Financial Controller Jobs in South Bank, Greater London
You will join a small team of housekeepers working mainly at our Community/Justice/ Counselling services. Well-managed spaces make our buildings great places to be ensuring they are efficient, secure and pleasant environments. You will work with the Soft Facilitates Manager to carry out planned cleaning duties from a schedule of works. You will also need to build in capacity for reactive cleaning as required.
A key part of the role will be to work with project managers and the Soft Facilities Manager to ensure solid housekeeping provision. You will ensure the efforts of you provide a high level of cleanliness, and cleaning complies with health and safety standards too.
You will have a usual place of work at either Katherine Price Hughes House, Highbury or Wincott Street, Lambeth as we have two Housekeeping roles available, but be required to work flexibly across the property portfolio if business needs demand this. You will facilitate end of licence/tenancy cleaning preparing these spaces for new residents, or you could be asked to provide cleans between room hire in our counselling and our community spaces. The post holder will ensure their working practices are safe and compliant with the organisation’s health and safety guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PEOPLE SUPPORT
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To support the Soft Facilities manager in achieving excellent housekeeping across Strides. This will be discussed in monthly supervisions.
FINANCIAL COMPETENCE
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To work with the soft facilities manager in keeping costs to a minimum.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
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To follow instruction around recording work as guided by the soft facilitates manager.
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To update portals and systems relating to flow of works, both scheduled and reactive if required.
SERVICE DELIVERY
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To follow the agreed schedule of works in each building.
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To support the team with room inspections.
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To have an awareness of risk in working practices.
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To keep abreast with current COSHH and Hygiene regulations and other matters relating to safe working practices.
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To keep good stock control of cleaning supplies.
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To monitor the standard of our buildings ensuring standards are consistently high.
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To attend planned meetings as required, including the staff conference and other organisational events.
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To occasionally carry out specialist duties as agreed with the relevant manager (e.g. specialist cleaning if adequately trained).
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To report maintenance issues promptly if found.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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To observe Confidentiality at all times.
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To adhere to Strides’ Policies and Procedures.
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To attend and contribute to Reflective Practice Sessions and build in opportunities for reflection into the working week.
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To attend and contribute to regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
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To attend and contribute to an annual appraisal.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We require a housekeeper who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. The desire to do well in the role is more important than direct experience of a similar role and transferable skills are welcomed. We will be looking for evidence in the following areas during the selection process:
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A focus on the experience of the people using our services
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Sound Organisation and planning skills
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Excellent communication.
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Team Work
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Strong Admin and IT skills.
Please outline in your application how you meet the following criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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An accredited qualification in facilities housekeeping, or a willingness to work towards this once confirmed in post.
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Experience of domestic cleaning duties
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Working knowledge of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health).
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Experience of dealing with people directly in a community building and/or residential setting and/or business premises.
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An ability to communicate effectively in English, and an ability to communicate with people whose first language is not English.
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Ability to use IT, including Microsoft Office.
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An understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities, or a willingness to learn these standards.
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An understanding and commitment to the principles of Equality, Diversity and inclusion as it applies to the workplace.
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Willingness and availability to work some weekends as required.
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Willingness to work flexibly according to organisational requirements.
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Commitment to Strides’ values and understanding of the Christian Ethos that underpins our roots as an organisation.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
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Carbon literacy and an understanding of the principles of reducing environmental impact.
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Understanding challenging behaviour people may present and an awareness of basic strategies for dealing with behaviour that challenges us.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We do not want any disability, sensory impairment or neurodiversity to put you off from applying if you meet these criteria, if this applies to you get in touch. Informal conversations about the role are also welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Room to Heal is a human rights charity and therapeutic community based in London. We support people who have survived torture and organised violence to rebuild their lives in exile, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance. We offer a range of activities including: therapeutic support groups, gardening, individual therapy and casework, cooking and social gatherings, and therapeutic retreats.
At the heart of our work lies the cultivation of community, through which our members can restore meaningful relationships, overcome the legacy of their traumatic experiences and integrate into the UK. Our community is currently made up of over 100 members from over 30 countries: including former political prisoners; people who have been persecuted on account of their sexuality or religious belief; and those who have escaped trafficking.
Room to Heal is staffed by a team of committed individuals, who work hard but also recognise that a friendly, nurturing environment is crucial for all of our well-being. By joining Room to Heal you would also become a part of a small, close-knit, multi-cultural and inspiring community and be able to see first-hand the positive changes that your work enables in the lives of torture survivors.
About the role
Provide casework support to members of our community who need help with accessing housing, education, training and employment, benefits or asylum support, destitution and financial support, and support with accessing good immigration and asylum legal support. You will work closely with two other caseworkers, and a team of therapists. This role also includes supporting community activities during the week.
Hours: 3.5 days per week; Fridays essential
Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
Start-date: Immediate
Deadline: 15th June 2024
Interviews: on rolling basis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In their search for two new Management Accountants on a permanent basis. The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Operating within the Management Accounting team, the role holder will act as a Management Accountant for the business area(s) for which they are made responsible. Working directly with budget holders / project owners, Heads of Department and Directors, they will manage all aspects of their management accounting and financial planning services providing incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making.
The organisation:
We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare’s will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.
The role:
- Be responsible for the provision of timely, accurate, relevant management information to all levels of management within assigned Directorate(s), regularly reviewing this information with the senior management team. This will include provision of monthly reports, critical review of results, value-add analysis, explanation of variances and early identification of potential issues / opportunities.
- Proactively provide improvements to procedures, applying sound judgement based on knowledge and experience.
- Be responsible for providing analysis that informs and supports effective decision making
- Apply various tools such as investment appraisal techniques to better inform decision making.
- Support the business in gathering evidence to assess the costs, benefits and risks of a wide range of delivery options when making commercial decisions, and provide advice which helps secure value-for-money (vfm).
- Support the business in the development of detailed business cases.
- Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and senior managers (notably heads of Departments), providing the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Accountant.
- Have strong analytical skills, able to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecasting
- Have the ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, able to ‘look beyond the numbers’ and understand the wider business context.
- Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
- Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed
- Have strong finance system skills including advanced Excel skills
Desirable criteria:
- An understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards
This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply via the link or contact Katie Moore at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. Please note the closing date for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Refuge’s work has never been more important. When the first safe house for women and children opened in Chiswick in 1971, domestic abuse was largely seen as being black eyes and broken bones, something which happened behind closed doors. Now, it is recognised that domestic abuse can take many forms and can be more complex and difficult to spot. It can include abuse via technology, economic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse and sexual abuse.
Over the past two years, we have had some significant successes at Refuge. At our core, we are the largest single provider of specialist domestic abuse services for women and their children across the country. We run the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, the gateway to frontline services. Every two minutes, someone turns to Refuge for help. As well as our frontline services, we also advocate and campaign for policy and legislative change.
We are seeking a new CEO to advance the organisation's mission and impact. We are looking for a CEO for Refuge that is a visionary and strategic leader, who is passionate about ending domestic abuse and empowering survivors. Refuge is already a leading force in the sector, but we know we can do more to create positive change and make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
The new CEO will lead the development and delivery of the strategic plan for the organisation at a pivotal time in our history. Continuing to raise our external profile, they will develop and leverage strategic partnerships that further our mission as a feminist force for good. They will drive the organisation to long-term financial sustainability and relentlessly nurture a culture that is kind, inclusive, compassionate, open, empowering, bold and never shies away from the challenges ahead.
You will have experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within the not-for-profit sector, overseeing complex organisations. Experience in both leading and delivering substantial change is crucial. You will have a strong grasp of business planning principles and risk management, including service delivery risk. A proven track record of setting and achieving strategic and operational targets is essential.
Please note this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting people with disabilities to live full lives and realise their ambitions?
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead, manage and develop a supported living service?
Outward are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Deputy Manager to join our Enfield learning disability services at Linwood Crescent to manage a service for 14 residents living in a supported living service which caters for older people with additional health needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated, caring and supportive staff team. The aim of the service is to enable the people we support to enjoy a good quality of life maximising independence and skills progression where possible.
The Role
The deputy manager would support the manager with recruiting and managing the large staff team, creating a culture of positive behaviour support within a personalised environment, embedding quality standards, achieving and progressing good outcomes with the people we support. As well as managing the service safely within the regulations and standard required by CQC.
You will act as a role model in the delivery of active support you will promote and maintain person centred approaches and inclusive community links to achieve positive outcomes with the people we support from the frontline staff team.
Skills and Expertise
· To share our values of enabling, empowering and engaging and implement these
· A minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing support to people with learning disabilities/ autism and or complex needs and or behaviours of concern
· Have excellent communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with internal and external partners – staff, professionals, people we support, families
· Be confident in using your own initiative able to deputise for the Service Manager
· Have strong IT skills and able to manage own time and work under pressure
· Creativity, motivation and enthusiasm to bring new ideas into the service and to implement these to shape the service as part of continuous improvement
· QCF Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent or willingness to gain a qualification
· Experience of staff management and the ability to lead and develop a large team ensuring staff are appropriately trained
· Experience of carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans for people with complex needs
· The ability to deliver the service in accordance with an individual support plans, the service specification and CQC requirements
· A commitment to providing high quality, personalised active support
· Knowledge of managing a budget is desirable
Benefits
We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
· 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
· Computing Scheme
· Credit Union Scheme
· Cycle-to-Work Scheme
· Death in Service Benefit
· Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
· Eye care Vouchers
· Flu Jab Reimbursement
· Long Service Awards
· Pension Scheme
· Purchase Additional Annual Leave
· Refer-a-Friend Scheme
· Retirements
· Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
· Blue Light Card
How to Apply
If you think you are who we are looking for, please submit a statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role by referring to the Job Description and the Person Specification.
You can do this by following the link below:
The closing date for all applications is on 20th June 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 4th July 2024
About Outward
Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people for over 40 years. Set up by parents of children with a disability looking for alternatives to institutional care, our aim is to support people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, accept responsibilities and develop as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records so we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
Outward is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young people in London?
The Role
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced support worker to join our Young People Support Team based in Hackney. You will provide client directed, person centred support to help young people achieve personal goals and aspirations for independent living, training, employment, and education. You will assist and collaborate with young people to create and carry out a support plan designed around their needs and aspirations, providing information and inspiration, practical support, innovation, and encouragement. You will have an individual caseload but will work alongside a team of Support Workers, with similar client groups, working to the same principles and goals.
Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
About You
You will have experience of working in support, supported housing or advice services. You will have experience of supporting young people to develop aspirations and form healthy relationships. You have a drive for and commitment to equal rights and diversity. You have knowledge of the issues confronting young people and the needs of vulnerable homeless people in general, with a sound knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessments. You love to work in a client- centred way and plan your work and deadlines to get the best for your clients. You are flexible, creative, and offer a personalised approach to your clients. You are a team-player, and you are passionate about driving your own performance and development at work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance and Internal Operations | up to £60,000 + benefits
Permanent | Croydon – Hybrid Working
A truly inspiring place to work, Young Roots partners with young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25 (mostly alone in the UK without their families) to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential. With a dedicated team providing life-changing services including intense one-to-one casework, English language mentoring, and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice, Young Roots are proudly celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Using their years of frontline work and deep understanding of the challenges faced by young refugees and asylum seekers, Young Roots are now focusing on campaigning and influencing policy to bring about positive change. The Head of Finance and Operations will support significant growth and associated transformation of their Finance and Operations to underpin their ability to provide these vital services to support young refugee’s increasingly complex needs.
Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of 3, the Head of Finance and Internal Operations is a critical leadership role providing advice and analysis to the Board and its Committees. This role will drive the vision and direction of Young Roots as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will set the strategy for Finance, HR, IT and Facilities. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at a big-picture strategic level, whilst maintaining the ability to manage their finances in a hands-on way for a genuinely amazing charity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: As part of the Senior Leadership Team, support the CEO to develop, implement, and drive the vision and strategy for Young Roots; Develop and lead a first-class Finance and Operations Team; Support the SLT in its decision-making by providing expert analysis across finance, governance, HR, IT, risk, and facilities perspectives.
- Finance & Planning: Provide robust financial governance and long-term financial planning; Lead financial reporting, production of management accounts, budgeting, reforecasting, and cashflow monitoring; Partner with Head of Fundraising and the SLT to ensure income generation and fundraising strategy is fit-for-purpose; Ensure statutory responsibilities are delivered in compliance to charity SORP; Lead the audit process; Ensure finance systems and controls are fit-for-purpose; Manage all contracts, ensuring services and bids are valued robustly and reflect ROI; Manage payroll; Ensure funding partners receive insightful financial reporting.
- HR: With the CEO and HR Manager, develop and implement a DEI and Wellbeing strategy; Ensure HR policies and procedures are fit-for-purpose, including ER, recruitment, and H&S.
- IT: With IT Consultant, develop and lead the implementation of IT and Digital Transformation strategy; Ensure database and day-to-day IT support is in place; Act as Data Officer.
- Premises: Oversee facilities function; Lead on lease and building issues; Support CEO, SLT, and Trustees with premises options and represent Young Roots with landlord and agent; Ensure all facilities including IT, office space, and utilities are fit-for-purpose and compliant.
What you’ll offer us:
- Qualified Accountant. Track-record of providing financial information, annual reports & accounts to Senior Leaders, Board and Trustees within the charity sector
- Hands-on and strategic. Ability to think strategically about the future director of the charity and translate that vision into a financial strategy and operational plans and changes. Ability to communicating effectively to Trustees and operations staff
- Ambition. Young Roots are open to someone stepping into their first SLT role.
- Leadership. Ability to contribute to a values-based and ambitious culture and experience motivating, and empowering staff
- Charity Expert. Strong knowledge of SORP, and expertise in restricted fund accounting.
- Audit leadership
- Desire to oversee HR, Facilities, and IT functions.
- First-class collaboration, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously with strategic guidance from the CEO
- Ability to visit the King's Cross and Brent offices / activities on a monthly basis and a monthly all-staff away day in central London.
- Ability to attend Saturday morning Board meetings 6 times per year.
What we’ll offer you:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with length of service) + bank holidays, and closure days over Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Sabbatical, enhanced maternity leave, special leave, and sickness policies
- Range of generous policies to support wellbeing and promote DEI.
Application Process:
- Although the closing date is Sunday 16th June, CVs will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
- Young Roots interviews are planned to commence from Monday 24th June.
- Please note Pro-Recruitment group are acting on a retained basis for this role, and Young Roots kindly request all enquires, and contact, is via Pro-Recruitment.
Would you like to be part of an organisation changing lives through work?
A royal College is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Technical Accountant to join their team for a 15-month fixed-term contract.
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming the RCN's financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition from the current on-premise Open Accounts systems to Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations (D365 F&O).
Supportive Benefits as Technical Accountant you will receive will include:
- Generous Time Off: Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas break (pro-rated for part-time).
- Supportive Leave Options: Maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
- Invest in Your Wellbeing: Award-winning health and wellness programs.
- Continuous Learning: Broad range of learning and development opportunities.
- As the Group's Technical Accounting Lead, you'll be responsible for:
As Technical Accountant your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Leading the development and implementation of D365 F&O, ensuring it meets the reporting needs of our unique structure - a Trade Union, Charity, and Trading Subsidiaries organisation.
- Configuring the system to accommodate our partial exemption VAT rules and support international transactions.
- Working collaboratively with the project team, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and external implementers to ensure a robust and compliant financial system.
- Designing and testing the system's functionality for accurate reporting, encompassing Group Statutory Accounts, Quarterly VAT Returns, Trade Union Returns, and Business-as-usual (BAU) requirements.
- Guaranteeing the system's internal control framework adheres to external and internal audit standards.
- Transferring your knowledge to the BAU team for a seamless transition.
As Technical Accountant you will be/ have:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience with technical accounting principles and a strong understanding of Group reporting standards (UK GAAP and upcoming FRS 102).
- Proven experience in implementing and configuring accounting systems (preferably D365 F&O)
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
The closing date for applications ais 1ST June, please submit you CV to if your qualifications, skills and experience aligns with this role and you would like to be considered for submission.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Based at: Flexible – hybrid working. London based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (open to flexible or part-time working)
Salary: Band 5 (c£49,000)
Department: Finance
It’s a very exciting time to join the Ramblers. We have been instrumental in helping Britain experience the great outdoors for almost 90 years. But we are looking to the future, not the past.
We know not everyone has the same access to the outdoors, so we’re continue to fight for change. We campaign, protect paths and lead walks so no matter who you are, you can enjoy the benefits of getting out into the fresh air and wide-open spaces.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, helping the charity grow its supporter base and meet our brand goals. Ultimately, you will help open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
About us
You might know us for our group walks, thousands of which take place every week across England, Scotland and Wales.
But there’s a lot more to the Ramblers. Since 1935, we’ve been fighting for the public’s right to enjoy Britain’s landscapes. We do it through campaigning for changes in legislation, opening up green routes in cities, maintaining paths and signposts, saving lost paths … and so much more.
Purpose of Role
The Finance Business Partner is the bridge between Finance and the other Directorates we support. The focus of the role is to provide finance expertise to budget holders to help them to understand their financial information and make informed decisions about their areas.
It is someone who truly partners with budget holders, to understand the key drivers, needs and priorities of different areas of the organisation and works with the relevant stakeholders to deliver our ambitious strategic goals.
The role
Support to budget holders:
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all areas of the organisation.
- Establish strong relationships with and become the finance point of contact for budget holders with queries.
- Review monthly performance with budget holders and agree any revisions that are needed.
- Provide high quality financial support and training to budget holders on processes to develop effective budget management and controls.
- Implement and maintain strong business processes to support record-keeping, analysis, and good decision-making.
Monthly reporting process:
- Support the Head of Finance with month end process, to include: reconciliation of legacy funding with outsourced support organisation, accruals and prepayments.
- Run and review cost centre reports prior to sharing with budget holders.
- Distribute cost centre reports to budget holders and discuss variances .
- Compile incorrect transactions from budget holders and post correcting journals. Investigate reasons for mispostings and instigate corrective action.
- Produce management accounts and related variance analysis for Executive Leadership Team.
Budget and quarterly forecasts:
- Lead and coordinate the annual budget process, 3-year planning and quarterly reforecasting.
- Produce templates and guidance to support budget holders with budgeting and forecasts.
- Arrange meetings to discuss and support budget holders with completion of templates.
- Work with the Chief of Staff to align the annual budget and business planning processes.
Funder proposals and reports:
- Support Fundraising team and Programme implementation teams with proposals to funders.
- Work with budget holders to develop and maintain list of funding, timelines and reporting requirements.
- Prepare financial reports for external funders.
Ongoing support:
- Work closely with the Fundraising team to improve and strengthen reconciliations, reporting and system links between the CRM system (Salesforce) and the Finance System.
- Develop and deliver training to staff and volunteers on finance processes and understanding financial information.
- Support with the development and monitoring compliance of the financial policies and processes and controls.
- Support Finance process improvement activities.
Finance team tasks:
- Creation of and running reports and transaction queries from SUN systems using Q&A.
- Managing quarterly VAT return process.
- Support annual external audit to include preparation of schedules and financial statements/notes.
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post holder by the Ramblers.
The person
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CiPFA or equivalent formal qualification) or in the final stage of qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
- Substantial experience of charity fund accounting (SORP).
- Knowledge & extensive experience of finance systems (SUN systems desirable)
- Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).
- Experience of business partnering in the charity sector, working with budget holders to prepare departmental and project budgets and forecasts.
- Experience of communicating complex financial information effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Substantial experience of producing management accounts and variance analysis.
- Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with individuals, groups, organisations and stakeholders internally and externally.
- Experience of dealing with charity VAT.
Skills and Leadership
- Ability to interpret complex data and apply problem solving techniques when required.
- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on negotiation.
- Confident and adept operating at management and peer to peer level.
- Advanced Excel user.
- Technical support to junior members of the finance team.
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic and collaborative approach
- Ambitiouswith a growth mindset.
- Curious, wanting to question, understand
- Pro-active, problem-solving and solution focused.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and honestly.
- Open and approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Commitment to excellence and being part of a high performing team
- Motivated by the work of the Ramblers.
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest has an exciting opportunity on their successful Debt Free Advice Team for an experienced Senior Debt Adviser. We have been part of the wider Debt Free Advice partnership for over a decade and have success in delivering high quality debt advice to local residents who are facing financial difficulties. The demand for the service in light of the cost of living crisis has increased substantially over recent years and we are looking to expand our team.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Debt Adviser who has a proven track record in helping and assisting clients facing financial difficulties and providing creative solutions to help alleviate their challenges in a sensitive and supportive role. They will have an awareness of having successfully provided debt advice in a regulated environment. They will have experience of supporting and supervising a team, and monitoring their performance to ensure this remains in line with internal and external requirements.
The successful candidate would be expected to work a hybrid model of delivery - in an office environment, outreach sessions as well as home based. They would be expected to provide advice via omni-channels such as face to face, telephone and email advice.
Main Responsibilities:
● Provide casework covering the full range of debt - Interviewing those that access our service using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow them to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
● Researching and exploring options and implications so that those accessing our service can make informed decisions
● Ensuring income maximisation through the appropriate take up of income, including those relating to water charges, benefits, tax and housing
● Providing in-depth quality advice and on-going casework, including acting for the client where necessary using appropriate communication skills and channels
● Maintaining detailed case records, ensuring that all work meets all auditing and quality standards and the requirements of the funder
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest has an exciting opportunity on their successful Debt Free Advice Team for an experienced Debt Advice Caseworker. We have been part of the wider Debt Free Advice partnership for over a decade and have success in delivering high quality debt advice to local residents who are facing financial difficulties. The demand for the service in light of the cost of living crisis has increased substantially over recent years and we are looking to expand our team.
We are seeking an experienced debt advice caseworker who has a proven track record in helping and assisting clients facing financial difficulties and providing creative solutions to help alleviate their challenges in a sensitive and supportive role. They will have an awareness of having successfully provided debt advice in a regulated environment.
The successful candidate would be expected to work a hybrid model of delivery - in an office environment, outreach sessions as well as home based. They would be expected to provide advice via omni-channels such as face to face, telephone and email advice.
Main responsibilities:
To provide over-indebted Londoners with free, face-to-face/telephone advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances. This includes:
● Provide case work covering the full range of debt - Interviewing those that access our service using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow them to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
● Researching and exploring options and implications so that those accessing our service can make informed decisions.
● Ensuring income maximisation through the appropriate take up of income, including those relating to water charges, benefits, tax and housing.
● Providing in-depth quality advice and on-going casework, including acting for the client where necessary using appropriate communication skills and channels.
● Maintaining detailed case records, ensuring that all work meets all auditing and quality standards and the requirements of the funder.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Systems Accountant (15-month Fixed Term Contract)
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working required, occasional travel within the UK with overnight stays).
Do you want to lead a major finance transformation project?
Are you a Systems Accountant looking to play a pivotal role in our exciting Finance Transformation project. In this 15-month fixed-term contract, you'll be the Group's Finance Transformation Lead, guiding us as they transition from their current on-premise systems to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O).
Supportive Benefits as Systems Accountant you will receive will include:
- Generous Time Off: Up to 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas break (pro-rated for part-time).
- Supportive Leave Options: Maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
- Invest in Your Wellbeing: Award-winning health and wellness programs.
- Continuous Learning: Broad range of learning and development opportunities.
As Systems Accountant you will:
- Lead and collaborate with the Finance team, Project team and third-party implementer to design and implement a robust D365 F&O system.
- Develop the internal control framework, Chart of Accounts, and other data structures for the new system.
- Work closely with the implementation team to create a suite of financial reports and dashboards.
- Support data cleansing, conversion, and migration from our current systems to D365 F&O.
- Lead the development and standardisation of future-state end-to-end Finance processes for the Group.
- Train the Finance team on D365 functionalities and reporting.
- Utilise your expertise to support the wider Finance team throughout the project
Your experience and attributes will include:
- To be a qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience with D365 F&O and Power BI.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- The ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
- A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
The closing date for applications is June 1st, please submit your CV to [email protected] if your qualifications, experience and attributes align with this role and I will be in touch for an initial conversation should your application be sucsesfull.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Great opportunity to really and shape and grow the Philanthropy programme for this social welfare charity.
You’ll be a charity expert in philanthropy, bringing knowledge and skill to the fundraising programme. You’ll drive positive change and be instrumental in unlocking substantial income streams.
This is a hybrid role with a mix of home working and occasional attendance in the Surrey office.
The Charity:
A warm and collaborative social welfare charity, dedicated to supporting people when they need it most. They have a staff of around 300 people securing c£27m last year.
The Role:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Philanthropy programme.
Manages a clear set of key performance indicators that ensures growth of the programme.
Develops yearly operational plans needed to achieve annual income targets.
Provides line management, guidance and support to the Philanthropy Officer.
Manage your own pipeline of prospective supporters actively identifying, cultivating and soliciting donations.
The Candidate:
Substantial experience of fundraising with a strong track record in major gift fundraising.
Experience of personally soliciting gifts of 5 and 6 figures from major donors.
Experience of successfully managing the major donor process end to end.
Experience of leading, managing or working with Mid-value programmes.
Experience of strategic planning, budgetary control, and working to financial targets.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment.
St Peter's is a vibrant, inclusive and growing church in the modern catholic traditon of the Church of England. We seek a part-time administrator to help day to day administration, hold relationships with the hirers of our spaces, and help to oversee our growing programme of social, outreach, and fundraising events.
Job Title: Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator
Report To: The Vicar, Fr Simon Cuff
Employer: PCC St Peter de Beauvoir
Hours: 14 hrs per week: Flexible by prior arrangement (e.g. 2 Weekdays 9 – 4.30, or 4 Weekdays 10 – 2, allowing for 30 minutes lunch.)
Salary: £12,000 p.a. plus Workplace Pension
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st June 2024 5pm
Main purpose of Job:
Management of day-to-day parish activities including the general administration of the Parish Office, the running of all church operations, including building, fabric, communications, and the organisation of social, outreach and fundraising events (including publicity and marketing) that support the life and ministry of this diverse, vibrant and inclusive church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Context:
St Peter’s is the parish church of De Beauvoir Town. We are located in the Borough of Hackney, close to Haggerston Overground station and accessible by a number of cycle and public transport links. De Beauvoir Town is a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong sense of local identity with St Peter’s at its heart. St Peter’s reflects the diversity of its local community. The centre of our life together is our weekly eucharist, at which people of all ages and backgrounds gather around the altar.
We seek a Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator who will help us continue to grow as a community space as we seek to increase our revenue from available spaces to hire and increase our activity in terms of marketing, communications and events, as part of our mission alongside our local community. You will join a growing and supportive team to work alongside including the Vicar, PCC members, Music Director, Financial Assistant, and others to help St Peter’s fulfil its mission to be a Church which worships, nurtures, and takes action!
Main Duties and Responsibilities & Person Specification:
The Parish Administrator & Events Co-Ordinator is a key person in the life of St Peter’s who works closely with the Vicar, Treasurer, Director of Music, Churchwardens, PCC, regular volunteers and the wider community of De Beauvoir Town. This role is both administrative and a key personal contact for the many individuals and groups in the life of St Peter’s.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential:
- Excellent organisational skills with experience of administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Financially confident
- Excellent IT skills with working experience of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Working experience of digital communication systems including email marketing tools, websites, and use of social media
- IT Skills – familiarity with (or willingness and capacity to learn): InDesign software and use of cloud-based storage systems, such as Google Drive; Finance Software for Churches and Charities or similar accounting software; WordPress or Squarespace.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a church context
- Experience of the faculty process in the Church of England
- Project and event-planning experience
Personal Attributes:
- A welcoming, mature and sensitive manner in dealing with members of the public, and in fostering good working relationships with staff and church officers, volunteers and other regular contacts.
- A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team, confident to take the initiative
- The ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to remain solution focussed and work efficiently
- A proactive can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to the values of St Peter’s as a Church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England
Place of Work: St Peter de Beauvoir Town, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA.
Salary: £12,000 p.a. for 14 hours pw. plus workplace pension
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: 12 days, plus bank holidays (and week between Christmas and New Year)
Notice Period: 1 month
Review: An annual review
Interview Date: week beginning 23rd June 2024
Paid induction days: (up to two of 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July)
Start date: week beginning 22nd September (flexible by discussion)
This role will require an enhanced DBS check and Safeguarding Training (Basic Awareness and Foundation level) online via the Diocese of London. St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can wear many hats? Are you passionate about supporting older people and those in need?
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Operations Support Officer to join our team at MRS Independent Living.
About the role
In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide vital administrative, financial, and operational support across a range of our services that enable older people and those living with disabilities and mental health challenges to stay independent, active and connected to their communities.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
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Administration: You'll be integral to delivery of our handyperson service, exercise programmes for older people and decluttering service, managing enquiries, referrals, bookings, invoices and payments.
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Project Support: You'll help support our community projects, supervising activities where needed, assisting with admin and data collection, and being a point of contact for new and existing volunteers.
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General Operations: You'll wear many hats, supporting senior staff with HR, training, communications, IT, health & safety, and providing a friendly face.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has empathy and can communicate effectively with a diverse range of service users, including older adults, those with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges.
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Is a whiz with administration, has a keen eye for detail, and can work comfortably and effectively across multiple projects.
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Is confident using (or comfortable learning to use) a range of software and collaborative platforms (e.g. Google Workspace, Trello, Airtable) and accounts management software (ideally QuickBooks).
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Has a warm, friendly personality and a proactive attitude, eager to contribute ideas and support colleagues.
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Is a team player who can adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment.
It will be a bonus if you have:
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Experience working with third sector (community and voluntary) organisations.
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Experience as a volunteer or supporting volunteers.
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Familiarity with social media platforms like Twitter and WhatsApp.
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An interest in learning more about charity functions like fundraising and community development, and charity/social enterprise management in general.
We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those connected to the diverse communities represented in North East London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.