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Longborough Festival Opera is a hidden gem of the Cotswolds: an intimate, 500-seat purpose-built opera house, overlooking the spectacular views of the Evenlode valley. Every summer we present a festival that has an ever-growing local, national and international reputation for audacity and ambition, as well as critical acclaim. In 2024 we are producing Wagner's epic Ring Cycle, heralding an exciting time of development and broadening ambition as we approach our 30th anniversary of opera on this site in 2027.
Longborough Festival Opera is seeking a hands-on, proactive individual to join the team as Head of Finance working closely with the Executive Director to deliver our strategic objectives. You will ensure highly effective financial management and controls for the charity and support non-finance managers with budget management. You will be a strategic thinker and efficient planner, a detail-orientated person who enjoys working as a core part of a small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone with a keen interest in our values who wants an active and responsible role in a friendly and ambitious organisation, and who will thrive in helping us succeed in achieving our aspirations.
The Head of Finance will be responsible for:
Finance: Preparation of annual budgets, financial reporting & modelling. Be the lead for the year-end and audit process. Preparation and monitoring of cash-flow. Ensure robust and effective financial systems and processes. Taxation calculations and compliance. Manage the monthly payroll, pension and HMRC submissions
HR: Managing the HR processes and record keeping
Other: Line manage the Finance & Administration Assistant, company secretarial duties, support with fundraising and other administrative tasks. Working closely with the Box Office team to ensure all income is recorded and reconciled to finance systems
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Because our work is about highlighting women’s experiences and providing gender-specific services to women, all of our positions are open to women only (exempt under Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, part 1).
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Enterprise and Sales Manager to drive and develop Clean Break’s commercial income generation, maximising the income potential of our building and expertise through an ambitious hires and training programme.
You will bring experience of driving commercial business in the cultural or charitable sector, with skills and knowledge of either launching new products or achieving success in breaking into new markets. You’ll have excellent client relationship skills, with experience of converting interest into sales and may have found success in brokering lucrative corporate relationships in a non-profit setting.
You’ll have a strategic approach to sales with experience of achieving targets and will be skilled in monitoring and analysing finances to develop concise reporting and sales projections.
You will be pivotal in securing new business for Clean Break’s training and hires offers, delivering strategic marketing plans and driving lucrative relationships with cultural organisations and businesses.
Please read the Recruitment Pack before applying for this role.
The deadline for applying for this role is 12pm on Monday 10 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a Country Manager who is, at heart, a peacebuilder. You will be someone willing to lead by your example, coaching, inspiring and giving technical support as you spend time with peacebuilding teams across the north of CAR, including three Hub Peacebuilding Managers in local offices in the borderlands, up to eight programme officers and over 300 local peacebuilders who form our Advisory Groups.
Living in Bangui, you’ll report directly to the Regional Director and work collaboratively as a key part of the Regional Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction of Concordis’ future work across the Central African region.
The needs in CAR are immense, and we need you to have the vision and motivation to look beyond programme delivery, as important as that is, and to identify new opportunities and new funding for additional programming. You’ll support the team as they design, develop and source funding for new work that will a deliver measurable change for peace.
You will be someone who is curious and keen to spend time with people in the borderlands, where conflict is fought and felt. You will also have the confidence and ability to be part of high-level meetings with ministers and ambassadors, amplifying voices that are often ignored by decision makers, leading to evidence-based, conflict sensitive policy making.
Role Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for technical peacebuilding aspects of Concordis’ work in CAR
- Responsible for leading on all aspects of peacebuilding in delivering an ambitious but realistic borders programme to time and to budget, meeting all contractual requirements of the donor
- Responsible for providing managerial oversight in developing and delivering strategic work plans in accordance with donor log frames to achieve delivery of all activities and outcomes, reporting on these to the donor
- Develop opportunities to use the significant flexibility built into this contract to maximise impacts for peace, beyond pure contractual terms, negotiating these with the donor
- Visionary leadership with the staff team, key stakeholders and international donors to identify gaps in peacebuilding provision and to develop opportunities for future work that will meet identified needs, be locally owned and deliver measurable impact
Influence policymaking and advocacy
- Represent Concordis in CAR with high-level engagement with local, national, regional and international decision makers, using evidence from the programme to influence policymaking
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers, then use this access to amplify voices that are often ignored, engaging with Government officials, Diplomatic staff, Regional bodies that support Central African countries (eg COMIFAC, ECCAS, CEMAC, OFAC etc), UN and multilateral agencies and humanitarian and developmental staff
- Participate actively in regional conferences and negotiations to ensure that the voices of people in the borderlands are heard, and that locally-led and conflict sensitive solutions are reflected in strategic decision-making
Responsible for strategic programme development
- Building and maintain relationships that may lead to new funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral and other institutional donors
- Provide strategic support to fundraising providing timely information to support the development of new bids and engaging directly with donors
Leadership responsibility in the Regional Team
- Member of the Central African Regional Senior Leadership Team and will lead the CAR Country Senior Leadership Team supported collaboratively by the CAR Finance Manager
- Responsible for line managing three Peacebuilding Hub Managers
- Responsible for giving coaching, mentoring and technical support to the peacebuilding team in CAR, inspiring them in their roles and focusing their efforts to deliver rapid and sustainable results, whilst ensuring that staff development needs are met
- Promote clear lines of communication between staff members and offices, across the Central African Regional programme and with staff in the UK. Lead or participate in a system of team meetings, one-to-ones and informal gatherings
- Responsible for ensuring that staff development needs are met including training and appraisals
- Responsible for ensuring that CAR project staff understand and adhere to staff safety, security policies and plans and that such plans are kept up to date. Closely monitor the security dynamics in target areas and report to the Regional Director on significant changes in the security context
- Work collaboratively with finance staff to manage project resources, prepare project budgets, review and monitor spending and submit regular reports to the donor
- Work with Regional Head of MEAL to prepare regular donor reports to the donor
Full recruitment pack can be downloaded from our website at www.concordis.international/vacancies
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a finance administrator to join the Finance Team at Phoenix Futures.
You will need to have some experience in accounts payable/receivable; however, we will be more focused on your work ethic and what you can bring to the team.
You will be required to support and assist in a wide range of day to day finance processes.
About You
- Experience of processing transactions on a financial system is essential.
- Excellent time/work management skills will be required alongside strong stakeholder engagement.
- Attention to detail, self motivated and organised.
The Role:
- Processing supplier invoices
- Checking and setting up new supplier accounts
- Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
- Posting transactions and journals onto the finance system
- Conducting desktop audit checks
For a full list of duties please see the attached role profile.
Your Rewards
- Starting Salary of £30,086 inc London weighting with opportunity to access yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £34,836)
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team
This is a work from home role, however, you will be required to attend face to face meetings on occasion as well as travelling to our services to provide on-site support when required.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance and Operations
Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire with a minimum of three days per week expected to be worked at our Newbury office. Flexible working arrangements are available with the understanding that this must meet the objectives of the charity and requirements of the role.
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Start date: 01/08/2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
Hours of work: Full-time, permanent.
Salary range: £55,000 - £60,000 FTE, depending on experience.
Purpose
This is an exciting and vital role performing a range of finance and governance tasks, working within the Senior Leadership Team of a leading mental health charity focused on supporting children and young people.
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) will be responsible for the successful management of the charity finances and operations, as well as making a leading contribution to the charity’s strategic direction. The role is responsible to the CEO, and activity oversight spans finance, HR, IT, and office management. The HFO is also responsible to the Trustees for the financial state of the charity and as Company Secretary. As a result, the HFO must working closely with the treasurer, members of the finance and investment committee, as well as the senior leadership team and our existing finance and operation colleagues.
We are looking for an highly motivated, efficient, diligent and confident finance professional with experience of managing a team. The role is varied and would suit a qualified accountant with experience of working collaboratively and compassionately with a range of colleagues to achieve organisational objectives. There will be opportunities to increase knowledge and the successful candidate could be supported to undertake further study.
Key responsibilities and duties
Strategy, modelling and leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial strategy supporting the organisation’s wider strategic plan.
- Provide guidance and leadership on short and long-term financial decisions.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of long-range financial plans with the CEO, Board of Trustees and the Finance and Investment committee, to support organisational sustainability and growth.
- Provide leadership (including line management of at least one member of staff) to our small but invaluable finance and operations team comprising our finance and operations manager, finance assistant, and our office and IT coordinator.
Financial and Operational Management
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission, vision and priorities.
- Streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, Facilities and supplier management.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Optimise and manage the Trust’s working capital and cash flow position.
- Maintain appropriate financial records and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual reports and financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
- Ensure necessary insurances and contracts are in place and provide required liability and other coverages.
- Develop and manage strong and effective relationships with external auditors, the bank, the treasurer, and other key partners.
- Hold responsibility for all tax matters and compliance with HMRC requirements.
Resources, Risk Management and Compliance
- Overall leadership and accountability for IT, Digital and Business Systems infrastructure, including appropriate data protection requirements.
- Oversight of property matters for the team office, including responsibility for lease, insurance and legal matters.
- Overall leadership for the development and implementation of the risk matrix framework.
About our Trust
The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically took his own life whilst suffering from depression.
We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate young people and those with responsibility for them - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:
- Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.
- Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.
- Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.
- Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.
- Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.
Terms and Conditions
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need. Our current office is only accessible via a flight of stairs. We would of course discuss home-based working and holding team meetings in an accessible location as appropriate.
Benefits
We want people to thrive at the Trust; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. That being the case, our team comes first, and we are proud of our culture: we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.
As part of our employed team, the following benefits are available to you:
- Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
- A workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement, into which we pay 3%.
- Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of talking therapies where these are not available via the NHS.
- Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events and through involvement in relevant projects.
- Learning and development opportunities specific to job roles and on mental health and wellbeing topics.
- Coaching (offered to CWT pro bono, depending on team member and need).
- Social events and team days.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Time off for volunteering.
- Unpaid leave/sabbatical particularly if this supports personal or professional development (offered after 2 years in post).
To apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Dr Hannah Vickery, our CEO, this can be arranged via Kerryn Cyfka, Executive Assistant to the CEO, details can be found on our website or the attached job description.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17th June 2024.
Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to Kerryn’s email above. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement.
You will hear back from us by Friday 21st June, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place at our Newbury office on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th June and will involve a competency interview along with a short 10-minute presentation task relevant to the role.
We will provide details about the task at invitation to interview to allow candidates time to prepare.
Person Specification – Head of Finance and Operations
The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply.
Skills required and relevant experience
Essential
- Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function.
- Significant leadership experience spanning Operations, HR and Finance
- Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis.
- Commercial acumen spanning organisational planning, budgeting and using data an insight to drive change.
- Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent.
- Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the charity sector (e.g., management of restricted/ unrestricted funds, VAT partial exemption, Gift Aid, and the Charity SORP).
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
Attainment
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in charity finance or leadership.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Commitment to embedding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything that you do.
- Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
- Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to listen and learn, as well as to lead.
- Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously.
- A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in dealing with confidential matters.
Desirable
- Interest in and awareness of children and adolescent mental health issues
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first home. We provide intensive one-to-one support addressing practical life skills, sustaining a tenancy and managing emotional wellbeing. Our preventative approach to homelessness helps care-experienced young people to make long-lasting changes and thrive.
This is an exciting time to join Settle as we look to invest in and grow our fundraising and development capabilities. As Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its reach, achieve its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.
You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. Reporting directly to our Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders, managing our prospects pipeline and developing and nurturing long-lasting and rewarding relationships with Trust and Foundation funders.
As a potential candidate, you’ll bring at least two years of grant-writing experience to the role and a strong track record of securing 5-6 figure sums. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step up to a managerial role, or someone already established at that level.
In joining Settle, you’ll be joining a fast growing and truly impactful organisation with lots of opportunity for progression and development within our friendly team. We are proud to have been voted one of Escape the City’s Top 100 companies to ‘escape’ to in 2021. In our recent Staff Satisfcation and Wellbeing Survey, 93% of employees said they'd recommend Settle as a good place to work.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
What we're looking for
You care about improving the lives of our young people
You’re deeply committed to our mission and will go the extra mile to ensure young people are receiving the best quality support they deserve.
You have outstanding writing skills
You’ll have a track record of writing high quality applications to trusts and foundations with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of what funders want to see in an application.
You’re great with people
You’re going to be working with colleagues, partners and young people from a range of backgrounds. It is essential that you demonstrate the compassion and communication skills to build good relationships, and that you are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work.
You take a strategic approach
You apply a considered, research-informed approach, both when identifying and approaching funders. You manage our fundraising pipeline and prospects with the bigger picture in mind, but are also meticulous in your attention to detail, recognising the rigour required in collecting data and in record-keeping, as well as the nuances of grant-writing. You are exceptionally organised and can manage multiple funding deadlines.
You are proactive
You will take ownership and responsibility for Settle’s Trust and Foundation fundraising, and you’ll be able to take initiative as well as instruction, leading on projects independently as well as working collaboratively with other team members when required. You will be able to prioritise your time effectively and approach tasks strategically to reach targets.
You are reflective
You’re continually looking for opportunities to learn and improve, both on your own practice and on Settle’s fundraising practice more broadly. You’re able to recognise areas for development and demonstrate an appetite for continual professional development and growth. You use data and evidence to make decisions and are able to recognise and learn from mistakes. You view feedback as a gift and use it to shape your practice.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Sightsavers, we start with sight, but we don't stop there. We work closely with communities and local volunteers to help us carry out our work. We also partner with regional, national and international organisations, governments and non-governmental organisations in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of women, girls and people with disabilities, and help to improve local health services so they are sustainable. We have more than 70 years of experience, and we're proud to be a leader in our field.
Title: NTD Finance and Risk Officer
Location: Nigeria, Abuja
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Working alongside the NTD Finance and Compliance Manager, you'll oversee the financial management of diverse NTD projects, focusing particularly on Nigerian initiatives. Your role covers a range of efforts from Trachoma eradication to Onchocerciasis/Lymphatic Filariasis elimination and research projects, crucial to our major donors. You'll conduct partner reviews and assist in financial planning for future proposals.
Review and Feedback:
- Provide feedback on budgets, financial reports, and other submissions prepared by partners and Sightsavers country office staff for assigned NTD programs in Nigeria.
Data Accuracy:
- Ensure accurate entry of budgets and financial reports into the MyCLAIMS program management system.
- Verify that financial records reconcile with underlying data sources, such as SUN accounts.
Financial Reporting:
- Collaborate with the Finance and Compliance Manager to prepare financial reports for donors and NTD senior management.
- Include budgets, financial reports, forecasts, narrative reports, asset registers, risk registers, and delivery chain maps within specified timelines.
Audit and Monitoring:
- Conduct audit and financial monitoring processes with NTD program partners in Nigeria.
- Work under the supervision of the NTD Finance and Compliance Manager and coordinate with other NTD finance colleagues as needed.
Partner Compliance:
- Ensure partner compliance by completing risk checks.
- Confirm that partner funding agreements and amendment letters are in place.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated finance and accountancy experience.
- Awareness of overseas development context (preferable but not essential).
- Experience with institutional donor or contract management (preferable).
Skills:
- Excellent numerical skills.
- Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables) and computer-based accounting systems.
- Desirable knowledge of Power Query and Power BI.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to issue resolution.
- Organized and conscientious, emphasizing meeting reporting commitments.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Willingness to continuously develop skills and stay current with donor funding developments.
- Effective and professional communication across diverse cultures.
Language:
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- French language skills are advantageous but not required
Closing date: 9 June 2024
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a passion for our mission to equip our organisation with the financial resources needed to meet our objectives as we work to scale our fundraising by growing our charitable income across all funding streams, maximising supporter engagement and fulfilling fundraising operational duties such as ensuring that we have a database that is organised, up to date and fit for purpose.
This is a new role, joining a small but growing Fundraising Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will oversee most fundraising income generation activity.
The Fundraising Manager will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships specifically with churches and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Churches, Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns as well as experience in managing the operational aspects of fundraising (database, compliance with codes of practice and fundraising regulations, creating fundraising campaigns and ‘asks’). Through this, you will assist the whole organisation in our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief, and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.
Main duties and responsibilities
Fundraising Overview
1. Develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy for Pecan.
2. Maximise the contributions and connections with local churches and individuals.
3. Coordinate all Appeals including the Pecan and Foodbank Christmas fundraising campaigns and Big Give Campaigns across all income and media streams.
4. Research and utilise new fundraising streams and opportunities across Pecan such as Payroll Giving, Legacies, in Memory Giving and Online Giving.
Supporter Engagement and Stewardship
1. Establish systems, procedures, proactive stewardship, and an engagement programme to provide the highest levels of service to Pecan’s supporters.
2. To be responsible for thanking all supporters and managing a supporter engagement journey – ensuring that effective processes are in place and driving levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
3. Act as the ‘first point of call’ for all supporters and managing complaints and issues, ensuring they are reported centrally within agreed procedures, that they are resolved or escalated as necessary and maintaining excellent communication with supporters throughout these processes.
4. Develop and implement stewardship programmes including reactivation of lapsed donors.
Database Management
1. Assist with setting up our CRM database with responsibility of developing and maintaining the database, ensuring efficient, appropriate data capture and analysis for the purpose of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications.
2. Maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed.
3. Train other staff members to be able to use the database sufficiently.
4. Ensure all records, fundraising data and fundraising administration is kept up to date and all information is GDPR-compliant.
5. Reconcile fundraising income with the Finance Manager, including Gift Aid claims, missed, failed payments and Direct Debit cancellations.
Individual Giving
1. Develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.
2. Lead all individual giving streams such as direct mail appeals, online donations, regular campaigns and appeals to maximise income generation.
3. Work with the Marketing Manager on fundraising communication and to ensure donors are kept up to date on the difference their support makes.
4. Develop campaigns and messaging that engages new segments and audiences.
Church Giving
1. Inspire churches to journey with us as we transform lives in Peckham.
2. Pioneer and develop a broad range of relationships with churches, organisations, and denominations across Southwark.
3. Work strategically with denominations to inspire partnership and engagement with Pecan across their networks and congregations.
4. Build a team of speakers who will host and speak at meetings with churches and Christian networks in Southwark.
5. Be willing to represent Pecan at external events, including Christian exhibitions and festivals, church talks etc…
6. Increase income from churches.
Fundraising Appeals and Campaigns
1. Work alongside teams and Partnerships Manager to project manage fundraising appeals and campaigns including Pecan at 35yrs; Christmas Campaigns etc.
2. Overall responsibility for Big Give Campaigns.
3. Oversight of Enthuse campaign pages.
4. Establish a corporate fundraising strategy with an accompanying narrative, alongside the Partnerships Manager, to explain the work of Pecan to potential company supporters.
5. Tailor campaigns and appeals for different audiences and supporters alongside Partnerships Manager to target corporates; smaller local businesses; individuals and churches.
Staff and Volunteers
1. Support with recruiting fundraising volunteers as appropiate.
2. Management of a part time Partnerships Manager with responsibility.
3. Work closely with Head of Services and Head of Food Services to ensure all fundraising is coordinated.
Wider organisational responsibilities
· Attend Pecan team meetings as and when required, including meetings where there may be a time of prayer and reflection.
· Read and adhere to all policies and procedures.
· Lead on applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies with support from the Head of Services.
· Undertake responsibilities associated with being a member of the Pecan team.
· Perform all the duties required by the post in line with Pecan’s ethos and values statement, its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity and its aim of serving the community in a caring and practical manner.
· Carry out other duties as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
· In agreement with your line manager, pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.
At Sightsavers, we start with sight, but we do not stop there. We work closely with communities and local volunteers to help us carry out our work. We also partner with regional, national, and international organisations, governments, and non-governmental organisations in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of women, girls, and people with disabilities, and help to improve local health services so they are sustainable. We have more than 70 years of experience, and we are proud to be a leader in our field.
Title: Senior NTD Finance and Risk Officer - RLM
Location: Zambia or Senegal
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Sightsavers' NTD/Inclusion Finance, Risk and Support Team oversees a portfolio of over £100 million, ensuring donor compliance across finance, audit, risk, and supply chain operations. We are dedicated to delivering value and supporting Sightsavers' mission through meticulous management of contracts and grants.
- Financial Oversight: Conduct reviews and provide feedback on financial documents for RLM and other programmes, ensuring partners and Sightsavers' staff maintain rigorous standards.
- Collaborative Planning: Work closely with technical and operational teams to compile donor submissions, including financial reports and risk assessments, adhering to strict deadlines.
- System Integration: Align programme finances with our systems under the guidance of the Head of NTD/Inclusion Finance, producing detailed reports and Power BI dashboards.
- Donor Engagement: Participate in donor meetings, contributing to discussions and decisions that shape programme direction and funding.
- Compliance and Auditing: Oversee partner compliance, conduct audits, and support financial monitoring to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and financial protocols.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
The Finance and Risk Officer will take on the pivotal role of managing the finances for the innovative Reach the Last Mile (RLM) programme. With a hands-on approach, you will ensure the day-to-day financial operations are executed flawlessly, under the expert guidance of our senior team. Your responsibilities will not only be confined to the meticulous management of the RLM programme but will also extend to providing essential budget support for upcoming proposals. This role is tailor-made for a finance professional who is eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate finance and accountancy experience. Working towards an accountancy qualification a strong advantage but not essential.
- Awareness of overseas development context gained through working in the INGO sector is preferable but not essential
- Experience of institutional donor or contract management preferable
Desirable:
- Proficiency with Excel (including pivot tables) is required and experience of a computer-based accounting system
- Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable
- Strong attention to detail with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
- Well organised and conscientious with an appreciation of the importance of meeting reporting commitments
- Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a variety of cultures
- Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management including audit
- Experience of working with partners and colleagues with a wide range of financial capacity and providing them with guidance and support
- Fluent in written and spoken English. French or Portuguese language skills an advantage but not required
Closing date: 9 June 2024
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least once per month.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC) offers life-changing accessible and affordable counselling in the heart of London and is a small charity that has a big impact! We are one of only a handful of Low-Cost Counselling services offering weekly therapy at reduced fees, or for free. We reach adults from diverse backgrounds and our unique Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) provides free mother-tongue counselling to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have survived exile, torture, human trafficking and modern slavery in 30 languages.
WCC has gone through a period of transformation and operational improvements over the past 2 years which has increased the charity’s financial and organisational resilience. We are now looking for a Finance Manager who will join a well-developed team and be responsible for embedding the progress made and identifying further areas for improvement.
About the role of Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is a core member of WCC's management team and is a key advisor and partner to the CEO on all areas of finance. The post-holder will have responsibility for timely and efficient management of the day-to-day accounting function and all internal and external financial reporting. Reporting directly to the CEO this role is part of a friendly, highly productive and collaborative, dedicated clinical and operational staff team of ten.
It is a varied and senior position that is part time, 3 days per week, and we are happy to discuss how the hours are worked over the week. It’s hybrid, working a minimum of one day per week in our Waterloo office. The salary is £45,000 to £48,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW etc).
- Have 5+ years PQE, preferably with charity sector/ fund accounting experience.
- Able to demonstrate working independently and as finance lead.
What's on Offer
- Permanent contract (you will have a probation period of 6 months)
- Salary range of £45,000 to £48,000 depending on experience (Part time 3 days, pro-rated salary to hours)
- Flexible, hybrid working (1 day a week in our Waterloo office but this can be flexible)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employer Pension contribution 3%
- Ability to be a key influencer / decision maker within the organisation.
- Positive, supportive working environment where learning and development is actively promoted, and training needs supported.
- Monthly Reflective Practice Group for the staff team (RPGs provide a supportive space for people to explore and understand their interactions and team dynamics amongst other things)
WCC is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The charity promotes a positive work life balance through its inherent flexible approach.
Closing date: Friday 14th June
Interview date: week commencing 1st July
If you would like to join our friendly, highly productive and collaborative team, please apply with your CV and covering letter highlighting how you meet the requirements of the role.
Our mission is to deliver life-changing counselling and mental health support for Londoners that is affordable and accessible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Based at: Flexible – hybrid working. London based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (open to flexible or part-time working)
Salary: Band 5 (c£49,000)
Department: Finance
It’s a very exciting time to join the Ramblers. We have been instrumental in helping Britain experience the great outdoors for almost 90 years. But we are looking to the future, not the past.
We know not everyone has the same access to the outdoors, so we’re continue to fight for change. We campaign, protect paths and lead walks so no matter who you are, you can enjoy the benefits of getting out into the fresh air and wide-open spaces.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, helping the charity grow its supporter base and meet our brand goals. Ultimately, you will help open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
About us
You might know us for our group walks, thousands of which take place every week across England, Scotland and Wales.
But there’s a lot more to the Ramblers. Since 1935, we’ve been fighting for the public’s right to enjoy Britain’s landscapes. We do it through campaigning for changes in legislation, opening up green routes in cities, maintaining paths and signposts, saving lost paths … and so much more.
Purpose of Role
The Finance Business Partner is the bridge between Finance and the other Directorates we support. The focus of the role is to provide finance expertise to budget holders to help them to understand their financial information and make informed decisions about their areas.
It is someone who truly partners with budget holders, to understand the key drivers, needs and priorities of different areas of the organisation and works with the relevant stakeholders to deliver our ambitious strategic goals.
The role
Support to budget holders:
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all areas of the organisation.
- Establish strong relationships with and become the finance point of contact for budget holders with queries.
- Review monthly performance with budget holders and agree any revisions that are needed.
- Provide high quality financial support and training to budget holders on processes to develop effective budget management and controls.
- Implement and maintain strong business processes to support record-keeping, analysis, and good decision-making.
Monthly reporting process:
- Support the Head of Finance with month end process, to include: reconciliation of legacy funding with outsourced support organisation, accruals and prepayments.
- Run and review cost centre reports prior to sharing with budget holders.
- Distribute cost centre reports to budget holders and discuss variances .
- Compile incorrect transactions from budget holders and post correcting journals. Investigate reasons for mispostings and instigate corrective action.
- Produce management accounts and related variance analysis for Executive Leadership Team.
Budget and quarterly forecasts:
- Lead and coordinate the annual budget process, 3-year planning and quarterly reforecasting.
- Produce templates and guidance to support budget holders with budgeting and forecasts.
- Arrange meetings to discuss and support budget holders with completion of templates.
- Work with the Chief of Staff to align the annual budget and business planning processes.
Funder proposals and reports:
- Support Fundraising team and Programme implementation teams with proposals to funders.
- Work with budget holders to develop and maintain list of funding, timelines and reporting requirements.
- Prepare financial reports for external funders.
Ongoing support:
- Work closely with the Fundraising team to improve and strengthen reconciliations, reporting and system links between the CRM system (Salesforce) and the Finance System.
- Develop and deliver training to staff and volunteers on finance processes and understanding financial information.
- Support with the development and monitoring compliance of the financial policies and processes and controls.
- Support Finance process improvement activities.
Finance team tasks:
- Creation of and running reports and transaction queries from SUN systems using Q&A.
- Managing quarterly VAT return process.
- Support annual external audit to include preparation of schedules and financial statements/notes.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post holder by the Ramblers.
The person
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA or equivalent formal qualification) or in the final stage of qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of charity fund accounting (SORP).
- Knowledge & extensive experience of finance systems (SUN systems desirable)
- Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).
- Experience of business partnering in the charity sector, working with budget holders to prepare departmental and project budgets and forecasts.
- Experience of communicating complex financial information effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Substantial experience of producing management accounts and variance analysis.
- Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with individuals, groups, organisations and stakeholders internally and externally.
- Experience of dealing with charity VAT.
Skills and Leadership
- Ability to interpret complex data and apply problem solving techniques when required.
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on negotiation.
- Confident and adept operating at management and peer to peer level.
- Advanced Excel user.
- Technical support to junior members of the finance team.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and collaborative approach
- Ambitiouswith a growth mindset.
- Curious, wanting to question, understand
- Pro-active, problem-solving and solution focused.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and honestly.
- Open and approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Commitment to excellence and being part of a high performing team
- Motivated by the work of the Ramblers.
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Direct reports: Finance Assistants x 2
Contract type: Fixed term (11 months) 28 or 35 hours a week.
Pay: £40,000 (or FTE if doing 28 hours a week)
Key responsibilities – Note the following list is not exhaustive and percentages are indicative only.
Oversight of accounting and cash management
Most of the detailed work in this section is undertaken by the direct reports with the oversight and management being provided by this Finance Manager role
· Appropriate recording, processing, coding, posting of all financial transactions – including but not limited to bank receipts and payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, conference fee income, invoicing, journal entries.
· Regular timely bank reconciliations.
· Invoicing and credit control
· Chart of accounts structure and department codes
· Gift Aid claims
· VAT returns
· Foreign Speaker returns to HMRC
· Regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
· Manage the cash needed by the business, investing excess cash to maximise returns
· Manage fixed assets and related accounting
· Oversight, monitoring and management of key financials within our online event booking system including reconciliation of income recorded on the database to that actually received, with a target of reconciliation within 2 weeks of each month end.
HR Administration and Payroll
· Payroll - administration of and preparation of the payroll (Brightpay), including submissions in respect of HMRC and pensions.
· Management of staff holiday and sickness records
· Support of HR queries
Preparation of budgets and forecasts
· Management and preparation of the annual budget – including for example income (conference fees, product sales, advertising, onsite cafes), running costs (event production costs, team activity costs, honoraria) centralised costs (staff, overheads), departmental budgets (networking, marketing), capital and restricted funds etc.
· Update of forecasts as required with a target of quarterly reporting to Section Head budget managers and Director of Operations.
Reporting
· Management accounts/management information/data for regular quarterly report data as required including reporting on conference and product performance.
· Prepare year end accounts ready for review by Head of Finance.
· Reporting as required to review spending with department heads.
Management of the finance team
· Quarterly Reviews
· Day-to-day support
Oversight of financial management at conferences
· Systems with appropriate controls for the money arrangements at the gates, cafes sales and customer services (for eg Day tickets, programmes, coffee etc)
· Conference collections – counting, processing (Credit cards & Gift Aid), recording & banking
· Preparation of honoraria payments systems.
· Liaison with team leaders about their budgets
· Manage day to day requirements in the office on site
· Conference petty cash
· Oversee day to day requirements in the office on site
· Daily takings (cash & credit cards) – counting, reconciling, recording and banking
Other
- Work well with all members of the wider staff team
- Attend and sometimes lead at staff prayers and other staff meetings.
- Responding to queries from Trustees, Operational Director and budget managers as required.
Applicants for a job with New Wine will need to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, experience and attributes relevant to this advertised vacancy. All applicants should be committed to New Wine’s mission and values.
Attributes
- Planning & organising
- Problem solving & decision making
- Proactive
- Quality– high standards and controls
- Team player
- Task focus
- Motivated to deliver results
- Ability to positively influence and persuade others
Skills
- CCAB qualified accountant (or experience)
- Experience of the Charitable sector
- Experience of using Sage or similar accounting software
- Good at managing relationships inside and outside of the team
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to manage own time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Planning and decision-making skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Experience in the commercial sector.
- Significant and up to date VAT knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
- An understanding and commitment to the vision and values of New Wine
- Computer literacy – excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word, Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer
- Working knowledge of Legal Requirements (Charity Commission, Companies House, Accounting, HR)
Role Particulars -
Working Pattern: Full time working hours, including weekly in-person team meetings in London: monthly all-staff meetings on Tuesdays twice a month, and weekly on Tuesdays twice a month. The nature of this role means that some travel and working away from home will be required, as agreed in advance. Specifically, the Finance Manager must be available for the annual leadership conference and some or all of the New Wine annual summer festival (on-site or remote support).
Places of work: This role is eligible for hybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of 1 day in the London office a week.
Supervision: The post holder will receive regular supervision from their line manager.
Role review: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The post holder will then receive a quarterly rolling review of performance, the role, job description, terms and package.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is intended to include only some duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
Why join our team?
One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know!
Workspace: We have moved our office to Work.Life, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch. Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts, and well-being activities for us as members.
Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week.
Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival. Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements would be made in advance. Specifically, at our two main events, we will make sure to look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability. We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too!
Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us. While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days.
Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this.
Key dates: Application deadline is 07 June 2024, 5pm. If strong applicants are received before this time, we may close applications early. We will aim to interview in the week commencing 10 June 2024
Application: Please send your CV and cover letter to the hiring manager by the given date above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance Manager
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full time/permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 (gross) per annum
This is an exciting and varied role requiring an eye for detail and engagement across all departments within the organisation. The Finance Manager is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day finances and responding to queries as they arise for the organisation. Reporting to and working closely with the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will ensure the systems and procedures in place that safeguard the Charity and its subsidiary companies (ESC Catering Ltd and Royal Court Theatre Productions Ltd) are the most effective they can be. They will share the ambition and enthusiasm to enable and drive change in the department to meet the needs of this busy producing theatre that is constantly evolving.
The Finance Manager line manages the Finance Assistant ensuring the transactional detail is accurately and efficiently processed in a timely manner. Working in a fully paperless operation the Finance Manager will take the lead on several of the systems used to produce all the records in Xero. The jobholder will also be a key player in producing for example: first draft Management Accounts, Catering accounts, departmental reports and help colleagues with analysis against budgets.
The successful candidate will have:
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Knowledge of working with integrated IT systems such as Xero
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A relevant finance qualification or 2 years’ experience and looking to work towards one
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Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a diverse workload
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Ability to act with discretion and confidentiality at all times
Further details of the role can be found in the job pack.
If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
International Finance Manager, an excellent opportunity to join an International Welfare Charity, based in the UK.
- Fully Remote Working. Home based. Must be based within the UK.
- Salary; £38K - £40K per annum + benefits.
As the International Finance Manager, you will be working in collaboration with the Director of Finance and will manage the finance functions, oversee financial management of the charity and its international subsidiary. As the International Finance Manager, you will be responsible for specific financial management areas such as:
- Development, implementation and ongoing oversight of financial policies, practices, processes, and systems.
- Production of budget and quarterly management accounts.
- Management of external audit and production of consolidated year end statutory accounts.
- Relationship management with banks, HMRC and outsourced financial services providers.
- Finance support on budgeting and reporting to members, staff, and the Leadership Team (LT).
- Support the Director of Finance in providing financial analysis & reporting to the Board, Committee and LT.
- In addition, the International Finance Manager is responsible for providing a financial and management accounting oversight role a subsidiary partner, managing the relationship with outsourced bookkeepers, banks, and other service providers.
- The International Finance Manager undertakes the financial due diligence review of new and existing members in accordance with charities Due Diligence Framework.
This International Finance Manager role offers an opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to work fully remote or for a senior finance specialist to progress their career, whilst working for a fantastic International Charity. To be successful in this role, you will have worked within the charity sector and ideally have gained international currency transactions or be working for an international charity. Experience, knowledge, and skills required:
- Strong practical experience working in a financial or management accounting role, within the charity sector, with knowledge of relevant charity accounting standards and regulations.
- Experience of restricted fund project accounting and donor reporting
- Experience of foreign currency transactions
- Experience and knowledge of control systems and processes, with a clear understanding of their underlying purpose.
- Producing work that clearly summarizes and analyses financial performance and identifies key issues with proposed actions.
- Practical experience of annual accounts preparation, reconciliations and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Either qualified or working to a qualification such as; ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CA
- Desirable; Experience of Power BI, Xero and/or SalesForce accounting system and of company credit/risk assessments/due diligence
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Community Learning Partnerships is a highly recognised, successful Leeds based charity with over 30 years of experience working in deprived areas to reduce inequality, poverty, and deprivation by improving wellbeing in Leeds through the provision of learning, skills, and personal development opportunities.
We are looking for a finance professional, someone who can provide the Charity with sound financial management. This role will be considered for hybrid working on completion of successful probationary period, although a minimum of 2 days in the office will be required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Ø AAT full or part qualification or other equivalent relevant qualification or experience
Ø Experience in financial management and payroll processing
Ø Full understanding of all aspects of book-keeping
Ø Proficient in Sage Line 50 accounts
Ø Outstanding numeracy skills and accurate data entry
Ø Experience of working within the charity / third sector would be desirable
The successful applicant will benefit from:
Ø 25 days annual leave (increasing according to length of service) + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
Ø Birthday day off (pro-rata for part-time)
Ø 24-hour employee assistance programme
Ø Free healthcare scheme
Community Learning Partnerships is committed to equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Due to the nature and financial responsibility of this role, we will undertake a standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) background check.