Are you a finalist or newly qualified accountant, looking for your next opportunity to progress?

Are you looking to manage a small team and provide development opportunities through coaching and mentoring?

Do you want to work as an effective business partner to multiple stakeholders to collaborate and advise on budgets?

This opportunity is a brilliant role for an aspiring Finance Manager to join a small-medium sized charity based in South West London.

Key responsibilities:

• Work as an effective business partner to multiple stakeholders across the charity to communicate and advise on financial matters
• Produce detailed and accurate management reporting including all month end journals, accruals, prepayments and payroll reporting
• Manage a small team of Accounts Assistants whilst offering development opportunities through coaching and mentoring
• Take responsibility of stock budgets and reconciliations
• Support the Head of Finance in improvements for the finance function including system and processes

The successful candidate will be:

• A finalist or newly qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)
• Experienced in preparing management accounts and communication complex financial data to budget holders
• Ideally experience in supervising or line managing staff previously (not essential)
• Knowledgeable in working within the not for profit sector (not essential)
• A strong communicator with a desire to progress in their career

This opportunity boasts a strong holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays, a 7% pension contribution and flexible working opportunities. With a strong working culture and a friendly team, this could be the next opportunity for you.

Please apply now - applications are being considered with a view to start the interviewing process before the new year so get in touch now!

An SME sized housing charity based in south London (Zone 2) is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Resources for a permanent role.

The organisation is only a few years old and is looking to grow over the next few years. They are based in new offices and have a dynamic and forward thinking culture.

The charity manages around 1800 properties & community houses on behalf of a larger parent organisation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role involves managing a team of 4 and sits on the senior leadership team, and will involve a mixture of hands-on and strategic finance duties, plus a small amount of other corporate resources responsibilities (HR, Governance, Compliance).

The organisation has a turnover of around £7.5 million and has 40 staff. The role would best suit someone with experience in a senior finance role in a similar sized organisation rather than a very large or very small organisation.

A qualified accountant with experience in the housing sector is preferred, but the organisation welcomes applicants from other sectors, and from part-qualified or QBE applicants.

Specific duties include:

-Work with the Executive Director as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to help drive the strategic direction of the organisation

-Oversee the timely delivery of high-quality management and statutory accounts and commentaries making effective presentation of these to all audiences as required

-Devise and implement improved formats and substance of financial management reports in line with the demands of users, management, and external requirements

-Manage the budgeting process in an efficient and consultative manner and deliver the operational budgets on time, presenting this to managers, committees and board as required

-Lead in the implementation and operation of financial management contracts for third parties including delivery within Service Level Agreements.

-Management of the audit

-Oversee the efficient delivery of all services under delegated authority including:  Service Charges Accounting, Purchase Ledger and Payments, Payroll and Pensions, Governance and Compliance

-Oversee the optimum operation and where necessary, upgrade, of all financial and HR system applications and deal with any issues in liaison with the IT Provider

-Prepare and provide periodic regulatory information/returns to government agencies, Charities Commission and/or other regulatory bodies

-Provide oversight of the HR services function, ensuring the HR Adviser and information systems are managed efficiently

-Provide an oversight of the governance and compliance function ensuring risks are kept to a minimum

-Attending board meetings

-Managing a team of 4 finance and resources staff

Requirements:

-CCAB Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE

-A minimum of five years post qualification experience of financial management in an organisation of a similar size

-Good leadership skills including ability to motivate and develop staff in a challenging and pressurised environment

-At least two years’ experience of preparation of final accounts including compilation of appropriate working papers and dealing with external auditors

-At least three years’ experience of successful leadership and management of a high performing team

-A clear understanding of Charity SORP and other accounting and regulatory standards in relation to charities

Initial closing date: Tuesday 19th November, although applications may be considered after this date

Interviews: 29th November

Please send your CV for immediate consideration

Keen to accelerate your career by working for a highly respected Finance Director? Want to work for one of the UK's best-known charities and enhance your CV? Have you got proven experience in a finance business partnering role and have you led on the month end reporting process? If yes - this could be your next role!

This permanent Finance Business Partner is for a leading UK charity with a turnover of over £100 million and has been established for more than 100 years now. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone keen to gain experience in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will be:

• Manage key relationships with over twenty Senior Stakeholders.
• Produce the directorate budget and oversee forecasting (totalling around £40m).
• Provide relevant training for key Stakeholders around internal procedures and reporting regulations.
• Ensure budgets, capital costs and management accounts are closely monitored at all times.
• Act as the main point of contact for queries related to management, control, financial planning and evaluation.
• Delivering a customer focused business partnership service, providing advice, support and challenge to senior management and the Directorate on financial decision making.
• Management, reporting and analysis of complex and business critical cash flow models ensuring highest standards of integrity and control.
• Provide analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business/directorate objectives and strategies.

This position is based in central London, reports into the Director of Finance and will manage one direct report. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with either a background in financial or management accounts who is interested in a business partnering role.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have a minimum of four years post qualification experience.
• Have proven business partnering experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Head of Finance

The Snowdrop Project are looking for a new Head of Finance to provide sound financial advice, skills and knowledge to ensure the organisation is sustainable in it’s growth, responsible in its reporting duties and diligent in the management of day to day accounting and financial activities. This is a pivotal finance role within a dynamic and growing anti-trafficking charity which provides long-term support to survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, counselling, community activities and a house renovation programme. 

In the last two years Snowdrop Project has seen an exponential growth in the provision of its services by 200% and continues to have plans for further growth and development to meet the continued demand for our services and knowledge. The Snowdrop Project has become a respected name in the field being invited to be part of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, speaking in the House of Lords and provide training to local authorities, police and health professionals in various locations around the UK.

You will become part of a small but vibrant team who are in the job to bring real and lasting change to both our direct beneficiaries and the national and international field.  To succeed in this position, this person will have experience running charity accounts, be an excellent time manager and have a passion for the mission of the project and the varied responsibilities of helping to run a fast-growing charity.

We offer a supportive and fun team environment, CPD training opportunities, individual support with health and wellbeing and a 4% contribution to the pension autoenrollment.

Employer: Snowdrop Project

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 22.5 hours p/w, permanent contract

Day of work: Flexible

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 pro rata; 4% contribution to autoenrollment pension scheme; health and wellbeing package; 25 days annual leave (pro rata) +bh

Direct reports: None currently but within the remits of the role as the growth of the charity dictates.  The role currently works closely to oversee the administration of payroll by the team administrator

Reporting to: CEO and trustees

Closing date: Friday 13th December 2019 at midnight

Interview dates: Stage 1: 7th January 2020, Stage 2 (if needed): 10th January 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

• Charity - leading national charity
• London and flexible working offered
• Head of Finance
• £65-70,000 plus benefits

This is a fantastic role for a proven Head of Financial Accounting/Finance Controller/Head of FP&A seeking their first overarching role in a leading charity in London.

You will need to possess post-qualified experience of leading the Financial and/or Management Accounting for a large and complex charity. You will ideally have an audit background and be ACA (or equivalent) qualified.

The charity is going through an exciting strategic transformation and this role is a key member of the SLT.

For more information, please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly or apply now with your cv attached.

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can develop ideas into sustainable business initiatives; lead, manage and engage people; understands the challenges and complexities of working in the third sector; and has some knowledge of therapeutic counselling services, or a willingness to learn. 

You must be self-motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude; able to adapt to and lead change; be positive and enthusiastic; have excellent interpersonal skills; have a sound understanding of financial management; ability to think and act strategically and demonstrate proven success in generating ideas that lead to income generation. 

Please submit a CV and seperate supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Please pay attention to the essential and desirable requirements in the personal specification. Candidates who do not provide a seperate supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

Interviews: Monday 13th January 2020. 

Post commences on or after 1st April 2020. 

The role of the Finance Manager is to Line manage two direct reports and ensure the finance team operates efficiently. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for the improving processes and implementing changes.

Client Details

The client is a leading charity that was set up to support children across the UK. The organisation makes huge differences to children's lives both in and out of school.

Description

The responsibilities of the successful Finance Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Production of draft monthly management accounts
• Managing all aspects of payroll with the outsourced provider
• Line managing and supporting two direct reports
• Business partnering and building relationships with 12 budget holders (including non-finance managers)
• To assist in the development and improvement of systems in conjunction with the finance function
• Monthly stock reconciliation and adjustment

Profile

The successful Finance Manager must be at finalist level in ACCA/CIMA with experience working in a similar role and have a strong understanding of SORP accounting and grant processing.

The applicant must have strong excel skills, good attention to detail, experience line managing staff, up to date knowledge of payroll legislation, strong communication skills and business partnering experience.

Job Offer

On offer for the Finance Manager is a salary of up to £42,000 depending on experience as well as flexible working, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 7% non-contributory pension and more.

Job Description: Director of Finance and Operations

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£60,000 - £65.000 per annum gross

Responsible for:

Project Financial Accountant, Finance Officer, HR and Operations Coordinator

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Location

1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE 

Length of contract

Permanent

About the Role

THET is looking for a Director of Finance and Operations to join our Senior Management Team ideally starting on or before March 1st 2020. You will be joining THET at a very exciting time of growth for the charity. This follows a period of intense and successful effort to diversify our income and secure new contracts.

The role is ideal for a person who relishes the opportunity to work in a friendly, innovative, medium-sized charity which occupies a very distinctive place at the interface between the NHS and health services across Africa and Asia. It is vital that you have experience of working in an international charity at a senior level.

THET has country offices in Ethiopia, Myanmar, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia/Somaliland. Our team in the UK office is composed of Programmes, Grants, Communications and External Engagement and Policy and Learning teams as well as Finance, and Operations.

You will lead a small team and play an important role in the leadership of the charity, combining an ability to operate strategically with a willingness to get stuck in to detail when necessary. The team is a busy and multi-functional team focussed on providing the best quality support for the organisation.  The successful candidate will have the chance to have a profound impact on a fast-paced organisation. The post holder will be a member of the Senior Management Team working alongside the CEO and the Director of Programmes and closely with the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees, members of the Finance, Risk and Governance Committee, and the volunteer Company Secretary.

About THET

Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. 

Since 1988, THET has been working to change this. From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. 

We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting Health Partnerships between NHS institutions, Royal Colleges and academic institutions in the UK and those overseas.

In the past ten years THET has reached over 100,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions.

In 2018, the charity had a turnover of £5m and employed 30 staff across six offices. From 2020 onwards, our turnover will be £8m a year.

You can learn more about our work on THET website.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:

Finance

• Form a close working relationship with the Chief Executive and Director of Programmes, other members of SMT including overseas Country Managers and Trustees;
• Direct and control finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard;
• Contribute to the achievement of the charity's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on the financing strategy;
• Develop and control the charity’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and that THET complies with financial and statutory regulations;
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the charity's managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives;
• Oversee the preparation of the charity's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time;
• Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the charity complies with financial procedures and regulations;
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the charity;
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the charity;
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the charity meets its financial and legal obligations.

HR

• Ensure that the human resources and staff development policies are updated and implemented in keeping with employment law and good practice;
• Maintain HR files and staff records, and ensure that managers fulfil their line management responsibilities;
• Have oversight of the recruitment process for, and induction of, new employees;
• Work with managers to ensure that staff training needs are identified and met;
• Take the lead on, or where relevant, support the Chief Executive and other managers in the implementation of HR policy, appraisals, disciplinary processes and restructures.

IT & Office Facilities

• Maintain health and safety, IT, data protection and building management systems to ensure THET is compliant with current legislation and best practice;
• Manage service contracts including HR and legal advice, IT and finance support;
• Any other appropriate duties to ensure the efficient operation of THET.

Conditions of Employment

Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week - 09.00 – 17.30 Mon – Fri

Leave:  25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days between Christmas & New Year

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining precisely how you satisfy the person specification on or before midnight on Sunday 29th December 2019.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th December 2019.

Interviews to be held:  15th January 2019.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Sue Louise - interim Head of Finance. The contact details are provided in the attached job description.

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK

Join a global movement to empower young people

WE Charity is an international charity and educational partner. Our organisation is unique in that it operates collaborative programs both domestically and internationally. In the US, Canada, and the UK, WE Day and WE Schools are initiatives of WE Charity that educate and empower young people. WE Schools is a year-long service-learning program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change. And WE Day is a series of inspiring events that celebrate youth making a difference in their local and global communities.

We are currently seeking a Director for our UK office. The successful candidate will be an exceptional strategic leader with a passion for quality and growth, with a track record of maximising financial and operational performance complimented by the ability to motivate and inspire teams and partners to work as the head of WE’s UK office. They will work under the leadership of the WE Charity Global Executive Director and partner closely with all business units, team directors and managers across WE headquarters in Toronto. The incumbent will act as the ambassador and public face of the UK office and key point of contact both internally and externally and with the Board of Directors, partners and all key stakeholders.

You will be a values-driven, visionary leader with proven experience of shaping organisational vision and strategy. You will have the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder map. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside a clear passion and commitment to WE’s mission.

To apply and download the appointment details, please click apply and quote reference 4463. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th January 2020 at 9am GMT.

The role will be based in London and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

WE charity wishes to encourage applications from experienced senior leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change for young people.

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Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide vital interim cover to the financial leadership post whilst a thorough permanent recruitment campaign is concluded.

Key duties include;

• Manage the day to day activities of the finance department and be responsible for its reporting systems and accounting controls.
• Review internal controls and update financial policies and procedures manual accordingly
• Manage month-end procedures and ensure all monthly management accounts and reports are accurately prepared on time including commentary and variance analysis
• Lead the year-end statutory accounts preparation and audit, including liaison with auditors
• Oversee the timely production of audited annual accounts in SORP format.

Key person specification;

• Fully qualified Accountant
• Demonstrable experience delivering a set of SORP accounts
• Demonstrable experience leading the finance function of a £10m> organisation.
• If you can display the above aptitudes and characteristics we would love to hear from you.

Please note applications will be reviewed prior to closing date and as such immediate application is recommended.

Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with over 1000 people who have learning needs and/or autism. We provide people with opportunities for education, life and social skills and employment. We enable them to share a voice and be recognised equally in their community.

Talkback is very successful and has achieved significant growth for a number of years. Our continuous growth and expansion means that we are looking for someone to join our Leadership team.

We are looking to recruit:

Head of Finance: full time (or 4 days a week)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

This role will be responsible for safeguarding the financial assets of the charity and support its long term future through effective and responsive controls, reporting and planning. You will support the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team with timely and insightful forecasting, maintain effective financial control and support the CEO in developing business plans and charitable grant funding requests. 

The role is based in either our Aylesbury or Amersham office but will be expected to travel across the county, visiting our teams in Buckinghamshire.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently, have excellent communication skills, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have a proven track record.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please call Jay Hay, CEO, on the number given on the Application Form.

Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019 

B-SIDE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 06 JANUARY 2020

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join us in a new period of development. You will be an experienced fundraiser who can work across the range of fundraising activities e.g. grant applications, fundraising events, donors, sponsors and membership.  You will be able to demonstrate sound strategic financial knowledge, and the practical ability to manage finances and systems. There is an ample handover period with the current Executive Director built into our staffing plan. Some experience of managing policies and HR is desirable. 

The Development Director is offered as a 0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a. PAYE position, with an initial guaranteed contract to April 2022 and further extension if the next round of the NPO or other major funding applications are successful. All the senior team are P/T and the remuneration across Artistic Directors / Creative Producers etc. is fixed at the same rate: the team ethos is generally collaborative and non-hierarchical.

Background

b-side has an unusual mission: ‘curating’ the Isle of Portland, Dorset with a series of temporary, commissioned artworks and a biennial festival. We are site-specific, site-responsive, outdoors and accessible. We produce moments not monuments. Our ‘collections’ are the collective memories of our audiences and participants. We ask our supporters to be players, partners and protagonists.

b-side was founded in 2007 as part of 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It became a Community Interest Company in 2009 and an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation in 2012, retaining this status in 2015 & 2018. ACE continues to be its principal funder: other grants have included Heritage Lottery Foundation, Awards for All, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean etc. Recently b-side was awarded a Catalyst Small Grant and have developed a wider fundraising strategy with Cause4 to diversify our business model and income, which the Development Director would work with.

The Isle of Portland is an amazing island fortress of limestone, connected by a causeway to the Jurassic coast of Dorset. The distinct geology and geography have determined a distinct and significant environment and history. It is fitting that industries here include quarrying, prisons and the navy. It has strong, active communities; yet some wards are in the top 10% of multiple deprivation, the borough was ranked last in the UK for social mobility (2018) and is in the lowest quintile of the HEFCE PILOT4 survey (2017) measuring the proportion of school leavers entering HE.

An international development charity based in Surrey are seeking a Head of Finance (Transformation) to support the longer term development and growth of the company. The role will suit an experienced project finance professional who has operated at Head of Finance level or above. The role will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

- Developing global transformation strategy on key projects and programmes

- Develop financial operating models in line with transformation programmes

- Implement key projects road-map in conjunction with non-finance stakeholders across the business

- Establish key financial and operational performance reporting for programmes

This is a strategic and project based position, suitable for a qualified finance professional with experience in commercial projects or programmes or similar project-based work. Please note that there will be no direct staff management responsibilities initially.

You will be CCAB qualified, with a strong interest in, and passion for, the charities and not-for-profit sector. Previous sector experience is not necessary, though an interest in developing finance transformation projects will be key.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim part-time Head of Finance.

Your new company
A high profile charity based in Central London.

Your new role
As Interim Head of Finance, you will manage three staff and take responsibility for the production of the statutory accounts as well as the management reporting and financial planning. The role is part-time and four days per week.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience of working as a Head of Finance within the charity sector. You will also have a genuine desire to work on a part-time basis - four days per week.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value within a dynamic organisation.

What you need to do now
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