Thank you for your interest in becoming Finance Manager at the Vision Foundation.

This is a demanding role but hugely satisfying too, combining responsibilities and ambitions within a tightknit team in a small charity – but a charity that punches well above its weight. 

We at the Vision Foundation believe passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.  The coronavirus crisis has affected all of us, but we are not affected equally. For blind and partially sighted people - an already isolated, disadvantaged and socially excluded group - the effects have been amplified.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and investing, and advocacy.  Perhaps unusually for a foundation, we raise funds for our grantmaking and support through an energetic fundraising team and a small but important retail operation.  This role will work with and alongside fundraising and retail to ensure we maximise the income for the charity, to enable us to give as much as we can to benefit blind and partially sighted Londoners.

Our work is more than just providing support. It’s also about amplifying voices to ensure that blind and partially sighted people are heard.  And it’s about changing our society and the systems that structure it, by inspiring more people to advocate and  take action.

We’ve been going for a hundred years but following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including a new strategy and rebrand last year, we have many of the characteristics of a start-up.  We have energy and drive, we move at pace – and we are still in the early stages of our journey to become the progressive, impact-focused grantmaker that we aspire to be.  You can read more about this on our website.  

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Finance Manager to run and continually control and improve our Finance function.

The Finance Manager role will be the main finance contact in the organisation and would report to the Director of Finance and Resources. Although there is no immediate requirement for the management of staff, it is possible the role may grow to incorporate supervision of other areas.

The coronavirus context has presented unprecedented challenges for charities, both in the short-term - with the need to respond and adapt at pace – and in the medium to long-term - with the need to ensure we can maintain our activity and see a route through to a sustainable and successful future – which we believe we can.

In a small organisation it is imperative you can work strategically and collaboratively with your colleagues.  You will need to be comfortable working in an ambitious organisation with high standards that is still evolving and changing at speed.  The role demands a great blend of skills, along with the belief that every blind and partially sighted Londoner should be able to lead their life to the full.

As an equal opportunities employer, the Vision Foundation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds irrespective of race, religion, belief, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Are you up up for this distinctive challenge?  If so, we would love to hear from you.

FINANCE MANAGER

ROLE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will be an experienced finance professional willing and able to be hands on with a good eye for detail, as is necessary in a small organisation, alongside working strategically with the leadership team. You will be used to balancing numerous demands and deadlines, and be committed to ensuring the finance function works effectively across the charity.

Responsible to

Director of Finance & Resources

Direct Reports

None at present although responsibilities may change in line with organisational growth and priorities.

Working Hours and Contract

This is a permanent role.  Depending on experience, we will consider flexible arrangements including part time, flexible hours, and some home working beyond the current pandemic arrangements.

Salary

£35,000-£40,000 pa (depending on experience)

Location

Central London, home working currently (April 2021)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

Be an effective financial partner to the business, ensuring:

• accurate, timely and informative monthly management accounts
• regular cash flow forecasts
• accurate balance sheet and banking reconciliations
• efficient and effective financial control systems
• effective support for the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
• budgets to support new initiatives and bids, including analysis of unit costs
• project management of financial projects
• accurate records of all income, enabling accurate and timely financial reports for funders, particularly on the use of restricted income
• financial oversight of grants payments, including allocations and phasing
• support for the Gift Aid claims process and other tax requirements
• useful reporting and effective training for internal teams such as fundraising and retail
• general financial administration and working with financial systems
• Support the audit process in line with SORP requirements and the preparation of the statutory accounts
• Ensure a cost-conscious and value-for-money organisational culture, reviewing functions and processes to ensure organisational needs are met.
• Work with the grant making team to undertake financial due diligence on grant applicants.
• Support the development and embedding of the risk management framework and incident reporting across the organisation and all stakeholders
• Ensure financial and contractual processes are based on clear policies and procedures, keeping them under review.
• Work with the Director of Finance & Resources to support the organisation’s objectives and strategic plans.

External Relationships

• Support the regulatory requirements of statutory bodies regarding the organisation’s financial affairs
• Support financial negotiations with our suppliers particularly with regards to facilities and premises, working closely with the director of retail
• Support relationships with external stakeholders (banks, lawyers, tax advisors) to access specialist knowledge and advice
• Support treasury management (e.g. management of bank accounts), and investment strategy

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the Vision Foundation develops. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and skills

• Experience of producing and managing budgets with diverse income streams and expenditure.
• Experience of developing and managing finance systems and of implementing financial policies, processes and controls.
• Ability to lead on long-term financial planning and cost analysis that proactively contributes to the strategic direction of an organisation.
• Demonstrable motivation and negotiation skills, able to build personal credibility and successful relationships at all levels.
• Experience of project management and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a culture of collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Part or fully qualified accountancy qualification desirable.

Personal attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and intellectual rigour.
• Positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible at all times.
• Solutions-focused and willing to roll-up sleeves in a small team.
• Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation.
• Confident with the desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to translate complex financial data and communicate clearly to a range of audiences.
• Enjoy working at a fast pace, on own initiative to tight deadlines.
• ‘Can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement by 5pm on Friday 7th May 2021.

A long established and innovative homelessness charity building communities of support for some of the most vulnerable people in society

Finance Officer

permanent contract                                                                                   

An exciting opportunity to become a part of our finance team and contribute to significant change and improvements in our financial management. You should be able to learn fast and to hit the ground running, bring ideas and solutions that support the improvement of processes and procedures.

Salary: £26k

Holiday: 27 days

Start date: Post open immediately

Please visit our wesbite for more information and how to apply

The post is open immediately and we encourage prompt application. Applications will be reviewed as and when received.

Interviews to be arranged w/c 3rd May 2021

Finance Officer - Grants and Donors (Maternity Cover) £35,000 - £40,000, London

On behalf of a large NGO, we are recruiting for a Finance Officer to support in the financial management of project financed by private Donors and Government institutions (Restricted Projects). The Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance and Operations on internal reporting and project and grant related reporting and compliance. This role is for 8 - 9 months and is covering maternity.

Main Duties:

• Work closely with project teams and assist on the financial management of projects funded by Donors and the EU
• Produce financial reporting on the progress of projects and programmes
• Donor project budget monitoring and variance commentary
• Collate and verify financial reports sent by member associations and partners before submitting to the main Donor
• Liaise with partners on the financial management of Sub-grants awarded to them
• Report on budget vs actual
• Develop and automate reporting templates for project monitoring
• Monitor budgets of funded projects including time-sheets, salaries, and staff costs
• Support monthly closure tasks including salary allocation, internal reporting, actuals vs budget and quarterly budget revisions
• Support year-end audit processes as well as statutory financial statements, assisting Audit.

Person Specification:

• Experience reporting on and the accounting for restricted income projects
• Experience dealing with Donors and Grants
• Experience working for a non-profit or NGO, ideally with international programmes
• French speaking would be ideal
• Experience with Winbooks and NetSuite is an asset

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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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Finance Officer

Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

£26,500 - £29,400

London and Currently Remote

The Finance Officer - Income and Investment will ensure Comic Relief's income is recorded accurately and in a timely manner and to update the ledger for investment movements.

Key Accountabilities/ Objectives

• Record income due to Comic Relief in the finance system including campaign year donations, royalties, contributions to operating costs, Gift Aid and interest on investments.
• Prepare and check gift aid claims based on donation details provided by the Data Team, liaise with public on queries and resolve bounced donations.
• Reconcile all income balance sheet accounts including bank accounts and current asset investment accounts.
• Maintain income tracking schedule for royalties and operating income.
• Maintain the investment portfolio tracker, ensuring accounting entries (including revaluations at month end) have been correctly recorded to enable management review of compliance with Investment policy.
• Ensure payment service provider accounts are reconciled to bank statements and advise Campaign team on setting up new PSPs.
• Support Campaign teams with setting up banking arrangements, wording of Gift Aid on publications and FAQ sheets.
• Provide guidance to working groups on income and gift aid processes.
• Contribute to financial control month end and year-end audit processes.

Essential Education and Skills

• Part qualified or desire to work towards an accounting qualification such as AAT/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Experience of using finance systems - Great Plains and Customer Relationship Management databases would be desirable.
• Trustworthy & respectful of confidentiality- to deal with sensitive information and handle cash.
• Good time management - to prioritise work and meet month end deadlines.
• IT literacy- to be able to create and edit documents and spreadsheets, use e-mail and outlook calendar effectively.
• Good communication skills - for dealing with suppliers and staff members.
• A fun, positive and engaged professional that demonstrates high proactivity.

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 5th May 2021 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

A Woman's Charity in Central London is looking for a Senior Finance Officer to joint he team ASAP to look after the Belgium Office's accounts

Client Details

A Woman's charity in Central London

Description

ensuring the accurate and timely processing of transactions, co-ordinating the production of monthly management accounts and overseeing VAT returns for the Belgium office.

You will enjoy considerable variety and extensive responsibilities as you provide insightful reports and analyses for committees and projects, prepare annual budgets and accounts. You will take ownership of payments and receivables and have a central part to play in ongoing financial control.

Profile

Part qualified

PSFinancials

Experience and an understanding of Belgium legislation and laws

Job Offer

£15-18ph depending on experience

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups within our organisation including people of colour and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are not asking for cover letters with your application at this stage but if you would like to inform us of a disability please either do so within your CV or add a brief attachment to your application. This is an 8 month fixed term contract for a maternity cover. This is a full time role based in our London office and remotely.

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations.

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Finance team and support both temporary payroll and Purchase ledger functions. The successful applicant will manage the weekly payroll for our temporary workers using our in-house finance system, including all statutory payments. In parallel they will have the overall responsibility of the Purchase ledger function including inputting and coding supplier invoices, ensuring authorisation, arranging suppliers BACS and ad hoc payments and reconciling supplier statements. They will support the Head of Finance and Operations with ad-hoc finance tasks.

The successful candidate will be an adaptable, highly numerate and collaborative professional, with high attention to detail. They will have proven ability to prioritise a diverse workload and work consistently to deadlines. A demonstrable experience of working in a finance role including payroll and Purchase ledger is essential. Experience of reviewing and improving processes and procedures in a finance function is also required. A basic accounting qualification is desirable.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Finance Manager

Salary £35-38,000

Duration: Full time, 35 hours per week

Our 5 year vision:
‘Everyone has a safe home and a community in which to belong’

We shall build an inviting and welcoming community in which people experience acceptance and a sense of belonging. No one will be turned away. Ensuring this warm welcome will be core to all the services we offer. People will be supported to move on from our services when they are ready and will always be welcomed back and offered ongoing support.

Our community of support will help people to address the isolation and loneliness that can prevent their sustained recovery. We shall support them to participate in their current communities, to connect with new communities and to build confidence in their own talents and skills.

 

THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and pro-active Finance Manager to join our finance team of 3.
The Financial Manager will be a talented, professional and experienced individual, capable of managing a diverse list of tasks as well as assuming a hands-on role. This will include managing the finance systems, processes and controls, month end tasks, as well as creditors, debtors and cash positions. This role will include the preparation of our monthly reconciliations and journals and timely supporting financial information. The role is also responsible for providing advice and guidance to the finance team and the wider business, and maintaining and developing robust finance processes. There will be plenty opportunities to influence and shape continual enhancement of Providence Row finance systems and processes.

You will have years of experience using Sage Line 50 and proficient working knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc. Micros desirable).

This is a great prospect for someone looking to develop their career within charitable sector, with the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the charity, through day to day operations, as well as taking part in creating the system to deliver quick financial information to managers and budget holders.
Application deadline: 2nd May midnight

To apply, please visit our website

Interviews: week commencing 3rd May (via Zoom or Teams

Expected start date: 31st May 2021. Earlier or later start will be considered.

Providence Row is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that due to an expected high volume of applicants we will not be able to respond to all applications.

Interim Finance Analyst, up to £41,715 + Benefits

For a large membership organisation and registered charity, we are recruiting an Interim Finance Analyst for 6 months, starting immediately, to provide financial support during a time of change. The Interim Finance Analyst will support with the implementation of a new chart of accounts (COA) and new reporting packs and will support the FC with day-to-day finance processes.

Main Duties:

• Work with the finance team and wider business to create a new chart of accounts (COA)
• Improve existing and build new reports and dashboards in the new COA's.
• Oversee the Finance systems project
• Support the budget and forecasting process working with other Finance Business partners
• Support the Financial Controller and Finance Director with ad-hoc analytical work
• Prepare and review departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified, ideally with experience from the charity sector
• Experience of setting up Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Experience with producing new reports
• SQL and OLE function experience
• Experience of setting up SOP's
• Experience of business partnering
• Project management experience

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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

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Permanent Position

£49,800

Head Office located in Central London with opportunity for some home based working (In the immediate and short term this role is home-based)

A Mental Health Charity whose focus is on children are looking to expand their finance team and recruit the new position of Finance Manager.

The charities services have grown over the past 12 months and funding has increase dramatically.

Direct Reports: Accounts Assistant x2 (Purchase Ledger & Income Ledger)

Responsible for delivering the monthly Management Accounts pack by gathering the outputs of the finance function (including Business Partnering function, Accounts Assistants and business unit information)

Representing a single point of contact in Finance for representatives of relevant Business Units.

Business Unit staff to include: operational Cost Centre Owners, business development leads and Heads of departments.

Improve, develop and issue reporting / dashboards / management information relating to the above

Lead system and process improvements to enable more accurate information and a better information flow

Work with BU staff to develop narrative for performance

Assist with regular rolling forecast of the expected outturn for the year

Responsible for the full annual audit process (entire cycle including annual audit readiness, audit delivery, production of annual statutory accounts and annual report and implementing suggestions of audit findings report).

The client is looking for a qualified accountant with line management experience.

Previous experience in the charity sector would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a part-time role. You will be job sharing this position with another individual. The main focus of this role will be looking at year end and assisting with month end where necessary.

Client Details

This small charity is in the process of growing, going against the grain of market conditions and fulfilling their own ambitious expectations. It is a particularly exciting time to join this evolving company and champion their growth, whilst making a valuable contribution to society.

Description

You will be responsible for the balance sheet reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns, liaising with external auditors and preparing the year end accounts.

Profile

The successful candidates is:

• A qualified accountant
• Has worked in the not-for-profit sector
• A proactive individual that will take a hands on approach to this vacancy
• Adaptable to the demands of board members
• A team player

Job Offer

The successful candidate will have internal opportunities for progression. They will also be joining a fantastic team that are committed to collaborative working practises.

My client is a large, complex national charity and a household name. They are looking for a dynamic finance professional to provide high quality support to the finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Finance Analyst is responsible for taking a lead role in the and analysis of financial information to ensure better decision making and the the future growth of the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for financial monitoring and analysis of the organisation's finances;
• Being responsible for preparing budgets, reforecasts and other reporting of initiatives and programmes;
• Supporting the Financial Planning process and the implementation of new financial planning and reporting tools;
• Continually striving to improve the quality and timeliness of financial information, both to budget holders and senior management

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. This would be a fantastic opportunity for a an ambitious finalist or newly qualified finance professional. This would provide an excellent platform for a recently qualified ACA looking to make thier first move out of practice.

To apply please send your CV via the link. The client is open to receiving CVs on an ad hoc basis so an early application is highly recommended.

For a further discussion about the role please contact Bryony Feeney via the Allen Lane website.

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

To provide an efficient, relevant and timely financial and management accounting service to all countries where Malaria Consortium operate, with a strong focus on providing budgeting, forecasting and analytical reporting support to HQ and in country management, both finance and project staff.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Accountant
• Significant experience of Year-end accounting and knowledge of UK statutory reporting.
• Experience of payroll accounting and dealing with pension providers.
• Experience of producing management accounts, DFID donor reporting, admin support to accounting software.
• Solid experience in co-ordinating and consolidating budgets and forecasts across regions.

My client is looking for an immediately available, part time Finance Manager to join their team asap for 2 days a week in a sole role.

Client Details

A small Human Rights Charity in West London

Description

• 2 days a month: all Transactional duties
• Payroll for 12 employees
• Credit Control: Grant & Legal Aid
• Management Accounts: Commentary, P&L, Balance Sheets, Reports

Profile

Candidates must be:

• Immediately Available or up to one weeks notice
• ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent: Part Qual or QBE
• Quickbooks experience
• Happy to work Part time - 1 day in the office per week

Job Offer

£15-17ph depending on experience

Temp to Perm

Flexible hours/WFH

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and overall guidance of the Recourse Management Officer (RMO) and Chief of Mission (COM), and in close collaboration with units at IOM UK and Administrative Centres in Headquarters, the incumbent will assist in the Resources Management Unit.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Preparing and making all payments to suppliers on the online banking system
• Review Requests for Payments for completeness before processing payment.
• Verify invoices and ascertain that the equipment, supplies or services therein are duly received or provided before proceeding with payment request.
• Assist with the creation of purchase orders in the accounting system (SAP).
• Process Invoices and other financial transactions in the accounting system (SAP).
• Maintain the petty cash account.
• Co-ordinate with other finance and procurement staff and ensure documents for procurement of goods or services submitted for payment are processed in line with IOM’s Financial Management Rules and Procedures (FMRP).

• Prepare and submit VAT claims and ensure transactions are cleared following reimbursement.

• Process Travel Advance requests and Travel Expense Claims (TECs) for official staff travel and ensure that all travel expenses are charged to the relevant projects in a timely manner.

• Assist in responding to audit queries and liaising with other country offices in obtaining information required.

• Assist in prepare Donor Financial Reports for assigned projects.

• Monitor budget consumption for assigned project and recommend reallocation of funds as necessary.

• To be the focal point for financial reports from our implementing partners, liaising with them to ensure strict financial reporting and adherence to donor regulations and ensuring proper documents are maintained in our office.

• Ensures all supporting documentation and signatures are obtained before filing and maintain a physical and digital filing system for accounting records.

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/vacancies