Job title: Finance Assistant

Reports to: Finance Manager 

Salary: £26,000 per annum (pro-rata 4 days/ 28 hours per week)

The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (the GAUFCC) is the umbrella organisation for Unitarian congregations in the UK. The Unitarian church has an open-minded and welcoming approach to faith that encourages individual freedom, equality for all, and rational thought. A Finance Assistant is required to service the needs of the GAUFCC and its related organisations based at Essex Hall (London head office).

Job purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and financial processing support in the Finance team. The Finance Assistant will work closely with the Finance Manager, providing support through the accounts payable process, ensuring that invoices and staff and volunteer expenses are paid on a timely basis, ensuring that accounting transactions are prepared and entered accurately in the Aqilla accounting system and generally support the Finance team in achieving its objectives.

Key responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities apply to the GAUFCC and the related charitable bodies based at Essex Hall

• Processing invoices and staff and volunteer expenses, ensuring proper authorisation in place
• Ensuring that suppliers, volunteer expenses, HMRC and key partners are paid on a timely basis
• Liaising with the administrator to ensure that the charity's income is accurately recorded on CiViCRM (database) and Aqilla accounting system
• Preparing regular bank reconciliations
• Providing information for, and assisting with cashflow forecasts
• Accurate posting of transactions in the accounting system
• Reconciling annual Quota income
• Raising Quota invoices
• Banking of cheque and cash receipts
• Assisting with Gift Aid administration, and processing Gift Aid claims on donations online from HMRC
• Assisting with payroll as directed
• Maintaining key balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing the “Unitarian finance” mailbox and ensuring that all queries are dealt with promptly and relevant documentation is filed.
• Filing of all accounting documents
• Maintaining high standard working papers as agreed with Finance Manager
• Carrying out key balance sheet reconciliations as directed by the Finance Manager and follow up as appropriate.
• Preparing ad hoc reports or analyses as directed by the Finance Manager
• Assisting budget holders with relevant financial information as may be required
• Supporting the Finance Manager in the preparation of management accounts
• Work with the Finance Manager to define and implement improved systems and processes for financial management and reporting

Person specification

Skills and experience

• AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB accountant.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Have experience of working in the charity sector
• 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.
• Experience of Aqilla and /or CiViCRM would be desirable, but not essential.
• Experienced or involved in implementing change in systems and processes

Qualities

• Able to work methodically, under own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and with a hands on approach
• Ability to work unsupervised. The ideal candidate will be well motivated and able to meet reasonable deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position please submit a covering letter (max. of two sides) along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Your covering letter should show how you meet the requirements of the role and why you want the job.

Deadline for applications: 12.00pm Friday 20th March. Applicants will only be contacted if they have been shortlisted for interview.

Interviews by: Week commencing 30th March.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the animal care sector and to make a real difference to a small charitable organisation.  A great opportunity to make an impact and to build your career in professional fundraising. We are looking for a strong, enthusiastic and creative individual to support the strategy set out by the Board of Trustees.

Bleakholt is a long established charity that provides care and shelter for stray, neglected and unwanted animals including cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals, as well as horses, ponies, donkeys and goats. Each year, over 1,000 cats, dogs and small animals are successfully re-homed and many others are cared for.

Working with the Sanctuary Manager and the Board of Trustees you will be responsible for developing and implementing a new fundraising strategy that will help Bleakholt become more sustainable.

The Family Holiday Association is the leading national charity dedicated to providing breaks and day trips for families coping with some of the toughest challenges life can bring.

The Philanthropy Fundraiser sits within the Fundraising and Communications department, which encompasses brand, marketing, communications and fundraising. Working with trust and foundations and individuals you will raise funds to support the charity in its mission.

Many of the families we help have never been away before. A simple break from a stressful situation can create precious memories, strengthen bonds and develop a new sense of optimism. A new position, this role has arisen through a desire to grow our fundraising capability to allow us to make a bigger difference to the families who need it most.

The Philanthropy Fundraiser will work with the Trusts and Foundations Manager and Head of Marketing to strengthen current relationships and build their own portfolio. You will enjoy the support of a dynamic and ambitious new CEO, Senior Leadership team and Board of Trustees.

Working closely with colleagues in the grants and projects team to understand their work and identify areas of potential interest to funders, you will develop compelling proposals and cases for support.

With the right projects against which to fundraise, interesting prospective and existing supporters and an organisation which is ambitious to grow and do more, this is an ideal time to join us as we review our current strategy and build a new strategy for transformational growth in philanthropic income.

To succeed in this role, you will be an excellent networker, capable of building and maintaining strong personal relationships with a wide range of individuals. You will already have experience in a fundraising role and a solid understanding of philanthropic giving with the motivation and ambition to drive performance in an area of development for the charity.  

For further information please see attached job description.

Please note only applications including a CV (preferably no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter will be considered.

Interviews: w/c 30th March

We are looking for an amazing professional woman with excellent administration and communication skills to support our all woman team of therapists with the day-to-day running of our extremely busy counselling service.  Insight into violence against women and girls is key, along with knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and database entry.  Part of the role is for you to be the first point of contact for survivors of sexual violence and other professionals who are interested in our therapeutic services. 

We are looking for someone organised, assertive and empathic, with good time management skills and a high level of literacy and numeracy.  Some knowledge of counselling is desirable, but training will be provided. We are looking for someone calm under pressure, communicative, with self-awareness, strong boundaries and who is willing to learn.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email or call Vicki on the number provided to request an application pack

FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATORS x 3
2 x Full Time – 35 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)
1 x Part Time – 25 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 5 hours per day)
Salary up to £19,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Pro rata for part time is £13,571 per annum
Based at the Frances Hay Centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Charity is looking for three self-motivated individuals to join our busy Fundraising Department.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing Charity, make a difference to people’s lives and develop a career in fundraising.

The roles will support different fundraising teams within the Charity, involving administration across a wide range of functions and activities.

The post holders will respond to fundraising queries by telephone, social media, post and email, ensuring timely and appropriate responses and will also process donations accordingly.  Part of the role will involve encouraging participation in events and fundraising activities, cultivating relationships and spotting opportunities for the charity. These are three fantastic roles requiring well organized, highly numerate and articulate individuals.  It is essential that the successful candidates actively embrace change, as these are new roles within the Charity and will evolve with the inception of the Charity’s new IT database software.

The roles will involve working with local clients (with their assistance dogs), volunteers, supporter groups, community groups and a wide range of donors and individual fundraisers.  Contributing to charity events and activities will also be an important part of the roles.

Experience in undertaking a range of administrative functions would be essential, as well as a high level of competency in MS Office packages.  We are looking for applicants with excellent organisational skills with a methodical and accurate approach, combined with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines.  An ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate a high level of initiative is also essential.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who have a real eye for detail and can inspire people to raise funds for the Charity.

A full UK driving licence is required, as is an ability to work very occasional evenings and weekends.

Please note we are not able to employ anyone under 18 years of age.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' page of our website where you can download a Fundraising Administrator Application Form and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.  You will also be able to download a copy of the Fundraising Administrator job description.

Closing date for applications is noon on Friday 20 March 2020.

Interviews (including a practical test) will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2020 at our head office in Banbury.  This date cannot be changed so please ensure you are available for interview.

Overall Purpose

To actively participate in Baca’s vision to see a world where young force migrants are welcomed, feel safe and have hope to rebuild their lives for a better future. To support this vision by providing effective and efficient administrative support for the Finance and HR functions of the organisation.  The role will also have other general administrative responsibilities alongside the finance and HR responsibilities.

Personal Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can help the organisation with the finance and HR administration. The role does include other general admin responsibilities. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care. They will be able to subscribe Baca’s values and demonstrate them in their behaviours. They will be very organised, practical, and able to get on with tasks that need doing on a day to day basis, managing a varied and busy workload. They will be methodical, follow processes, pay attention to detail and able to deal with a variety of paperwork. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a team and supporting others.

The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Baca’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable and personable.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience of providing administrative support for an organisation is desirable.
• Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping experience preferable but not essential.
• Strong ability to use computers well, Microsoft Office and on-line email systems.
• Experience of using Sage or other finance function (including Payroll function) is desirable.
• Experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines and in a flexible way to the changing demands of Baca’s work.
• Advocate of customer care including experience of dealing with a range of customer queries and concerns in a professional manner.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent personal organisation with a high attention to detail. Able to manage a number of tasks at any one time.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with staff, contractors and visitors to the office and other properties.

Other Expectations

• Commitment to work within the aims, values and ethos of the organisation.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to asylum seekers/refugees, young people and UASCs in particular.
• Ability and commitment to work within a framework of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.

Please download Job Description for more details. Enhanced DBS check will be required. Interviews will be on Monday the 9th of March 2020.

Fundraising Administrator - Temporary

Our client a leading children's charity are seeking some temporary support at a busy time, successful candidates will have previous experience working in a non-profit organisation, ideally supporting a fundraising team.

The post holder will be an integral part of the community team providing administrative support to staff and to third-party fundraisers across the community team. S/he will play in integral part in ensuring our donor stewardship journey is maximized through the effective and efficient management of supporter registration, donations and enquiries using the charity database.

The role would suit a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and can work effectively as part of a busy team. The role requires someone able to manage a varied workload and multiple competing priorities with skill.

Personal Specification
- Experience in donor care or customer service
- Significant experience in general office administration
- English/ Maths GCSE Level or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience in a fundraising environment
- Experience of working with databases (especially Salesforce)

Cause: Children's Charity
Role: Fundraising Administrator
Location: London - Fitzrovia
Employment Type: Temporary - ASAP start, 4 weeks +
Salary/rate: £13.19ph
Working hours: 35pw
Ref: J73411PMR

Marketing Administrator

They are looking to recruit a Legacy Marketing Administrator who will provide high quality administrative support to the Legacy Marketing team helping to deliver the charity’s successful legacy marketing plans. This is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Legacy income represents 19% of the charity’s overall £100M of funds raised, and the charity has a growing pool of Legacy supporters. The Legacy Marketing team sit within Public Fundraising and works collaboratively with the Legacy Administration team to deliver an exemplary supporter stewardship experience.

Specifically, you will have:

- Experience in a marketing or customer services environment providing high quality administrative support.
- Able to organise complex meetings, coordinating all aspects from diary management to on the day coordination.
- Able to take meeting contact reports from meetings clearly and concisely.
- Experience of liaising with staff at all levels in external organisations, particularly to support partnership working.
- Experience of working with MS Office, specifically with advanced skills in Word & Excel.
- Ability to provide high quality proofing.
- Experience of working for or with a children's or health related is desirable.
- Experience within a marketing and / or legacy related environment is desirable.
- Experience of using databases such as Salesforce is desirable.

How to apply:

Please click on the apply button in the top right hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, they are only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from them within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, they hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies.

About our client:

Every day brings new challenges for our client. Every day, 618 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments.

Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world.

This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Location: WC1N Central London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, Flexible working considered, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!

Closing date: 10th March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Marketing Support, Email Marketing, Web Marketing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Support Administrator, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Assistant, etc.

Ref: 92007

Aims of the role

The Supporter Care team exists to deliver high quality supporter care in a way that inspires partnership and deepens engagement with the mission of Wycliffe Bible Translators. The team does this by communicating with supporters, answering enquiries, efficiently processing donations, keeping database records up to date, sending gift acknowledgements and providing resources to enable supporters to fully engage with the work of Bible translation.

The primary aim of this role is to provide administrative support in the team by contacting supporters, accurately processing donations, updating and maintaining the database, and providing general office and administrative support. Training will be provided for all tasks.

Key tasks

Working as part of the Supporter Care team, and adhering to all departmental procedures, the Supporter Care Administrator will:

• Respond in a prompt, friendly and efficient manner to email, phone and postal enquiries from individuals, churches and Wycliffe staff, liaising with other teams as appropriate
• Update and maintain the supporter database, including mailing preferences and changes of address
• Input and amend personal and financial records of donors on the database
• Process gifts through the supporter database including cash, cheques, Direct Debits, online giving, PayPal and charity vouchers
• Liaise with other departments to acknowledge and receipt donations
• Handle incoming and outgoing post
• Respond to requests for publicity materials
• Participate in team meetings, office prayer meetings, and wider staff meetings as appropriate.

Person specification

Essential

• IT literate, confident in using software packages such as Microsoft Office and in learning to use new systems
• Excellent administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• A willingness to pray with supporters when needed
• A high degree of personal organisation, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Ability to take appropriate initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Fully committed to upholding Wycliffe’s aims and values, and to cross-cultural mission
• Comfortable participating in daily office prayer meetings
• Able to build good relationships within a small team.

 Desirable

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Knowledge of relationship management software such as Salesforce or similar databases
• Personal experience of cross-cultural mission
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions.

Other requirements

It is an Occupational Requirement that the post holder be a committed Christian who assents to Wycliffe’s Statement of Faith.

Applicants must be able to prove that they have the legal right to work in the UK.

Further information

Reporting to: Supporter Care Team Leader

Location: This role is located at the Wycliffe office in central High Wycombe

Annual leave

Full-time employees are entitled to 33 days of annual leave, to include bank holidays and the office closure at Christmas.

Salary

Starting salary £18,000 - £22,000 FTE, 37.5 hours per week. Requests for part time work of 22.5 (0.6 FTE) will be considered.

Applicants must be EU citizens or hold a valid permanent work permit for the UK.

Working hours

We are proud of our flexible working record and creatively consider all requests wherever possible, supporting where the request is role-appropriate.

The position is part-time (22.5 hours per week) but we would also consider flexible term time only hours. The office is open from 8am to 6pm and core business hours, when you are normally expected to be present, are from 9:30am to 4pm. You are entitled to a one-hour lunch break.

Term of appointment

The appointment will be a permanent role and include a probationary period of three months.

Population Matters has reached an exciting point in its development and is looking for a Finance and Administrative Officer to help with the smooth running of our growing organisation. This is a varied and interesting role in a small and friendly team, where everyone’s contribution matters.  Reporting to the Head of Governance and Supporter Services, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting records, including playing a key role in month and year end finances. You will also use CiviCRM, our open source donor management system, to support our fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities (training will be provided).

You will be a self-starter and be able to work accurately to deadlines with minimal supervision. Population Matters works as a virtual team, so this role is home-based, with regular travel to London; being able to work on your own initiative and virtually is a key part of this role.  You will also be able to provide sound advice to senior management and staff, build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

This role would particularly suit someone who is highly numerate, with experience of accounting systems and has an open and flexible approach.  Experience of working within the voluntary/third sector and knowledge of the charities SORP will be beneficial, as will an aptitude for acquiring new skills.

This is envisaged as a part time role (average 15 hours per week that could be worked flexibly).

Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law.

Please submit a CV and a letter of no more than 500 words outlining how you meet the requirements in the attached job description and person specification, and telling us about what you will bring to the role.

The deadline for applications is midday on 11/03/2020. Interviews will be held w/c 16/03/2020.

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application.  If you have not heard from us by 16/03/2020 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.  Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.

Population Matters - Every Choice Counts

Are you a self-motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record looking for a new challenge? We are seeking someone with experience of raising funds from trusts and foundations, but working with other members of the team, you will also help us grow income from new and existing donors through individual donations and regular giving. 

You should be a dynamic and creative person who enjoys variety and is passionate about building relationships and raising income. You are also likely to be motivated by the opportunity to work as part of a small team to shape our fundraising strategy and organisational growth within a rapidly developing arena.

Candidates should have excellent writing and communications skills and experience of producing successful funding bids, along with the management skills to deliver superb donor care and stewardship.

This is a flexible (3 days a week) home-based position suiting someone ideally based in the Scottish highlands, although consideration will be given to candidates based elsewhere.

KEY DUTIES

The succesful candidate will be responsible for cultivating, establishing and maintaining relationships with grant-giving organisations in order to generate unrestricted and restricted grants and donations with an emphasis on:

• Researching and identify funding opportunities.
• Writing compelling funding proposals for specific projects.
• Relationship development with philanthropists and donors (support role).
• Stewardship of funders.

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture advocates for rewilding as a positive and progressive pathway to breathe new life into our damaged and degraded ecosystems. Established in 2015, we are a small but highly motivated team with a strong track record of producing compelling creative content to further ecological understanding, and to enable positive action. Until now we have operated as a social enterprise, but will shortly secure charitable status in order to develop an exciting range of rewilding projects. 

If you have the passion and motivation to help raise funds for us we'd love to hear from you. 

Deadline for applications 20th March 2020. First round screening interviews will be conducted in late March 2020.

The Sixteen is recruiting three new trustees and has identified three areas in particular in addition to the normal skills, attributes and experience expected of trustees of a progressive charity, with individuals who have experience of one of the following: 

• Making connections and introductions to corporates and/or high net-worth individuals, with a commitment to support and help lead the Charity’s efforts in sourcing and maintaining high-value individual and corporate donations
• PR/Media/Digital, with experience, ideas and/or connections to help steer The Sixteen to a wider reach beyond the niche classical sector
• Outreach/audience development in a larger arts organisation to help steer The Sixteen as it further develops this critical area of activity

The Board holds meetings four times per year, one of which includes the AGM. Importantly, trustees should be prepared to support the Charity at informal fundraising and other functions as part of their ambassadorial role. Trustees are also encouraged to attend events and concerts by The Sixteen.

This is an exciting opportunity to to provide an excellent level of supporter care to our supporters by ensuring all donations received by Muscular Dystrophy UK are coded and processed in a timely fashion and that all supporters are acknowledged and thanked within the relevant agreed timescale.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience of a busy work environment or similar where multi tasking and working to deadlines is the norm
• Exposure to the donation process and communicating with supporters.

Expectations in the role

• To act as the first point of contact for the resolution of complex queries and complaints;
• Recognise fundraising, engagement and retention opportunities when talking to supporters.
• Respond to queries received by phone, email and post and assist the team in doing the same.
• Process donations, acknowledging supporters and sending out materials as appropriate.
• Compile routine reports including all feedback received by the charity

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the Palestinian Territories and East Jerusalem. We have been treating patients regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or ability to pay for over 135 years. Our sight-saving work is carried out against challenging and difficult odds to the highest international standards. 

We are looking for an experienced Trusts & Philanthropy Officer who has a professional, ambitious and results-based approach with a track record of creating compelling funding propositions to obtain six figure grants. The candidate will manage a portfolio of relationships with Trusts and Foundations and support in communications with major donors. The success of this role will be dependent on excellent written and verbal communication and ability to relay the Hospital’s work clearly through Trust applications and proposals. This role will cultivate, grow and steward relationship and networks with Trusts and Foundations while providing support in updates and proposals for major donors.

You must have experience in Trust and Foundation fundraising, an achievement of minimum five figures donations, excellent relationship building skills, understanding donors’ motivations and being discreet, diplomatic and sensitive to market needs of grant-makers. In addition to excellent budgeting skills. You should also have experience in working with CRM systems to manage portfolio, grant process and exporting data for reporting.

We offer an attractive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, life insurance, season ticket loan, and training and development opportunities. We have a dynamic and hardworking employee environment based in a well-equipped attractive building only a 5 minutes’ walk away from Barbican and Farringdon station.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.