Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a Finance Assistant who will be responsible for the management of FFI’s donation processing function, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will have excellent numeracy skills and a strong attention to detail. A diligent and rigorous approach to work is essential. Your strong interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands.  With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to FFI’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Finance Assistant (Charity)

37.5 hours per week 

In response to the growth and increasing diversity of our business, we have created this additional post.  We are now seeking a skilled Finance Assistant to fill the position and join our Finance team. 

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. 

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring transaction processing for both accounts payable and receivable, is completed accurately and in a timely manner.  Working alongside another Finance Assistant, you will share responsibility for ensuring suppliers are paid on time and rent accounts are updated to reflect payments from clients.

The ideal applicant will possess some technical knowledge in the field and experience of working in a business setting, ideally within a finance team.  You will also have good Excel skills combined with the ability to handle and present large volumes of data.  Additionally, you will have exceptional attention to detail, be competent at managing conflicting deadlines and possess good communication skills.

When completing your application, please address (with examples) points 1 to 8 in the technical and professional know-how section of the job profile.

Closing date: 10th August 2021 (at Midnight)*

Interview date: w/c 16th August 2021

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

*Please note that we may close this vacancy early, if we receive a large number of applications.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.

Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable

We’re looking for an excellent Finance Assistant to work within the Kew Finance team with a focus on accounts receivable. You will contribute to the delivery of an efficient finance department ensuring accurate and timely financial transaction processing.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

The main duties of this position include:

• Chasing debtor balances in a systematic and proactive manner.
• Ensuring all transaction processing is up to date, complete and accurate, and controls are maintained with clear audit trails.
• Cash book posting including the posting of all entries from the bank statement.
• Processing and reconciling income received from Kew’s ticketing system.

To be successful you will need to be confident; working closely with the Finance team, Kew staff and external customers as part of the transaction processing team, demonstrating excellent customer service together with strong communication skills both orally and in writing. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience in accounts receivable and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of what is required backed up by experience in the role. 

Experience with Agresso would be desirable.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 1st August 2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 

About the job 

LSESU is looking for a Finance Assistant to work within our small Finance team and across the Students’ Union to support the behind-the-scenes operations of all our activities including societies, sports clubs, cafes, bar, gym, representation, campaigns and advice.

You will have a varied role: processing transactions, carrying out reconciliations and running reports, as well as being a main point of contact for staff and club & society budget holders, external customers and suppliers and being involved in Union-wide projects and events.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team and independently to accurately record LSESU’s financial transactions.

You will have experience of working within a finance department, using accounting software to record transactions, communicating with customers or suppliers via email and phone and be comfortable using Excel.

You will have excellent organisational skills, juggling day to day transaction processing, recurring weekly, monthly or quarterly tasks, responding to queries as well as working on longer term projects. You’ll keep on top of the shared finance email inboxes.

You’ll have excellent communication skills and be able to explain information clearly, dealing with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders confidently and diplomatically, working with people on all levels, from students to senior staff within the institution.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting students and working with staff from other departments to improve the student experience.

Candidates who are currently studying, or interested in studying for a recognized accounting qualification are encouraged to apply.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience we offer:

• 25 days holidays per year 

• Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter 

• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, wth a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes

• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

• Access to LSE staff training courses

• Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

• Flexibility for work-life balance

• Interest free Travel loan

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. 

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Want to apply?

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Role: Finance Assistant

Responsible to: Director of Finance

Responsible for staff: N/A

Location: Suite B1 Higher Mill, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast, Devon

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing all financial transactions using Sage
• Downloading, processing and reconciliation of bank and petty cash transactions
• Administration of sale ledger, including credit control
• Responsibility of the purchase ledger, including supplier payments
• Assist with the payroll process including provisions for workplace pensions
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Prepare and maintain annual budgets and forecasting.
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts, financial statements & legal requirements
• Help with the preparation of the external audit Internal financial audit
• Understand and adhere to all financial and accounting regulations and legislation
• Carry out other activities as appropriate on the instruction of the Director of Finance

General Duties:

• Positively promote the work of Go Beyond both internally and externally, and be a representative at stewardship and cultivation events
• Prioritise tasks to ensure maximum return on investment of your time and resources
• Willingness to travel, as required to support meetings or to achieve agreed objectives
• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and stay overnight
• To work in line with the Go Beyond Mission, Vision, and Values consistently, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, environment and services
• To present a positive image of Go Beyond at all times, through every aspect of your work
• To ensure that all Go Beyond policies, procedures, and agreed protocols are adhered to
• To contribute to the planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities
• To participate in team meetings and activities and represent Go Beyond at other meetings as agreed
• To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with GDPR legislation
• To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
• To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved
• To make a commitment to improving Go Beyond environmental impact by means of energy saving and recycling in the workplace

Person Specification:

Essential Attributes

Education and Training

• Experience of working in a busy finance department
• Experience in the charity sector with an understanding of Charity Commission regulations

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Microsoft Office skills
• Sage 50 accounts
• Gift aid administration and claim processing
• Payroll processing
• Good organisational and administrative skills

Personal Qualities

• A team player who can build relationships across the team and be adaptable
• A good communicator who can work under pressure, prioritise and adapt to change
• Analytical with an attention for detail
• Deadline orientated with the ability to stick to time constraints

Commitment to Safeguarding Children:

• Everyone who works at Go Beyond has the responsibility for promoting the
  safeguarding and welfare of children.
• To ensure awareness of the charity’s policy and procedures regarding Child Safeguarding.
• To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses.
• To report all causes for concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Officer.
• To carry out risk assessments that include safeguarding measures for any activities.

A large Health based organisation in Central London is looking for a Treasury/Cashier to join the team immediately.

Client Details

A large Health based organisation in Central London

Description

Profile

• Multi currency
• Double-entry
• Reconciliations
• ACCA/CIMA studier
• Treasury experience

Job Offer

£14-15ph

Senior Finance Assistant

 (Ref SUS3241)

£22,389 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol/Home Working

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Finance Assistant, helping us to ensure that the Finance Team continues to provide an excellent service.

As a key member of the transactional finance team, your role will see you responsible for recording and processing the organisation’s financial transactions, including operating the purchase and sales ledgers and the Lloyds online expenses system.

About You

We are looking for an organised and methodical individual with the ability to work accurately and to deadlines.

You will have knowledge and experience of accounting software such as Access Dimensions or Sage Accounts and MS Excel.

So, if this sounds like you, apply today and help support Sustrans to make a difference by creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes disabled people, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on 09 August 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 16 August 2021.

We are looking for an aspiring Finance Professional who is looking to develop their skills and contribute to the day to day running of a busy, small charity finance department.  You will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role as well as recent experience of using Quickbooks

About CFAB: 

CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care, protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.

This is an exciting opening for someone to join a successful organisation with a strong ethical vision and values and gain highly sought-after experience.

ASDAN is an education charity and awarding organisation providing courses, accredited curriculum programmes and regulated qualifications to engage, elevate and empower young people aged 11 to 25 years in greatest need. We are looking to appoint a Finance Officer for an 18-month period to cover a maternity leave, the extended period to enable full handover and opportunity to work alongside the existing Finance Officer before her leave commences. 

As well as working within a friendly, helpful team, the role offers an opportunity to really make a difference.  During the contract term the applicant will have the opportunity to play a key part in the transition from our old finance system to a new finance system, which is a fantastic development experience. The Finance Officer will also provide financial support to a variety of accounting functions including assisting with data input and the production of monthly management reports. 

Whilst previous finance experience would be desirable, we will consider applications from candidates with no specific finance experience who can demonstrate high levels of personal organisation and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.  Additionally, candidates must possess good numerical, written and verbal communication skills as well as a capability of working with the Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel. 

This is a full time role, over 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.  

At this time, the majority of our staff are working from home or similar, and candidates should be able to work remotely in a suitable environment; however in the coming months we plan a return to the office in St George, Bristol where this role will be based in some form. Candidates should be able to work at this location when we are able to return.

Conditions of Service:

Contract: Fixed Term 18 month contract

Salary: £22,300 - Band 2, pt 18

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Pension: Scottish Widows: Post holder has option of two levels: level 1 employee 3%/ employer 6% or employee 6%/ employer 9%

Leave entitlement: 24 days in addition to statutory bank holidays

Location: Bristol (remote working presently)

Role description, person specification and application process outlined in the attachments.  Or see the vacancy section of the ASDAN website.

Finance Operation Specialist

Contract type: Fixed Term (24 Months)

Application closing date: 25 July 2021

(We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications)

Salary: USD17,941 per annum

Introduction to VSO

VSO is the world's leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone.

At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments.

Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We're not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role Overview:

You will have a chance to provide excellent financial support on finance operations and related controls for VSO in Cambodia. Finance Operation Specialist will be responsible for country finance statutory requirements, tax and statutory reporting. You will ensure production of accurate internal financial data and external financial statutory reports.

Ideal Applicant Summary:

VSO is looking for candidates who have the fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA, or international equivalent) who have experience in preparing or managing local Cambodia payroll; identifying and implementing process, system and control improvements; and building relationships with and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Remark:

• This is a national position.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.
• VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Position:   Finance Associate, Global Operations

Location:   Washington, D.C. or London

Status:  Full-time  

Reports to:   Controller 

Starting salary: $54,800 - $58,100 (U.S.) | £32,400 - £34,300 (U.K.)

Deadline to apply: 24 August 2021

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I. Position Summary: 

Reporting to the U.S.-based Controller, the Finance Associate, Global Operations will assist in processing and recording invoices, expense reports and payroll with a particular focus on supporting Malala Fund operations in the U.K. as well as operational expansion countries outside of the U.S. They will serve as a main point of contact for key billing relationships and will support colleagues across multiple departments in budgeting, reporting and compliance matters. The Associate will liaise across all departments and will gain a deep, behind-the-scenes understanding of nonprofit finance and compliance.

II. Responsibilities:

Finance and administration 

• Prepares U.K. and other global operational invoices for processing and payment; supports the U.S. invoicing process as necessary.

• Oversees and monitors key expense report uploads and financial entries, liaising closely with out-sourced accounting firms in the U.K., Nigeria, Pakistan and elsewhere.

• Assists the Controller and other Finance staff in the creation and upkeep of project budgets, and the preparation of financial reports, dashboards and cash projections.

• Assists and/or leads certain financial systems evaluation and improvement projects, working both independently and in partnership with others on the Finance team.

• Reconciles certain bank and general ledger accounts for both the U.S. and non-U.S. entities.

• Supports U.K. and global accountants in setting up monthly payroll; supports semi-monthly U.S. payroll setup as needed.

• With others on the Finance team, monitors grants and pledges receivable to ensure payments are applied appropriately.

• Assists with the preparation of annual filings and with annual audits in the U.K., Nigeria, Pakistan and elsewhere as necessary. 

• Assists with the annual budgeting process and semi-annual re-forecasting process, particularly as it relates to budgeting for Malala Fund’s U.K. and other non-U.S. global entities.

• Maintains vendor and contractor files as necessary.

• Cross-trains and serve as the primary back-up for U.S. accounting functions. 

• Performs other financial tasks as requested by the Controller.

Organisational culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas. 

• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III. Person Specification 

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with office administration and financial and accounting systems, ideally coupled with a degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

• Extremely high attention to detail and very strong organizational skills.

• Good judgment and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency and poise.

• A high degree of integrity, trustworthiness and flexibility, able to work well with colleagues, vendors, contractors and various stakeholders towards shared goals.

• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice.

• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning. 

• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders. 

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Past experience with contracts, grant-making, budget management, and/or financial reporting strongly preferred.

• Finance and/or administrative exposure in at least one of Malala Fund’s operational countries (the U.S., U.K. Nigeria and/or Pakistan) preferred.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 24 August 2021.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

THINK EQUAL is a global education initiative with a mission to ensure that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes a compulsory subject for all children in the early years’ (3-6 year-olds) globally. SEL is the process through which knowledge, attitudes, values and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, gender equality, environmental stewardship, relationship skills and responsible decision making are developed.SEL helps young people to:

• build and maintain psychological resources;
• know themselves and their emotions and to engage in positive relationships;
• make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly;
• learn self-regulation and avoid negative behaviours;
• undo gender stereotypes and be gender equal;
• have self-worth, confidence and the right to voice and agency; and
• transition into ambitious and empowered young adults.

To support educators and governments to achieve this mission, THINK EQUAL has developed a global SEL Programme for 3-6 years-olds.The Programme is constructed around narrative children’s books, lesson plans and teaching resources which provide the concrete tools educators need to teach SEL in a low-cost and adaptable format.

The THINK EQUAL Programme has been implemented in 17 countries across six continents and is evidence-based.There is a growing demand from other countries for the THINK EQUAL Programme and the organisation is now strengthening its team to be able to respond to this demand.

Purpose of the Role

To oversee the management of the organisation’s resources, HR and Governance to ensure the continued growth and development of THINK EQUAL to achieve its Mission. To provide robust financial management and leadership on finance, HR, governance and adminisration. To provide excellent people management skills and play a key role in leadership to support the SLT and trustees in all aspects of finance, reporting to funders, HR and governance. The post holder will work closely with the CEO.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 1 1/2  A4 pages) by  21 August 2021. Please read the attached Job Description for the role. Please include your availabilty for interview and start date along with your expecation for salary.

Please note that we do not sponsor visa, you must have right to work in the UK for this post. The role is based in London, W10 , the post holder will be required to attend the the office.

Recruiting for a Finance Income Officer at our Head Office in Westminster!

GBP 25,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
The Finance Officer will be a key member of the Finance Transactions Team and will undertake a varied and interesting range of income, rebilling and cash collection tasks.

The post -holder will assist in ensuring all invoices are issued in a timely manner and for maintaining the debtor ledger.

Key Responsibilities:
- Process all periodic and adhoc invoices for contracts, rebilling other activities undertaken by the business, on the invoicing system (CSB) per the required timescales
- Liaise with colleagues in the business to establish correct invoice data and required supporting information
- Assist with updating customer data including contact and address information on CSB and SUN
- Provide debt analysis ( spreadsheet and/or reports generated by the arrears management module (Collect Plus) ), as required
- Monitor the Rebilling and Income mailboxes and deal with queries and invoice requests promptly and effectively
- Assist in the provision of an effective credit control function by following established procedures to ensure prompt collection of Look Ahead's debts
- Assist with the allocation of payments by identifying cash received
- Participate in the periodic reconciliation of debtor accounts
- Maintain the invoice registers on an on-going basis
- Run month end reports and extract information as necessary.
- Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of the team and the Finance Department

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Person Specification:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage service-user involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
- Is numerate and confident with figures

Essential:
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage their own workload
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Excellent IT & communication skills
- Intermediate Excel skills

Desirable:
- Experience of working as part of a Finance team
- Advanced Excel skills

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

About the Role

Do you want to make a difference to homelessness in Bristol? 

If so, why not join CHAS! 

CHAS are looking for an Impact, Finance and Change Officer. 

CHAS has recently gone through a period of sustainable growth to meet increasing demand for services. This role is a key position within CHAS: ensuring the quality of the monitoring and evaluation remains consistent as the service develops.

You will work within the Operations Team, and closely with the Operations and Development Manager, to provide project support to CHAS’ internal development. This will include supporting the monitoring and evaluation and quality processes and supporting the finance and reporting elements of the charity. There is significant opportunity to shape this role as the charity develops.

Personal Outlook

The post-holder must be a person with a strong commitment to the voluntary sector and a desire to make a real difference. You will be adaptable, dynamic and open to supporting change and development within the organisation. You will be working as a member of a small staff team. 

We are keen to have a staff team which is representative of the community we serve and also welcome applications from people with life experience of housing and homelessness issues to help us to shape and develop our service. 

What’s in it for you? 

• The opportunity to make a big difference in a small organisation
• Flexible working hours 
• Competitive pay
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme
• Employer pension
• 25 days leave + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Homeworking with occasional time in the office (COVID-dependent) 

Please see attached job description for full details.