About us. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s vision is to have a significant evangelical Christian impact alongside churches in all of those communities where we operate and to grow  in response to accelerating gospel need as our population ages.  We are a leading Christian provider of residential, dementia care and housing for older people, tracing our history back to Wilberforce, Shaftesbury and Spurgeon. With 15 schemes throughout England, caring for around 450 people, we also provide resources such as books, other publications, conferences and seminars on Christian perspectives on caring for older people. 

About the role: Pilgrim’s Friends Society has ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we are looking for a Director of Finance who can help us achieve those ambitions. Working as a key part of the Executive Leadership Team,  you will use your experience and commercial acumen to lead the charity through the financial challenges of investing in our Renewal Programme designed to build 6 new homes over the next twelve years to replace smaller and older operations whilst overseeing the day to day financial management of the charity.

About you: You will be an experienced finance professional looking for their next big challenge with experience of working in an organisation of similar scale or larger to PFS (500 staff and £11m turnover) and within a growth environment.  Given our expansion plans, knowledge of (or capacity to develop knowledge of) charitable and social investment fundraising is key and knowledge of funding sources such as bank and social investment is highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 March 2020.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why your suitable to the role.

No agencies please.

Head of Finance: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

On behalf of a non-profit education organisation in London, we are recruiting a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will be the natural progressor into the FD role. The Financial Controller will lead the Finance Department and will be responsible for developing a team of 15 to ensure robust compliance and financial controls are designed and embedded. The Financial Controller will also ensure effective and accurate business reporting systems are in place to deliver financial sustainability against strategy. W

The Role:

Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Finance is a highly visible role responsible for the Group day-to-day accounting function and management of all staff in the Finance Team. The Head of Finance will lead on strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and the monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual statutory reporting. The role will lead on streamlining finance systems in terms of both administration and in the production of management information.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the FD, provide financial leadership, strategic direction and commercial expertise
• Ensure the Finance Department are fit for purpose and roles and structures are sound
• Prepare and submit the reporting requirements of the charity and legal entities
• Ensure the financial processes and reporting are fit for purpose
• Design, embed and roll-out compliant controls; Ensure a successful Audit is delivered
• Prepare budgets and 10-year funding plans with scenarios
• Continually evaluate and improve the quality of reporting and value add across finance to the rest of the business.
• Implement Access Dimensions P2P and purchase ledger controls
• Work closely with area managers and business partner to main stakeholders across the charity

Person Specification:

• ACA, ACMA or ACCA quailed with substantial PQE experience
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charities
• Experience of taking a lead role within an accounts team circa £25M t/o company
• Experience of motivating highly performing teams and building collaborative working relationships across a range of stakeholder groups
• All round experience overseeing financial budgeting, plans, statutory reporting, payroll, financial operations and Capital reporting

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Finance and Resources Administrator

Full time – 35 hours per week

Location: London (GamCare Head Office)

Salary £17,500 - £22,000 – dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice, support and free treatment for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. During the recent years GamCare has experienced immense growth in its operations.

GamCare is now looking to recruit a Finance and Resources Administrator to work within our back-office support function in London.

You will be working with Financial Controls Manager, supporting in day to day finance activities and manage premises.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Update of General Ledger on accounting software (Quickbooks).
• Processing of monthly staff expenses
• Maintaining office health & safety and facilities

You should have experience in finance and resources admin support within charitable organisation and preferably studying towards an accounting qualification.

You will form part of an enthusiastic team who works in collaboration with each other. You should be versatile and adaptable and committed to on-going development.

We are looking for individuals to work full time.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy> and name of region

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Lisandra Noormahomed, (Finance Officer).

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February at 9:00 am

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.

We are looking for someone with a passion for detail to join our Finance team to provide administrative support. As our Finance Administrator, you will assist in handling both the day-to-day and some regular tasks, while maintaining accurate records for all transactions.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) role offered on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Around 95% of young people do not actively engage with Church. The mission of Urban Saints is to make young disciples for Jesus, meeting young people wherever they are and introducing them to Jesus. Our vision is to be an effective disciple-making movement, reaching young people in every community in the UK and Ireland.

In return, we offer excellent benefits including:

• 25 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme – we contribute 6% of gross salary to the Urban Saints pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible working – we offer flexible working arrangements to optimise work/life balance
• Volunteering days – you will have an opportunity to volunteer for one of our events or a similar charity of choice for up to eight days (pro rata)

For further information and to apply, please visit our website. 

Closing date: 1st March 2020.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after this date.

Bliss is looking for an IT and Database (Finance) Officer to join our busy Finance and Operations team. Covering both Finance support, and operating as the key front-line IT and contracts support for Bliss, this is a varied and interesting role at our small and friendly organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, you will be the first point of contact regarding all aspects of IT and facilities management, be a key player in contract negotiation, and have responsibility for Accounts Payable, as well as gain experience of Banking, AR and management accounting.

You will manage your time effectively across a number of different tasks simultaneously, placing a high emphasis on quality, accuracy, flexibility and efficiency. You will also be able to provide sound advice to senior management and staff, build effective working relationships, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

This role would particularly suit someone who is highly skilled with IT, including systems or database knowledge, and is ambitious to broaden their skills base by learning about a range of finance and contract management tasks.  Experience at managing IT in a small organization previously will be beneficial.

This is envisaged as a full time role (35 hours per week), but this can be reduced for the right candidate.  For more information on the role please see the job description, which includes the person specification.

The deadline for applications is midday on 19/02/2020. First round interviews will be held the week beginning 24/02/2020. 

Please see our website for further details.

Bliss exists to ensure that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life. 

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us by 24/02/2020 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Finance Officer

Part-time (60%/Flexible), permanent based in Central London, WC1

Salary: £41,500 pro-rata (£24,900 for 3 days)

Responsible to: Director

The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library.

Day-to-day Financial Management

● Managing records and receipts

● Bookkeeping

● Bank reconciliation

● Processing invoices

● Being a key point of contact for the organization on financial matters

● Develop an in-depth knowledge of organisational products and process

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

● Preparing quarterly management information for the Finance & Risk Committee

● Preparing annual budgets

● Preparing schedules for accountant and auditors

● Manage the annual audit process

● Oversee the Risk Register

Grant Reporting

● Assist the Development Co-ordinator in grant applications

● Provide financial data for grant reporting

Human Resources and Payroll

● Run the monthly payroll, including submitting returns to HMRC, liaison with pension provider

● Draft employment-related documents

Support the Company Secretary

● Ensure regulatory filings are made on a timely basis

● Service the Finance & Risk Committee (in liaison with Committee Chair)

● Ensure statutory document retention requirements are met

The Library is a small team and all staff must be willing to work flexibly and recognise the need for occasionally working beyond their job descriptions and to support out-of-hours activities on occasion.

Person Specification

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

● Experience in a similar role

● Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping, using Sage

● Understanding of payroll

● Good Excel skills

● Understanding of charity internal processes and regulatory framework

● Excellent attention to detail

● Self-driven and motivated

● Ability to manage time and workload effectively

● Excellent administrative, organisational and planning skills

● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

● German language skills

● Subject interest in the Holocaust and Nazi era or 20th century European history

● Experience of working in a small team

● Experience of the not-for-profit sector

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter via the Charity Jobs website. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

You may be asked to carry out other duties as may arise from time to time including evening work. You will be required to act in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care for the health and safety of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

Please note that The Wiener Holocaust Library will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Therefore, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

Huggard, based in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive range of services and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and runs Wales’ leading centre for people sleeping rough.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional, who shares our values and principles, for this demanding role managing Huggard’s finance functions together with providing line management and internal audit functions to the business, facilities and HR elements of our vital work. 

If you think you have what it takes and want to join Team Huggard and make a positive difference in tackling homelessness and improving wellbeing then we want to hear from you.

About Sentebale

Sentebale works with disadvantaged children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana – which have the second and third highest prevalence rates of HIV in the world respectively. 
The charity was founded by The Duke of Sussex from the British Royal family and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal family and both Patrons are deeply passionate about the welfare of children, particularly those affected by the HIV epidemic. 
 
Job Purpose

The postholder will provide support to the Finance Manager but will also have a range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the UK office. This is a diverse role and it requires a strong ability to multi-task, a willingness and interest in getting involved with a wide variety of tasks, and a flexible level-headed attitude. 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Finance 

• Taking responsibility for finance processing which will include developing expertise in Xero 
• Monitoring bank and credit card transactions and carrying out reconciliations 
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Monitoring income and maintaining donations spreadsheet report 
• Assisting with salaries and pensions 
• Gift Aid returns

 
Administration

• Dealing with all enquiries via phone, email and letter 
• Responsible for smooth running of office, including sourcing and managing suppliers and managing IT provision 
• Building expertise in Salesforce (Sentebale’s database) and taking responsibility for data entry
• Supporting the Executive Assistant as and when required e.g. drafting presentations, briefings, letters 
• Maintaining a good working relationship with the Lesotho and Botswana offices, to ensure constant clear communication between the two offices.
• Any other duties as designated by the Chief Operating Officer and commensurate with the post

 
Fundraising

• Compose thank you letters, answer individual giving queries and prepare packs of information 
• Support events through logistics, sponsorship support, drafting invoices and other ad hoc items

 
Person Specification
 
Essential

• Professional and confident with exceptional attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, at all levels
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve with the ability to take the initiative and work to deadlines 
• Book keeping or finance experience including working with Xero 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience in CRM systems, ideally Salesforce 
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to represent Sentebale face to face, by phone, at external events and donor cultivation events 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team

 
Desirable

• Interest in International Development 
• Experience of working in a development charity 
• Experience of working in a small team 
• Academic or professional accounting qualification preferred

 
Additional Information
 
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm

Location:  W1, London
 
 

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV with a supporting cover letter which explains why you are suitable for the role.

Closing date Wednesday 19th February at 17.00
 
First round interviews will take place on Friday 28th of February and the second round, final interviews on Wednesday 4th of March.
 
Please note: due to the anticipated volume of applications, if you have not heard from us by Monday 24th of February, you have not been shortlisted for the position on this occasion. 

Work Permits

You need to have the right to work in the UK order to apply for this post; proof of this right will be required before any offer of employment is made.

You will be responsible for the managing and dealing with any problems / queries for the Sun system within the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is one of the largest housing associations in the UK, providing homes for over 150,000 people. They are looking to improve their finance systems and are looking for 2 finance systems managers for both Sun and Compleat.

Description

You will be responsible for -

• Supportive the effective operation of the Sun accounting system
• Becoming the technical administrator for Sun, providing training to its users
• Project manage any and all changes to the Sun accounting system
• Prepare and maintain the user guide for the Sun accounting system
• Build a suite of standard and adhoc reports using Infor Query & Analysis, SUN SRS, SQL Server and Tableau for finance and business users
• Work successfully with the finance team, representing finance in allocated IT projects and wherever else needed
• Reviewing the effectiveness of all interfaces into the Sun accounting system
• Manage the monthly reconciliations between the Compleat purchase ordering system and Sun system
• Post depreciation quarterly and to post yearly budgets and forecasts

Profile

You will be a qualified accountant with Sun experience, and preferably housing experience.

Job Offer

An excellent starting salary and a range of other benefits.

The MPS Society is the only UK charity providing support and advice to over 1,500 children, young adults and families who are affected by one of 25 rare, genetic diseases

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our small finance team. This role would suit someone who has experience within a finance or administration role. You will be responsible for bank reconciliation, UK and International payments, invoicing and financial administrative tasks. Excellent excel and communication skills are essential and whilst knowledge of Sage is desirable, training will be given to the successful candidate.

We offer flexibility in working hours, free on-site parking, 25 days (pro-rata) paid holiday per year and life insurance cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Fundraising team to ensure all receipts are correctly recorded, dated and coded in Excel
• Enter details into Sage
• Prepare cheques and cash listing for banking (Weekly / Bi-Weekly)
• Record bank receipts in sage using information from various online portals and fundraising database - Advantage
• Make quarterly GIFT AID claim
• Ensure all sales invoices are correctly raised in Sage or Excel and sent
• Ensure all purchase invoices are correctly recorded, dated and entered into Sage
• Prepare weekly BACS payment run or raise cheque for payments and send remittance advices
• Ensure all documents are appropriately authorised for Audit
• Using “Breathe” software ensure personal and credit card expense claims are correctly authorised, coded, have appropriate supporting documents and are accurately paid and entered into Sage
• Create journals and post into Sage
• Produce an aged debtor’s list and take action to collect all overdue accounts, informing relevant staff of outstanding amounts where appropriate
• Reconcile all transactions on MPS bank statements to the nominal ledger bank account and produce a list of items for posting to the nominal ledger bank account
• Work with internal departments to resolve unidentified receipts
• Assist in the preparation of the year-end audit in finding required documentary evidence and accounts listings
• Establish a working relationship with the Finance team and other staff that includes gaining an understanding of the key Finance operations and be able to cover in the event of the absence of other Finance staff
• Maintain the Fundraising import templates on an adhoc basis using Excel & Macros

General Responsibilities

• To adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development, engaging in regular one to one meetings and an annual performance review with the Head of Group Finance
• To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the post as requested by your Line Manager or the Senior Finance Officer.

Changes to Job Description

If for any reason it is necessary to make changes to the key responsibilities, this will be discussed in advance between the post holder and the supervising line manager.

Core Values

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

GCSE Grade C or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent) - Essential

Accountancy qualification / studying for accountancy qualification - Desirable

Experience

Familiar with Sage accounting software - Desirable

Experienced user of Microsoft Office especially outlook, word and excel - Essential

At least 1 years’ work experience within a Finance office - Essential

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Proactively meets the needs of the business demonstrating a positive approach - Essential

Maintaining records with a high level of attention to detail - Essential

Ability to organise own work to meet deadlines - Essential

Ability to work using own initiative and collaboratively - Essential

Sound interpersonal and communication skills - Essential

Motivation

Passionate about MPS Society’s mission and aims - Essential

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check prior to taking up position in the role

Interviews are being held on a rolling basis. 

Finance and Governance Manager Part Time - 22.5 hours a week, up to £21,000 (£35K pro rata)

Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) is the representative body for the 32 Neighbourhood Watch Police Force Associations across England and Wales and the Neighbourhood Watch Borough Associations in London.

Neighbourhood Watch Network supports and represents the successful grass roots, volunteer led group of organisations under the Neighbourhood Watch brand. We are funded by the Home Office and two sponsor organisations in the private sector. The turnover is in the order of £400,000 per annum.

Neighbourhood Watch was founded on the premise of bringing people together as neighbours and communities to help prevent crime and all the evidence suggests that the need for this today is as great as it has ever been. Neighbourhood Watch is a powerful organisation with approximately 2.3 million members and a brand that is recognised by 94% of people in England and Wales. The overarching aim of the new 3 Year Strategy is to build on the history, strength and size of Neighbourhood Watch and to re-invigorate the charity into an even more relevant and more diverse organisation.

We are seeking to appoint a part time Finance and Governance Manager who will be responsible for i) NWN’s financial management functions ii) Supporting the Board of Trustees and Governance of the organisation.
As a key member of the leadership team you will work closely with the Chief Executive and Treasurer and manage the finance function effectively. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, management accounts, forecasts, statutory accounts and annual audits, payroll and grant administration, supplier expenses using SAGE, posting of invoices to relevant ledgers, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and journal preparation.

To apply for this exciting role please submit your CV and a supporting statement, of no more than 2 sides, addressing how you meet the experience, skills and knowledge required for the role. Interviews will take place in London on 26th February 2020.

If you have experience using the Purchase Order System WAP / Sage 200, then this is a great opportunity for you to join my client based in Victoria, London.

TPP Finance and Accountancy are working with a growing £26million turnover organisation (expected to be over £40m in 2020-21). This is a newly created role offering a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum based on experience.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be working in close partnership with the Finance team and should be able to assist them when needed.

Some of your main duties are:
- General maintenance and upgrade of the Finance system Sage 200 and the integrated WAP purchase order system
- Create, set up and amend all workflows, including processing or PO and invoices and authorisation pathways in WAP
- Manage and administer the chart of accounts in WAP and Sage
- Develop reporting tools on WAP where possible
- Assist the finance team with regular accounting tasks

Candidates applying for this role must be extremely strong on WAP, the Purchase Order System, and Sage 200/Sage 50
Good accounting knowledge to assist the Finance team
Relevant IT qualification
Strong Excel and systems skills

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.

Interviews for this position will be held on 28th February 2020.

If you are interested and have the required experience, please apply immediately with a copy of your CV.

If you have experience using the Purchase Order System WAP / Sage 200, then this is a great opportunity for you to join my client based in Victoria, London.

TPP Finance and Accountancy are working with a growing £26million turnover organisation (expected to be over £40m in 2020-21). This is a newly created role offering a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum based on experience.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be working in close partnership with the Finance team and should be able to assist them when needed.

Some of your main duties are:
- General maintenance and upgrade of the Finance system Sage 200 and the integrated WAP purchase order system
- Create, set up and amend all workflows, including processing or PO and invoices and authorisation pathways in WAP
- Manage and administer the chart of accounts in WAP and Sage
- Develop reporting tools on WAP where possible
- Assist the finance team with regular accounting tasks

Candidates applying for this role must be extremely strong on WAP, the Purchase Order System, and Sage 200/Sage 50
Good accounting knowledge to assist the Finance team
Relevant IT qualification
Strong Excel and systems skills

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.

Interviews for this position will be held on 28th February 2020.

If you are interested and have the required experience, please apply immediately with a copy of your CV.