Management Accountant Jobs in London, Greater London
About Future Frontiers
At Future Frontiers, we support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver an evidence-based programme of career coaching and 1:1 guidance for young people when they are in Year 10 and 11. This year, we are working with 3,000 young people across Greater London.
Our five-year strategy for 2021-26 is focused on ensuring that our programme achieves meaningful long-term impact at the post-16 transition, transforming the life-chances of disadvantaged young people.
About the role
A colleague in the Operations team will be taking maternity leave from late 2024 for approximately 10 months. We are looking for a new team member to join us in late November for a period of handover with the current Finance and Operations Officer, and then to support the Director of Operations during our colleague’s maternity leave.
Key focus areas will be finance and bookkeeping using Xero software, HR support, basic IT management and charity and company administration.
This role provides the chance for an experienced Xero user to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of charity and company management across finance, HR, IT, operations, office management and administration in a friendly and supportive environment, with personal and professional development at its heart.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
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Bookkeeping via Xero
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Reconciliations
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Preparing bills and invoices
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Manual journals
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Monthly reporting
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Audit field work support
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Department budgets (managed via google sheets)
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Recording income and expenditure
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Recording restricted and unrestricted fundraising income
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Bank payments
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Work across departments to support timely invoicing and proactive debtor management
Operations Management
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Manage Operations email inbox
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Office management (serviced offices)
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IT management (issue laptops etc)
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Basic website maintenance
HR Management
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HR record management
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Support recruitment and hiring process
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Lead on new starter induction process
Company and Charity Administration
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Support Governor and the charity with compliance administration
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Support Director of Operations and CEO with organisational requirements such as audit, company filing and gift aid submissions
About you
Experience:
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Proven experience and high level competency on Xero accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets (Essential);
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Demonstrated success in supporting colleagues within an operations team (Essential);
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A passion for social mobility and a commitment to the charity’s mission (Essential).
Skills and competencies
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Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: You are motivated to play a role in empowering disadvantaged young people to realise their potential.
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Service minded and ‘roll your sleeves up’ attitude;
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Team player with the ability to self-manage;
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Good communication skills;
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Numerate with excellent attention to detail;
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Commitment to our six values - outline on page 23 of our 2021-26 strategy
What we can offer you
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Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
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Flexible working with regular working from home as standard, 4pm finish on Fridays
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Annual personal training and development budget of £300
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Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
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Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Finance & Corporate Services
Location: Hybrid. The Trust's offices are in the park on Ledrington Road, SE19 2BB.
Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, permanent (with 0.8 FTE considered).
Salary: c. £45k pa (pro rata for 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day, pro rata, each year completed, up to 30 days pro rata. Employer Pension Contribution 5%; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service; Flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 10:00
Interview date: Friday 25 October 2024
About the role
At over 200 acres Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich unique heritage including the 170-year-old world-famous dinosaurs. Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.
The Head of Finance & Corporate Services role offers the opportunity to join a young and growing registered charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help lead on establishing Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration, and cultural and heritage programming.
We are looking for a qualified finance professional to join our friendly team in the post of Head of Finance & Corporate Services as we develop our systems, infrastructure, and income streams to secure our long-term sustainability. Central to the success of our strategy is an efficient finance function providing timely management information and strong financial controls.
You will be an astute finance professional who is able to provide sound financial advice as well having a strong grip on day-to-day financial operations. You will also ideally have experience of HR, IT, and administrative functions, and will assume company secretary responsibilities, enjoying direct liaison with our Board of Trustees.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs@ with the subject ‘Role: Head of Finance & Corporate Services’
Applications must be received by Monday 7 October 2024 at 10am
Interviews will be held on Friday 25 October 2024. All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form
Crystal Palace Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our staff should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals that we work with and support. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant with an international charity, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Assistant Accountant you will play an integral role in the Finance team and support the work of the Finance Manager and Director of Finance.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation – you will only need to be in the office one day (Thursday) per week
As Assistant Accountant, you will:
- Assist the Finance Manager with the annual audit of group and subsidiary accounts within the required deadlines
- Assist the Finance Manager to prepare annual budgets and revised forecasts
- Assist the Finance Manager with the month end process & the preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Undertake ad hoc investigations into and analysis of accounts
The successful applicant will:
- Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be part-qualified
- Have knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- Have good knowledge of accounting software and information systems
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
In this role you’ll be both strategic and hands-on, solely managing the financial controls for this small charity with a £350k annual turnover. You will support the Director and senior management team through your management of financial processes, policy and planning.
This will include using accountancy software to process income and expenditure, producing management accounts for the senior management team and Board, and ensuring the charity reports to its key funders, including Arts Council England.
You’ll process payroll for our small team of 6 employees, taking care of liaison with HMRC as well as handling external audit and company filing.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone with focus, efficiency and precision to take responsibility of our company finances.
Unfazed by working mostly alone, you’ll be incredibly organised with your time and workload to ensure processes are handled in a timely and accurate fashion. Ideally, you’ll be passionate about the work that we do both as a professional arts organisation and also as a small charity based in Bedfordshire with altruistic values.
You’ll have experience of working with small organisations and charities, knowledgeable about the areas of financial control that you will be our expert on.
The role is an employee position for one day per week, however we are open to discuss flexibility of working hours and the possibility of freelance working with the successful candidate.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people from backgrounds that are currently under-represented on our staff team including people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and candidates who self-identify as disabled, male, non-binary or trans and/or LGBTQ+.
Application deadline: 9am, Mon 30th Sept 2024
Interviews: Thurs 3rd October 2024
Terms and Conditions
Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week (1 day). These hours can be worked flexibly.
Contract: This is a permanent employment contract with a 3 month probationary period.
Salary: The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £40,000 – 45,000 per annum (pro rata to 7.5 hours per week).
Location: Home-working.
Benefits:
BCA offers 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
We offer a NEST pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
Access to IT & equipment to enable efficient home-working can be provided.
Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment.
A contemporary arts charity dedicated to commissioning high-quality art for, with and inspired by communities in Bedfordshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Opportunity with CGD Europe
- Job Title: Finance Manager
- Location: London, UK
- Salary: £46,845
- Availability: The post is immediately available, and the postholder should ideally be available to start as early as possible
- Closing Date: 9 September at 10:00 AM BST
CGD Europe (CGDE), an independent think tank in London, United Kingdom, seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, experienced Finance Manager to join the finance team. You will have strong financial management skills with experience in supporting grant-funded activity; be a qualified or part-qualified accountant; and have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented individual to enhance the finance function and make an impactful contribution to CGD Europe’s operations and mission in international development.
You will report to the Chief Finance, Planning, and Operations Officer (CFO) and work closely with CGD Europe’s Programme Teams and outsourced accounting team, with support from the HR and Finance Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
Finance Function
- Work with the CFO, other senior management, and programme staff to develop annual organisational budget of over £7 million
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management, ensuring that policies and processes are well-understood by the wider organisation
- Design, implement and manage processes to develop financial forecasts, monitor budgets and programme funds, and reconcile accounts
- Produce financial reports (inc. month-end, year-end, management accounts, budget versus actual, etc) for senior management and Board of Trustees
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Review and process expense claims and invoices, working with the HR and Finance Coordinator and CGD Europe’s outsourced accounting team to ensure all employees and suppliers are paid promptly and accurately, that customers are invoiced, debts chased on a timely basis
- Oversee the full functionality of applications and systems related to all financial processes, including Sage Intacct and SAP Concur
- Submission of annual P11Ds and other tax related returns to HMRC
Annual / Project Audits & Governance
- Coordinate project audits and the statutory audit process liaising with external auditors to ensure preparation, timely completion and submission of project and statutory accounts
- Assist CFO with audit(s)
- Assist the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers
Finance Business Partnering
- Support the Programme and Institutional Advancement Teams with financial proposals, financial management and financial reporting relating to donor funds
- Establish and monitor systems and procedures to manage all contract and grant requirements
- Communicate matters relating to financial planning and operations, exchange ideas and best practice, develop excellent relationships with Programme Teams
- Ensure financial management information is presented in an accessible way and used as appropriate to monitor performance and to influence change alongside other data sources
- Work closely with Programme Teams to ensure proper allocation and utilisation of grant funds
- Develop financial reports on Sage Intacct to support Programme Teams in the financial management of their grants
Other
- Support the wider operations team and perform other duties as assigned
- Line management – While the current position does not involve line management, this managerial role may present opportunities for line management and mentoring in the future. Such responsibilities would include supervision and mentoring, providing guidance and support to facilitate the professional development of direct report(s).
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIMA) in full or part
- Understanding of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Skills & Experience
- Experience of working in the charitable sector in the UK
- Relevant experience in a similar finance role with good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Experience working with and integrating various financial systems and software programs: Sage Intacct (desirable), SAP Concur (desirable), and Salesforce (preferred)
- Experience in the development of financial systems and processes
- Experience in creating, analysing, and presenting financial information in an accessible way, using Excel and PowerPoint, to Trustees, senior management, staff members and others
- Proven ability to analyse numbers, produce budgets and forecasts, conduct variance analysis, and produce management accounts
- Proven ability to handle multiple grants simultaneously, prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines across a wide range of activities and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their resume and a statement stating how they meet the criteria for the role via CGD’s website.
It is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate has, or obtains, the right to live and work in the UK.
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will be within commutable distance to the offices based in SW1. The successful candidate will need to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role:
Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact?
Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives?
If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.
We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team, playing a crucial role in supporting both the operational and strategic financial management of our Charity.
Your role and expertise will ensure we can continue to deliver our vital services efficiently and sustainably while driving excellence and integrity in financial management.
For full details please see our Job Description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.
Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services on vocation and services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
How to apply
Please send:
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed EOF. This will be kept separate from your application. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen within a large, global not-for-profit organisation based in the City of London. This is a permanent role, working as an Assistant Finance Manager for a medium-sized team. This opportunity also offers hybrid working.
Your new role
- Supporting the finance department by handling more advanced accounting tasks, managing financial records and providing guidance to more junior members of staff.
- Oversee and manage the reconciliation process. This includes identifying and rectifying any discrepancies.
- Oversee and manage the aged payables and receivables.
- Support on donor reporting expenditure and forecasts.
- Maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other financial records.
- Perform month-end processes effectively.
- Provide support to the Management Accountant.
- Prepare prepayments and accruals journals and maintain the schedule.
- Prepare payroll journals for sign-off.
- Provide accounts payable support.
What you'll need to succeed
- Part-qualified accountant. Fully AAT qualified is essential.
- Advanced excel user.
- Experience in a similar role. Strong with month-end.
- Experience working with Workday financial system.
- Great communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Do you believe in the power of social enterprise to create meaningful and scalable social change in disadvantaged communities, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Are you looking to be involved with and help grow a movement that is backing sustainable social change across the Arab region?
ABOUT ALFANAR
Launched in 2004, Alfanar is the Arab region’s oldest venture philanthropy organisation. We are a UK-based charity with operations in Cairo, Beirut and Amman and affiliates in the US and the Netherlands. We aim to transform lives in disadvantaged communities across the Arab world by strengthening ambitious social enterprises responding to pressing needs, especially around children’s education, youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. Alfanar provides grants, repayable grants and impact investment (through a soon to be launched sister impact fund) and technical assistance to social enterprises, enabling them to scale their impact in disadvantaged communities, while increasing the sales of goods and services to achieve greater financial sustainability. Alfanar’s highly engaged venture philanthropy approach applies the principles of private sector investment to charitable giving, delivering social returns that are sustainable, scalable, and game changing. For more information about Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work, see our 2021 Annual Report and our website.
Scope of the Job
The Finance Officer at Alfanar will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient finance function across the organization's group structure. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will be supporting various financial tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and reserves management, accounting processes, and financial risk mitigation. The role requires a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and development to ensure high-performance standards and exceptional finance services for Alfanar's teams.
Reports to: Head of Finance
Main Responsibilities
· Manage all receivables and payables following agreed processes and ensure timely payment.
· Prepare monthly payroll and set up salary payments
· Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis
· Producing Monthly Management Accounts with the help of the finance system and Excel templates.
· Review donor reports prepared by the country office for accuracy and cost allocation
· Claim gift aid on a regular basis
· Support organisation budget and proposal budget process.
· Support organisational audit process.
· Any other duties as agreed by the Head of Finance.
Financial accounting
· Be an integral part of ensuring effective and efficient financial control environment across Alfanar’s group structure
· Operate key financial controls including balance sheet schedules, intercompany and income reconciliations
· Support the continuing develop of effective financial management procedures, increasing automation and efficiency
· Ensure accurate and complete records for restricted funds
· Active involvement in payroll to ensure an accurate and up to date payroll
· Manage the payments process using Xero financial software ,review and set up payments at the bank
· Support Head of Finance in developing and implementing Finance processes across the Alfanar group.
· Ensure Alfanar is up to date and compliant with its statutory duties relating to Payroll, Pensions, VAT , Corporation Tax and other statutory submissions.
Reporting
● Support Head of Finance with the preparation of annual accounts in line with financial reporting standards, including consolidation of future group entities, ready for Audit.
● Support Head of Finance during organisation’s external audit
● Liaise with external accountants, including on all filing requirements
● Prepare financial information for the trustees annual report and liaise with the communications function on presentation
Financial management reporting and finance business partnering
● Support budgeting and reforecasting process led by Head of Finance. Ensure relevant team members receive guidance notes and documentation in relation to the budget and forecast processes and templates
● Manage the month end close procedure, including preparing journals to record the required accruals and fund transfers
● Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, seek variance explanations, prepare commentary and summaries based on budget holder responses, and ensure management understand any required actions.
● Continue to develop monthly management reports and budget Vs actual reports for budget holders.
● Work with the fundraising team to ensure that income data flows are documented, and finance and fundraising metrics are clearly defined and accurately calculated and reported
Tax, cash, risk and reserves management and group operations
● Working with the Head of Finance, manage, review and improve Alfanar’s (online) banking arrangements and relationships, across the group structure
● Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and requirements and ensure appropriate cash management and transfers across the group structure.
● Should it be required, support with Alfanar’s registration for VAT, set up and operate the required changes to the accounting systems, and prepare and file VAT returns, including other entities within the VAT group
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
● Experience of supporting in accounting, payments, transaction processing, financial reporting, tax, and cash management with international operations ideally in a growing group.
● Experience of automating financial processes and developing reporting functionality from accounting systems
● Knowledge and experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
● Experience of providing financial management support/business partnering to managers/budget holders, who may not have a financial background.
● Qualified affiliate accountant or working towards a qualification (UK ACA, CIMA, ACCA ,AAT or equivalent)
● Knowledge of data protection legislation, risk management and other governance regulations including confidentiality.
Desired
● Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting or finance.
● Experience in Finance Function in a not-for-profit setting, whether gained in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with high volume payment processing supplier systems and integrating the associated data flows into internal databases
● Knowledge of UK requirements for accounting for restricted funds
● Interest in social enterprise development and impact investment
● Willingness to travel to the MENA region, if needed
Skills & Abilities
● Excellent policy and process development skills
● Clear thinking and excellent logic skills, able to unpick and simplify complexity
● Self-motivated and self-organised, with good problem-solving skills
● Able to work flexibly as part of a team
● Able to contribute from a Finance perspective in a multi-disciplinary team
● Able to work and produce deliverables in a timely manner, and to manage priorities, communicating timeline changes clearly to line manager and team
● Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work, with a willingness to ‘get involved’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working towards a common objective
● Excellent and clear communicator in English, face to face, in writing and over the telephone/ Zoom
Self-confident and able to take initiative but also to work effectively within a formal governance structure
Personal qualities
● Honesty, reliability, attention to detail
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Exemplary organisational and time management skills
● Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
● Ability to work on your own initiative and in shifting environments
● Passionate about organisational mission and values
SUCCESS FACTORS
The successful candidate will be capable of multitasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence. S/he will be committed to empowering and strengthening high impact, sustainable social enterprises in the Arab world. An ability to work independently and prioritize different deliverables with strict deadlines is going to be paramount in making a success of this opportunity. Working with a diverse team across different locations will mean an ability to work effectively online with people in multiple time zones is a must. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and growing team at a pivotal point in our growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Finance Manager role involves:
- Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
- Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
- Communicating and presenting financial reports and information
About you
Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exceptional Housing Association is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Capital Finance Accountant to join their Group Financial Control team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of their Fixed Asset Register, Grant Register, Investment Property Register, and other related financial records. The successful candidate will provide essential accounting support, focusing on fixed assets and grants, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update various financial registers, ensuring data quality and timely reconciliation with the General Ledger.
- Manage the disposal of assets and associated grants, ensuring accurate removal and processing of all relevant accounting entries.
- Collaborate with the business to ensure consistency and accuracy in investment property valuations and other asset-related data.
- Support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information to external auditors.
- Perform monthly financial tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and balance reviews.
- Provide support for ad-hoc queries and assist in the continuous improvement of financial controls.
Success Metrics:
- Delivery of high-quality, timely financial information that aids effective decision-making.
- Strong relationships with key stakeholders, finance managers, and internal teams.
- Improvement in data quality across all financial registers.
- Effective management of financial risks through robust controls.
About You:
They are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be:
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Detail-oriented with the capacity to understand and comment on the broader financial picture.
- Committed to implementing best practices and enhancing financial controls.
- Experienced in preparing statutory accounts.
- Proficient in advanced Excel and accounting software, with strong technical knowledge relevant to charitable organizations and housing associations.
- A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
- Has prior experience in the housing sector.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a leading Housing Association, where your contributions will make a significant impact. They offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences.
For more information about this role please get in touch with Megan Hunter.
Governance Manager
Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (inc London weighting) – This is the full-time salary, and the salary will be pro rate based on the hours of the post.
Contract: FTC for approximately 6 months
Job Profile
CAFOD, one of the 15 member agencies that make up the Disasters Emergency Committee, is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and stands alongside vulnerable communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
CAFOD is seeking a Governance Manager to temporarily support our Leadership & Governance team. Reporting directly to CAFOD’s Director and managing the Leadership & Governance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring effective governance, strategic leadership, and strong Trustee relations during this interim period. This is a part-time position requiring two days of commitment per week for approximately six months.
Key Responsibilities
During the period of cover, some of the key responsibilities include:
Governance & Strategic Leadership
- Providing oversight of CAFOD’s Governance work & assisting in the further development and funding of CAFOD’s governance.
- Identify emerging trends in governance and ensure that learning is reflected in CAFOD’s work and proposals.
- Working with the relative department heads to advise the Leadership Team on the likely impact of new initiatives on CAFOD’s current strategy.
- Ensuring CAFOD’s work is in line with Charity Commission requirements and ethical standards are maintained.
Engagement & Reporting
- With the Leadership and Governance Officer and L&G Assistant, to support the Director of CAFOD in managing the relationship between the Board of Trustees and Leadership Team.
- Ensure that all aspects of the Leadership Team and Board meetings are organised and conducted effectively in line with CAFOD’s governance principles.
- Providing strategic guidance and support to CAFOD’s Trustees and Leadership Team
- Developing a plan for the production of CAFOD’s Annual Trustees Report, and project manage its delivery.
- Assist with the external communication of CAFOD’s governance work with key donors and supporters.
Team Leadership
- Providing management/mentoring to the Leadership & Governance Assistant where applicable.
- Working with the Leadership & Governance Officer in planning a governance work programme for 2025.
- Provide guidance and oversight of all critical projects and support the team to deliver its objectives on time and to budget.
- Overseeing the recruitment and induction of trustees to CAFOD’s Board.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience of leading areas of governance alongside building strong professional relationships with trustees.
In addition, the essential criteria for the role will include:
- Experience of direct governance work in a registered charity
- Experience in being responsible for all governance activity, including liaison with the Charity Commission and servicing a Board of Trustees
- A collaborative and supportive management approach, with experience in managing staff especially in a small team setting.
- Ability and willingness to transfer skills in facilitating the development of staff.
Reward & Benefits
At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits including enhanced sick pay and a dedicated employee assistance programme.
CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behavior as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Organisation:
Our client is London's leading space for contemporary culture, showcasing cutting-edge work across film, music, performance, and visual arts. They provide a platform for today’s most progressive artists and ideas, encouraging cross-disciplinary creativity.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Controller to oversee the daily operations of our finance department. This key role ensures accurate financial accounting, effective management of payroll processes, and the control of cash resources. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to produce robust management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, and manage ad hoc finance projects as needed. Your expertise will ensure that our internal financial controls are both appropriate and effectively operated. The role would suit an experienced Finance Manager or a Financial/Management Accountant looking to take a step up into a broader finance role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day to day running of a small finance team.
- Produce monthly management accounts and support budget holders in financial planning.
- Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
- Oversee the management of reporting systems and ensure timely payment of suppliers.
- Manage monthly bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and ensure proper authorization of payments.
- Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment to staff, tax, and pension bodies.
- Manage tax compliance, including VAT returns, and produce statutory accounts.
- Prepare audit files and manage the audit process.
- Assist with the development of business intelligence tools.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Qualified or part-qualified with ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICSA, or fully qualified with AAT or equivalent.
- Strong management accounting and project management experience.
- Excellent analytical skills with a commercial perspective.
- Proficient in Excel with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in an arts organization, charity sector, or working on capital projects.
- Familiarity with SORP, Sage 50, and Xero.
Why Join Us?
- Complimentary tickets to all events and exhibitions.
- Discounts at our bar, café, and bookshop.
- A chance to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment at the heart of contemporary culture in London.
- Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office.
At Social Finance, we work to improve the lives of people and communities in the UK and across the world. Our mission is to take innovation to scale – shifting the way whole systems work to achieve lasting and widespread change. We are all united in our passion for making the world a fairer place.
Since we started in 2007, Social Finance has helped to pioneer programmes that improve outcomes in complex and enduring issues in society. Our innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. We have sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India and a network of partners across the world.
We are recruiting a new Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team, working closely with our Board and leadership team colleagues to provide ongoing advice and insights on the financial health and sustainability of the organisation, ensuring that we are best placed as an ambitious non-profit enterprise to take advantage of new opportunities that become available to us in the future. Overseeing a small team, you will drive continuous improvement of our finance function, as well as work across the organisation to build even greater financial awareness and accountability as we continue to grow. As CFO, you will also contribute to the wider business strategy, as well as having oversight of our risk management, IT and Information Governance functions.
To be successful in this role, you will be a chartered accountant with excellent strategic finance skills gained at a leadership level, including substantial prior experience in P&L management, financial modelling and project accounting in a fast-paced environment. You will also bring strong controls and governance experience, with an understanding of what good looks like in finance. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will be a trusted advisor to staff at all levels and confident in presenting to influential internal and external stakeholders. While we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, we are particularly interested in those who bring blended sector experience across commercial and social enterprise or charity settings. Experience of working in a project-based or consulting environment is also beneficial, especially with organisations that work closely with the public sector.
We are passionate about building a diverse, inclusive team and we particularly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to putting equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our ways of working internally and externally. We value inclusive, inspiring leaders who bring high degrees of diplomacy, empathy and compassion to their work, with an appreciation of how to empower others.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Tab Church in their quest to find an exceptional new Finance Manager.
Nestled near the vibrant heart of Lewisham in South East London, The Tab Church has undergone a stunning transformation under its visionary senior leadership. Fondly referred to as 'The Tab,' it has blossomed into a dynamic, multi-generational, and multicultural community.
Today, The Tab Church shines as a beacon of hope in the 21st century, delivering a powerful message of real hope and practical help through its authentic faith in God. This extraordinary growth has earned The Tab recognition as one of the fastest-growing churches in South London, boasting an active membership of over 2,500 and a robust online presence. Each week, their services are filled with passionate praise, worship, and insightful biblical teachings.
The Tab Church is now on the lookout for a qualified, organised, and skilled Finance Manager. In this exciting role, you will collaborate closely with their senior leadership and The Tab's accountant, playing a pivotal role in propelling and supporting their groundbreaking vision for the next chapter of The Tab’s journey. As the Finance Manager, you will oversee, record, and report the daily financial activities for The Tab and its subsidiaries. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about joining us in their mission of Kingdom expansion.
The successful candidate must:
- Have an accounting qualification such as an AAT
- Show strong attention to detail and precision in reconciling accounts and report generation, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date
- Demonstrate excellent relationship-building, communication and teamwork skills
- Have a thorough understanding of financial controls with experience using finance-related packages
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the passionate and fun team at The Tab Church. Here, you can openly live out your faith, pray, and worship with your colleagues in a supportive workplace.
Please Note: Open to applicants who are members of other churches. Joining The Tab Church congregations is not required.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with The Tab Churches statement of faith.
Location: Hybrid, 3-4 days on-site at The Tab HQ, Lewisham
Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd September 2024
Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
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Are you a finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact? the3million is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the operational and strategic financial management of our organisation. Your work will ensure we can continue to deliver vital services efficiently and sustainably at a critical time.
the3million is a not-for-profit organisation established after the Brexit referendum to give EU citizens in the UK a voice. We work on social justice issues, providing a platform for EU citizens to become politically active and use their voices to advocate for a fair and compassionate immigration system.
Working conditions
Salary: From £33,000 - £35,900 FTE
Place of work: Remote, must be UK based.
Duration of contract: 12 months contract
Hours: Part-Time, between 2 and 3.5 days/week
Benefits: 28-days holiday pro-rata + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.
Job Description
The Finance Manager is responsible for the management and technical support of the Finance function and acts as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and assists in the development of the organisation’s financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance.
You will also be responsible for maintaining accounts on Xero and all related bookkeeping tasks.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Responsibility for bookkeeping on the organisation’s accounting system (Xero);
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Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the organisation and individual cost centres, including variance analysis and reports for the Board. This information should include a short narrative on the current position, future prospects, and financial risks and opportunities. The reports will be tailored as necessary for the Board and management;
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Provide robust financial information including accurate balance sheets and a rolling cash flow forecast;
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Act as key point of contact for project budget holders on financial matters;
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Carry out regular reviews of spending under various grants, alerting budget holders and CEO to any actual or potential over or underspend;
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Work with CEO and managers on fundraising bids and financial reports for funders;
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Produce statutory accounts, files and schedules, in partnership with the3million’s accounting firm;
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Monitor records of all funding and funding sources and the appropriate allocation of incoming funding;
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Monitor monthly accrual of income and expenditure, deferral of income, maintenance of reconciliation to Xero, balance sheet changes and undertake bank reconciliations;
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Monitor the accounts mailbox and ensure invoices are included in the accounting system, answering internal and external queries as they arise;
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Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors;
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Other duties as requested by the CEO.
Person Specification
The post requires the holder to:
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Have an appropriate accounting qualification – in full or part (AAT, ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA);
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Have a minimum of three years of professional experience, including experience of operating within a not-for-profit organisation (managing accounts for restricted and unrestricted funds);
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Be proficient in Xero Online accounting software and Excel spreadsheets, including experience in using Power Query;
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Be comfortable with the financial systems typical of a small organisation, including financial monitoring and reporting to a range of different funding sources;
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Have some experience of projects finances and understand the financial implications behind an efficient delivery strategy;
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Be honest and reliable;
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Ability to work on own initiative when appropriate and seek guidance when necessary;
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Commitment to the values of a small organisation that works on social justice issues;
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In support of EU citizens in the UK;
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Have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please fill out the application form to set out your motivation and suitability for the role.
Please also fill in the attached equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million fairer. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.
Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk.
Application deadline: 07/10/2024
Please note: this is an open-ended recruitment process, so please apply promptly as we will interview candidates as we go along, and reserve the right to close the application process early if we find the right candidate.
Before you apply
One of the3million’s core values is inclusion - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people.
We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.
You may not have worked in the migration sector before, or in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Please still consider applying as many other sectors and settings offer transferable skills.
If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.
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