varied role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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