The Careers & Enterprise Company was established in 2015 to help link schools and colleges to employers, in order to increase employer engagement for young people. Our mission is to prepare and inspire young people for the fast-changing world of work.

This is an exciting time at The Careers & Enterprise Company. During our first three years, we have worked with Local Enterprise Partnerships to build a national network which now links 2,000 schools and colleges to employers. We have also funded 150 programmes to provide high-quality employer engagement activities to young people where they are needed most.

Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of all CEC’s Financial Accounting. This includes full responsibility for the ledgers and CEC’s control environment to safeguard its assets (including cash) through the development, continual improvement and implementation of CEC’s financial policies, procedures and controls.

Responsible for the efficient processing and record keeping of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and expenses and ensuring an efficient credit control function.

Responsible for the oversight of CEC’s financial risk including specific financial control tools surrounding funding agreements and the purchasing of goods and services.

Lead on ensuring that CEC meets its financial compliance and regulatory obligations including the smooth facilitation of the annual external audit and all other independent financial reviews.

Responsible for managing CEC’s tax affairs and filing all statutory and industry returns on time and accurately.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

Applicants are asked to submit a supporting statement (on no more 2 x A4 pages) outlining how you fulfil the qualifications, experience, skills and core competencies criteria provided in the Job Description and an up to date CV.

To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your CV responding to two questions below. Applications with no supporting cover letter will not be considered.

• Why CEC and the role are of interest?

• How do you meet the candidate requirements? To be based on evidence

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Closing date 30th September 2020

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Financial Controller
Role is located in Slough (however we are open to discussing flexible working options)

Do you have experience in Agresso? Know how to run a payroll and have PAYE tax knowledge? If so, come and join NFER as our Financial Controller and make a positive, lasting impact with a leading educational charity.

As the Financial Controller, you’ll ensure the information that goes into the ERP is current and correct. You’ll develop the roadmap for the system including future plans to move it to the cloud, and you’ll make it easier to get information out, improve reporting and support the business with its wider decision making.

Joining a friendly team of finance professionals and working alongside a Financial Accountant and Management Accountant, your role will report into the Commercial Director and supervise the work of the Senior Finance Officer and his team, covering all the core systems such as payroll, purchasing, sales, invoices and the preparation and processing of the monthly account.

About you
Your technical background:
- Be ACA or CIMA qualified or have relevant job experience
- Working knowledge of Agresso
- Experienced in PAYE, payroll specifically plus broad practical knowledge of accounting systems
- Advanced computer software skills including Excel macros
- Highly numerate, with good attention to detail matched with strong analytical skills

We’re eager to hear from you if you’ve worked as a System Accountant using U4BW/Agresso.

Why NFER?

With a 70-year history, NFER is an independent and highly respected charity that carries out research within education. Our robust and innovative research, assessment, and other services are widely known and used. We have a reputation as an organisation that informs policy and practice, helping to ensure the best possible education for children and young people.

- Competitive salary of £42,746 - £48,109
- Generous pension scheme
- Free parking
- 42 days per year comprising 30 days’ holiday and four additional discretionary days, in addition to Bank Holidays
- Excellent support for professional development
- Great work/life balance with a focus on wellbeing and social activities

Located close to Windsor and Slough town centre, we offer a pleasant office environment surrounded by green space that’s just a 15 minute train ride from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4 and M40.

Initial closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 11th October 2020, after this date if the advert is still live on our careers site please do apply.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

To join us as our Financial Controller, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy has been placed by Webrecruit on behalf of NFER.

The Financial Controller is a new role and will work as a key member of Battersea Arts Centre’s Finance team. You will oversee a wide variety of tasks, ensuring all financial systems are maintained, identifying areas that require improvement and implementing necessary changes to support business development. We are looking for someone who is able to collaborate with others and share their expert knowledge in budget and financial management in a clear and accessible manner. You will have the ability to bring out the best in a team, holding strong experience in leading financial operations of a small or mid-sized organisation.

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 6 October 2020

To apply please send a completed application form to us by email.

Quaggy Development Trust (QDT) is a Charitable Trust organisation based on the borders of Greenwich and Lewisham delivering services through nurseries, children’s centres and a café.

Formed in 2003, we have demonstrated consistent growth, and currently have annual income in excess of £2 million, net assets of over £1.5 million, and 60+ dedicated employees.

We are looking for a fully qualified Finance Director to report to, and work closely with, the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management, active development and support of organisational strategy, and monitoring systems, controls and grant proposals to secure and maintain the long-term health of the Charity. You will lead the reporting and analysis of all financial information and will develop and implement recommendations aimed at delivering the most cost effective outcomes consistent with the Charity’s constitution.

You must be a fully qualified member of a recognised UK (or equivalent) professional accounting body (defined as CCAB or CIMA). Previous experience in the charity sector would be an advantage but not essential.

The position is part-time, working 2 - 3 days per week. Salary range (based on full-time earnings) is £44,916 to £55,941 per annum. Some evening and occasional Saturday working will be required.

Quaggy Development Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding, and promotes the welfare and confidentiality of all service users. If successful, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Finance Director

Head Office, Preston (although flexible working arrangements will be considered)

37 hours per week

£55,000 gross per annum (FTE £55,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Finance Director who is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, IT, and statutory compliance in relation to the Charities Commission, Companies House, and any Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) duties. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will also be a member of the n-compass senior management team and have a reporting role to the Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.

About you

We are looking for someone with a professional accountancy qualification, with experience of leading teams and substantial experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts & management accounts and all aspects of financial programming. We are looking for someone with the ability to relate to, and work with, managers and decision makers at senior levels in public and third sector organisations with an Innovative and proactive approach to opportunities, issues and problems.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter to our jobs email address, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

For more information, please visit our website where you will find a copy of our Recruitment Pack, Annual Review and Accounts, Annual Plan and Impact Report.

The closing date is Monday 12th October 2020 at 12 noon.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th / 29th  October.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as the Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the CEO and working closely with the other Executive Directors, you will be responsible for ensuring that SCUK has a forward-looking financial business model, a budget which aligns resources to strategy, effective finance business partnering for programming and fundraising activities, and strong systems for financial management and control.

In Support Services we provide leadership and direction in the business of running an efficient organisation. We ensure our resources are used to maximum effect. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Chief Financial Officer you will provide effective leadership to the finance team and drive increased staff engagement through effective communications and strong line management. You will develop and implement a forward-looking financial strategy that addresses the changing constraints and opportunities within the sector, aligns resources to our organisational strategy, and optimises the allocation of resources for maximum impact. You will also be responsible for managing SCUK’s financial relationships with the wider Save the Children movement. In addition you will: 

• Ensure effective financial management and control, including through strong systems of budgeting, forecasting, control and reporting; and effective Treasury and finance operations functions

• Ensure effective financial reporting

• Ensure strong financial business partnering – using clearly communicated financial information, and strong commercial and impact analysis to support good decision making

• Drive progress towards a more efficient organisational operating model, working closely with the Executive Director of Transformation to develop and deliver key initiatives, and plan the changes needed to meet budgetary and headcount targets.

• Support the Board of Trustees to provide effective supervision of financial management

To be successful you will be a qualified accountant, or equivalent, with substantial senior level financial experience in a major organisation – covering budgeting and forecasting, reporting, financial control and business partnering. With strong influencing skills, you should have the ability to provide effective leadership through vision, engagement and accountable delivery. In addition you will have:

• Substantial senior level management experience in a complex organisation.

• A  proven ability to work confidently and competently at Executive Director and Board level, with experience in communicating to and influencing senior leaders.

• The ability to be an excellent team player and team builder, who nurtures, develops and unleashes the full potential of peers and reports behind inspirational goals.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to use numbers to paint pictures and tell stories that drive action.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do 

everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. 

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date:  4th October 2020 

Financial Accountant, 48 - 54K + Benefits (12 months FTC)

London | Remote

For a large education organisation in central London, we are recruiting a Financial Accountant to work with the Head of Financial Reporting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The Financial Accountant will prepare balance sheet reconciliations, produce statutory returns, and get involved in the Oracle systems implementation project. This role is for 12 months initially but could be extended / made permanent thereafter.

Main Duties:

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and subsidiaries including schedules
• Preparation of all statutory returns
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Reporting
• Responsible for the opening balances of the Group and subsidiaries
• Ensuring accuracy and robustness of data in the nominal ledgers
• Reconciliation of all period-end and closure
• Year-end lead on the Finance system
• Dealing with internal and external audit
• Management and development of the Assistant Financial Accountant
• Working as required on the Oracle implementation project including implementing financial controls, training processes and manuals
• Cash-flow forecasting and authorisation of BACS payment runs

Person Specification:

• ACA or CCAB qualified with strong financial accounting and controls experience
• First-rate communication skills and the ability to liaise with dispersed stakeholders whilst maintaining influence and emotional sensitivity
• External or internal audit experience and preparation of Statutory Accounts
• Experience in a large, dynamic organisations
• Experience in the implementation of new systems with associated training notes
• Ideally advanced Excel, Oracle experience

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Diocese of Chelmsford Finance Director

A highly capable Finance Director is sought to join the leadership of the second largest Diocese in the Church of England. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a large, complex and diverse diocese.

As a Diocese we are going through a period of significant change, challenge and opportunity. A wise and capable leader and change-agent is required who will work closely and is not fazed by complex challenges.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with considerable experience in financial strategic planning and delivery, governance, change-management, and team leadership. You will need to be self-motivated, resilient, analytical and relational. A committed Christian faith is required, in addition to excellent communication, a good sense of humour and a collaborative but decisive leadership style.

Interested candidates please email Alice Maclean at Carnelian Search

Finance Director

RC Archdiocese of Southwark

£70,000

Initial 2 year contract, full-time

Southwark

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the geographical area of the whole of London south of the Thames, all of Kent and the eastern parts of Surrey.  With currently 169 schools, 175 Parishes, and 400 diocesan employees it is one of the largest dioceses in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Archdiocese.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment.  You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate and drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders.

This wide-ranging role will support the Archbishop, the Chief Operating Officer, Clergy and Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in all aspects of the Charity including development of a financial strategy with supporting forecasting, investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, the identification of opportunities for income generation  and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust.  You will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector.  Your ability to contribute to the development of a small director level team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills.  You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans.  You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the Trust Board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours. 

Empathy with the religious nature of the organisation is essential and a working knowledge of the Catholic Church would be highly desirable.

How to apply

Applications by CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

Finance Director

Permanent

35 hours per week

£59,927 per annum if based outside of London / £62,736 per annum if London based

28 days leave, flexible working, family friendly policies, season ticket loan, upto 8% match on pension contributions

Flexible location

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our finance and corporate services directorate. Your role will inform strategy and ensure that our finances are managed effectively and efficiently ensuring that we focus our resources for greater impact for young people.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of young people, who loves a challenge, is comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment and is a team player.

A key part of this role will be your ability to gain the confidence of colleagues across the charity by providing accurate timely management information and supporting decision making.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must be:

-strategic in your insight and decision making

-a strong communicative leader

-able to manage finance in a complex and changing environment

-able to work under pressure to key deadlines

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is noon on 8 of October.

Telephone interviews will be held in the week commencing 12 October with a panel interview in the week commencing 19 October 2020.

A hands on role with involvement in finance and treasury management.

Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice to shape effective financial accounting.

Client Details

My client is within the not for profit sector in an organisation that is innovative in providing services for vulnerable people in West London.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Financial Accountant:

- Oversee financial accounts

- Ensure financial data is robust and in line with policies and regulations

- Support the team with monthly management reports

- External reporting including liaison with internal and external auditors

- VAT returns

- Develop and implement financial policies

- Doubly entry accounting

- Treasury management, cash management, working with banks

- Ledger management

- Month end

Profile

The successful Interim Financial Accountant:

- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

- Experience from within the not for profit / local authority sector

- Knowledge of key financial processes

- Able to communicate with Group Managers and people at var

- Understanding of financial reporting in a reasonable sized organisation

Job Offer

For the successful Interim Financial Accountant there is a hands on opportunity in a meaningful organisation in the not for profit sector, a day rate of £225 - £250 per day, part time/flexibile working and an immediate start for someone who can step in and hit the ground running.

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: Permanent 

Salary: From £30,000 + 8% pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Deadline: Monday 5 October 2020 at 9am

First stage interviews will take place from the week of the 12th

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

We are looking for someone to support and develop our continuous engagement with institutional investors both in the UK and globally: Asset Managers and Asset Owners (insurers and pensions). While we have specialist teams who engage on specialist topics (climate, human and labour rights, biodiversity, and health), the focus of this role is on the maintenance of relationships through which we can communicate our different initiatives. Coordinating and timing our interactions is a key requirement of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although your role will be varied and open to some change in the activities you will undertake, below are the types of activities that you can expect to be doing:

• Proactively communicate with Financial Sector participants, whether in person, on the phone or electronically;
• Expand our network of financial sector contacts;
• Promote the latest responsible investment standards we want investors to adhere to;
• Coordinate interactions of different teams with the same investor;
• Work closely with our Investor Engagement Manager to ensure senior engagement support is deployed most appropriately;
• Work closely with our Knowledge and Information Systems Manager to develop and administrate an investor newsletter that will provide periodic updates across campaigns;
• Lead the documentation of interactions in Salesforce and make sure this done on a ShareAction-wide basis.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time.

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• An excellent understanding of the financial sector and responsible investment;
• Experience in relationship management or sales;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to work and professional relationships;
• Exceptional organisational, project and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint.

DESIRABLE

• A demonstrable understanding of ShareAction’s methods and theory of change including an understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behaviour;
• Experience of working with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce;
• Basic knowledge of data protection regulations/GDPR.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK. Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

To apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

An excellent and strategically minded Finance Director is sought to join the leadership team of one of the largest dioceses in the Church of England.

This is a complex role and rewarding opportunity to use your gifts and experience to influence a diocese that serves 2.4 million people (growing rapidly) with a proactive strategic agenda that has emerged from the needs and opportunities of our communities.

The role includes everything that one would expect to go with overseeing the finances of charities with a turnover of about £27 million p.a., investments of about £130m and over 100 staff.  You will join a well-established senior management group with shared Christian ethos, vision and strategic aims who are committed to see growth and make a difference. 

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with considerable experience in financial planning and delivery, preferably in a variety of organisations. You will be self-motivated and think analytically when maintaining robust financial controls. As a collaborative Christian leader with excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, resilience and humour, you will make a lasting difference to the communities we serve and contribute to the ongoing growth of the Church.

The post is subject to the requirement that the holder be a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 as this post has a senior representational role on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Oxford.

The search is being handled by Carnelian Search. 

We are committed to equal opportunities for all

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Financial Services Lead

Salary: £30,507 per annum

Working hours: 35 hours per week with flexible working required to suit the needs of the role.

Location: Gaddum House & other service delivery sites.

Gaddum are actively seeking a Financial Services Lead to support us in delivering our organisational objectives through a financial management function and controls ensuring quality, governance and value for money.

The role will be responsible and accountable directly to the Chief Executive and report to Senior Leadership team and Trustee Board as required.

Gaddum has been described recently as “a forward-thinking employer where people of talent gravitate towards.”

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester.

We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport

To apply - download the job pack from our website or use the attached application form.

For further information contact Anna Charles to arrange a discussion with Chief Executive or Senior Leadership Team

Closing date: Noon on Monday 12 October 2020

Interviews will be held late September/early October 2020