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.

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.

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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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)

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. 

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

Flexible working arrangements of offer

This role offers a great opportunity to play a significant part in the exciting next stage of the development of The Petchey Academy, delivering an outstanding finance and business function to the academy as Head of Finance and Business.

The Petchey Academy is a standalone academy (with over 1000 students and a £10m annual budget) with a strong financial position. It is also worth noting that the Academy has gained several awards including ECM Gold, Inclusion Award and National Healthy School Status.

Working closely with the CEO and the Governing Body and attending both the Main Board and the sub-committee meetings, the postholder will work as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. This is an important and broad role, leading a team of 4 and overseeing:

• Financial Management of the Academy
• Facilities Management, IT Support and Health & Safety
• Risk Management

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Relevant leadership of teams, ideally overseeing wider than Finance
• A genuine passion for the education sector, ideally with professional experience of having worked for another academy or multiple academy trust
• A natural communicator with a strength in explaining financial complexities to a range of key stakeholders
• A strong strategist with a solution-based approach and credible at advising at Board level

Timings & process:

Please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly for the candidate pack/informal discussion about the role. You will need to share your cv and a brief 1-page cover letter to apply.

• Application deadline: 7th October
• Interviews – Friday 16th & early week commencing 19th October

Are you a qualified accountant with experience of managing public sector and charitable funds?  Do you have the knowledge, experience and confidence to be the lead finance professional advising senior management and the Trustees?  Are you seeking a new challenge in an organisation that is financially stable, operationally dynamic and team oriented?  Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and the communities that support them?  If so then we invite you to consider joining our team as the charity’s first Director of Finance and Operations. 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) supports the Armed Forces Covenant by delivering grant programmes that create real change to Armed Forces communities across the UK.  It is a charity and is classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB).  The Trust manages the Covenant Fund which has an annual commitment from HM Treasury of £10M, as well as other funds on behalf of government and external organisations.  To find out more about our work please visit our website

The Role 

The Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for oversight of the Trust’s sound financial and operations management, including HR operations, office management and aspects of governance.  The successful candidate will take the lead as the Trust formalises its finance, HR and governance processes.  Also crucial is supporting the Chief Executive to execute her responsibilities as Accounting Officer of the NDPB and to ensure compliance with the HM Treasury (HMT) Managing Public Money handbook. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director will work collaboratively with the Director of Grants and the Director of Policy and Communications as part of the Executive Management Team (EMT).  The EMT in turn work together with Trustees to develop the organisation’s strategic direction, and the full staff team from across the UK to ensure its execution.

The role has the following key responsibilities: 

• Develop and monitor the Trust’s financial strategy and the associated governance framework

• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including all requirements related to charity, company and NDPB status and all requirements of a UK employer 

• Financial reporting to MOD and HMT in respect of the Trust’s grant-in-aid, incidental grants and NDPB obligations 

• Champion and ensure compliance with policies and procedures designed to safeguard the Trust’s assets and employees 

• Oversee the overall risk and control environment, including procurement and business continuity 

• Delivery timely and informative analysis of actual results against budget, with specific responsibility for non-grant expenditure 

• Management of HR operations and aspects of governance, including appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard the Trust and its employees

The Successful Candidate 

You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience developing, delivering and monitoring financial strategy in a UK charity or public body, ideally a grant making charity or public body.  You will have experience managing and reporting on the use of public funds, and ideally have experience of compliance with the HMT Managing Public Money handbook and OJEU procurement requirements.  You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage HR operations, governance and office management, ideally through past experience.  You will have led financial and management account functions, as well as the statutory audit of accounts prepared in compliance with the charity SORP.

You will be a highly organised team player who is able to provide leadership across the organisation.  You will have the ability to manage several priorities and be comfortable representing the organisation at a senior level.  You will be proactive in the execution of your responsibilities, with proven experience to lead others through a process of change.  You will have a professional approach to work and be comfortable being hands-on operationally as needs require. 

The Offer: 

This part-time position is being offered at 2.5 – 3 days per week, or if additional flexibility is desired this can be worked as 11 – 13 days per month. 

The salary is £60,000 – £65,000 on an annualised basis, pro-rata for part-time.  The salary offered will be dependent on experience. 

Other benefits include 30 days of leave plus 2.5 hours per week protected time for personal development, both pro-rata for part-time, 8% employer pension contribution and medical insurance. 

Applications are welcomed from those who wish to work remotely, with occasional attendance at the Trust office near Victoria Station in London.  Since March 2020 the whole team has been working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to providing development and training opportunities. 

Head of Finance required to work with a £20m income charity in Central London.

Your new company
I am working with a £20m income charity to assist with the recruitment of their new Head of Finance. This organisation has a first class reputation in their field and have seen substantial growth this year.

Your new role
This role reports to the Director of Finance and Resources and manages a small team including a Finance Manager. You will have broad responsibility for day to day running of the finance team, leading on financial accounting including delivery of a successful audit process, and budgeting and forecasting - working with budget holders to ensure strong financial management.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience and have worked within the charity sector.

What you'll get in return
This organisation offers the opportunity to work flexibly (for the long term) They also offer a generous pension contribution, subsidised staff restaurant, free gym membership, and discounted nursery places. You will join a motivated and welcoming team.

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

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Finance Officer - Programmes

London

• Have you worked for an international charity/NGO in a finance role?
• Have you supported regional programmes?
• Have your donor reporting experience? - USAID, DFID, EU etc?

If so, my client may be interested in talking to you.

You will be responsible for supporting the charities regional programmes in:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Control
• Business Partnering with regional non-finance staff
• Training and coaching
• Donor reporting
• Audit and risk

To be considered for this role, you need donor finance experience as well as experience working for an international charity/NGO

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Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £250 in vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £250 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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Starting salary £25,000 rising to £28,000 (+LW £1,642.50, increasing to £3,285 from 1stNovember 2020).

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.  We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact

We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence.  We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.

2. Influence

We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health. 

3. Integrity

We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This exciting Finance Assistant role will involve ensuring the smooth running of all finance and systems support, including transactional processing, record keeping and some month end payroll.  The Finance Assistant will also undertake IT/Systems support duties.

What does the role involve?

• Dealing with finance/system queries as they arise with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Inputting purchase invoices accurately and on time
• Ensuring all sales invoices are paid on time and chasing up any overdue sales invoices as required
• Preparing for processing and reconciling company credit cards statements monthly
• Assisting in payroll preparation by reviewing payroll reports from the payroll service provide

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of basic accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel  
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Methodical and structured approach to your work
• Demonstrable good communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to a diverse range of audiences  

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years’ service
• 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
• Flexible working
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Please note that, for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS check.  Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, visit our website.

 Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs will not be accepted.  Applications will close at midnight on 1st October 2020.  Interviews are planned for 7th and 9th October 2020 and this will be via video conferencing.  There will be a test on the day of the interview.

Diversity is greatly valued at the Foundation.  Applications from all sections of the community are actively encouraged.  If you have any questions regarding the role or you have a disability or you require any additional support, again please visit our webiste.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are operating digital recruitment and on-boarding processes.  We are blending office and homeworking until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.

MAP is looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Internal Audit and Compliance who will support the delivery of organisational objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management and control processes to conform to best practice in the INGO sector and international Internal Auditing Standards.

Day-to-day you will provide professional oversight, management and guidance on all internal audit, due diligence and compliance matters relating to MAP’s offices, implementing partners, banks, medical suppliers and donors. You will plan, organise and carry out reviews, communicate the results and make suggestions to improve and add value to the processes in all four of MAP’s offices. You will also advise SMT and Finance Managers on systems of internal control and risk management.

It is crucial that you are a CCAB qualified Accountant and fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Full details of responsibilities and requirements can be found on our website.

As well as the above, you will possess good communication and negotiation skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and the flexibility to travel extensively to MAP overseas offices, once travel restrictions are lifted.