Charity Accountant

Bridge House Estates (BHE) is a charitable trust for which the City of London Corporation is sole trustee. Its funding arm, the City Bridge Trust (CBT) awards around £20m each year, supporting community charitable causes across Greater London. Since 1995 we have awarded nearly 8,000 grants totalling over £400million. This role sits within the City Corporation and supports Bridge Houses Estates and other charities for which the City Corporation is trustee.

This is an opportunity for a charity specialist to support a registered charity that has strong links to the governing body of the City of London, bringing charity accounting acumen and outstanding communication skills to the 7th largest charity in the UK by asset value.

Responsibilities:

• To provide strategic charity finance advice to staff at all levels across the organisation
• Financial modelling and analysis of the permanent endowment fund and reserves of the charity in order to continue the long term aims of supporting charitable objectives within the capital
• High-level reviewing of colleague’s assessments of the financial due diligence and sustainability of the charities who have applied for funding
• To support the rationalisation of the portfolio of charities of which the City Corporation is Trustee
• To assess the impact of legislative updates relevant to the charity, including from the Charity Commission, and advise senior colleagues on the appropriate response where necessary
• Line management of the Assistant Charity Accountant
• To lead on the provision of 1-to-1 and group financial training to CBT’s funding managers on charity accounting requirements

Requirements:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• Outstanding excel skills, to contribute to scenario planning relating to the charity’s reserves to enable strategic planning of charitable funding decisions
• As this role is for a subject-matter-expert, significant experience of charity accounting from either an internal or audit perspective is absolutely essential
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to influence strategic decision making with authority and tact

Relevant Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 15th November at 23:59
• 1st Stage Interviews: w/c 30th November
• 2nd Stage Interviews: w/c 7th December

Please note we are recruiting another role in conjunction with this one, please see the advert for the ‘Assistant Charity Accountant’. There is also a brief application form to be completed, which can be sent to you upon request.

Please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for further information or to apply.

Our partner is a recognised humanitarian orgnaisation. They are seeking a senior accountant to lead all aspects of the accountancy function, including the production of management and statutory accounts for the UK and global entities. This is a newly created role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of the annual and revised budgets for the UK , consolidating these into the global budget.
• Oversight of the monthly closure of the accounts process, and lead on the production of monthly management accounts, including analyses, forecasts and narratives.
• Monitor cashflow and currency flows.
• Produce the statutory financial accounts for the UK and global offices
• Oversight of payments, payroll and income functions.
• Review and strengthen accounting & financial management systems.

Requirements

• CCAB qualified accountant with a strong background in financial and management accounting & reporting, developing and strengthening accounting systems, and charity SORP.
• Experience working in an international organisation, specifically of producing and managing group budgets, consolidated accounts and treasury management in a multi-currency environment.

The role offers flexible working options. For full job description and candidate profile please apply &/or email AfID with a copy of your CV

Assistant Charity Accountant

Bridge House Estates (BHE) is a charitable trust for which the City of London Corporation is sole trustee. Its funding arm, the City Bridge Trust (CBT) awards around £20m each year, supporting community charitable causes across Greater London. Since 1995 we have awarded nearly 8,000 grants totalling over £400million. This role sits within the City Corporation and supports Bridge Houses Estates and other charities for which the City Corporation is trustee.

This is an opportunity for a charity specialist to support a registered charity that has strong links to the governing body of the City of London, bringing charity accounting acumen and outstanding communication skills to the 7th largest charity in the UK by asset value.

Responsibilities:

• To provide specialist charity finance advice to staff at all levels across the organisation on the financial assessment and management of the charities who have applied for funding
• To support funding decision making for CBT and for other charities of which the City Corporation is the trustee
• To lead on the financial due diligence process of applications to the City Corporation’s Neighbourhood Fund, working closely with funding managers.
• To support the provision of financial training to funding managers on charity accounting requirements
• To support with year-end audit and the compilation of annual reports of charities of which the City Corporation is Trustee when relevant
• To keep yourself and colleagues abreast of legislative changes relevant to the above responsibilities

Requirements:

• A qualified or finalist accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
• As this role is for a subject-matter-expert, experience of charity accounting from either an internal or audit perspective is absolutely essential
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to productively convey financial concepts to colleagues with accuracy and tact

Relevant Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 15th November at 23:59
• 1st Stage Interviews: w/c 30th November
• 2nd Stage Interviews: w/c 7th December

Please note we are recruiting a more senior role in conjunction with this one, so if you feel this position is of interest but not quite at your level, please see the advert for the ‘Charity Accountant’. There is also a brief application form to be completed, which can be sent to you upon request.

Please contact Emma Jaggs at Allen Lane for further information or to apply.

Financial Accounting Manager reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting responsible for the preparation of the statutory accounts.

Client Details

The organisation is a large Housing Association based in South East London, which owns and manages 19,000 properties. Over the last few years it has increased its development pipeline seeking to construct 1000 new homes in the next three years and continues to invest into the local area. On top of the housing services it provides, it also works closely with the local community and grass root charities.

Description

The Financial Accounting Manager has the following responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the review and oversight of accurate recording of accounting entries.
• Responsibility for the production of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of the control accounts and company balances.
• Maintain the necessary record, chart of accounts and systems.
• Ensuring adequate internal financial controls are in place and provide assurance that these controls are in place.
• Monitoring financial systems to make sure they are being used correctly and that transactions are being recorded accurately.

Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant with experience of working in the financial function of a complex organisation. You will need the following experience:

Essential:

• Experience in the production of Statutory Accounts and dealing with external audit requirements, with an up to date knowledge of general accounting principles.
• You will be proactive and able to learn, review and develop internal processes and procedures, continuously looking to improve the services and outputs delivered by the team as well as enforcing compliance.
• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs and adapt services where necessary.

Desirable:

• Housing or property experience.
• Experience dealing with Oracle finance systems.
• Knowledge of rent and service charge accounting.

Job Offer

£50,000-£53,000, 26 days annual leave and a 19% Employer Pension contribution

This is a great role for an ambitious and strong Head of Financial Accounting & Treasury to join one of the foremost national charities and lead a large team during exciting transformation for the charity.

This is a wonderful charity and is one of the largest national philanthropic organisations in the UK. Last year, the charity helped 387,000 children and families across the UK, protecting and supporting children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

This is a great role for a fully qualified accountant (ideally having qualified in audit) with relevant post-qualified professional experience of having overseen financial accounting and AP/AR. Whilst sector experience is not required at all (and candidates from the commercial sector are welcomed), you will need to have a genuine passion for the charity sector and be ambitious to develop best practice.

In this diverse role, you will be responsible for:

• Working with the CFO to develop the long-term finance and investment strategies and to be responsible for their implementation, including the evaluation, periodic reporting of performance and management of risk
• Ensuring delivery of comprehensive, accurate and compliant month end and year end accounts closure processes
• Ensuring robust balance sheet and cash flow planning, tight control of the cash movements and short-term investment management
• Analysing financial data to provide reports using benchmarks and recommendations on the cash flow and financial position of the organisation
• Implementing, communicating, and monitoring an effective set of internal controls
• Providing leadership to maintain an efficient and effective financial function including development of effective financial systems and to streamline processes and operations
• Overseeing and preparing statutory income statements, coordinate external audit process and prepare the annual financial report for publication

Please submit your CV or contact Michael Quest at Ivy Rock Partners directly to find out more (Ivy Rock Partners are the exclusive recruitment agency on this role and will sift all 3rd party CVs).

It is best to make an early application to avoid missing out on timing, but the plan is currently:

• Deadline of 8th November – please submit your cv and cover via this advert before this date
• Interviews will likely take place on weeks of 16th & 23rd November

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department.

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.
• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.
• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.
• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.
• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.
• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.
• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust.

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

 This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role.

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, EC & 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 3 weeks in length (Post Pandemic)

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced multi-lingual 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 more impactful remit.

Role overview

Complete international 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. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Experience of grant management/ assurance or audit or similar within nfp or education sectors
• 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, German, Mandarin
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills

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.

About Our Client

Based in Windsor, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives all 14 to 24 year olds the chance to develop skills for life and work. We engage, inspire and empower over four hundred and ninety thousand young people each year across the UK and from every possible background.

The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.

We believe that anything is possible, and the possibilities are endless. The positive effects of the DofE are proven and far-reaching. Communities are enriched with passionate and driven volunteers, businesses benefit from work-ready, competent recruits and young people are given the confidence to shine.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Financial Controller will be:

· To maintain accurate financial records for the DofE and its subsidiary company, Award Scheme Ltd (ASL)

· To ensure accurate and timely posting to the ledgers and that monthly financial accounts are produced on schedule.

· To ensure appropriate processing of supplier invoices, staff expenses, tax liabilities and other payables.

· To ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of all bank and debtor transactions.

· To manage the production of statutory accounts for the DofE and ASL and for the development and maintenance of the accounting systems, financial policies and procedures.

· To manage internal audit, cash flow, fixed assets, investments and statutory returns (including quarterly VAT).

· To manage the Financial Accountant and Treasury Administrator.

· This list is not exhaustive, please apply for more details.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for the Financial Controller will:

· Be Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA)

· Have strong technical accounting knowledge

· Have demonstrable team management experience

· Have experience of managing the production of statutory accounts

· Have strong IT/Excel skills

· Have experience of working within the not for profit sector (desirable)

What's on Offer

DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop, promote and value people without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

In order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the most diverse generation of young adults ever our staff need a range of perspectives, skills and lived experience. While we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds to join our passionate and friendly team, at present people of colour, disabled people and people under 25 are not as well represented as we would like. As such we particularly encourage applicants from these backgrounds.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, flexible working and an employee assistance programme.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. Your task will be to continue this good work so that we have the appropriate systems, reporting and team capabilities for our scale now and in the future. Overseeing a team of 5 staff across finance and compliance, you will bring coherence, order to complexity and organisational excellence. You will also serve as Director of our commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres that generates £800k of unrestricted funds for the charity.

We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and playing a central role in developing the organisational strategy and culture you will have outstanding judgement and integrity.

If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, click apply and send your CV and covering letter explaining why you meet the criteria.

Initial Interviews will take place on Friday 6th November via Zoom and final interviews at National Support in West Yorkshire, Thursday 12th November.

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Audit and Risk Committee is a Board Committee of the Trustees of the two charities: The Priory of England and the Islands of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and St John Ambulance. We are recruiting a recruiting an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee to assist the Committee in discharging its role effectively by providing advice and scrutiny of the Audit and Risk Committee’s four fundamental responsibilities:

1. to oversee financial reporting;
2. to oversee the process related to risk management and internal control, including financial, clinical and all other operational risk and controls;
3. to oversee the Internal Audit process; and
4. oversee the External Audit process.

Throughout the year, you will attend a number of Committee Meetings to ensure the effective running of the charity by reviewing management, Internal Audit and External Audit reports on the effectiveness of the risk management systems, internal controls and financial reporting.

(For full details on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Recruitment Pack)

About You

To be successful as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will have experience of serving in a non-Executive / Trustee role with recent and relevant internal / external audit experience. You will have experience of risk governance and an interest and knowledge of the challenges faced by charities.

This position is a volunteer position and is not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

About Us

The Priory

The Priory of England and the Islands is part of the international Order of St John, a charity that spans over 40 international Priories and Associations and has a Christian heritage going back over 900 years, still providing healthcare in the Holy Land. The St John establishments are mostly in countries of the British Commonwealth.

The Priory carries out the Chivalric objectives of the Order’s Honours system, maintains the historic buildings (St John’s Gate, the church and the museum) and promotes the work of the Priory through over 40 County Priory Groups.

The Priory established St John Ambulance as a separate operating charity to deliver its first aid and community services and it is the country’s leading first aid charity.

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is currently involved in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic with more than 5,000 St John People having given their time to the front line, supporting local communities and the NHS. From providing ambulances and crew, supporting the delivery of care in hospitals, driving GPs and Nurses to community appointments, providing logistics to ensure supplies of equipment and of course the training, communications and administration to back up all of this, the operation is ongoing and represents the charity’s largest ever deployment.

The charity’s strategy is rooted in its heritage of supporting the health of communities. It aims to improve the health of the nation through communities that preserve and protect life through volunteering for health and first aid.

Close to 30,000 volunteers and 2,000 employees are involved in providing and supporting St John’s charitable services.

St John Ambulance volunteers provide first aid services at thousands of public events, from the London Marathon to Premier League football to the village fete,

St John Ambulance is also a major national ambulance provider of 24/7 support to NHS trusts as well as specialised services such as neo-natal transport.

St John Ambulance teaches first aid in workplaces, in communities, in schools and through its youth programmes. It teaches more people first aid than any other organisation in the country – more than 800,000 annually.

How to Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter that addresses your interest in the role and how your experience equips you to perform the role.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Tommy Hyun, Director of Governance.

Technical Manager (International & Audit)

They have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager (International & Audits), a qualified accountant, ideally CPFA, to join their respected Policy and Technical team. This position plays a key role ensuring they have a strong UK national and international technical foundation and is seen as an expert contributor to best practice standards and guidance for their members, the public finance profession, and those working in governments more widely.

You will be dynamic, confident, and driven with excellent interpersonal skills. You will have technical expertise and practical experience of supporting communities of professional practice.

This role will contribute to the development of international standards, they provide specific support to standard setting in local government, accounting, charities accounting, internal audit and public financial management and governance.

Technical Manager (International & Audit) Responsibilities:

- Providing an expert research resource which underpins the basis for their guidance, best practice frameworks, publications, commentary and thought leadership.
- Developing and writing their policy positions, standards, professional guidance, publications, commentary and thought leadership pieces.
- Contributing to a proactive programme of policy and technical development which positions our client as a leading provider of audit and public financial management expertise.
- Providing a professional secretariat function to their international advisory panel and where required, to faculties, panels and boards as required.

About the company:

Our client is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services. They lead the way in public finance globally.

Their members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be managed.

Team members here find that our unique scope makes them an exciting, varied and rewarding place to work. Delivering their mission takes skilled people, and they are committed to bringing in the best and supporting them as they develop their career with them, doing work that really makes a difference.

Please note they may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Location: Flexible - London, Chester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

Job type: Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: up to £56,000

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, up to 10% employer's pension contribution.

Closing date for applications: 6th November

You may have experience of the following: Accountancy Standards, Financial Reporting, Accountant, Finance Manager, Finance Director, GAAP, Professional Body, Professional Standards, ACCA, CIMA, Technical Author, Auditor, etc.

Ref: 94957

Want to use your audit skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid's Internal Audit and Compliance Team to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Internal Audit and Compliance team carries out audit reviews of our country programmes in Africa and Asia and of head office business activities. We provide support and advice on risk management and we handle cases of financial irregularity. We are independent and proactive and aim to operate to the highest standards.

As a member of the team, you will support the Global Assurance Director in developing audit plans, standards and methodologies. You will conduct planned audits of our country programmes and other key areas of risk, you will support and advise management on embedding good controls and you will manage unplanned assignments as they arise.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Audit Manager and an Internal Auditor. The Senior Audit Manager will line manage internal audit staff.

Both posts are permanent roles and can be full or part time. Under normal circumstances there would be an expectation of travel to our country programmes but under current circumstances we are conducting such audits remotely.

Job Description - Senior Audit Manager

This is a key management role that exists to support the Global Assurance Director in delivering a highly effective internal audit function. You will contribute to the development of Audit Plans, audit standards and audit methodologies. You will line manage internal audit staff, assigning tasks, quality assessing work and providing supportive and inspirational leadership. And you will be operational: conducting audits of operations in the UK and country programmes.

You will:

• Lead a team of internal auditors, supporting and motivating them, monitoring workloads and quality assessing their work
• Support the Global Assurance Director in developing and embedding an integrated global assurance framework. You will deputise for the Global Assurance Director as necessary
• Be operational - conducting audit reviews from the planning stage to the production of high quality audit reports
• Provide support and advice to management on internal controls and risk management and you will manage cases of financial irregularity as and when they arise

To be successful, you'll need:

• A professional accounting or auditing qualification
• Significant experience of working in an internal audit function, with a good understanding of audit methodologies and techniques
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to report complex, technical matters to non-technical staff
• Diplomacy, with strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of risk management and control, preferably within a development context
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change

Salary: £48,900 - 51,500 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close 23:59 on 15 November 2020.Availability for interview is required week commencing 30 November 2020. Video interviews will be conducted using Teams (or if necessary Zoom or Skype).

Additional Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Flexible working conditions, including the opportunity for part-time work and home working up to 2 days a week
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us at [email protected] wateraid .org (no spaces)

Supporting International Finance Manager with effective programme programme financial management and programme financial reporting. Providing support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor proposals to final reports. Maintaining close working relationship with internal finance and programme teams and teams from Development agencies and external donors.

Programme financial planning, management and reporting

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools
• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis

Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis
• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required
• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of donor costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors

Audit, internal controls and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and internal  regulations and compliance requirements
• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically
• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting
• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable
• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• First rate oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results

For full job description and candidate profile please apply &/or email AfID with a copy of your CV

Job Purpose

To provide the financial support required to run a successful charity.  This will include maintaining accounting systems and bookkeeping, report on financial activities to SLT and the board of Trustees, run payroll, support the preparation of budgets, and work with our accountants to prepare end of year accounts.

Working with the CEO, and liaising with relevant staff at Element Society’s offices, the Finance Officer will play an important part in ensuring that the charity’s finances are managed effectively and in line with internal policies and statutory requirements.

Working as part of the team the Finance Officer will have broad experience of how the finance function works in the charity sector. More specifically, the Finance Officer’s role will include the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring that complete and accurate accounting records for all Element’s transactions are maintained, and Quickbooks accounting software is updated and reviewed in a timely manner

• Leading on banking operations, including setting up accounts, updating mandates/signatories, making payments, and reconciling accounts

• Assisting with Element’s payroll process and ensuring that the payroll is delivered in a timely and accurate manner

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including updating cash flow forecasts, and other reports including to the Board of Trustees and funders.

• Acting as a point of contact for Element staff for finance queries and providing financial support to team members, ensuring that the policies and procedures of Element are upheld

• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the correct procurement policies have been followed

• Preparing statutory returns for the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC returns

• Preparation of year-end accounts and any external audits

• Attendance at SLT meetings and presentation of current budget positions

• Attendance at Trustee meetings to present financial statements

• Attendance at the Annual General Meeting to report on the annual accounts and audit statements

• Other tasks as required by Element. 

Person specification 

Required knowledge, skills and experience 

• Strong intellectual ability and professional financial experience, as evidenced by a formal qualification or part qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, AAT etc.) or experience of working as a finance officer or a similar role

• Knowledge/understanding of reporting requirements for UK-based small businesses (Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC requirements)

• Excellent IT skills, with specific competency with Microsoft Excel. Previous experience using QuickBooks accounting software.

• Self-motivated and dynamic, with sound organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a team environment with technical and non-technical staff. 

• Excellent communication skills

• Respect the confidentiality of information relating to the work of the team, the work of Element Society and its clients and users.

• Reliable, honest and trustworthy

• Permission to live and work in the UK 

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

• Interest and/or previous experience in the third sector

• Previous relevant experience in a small or medium sized not for profit business

General

• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff and volunteers in their development and training.

• To undertake such other duties and training as may be reasonably required and which are commensurate with the nature and grading of the post.

• To contribute to Element’s Vision and Mission and strive to exhibit the Values and Behaviours at all times.

• To comply with all legislative requirements, together with the policies and procedures of the organisation and to ensure this is applied by staff and volunteers.

The post holder will come into contact with vulnerable adults and young people and will, therefore, be subject to a disclosure check at an enhanced level prior to confirmation of employment

 

Project specific:

• To ensure budgets as allocated are managed in accordance with best practice

• To ensure that the objectives within the Business Plan, as appropriate to this position, are appropriately planned and delivered

• To undertake project appraisal with Project Leads following completion of events and the preparation of improvement plans.

• To support Element Society in developing and maintaining partnerships 

• To ensure that all enquiries, however they are made, are followed up.

• To ensure that staff and volunteers have appropriate briefings and clarity around their role and project 

The foregoing roles are neither exhaustive nor exclusive and the post holder may be required from time to time to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and position of the post in the organisation. The post holder will be required to operate within the guidelines of the Health and Safety at Work Act at all times.