Management Accountant: £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits, London

For a global company, we're recruiting a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Management Accounting, this role will produce and deliver management accounts along with accurate and insightful management information to senior stakeholders as well as acting as a Business Partner to the Service Directorate. The Management Accountant will be instrumental in helping transform the finance function by improving month-end processes, improving the quality of management information and the timeliness of reporting and checks and controls.

Main Duties:

• Act as Finance Business Partner for the Press Directorate, providing advice and guidance to the Press team.
• Liaise with the Director and Press Team to produce robust budgets and forecasts; Support on ad-hoc business cases, projects and analysis
• Prepare regular monthly financial income and expenditure reports to managers including narratives, variance analysis and year-end forecasts.
• Completion and ledger posting of prepayments and accruals; Monthly ledger balance sheet analysis; Reconciliation of income and expenditure adjustments
• Support Head of Business Partnering in preparation for monthly financial meetings with budget holders to review accounts, forecasts and queries
• Provide forecasts and commentaries to help decision making and to challenge forecasts
• Actively lead on continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
• Prepare templates for forecast and budget and support Head of Business Partnering in analysing and reviewing year-on-year variances
• Assist production of year-end accounts and financial returns and support during interim and final external audits

Person Specification:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)
• Strong experience in preparing year-end and monthly management accounts including year-end forecasts and budgets
• Experience of consolidation of management accounts packs for management reporting
• Experience of working in a multicultural and multisite organisation
• Proactive, solution oriented with experience of process improvement

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Management Accountant

• to £55,000 plus excellent benefits
• Westminster, London

A professional membership organisation, who are a registered charity with a commercial trading arm are seeking a Management Accountant - Commercial

You will maintain timely, accurate records of financial transactions/forecasts to assist management in the decision making process. Provide business partnering support with budget holders to improve the company's operations and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The preparation of accurate financial statements, monthly management accounts and forecasts to assist managers with timely decision making
• Supporting managers and key employees with accurate and timely ad hoc financial information to ensure the smooth running and progression of every department
• Identify and drive improvements to financial processes
• Liaison with various divisions for reporting requirement and simplifying processes to improve control
• Managing the annual budget and forecast process, to collate information from budget holders to present detailed company reports
• First Point of contact with Audit Team to ensure information is provided as quickly as possible leading to a smooth audit sign-off
• Assisting in the preparation of the Yearly statutory accounts and Audit pack for final review by the Finance Director & Controller
• Preparing board pack and presentation for the FD to present at board meetings
• Providing new product development & Capex reports as required by divisional heads
• Providing quarterly vat summaries
• Providing training/mentoring to the assistance accountants
• Ensuring the balance sheet is fully reconciled and all excel working files are presented clearly

Essential criteria for this role:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of management accounting, accounting principles and reconciliation skills is essential
• Advanced user of Excel
• Experience of extracting, formatting and manipulation of high volumes of financial data
• Well organised with excellent time management with the ability to prioritise, working smart, to meet strict deadlines
• Must be able to work accurately and effectively to time pressures
• Must be flexible during the month-end & year-end process in order to meet tight reporting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and communications skills
• Experience in a similar role in a commercial environment

Desirable

• CCAB qualified or final stage is desirable for this role (or evq)
• Experience working with Access Dimensions Accounting system is desirable

This organisation offers a wide range of benefits including working in a amazing building and a wide range of other benefits. Send your CV ASAP to be considered.

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Financial Accountant, up to £48,000 + Benefits (6-month FTC) London

For a large membership organisation and professional body in the UK and internationally, we're recruiting a Financial Accountant for their Trading (commercial) entity. This role is key in providing financial accounting, reporting and indirect taxation services for the trading entity. The Financial Accountant will prepare several indirect taxation returns including EC Sales list, MOSS and quarterly VAT returns for the business. The Financial Accountant will play a large part in reviewing processes and procedures to align with Group and will lead a project to develop solutions to address areas of improvement.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for accounting and reporting all income streams in line with UK GAAP (FRS102)
• Perform checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of revenue recognised
• Balance sheet reconciliations to identify issues the trading company has
• Review sales commission calculated on revenue along with the Business
• Monitor and critically review WIP for capital expenditure while liaising with the Business to capitalise assets in line with UK GAAP; Maintain fixed asset register
• Review entire balance sheet; Monthly reconciliation; Analyse balance sheet and prepare cash-flow information
• Ensure Chart of Accounts is fit for purpose
• VAT accounting and ensure EC Sales List, MOSS and Quarterly VAT are submitted
• Ensure accounting treatment of the Joint Venture income and expenditure is robust
• Prepare intra-company activities and reconcile balance sheet codes monthly
• Review PSA calculations and input as required to calculate Corporate Tax
• Lead project to perform a review of current processes and procedures relating to financial reporting
• Stay abreast of changes in FRS102 / UK GAAP and VAT legislation

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with up to date knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)
• Excellent knowledge of VAT and experience of producing/ auditing statutory accounts
• Experience of producing Statutory Accounts using UK GAAP / IFRS in a commercial company
• Experience of running a full year-end audit
• Experience of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience of maintaining accurate and current fixed asset register
• Ideally experience of the publication industry and in the management of improvement projects

Please note:

The deadline for CV applications is 15^th April and interviews (remotely due to Covid-19) will be on the 29^th of April

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Financial Accountant, up to £48,000 + Benefits (Maternity Cover) London

For a large membership organisation and professional body in the UK and internationally, we're recruiting a Financial Accountant to lead the management and financial accounting aspects of their charitable subsidiary foundation. This role is key in preparing their statutory accounts, management accounts, budgets and forecasting. The Financial Accountant will also work on wider Group entity accounts in reviewing monthly reconciliations, balance sheet accounts and all fixed asset registers. The Financial Accountant role will be for a period of 11 months to cover maternity leave and will manage one Assistant Financial Accountant.

Main Duties:

• Develop and maintain year-end analysis and reports in accordance with statutory SORP
• Improve and develop financial business processes and financial reporting
• Review balance sheet reconciliations for all Group entities, performing reconciliations on high risk areas
• Manage year-end process for the foundation, ensuring all audit deliverables are hit and act as main contact for external auditors
• Contribute to the production of statutory accounts and year end and interim audits; Trade Union and Charity Commission returns
• Ensure all accounting records and VAT are compliant
• Manage the Group fixed asset registers including additions, disposals and depreciation
• Ensure year end timetables are communicated effectively
• Manage the foundation month-end process including first review and analysis of reconciliations; Working with the foundation to ensure financial reports reconcile; Management and review of all investment assets including income, gains and losses; Management and review of all reserve accounts
• Prepare monthly management reports, budgets and forecasts for the foundation; Develop management accounting including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Manage the Assistant Financial Accountant

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with up to date knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and SORP
• Excellent knowledge of VAT and experience of producing/ auditing SORP statutory accounts
• Experience in the full year-end process and of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience of maintaining accurate and current fixed asset register
• Experience of monthly management accounts
• Experience of staff management

Please note:

The deadline for CV applications is 15^th April and interviews will be on the 27^th and 28^th of April (remotely due to Covid-19)

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Trainee Systems Accountant
Birmingham, West Midlands

Do you have excellent MS Excel skills and an understanding of databases? Looking to transform your interest in computer science and financial systems into a rewarding career?

If so, this is an exciting opportunity to undertake excellent training and grow with a highly regarded employer that is dedicated to transforming lives.

About Us

Oasis Community Learning (OCL) is a ground-breaking global movement and group of charities and social enterprises working in 51 community hubs located in 11 countries across the world.

We create a new sense of neighbourhood in communities that had previously been forgotten by society and our community hubs enable people to come together and fulfil their potential.

We are also raising the educational bar through our academies. A family of 52 educational institutions serving over 28,000 students from a variety of backgrounds, our academies seek to close the educational gap that exists between disadvantaged students and their more privileged counterparts.

We are currently looking for a Trainee Systems Accountant to join our National Finance Team, based at Oasis Academy Woodview in Birmingham.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,554 - £21,166 per annum
- Local government pension scheme
- Continuous professional development programme with training opportunities
- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment
- Make a positive, lasting difference within your community
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays

This is an amazing opportunity to embark on an engaging career with an organisation offering a steady and sustainable work/life balance that is highly sought after by those in the finance industry.

We will support you to progress within the organisation, significantly increase your skill set, undertake SQL training and work towards becoming an ACCA qualified accountant.

You will work as part of a passionate and hard-working team to develop financial systems and processes that will help to strengthen and shape the future of our academies and their communities.

So, if you are looking to learn, grow and realise your full potential within a supportive and motivating work environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Trainee Systems Accountant, you will learn how to develop OCL’s finance and procurement software systems and associated processes.

Some of your duties will include:

- Maintaining and supporting finance systems
- Helping to review and design system workflows
- Managing queries from end users and helping them to fully utilise systems
- Setting up new suppliers and customers on our finance systems
- Working with the Finance, Procurement and ICT Teams to plan, manage and support system upgrades and implementations

About You

To join us as a Trainee Systems Accountant, you will need:

- A high level of IT literacy, including advanced MS Excel skills
- A good understanding of databases, data uploads, extraction and interfaces with other systems
- At a minimum, GCSEs at grade A* - C (or equivalent) or demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
- An analytical mindset and the ability to interpret and present data clearly
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- A highly organised approach and the ability to work on your own initiative

We would like to hear from you if you would like to become a Junior Systems Accountant or Systems Accountant Trainee.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in and, as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

So, if you are looking to embark on an exciting career as a Trainee Systems Accountant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Do you tire of reading adverts for run of the mill Finance jobs, wishing there could be a bigger project out there for you? How about something completely unique to get your teeth into? Can you see yourself being the leader of a complex acquisition/construction project worth over £100m?

A large property developer is currently in the process of making a £100m acquisition which will ultimately create thousands of new homes; it is the start of a long-term project central to the regeneration of the local area of London. A new post is being created within the Finance team of the parent company to essentially oversee, and be responsible for, the entire project from a Finance perspective. Key responsibilities will evolve over time and be shaped by the appointed candidate, but the overview of responsiblities for the Senior Project Accountant would include:

• Being the Finance figurehead for integrating the new development into the Group
• Business Partnering with Directors and Senior Managers in the Development function, ensuring that the project lifecycle remains on course
• Building a team within the parent company as time goes on to deal with the increased demand on Finance
• Conducting investment appraisals and reappraising the project at every stage; performing financial modelling and stress testing of various scenarios to inform a robust strategic business plan
• Performing due diligence on the acquisition, ensuring that everything from a compliance and tax perspective is compliant with all necessary regulations and protocols.

If you're looking for a non-traditional Finance position with the opportunity to oversee a major project that will put thousands of people into homes and be a key hub in the redevelopment of a part of London, then this could be the role for you. The employer is well respected and has excellent staff satisfaction; the benefits package is excellent, and you would join a highly skilled team all working towards a common purpose, based in an easily accessible office in the heart of London.

This is a highly complex position and would suit someone with a very specific set of skills and experience. Those who come from an audit background who have then gone on to deal with complex acquisitions or mergers, group consolidations and/or joint ventures may find that this is the senior Finance role they have been looking for.

While there may be many candidates with an interest in this position, essential criteria include:

• A full, recognised accountancy qualification. Those who qualified in audit who have experience in roles requiring complex financial appraisal and financial modelling, complex transaction planning and long-term business planning - within sectors relating to Housing, Property, Development or Construction will be seen highly favourably.
• First class communication skills with the credibility to be the point of contact for a multi-million-pound contract
• Being capable of taking on a senior leadership role and building a high functioning team as the project progresses.

This is a newly created role and preparations are being made to resort to video interviewing to allow recruitment to proceed during the coronavirus outbreak. The client is well geared to remote working and interviewing and therefore this process will not slow down due to the increased demand to work from home - if this role appears to be of interest, please apply now to kickstart an informal chat.

Financial Accountant, up to £48,000 + Benefits (6-month FTC) London

For a large membership organisation and professional body in the UK and internationally, we're recruiting a Financial Accountant for their Trading (commercial) entity. This role is key in providing financial accounting, reporting and indirect taxation services for the trading entity. The Financial Accountant will prepare several indirect taxation returns including EC Sales list, MOSS and quarterly VAT returns for the business. The Financial Accountant will play a large part in reviewing processes and procedures to align with Group and will lead a project to develop solutions to address areas of improvement.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for accounting and reporting all income streams in line with UK GAAP (FRS102)
• Perform checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of revenue recognised
• Balance sheet reconciliations to identify issues the trading company has
• Review sales commission calculated on revenue along with the Business
• Monitor and critically review WIP for capital expenditure while liaising with the Business to capitalise assets in line with UK GAAP; Maintain fixed asset register
• Review entire balance sheet; Monthly reconciliation; Analyse balance sheet and prepare cash-flow information
• Ensure Chart of Accounts is fit for purpose
• VAT accounting and ensure EC Sales List, MOSS and Quarterly VAT are submitted
• Ensure accounting treatment of the Joint Venture income and expenditure is robust
• Prepare intra-company activities and reconcile balance sheet codes monthly
• Review PSA calculations and input as required to calculate Corporate Tax
• Lead project to perform a review of current processes and procedures relating to financial reporting
• Stay abreast of changes in FRS102 / UK GAAP and VAT legislation

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with up to date knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102)
• Excellent knowledge of VAT and experience of producing/ auditing statutory accounts
• Experience of producing Statutory Accounts using UK GAAP / IFRS in a commercial company
• Experience of running a full year-end audit
• Experience of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience of maintaining accurate and current fixed asset register
• Ideally experience of the publication industry and in the management of improvement projects

Please note:

The deadline for CV applications is 15^th April and interviews (remotely due to Covid-19) will be on the 29^th of April

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A central-London based international development charity is currently seeking a Project Accountant to join a new division within the global group function. As part of a restructure, this is a newly created role focusing on project accounting for key global initiatives. The role will include, though not be limited to, the following duties:

• Finance business partner to country directors and key SMT stakeholders on global projects
• Production of budgets and forecasts, providing written and verbal commentaries to stakeholders when required
• Ad hoc financial modelling for upcoming projects, providing insightful strategic and financial analysis
• Review of restricted funding criteria, including establishing relevant governance and controls for projects
• Oversight / Coordination of monthly management reports for certain projects

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a big-brand international development organisation in an interactive and commercial role.

You will ideally be ACA qualified (CCAB qualified or equivalent will also be considered), with 1-2 years post-qualified experience. Applications from newly qualified candidates will also be considered, much more important is attitude and aptitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

• We put ingenious ideas to work, so people in poverty can change their world
• Opportunity to support and drive change within finance and wider organisation

About Our Client

Practical Action is an international development organisation focused on unconventional, multi-disciplinary change. They are a complex organisation with a £35 million turnover, located in 11 different countries across the globe. They support communities to find solutions to some of the worlds toughest problems and have three focus areas -

• A highly innovative community development charity operating in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Practical Action community projects use ingenious ideas to design, test, refine and prove new ways to overcome poverty and disadvantage and then 'open-source' knowledge of what works so that it can be implemented at a greater scale by others.
• A world-class consulting operation that helps socially responsible business, government policy makers and other development organisations. This draws on learning's from our own development work as well as the combined brainpower of a roster of over 2,000 expert consultants. Practical Action Consulting helps to extend the reach of our influence by providing the best advice to others, whose work can make a bigger difference.
• A well-respected specialist development publisher. Practical Action Publishing brings together development practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to create publications that stimulate discussion, strengthen people's capabilities and inspire sustainable change.

Job Description

This role reports into the Head of Group Finance and interfaces with other managers across the finance team, Head of Internal Audit, Company Secretary and other manager located across the Globe.

The role will involve the following-

• Completion of the accounts for the UK business unit and consolidated accounts for the group on a monthly basis
• Delivery of the annual statutory accounts for the group and UK subsidiaries
• Management and coordination of the annual group audit and those for subsidiary entities
• Ensuring completion of UK tax returns and monitor group wide tax compliance
• Maintenance, development and implementation of finance policies
• Improvement of accounting practices and processes to support evolving information, control and compliance needs.
• Maintain and develop key sections of the global group finance manual
• Manage and oversee group banking and investment arrangements and hedging of foreign exchange exposure
• Coordinate the financial crime oversight team and maintain all records of incidents and investigations
• Management and development of a high performing team of four
• Principal contact for external auditors, professional advisors, group bankers and investment managers, and HMRC.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Accountant either ACCA or ACA
• Exceptional technical accountancy skills and a high degree of numeracy
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency financial environment
• Good understanding of international accounting standards and UK SORP
• Good understanding of consolidation accounting
• Experience of managing external audits
• Understanding of investment and principles of foreign exchange hedging
• Ability to develop operational solutions to meet business needs
• Strong IT skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in straightforward ways and across language and cultural barriers
• Good managerial skills: ability to prioritise, motivate, organise, manage, train and develop whilst deliver changeable priorities
• High levels of resilience and tenacity: proven ability to overcome obstacles
• A commitment to Practical Action's mission and values

What's on Offer

£40,000 - £45,000 plus competitive 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: MPCY14088975Z

Finance Function Management

1. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including correct classification of income
2. Lead the preparation and development of monthly Management Accounts
3. Ensure purchase and sales ledger are maintained in line with the organisation’s policy
4. Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, etc.
5. Ensure Trial Balance is reconciled and reviewed monthly, month end closure
6. Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for operations activity & investment proposals
7. Co-ordinate the annual budget process with the Director of Finance (DoF) and relevant staff across the organisation
8. Prepare the Annual Financial Statements and manage the External Audit
9. Ensure timely recharges are made to CBM Federation and Member Associations
10. Liaise with the DoF on all matters pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting
11. Periodic consultation with the CBM federation, including monthly and quarterly returns
12. Provide clear and accurate financial information and forecasts to the Leadership Team and other departments as required
13. Work with Programme Finance Manager to ensure correct allocation of costs, cost recovery and annual programme budgets
14. Facilitate the working relationship between Finance and the donation processing team and the desired targets

 Payroll and Pensions

1. Oversee payroll and pension process including HMRC returns.

Staff Management

1. To support and line manage Finance Officer. Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals.

General

1. Work closely with DoF to introduce a new Finance and Project Accounting System
2. Undertake range of administrative tasks as they relate to the work of the post
3. To attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, seminars, training events
4. Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors
5. Manage tax and Gift Aid issues, ensuring legal compliance and in line with best practice with oversight from DoF
6. First point of contact and ‘go-to’ person in Finance
7. Carry out other duties as required by the organisation.

Culture

1. Helping to develop and promote a culture of enthusiasm and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK
2. Play an active role across the CBM UK team, promoting positive working and innovation. And seek to improve working practice at all opportunities.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities, as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The Development Manager has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. 

This role would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and an interest in contemporary classical music would be an advantage.

Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website. All applications must be submitted using the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2020. First round interviews: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth programmes. 

Snow-Camp is the UK’s only registered charity using a unique combination of snowsports, life-skills sessions, qualifications and vocational training programmes to support inner-city young people.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructor. The role also includes managing the Assistant Programme Manager and supporting them in managing the Snow-Camp London Apprenticeship programme in partnership with our training provider.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project and people management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post within Snow-Camp requiring at least 2 year’s experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

This post is based in our London Office at the House of Sport. With programmes delivered across London and at the Snow Centre, Hemel Hempsted. 

Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (plus up to a 10% performance bonus paid annually upon achievements of targets, once probation is passed)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the points in the Personal Specification (in additional documents section)

The deadline for applications is 12 midday on Monday 1st June 2020

For more information and an informal chat please contact Operations Director Lara Kinnear.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

TITLE: Development & Engagement Officer
SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
CONTRACT: Full Time (35 hours per week)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Development & Partnerships

Closing date for application: Extended to Monday 20th April (midnight).

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more.

We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf.

PURPOSE OF JOB

▪ To engage with the voluntary and community sector and equip organisations and individuals with the skills and knowledge to run effectively, legally and sustainably.
     o providing advice and guidance to voluntary and community organisations on developing good practice in all aspects of organisational management: good governance, policies & procedures, income generation, planning, evaluation & impact, safeguarding and more.
    o providing opportunities for engagement in order to improve service, impact on public policy and encourage and support collaboration
▪ To equip voluntary and community organisations with the skills and knowledge to effectively develop and implement robust financial management systems and effective organisational policies and processes by:
   o supporting voluntary and community organisations to manage their financial procedures in a methodical and accountable manner

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties

1. Providing support and advice

1.1 Provide practical guidance to organisations enabling them to develop and implement good practice covering all aspects of organisational management, including, financial management; HR; volunteer management; business planning processes; project management; quality management systems, equality & diversity and other key policies & procedures .
1.2 Support organisations to develop and enhance their financial management capabilities, including, cash-flow statements; annual budgets; forecasting income and expenditure; preparing annual accounts; drafting accounting policies; and developing appropriate internal financial controls.
1.3 Provide information, guidance, advice and resources to organisations equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence and tools to effectively develop and implement organisational policies and procedures that enable them to conform with best practice and comply with their statutory obligations.
1.4 Provide information and support to organisations, ensuring that they understand the importance and value strong evaluation and impact measurement systems.
1.5 Provide a package of support (including practical training and 1:1 intensive support) to staff, volunteers and trustees on how to develop and embed good governance (including financial processes) across the whole organisation.
1.6 Support organisations to ensure their Board of Trustees and staff and volunteers are equipped with the right information to do their jobs/roles well

2. To promote and raise awareness about Community Southwark

2.1 To increase the awareness of Community Southwark and its programmes amongst voluntary, community and statutory organisations & individuals living, working and studying within Southwark.
2.2 To work with Southwark-based voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) and communities of interest to become Community Southwark members and to take up the benefits of the membership; signposting them to other Community Southwark staff or external agencies to access support services, as appropriate.
2.3 To promote and coordinate engagement events in conjunction with the public sector, partner organisations e.g. statutory agencies, funders, and local VCOs.
2.4 To identify organisations and businesses that would be strong candidates for corporate volunteering and skills matching.

3. Undertaking research

3.1 To analyse the possible impact of future changes in the environment in which the voluntary and community sector operates, particularly to do with legislation, government policy and economic factors and trends.
3.2 To interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible and informative way.
3.3 To work closely with the Policy & Participation Officer to ensure the Voice of the VCS is heard in policy and commissioning decisions

4. Learning

4.1 To develop and implement a strategic approach to the development of a learning and development programme for volunteers, employees and trustees of voluntary and community sector organisations.
4.2 To deliver or commission training for voluntary and community sector organisations, as identified by research and feedback from organisations and within the strategic priorities of Community Southwark.
4.3 To implement a variety of techniques within the learning and development programme, such as action learning, coaching or mentoring.

5. Communication

5.1 To provide the sector with appropriate information through e-bulletins such as the Funding Bulletin, online blog posts, online resources and hard copy resources as required
5.2 To develop online resources, to complement support services provided by Community Southwark.
5.3 Participation in online networking tools both internally with colleagues and externally with members and stakeholders.
5.4 To ensure that voluntary and community organisations are fully informed about the work of the Development & Engagement Team by generating and contributing to Community Southwark’s communication channels.
5.5 To contribute to developing and managing an electronic database (Salesforce), ensuring that all data is correct before inputting into Community Southwark’s systems.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives;
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular, the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
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• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
• To promote an asset -based approach to Community Southwark’s work across the VCS, Public Sector and Private Sector.
• To promote and undertake consultancy work on Community Southwark’s behalf as part of our income generation policy

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You need to have/be:

• A flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• An understanding of the issues affecting the VCS
• Ability to create new opportunities and be able to run with them
• Independent yet a team player
• Proactive in putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

1. Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing financial management processes
2. Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing organisational policies and procedures
3. Knowledge and experience of developing good governance and organisational management
4. Ability to facilitate the writing of business plans and action plans and encourage the achievement of goals
5. Ability to work with staff and trustees to develop and deliver bespoke pieces of work
6. Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and good governance
7. Knowledge and experience of of governance, including working with trustees and voluntary management committee members
8. Experience of commissioning and/or delivering training or group work facilitation, and contribute to the development of a range of training resources
9. Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way
10. Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
11. Skilled and able computer user in standard office software

Personal Qualities

12. Strong team player, capable of capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
13. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
14. High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
15. Strong networking and influencing skills
16. Reliability
17. A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post

TO APPLY:

Please send a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the job and person specification (no more than two-sides of A4) and your CV and the equal opportunities form to the email listed on on our website (linked when you click on 'Apply' or in the attached Job Description. Full list of benefits are also listed in this document.

Closing date for application: Extended to Monday 20th April (midnight).

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please check Job Description for these details as well.