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The Finance and Operations Manager is a key member of Tara Theatre’s team, overseeing the company operations and financial processes. They work alongside a Freelance Finance Director and the Executive Director.
Tara Theatre is a company limited by guarantee, and a charity. It has two trading subsidiaries, Tara Productions and Tara Enterprises. We currently have an annual turnover of circa £1 million.
We manage our finances and payroll in-house, using Sage accounting system.
We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first manager position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
For this role, we are open to conversations around either a full time or part-time contract and/or flexible working.
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This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who has financial experience and knowledge of working with smaller/medium sized charities and/or companies to make a positive impact during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously. SANE is a great place to work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by mental health.
An interest in mental health is desirable but not necessary.
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Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the role of F100 Project Manager for the Black Equity Organisation, Sky Future 100 Programme. BEO has recently launched in 2022, and our mission is to dismantle systemic racism in the UK.
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and talented Project manager who possesses the entrepreneurial experience needed to play a key part in ensuring our £1m BEO and Sky partnership for Black entrepreneurs to launch and grow their own businesses in the UK is an unmitigated success - could that be you?
Future 100 provides unprecedented access to direct financial support and supply chains, backed up by expert business advice, coaching and mentoring, to break down the significant barriers faced by Black British entrepreneurs when setting up businesses. The programme will also create a vital and tight[1]knit community of Black British entrepreneurs, with valuable, regular opportunities to network and share experiences, successes and challenges.
We are looking for someone with a track record of managing accelerators, who has extensive project management experience and who understands the mindset of a Black start up entrepreneur. You will be able to interface effortlessly with potential investors and others who offer support to Black talent who face huge barriers to investment, and human capital.
You will be a strong team player with the ability to establish strong relationships, manage complex programmes, identify and manage risks and also manage budgets. We also need someone who understands that it is lack of access to the opportunities to create family and community wealth that drives disadvantage in our community. We want to eradicate the key drivers behind race-based wealth in-equality in the UK within a generation, and we are actively working in close partnership with a range of actors to make that vision a reality.
In return we offer flexible, hybrid working from day one, a 5% employer pension contribution, a generous leave, maternity and parental leave package together with a strong focus on wellbeing and the chance to be part of the task of dismantling structural racism.
Are you the highly motivated self starter that we are looking for to become part of this unique opportunity?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Relationship Fundraising Department for a 3 year fixed term contract. The role sits within an 11 person Corporate Fundraising team, which has an overall target of £3.5m.
It is a truly exciting time to be joining Centrepoint, as we work towards our vision to end youth homelessness by 2037. Partnerships and support from our corporate partners are a key part of making this vision a reality.
The Partnerships Manager will primarily be responsible for managing a new and exciting multi-year strategic partnership. This new partnership will be the largest multi-year partnership in Centrepoint’s corporate portfolio and will be transformational for Centrepoint and the young people we work with.
Working between our offices as well as our corporate partner’s office (an hour from London by train), to fully integrate yourself with the organisation, you will be the account manager and main point of contact leading on the successful delivery of all aspects of the partnership. This will include building upon existing plans and relationships and implementing new strategies to achieve targets and objectives for the partnership.
You will be an ambitious and driven account manager with extensive experience at a 6 figure plus level high profile strategic partnerships. Experience managing complex partnerships, ideally with a marketing or consumer-facing element, is beneficial. You will be comfortable developing and delivering partnership strategies and objectives, and working in a target driven environment. You will be an excellent communicator and networker, with the ability to form strong relationships externally and internally, including engaging with a range of stakeholders at senior management level.
In particular, the post holder will:
· Lead on the successful delivery of this partnership in line with the agreed objectives by providing first class account management and strategic planning;
· Produce annual plans, budgets and KPIs to effectively manage the partnership;
· Track, analyse and report on income and expenditure, and measure, manage and report on partnership performance against set KPIs;
· Produce engaging, inspiring and accurate reports and updates which are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the partnership;
· Create and maintain effective communication channels and processes that keep everyone informed, involved and engaged in the partnership both internally and externally;
· Develop effective working relationships with a range of cross functional teams and key internal and external stakeholders, including: Head of Relationship Fundraising, Director(s) of Fundraising and Housing, Head of Communications, Centrepoint Programme Leads.
· Oversee the Partnership Group, made up of senior internal stakeholders who oversee the governance of the partnership, as well as the Performance and Monitoring Group who support the programme, finance and reporting delivery for the partnership.
· Represent Centrepoint and the partnership at our own and third party events.
· Actively participate in all team meetings and support other team members.
· Potentially manage other corporate partnership accounts as required.
· Work from partner office (an hour by train from London) at least twice a month.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities, and a host of staff benefits including:
· 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
· Healthcare cash plan
· Private Medical insurance
· Income protection
· Employer pension contributions of 5%
· Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
· An interest-free travel loan
Applications will be reviewed regularly, and so we encourage applicants not to wait until the closing date to apply.
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a new role of Operations Manager. The purpose of the role is to support our Director/CEO and to lead the management team. This post will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations at BIAS. This aim of the role is to support development, lead operational plans and create new initiatives to enable sustainable growth and planned expansion.
The ideal candidate is someone already working in a line management role wishing to either progress or change career. We would like to appointment a dynamic, enthusiastic Operations Manager to maintain quality standards and help drive the organisation forward at pace.
You will be a conscientious leader who excels at supporting people to ensure they can thrive and projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience of finance and HR processes
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Is able to review and implement operational policies and systems to increase efficiency and support good governance
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Has experience of supporting organisational change as part of a senior team
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Is able to work independently and exercise sound judgment
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proactive, and ideally have 2 years management experience with strong people and project management skills.
Other Key information
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of going the extra mile, hospitality and inclusivity.
You will need the skills and abilities to ensure operational needs and deadlines are met . Key functions of the role will be: running management reports, monitoring services, providing reports and evaluations to funders and identifying new funding opportunities.
Deadlines for applications are the 31st March 2024 but we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close early.
If you have previously applied for this role, please do not apply again.
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit a detailed CV and covering letter, explaining any gaps in employment. The covering letter should show how you meet the essential/desirable criteria, providing examples. Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and your covering letter should be no longer than 1500 words.
Candidates must submit a detailed CV and covering letter, explaining any gaps in employment. The covering letter should show how you meet the essential/desirable criteria, providing examples. Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and your covering letter should be no longer than 1500 words.
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Head of Finance
The Landscape Institute are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Finance.
To fill this position, we are looking for a Head of Finance professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is fundamental to our success as a membership organisation and charity.
This is a critical position within the senior leadership team and will operate at a strategic and operational level, taking overall responsibility for the financial management, financial risk management, procurement and compliance functions. The post holder will be a qualified accountant who is responsible for the development of financial strategy, long term financial forecast, management accounts, reports, organisational performance and framework as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. The role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically and being hands-on.
To fill this position, we are looking for a highly knowledgeable individual who has significant previous experience operating within a charity and membership organisation.
To be successful you will have
- A qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) and an active member of a professional body/network.
- Extensive experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, building organisational capability, and driving performance and inclusion, in a people positive manner.
- Experience of leading and co-ordinating organisation-wide business plans, monitoring and evaluating performance in line with financial resources.
- Strong knowledge of charity governance and company law and regulatory bodies returns relating to charity and company finances.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting management reporting and cash management.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Board and other key stakeholders and lead presentations to the Board and sub committees on financial matters.
- Recent experience of producing annual consolidated statutory accounts, in compliance with FRS102 and supporting external and internal audits
If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.nance.
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Herts SU are an established charity. We are here to ensure all students feel connected to and supported by the Herts community. We run a number of services such as Student Opportunities. Community Events, Marketing, Finance & HR, Commercial and an Advice and Support centre. Without healthy finances, none of the above would be available to our students. We all work together to ensure Students ‘Love Life at Herts’. Our ambition is for 100% of students at the University to be involved in at least one of our offerings.
The Finance Manager is a part-time role, reporting to the Director of People and Resources. You'll be at the heart of our Union, collaborating closely with SLT, trustees, and staff to ensure adherence to best practices. With oversight of the Finance department, you will lead the team, fostering their growth. You will own the strategic development of your area. Meticulous financial planning, budget setting, and maintaining cash flow integrity. Collaborating with key stakeholders like our Operations Manager, you will spearhead financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Your support will empower teams to achieve their goals within budgets. As Company Secretary, you'll ensure timely completion of all duties. You will be the primary liaison with stakeholders, making this role both challenging and rewarding. Join us in shaping the future of our Union!
In return for your time and commitment, we will give you –
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A vibrant place of work on campus. You can work from home one day a week.
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A matched 4% employee pension scheme
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A starting package of 25 days of annual leave per year rising to a maximum of 35 years after each year of service, plus University closed days (approx. 4.5 days) and Bank Holidays.
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A number of additional benefits, which you can view in full here. Highlights include: a flexible working policy, a significant onsite gym discount, a weekly wellbeing hour, an Employee Assistance Programme (which includes access to free telephone counselling) and a free membership to an employee discount app, which includes restaurant discounts, great price cinema tickets and many more discounts. Find out more about the employee rewards available via Perkbox.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Finance Manager
Hours
30 hours worked across Monday – Friday (80% of full-time)
Salary:
£38,000-£43,000 (pro rata) – depending on experience
Location:
Hatfield – on site
Days:
Monday – Friday – 6 hours per day
Flexibility:
One day working from home a week
Responsible for:
The post holder will supervise two staff within the Finance team.
Responsible to:
The post holder reports to the Director of People and Resources as well as working closely with other staff, Students’ Union Managers, Elected Officers and trustees.
Contacts:
The post holder will come into contact with students, Students’ Union Managers, staff and elected officers, trustees and University staff.
Purpose:
To manage the finance department, produce management accounts and reporting. To attend Trustee meetings and undertake company secretary duties.
Vision: Our vision at Herts SU is to help students love their life at Herts. Our Finance team is a core part of our vision, so we can continue to invest money into student services and put them at the heart of every service we run.
Values: We are a truly values-led organisation. As such, we’re looking for someone who lives our HERTS values of being helpful, empowering, representative, transparent and student-focused. We encourage our team to have fun at work while never losing sight of our vision.
Service Excellence: We go above and beyond for our students and each other – we’re committed to providing excellent service across the board and we support each other to prioritise this every day.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
Herts SU is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion amongst its professional staff, reflecting the diverse student communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from men, Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, recognising their underrepresentation within the Union’s professional staff team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Summary of role
This role oversees the Union’s Finance department, leading two staff within the Finance Team. Your responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance department, ensuring strategic and operational planning within strategic goals. The post holder is responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, monthly accounts and ensuring cash flow within the union is maintained. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Director of Operations, taking ownership for the accounts and financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Experience of commercial and charity accounts would be beneficial. You will support all of our teams in fulfilling their own goals, within their set budgets, and provide guidance to SLT, trustees and line managers. You will be responsible for the Finance budget, maintain finance policies, oversee commercial operations, manage VAT compliance, and prepare for audits. You are responsible for communicating finances to our non-financial employees, stakeholders and will need to tailor your approach to ensure they understand our accounts. Furthermore, you will undertake Company Secretary duties for the Union, ensuring all duties are completed on time. You will also be the key contact with all stakeholders.
People and payroll
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Line Management of the Finance department.
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Deputise for the Director of People Resources in the areas of the Union’s Finance functions.
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Lead, manage and develop the department including strategic planning and operational delivery, supporting our teams to deliver on our four strategic pledges:
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Support students to thrive at UH both academically and non-academically
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Understand what students want and amplify their voices
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Provide a platform for learning and skills development while driving the development of a Herts community
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Build a strong and engaging Students’ Union
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Responsible for ensuring employee wellbeing and performance of the Finance team is prioritised.
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To work closely with the Director of People and Resources to review salary scales and provide costings if required.
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To provide holiday cover for the processing of the weekly and monthly payroll
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To be responsible for providing payroll information to the Senior Payroll Assistant and reconciling payroll monthly.
Financial Management
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Management of the department budget, ensuring KPI targets are met.
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To provide accurate & timely financial and management information to budget holders, senior management team and Trustees.
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Support Managers in growing their financial knowledge, overseeing budgets and financial plans for their departments, including giving training on budget setting and management.
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To review, develop and maintain the finance policies and procedures in line with legislation.
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To ensure they are adhered to and published within the organisation.eg venues cash compliance audit, safe & cash controls.
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Responsible for commercial operations takings & vat compliance. To analyse the month end stock reports, margins and the commercial events profitability.
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To ensure and prepare separate quarterly VAT returns for the Union and UHSU Enterprises LTD in line with published dates
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To review and monitor the reconciliation of balance sheet controls on a quarterly basis
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Work with the CEO and department managers to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
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Oversee EPOS systems for trading operations to ensure accurate information, working with commercial teams to improve controls.
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To oversee the administration of Xero and Approval-max
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Review and approve payment runs and payroll
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Monitor and keep track of any grants or funding and ensure managers are aware of what funds they may have available on top of their individual budgets.
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To be the lead contact for the Union’s stakeholders including auditors, insurers and related parties including maintaining professional relationships with key contacts within the University.
Governance and compliance
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To produce monthly accounts and reports for the Board and the CEO
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Ensure timely submission of final accounts to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Attend Finance and Audit committee and occasionally The Board of Trustees meetings to report on financial matters and provide any relevant reports.
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To work with the CEO, Director of People and Resources to build financial resilience and approaches to grow our impact.
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To be fully responsible for preparation and management of the year end audit reporting and Audit.
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To be the main point of contact with external auditors, insurance brokers and contract suppliers.
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Provide an advisory service to the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee in relation the overall Union accounts.
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Support the Trustees, SLT and Line Managers in managing our finances carefully and to live within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
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Produce monthly cashflows.
General:
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Assistance with coordination of the departments fresher’s/refreshers events as needed
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Supporting the wider Unions activities and events during the fresher’s period including supporting the set-up/down of events and facilitating stalls and promotional stands.
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To develop and maintain contacts with colleagues within other Students’ Unions and relevant organisations, including site visits to other Students’ Unions.
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Being friendly and respectful of others in order to maintain a safe and considerate workplace in line with our values of being Helpful, Empowering, Representative, Transparent and Student-focused.
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To keep abreast of relevant national and local developments, changes in legislation, and good practice and attend conferences, training events and meetings as necessary.
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To have a flexible approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be required.
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To aspire to the highest standards of customer care at all times and, in conjunction with other relevant Union staff, to identify and respond to customer needs.
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To respect the democratic structure of the Students’ Union at all times.
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To abide by Hertfordshire Students’ Union Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Union Policies and Procedures at all times.
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To work flexibly and efficiently and to promote a positive image of Hertfordshire Students’ Union at all times.
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To set high standards of integrity, punctuality, accuracy, politeness and professionalism by personal example.
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To be aware of the department’s impact on the environment and to work within the environmental policies of the Union and the University (where applicable).
This document outlines the general duties required for the time being for the post of Finance Manager. This is neither a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the duties may be varied from time to time and may be changed and be added to or deducted from. Any changes will not alter the general character of the job and/or level of seniority or responsibility, unless following on from discussion and agreement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Finance Manager
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Part qualified ACCA, AAT qualified or Accountancy body qualified and relevant experience
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Experience of charity accounting and SORP principles
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Experience of being in a Finance Manager role
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Experience of working and managing a smaller team
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Experience of reconciliations and report production
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Experience of advising SLT, trustees on accounts
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Ability to analyse financial accounts and produce relevant reports
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A sound working knowledge of VAT
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Experience of setting financial and commercial control processes and procedures
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Knowledge and practical experience of computerised payroll systems.
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Ability to work independently and on multiple projects
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Self-motivated, reliable and diplomatic
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Awareness of data protection and ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
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Advanced working knowledge of Excel and good Microsoft Office skills.
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Experience of preparing, managing and monitoring budgets.
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Ability to work under pressure & to manage time effectively
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Commitment to Equal Opportunities and understanding of its relevance to Students' Unions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with a wider range of people including university staff and external providers
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Punctual and well organised
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A good team player and pro-active with drive and enthusiasm
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Facilitative of others’ ideas and non-judgemental
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Flexible working, including evenings and weekends where required.
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Experience of supporting meetings or committees
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Experience of providing briefings and writing reports
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Evidence of continuous commitment to career and personal development
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Appreciation of the culture and working arrangements within Students’ Unions
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Understanding of working in a democratic environment
The application process is flexible, either apply through our portal (paste link) or send us your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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Purpose of the role: To manage the day-to-day finances of the Booth Centre and support the development and improvement of the financial systems, processes and reporting.
Our Agreed Behaviours & A Little About Us
We live our values and act within the agreed behaviours, which we coproduced as a team.
The Booth Centre is an award-winning community run in partnership with people affected by homelessness. We provide a warm welcome, an opportunity to belong, to find purpose and to affect systems change across the city and more broadly. Our offer includes activities such as volunteering, creative projects and sports, training and help to gain employment. We also support people to improve health and wellbeing, to access emergency accommodation, and to secure and maintain a permanent home. We are recognised nationally as a beacon of best practice and have delivered workshops, training, toolkits and guidelines on ways of working in partnership, which have been adopted by many services nationwide.
The Booth Centre is a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is included, respected, heard and empowered; our strength is that we are a community.
Agreed Behaviours
Compassion
Dedication
Integrity
Respect
Kindness
Sense of Fun
Supportive
Cheerleading for one another
Openness
Non-judgemental
Job Description
Main Tasks:
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To implement and refine financial processes and procedures and ensure they are adhered to.
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To provide financial information and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.
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Compile our quarterly and end-of-year management accounts.
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Line management and provide cover for the Finance Officer
Financial Administration
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Bookkeeping and various financial processes as required by the role, these may include but are not limited to the following: POs, balance sheet reconciliations and petty cash administration.
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To ensure that payroll (including HMRC and pension payments and administration) are processed when the Finance Officer is on leave, and to oversee the Finance Officer undertaking these tasks monthly.
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To update and monitor cashflow providing the CEO and Deputy CEO with monthly updates.
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To raise the monthend and year end journals – e.g. prepayments and accruals, deferred income, etc
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To ensure that financial information is accurately recorded on our accounting software (Xero) and reports produced.
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Regular banking and overseeing weekly BACS run
Budgets and Reporting
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To lead and support the SLT with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and lead on the monitoring.
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To prepare monthly management accounts for budgets holders and quarterly management accounts, cash flow and finance reports for the Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
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Support the reviewing and setting of annual budgets.
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Monitor restricted funding income and expenditure.
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Liaise with the auditors as necessary.
Governance
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To ensure that processing and storage of financial data is in line with Data Protection Legislation, including the GDPR.
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To support the Board to ensure all finance reporting for the HMRC and Charity Commission is in line with legal requirements.
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To ensure the charity meets all its financial statutory and compliance obligations
General
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To attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings
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To attend meetings and training as requested by your line manager or the CEO
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To carry out all duties in a way which accords with the Centre’s Vision, Mission & Values, following policies and practice, to show commitment to equality of opportunity
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To contribute to fundraising activities and be committed to promoting the Booth Centre at every opportunity.
Booth Centre, Senior Finance Officer Person Specification
We would like to welcome a flexible, positive, dedicated, respectful person to the team as Senior Finance Officer. We are looking for a dynamic, team player, who enjoys working with others, taking on a challenge and takes pride in their work. You will become part of a dedicated, supportive and friendly team. You will be supported to develop and learn, to build your skills and knowledge in a sometimes challenging, often rewarding setting.
Skills and Knowledge
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Ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for those without financial experience
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Excellent database management skills
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Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel
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Excellent organisational skills, including time management
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Excellent customer service skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Experience
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At least 2 years' experience of a similar role.
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Experience of using Xero or equivalent financial management software
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Experience of preparation of management accounts and monthly finance reports
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Experience of payroll management
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Experience of pensions management
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Salary: Salary: NJC SO2 pt.26 - 28 - £30,451 to £32,234
Reporting to: Deputy CEO
Location: Hybrid – Centre-based office (Manchester M3)/home mix to be agreed
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In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. The Boparan Charitable Trust exists to create brighter futures for them. Over the last decade the charity has continually increased the number of children it helps year on year. Whilst maintaining its core values of being accessible and flexible to families, offering one of the quickest turnaround times for applications of any charity in the UK.
The charity has ambitions to continue to meet the increasing demand for its services, making this an exciting and pivotal appointment, as you will become the driving force behind the charity’s enviable portfolio of events and fundraising initiatives.
We are looking to recruit an experienced, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, and highly organised Events & Fundraising Manager to work alongside our Charity Director on a full range of in house, supported events and fundraising initiatives, each year including our prestigious annual flagship Bright Star Ball in Mayfair, Premier League Stadium 5 A-side Cup and Ryder Cup Course Golf Classic.
You will need to have excellent communications skills, be persuasive, articulate and results driven, with top class administration and organisational abilities. Competent in Microsoft Office packages and experienced in using a CRM System.
A very varied role, you must be able to juggle the demands of several events and able to priorities whilst ensuring all supporters and stake holders receive professional, first-class customer service, communications, and the best possible experience.
You will work with the Charity Director to develop and deliver the National event strategy and grow income at an agreed ROI.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES
· Embrace and grow the existing portfolio of events and fundraising, whilst identifying new opportunities.
· Ability to demonstrate the skills of an experienced fundraiser, the eye to spot opportunities.
· Manage your own event P&L’s, in partnership with the Finance Manager, maintaining paperwork, researching suppliers.
· Create sales plans, with an ability to actively sell the events and gain sponsorship for them when required.
· Create supporting documents for events to include guest packs, design, PR and marketing briefs, briefings for guests and VIP’s.
· Dealing with different stakeholders, suppliers, beneficiaries, participants and guests, developing effective relationships.
· On the day event management.
· Assist in the development and management of a supporter database.
· Debrief, evaluate, and improve events.
The above list is not exhaustive.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
· Must have experience of delivering a portfolio of events that raise over £600k
· Experience in delivering events with limited budgets and to specific ROI targets.
· Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
· Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
· Strong IT and administrative skills.
· Organised and proactive approach.
· Flexible and able to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
· Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application is by way of a CV and supporting statement.
All interviews will take place at the charity offices in Central Birmingham.
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Wimbledon and Putney Commons currently has a full-time vacancy for a Fundraising Manager to join the team as maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who loves making new connections, managing projects, working closely with a friendly team and for someone who would like to make a difference for nature and people.
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated fundraiser to join our small team to manage income and relationships from a range of funders.
You will support the charity that manages the Commons by increasing income from a range of philanthropic sources by building relationships with supporters, developing grant funded projects and delivering fundraising campaigns and events. Through public appeals, major gifts, grants and sponsorship, you will raise funds to enable the charity to deliver nature and people engagement projects, helping the Commons team to improve accessibility and manage conservation.
We would expect the post holder to at least work the majority of their time in the charity’s office on the Commons to quickly build an understanding of the charity’s work and build relationships with the staff team and stakeholders.
This is fixed term contract, initially for six months but likely to extend for up to one year (ending early May 2025).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our ambitious and creative team has been working hard over the last year to expand our work to help more people in need across Sussex and Surrey. FareShare is the UK’s biggest surplus food charity and today we find ourselves on the front line of the Cost of Living Crisis. As our work grows, so does our need for strong financial management.
We are looking for a talented, passionate person to join our Senior Leadership Team to oversee our finance operations. With more growth planned over the next 2 years we want to find someone who has the experience to oversee the day to day finances of a large regional charity and to lead and nurture our finance staff. This role will provide a stable platform for growth.
Using your can-do attitude, mixed with excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, you’ll focus on supporting our CEO and Trustees across our sites. The role includes tasks such as producing monthly management accounts, oversight of payroll, management of our internal financial controls, Year End reporting preparation and leading our small team in the general smooth running of finances. This is a part-time role with the potential to increase as we expand.
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Job title: Finance Manager
Location: We are flexible in our approach to home, office and hybrid working arrangements, but this role will require regular face to face contact in one or more of our offices (Belfast, Bristol or London).
Hours: Part Time. Between 22.5 and 26.25 hrs (0.6 and 0.7 FTE) per week, subject to agreement, with flexible working but with Tuesday as a core day
Salary: £35,745 and £38,223 (FTE 37.5 hrs) plus London weighting if appropriate pro rata.
Salary band: SF&G Pay Scale PO2
Contract type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager experienced in all aspects of charity finance to join our friendly team who are located around the UK and in our offices in Belfast, Bristol and London. This role will be rewarding, varied and busy, helping us make a difference to the lives of thousands of people around the UK.
About Us
Social Farms & Gardens (SF&G) is an established UK charity supporting grassroots organisations around the UK to help communities farm, garden and grow together. We currently have 24 staff and a turnover of about £1M.
Our vision: people and communities reaching their full potential through nature-based activities as a part of everyday life.
Our mission: to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the environment through nature-based activities.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of SF&G finances, including income and expenditure, cashflow, budgets, investments, finance reports/claims for funders, bank accounts, VAT returns and HMRC payments etc.
The Finance Manager will be supported by a Finance Assistant and a HR Administrator to ensure all processes are completed accurately and on time, and that legal obligations are fulfilled, including the responsibility for the timely payment and submission of payroll.
Closing date: 23.59, Wednesday 20th March 2024
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SF&G is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No agencies please.
Want to make a difference to Local Lives?
We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.
The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
Why join us as Philanthropy Manager?
We’re a friendly, inspiring and supportive team, committed to our vision to provide high quality end of life and palliative care.
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected.
Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
Being a Philanthropy Manager at St Wilfrid’s
Are you a natural leader and excellent communicator who wants to join an enthusiastic, friendly and ambitious team of fundraisers, in a much loved charity making a difference to local people’s lives?
St Wilfrid’s Hospice is looking for a motivated Philanthropy Manager to lead the development and growth of the charity’s Major Donor and Trust and Foundation strategies.
You will work alongside the Head of Fundraising and the Director of Income Generation implementing innovative stewardship programmes and securing high value income, maximising Major Gifts to achieve the charities fundraising targets.
You will take on a rewarding and satisfying position and join an innovative and ambitious team, open to new ideas and challenges.
This role will give the ideal candidate the opportunity to really make their mark.
Qualifications and Experience
- Institute of Fundraising Level 7, or qualified to the same level by experience (Essential)
- Right to work in the UK
What we offer you
All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:
- Annual Leave – Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
- Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
- Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
- Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
- Free on site parking – At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
- Subsidised food – Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice
- Staff discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme
Interview dates: w/c 8th April 2024
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12 Month FTC - Finance Manager
An opportunity to be part of the Finance team which forms an important part of the Corporate Services business unit, which supports the organisation to meets its charitable objectives.
What's in it for you...
· 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
· Agile working - remote working with possible 1 day in the Leeds office (but you will need to live in the UK with a current UK Right to Work)
· 30 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) per year.
· Pension scheme
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Salary sacrifice schemes
· Travel season ticket loans.
· Employee assistant
· Salary £43,000 - £44,290
What you will be doing....
· As the Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Financial Accounts and Contracts by leading the delivery of all financial accounting operations for the charity and its financial ledgers.
· You will lead on all financial accounting matters affecting the charity and this includes the production of the annual financial statements for the charity and managing the transactional functions of the purchase and sales ledger teams.
· You will ensure that the charity statement of recommended practice (SORP) is followed when compiling the accounts for review,.
· You will contribute to the further development of the financial systems and wider business unit needs by becoming a system expert in IRIS Financials and suggesting and implementing improvements to this.
· You will ensure the Asset Register is maintained throughout the year to support the completion of the financial statements..
· You will be responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and month end and year end processes including prepayments, accruals, and ledger close.
· You will support Senior Finance Assistant – Sales Ledger with debt chasing, holding monthly debt reviews with them and the Head of Financials Accounts & Contracts
· You will be the lead contact in relation to all tax issues affecting the charity. This includes completion of the quarterly VAT return, VAT related contract issues and corporation tax.
· Lead the external audit process, being the main point of contact during the external audit fieldwork, managing timescales and information/data provision for each audit deliverable.
What you will offer....
· At least four years plus demonstrable experience working within a finance team/function.
· Proven ability to run month end and year end processes with limited supervision.
· Comprehensive understanding of how to compile and submit VAT returns.
· Excellent Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
· Excellent analytical skills to support reconciliation tasks.
· Holder of an accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or part qualified or studying towards one
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Read moreClosing date: 22nd March
Contract: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 12 months.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a talent and motivated Finance Analyst to join our growing and hard-working finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will play a key role in supporting both our Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, and the System Accounting Team through a time of transformation during which we are implementing a new accounting system.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a dynamic individual who is committed to making a difference and wants to be part of a collaborative and inclusive team. This will be a busy and varied role; you will need to manage a range of competing priorities and have excellent attention to detail. We’re looking for someone with energy, proactivity and who loves taking ownership.
To realise our aim of reaching everyone, we need to understand the diverse needs of those affected by dementia. The best way to do that is to ensure that our people (volunteers and employees) are reflective of the wider UK society. That’s why our people are so important to us.
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, so you must reside in the UK or have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you
- Be a newly qualified or working towards an accounting qualification and has prior experience in a Finance or IT function.
- Proficient with financial software.
- Experience using Unit4 ERPx or equivalent cloud-based system [desirable]
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Capable of using, manipulating and interpreting financial data to answer questions and solve problems.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.