WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our financial controls and processes.

We are looking for a proactive team player with drive and enthusiasm to play an active role in a small team providing a high-quality finance service.

You will support the finance team in the delivery of a comprehensive financial accounting function by providing professional accounting, reconciliation and administrative support service and specifically in managing the purchase ledger and reconciling income and in ensuring finance processes are robust and efficient.

Key accountabilities:
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient purchase ledger system for UK for UNHCR ensuring that invoices, expense claims and petty cash are processed in a timely and efficient manner and in line with our Financial procedures.

• Ensure that Invoices and Purchase orders are coded accurately by Budget Holders and provide feedback as appropriate.

• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date and accurate Purchase Order Log for the charity, ensuring that Purchase Orders are approved in line with delegated authority and in accordance with relevant financial processes.

• Process the fortnightly payment run, in line with supplier credit terms and send out remittance advices in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate records of purchases made on corporate credit cards by colleagues, ensuring appropriately authorised and documented, and recorded on the finance system.

• Reconcile and post all income which comes into the Charity onto our finance system ensuring that information is complete and regularly reconcile information between Salesforce and our Finance system

• Reconcile all financial holding accounts monthly ensuring that all reconciling items are identified, investigated and cleared in a timely manner in time for month-end management accounts.

• Assist in the preparation, reconciliation and submission of quarterly Gift Aid claims for the charity and the annual Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme (GASDS) claim to HMRC.

• Assist the Finance team with preparation for the annual audit, ensuring that relevant documentation is retrieved from files and provided in an appropriate format for review by the charity’s external auditors.

• Assist the Finance team with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting, both internally and to UNHCR

• Review and post bank transactions onto the ledger on a weekly basis. Prepare bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain the Finance team’s general mailbox. Monitor and respond to queries in the finance mailbox as needed.

• Ensure that all relevant procedures and working practices relating to these accounting processes are documented, accessible and maintained to ensure that they remain up to date.

• Provide cover for the other members of the Finance team and Operations team as required and general administrative support to the wider Operations team, for example organising incoming/outgoing mail as necessary, preparing standard responses where appropriate, photocopying and completing general office administration duties as appropriate.

Person specification requirements for Finance Officer

Knowledge:

• Good working knowledge of the finance function especially in the voluntary sector
• Part professionally qualified in AAT or studying towards a CCAB qualification.

Skills:
• Significant experience working in a small to medium sized organisation in a hands-on accounting role, ideally in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on experience of working with accounting software packages (preferably Xero accounts)
• Good knowledge of general bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Experience of carrying out financial reconciliations
• Experience of use of multiple systems making up a ‘finance eco-system’ and the reconciliations, checks and controls necessary to ensure consistency in information recorded
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand financial processes and underlying principles
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
• Organised and methodical approach, including ability to prioritise
• Good time management skills
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to use own initiative whilst also working successfully as part of a team.
• A passion for working within an INGO

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a finance team carrying out complex reconciliations with data from multiple sources.
• Experience of performing accounting tasks such as maintaining a sales ledger, account reconciliation and purchase ledger.
• Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a finance team

*Please submit your CV and a covering letter.
Please note that applications which are just generic cover letters or CVs without covering letters will not be considered.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by Thursday 1st July.The initial interview will consist of a 30 min excel based finance task.

The role

You will be a member of the Institute’s Senior Management team working to support the Institute Director, Chief Operating Officer, Development Director, and Board of Trustees with specific responsibility for delivery of the Institute’s financial management best practice and governance.

BIICL is going through a period of significant international growth and expansion and you will be instrumental in developing the financial processes and strategy to deliver the Institute’s aims, as well as managing the day-to-day financial activities.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the Institute’s financial processes and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Line manage and be assisted in the delivery of transactional and reporting tasks by the Finance Officer (currently 1.0 FTE), and work closely with the Bingham Centre/MS PEC Finance Administrator.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and projected outturns with supporting analysis and commentary, and regular cash flow reports.
• Prepare monthly project reports for all research grants and research donations in conjunction with the Grants Manager and the Bingham Centre/MS PEC Finance Administrator.
• Manage financial controls and ensure that the Institute’s financial transactions are compliant with all external regulatory and financial obligations.
• Support the Chief Operating Officer with the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasting, and 3-5 year long-term projections. You will lead the processes for drafting budgets and forecasts working with the relevant Centre Directors, Senior Fellows, and research staff to ensure accurate projections.
• Work alongside the Development Team and the Events and Marketing Team to manage the interfaces between the accounting system and the website and CRM database.
• Ensure that the Institute is compliant with all external regulatory and financial obligations.
• Manage the accurate and timely production of the Institute’s annual financial accounts in compliance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice, the Companies Act 2006 and Financial Reporting Standards.
• Lead the annual external audit process and timetable. You will assist with the selection of auditors in consultation with the Finance & Audit Committee, facilitate the successful completion of the audit, and ensure that the auditors’ recommendations are implemented.
• Prepare and present finance reports to the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board in a timely and accurate manner.
• Undertake any other related tasks commensurate to the seniority of the role as directed by the Institute Director or Chief Operating Officer.

Person Specification

You will be an experienced finance professional, ideally from a higher education, research institute or charity environment with the following essential and desirable skills and experience:

Essential

• Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience of charity SORP
• Demonstrable experience of success in a similar financial management role
• Experience of effective use and development of finance systems and reporting tools
• Can-do attitude with a hands on approach and the ability to drive and manage change
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Ability to think strategically and translate financial information into practical reality

Desirable

• Experience of working in a charity and with Charity Trustees
• Experience of managing, and reporting on, restricted funds e.g. research grants, donations
• Experience of line management of staff

The Community of St Mary the Virgin at Wantage is looking to appoint a new Bursary Clerk (Finance Assistant) to work alongside the Bursar in the smooth running of the Convent’s finance operations, and to provide administrative support to the Steward in relation to HR matters.

You will be responsible for administering all day-to-day income and expenditure transactions, monitoring the bank accounts, especially petty cash, and contributing significantly to the monthly preparation and processing of payroll. You will keep our personnel records up to date, managing processes such as notification of sickness by staff, records of staff holidays, and the process for Disclosure and Barring Service checks of staff.  

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in finance with computerised accounts systems (ideally Sage), with excellent computer literacy skills, including MS Office, particularly Excel, and a working understanding of the charity sector.

You will be highly organised and a strong team player with a positive can-do attitude.  The ability to prioritise your own workload and to work to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy are also important.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

This role combines some daily tasks, which require attention to detail to accurately record data and maintain records, along with a broader responsibility for employee expense claims which will allow the successful candidate to show their proactive approach and use their initiative in resolving issues and helping others around the organisation.

This role requires excellent focus, time management and prioritisation as this involves daily, weekly and monthly tasks which may vary in complexity depending on queries and requests received. The successful candidate will organise their workload to aid others in the team as needed, which will allow the candidate to gain wider Finance experience over time. 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Managing the Finance Team shared inbox, dealing with basic queries and passing other queries to the appropriate colleague.
• Processing and payment of employee expenses.
• Purchase ledger support such as posting invoices to the system and assisting with payment runs.
• Imports of expense data between different systems.
• Monthly reconciliation of credit card statements to expense claims.
• Responsibility for maintaining records, such as the creation of new employees in systems, applications for new credit cards and changing of credit limits and expense approvers.
• Helping employees with their expense claims as needed.
• Recording, management and reconciliation of cash received directly to the office.
• Daily scanning of cheques received and sending to bank
• Filing and assistance collating documents for year-end audit.

What we are looking for:

• GCSE in Maths at a grade C or above (4-9) or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Able to pick up tasks quickly and effectively
• Data entry and/or administrative office experience helpful
• Proactive and helpful attitude
• Methodical approach to workload
• Able to work with a wider team across the organisation

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge

Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 4 July 2021, with interviews likely to be held w/c 12 July 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity focused on working with the elderly to combat social isolation. The charity provides a range of services and is also involved in research work to influence wider policy. An opportunity exists for a finance assistant to join the charity on a part time basis completing 20 hours over a 5-day week. The role will involve bookkeeping and various financial transactional work within a small finance team reporting to the Head of Finance.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess previous experience of working within a finance function. You will be studying towards or be AAT qualified with a good grasp of financial systems and processes. You will be joining a small team and may also be involved in managing internal and stakeholders. As such, good communication skills and interpersonal skills are important. Please apply immediately or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information. Early applications are encouraged.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in relation to purchase ledger, expenses, and sales ledger transactions to both internal and external customers.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Finance and Corporate Services Team

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services Department incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support, to financial accounting, legacy administration, procurement and facilities management, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 27 June 2021

Interview date(s): Thursday 08 July 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

A large impressive multi-academy trust, going through positive change, is looking for finance leads to join their team. These people will help them with academy accounting, improving relationships, aiding in final decisions and being an instrumental part of the team.

Client Details

This organisation is one of the leading and largest in the market. A few years ago they went through massive change and have been on the up since then. Having handled covid well but focusing energies on consistency they need some hands on accounting with various academies to go through the finer details with them.

Description

• Help to deliver effective financial operations across a group of academies, including all areas of income and expenditure
• Process all income from the group of academies, ensuring accurate spreadsheet records are maintained and weekly banking deadlines are adhered to
• Take charge for the month-end process and closedown of academies' accounts
• Review monthly reports for all budget holders in the group of academies
• Prepare financial reports as required
• Ensuring financial processes are robust, efficient and fit for purpose, including their ongoing review and improvement
• Ensure that the procurement policy is fully complied with in all aspects across the group of academies, leading to clear value for money in public expenditure
• Ensure audits undertaken by internal and external audit run smoothly and efficiently for the academies through prompt and accurate answers to auditor queries, and take appropriate actions for any recommendations made
• Work with the School Support Services Finance team in the monitoring of service level agreements and contracts to ensure the effectiveness of delivery and value for money
• Monitor and report service level agreements and contracts to ensure the effectiveness of delivery and value for money, negotiating more favourable terms where possible
• Act as the budget holder for specific budget areas as required
• Work with relevant colleagues to prepare bids for additional grant funding
• Work effectively with counter-parties and colleagues across all areas
• Complete work for other academies as reasonably requested by your line manager

Profile

• a qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA equivalent
• used PS Financial system before
• must have worked in the education sector before

Job Offer

Hybrid working

Fun and ambitious team

Opportunities in other areas

Working in a prestigious organisation

My client is looking for a Finance Assistant with at least 1 years experience to join the team as soon as possible.

Client Details

A Childrens Charity, in Central London

Description

• Income, posting from bank statements every day - bank accounts, vouchers, childcare, government accounts
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Raising invoices through Quickbooks
• Supporting Cashbook and Credit Control
• Debit Card Expenses
• Supplier Payments
• Dealing with spreadsheets
• Filling in quickbooks
• Petty Cash

Profile

Candidates need atleast 1 years experience in a Finance Role

Candidates need to have experience with Quickbooks or a similar system

Candidates need to be able to use Excel

Attention to detail and accuracy is very important

Job Offer

£20-22k

About the role

This is a newly created role at Headway East London to provide strategic financial support to the Senior Management Team and board, and to play a key role in ensuring our sustainability for the future. You will support our existing finance team to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place, and that our budgets are built around our strategic plan. As part of our Senior Management Team you will help to lead and embed a culture of opportunity and growth based on our strong values. You will also take on the role of Company Secretary for Headway East London.

About us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people affected by brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their family. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests. We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to the public, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses.  Our vision is to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential. 

A short description of what you will do…

• Provide support to the board and Finance Committee to set and monitor short- and long-term budgets, helping the organisation to build unrestricted income and reserves.
• Work with staff across the organisation to develop an approach to recovering full costs for all of our services.
• Manage the audit process for Headway East London.
• Have overall leadership of our commercial partnerships and supplier relationships.
• Support colleagues to manage devolved budgets with increasing autonomy and to ensure that reports are generated for budget managers and funders.
• Take a key role in the leadership of the organisation as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Develop and manage the risk register for the organisation, provide a regular report to the board on key risks and mitigations.
• As Company Secretary, attend board meetings and ensure Headway East London complies with all statutory regulations and funding requirements.

The post holder will line manage the Finance Manager with potential further line management responsibilities in the future.

How you will work

• In a way which promotes diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice in line with Headway’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Operate at all times in a way that is consistent with Headway East London’s legal responsibilities including, data protection, health and safety legislation and guidance, seeking specialist guidance where appropriate
• Work in accordance with Headway East London’s aims and objectives and policies and procedures and to promote a positive image of the organisation and its members.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. As Headway East London is a small organisation, senior staff carry out ‘hands on’ work at all levels where required to meet the needs of the organisation.

 For more information about what the job entails, please refer to the Job Pack.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in relation to purchase ledger, expenses, and sales ledger transactions to both internal and external customers.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Finance and Corporate Services Team

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services Department incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation. From IT helpdesk and systems support, to financial accounting, legacy administration, procurement and facilities management, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 27 June 2021

Interview date(s): Wednesday 07 July 2021

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

**This role will be temporarily remote whilst we plan our return to our Marylebone offices.**

The Organisation 

Equal Education is a social enterprise with the aim of improving educational outcomes for the most underachieving students in our society - those who are in our care system and those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We believe by working with the most underachieving we can lift society as a whole. 

As a team, we are passionate about our cause. We are problem solvers who have turned our attention to being ambitious about solving a complex and demanding social problem, using technical innovation to underpin social innovation. We work with hundreds of qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring for children who are looked after and those with SEND. 

Our success relies upon a strong operating foundation and people who are motivated by a strong desire to make an impact in the lives of those whose current needs are not being met by the education system. 

As a growing organisation, we have ambitious plans for the future. We work throughout England and Wales, and are poised to create the world’s largest education programme for children in care in the West Midlands, UK. We propose to work with thousands of children over the coming 6 years.

Our core team is still small, formed of the two co-founders and 11 operations staff. With a lot of growth expected in the space of the coming months, we plan to expand our team this year. 

The role 

The most ambitious organisations won’t make much progress without an organised and well-led operations team to help support our clients and tutors. We are therefore looking for a Finance officer with a passion for keeping our finances organised to help ensure we are kept on track, and set the foundations for sustained growth. The role comes with plenty of responsibility, along with the opportunity to progress. 

What will you actually be doing? 

The role is part of the next phase of scaling Equal Education, as we have progressively increased the number of children and teachers we work with. The role includes taking some of the financial responsibility from the founders to ensure we maintain and build on our quality of provision and outcomes. You will be overseeing our excellent processes to ensure we function and remain compliant 

You will work with the team to ensure that we continuously provide quality education to an increasing number of children. You will be responsible for implementing the right processes and practices across the organisation. You will make decisions specific to certain cases and find compromises which are aligned to our values. You will be organising and reporting to our Directors and Associate Directors to help them make good decision to scale our impact by leveraging our finances.

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week.

Salary: Annual salary £26-£32k - If part qualified there is scope to pay for exams, with time off for exams and study.

Accountable to: CEO and Co-founders 

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Monitor day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations within the organisation such as payroll, invoicing, staff expenses, and other transactions

• Maintain day-to-day records and processes, including recording income and expenditure 

• Organise financial records according to grants and contracts won

• Produce monthly reports and discuss with Directors and leadership team 

• Managing tutor finance queries and payments

• Credit control

• Provide financial support and training to internal staff when required

• Work with Directors in preparing annual budgets and forecasts 

• Liaise with external investment partners on monitoring progress towards targets 

• Maintain oversight of CRM (salesforce transition in September 2021)

• Manage financial controls and financial systems

• Prepare monthly payment runs

• Perform bank reconciliations

• Prepare / support preparation of the year end accounts

• Prepare and post accounting adjustments

Experience/skills

Essential:

• Thorough understanding of financial and management accounting principles 

• Attention to detail and the ability to query when necessary

• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate and timely information

• Team player and works well collaboratively

• Aligns with Equal Education’s mission and role as a social enterprise

• Good spreadsheet skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Recognised professional financial qualification

• Knowledge of Xero and other online accounting systems

As a member of the Age Concern Hampshire (ACH) Senior Management Team, the post holder will be responsible for the Financial Management of the charity, ensuring robust and accurate recording of all financial information.

The Finance Controller as a primary responsibility to protect the assets of the charity through the maintenance and ongoing development of a systematic process for financial control and review.

The post holder will be responsible for the creation, implementation and adherence to all financial policies, processes and procedures that are required for the charity.

The post holder will develop existing financial systems, undertake sensitive financial “scenario” modelling and implement new systems where required.

Main Responsibilities 

Financial / Management Accounting

Prepares the management accounts, with the assistance of the Finance Team and seeks to implement a best practice approach for financial accounting controls.

Processes

Manages financial processes, to ensure strong cash flow and timely management reporting.

Financial Policies & Procedures

Ensures the framework of financial policies and procedures as outlined by the CEO, are implemented, documented and drive the outcomes delivered by the Finance Department. Responsible for effective procurement policies and procedures used across the organisation.

Communication

Raise the profile of the Finance Department through the provision of a service that meets the needs of all stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Management team, be able to influence colleagues when introducing new services, processes and systems that support the aims and objectives of the charity. Liaise with key external stakeholders including the bank and external auditors.

As the lead in the Finance Department, the post holder will communicate effectively throughout the organisation, actively participating in relevant forums including with Trustees and in cross–departmental working groups.

Financial / Management Accounting

• Ensures the reconciliation of all bank and control accounts for ACH.

• Ensures all financial transactions of ACH are processed and consolidated into XERO.

• Prepares the management accounts for ACH in line with the monthly accounting timetable.

• Delivers all reports to the relevant deadlines.

• Supervises the credit card, Soldo card, cash advances and expense systems to ensure supporting documentation is provided on a timely basis and issues resolved.

• Devolves operational reporting and ownership of budgets to managers through the provision of appropriate reporting tools enabling budget holders to plan and review the financial performance of their departments.

• To be responsible for the timely invoicing and collection of all monies billed for by ACH

• To actively manage any outstanding debt to resolution.

Budgeting / Forecasting

• Assists the CEO with the preparation of detailed annual budget and forecasts.

• Works with the IT Officer and Finance Team to develop appropriate systems to further automate the budget and forecasting processes.

• Prepares the operational budget timetable and works with customers to enable the business to meet agreed deadlines.

• Analyses income and expenditure as necessary for SMT and Board of Trustees.

Statutory Accounting / Reporting

• Works with Accountants and Auditors in the preparation of the Charity accounts and be responsible for all appropriate filing of the Charity’s accounts.

• Manages new and existing regulatory requirements where appropriate and incorporates them into the financial and management accounts.

• Completes and delivers operational information and payments to HMRC, National Statistics and other government and regulatory bodies as required.

Payroll

• Assists the Head of HR in ensuring the efficiencies of the monthly payroll process.

• Ensures that the company payroll is input into the accounting package correctly.

• Ensures that the charity’s obligations regarding Pensions Auto Enrolment, in liaison with Head of HR, are met through robust processes.

• Ensures pension returns are made within agreed timeframes.

• Ensures payment to HMRC and other statuary bodies are within agreed timeframes.

Systems & IT

• Ensures the robustness of all finance systems, taking into account any required enhancements and upgrades.

• Develops the existing finance system to empower managers to exercise financial control over their areas of the business.

• Reviews the financial management needs of the organisation and proposes new systems and processes to support these needs where appropriate.

Leadership / Management

• Recruitment, management and development of staff in the Finance Team, ensuring their welfare, job satisfaction, competence and motivation.

• Conducts monthly 121s with clear objectives and annual appraisals.

• Ensures that development plans are agreed and implemented.

• Leads on any changes required to processes and procedures and is able to drive and motivate the team in meeting set goals and objectives.

Treasury

• Responsible for the approval of day-to-day treasury movements adhering to the appropriate financial policy and procedures of the organisation.

Raising Departmental Profile

• Continually increases the department’s profile across the organisation.

Other Duties

• Reviews and negotiates organisational-wide insurance policies.

• Other ad-hoc duties and tasks including covering for members of the Finance Team when they are away

Personal Qualities needed to be a successful Finance officer

· Resilient, communicative and confident

· Highly motivated to ensure a high-quality efficient and safe service

· Honest, trustworthy, reliable and respectful

· Collaborative

Skills and experience we are looking for in our finance controller

Experience and Qualifications

5+ years post qualification and experience as a line manager in an accounting environment ideally as a Finance Controller. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Financial qualifications such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA.

Knowledge

Excellent finance and accounting technical skills with good knowledge of charity accounting and VAT.

Experience of contributing at strategic level to an organisation.

Ability to assist with design, development and implementation of financial systems to the benefit of the organisation

Skills and Abilities

Strong IT skills, with advanced Excel skills

In depth knowledge and experience of working with Finance System (knowledge of Xero would be beneficial)

Ability to recognise required improvements, to deliver and communicate solutions to the CEO, Trustee Board and Senior Management team colleagues

Confident line manager with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

Persuasive communication skills: in writing, face-to-face, to groups, in presentations.

Other requirements

Experience in managing and developing teams.

Works well as part of a team – is a team player

Ability to cope with a demanding workload.

Positive ‘can-do’ approach – able to work both strategically and ‘hands on’.

Adaptable, able to work on own initiative and under pressure and to deadlines

Working for Age concern Hampshire

Age concern Hampshire is an independent Registered Charity, which has been passionate about supporting older people since 1985. We are committed to excellence by providing the best possible support and care to enable older people to live as independently as they can to make the most of their ageing journey. Working for Age concern Hampshire we are proud of our values and our open, honest, collaborative culture where staff can thrive.

Vision, mission and values

A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of Age Concern Hampshire.

A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices

Other Benefits include

• A competitive salary
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Potential for internal and external training
• COVID Compliant working practices
• Pension scheme

We are embarking on an ambitious five year strategic plan supported by a transformation programme with £4.9m funding for pioneering growth in this diverse part of the Church of England. We have a creative passionate team who bring many talents and now need a financial leader to pioneer new approaches and ensure ongoing financial sustainability of the Diocese. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, provide technical insight in financial planning, and explain complex financial concepts and challenges to a wide range of audiences.

If you have experience and qualification in a management accountancy role where you have successfully led a team and achieved organisation-wide results – and have energy to join us at this exciting time of change – we would like to hear from you.

The Diocese is currently looking at hybrid working options and this role includes flexibility for partial homeworking. We welcome applications for flexible working.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 24 June 2021 at 12 noon

Interviews: We plan to hold interviews as part of an assessment centre at Church House, Rotherham on Wednesday 14 July 2021

CRASAC is an award-winning charity that provides specialist services to support victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse in Coventry.

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join our CRASAC Business Team. This role will work closely with the Senior Management Team, requiring someone with a desire for detail and accuracy.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the charity, such as payroll, invoicing and preparing regular financial reports.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive business support for financial and budget processes. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for finances and working with others to make the most out of limited resources.  As well as developing and growing our organisation, we aim to grow and develop our workforce, and there is potential to expand this role to meet the various functions and operational requirements within CRASAC.

Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor budgets with understanding of variances and report to senior management.
• Budget forecasting, preparing monthly management accounts, monitoring budgets and monthly/quarterly as well as annual finance reports for managers and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of Year End Accounts
• Oversee and participate in all accounting, processing and banking tasks.
• Verifying financial statements and accounts making corrections where necessary.
• Dealing with payroll/HMRC matters including the administering of pensions and handling the Team’s wage queries.

Benefits include:

37 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), pro rata according to contractual hours, Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The full job description, person specification are attached. Applications are through our website.