This is an exciting opportunity to become the Finance Director of an established and impactful International Development organisation with operations in the UK and Nigeria. As the most senior member of the finance team at SDN you will have significant influence in leading and shaping the future of our organisation.

Job Location: Flexible, home and/or our London office. We are currently asking everyone to attend the office on a designated day once a month, so we have the opportunity to meet and collaborate in-person. Outside of this one day a month – plus any other tasks where it is necessary to be in the office to fulfil the duties of your role – it will be up to you whether you want to work fully from home or to attend the office more regularly. We are more interested in the quality and content of your work, and your ability to work with others and to deadlines, than where you work.

Reporting To: Executive Director

Hours: Part-time 3 days per week, but we would consider other part-time hours for the right candidate (we are open to considering flexible arrangements, such as a job share, flexible working hours etc.)

Travel: Approximately 2 trips per year to the SDN office in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Role Overview: The Finance Director is the number one finance position in the organisation which has overall responsibility for the finance function and administrative operations, including HR, legal, risk, facilities and IT. It is a widely scoped role and therefore requires somebody that relishes taking on a broad range of responsibilities - the role is an exciting mix of financial strategy, financial management, accounting, systems improvements, compliance and administration. You will have a solid track record of team and line management, be equally interested in the financial and non-financial aspects of the role (such as HR and IT), and enjoy working with purpose towards driving change, solving problems, communicating effectively, and prioritising workload across the organisation. The role currently leads a team of 14 finance and administrative staff across the UK and Nigeria, so it is therefore essential that the Finance Director can manage priorities and workload across this team in order to deliver work.

Job Purpose and Duties: The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and other support services so that they enable the organisation to keep fully informed of all relevant financial matters, effectively allocate resources across the organisation, meet its contractual obligations and manage risk.

Governance and Strategy:

• Ensure that the Board is regularly updated on financial performance, financial outlook and risks to the organisation
• Support the ED in the management of Board meetings, wider Board engagement, and with Company Secretary duties
• Ensure that governance structures established by the Board are implemented through effective policies, procedures and controls
• Contribute towards the setting and implementation of the organisation’s strategy to deliver upon medium and long term goals that meet SDN’s charitable objectives
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in the UK and Nigeria

Financial Management:

• Ensure that all stakeholders within the organisation have access to timely and insightful financial information in order to drive effective decision making across SDN
• Be responsible for all aspects of financial planning, financial operations, banking, accounting, donor financial reporting and statutory reporting in the UK and Nigeria in line with Charity SORP, IFRS and UK GAAP
• Oversee and ensure timely budget development for funding proposals in line with donor requirements, which also adequately capture and cover SDN’s costs to run the organisation
• Oversee and ensure accurate and effective financial reporting in line with donor requirements and timelines
• Manage cash flow, assets and staff across the organisation to ensure the optimal use of company resources
• Oversight and management of all financial operations across the UK, Nigeria and project locations

Financial Control:

• Lead the end-to-end audit processes for the consolidated group accounts and the UK and Nigerian legal entities
• Continually improve our accounting software, and other internal systems, to make sure they are accurate, reliable, efficient and meet the evolving requirements of the organisation
• Ensure bookkeeping, accounting and banking practices are compliant and fully controlled
• Ensure that there is a strong compliance and control culture imbedded across the organisation through functions such as Internal Audit, Procurement and Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to SDN company policies and to our donor’s grant terms and conditions

Support Services:

• Take responsibility for the HR function to make sure that staff are recruited, motivated and retained
• Ensure that SDN’s administrative operations run smoothly and add value to the organisation
• Make sure that SDN has appropriate IT infrastructure and capabilities
• Periodically review and renew the organisation’s insurance policies to make sure that adequate cover is in place
• Willingness to lead on other support services to make sure the organisation functions effectively

Person Specification:

The work we do here at SDN varies day to day so we need someone who is dynamic and reliable, who can work under pressure and deliver efficiently and effectively. As the most senior finance position in the organisation it is imperative that you drive sustainability, transparency and development into all that we do and maintain a commitment to high ethical standards. The successful candidate will have:

Required:

• 6+ years of professional finance experience
• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in preparing company accounts and / or auditing them
• Accounting software experience
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets and financial reports
• Experience of cost management and control
• People management experience
• Experience of working with teams across different countries
• Understanding and experience of managing cultural and value driven diversity within the working environment
• Demonstrated the ability to drive change within an organisation
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• A proactive, energetic and positive attitude towards setting and completing work
• A desire to lead on other support services, for example HR, IT and Legal
• Excellent computer skills, and being especially proficient in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working at Board level
• Experience of setting strategy and implementing this
• Financial management experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience and understanding of International Development matters, concepts and funding
• Experience of contract management and financial reporting to external donors and / or investors
• Experience of working with institutional donors in international development (e.g. UK FCDO, the UN, USAID, EU etc.)
• Experience of working with teams in developing markets

Finance Manager
£30,451 to £32,910 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience
Actual annual salary £19,489 to £21,062
24 hours per week
Permanent

Age UK South Gloucestershire is seeking to recruit a motivated individual with a strong background in finance to take a senior role on the management team as Finance Manager.

Age UK South Gloucestershire is an independent, local charity. We have been working in the community for over 20 years to support older people, their families and carers. We strive to make South Gloucestershire a great place to grow old through our mission of 'supporting you and your local community in later life.'

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the appointed applicant will lead on all financial management operations ensuring the efficient and responsible administration of our finances and implementing and delivering a strategy for long-term financial sustainability.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, have a positive solution-focused attitude, and appreciate the importance of your role in enabling the organisation to meet its goals.

The successful applicant will be based in our main office currently in Thornbury, Bristol, with the potential for hybrid and flexible working once established in the role.

Age UK South Gloucestershire offers a generous benefits package, and the charity is committed to equalities, diversity and inclusion and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. Applications are accepted from both experienced individuals and those looking to progress into a finance management role.

If that person could be you, download an application pack from our website. Please return completed application forms to us directly via the information on our website. Applications will not be accepted when submitted via agencies or other recruitment platforms.

Closing date: 8 am, Monday 7th February 2022
Interviews: Within three weeks of the closing date.

The candidate:

You will be naturally process driven and have a great eye for detail. You will enjoy solving problems and finding ways to enhance and streamline our data processing activities. You should have a good working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases and understand their importance to organisations like Guts UK. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently but also crucially, a team player, willing to work with colleagues productively and share ideas.

Job description:

As Income Processing Administrator, you will be responsible for the efficient administration of donations from all sources. You will maintain accurate database records to ensure that Guts UK’s donors and supporters receive an excellent service. This will involve carrying out data imports and exports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the database is maintained. You will work with the Finance Manager and fundraising team, providing financial and other ad hoc reports as required.

Working at Guts UK:

“I joined Guts UK in 2021 and I’ve learnt so much in my 11 months here. Every day there is a new opportunity. I feel my opinion and input is valued as a team member and it’s so exciting to hear about all the new avenues we are exploring as a team to support our community.”
 – Chloe Lane, Fundraising Administrator. 

To apply:

Please read the details on the job description below to learn how to apply.

Leeds Centre for Integrated Living is a Social Enterprise with charitable status that helps disabled people, families with disabled children and older people to set up and manage their own personal support services.  This includes people using Personal Budgets, and Direct Payments.

The Role:

We require a Managed Bank Account (MBA) Service Administrator to add to our experienced and committed staff team. You will have the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of social care provision in the sector.  The MBA Service Administrator will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the MBA Service, to deliver excellent customer service to customers, colleagues and agency partners.

The role will commence on a temporary basis for 12 months. Continuation beyond 12 months is subject to a funding review and successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Your role will involve: 

• Assisting customers who want to use the MBA Service to administer funding they can use to purchase support and services.

• Providing support to new and existing customers

• Dealing with queries and concerns in a courteous and timely manner, ensuring all agreed actions are clearly explained and completed.

• Keeping all required records and systems complete and up to date.

• Carrying out monthly reconciliations of all open Managed Bank Accounts, and providing statements of Managed Bank Accounts for customers and auditors, as required. 

The Person:

You must have the following: 

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Good knowledge and understanding of financial systems and of the importance of compliance with legal requirements regarding financial reporting and standards.

• The ability to work appropriately with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both independently and as part of a team.

• The ability to use Microsoft Office suite, in particular having a high skill level use of Excel for service provision, record keeping and financial reporting.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail to carry out tasks with a very high level of accuracy, have excellent organisational and time management skills.

• The ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers.

Ideally you will have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar type of role; however, we would welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job person specification.

The Benefits: 

• 24 Working Days Holiday (pro-rata)

• Company Pension

• Flexible Working Scheme

• Accessible Building with Parking

Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Adults

Leeds CIL has a duty to act on any concerns about the welfare of children, young people or adults at risk, including people who experience Hate Crimes.

Any appointments will be subject to the receipt of acceptable references and an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

​Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.

There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease and many rarer ones too.

The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers. 

Role summary

We are pleased to say The Brain Charity is growing year on year. We are now seeking an individual with a strong background in finance to deliver key elements of our corporate strategy and help take our organisation to the next level.

With overall responsibility for managing our finances and overseeing quality, impact measurement and governance, you will hold senior managerial responsibility within the organisation. 

By raising quality levels throughout the charity, you will be instrumental in supporting staff to deliver excellent services to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. 

We are seeking a data-driven and highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail to join our team.

Application information

We are an award-winning charity and have recently received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to Third Sector organisations.

If you are passionate about our cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.

The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.

Key information

• Job title: Head of Finance
• Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 PA, DOE (pro rata £17,000 – £19,000 PA) +10% pension upon successful completion of probationary period
• Contract: Permanent
• Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR (hybrid home working considered)
• Hours: Part time – 18.75 hours per week (flexible between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday)

To apply, you will need to complete the application form in the downloadable pack available below and on our website. Please do not send in your CV, as this will not be counted.

Closing date: Wednesday, February 2nd 2022, 5pm.

Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday, February 7th 2022.

Six month Fixed term Contract - Full time

Salary: £25,547 - £26,318

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.

As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

ActionAid UK are recruiting for a Finance Assistant, to provide support to the Finance team, ensuring exemplary and accurate financial transactions and reconciliations.

You will support the finance team in the delivery of information to support the monthly and year end process, and ensure that all documentation for relevant finance processes are reviewed, updated, and signed off by line management.

You will input invoices onto the finance system, and assist in the reconciliation of reports, as well as resolving all outstanding queries, including; ensuring suppliers receipts are accurately allocated, chasing credit notes to be reimbursed, and resolving debt and unallocated balances.

The role is also responsible for processing staff expenses, and petty cash and float requests, as well as supporting the finance team with ad hoc projects when required.

The successful candidate will have studied towards an accounting or finance degree, or similar level qualification (AAT), or hold equivalent work experience. You will be confident using Excel and proficient with other MS Office products with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

A strong relationship builder, you will have superb written and verbal communication skills with a personal commitment to customer service.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

We are committed to continually improving the diversity of our workforce and therefore encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQI+ community, the trans community, and those with a disability.

An exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail to provide PA and administrative support to the Vice Presidents at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

About the role

Working as part of the executive support team, you will provide high quality PA and administrative support to the Vice Presidents enabling them to work in an organised and efficient way. You will be responsible for managing multiple diaries, travel and accommodation arrangements, processing expenses, as well as dealing with correspondence and enquiries. You will also assist the Business Manager to the CEO with projects, College processes, and support for board and committee meetings including minute taking.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Previous experience in a PA role
• Experience of supporting committees/meetings
• Excellent minute taking skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Excellent team working skills
• Experience of supporting projects

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our brand new offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies
• Free lunch (onsite only)
• Employee Support Service counselling

How to apply

To apply and download the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 7 February 2022

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Role of: Finance Coordinator/Bookkeeper

Employer: Society of the Sacred Heart

Hours: Part time 18 hours per week flexible

Rate of Pay: £18 - 20,000 (for the actual hours) pa dependant on qualifications and experience

Place of Work: Hammersmith, office based.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Summary:

An experienced, mature Finance Coordinator/Bookkeeper is required by this international Religious Charity. Working closely with the Operations Manager and Executive Director they will provide a professional management accounts and bookkeeping service. Using their experience and initiative, the postholder will give financial advice and prepare documentation for the Society. They will be highly proficient in Sage 50 accounts, will work flexibly as part of a team with specific responsibility for ensuring high quality financial information and services are delivered. The role will include accurate recording of financial data, problem solving and maintaining and improving systems and processes.

Principal Duties:

1. Bookkeeping and accounts

• To establish and maintain a high-quality professional system using Sage 50 accounting packages for the processing of invoices, verifying receipts and complying with relevant reporting requirements using the Society’s systems.
• To maintain internal control systems on behalf of management.
• To prepare budgets across the Society working collaboratively with managers and staff.
• As requested, to respond to banking queries and to be proficient in dealing with the Society’s on-line banking systems.
• To prepare quarterly management accounts including variance analysis to Budget.
• Prepare journals and associated schedules, reconcile control accounts and undertake monthly bank reconciliations, maintaining a high level of data entry and highlighting any areas of concern to management.
• To prepare and maintain Cashflow information.
• To prepare quarterly management accounts, undertake monthly bank. reconciliations and maintain a high level of data entry, highlighting any areas of concern to management.
• To work effectively in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• To have confidence in dealing with Audit preparation and inspections and being aware of Charities Commission requirements that effect the Society’s financial probity.
• Prepare on behalf of the Operations Manager and Executive Director, budgets and financial information and updates for the Finance and Advisory Committee (FAC) and the Provincial Team.
• Work sensitively and directly with Sisters on personal accounting matters, answering questions and putting in place mechanisms for dealing with their queries and concerns.
• To assist with the preparation of payroll using Sage 50 and to cover the processing of this function as required.
• To liaise with the Society’s financial Consultant in order to ensure all data, systems and processes are compliant with audit and regulatory requirements.

1. General

• Be available to Sisters of the Society by helping to provide a range of high quality and effective administrative and support functions.
• Assist the Operations Manager and Executive Director by working flexibly in ensuring office functions are maintained when key staff are absent.
• Carry out any other tasks from time to time as requested by the Operations Manager, Executive Director and Provincial of the Society.

Skills and Qualifications

* AAT/ACCA (or equivalent) part qualified

* Highly proficient in Sage 50 accounting & Excel

* A minimum of 5 years’ experience of a senior Bookkeeping or Accounts role

COVID-19

It is a requirement of employment with the Society that all staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide evidence of such.

I am excited to be working alongside an amazing poverty support organisation in search of a part-time (3 day week) Financial Administrator to maintain the Centre's financial integrity and processes carrying out the day-to-day financial activities of the organisation in an accurate and timely manner.

Main duties:
To maintain the purchase and sales ledgers: recording and raising invoices, ensuring they are appropriately authorised, preparing regular payment runs, resolving any queries and following up overdue invoices and queries with budget holders.
Processing the monthly payroll, uploading pensions files and making all relevant payments to the HMRC with the assistance of the Management Accountant
Liaising with services departments to ensure payment is received for any funding invoices raised.
Assisting the Management Accountant with ad hoc queries regarding expenditure in the Centre
To be responsible for the petty cash floats in the Centre, monitoring their use, undertaking fortnightly reconciliations and preparing cheques for the reimbursement of the floats.
Reconciling all cheques and cash received and recording the information in the accounting system.
Preparing weekly banking spreadsheets and making deposits at our branch and maintaining the bank register on QuickBooks for all our accounts. This includes liaising with the fundraising department, the shop, the hostel and immigration department and supporting them to ensure that deadlines are met in producing backing document and helping them to ensure documentation is accurate.
Assisting in the monthly reconciliation between ThankQ and QuickBooks with the assistance of the Fundraising department
To take on responsibility for other tasks as delegated by the Management Accountant or Finance Director.

Essential skills:
High level of numeracy and accuracy.
Good knowledge of Excel and Word to intermediate level.
Good attention to detail.
Previous experience of Payroll.
Proactive, enthusiastic and flexible.
Good communication skills with a professional and friendly manner comfortable in relating to people from diverse backgrounds.
Discretion, trustworthiness and able to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and experience of accounts administration.
Ability to build good relationships with Centre staff in respect of supporting them with financial processes.
An ability to be a supportive and flexible finance team member.
A willingness to learn and help develop the Finance service.

If you have the above the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,100

Location: London, UK

Application closing date:  Midnight 30.01.2022

Background

Better Cotton is the world's largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. In challenging times, we are meeting the challenge head on. Through our network of field-level partners we have trained over 2.5 million farmers - from the smallest to the largest - in 23 countries in more sustainable farming practices. A quarter of the world's cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry's stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About this role

BCI is seeking a Fund Finance Officer. This role is to support the accounting for the BCI GIF Foundation created in 2016.  The Foundation supports farming communities with grants to implement the Better Cotton Standard.  A third party had previously performed the accounting and fund management of the Foundation.  In 2022 we will be bringing this role into the house. 

This attractive new role will support the Fund and Grant Manager in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budget management.  It will also require liaison with the recipients of grants to ensure their financial reporting is aligned to best practices.  The role will be responsible for inputting most of the accounting records into our accounting system and hence require solid financial knowledge.

This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Support recipients of grants with requirements and processes to ensure compliance with the Foundation's policies. 
• Maintain records of all financial transactions for both income and expenditure
• Deliver accounts reconciliation
• Track and keep records of fund disbursements contracted to our partners and payments for all the Foundations financial commitments.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support with the year-end and quarterly close processes.
• Process timely payable invoices ensuring correct approval processes are followed. Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and comply with procurement requirements and accounts payable and international payments procedures are followed.
• Assist to fulfill taxation obligations
• Process the accounting for grant allocations in consultation with the programme team, the development team and the Fund and Grant Finance Manager.
• Support the Senior Grant Accounting Coordinator to produce accurate financial reports for institutional funders, as per schedules agreed in individual grant agreements and ad-hoc at the request of the Fundraising and Development team. 
• Assist the Grant and Fund Finance Manager in preparing the annual budget and forecasts during the year and reporting to the Governance bodies of the FIIC.  
• Support the Grant and Fund Finance Manager with periodic financial reporting, budget monitoring and audit preparation. 
• Support with the processing of bank payments to donors, prepare monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including all bank accounts. 
• Liaise with banks as required
• To keep up to-date on potential risks of bribery, fraud corruption and misuse of funds and keep up to date in these matters
• Assist with any other financial matters upon request.

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Profile

The selected candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Educational background in finance and accounting. A part-qualified accountant or someone looking to work whilst studying for an Accounting qualification would be encouraged to apply.  

• Confident computer skills and IT literacy, to include: Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook, ERP and CRM experience (SalesForce an asset)

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with attentive listening abilities and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Proven ability to work with globally dispersed teams and different cultures, strong relationship building skills and service-oriented attitude

• Proven ability to multi-task and keep track of several projects running in parallel

• Self-starter that can work autonomously and adapt to changing priorities.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting financial audits

• Experience in supporting grants management

• Experience working with or for Foundation

• Interest in and commitment to working with farming communities

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and based in the London Office. BCI offers flexible working and will consider applications for individuals who seek a part-time role 70-80%.

Applications

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton by email with the subject "Application For Fund Finance Officer" 

Application deadline:  30 January 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates short-listed for a telephone interview will be contacted. Better Cotton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to good practice and transparency in managing natural, human, and financial resources.

LTSB, a social mobility charity, is looking for a Finance Administrator for a part-time role (5 hours a day) for an initial 12 month fixed term contract. It is possible that the role may develop into a permanent role. The role is remote / home-based. We’re looking for someone with experience of working in a busy Finance team, the ability to work independently but who will also seek guidance and clarification if needed and escalate issues as appropriate. The successful candidate will be conscientious and well organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

This is a varied role which includes:

• Day to day administration of Oracle Netsuite, including creating and issuing sales invoices;
• Purchase ledger support;
• Sales ledger and credit control support;
• Purchasing support;
• Payroll and bank account support;
• General support - assisting with ad hoc queries from the wider LTSB team

The role would suit a person who is self-motivated and able to manage their own time effectively, as this is a home-based role and our team works independently with no central office. 

Our Finance Director is based in Cardiff, so it could be advantageous for the post-holder to be based within easy reach of Cardiff, although this is not an essential requirement since regular online meetings/catch-ups take place.

Additional Information

Please read the Job Description carefully and consider applying if you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specifcation. We would love to hear from you.

References – the appointment will be confirmed following receipt of satisfactory references

Annual Leave 27 days, pro rata

You will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

To Apply:

Please send your CV with a covering letter (no more than 500 words). In your  covering letter please tell us how your motivation, skills, experience, personal qualities and values demonstrate your suitability for the role. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd January 2022

Seeking an experienced customer services administrator to support a people-focussed community bank.  We are an established and trusted local community bank providing financial services across the Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire local authority areas.

Working in a regulated and authorised financial institution, you will be a focal point for customer enquiries, responding to general and specific product queries as well as processing requests for account withdrawals and transfers.  Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting in other operational areas, as the business need dictates.

The post is demanding and requires diligence, excellent IT skills, an exemplary telephone manner, and, above all, professionalism. 

The credit union sector is not-for-profit and you will be working in a small team of dedicated, customer-focussed people, who deliver valuable financial services across the economic spectrum with a sense of local priority and community purpose.  Is that you? 

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Royal College of Radiologists’ (RCR) Professional Services Team. The team are a key portal to access the services and support offered by the RCR to members and Fellows, NHS trusts and the general public.The role is varied and interesting, providing administrative support for a range of significant services including: the Appointment Advisory Committees (AACs), job description reviews, the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, committee servicing, the mentoring schemes, RadReach, the Radiology Events and Learning (REAL) panel, and responds to enquiries from RCR fellows and members, as well as the general public.

To be successful in the position you will have experience of working in a customer facing environment and delivering a high level of service. You will also be confident providing a variety of administrative support activities. The Professional Services Team are a friendly bunch, who all pull together to ensure work is delivered well, you will therefore need to be a dedicated team player, able to muck-in and collaborate well to deliver tasks and projects. As we’re always looking for ways to improve our work and how it’s delivered, so we are looking for someone who is able to use their initiative to identify and solve problems.

This is a varied and stimulating role for a talented individual who is keen to use their skills and experience to enhance the professional service of the RCR, if this sounds like the opportunity for you then please view our website for more information on the role.

Purpose of the role:

To provide financial management for RVA, payroll administration for RVA and associated projects.

To provide support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the work of RVA

To support the CEO and the Board of Trustees to develop the organisation’s strategy, resources and services including collaboration with voluntary and statutory organisations working in Rother most especially regarding finance.

To contribute to policy development in local voluntary, statutory and other organisations in furtherance of RVA’s strategic goals

To work with the CEO and board to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters and enable it to fulfil its governance responsibilities

To provide good leadership and role modelling that creates and fosters a beneficial working environment for all RVA employees and volunteers which motivate and retains staff

To support RVA staff with appropriate financial, funding and business planning advice in the course of their work in projects and with community groups

To manage premises, facilities, and equipment

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support CEO to Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial planning processes within RVA, including the production and presentation of reports and membership to the Board, Executive and Sub-Groups as appropriate 
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage performance, risk, health and safety, financial resources, staffing and business continuity 
• Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the charity

Financial Management

• Responsible for maintaining and updating all RVA’s financial systems processes and policies
• Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements
• Production and maintenance of an annual budget and forecast for the Board
• Developing financial insight through financial data analysis, and monitoring to identify trends and themes
• Responsible for reporting to the Charities Commission and Companies House and meeting any legal requirements
• Act as part of the RVA senior leadership team and RVA Executive and as such contribute to all aspects of RVA strategic planning
• Responsible for budgeting and cost control of a number of projects simultaneously
• Responsible for ensuring correct financial information is available for monitoring, returns and contract requirements that are attended to and completed by project managers and coordinators
• Representing RVA with external stakeholders
• To ensure all invoicing and payment arrangements are carried out accurately with weekly and monthly payment of creditors and debtors
• Ensuring RVA has adequate insurances

Personnel management – financial

• Ensuring salaries and wages information/returns are carried out to specified deadlines
• Responsible for RVA Payroll
• HR responsibilities including administering the internal HR syste
• Managing and supporting Finance and Customer Services Assistant to ensure all financial and administrative duties run smoothly.

Office administration

• Negotiations and purchasing of all RVA equipment and supplies
• Health and Safety and Fire Safety of the offices
• Maintenance of all confidential forms and records including contracts, HR information, project reports and financial statements

Community Support

• Support staff and project managers ensuring they have financial discipline and knowledge
• Working with project managers and coordinators to develop new initiatives

Delegated powers

• Financial – spending as agreed with the Chief Executive and the RVA Treasurer

• Regularly review Financial Standing Orders in agreement with the RVA Treasurer

• Operational - as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can agree work targets with individuals and target communities on specific action
• Can agree resourcing as per project budget and guidelines
• Can agree budget re-allocations and reprofiling
• Can authorise additional spending where required according to RVA’s financial authorisation policies

• Strategic – as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can identify and action key themes for RVA operations
• Initiate partnership and collaborative working
• Identify, develop and implement projects

• Staffing – responsible for the activities and welfare of project staff and volunteers as agreed with the Chief Executive

Resources

• To work with CEO to establish the long-term sustainability of RVA by developing a mix of income streams - grant funding, statutory contracts, partnership, income generation, fundraising and social enterprise (premises management, training and new initiatives)
• Lead and co-ordinate the efficient and effective management of RVA resources and assets.
• Operate within the annual budget and ensure management and compliance related policies are up to date
• To be responsible for the production and adoption of all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of legislation and funding/contracting organisations

• Work with CEO to provide the systems and processes that lead and support voluntary action in Rother personally, with staff and volunteers and through networks and partnerships supported by RVA

• Support CEO to drive the use of digital technology to deliver RVA’s services 
• Ensure the organisation’s staff and volunteers are focused on achieving its mission and aims
• To undertake any other duties as prescribed by the Board relevant to this post

See website for Person Spec and application form