Finance & Administration Manager

Hours: 3 days/week (24 hours) ideally spread over 4 or 5 days
Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Annual Leave: 4 weeks pro rata + statutory holidays
Location: Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent

Sufra NW London is a Community Food and Advice Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager to help scale-up the charity’s financial and administrative infrastructure in line with the growth and development we have experienced in recent years. The postholder will work closely with the Director and the Senior Finance Advisor to prepare and manage budgets, monitor income/spending and prepare management accounts for the Board of Trustees. Among other responsibilities, they will line manage the Administrative Officer and oversee the charity’s digital infrastructure and HR systems.  

We are seeking someone with at least 3 years’ charity finance experience who can take responsibility for ensuring financial procedures are maintained in line with the charity’s policies and can identify/make improvements to systems and processes, as necessary. This is a hands-on role in a grassroots charity where you will be working closely with the existing part-time Senior Finance Advisor (who works remotely) and members of the Management Team to re-shape how we manage all aspects of our financial administration.

The candidate will be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have experience managing staff and be capable of prioritising urgent tasks and working under pressure. The ideal candidate would be interested in taking on additional finance responsibilities as the charity continues to grow in the years ahead. 

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and help the charity transform the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

Combe Grove is a Health & Wellbeing Retreat located in 64 acres of woodland grounds on the edge of Bath. We are owned by a charity with a vision linked to Wellness, Ecology, Learning and Community.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Finance Manager. The role sits within our senior management team and is responsibility for managing all aspects of the finance function. This includes ensuring that strong control systems deliver commercial, timely and accurate financial information to all users in the business and enabling appropriate monitoring and control.

This is a busy and varied role which involves responding to the needs of the business and coaching and supporting line managers to better understand the financial implications of the activities of their departments. 

Working in a small team including a Deputy Finance Manager and a Finance Apprentice, you will ensure work is allocated appropriately and mentor the apprentice during their AAT studies.

Duties will include but are not limited to ensuring that the balance sheet is fully reconciled each month, production of monthly management accounts pack with commentary, HMRC compliance including VAT returns, working capital management and cashflow forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar. Some experience of SAGE 50 would be advantageous, as would experience of a finance role involving detailed reconciliation work between different business systems. Experience of the hospitality sector is preferred or another 24/7 operation. This role would suit someone with great time management, communication and leadership skills. 

Benefits include access to our health club for gym, swim, tennis or classes. Discount on food and beverage and room stays. Pension, 30 days holiday including public holidays, meal on duty, free parking.

Citizens Advice Telford & the Wrekin is a dynamic charity which has big plans and ambitions to support people with a range of issues from the Telford and Wrekin borough. The organisation has a large number of funding streams driving its different projects and services.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, we are looking for someone with proven experience, to take responsibility for all aspects of financial management within the organisation whilst adhering to national Citizens Advice requirements. The postholder must be able to produce accurate financial reports, support the Trustee Board and CEO with financial decision-making and ensure that we adhere to good practice in our financial systems.

Hours: Two days per week (14.8 hours) worked flexibly to suit, with the
opportunity to work from home
Payment: £28,000 FTE Pro rata (Actual £11,200)
Contract type: Employee (net payment) or contractor (gross payment)
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Finance Administrator

The Deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 19th October 2020. We expect to short-list and contact candidates about their interview time by the following day. The interviews are likely to be 22nd or 23rd October (Please let us know if you cannot make either of these days, as we may be able to be flexible for short-listed candidates). Ideally, we would like the postholder to start on 01.12.2020.

Application is by application form, which along with the rest of the application pack can be downloaded on our website.

We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

CHIVA’s mission is to ensure that children, young people and families living with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures. 

CHIVA works to ensure young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

We are looking for an experienced finance manager to join our expanding charity. You should have demonstrable experience in all aspects of finance and be able to manage your own workload and time. You should also be committed to the safeguarding of children and the ethos of the organisation.

The main duties in the role will include; leading the finance activity within the organisation, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability, working alongside the CEO in preparing annual budgets and preparing financial reports to funders and the CHIVA Trustee Board. 

The Post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for the organisation’s finances and in providing timely financial

information to the CEO, staff team and Trustees whilst ensuring all financial and compliance requirements are met.

You will have appropriate finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) and experience and be confident leading the

finance function and a number of income sources.

A historic community charity offering a range of events and community engagement services to an area in central London is seeking a Finance Manager with charity experience for a permanent role on a part-time basis.

The role is for 22.5 hours per week (3 days). The hours can be split over 3, 4 or 5 days. It is anticipated that this role will be a mixture of remote working and office based working, however the organisation is flexible on this for the right candidate and will consider significant remote working.

The salary offered is £35,000 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE), which is £21,000 per annum for 3 days.

The role is an all-round Finance Manager position and involves the preparation of monthly management accounts, assisting the external Financial Consultant with year-end preparation and budgets, calculation and submission of all charity VAT and taxes, reconciliations and other transactional finance duties.

The charity has a turnover of around £2.5 million with diverse funding streams. The role reports directly to the CEO and the successful candidate will manage 2 part-time Finance Assistants.

Duties include:

-Maintaining financial records for the charity and subsidiaries

-Prepare and submit monthly management accounts to the CEO & SMT, highlighting variances

-Manage payroll with outsourced provider

-Managing all charitable tax and VAT returns

-Assist with year-end accounts and audit prep with external accountant

-Assist with funding applications and wider business strategy

-Bank reconciliations

-Manage 2 Finance Assistants and help with all bookkeeping transactions in Quickbooks (ledgers, payments, invoices etc)

-Help maintain the accounts for a small separate charity the organisation helps support

Requirements for the role:

-Fully or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA

-Experience in a similar role covering management accounting and financial accounting duties

-Experience with budgeting and forecasting

-Charity finance experience is essential – strong knowledge of charity SORP and restricted/unrestricted income is required

-Experience with Quickbooks or other comparable finance systems (desirable)

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September

Interviews: 6th or 8th October

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

JDRF gives a voice to people with Type 1 diabetes and funds research and support to those affected. Ivy Rock Partners are working with JDRF to find a part-time Finance Manager to be a key member of the UK team and a prominent business partner within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join an organisation invested in development, in a role with a varied ‘business as usual’ and the chance to work closely with the Head of Finance on broad organisational improvement projects. 

JDRF are part of a global network of independent and coordinated organisations working towards a shared vision of a world without type 1 diabetes. By accelerating the pace of research and committing almost £300m to international programmes driving world class research to cure, treat and prevent Type 1 Diabetes, this network strives to ensure solutions reach people across the globe.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager is a broad role that will engage with budget holders across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing the monthly management accounts
• Using management accounting information to support budget holders with financial forecasting and consolidating these for the organisational forecast
• Supporting the Head of Finance with budgeting and reforecasting
• Working with the auditors at Year End
• Producing annual corporate tax return
• Managing the Gift Aid and VAT processes
• Run monthly Payroll
• Project work with the Head of Finance including reviewing processes across finance and delivering improvements

This is an organisation with an appetite for improvement and this position will suit someone who is looking for the opportunity to proactively participate in process improvements within finance. We are looking for someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for their work, whether this stems from a passion for the work the organisation does, or for the role itself. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is some exposure to charity finance, in particular an awareness of Gift Aid and VAT accounting. The Head of Finance can work closely with the Finance Manager on development so this offers an excellent career opportunity for the successful candidate. 

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.Interviews will be held as suitable applicants express interest so please apply early to avoid missing this opportunity. For more information contact Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners.

Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)

The Trent Rivers Trust is looking for a

Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial manager to join a growing charity and oversee its budgetary management and financial controls. Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire with some home working. Applicants will have proven financial management skills, be used to working with accountancy and budget management software and have strong partnership development and team working skills.

The Role

The Trent Rivers Trust (TRT) is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee and manage the charity’s finances and help ensure the charity’s financial sustainability. The charity has grown in recent years and now requires its first internal finance manager to lead and oversee with the CEO, all financial, accounting and budgetary management. The role is also required to ensure a smooth transition from our existing system of financial management to the use of a cloud-based finance management and accountancy software system.

The Trent Rivers Trust delivers projects that make a difference to rivers, the wildlife which inhabits the river corridor and the people that enjoy the river environment.  Our vision is for the River Trent and its tributaries to be rich in wildlife habitats, landscape and historic features for the benefit of all, both now and in the future. At the Trust we have a highly motivated and skilled team all with a passion for rivers and the wider environment, managing a wide variety of projects across the Trent catchment.

Purpose of the Post

• Reporting to the CEO and Trustees, the role is the first contact point for financial matters and oversees the budgets and accounts for the charity
• Agrees and manages the budget, income and expenditure and supports forecasting and the provision of financial information.
• Supports project officers and managers with budget development and the financial management of their work
• Ensures processes around payroll, invoicing and payments to suppliers work smoothly
• Manages the finance assistant and provides support to fundraising and income generation work

Applicants wishing to apply for the post must complete the application form on the Trent Rivers Trust website 

Finance Manager to work with a £4m income charity overseeing day to day running of the function.

Your new company
A charity that works towards community development. This organisation has a number of projects running globally with an income of almost £4m and a small finance team of 3.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance the role of the Finance Manager is to oversee day to day running of the finance function whist playing an active and vital role within the organisation. It will involve line management of a small team, financial reporting and analysis, and being the first point of call for finance queries across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with previous experience of working within the charity sector - ideally with a small or medium sized charity.

What you'll get in return
This organisation offers a good level of work life balance and a competitive package of benefits. You will join a supportive and happy team and have the opportunity to have a real impact on this fantastic organisation.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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As the representative body for homelessness, housing and support services in Wales we aim to make a big difference to people's lives. We're looking for a new Finance Manager to work as part of our small team of friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff help us to end homelessness in Wales.

Our ideal candidate will possess relevant accountancy qualifications, demonstrate exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, have experience in using excel and finance packages, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to staff and Board members.

We are a small and friendly team, we support flexible working practices and provide 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), a generous pension contribution, life insurance, and an employee assistance programme with free counselling.

• This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
• The salary is £16,065 per year (based on a full time salary of £32,130)

Application deadline: 00:01 on Monday 5th October

Ivy Rock Partners have partnered with Praxis to recruit a proactive, forward thinking Finance Manager role to join their London based team.

Praxis is a vibrant human rights charity rooted in East London, providing pan-London services and contributing to national and European debate, policy and practice.  We have 35 years’ experience of working with migrant communities. Every year we support 2,000 people; providing expert legal advice, housing projects for destitute families and peer support. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and have ambitions to increase our advocacy and campaigning to achieve better outcomes for more people.

This is an exciting time in our development and we're looking for an experienced and energetic Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial processing and support the organisation through a period of transformation.

The right candidate will be a safe pair of hands in terms of financial processing, with knowledge of Sage 50 and charity accounting. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely running of payroll and the management of all regular finance tasks, including supplier payments, quarterly VAT returns and month end processing. You will be the main working level contact for the audit and will work closely with the Head of Finance and Resources to continuously improve process efficiency, and financial control. In addition, you will be a key touch point for frontline teams, providing analysis and information to support planning and decision making across the business.

Interviews are being held as and when suitable candidates apply so please get in touch with Ivy Rock Partners for more information.

Salary – £30,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Reporting to – Deputy Chairperson until CEO in place

Location – Mixture of Head Office (London) and remote working

Contract type – Permanent, Full Time position – open to flexible working and job share

Holiday entitlement – 25 days’ plus Bank & Public holidays

To establish the in-house finance function of Dallaglio RugbyWorks, working with our outsource partner (our accountancy firm) to secure information and migrate into our accounting system as well up set up financial procedures and controls. Once established to execute the inhouse finance function. The post is responsible for all financial management functions within the charity. The post has significant responsibilities in ensuring all financial systems and processes are set up and efficient, provide a day to day book keeping service and make detailed and strong analysis of the charity’s financial status.

Please see full job description and info pack for more about the role and Dallaglio RugbyWorks. 

We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
• Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
• Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
• Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
• Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
• Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience of working in a finance department
• Good communication and listening
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
• A recognised finance qualification
• Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
• Experience of producing charity accounts

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

West Africa Regional Finance Manager – French-speaking (with an option of working from home in UK or Europe)

£37,452 - £42,372 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester, UK/Europe/Working from Home

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner to the West Africa region, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

This role allows for flexible working where you may be based in the United Kingdom or work from home. You will be expected to manage your team, support proposal development and provide advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management.  You will be required to travel in order to provide support to our programmes overseas, including our programmes in West Africa and our HQ in Manchester, UK.

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals.  In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester, HQ or in a working from home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of 27th September 2020. MAG reserves the right to bring in candidates sooner than the end date given as we wish to close this role promptly.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.