MLC Partners are working with a well-known children’s charity, who have gone through a period of change, to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The joins during a wider change programme and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to build and develop their own team. This is a great opportunity to take on a new challenge where you will have a large degree of autonomy to grow things in your mould with clear progression prospects in the wider team.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and develop a team of three, with a focus on increasing the level of financial planning across the organisation.
• Oversee the management accountant who brings together monthly management accounts pack.
• Deliver insightful analysis at a senior and executive leadership level, building a KPI dashboard and associated reports to give leaders insight when making strategic decisions.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the organisation, setting timescales and standards.
• Improve existing financial models and develop new models to analyse pricing within proposed contracts and tenders.

The successful candidate must be a qualified accountant who has a complete understanding of the insight that senior leaders need from a finance team to make key decisions. Experience within the charity sector would be beneficial, but is by no means essential – candidates with a strong commercial background are also encouraged to apply. You will have a commercial outlook with excellent modelling skills and focus on business partnering with stakeholders.

Interview slots are likely to be filled before the closing date of this advert, so please don’t delay in applying. For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

Director of Finance and IT

Would you like a role that makes a real difference to people’s lives and is hugely rewarding?

Would you like to work with like-minded people who love to make a contribution to the wider community?

We are looking for a Director of Finance and IT in a role that is much more than just balancing the books!

Position: Director of Finance and IT

Location: Coventry, with home/flexible working considered

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 37 Hours

Salary: Starting salary £46,759

Benefits: Competitive rates of pay – with annual increments, Employer Pension Contributions, 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holiday) with annual increments (up to a total of 38 days), Flexibility, Excellent Accredited Training, Paid DBS, Paid Sick Leave, Refer a friend scheme.

Closing Date: 19th April 2021

Interview Date: 27th April 2021

Life Path Trust is a Charity which works to support people with Learning Disabilities to live their lives to the full.

Based in Coventry and delivering Supported Living / Community Opportunity Services across Coventry and Oxfordshire, Life Path Trust enables people to be valued, develop and achieve.

About the Role

We are now looking for a Director of Finance and IT to provide leadership to the group finance and IT functions.  The Director of Finance and IT will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees and SMT in determining long-term financial goals and developing strategies to achieve the financial and IT objectives of Life Path Trust. This is a key role supporting the CEO in the delivery of the strategic objectives and a tremendous opportunity to contribute to the development of a well-respected local organisation.

The Director of Finance and IT will be a member of the Directorate Team supporting the CEO in the implementation of a 5-year plan leading on:

• Finance
• Payroll
• IT systems and Support
• Administrative Services
• Corporate Appointee
• Any Further Fundraising work
• Deputising responsibility in absence of CEO

About You

As Director of Finance and IT, you will:

• Be a qualified accountant who wants to make a difference.
• Be experienced in leading a finance function within a charity.
• Have a track record of developing and implementing strategies and business development.

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the skills and experience we need, then we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Director, Head of Finance, Director of IT, IT Director, Finance and IT, AAT, ACCA, Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Accounting, Accountant, Business Accountant, Lead Accountant, HRIS, Head of Finance, Payroll, IT Systems.

Job Summary

To provide financial administrative support for the Gaddum Finance Function.

Job Purpose

The post of Finance & Trust Administrator will support the Finance Lead & SLT of Gaddum in financial administration and control. The role will:
• Provide the Purchase & Sales ledger function ensuring support of the operations of the Charity.
• Action the payment and recording of Nominal transactions in line with company procedures.
• Provide a professional and comprehensive response to queries on Trust Funds

Working for a children's charity based in the City of London, this 6 months fixed term contract Finance Assistant role will report to the Financial Accountant.

Maintaining the operational processes of the finance team the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Processing purchase ledger invoices including matching, batching and coding of 200+ invoices
• Maintaining and processing staff expenses
• Processing all income and donations
• Completing weekly payment runs
• Maintain all control accounts reconciliations including bank and supplier statements

Applicants for the position of Finance Assistant must be able to start asap and have prior experience in a similar role ideally within a charity or NFP organisation. Working knowledge of an accounting software such as SUN system is ideal, but applicants must be a competent user of Excel.

Director of Finance & Operations

Permanent Position

£52,000 - £55,000

Flexible Working (1 day per week in the office)

Excellent benefits

A Globally Renowned membership organisation based in the home counties, is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations.

Stand alone role sitting within the SLT and reporting into the Chief Exec

Annual Income of Approx £1 Million.

• Managing all financial functions within the Society including expenses, financial accounting and management, and payroll, designing and implementing financial systems and processes which are appropriate for the organisation’s size, strategy and scale of ambition.

• Contributing as a member of the SLT to the development and delivery of a medium to long-term strategy for the Society in consultation with the trustees and wider membership.
• Leading the development and delivery of effective strategic and operational forecasting, planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision-making process of the Society.

• As part of the SLT, contributing to the annual development of the business plan to support the delivery of the strategic plan.
• Overseeing the implementation of activities that support the delivery of the annual business plan.
• As part of the SLT, supporting the CEO in ensuring that the Society fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

You must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.

Are you a team player with a high level of attention to detail? Do you have some experience working in a finance role and are keen to develop your skills further? If you would value the opportunity to gain experience carrying out essential financial processes for a Christian charity then this may be the right role for you.

OMF International UK are looking for a Senior Finance Officer to take responsibility for key financial duties including payroll processing, pension administration, monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journals and responding to a range of queries including related to tax and National Insurance.

The role requires a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a finance role using finance systems and excellent time management skills. Bookkeeping experience is desirable, but not essential as the successful applicant will develop their skills on the job under the supervision of the Finance Manager.

To find out more about the role please read the Job Description and Person Specification.

London School of Theology is seeking an experienced and part-time Payroll Manager to manage the entire payroll process for employees, pensioners, Visiting Lecturers and casual hours workers.

The Role

Key tasks include the set-up and maintaining of the Access Payroll SE database; processing monthly and quarterly payroll for 100 employees; maintaining RTI compliance with HMRC; month end payroll procedure and end of tax year submission to HMRC for LST and pension scheme, and the Group Life Cover & Death in Service annual renewal..

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be AAT qualified or part CIMA/ACCA qualified and have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Payroll Manager in a similar size organisation.

LST is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.

All successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Full details of the role can be found on LST's website.

Application process

Candidates should submit a covering letter, specifying how they meet the requirements of the Person Specification, and CV to the HR Manager.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed upon submission.

21 hours per week, with flexible working possible.  £35,000 pro rata, plus 5% pension.  Burpham, Guildford.

Surrey Community Action are looking for a skilled and experienced finance manager to help us thrive and grow for the benefit of Surrey’s voluntary sector.

You will be responsible, along with a Finance Assistant, for managing all aspects of the charity’s finances, developing financial services for other voluntary sector organisations, and contributing to the strategic management of the charity.

If you feel you have the special blend of finance management skills, an entrepreneurial mindset and management skills, and are passionate about working with Surrey’s voluntary sector, then we want to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter.  Cover letters must include why you want the role and  examples illustrating skills and experience against the person specification. 

Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will offer interviews to all applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria for the roles.

We are committed to flexible working and will consider job shares.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 19 April 2021.

Interviews provisionally scheduled for Week Commencing 26th April 2021.

Registered Charity,1056527 and a Company Limited by Guarantee, number 03203003.

A global international development organisation is seeking a Programme Finance Manager to undertake and oversee a rollout of its ERP systems. The role will pay particular attention to assessing the preparedness of financial systems and processes for this global system roll-out.

• Assess financial accounting and transactions processes preparedness for implementation
• Assess and implement financial data migration strategy
• Implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools to measure the success of the rollout
• Business partner closely with the finance and IT team to ensure fit for purpose delivery on implementation
• Programme manage (roadmap, risk mitigation, escalation procedures) the implementation from the finance user end. 

This is a vital role within the central finance team (and working closely with IT, systems, and data colleagues). You will be an experienced and qualified finance professional with subsequent programme management experience managing ERP systems implementations from a finance perspective. You will have strong business partnering skills, with an ability to liaise across multiple teams (both nationally, and internationally). 

Prior experience within an interational development or international setting is desirable though not essential. Strong technical knowledge of ERP systems implementation processes is a requisite skill. 

Please note that applications will be considered upon application so please apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Remote working applicants will be considered. 

Finance Manager - An exciting position has become available to join a small, vibrant, friendly creative team who are dedicated to providing professional business services with a holistic approach to the community. PBC is a not for profit Enterprise Agency that has been supporting enterprise in Kensington & Chelsea and the London area for over 25 years.

We are an active sustainable social enterprise that means we put back into our community.  Whilst PBC is located in North Kensington, our activities and support also extend to neighbouring boroughs and pan London.

PBC’s Mission Statement

‘To be a leading provider of world class training, events, counselling and consultancy services through listening and responding to the needs of our customers.  To assist start-up and growing businesses realise their potential through high quality, independent and confidential advice delivered by an innovative and professional team.’

Portobello Business Centre is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for maintaining our day to day financial records.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most renowned enterprise support teams in London.

Please apply by submitting your full CV and Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the position (applications received without a Covering Letter will not be considered).

The Job

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reporting to: CEO, with dotted line to Non-Exec FD

Line Management: None

Hours:                         8 per week (flexible re: days)

Salary:                        £40,000 (pro-rata)

We have seven permanent members of staff, and several self-employed contractors. Our payroll is outsourced.

Our Finance Function is currently out-sourced and we wish to bring it in-house.

There is a Finance Manual and a detailed Procedures Guide in place. This role will have the responsibility of keeping these updated, and making improvements and efficiencies where appropriate. The Non-Exec. FD will be available to provide guidance and support.

The main responsibility of the role will be to maintain the day to day financial records, ensuring all policies and procedures are complied with and suitable controls are in place. This post will also be responsible for the VAT return. There is scope for the role to become more involved in the work of PBC, assisting the CEO and other members of the team with the financial aspects of bids for example.

Main Duties

Purchase Ledger

Check coding of invoices, enter invoices into Xero, including PDF attachments.

Advise when new general ledger codes may be required, and set up in Xero, in accordance with the Procedures Guide. 

Keep supplier records up to date, adding new suppliers, following due authorisation process.

Deal with queries from suppliers.

Approximately 25-30 invoices a month (6 per week)

Sales Ledger

Produce sales invoices and send to customers. Code and enter in to Xero.

Ensure proper records are kept for all sales and income, including grants and donations

Credit control

Approximately 30 invoices per year (2-3 per week)

General Ledger

Maintenance of General Ledger

Post all payments and receipts from bank statements (statements are automatically loaded into Xero via a direct bank feed)

Prepare and post the payroll journal, from payroll bureau reports.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Maintenance of fixed assets register.

Prepare and post long term loan interest payment (Quarterly). Maintain loan schedule

Bank

Prepare monthly payments using Online Business Banking.

VAT

Follow VAT rules provided, for purchases and sales

Seek advice on new types of sales/ purchases regarding VAT treatment

Prepare and send quarterly VAT return and advise CEO of payment

Petty cash

Check that all payments have a valid receipt and have been authorised and coded correctly

Post expenses to Xero on a monthly basis

Credit Cards

Check that all payments have a valid receipt (being a VAT receipt where necessary)

Check coding and post to Xero

Reconcile payments to statements

Sagepay

Liaise with Reception to check reconciliation of Sage pay receipts to bank receipts. Post in Xero.

Staff expenses

Check that any expense claims have a valid receipt and have been authorised

Check coding and post expenses to Xero

Finance email

Deal with emails to the Finance email box that may require action or to be forwarded to another member of staff

Year End

Assist FD with preparation of yearend schedules and deal with Auditor information requests

Person Specification

A team player, willing to roll their sleeves up and really get involved in the day to day life of PBC.

A good communicator, happy to work with every member of the team, as well as liaising directly with Board members, external suppliers, funders, and customers.

A self-starter, who is able to motivate themselves, and takes a pro-active approach to their job.

Skills and Experience - Essential

Accounting qualification (or QBE), plus at least 5 years PQE

Experience of using Xero

Skills and Experience - Desirable

Experience of Business on line banking

In depth knowledge of Xero accounting

Accounting for Not-for-Profits

Please apply by submitting your full CV and Covering Letter (applications received without a Covering Letter will not be considered) outlining your suitability for the position.

NB - All staff are currently working from home due to Covid-19.  It is envisaged that the successful applicant will start working with us remotely.  PBC will return to the office only when it is safe to do so.

• Progressive organisation with clear growth plans
• Excellent Head of Finance role with future career opportunities and development

About Our Client

Founded in 1988, ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a registered Charity based in Coventry. The Trust build, develop and operate retirement villages and smaller housing developments across the UK.

Their vision is to provide better lives for older people supported by their mission to create sustainable communities that provide homes older people want, lifestyles they can enjoy and care if it's needed.

People over 65 now outnumber those under 16 and those over 80 are the fastest-growing age group. Extracare have 21 retirement villages and housing schemes which are made up of a diverse community of residents ranging from 55 and upwards, couples, singles, people who are fit and well and those who need care and support.

Job Description

Successful individual will be responsible for -

• Leading the Finance team to provide accurate financials and a high-quality service provision to its stakeholders
• Management of the finance business functions of Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Financial Planning and Treasury
• Robust and reliable cashflow management
• Leading the annual budgeting process for the Trust and subsidiary.
• Ensuring that all new development opportunities are properly evaluated via a robust appraisal model.
• Supporting the Executive to shape and provide insight to their corporate planning ambitions with a robust financial plan and strategy, whilst ensuring funding streams are available
• Key member of the Senior Management Team ensuring finance are involved in all key decisions, supporting business strategy and policy development and change
• Liaising with the auditors and leading on the production of the Statutory Annual Report and Accounts for the Trust and subsidiary.
• Responsible for all tax matters including VAT
• Maintaining tight financial controls
• Supporting third party relationships such as the organisations auditors and bankers
• Managing, coaching and continuous development of a capable finance department

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACMA, ACCA
• Experience within Housing or Charity sector would be an advantage
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experienced at presenting at Committee and Board level
• Strong commercial awareness combined with excellent influencing skills
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement of the department and team
• An innovative forwarding thinking individual with a flexible style
• Self-motivated individual who sets high standards
• Strong people management skills with evidence of driving teams
• Good strategic thinker with the ability to problem solve complex issues
• Potential to become Finance Director within 5 years

What's on Offer

£75,000 - £85,000 plus excellent benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY03202-12372753Z

We are looking for a Retail Manager to be responsible for the effective management and performance of the Retail function within Battersea, ensuring the service maximises net profit in line with Battersea’s strategic objectives and builds a strong platform from which future income generating opportunities can be achieved.

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 the retail team, these teams work strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.

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 2 May 2021

Interview date(s): Tuesday 11 May 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.

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

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

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

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

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

• Overall responsibility for financial management activities covering budget setting, forecasting and the production of management accounts, grant reporting and general financial administration. 
• Prepare year end accounts to trial balance
• Design and implement efficient and effective administration processes.

Management Accounting & Budgetary Control:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Report to Finance Sub-Committees on financial results and budget variances on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare monthly and ‘one off’ reports for Department Managers, as required.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliation.

Annual Accounts & Auditing

• Prepare the annual accounts to trial balance, liaise with accountants to provide back-up information to support year end process
• Ensure year-end adjustments are processed and complete in Sage 50

Financial Systems & Information:

• Contribute to the continuous process of reviewing and updating the financial systems and procedures and assist in providing an internal audit function
• Liaise with staff and volunteers to ensure that financial procedures and processes are understood and adhered to throughout the organisation

Funds & Cash Management:

• Monitor expected income has been received for the period in question and follow up as appropriate.
• Monitor cashflow
• Oversee the release of authorised payments to suppliers and staff

Budget & Budgetary Control

• Lead on the production of the annual budget and individual project budgets, as required.
• Assist the Chief Executives in monitoring budgets and actual performance on a monthly basis.

Annual Accounts and Auditing:

• Prepare the annual accounts in full liaison with the organisation’s Reporting Accountants.

Support:

• Update the CEO on relevant financial legislation affecting the charity and flag any areas of concern
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to enhance fundraising receipts, and support preparation of budgets for applications
• Support Finance Administrator and HR Officer in the preparation of payroll data for submission to external payroll provider

Operational:

• Use Sage Line 50, Qs and Excel Spreadsheets for budgets, management accounts and other data recording
• Provide friendly and efficient support to all members of the organisation, including Board members, staff and volunteers, and to all service users, visitors, representatives of outside organisations and all those with whom the postholder has contact.
• Ensure confidentiality on all appropriate matters and recognise that any breach of this confidentiality will be treated seriously.
• Be aware that aspects of this role will require a high level of sensitivity and act accordingly.