Finance Jobs

Are you an enthusiastic, committed and organized individual with a passion for charity finance? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with accuracy? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Finance Assistant within the Finance Team of Saltbox.

Saltbox, based in Stoke-on-Trent, delivers a range of services including:

- Restart – a supported housing service for the homeless with a specialism in the housing of ex-offenders;

- Carelink – a befriending and health intervention service for older people to stay well and maintain independent living;

- Money Matters – a money and debt advice service;

- Supporting the wider faith sector to work together to strengthen and enhance our communities.

You will play a crucial role in undertaking all the financial administrative duties of the Saltbox service including supporting the Restart team with monitoring of resident service charges and management of property utilities. You will undertake the processing of financial transactions including invoicing, purchase ledger, staff expenses and banking/petty cash.

Knowledge of charity finance systems, project grant/contract monitoring and the management of housing benefit applications would be an advantage.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 24 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) + a day off for your birthday

• Extra annual leave after qualifying service

• Enhanced maternity and parental leave

• Company pension scheme with salary exchange scheme

• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme

• Life Assurance at 2 x salary

• Free parking

Interview: w/c 8th July 2024

Closing Date: Friday 28th June 2024

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant role to suit an experienced Accounts professional / Bookkeeper who would relish the chance to play a key role in the central team supporting the organisation to deliver our varied and impactful workload.

Each year we work with over 21,000 people and over 300 community groups to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions. Our strength-based model of community development and youth work empowers people who experience poverty and exclusion to come together and take action.

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual with a willingness to learn and collaborate with others.

The role is a chance of joining a skilled and dedicated team where there is the opportunity to develop your finance skills and build solid experience working across a wide range of areas within the charity sector.

For the right candidate, this role will offer a fulfilling working opportunity and the chance to make a significant difference to the people of Brighton and Hove, and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced, qualified and ambitious accountant to take on the vital role of Finance Director with the Trust for Developing Communities - TDC.

Each year we work with over 21,000 people and over 300 community groups to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove through community-led solutions. Our strength-based model of community development and youth work empowers people who experience poverty and exclusion to come together and take action.

As our Finance Director you will relish the opportunity to oversee the finance function of a growing and impactful charity. Our income has doubled in the past three years to over £2 million, with our work encompassing over 60 distinct projects, with our finances growing in complexity as we increasingly take on a lead partner role.

You will be utilising your extensive experience as a finance professional to ensure that TDC manages its finances in a way that best serves the mission and values of the organisation, with high levels of accountability and efficiency, and you will be overseeing a newly expanded finance team.

You will be looking forward to the chance of joining a skilled and dedicated Senior Leadership Team, will share TDC’s community development values, and will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to a charity that is making a real impact. 

At Quo Vadis Trust, our mission is to empower our beneficiaries to reach their potential and live the best possible quality of life that they can. We provide supported housing to over 200 adults living with mental health needs, and we are also 'Great Place to Work' accredited. As Finance Manager at Quo Vadis Trust, you'll be at the heart of our strategic mission, supporting the organisation to deliver its financial targets. 

Annual leave and benefits:

• 24 days plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Life insurance
• Health care cash plan
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• Company pension with Nest
• A focus on L&D and real opportunities for career progression

Closing date: 5th July 2024, however we will be interviewing on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close sooner should a suitable candidate be found.

 Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and we conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned affiliate organisations.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, offering the unique opportunity to shape and drive the financial and operational strategies that will propel our peacebuilding and partnership efforts forward over the next several years to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will guide the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational initiatives. The post holder will model and ensure the embedding a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver for our programme and our partners. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.

We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts, a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to drive meaningful change

Saferworld is committed to providing a safe trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

Job purpose:

As a key member of Saferworld's senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction. The role will strive to ensure financial sustainability, and the embedding of a business partnering approach to achieve Saferworld’s mission. This post-holder will provide strategic guidance and hands-on oversight of all critical financial and contractual aspects of our operations, and lead other key organisational functions, such as security and IT systems, enhancing resource management efficiency and organisational effectiveness. The Director will assess and optimise business processes and controls ensuring they are rooted in our strategy, identify and mitigate risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

· Provide strategic leadership on financial strategy and management.

· Advise and support the CEO and Board on all financial matters, including risk management

· Oversee the organisation’s finance systems (including SUN), policies, and processes.

· Oversee global operational activities, such as insurance, procurement, ICT systems and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maintaining global impact.

· Oversee global security efforts, encompassing physical and cyber aspects, to safeguard organisational assets and data.

· Provide inspirational leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams guided by strategic objectives and a shared sense of purpose.

· Manage a team of approximately 7 staff, providing managerial support and guidance to the team.

· Contribute to the organisation's overall development and operational management as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Accountancy qualifications, preferably CIMA, ACA and ACCA, and a clear understanding of Charity Fund accounting (SORP 2008 and the Charities Act 2003)
• Extensive experience in financial management and interdepartmental budgeting in a senior leadership position in an international organisation (preferable and international charity/non-for-profit).
• In-depth understanding of the complexity of overseeing and managing finances in an international context, particularly in contexts of conflict and/or war, including complexities of banking, tax, cash-flow management, exchange rate fluctuations and impact on budgets and forecasts, financial reporting, legal compliance, and transferring of funds to civil society and community-based organisation within different contexts, including conflict-affected areas.
• Senior leadership experience within the charity/not-for-profit sector and an understanding of costing funding bids and ensuring financial reporting systems meet funder requirements
• Experience of engaging and working with diverse funding streams including institutional donors, commercial contracts and Trust and Foundations and multiple currencies and geographic jurisdictions,
• Experience of working with a business partnering approach to achieve with others joint goals.
• An understanding and experience of project management delivery across an organisation, including an ability and willingness to undertake 'hands-on' tasks, such as preparing budgets, cash flows and other financial planning, management and control processes if required
• Operational experience in overseeing and supporting IT systems, especially in financial systems development – experience with the SUN system is especially desirable
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees and other governance levels of an organisation
• A track record in proven line and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver shared results
• Experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

Skills and abilities

· Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to support the smooth running of finance within a complex organisation

· An entrepreneurial mindset focused on influencing organisational development and change and raising team performance in pursuit of Saferworld’s organisational strategic objectives

· Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff at all levels, including motivating technical staff within a matrix structure

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences

· Fluency in written and spoken English

· Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment and handle high levels of pressure and multi-tasking

Personal qualities

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

· Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles

· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work

· Active listening and effective communication with colleagues working in diverse contexts

· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

Other requirements

·Some international travel will be required – not more than 4 times a year – to conflict-affected contexts

Head of Finance

 £71,000 – £75,000 per annum plus benefits, depending on experience.

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have a vacancy for a Head of Finance who will be able to use their professional experience and accountancy qualification to help us transform lives and strengthen communities through grassroots football.

The role

As our Head of Finance, reporting into the CFO, you’ll lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. You will direct the day-to-day operations of the finance team, actively manage financial planning and forecasting, and develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making. You will also input into strategy on a functional and organisational level. 

What are we looking for?

You don’t need to follow football or understand about football and sports facilities to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

Here’s some of the experience and expertise you’ll need for the role:

· A professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.

· Prior experience in a senior level finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.

· Significant experience of financial planning and analysis.

· Commercial or charity accounting experience, including the preparation of statutory accounts, and preferably SORP compliance.

· Experience leading an end-to-end external audit process.

· Familiarity developing, improving and implementing financial procedures and controls.

You’ll also have good knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation.

We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:

· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach

· Star Performers – trusted to deliver

· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with

· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing

If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £71,000 – £75,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one side of A4).

The closing date for applications is: midday, 24th June 2024

Interviews are scheduled for 5th and 9th July 2024

All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an online interview.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

We’re hiring! 

Female Finance Manager 

• Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

• This post is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Anawim, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RJ 

Grade: Anawim Scale Point (ASP) 36-42 

Salary: £35752 - £42,165 per annum 

Hours: 37 hours per week (some flexibility considered) 

Responsible to: CEO & Head of Finance

From our Birmingham centre, Anawim provides trauma informed services including holistic support and advocacy to enable women to reach their potential 

Our Vision statement:  

A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society. 

Our Values: 

1. Anawim believes in the intrinsic value of every person and welcomes each women without judgement

2. We are deeply committed to listening to our women and building services around their needs

3. We help women to navigate the complex challenges they are facing and we do all that we can to support them for as long as they needs us 

4. Anawim empowers women to make positive changes to turn their lives around, helping them, one step at a time – to become independent

5. We want the best for our women and to make sure their basic needs are met.  We won’t rest until we’ve done all we can to keep them safe.

Aim:

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who has worked in the business or charity sector and who is looking to use their skills to make a difference to our charity. Demand for Anawim’s vital services for women is growing and we are looking for a finance manager who is flexible and adaptive while managing the day to day nature of the role. The finance team consists of a Head of Finance and a part time Finance Assistant. 

Anawim’s finances are in good shape but its funding sources are unpredictable. Government procurement is increasingly complex and payment in arrears based on performance measures is increasingly common. Our present Finance Manager has developed management accounting systems that allow excellent monitoring of our financial position, KPIs are in place to give early warning of financial challenges and our audit reports are clean.

For more information, please visit our website to download the Job Description & Person Specification and an External Application Form.We will also accept CVs. 

Deadline: We reserve the right to close this vacancy when the position is filled so we highly recommend you get your application in as early as possible. 

Interview: We will be interviewing as applications come in. 

Job Title:  Finance Officer
Must have: Full right to work in the UK (if you don't have this we unfortunately won't be able to consider you for this role but we encourage you to look at our other global opportunities on our careers page)
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Principal Location:London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 and an expectation of 4 days in the office per week.

Background:

Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today’s education crisis. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost. We pride ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places where others won’t, including remote, hard-to-reach areas and fragile, disaster-affected states across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Since 2008 we have helped over 250,000 children to go to school and learn and supported over 25,000 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children.

Part 1:  Role Purpose:

This role is a key member of the busy HQ finance function. Although the role is primarily focused on the HQ finances, the role operates within the context of Street Child as a global charity and so also has interaction with the global finance team. The role offers the chance to work across a number of finance functions, and some of the subsidiary charities. It is essential that the applicant can juggle the complexities of a busy role with has varied work priorities. Key stakeholders are the HQ Finance Manager, Finance Director and the HQ based fundraising team. The role works alongside the Finance Assistant and plays a role in oversight and coaching of this role.

Part 2:  Key Responsibilities:

1) (40%) Deliver all functions related to Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system and CRM (which is under development) on a weekly basis.
• Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
• Working with colleagues in Fundraising to analyse and code income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly.  Following up on how to code any income which is not allocated to a source.
• Working closely with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances from customers, and sending out monthly debtor balance statements. 
• Raising donor invoices and requests for payments, and issuing donor receipts.
• Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.

2) (20%) Lead the Accounts Payable process

• Whilst the Finance Assistant is responsible for all payments, the Finance Officer has a lead role in ensuring that all invoices are paid on time, in an efficient manner and that the finance system reflects the transactions within the correct accounting period and correctly coded in the system – including account code, cost centre, project code and donor code.
• Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments, and ensure that recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
• Be a point of contact with the Foreign exchange agents to quickly resolve any questions.
• Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
• Managing at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; ensuring that all invoices for payment are correctly approved by the budget holder, setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved in the banking platforms by the deadline set.
• Once the payment is made, allocating the payment against the invoices in the Finance system.
• Reviewing staff expense claims to ensure that all supporting documentation is provided before payment.
• Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices and checking and reviewing classifications, with follow up as required.
• Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Fully deliver the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day.  This involves ensuring correct amount and currency of payment (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
• Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Payable.

3) (40%) Month end reporting and reconciliation and subsidiary accounts

• Complete all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and petty cash reconciliations and submit for approval by HQ Finance Manager.
• Once CRM system is in place, undertake reconciliation processes between finance data and CRM data.
• Carry out monthly revaluations of bank accounts.
• Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
• Assist in preparation of internal reports, including working with Operations Department and Finance department to review their monthly reports.
• Take responsibility to deliver the management accounts of two subsidiary companies: Children in Crisis and HQ transactions of Africa Educational Trust.
• Compile information for Gift Aid returns.
• General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
• Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
• Audit: support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors.

Part 3:  Person Specification

Attributes / Essential / Desirable

Education / Qualifications

• 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent
• Degree
• A Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Part qualified accountancy qualification.
• Full Accountancy qualification

Experience and Knowledge

· IT Literate with strong Excel skills

• Familiar with using Teams
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of using a CRM would be an advantage
• Charity or third sector experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help!
• Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
• Persistence and tenacity

Other

• Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
• Work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues, other departments and other external contacts
• Strong communicator and able to explain work to other team members
• Good Interpersonal skills

Full time 37 hours per week
£35,410

We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager to be based full-time at our Dartford office.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and supporting the finance team, delivering accurate cash flow analysis and overseeing the financial health of the organisation.

You will need the ability to analyse data and identify risk, the Finance Manager will deliver comprehensive financial controls and pro-actively report to the CEO and Board of Trustees on areas of risk and improvement.

If you are currently studying for a qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the  Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACAEW) then please contact us.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 13th June 2024 at 5pm.  Interviews will be held week commencing 17th June.

The position

To support the Financial Controller in running efficient and effective financial processing, financial controls, financial reporting and monitoring on all AKF (UK) income. To maintain a close working relationship with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover for the Finance Officer (Expenditure).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Financial processing

• Process donations received directly into AKF (UK)’s bank accounts into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process donations received through the AKF (UK) website into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately, including ad hoc and standing order donations.
• Process donations received from online fundraising websites into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process monthly donations from Jamatkhanas into Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Process all non-donation related income received into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Manage receipts of legacy income, ensuring full documentation and prompt transfer to AKF Geneva.
• Ensure all cheques and cash received are banked promptly.
• Ensure funds received for other AKDN agencies are transferred on a quarterly basis.
• Post all supplier invoices and supplier payments relating to Victoria Hall into Microsoft Dynamics.
• Prepare periodic statements relating to fundraising campaigns and share these with relevant individual donors.
• To provide cover for the following tasks owned by the Finance Officer (Expenditure).
• Ensure supplier invoices are authorised by the relevant budget holder and entered into Microsoft Dynamics promptly and accurately.
• Prepare payments on online banking system and ensure payment paperwork is sent to the bank signatories in good time.
• Process all bank payments, interest payments, deposit movements and bank charges into Microsoft Dynamics.

Financial administration

• Manage the donations inbox and liaise with donors and prospective donors to provide information and respond to queries.
• Ensure Raiser’s Edge is up to date with key donor information and standing data.
• Prepare and send letters to donors to acknowledge donations received, on a timely basis.
• Inform the AKF (UK) National Committee Chairman of all donations greater than £10k.
• Ensure AKF (UK) Gift Aid declaration forms are up to date and in line with current legislation.
• Prepare and submit the online Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
• Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts.
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• Financial controls
• Complete the reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge to Microsoft Dynamics and to the bank on a monthly basis.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Complete the reconciliation of all funds received for other AKDN agencies on a monthly basis.
• Complete other balance sheet reconciliations as required by the Financial Controller.

Income reporting

• Produce monthly reports for AKF Geneva on Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee donations.
• Produce monthly reports for other AKDN agencies on donations designated to them by AKF (UK).
• Produce other ad-hoc reports on income as requested by the Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• Minimum of three years hands-on experience in financial accounting.
• Advanced experience using Excel and integrated multi-ledger accounting systems.
• Experience working in a multi-currency environment (desirable).
• Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of such requirements.
• Experience working as part of a small hands-on team.
• Experience of filing Gift Aid claims.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment.

Knowledge

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics.
• Knowledge of charity accounting, charity fundraising regulation and company legislation.

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.

Right to Work

• Must have right to work in the United Kingdom.

Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Closing date: 18th June 2024

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide high quality management and control of the finance function at our multi-site Christian outdoor adventure charity. Reporting to the Finance Director, the post holder will work closely with members of the senior management team to facilitate the smooth operation of Rock UK’s finances. He or she will be able to clearly and respectively communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders of all faiths and none.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level or equivalent, hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), have proficiency in using computerised financial systems, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

Hours: 25 hours per week (ideally 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday)

Salary: £36,030 pro rata per annum plus pension (8% employer contributions)

Contract Term: Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check and a 6 month probationary period

Location: Head Office, Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire) with some home working by agreement.

We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.

Our Client

One of the UK's largest and most loved charities. This charity is a house hold name having operated for 140 years.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Head of Central Finance will lead work across the charity to support the delivery of comprehensive financial services to all levels of the charity including the board of trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Board, the senior leadership team and other managers, setting and maintaining compliance with all statutory and internal requirements.

This role will manage four key areas with a total team size of 15 people; the financial accounting team, the financial systems team, the transactions team and the banking team.

The Successful Candidate
 

• Qualified accountant with strong academic background
• Prior experience in a similar leadership role within a large and complex organisation, or as a head of finance for a smaller organisation
• Experience in leading the delivery of consolidated statutory accounts
• Experience in leading an organisations tax/VAT strategy
• A proven people manager who can develop and nurture others
• Comfortable working constructively with an array of executive level stakeholders
   

What's on offer?

Basic salary of c.£75,000 to £80,000 or comparable day rate for a 6 to 9 month contract. Possibility of going permanent. Hybrid working set up with 2 days in the office in London.

The Finance Officer works alongside the Operations Manager, the CEO and external advisors to ensure WorldShare maintains a robust and timely financial system, that satisfies all regulatory and reporting needs.

Job Purpose:

To work closely with the CEO and Administration Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of WorldShare’s financial operations and help to provide the organisation with sound financial management.

About WorldShare:

WorldShare is the global Christian mission and development charity that supports and enables overseas partners to reveal the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a wide variety of ministries.

About You:

You are a committed Christian with an active faith and engaged in a local church. You are driven with a desire to serve God by serving the church globally.

You are a person of integrity, an experienced and efficient financially focused individual, who has the ability to develop and improve systems in compliance with needs and statutory regulations. A natural team player who can work with minimal supervision, is flexible and able to respond to dynamic financial needs.

About Him…

‘We love because He first loved us.’ 1 John 4:19

Everything we do at WorldShare is underpinned by our aim to serve Jesus by sharing His love with some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

Christian faith is therefore central to our work and every member of the team is involved in leading prayer times for WorldShare and its ministry partners. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person who fulfils this role is a committed Christian with a faith that is alive and active.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data entry for financial transactions and financial processing within the accounts system, for invoice processing, supplier management and administrating payments. 
• Responsible for supporting and enabling the production of financial reports and general financial administration.
• Responsible for the month-end financial closing process, to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Contributes to to the effective maintenance of financial controls and systems, and developing improvements to enhance efficiency. 
• Enables the production of reports to management and the Board of Trustees.
• Supports the year end process, the production of annual accounts and the annual Independent Examination process.

As a member of a small and dynamic team, we all contribute where necessary, and the applicant should be ready to undertake other reasonable activities in line with the role and the changing needs of the organisation.

Applicant Specification:

Essential:

• AAT qualification or other equivalent relevant qualification or experience as a minimum
• Experience within a finance setting or role
• Proven administration and organisation skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Confident user of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Experienced with using financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• An understanding and experience of the various aspects of book-keeping
• Ability to work and deliver effectively under time pressures
• A positive ‘can-do’, resourceful and supportive team player
• Confident working alone and with others, as part of a small team

Desirable:

• Experience in financial management and payroll processing
• Experience with cash flow planning and monitoring
• Experience with Sage 50 accounts software package
• Experience with cloud-based CRM systems (we use Charity CRM by Access)
• Experience or knowledge of working within the charity/third sector
• Experience of budget management and preparation
• Experience with management and annual accounts preparation and reporting

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: £30,000 to £31,500 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)

Do you have knowledge of accounting, finance and budget functions, payroll processing and administration. Ability to analyse and apply data across the full range of finance, payroll, and accounting functions?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are looking for Finance Coordinators to support our Finance Team in ensuring appropriate finance management, accounting, control and reporting.

You will assist in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with UK-Med’s policies and procedures,

Our ideal candidate will be able to support in processes financial transactions and provides technical support to the Field with the processing of financial transactions, and monitors compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations. The incumbent therefore keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels, including Country/Field Offices.

You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

Experience working internationally, particularly in humanitarian emergency response, is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

This role is a truly exciting opportunity to help develop our people services to meet the challenges and opportunities our growth present.

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 21st June 2024

Please note that this is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and hiring manager will review applications as they are received, decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.