About the Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance is a national political campaigning not-for-profit organisation, well known for our high-profile campaigning work on rural issues. Anything but a single-issue organisation, we publicise the economic, social and environmental contribution the countryside makes to the national economy and quality of life.
Our aim is to promote understanding and acceptance of the rural way of life and its activities in a managed landscape and to protect them from bias, misinformation and over regulation. Our campaigns stretch across rural sports, wildlife management, crime, digital communications and rural communities to name a few. With around 100,000 members and supporters we promote and protect rural life by lobbying Parliament, increasing awareness in the national and local media and getting involved with rural communities.
With an annual operating budget of £4m we earn two thirds of our income from membership subscriptions and the remainder from fundraising, donations and commercial income.
About the Countryside Alliance Foundation
The Countryside Alliance Foundation (TCAF) is a registered charity which aims to help adults and children alike make the most of the incredible remedial and educational benefits of being involved in the natural environment. By introducing people to the delights of rural Britain we hope to inspire them to become passionate about the countryside whilst helping to protect the natural environment.
TCAF’s current projects are Fishing for Schools and Falconry for Schools, helping school children (particularly disadvantaged and SEN children) re-engage with learning and the environment, and Casting for Recovery, providing outdoor therapy for woman recovering from breast cancer.
TCAF works closely with the Countryside Alliance but is an independent charity. Its activities are financed wholly by donations, grants and fund raising with an operating budget of £350k.
Opportunity
Both organisations are currently going through a dynamic period of restructuring to ensure future growth in campaigning strength and income generation and this has presented an opportunity for a new Finance Manager. This is an exciting time for both organisations and the new Finance Manager will have an opportunity to contribute to the change by initiating improvements and efficiencies in line with future strategic plans.
Key responsibilities
Based in our offices in Vauxhall, London and reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for the processing and management of all financial information for the Countryside Alliance and TCAF.
- Keeping records and cashbooks for multiple bank accounts, managing balance sheet accounts and sales and purchase ledgers, overseeing payments to creditors whilst managing cash flow requirements.
- Responsible for the preparation, analysis and presentation of monthly MI and forecasts, assimilating and analysing key data whilst using software such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI.
- Managing company payroll and pension schemes together with relevant HMRC returns and answering queries from company staff.
- Responsible for all compliance matters relating to HMRC and tax returns including VAT, company tax and PAYE as well as annual returns for Companies House and Charity Commission.
- Writing year-end accounts for both entities to FRS102 and SORP accounting standards, liaising with auditors and the audit committee and leading the year end process.
- Manage the BACS facility, collecting membership subscriptions via direct debit, maintaining changes, returns and mandates, adhering to strict BACS standards.
- Promote financial management and accounting as an integrated part of the organisation, ensuring a thorough system of internal controls whilst maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.
- Drive continuous change and process improvements within the department to maximise efficiency and accuracy within the accounting system.
Personal specification
We are looking for an experienced finance professional with strong communication, analytical and accounting skills ideally with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industry within the not for profit or charity sector. Qualified or part qualified with final stage to go in ACCA or CIMA, the successful candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills.
They should have experience of current financial systems and technology with exceptional technical accounting competency, keeping up to date with current legislation and standards. Forward thinking and logical, the candidate will have a personable manner to be able to build solid and productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience in producing management accounts and charity accounting is essential.
Salary and benefits
Competitive together with company pension and supported CPD.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by email via this job application site.
The closing date is for applications is Friday 6th December 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing 9th December 2019.
Countryside Alliance
Countryside Alliance is a national political campaigning not for profit organisation, well know... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sense are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to work 37.5 hours per week at our purpose built centre TouchBase Pears in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Title: Finance Officer – Sales Ledger & Credit Control
Ref: 43722
Hours: 37.5 per week, Full time
Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £21,700 to £23,200 per annum
About the role
Our Finance Officers support their line manager and team members to ensure the integrity of finance data that is captured in ledgers and that cash is received and paid in a timely manner. Working as part of our Sales Ledger and Credit Control team you will be responsible for raising invoices, chasing and allocating payments, processing accruals, and resolving queries.
Sense provides a range of support services for people with complex disabilities including residential, supported living, and day services. We are commissioned by over 100 local authorities and clinical commissioning groups across the UK.
About you
Our successful candidate will have experience working for a large organisation with varied income streams and will have recent experience of working in accounts receivable and credit control.
You'll have a tenacious attitude to query resolution and debt chasing. Your role will involve engaging with operational staff, local authorities and the families of the people we support, so excellent communications skills and an empathetic manner is a must.
About us
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Closing date: Monday 18 November 2019
Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2019
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the Sense website where you can download the Job Description and complete the application process.
We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio more information is available on our website.
Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to manage the entire Finance Function for a fast growing and dynamic organisation based in East London.
Client Details
Based in East London this organisation is part of a bigger group of Schools based around the world.
Description
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following duties
- Liaising with Senior Management and Board Members to discuss income and expenditure.
- Preparing Monthly Management Accounts and Year End Accounts
- Managing all Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Payroll duties for the Organisation.
Profile
The Ideal Finance Manager will have experience of working in a fast paced and busy organisation. You will be Part Qualified and actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA.
Job Offer
A salary of between £35,000 and £42,000 plus benefits.
As part of PageGroup, we’ve been helping people find their ideal public sector and not-for-profit jobs for more than two decades – so we hope we c... Read more
Do you have demonstrable experience of credit control and the reconciliation of sales ledger and cash books and want to make a difference?
For thirty years, Stonewall has been campaigning to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people. Join us as our Finance Officer and assist our Finance team in supporting all other departments by providing accurate and timely financial information so Stonewall can continue doing what we do best.
As part of the Finance team, you will play a part in safeguarding Stonewall’s resources by ensuring that all income and expenditure is properly accounted for. The Finance Officer will be responsible for the completeness of sales on the finance system and ensure that all financial controls and procedures are adhered to. This will include actively embedding best practice in other teams throughout the organisation.
This is a great opportunity to develop your skillset and expose yourself to a wealth of systems and software, as well as to acquire invaluable knowledge and experience whilst working across multiple financial disciplines within a small Finance team.
It’s a mix of duties which will keep you busy. We are looking for someone who is not fazed by a lively office environment and can be organised and able to prioritise a varied workload under pressure. You will have proficient experience in reconciling funds received by Stonewall to the CRM in use as well as any other third party information on a regular basis. Priorities will include but are not limited to overseeing the income/expenditure of our current account, maintaining data integrity, and supporting staff on a variety of finance related tasks.
This will initially be a 6-month fixed term contract whereby you will need to be IT literate and adept at Microsoft Office and Excel and as you will be communicating with staff at all levels, you’ll also need excellent people skills. Despite being busy, you’ll remain calm and your attention to detail will not falter.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants, so if you have the right mix of skills and experience and a passion for LGBT equality, we want to hear from you. Please complete and return the application and recruitment analysis form by 23.59pm on 24th November 2019. Interview date TBC.
Stonewall is Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality, working to create a world where every single person... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LJWB is looking for a Finnace Assistant to join friendly team and great organization.
As part of a small but highly motivated Finance Team you will support the recording and retrieval of financial transactions through the maintenance of records including but not limited to, asset management, investment reconciliations, sales & purchase ledger processing, petty cash and cash handling.
As someone looking to develop their financial skills and or studying towards a financial qualification you will support the Management Accountant in the production of monthly accounts utilising SAGE 50 and special care services software, preparing sales invoices, payroll data and balance sheet reconciliations.
You will be the first point of contact for all customers wishing to use our cash office facilities at the Community Centre and will assist in dealing with cash and online payments for sales invoicing, petty cash reimbursements, client account cash transactions etc. Experience and cash handling skills are essential.
This is a busy but rewarding environment which offers an excellent opportunity to become involved in and develop a full range of financial skills and experience.
Essential Skills:
Finance & reconciliations skills
Cash handling
Experience in customer service and dealing with the general public
Possess excellent interpersonal & communication skills
The ability to work individually or part of a team
Reading, Writing & Mathematics Skills
Excellent IT Skills
LJWB supports positive mantal health in the workplace.
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) delivers an extensive range of registered care and community support services in North ... Read more
A full time Finance Assistant working in Central London
Your new company
A growing charity organisation are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team.
Your new role
You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and positioned in a Finance Assistant role providing day to day accounting support to the business. You will be responsible for maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, all invoicing and billing and assisting in the production of management accounts to trial balance.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience working in a finance role, currently working toward a finance qualification, experience of using a finance system, Excel and excellent IT skills. Previous experience working in a Charity is desirable.
What you'll get in return
A salary of £24,000 per annum working in a Central London location. Opportunity to grow and take on more responsibilities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Whether you are looking for the right person or the right job, talk to a Hays expert first. Working with Hays gives you the reach and resources... Read more
An exciting role for a progressive Finance Assistant looking to gain more exposure with in Finance and Accounting.
Client Details
Based in North West London this organisation looks after the needs of pupils with in one of the country's biggest multi academy trusts.
Description
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following duties
- Maintaining the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
- Reconciling all Bank Accounts and Payroll journals.
- Assisting with preparing information for monthly Management Accounts.
- Assisting with Annual Audits.
- Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
Profile
The successful Finance Assistant will have experience in a busy finance team. Exposure to the Education Sector is desirable but not essential.
Job Offer
A salary of between £22,000 and £25,000 plus benefits including a very generous annual leave allowance.
As part of PageGroup, we’ve been helping people find their ideal public sector and not-for-profit jobs for more than two decades – so we hope we c... Read more
Bristol
About Us
Established in 2004, Oasis Community Learning is one of the largest multi-academy trusts in England. Our academies are based across the country, providing primary, secondary, all-through education or special education.
Oasis Academy John Williams, based in Bristol, is built on the vision of "Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community". We are committed to raising the educational bar for all our students and ensuring that every child is supported to succeed, no matter what their background.
We are currently looking for a Finance and Payroll Assistant to join our team and support the smooth running of Oasis Academy John Williams, as well as academies throughout the Bristol area.
The Benefits
- Salary starting from £18,795 per annum plus a £1,200 recruitment and retention allowance
- Continuous professional development programme
- A caring network and family of staff to support your progress
- Competitive pension scheme
- Benefits including life cover, lower tax and gym membership
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days after two years’ service)
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a welcoming organisation with a people-focused culture and excellent development prospects.
At Oasis Academy John Williams, we believe that knowledge is the key to success. We offer excellent training, including the chance to study for your AAT and ACCA accounting qualifications, making us a superb organisation in which to develop your accountancy career with.
The Role
As a Finance and Payroll Assistant, you will help the Finance Officer to facilitate the financial management of academies in the Bristol area.
In this varied role, you’ll be responsible for processing purchase ledger transactions and petty cash, as well as supporting payroll activities.
Your duties will include:
- Maintaining the creditor accounts
- Processing orders
- Handling written and verbal enquiries
- Supporting pension administration
- Generating contracts for new starters
About You
To be considered as a Finance and Payroll Assistant, you will need:
- Experience of working in a finance or accounting team
- Previous experience of processing financial transactions (e.g. purchases, sales ledger, bank or cash book)
- The ability to report and present information effectively
- The willingness to support other team members and continue your own development
- Strong interpersonal skills
Other organisations may call this role Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Junior Finance Officer, Accounts Clerk, or Finance Clerk.
This is a full time role, working 37 hours per week. For the right candidate, a job share will be considered.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
So, if you are seeking your next step as a Finance and Payroll Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Finance Assistant - Housing
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: New King Street, Bath
Salary: £20,000.00 - £22,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing Date: Thursday 31st October '19 (12 noon).
Julian House is a homeless charity with ambitions to support more people than ever before, we are committed to helping the most marginalised in society. Whether it be homelessness, mental health problems, substance abuse or a combination of them all, our passionate team provide housing and support around the clock to those most in need; this is what makes Julian House the charity that it is today!
The opportunity:
We are looking for a Finance Assistant – Housing who will be responsible for social housing rental income administration and reporting. Social housing rental income is a critical and significant part of Julian House’s total revenue.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing housing benefit and service charge payments in the client database and accounting system
- Processing weekly housing benefit claims
- Calculating social housing rental charges, voids and bad debt
- Producing reports on all rental activities
- Acting as the main point of contact with Local Authorities
- Ensuring that active payment status is achieved for all housing benefit claims
- Reconciliation of housing rental income due in client database to accounting system
Please download the job description for a full description of the role.
Who you are:
You have a desire to work within a busy finance team of an exciting and growing charity. You are honest, have an eye for detail and behave in a professional manner. You are IT proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word and have experience using accounting software or databases. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, is a good communicator and is able to manage working to deadlines. You are ready to take ownership of a function which is vital, not only within the finance team, but to the entire organisation. You must be able to commit to Julian House’s values, including a commitment to equality and diversity and ability to empathise with its service users.
What we’re offering:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and leave entitlement, health care offering and reduced rate city centre parking. Benefits include:
- Cash health care plan
- Up to 26 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Award Scheme
- 20% Discount at Julian House Shops.
Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.
Closing date:
Please submit Cover letters & CV’s early as they will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted, and suitable candidates may be called into interview before the role closes.
If the right candidate is appointed before the closing date, then the advert will be removed, and all unsuccessful applicants will be contacted.
To Apply:
Please apply via our website and upload a CV and Cover Letter outlining why you would fit the role.
At its foundation, Julian House was set up to offer direct support to some of the most marginalised people in society – the homeless. Ini... Read more
The role of Finance officer will involve full involvement of both sides of the finance ledger, working closely with the Senior Finance officer and Management accountant in all transnational finance procedures.
Client Details
Our client, an exciting Charity based in Central London, is looking to recruit a Temporary Finance Officer with immediate effect. They are a leading Charity in the Arts and Heritage sector and do wonderful work in their field.
Description
The duties of Finance officer will involve;
- Processing purchase ledger invoices
- Assisting the bank reconciliation process
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Inputting sales ledger invoices
- Prepayments and accruals
- Ad hoc finance duties
Profile
To be successful in the role of Finance officer, we are looking for candidates with;
- Exposure to a similar finance role
- Previous knowledge of working within a Public sector / charity organisation
- Working towards a Finance qualification ie AAT, ACCA, CIMA
- Knowledge of a finance accounting package ie SUN, Sage, SAP
Job Offer
Excellent career opportunity and an immediately starting role.
As part of PageGroup, we’ve been helping people find their ideal public sector and not-for-profit jobs for more than two decades – so we hope we c... Read more