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About Bank Workers Charity
We’re the benevolent society supporting UK bank employees and their families. Each year we help thousands of people encountering financial, health, housing and wellbeing challenges with independent advice and guidance, case management, referrals to expert partners and grant giving.
About you
Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for crafting compelling narratives? Do you have a proven track record in developing successful marketing campaigns and content planning/delivery? Do you keep an eye on the metrics – changing your approach according to what the data tell you? If so, you could be the perfect Marketing Manager for our team.
About the role
Hybrid working (minimum two days a week office based for FTE)
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our messaging, supporting our fundraising efforts, and leading our marketing strategy to position the charity as a trusted provider of financial and wellbeing support for those most in need, and as a signposting and early intervention resource for the wider community we support.
As our Marketing Manager, you will develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with our marketing objectives and brand identity, while creating and managing an editorial calendar to ensure consistent and timely content delivery across all channels. You will craft high-quality, engaging, and persuasive copy for various platforms, including websites, reports, email campaigns, and print materials.
Collaborating in cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimise content and strategies.
What we offer
We’ve put a lot of energy into being a great place to work. We’re proud of our supportive culture and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. There are plenty of learning opportunities, and as a wellbeing charity we aim to be a leader in wellbeing support for our people.
Our benefits include:
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30 days holiday plus public holidays (with the option to buy additional leave)
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8% employer contribution to BWC’s pension scheme and up to 3% matched with employee contributions
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A wide range of employer funded wellbeing experiences through Heka
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Flexible benefit provision (including Medicash plan, cycle to work, payroll giving and electric car scheme)
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Group Life Cover (three times annual salary)
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Weekly wellbeing half hour
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Season Ticket Loan (upon successful completion of probation)
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Employee Assistance Programme
To apply, please send a CV including a supporting statement (no more than one side of A4) outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification in the Applicant Pack.
Bank Workers Charity is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new organisation
“From artificial intelligence to climate change, from building prosperity to improving well-being – today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, cultures and societies.”
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. The British Academy invest in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engage the public with fresh thinking and debates, and bring together scholars, government, business and civil society to influence policy for the benefit of everyone. They also have a trading subsidiary, Clio Enterprises Ltd (Clio); a stunning venue offering private room hire suited to conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars and lectures, as well as elegant private dining functions, award dinners and weddings.
Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring these are compliant with statutory requirements and that financial controls are appropriate and effective. You will also maintain a financial planning framework that will facilitate the delivery of the Academy’s financial strategy.
Specific areas of focus will include.
- Prepare statutory consolidated Group accounts and accounts for the trading subsidiary, including managing the relationship with external auditors.
- Contribute to the annual budget-setting process, in conjunction with the Director of Resources.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the finance team and achievement of key goals and priorities.
- Contribute to the introduction of a new Finance system.
- Prepare and monitor cash-flow forecasts, including appropriate analysis between restricted and unrestricted funds, and maintain records of restricted income and expenditure.
- Manage the DSIT (Department of Science, Innovation & Technology) monthly grant claim process.
- Support the Development team with donor reporting requirements.
What you need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant and will be able to provide excellent financial management and reporting for the organisation. You will be confident working with internal and external stakeholders and will be capable of considering their different requirements and priorities. A good understanding of restricted and unrestricted income would be a distinct advantage, as well as an understanding of donor reporting requirements. You will be committed to continual improvement of systems and enhancing the overall service provided by the finance team.
What you will get in return
Annual Leave
34 days (not including 8 bank holidays)
Our benefits package includes:
- a defined benefit pension scheme
- interest-free season ticket loans
- interest-free bicycle loans
- a stunning, Grade I listed building
- 34 days of annual leave, not including bank holidays
- enhanced employee policies
- flexible working and core hours policies
- annual pay and merit awards
- social activities
- hybrid working
- Contract: Full time
- Starting salary: £42,979 (Band C1)
- Location: ActionAid, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ (hybrid)
Background
The Gender & Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls are able to realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promote gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on government policies and projects.
Overall role of the Network Coordinator
The Network Coordinator is part of a small team comprising of the Director, Head of Policy, Network Coordinator, Communications and Policy Assistant and volunteers.
The Network Coordinator role lies at the heart of the network ensuring it functions efficiently while leading our activities to support our members in their work on gender equality and women’s rights. They work alongside women’s rights advocates and practitioners across a range of issues within the international development sector, while ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly.
Specifically, the role is to:
- Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
Specific Tasks
1. Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the finances and accounts including invoices, receipts, payments, book-keeping and quarterly budget updates and liaising with GADN’s accountants and payroll providers
- Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
- Manage annual membership subscriptions
- Work with the Director in identifying and securing core grant funding
- Manage the administration of grant funding including invoices, activity monitoring, donor reports and relations with any sub-grantees
2. Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Produce GADN’s Annual Review
- Respond to external enquiries in the ‘Coordinator’ and ‘Recruitment’ inboxes
- Manage GADN volunteers
- Keep all HR and other files and records in order
- Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings)
- Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
- Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met
3. Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
- Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
- Organise four Members’ Meetings per year, working with others in the team
- Organise other events and support for network members working with others in the team
- Induct new members
- Respond to requests for information from members
4. Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
- Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
- Organise and minute meetings of the Network’s Advisory Group and Chairs of Working Groups
- Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
- Administer annual planning processes and support the development of the network’s next three-year strategy
5. Other
- Undertake any other reasonable task as needed
Management
The post is line managed by the Director. The Network Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of Policy, Communications and Policy Assistant, Co-Chairs of the Board, Treasurer, Working Group Chairs and members of the Advisory Group.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable financial numeracy and experience of organisational financial systems including accounts, budgets, spreadsheets and banking
- At least two years worth of administrative experience
- IT literacy - ideally including Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite, and Squarespace
- Ability to write clearly
- Proven ability to organise and plan effectively, prioritise workloads and work on own initiative with limited support
- Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promoting women’s rights and gender equality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Also desirable
- Understanding of gender and development issues, including racial justice
- Experience of organising meetings and events
- Experience of working with a network
- Experience of working with a Board of Trustees
- Experience of minute taking
- Experience of working in an NGO
To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form and return it to us by 9 am on Monday, 24 June 2024.
Interview process
There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Friday, 5 July 2024 and the second on Friday, 12 July 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email.
GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Some of the credentials you will need:
· Level 3 or Level 4 Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT) qualification
· Experience of maintaining financial records on Quickbooks or appropriate online accounting system
· Experience of raising and processing invoices and recording payments
· Experience of reconciling bank accounts
· Sound knowledge of bookkeeping methods and principles
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Financial Analyst to play a key role in the finance and broader management team of our ancient and innovative Christian charity, which has a chapel and a pattern of prayer at its heart.
This is a new role established to support our Finance Director and provide analysis of results and performance to support the Commercial Director, managers and trustees in their decision-making processes.
The ideal candidate will be proactive and a great communicator. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be particularly good at communicating often technical information to non-specialists. They will work well with others including colleagues, clients and suppliers.
Experienced and dedicated, they will support the management of this venerable and much-loved institution and be flexible to assist the small finance team, especially in busy periods.
As the Royal Foundation of St Katharine is a Christian retreat centre that is open to all regardless of faith, and as the post holder would be a member of the management team, it would be essential for this person to support the Christian ethos of the charity. It would be desirable if they felt able to support the rhythm of prayer in our chapel, though this is not a requirement.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience in the hospitality sector with a strong preference to hotels.
- University degree or equivalent.
- Either hold or be studying for a recognised accounting and finance qualification. Study support will be available for the right candidate.
About RFSK
At St Katharine’s, We provide an outstanding conference centre and retreat house in the heart of London that enables individuals and organisations to be refreshed and to do inspirational and creative work.
With our precinct space and Yurt café, we offer a popular venue that appeals to local residents and community groups.
How to apply
Please apply with a CV and cover letter setting out your suitability for the role.
We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may appoint to the role prior to the closing date for applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Finance Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to financial activity in our international operations and will ensure appropriate global financial oversight of the growing network of local entities. The role will also support the development of new local entities as Better Cotton extends its global reach to ensure appropriate financial mechanisms are implemented in the new locations.
The focus on governance and internal controls is essential to support the growth in the different locations. There is also a requirement to delve in to the detail when appropriate whilst also being able to understand ‘the big picture’. Due to the nature of the role there will be a significant amount of overseas travel.
You will also lead the implementation of enhancements that addresses our international business processes and systems to drive efficiencies and strengthen controls, working closely with Finance Managers around the world.
This role will report to the Global Head of Finance. You will provide matrix management of country Finance teams i.e., Finance staff based in India, China, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, and will work closely with the Programme teams for the development of Better Cotton’s operations in other countries. This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.
Areas that play to your strengths
(All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with)
- For Financial Governance, Activity and Reporting, you will:
- Support local teams to develop new entities or to promote appropriate legal structure.
- Support the development of appropriate financial mechanisms and control environment in response to the increasing risks and reporting requirements as Better Cotton evolves in new locations.
- Oversee the maintenance of adequate levels of financial governance for compliance with laws and regulations, help identify risks.
- Support the country Finance teams for all aspects of financial management, accounting, and statutory reporting.
- Guide country teams on:
- establishing locally relevant processes and policies to ensure compliance with Better Cotton processes and adherence to local statutory and tax requirements
- developing accounting systems and controls and recruiting adequate Finance staff. Establish internal compliance audits to detect and prevent financial misstatements.
- Support the accounts set up and migration of records of local entities in the organisation’s accounting system.
- Ensure the external audit process for local entities is appropriate. Interact with local auditors when appropriate.
- Advise on local financial issues and conduct diversified ad-hoc analysis (impairment, working capital improvement, performance optimization).
- Advise on Tax and Finance aspects related to organisational changes and support to enhance financial governance mechanisms.
- Collaborate with Legal and Tax advisors to implement agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all local tax, filing and financial authorities requirements.
For Treasury Management, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance to ensure coverage of treasury needs for local entities and local operations,
- Support the management of currencies and the risks around FX fluctuations, and the implementation of mitigation strategies.
For Financial Controls and Risk Management, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance to deliver the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls.
- Prepare internal documentation to support due diligence and internal controls.
- Lead analysis and documentation of technical issues for Better Cotton local offices and related entities to mitigate organisational risk and develop implementation strategies, working in close collaboration with the country teams.
- Review the financial risks for new investment developments for Better Cotton and drive appropriate policies to reduce organisational risk.
- Lead the risk assessment for Finance and review the financial risks for the overall organisation, working closely with the Finance Managers and country teams.
- Document and maintain updated the global risk register. Represent the Finance function in the Risk Register Working group.
For Systems and Process Improvements globally, you will:
- Drive forward a co-ordinated and well-thought-out roadmap of enhancements that addresses our business processes and systems to drive efficiencies and strengthen controls, including supporting the development of an ERP road map working closely with the IT & Country teams.
- Support the maintenance of the ERP road map, working closely with the IT & Country teams, to ensure it remains appropriate as Better Cotton evolves.
- Oversee the Global IT projects related to finance processes and data delivered by the IT team.
- Oversee the implementation of effective international change management process and documentation.
For other areas, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance prepare pre-reads for Finance Committee and Council.
- Work with the Global Head of Finance for many aspects of functional management, including staffing and building an effective motivated team with the appropriate skills as the organisation develops.
- Design appropriate international financial KPIs for the Finance coordination team.
- Perform or assist with ad-hoc or Better Cotton special projects as assigned.
About your skills, knowledge and experience
(proven performance in)
Essential
- Qualification/Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance – ideally a Certification in internal auditing and/or risk management. Master’s degree (preferably in accounting and/or Finance) a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of Swiss GAAP and international standards accounting
- Proven leadership skills, experience of working independently and taking responsibility for specific areas of work within a finance function
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong strategic and organisational skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, changeable environment
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office 365
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
Desirable
- Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities
- Strong relationship building skills and service-oriented attitude
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate strong relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting within an international organization
- Experience and strong understanding of intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and topside adjusting entries.
- Experience developing and working with ERP or accounting packages
- Solid experience of maintaining and improving accounting and financial systems and processes in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience of establishing financial systems and processes in a new entity, or supporting their development in a rapidly growing entity
- Experience of working in an international organisation and working collaboratively with teams in other countries
- Experience of collaborating effectively across different teams and cultures
- Interest in and commitment to sustainability
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central London, Delhi or Lahore
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas
- Enhanced parental benefits
- A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position and will be based in either London, Delhi or Lahore. National, regional and international travel will be required.
Apply now
Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton via this form.
Application deadline: 23 June 2024
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what excites you about this role and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Reall
Reall’s vision is housing markets that work for people, prosperity and planet. Reall is improving the lives of under-served households in African and Asian cities by building and increasing access to green resilient homes. We create the conditions for families to secure their own homes. Globally, there are 1.2 billion people without somewhere decent to call home. Working across our priority markets, including Kenya, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and beyond, Reall has a commercially and environmentally viable solution that drives macroeconomic development and catalyses pathways to net zero.
We have been pioneers and thought leaders in the global affordable housing space for more than 30 years and to date we have improved the lives of over three million people, created over 200,000 jobs, brought clean water to half a million people and delivered sustainable sanitation to over a million.
We are now seeking to appoint a highly experienced and accomplished Director of Finance and Investment to join our team. As a member of our Executive Team, you will be responsible for leading our finance, investment, and governance portfolios. The organisation is moving into a new phase of impact and growth, with the establishment of a group structure and new innovative products. With existing assets and portfolio providing security for the medium term, there is the potential and desire to substantially increase our impact. You will play a critical role in ensuring the financial wellbeing and good governance necessary to underpin our organisational growth and the delivery of our mission.
The Role
Our goal is to recruit an experienced Director of Finance and Investment who will lead the finance and investment functions for the organisation. This will involve supervising strategic financial planning, including yearly and long-term budgeting and tracking, as well as delivering precise and timely financial projections. You will ensure the external audit and production of statutory accounts are delivered, keeping tight cashflow management, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, FRS 102, Charity SORP, and other applicable standards and regulations.
Besides your financial duties, you will also oversee the investment portfolio of the organisation and its subsidiaries, run the treasury and investment system operations of Reall, deal with possible problems affecting debtors' repayment capacity, and comply with rules and regulations.
As a leader in this role, you will also be responsible for developing and implementing robust governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for the organisation and its subsidiaries, providing advice and guidance to the Board of Trustees, senior management, and other stakeholders on governance matters, and representing the organisation in external forums and networks related to governance, finance, and social impact.
You will also be responsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring a team of finance professionals, promoting a culture of financial awareness and accountability across the organisation, representing the finance function in the senior leadership team and Trustees, and providing strategic advice and input on financial issues and decisions.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Accountant qualification (ACCA, CFA, CCAB or equivalent) with at least 10 years of experience at a senior level
- Strong technical accounting skills, including experience of pulling together Group accounts & Consolidation
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Experience of managing a loan book or working in a charity or regulated for-purpose business
- Business partnering skills with the ability to raise the financial capacity of an SME
- A resilient, tenacious, flexible, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to motivate a team
Why work at Reall?
With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with significant ambition and a track record of success.
Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence. This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.
A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms. You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.
Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from those who are suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief, as Reall believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.
What We Offer
In return for your skills and experience, we offer:
- A competitive salary and total reward package
- 33 days' annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday. Increasing by 1 day every year for every year of service
- A comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced Pension offering, including death in service coverage along with a generous Maternity and Shared Parental Leave provision
- Access to a Reward portal, which provides high street discounts and a cashback reward scheme in popular online and retail outlets.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment including on-site health and well-being support through access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential support to colleagues. Along with access to funded training and further career development.
- More details are available in job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through as you apply for this role.
Salary – £90,000 - £105,000 per annum dependent on experience
Working hours – Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are open to flexible working patterns subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met. We are currently working hybrid with blended office and homeworking with the ability to work up to three days from home most weeks.
The closing date for applications for is 28th June 2024.
Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply for this role.
If you would like further information please contact us through the recruitment portal with your questions or contact details and a member of our team will contact you.
The new Finance Manager role is being created to provide a secure operational basis for Bloody Good Period to continue its work. As an established small charity, BGP is looking for an individual to take charge of the financial operations, supporting both operational staff and senior management with timely information and solid processing.
This role will be an integral part of the wider BGP team but will be the sole finance professional and as such suits candidates at ease with working on their own and taking charge of their responsibilities. We are currently in a process of bringing the financial management in-house from a collection of external suppliers and the role holder will have an opportunity to help bed these new practices in and to design systems as they see fit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing date: 12th June
Contract: This is a fixed term contract opportunity for 6 months, covering paternity leave.
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
Immediate start preferred.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you an experienced Finance professional wanting to make a real difference for anyone affected by dementia? This role will support our Income and Engagement Directorate.
This Directorate raises money so that Alzheimer’s Society can provide essential services to those who need them.
This will be a busy and varied role; you will need to manage a range of competing priorities and have excellent attention to detail. We’re looking for someone with energy, proactivity and who loves taking ownership. We need someone highly organised who will thrive with a varied portfolio. You will work with colleagues across the Income and engagement Directorate.
This role will bolster the existing business partnering team, as we navigate our way through a Finance Transformation programme incorporating transition to a new ERP, Unit4.
The Finance Business Partner will assist the directorate with financial analysis and advice that will help shape decision making. As a member of the Finance Partnering Team, you will support budget holders to maximise their impact and deliver a high quality, customer focused finance partnering service to stakeholders, including support to operational decision making, commercial development and producing forecasts, budgets, and insightful analysis.
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our flagship offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you
- Part/ fully qualified or QBE accountant with prior experience in a business partnering role
- Ability to question and support Senior Stakeholders when required.
- Proven ability to develop high-quality financial reporting for management.
- Proven ability to develop high-quality financial reporting for management and a can-do attitude with an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
Person specification
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
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Position title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Salary: £38,000 pa (rising to £40,000 upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period)
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (with a possibility to negotiate some flexibility)
Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office, GU4 8JU (2 days per week), home (3 days per week) and occasionally London
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Bank Holidays also provided, and an additional holiday entitlement will be given at DSWF’s discretion around Christmas and New Year
Other Benefits: Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme provided.
The Role:
DSWF is a wildlife conservation charity operating across Africa and Asia to end the drivers of wildlife crime and protect endangered species in their natural habitat. In 2024, the Foundation is still family-run and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as Finance Manager. DSWF is an equal opportunities employer and strives to offer a fulfilling and flexible workplace. This role is ideal for someone who wants to continue to develop their financial skills in the not-for-profit sector and offers great opportunities for personal development and ongoing growth within the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and have excellent skills in financial systems and processing. They will have an analytical mindset and be an effective problem-solver and committed team player. They will manage the day-to-day income and expenditure of the charity and its subsidiary trading company, provide financial support, reports and analysis across the organisation, while working with the CFO to produce the monthly management accounts and annual budget, be instrumental in the annual audit and provide financial reports for the senior management team and trustees.
The role will report to the CFO and work closely with the Senior Management Team to support the delivery of DSWF’s broad range of objectives across our Conservation, Education and Art strategic pillars. DSWF is a small organisation with a large portfolio of activities, and as such, this is a broad role that will work across the board with all team members to ensure an organised and efficient finance function.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Administration
· Maintain all financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems outlined in the DSWF Financial Handbook’s processes and controls
· Maintain up to date records on the finance system (Sage 50)
· Monitor and record income from all sources and ensure accurate and timely recording, including fund allocations
· With the fundraising team, ensure accurate and timely recording of income into the Raiser’s Edge CRM
· Daily reconciliation of all bank, control and intercompany accounts to Sage
· Banking of cheques and petty cash control in a timely manner
· Maintain the purchase ledger including receipt of invoices and expense claims, authorisations, cost coding and posting into the Sage system
· Process all bank payments, card payments and direct debits
· With the CFO, provide support to the Conservation team in analysing project financial reports, making grant payments and preparing financial reports for donors
· Liaise with the Art team over the production of sales invoices for the subsidiary Trading company as well as processing of e-commerce and offline sales
· Provide support to the fundraising team in the financial elements of event planning (including hardware and processes for receiving income at events) and producing full financial reconciliations and ROI reporting at the conclusion of each event
· With the CFO, provide support to the fundraising team in producing budgets for applications for funding
· Manage the negotiation of card and transaction fees with payment providers
· Complete month end accounts checklist and relevant journals to trial balance
· With the CFO, prepare monthly management accounts for SMT and staff
· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for the charity (using partial exemption principles) and the trading subsidiary
· Liaise with the fundraising team to ensure gift aid is maximised for every income stream and produce and submit gift aid claims on a monthly basis
Budget Management
· Support the preparation of the annual income and expenditure budgets
· Ensure income and costs are allocated correctly per agreed budget and highlight areas of variance
Annual Audit
· Preparation of papers for annual audit in conjunction with the CFO
· During audit be the main contact for collating all documentation and samples requested by auditors
Financial control systems
· Ensure financial policies and processes are fit for purpose, developing new ones where appropriate and deriving and implementing improvements to existing ones
Person Specification:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualifications
Essential
· AAT qualified or qualified by significant experience
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills
· A good level of general education including a high standard in English and Maths
Strongly Desirable
· ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part qualified
Skills and experience
Essential
· Accounts software experience
· Bookkeeping up to trial balance
· Experience of small – medium business finance
· To be able to work under pressure with high volumes of work with tight deadlines
· Ability to communicate efficiently complex financial information to non-finance managers and trustees
· To maintain confidentiality and the protection of data at all times
Strongly Desirable
· Sage accounts software experience
· CRM database experience
· Working knowledge of charity financial processes and controls
· Knowledge of charity finance reporting and practices (SORP)
· Preparation of financial statements
How to apply:
There is no immediate closing date for applications for this role, but we are hoping to hire by 16 September 2024 at the latest to facilitate a proper handover and will begin reviewing CVs as soon as they are received so please do not wait to apply.
Please apply online with your CV and a Covering Letter (Covering Letter to be no more than 2x A4 pages explaining why you wish to work for DSWF and why you are appropriate for the role).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 50,000 members, 300 staff and an annual turnover of more than £12m.
It's an exciting time our growing organisation as we implement our new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and make the most of their time at a world leading institution.
We are looking for a Financial Transactions Manager to join our growing team and make our vision a reality.
The Financial Transactions Manager will oversee the smooth running of the transactional processing of all income and expenditure at the Students’ Union. The post will support the Head of Finance in delivering an efficient and effective finance function by taking responsibility for reporting on customer and supplier accounts, and ensuring that payments are made, and monies are collected in accordance with terms of contracts. The role is an eight month fixed-term contract.
Job description
Do you have good knowledge of financial accounting concepts? Have you got the proven ability to deliver training sessions and presentations relating to transactional process to explain accounting and financial concepts to the team and non-finance colleagues? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of systems, processes and procedures relating to the purchase ordering, invoices, and credit card processing, and making payments. The post holder will manage and oversee the accounts receivable function as it relates to sales and income, assisting when needed in the processing of commercial outlet takings and approving sales invoices and interdepartmental charges. The right candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards of care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accountable for the accurate and timely processing of financial information in line with the Trust’s systems and keeping records in good order. The role provides quality information and compliant service to support strategic decision making and build a solid foundation for an evolving organisation.
Role responsibilities
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Process payments and maintain purchase ledger - process expenses, invoices and other payments in XLedger for payment in a timely and accurate manner and reviews supplier statements and outstanding items regularly and efficiently.
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Compliance and internal controls - Ensure relevant authorisations are obtained, and safeguards and protocols are followed about data protection, internal financial controls, and ethical standards.
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Act as the first point contact for purchasing queries - primary management of the shared finance email inbox; Acting as the first point of contact for external and internal questions. Ensures high levels of customer service and effective representation of the Finance Team and the Trust.
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Organisation - Maintain paperwork in an orderly manner: current/prior year records to remain accessible yet secure, older items archived and destroyed when appropriate. Ensuring proper records are maintained in the financial system.
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Finance Team assistance - Support finance team colleagues in providing information to other parties as appropriate, e.g.: as budget holding colleagues, fundraising colleagues, or external auditors.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
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Relevant bookkeeping qualification (e.g., AAT) or QBE
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Experience in a similar role, ideally working with large transactional volumes.
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Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the implications of accurate record keeping.
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Able to identify situations where any risk of non-compliance/adherence may arise
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Adept at working with accounting systems and MS applications.
Behaviours and competencies:
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Has a clear idea of priorities and manages own time appropriately by delivering key outputs and replies to requests in a timely fashion
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Adopts a customer service approach when communicating with stakeholders.
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Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, flexibility, and perseverance
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Demonstrates personal integrity and commitment to compliance and ethical standards
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Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
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Role models inclusive behaviours and values
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Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key role as a Head Office Administrator for a busy animal charity that would suit someone who wants to be involved and deliver excellent customer support. No 2 days are the same and multi tasking with varied responsibilites will be your middle names. This role requires someone with excellent people skills who is a quick learner and can work effectively alone alongside being organised and efficient.
First point of contact and a professional presence for our clients on the telephone and by email, you need to be understanding, patient and have empathy.
A passion for animals and respect for their welfare needs to be backed up by adhering to our aims and objectives. We would not employ anyone that is involved in animal blood sports or animal breeding.
Basic accounting and finance is desirable and a minimum of 3 years in an office environment with charity experience is also desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced person working in finance to use their extensive skills and experience to lead and empower our finance and financial planning services. You will lead and guide all of the Coleg's finance and accounting processes and provide information and advice to Coleg management on all finance matters, and be the primary liaison with the Coleg's external auditors.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate office spaces for Coleg staff across four locations and responsible for managing a Senior Finance Officer. As part of a team of ambitious, forward-thinking and collaborative managers you will provide expert skills, knowledge and advice on all Coleg financial matters into the next phase and beyond.
The Overall Aim of the Post
1.Lead, manage and coordinate all the Coleg's finance processes
2. External Exploration and Procurement
3. Reporting and Systems
4. Management of all four Offices
5. Contributing towards the overall principles and objectives of the Coleg
This is a Welsh language post, therefore the use of the Welsh language (orally and written) is essential
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
The Finance Business Partner will support and assist the Senior Finance Manager in providing day to day financial and management accounting for the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient delivery of the accounting services for the Charity.
This role is a job share on a part time permanent basis, 22.5 hours per week. We require the successful candidate to work Monday and Thursday however third day is flexible.
Principal duties include:
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To provide business partner support and be the first point of contact to each of the Directorates in MMUK for all expenditure related matters.
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Establish regular communication with each of the Directorates to support existing business processes and provide guidance for any potential changes to business processes which have a financial impact. Communicate any relevant changes back to the wider Finance Team.
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To prepare and analyse monthly expenditure against budget, investigating and documenting explanations for any significant variances, and liaising with directorates for review.
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To prepare monthly management information (expenditure).
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To lead on the preparation of the annual expenditure budget.
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To prepare consolidated income and expenditure budget.
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To lead on expenditure forecasting.
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To prepare consolidated income and expenditure forecast.
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To prepare quarterly VAT returns for submission to HMRC.
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To prepare the monthly payroll and coordinate payroll processes including supply of information to payroll bureau and authorisation of submission to HMRC.
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To maintain and update employee information for online submission of Group Pension Scheme and other providers of employee benefits.
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To be responsible for the expenditure audit requirements for the annual audit.
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To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial policies and procedures.
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To deal with finance related queries, both internal and external, as they arise.
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To support the wider finance team in any finance related matters.
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To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities.
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To be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting the role, including any ad-hoc or ongoing training requirements, subject to the needs of the Charity.
Please see the recruitment pack for further information by selecting the Charity Job apply function.
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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.