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Finance Assistant
Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, or remote within the UK
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week, flexible working is supported as much as possible and requests for non-standard or condensed hours will be considered.
Hourly pay: £12.09 per hour plus £1.46 per hour holiday pay up to £13.19 per hour plus £1.59 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £22,000-£24,000 FTE)
Contract Type: 5-6 Months Temporary Assignment (paid weekly via timesheet set up)
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Elrha which is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. They are an established actor in the humanitarian community, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, researchers, innovators, and the private sector to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing people all over the world.
A Finance Assistant opportunity has come up to join their Grants Operations and Finance (GOF) team. They focus on managing financial planning, reporting and grant operations.
About the role
You will be working closely with the Management Accountant and all other team members to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring disbursements are made to Elrha grantees and service providers when due, and that transactional information for inclusion within donor funding reports are accurate. You will also act as a focal point, working in close collaboration with SCUK colleagues, to ensure that the details relating to all grantee and suppliers of goods and services are correctly recorded in the finance system in a timely fashion.
Key Responsibilities
* Closely collaborate with the Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team members to ensure payments for Elrha grantees (both existing and new) are disbursed when due.
* Ensure that all Elrha supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner.
* Work closely with the management accountant to ensure that all costs are correctly codes and allocated to the appropriate cost centre and donor
* Ensure that all new suppliers of goods and services are correctly set up in the accounting system.
* Collect and input purchase order requisition requests into the accounting system
* Ensure that requisitions are approved by the authorising signature on receipt on invoice.
* Support change requests to purchase orders.
About you
You will have:
* Previous experience in tasks associated with financial administration including the monitoring financial expenditure reports and undertaking basic financial processing.
* Experience of basic finance and accounting principles and processes with a high level of numeracy
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience of working within an NGO / charitable organisation
You will be:
* Resourceful, proactive, flexible and with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
* High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft packages, including SharePoint.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and ensure implementation of work to required standards and tight deadlines, often under pressure.
* Willingness to adopt hybrid working practices including attending offices in Cardiff and/or London on occasion and as required.
Desirable:
* AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
* Experience in IATI data publication and Agresso finance system.
* Knowledge of humanitarian/development sector and donor requirements.
* Experience in stakeholder management and policy implementation.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a difference in the humanitarian field and meet the qualifications and experience outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd April at 9am
Timed task: Thursday 25th April / Friday 26th April
Interview: Friday 26th April
Start: Wednesday 1st May
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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.
Are you passionate about events? Are you enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact on global women's health? Do you excel in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to transformative initiatives?
TPP are recruiting an Events and Operations Assistant on behalf of our client, a highly respected professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing women's health through education and research.
This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to travel to Budapest (subject to successful probation and candidate having necessary rights/visas for travel). You would need to be available around 11th to 19th September 2024 to attend the charities World Congress.
Work setting: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: between £25,000 to £29,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: 1 Year FTC
Location: London
Some of the benefits include:
*4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation.
*Employee Assistance Program.
*Season ticket loan scheme.
The Role:
As an Events and Operations Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering a portfolio of events, including a renowned Annual World Congress and regional meetings. Working closely with the Event Operations Team, you'll contribute to the planning, development, and flawless execution of events, ensuring they meet the highest standards and deliver exceptional value.
Main responsibilities:
*Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest level of service for members and stakeholders, promptly resolving issues and delivering outstanding customer support.
*Event Delivery: Collaborate with the Event Operations Team to deliver virtual, hybrid, and onsite events, managing logistics, communications, and participant support.
*General Event Support: Manage event inboxes, update web pages and promotional materials, coordinate travel and accommodation, and provide administrative support for event logistics.
*Programme Support: Assist with speaker management, programme planning, abstract submissions, and educational course operations to ensure smooth delivery and participant satisfaction.
*Operations: Support membership services, data processing, education course operations, and general office administration.
*Compliance and Development: Ensure compliance with data protection guidelines and develop positive relationships with stakeholders.
Essential requirements:
*Experience in events management and operations.
*Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
*Excellent time management and attention to detail.
*Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
*Proficiency in CRM systems, event management software, and Microsoft Office.
*Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as required.
The deadline for CV's is the 2nd May. Interviews will take place on the 14th and 15th May.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.