Finance Manager Jobs
Fundraising Development Manager
Fixed-Term, (Maternity Cover) Part-Time, Term-Time only
15 hours per week (flexible)
Pay Scale : H8, point 23 to H9, point 28 (dependent on experience)
Required : April / May 2024
We are seeking a knowledgeable individual to oversee the Fundraising Development Manager position for a fixed-term, covering maternity leave. The successful applicant will have some professional experience of fundraising and/or education development, together with experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
If you have enthusiasm for fundraising and would like to be involved in helping us in continuing this important work for our school, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Prospect Research Manager
We are seeking an accomplished and committed person to join us in the role of Prospect Research Manager.
Based in the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement department, the Prospect Research Team drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University. It does this in a number of ways, and the major focus of this role is on the team’s work in carrying out due diligence research as part of the University’s donations acceptance process.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Prospect Research and working alongside two other Prospect Research Managers in a wider team, the postholder will play a key role in overseeing our crucial work in this area. The role also offers the opportunity of line management responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to develop your career in the context of a busy, capable and friendly team, which also works on identifying new potential donors, and providing insights to build relationships with our supporters. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums.
About you:
We are looking for someone who brings substantial experience of prospect research and due diligence in a fundraising context, successful experience of supervising the work of others and of allocating resources, and the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University.
Other qualities that candidates will need include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; outstanding research and written communication skills; attention to detail; knowledge of current affairs; and an adaptable approach.
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership of CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal to apply to vacancy 171887.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 15 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 26 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Big Change’s vision is to see a society where all young people are set up to thrive in life, not just exams. As a charity based in the UK, we act as a catalyst to transform education and learning. We work in partnership to understand, advocate for and unlock support for transformation, working at the grassroots and the grasstops, locally, nationally and globally. In the UK we focus on two areas of work: The Big Education Challenge - a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning, and the Big Education Conversation, which supports inclusive conversations about the purpose of education to shape a new vision and ideas for change.
Overview of our benefits:
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£1000 Learning and Development Allowance
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Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes
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Flexible working
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Pension scheme with up to 5% matched by Big Change
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Monthly phone allowance
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Unlimited annual leave policy
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Volunteer days
Role Summary
We are looking for someone who thrives on diving into financial details while also possessing the capability to step back, produce comprehensive reporting, and collaborate effectively with wider team members.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting:
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Performing the month-end process and producing Monthly reports for the MD and wider teams.
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Assisting with producing reporting for Grant Reporting.
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Assisting the MD with Budget and Cashflow Reporting.
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Compiling Data for Year End Accounts and Audit.
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Liaising with Accountants and Auditors during the year-end process.
Transactional Processing:
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Using Dext/Hubdoc and Xero to post purchases to Xero.
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Compiling Banking Runs from Xero and inputting them into online banking for monthly banking runs approval.
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Reconciling bank accounts.
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Checking Employee Expense Claims and posting them to Xero for payment.
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Raising Sales Invoices (Requests For Payment), and Credit Notes.
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Monitoring Late Payment of Requests For Payment and collaborating with wider team members to bring in overdue amounts.
Donor Management and Compliance:
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Producing Receipts for Donors and Annual Donor Statements.
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Updating the CRM system for payments from Donors.
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Running and checking Gift Aid Reporting to HMRC.
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Maintaining up-to-date Finance Procedure Documentation.
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Attendance (virtually as needed) at Team Meetings and Events.
Skills and Competencies
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ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification or qualified by experience.
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Strong attention to detail with an ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
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Proficiency in financial reporting, able to present complex information.
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Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance team members.
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Strong organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Proficient in using financial software and systems, particularly Xero.
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Competent in Excel and Google Sheets.
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Ability to maintain up-to-date financial procedure documentation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
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Minimum 1+ years of experience using Xero for bookkeeping, VAT returns, and report production.
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Familiarity with standard accounting practices and principles.
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Experience in performing month-end processes and reconciliations.
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Proven ability to compile banking runs and manage online banking tasks.
Desirable:
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Experience in working with charity funds, including restricted, unrestricted, and designated funds.
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Knowledge of VAT complexities such as Reverse Charge, TOMS, and monitoring VAT thresholds.
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Familiarity with dealing with intergroup transactions.
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Proven ability in identifying and implementing improvements in financial systems, including cross-team collaboration.
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Experience in educating and assisting non-financial team members in understanding financial systems.
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Knowledge of Gift Aid reporting to HMRC.
Amazing but not essential (training provided):
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Experience with US financial reporting, including 1099 and 990 reporting, and US Annual Returns.
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Knowledge of tax treatment for employee benefits and compiling data for PSA and P11Ds.
Approach to Diversity
We aim to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, from the young people and project partners we work with to the way we behave and operate as a charity and to the people we bring into the organisation. We welcome applications from people of any gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, race or religion and belief, and particularly from people with diverse backgrounds or who have overcome challenging experiences.
Disability Confident
Big Change is a Disability Confident employer and in line with this will interview any applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, if a disability is disclosed (at the applicant's discretion). Please highlight in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered under this scheme. You will have the opportunity to submit your statement as part of the online application process.
Please note that all applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
Application will close on the end of the day on Tuesday, 2nd April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A great new opportunity and newly created role is available with a brilliant organisation, working 3 days per week! They work to improve the lives of children facing significant challenges by enhancing the skills and leadership of those who educate them. Through their programmes, research, and collaborations, this charity identifies effective strategies for improving outcomes for students whilst disseminating these best practices throughout its network.
As Interim Finance Manager (part-time) your main responsibilities will be:
- Managing the month end processing
- Preparing monthly accounts
- Processing monthly payroll
- Managing the monthly and quarterly forecasting
- Improving the efficiency of financial processes, particularly expenses management and invoicing
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified accountant or be qualified by experience
- Have excellent charity SORP accounting skills
- Be hands-on and willing to manage the transactional elements of a financial management role in a small organisation
- Have a positive, proactive attitude to work
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Senior Finance Manager | £55,000 - £64,600 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based
For the UK's largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to senior managers and external stakeholders supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role, which is key in ensuring service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Senior Finance Manager will lead a team of 4 and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.
Main Duties:
- Budgeting and Cost Control - Lead divisional budget setting and forecasting process
- Coordinate monthly key variance summary in financial performance and KPIs for senior management
- Interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance managers, supporting decision-making and improvements to budget and forecast performance
- Financial Reporting - Maintain robust financial controls across the division and coordinate the audit process with the financial reporting team. Preparation of year end accounts, liaising with auditors
- Lead the team to produce external financial returns to funders, dealing with queries
- Financial Analysis - Support business planning process, and short- and medium-term financial targets
- Lead the production of the multi-year financial forecast with the FP&A team
- Lead in planning and managing the year-end accounts closedown process
- Lead and develop workflows to ensure month-end processes are robust
- Work with Project Accounting team to provide finance support in costing, pricing, and tendering of new business opportunities
- Lead and motivate a team of Finance Managers and Management Accountants
Person Specification:
- CCAB Qualified
- Substantial experience of working at senior level in financial management across a complex organisation
- Experience leading and motivating a team
- Experience leading strategic work streams supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
- Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
- Experience of budgeting, planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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Hours/Location: Full time/Hybrid 2 days a week central office, 3 days home
Have you recently qualified in accountancy and looking for something senior? Or are you an experienced accountant wanting to work for a place with more social purpose? Maybe you’ve been looking for an in-house hybrid finance role?
At the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we put our children, families and communities first. Our social mission is what sets us apart from other organisations as our ambition is to change the world, one child at a time. As a social enterprise, we impact thousands of children’s access to quality education across London and hope to be able to reach many more in the next few years. Chloe Johnston – Financial Controller, “We're a friendly fast paced team, it's not all about crunching numbers, there's lots of opportunity to learn and develop - all for a brilliant purpose”.
We are searching for an accountant who will join our close-knit finance team of 15 in an organisation of over 850 people. We help ensure LEYF continues to support over 4,000 children at our 39 nurseries. In 2023, LEYF turned over an exceptional 29 million which was reinvested into our children so they get a great start in life.
This role is perfect if you are at a point in your career where you are already running parts of the process and now want more ownership. You’ll own some parts fully, get a full breadth of exposure across finance, and have the ability to make an impact in our successful growing social enterprise.
We’re looking for an accountant that can work efficiently, and at a pace and wants to bring new ideas and ways of doing things. You’re adaptable and a positive team player who is always willing to give something a go. If you have a good idea and it improves how we do things, we want you to implement it. You will be a valued member of the team.
Your progression:
There is significant scope for growth in the role of Senior Finance Accountant. In the future, you could lead big process improvements, take responsibility for our financial statements, and help develop and coach junior members of the team.
About you:
·Fully (or nearly) Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).
·Has a passion for working in an organisation with a social purpose
·Worked in accountancy before and keen on breadth and ownership
·A whizz at Excel and technology
·Proactive, likes solving problems and improving processes
·Efficient and organized
·Excellent attention to detail
·A strong, positive communicator
·Collaborative team player
Main duties and responsibilities:
·Lead on parts of the financial systems e.g. fixed assets, the sales ledger, grant income reconciliations
·Takes responsibility for key month-end entries, reconciliations, and journals
·Works closely with wider Finance team to prepare the annual accounts and act as a key person in our annual audit
·Be the go-to person for stakeholders (payroll, banks, auditors, insurers)
·Constantly seeking to improve systems and processes
What’s in it for you?
·Hybrid working between home and our central Pimlico office
·Your contribution matters as you are an important part of a 15-person finance team within our social enterprise all about purpose
·A good salary for the charity sector
·Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday
·Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
·70% discount on childcare fees
·Sector-leading parental leave
·Other benefits that take care of you, include access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, attending our annual conference, and budget for team celebrations.
Not got everything we mention above but want social purpose and have some accountancy experience? Get in touch anyway as we value diversity and are willing to support the right person to get there.
What’s stopping you? Interviews will be arranged as and when successful applications are received.
This role will be known internally within the organisation as Membership Services Assistant Manager
Coventry University Students’ Union (known as Your SU) is a membership organisation which aims to improve the lives and experiences of students across the Coventry University Group. There are four main campuses of Coventry University Group in London: Liverpool Street, Dagenham, Greenwich and Vauxhall.
The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of operations at the Students’ Union’s sites in London, ensuring Your SU’s Membership Services are delivered across the region.
You will be a key driver in developing our services across the London campuses and will work directly with students, their representatives and local university management teams, to improve the student experience and the offer at their campuses.
You will be promoting students’ union services, developing activities as well as supporting the local student officers with campaigns and projects. The Your SU team supporting the London campuses is a small yet effective team. You will have the support from the wider organisation (based largely in Coventry) however on a day-to-day basis in London there will be occasional times when you are working on your own so being self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative is essential.
Successful applicants will need to be passionate, creative and talented, with an interest in being on the cutting edge of innovation and delivery in the student movement. You must be an effective communicator to develop and maintain strong working relationships with our members and stakeholders. It would be beneficial to have previous experience in student services / student representation / Students’ Unionism.
Coventry University Students’ Union’s values are to be helpful, inclusive and ethical and these are reflected in our progressive and people focused rewards and benefits. We offer generous annual leave, an agile working scheme and place a high level of importance on staff support, development, inclusivity, and wellbeing.
Key duties will include:
- To provide support to local Student Officers, Student Representatives and members with variety of activities and training.
- To enhance the student experience through supporting students and students’ union elected representatives to deliver positive change.
- To deliver a range of co- and extra-curricular services and engagement activities.
- Assist in the management of staff and report on work performance to line manager.
- To deliver local student elections, and ongoing induction and support, for elected members.
Working Hours and Location
This post is a permanent role, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with options for hybrid working.
The successful applicant will be expected to regularly visit all the London campuses ensuring a face-to-face offer for our members. Our current sites are located in Liverpool Street, Vauxhall, Dagenham and North Greenwich. Liverpool Street currently acts as our main hub.
As an organisation, we have an agile working programme which supports staff working from home. However, regular working each week is required onsite (minimum 3 days per week) and flexibility to meet additional business need is required, for example at certain times of the year on campus delivery may be required every day during busy student events (Welcome / Graduation etc). There may be some infrequent weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be given.
We have a flexible approach and are open to applications from candidates that may require some variation to the contracted hours or hybrid arrangements (although this is not a fully remote role and a minimum of 30 hours / 4 days is required). If you would like to apply on a reduced hours basis it would be helpful to include this information in your application questions however selection / shortlisting will not be influenced by this information.
Salary Details
The salary is £29,605 - £33,966 (+ £3,000 London Weighing Allowance) per annum.
It is usual to start at the bottom of the grade and will increase incrementally on an annual basis however for a candidate with highly relevant previous experience an offer may be made within the grade range. The salary advertised is the full time salary, if the role is taken on a reduced hour basis the salary (LWA and holiday entitlement) will be calculated pro-rata accordingly.
Job Description and Person Specification
To view the job description and person specification (including our shortlisting criteria) please see attached or visit our website under 'Work for Us'.
Application Process
To apply you will need to submit:
- Your CV
- A short application statement
- Equal opportunities form
We encourage you to read our shortlisting criteria (on the job description and person specification) and use the application statement to highlight how your skills and experience are relevant to this role. The applications that most closely match our shortlisting criteria will be invited for interview.
The application statement and equal opportunities form are downloadable from our website.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, or have any questions relating to the role, please let us know.
Applications Close: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 9am
Interviews: Friday 19 April 2024
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively committed to promoting equality and diversity, and expect all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
We are a disability confident employer and candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
Staff Benefits:
Our benefits offered to staff include:
- Occupational Pension Scheme, employer contributions matched up to 6%
- Generous annual leave, this role attracts 31 days holiday plus bank holidays (2 additional days after 2 years service and a further 3 days after 5 years.)
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aiders, colleagues who have received training to support others
- Life Insurance 3 x salary
- Eye care and Flu vouchers
- Staff reward and recognition schemes
- Agile working scheme
- Volunteer days, 3 paid per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vacancy Reference: BfN2024/100
Job Title: Funding Manager
Salary: £18.17 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as Possible
Hours of Work: 28 per week
Work Location: Remote with some travel to service sites
Responsible to: Programme Quality Manager
Closing Date: 23/04/2024
Proposed Interview Date: Remote. Dates TBC. As this is a time sensitive appointment BfN will interview whilst the job advertisement is live and retains the right to bring forward the advertising period if a strong candidate is identified.
Job Information:
Are you a whizz at sourcing, writing and pitching successful funding applications to trusts, foundations and other valuable funds? Do you thrive on achieving significant income growth and smashing ambitious targets? Do you want job satisfaction knowing that your work is making a big difference to families across the UK?
It takes a special person to take a strategic and operational lead in generating income for a registered charity like The Breastfeeding Network. We have a vision of all mums and families feeling supported in their feeding choices and able to breastfeed for as long as they choose. We already receive funding from various sources but we know there are even more mums, parents and families out there who need our support; support that needs funding.
If you’re an experienced funding professional who dreams of a family-friendly employer where your work has big impact, then we might be just what you’re looking for. Working with our fabulous service teams and finance colleagues, you will draw on your honed skills and extensive experience in ambitious income generation to secure strategic and core funding from trusts, foundations, legacies, community fundraising activity and beyond. Your work will be essential for ensuring that all families can continue to rely on the services the Breastfeeding Network provides, well into the future.
We are a Scottish registered charity making a difference to women and families across the UK. Our vision is that women and families feel supported in their feeding choices and are able to breastfeed for as long as they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a proactive Finance Officer wanting to work with a charity?
We are proud to be partnering with a great international organisation that aims to improve education. They deliver exceptional educational programmes to diverse students across the world to drive a better future. They are looking for a Part-time Finance Officer to support the implementation of an accounting system for 3 months on temporary basis, 2 days a week (15 hours a week) in their Central London office.
Working closely with the finance team, you will support the implementation of the Business Central accounting system, including testing, posting invoices, donations, and other day-to-day booking transactions. Once they go live, you will assist with a range of tasks, including posting and processing data, recording payments, general bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, and backlogs.
This role requires financial acumen and experience of using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Knowledge and experience of jet reporting and Gift Aid are desirable. The successful candidate will be a responsible and collaborative team player with have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. They will also have strong IT skills.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Director of Finance to work for a leading educational not-for-profit organisation. This role will oversee all Finance activities across the organisation, and support in the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, management accounts, analyses and insights for presentation to budget holders and senior stakeholders
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and the board
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain appropriate financial records and prepare annual reports and financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements
- Handle all aspects of the relationship with external auditors
- Lead on the implementation of a new finance and accounting system (Access Financial)
- Hold responsibility for all tax matters and compliance with HMRC requirements
Successful candidate profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 5 years’ professional experience post qualification as an accountant
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience in change management
- Knowledge of Access Financial and experience leading implementation
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Agency Reference Number: J79278
Duration: Permanent
Location: Central London
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £70,000-75,000 per annum
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities Business.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance for this well-established Not-for-Profit organisation based in London. (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Management: Head of Finance & 2 staff
- Salary: to £75,000pa
- Position: Full Time, 5 days a week
- Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.
JOB SUMMARY
- To be responsible for all aspects of finance, governance, legal and secretarial activities for the organisations.
- To provide full support to Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
- To lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation.
- Work with the senior management team in the support and delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Main responsibilities
- Lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation to ensure that efficient and effective financial processes are in place for day-to-day financial operations including general ledgers, invoicing sponsors, receiving government grant funds, payments to suppliers and payroll, cash flow forecasts, foreign currency exposures and currency management
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, regular management accounts, analyses and insights for presentation to budget holders, the senior management team.
- Lead and develop the implementation of a finance strategy to support management of resources.
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of all group entities in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
- Build and support relationships with funding partners from philanthropic foundations to individual donors
- Provide financial strategic advice
- Build relationship with the Commission’s investment manager and monitor performance of the investment portfolio.
- Design and implement the risk management process, ensure that appropriate insurance policies are in place.
Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with an outstanding University to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner on a 9-12 month FTC. You will be joining an excellent team, reporting to the Head of Academic Finance as well as managing 3 team members.
This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office based in Stratford.
You will be responsible for the financial planning, financial reporting, and analysis together with the finance operations.
Role responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, support and guidance to the team
- Business Partnering with the Management Team to support good decision making
- Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive financial management information packs
- Lead the annual budget setting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly monitoring, control and reporting process
- Contribute to business planning by providing business intelligence and financial analysis to inform, guide and improve decision making
You will be:
- Fully CCAB qualified
- Experienced in Business Partnering at a senior level
- Experienced with providing leadership and managing a finance team
- Experienced with leading or managing change at a senior level
- An excellent communicator
Some of their benefits include:
- Up to 42 days off a year
- Competitive USS pension scheme
- Discount card (offers over 200 student discounts)
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- 3 days of paid volunteering leave
- Discounted private health insurance scheme
- Free staff development courses
For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Megan Hunter
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About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and versatile finance professional to play a leading strategic role in the continuing development of our North London schools.
The Regional Finance Director will provide the overall leadership and management for all aspects of finance to Ark Schools in the North London region. The role will be focussed on ensuring processes are embedded across all schools; supporting schools new to the network (or with new staff structures) with transition as well as leading, with regard to finance, on strategic projects within the schools.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
· Experience in the implementation of financial processes, planning and reporting
· Extensive experience in successfully managing and motivating a team
· A highly organised and proactive approach to work
Key Responsibilities:
- To be a member of the Ark Central Finance Team, ensuring that the network financial strategies and processes are being carried out at all North London schools, including those planning to join the network
- To be responsible for all aspects of finance at the academies and developing the in-school finance teams to provide a high-level service to their principals and operations leads
- To assist with finance requirements for transitioning new schools to the network, including systems set-up, staff training and implementation of policies & procedures
- To be responsible directly to the Schools Finance Director for the strategic financial management in all schools in the region
- To control, monitor and evaluate the academies’ finances, ensuring compliance with financial requirements and value for money
- To be responsible for salary forecasts, preparing annual plans of the regions’ priorities in consultation with the Principals and Regional Director, and the annual budgets for approval by Ark Central and review by the Local Governing Bodies
- To be responsible for managing financial inspections by internal and external audit and other bodies and ensure action is taken on any recommendations made
- To ensure that effective credit controls are in place in respect of income, i.e. catering, lettings, etc.
- To work with the HR Business Partner to oversee all matters relating to payroll, including Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs queries, National Insurance, benefits in lieu of pay (travel loans etc.), Give as You Earn scheme, and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and robust checks are made in relation to the monthly payroll however noting that the administration or payroll and pensions is outsourced and led by HR.
Key Requirements:
· Professional accountancy qualification, including significant post-qualifying experience
· A record of Continuing Professional Development activities
· Experience and/or knowledge of schools or education finance & administration would be desirable, but not essential
· Knowledge and experience of financial management systems and processes
· Experience of strategic financial planning and supporting decision-making
· Experience of preparing and presenting financial reports and presentations for various stakeholders
· Ability to ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
· Ability to interpret complex legislation regulations
· Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
· Strong organisational, project management and planning skills
About Ark
We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.
You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service and full office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Hybrid working, however in school as necessary. There will be a requirement to travel to one of the other Ark regions, typically London once or twice a term
- A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
- As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
- Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
How to Apply:
We are proud to partner exclusively with Allen Lane on the appointment of this key post. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the agency website.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
BACKGROUND
The BIR is an international membership organisation, a multidisciplinary society and a registered charity. We are for everyone working in imaging, radiation oncology and the underlying sciences.
With a new five-year strategy in place, the Education team play a key role in one of our areas of greatest growth potential; helping to ensure the BIR remains financially sustainable in a changing environment, offering education to more people, and helping grow our membership.
We aim to deliver world class education, training and CPD in a wide range of new and exciting formats, in response to current and future market needs. In 2022/3 the Education team ran 39 events over the year, including 12 virtual events, 11 face-to-face events – including two that were hybrid, and 16 webinars.
JOB SUMMARY
This post is central to the activities of the BIR. The role-holder will ensure effective planning, marketing and delivery of the BIR’s educational events, which includes a combination of both in-person and virtual events. The role is hands-on and often involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. You must be able to work well under pressure, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of an event. Some UK travel and out of hours working is involved.
MEETINGS PROGRAMME/TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
• To plan, coordinate and manage the educational events programme (currently approximately 39 events per year).
• To plan, develop and market the annual events calendar in a timely manner.
• To liaise as required with the Education Committee, Special Interest Groups and Regional Branches ensuring that educational events are proposed and organised within the annual events calendar (involved from inception to delivery).
• To attend and brief all BIR Special Interest Groups and Regional Branches on performance of meetings and events. This includes post-event evaluations (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders and Education Committee).
• Lead the delivery of our key annual events, including managing logistics, administration and engaging with speakers, delegates and sponsors at the event.
• To assist in delivering the education programme in a wide range of new and exciting formats.
• To undertake market research to identify opportunities for events.
• To work closely with ‘event leads’ to ascertain their precise event requirements. Also, responsible for bringing any deviation or potential risk to the programme to the attention of the Director of Educational Development in a timely manner.
• To source and develop relationships with sponsors, event exhibitors and corporate members
• To ensure that all tasks required to produce successful events are allocated to the appropriate staff member and to support staff in performing those tasks. To monitor income against budget and ensure that the BIR income is maximised through delivering excellent programmes and through creative use of facilities.
• To act as an ambassador for the BIR and foster strong relationships with stakeholders including sister organisations and industry contacts
• To prepare the annual budget forecasts for the coming year and monitor and report against performance during the year.
• To scope, secure and book suitable venues or locations for events.
• To ensure health and safety, insurance and legal obligations are adhered to.
• To co-ordinate venue management, caterers, exhibitors, contractors and equipment hire.
• To undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade, as required by the Director of Educational Development/Chief Executive.
Please see the attached Job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Experienced Finance Specialist needed: Delivering Reliable Reporting and Collaborative Support
Job details
Job title: Management and Financial Accountant
Contract type: Temp
Hours: 37.5
Work pattern: 2 days a week onsite
Pay: £20.51 per hour
We are collaborating with a leading training academy in London to recruit for a Management and Financial Accountant.
Your day-to-day duties will include.
- Deliver dependable, valuable, and timely financial information to the organisation, its business division, and external regulatory bodies.
- Manage regular reporting duties, including VAT filings and monthly management accounts.
- Collaborate with colleagues throughout the organisation and its business division, as well as external stakeholders.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial systems to facilitate effective management of the organisation and its business division.
- Provide assistance to the Finance Manager of the business division on month-end processes and offer ad-hoc support to the Finance Director of the business division.
Your Skill Set, Attributes and Experience will include:
- Accounting Qualification
- Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems
- Strong financial accounting background
- Ability to work as a team and manage team
- Experience of producing company and charity accounts
- Audit preparation
- Managing computer accounts systems
- MS office and teams
- Investigation of financial issues and data analysis
If you are interested in applying for the position of Finance Officer through TPP Recruitment, then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.