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The Finance Officer will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.
The Sutton Trust is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join the team and provide crucial support on a range of key finance processes. This is a fast-paced and hands-on role that requires an understanding of basic finance processes. You can expect a steep learning curve in a passionate and supportive working environment.
We have recently introduced a new accounting system and are looking for someone who is willing to learn, make the most of the improved technology and contribute to automating (and improving) our finance processes. If you are up for a challenge, enthusiastic and keen to contribute your ideas, then come on this journey with us.
The Team
This role will fit into the small Finance & Operations team and will be line managed by the Finance Manager.
Main Duties
- Maintaining the Purchase Ledger including processing supplier invoices, staff expense claims, grant and bursary payments, reconciling statements and making the relevant payments
- Maintaining the Sales Ledger including raising invoices and allocating receipts
- Cash management including checking bank transactions daily, allocating transactions on the accounting system and producing regular bank reconciliations. Paying in cheques and reconciling floats, if required
- Maintaining accurate records of both unrestricted and restricted fund transactions including receipts, grants, staff expenses, overheads and cash
- Providing timely and accurate financial support to the Programmes, Development and Research teams to assist them with forecasting, budgeting, reconciliation and (donor) reporting
- Supporting with the month end procedures such as balance sheet reconciliations, depreciation, month end adjustments, salary and overhead allocations
- Gathering monthly payroll information and reviewing monthly payroll reports
- Assisting with the administration of the pension scheme and of employee benefits
- Preparing quarterly Gift Aid claims and maintaining the relevant supporting documentation
- Assisting with the year-end statutory accounts preparation, audit and budget setting process
- Ensuring that the filing is done in a timely manner and that all paperwork is up to date
- Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
- Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
- Contributing to continuous process improvement efforts and suggesting ways to further automate tasks with the new accounting system
- Assist with creating finance procedure notes for the new accounting system.
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
We are looking for an individual, who can demonstrate:
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
- Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Confidentiality
and who is:
- AAT qualified, holds a similar qualification or is working towards qualification
In addition, experience in the following areas will help you to stand out. However, this is not required, and training will be provided if needed for the right candidate:
- Experience of working in a busy finance department with responsibility for similar tasks
- Experience of working in the education or not-for-profit sector
- Experience of working with Xledger or equivalent accounting software
Competencies
- Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- A flexible and adaptable approach to accommodate the varying aspects of the role, able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Quick Learner with a proactive approach to problem solving
Other
- Eligible to work in the UK*
*Please note that we are not a licensed visa sponsor
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent (part-time considered)
- Salary: £33,000-£36,000
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- A DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by midday, Thursday 22nd May, with first round interviews held at our London offices in the week commencing 2nd June, and second round interviews held over Zoom in the week commencing 9th June.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Woman's Trust
Woman’s Trust was established almost thirty years ago and is the leading specialist in mental health services for women. Led by and for women, it aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a safe and healthy life, free from further harm. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recover from the trauma. We support 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and 40 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers. Alongside our current service provision, we are focused on developing innovative mental health services for young women and girls, launching peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy expertise to improve systems nationally. As demand for our service grows, we are ambitious to double the number of women we support each year, achieved in large part through the success of our fundraising team in increasing our income.
About the role
As our Temporary Finance Manager, you will be managing a finance assistant and will be part of our organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, helping to collaboratively shape and steer the charity as we work towards our 2022 - 2027 strategy. The Finance Manager is at the heart of Woman’s Trust; you will play an essential role and have oversight of not just the finance team – you will have direct exposure to CEO/Board Members and decision-making for the future of the organisation.
We are looking for a highly motived Temporary Finance Manager with demonstrable experience working in a similar senior level role. You’ll be a fully or part qualified accountant e.g. CIMA/ACA/ACCA/Cipfa, with a thorough understanding of charity accounting.
Hours: Up to 28 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term from 1st June 2025 to 14th December 2025.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays (pro rata for part-time working)
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Interviews will hold on a rolling basis.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
The Organisation
Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides quality housing and associated services for Methodist Church ministers and their spouses/partners. They currently support around 650 ministerial households across the UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. MMHS has generated income mainly through rents from ministerial residents and market tenants, and investments. In their last financial year, total income was £5.7 million and total funds were £187.8m. The market rented portfolio is being sold and the proceeds of sale are being reinvested. This ambitious charity is focused on its continuing impact and is expanding its mission. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and embarking on a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.
The Job Role
As the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping MMHS’s financial strategy to support its strategic objectives and enable sound decision-making. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have a strategic mindset, with the ability to provide insights to your senior colleagues, and you will provide advice and guidance to the board of trustees, becoming a trusted partner. You will develop and deliver financial plans, oversee financial systems to ensure robust control and compliance, and lead key financial activities such as monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, projections, and annual audits. Additionally, you will identify financial challenges and opportunities, develop approaches to address them, and lead and motivate your small team to cultivate a high-performing culture.
In ICT, you will implement MMHS’s strategy effectively, leading transformation projects to modernise and improve technology infrastructure and processes. You will oversee cloud migration, drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging AI and automation, implement plans to support outsourcing, and ensure robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning. You will also manage relationships with MMHS’s external support and services provider.
With investments, you will implement MMHS’s strategy, working closely with investment managers and third-party experts to align MMHS’s portfolio with strategic objectives, providing guidance to senior colleagues and the board.
The Person
This is a key post for the organisation, and they are looking for someone who can provide a long-term view while being ‘hands-on’ with day-to-day operations. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in a leadership role. Experience or a desire to quickly upskill in investments is a distinct advantage. You will have the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. You will be someone who embraces change and continuous improvement. You will also be a team-player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Empathy with MMHS’s core values, which are high standards of care and professionalism underpinned by a Christian ethos, is essential.
Reasons to apply
You will join a forward-looking and motivated staff team who are committed to the organisation and their goals. This is an exciting time to join with change on the horizon and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organisation.
- Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
- Benefits (non-contractual) include: up to a 16% pension contribution, 4x salary life cover, critical illness cover, Season ticket loan, share of an L&D budget, flexible start/finish times, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year)
- Location: London Office close to Baker Street with the option of one day a week working from home
How to Apply
MMHS are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.
- Closing date: 14th May 2025
- Interviews: w/c 19th May
Please apply now to be considered!
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This is the perfect role for a senior fundraiser, who wants to use their skills and passion to create change in our local hospitals.
With experience of creating and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners, your work will touch the hearts and minds of existing and new supporters and funders across Bristol, Weston and beyond. You’ll leave them with no option but to donate, sign up or join us in an exciting partnership.
Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity raises funds for all ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Millions of patients pass through the doors each year and 15,000 NHS staff care for them.
We’re a busy, energetic charity, completely committed to bringing moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most. This is the perfect role for a master communicator, who can deliver impactful and persuasive applications, appeals, pitches and presentations that create change.
The Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager plays a critical role in our small but high performing team. One week you’ll be working with colleagues to craft a new case for support or an ambitious application. The next you will be sharing the impact our funding has made, through amazing impact reports, heart-warming conversations, or emotive events.
If you find your heart singing when you hear about the amazing feats people undergo to improve the lives of others, or you feel inspired playing your part in improving the health and happiness of every patient cared for in our hospitals, then we think you’d better apply.
Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater!
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and why you would love to join the BWHC team.
We are a Disability Confident employer.
Deadline for applications: Monday 19th May, 11:59pm
Interviews planned for: week beginning Monday 2nd June (day tbc)
Benefits:
27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, a day off on your birthday, a bonus wellbeing day and three additional days during Christmas period, when the office is closed.
Hybrid working, with a great central Bristol location for office days.
Flexible working opportunities, with part time hours considered for the right candidate.
Employer pension contributions up to 8% matched.
Life insurance cover.
Blue Light card, with discounts across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
Excellent work culture and environment.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and cash health plan.
Social events with the whole team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Accountant
(HEO)
£35,175 - £39,480 (National)
plus an Accountancy Allowance of £5,000 pa (Fully Qualified) or £2,500 (Part Qualified)
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:
- Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
- Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
- Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
- Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
- Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
- Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
- Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
Key Skills & Experience
- Good experience of financial accounting, ideally within a public sector context
- Good knowledge and experience of VAT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
- Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Finance Manager
Are you an experienced finance manager - or are you looking to take a step up to manager level? Are you a people person who enjoys collaborating with colleagues as well as with the detail of numbers? Would you be energised by working in a lively and impactful climate charity? We have the job for you!
Position: Finance Manager
Salary: £26,406 for 3 days/week (£44,010 FTE) – Band C2
Location: Hybrid (London & remote) or fully remote considered
Hours: 3 days (21 hours per week) with flexible working patterns
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8.59am, Friday 9th May 2025
About the Role
As the new Finance Manager you will oversee the charity’s finance processes, leading all of the day-to-day financial operations, producing regular financial reporting for the senior management team and board. You’ll work closely with the Co-Director: Strategic Development to monitor financial performance against targets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing finance operations including bookkeeping and monthly reporting
- Producing financial reports for the senior team and board
- Supporting budgets for funding applications and projects
- Monitoring income from grants, donations and other sources
- Coordinating the monthly payroll process
- Liaising with auditors for year-end accounts
- Collaborating on strategy and supporting a positive team culture
About You
You might already be in a finance management role or looking to step up. You enjoy getting into the detail but also thrive when working with people and purpose.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in finance or charity financial management
- Strong budgeting and reporting skills
- Great communication and team collaboration
- An eye for detail and confidence working with figures
- Passion for climate justice and equity
We strongly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds including People of Colour, Disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, working-class people, and those with non-traditional educational or career paths.
About the Organisation
A climate charity who create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change. Combining personal and local actions into larger systemic change, they face climate dread with a can-do attitude and sense of fun. Whether it’s helping people fix their electronics, turning parking spaces into tree planting zones or lobbying MPs on clean heat, everything is about inspiring more people to take ambitious climate action. With a set of values that guide actions and the organisational culture, daring, joy and community.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (pro-rata), including bank holidays, plus three Christmas closure days
- Flexible working patterns and remote working options
- Paid "duvet days" for employee wellbeing
- Climate Perks – paid journey days for low carbon holiday travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discounts on climate-friendly products and services
- Employee assistance programme with free counselling and financial advice
- Paid volunteer and study leave
- Generous sick pay, including time off for periods, menopause, gender-affirming care and fertility treatment
- Good parental leave, family friendly policies and paid carer days
- Training and development budget for every staff member
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Lead, Charity Finance Officer, Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Bookkeeper, Head of Finance, Operations Manager (Finance), Budget Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with an accountancy firm that supports charities and mission led organisations to recruit for their new Senior Finance Manager. The accountancy firm provides fully scalable finance and operations teams to organisations in the not-for-profit sector, freeing up their clients’ time and enabling them to do what they do best and make life changing impact.
This role is a permanent full-time position. The postholder will be based at the accountancy firm’s South Derbyshire office. The salary banding is £40,000-£45,000 + a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.
In this role, you will take charge of the provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You will build budgets and longer-term financial planning. You will produce year-end accounts and manage relationships with stakeholders. You will support with funding proposals and donor reporting. You will ensure that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively. You will review and improve systems, procedures, and policies. You will also present financial updates to the Executive Teams and Board, providing strategic advice.
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant finance knowledge, either by qualification or experience. You will have experience of producing management accounts and external reporting. You will have experience using SME accounting software/systems and Microsoft Excel. You will have strong relationship-building abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will also be self motivated and have the ability to manage your own time and workload.
Desirably, you will have experience working in the charity sector.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out.
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Our Finance Manager is an essential part of the LRMN team. You will work with colleagues to set and manage budgets, maintain accurate financial records, manage all donor management activities, oversee our banking and ensure all financial and compliance requirements are met. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a committed and passionate organisation.
LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived trauma, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.
We are currently working in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work at least one to two days/week from our office in Deptford.
For further information, please refer to our Job Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the application questions on Charity Job.
Deadline: 9am Monday 6 May 2025
LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
If you have any questions about the role or your application or would like this information in a different format please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Everyone deserves a decent place to live. Join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our new Finance Manager and support people to find a safe, affordable home.
Are you an experienced and effective finance professional looking to make a difference in the charity sector? Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Finance Manager to take day-to-day responsibility for our financial systems and procedures, and so promote the long-term sustainability of our organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will be a key person ensuring that our financial data is complete and accurate, overseeing reporting to our programme funders and our international network, and ensuring best practice in all aspects of financial management. You’ll supervise the Database and Income Processing Officer and the Finance Assistant (position currently vacant).
Job Title: Finance Manager
Department: Finance, Operations & Compliance
Reports to: Finance Director
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: 2 direct reports
Location: Home-based with regular travel to internal meetings and team events, and occasional travel to our registered office in Slough
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Habitat GB has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the charity is able to deliver the Strategy with impact, efficiently and effectively. This has included the integration of a subsidiary entity (GB Homes) into Habitat GB. As a result, the Finance, Operations & Compliance team has been expanded to ensure the right capacity and capability for these crucial functions.
Habitat’s turnover for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 was £3.0m with net assets of £2.5m: for the year ended 30 June 2024, it was £3.5m with assets of £2.1m.
Job Purpose
As our Finance Manager, reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will be a key person ensuring that our financial data is complete and accurate, overseeing reporting to our programme funders and our international network, and ensuring best practice in all aspects of financial management. You’ll supervise the Database and Income Processing Officer and the Finance Assistant (position currently vacant).
Key responsibilities
Ensure the integrity of financial data and controls, including budgeting, forecasting, Treasury and cash flow management
· Prepare data ready for monthly accounts, reports, and financial statements. This will include the normal monthly journals, reconciliations, and checks
· Support financial planning, risk management, and decision-making
· Liaise as necessary with colleagues in Habitat for Humanity’s international network for reporting and efficient transmission of funds to overseas affiliates
· Manage payroll, tax returns, and financial reporting for funders
· Provide leadership to finance team members and develop financial policies
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Purchasing / Expenditure
· Administering commitment and invoice approvals in line with our Delegation of Authority
· Coordinating and verifying expense coding by non-finance staff
· Administering transfers to international partners according to policy
· Other ad hoc payments, including foreign currency transactions
· Reconciling supplier accounts each month
· Ensuring VAT records are accurate and returns made on time
· Maintaining auditable financial records
Income / Donations
· Manage income processing team
· Working with fund-raising teams to ensure all income is appropriately coded and documented
· Importing grants and donations from the CRM system (Raiser’s Edge) to the accounting system and reconciling to bank
· Regular reconciliations between the accounting and CRM systems
· Coding, processing and reconciling other income
· Assisting with Gift Aid claims
Bank
· Administering weekly payment runs and coordinating on-time authorisations
· Processing international transfers
· Currency and treasury management
· Bank account reconciliations
General queries
· Dealing politely and efficiently with questions from inside and outside the organisation
· Dealing assertively and effectively with cases of any deviations from policies and procedures
Record keeping
· Complete and accurate record keeping bearing in mind detailed level of audit compliance
· Logical filing of evidence of transactions, primarily electronic.
Month- and Quarter-End processes
· Preparing nominal journals, such as accruals/prepayments, payroll allocations, depreciation
· Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
Other duties
· Checking Employee Expenses Claims (processed by the Office Manager) and final processing
· Assisting Director of Finance and other relevant staff with finance-related questions
· Assisting with the annual audit and preparation of financial statements
· Additional finance admin duties as required
· Run donor budget reports for the Europe region office and internal stakeholders
What we’re looking for
· A qualified or part-qualified finance professional with at least 3 years’ experience in charity finance, including fund accounting
· Skills in financial control, compliance, management, and reporting
· Knowledge of accounting software (Sage50 and Sun ideally) and downstream spreadsheet and similar tools; a willingness to learn new ways of handling data
· Good summarising and communication skills with the ability to influence colleagues and senior leaders
· A pragmatic, efficient character with a dedication to accuracy and reliability
· A questioning mindset, finding opportunities to improve every day
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way that reflects
· Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy
· A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values, and approach
· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures
We offer a flexible and supportive working environment with options for hybrid working and training and other arrangements to help you thrive in your role.
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If this sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack.
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Start your Habitat journey here…
Applications comprising a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements should be sent by email (referencing the job title in the subject line) to: (See candidate pack for email)
Tell us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
The deadline for applications is 11th May 2025 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires all employees to take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is looking for a Legacy Manager - a vital role within our in-house Legacy team to manage and operate the administration of all legacies received by Sightsavers
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year - depending upon experience
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Each year Sightsavers receives over £10m from gifts in the wills of our generous supporters. Administering these gifts sensitively and professionally is vital for us to continue to grow this key income stream and eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities through our work.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Legacies, the Legacy Manager will manage and operate the administration of all legacies received by Sightsavers in the UK and Ireland, liaising with Executors, Solicitors, Trust Corporations, together with Legacy Managers/ Officers at other charities.
Key duties include:
• managing and developing our small, dedicated legacy team
• maximising potential funds for Sightsavers, whilst protecting the reputation of the charity
• optimising the collection of legacy income in line with current legal frameworks
• complying with internal and external audit and compliance requirements in relation to legacy administration
• providing a legal and advisory service through the Head of Function
• maintaining all case documentation and records
• responsibility for and managing of the Legacy Officer and Legacy Assistant
About you - skills and experience
We are looking for an individual with outstanding customer service and strong technical and influencing skills as well as bags of tact and diplomacy and a team ethos.
You will have:
- previous experience in Charity Legacy Management or equivalent areas of specialism in the legal sector, ideally with managerial responsibility, with the Institute of Legacy Management Certificate CICLA (Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration), STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or equivalent
- demonstrable experience of working in a senior position in the legacy department of a charity or Probate department of a firm of Solicitors, Bank or Trust Corporation
- good finance and accounting knowledge, particularly estate accounts, investment management and share valuations
- strong knowledge of relevant Charity Law legislation
- strong knowledge of relevant Probate and Trust Law and procedures
- working knowledge of GDPR
- experience of working with the FirstClass legacy management system (desirable)
This is an involved role, and further details may be found within the job description
The team mostly work from home however, our expectation is that we will need the successful candidate to be able to travel to the offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least once per quarter but there is also the option to work in the office for three days per week, working the other two days from home. It’s an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. We’re located close to Haywards Heath rail station and on lots of bus routes. Please note that this role must be worked from within the UK.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.We anticipate that final stage interviews will take place in mid-June 2025 but applications will be reviewed as they are received with first stage interviews being arranged as soon as possible.
Closing date: 4 May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
LOCATION: Manchester office:Hybrid working available
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation.
This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.
About Us: Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer. You will be joining our team at an exciting time of growth. For more information visit our website.
About You
This is a new role, and the ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously.
About the role
Job Description Overall job purpose:
· Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.
· Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team
- Financial Records Maintenance
- Monthly Reporting and Budgeting
- Financial administration, banking and payments:
- Year-End Reporting
- Governance and strategic finance
- Staff Management
You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.
We offer
· Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)
· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays
· Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)
· Pension scheme (3% match contribution)
· Training and development opportunities
· Free car parking
Work Related Circumstances:
· Work in accordance with all CSUK policies, procedures, and guidelines
· Work in accordance with all relevant legislation such as health and safety in the work place, equality legislation
· Undergo supervision with the Chief Executive Officer
· Through supervision, to identify training needs and take development opportunities offered through the organisation
· To work flexibly, there may be evening and weekend meetings for which time off in Lieu will be given
· You must have the right to live and work in the UK
· Post is subject to a DBS Check
· There will be some travel for occasional for external meetings and visits to other CSUK project delivery sites.
The above duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but an indication of the requirements of the post. The duties within this may be varied from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and its services.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter quoting ‘Finance Manager’ in the subject line or post to Can-Survive UK, 123 Moss Lane East, Manchester, M15 5DD, by the deadline stated below. Please note that should you be selected for an interview, at that stage you will be asked to complete our CSUK application as part of our recruitment process
If you have any queries in relation to this role and wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Marcella Turner on 0 7 4 9 6 0 8 9 3 1 0
Deadline for applications: Fri 2nd May 2025
Shortlisted applicants notified on: Tues 6th May 2025
Interviews: Mon 12th May 2025
Start Date: TBC subject to notice period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A small but long-standing Care Provider in London is looking to take on a Head of Management Reporting to work closely with the CFO, whilst leading a team of Finance Business Partners and a Payroll Manager.
The organisation focuses on providing care and support to those in need in their communities, including people with a mental health need, learning disability and the elderly. The organisation provided great quality, dedicated services to help individuals to live a dignified and full life.
This is a chance for an experienced finance professional to take on new, exciting role with a great opportunity to make a real difference and create change.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of Management Accounts, budgeting and forecasting
- Manage a team of Finance Business Partners and a Payroll professional, and liaise with a range of stakeholders
- Support in financial modelling including automating their financial system to drive efficiencies
- Liaise with a range of stakeholders at all levels and be comfortable presenting to senior leadership and board
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant with experience in Management Reporting and Business Partnering at Finance Manager / Head of Level
- Social Care Experience greatly desired (charity, not for profit or housing if not)
- Happy managing staff and working with a variety of stakeholders
- Knowledge of payroll process
If you are looking for your next opportunity to work in a great organisation and help make improvements in processes and the team, please do apply ASAP!
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (High Value) to join Mary’s Meals UK. The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (High-Value) will be responsible for the development and implementation of the team’s Donor Advised Funds (DAF) programme. As a growing area of focus for the team, the role holder will have a significant impact on the strategic development of Donor Advised Funds fundraising at Mary’s Meals. This role will be responsible for creating and managing relationships with Donor Advised Funds themselves, with Donor Advised Fund donors, and for developing our organisation’s skills, resources, and knowledge of this audience.
MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance, but for this role you should be within commutable distance of London.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Support the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships (PAP) to develop and implement the High Value Donor fundraising strategy
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Build and steward relationships with Donor Advised Funds, both those we already receive funds from and others across the UK. These relationships will enthuse and encourage Donor Advised Funds to market Mary’s Meals to their donors, resulting in significant gifts to Mary’s Meals, long-term support, and mutually beneficial partnerships
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Identify and secure partnerships with new Donor Advised Providers and Funders, developing warm trusting relationships and appropriate stewardship plans
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Identify appropriate communication possibilities to communicate to our supporters about the possibility of giving through Donor Advised Funds such as through marketing emails or our website
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Identify data needs for recording and managing Donor Advised Funds and donors on our CRM and Dashboard systems
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Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to expand the organisation’s High Value giving portfolio by proactively identifying and securing new philanthropic opportunities
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Manage relationships with existing High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), including those that give through non-cash assets such as shares or where there is potential to engage them through the prospect of DAF giving
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Support the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop proposals and presentations to attract new innovative philanthropic opportunities
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Work as part of a wider Philanthropy and Partnerships team providing support to other Philanthropy Managers in their respective areas and leveraging and maximising fundraising opportunities
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Collaborate with colleagues across Major Giving and Partnerships (MGAP), Communications, Mary’s Meals International and Data Insights teams to build appropriate supporter journey, communication and engagement opportunities for UK DAF and HNWI Engagement.
About you:
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At least 3 years of relationship-driven high value fundraising and account management
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Ability to think strategically and manage a large and complex workload with good attention to detail
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Experience working proactively with an entrepreneurial approach to network building
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Experience of identifying and cultivating new business approaches so as to grow the high-value portfolio
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Demonstrable evidence of devising, leading and delivering on complex projects with multiple stakeholders
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Excellent written, telephone and in-person communication skills, including presentation skills and networking skills
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Diplomatic and tactful approach with an ability to communicate well with a broad range of people
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Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
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A commitment to Mary’s Meals vision, mission and values.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website by following the apply instructions on Charity Job.
Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Applications for this role will close on Sunday, 18 May at 17:00.
Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: If you have any special requirements or adjustments before an interview, please let us know.
We are working with an excellent community focused Charity with an ambitious vision, to recruit for their new Senior Finance Officer. The role will provide key support to the Head of Finance and will assist with management accounts, audit, transactions and payroll.
Key responsibilities of the role:
· Preparing of month-end management account journals
· Undertaking monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences
· Maintaining the fixed asset register and quarterly depreciation calculations
· Preparing annual audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
· Assisting in preparing financial forecasts and cash flow projections
· Assisting in preparing the annual budget
· Meeting regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and provide financial management information
· Overseeing accounts payable and receivable transactions
· Preparing Payroll for the Trust on a monthly basis
· Carrying out Payroll checks and any other duties as may be reasonably required
· Assisting the senior Finance Managers on matters related to VAT
Ideal candidate profile:
· A minimum of AAT level 3 qualification
· 3+ years’ experience in a Charity accounting department
· Strong financial accounting and year end experience
· Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Agency reference number: J87806
Location: Central London
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £38,480 per annum + company benefits
Working hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: On site
Start: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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Firstly, thanks for your interest in this post. We hope you see a role for you here at Age UK Lambeth.
This is an exciting time for us and Age UK Lambeth. We have just been awarded a contract to deliver Preventative Services in Lambeth for five years with a possibility for an extension for two years. As well as holding a contract with them for delivery of the Adult Social Care Front Door service.
We are looking for a Finance Manager with experience in contract negotiation to join our Senior Management Team (SMT) for two days a week. We have a track record in successful grant applications and are looking to generate income from the delivery of services.
We want to find someone who can use their financial and analytical skills to support our SMT in growing our Charity to support residents in Lambeth. The postholder will be supported by our Finance Officer in delivering our finance operations.
If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please feel free to contact me by m email.
We hope that you find this post an exciting prospect for you and look forward to receiving your application.
I wish you well in your application
Paul Coles
Chief Executive
1) On your cover letter, highlight how your experience and skills match the JD and why would you like to work for Age UK Lambeth.
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