Office And Finance Manager Jobs
Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first home. We provide intensive one-to-one support addressing practical life skills, sustaining a tenancy and managing emotional wellbeing. Our preventative approach to homelessness helps care-experienced young people to make long-lasting changes and thrive.
This is an exciting time to join Settle as we look to invest in and grow our fundraising and development capabilities. As Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its reach, achieve its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.
You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. Reporting directly to our Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders, managing our prospects pipeline and developing and nurturing long-lasting and rewarding relationships with Trust and Foundation funders.
As a potential candidate, you’ll bring at least two years of grant-writing experience to the role and a strong track record of securing 5-6 figure sums. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step up to a managerial role, or someone already established at that level.
In joining Settle, you’ll be joining a fast growing and truly impactful organisation with lots of opportunity for progression and development within our friendly team. We are proud to have been voted one of Escape the City’s Top 100 companies to ‘escape’ to in 2021. In our recent Staff Satisfcation and Wellbeing Survey, 93% of employees said they'd recommend Settle as a good place to work.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
What we're looking for
You care about improving the lives of our young people
You’re deeply committed to our mission and will go the extra mile to ensure young people are receiving the best quality support they deserve.
You have outstanding writing skills
You’ll have a track record of writing high quality applications to trusts and foundations with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of what funders want to see in an application.
You’re great with people
You’re going to be working with colleagues, partners and young people from a range of backgrounds. It is essential that you demonstrate the compassion and communication skills to build good relationships, and that you are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work.
You take a strategic approach
You apply a considered, research-informed approach, both when identifying and approaching funders. You manage our fundraising pipeline and prospects with the bigger picture in mind, but are also meticulous in your attention to detail, recognising the rigour required in collecting data and in record-keeping, as well as the nuances of grant-writing. You are exceptionally organised and can manage multiple funding deadlines.
You are proactive
You will take ownership and responsibility for Settle’s Trust and Foundation fundraising, and you’ll be able to take initiative as well as instruction, leading on projects independently as well as working collaboratively with other team members when required. You will be able to prioritise your time effectively and approach tasks strategically to reach targets.
You are reflective
You’re continually looking for opportunities to learn and improve, both on your own practice and on Settle’s fundraising practice more broadly. You’re able to recognise areas for development and demonstrate an appetite for continual professional development and growth. You use data and evidence to make decisions and are able to recognise and learn from mistakes. You view feedback as a gift and use it to shape your practice.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Programme Manager
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Accra, Ghana
Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Standard office hours - 35 hours per week
About the role
Sightsavers Ghana office is currently seeking a Programme Manager to implement, develop, design, and monitor in country projects. The Programme Manager will also identify and contribute to programme growth and development in collaboration with partners and colleagues.
The Programme Manager duties include;
- Supporting partners by providing technical advice and expertise on the core thematic areas of Sightsavers work and give guidance to ensure the successful implementation of projects.
- Support the development and implementation of country advocacy plans in line with projects and represent Sightsavers at the appropriate forums with partners and stakeholders.
- Lead on partnership assessment initiatives and develop a coherent plan of partner capacity building, and support project officers in the implementation of those plans.
- Oversee the work of the Programme Officers to manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to ensure project documentation and reporting is of a high quality and meets donor/compliance requirements.
- Ensure that all aspects of the programme are effectively monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis and that learning is systematically used to continuously improve all projects and programmes, in country and share across the organisation.
- Work collaboratively with Senior Programme Manager and finance colleagues to monitor project budget and expenditure, advising on financial trends and to support the strengthening of partner financial capacity.
- Lead the programme team to develop a plan for the office which reflects country and organizational priorities and deadlines and use this to ensure effective ongoing programme delivery.
- Support the Senior Programme Manager to contributes individual and country learning/ experience into broader organisational learning and policy development.
- Support the country team in developing a system for monitoring and evaluating country programme portfolio performance.
- Provide direction and support to assist country research teams and help them to identify operational research opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NTD elimination efforts, prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment as well as promoting social inclusion issues.
- Assist project teams and country Ministries of Health in disseminating information on social inclusion and NTD activities, studies, research and lessons learned at national and international level.
- Act as the first point of contact for any safeguarding incidents or concerns.
The Programme Manager role is a highly varied and involved position and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
As the ideal candidate, you will possess working experience or a post graduate qualification in a relevant field, have extensive experience working within an NGO environment in a leading position with a background in line and team management, and hold knowledge of project design and management, budget development and monitoring, resource management.
Further requirements include;
- Knowledge of advocacy, research, impact assessment, partnership development and resource mobilisation
- Excellent report writing skills
- Strategic programme development experience
- Safeguarding experience
- Experience of working with partners and building relationships
- Advocacy experience
- Experience of working with Government organisations and MOH
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Please be advised that this role is subject to funding, so it may be delayed or withdrawn.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please create and account and submit your CV via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that interviews may be delayed due to securing funding. We will ensure to keep all candidates updated regarding this.
Closing date: 16 June 2024
As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Finance Officer
We are looking for a Finance Officer to join the Cathedral's Finance Team.
Position: Finance Officer
Location: Chichester
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,200 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension contribution, 34 days’ leave including Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, 10% discount in Cathedral shop, and flexible working opportunities.
Closing Date: 9.00am Thursday 27th June 2024.
Interviews: Interviews will be held in Chichester during the week commencing 8th July 2024.
The Role
As Finance Officer, you will play an essential part in the Cathedral’s daily operations. While some aspects of the work are routine such as bank reconciliations and monthly payroll, no day will be the same as the next. You will quickly get involved in the finances for the trading subsidiary and then Chapter itself, along with ad hoc tasks from other members of the Team.
One of the key tasks is preparing information for the Finance Manager ahead of the management accounts and this creates an opportunity for you to develop your skills within the role. You will also work alongside non-finance professionals for certain projects offering further developmental opportunities.
As the Cathedral gears up for its celebratory year in 2025 you will have a chance to be fully involved in the marking of this significant anniversary.
About You
You will have experience of working in a similar finance role with an understanding of double entry bookkeeping and managing a payroll system.
You will be an advanced Excel user, including pivot tables and lookups and a proficient Office 365 user, including Teams, Outlook, and Word.
About the Organisation
The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Chichester, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. We do not require our employees to be Christian, but you should understand our Christian mission.
In accordance with Church of England’s policy, Promoting a Safer Church and the House of Bishops’ SafeguardingPolicy and Practice Guidance, Chichester Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults who may be at risk. Further details about our approach to safeguarding is available here
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This is a busy multi-faceted role in which your organisational and interpersonal skills will be crucial. A flexible, capable person with a purposeful attitude will do well. At QCCA, our staff are committed to going that extra mile, and even further, to get the job done, to the highest standard.
KEY DUTIES
• Liaising with external suppliers and customers
• Formulating and setting up supplier payment runs
• Preparing and Filing invoices, data entry
• Responsible for credit control
• Reviewing and posting staff and credit card expenses
• Managing all financial records and daily bookkeeping of the business
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks accounting software
• Process Accounts Payable and ensure invoices are coded
• Preparing monthly Bank reconciliations and credit card transactions
• Assist with the budgeting and forecasting function
• Assisting with the preparation of Year-End audits
• Managing petty cash
• Monthly payroll and pension duties
1-page cover letter required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
This role will ensure the organisation is following robust financial systems and processes, carry out all day-to-day accounting tasks, and ensure timely production of financial information to inform management decisions. Most tasks can be done from home, however some tasks such as banking and petty cash reconciliation will require you to attend our offices. Once the initial training is complete you will be able to arrange your own hours, to be worked Monday to Friday.
This role is for a fixed period of 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
About You
A proven track record of relevant financial administration experience and competence in the use of Xero accounting software, Excel and other MS packages such as word and Outlook are essential. You will have an organised approach to workload and ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, be flexible and adapt to the requirements of the role. You must be able to clearly convey financial information to non-finance colleagues.
This role would suit someone looking to increase their experience of working within the charity sector as part of a busy and friendly finance team, perhaps whilst studying to complete AAT Level 4 or similar.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key role as a Head Office Administrator for a busy animal charity that would suit someone who wants to be involved and deliver excellent customer support. No 2 days are the same and multi tasking with varied responsibilites will be your middle names. This role requires someone with excellent people skills who is a quick learner and can work effectively alone alongside being organised and efficient.
First point of contact and a professional presence for our clients on the telephone and by email, you need to be understanding, patient and have empathy.
A passion for animals and respect for their welfare needs to be backed up by adhering to our aims and objectives. We would not employ anyone that is involved in animal blood sports or animal breeding.
Basic accounting and finance is desirable and a minimum of 3 years in an office environment with charity experience is also desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Self Help UK is a voluntary sector organisation which was established in 1982. We promote and encourage self-help groups to empower individuals to take better control of their circumstances or conditions, gain strength from others, and improve their self-care. Our mission is that together with our national network, we inspire and support self-help leaders through connection, skills, and influence. Our vision is for self-help leaders to make the biggest possible difference. For more people to feel empowered and able to actively take control of their own health and wellbeing. The charity works directly with individuals and groups locally in Nottinghamshire and across the country who are involved in self-help and community development. Within SHUK itself there are several delivery streams including: Cancer Support Services (including the Beyond Diagnosis project & our PCN work), Deaf Support Services (including the Deaf Cancer Support Project), Community Outreach and our online Learning Centre. Each of these distinct departments already has an operational leader, so this role of ODOC will contribute support to these existing departmental leaders, through the smooth coordination of various operational tasks.
This role sits in the heart of the charity in terms of coordinating and bringing together several important operational and strategic functions. These functions include:
• Human Resources (HR), including Health and Safety.
• Finance administration (to support the Finance Manager and other departmental managers).
• Office management (including facilities and IT).
We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join our high-performing team and provide excellent financial support to the organisation.
We are looking for a qualified professional to support our Finance Manager in day-to-day financial activities. The postholder will need to show attention to detail in the transactional management of finances. You will need to have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting different teams with their finance requirements. This includes raising purchase orders, invoices, travel bookings, budget responsibility, and report analysis.
This role requires you to be AAT qualified. You will also need considerable experience using Sage 50, Microsoft 365 and adhering to financial controls.
This role is full time and permanent. We operate a hybrid working model. You will be required at our Loughborough office two days a week, subject to agreement with the Finance Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to recruit a Services Development Manager, to develop, scope, and manage high-quality income-generating services that meet the needs of clients and the community. This includes overseeing current and developing services such as foot health, at-home support, counselling, dementia care, and later life planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Development:
· Conduct market research to identify potential income-generating services.
· Develop business plans and operationalise new services.
· Collaborate with stakeholders in Herefordshire, Worcester, and Malvern Hills to identify service gaps and establish best practice delivery models.
· Partner with the marketing team to create strategies for promoting new services.
Service Delivery:
· Work alongside the management team to execute the organisation’s strategic plan and deliver services aligned with core objectives.
· Implement detailed planning, monitoring, evaluation tools, and KPIs for each service or project.
· Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and monitoring of income and expenditure, in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
· Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality, person-centered services.
· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to operating procedures.
Team Management:
As a member of the senior management team, you will lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a portfolio of high-quality, person-centred services. Your role will involve:
· Conducting team meetings, supervisions, and managing performance issues in partnership with the HR Manager.
· Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and local partners.
· Developing referral pathways and enhancing the organisation’s profile.
Contract and Grant Management:
· Oversee contracts and grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
· Identify risks to service delivery and take corrective actions.
· Work with the SMT and CEO to develop tenders and bids for funding
General Duties:
· Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
· Participate in training relevant to the role.
· Represent the organisation internally and externally.
· Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
· Work with the Finance Manager to manage service budgets effectively.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the organisation’s ethos and mission.
· Make informed decisions to address challenges and implement changes.
· Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.
· Perform any other duties as requested by the organisation.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your application and during the assessment process
- High standard of education to level 4 or above, or demonstrable ability to work at this level
- Educated to degree level
- A full driving license and willingness and ability to drive for work purposes
Experience
- Significant experience of designing and developing profitable income generating services
- Significant management experience including line management of a team
- Experience of creating a team
- Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and re-designing as needed
- Experience of managing multiple services with competing priorities
- Experience of working as part of a management team
- Experience of negotiating contracts and other funding streams
- Experience of developing services and projects and writing service plans
- Experience of implementation of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of performance management and reporting
- Experience of report writing and presentation
Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff
- Presentation skills
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to manage change and to manage changing priorities and services
- Creative thinking and meeting of client need
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to analyse and present data
Knowledge
- An understanding of the current and emerging needs of older people
- Good knowledge of Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s geography
- Knowledge of the health and social care landscape
The HR Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Human Resources function of Bromley Mencap ensuring that we recruit, retain and develop a diverse, motivated, and skilled workforce.
This new role will play a key part in strengthening the infrastructure of the charity as we develop further, supporting staff and inputting into strategies that focus on well-being, equality, diversity and inclusion, reward and recognition, and learning and development, to ensure employees across the organisation have the skills, resilience and resources they need to carry out
their work.
Directly reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager will support the smooth running of the Human Resources function and the management of effective and confidential administrative systems and processes to deliver day to day HR services.
The HR Manager will manage the employee journey through all stages of the work cycle from recruitment, retention, development, performance and wellness to departure, and act as first point of contact for HR related queries, seeking support or signposting to third party employment law advisors as relevant.
Application packs with full details are available on our website.
Closing date: Thursday 11th July 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd July/Wednesday 24th July 2024.
Social Investment – Assistant Fund Manager
Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with a fund manager with a difference. Our client provided homes for people and communities who are facing crisis. Through innovative social impact funds, our client works with investors to provide real homes with the wrap around support that many in society need.
Due to sustained growth, this B Corp organisation is looking to add an Assistant Fund Manager to their thriving Manchester team. We are keen to speak to job seekers who have strong experience within financial services, either fund management or impact investment. We’re looking for a confident communicator, someone who can build relationships with partners and stakeholders, and support this organisation and its future growth. The stronger their fund management, the greater the social impact they can create.
There is a need to be in the office 3 days a week with this position, although if you are the perfect fit, and you don’t live within a commutable distance of Manchester, we are able to discuss some other UK locations with you.
To discuss this role further and to see the full job profile, in the first instance please contact Catherine on the listed webpage link.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.
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Aid Box Community (ABC) is a Bristol charity that provides hope, love and a sense of belonging to people seeking asylum in Bristol. The charity was started 7 years ago on the Refugee camps in France by a local mum and has grown and evolved to support over 5000 people a year through our Free Shop and Welcome Hub, Activity Groups and Trips and Connections Befriending program. We have 336 volunteers and a fantastic, small team and we are looking for a part time Finance Officer.
The job is for 15hrs a week ideally to be worked over 2 or 3 days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Based at the ABC office, Portland Square, Bristol and some home working on agreement.
We are a small team, and you may be asked to do something outside of your Job Description and help support other members of the Aid Box team.
Job Description:
The Finance Officer will have a wide variety of financial management and control tasks from day to day bookkeeping to filing year end accounts. They will formally report to the Director of Strategy and liaise regularly with the Board Treasurer.
Role Overview
The Finance Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all day-to-day aspects of the financial management of Aid Box Community (ABC):
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Provide a high quality and effective financial management and Bookkeeping service to the charity
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Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information and reports, including a standard suite of monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as required by the Charity
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Ensure compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory matters relevant to the Charity
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Liaison with the external Auditor in preparing and getting approval and sign off of the annual statutory accounts
Key responsibilities:
The postholder will advise the charity on all matters relating to the finance of the organisation and provide management information for the Board of trustees. They will also be expected to contribute to future strategy, business planning, year-end accounts, monitoring of budgets and performance, and full adherence to al financial policies and procedures in accordance with the Finance Manual. Duties include:
Financial Management
Accountancy and Bookkeeping Systems
Maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to include:
· Manage all income and expenditure processing.
· Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerised and manual) including:
- Bank reconciliations.
- Cash flow management.
- Income and grant analysis (restricted and designated funds).
- Bank receipts and payments.
- Purchase approval and recording processes.
Accounts payable
· Process purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
· Respond accurately and efficiently to queries from suppliers and colleagues regarding payments
· Manage the Finance email inbox ensuring emails are dealt with in a timely manner
· Ensure petty cash via Soldo Card is available and monitored
· Process staff expenses, ensuring compliance with policy
· Access and administer online banking
· Pay roll, pay salary and staff costs
Accounts Receivable
· Control and Monitoring of restricted funds including detailed records of spend allocation of funds and remaining balance.
· Accurately accounting for all income receipts monthly including donations from individuals and organisations and grants and claiming any appropriate Gift Aid.
Budgets
· Monitor the budget against actual and investigate any major variations in budget.
· Involvement in strategic and planning projections with the Director of Strategy.
Reports
Produce regular management information so that key officers and trustees know how well the charity is performing against its budget. To include:
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Provide regular monthly management financial information (including financial highlights/budget against actual/restricted and unrestricted funds/fund movement summary/fund balances/balance sheet) for the Director of Strategy and Board of Trustees.
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Quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees including detailed analysis of income and expenditure.
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Assisting with fundraising applications and reports.
Annual Financial Audit
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Liaising with the external accountants for Annual Financial Accounts and Annual Review preparation before presenting to the Board annually for approval alongside the Director of Strategy.
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Filing Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
Bank and Treasury Management
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Treasury management in connection with cash and investments held by the charity.
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Manage cash flow and ensure that bank charges are kept to a minimum.
Fundraising
· Assisting with applications for funding ensuring that all grants, sponsorship and donations are paid on time and the financial conditions met.
Communication and Coordination
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Ensure the efficient circulation of financial information as needed, including that required from external advisers, e.g., auditors.
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Liaise with and advise the Director of Strategy and others as appropriate on all financial matters.
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Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with bankers, accountants, auditors and donors.
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Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees.
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Attend staff and Trustee meetings as required to provide information and analysis.
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Understand confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
Professional/Technical
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Keep up to date with financial developments across the sector, changes in requirements for charity reporting and changes in legislation.
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Maintain and monitor the Internal Financial Procedures policy document and make recommendations on best practice, good governance, policies and procedures and implementing same.
Experience, qualifications, and requirements
Qualified or part qualified Bookkeeper or with considerable experience in a similar role preferably in the charitable or not for profit sector
We are looking for candidates with a passion for supporting and or lived experience of the challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. This role requires great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills preferably you will have financial management experience and experience of working and managing finances for a charity.
Essential Experience
• Experienced Financial administrator
• Experienced Bookkeeper
• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail. High level of attention to detail
• Willing to learn and be adaptable to the changing needs of a small and dynamic charity
• Be an open and honest team player who is passionate about what we do and the impact we make
• Familiar with our tools: Expertise in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Teams,
• Familiar with QuickBooks
• Clear communicator
• Good interpersonal and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
• Charity experience
• Minimum experience 3 years
• Experience of SORP would be an advantage
A role with purpose
Your work will be changing the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society and has a direct impact on the people we work with giving a huge level of job satisfaction. The nature of the work means that we are always ready to respond to a crisis, meaning that no two days are the same. We are a small team of dedicated staff, working closely together in a supportive environment.
Safeguarding Statement
ABC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
ABC operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults. All staff members are required to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.
Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ABC aims to be anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of quality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience.
Please check the attached Job Description for further details and how to get more information about this exciting role.
Application process
Apply here link to charity jobs
Deadline: 6th July 2024
Interviews week commencing:15th July 2024
Start date: August 2024
To discuss the position please email the Founder and Director of Strategy Imogen McIntosh. Details on the attachment.
To apply for the position please go the Charity Jobs Website.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier if a suitable person is found before the deadline.
Our Mission is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about bringing your financial skills and experience to help BCFB fulfil its vision, mission and values.
The Finance Officer will be involved in all aspects of the charity’s financial operations, this is a very broad role. From handling small donations like a child’s pocket money right up to processing large grants. You will be the first point of call for financial queries and questions arising from our team. You will process purchase and sales invoices, volunteer, and staff expenses. You will support grant and other fundraising applications, process donations from a variety of different platforms, deal with gift aid and banking. You will need to be an analytical problem solver able to work on your own and as part of our team.
You will have a finance qualification and experience of working in the finance department of a charity. You will have strong Excel skills and familiarity of dealing with fundraising platforms such as JustGiving. You will need to form constructive and supportive working relationships with our volunteers and other stakeholders so you will need strong communications skills, excellent numeracy and literacy, the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload while maintaining a compassionate, professional, and efficient public image for the charity.
Details
Hours: 15 per week (3 x 5 hours on 3 working days)
Salary: £34,125 pro rata
Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays pro rata
Pension: Nest Pension
Location: Office based at Black Country Foodbank, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE
Accountability: The Finance Officer is line managed by the CEO and Board of Trustees
The Purpose of the role
The Finance Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all aspects of the financial management of BCFB.
· Provide sound technical and professional advice to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and others.
· Provide a high quality and effective financial service to the charity.
· Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory matters.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Financial Management
Accountancy and Bookkeeping Systems
Maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to include:
· Manage all income and expenditure processing.
· Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerised and manual) including:
- Bank reconciliations
- Cash flow management
- Income and grant analysis (restricted and designated funds)
- Bank receipts and payments
- Purchase approval and recording processes
Accounts payable
· Process purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
· Respond accurately and efficiently to queries from suppliers and colleagues regarding payments.
· Manage the Finance email inbox ensuring emails are dealt with in a timely manner.
· Ensure Petty cash is available and monitored.
· Process staff expenses, ensuring compliance with policy.
· Access and administer online banking.
· Pay salary and staff costs liaising with our accountants (who administer payroll) regarding any updates/changes.
Accounts Receivable
· Control and Monitoring of restricted funds including detailed records of spend allocation of funds and remaining balance.
· Accurately accounting for all income receipts monthly including donations from individuals and organisations and grants and claiming any appropriate Gift Aid.
Budgets
· Prepare and update annual income and expenditure budget in consultation with the CEO and other officers.
· Monitor the budget against actual and investigate any major variations in budget.
· Involvement in strategic and business planning projections with the CEO and other officers.
Reports
Produce regular management information so that key officers and trustees know how well the charity is performing against its budget. To include:
- Provide regular monthly management financial information (including financial highlights/list of assets/budget against actual/restricted and unrestricted funds/fund movement summary/fund balances/trial balance/balance sheet) for the CEO and Board of Trustees.
- Quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees including detailed analysis of income and expenditure.
- Reports on individual activities including Lottery and grants.
- Filing Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
- Assisting with funding reports.
Annual Financial Audit
- Work with BSN, our accountants/auditors to produce the statutory accounts and planning of the year-end audit.
Bank and Treasury Management
- Treasury management in connection with cash and investments held by the charity.
- Manage cash flow to ensure that the level of interest received is as high as possible and that bank charges are kept to a minimum.
- Ensuring Current Account balances are kept at a reasonable level.
Fundraising
· Ensure that the most tax-efficient solution is applied to fundraising income through gift aid and other schemes.
· Assisting with applications for funding ensuring that all grants, sponsorship and donations are paid on time and the financial conditions met.
· Keeping clear records of funding bids, successful bids and spending related to these bids.
Communication and Coordination
- Ensure the efficient circulation of financial information as needed including that required from external advisers e.g., auditors.
- Liaise with and advise the CEO and others as appropriate on all financial matters.
- Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with bankers, accountants, auditors and donors.
- Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees.
- Attend staff and Trustee meetings as required to provide information and analysis.
- Understand confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
Professional/Technical
- Keep up to date with financial developments across the sector, changes in requirements for charity reporting and changes in legislation.
- Maintain and monitor the Internal Financial Procedures policy document and make recommendations on best practice, good governance, policies and procedures and implementing same.
- Experience with the software for donations, My Giving online and the accounting package, My Fund Accounting online. The software is specifically for churches and charities.
- Experience with Just Giving and other online giving platforms in particular claiming Gift Aid.
Administration
· Undertake all finance related administrative tasks ensuring orderly filling of electronic (Sharepoint) and paper documents and preparing for financial audits.
· Prepare the banking.
· Paying in cash and cheques to the bank/post office.
· Posting letters.
Other
· Contribute to the financial risk assessment.
· Keep abreast of current legislation and practices also, best practices with peer organisations and preparing reports and recommending procedures for BCFB.
· Work closely with the CEO and other colleagues as part of a small, mutually supportive team.
· To carry out other duties appropriate to the post as requested by the CEO and Board of Trustees
· To comply and carry out duties with regard to all policies and procedures of the organisations.
Person Specification
Finance Officer
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. The person specification is designed to help members of the interviewing panel judge the qualities of the interviewees in a systematic and consistent way, in accordance with BCFB’s equal opportunities policy.
Qualified, for example ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA
Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
Experience and understanding of:
- Charity accounting and SORP
- Production of monthly reports and financial reports and analysis.
- Experience of monitoring cash management in a non-profit environment.
- Experience with the software for donations, My Giving online and the accounting package, My Fund Accounting online. The software is specifically for churches and charities.
- Experience of Gift Aid and how it applies to charities.
- Experience of managing the audit process.
- Experience of liaising with accountants.
- Experience of compiling funding applications
- Experience of recording spending against funding bids ready in time for report writing.
- High degree of communication skills particularly attuned to conveying complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues and volunteers
- Used to working in a demanding environment and providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
- The post holder will be in sole charge of all transaction processing and accounting.
- Ability to work without close supervision and meet service standards and requirements.
- Strong organisational skills and able to deal with competing priorities.
- We have a Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work solely and part of a team.
- Genuine interest and compassion for people in food poverty.
- Strategic and analytical skills.
- Keen to keep up with technical advancements.
- Adaptability.
- Honest with strong values
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Industry-specific knowledge.
- Keen to improve knowledge.
N.B. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early. BCFB reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview. If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process.
Qualified for example ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA
To help everyone access food and toiletries while a longer term solution is developed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced and passionate fundraiser?
Do you want to help make a difference to young people across Scotland?
Youth Scotland is looking for someone who can use their experience and expertise to expand our fundraising potential. This is an exciting new role in the organisation working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to secure high-level funding to help us achieve
our strategic aims and ambitions.
Youth Scotland is the national charity for supporting and delivering community-based youth work. We support over 2,200 youth groups across the country, providing youth work opportunities for over 105,000 young people. These young people are supported by over 11,300 youth workers and volunteers.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of identifying new funding opportunities, securing high-level funds from multiple sources, relationship-building and funder management, with a commitment to contributing to the sustainability of the organisation.
If you have the skills, experience and drive to make a difference then we would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
Youth Scotland is the national charity for supporting and delivering youth work in the community. We believe in changing lives through youth work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the change-makers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
The Treasury Manager plays a critical role in supporting Christian Aid to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty by overseeing all cash flows, ensuring the proper management of funds, and optimising financial returns. With responsibility for approximately £90 million in cash flows, this role is pivotal in safeguarding our financial resources and enabling our programs to make a real difference in the 37 countries we work.
About you
You will be a fast learner, inquisitive and able to understand the requirements of Christian Aid and apply them into a complex global financial setting. Acting as Christian Aid's subject matter expert on use of alternative transfer systems, staying up to date with published guidance, and emerging practices within the sector, advising and guiding senior management in this area. You will hold a professional accounting or banking qualification and have significant experience in a finance treasury role with banking relations
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.