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Avon Wildlife Trust is looking for a Finance Officer to support their small Finance team and provide an accurate, efficient and professional finance service across the Trust.
This role would suit someone who has had experience in a similar finance role. You will be responsible for processing a variety of transactions including purchase and sales invoices, staff expenses, gift aid and finance queries. Working with a passionate team in a friendly, dynamic environment where everything we do supports our teams who are delivering for nature and wildlife.
The successful candidate is likely to enjoy being busy with a variety of tasks, being well-organised and with good attention to detail.
Overall Purpose of Job
To support the provision of an accurate, professional and efficient finance administration service.
Main Responsibilities
· To input and process finance data on a daily basis, using the finance system (currently Xledger), Excel, and CRM and other relevant systems, to maintain accurate and up to date financial records for the Trust and Folly Farm Centre.
· To support the Financial Controller and Accountant in the provision of accurate and up to date financial information.
· To provide cover if required for general administration, including telephone, reception and general enquiries.
· Attend regular team meetings and make a positive contribution to delivering an excellent finance service.
· To undertake specific ad hoc tasks as required.
Avon Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to working with local people for local wildlife, covering the West of England region (former county of Avon). It is supported by more than 17,500 members, manages over 30 nature reserves and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, with one in four people taking action for wildlife.
Avon Wildlife Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of seeing nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region, we need talented and more diverse people on nature’s side.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
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The Richmond & Hounslow Methodist Circuit is looking for a reliable and committed individual to support the life and work of our group of churches in SW London. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper organisation and management of our finances to enable our mission.
Key responsibilities:
- overseeing the Circuit’s day to day financial management
- supervising payroll and staff expenses
- financial reporting
- working with our accountants to produce annual accounts
- helping the Circuit to plan for the future
- advising on all financial matters
Benefits:
- £12,376 per annum based on 14 hours a week (£17.00 per hour; equivalent to £33,592 pa full-time)
- pension contribution of 6%
- working from home, with occasional in-person meetings
- flexible working
- 30 days a year annual leave (f/t equivalent, including bank holidays)
- annual leave increases with long service
- opportunity for additional hours, by mutual agreement
- supportive staff team
- helping local communities thrive and serve those in need
For more details, please see the detailed job and person specification, and the terms & conditions.
This is a new role for the Circuit, replacing a volunteer. In designing the position, the Circuit has aimed for maximum flexibility to secure the best candidate for the role. Initially, the person will need physically to attend some meetings to familiarise themselves with the Circuit's operations and ensure a smooth hand-over. For the right person, though, there will be considerable flexibility about how the duties are fulfilled in the longer-term. It is specifically expected that the role will allow for flexible scheduling to accommodate other responsibilities, including caring.
The Richmond & Hounslow Circuit comprises seven churches in southwest London. As with all Methodist circuits, these churches function autonomously yet collaborate closely in their ministry and mission efforts. The Circuit oversees joint resources, including staff and property. Presently, it employs four full-time ordained ministers, one full-time lay pastor, and a part-time administrator. As a part of the Methodist Church, its mission is “to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission”. To fulfil this mission, the Circuit fosters a broad spectrum of ministry within its congregations, focusing on worship but also engaging in outreach to the homeless, asylum seekers, new parents, and various other groups. Joining a welcoming team, the successul applicant will be a crucial part of an organisation committed to serving Christ and the community.
Closing date for applications: 10 May, 2024 (to begin work as soon as possible)*
* Please note that we will offer interviews earlier than the closing date for suitable applicants, so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, if interested.
The successful applicant will have the right to live and work in the UK. Although this post is home-based, the Officer will need routinely to attend meetings in London. Owing to the nature of the employment, we are unable to offer support in obtaining a working visa.
To apply, please send an expression of interest of no more than 500 words on how you meet the skills required for this post and a CV to Rev’d Geoffrey Farrar, Superintendent Minister, Richmond & Hounslow Circuit.
To respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Our UK team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Operations Coordinator. This is an exciting and varied role working across many areas of our operations. You will be regularly in touch with colleagues across the network, suppliers and partners. You will also get a chance to gain understanding of our operations in the UK and across the world. If this sounds like the next role for you, we’d love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Finance and Resources Team is responsible for responsible for HI’s finances, general services and HR in the UK. It comprises the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, a Finance Officer and an Accounting Officer.
The main purpose of this post is:
- To ensure smooth and efficient running of the HI UK office, including office services, IT, internal communications and health & safety
- To act as a key point of contact within the organisation and externally
- To undertake human resources administration for staff and volunteers, including supporting recruitment and follow-up
- To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
- Maintain the office facilities and environment to agreed service levels
- Act as primary point of contact with the landlord and all suppliers for the office space, proactively dealing with arising issues
- Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of office equipment and IT equipment for all staff and volunteers, and arrange their repair or replacement, in conjunction with the Finance Officer and the Accounting Officer, as need arises
- Act as principal contact person for HI UK’s IT infrastructure and support provider, helping colleagues to access IT support when required and developing and implementing the organisation’s IT strategy
- Manage budget lines associated with running of the office and participate in procurement, primarily of office and IT supplies, liaising with external suppliers.
- Act as designated Health & Safety Officer for the office, including ensuring Health & Safety policies are up to date and being adhered to
- Continually review systems in place within the office, make improvements where required, and communicate these to relevant people
Human Resources
- Provide administrative support and advice for the recruitment of staff, consultants and volunteers, including advertising, interviews, issue of contracts and inductions, liaising with the federation manager and recruitment teams when relevant
- Assist with other HR tasks, including managing staff and volunteer files, managing the HR information system, administrative support for payroll and contributing to updates of the staff handbook
- Support teams on volunteer recruitment, contracts, induction, support and training
- Maintain an up-to-date welcome kit for new starters and provide and coordinate induction training sessions
· Make sure that HR policies and internal processes are updated and well known by all the staff
- Provide support and advice to managers on HR matters, in collaboration with the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and the Chief Executive, including leave management, payroll, pension, changes in contracts or situation, flexible working and flexible hours, diversity and inclusion, potential conflict and interpretation of the Staff Handbook
Administrative support
- Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, including diary management, preparing and servicing meetings and filing
- Organise and support meetings of the Board of Trustees, including room booking, diary management, preparation of papers, minute-taking and organising catering
- Maintain filing systems
- Deal with enquiries, calls and emails from the public, partners and other HI entities
- Support specific projects as needed
Other tasks
- Contribute to projects led by the Finance and Resources team and the HI UK whole team.
Equal opportunities policy
HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential. Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.
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Energise Sussex Coast is a community benefit society. Our mission is to work together to end fuel poverty and protect the environment through community led local green power & energy saving schemes.
We are looking for an energetic and creative person to organise and deliver a calendar of engaging and inspiring energy and climate themed events and outreach activities across East Sussex. The events will cover the following themes: saving and sharing energy, insulation, solar and batteries, renewable heat, funding energy efficiency measures, creating healthy and mould-free homes etc.
About you
You are committed to getting the information out there about the transition to zero carbon in a way that is engaging and brings communities together.
You have experience of organising events or other engagement activities. You bring a proactive attitude to the role. You are confident and self driven but enjoy working in cooperation to achieve common goals and to increase your impact. You are a creative thinker with some great ideas about how to engage communities in the transition to a fossil free future and ensure that no one is left behind.
You are a great advocate and because you believe in community energy are happy to promote our services to other organisations and groups with the aim of increasing the number of residents we can support with energy advice and who are able to engage in the transition to a more sustainable future.
You have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills. You are organised with an attention to detail and respect for the importance of collecting data to enable monitoring and evaluation of the project. You want to improve the events by collecting and listening to feedback and implementing improvements. You value the input of our service users, volunteers and staff team into the design of the events programme.
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with the ESC team and stakeholders to design a programme of inspiring energy and climate themed events in Hastings, Rother, Eastbourne, and Wealden, reaching a total of 1000 residents across the year.
- Create engagement opportunities for your team at the events and activities of other organisations and local groups by networking and working with the Communications and Marketing person to promote our services.
- Find interesting speakers and organisations to participate in our events.
- Create public events for our No One Left Behind project, finding new, exciting ways to engage the public in conversation about energy and climate topics.
- Manage the administration and logistics of the events, including room bookings, ticket booking processes, etc.
- Look for opportunities to invite our funder along to events and participate in the activities.
- Manage relationships with staff team and volunteer Energy Champions on local events.
- Create event plans and risk assessments for each event.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Officer and local volunteers to plan PR and promotion of events to agreed timelines.
- Create and work to agreed budgets.
- Ensure you are collecting the data needed to monitor and evaluate the project.
- Create inclusivity in the event registration and attendance experience to support people with a variety of needs.
- Ensure events feed into the wider work and services of Energise Sussex Coast.
- Provide event reports to manager detailing the number of attendees, write-up of the event, and feedback.
- Provide general assistance with ESC events and projects as required.
- Adhere to Energise Sussex Coast’s policies around safeguarding, data protection, etc.
- Attend monthly in-person team meetings in Hastings.
Key Details
• Hours: 30 hours a week, flexible working. Will include some evening and weekend work.
• Job location: Home based (or optional hot desk in Hastings) with regular events in Hastings, Rother, Eastbourne and Wealden. Please note, travel costs to the events will only be paid from a local East Sussex postcode, we would not be able to cover the cost of travelling to events from London or further afield.
Criteria
Essential
1. Professional experience or a personal commitment to the pressing importance of the transition to a sustainable, fossil fuel free future
2. Experience of organising events or community engagement.
3. Experience or an understanding of the importance of quality data collection, monitoring and evaluation, for example collecting and analysing event feedback
4. Effective administration and organisational skills, with good time management and high attention to detail
5. Good written and verbal communication skills
6. Experience working in a team for shared objectives and self-motivated to work independently.
Desirable
7. A qualification in a relevant field: events, marketing or climate/ energy
8. Experience of working with volunteers
To apply
Please send the following to apply:
1.A copy of your CV
2 . A covering letter (of around a page or two) of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Please note - if you are offered the job you will need to provide two references including one from your last employer.
Interviews in person on Weds 22nd May
Inclusion and equality of opportunity
If there's anything you need to help you apply for the job - whether that's help with the job application or alternatives to interview or particular requirements for interview access please let us know and we will make alternative arrangements.
To apply please write a covering letter which explains how you meet each numbered point from the person criteria. Please use the numbers from the list of criteria and give an example for each one. Examples can be taken from your professional or personal life. For example, rather than say “I have strong communication skills' instead give an example which illustrates the skill "I write and send out our monthly e-newsletter and regularly give in person presentations to community groups"
Energise Sussex Coast is a community benefit society. Our mission is to work together to end fuel poverty and protect the environment through communit
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We are a large-scale, dynamic and forward-thinking restoration and hospitality project in the Northwest Highlands with strong philanthropic and community connections. The heart of our operation is on a remote and beautiful 800-acre island.
We continue to build on our finance team and are seeking a Junior Management Accountant for an exciting opportunity to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be based at our Ullapool facility with occasional travel to the Island of Tanera Mor. Candidates who wish to work on a hybrid basis with at least 2 days per week on site, will also be considered. As Junior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the growing team in its day-to-day operations, whilst working with the Finance manager to implement and maintain new systems and procedures.
Responsibilities
· Prepare month end reconciliations and management accounts to a draft position
· Post monthly accounting journals
· Assist with the implementation and administration of the accounting and purchasing systems
· Maintenance of fixed asset register
· Reconcile bank accounts daily
· Quarterly VAT Returns
· Manage weekly supplier payment process
· Maintain, implement and improve internal controls and procedures
· Provide cover and support for other members of the finance team as required
Skills and Experience
· Previous relevant accounting experience and knowledge essential
· Completed or working towards an accounting qualification (AAT or similar) with at least 1-2 years of experience in a finance role
· Strong knowledge of excel
· Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and high level of accuracy
· Confident user of Xero as well as other office applications (applicants with experience of similar accounting packages will also be considered)
· Numerate with strong analytical skills
· Good communication skills
· Adaptable with a positive and proactive approach
Benefits
· Salary Range £30 - £40k
· Company pension scheme
· Employee healthcare scheme
· Training and development
· Generous annual leave entitlement
· Annual discretionary bonus
This role would suit someone who is looking to progress and assist with management accounting duties, whilst also being happy to undertake day to day transactional work. The ideal candidate will have all round accounts experience and be looking to take a step up.
To be considered, please submit your CV along with a covering letter. The closing date is Wednesday 8th May 2024 for applications and the first online interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
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Project Accountant
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000
12 month fixed-term contract
Flexible hybrid working
Start date: ASAP, subject to notice period
Office based in Shoreditch
My client is a major brand in the international development sector, fighting for human rights. As part of the organisation’s ongoing growth plans, they are currently in the process of a large scale Process improvement programme. This has led to a need to recruit a project accountant in support of this ambitious plan. As the Project Accountant you will work closely with the regional teams to ensure a more comprehensive purchase order system.
Key areas of responsibilities;
- Engage with and consider the needs of a broad range of stakeholders, to develop timely, accurate and efficient financial management information.
- Consider current technical functionality and whether any additional software is required to meet the financial reporting needs of the organisation.
- Enable project-based reporting, working in collaboration with the Head of Planning and the Data and Insight Team to integrate financial data with information on staff time and qualitive information to support analysis of how resources are employed to achieve impact in our work.
- Develop purchase order functionality and workflows within X-Ledger.
- Review and update the suite of financial policy and procedures impacted by the change including Procurement, Contract Approval and Financial Delegations.
- Engage with stakeholders to launch the purchase order system and support the wider organisation through this period of change.
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience accountant with relevant experience of accounting gained in a large, complex organisation (this could be commercial, Not-for-Profit or practice)
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability
My client offers hybrid working with established training and team practices to ensure full support and engagement at all times. If you are looking to develop your career in charity finance or change sectors, then this is the position for you.
A well-known National health and well-being charity dedicated to supporting young people are seeking an ambitious Financial Accountant to join the team in this newly created role.
About the role
As Financial Accountant, you will support the Head of Finance with the financial management of the charity.
You will have ownership of the balance sheet and assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts, management accounts, general ledger reconciliation and control activities as well as assisting with month end responsibilities.
You will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable and Payables team of 2 as well supporting the Head of Finance to review and improve the current financial controls, systems and processes to drive an increase in efficiency.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to qualify within the next 12-18 months as full study support is offered.
A summary of some of the key responsibilities below:
- Assist the Head of Finance in managing an efficient year-end audit and assisting in the annual budget process.
- Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of the Charity’s monthly management accounts
- Maintain the charity’s fixed asset register, ensuring assets are recorded and depreciated according to the correct accounting policies
- Maintain and monitor all assigned control accounts, reconciling on a monthly basis as well as investigating and correcting any variance.
- Identify and implement process improvements in own role leading to greater efficiency and more time spent on value adding activity.
- Deputise for Head of Finance as and when required, taking on all associated responsibilities and duties.
- Manage the AP & AR team of 2
About you:
- You will be a part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) and actively studying to become qualified
- Charity experience is desirable but not essential
- Demonstrable experience owning the balance sheet
- Experience supporting or producing statutory accounts
- Experience within other Financial accounting positions
- Good knowledge and understanding of transactional finance
- Management experience is desirable but not essential
What’s on offer?
- £40,000 - £45,000
- Study support
- Hybrid working (1 day per week required in the Central London Offices)
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Job description
Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting a leading global development organisation with the recruitment of an interim Programme Finance Officer to support the Programme Finance Manager in running an efficient and effective programme financial management and reporting processes in relation to their programmes and grants.
About the role
As Programme Finance Officer you will provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept proposals to final reports. You will maintain a close working relationship with all finance and programme teams and relevant staff across their international network and external donors. You will prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboards, and quarterly cash balance reports.
You will oversee the grants management and compliance processes, including maintaining the grants management tracker to ensure they are properly recorded and monitored. You will review budgets for proposals and make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with donor requirements.
You will also carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations.
About you
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience working within international charities or donor agencies and have a good understanding of grant accounting
- Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and have familiarity with compliance rules
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience working within financial accounting and financial reporting in a charitable context
- Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
This role will be interviewing on a rolling basis and will best suit candidates who are immediately available.
- Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
- Location: Nottingham Office/Hybrid
- Salary: £25,000
- Permanent, 35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.
This role is part of a small Finance team that supports the work of Headway - the brain injury association. The role is line managed by the Finance Manager and liaises with every team within the organisation.
What you will do
As a Senior Finance Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the purchase and sales ledgers for both the charity and retail company, supporting colleagues, and resolving queries from suppliers and customers. You will monitor the purchase invoice mailbox and online purchase invoice accounts, ensuring that all invoices are downloaded promptly and passed on to relevant colleagues for authorisation.
You will be responsible for recording all purchase and sales invoices on our accounts system, Exchequer and ensuring that all bank transactions are entered on a timely basis. You will also be responsible for preparing and entering key monthly journals, including but not limited to charity and retail income, charity merchandise sales, depreciation, credit card expenditure, pre-paid rent and service charges. The majority of this work will use our Excel linked auto-loaders, but some manual entry will also be required.
You will complete monthly supplier account reconciliations and be responsible for raising any concerns or discrepancies with the Finance Manager.
You will maintain the stock system for the online merchandise shop, updating it with new stock and prices, using the information from the system to create the monthly cost of sales journal.
The Senior Finance Officer will work with the Finance Manager to ensure that all monthly and month-end routines are completed in line with team and organisational deadlines and complete any other finance tasks that may be required.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, as a Senior Finance Officer you will:
- Have a passion for finance.
- Be a highly organised individual with a focus on precision and accuracy.
- Able to manage your workload autonomously.
- Driven by your ability to deliver on measurable outputs.
- Able to communicate effectively and confidently to colleagues throughout the organisation.
- Strong attention to detail able to consistently input accurate information into the accounting software.
- Be an active member of a small team and contribute to its culture.
- Have a professional approach to relationships and standards of work.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway - the brain injury association you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial security
- Competitive salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible working
- Remote working – for the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway - the brain injury association offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway - the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway - the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway - brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway - the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway - brain injury association, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway - the brain injury association we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to cotnact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway - the brain injury association and the Senior Finance Officer role - we look forward to getting to know you!
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Finance Officer
Salary: £32,000-£35,000
Location: Central London – 3 Days Office Based
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Holiday: 25 days per annum + BH
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Benefits: Pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan & Study Support
Role Overview:
Are you ready to kick-start your career in finance? We're seeking an enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our dynamic team at The Royal Foundation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is eager to gain invaluable experience in a prestigious organisation and develop their accounting skills.
Key Responsibilities:
As our Finance Officer, you'll play a crucial role in managing our expenditure processes and providing essential finance support across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Handling accounts payable, including invoice processing and supplier management.
- Administering credit card transactions and reconciling statements.
- Ensuring accurate bank reconciliation and cash book management.
- Assisting with financial accounting tasks and month-end processing.
- Building effective communication channels within the finance team.
Skills & Experience:
The Essentials:
- Strong numeracy skills with minimum 5 GCSEs, including Maths.
- Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
- Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
- Motivated to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment.
Desirables:
- Previous experience in a finance department.
- Familiarity with Sage50.
- Pursuing formal accounting qualifications.
Our Company & Culture:
At The Royal Foundation, we embrace diversity and inclusion to create a positive and respectful environment for all. We value collaboration and curiosity, fostering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and respected. Join us in promoting equity and diversity in our workplace and beyond.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to embark on an exciting finance career journey with us, we'd love to hear from you! Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your motivation and relevant experience.
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Spectra are a lived experience organisation working with socially excluded and marginalised communities in an empowerment model, to ensure access to appropriate health, wellbeing and support services.
We offer evidence-based, inclusive, accessible, knowledgeable and quality services which are non-judgemental and delivered by peers.
Spectra are looking for a fundraiser, focussing on smaller trusts and individual giving, to join a growing fundraising team with exciting plans. You will contribute to raising the income required to continue delivering counselling, advocacy, mentoring, outreach, groups and other support services at Spectra. You will report the Fundraising Manager.
You will be confident working with diverse and intersectional groups who face social exclusion and inequalities around access to appropriate health care, wellbeing and holistic support. You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
£30,000 pro rata, 3 days per week. Hybrid working (office in Ladbroke Grove) with 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata), plus a pension scheme.
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New Routes Integration
Since 2003 New Routes has been working with, and supporting, refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants in Norwich to support their wellbeing and ambitions by providing skill-building and social programmes in a safe and welcoming environment. We promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness, working with individuals and families from over 60 countries of origin. We work closely with an extensive network of partner organisations, both third-sector and statutory. New Routes is one-third of the Norwich Integration Partnership (NIP), alongside English+ and the Bridge Plus+.
Principle purpose of the post:
To work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure the professional and efficient running of all aspects of the organisation’s finances, HR and administration providing vital administrative backing to support and sustain the work of the Chief Executive and Project Coordinators. The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and in close liaison with colleagues.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you are committed to improving the lives of marginalised communities, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further details prior to submitting your application, please call our Chief Executive, Gee Cook, for an informal discussion.
Please complete the attached Application Form.
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Job Title
Operations Assistant
Salary
£25,000 - £28,000 per annum - pro-rata for part time working
Location
We operate as a remote-first organisation, providing an office in Central London. Given that this position contributes to office operations, it will be hybrid, requiring at least one day in the office per week.
Reporting to
Senior Operations Manager
Employment Type
Permanent part time (15 hours per week)
We are open to a flexible work pattern that suits your needs. Ideally we would like someone to work for 3 hours, every weekday.
Application Closing Date
10am Monday 29 April 2024
Introduction to the role
This is an opportunity to help support a busy organisation doing important work. Your work will make it possible for us to support a team of fact checkers, communicators, fundraisers and technologists.
Millions of people use our fact checking, including most of the major internet companies. We get powerful people and institutions to correct the record, including politicians and the national media. We are campaigning to ensure that the power to shape online debate is scrutinised and not abused.
We’re looking for someone who can support our talented team of 40 people, by making sure the organisation runs smoothly and being a ‘go-to’ person.
You will join our small Operations team who manage our finances, governance and people operations. We oversee policies, processes and systems so that it is easy and enjoyable for people to do their best work. That means making sure everyone has what they need to do their jobs. You will manage queries, provide basic IT and financial support, support recruitment and make sure people have a good experience whether they are starting or leaving us. You’ll keep the office running smoothly and make sure we have up to date documentation.
If you are interested in applying but not sure you have all the skills, please do apply. We are open both to supporting learning on the job and to rearranging tasks within the team to suit the skillsets of the best applicant
Job Definition
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Manage incoming internal and external queries via post, the admin and team email addresses, the operations Slack channel, main phone line and any operational queries (via Freshdesk)
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Manage any necessary purchasing to ensure the team have what they need to work effectively
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Support the Fundraising team with correspondence to donors and mail campaigns
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Provide basic IT support to the team by monitoring the IT Support Slack channel, ordering equipment, providing instructions for how to use Google Workspace, Trello and Slack, and equipment such as laptops and cameras used in hybrid meetings
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Support the Senior Operations Manager with bookkeeping to enable the SOM / accountants to produce timely and accurate management accounts
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Support the People Operations Manager with recruitment by posting job adverts on our website and third party channels, managing communication with candidates and setting up new team members with everything they need to get started at Full Fact
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Manage the tasks involved with people leaving the organisation.
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Support the Senior Operations Manager with coordination and minute taking of Board, Committee and Management Team meetings
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Ensure a well run office by managing supplies and liaising with the facilities team (e.g. delivery of water bottles, ensuring facilities are working, setting up the office for team events)
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Keep registers up to date (e.g. fixed assets, abuse register, software register)
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Support the team with travel arrangements
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Support the People Operations Manager with coordinating training and development initiatives
Outcomes
In the first 6 months you can expect to:
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Successfully create a conducive environment for our team during the office move in collaboration with the Senior Operations Manager.
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Achieve streamlined and efficient management of IT equipment for both new starters and leavers.
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Deliver a great candidate experience for candidates by supporting the People Operations Manager with recruitment activities.
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Optimise operational costs by identifying and acting on savings opportunities.
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Organise our team social events to celebrate our teams’ achievements in an important year for our work.
What we are looking for from you
Political impartiality and sensitivity:
You are committed to the political neutrality of our work and have a good understanding of impartiality (please see the rules on our website).
Understanding of public debate in the UK and sensitivity to the political context we work in.
Job skills/competencies
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Proven experience in an administrative or operational support role.
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Experience with accounting packages, ideally Xero.
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Experience with Excel/ Google Sheets.
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Proficiency in Google Workspace, Trello and Slack.
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Minimum of GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
Personal skills/competencies
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Attention to detail and accuracy.
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Flexible with a ‘can do’ approach to work
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Understands the importance of confidentiality.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
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Commitment to the mission and values of Full Fact.
What we offer
Starting salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum pro-rata depending on experience.
Workplace Pension
Generous holidays
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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In addition, we close the office for a period between Christmas and New Year.
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Day off for moving home.
Comfortable, centrally located London office with good transport links.
Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
Upload your CV and cover letter using the link below by 10am on Monday 29th April, 2024
Our recruitment platform will remove identifying details such as email addresses to allow us to sift applications anonymously
Before applying, please read the requirements we place on staff to protect Full Fact’s independence and non-partisanship. This can be found on our website.
How the application process will work
We want to see you at your best to understand your strengths and the contribution you could make at Full Fact with strong support, including for your learning and development. We also want to make sure that we use your time well during this process and don’t ask for more from you than we need to. We will make any reasonable adjustments we need to make to this process to help ensure you can perform at your best. For more information about this before applying, please contact us.
The interview panel will be Charlotte Ross (Senior Operations Manager), Laura Dewis (COO) and Sophie Hale (People Operations Manager).
The process starts off with an anonymised covering letter and CV. This will be read by at least two people to produce a shortlist for interview.
The first round interviews will be a phone (not video) interview, lasting no more than half an hour, at a time that’s convenient for you. We will record it so at least two people can review each interview to decide who we invite back for the second round. The recordings will be deleted at the end of the process.
The second round will include a structured interview and a timed task which assumes no prior knowledge. The task can be completed prior to the interview, at a time that most suits you.
The interview will be with the full panel by video and last no more than an hour. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to prepare, including anything we’d recommend reading in advance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
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