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Vacancy Reference Number:
AA/FS/N-UK-2-R3
Position title:
Accounts Assistant
Reports to:
Finance Analyst
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
& Remotely, until further notice.
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary guideline:
(Up to) £19,000.00 (pro Rata, commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
[Extendable] 3-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 2-weeks’ Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th March 2021
Note:
- Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
- Deadline for applications is 26th March 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.
Main Responsibilities:
To work closely with the Accounts Manager ensuring that all departmental targets and expectations are met in timely manner.
- To process donations according to their intended methods; Cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Online and electronic donations.
- To process and issue receipts to donors in a transparent and efficient manner.
- To process and issue certificates to donors wishing to make ‘Great Charity Gifts’ ensuring the recipients names and plaque details correspond.
- Undertake banking activities to ensure objectives are met on a daily basis.
- To manage and balance daily funds (inwards).
- Deal with donor queries and requests
- To remediate inaccurate donations.
- To liaise and make payments to service providers on behalf of Muslim Hands.
- To process internal requisitions for funds to be allocated overseas.
- To process the release of funds to overseas offices ensuring this is achieved in a timely fashion.
- To administer and process overseas regular donors’ payments.
- Support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time
- Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
- To adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy
- Providing support with maintaining and monitoring of Departmental Budgets.
- Providing support with the management of all Invoices Raised, Ledgers and Expenses.
- Providing support with the reconciliation of all Accounts.
- Providing support with Processing Sales Invoices, Receipts and Payments.
- Checking company bank statements
- Preparing cash flow statements
- Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
- Dealing with Accounts related queries, concerns and comments from external agencies, donors and organisations in an efficient and effective manner.
- Demonstrating Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
Essential for Successful Candidate:
a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.
- Able to demonstrate working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role/ or supporting an Accounts Function
- Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
- Must be able to work as part of a team and individually demonstrating responsibility and self-initiative
- Familiarity with basic Accounting Software, Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms
Desirable:
- Working towards or qualified at AAT Level 3 (minimum), Graduate OR Part ACCA Qualified
- Possess working knowledge within an Accounting and / or Finance role within the Charity sector.
This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.
This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, then please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
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Economist Responsibilities:
You will play a key role in keeping the organisation abreast of relevant economic and business developments, and ensure that their lobbying voice is recognised for its analytical integrity and relevance.
You will be responsible for analysing and effectively communicating complex information at all levels. You will have the confidence to bring your expertise to the table by influencing, persuading and providing strategic advice to a range of audiences.
Economist Requirements:
They are looking for a bright and enthusiastic self-starter who’s keen to join a fast paced and dynamic team at the heart of our client’s Trade and Business Strategy department. To be successful in this diverse role you will have the ability to provide timely, relevant and accurate information and analysis. You will be a natural team player with the ability to build strong internal relationships as well as identifying and influencing external stakeholders.
You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent and proven problem solving abilities. You will be adept at prioritising a busy schedule and work effectively under pressure when required. Astute and politically sensitive, you’ll be comfortable delivering lively and informative presentations to a variety of audiences as well as expertly handling media enquiries.
Who are they?
They represent the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting the interests of farmers and growers, they aim to influence decision making at the highest levels to create an environment in which their members can be successful.
Why join their team?
Working for them means that you will become part of their friendly environment. You will work with great people, recognised for their knowledge and expertise. They are a team committed to their work, with a good work-life balance. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays, and increasing with service), free parking, an attractive contributory, National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a range of discounts through their benefits employee portal, and subsidised staff restaurant.
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Type: Full time, Permanent
Starting Salary: £35,000 – negotiable depending upon experience
Closing date: 9 May 2021
Interview date: 26 May 2021
They are an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.
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Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
IRW are currently recruiting for the position of ‘International HR Manager' to join its dynamic International Programmes Division. The purpose of the role is to lead and strengthen the global HR remit and provide empowerment to the function by building global people practices that enable success. The post holder will provide strategic leadership, coaching and supporting globally based HR staff to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and delivering on strategic ambitions relating to people and culture. The post holder will actively align to the CHS HR standards and implement within practises.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Level 7 CIPD qualified
- Strong and seasoned analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to overcome challenges
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure high quality in ones work
- Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and HR software
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/05/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
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