We are looking to recruit an experienced finance administrator to join our small, friendly but busy finance team. The post holder will be instrumental in helping us to meet the increased demands on our finance team as Local Trust’s activities expand.

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the finance team, and to work closely with the finance officer to ensure that Local Trust’s routine financial administration tasks are managed efficiently and effectively.

It is important that the post-holder is an experienced bookkeeper, with knowledge of finance systems, ideally Exchequer, who can pick up our routine financial processing tasks easily, and without a lot of support and supervision. You will also be a key point of contact for finance queries from both internal and external stakeholders. Keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential to this role. For more details including the job description and person specification, please see the recruitment pack attached.

How to apply

Please note that targeted recruitment is being carried out alongside this opening invitation, so do apply early for the best chance of being shortlisted for interview. Due to limited resources within the finance team, we are only able to respond to applicants who have been shortlisted. If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

To apply, you should:

• Review the job description and person specification provided in our recruitment pack
• Provide an up-to-date CV which shows your full career history and highlighting experience relevant to this role.
• Provide a supporting statement with your name on the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this post and how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
• Each section of the person specification should be addressed. Please give practical examples wherever possible. We recommend that this is no longer than two A4 pages.

Please send your CV and supporting statement to the email address in the recruitment pack with the subject line ‘application for finance adminstrator role’ in the subject line by Friday 17 December. Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis so the deadline may close sooner. Applications received without a supporting statement will not be considered.

REDRESS is recruiting a Finance Officer to support the operational activities of the organization. 

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. We empower survivors to access justice through human rights cases against governments, civil cases against individuals, and cases where we advocate for law enforcement bodies to prosecute perpetrators under the principle of universal jurisdiction. Our approach is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building a campaign that uses advocacy, community engagement, and communications to influence change. Our 2025 Strategy identifies torture related to dissent and discriminatory torture as our two thematic priorities. We also support the anti-torture movement through our solidarity programme.

Position Profile – Finance Officer 

Based in London, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the administration of the finances of REDRESS UK and Stichting REDRESS NL.

The main tasks include: 

· Day-to-day book-keeping using QuickBooks Online including all transaction processing and reconciliation of accounts to trial balance for both entities; 

· Respond to payment requests using BACS and international transfers as appropriate, including weekly payment runs; 

· Provide regular insight into unrestricted and restricted balances; 

· Oversee UK and NL payroll processing, including staff timesheet management and salary allocation to project grants: 

· Maintain cashflow management controls; 

· Review income and expenditure against budget: 

· Prepare interim and final financial reports to funders; 

· Review project financial reports submitted by projects teams who are supporting and monitoring partner organizations; 

· Assist the Head of Finance in preparing the management and statutory accounts; 

· General finance and admin administration as required 

The Finance Officer is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS. 

Person Specification

Essential Competencies  

The successful candidate will need to have the following competencies: 

· A minimum of three years directly relevant work experience; 

· University degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience; 

· Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks programmes or similar accounting databases; 

· Fluency in English: additional language skills an advantage. 

Desirable Competencies 

A strong candidate will also have other desirable competencies: 

· Experience working in a financial position in a charity, and in charity finance. 

· Experience working in an international NGO. 

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes: 

· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities. 

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work. 

· Able to work with victims of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs. 

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Head of Finance

Hours. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.

Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London. REDRESS has a flexible working policy which allows some working from home.

Salary. REDRESS staff are paid according to set salary scales, with annual cost of living increases, and the possibility of step increase with strong performance. This is a B-level ‘officer’ position, with a salary range starting at £30,788

Duration. This is a permanent contract.

Start date. The position would start as soon as possible.

Probation. There is a six-month probationary period. 

Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.

Holiday. There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK.

First round Interviews will take place on 15 December 2021

Final round interview will take place on 17 December 2021[RS1] [SC2] 

How to Apply

In line with our Equality Policy, we particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented at REDRESS.

Please upload:

· A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, and (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role. Please name this document using: [family name] [personal name] Cover letter

· Your curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in final stage of the process). Please name this document using:  [family name] [personal name] Curriculum Vitae

· Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form (which is anonymous, so don’t name this one) 

Finance Officer, Permanent, Temporarily Remote, £28000 - £32000

Your new company
A charity, with the aim to improve the care and welfare of those affected by a neglected disease. This charity works to increase investment in research and raise public and political awareness to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support to build a future where lives are not limited.

Your new role

• Process income from diverse range of income platforms.
• Ensure daily banking sheet is updated
• Maintaining reconciliation of funds received
• Liaise with data team to resolve variances found
• Produce monthly reconciliations
• Approve sales invoice requests
• Manage and maintain the sales ledger and posting sales income
• Manage finance income mailbox
• Monthly gift aid sample testing
• Download bank statements daily
• Support with other finance duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Experienced in data processing, preparation and posting of income journals
• Experienced in sales ledger and general ledger accounting
• Understanding of VAT rules and treatment
• Proficient in MS Officer (Word and Outlook)
• Proficient in Excel particularly SUMIF, VLOOKUP and Pivot tables.
• Experience of using accounting packages and donor database systems to extract complex data and provide analysis.

What you'll get in return
You will be working with an award winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. This role is temporarily remote and offers a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, and enhanced contributory pension scheme, a Health Cash Plan, life insurance and group income protection as well as free advice and support.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The job of a Save the Children UK’s Finance Officer is varied and rewarding.

• Do you have a successful track record of working in a payroll processing and financial experience role?
• Do you have experience of using and interpreting information from various accounting and data systems?
• Do you have experience of working with Payroll systems
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the AP&R and Payroll Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the delivery of a timely, well-controlled and smooth-running service to Save the Children UK and its subsidiaries covering all aspects of payroll, pensions and accounts receivable processing including resolution of any issues arising

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Finance Officer’s key duties will be to:  

• Processing of all monthly payroll and pension instructions in the payroll software (SDWorx)

• Respond to Payroll, Pension and Accounts receivable queries from staff members, effectively and in accordance with our Service Level Agreement (SLAs)

• Processing payment of salaries into overseas bank accounts using Bankline

• Support AP&R Payroll manager with the submissions of the pension scheme contributions

• Updating the General Ledger in the Finance system (Agresso) with monthly payroll and pension entries incl. bank payments and monthly salary data from the payroll system

• Monthly reconciliation of payroll and pension control accounts

• Support the organisation with raising sundry invoices, providing relevant training, chase income & code appropriately in our finance system (Agresso)

• Carry out a variety of financial processing tasks, preparing cashbooks, updating the nominal ledger, undertaking inter-company accounting and other reconciliations in accordance with month-end timetable

• Manage relationship with existing corporate credit card holders and responding to queries and new requests effectively and in accordance with our SLAs

• Manage relationship with our provider of company cards (NatWest); liaising with them to issue new cards, block/unblock existing cards, and resolve any issues arising

• Support the Head of Finance Operations with the creation of the monthly Finance Service Level Agreements dashboard

• Deal with audit requests to provide supporting documents

• Work on continuous improvement and effectiveness of the existing processes

• Keeping our intranet pages up to date with relevant information & training documents

• Keeping process notes up to date

• Keeping payroll knowledge up to date by attending HMRC or SDWorx Webinars

• Provide cover for other colleagues as required

Person Profile

Experience

• Successful track record of working in a payroll processing and financial experience role (e.g. posting journals, managing cashbooks and managing a full payroll cycle)

• Experience of using and interpreting information from various accounting and data systems

• Experience of working with Payroll systems

Abilities

• Ability to maintain performance of routine tasks on a regular basis whilst dealing with unexpected issues

• Ability to work quickly and accurately, paying attention to details to ensure that high volumes of transactions are correctly processed, especially under pressure

• Ability to respond to a wide range of queries and to develop robust procedures

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Haven House Children's Hospice who supports hundreds of families, looking after children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. They are looking to recruit a Finance Officer who will collaborate with internal teams, process large volumes of data accurately at speed and ensure monthly deadlines for reporting are met. Please note this role is offered part-time at 28 hours (4 days) per week.

The overall purpose of this role is to take on the responsibility of importing income transactions from fundraising income data and other sources into Sage. You will also ensure the timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts. Maintaining fixed assets financial records, you will ensure that annual sample audit of fixed assets is undertaken. Overall, you will support the finance manager in regard to the monthly management of accounts.

To be successful as a Finance Officer, you will have a strong finance background with a proven track record in financial accounting. With a strong experience of using IT for accountancy, you will be familiar with using Excel spreadsheets and journal reports. Overall, you will be able to process data efficiently and accurately, be a great communicator and have a passion for working towards a great cause.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

Our partner works to support people affected by conflict. They are seeking an early career finance officer, with a background in working in an international charity to take on a hands-on grants compliance and management role,  with a strong element of business partnering & capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Grants management. This includes keeping grants records up-to-date, analyse and report on grants expenditure versus budget, update financial forecasts on grants, and prepare for and coordinate grants audits.
• Lead on producing financial reports for donors. This includes working with partner organisations to develop their financial processes, and to coordinate and improve their financial reporting.
• Ensure that the organisation, and its partners understand and are adhering to the grants compliance requirements of their donors.
• Lead on tracking of overhead & staff costs from the grants.
• Support in preparing and updating the organisational budget and forecasts, and in the development and preparation of budgets for new funding proposals.

Requirements

• Part qualified or qualified accountant with at least 2 years’ of experience working in a charity finance role for an INGO.
• A good understanding of fund accounting, and the grants compliance and reporting requirements of institutional donors, including FCDO and USAID.
• Experience in supporting in budget creation & developing budgets for funding proposals, and in undertaking budget analysis.
• Strong reporting writing skills in English.
• Good knowledge of controls & processes, and comfortable supporting partners in developing these. Some experience of capacity building is strongly desirable.
• Excellent business partnering skills, able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders in the UK and overseas.
• Knowledge of French is strongly desirable

This role is open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. The organisation is offering hybrid working with the individual expected to be office-based in London for 2 days/week. 

We have a new opportunity for an exceptional Finance and Administrative Officer.  This is an exciting time to join Mayhew, as we prepare for our new strategy cycle, next year.

You will report to the Head of Finance and Business support, taking responsibility for the payroll, invoices, and company secretarial functions. You will also assist our board of trustees with PA duties, therefore experience of minute taking would be beneficial for this role.

Role specifics:

Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday,

Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 21st November 2021

Benefits:  Please visit the careers section of our website to find out more about our employee benefits.

First round interviews will be conducted over Zoom.

Mayhew works in, and supports a diverse community here in London and Internationally, therefore, we welcome applicants from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and the LGBT+ community.

If this sounds of interest to you read the Job Description and Person Specification below and apply.

Recruiting for a Finance Income Project Officer to join our Head Office in Westminster!
GBP 28,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more
Job Overview:
The Income Project Officer will be a key member of the Finance Income Team and will undertake the responsibility of managing and bringing up to date the debtor data
Key Responsibilities:This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Permanent: FT (37.5) hrs.

 Hybrid: home and office working. Our head office is currently located on Kings Road, London SW3

About us

Glass Door is committed to supporting people get—and stay—off the street. We do this by coordinating London’s largest emergency winter shelter network and by providing a year-round advice service to help people move beyond homelessness. Since 1999, thousands of people have found safe shelter and the support needed to leave homelessness behind, thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers and partnerships formed with churches and drop-in centres. Our night shelters save lives and our support services help change lives.

 The role

We are looking for an exceptional individual with an open, collaborative style and a practical, can-do approach to join our Finance & Resources Team.

In this dual and varied role, working across the full range of finance and human resources functions, you will interact with  both our front-line and office staff to provide a range of finance and HR support across Glass Door. You will also provide support to the Head of Finance & Resources and HR Manager, and have some responsibility for a various range of administrative processes focusing on recruitment and onboarding as well as financial processing and systems, and assisting with the preparation of various HR documents and financial accounts.

About you

A team player and confident self- starter, you will have strong organisational, administrative and communication skills, and experience of working in a similar role or within a finance or HR team. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy will be traits that you will possess, coupled with the understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality.

 You will have an approachable and confident manner with the ability to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds, and at all levels with in a professional manner.

 In addition, you will be confident working with various software. Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.

 Some experience of working within the not-for-profit sector and experience of working with homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups and an understanding of their needs is desirable. 

 We offer:

• ·24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development training opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme

We are a  growing collaborative team who love making a positive impact. We are also a friendly, diverse and inclusive team and are committed to having employees that represent all communities. We welcome applications from people from all identities and backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experiences of homelessness.

 Although Glass Door services often take place within churches or church-owned properties, please note individuals with connections to a variety of faiths or none work for, volunteer at, and use the services of Glass Door.

Recruiting for a Senior Finance Rents Officer to join our Head Office in Westminster!
GBP 33,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Job Overview:
The Senior Finance Officer (Rents) will play a key part in the delivery of an efficient and effective Rents finance service to the business and it's customers by undertaking analysis, accounting, and reconciliation activities that ensure the completeness and accuracy of our customers' rent accounts. As well as ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing, the successful candidate will assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts and supporting information.
Key Responsibilities:

Person Specification:

Desirable:

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Support Manager to join our team in London, UK. 

The Finance Support Manager will be required to provide an efficient, relevant and timely support finance service to designated countries, with a strong focus on providing budgeting, financial accounting and analytical reporting support to in-country and project management, both finance and project staff.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant
• Previous experience of at least 3 years working in a financial management role
• Experience in co-ordinating and consolidating budgets and forecasts across multiple projects
• Experience of developing and implementing new financial reports, systems and information

Finance Manager

Permanent Role

£50,000 - £55,000

Hybrid Working

Office in Bromley

Reporting into the Director of Finance & Resources.

Finance Team of 4

The client is looking for the successful person to be able to start at the beginning of December for handover.

A Growing Charity, with income of £4 million is seeking a Qualified Accountant to lead its Day 2 Day finance function

Experience of working within a charitable organisation would be hugely beneficial.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities:

The Finance Manager leads the Finance function and is responsible for finance operations, financial accounting and reporting, financial management and control, financial planning & analysis and Treasury.

Supported by a team of 2

You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of providing support and collaborating with other teams. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the charity sector

Responsibilities include:

Main Responsibilities

1. Operational Finance – AP/AR, banking, expenses, payroll & pensions etc.
2. Month end – Management accounts with analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments etc.
3. Tax – VAT, Corporation tax, PAYE / NI etc.
4. Financial Planning & Analysis – Forecasting, budgeting, ad hoc analysis.
5. Year end – Statutory accounts (SORP), external audits
6. Business Partnering – Supporting national network
7. External reporting - Assisting with compilation of finance plans and business cases
8. Finance System Management
9. Finance Controls and Processes

Essential requirements:

Accounting Qualification

Charity Sector Experience

Finance Manager - Part Time (24 hours per week) | 50-60K FTE (30-36K Pro Rata) | Permanent | London

For a fantastic community transport charity, we are recruiting their new part-time Finance Manager. This role will be contracted to 24 hours per week and will report directly to the CEO to oversee the day-to-day Finance function, management accounting and statutory financial accounts. The Finance Manager will manage a small Finance and Payroll team.

Main Duties:

• Day-to-day financial management including reporting, forecasting, annual accounts, and audit
• All financial accounting including payments, and credit control
• Management and development of a small Finance and Payroll team
• Partner with the CEO and SLT to produce and implement robust financial reporting and planning processes
• Work with CEO on the development of investment appraisals and business cases for new business
• Partner Trustees, Chair of Audit Committee, and a range of external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and legal firms

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with experience of managing small multi-functional teams
• VAT knowledge and experience
• Extensive experience of regulatory frameworks including VAT, HMRC, Payroll and returns
• Experience of SORP and in preparing charity annual statutory accounts and management of the annual audit
• Experience of Governance, insurance and working with Trustees, regulators, and funders
• Experience of cash flow forecasting, annual budgeting, and payroll knowledge
• Strong Excel and Sage experience

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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Regional Finance Analyst (French Speaking) £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

On behalf of a large international NGO, we are recruiting a French-speaking Regional Finance Analyst to be a key member of the West and Central Africa Team leading the provision of robust and timely financial reporting. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, this role will provide finance business partnering and capacity building with regional operations and finance teams, as well as financial analysis and reporting, statutory financial accounting and grants and Donor audit and compliance work.

Main Duties:

• Review monthly performance of country programmes and liaise with regional teams on key queries and variances
• Review country programme budgeting and forecasting as well as balance sheet reconciliations and discrepancies
• Review all cash requests and ensure group accounting compliance is adhered to
• Work with global accounting team over monthly inter-company, deferred income, and stock accounting
• Work with country programmes to build finance capacity and understand training requirements
• Review project budget proposals and work with country teams to audit projects and ensure they are closed down

Person Specification:

• Fluency in French, with excellent written and spoken French language skills
• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA or Part Qualified and actively studying
• Track-record of finance business partnering stakeholders and building capacity
• Strong experience of presenting analysis and data to different audiences
• Financial and management reporting experience
• Ability to travel up to 4 times per year to the global offices
• Strong MS Excel skills are essential

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.