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Finance Assistant
Reporting to: Finance Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid: approx. 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Salary: £23,933-£25,122 depending on experience
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.
The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions into food insecurity.
We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values:
Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients and customers
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative finance assistant to join our friendly and dynamic finance operations team of 4. You will play an important part in ensuring that day-to-day finance is run smoothly. You will bring strong accuracy and organisational skills and will be able to communicate with a range of staff and volunteers to assist them with finance related queries. This is an entry level role in finance that will suit someone with the desire to learn and develop and who enjoys working in a busy environment.
Main areas of responsibility
Role is focused on accounts payable but will be required to support other areas of the finance department as needed for example to ensure cover during annual leave or helping with month end tasks.
Purchase ledger (80%)
- Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies and procedures.
- Process staff and volunteer expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with FareShare’s policies.
- Set up payment runs bi-weekly, ensuring every invoice has been processed accurately, into the correct cost centre and authorised in line with the delegated authority.
- Support with the reconciliations of the creditor accounts; investigate and resolve queries efficiently.
- Support with the new supplier’s vetting process.
- Respond to staff queries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
Sales ledger (20%):
- Support with sales ledger invoice processing as and when required.
- Produce monthly statements of debtor accounts.
- Post and allocate in the finance system the income received.
Other:
- Monitor the finance inbox on a rota basis, respond to queries promptly and redistribute emails to the relevant finance team members.
- Attend office at least twice per week on rotation with other team members to process post received, including cheques ensuring these are banked on the same day
- Demonstrate a professional approach to internal and external customers by responding to requests timely and accurately.
- Work collaboratively with the finance team and in particular with the Finance Officers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Skills, experience and abilities
- AAT partly qualified and/or previous experience of working in accounts payable roles.
- Excellent numeracy and accuracy skills and attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work systematically and to fixed deadlines.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
- Some experience with finance systems is desirable.
- Basic Excel skills and general IT skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and approach to different audiences.
Values and behaviours
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Curiosity and empathy with FareShare’s mission and strategy.
- A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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Our ambitious and creative team has been working hard over the last year to expand our work to help more people in need across Sussex and Surrey. FareShare is the UK’s biggest surplus food charity and today we find ourselves on the front line of the Cost of Living Crisis. As our work grows, so does our need for strong financial management.
We are looking for a talented, passionate person to join our Senior Leadership Team to oversee our finance operations. With more growth planned over the next 2 years we want to find someone who has the experience to oversee the day to day finances of a large regional charity and to lead and nurture our finance staff. This role will provide a stable platform for growth.
Using your can-do attitude, mixed with excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, you’ll focus on supporting our CEO and Trustees across our sites. The role includes tasks such as producing monthly management accounts, oversight of payroll, management of our internal financial controls, Year End reporting preparation and leading our small team in the general smooth running of finances. This is a part-time role with the potential to increase as we expand.
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Herts SU are an established charity. We are here to ensure all students feel connected to and supported by the Herts community. We run a number of services such as Student Opportunities. Community Events, Marketing, Finance & HR, Commercial and an Advice and Support centre. Without healthy finances, none of the above would be available to our students. We all work together to ensure Students ‘Love Life at Herts’. Our ambition is for 100% of students at the University to be involved in at least one of our offerings.
The Finance Manager is a part-time role, reporting to the Director of People and Resources. You'll be at the heart of our Union, collaborating closely with SLT, trustees, and staff to ensure adherence to best practices. With oversight of the Finance department, you will lead the team, fostering their growth. You will own the strategic development of your area. Meticulous financial planning, budget setting, and maintaining cash flow integrity. Collaborating with key stakeholders like our Operations Manager, you will spearhead financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Your support will empower teams to achieve their goals within budgets. As Company Secretary, you'll ensure timely completion of all duties. You will be the primary liaison with stakeholders, making this role both challenging and rewarding. Join us in shaping the future of our Union!
In return for your time and commitment, we will give you –
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A vibrant place of work on campus. You can work from home one day a week.
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A matched 4% employee pension scheme
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A starting package of 25 days of annual leave per year rising to a maximum of 35 years after each year of service, plus University closed days (approx. 4.5 days) and Bank Holidays.
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A number of additional benefits, which you can view in full here. Highlights include: a flexible working policy, a significant onsite gym discount, a weekly wellbeing hour, an Employee Assistance Programme (which includes access to free telephone counselling) and a free membership to an employee discount app, which includes restaurant discounts, great price cinema tickets and many more discounts. Find out more about the employee rewards available via Perkbox.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Finance Manager
Hours
30 hours worked across Monday – Friday (80% of full-time)
Salary:
£38,000-£43,000 (pro rata) – depending on experience
Location:
Hatfield – on site
Days:
Monday – Friday – 6 hours per day
Flexibility:
One day working from home a week
Responsible for:
The post holder will supervise two staff within the Finance team.
Responsible to:
The post holder reports to the Director of People and Resources as well as working closely with other staff, Students’ Union Managers, Elected Officers and trustees.
Contacts:
The post holder will come into contact with students, Students’ Union Managers, staff and elected officers, trustees and University staff.
Purpose:
To manage the finance department, produce management accounts and reporting. To attend Trustee meetings and undertake company secretary duties.
Vision: Our vision at Herts SU is to help students love their life at Herts. Our Finance team is a core part of our vision, so we can continue to invest money into student services and put them at the heart of every service we run.
Values: We are a truly values-led organisation. As such, we’re looking for someone who lives our HERTS values of being helpful, empowering, representative, transparent and student-focused. We encourage our team to have fun at work while never losing sight of our vision.
Service Excellence: We go above and beyond for our students and each other – we’re committed to providing excellent service across the board and we support each other to prioritise this every day.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
Herts SU is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion amongst its professional staff, reflecting the diverse student communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from men, Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, recognising their underrepresentation within the Union’s professional staff team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Summary of role
This role oversees the Union’s Finance department, leading two staff within the Finance Team. Your responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance department, ensuring strategic and operational planning within strategic goals. The post holder is responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, monthly accounts and ensuring cash flow within the union is maintained. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Director of Operations, taking ownership for the accounts and financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Experience of commercial and charity accounts would be beneficial. You will support all of our teams in fulfilling their own goals, within their set budgets, and provide guidance to SLT, trustees and line managers. You will be responsible for the Finance budget, maintain finance policies, oversee commercial operations, manage VAT compliance, and prepare for audits. You are responsible for communicating finances to our non-financial employees, stakeholders and will need to tailor your approach to ensure they understand our accounts. Furthermore, you will undertake Company Secretary duties for the Union, ensuring all duties are completed on time. You will also be the key contact with all stakeholders.
People and payroll
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Line Management of the Finance department.
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Deputise for the Director of People Resources in the areas of the Union’s Finance functions.
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Lead, manage and develop the department including strategic planning and operational delivery, supporting our teams to deliver on our four strategic pledges:
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Support students to thrive at UH both academically and non-academically
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Understand what students want and amplify their voices
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Provide a platform for learning and skills development while driving the development of a Herts community
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Build a strong and engaging Students’ Union
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Responsible for ensuring employee wellbeing and performance of the Finance team is prioritised.
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To work closely with the Director of People and Resources to review salary scales and provide costings if required.
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To provide holiday cover for the processing of the weekly and monthly payroll
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To be responsible for providing payroll information to the Senior Payroll Assistant and reconciling payroll monthly.
Financial Management
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Management of the department budget, ensuring KPI targets are met.
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To provide accurate & timely financial and management information to budget holders, senior management team and Trustees.
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Support Managers in growing their financial knowledge, overseeing budgets and financial plans for their departments, including giving training on budget setting and management.
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To review, develop and maintain the finance policies and procedures in line with legislation.
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To ensure they are adhered to and published within the organisation.eg venues cash compliance audit, safe & cash controls.
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Responsible for commercial operations takings & vat compliance. To analyse the month end stock reports, margins and the commercial events profitability.
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To ensure and prepare separate quarterly VAT returns for the Union and UHSU Enterprises LTD in line with published dates
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To review and monitor the reconciliation of balance sheet controls on a quarterly basis
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Work with the CEO and department managers to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
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Oversee EPOS systems for trading operations to ensure accurate information, working with commercial teams to improve controls.
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To oversee the administration of Xero and Approval-max
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Review and approve payment runs and payroll
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Monitor and keep track of any grants or funding and ensure managers are aware of what funds they may have available on top of their individual budgets.
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To be the lead contact for the Union’s stakeholders including auditors, insurers and related parties including maintaining professional relationships with key contacts within the University.
Governance and compliance
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To produce monthly accounts and reports for the Board and the CEO
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Ensure timely submission of final accounts to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Attend Finance and Audit committee and occasionally The Board of Trustees meetings to report on financial matters and provide any relevant reports.
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To work with the CEO, Director of People and Resources to build financial resilience and approaches to grow our impact.
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To be fully responsible for preparation and management of the year end audit reporting and Audit.
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To be the main point of contact with external auditors, insurance brokers and contract suppliers.
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Provide an advisory service to the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee in relation the overall Union accounts.
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Support the Trustees, SLT and Line Managers in managing our finances carefully and to live within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
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Produce monthly cashflows.
General:
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Assistance with coordination of the departments fresher’s/refreshers events as needed
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Supporting the wider Unions activities and events during the fresher’s period including supporting the set-up/down of events and facilitating stalls and promotional stands.
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To develop and maintain contacts with colleagues within other Students’ Unions and relevant organisations, including site visits to other Students’ Unions.
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Being friendly and respectful of others in order to maintain a safe and considerate workplace in line with our values of being Helpful, Empowering, Representative, Transparent and Student-focused.
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To keep abreast of relevant national and local developments, changes in legislation, and good practice and attend conferences, training events and meetings as necessary.
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To have a flexible approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be required.
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To aspire to the highest standards of customer care at all times and, in conjunction with other relevant Union staff, to identify and respond to customer needs.
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To respect the democratic structure of the Students’ Union at all times.
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To abide by Hertfordshire Students’ Union Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Union Policies and Procedures at all times.
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To work flexibly and efficiently and to promote a positive image of Hertfordshire Students’ Union at all times.
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To set high standards of integrity, punctuality, accuracy, politeness and professionalism by personal example.
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To be aware of the department’s impact on the environment and to work within the environmental policies of the Union and the University (where applicable).
This document outlines the general duties required for the time being for the post of Finance Manager. This is neither a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the duties may be varied from time to time and may be changed and be added to or deducted from. Any changes will not alter the general character of the job and/or level of seniority or responsibility, unless following on from discussion and agreement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Finance Manager
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Part qualified ACCA, AAT qualified or Accountancy body qualified and relevant experience
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Experience of charity accounting and SORP principles
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Experience of being in a Finance Manager role
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Experience of working and managing a smaller team
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Experience of reconciliations and report production
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Experience of advising SLT, trustees on accounts
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Ability to analyse financial accounts and produce relevant reports
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A sound working knowledge of VAT
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Experience of setting financial and commercial control processes and procedures
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Knowledge and practical experience of computerised payroll systems.
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Ability to work independently and on multiple projects
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Self-motivated, reliable and diplomatic
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Awareness of data protection and ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
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Advanced working knowledge of Excel and good Microsoft Office skills.
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Experience of preparing, managing and monitoring budgets.
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Ability to work under pressure & to manage time effectively
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Commitment to Equal Opportunities and understanding of its relevance to Students' Unions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with a wider range of people including university staff and external providers
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Punctual and well organised
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A good team player and pro-active with drive and enthusiasm
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Facilitative of others’ ideas and non-judgemental
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Flexible working, including evenings and weekends where required.
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Experience of supporting meetings or committees
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Experience of providing briefings and writing reports
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Evidence of continuous commitment to career and personal development
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Appreciation of the culture and working arrangements within Students’ Unions
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Understanding of working in a democratic environment
The application process is flexible, either apply through our portal (paste link) or send us your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Responsible to: Finance and Operations Director
Starting date: 1st June 2024
Location: UK
Travel: As needed
Overview of Role
Crisis Action is looking for a high-achieving, proactive individual to lead on all day-to-day transactions and activities of the Finance team to lead on a smooth and efficient running of the invoice and payment systems and the day-to-day functioning of the finance functions .To ensure Crisis Action’s financial systems operate at an optimum level.
Key Responsibilities
Cashbook Processing
- Manage the cashbook processing of the different offices.
- To check the accuracy of the cashbook returns from the different offices. To ensure the returns tie back to the bank statements and the entries are supported by receipts. To ensure the coding is correct
- To provide training to the offices on the cashbook processes and return and to provide guidance in line with the Finance manual.
- To upload the cashbook entries onto the accounting systems in line with the monthly Finance timetable.
- To ensure the cashbook entries tie back to the payroll journal
Invoice processing and payment
- Lead on the invoice processing on the SUN accounting system of the organisation.
- Ensuring all suppliers are properly approved prior to setting up on the system
- Ensuring all invoices are approved by the budget holders prior to processing on the accounting system.
- Produce a fortnightly payment run for sign-off by the Finance & Operations Director.
- Ensure the automated payments are processed accurately through the banking system.
- Resolve all payment queries.
- Process journals from the Concur staff expenses system onto Sun Systems on a monthly basis
Balance Sheet Control account reconciliations
- Produce monthly reconciliation for balance sheet control accounts of the organisation, which includes bank & salary control accounts
- Support the Finance Manager in maintaining a monthly balance sheet control reconciliation file, and support in other control account reconciliations.
Partnership Fee
- Produce Partnership Fee invoices on a yearly basis
- To provide regular progress reports for Directors on the status of Partnership Fee invoices.
Systems control and Development
- Support the Finance and Operations Director in developing efficient systems and processes throughout the organisation
Budgeting
- Support in the preparation of the international office budgets
Management Accounts
- Preparation of International Management Accounts, including the commentary on a monthly basis
Year end
- Support in helping resolve Auditors’ queries and providing information and explanation required for audit purposes.
- Support in preparation of year end schedules
- Support in the preparation of the statutory accounts for various entities of Crisis Action
Donor Reports
- Support the Head of Finance in preparation of Donor reports
Cash flow
- Support on the preparation of the cash flow statement.
Payroll
- Support on the preparation of the UK & US Payroll and Payroll reconciliations
Filing and maintenance of efficient systems
- Ensure all financial records are filed correctly on SharePoint
- Maintain a good filing system of invoices and supplier records.
Administration
- Management of the Finance and Operations Director’s diary movements
- To schedule meetings and administration tasks, such as note-taking
- Support maintaining the financial planning tool and workflow
Ad hoc requirements
- Other ad hoc reporting as required
- To be able to step in and cover for the Head of Finance in their absence
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Experience of working in a busy finance environment and excellent knowledge of the purchase ledger system
- Great attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain diary movements
- Digital and IT native: extremely comfortable with digital data and cloud environment. Agile and nimble in use of various software and computers.
- Good knowledge of Excel, ability to work with large volumes of data and ability to use pivot tables.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills: able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Team player: ability to work effectively within and across teams and build relationships with remote teams.
Experience:
- Experience of working with complex finance systems and foreign currencies.
- Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience of using SUN and Vision/other reporting tools
- Working with remote teams
- Interest in international human rights and humanitarian issues
- Creative thinker.
Terms and Conditions
Salary:£30,000 per annum
Benefits:25 days of paid annual leave, rising to 30 days after three years, and three months’ sabbatical after five years. 4% pension fund contribution with an option for additional matching contribution.
DEI Commitment Statement: Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
Systemic Justice is looking for a Finance Assistant who can help support our financial managament as we work to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice.
Position type: Full-time (4 days per week, 32-hour work week)
Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Remuneration: EUR 42.000 annually gross
Location: Remote within Europe (CET time zone +/- two hours)
About the role
Systemic Justice is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing organisation. You will assist with day-to-day book-keeping, accounting and expense monitoring. Part of our small Finance and Operations team, you will be working closely with our Finance Manager as well as the rest of our remote team.
About Systemic Justice
Systemic Justice works to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. We are the first organisation in Europe that partners with communities on strategic litigation by taking a community-driven approach; that is Black-led; and has a majority BPOC team. We approach our work through an intersectional lens, and across the digital and non-digital context.
What you’ll be doing
- Handling of all documentation for all financial transactions
- Booking of all payments (payroll, reimbursements, credit cards, vendors and consultants, fixed assets)
- Book and maintain overviews of all revenue (Accounts Receivable, pre-paid agreements, in-kind donations)
- Allocate transactions according to SJ accounting manual and ensure compliance.
- Support compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Fixed assets monitoring, depreciation, and booking updates.
- Monitor project expenses in QuickBooks following allocation compliance guidelines, and generate relevant reports for team and funders
- Support liaising with external auditors and maintain supporting documentation for audits.
What we hope you’ll bring
- Accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably from a non-profit context.
- Project budget management experience, preferably from a non-profit context.
- Experience preparing for financial audits.
- Diligent documentation skills, record-keeping and documentation review experience.
- Excellent Excel skills and experience with the rest of Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software.
- Experience with Asana or other project management software.
- Proactivity, curiosity, and a problem-solving attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work comfortably within a remote team.
- Incredible attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of specific legislation and statutory requirements for NGOs, including in the Netherlands will be considered an advantage.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Dutch will be considered an advantage.
- Comfort navigating a young non-profit, including the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to work well in a growing organisation.
Please note that Systemic Justice works in Europe within the CET time zone +/- two hours. Being located inside the Council of Europe and inside this time zone span is a requirement.
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Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 13,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Purpose
This role will report to the Senior Project Manager, Learning & Innovations Unit, and will be responsible for providing executive assistance to both the Deputy Director (DD) and the Finance & Operations Director (F&OD). The main duties include scheduling meetings, handling correspondence and assisting with the management of projects that both Directors are involved in. To be successful in this role, you will be able to initiate, meet deadlines and communicate effectively. Ultimately, you will be identifying and addressing the needs of the Deputy Director and the Finance & Operations Director, performing management and administrative tasks and building good working relationships to increase the effectiveness of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Executive Assistant & Project Manager your main responsibilities will include:
Contribute towards CUK’s mission and strategic objectives through Executive Support function
· Manage DD and F&OD’s diaries including booking meetings, scheduling attendees and organising venues, in person and online.
· Manage DD and F&OD’s correspondence including prioritizing and responding to emails.
· Schedule Appraisal and Supervision meetings and visits: ensuring both Directors’ time is well used through proper preparation and follow-up with direct reports, other local staff and external stakeholders.
· Process expenses.
· Maintain an electronic filing system, ensuring processes and software are up to date and in working order.
· Provide management and administrative support to assist DD and F&OD in their workload.
Build and manage projects and achieve work targets effectively
· Co-ordinate projects and ensure follow-up with team members where required.
· Create and manage systems to monitor performance of the Chapters, Projects and staff supervised by DD: e.g. through reporting mechanisms and supervisions and appraisals.
· Maintain an action log for DD including following up with those responsible to ensure actions are taken. Manage DD’s workflow and to-do list, assisting with prioritisation and the delegation of tasks to staff.
Learning, expertise and inclusion
· Undertake appropriate personal and professional development.
· Provide others with relevant and helpful advice and technical support.
· Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing at work.
Develop and manage internal and external relationships
· Build and maintain good working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
· Schedule meetings as required, setting agendas and circulating any papers.
· Work collaboratively across Citizens UK to ensure that interactions meet the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
· Take minutes at meetings as requested e.g. Executive Team, CUK Leadership Team, staff meetings and external meetings.
· Manage and coordinate work within team and colleagues across CUK.
· Effectively liaise with external stakeholders, suppliers etc.
Communications
· Assist with drafting and producing communications e.g. newsletters, emails and other media, liaising with the Comms Team.
· Attend/dial in and take minutes of meetings.
· Provide team and stakeholders with regular, timely communications.
· Attend meetings and represent CUK effectively to audiences in meetings and at events.
Knowledge Management
· Ensure data is handled and managed in a GDPR compliant manner.
· Maintain an electronic filing system, ensuring processes and software are up to date and in working order.
Generate income and resources
· Assist with funding applications to generate project income.
· Ensure careful use and stewardship of CUK’s resources when booking venues, travel and incurring other expenses.
· Process expenses.
· Create and manage admin systems to track income resources effectively.
Person Specification
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL (E), DESIRABLE (D)
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or associated subject (D)
EXPERIENCE
· Provision of administrative and diary assistance to Executive level (E)
· Experience of handling a wide range of correspondence (E)
· Project management skills to track and monitor progress across teams (E) (D)
· Taking and writing minutes, developing reports and presentations (E) (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
· Able to build relationships with a range of people and communicate clearly (E)
· Advanced level Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook (E)
· Diplomatic approach and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. (E)
· Previously developed time management and prioritisation skills. (E)
PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
· Ability to take initiative and work independently (E)
· Self-motivated and adaptable (E)
· A positive enthusiasm for working within third sector and aligned with Citizens UK’s values (E)
The deadline for applications is Friday, 12 April 2024 at 9:00.
Interview are scheduled to be held on Monday, 22 April 2024. (Subject to change.)
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good.
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As Finance and Admin Assistant/Officer, you will be a key support to the Global Senior Finance Manager (GSFM) in delivering strong financial management objectives, whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the UK team. You will support the Global People and Culture Lead in HR and governance to ensure that we have the right systems to support our people and organisation.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for an individual who is a go-getter, has experience in finance administration and strong people skills. This is a great role for an individual who is looking for a dynamic role to take lead in.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, you do not necessarily need to have a financial qualification but must have experience in bookkeeping and strong with numbers, a keen eye for detail, be numerate, and a quick learner. We also offer flexibility in working patterns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action.
We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years.
Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.
THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.
We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.
You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.
The position:
The primary focus of the position is to support the operational side of the organisation and the Managing Director. You’ll need to be good at multitasking and highly collaborative.
You will work closely with other department team members to facilitate support for the wider team. This role will report to the Head of Operations, whilst working closely with the Managing Director.
We will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 9th April at 7pm BST for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Alison McCants, Head of Operations and Emily Brennan, Operations Coordinator. If you’re interested, please register by following the apply button which will take you to our website.
A recording of the webinar will be available within 48 hours after the end of the event.
Hours:
This is a part time position of 28 hours per week over 5 days (or some of these days) with the working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.
From 1st July 2024 we are piloting a four day working week across the whole of the UK organisation. This pilot is planned to run for 12 months, at which point a decision will be made by our Board of Trustees as to whether this will become permanent. Success of the trial relies on the organisation being able to achieve the same or improved level of impact in four working days as five, with staff experiencing either the same or improved levels of wellbeing.
During the four day week pilot, working hours for this position will be reduced proportionately to 22.5 hours per week, spanning Monday to Thursday (or some of these days), with no reduction in salary. This will be a temporary change to the contractual terms with the successful candidate. The appointed person must be prepared to increase their working hours to 28 hours per week if a return to a five-day working week is decided.
Who you are:
You will be someone who enjoys supporting others in an administrative role and is happy to get involved in a wide variety of people and operations-related tasks. This role will require flexibility, a keen eye for detail, and good problem solving skills.
You have the ability to handle sensitive information and will work closely with the Operations team and Managing Director to uphold and continually improve our governance & processes.
You’ll be able to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and be excellent at prioritisation and managing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
Primary Duties:
Administrative (30%)
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Supporting the Operations team with a variety of administrative tasks relating to people, systems, finance, governance, and compliance
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Organising purchasing of products, equipment and subscriptions as the team requires
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Managing the subscription renewal calendars, ensuring timely review for renewals
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Provide logistical support for whole team meetings, events and workshops, budgets and quarterly reports
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Support the order of the team drive, organising items as needed and responsible for helping maintain the UK naming conventions across the team
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Keeping track of hardware and fixed assets
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Administrative support for other departments as necessary, such as supporting logistics of departmental workshops and retreats
Team meeting and support (35%)
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Manage System user-guides, How To guides & Best Practice guides
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Monitor and manage the main organisational email inbox, triaging to other departments and handling enquiries and responses directly where possible
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Remotely host whole team meetings, Diversity Equity and Inclusion discussions, weekly reflections, and wellbeing sessions (guidance and support will be provided)
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Booking meetings and coordinating travel requirements for national and international travel
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Assisting with the daily management of operational activities
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Support Lead People Operations Coordinator as required with hiring practices, such as listing jobs externally, administration related to interviews and adding transcripts and proofreading closed captions for job webinars
Executive Assistant support (35%)
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Support the Managing Director, helping with information requests, internal and external communications, board papers, scheduling, meeting preparation, minutes, updating Asana tasks and timelines, administration and expenses
In addition:
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Attend conferences, as required
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Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation
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Attend in-person workshops 2 - 3 times a year
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Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement
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Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging, recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level
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Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Operations and Managing Director
Key Competencies:
Team player: You value the benefits of teamwork, making your contribution confidently within the team. You are comfortable working with staff from different teams.
Multi-tasking: You have the ability to get a number of tasks completed at one time. This role requires being able to handle a multitude of different tasks, often simultaneously delivering them on time and to a high standard.
Accurate: With a keen eye for detail you are able to deliver accurate work.
Organised: You are a forward-thinker who works on your own initiative, meeting objectives and tight deadlines under pressure.
Initiative: Can work autonomously on a range of varied tasks and projects, with the ability to assess and initiate things independently. You have the ability to spot problems that others may not have noticed need solving, and take the lead without requiring support.
Nimble: You are able to thrive in a decentralised, fast-paced team environment, with the ability to learn and understand new things quickly. Given the nature of this role, you can pivot on the spot to adapt to changing priorities.
Good to know:
You will have access to:
- A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
- A pro rata share of 25 days leave plus Public Holidays (reduced proportionately during four day week trial)
- Flexible working hours
- A workplace pension
- An annual learning and development budget
- Support for mental and physical wellbeing
- £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs
At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome
Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.
For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Operations Administrator salary please the attached document.
All applicants need to be:
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
- Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Process:
All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.
Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:
- A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
- Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
- Final Interview (via video call as above)
For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Finance Manager
Location: We are flexible in our approach to home, office and hybrid working arrangements, but this role will require regular face to face contact in one or more of our offices (Belfast, Bristol or London).
Hours: Part Time. Between 22.5 and 26.25 hrs (0.6 and 0.7 FTE) per week, subject to agreement, with flexible working but with Tuesday as a core day
Salary: £35,745 and £38,223 (FTE 37.5 hrs) plus London weighting if appropriate pro rata.
Salary band: SF&G Pay Scale PO2
Contract type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager experienced in all aspects of charity finance to join our friendly team who are located around the UK and in our offices in Belfast, Bristol and London. This role will be rewarding, varied and busy, helping us make a difference to the lives of thousands of people around the UK.
About Us
Social Farms & Gardens (SF&G) is an established UK charity supporting grassroots organisations around the UK to help communities farm, garden and grow together. We currently have 24 staff and a turnover of about £1M.
Our vision: people and communities reaching their full potential through nature-based activities as a part of everyday life.
Our mission: to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the environment through nature-based activities.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of SF&G finances, including income and expenditure, cashflow, budgets, investments, finance reports/claims for funders, bank accounts, VAT returns and HMRC payments etc.
The Finance Manager will be supported by a Finance Assistant and a HR Administrator to ensure all processes are completed accurately and on time, and that legal obligations are fulfilled, including the responsibility for the timely payment and submission of payroll.
Closing date: 23.59, Wednesday 20th March 2024
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SF&G is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No agencies please.
he role will be varied and will involve working across the organisation providing support to both the operational and programme delivery teams. The role will assist the Finance Manager, performing various financial administrative tasks and will also support the community engagement and programme delivery team in varied administrative tasks, including contacting event participants, administering details within our CRM system, assisting with logistics for events such as room booking, catering orders and helping setting up rooms for events.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks, supporting the organisation’s operations
- Entering invoice details into Xero/ Quickbooks accounting systems, raising invoices and providing finance administration support to the Finance Manager as required.
- Maintaining mailing lists for course participants, creative producers and community engagement groups. Prepare and distribute correspondence as requested
- Providing administrative support to the Programme and Community Engagement team in terms of sending out invitations, monitoring attendance and assisting with setting up and sending out any surveys or participant evaluation as required
- Providing support for the booking of rooms/catering services or other requirements for the Southampton Forward programme of events.
- Note-taking in meetings as required
- Administration of the volunteer groups
- Conduct data entry to support the charity’s evaluation work
- Attendance at events to support the programme delivery team as required
- Please note this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, The role holder may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation
Core deliverables and person specification
- Attention to detail
- Eager to learn and develop professionally
- Organised approach to time management
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Great communicator
- Friendly and positive approach
- Share our values and commitment to creating a diverse environment at Southampton Forward
Essential
- Experience of office administration
- Excellent IT skills making use of the full MS Office 365 Suite including Outlook, MS Teams, Excel, Word and Powerpoint as required
- Experience of book-keeping or financial administration
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Qualification in office administration/project management
- Experience using CRM or database management
- Ability to work with changing priorities and sometimes competing needs from other team members
- Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a wide range of people
Visit our website for full details and to apply,
The application deadline is Sunday 7th April at 23:59
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £13,333 pro-rata (£25,000 FTE)
Location: Remote / Homebased (Preferably south-west located in England or Wales to attend team meetings, but applicants outside this area will be considered.)
Hours: 20 per week (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Are you a part qualified accountant, or have relevant experience, and looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking an exceptional Finance Assistant to support the finance function of the charity as we continue to grow. You will assist with day-to-day book-keeping, the month-end and year-end process, supporting the preparation of budgets and grant reports, and all the aspects of financial management that ensure we are compliant, alert and looking ahead. Part of our small Finance and Operations team, you will be working closely with our Finance Manager as well as the rest of our remote team who are a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers, passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.
We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
· Flexible working
· Enhanced annual leave
· Homeworking allowance
· Occupational pension scheme
· Occupational sickness scheme
· Special paid leave provision
Read our Applicant Privacy Notice
Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
The closing date is Sunday 14th April at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing 22nd April (most likely Thursday 25th – tbc)
Questions?
Contact us via our website.
Please note: to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK
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You will oversee all operations at the York store. The role will involve managing a team, overseeing stock and merchandising and increasing our reach into the local community.
We are looking for someone to implement new ideas, bring their experience to the role and redesign the store to make it a profitable, efficient and welcoming hub of activity.
You will be supported by the senior management team and will have access to a range of training and development opportunities.
About you
We are looking for someone who is community minded and shares our commitment to fighting furniture and digital poverty. You must be a strong team leader who is committed to delivering excellent customer service. We would expect you to be well organised, strategic in your implementation of new projects and able to use your initiative to problem solve.
You will be the face of the York store in the community and must therefore be a confident, engaging and effective communicator. You must also be proficient in IT with experience of using MS Office products and ideally EPOS systems.
We are looking for a forward thinking and innovative Operations Manager to run our York store!
How to apply
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter answering the following:
Why are you interested in the role of Operations Manager at CFS?
How do your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role?
How do you align with our values and mission?
We will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications and may close the role early should we appoint a suitable candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Location: Community Furniture Store, York
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary £25,000
Benefits Competitive
Closing date 31-03-2024
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We need someone to help manage the incoming supporter communications, opening and processing donations securely, and managing supporter administration on the Supporter Database (Raisers Edge). This is a part time office-based role in Chelsea, London.
Duties:
- Opening and processing donations securely
- Update donor records on Raiser’s Edge, our supporter database (full training will be provided)
- Help maintain accurate, and reliable information about supporters around Gift Aid, Consent and supporter communication preferences.
- Respond to fundraiser’s enquiries in a timely manner
- Assist the team in fulfilling online orders
The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2024, however we will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please do not delay your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
INTRODUCING ONWARDS & UPWARDS
Onwards and Upwards (O&U) is a charity created to directly tackle the cycle of reoffending driven by the barriers to unemployment faced; our purpose is clear, and our plan is simple. We will break the cycle of reoffending by starting sustainable businesses which train and employ ex-offenders. These must be organisations that people are proud to work for, provide personal and professional development, that operate in high demand sectors, and that showcase the talents and potential of ex-offenders as employees to businesses and society at large.
Our plan in the long-term is to launch, test, and grow a range of businesses that all follow this model – of training, supporting and employing ex-offenders in positive environments that are part of a community, with aspirational brands, and with full support for people to grow and move on with their lives.
Our first commercial venture is XO Bikes – where we train people to become qualified bike mechanics and then aim to find them meaningful jobs in the cycling sector and beyond.
THE ROLE
The next few years is a transformational time for Onwards and Upwards as we take the stride forward in starting our second venture, but only once we have secured a best-in-class training and support model, and delivered XO Bikes to sustainability. Beyond this we are an agile and entrepreneurial team that has a tendency for finding and taking advantage of great ideas and opportunities. To achieve all this we need a great Ops function, and someone leading it that can grow as we do.
We are looking for an organised, motivated, and experienced Operations professional to ensure O&U and our Commercial Ventures run smoothly and efficiently, our staff team is valued and supported, and our management teams are kept up to date and fully informed. This role would be perfect for an Ops Director excited by our approach and mission, or as a first step into a Director role for a proven Ops manager.
The primary responsibilities include:
HR
Our staff and volunteers are central to what we do here at O&U and XO Bikes. We are a growing team and it is essential that all staff members feel valued and supported. The Operations Director will assist the core management team in ensuring we all work well together to fulfil the missional objectives of the charity. Tasks will include:
· Management of O&U and XO Bikes HR functions including recruitment, administration, compensation and benefits, training and development, staff wellbeing and performance management.
· Ensuring our staff team and volunteers are well qualified for their roles and developed both professionally and personally.
· Volunteer recruitment, management, and productivity
FINANCE
The Operations Director will need to have a good understanding of finance reporting and systems to inform leadership, manage budgets and cashflow and ensure we meet statutory financial requirements. They will manage the Finance Assistant who is responsible for keeping our finance systems up to date and managing day to day bookkeeping.
Finance tasks will include:
· Management of Finance Assistant to ensure accurate, timely and complete information is provided to Trustees and the O&U management team to inform strategy and planning decisions. This will include the following tasks:
o Production of annual budgets and cashflows in conjunction with the management team
o Management of relationships with auditors, Charity Commission and HMRC
o Responsibility for statutory and management finance reporting including external independent examinations/audits.
· Production of monthly management accounts, balance sheet, cashflow and profit and loss
· Ensure timely filing of annual reports and accounts for the charity and any ventures the trustees are responsible for
OFFICE SUPPORT
The Operations Director will manage the Operations Assistant and ensure staff are fully set up and trained on all IT systems. This includes Microsoft office products, database management systems, HR platforms and retail/production systems.
· Operational management of IT services and support at O&U and XO Bikes
· Ensure IT provision is consistent, up to date and easily accessible to all staff and volunteers
· Ensure training is provided for all staff and volunteers
PREMISES MANAGEMENT
The Operations Director will ensure the offices, workshops and retail outlets are safe spaces, well maintained and fit for purpose. This will include the following:
· Review building security and insurance provision annually
· Review health and safety policies and ensure training is provided to all staff
· Ensure fire regulations are complied with at all premises
· Review property leases and liaise with landlords as required by core management team
· Manage relationship with local council re business rates and discretionary relief applications
· Manage contracts with utility providers (includes lighting/heating/water)
· Manage support contracts re fire regulations, health and safety
CHARITY GOVERNANCE
The Operations Director will be the liaison between the UK Charity Commission, the trustees of O&U and the staff team. Tasks will include:
· Collation of updates from managers for the Trustees (6 reports per annum)
· Attendance at all trustee meetings
· Production and circulation of Trustee meeting minutes
· Charity Commission administration and reporting
· Trustee onboarding
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Ensure implementation of procedures and policies in line with all relevant statutory requirements concerning HR, Finance and Charity governance. Ensure O&U is kept up to date with all regulatory changes which affect the charity and our commercial ventures. This will include the following:
· Keep up to date with changing legislation and laws affecting companies and charities making appropriate recommendations to management on changes and other relevant matters.
THE PERSON
We are looking for someone who shares our belief that individuals who commit crimes should be given the opportunity to build themselves a positive and productive life atop the foundations of secure employment. The cycle of reoffending is an enormous issue, but one we can start to solve.
Our hope is to find an energetic, organised, and positive team player, similarly comfortable working independently. It is a very varied role and one that needs calm focus as well as spontaneity and initiative – things change fast here, and this allows us to progress towards our mission rapidly.
Most importantly, we want someone who cares as much as we do about why we exist – the people we aim to help. Bikes are an end to a means, and that means is giving people ready to turn away from crime the platform on which to launch a successful and rewarding career. Cycle broken.
As a rough guide, with poetic interpretation encouraged, we are looking for:
Essential skills
· A collaborative leader who can build relationships with staff members at all levels, inform decision making and help us fulfil our missional objectives
- 3+ years operational/management experience
- Sound understanding of financial management, reporting and accounting systems (Xero preferred)
- Highly motivated and driven self-starter, able to adapt quickly when priorities change
- Management experience in pastoral environments
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and database management systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in creating high-level reports and presentations
Desirable skills
· Experience of working with diverse communities
· Knowledge of charity governance structures and statutory requirements
· Accountancy/financial qualification
· Professional qualifications in business management or HR
· Experience of working with ex-offenders or in a prison setting
· Experience of volunteer management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
12 Month FTC - Finance Manager
An opportunity to be part of the Finance team which forms an important part of the Corporate Services business unit, which supports the organisation to meets its charitable objectives.
What's in it for you...
· 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
· Agile working - remote working with possible 1 day in the Leeds office (but you will need to live in the UK with a current UK Right to Work)
· 30 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) per year.
· Pension scheme
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Salary sacrifice schemes
· Travel season ticket loans.
· Employee assistant
· Salary £43,000 - £44,290
What you will be doing....
· As the Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Financial Accounts and Contracts by leading the delivery of all financial accounting operations for the charity and its financial ledgers.
· You will lead on all financial accounting matters affecting the charity and this includes the production of the annual financial statements for the charity and managing the transactional functions of the purchase and sales ledger teams.
· You will ensure that the charity statement of recommended practice (SORP) is followed when compiling the accounts for review,.
· You will contribute to the further development of the financial systems and wider business unit needs by becoming a system expert in IRIS Financials and suggesting and implementing improvements to this.
· You will ensure the Asset Register is maintained throughout the year to support the completion of the financial statements..
· You will be responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and month end and year end processes including prepayments, accruals, and ledger close.
· You will support Senior Finance Assistant – Sales Ledger with debt chasing, holding monthly debt reviews with them and the Head of Financials Accounts & Contracts
· You will be the lead contact in relation to all tax issues affecting the charity. This includes completion of the quarterly VAT return, VAT related contract issues and corporation tax.
· Lead the external audit process, being the main point of contact during the external audit fieldwork, managing timescales and information/data provision for each audit deliverable.
What you will offer....
· At least four years plus demonstrable experience working within a finance team/function.
· Proven ability to run month end and year end processes with limited supervision.
· Comprehensive understanding of how to compile and submit VAT returns.
· Excellent Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
· Excellent analytical skills to support reconciliation tasks.
· Holder of an accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or part qualified or studying towards one
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