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NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community, and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £115bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.4 million people.
NHS Providers’ Development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for an additional Programme Administrator to take responsibility for the efficient event and logistics administration of this work to deliver high quality training and support for our members. This activity is delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board Development programme. The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment, be a good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. They must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, along with being insightful and organised with a keen eye for detail.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to NHS Providers HR team.
Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application. We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Bromley by Bow - Hybrid
Job Type: up to 35hours per week (with some degree of flexibility). our client are encouraging applications from individuals looking for a part time role (with a minimum of 0.6FT)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £58,000 per annum
Benefits: Competitive
The Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring that the finances of the Centre are managed efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of services in line with our clients ambitions.
Over the years the Centre has developed a highly diverse set of services and activities that support a broad range of community needs. These services are funded through a wide range of income sources and delivered in a complex set of arrangements and through many different partnerships.
The Head of Finance has centre-wide responsibilities and plays a key role in ensuring effective service delivery and sound financial management of the organisation as a whole.
This role needs to promote a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across the organisation and with external stakeholders and support the development of innovative, inspiring and viable service propositions.
As a member of the senior leadership team this role will play a key role in continuing to develop both the strategic direction and internal culture of the organisation, specifically driving forward our clients commitment to being a truly antiracist and inclusive organisation and creating space for honest conversations and feedback.
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Finance, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Group Finance Director, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Director of Finance, CIMA, ACCA, AAT, etc.
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Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Direct reports: Finance Assistants x 2
Contract type: Fixed term (11 months) 28 or 35 hours a week.
Pay: £40,000 (or FTE if doing 28 hours a week)
Key responsibilities – Note the following list is not exhaustive and percentages are indicative only.
Oversight of accounting and cash management
Most of the detailed work in this section is undertaken by the direct reports with the oversight and management being provided by this Finance Manager role
· Appropriate recording, processing, coding, posting of all financial transactions – including but not limited to bank receipts and payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, conference fee income, invoicing, journal entries.
· Regular timely bank reconciliations.
· Invoicing and credit control
· Chart of accounts structure and department codes
· Gift Aid claims
· VAT returns
· Foreign Speaker returns to HMRC
· Regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
· Manage the cash needed by the business, investing excess cash to maximise returns
· Manage fixed assets and related accounting
· Oversight, monitoring and management of key financials within our online event booking system including reconciliation of income recorded on the database to that actually received, with a target of reconciliation within 2 weeks of each month end.
HR Administration and Payroll
· Payroll - administration of and preparation of the payroll (Brightpay), including submissions in respect of HMRC and pensions.
· Management of staff holiday and sickness records
· Support of HR queries
Preparation of budgets and forecasts
· Management and preparation of the annual budget – including for example income (conference fees, product sales, advertising, onsite cafes), running costs (event production costs, team activity costs, honoraria) centralised costs (staff, overheads), departmental budgets (networking, marketing), capital and restricted funds etc.
· Update of forecasts as required with a target of quarterly reporting to Section Head budget managers and Director of Operations.
Reporting
· Management accounts/management information/data for regular quarterly report data as required including reporting on conference and product performance.
· Prepare year end accounts ready for review by Head of Finance.
· Reporting as required to review spending with department heads.
Management of the finance team
· Quarterly Reviews
· Day-to-day support
Oversight of financial management at conferences
· Systems with appropriate controls for the money arrangements at the gates, cafes sales and customer services (for eg Day tickets, programmes, coffee etc)
· Conference collections – counting, processing (Credit cards & Gift Aid), recording & banking
· Preparation of honoraria payments systems.
· Liaison with team leaders about their budgets
· Manage day to day requirements in the office on site
· Conference petty cash
· Oversee day to day requirements in the office on site
· Daily takings (cash & credit cards) – counting, reconciling, recording and banking
Other
- Work well with all members of the wider staff team
- Attend and sometimes lead at staff prayers and other staff meetings.
- Responding to queries from Trustees, Operational Director and budget managers as required.
Applicants for a job with New Wine will need to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, experience and attributes relevant to this advertised vacancy. All applicants should be committed to New Wine’s mission and values.
Attributes
- Planning & organising
- Problem solving & decision making
- Proactive
- Quality– high standards and controls
- Team player
- Task focus
- Motivated to deliver results
- Ability to positively influence and persuade others
Skills
- CCAB qualified accountant (or experience)
- Experience of the Charitable sector
- Experience of using Sage or similar accounting software
- Good at managing relationships inside and outside of the team
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to manage own time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Planning and decision-making skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Experience in the commercial sector.
- Significant and up to date VAT knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
- An understanding and commitment to the vision and values of New Wine
- Computer literacy – excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word, Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer
- Working knowledge of Legal Requirements (Charity Commission, Companies House, Accounting, HR)
Role Particulars -
Working Pattern: Full time working hours, including weekly in-person team meetings in London: monthly all-staff meetings on Tuesdays twice a month, and weekly on Tuesdays twice a month. The nature of this role means that some travel and working away from home will be required, as agreed in advance. Specifically, the Finance Manager must be available for the annual leadership conference and some or all of the New Wine annual summer festival (on-site or remote support).
Places of work: This role is eligible for hybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of 1 day in the London office a week.
Supervision: The post holder will receive regular supervision from their line manager.
Role review: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The post holder will then receive a quarterly rolling review of performance, the role, job description, terms and package.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is intended to include only some duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
Why join our team?
One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know!
Workspace: We have moved our office to Work.Life, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch. Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts, and well-being activities for us as members.
Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week.
Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival. Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements would be made in advance. Specifically, at our two main events, we will make sure to look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability. We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too!
Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us. While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days.
Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this.
Key dates: Application deadline is 07 June 2024, 5pm. If strong applicants are received before this time, we may close applications early. We will aim to interview in the week commencing 10 June 2024
Application: Please send your CV and cover letter to the hiring manager by the given date above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.
We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 24 days of annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. The position is office based, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.
We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:
- Ability to produce accurate and accessible financial data, including budgets
- Ability to manage accounting and payroll systems
- Understanding of Sage Payroll and Accounts
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
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We are an agile social enterprise looking for a qualified Finance Manager to manage and operate our existing finance function. Working flexibly from home, you will perform a core role in our small, friendly virtual team helping to maintain financial stability and control as we focus on our mission to deliver successful projects across a range of settings globally. You will report to the Strategy Director. The role is advertised at 15 hours per week and the preference would be for these hours to be worked over 3 days, however this can be flexed in line with the cyclical nature of some of the finance activities, particularly during quarter end.
This role has management & operational responsibility for all finance processes including budgeting, cashflow, VAT, Payroll, and overall management of our bank accounts and treasury. The Finance Manager will also manage the relationship and coordinate with our outsourced financial service providers.
PCI offers 25 days annual leave (pro rated for part time employees) plus the usual 8 bank holidays; time off in lieu; 5% company contributions to the NEST pension scheme; discounted shopping voucher scheme through Rewards Gateway.
Purpose of the role
- Managing working relationship with outsourced bookkeepers.
- Invoicing, expenses and treasury
- Main contract for bank accounts
- Payroll
- Budgeting, reforecasting, cashflow, ad hoc financial reporting
- Support work for annual statutory accounts & corporation tax return & VAT returns
Person criteria
Essential
- Demonstrated finance qualification, ideally ACA/CA or ACCA. Undergrad degree in Accounting with considerable relevant experience will also be considered.
- Strong experience in all aspects of financial management, accounting and tax.
- Natural aptitude for financial control & ability to identify areas of process risk.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Good communicator with ability to write clear instructions & summarise key messages for non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to advise & recommend logical actions to senior managers/directors.
- Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, remaining calm under pressure, whilst monitoring wider environment for related impact.
- Proactive and takes own initiative; comfortable making decisions & taking responsibility
- Access to appropriate connectivity & workspace which is conducive to productive home working
- Efficient, organised, accurate & thorough record-keeper, with keen attention to detail
- Experience working as part of a virtual/remote team.
Preferred
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting package.
- Experience working in a small business environment.
- Experience working in the social enterprise/non-profit sector.
- Commercial acumen
- Familiarity with Dropbox
- General good aptitude for IT and able to resolve basic issues yourself.
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, especially during peak finance cycles
See detailed job description attachment for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance and Operations
Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire with a minimum of three days per week expected to be worked at our Newbury office. Flexible working arrangements are available with the understanding that this must meet the objectives of the charity and requirements of the role.
Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer
Start date: 01/08/2024 or as soon as possible thereafter
Hours of work: Full-time, permanent.
Salary range: £55,000 - £60,000 FTE, depending on experience.
Purpose
This is an exciting and vital role performing a range of finance and governance tasks, working within the Senior Leadership Team of a leading mental health charity focused on supporting children and young people.
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) will be responsible for the successful management of the charity finances and operations, as well as making a leading contribution to the charity’s strategic direction. The role is responsible to the CEO, and activity oversight spans finance, HR, IT, and office management. The HFO is also responsible to the Trustees for the financial state of the charity and as Company Secretary. As a result, the HFO must working closely with the treasurer, members of the finance and investment committee, as well as the senior leadership team and our existing finance and operation colleagues.
We are looking for an highly motivated, efficient, diligent and confident finance professional with experience of managing a team. The role is varied and would suit a qualified accountant with experience of working collaboratively and compassionately with a range of colleagues to achieve organisational objectives. There will be opportunities to increase knowledge and the successful candidate could be supported to undertake further study.
Key responsibilities and duties
Strategy, modelling and leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial strategy supporting the organisation’s wider strategic plan.
- Provide guidance and leadership on short and long-term financial decisions.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of long-range financial plans with the CEO, Board of Trustees and the Finance and Investment committee, to support organisational sustainability and growth.
- Provide leadership (including line management of at least one member of staff) to our small but invaluable finance and operations team comprising our finance and operations manager, finance assistant, and our office and IT coordinator.
Financial and Operational Management
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission, vision and priorities.
- Streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, Facilities and supplier management.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Optimise and manage the Trust’s working capital and cash flow position.
- Maintain appropriate financial records and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual reports and financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
- Ensure necessary insurances and contracts are in place and provide required liability and other coverages.
- Develop and manage strong and effective relationships with external auditors, the bank, the treasurer, and other key partners.
- Hold responsibility for all tax matters and compliance with HMRC requirements.
Resources, Risk Management and Compliance
- Overall leadership and accountability for IT, Digital and Business Systems infrastructure, including appropriate data protection requirements.
- Oversight of property matters for the team office, including responsibility for lease, insurance and legal matters.
- Overall leadership for the development and implementation of the risk matrix framework.
About our Trust
The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically took his own life whilst suffering from depression.
We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate young people and those with responsibility for them - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:
- Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.
- Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.
- Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.
- Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.
- Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.
Terms and Conditions
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need. Our current office is only accessible via a flight of stairs. We would of course discuss home-based working and holding team meetings in an accessible location as appropriate.
Benefits
We want people to thrive at the Trust; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. That being the case, our team comes first, and we are proud of our culture: we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.
As part of our employed team, the following benefits are available to you:
- Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
- A workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement, into which we pay 3%.
- Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of talking therapies where these are not available via the NHS.
- Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events and through involvement in relevant projects.
- Learning and development opportunities specific to job roles and on mental health and wellbeing topics.
- Coaching (offered to CWT pro bono, depending on team member and need).
- Social events and team days.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Time off for volunteering.
- Unpaid leave/sabbatical particularly if this supports personal or professional development (offered after 2 years in post).
To apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Dr Hannah Vickery, our CEO, this can be arranged via Kerryn Cyfka, Executive Assistant to the CEO, please contact us via our website or call us - number can be found on our website.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17th June 2024.
Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to Kerryn’s email above. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement.
You will hear back from us by Friday 21st June, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place at our Newbury office on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th June and will involve a competency interview along with a short 10-minute presentation task relevant to the role.
We will provide details about the task at invitation to interview to allow candidates time to prepare.
Person Specification – Head of Finance and Operations
The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply.
Skills required and relevant experience
Essential
- Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function.
- Significant leadership experience spanning Operations, HR and Finance
- Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis.
- Commercial acumen spanning organisational planning, budgeting and using data an insight to drive change.
- Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent.
- Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of the charity sector (e.g., management of restricted/ unrestricted funds, VAT partial exemption, Gift Aid, and the Charity SORP).
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
Attainment
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in charity finance or leadership.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Commitment to embedding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything that you do.
- Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
- Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to listen and learn, as well as to lead.
- Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously.
- A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in dealing with confidential matters.
Desirable
- Interest in and awareness of children and adolescent mental health issues
To educate young people and those around them about their mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Manager will be providing bespoke financial management capacity-building support, ensuring compliance with statutory/funder requirements, and supporting operational/strategic management and planning resources. The role holder is also expected to support HQ Finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our financial hub, you will be supporting the CFO, Deputy Director of Finance and our senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Support the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance and senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
B. Provide bespoke financial management capacity-building support to Black and racialized organisations in 8 London boroughs, including supporting groups to:
1. Conducting financial health checks and developing and implementing action plans.
2. Provide training, and guidance to groups supported on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory and funder requirements governing the sector, employer responsibilities training, and governance.
3. Support the development and implementation of financial strategies operational/strategic management and planning resources.
4. Provide training and guidance on risk identification and mitigation and annual reports and accounts.
5. Support the delivery of webinars/masterclasses to participants
6. Support developing effective online learning tools and platforms to cascade learning.
7. Support the delivery of a proactive finance service ‘Critical Friend’ providing financial advice, support, scrutiny, and challenge to the organisations.
8. Support groups to plan resources, assess the implications of service proposals, and provide financial modelling and analysis of service options for projects and initiatives.
9. Contribute to the provision of financial support across the Ubele hubs, in forecasting both in-year and future-year income and expenditure, ensuring these are accurate, appropriate, and supported through activity and performance analysis.
10. Support the Deputy Finance Director as required on a range of financial and management accounting, budgetary, reconciliation, reporting, and payment tasks where relevant, for the designated service area.
11.Support the Ubele senior leadership team and staff in the development and updating of the project organisational and annual budget to ensure that it supports the outcomes set out in our strategic plan.
As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping us embark on a new 3-year strategy. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decisions.
Your responsibilities will span the entire financial lifecycle, from budgeting and forecasting to meticulous reporting and process optimisation, you will also lead on management reporting, cashflow planning and the delivery of WellChild’s audit, Annual Report & Accounts.
You will have a detailed knowledge of accounting principles (ideally from within the charity sector), strong analytical skills; be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking and have a proficiency in accounting alongside a relevant finance qualification; (ACA, ACCA, ACMA).
You will also need to have advanced excel skills, experience of charity accounts, SORP and charity VAT and be able to plan, prioritise and organise your work with impeccable attention to detail.
For full details of the role and contact details for a furhter discussion please see the Job description/ person specification and job advert documents.
We look forward to recieveing your application by the 20th May 24.
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Senior Finance Business Partner
£56,467- £61,256 pa
City of London and we are a hybrid working organisation
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of job:
In this role you will business partner with the Funding directorate to ensure high quality, accurate and timely budgeting and forecasting with respect to both restricted projects and unrestricted operational activity in the Funding team. You will work closely with the Funding Leadership Team and wider department and be their trusted financial advisor. This role will also give the successful candidate a unique opportunity to contribute to Comic Relief’s Shifting the Power Programme, a long term, transformative, civil society strengthening programme, co-funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), operational in Ghana, Zambia and Malawi.
You will be responsible for internal management information for senior management, alongside external reporting to funders. As part of the external reporting, you will be required to build relationships with external stakeholders including government funders such as FCDO and associated partners (including Anchor Partners who are co-funded by Comic Relief and FCDO as part of the Shifting the Power programme). This role may entail some overseas travel to partners.
Key responsibilities:
Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting
· Lead on budgeting & forecasting for the funding directorate including restricted budgets and forecasts and supporting on troubleshooting in these areas
· Accountable for ensuring donor reports completed by the Grants Accountant and Finance Assistant are accurate, completed to high standard and submitted on time
· Prepare management accounts and analysis for the Funding Directorate
· Develop and maintain metrics and financial KPIs related to grant making
· Support on restricted funding applications
· Review funding decisions and work with the Grant Accountant to ensure decisions are accurately reflected in the grants and finance system.
· Work closely with the Grant Accountant to ensure accurate and timely postings for grant income and expenditure
Business Partnering
· Be the finance point of contact for the Funding Leadership Team, building and maintaining strong relationships with the department.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with funded partners as required, particularly the three anchor partners in our Shifting the Power programme
· Provide organisational strengthening financial support as required directly to Anchor partners to enable accurate forecasting and reporting.
· Responsible for budget holder training for the Funding department, and ensure understanding of financial model and relevant financial processes.
· Develop technical expertise in relation to our funding principals such as Shift the Power, and advocate for the adoption of these principles within financial planning, reporting and relationships. Shifting the power principals challenge the conventional top-down approach, where donors hold power, and advocate for a more democratic, inclusive and sustainable approach, where local communities have a say in shaping and implementing projects that impact their lives.
Person specification
Essential criteria
· ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified accountant
· Sound knowledge of Charity SORP
· Experience in fund accounting
· Experience in preparing donor reports
· Experience of producing reports and analysis to drive financial decision-making at an organisational level
· Experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders, working collaboratively across teams and being open to new and different ways of working
· Ability to travel internationally if required
Desirable criteria
· Experience of working in the international development sector
· Experience of managing budgets on Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, or other government funded programmes.
· Experience of working outside of the UK in a financial or grant giving environment.
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing: 11:55am, 6th Jun 2024 BST
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Equal opportunity
We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to: Be valued for being yourself Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to lead our financial operations. This critical role will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring our charity continues to operate efficiently and effectively while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
You will play a key role in our committed, enthusiastic, and supportive Senior Leadership Team and enjoy a challenging role which brings great job satisfaction.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on the charity’s existing successes, developing strength and sustainability to underpin services that that bring a voice hope and change, for Sussex people helping them to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting; manage financial risks, investments, and reserves.
- Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide financial guidance to the CEO, SLT, Trustees, and stakeholders; attend and present at key meetings.
- Manage financial administration including banking, payroll, tax returns, annual accounts, audit, and continuous process improvements.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
- Have an understanding of the charity environment and wider landscape.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and team working.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Can plan and prioritise own and others’ work to set deadlines, with good time management skills.
We welcome informal conversations prior to receiving written applications, please call us to discuss the role with our current Head of Finance.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 17th June 2024.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title of Post: Financial Assistant
Responsible to: Head of HR & Administration
Hours: 32 hours per week
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main responsibility of this role is to assist the Head of Resources in the efficient and smooth running of financial functional activities of the charity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
2. Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Head of Resources and assisting in developing and maintaining all financial reporting within the charity.
3. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the charity’s annual income and expenditure budget.
4. Assisting in monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts.
5. Dealing with finance related queries from staff, senior management, supporters, and suppliers.
6. Maintenance and reconciliation of direct debits, standing orders and other online donations.
7. Supporting the financial controller in the planning and preparation of statutory accounts and the annual audit.
8. Ensuring accurate gift aid records are maintained for supporters and conducting the annual gift aid claim.
9. Assisting in the maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to ensure:.
a. All income and expenditure are properly approved, banked and processed in a timely manner.
b. Monthly cash/cheque management and bank reconciliations are carried out and recorded.
10. Undertaking any other accounting duties that may be required and providing cover when other staff are absent.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required Elements
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with Stella Maris staff, volunteers, and supporters.
- Accuracy, numeracy, organisation, and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Integrity, honesty, and customer-service skills.
- Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Computer skills such as experience in working with spreadsheets and accounting software. Confident in using IT software such as Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel) and CRM databases.
- Ability to work flexibly and to use own initiative to meet demands of job.
- Strong commitment to team working, and an ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues across whole organisation.
- Commitment to high quality service, best practice, and best value in all aspects of the charity’s operation.
Desired Elements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the wider UK charity sector.
- Experience of working with a CRM database is desirable.
- Knowledge of the wider UK/international maritime sector.
- Knowledge of the Catholic church.
- Experience of working in a UK charity sector.
- Understanding of the Vision, Mission, and Values of Stella Maris.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced senior finance professional looking for a new challenge?
With two brand new finance director roles available, this an exciting time to join the Royal British Legion.
We are looking for a Director of Financial Accounts to be responsible for the Finance Accounting, Business Processes and Finance Systems teams of The Royal British Legion, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations and ensuring that an effective service is provided to Directors, Trustees, staff and volunteers.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The RBL is a leading UK charity with Income of c.£150m and a strong Balance sheet with investments and property holdings.
We are seeking a successful candidate who will:
- Lead the financial accounting team of the RBL group to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and tax.
- Lead the RBL’s transactional processing teams with focus on cash collection, treasury management, payroll and accounts payable.
- Lead the development of RBL’s Finance systems to drive productivity within Finance and the wider organisation.
As a Director of Financial Accounts you will also play a key role in:
- contributing to the three-year Strategic Plan with the emphasis on the financial framework and develop supporting strategies alongside an annual plan for the team
- overseeing medium term plans for delivery of the year end, audit and major projects with a typical timeframe of 6-12 months.
- maintaining a system of internal financial controls, policies, delegated authorities and procedures to safeguard Legion funds and ensure that funds are spent in line with charity law, applicable accounting standards and (where relevant) donor wishes
- overseeing the Business Processes function (including Payroll, Payables, Receivables and Cash & Banking), supporting the Head of Business Processes to devise and maintain appropriate processes and controls
- ensuring that business critical systems are appropriately supported and maintained, that risks are appropriately managed and that external suppliers deliver a good level of customer service.
- The breadth of the Royal British Legion’s activities and income streams mean that our accounts are highly complex and we are subject to a raft of external laws and regulation. You will be responsible for ensuring that we are compliant and have robust controls in place, whilst also giving advice that is pragmatic and recognises the challenges of front-line delivery.
Package
Permanent. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension 2x matched employer contributions up to 14%, retail discounts and savings, private healthcare, training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, life assurance and more.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our Haig House, London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: 11/06/2024
1st stage Virtual Interview Dates: WC 17/06/2024
2nd stage Interview Dates: WC 24/06/2024
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact us.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
White Ribbon UK is the leading UK organisation working to prevent men’s violence against women and girls by showing what men can do to promote equality and create a culture where women live free from violence. We reach many thousands of people a year, but we can’t do any of this without passionate and highly effective people working within our team.
As Finance Manager you will be a key advisor to the Chief Executive and Trustees, providing professional insights into financial matters to support strategic decision making, playing a key role in the development of sustainable funding, and ensuring alignment with White Ribbon UK’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
You will be a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects of White Ribbon UK, including our trading subsidiary, who is able to work in a solo role. You will manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance and efficiency in our financial processes and provide a comprehensive and compliant financial management, accounting, and administration service to maintain and develop the financial health of White Ribbon UK. Our current annual turnover is around £410,000 and we are ambitious to grow over the next five years. We manage our finances and payroll in-house, using QuickBooks accounting system.
Please make sure you submit a relevant CV and a covering letter, maximum 2 sides of A4, that demonstrates your suitability for the role of Finance Manager and why you want to work for White Ribbon UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Finance Manager-Full time 37.5hrs per week (part time considered)
Salary: circa £34,000-£38,000 FTE per annum/pro rata (negotiable)
Work base: Howdon Community Hub (flexible working arrangements will be considered)
Accountability: Chief Executive Officer
The information provided in this job description is given to ensure that the post holder has the best opportunity of understanding what is required to be effective in the post. It is not intended to be prescriptive in every detail and it is expected that the post-holder will be as positive and flexible as possible as the role develops.
Role Information
The Finance Manager is a key strategic role within the organization and will be part of the Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will work at a strategic level and attend and be answerable to the Board of Trustees in the areas of Finance, Compliance and Risk and undertake the position of GDPR lead on behalf of the organization working within the wider Senior Leadership Team that includes a CEO, Business Development Manager, Training and Development Manager and Operations Manager.
As Family Gateway enters into year 2 of its 3-year strategic plan, this is an exciting time in which the Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership team, staff and volunteers will shape the future of service delivery for the community that it serves in Howdon and Wallsend and as it reaches beyond and across the North East with its Barefoot Professional Model of service delivery with steady growth in mind. The post holder therefore will be required to have a good understanding of the political and funding landscape and be able to form good stakeholder relationships.
The post holder will manage a small core staff team and will oversee the day-to-day financial operations within the company, including Payroll, Debtors, Creditors, and Banking. The post holder will be responsible for Budgets, Management Accounts, Taxation, and all income streams including Grant Funding. In addition, the postholder will ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met, Companies House and the Charity Commission. The post holder will also be the key contact for auditing, and other financial needs as necessary and will track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
The post holder will also seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company and research and analyze financial reports and market trends. The post holder will also be responsible for the management of Family Gateways assets, IT and quality assurance systems and will ensure Family Gateway is complaint in all areas of risk, governance and business.
Key Accountabilities:
• To be responsible for the oversight of all Financial Services including risk management systems and processes within Family Gateway reporting directly to the CEO.
• The post holder will stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes and oversee all IT and data functions within the organization
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to Statutory and Regulatory financial regulations and legislation, including Companies House and The Charity Commissioners.
• To oversee the day-to-day management of the organizational risk register ensuring it is up to date and prepared for sub committee
• To write and/or contribute to the writing of tenders and grant applications and where appropriate collate information to aid the reporting requirements of funders
• To manage a small core function team as directed by the CEO providing regular supervision, performance management and annual appraisals.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and management of the Contracts Database ensuring all information is uploaded or removed as appropriate and that regular monitoring of this information provides information to the CEO and other managers in order to inform sound project management delivering projects to scale, to time and within budget
• To work in partnership with operations staff and The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) supporting the maintenance of an effective IT and CRM system which in turn will measure project data and produce KPI’s.
• Liaise with IT provider to ensure Cyber Security integrity measures are in place and working effectively. Control and Monitor IT access via Role Permissions and Passwords.
• To Control and Monitor as the GDPR Lead for the organization, keeping up to date with ICO registration and guidance and overseeing a robust Data Breach Register, ensuring all staff are trained annually in line with company policy
• Produce accurate and timely financial management information on a monthly basis to support decision-making and to present information to the Board of Trustees, attending Board meetings as required
• Establish and maintain appropriate, robust and secure financial recording processes for purchasing and payment of items and management of petty cash, including Cash Floats, Fixed Asset Register, Banking, and Taxation including VAT.
• To produce and prepare annual budgets and cost scenarios for the Board of Trustees, CEO and SLT and to host monthly finance reviews with SLT
• To ensure timely payroll data is prepared, checked and processed prior to submission to third party provider and thereafter import to Finance system via journal entry. To oversee appropriate pension and insurance provision is in place on behalf of the company and that legal compliance is followed.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and activity information to support new project development plans as required
• To engage fully in management meetings, supervision and appraisals
• Demonstrate professionalism, tenacity and empathy in their work
• To undertake any reasonable task as requested in line with the senior nature of this role
• Adhere to and work demonstrating Family Gateway values and support development of the Barefoot Professional Model.
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Employment benefits
· Generous AL policy with 25 days
· 1 days Birthday leave
· 1 days additional leave at Christmas (specified)
· 2 health and wellbeing leave days per year
· All Bank holidiays
· 1hr paid each week for wellbeing activities based in and around the Howdon Hub
· Stuck not sick policy
· Two paid wellbeing breaks a day for all staff
· Free secure car parking on site
· Community café on site
· Use of our community gym
· Generous sick leave
· Employee Assistance Program-confidential 24hrs advice and support, access for both yourself and your family members, access to 6 sessions of counselling(non contractual)
· Cycle to Work scheme
· 4% employer contributory pension scheme
· Regular Supervision and Annual Appriasal with personal and professional development opportunities
· Additional holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year, non contractual)
· Flexible working arrangements
· Emergency loan of up to £500 per year
Closing date: 5pm 28th June 2024
Inteview date: 17th July 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.
You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,
Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.
You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.
Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.
This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.
Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Finance Coordinator - People - June 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through ouronline jobs portal.
Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 21st June 2024
Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.