We’re looking for an excellent fundraising and/or charity administrator and relationship-builder to temporarily join our team as a Supporter Care and Teams Administrator.  A key deliverable of this role will be to provide excellent administrative and project support to the Fundraising Team, whilst ensuring that each of our supporters and others who are in contact with us receive an excellent level of supporter and customer care. In addition, you will provide administrative support across the organisation on a project basis as well as in other administrative capacities.

You will be a detail-orientated team-player, with experience of working in a busy fundraising team or charity environment, focused on building relationships with supporters to maximise their engagement and therefore, our impact. This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience across multiple supporter streams as well as charity processes and procedures in general. Your previous experience will enable you to quickly understand our operational and supporter care processes and to provide excellent administrative support.

Our Team is driven by our focus on the expert delivery of meaningful and impactful charitable activities, fundraising products, communication streams and strong relationship-building skills that enable us to deliver on our core charity objectives each year, because we believe women with ovarian cancer deserve better.

This role will play a key part in ensuring that each and every one of our supporters feels appreciated and receives a high-level of support as well as supporting the internal team to deliver to their maximum potential.

Scope of the role:

• Provide excellent administrative and project support to the Fundraising Team. 
• Provide supporter care to individual fundraisers raising funds from challenge events, third party and in-memory activities. 
• Provide administrative support to the wider charity team including the Chief Executive, Board members, Head of Finance and Operations, and the Communications and Charitable Activities teams. 

Growing Hope provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus. Our vision is to set up twenty therapy clinics across the UK by 2030.

We are currently recruiting for an individual with excellent attention to detail and finance skills to join Growing Hope as a part time Finance Officer (15hrs per week). You will work closely with the local Growing Hope clinics and the Supporter Engagement team. The role will involve day to day book keeping and helping to prepare budgets for fundraising applications. 

The successful candidate will bring experience of working both independently and within a team to support day to day accounting. They must be able to uphold Growing Hope’s vision and values as a Christian organisation.

Further information about the role is found on our website . Applicants can contact Naomi Graham to find out more about the role. All applications must be submitted via the form on our website together with a CV.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 14th May 2021.

Interview date: Thursday 3rd June 2021 via zoom.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Growing Hope. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families that we work with. Growing Hope promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Finance Officer

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

£26,500 - £29,400

London and Currently Remote

The Finance Officer - Income and Investment will ensure Comic Relief's income is recorded accurately and in a timely manner and to update the ledger for investment movements.

Key Accountabilities/ Objectives

• Record income due to Comic Relief in the finance system including campaign year donations, royalties, contributions to operating costs, Gift Aid and interest on investments.
• Prepare and check gift aid claims based on donation details provided by the Data Team, liaise with public on queries and resolve bounced donations.
• Reconcile all income balance sheet accounts including bank accounts and current asset investment accounts.
• Maintain income tracking schedule for royalties and operating income.
• Maintain the investment portfolio tracker, ensuring accounting entries (including revaluations at month end) have been correctly recorded to enable management review of compliance with Investment policy.
• Ensure payment service provider accounts are reconciled to bank statements and advise Campaign team on setting up new PSPs.
• Support Campaign teams with setting up banking arrangements, wording of Gift Aid on publications and FAQ sheets.
• Provide guidance to working groups on income and gift aid processes.
• Contribute to financial control month end and year-end audit processes.

Essential Education and Skills

• Part qualified or desire to work towards an accounting qualification such as AAT/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Experience of using finance systems - Great Plains and Customer Relationship Management databases would be desirable.
• Trustworthy & respectful of confidentiality- to deal with sensitive information and handle cash.
• Good time management - to prioritise work and meet month end deadlines.
• IT literacy- to be able to create and edit documents and spreadsheets, use e-mail and outlook calendar effectively.
• Good communication skills - for dealing with suppliers and staff members.
• A fun, positive and engaged professional that demonstrates high proactivity.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 5th May 2021 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Charity Finance professional sought 

£35,000 - £40,000

One year fixed term contract initially

London, home and office based

Full time (part time considered)

Interviewing now 

This is a new role created to undertake the provision of quality financial information within this social welfare charity and would suit a professional who is newly or part qualified and looking to continue working in the charity sector.

In addition to carrying out the tasks associated with a role at this level you will be working closely with a number of managers across the charity as a finance business partner thus enabling them to use financial information effectively. As a charity that fundraises as well as gives out grants you will also be responsible for delivering the budget, forecast and reforecasts in line with one and three year plans.

The successful candidate is likely to be part or newly qualified (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent), be used to working effectively with non-finance stakeholders and colleagues and ideally bring experience of already working within the charity sector.

Application is via CV initially.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

• Maintain a spreadsheet of monthly standing order payments received (relating to Gift Aid), include total in the newsletter, and provide Parish Gift Aid Co-ordinators with relevant information

• Check invoices and prepare cheque payments for signature by the Parish Priest

• Ensure Diocesan Second Collections are expedited in accordance with instructions from Cathedral House

• Liaise with Diocesan Accountant as necessary

• Prepare invoices for self-employed workers as appropriate

• Arrange transfers between bank accounts when necessary

• Count and record the weekly offertory on occasions when regular counters are away

Secretarial / Admin

• Produce content for, type and photocopy the weekly newsletter

• Circulate newsletter by email to mailing list, and upload to parish website

• Update website with new material to keep current

• Deal with telephone queries and callers to the presbytery, which can involve a wide range of enquiries and sensitive pastoral matters, including illness and bereavement. Convey messages clearly and in a timely manner

• Ensure email communications are responded to, or are forwarded promptly to the Parish Priest, or other relevant person

• Typing / composition of correspondence

• Preparation of Agendas for Finance Committee meetings, minute-taking, and subsequent typing and circulation to members

• Sort and despatch mail. Take delivery of orders for church and repository, ensuring they’re dealt with appropriately

• Maintain an accurate and efficient filing system for Parish documents, correspondence, records, and contact details

• In conjunction with the Parish Priest, maintain the Parish diary and Mass Intentions diary

• Print notices for display on church noticeboard, and update church noticeboards weekly with current news, adverts, etc

• Monitor and maintain the stock of stationery for the office, and equipment and supplies for Presbytery, hall and church

• Order liturgical supplies as instructed by Parish Priest

Premises / Health & Safety

• Ensure that the Health & Safety Manual is kept up-to-date, and that service records are maintained

• Maintain and update records of Parish key holders

• Liaise with Diocesan staff at Cathedral House, as required

• Liaise with Parish Health and Safety Officers

Sacramental

• Maintain the Parish registers for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage & Death

• Produce Baptism certificates, and certified copies when required

• Ensure timely completion of the quarterly Marriage return, submitting details to Havering Registrars 

• Notify Parishes of Baptism about details of Marriages and Confirmations which have taken place in Gidea Park Parish

• Ensure the Death Anniversaries book is kept up-to-date

• Photocopy and display rotas for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers 

• Liaise with Parish Priest and parishioners with regard to baptisms and funerals

• Liaise with funeral directors, supply text of readings and hymns to be printed in the Orders of Service, and proof-read draft copies prior to final publication, as required

• Maintain and update list of sick parishioners and those who visit them

• Liaise with St Mary’s Hare Park with regard to Parish Priest’s visits to the School, or vice versa, for School Masses

• Photocopy resources required for sacramental programmes, as necessary

• With regard to Communion and Confirmation preparation, work closely with the programme leader.  Type, copy and despatch the required paperwork; monitor its return, checking all is in order; create and update a spreadsheet recording all details.

Further details including the job description and person specification can be found on the Diocese of Brentwood Website.

To be considered for the role, please send a CV and covering letter (no longer than one side of A4). 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

A long established and innovative homelessness charity building communities of support for some of the most vulnerable people in society

Finance Officer

permanent contract                                                                                   

An exciting opportunity to become a part of our finance team and contribute to significant change and improvements in our financial management. You should be able to learn fast and to hit the ground running, bring ideas and solutions that support the improvement of processes and procedures.

Salary: £26k

Holiday: 27 days

Start date: Post open immediately

Please visit our wesbite for more information and how to apply

The post is open immediately and we encourage prompt application. Applications will be reviewed as and when received.

Interviews to be arranged w/c 3rd May 2021

Finance Officer - Grants and Donors (Maternity Cover) £35,000 - £40,000, London

On behalf of a large NGO, we are recruiting for a Finance Officer to support in the financial management of project financed by private Donors and Government institutions (Restricted Projects). The Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance and Operations on internal reporting and project and grant related reporting and compliance. This role is for 8 - 9 months and is covering maternity.

Main Duties:

• Work closely with project teams and assist on the financial management of projects funded by Donors and the EU
• Produce financial reporting on the progress of projects and programmes
• Donor project budget monitoring and variance commentary
• Collate and verify financial reports sent by member associations and partners before submitting to the main Donor
• Liaise with partners on the financial management of Sub-grants awarded to them
• Report on budget vs actual
• Develop and automate reporting templates for project monitoring
• Monitor budgets of funded projects including time-sheets, salaries, and staff costs
• Support monthly closure tasks including salary allocation, internal reporting, actuals vs budget and quarterly budget revisions
• Support year-end audit processes as well as statutory financial statements, assisting Audit.

Person Specification:

• Experience reporting on and the accounting for restricted income projects
• Experience dealing with Donors and Grants
• Experience working for a non-profit or NGO, ideally with international programmes
• French speaking would be ideal
• Experience with Winbooks and NetSuite is an asset

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and overall guidance of the Recourse Management Officer (RMO) and Chief of Mission (COM), and in close collaboration with units at IOM UK and Administrative Centres in Headquarters, the incumbent will assist in the Resources Management Unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Preparing and making all payments to suppliers on the online banking system
• Review Requests for Payments for completeness before processing payment.
• Verify invoices and ascertain that the equipment, supplies or services therein are duly received or provided before proceeding with payment request.
• Assist with the creation of purchase orders in the accounting system (SAP).
• Process Invoices and other financial transactions in the accounting system (SAP).
• Maintain the petty cash account.
• Co-ordinate with other finance and procurement staff and ensure documents for procurement of goods or services submitted for payment are processed in line with IOM’s Financial Management Rules and Procedures (FMRP).

• Prepare and submit VAT claims and ensure transactions are cleared following reimbursement.

• Process Travel Advance requests and Travel Expense Claims (TECs) for official staff travel and ensure that all travel expenses are charged to the relevant projects in a timely manner.

• Assist in responding to audit queries and liaising with other country offices in obtaining information required.

• Assist in prepare Donor Financial Reports for assigned projects.

• Monitor budget consumption for assigned project and recommend reallocation of funds as necessary.

• To be the focal point for financial reports from our implementing partners, liaising with them to ensure strict financial reporting and adherence to donor regulations and ensuring proper documents are maintained in our office.

• Ensures all supporting documentation and signatures are obtained before filing and maintain a physical and digital filing system for accounting records.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/vacancies

A healthcare charity based in central London is seeking a Finance Officer to join their central finance team on a permanent basis. The role, reporting into the Head of Finance, will undertake a broad range of financial and administrative duties in support of a fast-paced central finance team. The organisation is looking for proactive and hands-on individual whom the organisation will develop, mentor and support in their finance career (and studies) in return. The duties will be, though are not limited to, the following: 

• Managing and processing employee expenses
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation of debtor and creditor reconciliations
• Maintenance of purchase ledger
• Preparation of monthly payment runs 
• Ensure accurate recording of financial data entry onto financial systems
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance queries (both internal and external) 
• Support finance personnel in year-end accounts preparation

This role is suitable for junior finance professionals (ideally 2+ years within a finance based role) who are looking for the next step in their career. Offering career development and mentoring is extremely important to the team, and they hope the successful candidate will gain vital experience and support in this rewarding role and environment. 

To be succesful in this role, you will be used to or able to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Please note that the role will be based remotely while government guidance dictates though will be at least partially London-based thereafter. 

 

Established in 1866, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks within payroll and accounts receivable/payable.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily management of the SL, including running the interface between the Finance and CRM Systems
• Monitor the Society’s banks accounts and arrange interbank transfers
• Manage month end control account reconciliations; CRM, intercompany and payroll
• Assist the FC with the adjustments, accruals/pre-payments, fixed assets depreciation each month/year end
• Ensure the payroll is updated monthly (via Moorepay), reconcile statutory payments (PAYE etc.).
• Support the FC in providing Monthly Information to the CEO, Trustees and Leadership Team within the Society.
• General administration of PL, including weekly payments runs and input of invoices
• Oversee the payment of expenses to staff/volunteers
• Assist the FC with claiming Gift Aid annually

Experience required

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within an accounts/finance department, with a proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience or knowledge of working within a charitable organisation is desirable.
• MS Office competent (knowledge of a CRM system would be advantageous)

Person specification

• Calm under pressure and can work to challenging deadlines
• Highly effective and engaging written and verbal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Must be able to demonstrate discretion in all dealings with sensitive data
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in all professional dealings

At the present time, due to COVID-19, our employees are working remotely from home.  This may change in the future and is dependant on the current climate.

In return for your commitment, we guarantee your development within the role and offer an attractive salary, life assurance, pension, and healthcare scheme.

We value equality and diversity and positively encourage applications from everyone.

As part of our recruitment process, the RAeS collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The RAeS is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. All applications will be deleted or destroyed one month after the recruitment process has ended. Should you wish further clarification, please obtain a copy of our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Private medical/dental insurance – Simply Health
• Attractive Pension Scheme

A Woman's Charity in Central London is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to joint he team ASAP to look after the Belgium Office's accounts

Client Details

A Woman's charity in Central London

Description

ensuring the accurate and timely processing of transactions, co-ordinating the production of monthly management accounts and overseeing VAT returns for the Belgium office.

You will enjoy considerable variety and extensive responsibilities as you provide insightful reports and analyses for committees and projects, prepare annual budgets and accounts. You will take ownership of payments and receivables and have a central part to play in ongoing financial control.

Profile

Part qualified

PSFinancials

Experience and an understanding of Belgium legislation and laws

Job Offer

£15-18ph depending on experience

The Role

To support the Finance Transformation and Systems Manager and Finance Systems Assistant Manager to ensure good financial functioning, financial reporting, and financial strategies. Support and contribute to the overall aims and success of the organisation.

This role contributes to the Finance Systems Team’s vision of supporting and encouraging an environment of continuous improvement. You will be the first contact point of the Finance Systems Team within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsive first line support to staff on all finance systems and processes.

• Proactive approach to developing training materials and equipping staff.

• Working closely with the Financial Controllers and support them with their monthly tasks and systems queries.

• Supporting the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in the creation, development, administration and maintenance of finance systems and processes.

• Assist the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in the usage of the group-wide finance systems to 200 operational users – essentially a copy of the above point.

• Assist the Finance Systems Assistant Manager in assuring data integrity, and control access to sensitive information including salaries, roles, budget details and management accounts.

• Assist the Finance Systems Team in short- and long-term projects.

• Support and assist the Finance Systems Team with the development of group wide supplier engagement process. This includes coordinating with the Legal, HR, IT, Insurance, Procurement, GDPR and Safeguarding Teams.

 The Right Candidate

• Aptitude for and interest in finance and finance systems

• Ability to grasp and build on new concepts quickly

• Logically work through complicated problems and get to the root cause

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills over the phone, in email and in person

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external groups

• Good time management, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Ability to manage and self-direct workload, set own goals and objectives

• Discretion, honesty, and reliability

• Accuracy and attention to detail

Islington Mind is dedicated to promote the preservation and safeguarding of mental health. We support the recovery process of people who experience mental distress and provide for the relief and the wellbeing of their carers.

We want everyone to have better mental health and wellbeing, to realise their ambitions and make the most of their lives, their relationships and their communities.

As the leading independent mental health organisation in Islington we offer high-quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support.

We are looking for a Head of Finance, HR and Resources to hold lead responsibility for the management of the charity’s finances, the annual budget setting cycle and the preparation of the charity’s statutory accounts as well as operating framework for the charity’s resources and have responsibility for HR, administration and IT.

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit an experienced Admin Support Officer who will provide administrative support to the senior and management teams; working with the administration, operations and finance teams across key BCWA operations.

You will provide full administrative support and information to the team, ensuring that the service is provided in line with organisational standards. You will work closely with the Finance Officer and Business Support Manager, providing admin support with a varied range of tasks including financial processing, HR, record keeping, communications/marketing, staff training, equipment & database maintenance. The candidate we are looking for has previous experience in similar roles; an interest in the mission of BCWA and feminist issues is desirable.

BCWA is a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking local domestic abuse service, and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to support us in delivering  excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

You will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. The person we are looking for will be highly organised and financially literate with a flair for managing a varied workload and an eye for detail.

The post in based in Anerley, London SE20 but may require a mix of home and onsite working at times, this will be reviewed subject to pandemic restrictions.

Job Title: Admin Support Officer

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Application Deadline: 9am 10th May 2021

Interviews: (via Zoom): 12th & 13th May 2021

Employee benefits we offer:

• A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation
• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

To apply, please complete the online application form our website

If you have any questions about the role please drop us a line and we will get back to you. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA is committed to supporting and promoting equality & diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. To achieve this we seek to employ a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds to better represent the communities we serve.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employe