Group Management Accountant Jobs in Battersea, Greater London
Salary: £46,920 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
· 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;
· Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;
· Attractive family friendly policies;
· Private healthcare cover;
· Season ticket loans;
· Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location: London/Bristol - employees are able to work from home on an arrangement agreed with their line manager and we have colleagues based around the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Policy Leader (Finance Policy).
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team and the wider organisation. You will use your knowledge and understanding of housing associations and their finances to build strong relationships with Finance Directors across our membership, and use their and your specialist knowledge to shape the financial environment so that housing associations can best deliver on their social purpose.
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of accounting, pensions, tax or treasury policy, or meeting with banks, lenders, ratings agencies, UK Finance, HMRC, and the Treasury on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.
Key elements of the role:
· Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing finance – advocating for solutions and mitigating risks that affect the delivery of housing associations’ social purpose;
· Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
· Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
· Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.
The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· A strong and in-depth understanding of housing association finances and the operating model of housing associations (finance qualifications are not required, but a technical understanding of finance and accounting issues will be vital);
· An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
· An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and finance professionals;
· An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.
Disability confident committed employer
We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please contact Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.
Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th April
Interview date: Thursday 25th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
Young Women’s Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. We’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.
Around 4,000 young women each year receive support through our ‘Work It Out’ service and the Services Administrator is crucial to ensuring that these young women have a smooth and positive experience when they sign up for coaching or feedback on job applications. You will need great communication skills as you will be liaising with young women, coaches and volunteers. Attention to detail is important as well as strong organisational skills to keep on top of the moving parts within a busy service. Some general administrative support across the organisation will also form part of this role.
EDI statement and sense of flexible working and workplace culture
Young Women’s Trust strives to be an inclusive and representative organisation. We are committed to appointing individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, lived experiences and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from communities under-represented in our organisation, including ethnically minoritized and disabled individuals. We use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse candidate in order to diversify our staff team.
You’ll be joining a team that will embrace your ideas and support and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.
We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have.
Young Women’s Trust is a Living Wage employer and we commit to Show the Salary for every job we advertise. Non-graduates are welcome and we offer a wide range of flexible working options including job share, part-time and compressed hours, different start and finish times and working from home.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays – rising annually to a maximum of 30 days
- Enhanced parental leave irrespective of length of service
- Up to 52 weeks maternity leave - 26 weeks at normal rate of pay, 13 weeks Statutory Maternity Pay, 13 weeks unpaid
- Up to 26 weeks new parents leave at your normal rate of pay
- 2 annual wellbeing days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development budget
- Flexible working which is fully embedded in our working culture
Deadline to apply Monday 15th April, 9am
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We are not able to sponsor work visas for non-British applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sentencing Academy is a research and engagement charitable organisation dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate. It promotes an evidence-based approach to sentencing and encourages effective sentencing practices that reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims, and promote public confidence. In line with our development plans and funding we have successfully secured we are pleased to offer a brand new role to help support and assist the growth of the charity.
About the Role
The post has responsibility for financial processing, HR support and operational administration liaising closely with staff, consultants, and external partners. This is an exciting new opportunity to assist the organisation during a period of growth and expansion helping to strengthen the activities of the charity.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, self motivated, experienced administrator with a keen eye for detail. You will have excellent numeracy, IT and communications skills and enjoy working independently mostly on a remote basis and as part of a small team supporting the work of your colleagues. You will have a flexible approach, adapting to changing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy and clarity in your communications. Delivery of your work is informed by a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion supporting your collaborative and co-operative work ethic.
What We Offer
The post is offered on a part time basis at 15 hours per week, initially as a fixed term contract till 1st May 2026 when it is hoped that this will be extended due to longer term additional funding. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements with up to 2 days per month in the office based in London, reasonable travel expenses will be covered. The salary for a full time post at this level is £26,000 to pro-rata £10,400 per annum.
Sentencing Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
A job description, person specification and further information about the Sentencing Academy can be found in our recruitment pack attached
If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of growth and development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please send across a copy of your CV and supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) showing how you meet the criteria for this post and what you would bring to this role . Should you have any queries or questions about this position please contact Sarah McManus at Sentencing Academy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you a wise, risk savvy and servant-hearted financial leader?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.
One in two people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
We are praying for a talented Director of Finance, Property and IT to join our Leadership Team. You will be inheriting a skilled and diverse team across the finance, property and IT functions, with the possibility to grow this team, as needed, to fulfil your responsibilities.
- Salary: £84,000 depending on experience + 13.8% employer contribution to pension, 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Location: London City Mission will carefully consider flexible working patterns where possible, though at least 2 days a week presence at Nasmith House, 175 Tower Bridge Road will be necessary.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Permanent. Let us know if you need more flexibility than this.
- Responsible for: Currently the team is 26 people, with five direct reports across finance, property and IT. Additional staff may be needed to fulfil the job description.
- Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 5pm BST.
- Interview dates: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first interview via MS Teams on either Thursday 16th or Friday 17th May. Finalist candidates will then have the opportunity to have an informal meeting with the CEO, Graham Miller on the 22nd or 24th May, prior to second round in-person interviews scheduled for either Monday 3rd or Friday 7th June.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and overseeing financial strategy, planning and control.
- Leading and overseeing property disposal, development and management.
- Leading and overseeing the management and development of IT operations and systems.
- Providing inspiring leadership and contributing proactively to a vibrant worshipping Christian community.
Benefits:
- 13.8% employer contribution to pension.
- 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Season ticket loan option (following completion of probation for permanent employees).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Regular LCM and team prayer events; monthly LCM team days with worship, teaching, prayer, and updates; and an annual week of prayer in January.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).
We are looking for a proactive, confident and dynamic individual to help us tell our story and get our voice heard. You will join our small creative and supportive team within an empowering, values-led organisation that is person-centred and ambitious to empower disabled people.
This is a new role, and is crucial to the development of the charity over the next three years. You will grow our brand, tell our story, and help develop relationships with partners, funders and the disability community.
We are looking for someone who has a natural flair for and an interest in communications, to develop and implement our aspirational plans, in particular through social media and the development of our website. We are looking for a dynamic content creator who can work independently, take initiative and proactively get our messages across to a wide audience across our various platforms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.