Financial Support Officer

Vacancy Reference Number: PLA00645
Grade: SO2 - £33,759 - £34,986
Contract Type: Temporary- Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Number of Posts: 2
Hours per week:35

Benefits and Allowances

Our existing terms, conditions and benefits are currently under review.

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you get job satisfaction from helping the vulnerable achieve successful outcomes? If so, one of our Financial Support Officer roles may be for you.

Tower Hamlets Council is looking to recruit 2x Financial Support Officers to contribute to the meaningful work of the Tackling Poverty Programme. Tackling Poverty is a Mayoral priority and the programme was created to help alleviate the high poverty levels within the borough. The posts are being offered on a 1-year fixed term contract basis.

You will work with some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents to improve their circumstances. Using a holistic approach, you will identify all areas where support is required and where this support cannot be provided in-house i.e. specialist law advice, you will ensure referrals to appropriate organisations are made.

Using council systems, you will proactively contact vulnerable residents whom are identified as having rent arrears or being in financial crisis. You will have proven experience in carrying out income and budgeting assessments, and where gaps in benefit entitlements are identified, assistance to claim will be offered. This will predominately be Universal Credit and Discretionary Housing Payment applications but help to claim all welfare support will be offered. Knowledge of different financial and non-financial support options is required.

It is essential that you have experience in delivering advice and assistance in either benefits, debt or homelessness advice or a very similar discipline. It is also essential that you have a proven track record of providing beneficial 1-1 support to the vulnerable on a varying number of issues.

Occasionally we identify the opportunity for a benefit up-take campaign that we would like the financial support officers to lead on. 

We are very proud of our diverse, inclusive borough and we are looking for likeminded diverse and inclusive individuals to join our workforce. If you believe you have the necessary experience and you are genuinely passionate about helping others, please do apply as we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

To identify and proactively support the most vulnerable households in the borough who may be experiencing issues such as risk of homelessness and debt using council systems.

To carry out budgeting and income maximisation assessments using the Benefits and Budgeting calculator and support households to make applications for Discretionary Housing Payments and other grants available.

To carry out a wide range of duties that support the delivery of the overall Tackling Poverty Programme

Additional Information

All applications should be made via our online application system, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. 

Closing date: 07/06/2020

Interview Dates: 23/06/2020 and 24/06/2020

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams 

This is a fixed term contract for one year.

Willingness to work outside of contracted hours in the evenings and weekends subject to notice.

To comply with the requirement to carry out a DBS check on this role.

Application Details

This post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ External

If this role is available to Internal employees only, this will include agency workers but does not include independent contractors or Skills Match trainees

All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted.

Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website.

Home-based in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to the NCT offices in Westminster, London

0.8 post, 28 hours per week, up to three year contract

Are you inspired by church architecture? Are you fascinated by the history of churches and want them to remain part of our heritage and a vital part of community life? Are you experienced in assessing funding applications and supporting historic buildings to be well maintained and sustainable? And are you passionate about all these things within a Northern Ireland context?

As the independent, UK-wide charity supporting churches, chapels and meeting houses of all Christian denominations, the National Churches Trust supports and promotes church buildings of historic, architectural and community value by inspiring support, preserving heritage and promoting sustainability. We aim to help maintain the UK’s heritage of church buildings and to enhance their ability to serve local communities; to promote the benefit to communities of church buildings and to inspire everyone to value and enjoy them.

Grant funding is at the heart of our work. The Trust allocates in the region of £1.4m across its grants programmes annually. We also run initiatives to promote church tourism – ExploreChurches, and maintenance – MaintenanceBooker.

Having recently been successful with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Churches Trust will lead a new project ‘Treasure Ireland’ that aims to support an improvement in the maintenance and sustainability of historic places of worship in Northern Ireland. At its core will be a grants programme for proactive repairs and maintenance. It will also provide training and mentoring support, video guides and training on writing funding bids, maintenance, interpretation and tourism. It also aims to increase visitors to churches in Northern Ireland.

We are therefore looking for a new Church Support Officer to join our Church Support team to help deliver this exciting new initiative. The role is varied and the post-holder will manage the day to day work of the project and support churches to engage with it. Responsibilities will include overseeing a small grants programme, running training events and sector meetings, raising the profile of maintenance, supporting church tourism and expanding contractor availability. The project builds on existing partnerships and projects that the Church Support Team has already begun in Northern Ireland.

You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, be able to manage a varied workload and be an effective team player based from home in Northern Ireland but able to travel to London from time to time.

If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 24 June 2020

Interview date: 6 or 7 July 2020 (Belfast or online)

The National Churches Trust is an equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No information provided by the applicant will be used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by law.

Do you feel passionate about international development? Would you describe yourself as dynamic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment? Are you actively studying towards a finance qualification? If so, please read on!

Robertson Bell are working with an influential international charity that is embarking on an exciting period of growth whilst they recruit for a permanent Finance Officer. Due to a recent increase in funding this organisation is growing their finance function and they are now needing someone to manage the purchase ledger. Reporting into the Director of Finance this role will require excellent attention to detail and first-class time management skills.

The key responsibilities will be:

* Work closely with the Assistant Accountant and support with month end processes.
* Upload monthly expenditure and create purchase orders.
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of project codes.
* Process all petty cash expenditure and reconcile the cash box.
* Respond to and resolve incoming invoice queries in a timely and professional manner.
* Work closely with the finance team and adhere to the organisations procedures and policies.
* Be responsible for the weekly payment run.
* Manage bank transactions and carry out reconciliations.
* Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring suppliers are always paid on time.

This organisation was established over twenty years ago and since then has continued to deliver life changing work to people living in low and middle income countries throughout Africa and Asia. This Finance Officer would be based at their central London UK office and would benefit from a range of employee benefits including 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and full study support for AAT level 3 and beyond.

Finance Officer - Children's Charity - City of London

A well known children's charity are looking for a Finance Officer to join their growing finance team in Central London. Reporting into the Deputy Director of Finance, this is a great opportunity for a studying part-qualified accountant to learn and develop as part of a very ambitious team.

As the new Finance Officer you will be assisting with the production of month end accounts, including but not limited to:

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of trial balance
• Posting of fixed asset adjustments
• Effective control and reconciliation of petty cash
• Reconciliation of gift aid on nominal ledger to outstanding claims
• Maintenance of management accounts spreadsheet

This position will be paying between £30,000 and £35,000 (depending upon experience) and will offer full study support.

If this position is of interest please do apply now. Or, if this isn't quite right, but you are looking for a new finance position in the charity and not for profit sector, do send across an up to date CV to [email protected]

Finance Officer - Children's Charity - City of London

Interested in joining a forward thinking and ambitious charity? Do you have experience in a varied finance role and enjoy a fast pace of work? Looking to join an organisation who values the wellbeing of their employees and offers a generous benefits package? If yes, read on as this could be your next role!

Robertson Bell are currently supporting a brilliant medium sized UK charity with their search for a permanent Finance Officer. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team and be a part of a progressive organisation. Main responsibilities of the Finance Officer will include:

* Control and monitor the transfer of various forms of income to the finance system ensuring this is uploaded in an accurate and timely manner.
* Work closely with the fundraising team, customer service team and external suppliers to resolve variances in recorded data.
* Carry out monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and liaise with Business Partners.
* Oversee sales invoice approval requests and ensure accounting and VAT treatment is correct on application.
* Assist the Finance Manager with any queries related to bank reconciliations.
* Work closely with the auditors and respond to any income queries.
* Assist with the mentoring and training of finance volunteers.
* Oversee the sales ledger and chase old debt with necessary.
* Download bank statements and manage Gift Aid ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

This process will include virtual interviews and the successful candidate would be working from home to begin with. This organisation is based in central London in modern state of the art offices and offers employees relaxed working hours and the ability to work remotely. This opportunity would suit somebody with a couple of years' experience in a similar role ideally in the charitable sector.

The successful candidate will:

* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Have an understanding of VAT rules.
* Have proven experience in purchase, sales and general ledger accounting.
* Be proactive and able to manage their own workload.
* Be self-motivated and have a willingness to learn.
* Have intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application now to be considered!

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Qualified Finance Business Partner / Head of Finance for this well-established International Development charity based in Central London.

The position will require excellent management accounting skills, financial modelling and business partnering skills.

You will cover financial modelling, connected to Project Management techniques and work on community projects to include Covid19 Programs around the world.

You will be working from home during the Pandemic, then be required to work flexibly with days in the office in Central London.

T his is a permanent position but requires someone to start as soon as possible.

* Salary: 50,000pa
* Must be a Qualified Accountant
* Must have international development experience
* Must have great management accounting and business partnering skills
* Must have strong modelling skills
* The ideal candidate would be able to start as soon as possible, but no longer than 3 weeks' notice would be acceptable

The opportunity to work as a Finance Manager part time for a leading Medical Research charity in Central London. The chance to add value to a great organisation by having a hands on role in the future of the charity.

Client Details

The client is a leading Medical Research Charity based in enviable central London.

Description

The responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Manage the finance function of the organisation, including line managing the Finance Officer and coordinating team planning to ensure we are delivering against our monthly, quarterly and annual timetables.

• Lead timely, accurate and business focused management accounting and business finance reporting functions, including presenting reports to board and subcommittees

• Be the organisation's first point of call for all finance queries

• Project manage and lead systems improvements projects, including streamlining financial processes and redesigning reporting and accounting systems

• Lead on statutory accounting and audit preparation, and be the first point of contact for audit queries

• Lead day to day management of our investment portfolio, and coordinate performance reporting from investment managers

• Ensure effective treasury management to balance cash flows and maximise returns

• Ensure the financial controls of the organisation are appropriate for business need, and enacted consistently and appropriately across the organisation

• Lead the budget preparation process and support budget holders to manage their budgets throughout the year

• Support our grants team with the management of grant commitments

• Coordinate the management and monitoring of restricted funds, and work with project managers and fundraisers on financial planning for new projects

• Support the Finance and Resources Director with the overarching financial strategy of the organisational of the whole, and contribute to long term financial planning.

Profile

The succesful candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with numerous time spent working in the sector. They will have a plethora of knowledge from various organisations, and must have knowledge working in a small charity.

Job Offer

Part time (four days a week work) at up to £65k per annum (pro rated).

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell: a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. We are fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources, to join us in meeting this challenge by working to ensure the Trust’s long-term financial wellbeing and to optimise resources to help deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Embedding best practice and enabling innovative thinking to ensure that the finance and resources area is delivering an effective and efficient service. You will embrace the challenge of conflicting resource demands and a fast-changing external environment, exploring key areas such as impact reporting, commercial income generation and partnership working.

Supporting the vision, values and policies of the Trust, and enabling colleagues across the organisation to meet challenging objectives while also ensuring their well-being, you will lead and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in developing the organisation’s long-term strategies, working closely with the Board of Trustees.

With oversight of a £15m budget, we are looking for a strong, corporate business leader operating at a senior level to help take the Cystic Fibrosis Trust forward on our exciting journey towards a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis. You will lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the Finance, IT, Facilities, HR/Organisation Development, Project Management and company secretarial functions, as well as working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and fellow Senior Leadership Team members. See the link below for full job description.

This role is based in our London office, but our flexible working policy means that you will be able to work from home regularly. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata).

6-month fixed-term contract

Based in HQ Aldgate, Central London with home working options

Preferably part-time position (21-28 hours per week) but full-time may be considered. Subject to experience.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

First round Interviews: week commencing 29th June

Second round interviews: week commencing 6th July

Start date: mid to late August (adoption leave cover and therefore subject to change depending on proceedings)

Senior Finance Analyst for a national charity that supports vulnerable individuals.

Client Details

This large UK charity works with a number of vulnerable groups across the country. They run a variety of support services for those with mental health issues or disability, as well as helping a huge amount of people in the UK to find employment, especially focused on young adults in minority groups or with lesser opportunities. This fantastic work is funded via contracts with local and national authorities, as well as fundraising.

Having merged with some smaller charities, won a number of contracts and successfully delivered on them, this is a great time to join this charity in a forward facing commercial finance role.

Description

1. Produce detailed financial analysis and reporting for senior management and budget holders
2. Financial modelling of key projects and to support organisation-wide planning
3. Commercial finance support for the bidding process for new contracts
4. Working with the Head of FP&A to provide financial guidance to senior leadership

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant with technically strong financial planning and analysis skills that can be evidenced through experience. You will also have a track record of producing high quality management information and liaising with budget holders and senior management to help aid decision making. Working within a complex organisation with multiple entities would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary £50,000 - £60,000

Flexible working

The Marylebone Project is one of the largest women’s hostels in the UK for women affected by homelessness. Those we support are often affected by substance misuse, unemployment, domestic violence and mental health issues. Whatever their story, we aim for the same ending; self-esteem, employment and independent living. We do this by providing shelter, education and employment opportunities, spiritual space and events in a welcoming and secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively with people
• experience of data entry and finance systems
• good organisational and communication skills 
• the ability to work under pressure

As part of the admin team, this role plays an active part in ensuring the team can deliver the various functions of the department and you therefore may be required to cover for other members of the team in the service assistant role and reception. This successful candidate will need to be a strong team player, who is willing to get stuck in and happy to help where needed.

For more information, please see the job description and person specification. 

This is a very exciting time for Keychange. Following the strategic remodelling and disposal of some of our property portfolio we will be in receipt of a capital sum for the re-development, purchase and build of new care and support communities.

Our mission is to Create Caring Communities, which demonstrate our Christian Values, Ethos and Behaviours.

Keychange currently operate eleven care home communities for older people and two housing communities for homeless young people. These communities are located across England.

In addition Keychange has recently adopted a new strategic action plan which sets out a clear direction for growth, expansion, improving quality and sustainability. New opportunities will include acquiring new properties and partners, expanding our services into outreach and community programmes, as well as celebrating the charity’s 100 years of operating in 2020. Established in 1920 Keychange is a charity and company limited by guarantee and is led by a Board of Trustees, who govern the Charity in terms of strategy, policies, legal duties, quality and sustainability.

Head of Finance, Keychange is a Christian Charity, Creating Caring Communities.

This is a Senior Leadership role to develop and lead our Finance Strategy for day to day operations as well as our mission and business expansion and sustainability.

Keychange currently provides eleven Care Communities for older people and two Housing Communities for Homeless younger people, all across England.

We are looking for an experienced finance lead to work closely with the CEO, senior colleagues, finance team, managers and trustees to strengthen our existing financial processes and to develop new business plans and opportunities.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal, active Christian faith

For full Role Description and Person Specification and Application form please email us as below

Closing Date for applications 12noon Monday 22nd June 2020

Initial Date for Interviews 1st and 2nd July 2020.

This Finance Assistant role aims to bring about a positive change, and is offering £11-£14ph for the successful candidate dependent on prior exposure to the duties of the role.

Client Details

A leading environmental charity committed to becoming an inclusive, community-led charity.

Description

The successful Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• VAT returns and analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Being a point of contact for auditors, HR and the external Payroll
• Reviewing the management accounts.

Profile

The Finance Assistant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They must be confident in there approach and have a keen eye for detail.

They will also have an outstanding understanding of excel and have prior exposure to a role within the public sector.

Job Offer

A 3-month interim Finance Assistant role based in London offering £11-£14ph.

ROLE: Finance Manager

SALARY: Band 8a £52,643 - £58,558 (inclusive of HCAS)

LOCATION: Waterloo Road, Central London

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS) is a unique and complex emergency service network serving a diverse population and responding to 1.8 million emergency calls per year. In addition they are the current provider for NHS 111 / Integrated Urgent Care in both South East London and North East London. Demands on urgent and emergency care providers across the capital are increasing and the Trust is developing new innovative services to provide care closer to home for patients.  This has required the Trust to evolve its operating model and a number of exciting opportunities have arisen through this restructure.

The Finance Manager is a key member of the finance department who will report into the Finance Business Partner. You will take responsibility for a team of up to five Finance Analysts providing a financial management service, including management accounting information and financial advice, to one of the Directorates in the London Ambulance Service.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include:

• Preparation of monthly reports for assigned Directorates
• Reporting on Key Financial Indicators
• Planning, development and monitoring of the budgets for assigned Directorates
• Liaising with the relevant Directorates to build an informative and robust forecast
• Regular audit of overtime and other payments made by the Trust
• Provide financial input on project development work and relevant costings for Business cases.
• Lead on the production of workforce plans and reference costs
• Design and present financial management training courses for budget holders
• Develop, maintain and comply with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation and financial procedures
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Management when required
• Line management and mentoring of a team of up to five Finance Analysts
• Managing all aspects of the Trust’s income including the main SLA, staff recharges and CQUINs if relevant to the assigned Directorates.
• Process improvement within the finance department and the wider Trust
• Working very closely with the Finance Business Partner of the assigned directorates.

Your key areas of influence will be:

• liaising with budget holders
• liaising with senior finance team managers
• provision of financial information
• staff development

Finance Manager Person Specification:

We are looking for candidates with management accounting experience who can also develop an understanding of an organisation and assess the financial implications of business changes and proposals.  Your interpersonal skills, innovative approach and ability to lead by example are therefore as important as your management accounting skills.

• qualified CCAB Accountant (or similar technical knowledge gained through equivalent experience)
• experience of working in a management accounting environment (preferably NHS)
• understanding of international financial reporting standards
• excellent software skills in Excel
• experience of staff management and leadership

This is an exciting and challenging position for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, demanding and highly flexible environment.  You will be a part of a high profile and influential organisation, making life better for Londoners by helping the Trust to achieve its vision of becoming a world-class ambulance service for a world class city.

Your salary and benefits:

• Band 8a £52,643 - £58,558 (inclusive of HCAS)

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (holiday entitlement raises to 33 days with service)
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme (including 20.68% employer contribution and a tiered system of employee contribution depending on your salary from 5% to 14.5%).
• A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme
• Health services discounts (retail, holidays, entertainment and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for the role you will need to apply before the closing date at midnight on Friday 5th June. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Allen Lane are our recruitment partner for this campaign. If you would like to find out more information before applying please contact Brooke Cooper at Allen Lane

Experienced charity finance assistant sought to provide administrative and financial processing support throughout the organisation using Sage 50. This role is responsible for accounts payable process, ensuring that invoices and staff and volunteer expenses are paid on a timely basis, supported by the right documentation. The role ensures that accounting transactions are prepared and entered accurately in the Sage accounting system and generally support the Financial Director in achieving great financial stewardship of the charity’s funds. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative, data processing and inputting of the operations of the charity, with regard to the charity’s accounting policies and procedures. This includes reconciliation of all control accounts and ensuring the charity received the appropriate documentation before payments are made for expenses and invoices.

Only those candidates with relevant qualifications and experience, preferably in a charity, will be considered. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter, each of a maximum of two pages in length.

Essential Requirements

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good team player but also a self-starter
• Understanding of charity accounts.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience of using Sage 50
• AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB accountant.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience of using a computerised accounting package(s).
• Strong MS Office skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and spoken (face to face and phone) communication skills.
• Experienced or involved in implementing change in systems and processes is an advantageous