Management Accountant Jobs
The Finance Manager will be providing bespoke financial management capacity-building support, ensuring compliance with statutory/funder requirements, and supporting operational/strategic management and planning resources. The role holder is also expected to support HQ Finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our financial hub, you will be supporting the CFO, Deputy Director of Finance and our senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Support the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance and senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
B. Provide bespoke financial management capacity-building support to Black and racialized organisations in 8 London boroughs, including supporting groups to:
1. Conducting financial health checks and developing and implementing action plans.
2. Provide training, and guidance to groups supported on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory and funder requirements governing the sector, employer responsibilities training, and governance.
3. Support the development and implementation of financial strategies operational/strategic management and planning resources.
4. Provide training and guidance on risk identification and mitigation and annual reports and accounts.
5. Support the delivery of webinars/masterclasses to participants
6. Support developing effective online learning tools and platforms to cascade learning.
7. Support the delivery of a proactive finance service ‘Critical Friend’ providing financial advice, support, scrutiny, and challenge to the organisations.
8. Support groups to plan resources, assess the implications of service proposals, and provide financial modelling and analysis of service options for projects and initiatives.
9. Contribute to the provision of financial support across the Ubele hubs, in forecasting both in-year and future-year income and expenditure, ensuring these are accurate, appropriate, and supported through activity and performance analysis.
10. Support the Deputy Finance Director as required on a range of financial and management accounting, budgetary, reconciliation, reporting, and payment tasks where relevant, for the designated service area.
11.Support the Ubele senior leadership team and staff in the development and updating of the project organisational and annual budget to ensure that it supports the outcomes set out in our strategic plan.
Could you be our next Snow Camp London Programme Manager?
Since 2003, we have been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons and address the biggest social issues facing underserved young people today.
The Programme Manager will deliver a personal development journey to young people using snowsports as the hook to engage those who are less likely to engage with mainstream provision. We do this in partnership with youth projects and youth service providers across London, running snowsports youth programmes from The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead.
This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow Camp’s development in London. So, if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!
Experience of working successfully with underserved young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!
Project management, logistical skills, relationship management, communication and presentation skills will all make up the job. Along with youth work experience to deliver life-skills or group workshops to motivate young people to work towards meaningful goals – these will all make up the job.
This is a key post requiring at least 2 years’ experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.
Job Description: Please download full JD & Personal spec below in the application resource section.
To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Snow Camp and how you meet the requirements of the job above.
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 11th June 2024
Interviews: Thursday 20th June 2024 at the Snow Camp London Office, Holloway Neighbourhood Group, 84 Mayton Street, London N7 6QT.
Salary: £30,000 per annum plus 10% bonus (£3000) paid in July each year = £33,000 total.
(In the first year the bonus is paid pro rata based on number of months worked up until July).
Since 2003, we have been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers, broaden horizons & raise aspirations for young people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
This is a pivotal moment in the development of both the National Forest and the National Forest Company, with a new 25-year vision for the National Forest, an ambitious strategy for the organisation, and a renewed focus and purpose in light of the urgency of climate change.
The National Forest is one of the boldest environmentally-led regeneration initiatives in the country, demonstrating how trees can provide a catalyst for change both in the National Forest and beyond. Across our 200 square miles and over three decades we have a track record of making things happen, increasing forest cover from 6% to more than 22%, transforming the landscape and improving lives and the economy.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Head of Finance to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
· Salary of £51,626 - £58,876 per annum
· Annual bonus
· Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
· 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
· Flexible working options
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Discounts on gym memberships
This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre accountancy professional with senior level experience gained in the charity sector to join our impactful organisation.
If you want to join us in our mission of growing the future together, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As our Head of Finance, you will actively lead on the management of all aspects of the finance function to include;
· The production of interim and annual financial statements that comply with the requirements of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
· Preparing all information and supporting documentation for the annual audit, and liaising with the National Audit Office, and the NFC’s external auditors.
· Supporting the internal audit process.
· Fulfilling the accounting and reporting requirements to Defra.
· Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services and Senior Leadership Team to develop strategic financial initiatives that support financial forecasting, goal setting and financial planning.
You will directly line manage the Finance Manager, ensuring the smooth operations of the finance function.
Your role will also involve:
· Preparing the annual budget
· Overseeing and signing off monthly payroll
· Contributing to the development and management of financial systems and procedures
About You
To be considered as our Head of Finance, you will need:
· To be a qualified accountant with at least five years’ relevant experience
· Senior experience in the charity sector, including producing charity SORP compliant group accounts and monthly management accounts.
· Experience of the financial management of complex restricted funded projects
· Knowledge of charity trading and gift aid arrangements
· Good written and oral communication skills
Everyone at the NFC is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. All new employees joining will have a full induction to the NFC’s work and our policies.
Other organisations may call this role Head of Accounts, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Charity Finance, Finance Director, FD, or Senior Management Accountant.
The National Forest Company is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Direct reports: Finance Assistants x 2
Contract type: Fixed term (11 months) 28 or 35 hours a week.
Pay: £40,000 (or FTE if doing 28 hours a week)
Key responsibilities – Note the following list is not exhaustive and percentages are indicative only.
Oversight of accounting and cash management
Most of the detailed work in this section is undertaken by the direct reports with the oversight and management being provided by this Finance Manager role
· Appropriate recording, processing, coding, posting of all financial transactions – including but not limited to bank receipts and payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, conference fee income, invoicing, journal entries.
· Regular timely bank reconciliations.
· Invoicing and credit control
· Chart of accounts structure and department codes
· Gift Aid claims
· VAT returns
· Foreign Speaker returns to HMRC
· Regular reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
· Manage the cash needed by the business, investing excess cash to maximise returns
· Manage fixed assets and related accounting
· Oversight, monitoring and management of key financials within our online event booking system including reconciliation of income recorded on the database to that actually received, with a target of reconciliation within 2 weeks of each month end.
HR Administration and Payroll
· Payroll - administration of and preparation of the payroll (Brightpay), including submissions in respect of HMRC and pensions.
· Management of staff holiday and sickness records
· Support of HR queries
Preparation of budgets and forecasts
· Management and preparation of the annual budget – including for example income (conference fees, product sales, advertising, onsite cafes), running costs (event production costs, team activity costs, honoraria) centralised costs (staff, overheads), departmental budgets (networking, marketing), capital and restricted funds etc.
· Update of forecasts as required with a target of quarterly reporting to Section Head budget managers and Director of Operations.
Reporting
· Management accounts/management information/data for regular quarterly report data as required including reporting on conference and product performance.
· Prepare year end accounts ready for review by Head of Finance.
· Reporting as required to review spending with department heads.
Management of the finance team
· Quarterly Reviews
· Day-to-day support
Oversight of financial management at conferences
· Systems with appropriate controls for the money arrangements at the gates, cafes sales and customer services (for eg Day tickets, programmes, coffee etc)
· Conference collections – counting, processing (Credit cards & Gift Aid), recording & banking
· Preparation of honoraria payments systems.
· Liaison with team leaders about their budgets
· Manage day to day requirements in the office on site
· Conference petty cash
· Oversee day to day requirements in the office on site
· Daily takings (cash & credit cards) – counting, reconciling, recording and banking
Other
- Work well with all members of the wider staff team
- Attend and sometimes lead at staff prayers and other staff meetings.
- Responding to queries from Trustees, Operational Director and budget managers as required.
Applicants for a job with New Wine will need to demonstrate that they have the necessary skills, experience and attributes relevant to this advertised vacancy. All applicants should be committed to New Wine’s mission and values.
Attributes
- Planning & organising
- Problem solving & decision making
- Proactive
- Quality– high standards and controls
- Team player
- Task focus
- Motivated to deliver results
- Ability to positively influence and persuade others
Skills
- CCAB qualified accountant (or experience)
- Experience of the Charitable sector
- Experience of using Sage or similar accounting software
- Good at managing relationships inside and outside of the team
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to manage own time, prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Planning and decision-making skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Experience in the commercial sector.
- Significant and up to date VAT knowledge and experience.
Knowledge
- An understanding and commitment to the vision and values of New Wine
- Computer literacy – excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word, Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer
- Working knowledge of Legal Requirements (Charity Commission, Companies House, Accounting, HR)
Role Particulars -
Working Pattern: Full time working hours, including weekly in-person team meetings in London: monthly all-staff meetings on Tuesdays twice a month, and weekly on Tuesdays twice a month. The nature of this role means that some travel and working away from home will be required, as agreed in advance. Specifically, the Finance Manager must be available for the annual leadership conference and some or all of the New Wine annual summer festival (on-site or remote support).
Places of work: This role is eligible for hybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of 1 day in the London office a week.
Supervision: The post holder will receive regular supervision from their line manager.
Role review: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The post holder will then receive a quarterly rolling review of performance, the role, job description, terms and package.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is intended to include only some duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
Why join our team?
One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know!
Workspace: We have moved our office to Work.Life, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch. Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts, and well-being activities for us as members.
Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week.
Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival. Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements would be made in advance. Specifically, at our two main events, we will make sure to look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability. We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too!
Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us. While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days.
Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this.
Key dates: Application deadline is 07 June 2024, 5pm. If strong applicants are received before this time, we may close applications early. We will aim to interview in the week commencing 10 June 2024
Application: Please send your CV and cover letter to the hiring manager by the given date above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are on the lookout for a new team member to support us to effectively deliver our Strategic Plan, and to drive bigger and more sustainable impact, from grassroots to global stages. We are searching for an ambitious, tenacious and impact-driven professional to join our team as we continue on our journey to Inclusion In Action and support our membership. We are continuing on our journey of building a high performing team who care for each other and about our cause in equal parts. Our athletes and volunteers are the most inspirational, courageous, dedicated and insightful people you could ever wish to meet, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission. That could be you! Special Olympics Great Britain is made up of over 7,000 athletes and participants, over 4,000 volunteers and almost 100 accredited programmes spanning across Scotland, England and Wales, with the purpose of driving societal change through the Power of Inclusive Sport. The Network Development Manager (Clubs & Compliance) shall lead on the support and management of this dynamic and evolving membership base through the enhancement of the Special Olympics GB delivery model to achieve our purpose of unlocking more opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. This person will report directly to the Head of Network and work closely alongside other members of the team and key stakeholders, with a specific focus on our Accredited Club and Programme compliance and development and overarching responsibility of maintaining our membership delivery model mechanics and key processes. As a member of the Organisational Growth team, this role will play a vital part in supporting the future shaping of capability and capacity building, driving the strategic plan in accordance with our mission. We are a small and agile team with mighty goals, so it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Team SOGB. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, embraces change, is driven to achieve and holds a strong alignment to our core values: We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action. The journey is great, but the rewards are greater. If you have an appetite for pushing forward societal change through the power of sport, please be in touch.
To apply, please provide your CV with a covering letter (1-2 pages), explaining why you wish
to work for Special Olympics Great Britain and showcasing your experience and relevant
information for applying for this role. It is important that all prospective employees
understand our mission and are driven by our cause.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26th May 2024 at 6pm. There will be 2 interview stages which will be held on Thursday 13th June (Stage 1) and, then Thursday 20th June (Stage 2) where successful from Stage 1. A final decision will then be made shortly following from Stage 2. Early application for this role is encouraged.
Special Olympics Great Britain is committed to equality and diversity.
Finance and operations manager – Job Description
We are seeking a thoughtful, compassionate, and experienced finance and operations manager. This is a new role in an expanding team that will contribute to the senior leadership of the organisation and be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the charity, with a focus on financial management.
Our new Finance and Operations Manager will work closely with the CEO to set and manage the organisation’s strategic plan, drive strategic initiatives, manage resources, and foster a positive and reflective workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership and Team Management
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Embody the values of The Magpie Project and support the CEO to maintain the core vision and principles of the organisation in all its activities.
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Support the CEO in overseeing the day-to-day activities of the charity, including deputising for her when appropriate.
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Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders (donors, community partners, other non-profit organisations), and identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership to enhance the organisation’s impact and reach.
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Represent The Magpie Project externally where appropriate.
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Foster a positive and reflective workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
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Implement best practices and internal systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
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Line-manage three staff members – Kitchen Manager, Donations Manager, and Fundraising Manager – in accordance with existing support and supervision structure.
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Financial Management
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Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including all incoming and outgoing payments and invoices, and maintain accurate records in line with financial best practise.
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Develop and manage the annual budget and produce management accounts to provide regular reports to the CEO and board of trustees throughout the year.
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Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors.
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Coordinate annual financial audits and ensure timely submission of annual accounts to the Charity Commission.
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Maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are compliant with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.
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Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
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Liaise with off-site payroll provider and make monthly payroll payments.
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Oversee management of petty cash, including ensuring there is sufficient petty cash to cover travel money and emergency grants expenses at sessions.
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Develop and oversee processes for the distribution of emergency hardship grants, in line with donor expectations and best practice in record keeping.
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Operational Management
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Support the CEO in the strategic direction and operational management of the charity, including planning, service design, programme management, HR, and workforce development.
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Develop and maintain relevant internal policies.
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Lead on risk management within the organisation, identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
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Maintain relationships with external suppliers including DBS service providers, insurers, telephone and internet, banking, and software technicians.
Person Specification
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Experience in a senior finance role in a charity, including budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day financial management.
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Specific knowledge of charity regulation and financial compliance with the charity commission and other regulators.
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High level of interpersonal and emotional intelligence to enable a trauma informed, reflective and calm working environment.
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Experience overseeing or supporting internal operations, including line-management, preferably within a charity.
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Experience of strategic planning, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
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Willingness to engage in co-production and co-design to include those with lived experience in all levels of planning, service design and governance, a bonus.
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Ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders at every level.
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Commitment to The Magpie Project’s mission and values, with a passion for working in non-profit organisations to create positive social impact.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including TEAMS, Outlook, Xcel, Word, Sharepoint.
Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM programme.
Would you welcome the opportunity to play your part in efforts to save wild gorillas from extinction?
Do you possess the skills and experience to help us grow our activities, reach more people, raise more funds, and enhance our impact?
If the answer to these questions is YES, we would love to hear from you.
Founded in the early 1990s, The Gorilla Organization has had the privilege to be at the forefront of gorilla conservation for over 30 years, with innovative and award-winning community-led projects in Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo, and field staff in Africa, supported by fundraising and communications teams in London.
We oversee a broad range of grassroots conservation projects aimed at addressing the key threats facing gorillas today. We support, train, and equip rangers, provide conservation, education, and socio-economic development opportunities for local people, and plant trees to protect the forest and mitigate climate change.
Development Manager
c£45,000
Ambitious for the future and conscious that there are just 1,069 mountain gorillas left in the world, this new role will add significant capacity to the existing team, helping us to deliver on our annual business plan, driving our income generating activities, monitoring our performance and impact, delivering value to our donors, stakeholders, and the communities we serve, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
All of which will require an individual passionate about Africa and the plight of gorillas, who is inspired by our approach to protecting gorillas and their natural habitat through community involvement and who comes to the role with a proven track record of success in fundraising, good financial acumen, excellent engagement, presentation, and people skills, and the ability to manage our day-to-day operations.
Closing Date: Monday, 27th May
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 3rd June
Final Panel Interviews: Mid June
If this appeals to you and you would welcome the opportunity to have a confidential conversation and receive a copy of the candidate information pack, please contact our advising consultant, Philip Nelson.
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Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC) offers life-changing accessible and affordable counselling in the heart of London and is a small charity that has a big impact! We are one of only a handful of Low-Cost Counselling services offering weekly therapy at reduced fees, or for free. We reach adults from diverse backgrounds and our unique Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) provides free mother-tongue counselling to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have survived exile, torture, human trafficking and modern slavery in 30 languages.
WCC has gone through a period of transformation and operational improvements over the past 2 years which has increased the charity’s financial and organisational resilience. We are now looking for a Finance Manager who will join a well-developed team and be responsible for embedding the progress made and identifying further areas for improvement.
About the role of Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is a core member of WCC's management team and is a key advisor and partner to the CEO on all areas of finance. The post-holder will have responsibility for timely and efficient management of the day-to-day accounting function and all internal and external financial reporting. Reporting directly to the CEO this role is part of a friendly, highly productive and collaborative, dedicated clinical and operational staff team of ten.
It is a varied and senior position that is part time, 3 days per week, and we are happy to discuss how the hours are worked over the week. It’s hybrid, working a minimum of one day per week in our Waterloo office. The salary is £45,000 to £48,000 pro rata, depending on experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW etc).
- Have 5+ years PQE, preferably with charity sector/ fund accounting experience.
- Able to demonstrate working independently and as finance lead.
What's on Offer
- Permanent contract (you will have a probation period of 6 months)
- Salary range of £45,000 to £48,000 depending on experience (Part time 3 days, pro-rated salary to hours)
- Flexible, hybrid working (1 day a week in our Waterloo office but this can be flexible)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employer Pension contribution 3%
- Ability to be a key influencer / decision maker within the organisation.
- Positive, supportive working environment where learning and development is actively promoted, and training needs supported.
- Monthly Reflective Practice Group for the staff team (RPGs provide a supportive space for people to explore and understand their interactions and team dynamics amongst other things)
WCC is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The charity promotes a positive work life balance through its inherent flexible approach.
Closing date: Friday 14th June
Interview date: week commencing 1st July
If you would like to join our friendly, highly productive and collaborative team, please apply with your CV and covering letter highlighting how you meet the requirements of the role.
Our mission is to deliver life-changing counselling and mental health support for Londoners that is affordable and accessible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
The role of Shop Manager involves actively running our new shop in Hull and implementing processes and ways of working.
As our Shop Manager, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop including managing a Deputy Shop Manager and team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures.
Specifically, you will:
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Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
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Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays.
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Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
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Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.
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Be responsible for ensuring the team are working towards achieving all key performance indicators.
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Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent.
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To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To be able to motivate self and others.
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To have strong planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieve targeted income is desirable.
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To have good written and numeric skills are desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that purchasing administration from point of order through to payment is administered in line with agreed Service Levels
- Ensuring Suppliers are informed and up to date with payments, striving to ensure positive supplier engagement as a baseline to securing favourable terms
- Ensuring creditors control accounts and purchase ledger are operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales
- Ensuring smooth operation of the payment process
- Ensuring that accounting information is correct and can be relied upon
- Ensuring all employee expense processing and auditing is completed on time and in line with internal policies
- Ensuring timely problem and issue management in line with agreed service levels
- Developing and maintaining insightful management reporting on key performance indicators
- Ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained
- Driving efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the end-to-end P2P workflow
- Developing and leading an efficient and motivated team to delivery of accurate and timely P2P information and results
- Maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders developing strong and positive relationships
What We are Looking For
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Proven experience in similar Accounts Payable leadership roles
- Experience of processing high volume transactions across complex structures
- Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles
- Experience of running and driving improvements within an Accounts Payable function
- Track record of managing and developing high performing team
- Experience of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems
- Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can do attitude
- Ability to assess performance from a holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution
- Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong time management techniques to plan and organise workload
- Strong people management skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Applying for this Position
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The successful post holder will provide high-quality support to the Head of FP&A and will ensure the delivery of timely and accurate financial planning and reporting processes across all of the organisation
Job Responsibilities:
- Leading, motivating and managing the Management Accounting and Analysis team to provide a consistent and high-quality financial planning and analysis service, including 4 direct deports and 4 indirect reports
- Ensuring the delivery of timely, insightful and accurate financial reporting
- Driving an agenda of continual improvement and innovation, keeping pace with developments in best practice
- Responsible for grant management and reporting activities, acting as Finance Lead for all grant streams
- Ensure that clear and consistent processes and procedures are in place for different grant streams and providing support to the programme and grant directors
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Finance Director, Deputy FDs, Head of Financial Accounting & Operations as well as key internal and external stakeholders
- Report to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, deputising as required and providing support and cover for one another as needed
Person Specification:
- CCAB/ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional accounting body qualification with significant PQE in a similar role (Essential)
- Experience of financial planning and analysis covering all aspects of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
- Knowledge and experience of grant accounting and grant management
- Experience of implementing financial reporting and planning tools
- Not for profit sector expereince within a large and complex organisation
Salary: £70k per annum + Benefits
Lenth: Permanent
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Agency Reference Number: J80815
Organisation Summary
Earthed (part of Initiative Earth Charity) is an exciting start-up charity with a dynamic mission to promote ecosystem restoration and agroecology. Earthed enables access to skill-based courses led by teachers from around the world as well as access to engaged networks and the grants you need to start restoring your local ecosystems or growing your own food. It’s here for anyone, anywhere, who wants to restore the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we farm and the food we eat.
As a growing organization, Earthed is at a pivotal moment, providing an excellent opportunity for a Finance & Operations Manager to contribute to meaningful environmental change and organisational development.
Role Summary
- Lead the financial management, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning.
- Oversee HR, administration, legal, and compliance, ensuring smooth operations.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align financial and operational strategies.
- Manage financial controls, procedures, and systems.
- Collaborate with various departments for effective budgeting and operational management.
Role Requirements
- Demonstrated accounting expertise in a growth environment.
- Proven financial management and accounting experience including budgeting, statutory reporting, and management accounts.
- Familiarity with the financial processes of a member-based organization.
- Understanding of charity compliance and a background in charitable organizations.
- Experience with CRMs and strong IT skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- A passion for ecosystem restoration and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Desirable: Qualified accountant, policy development, alternative finance, and contract management experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Shop Manager
Hull, East Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Deputy Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Deputy Shop Manager you will be responsible for setting up our brand-new shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager, including managing a team of volunteers, ensuring accurate accounting and handling of assets, delivering high standards of customer service, and adhering to all charity policies and procedures. You will lead by example and ensure that volunteers, supporters, donors, and customers understand how their contributions are making a difference to the lives of people in Yorkshire and beyond.
Specifically, you will:
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Play an active part in running our shop in Hull, supporting the Shop Manager in implementing processes and ways of working.
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Provide cover for days off, holidays and sickness as required, with possible occasional travel to other shops to provide support if needed by the charity.
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Support the Shop Manager to maximise the income and profit of the shop through active stock management, replenishment, and rotation.
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Manage a team of well-trained volunteers in the absence of the Shop Manager and take every effort to create a happy retail environment.
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
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Support the Shop Manager to ensure accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
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Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to GCSE level or equivalent but not essential.
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To have Experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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To be able to use own initiative.
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To be resilient and adaptable to change.
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To have good planning, guiding and motivation skills to successfully achieved targeted income is desirable.
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Good written and numeric skills are desirable.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 21 May 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Services Manager (Housing) will primarily focus on the managing New Horizon's Housing Advice service, delivered both from the day centre and remotely. You will work with the Head of Services to ensure the service responds holistically to young people with multiple needs or barriers. You should be experienced in the housing and homelessness sector, be a passionate advocate for young people. and have the ability to motivate a team to deliver high quality services in a fast-paced environment. You should be skilled in partnership management and able to collaborate to identify new housing solutions for young people.
For more information, please see our Job Application Pack below.
Salary: £37,024 - £41,600
Closing Date: 10am, 14/06/2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is recruiting for an International Finance Manager for this UK & International Charity
- International Charity experience is required.
- The ideal candidate will be a Fully Qualified Accountant, but Part Qualified Accountants are welcome if you have international charity experience.
International Finance Manager
- Full time – 5 days a week, 35 hours per week
- 100% remote, UK only.
- Salary £38,000pa – £40,000pa
- Reporting to: Director of Finance & Corporate Resources
Job Purpose
The International Finance Manager works closely with the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources to oversee financial management of the UK Charity and its international subsidiaries.
This role holds specific financial management responsibilities which include:
- The development, implementation and ongoing oversight of financial policies, practices, processes and systems.
- The production of the budget and quarterly management accounts, the management of the external audit and production of consolidated year end statutory accounts.
- Relationship management with banks, HMRC and outsourced financial services providers; providing comprehensive finance support to members, staff, budget-holders and the Leadership Team (LT) on budgeting and reporting.
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources in providing comprehensive financial analysis and reporting to the Board, Finance & HR Committee and LT.
- Undertake the financial due diligence review of new and existing members in accordance with Charities Framework.
- There is an expectation that regardless of time zone the job holder will need to work flexibly to support work with colleagues in different time zones including occasional work outside normal working hours. (8.00am – 6.00pm)
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.