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Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

We are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Finance Assistant - Accounts Receivable

Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £29,919 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Finance Assistant. This role will take the lead on and be the primary contact for all the income related matters of Refuge which fall within the remit of Finance. The postholder will act as the bridge between Finance and Refuge for all income matters. This role will also work closely with the Housing Income Manager. The role incorporates a high level of processing requiring attention to detail and accuracy and is a critical role to Refuge.

Closing date: 9am on 18 October 2024

Interview dates: 30 & 31 October

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

I am delighted to be working with a fantastic homelessness charity in search of a temporary Finance Assistant. This is a full-time, London based hybrid role for around 3-months. As Finance Assistant you will be responsible for carrying out a range of finance related processes, data entry and administrative tasks to assist the Accountant and Finance Team.

These will include processing invoices, payments, receipts of rent income and recording activities, including data entry, filing, providing information, answering queries, filing and other relevant tasks required in an effective and efficient manner in line with procedure and within required timeframes.

Key accountabilities and experience required:

Invoice & Payment processing

Rent Processing

Reconciliations

Financial policies and procedures

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant with a community charity focussed on helping children and families, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Finance Assistant you will provide finance support to the charity and report to the Director of Operations.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation.

As Finance Assistant, you will:

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the purchase ledger

- Be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the sales ledger. Ensuring authorisation and coding of invoices in line with company coding structure

- Be responsible for the production of monthly financial reports

- Work with HR and the outsourced Payroll provider in preparing and processing the monthly payroll, management of PAYE and Pension Payments

- Work with the Director of Operations & Business Manager to prepare annual budgets

The successful applicant will:

- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Hold an accounting qualification such as AAT or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA etc)

- Have experience of producing detailed financial and management reporting to highlight the current position and future risks

- Have excellent computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and Internet applications

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Permanent Full Time

Circa £25,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are looking for a capable and highly motivated person to join our Finance team. The primary purpose of the role is to assist with providing an efficient transaction processing service for the Fund. This is an entry level role, training and development will be provided. The right person will have good IT and numeracy skills, be able to pay attention to detail and have a strong work ethic. Being a good team player and having excellent communication skills is important. If successful you will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for the work of the team and the Fund.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th September 2024, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will most likely take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

The Finance Assistant has responsibility for accounting duties as a vital part of the Whitechapel Gallery’s finance function, and provides support to the Finance Manager and Head of Finance in the operational financial management of the organisation. Although experience in a Finance department or administrative role would be beneficial, the role is most suited to a proactive, positive and friendly individual with strong communication skills, ideally with a passion for the Arts.

Please check our website for more information.

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established grant giving organisation to help find their next Finance Assistant on a 6 month contract (full time). This role requires you to be in their central London office 5 days per week for the first 3 months and 3 days in the office per week thereafter.
 
The Finance Assistant is responsible for smoothly running all transactional processes for grants, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The post holder will also lead on any applicable system enhancements thus offering a critical and wide-ranging systems support role for the charity.  The post holder will ensure that financial transactions are properly allocated, recorded, and maintained. They will assist in the preparation of audit data as well as supporting project reporting to aid in the preparation of the annual statutory audit. 
 

• To provide a high standard of financial grants support to the Charity, including modelling income, expenditure and cashflow.
• To provide a high standard of financial administrative support in processing supplier invoices using the appropriate VAT coding and processing of grant payments on the SAGE database.
• To process the payment of grants to ensure that payments are kept in line with both cashflow and forecast. 
• Process grants payments and check against grant contracts. 
• Monitoring and follow up on overdue grant requirements, including the chasing of contracts.
• Extract financial grant data from the Charity’s systems and produce financial analysis and forecasting models and reports on past and current funding, coupled with forward projections to improve visibility of and planning for future financial commitments.

 
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Job Title: Finance Officer
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary range: £32k to £35k
Principal Location: London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 and an expectation of 4 days in the office per week.

Street Child is one of the world's fastest-growing children's charities. In less than 15 years we have made a material impact on the lives of nearly a million children - but the desire, potential and need to go so much further, and to reach millions more children in need of safety and a quality education, is what motivates us every day. Strong finance functions underpin everything that we want to achieve as an organisation and this role is a vital part of this.

Role Purpose:

This role is a key member of the busy HQ finance function. The role is primarily focused on HQ finances and will also work with the colleagues across our global finance team. The role offers the chance to work across a number of finance functions, including: management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and working on some of the subsidiary charities; and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.

It is essential that the applicant can juggle the complexities of a busy role with has varied work priorities. Key stakeholders are the HQ Finance Manager, Finance Director and the HQ based fundraising team. The role works alongside the Finance Assistant and plays a role in oversight and coaching of this role. Street Child is implementing a new CRM system and this role will feed into the development of new processes and procedures and use both the CRM and finance system and ensure full reconciliation and data trail between the two systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1) (40%) Deliver all functions related to Accounts Receivable and CRM:

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system and CRM (which is under development) on a weekly basis.
• Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
• Working with colleagues in Fundraising to analyse and code income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly. Following up on how to code any income which is not allocated to a source.
• Working closely with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances from customers, and sending out monthly debtor balance statements.
• Raising donor invoices and requests for payments, and issuing donor receipts.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

2) (40%) Month end reporting and reconciliation and subsidiary accounts:

• Complete all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and petty cash reconciliations and submit for approval by HQ Finance Manager.
• Once CRM system is in place, undertake reconciliation processes between finance data and CRM data.
• Carry out monthly revaluations of bank accounts.
• Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist in preparation of internal reports, including working with Operations Department and Finance department to review their monthly reports.
• Take responsibility to deliver the management accounts of two subsidiary companies: Children in Crisis and HQ transactions of Africa Educational Trust.
• Compile information for Gift Aid returns.
• General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
• Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
• Audit: support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors.

3) (20%) Lead the Accounts Payable process:

• Whilst the Finance Assistant is responsible for all payments, the Finance Officer has a lead role in ensuring that all invoices are paid on time, in an efficient manner and that the finance system reflects the transactions within the correct accounting period and correctly coded in the system – including account code, cost centre, project code and donor code.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments, and ensure that recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Be a point of contact with the Foreign exchange agents to quickly resolve any questions.
• Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Ensuring that there are at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; overseeing the process to ensure that all invoices for payment are correctly approved by the budget holder, setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved in the banking platforms by the deadline set. Providing cover to set up payments when the Finance Assistant is not available.
• Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices and checking and reviewing classifications, with follow up as required.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Fully deliver the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount and currency of payment (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
• Any other responsibilities from time to time.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent Degree
• A Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Part qualified accountancy qualification

Desirable:

• Full Accountancy qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• IT Literate with strong Excel skills
• Familiar with using Teams
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of using a CRM

Desirable:

• Charity or third sector experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help!

Desirable:

• Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
• Persistence and tenacity

Other:

Essential:

• Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues, other departments and other external contacts
• Strong communicator and able to explain work to other team members

Desirable:

• Good Interpersonal skills

Working closely with the CEO, the Audit, Finance and Risk (AFR) Committee and the Board, the Finance & Corporate Services Manager is responsible for the financial management of the charity on a strategic and operational level, and supports our corporate, HR and ICT functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position provides leadership and support to the wider team, and line management of the Finance & Corporate Services Officer. Other duties include monthly payroll, monthly management accounts and reports, annual budget and audit, and supporting our team with HR, ICT and office requirements.

You will be an experienced senior manager with at least 4-5 years of experience in finance within the charity sector and providing back-office support. An accountancy qualification is essential, as is knowledge of SORP.

You will be highly organised, able to work as part of our small team as well as on your own initiative, have a methodical and collaborative approach, and a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be passionate about our campaigning work to improve the lives of older Londoners, and committed to upholding our mission, vision and values.

We are an equal opportunities employer and while we are open to applications from all backgrounds, we particularly welcome applications from older Londoners.

Age UK London (AUKL) is a leading campaigning charity in London, seeking to improve the lives of older Londoners. Our award-winning campaigns cover a wide range of subjects, including transport, digital exclusion, cost of living and poverty, and social isolation.

Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ. 

We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out;

• Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters
• A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations.
• Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters

You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should also possess a good standard of numeracy as well as accuracy with detailed spreadsheets. You should be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.

Salary is £20,545.60 for 4 days per week (£25,682 FTE).  The role can be home or office based with a minimum once a week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham.  Additional days on site will be required during the induction phase (up to 3 months).

Closing date: 30th September

Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.

Further information on how to apply can be found on our website.

Please return your completed application form with a CV, covering letter and completed monitoring form.

Finance & Operations Assistant, Community Impact Bucks

Full Time 35 hours per week - £22,950 to £25,000 per annum (DOE)

Hybrid working pattern – mainly from home but must be available to go into our office (Weston Turville, Aylesbury) when required

Could you carry out the financial and administrative tasks that keep this busy charity running?

If you are highly organised, with an eye for detail and great Excel skills, then this could be the role for you.

About us

At Community Impact Bucks, we are passionate about helping people to get involved and make a difference in their communities.

· We support hundreds of communities and causes across Buckinghamshire by helping charities and voluntary groups to be the best they can be – perhaps by helping them find funding, run their organisation or find volunteers.

· By helping local residents to find volunteering roles, we support people who want to give back to their communities while at the same time help local charities to find the volunteers they may need to support vital services.

· And through our community services, we help to build strong, resilient communities and directly help people – the elderly, vulnerable and socially isolated – where we see an unmet need.

About you

Skilled in use of IT software, in particular Excel and QuickBooks or Sage, you get satisfaction from seeing everything running smoothly, have an eye for detail, and are happy to work on your own initiative as part of a remote team.

Able to manage your own time, you will have a flexible approach and be keen to test new ways of working to improve business processes.

Key responsibilities

Key tasks include:

· Bookkeeping and day-to-day management of invoices and payments

· Premises management: resolving day-to-day issues, First Aider, Fire Officer

· Co-ordinating team and Board meetings including invitations, agenda and papers

· Responsible for HR administration and record-keeping, including preparing paperwork and co-ordinating recruitment, induction and leaver processes

· Act as an IT Superuser, becoming expert in IT systems and supporting colleagues to use them effectively

Key requirements

· Experience of bookkeeping, preferably using bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks.

· Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

· Excellent telephone manner and confident in a public facing role.

· Able to establish systems, record information and maintain records systematically.

· Confident user of IT software, including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

· Confident working with numbers, data and spreadsheets.

· Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.

Diversity & Inclusion

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.  

How to apply

For more information please visit our website to download the Job Description and application form.

Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 5 pm on 20th  September.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised

Interviews will take place in person, at our office based in Weston Turville, Aylesbury (HP22 5XQ)

Ekō is seeking a Senior Finance Associate. Join us in this dynamic role where you'll take charge of managing invoices, overseeing financial processes, and guiding stakeholders through policies and systems. You’ll handle supplier invoices, reconcile statements, draft budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with multi-currency payments. Your expertise in financial analysis will be key, and you'll also have the opportunity to integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into our accounting practices. Bring your finance experience and keen attention to detail to make an immediate impact and contribute to meaningful international projects. This full-time, fully remote position requires you to be based in and eligible to work in one of the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, UK or USA.

A bit about us Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action. We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible. We highly value a diverse team and an equitable work environment where every member of our team is set up to thrive. We have taken steps to nurture this environment including an Anti-Oppression Leadership Team that seeks to facilitate movement towards an organizational community and practice rooted in love and liberation. We expect all team members to take responsibility for co-creating an equitable work community where everyone is able to do impactful, world-changing work. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply. We offer benefits including additional sick days for parents and caregivers, flexible working hours, and professional development stipends. We review our policies and practices for equity frequently. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply.

What You’ll Do as Part of our Team:

• Manage and monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox
• Oversee financial processes, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and guide others in navigating policies, resources, and systems
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and resolve queries promptly
• Potentially draft and prepare budgets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all Ekō jurisdictions and stay updated on regulatory changes
• Communicate solutions to senior team members, and implement necessary decisions
• Assist in multi-currency payments
• Review employee reimbursement for accurate coding
• Support the audit process, including preparation, execution, and completion
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to communicate insights clearly
• Integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into accounting procedures, controls, systems, and compliance standards
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed

About the role:

Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?

If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team, playing a crucial role in supporting both the operational and strategic financial management of our Charity.

Your role and expertise will ensure we can continue to deliver our vital services efficiently and sustainably while driving excellence and integrity in financial management.

For full details please see our Job Description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services on vocation and services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

What will the process involve?

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.

 Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.

Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Finance Assistant.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Administration Team.

The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.

You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust's procedures, and that coding and costing are accurate and appropriate. You will work with the Finance Manager to support a range of financial procedures from banking to preparation of budgets and forecasts.

You will be the first point of contact for finance queries. Therefore, strong numeracy skills, previous experience in a finance role and good communications skills are essential.

For further details regarding the role, please see the job description and person specification in our recruitment pack.

As part of this role there will be the opportunity to access financial support towards further education in accountancy qualifications, if you so wish.

In addition to the above, we also offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits include:

· Hybrid working

· 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days dependent on service

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working hours

· Pension, life insurance and permanent health insurance

Our vision is to work to a future where every family with a seriously ill child in hospital will be able to stay together, just minutes from their child’s bed during their treatment.

If you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us and we will give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV. You will be asked a number of questions to give you an opportunity to tell us more about yourself, your skills and experience. 

Closing date 15 September 2024