Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families across London who need our support, reading with them and their children to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading.

Equipped with a reading stool and a supply of books, our volunteers are right on the doorstep, ready to use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our goal is to help each child develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life. Whether in person, or online, we are there to support children and families who need us most. 

The organisation has gone from strength to strength.  Now in our 10th year we will shortly be expanding into our fourth London borough and launching our new Virtual Reading Corner service – bringing our unique service to even more families.

Job Purpose:

• Strategic responsibility for the operations of the charity, including finance, IT and human resources;
• To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
• To ensure the effective day-to-day running of the charity.

Responsible to: CEO;

Responsible for: Operational management and strategy, finance, IT and human resources.  Managing the Finance Officer.

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Operations to report to the Chief Executive Officer. This full-time role will have ultimate responsibility for ensuring adequate resourcing and managing programme budgets.  The successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Head of Marketing & Communications, Head of Programmes and Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.

You will have substantial, proven experience of working in an operational role, ideally in the third sector and in managing financial systems. You will be a highly organised people-person and will be responsible for line managing the Finance Officer.

Finally, you will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London.   As part of our expansion, we are currently setting up new on-the-ground projects and launching our brand new online reading service (Virtual Reading Corner).  To support this expansion we are growing our team and this position will be key to ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to enable us to attract, develop and retain staff. The right person will be able to hit the ground running to help us deal with the challenges of the coming year, creating a return to the office strategy and supporting a new mixed model of delivery.

Duties

Strategy

• Strategic responsibility for the operations of the charity, including finance, IT and human resources
• Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the charity
• To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity

Finance and Operations

• Long term strategic financial planning, including costing and modelling for longer term expansion
• To ensure that budgets are monitored and maintained across the network
• Overall management of operational budgets, forecasting, targets and financial performance against business plans
• Working with the Finance Officer to produce annual accounts
• Ensure that all services/goods received in kind are recorded and used for maximum benefit
• To ensure that finance systems are in place across the charity for transparency and monitoring purposes
• Support the fundraising and marketing teams with budgets and financial reporting to stakeholders
• Oversee the overall governance of the charity, including full compliance with statutory requirements, charity and company law, quality assurance and health and safety
• Ensure appropriate risk and contingency plans are in place to anticipate risks and outline appropriate action to be taken to minimise impact
• Oversee the equipment needs of employees and the charity as a whole
• Oversee the management of contracts and services for IT hardware, software and communications

HR and Line Management

• Oversee processes relating to human resources need, including personnel development, performance management and objective setting and reviews for all staff
• Lead on staff recruitment, and where relevant, to work in partnership with the other members of the SMT including preparing job specs, advertising and short-listing
• Ensure all policies and procedures are revised and up to date at all times
• Ensuring that all contractors, staff and volunteers are appointed in compliance with our equal opportunities policy and in line with Doorstep Library values

General

• To carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with Doorstep Library’s policies and procedures
• To undertake additional duties as from time to time may be required.

Salary - £40,000 per annum – permanent

Hours – 35 per week

Benefits – 6% pension contribution, 25 days per annum annual leave, flexible working arrangements (including working from home part of the week).

The Grange is an enterprising and dynamic not-for-profit business with a turnover of over £4m. We provide accommodation, care, training and social opportunities for 120 adults with learning disabilities.

We are recruiting for a new, full time role, providing strategic leadership alongside the Chief Executive Officer. You will drive delivery of our long term plan and foster innovation, whilst maintaining careful stewardship of the charity’s finances. A qualified accountant, you will have an excellent understanding of charity finance and good governance, fulfilling the role of Company Secretary. You will lead a diverse group of teams, encouraging a collaborative and efficient culture.

This is an exciting time in the life of our 80 year old charity, when you can use your skills and knowledge to support digital transformation, identify new income streams and build new alliances to increase our resilience.

The Grange is based in a beautiful Victorian mansion set in eight acres of landscaped grounds in the Surrey countryside. It is an exciting, creative and rewarding place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation, where we celebrate people’s differences and harness individual strengths. Come and feel the magic for yourself – and help to transform the lives of others.

Due to the nature of the role we will undertake an enhanced DBS (at the cost of The Grange), and two satisfactory references will be required. The Grange is an equal opportunities employer.

To find out more please take a look at the Recruitment Pack available on our website.

Interviews to be held on 11th June, 2021. 

We always encourage prospective staff and volunteers to visit the site: this will form part of the selection process, but you are welcome to come at any time.  Just contact our HR Officer via the main switchboard or email to arrange a visit (this is currently dependent on the latest infection control restrictions for the Covid 19 pandemic).

We're currently working with a London based University who are world renowned within their field. They are recruiting a Financial Accounting Manager to lead on their Year End processes, preparing the Accounts and liaising with auditors. You will be joining the University at a busy time with the run up to Year End but will receive a substantial handover in the post.

Job responsibilities include:

* Prepare the University's consolidated Financial Statements and supporting working papers in accordance with UK GAAP
* Manage the day-to day year end audit process, liaising with auditors and other professional advisors
* Set annual budgets and prepare and monitor quarterly forecasts
* Oversee the month end and quarter end process
* Monitor key accounts and prepare regular reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts for period and year end files
* Line management of two part-qualified Accountants

The successful candidate MUST :

* Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Have experience/ knowledge of the Higher Education sector
* Have proven excellent technical accounting knowledge of UK financial reporting standards
* Be an excellent communicator
* Have audit experience

Day rate: £250 - £350
Length: 7 - 9 months with the potential to extend

 

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Reports to: Finance Director

Location: Stratford with high flexibility, meaning that you'll only be needed in the office one or two days per week

Application method: In our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we are testing the use of Anonymous CVs through our recruitment portal. Please therefore ensure that you have completed the 'My Experience' section of the application form and answered the application questions, as CV attachments will not be reviewed.

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependant on experience)

Contract type: Permanent, 35 hour week (but we are open to flexible working requests, ie a 4 day week)

Candidate Pack:

This role will lead the group's financial planning & analysis function, enabling the Executive Board and Trustees to evaluate key decisions and business performance whilst also delivering ad hoc analysis & challenge to maximise the capability of CRUK to achieve its strategic goals. You'll drive enhancements in business intelligence and corporate reporting and manage the Group's financial reporting function, including the year end audit and statutory accounts production.

In this role, you will...

• Devise and prepare timely management information for Business Units, Exec Board and Council across the Charity, providing high value analysis and insight and identifying opportunities and risks
• Lead and coordinate the financial forecasting processes (Annual Budget, Quarterly Forecasts, Medium Term Financial Forecasts) to support the development of strategic direction plans and to ensure the robust management of CRUK's reserves
• Provide ad hoc analysis and challenge to enable the Executive Board to evaluate all aspects of CRUK's business performance in pursuit of its strategic goals
• Manage and lead the annual external reporting process & consolidation, working closely with the auditors and other advisors

You'll also manage a large team of 18 people, with responsibility for 3 direct reports, so will ensure consistency of approach across financial reporting and management reporting to ensure clarity of reporting to all audiences and ensure Exec Board and Council have full insight into Group structures and interdependencies.

To be successful in this role, we'll be looking for you to demonstrate the following experience as part of your application:

• Demonstrable experience of FP&A decision support success within a complex organisation
• Significant experience of financial modelling using Microsoft Excel
• Experience of having led an external audit expertly, managing the process, the timetable and the relationship with the auditors
• Team management and leadership experience, in a role in which you have built a customer-focused team culture and have been responsible for setting and monitoring team objectives and KPIs.

We are also looking for you to have the relevant CCAB or equivalent qualification, and expert knowledge of accounting statute and standards, and ideally as they apply to charities (including SORP/FRS102).

If this sounds like the role for you, please take a look at the full candidate pack for further information (at the top of the advert) and submit an application by completing the 'My Experience' section of the application form, and answering the application questions listed.

Senior Financial Accountant reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting and acting as the deputy in the preparation of the statutory accounts.

Client Details

The organisation is a health charity and is seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they are providing care and support for some of the most vulnerable in society. The charity has also secured a number of government grants to increase the level they provide to those most effected by the impact of lock down.

Description

The Senior Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring.
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Profile

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.
• Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.
• Experience of working within the charity sector.
• Technical understanding of Charity SORP.

Job Offer

£55,000-65,000 + Excellent benefits

Location: Central London (Initially remote within the UK )

Supervisor: Manager, Regional Program Accounting

Reports to:VP Finance and Accounting

Term & LOE:  Full-time; 100%

Salary: C1 – C3 (£34,770 - £40,564)

Works closely with:All Finance and Admin staff: Field Accountants, Project Directors, Program Staff, Business Managers and Business Officers

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Regional Program Accounting Manager, the Alliance Regional Program Accountant key priority is to enable all country offices to operate alliance accounting methodology for European-funded awards and is responsible for providing accounting and compliance support to local and Regional field offices, including training, transactional review, and oversight functions. Tasks include the review of accounting documents, multiple monthly account reconciliations, and general reporting functions.  Additionally, this position provides support and expertise to the Regional Program Accountant team with training, system troubleshooting and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. 

• Prepares and/or reviews entries for posting in ERP Accounting system
• Primary person for bringing Field Offices onto Agency Treatment accounting
• SME for rest of RPA team on Agency Treatment Accounting or EU specific compliance topics
• Provide training on Agency Treatment policies and procedures to field office teams in close collaboration with the rest of the F&A team
• Assist with troubleshooting issues on Agency Treatment transactions
• Additional support to other HQ Admin teams (IEU and IUS) for Agency Treatment transaction (like audit pulls, investigating issues, etc)
• In charge of voucher review for Agency Treatment transactions. 
• Ensure Agency Treatment transactions accurate and timely transmittal to headquarters.
• Provides ERP support to field offices on Agency Treatment related aspects, including new employee training, continued learning and troubleshooting
• Supports Field Offices setup and close out of Agency Treatment projects.
• Sets up assets in ERP for taggable goods and equipment purchased by Agency Treatment projects
• Directs field office inventory process for Agency Treatment project assets,
• Manages accounting Agency Treatment entries in separate company accounting records for HQ managed subsidiary entities, in partnership with HQ Accounting Ops team 
• Supports the Manager, Regional Program Accounting, the rest of Regional Program Accountants, and performs other accounting duties as assigned
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Excellent communication skills including proven ability to effectively communicate with others who are not using their native tongue
• Solid experience of progressively complex accounting experience
• Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments.
• Proven ability of staff capacity building in field offices on accounting policies and procedures
• Intermediate expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability and willingness to travel, up to 20% from base to international locations, including challenging or remote locations
• Relevant university degree

Preferred:

• Fluent in English and French  
• Accounting Certification or advanced degree (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA, CMA, MBA etc)
•  Experience working with international donors in particular UN, US government and European donors.
• Experience working with remote teams.
• Familiarity with Unit 4 Agresso accounting software
• Multilingual

Closing date for applications: 31 May 2021

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Head of Finance required to work with medium sized Housing Association in East London.

Your new company
A medium sized housing association based in East London. This organisation operates as a social landlord and has an income of over £20m.

Your new role
The Head of Finance is a key figure in the organisation and will be responsible for the effective leadership and performance of the finance function, the timely production of high-quality financial information, treasury management; and high-quality financial management advice and control. The role will have a broad and challenging stakeholder pool and will be required to lead and advise at the highest level. This includes ownership of the implementation of controls and to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Leading and building a partnering relationship approach, embedding the finance function within the broader organisation's decision making. The Head of Finance will deputise for the Director of Resources as and when required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Hold an appropriate finance qualification
• Have operated at Controller or Head of within a Housing Association. Can also consider candidates from medium sized charities - £15m income plus..
• Have been the driver of change and business partnering
• Have owned the production of both financial and management accounts

What you'll get in return
Apart from being part of a fantastic team, they offer a generous package including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 4 concessionary days, a health and wellbeing scheme including a generous wellbeing allowance, season ticket loan, good pension and a lovely refurbished office, plus the opportunity to work flexibly where possible. On top of this they offer an environment which promotes openness and inclusion.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team (SMT) of a dynamic and growing children's charity as Head of Finance.

This well-established £2.5million turnover charity, based in London, is a leading provider of mental health services for children. They have grown significantly in recent years and are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the next phase of their development.

As Head of Finance you will be managing two members of staff and be part of the Senior Management Team. The salary being offered is between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum based on experience.

Some of your key duties and responsibilities are:
- Review and improve existing financial processes and systems
- Work with the SMT to create project budgets
- Work closely with the other departments and business partner with all budget holders
- Prepare and produce monthly management accounts
- Preparation of statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP
- Produce and monitor long-term strategic plans, business plans and annual budgets
- Manage a team and be able to pull up your sleeves and work closely with the team

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
- Very strong experience on strategic input and be able to work with the board of trustees
- Experience using Sage 50 and Sage Payroll would be an added advantage
- Experience working in the Charity sector and be very strong on Charity SORP
- Respect for the Catholic ethos that underpins the work of the organisation
- Very strong interpersonal skills

Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to write a supporting statement.
This role will be closing on 17th May, 2021.
The interviews for this role will be taking place w/c 24th May, 2021.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The successful candidate will  apply sound methodology, a digital approach and entrepreneurship to build on existing successes and accelerate the growth of income to the Cathedral across a range of activities in a sustainable manner. The successful applicant will believe in and bring new energy to the Cathedral’s ambition and be able to communicate that compellingly to existing and all audiences (including donors).

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Flexible (Head Office is based in Peterborough)

Salary: Circa £35,000

Closing date: 4th June 2021

Interview date: 25th June (in the Peterborough office)

This is a critical appointment.  

You will need to be an empowering people manager, passionate about serving churches and the homeless in our country.

You will need to be highly committed to our vision of seeing churches, across the country, housing the homeless and doing it brilliantly. This appointment is key to us accelerating towards our 5-year vision of having 200 churches housing the homeless by 2025, at a moment of urgent social need.

You will be on the Executive team of one of the fastest growing, award winning, Christian charities in this country. Contributing to our development, you will need to do so whilst embodying our values and culture, which strives to be both highly caring, and action orientated.

The role will be reporting to the Executive Director and responsible for the IT, Housing, Finance and HR. You will also report into the sub-committee(s) from the board of Trustees. (See Job Description here). A broad and varied role that will require the capability to juggle these different priorities as well as supporting the strategy, values and spiritual strength of the organisation.

About you:

We are looking for an exceptional leader with considerable background in organizational development, leadership and management, preferably with a strong understanding of information, IT, systems and project management.

You will display comprehensive experience of leading teams and organisations, and need to be comfortable taking responsibility. Essential to Hope into Action is that you are a good listener, team player and passionate about empowering others, especially your teams.

Experience of organisational development is essential, ideally with particular expertise in information management as well as an ability to manage, strategically, housing, finance and HR. We would expect, over the next few years, to see improvements in our efficiencies, quality and systems.

Your location can be flexible, but post-Covid we envisage at least 2 days per week in the Peterborough office. You will also need to travel to various locations as part of your role.

About us:

We believe everyone has the right to a home and churches have the power to meet the tragedy of homelessness in their community.

Starting 11 years ago, we have grown into a mature organisation working with over 70 churches running 90 homes for over 250 tenants.

We have won numerous awards both secular and Christian including from the Guardian newspaper, Homeless link and Centre for social Justice.

We provide not just shelter and housing know-how, but also the friendship of a church, we are passionate about harnessing the social, financial and spiritual power of churches to enact real change both in them and our tenants.

Our first home had a real heart for men coming out of prison. Homes are now available for a wide range of people experiencing homelessness: people in recovery from addiction, people sleeping rough, women and children fleeing domestic violence, people coming out of rehab, former prostitutes, refugees, those suffering mental health issues and survivors of human trafficking.

Roughly, 50% of our homes are in our ‘line-managed cities’ (Peterborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Cambridge.), the other 50% are found across a further 20+ towns which we franchise into.

We encourage others to replicate our model through franchising. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home.

A thriving Education charity who have had a successful 2020 are now looking to recruit a new Head of Finance to lead the finance team of three, and reports directly to the Director of Operations. The Head of Finance will directly line manage a Finance Officer and a Senior Finance Officer. The Head of Finance will be responsible and oversee the charity's financial strategies as well as the organisations procedures and activities.

Job requirements:

• Work closely with the Programme Managers and budget holders ensuring they understand information they receive and its potential risks and implications
• Work with the Director of Operations to Implement and monitor corporate plan
• Prepare the year end files including reconciliations and data analysis
• Lead on year end and building relationships with auditors
• Working with a large number of varied budgets within the organisation
• Preparing management accounts for all the different programmes/departments
• Ensure quarterly and annual budgets are accurately prepared
• Look to implement and upgrade their accounting software which is currently Sage Line 50
• Lead on producing budgets and the revised forecast as well as producing quarterly
• forecasts
• Manage finance team as well as ensuring all reconciliations are complete

Skillset:

The Head of Finance will have a strong background within a charity or not for profit organisation. They must be confident with producing budgets and forecasts as well as the ability to take a lead on the financial year end. It would be beneficial to have worked with an accounting system such as Sage Line 50. To be considered for the Head of Finance position you will need to have proven track record of working within a senior finance role.

This permanent role is to start in June and charity sector experience is required. If you have the above background and skillset and keen to know more please apply to TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to

• Stonewall. Acceptance without exception.
• Lead finance for the organisation

About Our Client

Stonewall is a charity, formed in the UK in 1989. We are renowned for our campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights and working with a huge range of institutions across society to bring about freedom, equity and unlock potential for all LGBTQ+ people

We have seen major successes from this campaigning, from securing legislation which allowed samesex couples to marry, to the repeal of Section 28. Today, we continue to speak out when others can't and to use our influence to support change for LGBTQ+ people across society.

At Stonewall, we have a fantastic team of people who value each other and want to make a difference. Together, we are committed to making life better for LGBTQ+ people.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will lead a team to deliver high class financial reporting, controls and decision-making information across the charity. Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, from all teams across our charity.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support effective business planning and provide input from a financial standpoint.
• Lead and motivate your team, working closely with them to ensure they are supported and developed.
• Lead the preparation of Stonewall's management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cashflows, KPIs and other financial planning and analysis tools as required.
• Ensure statutory accounting and other financial compliance requirements are met and ensure that all financial risks are recognised and mitigated.
• Work closely with external stakeholders, such as the external auditors
• Oversee the calculation and processing of payroll and staff expenses.
• Be involved and engaged in the development and delivery of cross-organisational projects, taking the role of project lead/manager as required. Encourage and enable your team to actively participate in cross-organisational projects and activities to ensure that they are successfully delivered.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical finance understanding that can be evidenced through experience. You will have an ability to build and develop relationships across an organisation, in particular with key stakeholders to inform decision making and help them understand their own budgeting process.

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

In line with Stonewall's commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from people of colour and/or trans people. Stonewall has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution

All applications will be reviewed by Joe Harris at Michael Page.

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: MPCYJN04202-12566364Z

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance - Corporate Finance for this well-established Charity based in Birmingham

* Head of Finance - Corporate Finance
* Salary: £50,000pa - £52,000pa
* Location: Flexible working from home of up to 3 days a week, - offices in Birmingham
* Benefits: 30 days holiday

The Head of Finance - Corporate Finance has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team of 3 direct reports with 11 in the team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and closing of accounts, regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

Essential Requirements

* Qualified Accountant
* Corporate Finance with closing of accounts, regulatory reporting and the statutory audit experience
* Worked for a large charity with big teams.
* Investment experience ideally
* Strong technical financial accounting skills and experience
* Management of financial accounting teams

The position

* Overseeing the financial transaction processing, ensuring that robust controls are in place, mitigating financial risks
* Management of the month end process including maintenance of the Trial Balance ensuring all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and that reconciling items and queries are resolved promptly
* Championing best practice in the management of the General Ledger, Treasury and Financial Accounting teams
* Managing the relationship with Investment Managers and preparing monthly reports on the performance of these Investments
* Drive process improvements, collaborating and consulting with appropriate stakeholders and communicating any changes to service users
* Collaboration with the Finance Leadership Team to prepare Board Reports
* Manage the Month End deadlines for the Financial Accounting Team ensuring that the ledgers accurately reflect the assets and liabilities
* To liaise with our Banks as necessary in relation to our transactions and facilities
* Ensuring that regulatory returns are made accurately and on a timely basis
* Ensure that long term liabilities and provisions are accurately recorded within the ledgers
* Ensuring that the appropriate level of documentation is retained to support the financial transactions through the ledgers
* Ensuring that the VAT Return is prepared accurately and submitted promptly

One Year Fixed Term Contract funded by Welsh Government

Based in Cardiff         

Ref: BIC/FDIC

35 hours per week         

Here at The Big Issue, we view financial and digital skills, access, and education as essential for our vendors to move forward in life. 

The Role

In this newly created role, funded by Welsh Government, you will be the lynchpin for driving forward the financial and digital inclusion agenda at The Big Issue acting as the critical link between the Frontline and the Partnerships and Programmes team.

In the role, you will deliver and report on key strategic financial and digital inclusion projects in Wales. This will include the delivery of a financial and digital skills programme, cashless payment support and launch and implementation of a new vendor app.             

This role will involve working directly with vendors to support them reaching their financial and digital inclusion goals and deliver on The Big Issue’s wider objectives. The role will include a responsibility to maintain and build local partnerships, while ensuring that service delivery is consistent with our aims.

Your Skills and Values

The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with vulnerable people and programme delivery. They must be digitally confident and understanding of the needs of Big Issue vendors today, however, training will be provided.

Essential Skills

• You have experience of problem-solving – you thrive on finding solutions to challenges and can work comfortably in an everchanging landscape
• People focused with exceptional interpersonal, organisational and prioritisation skills. 
• You are comfortable and confident with innovation. You embrace change and love new ideas, whilst seeing the value in revisiting some of those ideas and initiatives that have come before
• A self-starter who can work creatively with confidence under their own initiative within a team environment
• An adept communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others 
• Experience working with socially excluded and vulnerable groups
• Competent in the use of all technology with excellent IT skills 

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting socially excluded and vulnerable groups with financial and digital inclusion
• Co-ordinating the delivery of project work 
• Fluent Welsh speaker 

Essential Values

• Commitment to delivering The Big Issue’s mission in partnership with others
• You value the importance of diversity and understand the huge benefits that diversity brings to generate innovative new ideas, bring fresh and new perspectives and help build a world that works for everyone 

For a full job description including the full of responsibilities of the role please downoad from the link below.

Salary and Benefits

We offer 

• A salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment.

Workplace details

This role will be based two days per week in Cardiff but we can accommodate flexible working beyond those days. 

Closing date: 7th May 2021

The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.