Fixed term contract until for one year, 37.5 hrs pw

Closing date: 1 December 2019 at 11.30pm

You might be looking to get out of the corporate rat race and do something more meaningful and fulfilling. Or, you could be seeking a steady 9-5 role that comes with great benefits and where you can put your experience of optimising financial controls, leading a finance team and passing your expertise on to others to excellent use. Either way, this fixed term role of Financial Control Manager at Shelter could be just the job you need.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

About the role
Shelter's Financial Control team is responsible for preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations to help make sure our internal and external reporting is accurate. We also lead on effective credit control to optimise cash flow across the charity. Join us, and we won't just rely on you to provide effective treasury management, see that a complete and accurate balance sheet is maintained via efficient financial controls and make sure debts are collected in a timely manner. You'll also coach, mentor and nurture two finance administrators, developing their skills so that they can possibly take over the reins as Financial Control Manager in a year's time. In short, you'll play a vital role within our engaged and highly motivated Financial Control team where everyone is fully supported to drive their career development.

About you
A qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent) you have a proven relevant track record gained in the private or not for profit sector. You also have meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise tasks when circumstances change. Advanced Excel skills are also a given, while experience of using accounting software like Unit 4 Business World would be an advantage. And, if you have Knowledge of SORP and charity sector best practice, even better, although this is not as important as your desire to be part of a good cause and not have to work irregular hours or at weekends.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, childcare vouchers, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our finance team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Are you an experienced Financial Controller/Head of Finance looking for an all-round role? Do you have experience of leading on the year end and producing new policies and procedures? Would you enjoy working for a charitable organisation with a commercial outlook? If so, this may be the job for you!

Robertson Bell Finance are working with a niche not-for-profit organisation who are looking to recruit an Interim Head of Finance to join them for a period of 3-6 months with the opportunity to go permanent following this. Based in Central London, the organisation have expanded heavily in recent years with plans to grow another 50% over the next 5 years.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, the main responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Lead on the production of the year-end accounts and be the principle point of contact for the auditors.
• Support two key divisional heads of service with financial information and their budgeting and forecasting process.
• Drive through improvements with the policies and procedures in place related to the newly upgraded financial system.
• Manage two part-qualified accountants, focussing on their future development and the general improvement of financial knowledge in the wider organisation.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of working in an operational role. You will have led on the year end process and be comfortable being the go-to person in this area. My client is open to candidates from all sectors although experience of commercial contracts will be beneficial to your application.

You will need to be immediately available or have a short notice period to be considered for this role and please do not delay in applying as applications will be reviewed daily.

If you have experience of office administration and are an excellent communicator, with good organisational skills and attention to detail, we would love to hear from you. 

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness agencies and the wider housing with health, care and support sector. We work to improve services through evidence and learning, and to promote policy change that will ensure everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it’

Our member agencies range from hostels, day centres, street-based outreach work and resettlement suppport to wider supported housing, health and social care provders.  Our focus is to change the way that we, as a society, think and act towards single people who become homeless and other vulnerable groups.  We do this by influencing policy and strategy at a national and local level.  We also work, in partnership with our members, to ensure services for the most vulnerable in society are the best they can be and to seek out alternative solutions.  We give information, advice and a fresh perspective; connecting organisations and people.  In addition, we provide a range of support to our members via events, training, consultancy and other services, including In-Form, our client monitoring system.

The Office Administrator will play a key role ensuring the smooth running of our Head Office in Aldgate, providing a professional administrative service to all staff as well as assisting the Finance Team with invoice management and credit control.  The successful candidate, in addition to sharing our commitment to ending homelessness, will be an experienced office administrator, with excellent communication and organisational skills and good attention to detail.

The post is advertised on a full-time basis for 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.  However we will consider applications from candidates wishing to work shorter hours each day.  Our package of benefits including a generous 30 days Annual Leave, Contributory pension scheme and flexible working opportunites.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome interest from people with direct experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.

For full details follow the link to our website..

Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

This is a full-time role, however we are happy to talk flexible/part-time working for a suitably qualified/experienced candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly organised, biller, credit controller and payer to join our Finance & Resources team.Reporting to the Head of Finance and Resources, you will play an important role in ensuring that ICNARC’s finances are managed effectively and in line with accounting principles and standards. This role is based in our office in Holborn, London.

In this role you will:

• Bill our NHS customers for annual subscription and ad-hoc fees.
• Chase our debtors for outstanding payments.
• Process payments, including coding, to all our suppliers including the preparation of BACS payment runs.

• Process daily bank account receipts and payments and support the reconciliation of bank accounts to the general ledger at month and year-end.
• Support the preparation of year-end schedules for annual accounts and statutory audit.
• Contribute to the maintenance and update of procedures in the Finance Handbook.
• Support the office management as required.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, it is essential that you have extensive experience in billing; experience in dealing with NHS customers; paying suppliers and processing bank transactions. You will be confident in the use of accounting packages and MS Excel and Word. We are a small Finance & Resources team so flexible working is essential to support the team. As the role is internal and external facing, excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Charity experience and studying towards or holding a part/full finance qualification is desirable.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please email your CV, Covering letter and Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form via our careers website. 

Closing date: 22 November 2019 at noon

Interview date: 26-27 November 2019

Start date:                  As soon as possible

“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships." 

Financial Transactions Manager

Permanent

£45,000 - 50,000 + Benefits London / Croydon

For a global education company, we're recruiting a Financial Transactions Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Transactions Manager will lead the accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions, delivering optimal customer service internationally. This role will work with the Finance and Systems Accountant on the implementation and delivery of a global online payment system and will lead and manage a team of 5 staff.

Main Duties:

• Deliver accurate and timely payments to suppliers and examiners, with the aim of a complete review of processes across all markets to make them more transparent, automated and accurate
• Management payments to the company and overall debt management with the aim of setting up an online payment process across the company
• Lead on the delivery of an expense management system for partners and staff
• Lead on the delivery of an optimal customer service model to stakeholders
• Lead on improved and streamlined processes in collaboration with the Operations Team
• Lead, manage and motivate a team of 5 across accounts payable, receivable and credit control.

Person Specification:

• Extensive experience of system and transaction accounting with good knowledge of FX impact on global companies
• Experience of implementing process improvements; Implementation of new systems
• Experience of implementation of online payment platforms internationally would be desirable
• Significant management experience across several organisations creating a high-support and high-challenge environment for team members
• Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Systems (ideally)

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Finance Administrator – Part-time (3 days)

Archaeology Scotland

Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide charity and is a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support.  You will be working as part of a small team based in Musselburgh but covering project across Scotland. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant team, and help establish financial best practice for a growing educational charity.

Objective of the post:

To provide accurate accounting and financial services to the organisation and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with clients and colleagues.

Main Duties

Xero Accounting System and online banking

Operate cloud-based accounting package (Xero)

Processing all Xero data and relevant paperwork

Reconcile all bank accounts

Post all month end journals including depreciation, accruals and prepayments

Prepare monthly financial reports

Liaise with payroll provider

Upload pension’s data to pension provider

Prepare and send out remittance advices as required

Prepare and issue cheques & invoices, ensuring they are sent out timeously

Credit control management

Process Gift Aid claims to HMRC

Process bank transfers, Direct Debits and make bank deposits

Liaise with the Treasurer and Director to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s financial operations.

Prepare Management Accounts for previous quarter

Prepare accounts for annual audit and liaise with accountants

Operate business online banking system

Maintain petty cash system

Attend Management Group and Board meetings as required

Process membership applications and subscription renewals

Liaise with Membership Administrator on renewals and Direct Debits

General Administration

Administrative tasks as required, updating databases, answering phones and providing holiday cover for the Office Administrator.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of three years’ work experience at a similar level of responsibility is required for this post and a proven track record of using Xero is a requisite.

A high standard of computer literacy is required, with excellent skills in Excel, databases and word processing packages. 

Personal Qualities

The postholder must possess good time management skills, being able to organise a varied workload in an efficient manner.  The ability to communicate with a wide variety of people of diverse backgrounds in an efficient and friendly fashion is of paramount importance, as is a degree of flexibility which will permit the postholder to react competently to the extremely varied and often unexpected issues which arise on a daily basis in a charity.  The postholder must be able to work in close co-operation with the enthusiastic team.  Knowledge of archaeology is not necessary, but a general interest in aspects of the Archaeology Scotland’s remit and/or the voluntary sector would be an advantage.

Salary and Working Conditions

This is a part time post, with a starting salary pro rata of £24,000 per annum.  There is excellent holiday allowance with annual leave, for this post, of 15 days per year plus 6 statutory public holidays. There is additional gratuity leave over the Festive period when the Archaeology Scotland offices close for 2 weeks. This is a permanent position.

The postholder will work a 22.5 hour week over 3 days (to be decided with successful applicant). Archaeology Scotland operates a flexitime system and there will also be an opportunity for some home working. 

The Archaeology Scotland offices are currently based at Eskmills, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB.

Applications, by way of a letter of application and a current CV should be returned to the Director by Monday 16th December 2019.

Would you enjoy providing oversight on all transactions and financial controls for a large UK charity? Interested in being a part of an ambitious organisation that offers a fantastic employee culture and competitive benefits? Are you a qualified Accountant with management experience? If the answers are all yes, then please read on!

This permanent Senior Financial Accountant role reports into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are maintained at all times. This is the perfect opportunity for a proven Accountant now looking for a step up in their career.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant will be:

• Ensure consistent review and improvement of internal controls.
• Assist the Financial Controller with implementing new financial controls and policies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be responsible for treasury management.
• Oversee credit control ensuring debt is collected in an efficient manner.
• Ensure the organisation views finance as an approachable department.

This organisation positively helps vulnerable people throughout the whole of the UK and is one the country's largest charities. This permanent Senior Financial Accountant will be based at this charities head office based in central London.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven management experience.
• Have an appreciation for the not for profit sector.
• Have strong communication skills.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

The role of Finance Officer will be to support the Finance Manager and be responsible for maintaining the ledgers.

Client Details

The client is a charitable organisation which aims to provide support and improve the lives of people struggling with mental health conditions.

Description

The responsibilities of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to:

• Sales Ledger
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Reconciliations
• Petty cash management

This role will develop to include further responsibilities including:

• System improvements
• Accruals
• Fixed assets

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience in a previous accounting role and be familiar with both sides on the ledger as well as being progressive, keen to learn and develop and a self starter.

The successful Finance Officer will also be studying a professional qualification and be punctual, polite and professional at all times.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Finance Officer is a salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience and a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Are you available and currently seeking a new opportunity within the interim market? Are you a dynamic manager that can lead a transactional finance team?

Robertson Bell Finance are currently supporting a prestigious organisation in Central London in the search for an interim Transactional Finance Manager, to join the team on a 4 month basis whilst they review the permanent recruitment round.

Working closely with the Head of Finance in an integral role in leading the accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions, delivering an optimal service. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering accurate reports on income and expenditure
• Leading on monthly reconciliations inclusive of bank, supplier and balance sheet
• Producing reports on key transactional areas
• Leading and managing two direct reports

This is a great opportunity to for a part qualified accountant with ideally line managerial experience. You will have at least a few years' experience within a similar accounting/finance role. Having worked with the not for profit sector will provide a distinct advantage. Knowledge of PS Financials is desirable but not essential. This is an interim role and applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

You will join our client as a Finance Officer - Purchase Ledger Clerk on a full time permanent basis, based within their Rugby office.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities:

You will be working closely with the Finance Manager to deliver the tactical objectives for the function within the role you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the purchase order log. Actions from this will include supplier invoices, staff expenses, and bank payments onto their accounting system. You will then complete these transactions ensuring authorisations are in place and providing follow up reporting when required.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Requirements:

Ideally you will have qualifications at A-level or demonstrable experience to match this. You will have experience working within a Finance function and show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft applications and being able to use Accounting systems effectively will be important in this role. They would also like you to have a genuine interest in working for them and display their values of Courage, Creativity and Compassion.

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications and experience to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

About our client:

They provide two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies. They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

Location: Rugby, CV21 3RQ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent; 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Senior Finance Officer, Finance Officer, Finance, Housing Association, Accounts Assistant, Financial Administrator, Credit Controller, Accounts Officer, Accounts, Finance, Rent Ledger, Reconciliation, etc.

Ref: 90092

Finance Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Part Time – 3 Days Per Week

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Barons Court, London

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager seeking a 3 day per week role.

The Peter Jones Foundation was founded in 2005 by successful entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den, Peter Jones CBE. We believe that with the right mix of support and opportunity, every young person has the potential to achieve great things and the right to a brighter future. We run a range of successful programmes that support young people across the UK and, increasingly, overseas.

Initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract, the Finance Manager will have broad-ranging oversight of the organisational finances, leading: year-end close, ensuring the newly implemented finance system (sage) is used effectively, financial processing, developing the management accounts and producing commentary and working closely with stakeholders.

What We Are Seeking:

A CCAB qualification is secondary to experience, knowledge and an approach that strives to proactively help in any way. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with a strong desire to be part of the wider organisational cause. Charitable experience is an advantage.

Working Pattern:

The role will need to spend time in the Barons Court offices and can also be based from Marlow. The role is 3 days per week and days worked are open for selection. Once working practice has been established, one of these days can be worked from home.

How to Apply:

• Contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners to request candidate pack or to discuss the role in more detail
• Submit your cv and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) via the 'apply now' tab below

Timings:

• 5th December 2019 - Closing date for all applications
• 10th December 2019 - Shortlisting for interviews
• 17th & 19th December 2019 - interviews will take place at the offices in London, near Baron’s Court.

Finance & Data Administrator

The Benevolent is a charity that gives financial assistance and welfare services to people who have worked in the drinks industry. We are looking for a part-time Finance & Data Administrator to provide support for our small, friendly team.

About you

We are looking for someone with good general office admin skills, a head for numbers and an innate empathy with the charity's social welfare work.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Terms of Employment: Part time, 3 days per week 09:00-17:00

Purpose: The Finance & Data Administrator will provide administrative support for the charity's financial management and fundraising, with particular responsibility for maintaining the CRM database.

Essential:

• Good IT, interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexible approach and a good team player

Desirable:

• Finance / accounting experience
• CRM database experience
• Charity sector experience

Key Responsibilities

• Record financial data using Sage software – sales invoicing, purchase invoices, beneficiary & supplier payments, nominal entries, fixed assets, depreciation, prepayments and accruals.
• Assist with credit control, monthly bank reconciliations, annual budgets, quarterly management accounts, checking monthly expense claims and credit card expenditure.
• Count and record cash raised at events.
• Set up and check online bank payments.
• Record income from fundraising websites including JustGiving, CAF and Paypal.
• Update CRM system with data on individual donors, corporate partners and beneficiaries.
• Be prepared to support administrative tasks relating to the running of the charity including any activities relating to events run by out-sourced event companies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Role.This is a part time role starting in January 2020

Salary:  £14,400 for 3 days

Pension: 10% of salary contributed by The Benevolent

Life Assurance:Life cover offered at three times annual salary.

Travel: Eligible for interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme after probation period (3 months)

Days and Hours of Work: 21 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.00pm Wednesday to Friday (including an hour for lunch). 

Location:The place of employment will be the The Benevolent’s offices in the International Wine & Spirit Centre 39-45 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3XF.

Notice Period: 4 weeks 

Application

Please send a CV and covering letter by 5pm on Wednesday 27th November.

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role. 

The Benevolent is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th December 2019.

Position: Director of Business Services
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: £52,000 - £61,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with the occasional need for out of hours working/ attendance to Board meetings, halow’s fundraising events etc.

Reports: halow care Services Manager, Finance Manager, Senior HR/Admin Officer

halow’s Mission:

“Nurturing and enabling independence for young people with a learning disability.” To support each other and work as part of the team, respecting every individual’s gifts, skills and qualities, and the unique talents they bring to halow.

Role:

halow are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to fulfill the role of Director of halow care Business Services. This position will work in partnership with the Director of halow Project, and together, shall build upon the success of the current CEO by confidently leading the Organisation through the next stage of the strategic plan and beyond.

Accountable to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees, the Director of Business Services halow care will be responsible for successfully overseeing halow’s care provision and all this entails:

• Inspiring and driving the implementation of innovation and best practice within services; identifying strategies to overcome barriers and delivering halow’s exciting new strand: ‘Exceptional Personalised Care’, to our young people. To jointly lead and model an organisational culture of ambition and aspiration for and on behalf of our young people.
• The senior management and delivery of care services, staffing and compliance.
• All aspects of financial management and control throughout the Organisation (for both halow project and care) including (but not limited to) payroll, forecasting and budgetary control, financial reporting for the Board, implementing/reviewing financial systems, financial and legislative compliance and credit control;
• The smooth running of the Organisation’s Human Resources function (covering both halow project and care) including (but not limited to) recruitment and induction of new starters, day-to-day HR administration, advice and procedure associated with all aspects of employee relations, policy implementation/review, training and development and, compliance with current employment law and best practice standards;
• Overseeing facilities management for the Organisation including providing a safe environment for all staff, young people and visitors by conducting regular risk assessments; and,
• The management of IT services for the Organisation including the account management of external providers and internal systems.

To be successful in this pivotal, wide ranging role, the job holder will need to draw upon their knowledge and demonstrable experience in the following areas:

• Strategic management including the development, implementation and delivery of strategic plans
• Business development and account management
• Financial management and budgetary control
• Effective staff management and leadership skills
• Working with Boards and a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with a passion for customer service
• Commitment to effective governance
• Promoting equality and diversity within a workforce

This role is business services focused however, it would be advantageous for the successful candidate to;

• have experience (or as a minimum an understanding) of the issues facing the social care sector.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday 1st December 2019

Interviews will be taking place during the advertising period so please do not delay in submitting your application.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

• halow is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
• Successful applications are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• halow is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

Registered charity number: 1116773.

No agencies please.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to develop their administrative and finance skills within a busy producing theatre. Previous experience in a finance department is not essential but the successful candidate will be interested in developing a career in finance within the arts and be able to demonstrate transferrable organisational and administrative skills, as outlined in the person specification below. The opportunity to undertake professional accountancy training will be available for the successful candidate. 

Applications are invited for the post of: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Responsible to: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

MAIN PURPOSE

The Finance and Administration Assistant is often the first point of contact for people visiting the finance office for help with invoices, collecting forms, floats and other items so represents the team at all times. The accurate recording of transactions through purchase invoices, cash, credit cards, PayPal and floats is a key element of the role undertaken in conjunction with the Finance Officer and a high level of attention to detail is required. We expect the Finance and Administration Assistant to approach tasks with a questioning nature and other members of the team will be able to help and direct the post holder as required. In a team of four, the Finance and Administration Assistant reports to the Financial Controller. The Finance and Administration Assistant will also help the Finance Director with some general admin and be involved in the wide range of tasks that are required from this busy theatre finance department.

For further information please visit our website. Please note that only applications submitted on the Royal Court’s standard Application Form can be considered, CVs are not accepted.