Finance Manager Jobs
Job Title:Finance Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £35 – 40k pro rata
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent. 22.5 hours per week (Office days 2, 1 day choice of homebased or office)
About us:
Playskill is an award-winning specialist early intervention charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and delays, and their families, in Hertfordshire. We are the only charity providing this type of support, free of charge, in the county.
Since 2006, our highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families to access specialist therapy, advice and support, with the end goal of supporting the children to reach personal development milestones and to achieve better life outcomes.
About the role:
Skills and Experience Required:
· Previous experience as a Finance Manager in a similar role
· Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts for
audit
· Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
· Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage work to deadlines.
· A team player, proactive in supporting and communicating with finance and non-
finance colleagues
· Part-qualified from a recognised accountancy body
· Experience with Xero
· Experience in overseeing payroll processes
What we can offer you
The role is for 3 days per week, we will require you to be office based (Hemel Hempstead) on a Tuesday and Wednesday with the third day worked flexibly/remotely. You will be part of a supportive Senior Management Team helping to drive growth as we plan for the next 5 years of our development.
Benefits
· Wellbeing support
· Supportive colleagues
· Pension
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training and DBS checks.
Deadline for applications: 9am, Friday 5th April 2024
Interview date: 18th April 2024.
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
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Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Birkenhead office with agile working options
The Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a professional, high performing team within an established, innovative, and passionate charity.
As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the charity's transactional ledger and supporting systems.
Reporting to the Finance Director you will be highly visible and will work closely with our legal department providing finance and business support including monthly fee earner financial and annual budgets/ targets.
You will be responsible for managing the accounting personnel team and legal cashier and drive continuous improvement to end to end accounting and transactional processes including automation.
You will manage the month end timetable, oversee legal finance processes including the processing of Legal Aid monies. You will also be responsible for managing the purchase ledger including purchase invoices, claims and expenses from our self-employed contractors and volunteers and aged creditors.
You will also have an active involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes.
About you
We are looking for a self-starter who prides themselves in professionalism and accuracy. You will have experience and knowledge in all aspects of ledger accounting including best practice. Legal accounts experience is desirable.
The successful candidate will be ambitious, driven and proactive with the ability to work at pace and deliver excellent customer service. You will have proven leadership skills with the ability to influence whilst maintaining consistency and a high-quality financial service among changing priorities and pressures.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
Benefits in joining NYAS:
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Salary sacrifce pension scheme
- Additional sick pay
- Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
- Health care plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Learning & development opportunties.
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This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who has financial experience and knowledge of working with smaller/medium sized charities and/or companies to make a positive impact during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously. SANE is a great place to work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by mental health.
An interest in mental health is desirable but not necessary.
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Herts SU are an established charity. We are here to ensure all students feel connected to and supported by the Herts community. We run a number of services such as Student Opportunities. Community Events, Marketing, Finance & HR, Commercial and an Advice and Support centre. Without healthy finances, none of the above would be available to our students. We all work together to ensure Students ‘Love Life at Herts’. Our ambition is for 100% of students at the University to be involved in at least one of our offerings.
The Finance Manager is a part-time role, reporting to the Director of People and Resources. You'll be at the heart of our Union, collaborating closely with SLT, trustees, and staff to ensure adherence to best practices. With oversight of the Finance department, you will lead the team, fostering their growth. You will own the strategic development of your area. Meticulous financial planning, budget setting, and maintaining cash flow integrity. Collaborating with key stakeholders like our Operations Manager, you will spearhead financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Your support will empower teams to achieve their goals within budgets. As Company Secretary, you'll ensure timely completion of all duties. You will be the primary liaison with stakeholders, making this role both challenging and rewarding. Join us in shaping the future of our Union!
In return for your time and commitment, we will give you –
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A vibrant place of work on campus. You can work from home one day a week.
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A matched 4% employee pension scheme
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A starting package of 25 days of annual leave per year rising to a maximum of 35 years after each year of service, plus University closed days (approx. 4.5 days) and Bank Holidays.
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A number of additional benefits, which you can view in full here. Highlights include: a flexible working policy, a significant onsite gym discount, a weekly wellbeing hour, an Employee Assistance Programme (which includes access to free telephone counselling) and a free membership to an employee discount app, which includes restaurant discounts, great price cinema tickets and many more discounts. Find out more about the employee rewards available via Perkbox.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Finance Manager
Hours
30 hours worked across Monday – Friday (80% of full-time)
Salary:
£38,000-£43,000 (pro rata) – depending on experience
Location:
Hatfield – on site
Days:
Monday – Friday – 6 hours per day
Flexibility:
One day working from home a week
Responsible for:
The post holder will supervise two staff within the Finance team.
Responsible to:
The post holder reports to the Director of People and Resources as well as working closely with other staff, Students’ Union Managers, Elected Officers and trustees.
Contacts:
The post holder will come into contact with students, Students’ Union Managers, staff and elected officers, trustees and University staff.
Purpose:
To manage the finance department, produce management accounts and reporting. To attend Trustee meetings and undertake company secretary duties.
Vision: Our vision at Herts SU is to help students love their life at Herts. Our Finance team is a core part of our vision, so we can continue to invest money into student services and put them at the heart of every service we run.
Values: We are a truly values-led organisation. As such, we’re looking for someone who lives our HERTS values of being helpful, empowering, representative, transparent and student-focused. We encourage our team to have fun at work while never losing sight of our vision.
Service Excellence: We go above and beyond for our students and each other – we’re committed to providing excellent service across the board and we support each other to prioritise this every day.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
Herts SU is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion amongst its professional staff, reflecting the diverse student communities it serves. We actively encourage applications from men, Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, recognising their underrepresentation within the Union’s professional staff team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Summary of role
This role oversees the Union’s Finance department, leading two staff within the Finance Team. Your responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance department, ensuring strategic and operational planning within strategic goals. The post holder is responsible for the preparation of annual budgets, monthly accounts and ensuring cash flow within the union is maintained. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Director of Operations, taking ownership for the accounts and financial reporting for our trading subsidiary. Experience of commercial and charity accounts would be beneficial. You will support all of our teams in fulfilling their own goals, within their set budgets, and provide guidance to SLT, trustees and line managers. You will be responsible for the Finance budget, maintain finance policies, oversee commercial operations, manage VAT compliance, and prepare for audits. You are responsible for communicating finances to our non-financial employees, stakeholders and will need to tailor your approach to ensure they understand our accounts. Furthermore, you will undertake Company Secretary duties for the Union, ensuring all duties are completed on time. You will also be the key contact with all stakeholders.
People and payroll
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Line Management of the Finance department.
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Deputise for the Director of People Resources in the areas of the Union’s Finance functions.
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Lead, manage and develop the department including strategic planning and operational delivery, supporting our teams to deliver on our four strategic pledges:
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Support students to thrive at UH both academically and non-academically
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Understand what students want and amplify their voices
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Provide a platform for learning and skills development while driving the development of a Herts community
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Build a strong and engaging Students’ Union
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Responsible for ensuring employee wellbeing and performance of the Finance team is prioritised.
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To work closely with the Director of People and Resources to review salary scales and provide costings if required.
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To provide holiday cover for the processing of the weekly and monthly payroll
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To be responsible for providing payroll information to the Senior Payroll Assistant and reconciling payroll monthly.
Financial Management
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Management of the department budget, ensuring KPI targets are met.
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To provide accurate & timely financial and management information to budget holders, senior management team and Trustees.
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Support Managers in growing their financial knowledge, overseeing budgets and financial plans for their departments, including giving training on budget setting and management.
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To review, develop and maintain the finance policies and procedures in line with legislation.
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To ensure they are adhered to and published within the organisation.eg venues cash compliance audit, safe & cash controls.
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Responsible for commercial operations takings & vat compliance. To analyse the month end stock reports, margins and the commercial events profitability.
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To ensure and prepare separate quarterly VAT returns for the Union and UHSU Enterprises LTD in line with published dates
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To review and monitor the reconciliation of balance sheet controls on a quarterly basis
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Work with the CEO and department managers to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
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Oversee EPOS systems for trading operations to ensure accurate information, working with commercial teams to improve controls.
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To oversee the administration of Xero and Approval-max
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Review and approve payment runs and payroll
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Monitor and keep track of any grants or funding and ensure managers are aware of what funds they may have available on top of their individual budgets.
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To be the lead contact for the Union’s stakeholders including auditors, insurers and related parties including maintaining professional relationships with key contacts within the University.
Governance and compliance
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To produce monthly accounts and reports for the Board and the CEO
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Ensure timely submission of final accounts to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Attend Finance and Audit committee and occasionally The Board of Trustees meetings to report on financial matters and provide any relevant reports.
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To work with the CEO, Director of People and Resources to build financial resilience and approaches to grow our impact.
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To be fully responsible for preparation and management of the year end audit reporting and Audit.
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To be the main point of contact with external auditors, insurance brokers and contract suppliers.
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Provide an advisory service to the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee in relation the overall Union accounts.
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Support the Trustees, SLT and Line Managers in managing our finances carefully and to live within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
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Produce monthly cashflows.
General:
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Assistance with coordination of the departments fresher’s/refreshers events as needed
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Supporting the wider Unions activities and events during the fresher’s period including supporting the set-up/down of events and facilitating stalls and promotional stands.
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To develop and maintain contacts with colleagues within other Students’ Unions and relevant organisations, including site visits to other Students’ Unions.
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Being friendly and respectful of others in order to maintain a safe and considerate workplace in line with our values of being Helpful, Empowering, Representative, Transparent and Student-focused.
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To keep abreast of relevant national and local developments, changes in legislation, and good practice and attend conferences, training events and meetings as necessary.
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To have a flexible approach to work and to undertake any other reasonable duties which may be required.
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To aspire to the highest standards of customer care at all times and, in conjunction with other relevant Union staff, to identify and respond to customer needs.
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To respect the democratic structure of the Students’ Union at all times.
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To abide by Hertfordshire Students’ Union Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Union Policies and Procedures at all times.
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To work flexibly and efficiently and to promote a positive image of Hertfordshire Students’ Union at all times.
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To set high standards of integrity, punctuality, accuracy, politeness and professionalism by personal example.
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To be aware of the department’s impact on the environment and to work within the environmental policies of the Union and the University (where applicable).
This document outlines the general duties required for the time being for the post of Finance Manager. This is neither a comprehensive or exhaustive list and the duties may be varied from time to time and may be changed and be added to or deducted from. Any changes will not alter the general character of the job and/or level of seniority or responsibility, unless following on from discussion and agreement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Finance Manager
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Part qualified ACCA, AAT qualified or Accountancy body qualified and relevant experience
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Experience of charity accounting and SORP principles
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Experience of being in a Finance Manager role
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Experience of working and managing a smaller team
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Experience of reconciliations and report production
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Experience of advising SLT, trustees on accounts
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Ability to analyse financial accounts and produce relevant reports
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A sound working knowledge of VAT
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Experience of setting financial and commercial control processes and procedures
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Knowledge and practical experience of computerised payroll systems.
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Ability to work independently and on multiple projects
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Self-motivated, reliable and diplomatic
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Awareness of data protection and ability to adhere to confidentiality at all times
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Advanced working knowledge of Excel and good Microsoft Office skills.
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Experience of preparing, managing and monitoring budgets.
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Ability to work under pressure & to manage time effectively
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Commitment to Equal Opportunities and understanding of its relevance to Students' Unions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with a wider range of people including university staff and external providers
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Punctual and well organised
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A good team player and pro-active with drive and enthusiasm
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Facilitative of others’ ideas and non-judgemental
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Flexible working, including evenings and weekends where required.
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Experience of supporting meetings or committees
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Experience of providing briefings and writing reports
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Evidence of continuous commitment to career and personal development
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Appreciation of the culture and working arrangements within Students’ Unions
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Understanding of working in a democratic environment
The application process is flexible, either apply through our portal (paste link) or send us your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
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Who are we looking for?
The Finance Manager will provide professional finance support to the charity, developing and delivering insightful and informative reporting and support to the operational teams within the organisation. They will manage all day-to-day aspects of the finance function including systems, processes and controls, together with the provision of a shared service function throughout the Plantlife group. They will play a key part in the preparation of the formal financial reporting to trustees and external stakeholders.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a desire to make a difference to the strategic and day-to-day working practices of our committed environmental organisation. You will be proficient in the management of a finance function and the provision of support to all areas of the business. Your attention to detail will be excellent, and you will have a clear understanding of customer needs together with the ability to proactively provide solutions to non - financial colleagues.
We are offering the role as hybrid or home based. We have offices in Salisbury or Retford and there will be a requirement to attend our Salisbury office twice a month.
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?
Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential, Mental Health and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the children, young people, families and vulnerable adults in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops!
Where and when do we need you?
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to work within our established finance function. In this role you will be reporting directly into the Finance Director and will play a key part in driving the service improvements and compliance at an operational level. You will operate as a critical member of the organisation through the management of the finance function, effectively leading the management of day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the needs of internal and external stakeholders are met. This will be done through working as a true strategic partner within the charity, advising and consulting with managers on a wide range of issues ensuring the delivery of key financial objectives supporting the charity in meeting its goals for growth and financial stability.
In this role you will be involved in exciting and rewarding things like:
- Leading and developing a fantastic team - Undertaking line management responsibilities for allocated members of the finance team undertaking dedicated coaching, development, 121's and any day to day support that is required to ensure that finance colleagues are supported and developed appropriately and that we deliver an outstanding service both internally and externally.
- Advising and Consulting - Producing high quality monthly financial reporting which is accurate, timely and meets the needs of managers and directors using financial information extracted from the appropriate finance systems to assist them to manage their departments' budgets and understand budget variances.
- Data analysis and Reporting - Leading on the year-end audit and accounts closedown process through the collation and analysis of appropriate financial information and liaising with auditors to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This work will contribute to the production of best practice statutory reporting and provide internal and external stakeholders with assurances that the charity's finances are well managed.
- Managing Compliance and Risk - Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations and legislation by monitoring controls and procedures and making recommendations to adapt to changing circumstances. This is to ensure that any risk associated with non-compliance is assessed, rectified and managed appropriately moving forward in order to ensure that any impact to the charity is managed effectively.
- Delivering Excellence - Supporting the delivery of the Finance strategic agenda including taking the lead on the development and monitoring of the annual department Continuous Improvement Plan. This will involve undertaking a SWOT analysis of the Finance function in collaboration with colleagues in order to assess the current environment and produce a development plan to address shortcomings and aim for excellence.
- Being a subject specialist - Leading on VAT issues on behalf of the organisation in conjunction with external VAT advisors. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, review existing processes and consider the implications of changes in VAT regulations in order to ensure the charity is complying with legislation and maximising charitable reliefs available.
Successful candidates will be working a 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, you will hybrid work between home and a minimum of 1 day per week at our office at Lakeside in Portsmouth.
All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
You and your specialisms
Management roles within the charity are pivotal in achieving our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification levels:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
- Significant experience of preparing monthly management accounts
- Clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks.
- You will have experience as a Finance Manager, leading and developing a team of professionals, and a good knowledge of accounting and tax issues in a high performing organisation.
- Excellent communication skills to drive engagement with Finance issues and manage change effectively.
- Prioritise and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment with your values at the core of your decision making.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Not For Profit sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP.
- Good working knowledge of HMRC and particularly VAT tax regulations
Let us look after you!
At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:
- Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
- Health and Support: Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
- Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
- Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
- Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.
Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!
If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
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Job title: Finance Manager
Location: We are flexible in our approach to home, office and hybrid working arrangements, but this role will require regular face to face contact in one or more of our offices (Belfast, Bristol or London).
Hours: Part Time. Between 22.5 and 26.25 hrs (0.6 and 0.7 FTE) per week, subject to agreement, with flexible working but with Tuesday as a core day
Salary: £35,745 and £38,223 (FTE 37.5 hrs) plus London weighting if appropriate pro rata.
Salary band: SF&G Pay Scale PO2
Contract type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager experienced in all aspects of charity finance to join our friendly team who are located around the UK and in our offices in Belfast, Bristol and London. This role will be rewarding, varied and busy, helping us make a difference to the lives of thousands of people around the UK.
About Us
Social Farms & Gardens (SF&G) is an established UK charity supporting grassroots organisations around the UK to help communities farm, garden and grow together. We currently have 24 staff and a turnover of about £1M.
Our vision: people and communities reaching their full potential through nature-based activities as a part of everyday life.
Our mission: to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and the environment through nature-based activities.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of SF&G finances, including income and expenditure, cashflow, budgets, investments, finance reports/claims for funders, bank accounts, VAT returns and HMRC payments etc.
The Finance Manager will be supported by a Finance Assistant and a HR Administrator to ensure all processes are completed accurately and on time, and that legal obligations are fulfilled, including the responsibility for the timely payment and submission of payroll.
Closing date: 23.59, Wednesday 20th March 2024
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SF&G is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No agencies please.
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Job Purpose
To run our Operating Finance function day to day. Ensuring that our diverse range of revenue streams are effectively managed and accounted for. We are ambitious to grow each of these revenue streams and need to know that we have watertight financial administration and reporting systems, managed by a devoted professional, enabling us to push for growth with the utmost of confidence that our financial housekeeping is rigorous and 100% reliable.
To use a football analogy, our team is very strong in Midfield and Attack which can score lots of goals. We now need someone equally strong in Defence who can stop us letting goals in at the other end of the pitch.
This requires a proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different business areas (in our case this means Curatorial, Education and Operations, to ensure our financial reporting accurately coheres all strands of our creative, educational and commercial activities.
Key Duties
- To ensure effective oversight and control of the charity’s accounting functions.
- To effectively manage and work alongside our Accounts Clerk whose responsibilities include managing the record keeping for the organisation, updating certain areas of Sage, and monitoring day to day financial activity.
- To undertake financial planning and provide related ongoing advice for the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team
- To present the financial information at the finance committee meeting of the charity and, where applicable at Trustee Board meetings.
- To formulate financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board.
- To support the grant bid application process.
- To assist the project teams and managers in budgeting, financial planning and reporting of projects
- To produce timely management information - management accounts, cash flow forecasts, reporting on restricted project expenditure and other ad hoc information as required.
- To provide appropriate systems and controls for all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems.
- To manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt management, taxation, equity and insurance as appropriate.
- To prepare information for and liaise with the external payroll provider
- To liaise with the auditors in respect of the annual accounts.
- To ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs.
- To support staff in developing financial best practice across all aspects of the company activity.
- To maintain Fixed Asset register
Skills/Qualifications
- To be considered for this role you will have the following skills:
- A qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification or level of experience.
- Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with a positive can-do attitude
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Proven expertise as a finance manager
- Good broad management experience, in terms of management of costs/income and working with small teams.
- Good verbal, written and presentation skills and conversant with financial information and
- Business planning.
- Understanding of the charity sector
- Experience of Sage accounting systems
- Advanced Excel skills
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Job description
About the organisation
CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are:
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Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests.
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Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
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Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
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‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
CARAS strives to keep community members’ voice at heart of all the decision making, building opportunities for discussion and feedback at every level. We offer training and support for those who want to gain leadership skills and contribute to the running of CARAS. We are members of reward schemes including Jack Petchey, AQA Unit Award Scheme, and we also hold a Gold Quality Mark from London Youth, an Investors in Volunteers quality mark, and we hold membership with the Fundraising Regulator. CARAS is a lively organisation with a highly motivated, friendly and experienced staff team, bolstered by the generous support of equally skilled volunteers and trustees who come from many walks of life.
About Finances at CARAS
CARAS offers holistic support to refugees and people seeking asylum. For many years, we have run groups to support asylum seeking and refugee young people, developing a thriving community with people who might otherwise experience isolation and exclusion from their new communities. Our Finance Manager working together with our CEO to ensure that CARAS can run activities in support of positive outcomes for our community members, tracking income and expenditure and ensuring good financial management to secure our future.
CARAS has grown year on year, with our annual budget now standing at approximately £750,000 per annum. We have strong financial management systems that allow for swift and accurate reporting to donors, as well as helping budget holders stay on track. Trustees are included in our financial health via quarterly reports, reforecasting, and budget setting meetings that occur at intervals throughout the year.
We are seeking a creative, motivated worker who has ideas for how to support a thriving organisation, helping us to navigate the complexities of a difficult funding environment in support of some of the most marginalised people in our society. The successful candidate will need to be skilled at managing an array of income streams and familiar with the complexities of charity reporting to funders and the Charity Commission. They will also need to be able to communicate clearly with staff and trustees on matters relating to finances to ensure that all processes remain transparent and decisions can be made with full and accurate information.
Additional benefits
CARAS offers 28 days’ annual leave per year (22.4 days pro rata). CARAS also pays into a workplace pension with employers’ contributions currently at 7%. We are a proud member of the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring that all employees at every level are remunerated fairly.
Hours can be flexible and can include working from home. There are also benefits including discretionary leave available to study or volunteer, an enhance parental leave policy, and the opportunity to take a sabbatical.
About the role
The main purpose of this role is to manage our finances.
This includes:
- keeping clear records of all financial activities in the charity
-responsibility for maintaining financial oversight of profit and loss accounts, review of Statement of Financial Position and performing reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basis
-monthly reconciliation of our bank account
-month-end reporting
-ensuring clear tracking of all income and expenditure using QuickBooks
-working with Heads of Service to help them keep track of their budgets
-producing and analysing reports for grants funders in line with the T&C of grants
-being the primary individual responsible for overseeing HMRC matters and administering Gift Aid
-handling payroll processing and reconciling payroll balance sheet accounts, ensuring alignment with HMRC records, and supporting with payroll budgetting
-working closely with the Managing Director and Head of Development and Impact, supporting the development of the annual budget
- Lead on monitoring financial management on platforms, such as Equals, Just giving
- Supervise all income, while maintain records and providing report on funds and team
-creating year-end documents and working with our independent auditor to produce annual accounts
-creating quarterly budget reports for trustees and being present in trustee meetings to present and examine our finances
- Working closely with the Managing Director and trustees in identifying and managing financial risk to the charity
The successful candidate will need to be able to work in Tooting for face-to-face meetings.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
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At least 2 years’ experience in a financial management role
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Experience of developing, managing and refining financial systems based on the needs of the organisation
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Experienced in charity accounting, including managing accrual and deferral of grant funds and tracking a range of income streams
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Experience with tracking a large number of grants, often upwards of 15 at any one time
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Experienced user of accounting software, specifically Quick Books
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Excellent organisation and administrative skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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Excellent IT Skills
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Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex finance concepts to lay people
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Ability to be self-motivated, manage own work and work as part of a team
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Ability to integrate policy and protocol effectively into own working practices
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Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation
Desirable:
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AAT qualified
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Willingness to learn about issues facing refugees and asylum seekers
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Experience of working across teams
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Experience of building and managing a team
We are very interested in hearing from applicants with lived experience.
Please submit your completed application form by 9am on the 20th of March 2024.
Complete all sections and include examples where possible.
Your examples can include your own lived experience, volunteering roles, education and previous employment.
Interviews will take place on 25th March. Interviews will be in person, hosted at our premises in Tooting, South London.
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Job Title: Finance Manager
Salary: £60000 - £65000
Location: London (close to Victoria Station) Hybrid in the office 2 days per week
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Are you interested in joining a charitable organisation deeply connected to education, with three independent schools and close ties to two state-funded academies?
The Foundation Office serves as the central hub for financial operations and provides essential services like governance and HR support to schools.
This is a standalone role reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll collaborate with a part-time Finance Officer to oversee financial activities.
Funding comes from various sources including school fees, an endowment fund, and private placements, with a significant property portfolio.
This role offers immense variety, flexibility, and a supportive work environment. You will be encouraged to find new ways to enhance the finance function and maximize the capabilities of the cloud-based iFinance software, tailored for independent schools.
Your Finance Manager daily tasks will include:
- Preparing annual Group consolidated accounts, notes, and schedules for statutory audit and annual report.
- Generate quarterly Foundation Office Management Accounts.
- Managing group cash flow, banking arrangements, and sweep system.
- To maintain detailed monthly cash flow forecast.
- Monitoring Fund analysis for compliance with Charities Commission requirements.
- Management accounting for investments and property.
- Management of accounts for trading subsidiaries and charitable trusts.
- Effective collaboration with auditors and facilitate smooth audit cycle.
- Preparation and submission VAT returns for trading subsidiaries.
- Assisting in preparing papers for Finance and Property Committee and Trustee Board meetings.
Finance Mangers skills qualifications and attributes will include:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA)
- Degree Level Education
- Knowledgeable in managing Restricted, Designated, and Unrestricted funds.
- Recent proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
- Competent in preparing statutory and management accounts.
- Experienced in collaborating with auditors throughout the audit process.
- Familiar with basic Company and Charities Commission regulations.
- Experienced in payroll and pensions management with relevant knowledge.
- Experienced in group consolidation and reconciliation of inter-company balances.
As Finance Manager your benefits will include:
- 30 days holiday per annum
- 12.8% employers pension contribution
- Health care benefits package
The closing date for application is March 11th, please get in touch if you would like to know more about this position.
If your attributes, skills and experience align and you wish to be considered please email your CV to .
This position will require an enhanced DBS check therefore referees will be requested prior to CV submission.
A supporting statement will also be required.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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We are recruiting a Finance Manager for a maternity leave for 12 months.
As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's financial management. Your responsibilities will include preparing financial reports, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You'll collaborate with various teams to provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
Key Role Objectives
- Efficiently record financial information.
- Provide proactive and supportive services.
- Deliver high-quality reports for decision-making.
- Maintain robust controls for the College group and partners.
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- Preparation of Management and Statutory Accounts:
- Prepare monthly management accounts.
- Report findings to the College Accountant.
- Forecasting, Budgeting, and Reporting:
- Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Capital Projects and Payroll:
- Contribute to capital projects.
- Assist with payroll-related tasks.
- Financial Regulations and Procedures:
- Promote adherence to financial regulations.
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What is the role?
Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role would suit a Financial Accountant looking for a step up. Main responsibilities:
- Responsibility for all financial accounting activities within the charity; maintaining appropriate controls
- Year-end preparation; producing statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP
- Continuing to develop the accounting system; implementing any improvements and efficiencies to processes
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and long- and medium-term financial planning
- Managing and developing two direct reports
This role is offering a salary of up to £60,000, with two days per week in their office.
What do you need to succeed?
- A full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Extensive experience within a charity finance function
- Strong knowledge of Charity SORP; producing statutory accounts in line with the standards
- Confident user of Excel and other accounting systems
- Strong communication skills; proven ability to interact with multiple stakeholders
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We are excited to announce that we are looking for a motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Finance Manager to succeed our long-standing colleague who is retiring this summer. Working closely with the CEO, this role is central to the effective operation of the charity and has the opportunity to become a key contributor to the future of Genesis, including the ongoing and exciting development of our Furniture social enterprise.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who likes a challenge, is highly organised, and wants their work to make a difference to the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community. We will be updating our systems, so this role will suit someone who has the skills, enthusiasm and ability to work on changes, upgrades and developments of accounting and CRM software.
To succeed in this role you are likely to have the following:
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A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
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Excellent communication and team working skills.
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Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
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Empathetic and enthusiastic nature.
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Excellent and demonstrable business and leadership skills.
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Experience in all or some of the following – charity finance, retail finance, online retail finance, data management.
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Knowledge and experience of administration, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, and Quickbooks.
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Organisation and IT skills.
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Sympathy to and support of the Christian ethos of Genesis, and understanding and experience of biblical Christian perspectives of finances, money and faith.
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Being able to relate well to clients and people from differing backgrounds.
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A desire to support people in need.
Closing Date: 12th April 2024. Interviews will be arranged individually.
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Job description: Senior Finance Manager
· Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
· Direct reports: Currently 2 team members
· Time commitment: 80%-100%
· Location: Flexible - preference for UK or Geneva
· Salary: UK based: annual gross salary ranges from 48’685.52GBP to 55’640GBP – Geneva based: annual gross salary ranges from 96’749.80CHF to 110’572.07CHF – final salary will depend on location, qualifications and exprience
· Grade: D
1. Background and Purpose:
CHS Alliance supports organisations meet their CHS Commitments to people affected by crisis. It is important therefore that the CHS is embodied in the way the CHS Alliance operates.
The Senior Finance Manager will manage a dedicated finance team, and work closely with the COO, the Executive Director and the Finance Risk and Audit Committee, to guide the financial management of the organisation, in line with best practice for the CHS.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic finance
· Identify financial risks, evaluate and communicate them to CHS Alliance leadership, including recommended mitigation measures (such as cost saving opportunities)
· Drive planning for financial sustainability on a medium term basis
· Work with colleagues to support income growth, through effective financial support to donor relationships
Financial management
· Oversee, motivate and develop the CHS Alliance finance team
· Develop and oversee strong budgeting process, financial planning, regular forecasting and modelling
· Oversee organisation and programme-specific audits
Financial operations
· Lead the development and review of annual budgets together with the Senior Management Team
· Lead financial operations including financial management, cashflow, accounting, control and reporting
Financial governance, risks & reporting
· Develop, monitor, and update the CHS Alliance Finance policies
· Maintain a strong Internal Control System with relevant controls to mitigate financial risks
· Ensure that the Alliance meets due diligence requirements regarding financial obligations and aligns all policies and procedures with Swiss and, where relevant UK, legal requirements
· Support the CHS Alliance Treasurer, the Finance Risk and Audit Committee and the Board in the finance and risk aspects of their governance responsibilities
· Oversee preparation of financial reports for internal and governance meetings (such as SMT meetings, Finance Risk and Audit Committee and Board meetings), and present at such meetings
· Design and deliver effective reporting tools to enable budget holders to manage their financial budgets and obligations – together with the support of the IT team.
Business improvement operations
· Lead the development of innovative and flexible tools to enhance finance operations and/or simplify finance procedures – together with external support as needed.
· Support the COO on other financial projects as required
· Participate on other projects as CHS Alliance's needs evolve
Person Specification
Competencies
· Delivering Results: Dynamic and able to bring opportunities together to deliver results.
· Inclusive: Demonstrating understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion.
· Creative thinking: Curious about alternative or unconventional ideas/solutions.
· Communicating: Ability to respectfully listen to and respond to queries, adapting to culture and context of interlocutor, both orally and in writing.
· Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
· Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
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