Permanent "Finance Manager" Jobs
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Prospect Research Manager
We are seeking an accomplished and committed person to join us in the role of Prospect Research Manager.
Based in the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement department, the Prospect Research Team drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University. It does this in a number of ways, and the major focus of this role is on the team’s work in carrying out due diligence research as part of the University’s donations acceptance process.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Prospect Research and working alongside two other Prospect Research Managers in a wider team, the postholder will play a key role in overseeing our crucial work in this area. The role also offers the opportunity of line management responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to develop your career in the context of a busy, capable and friendly team, which also works on identifying new potential donors, and providing insights to build relationships with our supporters. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums.
About you:
We are looking for someone who brings substantial experience of prospect research and due diligence in a fundraising context, successful experience of supervising the work of others and of allocating resources, and the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University.
Other qualities that candidates will need include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; outstanding research and written communication skills; attention to detail; knowledge of current affairs; and an adaptable approach.
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership of CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal to apply to vacancy 171887.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 15 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 26 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?
Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential, Mental Health and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the children, young people, families and vulnerable adults in our care. We will not apologise for calling our staff great, the best, or world-class. Our staff are at the core of our organisation and we celebrate them by shouting it from the rooftops!
Where and when do we need you?
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to work within our established finance function. In this role you will be reporting directly into the Finance Director and will play a key part in driving the service improvements and compliance at an operational level. You will operate as a critical member of the organisation through the management of the finance function, effectively leading the management of day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the needs of internal and external stakeholders are met. This will be done through working as a true strategic partner within the charity, advising and consulting with managers on a wide range of issues ensuring the delivery of key financial objectives supporting the charity in meeting its goals for growth and financial stability.
In this role you will be involved in exciting and rewarding things like:
- Leading and developing a fantastic team - Undertaking line management responsibilities for allocated members of the finance team undertaking dedicated coaching, development, 121's and any day to day support that is required to ensure that finance colleagues are supported and developed appropriately and that we deliver an outstanding service both internally and externally.
- Advising and Consulting - Producing high quality monthly financial reporting which is accurate, timely and meets the needs of managers and directors using financial information extracted from the appropriate finance systems to assist them to manage their departments' budgets and understand budget variances.
- Data analysis and Reporting - Leading on the year-end audit and accounts closedown process through the collation and analysis of appropriate financial information and liaising with auditors to ensure agreed deadlines are met. This work will contribute to the production of best practice statutory reporting and provide internal and external stakeholders with assurances that the charity's finances are well managed.
- Managing Compliance and Risk - Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations and legislation by monitoring controls and procedures and making recommendations to adapt to changing circumstances. This is to ensure that any risk associated with non-compliance is assessed, rectified and managed appropriately moving forward in order to ensure that any impact to the charity is managed effectively.
- Delivering Excellence - Supporting the delivery of the Finance strategic agenda including taking the lead on the development and monitoring of the annual department Continuous Improvement Plan. This will involve undertaking a SWOT analysis of the Finance function in collaboration with colleagues in order to assess the current environment and produce a development plan to address shortcomings and aim for excellence.
- Being a subject specialist - Leading on VAT issues on behalf of the organisation in conjunction with external VAT advisors. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, review existing processes and consider the implications of changes in VAT regulations in order to ensure the charity is complying with legislation and maximising charitable reliefs available.
Successful candidates will be working a 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, you will hybrid work between home and a minimum of 1 day per week at our office at Lakeside in Portsmouth.
All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
You and your specialisms
Management roles within the charity are pivotal in achieving our mission of making a difference through passionate care, support, and education. To support this, you will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification levels:
Essential
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIPFA)
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
- Significant experience of preparing monthly management accounts
- Clear understanding of risks relevant to the finance environment and controls required to mitigate risks.
- You will have experience as a Finance Manager, leading and developing a team of professionals, and a good knowledge of accounting and tax issues in a high performing organisation.
- Excellent communication skills to drive engagement with Finance issues and manage change effectively.
- Prioritise and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment with your values at the core of your decision making.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Not For Profit sector and knowledge of the Charities SORP.
- Good working knowledge of HMRC and particularly VAT tax regulations
Let us look after you!
At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:
- Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
- Health and Support: Benefit from Health Shield, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
- Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
- Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
- Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.
Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!
If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and believes in its power to enhance the effectiveness of our organisation. As we continue to grow and make an impact, we are seeking a Finance and Operations Lead to join our dedicated team at the Centre for Homelessness Impact. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular welcome to those with experiences related to homelessness.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This is a pivotal role at the intersection of finance, development, and operations, ensuring the seamless functioning of critical organisational aspects. The Finance and Operations Lead will be involved in aspects of the charity’s financial operations, support grant and other fundraising and development initiatives, and optimising operational efficiency.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact is in a transformative phase, and this role is crucial to sustaining and advancing our mission. Collaborating closely with the executive team, the Finance and Operations Lead will play a key role in financial management, development strategy, and operational effectiveness, contributing directly to the success of our initiatives.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN:
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Be the main point of contact for all finance and operational queries
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Support the Chief Operating Officer with the management of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
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Manage the accounts payable function, credit card reconciliations and support effective cash management
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Support the Head of People and Development to implement strategies on Fundraising, income and generation and report on funding from various sources, including grants, donors, and partnerships.
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Manage day-to-day operations, including onboarding new staff, supporting the HR processes, and identifying areas for improvement.
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Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Development and People to align financial and development goals.
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Identify ways to enhance operational processes to support the growth of the organisation.
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Work closely with the executive team to provide financial insights and contribute to strategic decision-making.
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
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Work closely with the Head of Development & People to ensure all HR administration is covered promptly and efficiently - i.e: onboarding for newcomers, setting up laptops/ workstations; etc.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS:
Criteria:
- Proven experience in finance and operations in a charity/ Third sector (Essential)
- Experience in fundraising/development initiatives (Desirable)
- Is committed to the vision and mission of CHI (Essential)
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences (Essential)
- Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and an ability to work accurately, calmly and effectively (Essential)
- Good Excel skills with ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF. (Essential)
- Able to take a collaborative and proactive approach to operations, with a focus on continuous improvement. (Essential)
- Familiarity with financial regulations and a commitment to maintaining compliance. (Essential)
- A team player able to adapt to changes in workload and priorities (Essential)
- AAT qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
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Both full and part-time considered.
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Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (pro rata if part-time), depending on experience.
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Location: hybrid, but the candidate woud need to be London based.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on addressing homelessness through evidence-led strategies. Apply now and be a crucial part of our dynamic team.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday, 9 April 2024. However, we reserve the right to close the application process at any moment, if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews to take place during the week commencing 15 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
Job Description
The IRC UK’s Finance Team seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs and by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles. We do this by supporting the UK office; by implementing and monitoring IRC and donor policies and procedures; leading financial forecasting and planning, proactive risk management; consolidating financial results; and ensuring reliable financial reporting (internal and external).
The Finance Assistant – Operations assists the UK Finance team in delivering its objectives and providing effective support to IRC UK. This position works closely with the UK Finance and Operations department, wider UK office and suppliers. Furthermore, the incumbent plays a key role in ensuring that Finance remains a critical organizational business partner delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial management information.
The role is part of the UK Finance Team and reports to the Finance Manager – Operations.
Major Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate files for supplier invoices, staff expenses claims, petty cash and credit card expenses
• Assist in maintaining an up to date – London Finance mailbox, ensuring mails are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Check and prepare invoice journals for all direct debits and ensure supporting invoices and approval are filed.
• Assist with NATWEST bank income and payment journals and the bank reconciliation.
• Post invoices and credit notes in Integra (Dynamics 365), ensuring authorization, budget codes and supporting documents have been provided in a timely manner for payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements to creditor accounts in Integra and follow up any queries to ensure they are dealt with in a timely fashion
• Arrange travel advances for staff, check all staff expense claims for compliance with IRC-UK Travel Policy and reconcile against advances in Integra.
• Reconciliation of credit card expenses in Integra.
• Prepare correction journals and post on Integra
• Prepare the weekly payment run as directed and ensure bank sign off staff are allocated well ahead of the run.
• Participate in the development and delivery of plans, goals, objectives, and priorities for the UK Finance Team and undertake other duties as assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Knowledge of accounting demonstrated by an accounting qualification such as AAT or part Qualified Accountant. We would consider an AAT trainee/apprentice for the role as well.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills, and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail; data driven
• Able to work with diverse teams in diverse locations, engaging their input and dedication to success.
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!
We are Made in Hackney
Made in Hackney started life in 2012 as a community cookery school working across London with the mission of tackling the climate crisis, health inequalities and bringing communities together using the power of plants. We provide diverse culinary education, inspiration and support networks needed to ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a plant-centred, planet-friendly diet.
When you join Made In Hackney – you become part of a pivotal movement where a new type of food culture is being formed with care, compassion and justice at its core.
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded individual to become our Operations Manager. You will have experience of working in a senior role in the areas of operations, HR and governance. You will help the charity comply with health and safety requirements, safeguarding best practice and data protection and lead in developing organisational policies.
You will have a passion and flair for improving operational processes and efficiency, administering CRMs, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure we operate in the most effective way. You will not shy away from problem solving operational challenges and thrive in supporting the core team (of 10 staff) to ensure the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. We appreciate you may not have all the experience outlined in each category below but if you excel in a few key areas please still apply.
The experience of working for Made in Hackney is varied, unique and rewarding. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing services.
Responsibilities include:
HR & Training
- Lead the organisation’s HR function, keeping abreast of latest guidance in employment law and HR legislation and act as the lead liaison with Croner external HR support;
- Ensure employment practice is legally compliant and fair (including management of recruitment, selection and onboarding, flexible working, diversity & equal opportunity, disciplinary/grievance, termination), with a focus on being a fully inclusive employer;
- Oversee monthly staff salary payment and coordinate with external payroll provider;
- Oversee arrangement and monitoring of staff training and lead on implementing staff wellbeing initiatives eg. socials, team building days etc;
- Coordinate regular team meetings and arrange meeting venues where necessary, to ensure effective communication and mutual support.
- Oversee any organisational structure reviews and ensuring a system is in place for staff to receive regular and motivational feedback, and feel supported and able to perform their role;
- Review, update and create risk assessments and organisational policies on a regular basis to incorporate latest government guidance and legislation (eg. Health & Safety, Safeguarding) and ensuring they are reviewed by the Board on a regular basis;
- Lead on organisation’s DBS process, supporting core team to keep an overview of outstanding DBS checks needed in their project teams;
- Act as MIH’s Safeguarding Lead – conducting regular reviews of safeguarding policy and procedures, overseeing safeguarding training for staff and volunteers and completing regular refresher training to comply with best practice;
- Data Protection Lead - ensuring Data Protection Policy is updated and adhered to by everyone in the organisation, regularly updating and responding to any data breaches;
Salesforce Admin
- To be the main point of contact for technical support and training needs for core users, and to develop the Salesforce platform to improve organisational efficiency, relationship management and income generation. Training will be provided to support this role.
- Act as the system administrator and manage admin functions including assigning new users, creating reports, dashboards, surveys and application forms etc;
- Onboard and train new users, and grow level of expertise among the core team;
- Implement custom features when new work streams/programmes are set up and as organisational needs grow;
- Oversee support partnership with external technical support and training provider.
- Support the Fundraising Manager and Community Programmes Manager with the creation of reports and dashboards in salesforce to present programme outcomes for funder and trustee reports and the MIH Annual Report;
- App Integration – use apps such as Mailchimp and 123 Form Builder (survey software) and integrate with Salesforce
Governance and Strategy
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to Leadership Team meetings where appropriate.
- Contribute to strategic discussions on the future path of the organisation.
- Lead support to Board of Trustees assisting Chair with trustee meeting, keeping Charity Commission website updated, and assisting with trustee recruitment, induction and training, and board reviews etc;
- Act as the lead staff team representative on Resource & Remuneration board sub-committee
Venue Management
MIH has a part time Venue Manager who is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the ‘Liberty Hall’ kitchen venue. The Operations Manager will oversee them and support on key areas of venue management in the following ways:
- Manage relationship with venue partner ‘Clapton Commons’ to ensure key services of venue are running smoothly and represent MIH in oversight committee meetings;
- Ensure venue and office equipment is safe to use and repaired/replaced/PAT tested in a timely manner;
- Ensure venue meets latest Health & Safety requirements, Fire Safety Standards and is fully accessible;
- Support acquisition of new kitchen equipment when required, such as ovens, hobs etc either from a donated source or purchased from a supplier;
Finance
- Organise quarterly budget meetings between core delivery team and Finance Manager to go through budget and expenditure;
- Ensure finance team understands the requirements and deadlines of board meetings and provide reminders to them for preparing the required financial reporting.
Apply with a CV outlining your career history and relevant experience for the role and a cover letter outlining what has attracted you to apply for the role of Operations Manager at Made In Hackney and what makes you the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (however, we will consider part-time 28 hours per week)
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: The successful candidate will either be posted at our office in London or Colchester: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ or Colchester Wellington House, 4th Floor, 90-92 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DA
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with bases in Colchester and Leeds. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Migrant Children’s Project promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will provide financial and operational leadership and management for CCLC particularly focussed on the Legal Practice Unit and the Migrant Children’s Project but with support for the Child Law Advice Service and Coram International where required. Managing a small finance team, the role will hold primary responsibility for core financial functions within CCLC including legal aid billing and management and tracking of grant and other charitable funding. Through systematic and efficient financial management, the post holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial sustainability. The role will act as a key point of contact with Coram’s central finance team and a range of internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
The role will also oversee the smooth running of the London and Colchester offices through line management of operations and administrative staff.
The role would suit a high organised and efficient business support professional with experience of financial management within the legal or charity sector. In particular, candidates with experience of legal billing and more specifically, civil legal aid billing, would be welcomed.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the finance and operations team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period (to be negotiated with the successful candidate).The finance team are split between the London and Colchester offices and the post holder should expect some travel to both locations. The large majority of the legal and policy team are based in London and as such regular (at least twice weekly) presence in our London office will be expected. However, on other days the candidate could be based in the London or Colchester office.
Whilst this is a full-time position, we will consider requests for part-time working (28 hours per week minimum) and we will endeavour to offer some flexibility with days and hours to be agreed.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 23:59
Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 29th April 2024
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role will be known internally within the organisation as Membership Services Assistant Manager
Coventry University Students’ Union (known as Your SU) is a membership organisation which aims to improve the lives and experiences of students across the Coventry University Group. There are four main campuses of Coventry University Group in London: Liverpool Street, Dagenham, Greenwich and Vauxhall.
The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of operations at the Students’ Union’s sites in London, ensuring Your SU’s Membership Services are delivered across the region.
You will be a key driver in developing our services across the London campuses and will work directly with students, their representatives and local university management teams, to improve the student experience and the offer at their campuses.
You will be promoting students’ union services, developing activities as well as supporting the local student officers with campaigns and projects. The Your SU team supporting the London campuses is a small yet effective team. You will have the support from the wider organisation (based largely in Coventry) however on a day-to-day basis in London there will be occasional times when you are working on your own so being self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative is essential.
Successful applicants will need to be passionate, creative and talented, with an interest in being on the cutting edge of innovation and delivery in the student movement. You must be an effective communicator to develop and maintain strong working relationships with our members and stakeholders. It would be beneficial to have previous experience in student services / student representation / Students’ Unionism.
Coventry University Students’ Union’s values are to be helpful, inclusive and ethical and these are reflected in our progressive and people focused rewards and benefits. We offer generous annual leave, an agile working scheme and place a high level of importance on staff support, development, inclusivity, and wellbeing.
Key duties will include:
- To provide support to local Student Officers, Student Representatives and members with variety of activities and training.
- To enhance the student experience through supporting students and students’ union elected representatives to deliver positive change.
- To deliver a range of co- and extra-curricular services and engagement activities.
- Assist in the management of staff and report on work performance to line manager.
- To deliver local student elections, and ongoing induction and support, for elected members.
Working Hours and Location
This post is a permanent role, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with options for hybrid working.
The successful applicant will be expected to regularly visit all the London campuses ensuring a face-to-face offer for our members. Our current sites are located in Liverpool Street, Vauxhall, Dagenham and North Greenwich. Liverpool Street currently acts as our main hub.
As an organisation, we have an agile working programme which supports staff working from home. However, regular working each week is required onsite (minimum 3 days per week) and flexibility to meet additional business need is required, for example at certain times of the year on campus delivery may be required every day during busy student events (Welcome / Graduation etc). There may be some infrequent weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be given.
We have a flexible approach and are open to applications from candidates that may require some variation to the contracted hours or hybrid arrangements (although this is not a fully remote role and a minimum of 30 hours / 4 days is required). If you would like to apply on a reduced hours basis it would be helpful to include this information in your application questions however selection / shortlisting will not be influenced by this information.
Salary Details
The salary is £29,605 - £33,966 (+ £3,000 London Weighing Allowance) per annum.
It is usual to start at the bottom of the grade and will increase incrementally on an annual basis however for a candidate with highly relevant previous experience an offer may be made within the grade range. The salary advertised is the full time salary, if the role is taken on a reduced hour basis the salary (LWA and holiday entitlement) will be calculated pro-rata accordingly.
Job Description and Person Specification
To view the job description and person specification (including our shortlisting criteria) please see attached or visit our website under 'Work for Us'.
Application Process
To apply you will need to submit:
- Your CV
- A short application statement
- Equal opportunities form
We encourage you to read our shortlisting criteria (on the job description and person specification) and use the application statement to highlight how your skills and experience are relevant to this role. The applications that most closely match our shortlisting criteria will be invited for interview.
The application statement and equal opportunities form are downloadable from our website.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, or have any questions relating to the role, please let us know.
Applications Close: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 9am
Interviews: Friday 19 April 2024
Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively committed to promoting equality and diversity, and expect all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.
We are a disability confident employer and candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.
Staff Benefits:
Our benefits offered to staff include:
- Occupational Pension Scheme, employer contributions matched up to 6%
- Generous annual leave, this role attracts 31 days holiday plus bank holidays (2 additional days after 2 years service and a further 3 days after 5 years.)
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aiders, colleagues who have received training to support others
- Life Insurance 3 x salary
- Eye care and Flu vouchers
- Staff reward and recognition schemes
- Agile working scheme
- Volunteer days, 3 paid per year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept notes/proposals to final reports. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
4.1 Programme financial planning, management and reporting
In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:
• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools
• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis
• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-todate
• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (Awards Information Management System -AIMS) and ensure they are kept up-to-date
• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard and quarterly cash balances (co-finance) report.
4.2 Grants management and compliance
• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis
• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required
• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors
• Support the preparation, review and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative
• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements
• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing
• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks
• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary
• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary
• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance
• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system, and update the required information on a quarterly basis
4.3 Audit, internal controls and risk
• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements
• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically
• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations. The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants. Normally this could be 2 – 3 trips per year.
5. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIOURS, ATTRIBUTES
5.1 Qualifications
• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).
5.2 Experience
• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting
• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable
• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable
5.3 Skills
• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• First rate oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills
• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation
5.4 Knowledge
• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics
• Knowledge of charity accounting
5.5 Attributes
• Committed to international development, improving the quality of life and promoting pluralism through civil society
• Demonstrates equity, transparency and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect
• Respectful of diversity; sensitive toward others, open and understanding toward other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths; demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their background, religion, gender and age particularly when on international visits to the countries in which we operate
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of the organisation.
5.6 Behaviours
• Communicates clearly and concisely, individually and across a broad scope of stakeholders and communities; expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others.
• Builds, maintains and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, changes approach to achieve desired results if required.
• Has a customer focused approach, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises the culture of volunteerism and respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.
• Is a supportive team player, collaborates creating a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning. Is proactive in teamwork.
• Inspires self and others to greater performance, professional standards and results; likes to get things done; accepts new challenges and opportunities to enable self-reliance and achievement of full potential; gives and receives timely balanced feedback.
• Acknowledges creativity; adapts established methods for new uses; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses, synthesises and challenges conventional thinking.
• Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems; creates and participates in communities of practice to establish networks of problem solving and organisational learning
Application Details:
• Must have right to work in the UK
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.
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Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not.
Being able to realise your potential depends on who your parents are, your education, your skills, and also where you grew up.
This is why The Talent Foundry exists. We envisage a more diverse, equal society, where young people, through inspiring and fun experiences can build their skills and confidence and connect to exciting employers who value talent over background.
About the role
This role will support our Head of Finance and Resources to offer an efficient and effective administrative service to The Talent Foundry colleagues, our facilitator network and external stakeholders.
You will provide finance and administration support to the Head of Finance and Resources to ensure that The Talent Foundry's financial information is accurate; that recruitment and onboarding are carried out in a timely manner; and that administration systems are well maintained.
This role is part-time, 15 hours per week, with flexibility around days or time (within the core hours of 8.30-17.30), mainly from home, with regular Team Together Days in central London. Annual leave is 28 days p/a + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
You will work closely and collaboratively with your colleagues across programmes and school engagement to ensure accurate data input to our accounting and HR systems. While you’ll be working remotely for a significant part of this role you will be talking to colleagues on a daily basis.
Experience
- Good working knowledge of finance systems and processes for purchase and sales ledger
- Experience of reconciling financial information and resolving queries
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding the importance of meeting deadlines and achieving targets
- General office processes
- Confidential information and GDPR
- Safer recruitment policies and processes and Enhanced DBS (desirable)
Please read the attachment for the full person specification and job opportunity information before applying.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
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A small but highly specialist professional membership body & not-for-profit is seeking a Finance Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
The role is paying circa £32,000 per annum and offers hybrid working – this will be a mixture of office-based work in central London and home-working. They also offer a generous pension and other benefits.
The organisation is a professional membership body with a range of products and services aimed at raising awareness of quality (governance, assurance, improvement) and growing capability within organisations in all sectors. They offer a range of membership services and events to members as well as issuing a prestigious ‘quality’ qualification and a training portfolio.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, The Finance Officer will work in a small finance team, and will primarily focus on 3 core areas:
- Purchase Ledger (invoices and payment runs)
- Payroll (using SAAS, software as a service where a payroll system is rented from an external provider but effectively done in-house) for around 50 staff
- Month-end duties (reconciliations and journals)
Other duties will include assisting with sales ledger, dealing with suppliers, financial admin & filing and assisting the Management Accountant with various duties.
The organisation is seeking an experienced, professional Finance Officer, ideally AAT fully-qualified or ACCA/CIMA part qualified. Experience with charity sector finance will be useful but not essential. Experience with payroll will also be very useful, however this is not essential as training will be provided.
Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP
Interviews: Ongoing / ASAP
Please send your CV for immediate consideration
Finance and Administrative Officer
Location: Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester M8 9AR
Hours of work: Part-time (21 hours per week worked over 3 or 4 days)
Salary: £28,770 pro rata (£17,262 actual)
Contract: This is a permanent post, subject to funding
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre (CHAC)
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre has been serving the community in Manchester Since 1977. CHAC is a busy neighbourhood advice centre in North Manchester providing face-to-face legal advice and support to residents.
Finance and Administrative Officer
Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer. This is an important post carrying out the financial and administration tasks that keep this busy charity running. Key tasks include book keeping, processing invoices and preparing financial reports alongside administration of human resources functions and management of the smooth running and maintenance of the office.
You will work alongside the Charity Manager and will have a key role in providing information to the Board of Trustees. You will work alongside the advice team and will also have role in supporting volunteers and ensuring the charity is a welcoming place for all. You do not need any experience of working for a charity.
Deadline for applications: 10am on Wednesday 3 April 2024
Interested?
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No agencies please.
Are you a digitally-savvy finance professional keen to put your accounting experience to good use, in a purpose-driven organisation? We’re looking for a new colleague to join our supportive and friendly team. Action Hampshire, a support organisation for the VCSE sector, has an exciting new opportunity!
We are recruiting for a Finance Officer. You’ll play a key role in our organisation, maintaining accurate and up to date financial accounting procedures and records, providing oversight to ensure effective financial controls are in place, improving and streamlining our financial processes and procedures, supporting our Finance Administrator and wider team. There is scope to learn and develop in this role, and to get involved in other aspects of the organisation that are a good fit for your strengths and interests.
s a strengths-based organisation, we value the unique contributions each member of our team brings and our organisational culture emphasises coaching and leadership over management. We’re committed to inclusivity, equity and to the wellbeing and safety of our team. This role offers a high degree of flexibility in working hours and can be delivered remotely, apart from bimonthly coworking or away days in Hampshire. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own development goals and targets and receive support to achieve them. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your strengths to other parts of the organisation too.
Key tasks include (see job description for a full list of tasks):
- Maintain accurate ledgers
- Prepare cash flow reports and oversee movement of assets
- Monitor investment funds and oversee movement of funds
- Ensure accuracy of monthly payroll
- Carry out bank reconciliations
- Maintain up to date financial policies
- Support colleagues with preparing and monitoring budgets
- Act as coach for finance administrator
We’re looking for a partial or fully qualified finance professional with practical experience, ideally in a UK charity environment. We use Xero and associated tools, so it’s helpful if you know that system – or have the ability to quickly pick it up. We’ve been on a journey to digitise and automate our finance processes over the past couple of years and we’re looking for someone who is keen to continue improving our processes. You’ll need to be detail-oriented and committed to making sure we follow our own policies and procedures, and act in accordance with relevant legislation. We’re a purpose-driven organisation and would love to find someone who shares our passion for supporting local communities.
For almost 75 years, we’ve supported communities across Hampshire. Today, our mission focuses on strengthening the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting communities to raise their voices, and doing all we can to reduce disadvantage and celebrate diversity across Hampshire. Our responsive approach means we work across a wide range of issues relevant to our communities, from increasing the availability of rural affordable housing to ensuring cancer awareness messaging reaches seldom heard communities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. Our leadership team are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a new role of Operations Manager. The purpose of the role is to support our Director/CEO and to lead the management team. This post will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations at BIAS. This aim of the role is to support development, lead operational plans and create new initiatives to enable sustainable growth and planned expansion.
The ideal candidate is someone already working in a line management role wishing to either progress or change career. We would like to appointment a dynamic, enthusiastic Operations Manager to maintain quality standards and help drive the organisation forward at pace.
You will be a conscientious leader who excels at supporting people to ensure they can thrive and projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience of finance and HR processes
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Is able to review and implement operational policies and systems to increase efficiency and support good governance
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Has experience of supporting organisational change as part of a senior team
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Is able to work independently and exercise sound judgment
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proactive, and ideally have 2 years management experience with strong people and project management skills.
Other Key information
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of going the extra mile, hospitality and inclusivity.
You will need the skills and abilities to ensure operational needs and deadlines are met . Key functions of the role will be: running management reports, monitoring services, providing reports and evaluations to funders and identifying new funding opportunities.
Deadlines for applications are the 31st March 2024 but we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close early.
If you have previously applied for this role, please do not apply again.
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit a detailed CV and covering letter, explaining any gaps in employment. The covering letter should show how you meet the essential/desirable criteria, providing examples. Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and your covering letter should be no longer than 1500 words.
Candidates must submit a detailed CV and covering letter, explaining any gaps in employment. The covering letter should show how you meet the essential/desirable criteria, providing examples. Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and your covering letter should be no longer than 1500 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Location: King's Cross, London
Contract length: Permanent
Salary: £72,000
This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
This is an important and exciting post for the organisation and as the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading best practice financial reporting and analysis for the charity. The role has two direct reports (as part of a team of five) and involves working across the organisation and with senior leadership and trustees to deliver and communicate first class management information.
This is impactful and broad Head of Finance role, but to give an idea of focus, the core areas of delivery will include:
- Statutory accounts & audit – act as the primary contact for the external auditor, ensure the accounts are consistent with financial standards requirements and delivered on time
- Budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and financial analysis - present management accounts and reforecasts to senior leadership, trustees and staff
- Change & improvements – proactively support transformation on CRM systems upgrade, be fully involved in the selection of a new finance system for implementation in 2025
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave– 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP)- for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance- cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
Pensions- Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59 on 5 April 2024.
Interested?
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We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
No agencies please.
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We are looking for a self-sufficient and organised team player to support the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure the organisation’s finances are utilised efficiently, effectively and sustainably. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our finance systems, so a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role is required.
This position offers an ideal development opportunity for someone who is a part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or who has recently completed their AAT qualifications to gain all round experience within the charity sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.