Guru Systems is a fast growing for-purpose business, radically reducing carbon emissions from energy systems across the UK. With an excellent client list and hardware installed in more than 20k homes, the company is already profitable and is scaling up to capture the significant opportunities in this expanding market.

We’re now looking for a Finance Director to influence our strategy and ensure excellent financial control as we accelerate our growth. 

Finance Director  

Guru Systems  

London        

£90,000 - £100,000        

The Finance Director will provide specialist financial insights and take ownership of all financial strategy, strengthening management information and financial analysis capability and contributing to the development of organisational strategy across all areas of the business.  

This newly created role, will be an integral part of the senior leadership team, with critical responsibility for challenging assumptions and decision-making across the business, establishing a high level of credibility and engagement. With the ability to operate strategically and tactically, the Finance Director will drive business performance ensuring the most profitable and sustainable outcomes.    

To be successful in this role you will be a commercially astute qualified accountant with a strong personal profile for delivering forward thinking financial leadership, operational effectiveness and profitability. Ambitious and highly motivated you will thrive working in a fast paced, dynamic and diverse environment, and have a personal committed to building a successful for purpose business.      

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.  

Published advert closing date: 28th October 2019      

Preliminary interviews at Prospectus: 7th - 18th November 2019    

Meeting Managing Director at Guru System: W/C - 25 November 2019          

Panel interviews with Guru Systems: W/C - 2nd December 2019          

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.              

Prospectus embraces diversity and works actively to achieve a workforce and governance reflecting society.      

Job title: Finance Director
Salary: £55,000 - 65,000
Location: Lambeth, London (some flexibility to work from home)
Hours: Full time

The SCI Foundation is an international development organization recommended by the global evaluator’s GiveWell as a top charity.  Founded in 2002 by one of the first grants made by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we were based at the School of Public Health at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington until August this year, when we became a stand-alone entity. Building on our 17 year experience of delivering life changing treatments against preventable tropical diseases to populations primarily in sub Saharan Africa we are aiming to broaden our strategy and work in partnership with other sectors outside health such as water and sanitation and veterinary public health, to accelerate disease control and strengthen health systems to have sustained impact.

In 2010 we have received funding from the UK Department of International Development which has been extended until 2022. We have also been rated as one of the most impactful global charities by Givewell[dot]org for the last 8 years. We have an annual turnover of approximately 10 million GBP with considerable reserves.

We are looking for an exceptional person to join the senior management team to take the SCI Foundation into its next phase and fulfil its exciting new strategy. This is an ideal position for someone with a significant amount of experience in a senior finance role in an NGO who is looking for the opportunity to use their skills and experience to help shape the strategic direction of a newly formed organisation and innovate to build an exceptional financial management system to support the attainment of our mission.

You will have a professional finance qualification and be able to balance strategic thinking with a keen attention to detail. You will have excellent strategic finance skills, backed up by sound financial governance, risk management and compliance experience. You will have a passion for international development and will be comfortable operating in an agile environment, working with diverse stakeholders, each with their own unique requirements.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team ( SMT) , staff and Board, the Finance Director  will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation and will lead on setting the financial strategy and bringing a vision for how this strategy can most effectively support the delivery of our mission will. You will also drive excellence through the effective management of the Finance Team.

Closing date: 9am 28th October 2019
First interview: Thursday 7th November 2019
Second interview: Between 12th and 14th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Finance Director, London, £70,000 per annum

The Organisation
St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is a Charity whose aim is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. Their 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending. The core service is complemented by additional areas of activity - community support projects including community shops, furniture stores and advice centres, youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid. The current total income of the organisation is £10m but there is complexity due to the high number of projects the organisation manages.

Your role
A newly created opportunity, the Director of Finance will lead the finance team and provide strategic support to the senior management team and trustees. You will report to the CEO and manage two staff directly including the Financial Controller based in Bradford and the Head of Technology. This role will be based in London and provide a strong link between the finance team and the management team. You will be required to travel regularly to Bradford and some of the project offices. The ability to communicate and build relationships remotely and in person will be essential to success in this role. The Director of Finance will be tasked with tackling some of the organisation's challenges including the formation of a strategic plan, a review of systems, policies and procedures and the provision of reports to stakeholders. This role will be key to ensuring that the organisation has a sustainable plan for the future that allows the organisation to continue with its good work.

About you
The ideal candidate for this role will be a senior level qualified Accountant with previous experience of working within the charity sector. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders in various locations and you will have the ability to liaise with them both remotely and in person - this will include travel to locations including Bradford. You will be a strategic thinker with a strong alignment to SVP's mission. It is important that you understand and have a commitment to equal opportunities. You will have sympathy with the Christian aims and purposes of the society and will be able to value people of all faiths or none. You will understand and empathise with the Vincentian ethos, values and the work of the society.

What you'll get in return
The SVP offer a competitive salary and benefits. You will be working with a fantastic team and the role also offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders to have big strategic impact.

What you need to do now
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 4th November.
For an informal conversation please contact Peter O'Sullivan at Hays.

Free Word is looking for an inspiring leader to play a key role in our next phase of development.

We are an arts venue that explores the power and politics of words and a home for other organisations who care about who gets to speak and be heard in society.

Working closely with the CEO / Artistic Director, the Executive Director will be responsible for developing the culture and sustainability of Free Word, using existing resources imaginatively and finding new ones to support our work.

We are a people-focused organisation and collaborative work-space as well as a public arts venue.  If you care deeply about Free Word’s vision, and are skilled at developing organisations in ways that create productive, enjoyable working environments, we would love to hear from you.

Full details of the role and how to apply on our website.

Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 11 November 2019

English National Ballet exists to take world-class ballet to as many people as possible; delighting them with the traditional and inspiring them with the new. The Company currently has 72 dancers and its own orchestra (ENB Philharmonic), which is supported by 150 staff across central departments.

ENB’s artistic output, reputation and ambition is growing rapidly and at a crucial stage in its history; celebrating its 70th birthday in 2020.

We have recently moved to a new purpose-built home on London City Island, Canning Town (the cultural anchor of a new community). Our new building combines a unique production studio, modern training facilities, teaching and rehearsal studios, and spaces for the public to view our work, eat and drink in a state-of-the-art environment.

As Director of Finance, you will report to the Chief Executive as a key member of our senior management team. The purpose of the role is to ensure a culture of incisive business intelligence, deliver timely and user-friendly management information, increase financial awareness across the Company, and ensure a comprehensive control environment.

• Be a key contributor to the Company’s business strategy and plans with a focus on delivering quality outputs from the finance function,
• Identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost control across the Company, working with the executive team to promote a culture of high performing entrepreneurialism,
• Build a sustainable 3-year rolling financial model, with budgeting, forecasting and reporting that is efficient, timely, with clear processes to maximise budget control.
• Providing our trustees with strategic financial advice and assurance on all financial and corporate governance matters
• Playing a full role in the development of the wider English National Ballet strategy and success as a collegiate member of our senior management team

We are looking for a qualified accountant with broad financial management experience within a multi layered operation (commercial or charitable), ideally with previous experience at Director level. You will need excellent management skills, be an advocate of business partnering, and should enjoy engaging widely across our organisation. You should have a strong sense of customer service, focusing your teams on ensuring that our staff, many stakeholders and committed volunteers have the best experience of working with our corporate centre.

Finally, it is essential that you share a passion for our work, recognising and contributing to the impact we make in enriching the lives of the many who access the educational and development opportunities we provide.

For a recruitment pack with further information, please contact Rohen Cardle at Morgan Law. The Closing Date for applications will be midnight Sunday 10th of Nov  

The Organisation

The Access Project (TAP) is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds beat the odds and secure places at top universities. A dedicated school-based staff member mentors students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. TAP also trains and supports volunteers to be exceptional tutors who work with a student for an hour a week to raise their grades. Their results show this approach works. A young person who has participated in The Access Project's programme is more than twice as likely to go to a top university than another student with the same academic track record and background.

This is an exciting time for The Access Project as they are looking to increase their impact significantly over the next 5 years to create even more change.

The Role

TAP are looking to recruit an Operations Director to contribute to strategic decisions on how they operate, ensure effective planning, and put in place the operational support needed to ensure continued growth and success. The Operations Director will play an important role in making TAP a leading example of a learning organisation, and will work closely with the Executive Team to provide leadership throughout this period of change. The Operations Director will ensure the organisation recruits great staff, supports development and will have oversight of a number of functions such as HR, technology, facilities, governance and compliance.

The Person

Experience and attributes to include:

- Confident line manager, with experience of building, leading, motivating and developing a team

- Experience of managing small and medium-sized offices

- Clear communicator of legal and HR issues clearly to non-expert audiences

- Proficient in employment law and HR best practice

- Experience of staff recruitment and training

- Understanding of principles behind IT systems development

- Experience of negotiating and agreeing contracts with external partners

- Outstanding project manager, meticulously well organised, proactive and reliable

- Passionate about educational disadvantage and The Access Project's mission

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement as part of your application, addressing your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification, which should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our offices.

The Opportunity

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity which supports the creation and long-term success of new schools in order to support the education sector in improving the life chances of young people.

NSN offers a rare opening for an experienced Finance and Corporate Services/HR professional to join our expanding charity.

Our incumbent Chief Operations Officer has been in post for nearly a decade and, after 9 years’ service, has decided to move on and explore new opportunities.

This is an ideal role for an experienced individual from the charity sector who may be seeking their first Executive role, or for those seeking to join the third sector from a corporate environment.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services

The Director of Finance and Corporate Services is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of finance, charity grants, HR, IT and all office/ organisational management, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Director.

The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership and direction in the financial management of the organisation, as well as in all other areas of organisational support. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is expected to support the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy, financial modelling and forecasting.

Key responsibilities

This role will include the following responsibilities:

· Providing strong and effective strategic leadership of all aspects of the finance and corporate functions, as well as managing a team of up to four

· Working with the new Director of External Affairs, explore and implement new funding channels for the charity

· Producing accurate and informative reports in relation to budgeting, forecasting, accounts, long-term planning and decision making for relevant stakeholders

· Charity governance including meeting schedules, AGMs and related compliance activity including statutory charity reporting and compliance

· Managing the process of annual audits carried out by external auditors

· Leading all HR activity for the organisation, including but not limited to recruitment, payroll, policies, employee benefits, training and development, employee engagement, performance management

· Charity grant management

· Operational oversight of IT, health and safety, procurement, facilities, property/leasing

Essential skills, attributes and qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:

· a senior finance role, for instance as Finance Manager, financial controller or Head/Director of Finance

· quality assuring new fundraising streams and opportunities for the charity’s development and growth

· charity compliance and financial management

· communicating with confidence when working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

· HR from recruitment to redundancy, including employment law

· managing financial functions across a range of teams, as well as line managing a team of finance/hr colleagues

· producing and managing budgets with diverse income streams and expenditure.

· developing and managing complex finance systems and implementing financial policies, processes and controls

· preparing Board papers and presenting financial information at Board meetings.  

· CIMA or ACCA

Desirable skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

· An understanding of charity governance

· Experience in complex finances

· Experience in grant delivery

· CIPD, ACA, Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA), Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA)

Background

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity improving the life chances of young people by supporting the creation and long-term success of new schools. NSN finds talented people and organisations, supports them to establish new free schools across the country and, through the Academy Ambassadors Programme, places high calibre business people as non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. The organisation is particularly focussed on supporting new schools in areas of high economic and social disadvantage and low educational performance.

By offering advice, guidance and support, the charity has been instrumental in helping hundreds of groups of parents, teachers, charities and schools to establish new schools, and has placed over 1,300 non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. Over the last two years, NSN has expanded its activities to support the 800 or so free schools that are open or have been approved to open. With over 500 free schools expected to be open by September 2019, this is an exciting time to join NSN to design and deliver a compelling communications plan that aligns with the organisational strategy, and re-energises the free school policy.

Details and how to apply

Salary

£55,000-£65,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, with an additional day for each year of service

• Office closure between Christmas and New Year- additional leave not taken out of your annual leave allowance

• 2 days of study/charitable leave per year to allow you to take on charity work, further study or school governor activities

• Season ticket travel loan scheme

• 10% pension contribution

Contract

Full-time, permanent.

For the right candidate, we are willing to consider flexible working and job-share arrrangements. Please indicate this clearly in your application.

Closing date

5pm Thursday 7th November 2019

Location

Vauxhall, London. The role will require travel across England from time to time. 

Reporting

· Reports to: Director and Board of Trustees

· Line manages: Finance and Office Manager and other members of the team to be agreed with the successful candidate.

 How to apply

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this job.

Role: Executive Director of Public Impact
Salary: £100k to £115k + excellent benefits
Location: London based but with extensive travel around England
Contract: Permanent
With the scale and complexity of the housing crisis rarely far from the headlines, and the political landscape around it shifting all the time, the National Housing Federation is an organisation performing a critical role as the voice of housing associations in England.
The Federation is one the most influential and high-profile trade bodies in the UK. We have a diverse membership of almost 800 housing association members that provide homes for around six million people.
Our members are socially-driven organisations – reinvesting all their profit back into building new homes, investing in communities, and providing additional support for people. Our vision is for a country where everyone can live in a good quality home they can afford.
It is a great time to be joining the Federation, as our new ambitious business strategy has recently launched. This is a chance for someone with a real ambition for housing and social policy to join us and help make those ambitions a reality.
You will find great colleagues and a brilliant team, and you will get the opportunity to work on some of the toughest (and most interesting) social, economic and policy issues in the country.
Quite simply, this role is one of the best jobs in housing! It’s challenging, rewarding and thought provoking, giving you the chance to make a real difference.
You will work with our members, ranging from small homeless hostels to large national organisations, each one different and valued in their own right. This isn’t a job about policy making in ivory towers, it is about impact – working hard to end the housing crisis and, ultimately, improving lives.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply demonstrating the following:

• A good understanding of the political environment and a proven track record of working at a senior level with stakeholders in government and associated bodies, at a national, regional and local level.
• The political astuteness to identify future social policy issues and the experience to negotiate innovative and creative solutions based on sound analysis and research.
• An experienced leader and manager with a track record of motivating and inspiring others to success, both within an organisation and externally with stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of public speaking to a wide range of audiences and the ability to use media/communication technologies to create impact and make a difference.
• Experience of the process of commissioning research and of policy development.
• An understanding of what it means to work in a trade body and an empathy with the social purpose of housing associations.
The Federation is proud to be an inclusive workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We recognise our leadership team is not sufficiently reflective of the diversity of our members and the communities our sector exists to serve. We are especially keen to take a step towards changing this and strongly encourage applications from BME candidates and people of all different backgrounds, regardless of protected characteristics or social background.
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
Closing date: Thursday 7 November 2019
First interview date: Friday 15 November 2019
Second interview date: Friday 22 November 2019

The Chief Finance Officer at the International Secretariat of Amnesty is seeking a motivated and team-oriented person to join the team.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you thrive when working in a high-pressure environment where you are juggling with various tasks, changing demands and ad hoc requests? Then this job will be a great fit for you. As Executive Coordinator at Amnesty International you will play an essential role in enabling the CFO and senior team to meet their objectives. You will provide coordination and a range of high-level administrative and support services to ensure that everything is running smoothly.

You will provide effective project management support with the appropriate services, systems and processes to maintain high standards and facilitate monitoring and reporting on work undertaken. You will lead various recurring projects which includes dealing with trustees and high-profile colleagues.

ABOUT YOU
You will be a strong communicator, providing a first-class service to a range of stakeholders. You will be detail-oriented, highly organised and able to work at pace and to juggle the broad requirements inherent in this role. You can demonstrate experience in working with conflicting priorities and complex activities within a short timeframe. You enjoy providing administrative support and guiding organisational projects. You can effectively manage a member of staff and delegate work when necessary.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the wonderful work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), competitive salary, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

If shortlisted, please note that tests and interviews will take place during the week of 4 November.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

Permanent Job - EA to CFO and HR Director - London University - Central London - Deadline 27th September 2019

Your new company

This organisation is a leading university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and based in central London with good transport links.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the effective administrative and secretarial management of two Senior Executives in the University. You will be required to provide a fully comprehensive executive assistant service, maintain complex and busy diaries, appointments and the Directorates' annual calendars, maintain and administer the CFO's and the HRD's emails as well as meet and liaise with external visitors. You will word process reports, policy documents and other general administrative correspondence, accurately and to a high standard. Collate papers for meetings attended by the CFO and the HRD will be part of the role alongside manage arrangements for Committee, Union and management meetings, staff training and conferences (room bookings, catering, booking staff on training courses, booking travel). You will also take accurate and detailed minutes for Committee, Trade Union and management meetings within the Finance and HR departments.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have worked as a PA or EA at a high level (experience of managing varying demands and broad spectrum of colleagues will be required)
• Confidence, ability to be responsible for a broad range of tasks, ability to prioritise workload and to remain calm during periods of higher workload
• Proactive in dealing with matters and anticipating the requirements of the CFO and the HRD
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise work to meet objectives and tight deadlines
• Experience of managing the workload and deadlines for senior staff
• Confidentiality and diplomacy in dealing with information of a confidential and often sensitive nature. Maintaining a positive attitude when party to such information and demonstrating resilience when aware of organisational changes such as restructures

What you'll get in return

This is a permanent opportunity to work at Senior EA level within a top London University. There is a range of benefits available and a salary range offered of £30,046 - £36,914.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Executive Director of Campaigns
Royal Free Charity
£100,000 - £110,000 per annum, pending experience 

The Royal Free Charity seeks to appoint an experienced and dynamic individual for the role of Executive Director of Campaigns. This newly created role will provide exemplary strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of the 200th anniversary campaign, along with significant growth in philanthropic income across the fundraising and capital appeals priorities.

The Royal Free Charity is one of the largest NHS charities in the UK and supports the Royal
Free London NHS Foundation Trust at The Royal Free Hospital, Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital by providing funds to enhance and complement their work. The Charity’s vision is to ensure that every patient’s experience is the best it can be. Helping patients have the best experience possible while receiving their medical care is at the core of the Charity’s mission.

The Executive Director of Campaigns will lead a team and draw on expertise and resources across Principal Gifts, Major Gifts, Trusts & Foundations and Corporates, to deliver a newly developed campaign strategy in partnership with the Charity and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The Executive Director will also work closely with the CEO, the Chair and the senior leadership of the Trust, as well as other senior managers in the Charity to ensure alignment at all levels.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of leading a high performing philanthropy operation. As an exceptional leader, s/he will have the confidence, awareness and emotional intelligence required to motivate and manage a team and to act as a role model for others at all levels.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an outstanding individual to deliver a significant step-change in philanthropic fundraising across the Royal Free landscape. 

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the ‘Apply on Website' button. You will be redirected to the Execucare website.

Execucare is a recruitment and executive search company working in the not-for-profit sector

Agile Lead

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 - maybe flexible for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Closing date: 3rd November 2019

Interviews: Immediate - please do not delay applying

Location: Stratford

Are you an accomplished Agile Leader - ready to make your move into a cause driven environment? You could help us to reach our goal of 3 in 4 surviving cancers by 2034.

Cancer Research UK has an ambitious technology strategy which we are delivering through a varied and exciting portfolio, comprising in-house builds and external solutions.

What will I be doing?

As the Agile Lead practitioner you will be creating and delivering a flexible Agile approach, advising on best practice in a complex environment. You will be managing and developing the team of skilled Agile coaches to deliver best in class Agile solutions.

Make an impact every day by:

• Working directly with cross-functional teams to ensure they are value-focused and able to deliver at a sustainable pace
• Developing and delivering training modules on Agile topics
• Promoting a spirit of collaboration and approachability within the Agile capability, delivery teams and with stakeholders
• Championing and the strategic aims of the Technology Directorate.

You can help us beat cancer through your...

• Qualified SCRUM Master.
• Experience of driving behavioural change from individuals through to teams and the organisation in a sustainable way.
• Deep understanding of Agile mindset, frameworks and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information and concepts to technical and non-technical.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and manage a team to deliver consistently to a high standard.

What will I gain?

• 25 days annual leave a year plus public holidays and 1 CRUK day.
• Working in an award winning team on exciting range of different projects.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• A brilliant learning and development environment.
• A range of generous rewards and benefits via our Rewards platform everything from gym membership, cinema tickets to discounts on cars.

More information can be found in our

Day in the life of an Agile Coach at CRUK

Our optimism and desire for success leads us to constantly challenge ourselves and others, which means you'll be encouraged to stretch yourself in our dynamic environment. And ultimately you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please apply by submitting your CV and answering some short application questions.

Finance Assistant

Duration: Permanent

Location: Central London, NW1 2DX

Starting date: November 2019

Working hours: Part-time – 15 hours a week

Reporting to: Finance and IT Manager

Key relationships:    Staff generally and, in particular, Operations team members; auditors; and accounting package support company.

Salary: Equivalent to a full-time salary of £23,500 per annum

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ approximately 40 people, including the Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources.

Impetus is setting up the Youth Endowment Fund, a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending. It supports interventions and community partnerships working with children at risk of being drawn into crime and violence, and build up our knowledge of what works to prevent that.

About this role

This is an interesting and broad role which covers the full range of work on an accounting system.

Your key objective is to ensure the accounting system is up-to-date and accurate and that transactions are recorded correctly on it. You will pay an important part in maintaining strong financial controls and helping staff across the organisation with finance.

The role is for 15 hours a week. You’d need to be in the office at least three days a week but we are otherwise open to a discussion about how the hours are spread over the week. We can discuss this at the interview or in advance if you want to have a chat about working arrangements.

The finance team comprises the Chief Operating Officer (who is the finance director), and the Finance and IT Manager, (a qualified accountant who works full-time). The payroll is supervised by the HR and Learning Manager and we use a company to run our payroll. Our most recent accounts are found here: Impetus accounts

You’ll be working with other members of the Operations team, occasionally supporting them in their roles.

Key responsibilities

• Looking after the supplier and customer ledgers
• Processing invoices from suppliers and invoices to customers
• Processing expense claims
• Preparing and entering journals including for the payroll
• Recording bank transactions on the accounting system
• Setting up payments on online banking
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing monthly control account reconciliations
• Processing credit card statements and supporting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts including the month-end process
• Advising staff on finance procedures
• Helping the auditors and contributing to the preparation of the annual accounts
• Generally helping out the Operations team and other teams at, for example, events.

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the part-time position of Finance Manager at Jacksons Lane.   

Enclosed you will find the Job Description and Person Specification, Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form and some more information about Jacksons Lane.

Jacksons Lane has a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of staff employed within the cultural sector. To this end, all candidates who indicate on the equal opportunities monitoring form that they are from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background, and who we feel fulfills every aspect of the Essential Criteria of the Person Specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The deadline for completed applications is 28th October 2019. Please accept our apologies that due to the anticipated high-level response, we are unable to inform all applicants individually or give individual feedback. 

Yours faithfully   

Monique Deletant  Executive Director & Joint Chief Executive